Diesel Brad Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Im a newbie here, just bought a 1960 B61 (it has a later 237 hp in it)and few days ago I was fueling up at a stop when I heard a awesome sound, turned out to be a Mack that pulled next to me. He popped the hood, and it was a V8 ! Can anyone tell me a little history & specs on this engine. It sounded as good as a old Detroit ! Quote Brad Cuba, Mo 1960 Mack B61 1985 Mack R686 1970 IH Loadstar 1600 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadusercharges Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 where do you want to start?nigel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/#findComment-6065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Brad Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 where do you want to start?nigel I know almost nothing about em, how long did they make em ? What was the displacement ? Quote Brad Cuba, Mo 1960 Mack B61 1985 Mack R686 1970 IH Loadstar 1600 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/#findComment-6066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 The original Mack V8 was the END864,864 CID,introduced in '62 at 255hp,they also made a twin turbo version rated at 325 hp later on.The Maxidyne V8,ENDT865 came out in '70,available in 285 and 325 hp ,Thermodyne version rated at 350 and 375 hp came out a few years later.The last V8's were introduced in '79 as the ENDT1000,400 hp,they were 998 CID,became the E9 in '81,available in 400 and 440 hp ratings,underwent some changes in '85,offered in 400,450 and 500 hp.They ended in the US in the mid '90's,continued for awhile longer in Australia,where they were offered at 610 hp at the end. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/#findComment-6070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Brad Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Im thinking emissions were a contributor to Mack dropping it. I know Cummins made a 903 cid diesel and it had valve issues. Quote Brad Cuba, Mo 1960 Mack B61 1985 Mack R686 1970 IH Loadstar 1600 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/#findComment-6072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Im thinking emissions were a contributor to Mack dropping it. I know Cummins made a 903 cid diesel and it had valve issues.Yup, Emission laws were a big issure for Mack. Even in the early 90's they were having trouble meeting them. In reality I believe the E9 could have met 1998 and 2002 and 2004 regulations. They would have had to switche to electronic injection and EGR. However, they would have had to redesign for 2007 and 2010.Edit: For some reason I replied to a 4 year old topic Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1177-mack-v8-info/#findComment-59158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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