E Model Tie Rod Ends

[e7mack]

I have a 1952 Mack Mod.45 fire truck, that I'm told is built on an E model frame. I'm looking for the tie rod ends. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[Firemack]

E7

I had to replace the tie rod ends on our B75 Mack pumper, but the old style female tie rod ends are not available, so Barry at Watts Mack found that you can replace the entire tie rod with a light duty R model tie rod with the new style male tie rod ends. The total cost was about $350. I think if you speak to Barry he can check to see if the same parts will work on an E model.

I have occasionally seen the old style on Ebay but have never been able to win the auction as they have the auto bid option and just out bid me at the last minute.

So depends on how much time you can wait to replace them- if you have time keep an eye on ebay and you might just find a pair- if not you can go with the faster more expensive "new version" that I suggested.

You can also check with John Chalmers- he has a lot of old E,L and B model parts, or Matt Pfahl also has a good supply of used parts and may have a good set.

Good Luck

Firemack