ff6cav Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Recently my dad purchased an MB 400 that has been sitting a mile away from us for who knows how long. The former owner believes it's a 1968, and rumor has it that it used to be a water truck on Three Mile Island. It runs and drives good, just gonna need some tlc. I've looked all over the internet, and haven't been able to find any resources as far as manufacturing dates or anything, so if anybody could point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated Edited April 15, 2010 by MB400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Not bad looks like a good solid truck!!does it have the 475 Mack motor? or Scania? PS wait till dark,if you can still see the truck it worked at T.M.I. Ernie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Not bad looks like a good solid truck!!does it have the 475 Mack motor? or Scania? PS wait till dark,if you can still see the truck it worked at T.M.I. Erniewe havent' had a chance to really look it over, but the former owner said it has a chrysler gas engine. and no, it doesnt glow at night Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 that truck would have the EN414(Chrysler 413 V8).They made 325 MB410's from '63 to '70.Yours would be the 133rd built. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 that truck would have the EN414(Chrysler 413 V8).They made 325 MB410's from '63 to '70.Yours would be the 133rd built.thanks for the info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 I shoulda put this in the original post, but forgot about it when I typed it up. The plan for this truck is to shorten up the wheelbase, and we're gonna use it to haul our 2 John Deere's to local shows. My dad wants to paint it JD green, but I personally want to paint it the color of the trucks at one of the fire dept's I run with (which happens to have 3 Mack's): Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 wow!! 413 Chrysler this could be a great project truck!! I just bought a superliner and before i bought it i had a lot questions about the truck, one of the guys on this sight told me to get the frame serial# off (on my truck) the front, right frame rail,and then call the Mack Museum I gave them the vin # and about 10 days later got the build sheet, who it was ordered for and so/on ther phone # is 610-266-6767 info is FREE but you should send them a donation which is tax deductible good luck. Ernie you sure it doesn't glow in the dark! just kidding Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I spoke with Tom Loetzbeier with the Mack Museum yesterday needing Paint Codes for all of my truck components and they are a great resource and are eager to help you save a Mack. Good luck with your projects. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Recently my dad purchased an MB 400 that has been sitting a mile away from us for who knows how long. The former owner believes it's a 1968, and rumor has it that it used to be a water truck on Three Mile Island. It runs and drives good, just gonna need some tlc. I've looked all over the internet, and haven't been able to find any resources as far as manufacturing dates or anything, so if anybody could point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciatedThe MB series was a great truck in my opinion,i drove one in new jersey for a local cartage company for quite a while,lacked power steering however,gave me arms like popeye! Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 alrighty, I made a call to the mack museum yesterday and gave them the number off this truck, so I should be getting the info packet in a few weeks. Then I guess we might find out whether or not it went to TMI. In the meantime, I've kind of cleaned out the inside, wiped off the dash, etc. Also found out tonight that my dad doesn't necessarily wanna do a restoration (which I wanted to do), but he just wants to make it usable and look decent. Which is okay, just not what I had in mind Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Looks to be in pretty good shape. I've heard the Mack EN414 [AKA Chrysler 413 indutrial] is suposed to be really good motor. The Mack B-421 that my brother and I have was repowered by one in 1971. Ours needed rebuilt because of a bent rod so we havent had ours running yet. How some engine pictures of your MB. It looks like a nice little truck that should do the job. Thanks, Josh. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 alright, went out and took some pics today of the things that need fixed. mostly cracks and rust, pictures are up in my gallery Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
itlldo1 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 There's a NOS cab on fleabay listed for this-price was $200 about an hour ago. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-MACK-CABOVER-CAB-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a5a0be757QQitemZ250618832727QQptZOtherQ5fVehicleQ5fParts Quote Is it just me or did those buffalo wings taste like chicken? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 that cab is great, even close to the right color a little too far away, though. got a question for you guys- anybody have any tips for getting the interior door latches to work again? the driver's side one will move, but doesnt seem to be working the latch. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
itlldo1 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 On my F Model I adjusted the driver's door interior latch mechanisms by taking off the inside cover, spraying a lubricant on all moving parts, and then moving the door opening pivot further forward by loosening the mounting screws and sliding the handle mechanism forward to give it extra travel. Don't know if the same adjustment is on your truck or not. Quote Is it just me or did those buffalo wings taste like chicken? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-53648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) alrighty, I got a video of the truck on here now, and also some more pictures:"Mack Tetrapoid Gears" Still waiting on my info packet from the Mack Museum, they said it would be about 4-6 weeks. Edited May 18, 2010 by MB400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-55338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 My info packet came in the mail today for this truck! Turns out the original customer was Harrisburg Steel, and that it was put on the assembly line September 10, 1965, and finished Sept. 14, 1965. There's a copy of a slip of paper that says "ship to Allied Tank Truck Equipment Co, Phila, PA", so maybe the part of it being a water tanker is true. The packet itself is massive, and includes operators manuals for the engine, and the MB series operators manual, along with the chassis record, sales record, spec sheet, a list of parts suppliers for old Mack's, and a huge colection of various service manuals. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-56753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Glad yours came, I sent mine off with a donation about 4 or 5 weeks ago. I cant wait for it- Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-56754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJsDad Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Nice to see I'm not the only one that likes the Mopar powered Macks...I've often thought it would be neat to have one of each of the EN 414 powered Macks in one collection. One of these days I wouldn't mind adding an MB to my driveway. I remember riding to Syracuse NY in one with my Dad back in the early 70's sitting on a wooden box, roughest ride I ever took in a truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-56788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 I seem to remember, apparently in another post I had, some of you guys talking about electronic ignition conversions for this engine. Can anyone give me some more info on those? We're kinda starting to consider one of those Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-58902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I seem to remember, apparently in another post I had, some of you guys talking about electronic ignition conversions for this engine. Can anyone give me some more info on those? We're kinda starting to consider one of thoseI replied to you with some info on that, but the guy you want to talk to is ernie, BULLHUSK on here, maybe PM him,and he should be able to give you some more specific info, (where/who/how etc.)....talk to a speed shop if theres one around you also, this is a pretty common upgrade, and relatively simple to do as well,hope this is some help to you....Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-58908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJsDad Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 You can pick up the electronic ignition from Summit Racing, they have Mopar brand as well as aftermarket to choose from for the RB engines. Luckily I checked my distributor before I put in an order from Summit, someone had already put an aftermarket electronic in mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-58915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 thanks guys. Another thing we've been noticing is that we have to rev up the engine decently high to keep from stalling when trying to start out from a stop, and even then sometimes it stalls out. Anybody know if this is normal for these trucks, or if it's something that needs checked out? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-59518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Pull the choke out half way and see what it does, it sounds like the rubber plunger is shot in the carb. pump BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13441-my-dad-and-is-mb-400/#findComment-59524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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