hotsassylips Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hi everybody I just had a quick question about a Mack that i want to buy my husband for his bd and i thought this would be the best place to ask my question.. lolOkay here it is:I'm looking into getting him a 89 Mack DM with a E-6 turbo 300, "the guy wrote 300 macadie if that changes anything" can anybody tell me if these motors are any good? It's a roll off and it will be working alot so i dont really want to buy him a truck that he will always have problems with the motor or something like that you know?? Been there already with the darn 3116 Caterpillars.Now apparently the engine and transmission were rebuilt about 100,000km ago. And i think the truck has close to 800,000km. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hi everybody I just had a quick question about a Mack that i want to buy my husband for his bd and i thought this would be the best place to ask my question.. lolOkay here it is:I'm looking into getting him a 89 Mack DM with a E-6 turbo 300, "the guy wrote 300 macadie if that changes anything" can anybody tell me if these motors are any good? It's a roll off and it will be working alot so i dont really want to buy him a truck that he will always have problems with the motor or something like that you know?? Been there already with the darn 3116 Caterpillars.Now apparently the engine and transmission were rebuilt about 100,000km ago. And i think the truck has close to 800,000km. Thanks in advance!The Maxidyne engine is 3 times that little Cat engine depending on its treatment the engine will be the least of your worries!Dm is a very tough truck again depending on how its been treated will do what ever it is asked to do!If the price is right do for it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 What a woman. Buying her man a truck. Doesn't get any better than that. Can't beat a Mack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 With that mileage on the trans and engine with good servicing should last a real long time. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hi everybody I just had a quick question about a Mack that i want to buy my husband for his bd and i thought this would be the best place to ask my question.. lolOkay here it is:I'm looking into getting him a 89 Mack DM with a E-6 turbo 300, "the guy wrote 300 macadie if that changes anything" can anybody tell me if these motors are any good? It's a roll off and it will be working alot so i dont really want to buy him a truck that he will always have problems with the motor or something like that you know?? Been there already with the darn 3116 Caterpillars.Now apparently the engine and transmission were rebuilt about 100,000km ago. And i think the truck has close to 800,000km. Thanks in advance!i would absolutely go for it,,good truck,,good engine,,but wouldnt go much over $8000...good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsassylips Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks everybody for all of your input i really appreciate it I think i'm going to buy it this weekend.Bob try more $24,000 roll offs are not at every corner around here and when you finally find one well you dont want to wait to long. And at this price it was a real bargain also usually there in the 30-32.I have to drive 6hrs for this one and have it float it back home, but it's a real beauty and i'm sure my husband will be really happy.I'm the one who follows up on the trucks services so I have all of the trucks service every 5,000km so i think it will be okay for alot of km. Thanks again everybody for all of your help on this one. BTW i included pictures of the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks everybody for all of your input i really appreciate it I think i'm going to buy it this weekend.Bob try more $24,000 roll offs are not at every corner around here and when you finally find one well you dont want to wait to long. And at this price it was a real bargain also usually there in the 30-32.I have to drive 6hrs for this one and have it float it back home, but it's a real beauty and i'm sure my husband will be really happy.I'm the one who follows up on the trucks services so I have all of the trucks service every 5,000km so i think it will be okay for alot of km. Thanks again everybody for all of your help on this one. BTW i included pictures of the truck.looks like the truck prior life was a mixer . if you notice the bumper is set forward for the p.t.o.. most roll offs i have ever seen have the p.t.o. on the tranny.gg2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 most roll offs up here are crank mount pto, I wouldnt have my truck any other way! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Look on truckpaper.com click under Mack, for that kind of dough you might have more to choose from, It't worth a try! BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 most roll offs up here are crank mount pto, I wouldnt have my truck any other way!What kind of pumps are commonplace on rolloff trucks in CA? Rexroth piston, Vickers vane, or Chelsea gear type? Most of the crank driven pumps around here are Rexroth. Trouble free except when they break, it is expensive!!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 chelsea or muncie is most popular. company trucks are 50/50 (tranny/crank) but any O/O i know of here, we all run crank mount. easier to use, trouble free, better flow, and oil stays warmer in winter. only problem is the extra lenght it adds to truck, Im 4" over lenght if i get caught using my 5 axle trl. bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 What a woman. Buying her man a truck. Doesn't get any better than that. Can't beat a Mack.my thoughts exactly!..I didn't reply, but what a wife! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 chelsea or muncie is most popular. company trucks are 50/50 (tranny/crank) but any O/O i know of here, we all run crank mount. easier to use, trouble free, better flow, and oil stays warmer in winter. only problem is the extra lenght it adds to truck, Im 4" over lenght if i get caught using my 5 axle trl. boboGear pumps eh? I always kinda liked vane types, or piston as they run a long longer between rebuilds when used in adverse climates and conditions. A lot easier to drive at variable speed also using a lower engine rpm.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 What a woman. Buying her man a truck. Doesn't get any better than that. Can't beat a Mack. Buying her man a Mack, it can't get any better than that. Does she have a sister? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Buying her man a Mack, it can't get any better than that. Does she have a sister? Don't sound like she's a blond. And if she has a sister that like's Macks then i'm up for next dib's. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks everybody for all of your input i really appreciate it I think i'm going to buy it this weekend.Bob try more $24,000 roll offs are not at every corner around here and when you finally find one well you dont want to wait to long. And at this price it was a real bargain also usually there in the 30-32.I have to drive 6hrs for this one and have it float it back home, but it's a real beauty and i'm sure my husband will be really happy.I'm the one who follows up on the trucks services so I have all of the trucks service every 5,000km so i think it will be okay for alot of km. Thanks again everybody for all of your help on this one. BTW i included pictures of the truck.well alrity then,,, it is pretty clean,,best of luck with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Buying her man a Mack, it can't get any better than that. Does she have a sister?Well, if I buy a bunch of Macks will you guys drive for me? I don't pay much... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well, if I buy a bunch of Macks will you guys drive for me? I don't pay much...That's OK, I ain't much of a truck driver! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well, if I buy a bunch of Macks will you guys drive for me? I don't pay much...not this kid,,,but thanks for thinkin of us,lol...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19509-i-need-a-little-advice-on-engine/#findComment-80409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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