DodgeMan Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Its bin on a few times, im half tempted to go for it.Can anyone tell me whats under the hood?(( is it a screaming demond or a Mack V8??)) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-MACK-B81-TRACTOR-SEMI-THERMODYNE-DIESEL-/261057990022?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item3cc844cd86 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I seen it this afternoon, the picture and explination does not show why the right fender looks out of wack or what the inside looks like and whats missing, looks like it needs beeter pictures and description Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 It's a Mack V-8, an END864.Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Looks to be an ENDD 864 255 H.P. Rotary injector pump and all. Life long job for parts as I recall. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Looks to be an ENDD 864 255 H.P. Rotary injector pump and all. Life long job for parts as I recall.In other words not a good engine?And hard to get parts for? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 That is pretty nice, Im pretty sure thats an 864 V8 Mack motor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 864 V8. parts are obsolete pretty much. would love to take a B81 and put a modern V8 Mack in it with a 12 speed and air ride. that would be sweet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 864 V8. parts are obsolete pretty much. would love to take a B81 and put a modern V8 Mack in it with a 12 speed and air ride. that would be sweetThat is exactly what a sewer contractor did around here a few years ago with a 440V8 Mack and 12 speed. Ran and sounded very good The truck was bright red, very nicely rebuilt from scratch with tastefully done "gold leafing", and chrome for his logo and trim. He pulled a new "Fontain Elite" detach trailer with it. Used to see this several times a year but it suddenly dissappeared? Haven't seen it since.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/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 i would probably even ditch the tripple frame and just put the B81 sheetmetal on a modern drivetrain. never see any square fendered B81 with air ride suspension Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillconst1 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Judging by the large radiator and the 864 it is probably a B-815 which is kinda rare. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 That is exactly what a sewer contractor did around here a few years ago with a 440V8 Mack and 12 speed. Ran and sounded very good The truck was bright red, very nicely rebuilt from scratch with tastefully done "gold leafing", and chrome for his logo and trim. He pulled a new "Fontain Elite" detach trailer with it. Used to see this several times a year but it suddenly dissappeared? Haven't seen it since.RobAre you sure It's not in your garage??......LOLBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Are you sure It's not in your garage??......LOLBULLHUSKI certainly wouldn't hide that from you guys. That truck really was nice. I did climb in, and all over it but had no camera with me. Nice guy to talk with and the rebuild was still very fresh. One thing I remember especially well is that the cab floor underside, and firewall was completely "Line-X" covered in red. It really looked well done.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/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I certainly wouldn't hide that from you guys. That truck really was nice. I did climb in, and all over it but had no camera with me. Nice guy to talk with and the rebuild was still very fresh. One thing I remember especially well is that the cab floor underside, and firewall was completely "Line-X" covered in red. It really looked well done.RobI think I'm gonna take a look at this B81, the town that It's in is only 12mi from me on RT22 ! If It's who I think it is, he's got a lot of other stuff in his yard! What the heck is Line-X?? I've never seen the stuffErnie DS Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Line x is a spray in bedliner type stuff. Not a bad idea if you wanted to leave a floor metal or instead of installing a rubber mat. Just take a hose and clean it out. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Line x is a spray in bedliner type stuff. Not a bad idea if you wanted to leave a floor metal or instead of installing a rubber mat. Just take a hose and clean it out. The inside of the cab was steel with jute backing under the mat. Only the underside of the floorpan and outside of the firewall were covered in "Line-X" material. The inside was painted the original green.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/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-126808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I've seen guys use it inside on the floors. My 4x4 buddy's do it to their wheeling trucks and another dude I know did his floor of his wrecker. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-127136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I agree that it's a B-815. They only made 220 of them. I have one minus the the 864. It's got an e-6 in it now. The radiator, the engine and a few other things look right. I'd love to have a good running V8 back in mine. This one is missing the V8 tags on the hood. All the bad press on the 864 scares me...maybe the later models with the better pump..I'd swap engines if whe's a good runner like mine...no smoke good pressure etc...enjoy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25989-b81-ebay/#findComment-127888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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