JumperAndSon Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just drop one of these under the hood and you'll be good to go: Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 the leaning tower of power 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hell yes, the slant 6. Best damn gas motor built. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I said something about the slant-6 "being engineered by Mack to counter-balance the U-Model" a few weeks ago...i think in the same paragraph about how the guy who engineered something as screwed up as the U-Model must have been an engineer for Mopile. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Maybe they put those in the U410s instead of the EN414(Chrysler 413 V8). U know so U only need 2 fat chicks in stead of 3 ?!! Josh P.S. Still better have a kick stand at the ready ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 He'll yes, the slant 6. Best damn gas motor built.lol I like the 300 straight six myself Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 I said something about the slant-6 "being engineered by Mack to counter-balance the U-Model" a few weeks ago...i think in the same paragraph about how the guy who engineered something as screwed up as the U-Model must have been an engineer for Mopile.Oh, haha, I didn't see that post. That just popped into my head a little while ago and I went and found a pic real quick.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm glad someone has the solution to the U Model problem if the kickstand does not work properly. Looks like this motor is leaning toward the correct side.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Is that why some Chrysler products always pulled to the right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 long before the U model Locomotives also tried the off set cab idea. for some reason a designer was given the green light to put a cab where you have no room, the engine is in the cab with you, its always hot, and there is no room for a jump seat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Maybe they put those in the U410s instead of the EN414(Chrysler 413 V8). U know so U only need 2 fat chicks in stead of 3 ?!! Josh P.S. Still better have a kick stand at the ready !There were also some Chrysler V-8's installed in some B-Model Firetrucks, made specially for the US Gov't. One was on eBay not that long ago. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I have a slant six in my yale forklift. I bought it with a miss, tuned it up and got rid of the one lawnmower spark plug in it and it runs like a top! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Them 225 slant sixes don't die they just run forever Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Them 225 slant sixes don't die they just run foreverThe MOPAR Slant Six engine was originally designed for in a tank. Also, it was designed to go 1MM miles without any overhaul. Tough engines!! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 There were also some Chrysler V-8's installed in some B-Model Firetrucks, made specially for the US Gov't. One was on eBay not that long ago.I have a B421 with a EN414(Chyrsler 413 V8).Josh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yeah ken they were designed and built right! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 long before the U model Locomotives also tried the off set cab idea. for some reason a designer was given the green light to put a cab where you have no room, the engine is in the cab with you, its always hot, and there is no room for a jump seat.Ah the center cab 4-4-0, it was an interesting idea to get better visibility but the SP AC-4 Cab Forward was the king, the only real issue with them was running the oil and water all the way to the other end of an articulated loco lots of piping and lots of leaks. I still prefer the UP FEF series 4-8-4 and Challenger 4-6-6-4 they are beasts and they still have one of each running, the Big Boy 4-8-8-4 was the baddest in the land but was actually too big and heavy for most railroad lines in the US so the challengers and mallets reigned supreme, the C&O had some big articulated steam it was several feet shorter in length a couple feet shorter in height and weighed a couple tons less than a big boy but the Allegheneys (4-6-6-6) ran well just like the Pennsy Y class mallets Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh and the 4-6-6-6 Allegheny did make the highest actual recorded horsepower as per the C&O/Lima dynamometer car at over 7000 for a brief moment but the Big Boy maintained its pulling power at speeds the alleghenys couldnt reach. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27811-the-aftermarket-cure-for-u-models/#findComment-141870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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