998v8 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I have had an E 9 500 in my 68 pete conv now for 15 years. The present was a new long block placed into service in 92. now have 1,400,000 troublefree and very enjoyable profitable miles on it.Two sets of head gaskets,one waterpump and one turbo! Oil samples taken every 50,000 miles keep coming back clean. Getting a little blowby now.Only can say I wish Mack still manufactured this engine.Has tons of HP and decent MPG(avg. 6). Add no oil between changes(15-20,000).Would like to replace it with same at next rebuild but I may have to opt for rebuilding the present because a new long block is now $50,000 plus!!!!Unless someone has an extra laying around they wish to part with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi and welcome to BMT! I would like to see some pics of your truck! Sounds cool. As far as new long blocks...tough order! You may be better off doing an overhaul while those parts are available. Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadusercharges Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 there is a e9-525 engine for sale here in NZ if you want more oomph.Nigel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
998v8 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 there is a e9-525 engine for sale here in NZ if you want more oomph.Nigel ← Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
998v8 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 there is a e9-525 engine for sale here in NZ if you want more oomph.Nigel ←Any other info on this engine? Miles(hrs.),condition,price etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 i think when pete used to advertise PETERBUILT....A TOUCH OF CLASS they must have been talking about that E-9 in yours buddy. that sure gives that "ol pete" a touch of class and quite a touch of power. good for you. j.j. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Years ago at an auction I saw a '75 Pete 110" COE that had been kitted from a wrecked Mack,it had a ENDT865 V8,5 speed,and Mack rears on Camelback. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadusercharges Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 ←try this address haulageparts@inspire.net.nz, they have got the following engines;e9-440/500/525. good luck.nigel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/373-an-e-9-in-a-old-pete/#findComment-1691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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