Popular Post Bolser Clyde Posted February 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2015 Is there anything cheap to do that will make my E-9 500 run better? Mine is bone stock with 210,000 miles ambach pump. I have it out of the truck now to fix oil leaks. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted February 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2015 I suggest that you keep it stock and provide it with superb maintenance. The reason being, spare parts are priced out of this world by Volvo...........if the parts are still available at all. That engine, properly functioning in stock configuration, is all you'll ever need (and what many others dream of). Enjoy your ride 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice truck! I'd agree, keep it stock and enjoy it. Though it is always the mindset of "want more"...........I don't think it is moneywise to mess with it unless you can afford to fix it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just remember that there are those who drive an E9 then the rest who wish they could! When people ask me how it runs I reply MY E9 RUNS FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Adjust the valves and double check the timing. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Wishfull thinking.1) Are their any common parts between Scania and Mack v8's. I know the heads are way different (8 vs 4)2) I know anything could be done, but how hard would it be to drop a Scania V8 in a superliner or MH Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Kind of along those lines do any of you have aftermarket programs in your trucks (with computerized injection that is)? I've seen some discussion and am personnaly in favor of them given the improved fuel economy and performance on the 5.9 in my Dodge. It would seem that the same improvements could be made on the big engines. What I have seen sounded promising and might be what 8689Superdog is looking for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I was wondering the same thing about the scan is engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tice500 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've had stock e9's that run forever, and i've juiced e9's, and paid the price. learn from my mistakes, and just enjoy the music coming from the pipes. Nice truck. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 No programs for E9's, they are all mechanical. There is nothing "cheap" you could do to the E9's. You want to PLAY, you got to PAY. Stock and maintained, they will "run just fine". Upgraded turbo, pump turned up, and bigger injectors will make you look in the mirrors to make sure you still have a trailer attached. 1 Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 If your gonna work it hard leave it stock . if your gonna play you tune it up . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ive got an 85 with an E9 450, Antrim Diesel turbo, injectors and pump turned up, stock they are a beast, Antrim parts they will flatten the Smoky's. If you are just running from the farm Id say turn the pump a hair, lose the puff limiter and let her ride, if you want more, governor spring, more get injectors, more get the bigger Borg Warner turbo. want more after that they can do that too, I think Albert has a big Holset turbo and huge injectors and major pump work, headers but hes in a whole nother league. I can load an excavator and run up a couple mile long hill at 90k and never lose speed from 65 at the bottom and never go over 850 on the pyrometer. 2 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/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Advance timing one degree over stock and turn up fuel a little. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-279849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolser Clyde Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 I don't know much about the E-9 yet always had E-7's . How do you check timing or turn up the fuel. What do I have to do to get rid of puff limiter?The truck in the picture came from PA - Frank Szerba Jr. was on the door. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 A stock E9 is still far superior to anything in the road today. Once you've drove one for any length of time you'll hate driving anything else. I'd check the timing a set the valves first but if you do a few modifications which is fine too. Just keep up on regular maintainance and drive it right and it will last you a long time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 There is an airline going to the puff limiter- plug it or put a valve on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 There is an airline going to the puff limiter- plug it or put a valve on it.Previous owner of my MH had a slick set up. Air switch under the seat to turn the puff limiter on/off. Back when NJ was checking smoke pretty hard. Gregg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Yeah we put a switch on the airline to the puff limiter on an E9 400 my dad had. All you need to do is shit the air supply to it off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yeah we put a switch on the airline to the puff limiter on an E9 400 my dad had. All you need to do is shit the air supply to it off.Usually when you have excessive air supply a shit is not too far to follow. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-280990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Ha, I was gonna let it go but was thinking something along those lines too. Guess we can't really hold it against him though, he is Canadian! 1 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/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-281034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Lol.! Hooked on Phonics worked for me! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38994-e-9-500/#findComment-281628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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