Popular Post BGarofalo Posted November 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well, I found a truck I couldn't walk away from... I found this pup destined to be chopped up in NY. I made a deal and trailered her home with the CL613. I was wondering if anybody has seen it running around the CT area? Maybe even a picture? I was told it just hauled their cranes and big excavators up I95 in CT. Tag says custom built for The Stamford House Wrecking Company. Mack E9 powered with 18 speed and 58k camelback. 5.32 ratio. It is in very good shape despite is rugged appearance. 290k original miles.The wife says to me, "What are you gonna do with another one??" I just told her I needed a spare in case my other one breaks down lol. 23 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mack man 1973 Posted November 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2015 I always tell my wife I'm investing in her future after I die it is just one more thing you can sell at the auction . Lol 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Can't write what my wife used to say every time I bring another pet home. After 70 or so she just shakes her head. Paul 2 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/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted November 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2015 Tell her that the guys on BMT said it was OK.That will smooth things right out..... 11 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Wasn't that the truck on ebay with the engine knock? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogg rescue Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 So the next time she buys another pair of shoes... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted November 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2015 Can't write what my wife used to say every time I bring another pet home. After 70 or so she just shakes her head. PaulMine said once " You buy one more truck and I'm leaving" Evidently I haven't bought the right "one more truck" yet,so I keep trying. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGarofalo Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Wasn't that the truck on ebay with the engine knock?Yea I first saw it on Ebay. Sounds like a dropped valve seat.1998 was the last year of the E9's in the states correct? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Short! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just glad you could save it from a boat ride or chopper.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I thought I saw it in the TNT or TBG, said it had a spun bearing. 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/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 as long as the truck it is not all rusted out, engine rebuild or swap is easier than body work just ask my painter going on 118 days to paint a hood and a cab with no rust repair Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 118 days and no rust, what's the hold up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David Posted November 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2015 My wife just updates the auction brochure she plans on handing out at the wake. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alex g Posted November 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2015 Funerals at 1 o'clock auctions at 2 is what I getSent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 My wife has not been in my shop in years, actually she does not go out in my storage yard Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 wow,,that think looks real good,,,just scrach it up,and shoot it,,,,clean the aluminum,,,and she will be pissing herself over it.lol.bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 No one would have the love affair with each and every piece I've collected over the past 40 plus years hell I sold a half dozen cars this year that I bought new in the early / mid 70's, raced and parked in the barn. l still fight he urge to buy em back. I've been agonizing the past 4 months finalizing the sale of my '51 Vicky and my '72 Valkry.Told every body in my family to put an ad on BMT for the adoption of my trucks and "stuff". Paul 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/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BGarofalo Posted November 15, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2015 Well, I found the problem. Motor turned over by hand no problem. Pulled the valve covers and everything looked good so I charged up the batteries and rolled it over with no fuel. The squeak noise it made is very distinct. Drained the oil and dropped the pan and found my issue. Spun rod bearings on 2/6. No surprise really, I bought it knowing it had issues. Crank is salvageable so that's a relief. Looks like its time to pull the motor. Ill try to do a write up of going through and E9 rebuild. Now I just need to work in an E9 overhaul kit in this years Christmas presents! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 well now you will have a fresh engine as well have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Company still runs a superliner with a E9 moving their equipment 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It seems you'll need balls to have a ball with it.E9 overhaul kits aren't for an avarage pocket.Can you buy just a bearing shells set and grind the shaft? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGarofalo Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 All parts are still available individually. Mack prices the individual pieces 10x what it would be to get you to buy the whole kit. For example I can get a complete engine kit from Mack for $4300. If I were to but a single piston/liner its $875. Crazy right? Ill pull the motor now but i'll have to wait a bit to get the engine back together with the holidays coming up.Ill say that the company that had this truck spared no expense for repairs. That's one reason I bought this truck. It is not all cobbled together. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-311779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 $4300 for a complete kit doesn't sound bad.I just remember seeing PAI one on the net for something like $9000.Good luck on putting the engine back together. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-312077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Glad your getting at it! Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42636-the-wife-is-gonna-be-mad/#findComment-312303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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