88RD688S Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hello.all, I recently pulled the E-9 500 out of my Superliner triaxle dump to have it rebuilt. The builder tore it all down and sent everything to the machine shop to have it cooked and checked out. What we discovered was that all the components looked good except number 4 counterbore is cracked. So if anyone knows where I can find a good block your help would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to get it back to hauling as soon as possible. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Contact Rick Riddle at Pa Truck Centers in Wrightsville Pa he can fix the counter bores , or he could at one time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I can only imagine what a new block from Mack would cost if they were or are available. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
88RD688S Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thanks. I will try to get in contact with him tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Why not repair your E9 engine block using LOCK-N-STITCH ? . . 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Anyone know if Super Dog Mike Harbison has one ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 How would lock-n-stitch go in a working engine? I've only seen it in videos of show cars Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 not likely to work at all in a counterbore how \ever there is a repair ring for cummins and cat. I don`t know about v8 mack. Would think that if there is enough room that it could be done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 There is a whole running superliner with a V8 in the for sale section. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 What Rick did to one of mine was cut out the counter bore and put in this hard Stainless ring then machine it , can even see it once he is done. He did every hole in my one E9 , common practice back in the day i was told. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Back In Black Pulling said: What Rick did to one of mine was cut out the counter bore and put in this hard Stainless ring then machine it , can even see it once he is done. He did every hole in my one E9 , common practice back in the day i was told. interesting did`nt know if that could be done with a v8 or not. how well did the whole job hold up? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Just now, carlotpilot said: interesting did`nt know if that could be done with a v8 or not. how well did the whole job hold up? Still running today made little over 1000 HP with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Back In Black Pulling said: Still running today made little over 1000 HP with it. i`d say it worked well then Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I've got a spare block I'd let go. I'm not far from you, near Hazleton. PM me if your interested. Mike 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/49004-e-9-block-needed/#findComment-363545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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