mackvila Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hey everyone , I am based in the Vanuatu Islands, about 3 hours from the coast of Australia . We have a Kato mobile crane powered with a Mack ETB 673 engine circa 1978 . The poor old girl is dying a slow death here and I am trying to get on top of repairs and maintenance . Not an easy task given the conditions and previous service or lack of. From what I can see this a great forum/site and I will be most greatful for any help with tech questions as I no information on the engine . Best regards Al Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome aboard! You have found a group with a vast knowledge of all thing MACK. Paul 1 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/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome! May be too late but clean oil, fuel and air will be best for any engine. Ask any questions as you get into it. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Elsewhere on this site or the web the the ETB 673 was an upgraded HP engine to 306 HP. I can't seem to find it off hand. Just had it about 10 minutes ago and lost it. Edited September 7, 2018 by james j neiweem 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I would have thought your KATO to have a Mitsubishi engine. Is this your crane? http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0010-3001816/transport-trucks-and-trailers/mobile-crane-kato-nk-200-20-ton-capacity# Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Kato was first sold and imported to Australia by WESTCO the same company that owned Mack Australia up until the 80's All the bigger Kato's were mounted on Mack chassis at the start Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Wow Mack made cranes also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54216-mack-etb-673-vanuatu-islands/#findComment-405754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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