Jamaican Bulldog Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I saw the ad for this in Wheels of Time. Nice looking U model being raffled off at the Springtime Truck and Tractor Show in ME. Tickets are $100. There is no website from what I saw, this is via their Facebook page. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Lowell , Maine around 1st week of June. Last year they raffled off a very nice 1959 B61 10 wheel dump. Edited January 4, 2019 by 41chevy 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/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Build sheet says "extra roomy cab interior" What are they comparing cab roominess to? A Mini Cooper? Never worked on an E9, are they shorter than an E6? Can't imagine them being much shorter, your only 4 1/2 pistons deep instead of 6... Maybe that's the "extra roomy cab interior" - less dogbox. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, JoeH said: Build sheet says "extra roomy cab interior" What are they comparing cab roominess to? A Mini Cooper? Never worked on an E9, are they shorter than an E6? Can't imagine them being much shorter, your only 4 1/2 pistons deep instead of 6... Maybe that's the "extra roomy cab interior" - less dogbox. I think this has the older 866 ci V8 or about 14 liters versus the 16 liter E9. I don't know about the 'Extra roomy cab interior', but it seems the cab and hood sits higher to accommodate the V8 with an extension on the bottom of the front of the hood and fenders to cover the gap for sitting higher. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 865 or the 866 V8 the cab and hood are raise up about 3 or so inches. The dog house is low enough that the heater clears it. Turbo fits under the doghouse. This is Yoos brothers U700 engine photo. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited January 4, 2019 by 41chevy 2 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/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mack Technician Posted January 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2019 6 hours ago, 41chevy said: 865 or the 866 V8 the cab and hood are raise up about 3 or so inches. The dog house is low enough that the heater clears it. Turbo fits under the doghouse. This is Yoos brothers U700 engine photo. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Wouldn’t want to know anyone who owns one out of fear of being asked for help replacing a head. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 A friend of mine won that B61 last year. It's pretty nice--Maxidyne, quadbox, 3 spd rears (!)--and he'll probably be selling it in the spring. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff M said: A friend of mine won that B61 last year. It's pretty nice--Maxidyne, quadbox, 3 spd rears (!)--and he'll probably be selling it in the spring. Must not be mack rears? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) I've had thoughts of throwing a C note into this. Who knows? I've thrown more money at lesser things..... With all the horror stories of those old V8, not sure I'd trust it to go very far on its own?? There was that orange V8 F model for sale locally about 12 yrs ago. I looked at it, really crusty, but ran. The new owner got it home, unloaded it, and it blew up. Ugh. I just looked on their facebook site and found the pictures of the orange truck. It seems that is the old green V8 truck that has been for sale on here numerous times in the last few years. Edited January 4, 2019 by Freightrain 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 The early 865 and 866 V8's are fine as long as you know the limits on use. No lugging and maintenance and watch the head temps. Issue is parts availability. My B mixer has the low h.p. 865 and has head bolt issues but nothing not repairable. 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/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My 673 had popped a few bolts. I'm sure the real problem was guys working them a touch too hard and causing issues. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Does anyone know how come this V8 U model at the Gerhart's yard don't seem to have the raised cab and extended bottom of front hood and fenders like other V8 models? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Jamaican Bulldog said: Does anyone know how come this V8 U model at the Gerhart's yard don't seem to have the raised cab and extended bottom of front hood and fenders like other V8 models? Thats a U615. It has the non turbo 864 V8. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Yoos Brothers Construction said: Thats a U615. It has the non turbo 864 V8. Ohhh. That makes sense, I had feeling it had to do with that. I hope this particular truck gets restored. Sad to see them vandalized. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Freightrain said: My 673 had popped a few bolts. I'm sure the real problem was guys working them a touch too hard and causing issues. Biggest part is getting lazy on oil and filters and lugging them. Learn the power band keep them in the sweet spot even if your head says you need not down shift because your only a 100 rpm or so out of the power band. My head bolts need the up dated larger head and the torque washers under them. 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/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 17 hours ago, Mack Technician said: Wouldn’t want to know anyone who owns one out of fear of being asked for help replacing a head. Actually remove the dog house, disconnect the steering shaft a few lines and front mount bolts and jack the front of the cab up 8 to 10 inches give quite a bit of room . 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/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 8:50 PM, JoeH said: Build sheet says "extra roomy cab interior" What are they comparing cab roominess to? A Mini Cooper? Never worked on an E9, are they shorter than an E6? Can't imagine them being much shorter, your only 4 1/2 pistons deep instead of 6... Maybe that's the "extra roomy cab interior" - less dogbox. It could be comparing it to its predecessor - the B model - which would be true. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 9 hours ago, 41chevy said: Biggest part is getting lazy on oil and filters and lugging them. Learn the power band keep them in the sweet spot even if your head says you need not down shift because your only a 100 rpm or so out of the power band. My head bolts need the up dated larger head and the torque washers under them. I never lugged it but who's to say the 45 yrs before me? Mine had the small studs all the way around. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 12:30 PM, terry said: Must not be mack rears? I would guess not. One of them doesn't shift, so he keeps them in high range all the time. Hobby dump truck. Although he has hauled a load or two of gravel, it has no power steering or front brakes. Old school isn't always better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55189-win-a-v8-mack-u-tractor-springtime-truck-and-tractor-show/#findComment-412691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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