brian@cjcontractors.net Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hey guys a little help.here ...I've owned Mack's for a long time but they have been r models 86 thru 89 ...I'm looking to buy a 2001 RD tractor ...497000 on it ...what should I look for before buying it and how many miles is that engine good for ....what should I expect to have trouble with at that mileage ...thanks I appreciate any tips Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 what motor/size? had a 2001 CX with E-7 427hp that was running like a champ at 835k. never opened the motor up only sold it as health issues encouraged me to sell Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 How many turbos unit pump change rust-frame mine 6-turbos at 1800.00 unit pumps and 8LL trans 7th gear jump out 443000 miles 3-times to the dealer for trans still jumps out park for 4-years now junk buying mid 80s now happy now ...... Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, blackdog2 said: How many turbos unit pump change rust-frame mine 6-turbos at 1800.00 unit pumps and 8LL trans 7th gear jump out 443000 miles 3-times to the dealer for trans still jumps out park for 4-years now junk buying mid 80s now happy now ...... 8LL is famous for that; bad design on shifting collar; smaller than the rest Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian@cjcontractors.net Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 39 minutes ago, hatcity said: what motor/size? had a 2001 CX with E-7 427hp that was running like a champ at 835k. never opened the motor up only sold it as health issues encouraged me to sell E-7 350 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian@cjcontractors.net Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, blackdog2 said: How many turbos unit pump change rust-frame mine 6-turbos at 1800.00 unit pumps and 8LL trans 7th gear jump out 443000 miles 3-times to the dealer for trans still jumps out park for 4-years now junk buying mid 80s now happy now ...... Ya I'm afraid of the electronics ...my 88 always starts ..no electronics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Etech motor? Buy Mack book 5-106 for the mechanical repairs, and book 8-211 for the vmac III codes/repairs/diagnostics. You can hold down the set/decel button (with key on/engine off) to cause it to spit out active fault codes in a 2 digit format. One request spits out one code, hit set/decel for another code. I wouldn't be afraid of it, pending it passing a thorough visual inspection and checking for fault codes, and a test drive. But 350 hp for a tractor is a bit soft IMO... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Unless all your hauling is local Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 An ‘01 with less than 500k on a etech 350 mated to an 8ll...? One of the best combos ever. If takin care of even just a little should be good for awhile yet. My 01 ch with a 427 and a 15spd Eaton has 1.2 million in it and was only rebuilt once at 600k. The E-7 is a tough motor. Cams and liner issues are some if any of the “major” concerns. Rebuilding is reasonable when the time comes. And the best part- No emissions. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55441-rd-tractor/#findComment-414765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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