Stitch117 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I have been arguing with my father about rebuilding and restoring my grandfathers 1991 Mack CH600. It has a Mack E7-400 runs good but shows its age being a 31 year old truck with 2,069,000+ miles on it. I want to put it back on the road hauling bulk grain/fertilizer and livestock. 1.) Am I crazy for wanting to do this vs buy a new/newer truck? 2.) Can I swap the E7-400 for an E9? 3.) Best locations to get parts for the body, cab and sleeper? Thanks everyone for helping make this kids dream come true! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theakerstwo Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 You have not enough room for the E9 engine in a CH600.Also a truck with two million miles on it should be retired for ever unless your like me and enjoy working on trucks and buying parts. 2 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 If you got the time and money I’d say it gets my vote for a second life. In the long run it’s still gonna be a lot cheaper and far less issues then a new truck, depending on what you consider buying…Plus a 91 ch is cool. Only downfall I could see would be getting parts idk. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted December 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2021 no need to go with an E-9..... The E-7 will do a damn good job. and the CH is not built for that 3200 Lb. engine... Of course, torches, a good welder, patience, and lot's of money can make it happen.... ..jojo 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'd leave the E7 there as a Tribute to your Grandfather. He managed to do 2 Million Miles with It the way It Is..So why Change It..?? But at the end of the Day.. It's your Truck, Money & Time, Do whatever Floats your Boat... 1 1 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 For sure, HAYSEED.... Make PawPaw proud.... He's watchin.. jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDog5.9 Posted December 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) Lets have a picture of the truck, maybe that will help with what we are talking about. Some of the best trucks made are from about 85 to 2005, your truck is right in the middle, and in the 90's Mack engines ran well for short money. An E9 is cool, and if you have a super liner with an 500 that is cool, but there is alot of money to keep one going and you have to be careful how you run them. A 400 E7 you can run all day every day cheap. Edited December 2, 2021 by DieselDog5.9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch117 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) Thanks all, I will get some pictures of the truck first stop is a paint job cab, sleeper and frame. Probably going to get an extra E7 in the shop so that I might not ever need it Edited December 29, 2021 by Stitch117 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-483933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDog5.9 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 An E7 427 as far as I can tell is the best that Mack had to offer. When these trucks were new their was some tuning the Mack garage could do to pull better power out of them. Looking back at your post this truck being a 91, it is a mechanical engine, you are better with that engine than any other. As for parts: Iowa has a lot of options for truck parts, But compare prices, some truck dismantlers are higher priced than others. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-484077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch117 Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Just trying to convince dad he should let me breath some life into the old Mack. Hes adverse to be pumping money into it. Hoping and praying to change his mind!! Edited December 29, 2021 by Stitch117 grammer/add pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68856-mack-e7-swap/#findComment-484515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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