hugobossvp Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi guys, newbie here. I figured there's no better way to get into things on the forum then to start it off with a question. My family owns a construction company and we're in the market for a newer 10-wheel dump. We're looking pretty hard at a 03 granite that has a mack 427 in it. its a sharp unit that we feel pretty confident has been well cared for but a close inspection under the motor has me a little worried about something i saw: Am i looking at engine blow by? This truck has about 100k on it. Thanks for any help in advance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi guys, newbie here. I figured there's no better way to get into things on the forum then to start it off with a question. My family owns a construction company and we're in the market for a newer 10-wheel dump. We're looking pretty hard at a 03 granite that has a mack 427 in it. its a sharp unit that we feel pretty confident has been well cared for but a close inspection under the motor has me a little worried about something i saw: Am i looking at engine blow by? This truck has about 100k on it. Thanks for any help in advance.That is quite normal for these engines There is a crank case breather kit avaliable to help with that problem.It moves the vent from the front of the engine to the valve cover where it belongs anyway . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobossvp Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 That is good news. Pretty glad to hear that we dont have to be nervous about moving forward with the purchase.Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 humm, i'm pretty sure that it might be compressor gasket or power steering pump gasket. blow by tube is on the other side of the engine on an e7 near oil filter??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobossvp Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 humm, i'm pretty sure that it might be compressor gasket or power steering pump gasket. blow by tube is on the other side of the engine on an e7 near oil filter???I'm pretty sure its a 427 but there is a chance i have it confused for a 400. Is the 400 an e7 motor with the blow by on the other side of the motor too? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 will bet they're all on the driver side, it's a 2'' tube that start from the valve cover and pass near oil filter and let's blo-by goes free in the air Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 will bet they're all on the driver side, it's a 2'' tube that start from the valve cover and pass near oil filter and let's blo-by goes free in the airAn 03 is an eteck engine the crank vent is at the front. or on the valve cover! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9975-newbie-motor-question/#findComment-37990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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