1979 mack cabover

Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by jdkart3, Nov 8, 2014.

  1. jdkart3

    jdkart3 Light Load Member

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    is this truck still worth useing as an otr or regional truck
     
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  3. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    Any truck is worth using so long as its mechanically a good truck. Mack is a great truck as long as its maintained right. Some companies won't lease on an older truck, but I think its their loss. Here at Landstar, we have lots of older trucks leased on, and some of them are really nice. Just make sure its a good, safe truck.
     
  4. jdkart3

    jdkart3 Light Load Member

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    thanks ya it looks to be a solid truck i dont know specs but looks to be in great shape
     
  5. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Most likely a 300+. I drove one years ago. Check the shift gearbox to make sure it's not wore out, and the seals on the aftercooler.
     
  6. j_martell

    j_martell Light Load Member

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    Mack MH?? If it's in good shape it would absolutely be worth running.....
     
  7. jdkart3

    jdkart3 Light Load Member

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    Ya there are 3 for sale from a small company to the south of me they look good i haven't seen the engine or how it runs
     
  8. j_martell

    j_martell Light Load Member

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    Should be an e-6 (inline 6) or e9 (v8). Both are excellent motors if properly maintained. Our 88 RD is still kickin its ORIGINAL e-6.350,.although turned up a.little
     
  9. jdkart3

    jdkart3 Light Load Member

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    Can you still get parts for them hard or no
     
  10. j_martell

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    E6 are pretty common still......Some e9 are getting tricky......
     
  11. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Before you think off using one off those Mack's,concider your back.
    Do you have a strong back?
    Never any pains?
    Because that old Mack will kick you from here to kingdom come.
     
    baha Thanks this.
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