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#30093 09/20/2003 4:04 PM
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So, while looking for stuff, I found a 1964 Mack truck with a flathead 6 in it. In 1964??? Seems odd. Anyone have a theory?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2433275709&category=6729

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#30094 09/20/2003 7:25 PM
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It says it is a B30 which I haven't heard of before, but there were lots of old Mack gas engines with flat heads. The 707 gas engine looked like a diesel except for the carb. and had overhead valves. I'm guessing that flathead is somewhere around 500 cu. in.

#30095 09/21/2003 3:06 AM
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George, I don't recognize that engine, but the rest of it sure brings back the memories. Loved them old B 61s. They were the first diesel trucks I drove. Used to haul bulk and bag cement with that vintage, 60/64. The older ones had a whole 140 HP. The newer ones, with a turbo, put out 180 HP! They a fixed seat, no AC of course, no PS, no radio, no nothing. They were hot, noisy, rough riding, and went no where in a hurry. But drivers really liked them.

I had a friend that worked for a freight company. He told me that when they started replacing the B 61s, drivers would fight over who got the old Macks. Mike grin

#30096 09/21/2003 9:37 PM
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Interesting feedback. Thanks!

Yeah, I guess you could build a gas version of a 4-stroke diesels (and I think all the Macks were). A 500CID flathead? I can beleive they used to make one; I had a buddy with a 1936 Diamond Reo with a big 'ol flathead I-8.

140 HP is plenty! All you need is lots of gears... ;-)

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