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    Questioning 60/40 split for contractors

    I don't think there is right or wrong with 60/40 or 40/60. It really depends on all the variables. I have worked for the 60/40 plus fsc. Which was a great deal. But I am now with a new owner on a 40/60 deal that I think is the best. I pay for absolutely nothing out of my pocket. The owner pays...
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    FECC extra pay for tolls

    Just a side note. This toll assistance only applies to standard tarriff customers and not contract customers. So if you go across the GW to pick-up a load for a contract customer. Not only will you not get the New York pay. You also will not get any toll assistance. And less FSC then the old...
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    Engines and transmissions

    You should be able to get your MB900 serviced at SPEEDCO. We take our's to SPEEDCO all the time. Only filter they don't carry is the centrifugal oil filter (spin filter) We carry the spin filter with us. But they have the other oil filter and the fuel filter. Is a good idea to invest in the...
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    Pete 387

    I had the same problem with Freightliner Classic XL I had stretched. Dave is dead on with the solutions. Best thing to do is move the tanks mounts up higher on the frame rails. Tall rubber will also gain some clearance. But at a bigger price tag. Tall rubber will also raise the overall height...
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    Red Light Camera

    Not sure about this stuff. But you never know??? www.phantomplate.com
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    Accepting every load...

    Accept every load??? I been struggling with this issue all year. I used to strive for a good acceptance rate. But have come to the conclusion. That at the end of the day it is all about the money. If I am not going to make a profit off the load. Bottom line is I'm not going to haul it. I don't...
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    Speedometer head change

    I guess i missed some of your post. Looks like you already changed speed sensor. Like I said in my other post. Dip switch's only calibrate the head. So that it reads the correct speed. As far as it putting your old mileage on your odometer. Ain't gonna happen. You will just have to make...
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    Speedometer head change

    You should be able to set the dip switch's indentical to your old speedo head. All that does is calibrate the head so it reads correctly. The dip switch setting is dictated by a formula that includes such things as tire brand and size,gear ratios etc. There is a chart in the freightliner service...
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    Engine Fan

    Could be the fan temp sensor in the water manifold or a bad solenoid. But before you go that route. Check the binary switch on your AC dryer. Freighliners are notorious for them going bad and causing your fan too run non stop. The dryer is a black canister. On a century class if I remember...
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    MB900 Engine Troubles

    I can almost guarantee you that you have a bad EGR cooler. They leak internally. You will not have any signs of a external leak. We are in a 05 Sterling with a MB900. And have had three EGR cooler failures. They seem to fail about every 70,000 miles. First time we had no power, check engine...
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    stretch a tractor

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    Freightliner M-2 112

    Just a suggestion. Might want to move the tag and make it a pusher. It will take the weight off the steer. When you have it down.
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    Fyda Freightliner

    Check that truck out good before you take delivery or sign anything. I bought the first Class 8 stretch they did back in 2000. Although, I put almost a million miles on it before I sold it. It was the worst stretch job I ever seen. Maybe they have improved. But take a close look under the truck...
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    "Cheaper" Generator alternative....?

    I had a similiar set up a few years back. Was a Yamaha 3500 watt generator. I had it mounted inside of a tool box. The biggest issue was air flow. (OVERHEATING) I modified the tool box where the two ends had doors on them that opened. And installed to large automotive electric fans. One as a...
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    MBE900 EGR COOLER PROBLEMS

    ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MBE900 EGR COOLER GOING BAD? JUST CURIOUS IF ANYONE WHO HAS A MBE900 HAS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH EGR COOLERS. HAD ONE GO BAD AT 70k AND AGAIN @ 140K. SEEMS TO BE A 70k MILE PROBLEM. EGR COOLER LEAKS COOLANT INTERNALY. BOTH REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. PARTS WERE ABOUT $2K. WILL...
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    PROHEAT GEN4 SOLUTIONS

    Myself as many others I know have had on going Proheat problems. Well I think there may be some help out there. Just had my unit repaired at TSI Western Star. The manufacturer is not informing anyone. But there are a bunch of upgrades that are out there for this unit. All of which are covered...
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    satelite dish for sterling express cruiser

    Anyone out there have a satelite dish install on there Express Cruiser? This is the Bentz Sleeper with the recess in the top of the roof. If anyone has had a dish installed on this unit. What type of dish did you get and who installed it? thanks
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    ROLLING INTERNET

    I use a all in one. Just scan the document to file. Log into Send2Fax website. Fill out my cover sheet & attach my file. And hit send. Fax comfirmation is sent to my e-mail inbox. Inbound faxes also go directly to your in-box. They come in pdf file. Just open and print out. I really like it...
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    ROLLING INTERNET

    We use the Verizon Wireless card. Has Broadband access and really good coverage area. $80.00 a month unlimited access. Can't remember the cost of the card. Around $150.00 I think. I know they have come down in price slightly. We also recently began using send2fax. Wireless internet fax program...
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    PROHEAT FREEZE UP PROBLEM SOLVED

    sorry that you found my cap lock so offensive. after 10 years firing artillery rounds. my hearing isn't what it used to be. so i tend to come across as i am shouting or yelling. my sincere apologies.:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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