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    3000HS Allison Mode Switch

    Check out this link Allison Transmission
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    Fuller 10 Question

    try this link Roadranger go to the "tools you can use" and you get speeds for different ratio's The shift points vary considerably depending on factors such as rear ratio, transmission ratio's, tire size and engine. Present truck I shift to high range in the mid 30 mph range, but this...
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    Canadian Commentator Gets It Right

    You know it's bad when us "just dumb truck drivers" have more business experience and sense than either the President or the VP.
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    Louisville KY Bridge Closure

    The I-64 bridge on the west end of Louisville is closed in both directions for an undetermined period due to stress cracks. If your going to Ford (either plant) from any directions but west your travel will not be seriously delayed as 65 and 71 are not affected. If coming from the west on I-64...
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    What's going on?

    Stand up rubber is hard to find. I switched to lo-pro a while back and have no problems. Try to find a 11R24.5 om the road at 03:00, Not much luck!!
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    Straight Truck Cargo Floor Replacement?

    You can fill the gouges in with "Bondo" or some type of epoxy auto body filler and then sand it before applying the sealer.
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    CAT problems

    You may want to check out this web site Caterpillar Engine Defect Attorneys | Faulty CAT C13/C15 Engine Claims | Product Liability Attorneys
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    How will this truck work?

    "Class Pays" stick with the Pete!!!!!
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    How will this truck work?

    Considering the amount of weight he hauls the 3.91 ratio seems a little low to me as he is using a 10 speed which usually has a .74 OD ratio in 10th. Present tractor currently running 3.36 rears behind 10 speed auto shift and 475 hp engine. Suggest he gets the dealer to run various ratios to...
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    Volvo large truck engines ?

    Since age of the tractor does not appear to be an issue with a carrier, I would suggest you get whatever make/style of tractor that you like with a 12.7 ltr detroit series 60 rated at 470 hp.A good reliable and economical engine. Parts and service available about everywhere. will admit that the...
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    plug off a EGR in detroit or cummins isx ?

    I beleive it is a Federal Offense to remove any factory installed federally mandated emission systems on any type of engine that will be used in an onhighway application. suggest you check into this before doing.
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    Ultashift Tune Up?

    The tune up actually conists of hooking the computer up to the ECM plug in the cab and programming the unit for economy ie: progressive shifting or a more aggressive shift schedule. Any dealer should be able to do this. If it is working fine and miles are good on service points, you may want...
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    Ultashift Tune Up?

    As per what Greg said. I have had two of these and you can get the shift points set for your present needs. I seem to run back from the west coast grossed out so I have the shift point set to up shift at 1750 rpm and down shift at 1350 rpm. Helps out going over the Rockies. I don't think I would...
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    Best mobile Internet options for expediters

    I have used Verizon for many years. I think the coverage area they offer is worth any additional expence (this a write off anyway) Up till last month I used a Verizon aircard with the laptop. Now I only use the Verizon IPhone get dispatch,logs and email all on a single program which I am testing...
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    CAT CT660 Truck

    Basicaly a rebadged International Paystar complete with Navistar engines painted yellow. Cat shows its first truck The best thing about a CAT engine. "They don't make them anymore"
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    Cell phones

    Was in the Warren Oh / Sharon PA area lately and had good signal, probably have had a tower or two added lately Will give up my Verizon AirCard next week (contract completed). the speeds were acceptable everywhere except at home ( southern Indiana). Will save $50 a month. have 3 phones on...
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    Cell phones

    Have had Verizon for years. Now using the IPhone with them and very seldom ever use the laptop anymore. have a freind with At&T we can be setting in same parking area and I have five bars he may have one. They seem to be a little more $$ but well worth it in my opinion. Only place I can...
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    External Heating/ AC Units on Condo Cabs

    contact Used RVs, Motorhomes, and Consigned sales - PPL Motor Homes look in the parts section for roof top A/C's These people are very knowledgable and helpfull Installing certain units on a sloped roof can be a problem. I bought a unit from them for a flat roof truck as they had...
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    a descent 11r 22.5 tire steers ?

    I have had excellent results with "Firestone 590 Plus" steers. get at least 225000 out of them then have them capped for drives or trailer. Less expensive than Bridgestone or Michelin and about the same wear.
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    Shippers that don't clear snow ice

    On Wednesday following the storm that went thru the midwest I attempted to deliver in the Dayton area. Could not get into the building due to ice, needed to swing wide and go up an incline but tractor would not turn or make any headway on the incline. They needed this shipment so they got a...
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