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An inverter allows you to run standard 110v products in your truck. This allows for more options (vs. 12 volt products)and the 120 volt items generally cost less. Do you need one? Depends. What are you hoping to run in the truck and how large is the truck? For example, in my FL70 I have a...

I am planning to start having my oil analyzed. The Cat3126 has 400,000+ miles on it and I want to know what parts are wearing. My understanding is that by comparing results, you can look at metal contents in the oil and see if specific parts (bearings, cams, pistons, etc) are beginning to...

The turn signal lights on my 1998 FL70 have different light sockets for the front and back. The lights in the rear take an 1157 bulb - with offset node for the socket. However, the socket for the front does not take the offset bulbs, but rather has two nodes set parallel near the base of the...

Tony: The chemicals will attack any exposed metal, even vans. You have to look under the truck for areas that show excessive rusting. You also need to make sure all electrical wires and connections are protected. The chemicals will eat the copper wiring and connections. While you are under...

This is Detroit's idea for their newest engine's which is designed to run on renewable resources. The contents of the container are added to the fuel tank. They are working on another version that will go directly from the sleeper cab into the tank as well as one that can be "attached" for...

I also have a 1998 FL70 with @ 410,000 miles and Cat 3126 w/6 speed Eaton. I was curious what the trade in value was on your truck. Thanks.

I went to truck driving school a couple of years ago and the trainer I had was driving truck before World War II (@ 80 years old at the time). He said that he would never fill his fuel tanks more than 3/4 full. That way the fuel would pass from one tank to the next (said the fuel pump would...

Thanks for the tip Jimmy. I maintain a file in my truck of all the great tips I have received from this web site. The one that you have added is definately going to be near the top. Drive Safe. Larry

It really depends on what you are looking for in terms of "parts". There is Great Lakes Truck and Trailer on Executive Drive in Westland (800-291-6447). They have a variety of parts and equipement (exhaust systems, straps, filters, etc. etc.) They do not carry engine parts. Weller Truck...

Lawrence: Rust Jacking is a problems that has been widely discussed among the OOIDA people. The new chemicals that are being applied to the roads to prevent icing have been suspected of causing problems with trucks. Namely attacking any exposed metals (i.e. electrical) as well as causing...

RE: I QUIT/TST Barb: I do not think that you are "gutless" but rather cautious. There are always people out there waiting to jump on others. I seriously doubt that most of the people that use this web site consider you as gutless. There are a lot of frustrated owner/operators out there and...

Congradulations and I know I am looking forward to learning a great deal from this site. My question is - What are people doing to protect their trucks from "rust jacking?" Are there specific area's that those of us with D Units should be watching? (For people that do not know - rust jacking...

I am surprised at the level of hostility that Mr. Vanish appears to have drawn to himself. Do you really think that it is justified, or are we all frustrated this week, sitting at home and waiting for the Season of Joy and Peace on Earth to quickly end and we can "get out of the house" and see...

Weave: I think that this forum could be a great resource for owner/operators; which is obvious by the interest generated. Do you have some plans for the format? In the original proposal for the site, it was suggested that a search be done through the archives to pull up previous topics and...

RE: Win a Prize - Have Fun! I think using a name that includes Weave is a great idea - except, what happens if for some reason Weave is unable or unwilling to monitor the site?? Will we be Weaving through the gears with ____? Just a thought.

Randy: You may want to get a quote of OOIDA. You have to be a member, but their magazine (Land Line) is worth it. Drive Safe

There are a lot of used trucks on the market and with a little patience you should be able to get a pretty good deal. It has been recently suggested that a forum on this web set be set up to discuss the mechanical questions that frequently arise. Your question is a perfect example of the type...

Tony: I posted this on Monday of this week. My suspicion is that there would be more response over the weekend and during the holidays when a lot more drivers have a chance to sit behind the computer. We will see what happens. Thanks, Larry

Would it be possilbe to have a Forum of only mechanical (truck) related information? Over the past many months people such as Weave have provided really great information about trucks and their internal parts. If we could have a site that a person could go to and just click on a topic to get...

To describe the week as "slow" between Christmas and New Years would be an overstatement. My experience with the auto plants and their suppliers is that they are all pretty well shut down between the holidays. It can get a bit busy the week prior to Christmas stock may need to get places...