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    Air Dryer Problems

    Hey Big Scooter! Get it to a QUALITY repair shop ASAP. Dont pass Go any more. The 'woodpecker' knock you hear is the air compressor itself. Cause of it is one of these items: piston slap, bent connecting rod, or the con rod bearing/journal. The exception could be, you have a Holset air...
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    indepedent contractor drivers have no rights! Why

    RE: indepedent contractor drivers have no rights! Did you have a written contract with the owner by any chance or was it strictly verbal? Were you classified as an employee? Do contact your state labor agency if you are classified as an employee. If you went out on the truck, you should have...
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    10w-30 for temps below 32? in diesel ford van.

    RE: 10w-30 *I realize this is an old thread but worthy of making comment.* First off, the 'W' in oil identification does not mean nor stand for *winter*. The 'W' refers to 'weight' or viscosity of the oil (ie 15w40 is the API or american petroluem institute rating). If your operating in...
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    New look at EO!

    nice job you've done here lawrence. i like it keep it up. how long before theres a maintenance & repair forum?
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    Be Carefull Of Buffets

    man o man! i gotta toss in my 2 cents on this! back in the 70's ( remember those days?) i hauled produce from cali, ariz & texas to alberta. my co-driver talked me into pulling into a truckstop west of reno for chow. we ate off the buffett. the truckstop was clen modern, up to snuff everything...
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    2002 International's

    >Anyone else having any major electrical problems, or brake >problems? Also, what about excessive oil in the air tank? >And, what kind of responses are you getting from your >dealership? JW, you didnt say what your electrical problem is, so i'll wing it and guess that your having dashlight...
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    Synthetic Oil

    HUH???
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    Diesel Fuel Gelling

    Fuel Gelling?? Advice from a rookie diesel mechanic, ( i am a rookie, Honest!) The use of power service, howes & other fuel additives are ok. If you must use fuel conditioners, use 'Stanadyne'. In the white can with green label. Be aware using fuel antigel or conditioning agents. Follow the...
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