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I am messed up myself:D The LOWER the ratio, the lower the RPM's at speed, I screwed that up. So equal for equal, the 3.58 will turn fewer RPM and get better mileage. Here is a little chart to give you an idea, I had to refer to it myself. http://www.classictruckshop.com/gears.htm Keep in...

That's not too bad a deal then. Wonder if they could get you a 275 or 300HP for a good price? From what I know the higher HP 3126's don't wear out any faster than the 250HP, they all seem to last about the same amount of miles. -Weave-

You would be able to use a 24' box on a Century with the 70" integral sleeper, provided you switch to horizontal exhaust. My Columia w/70" sleeper and 24 footer has the same dimensions as the Century, they are virtually identical trucks underneath the cosmetics. Shouldn't be a problem with the...

The problems listed on here have only involved the little MBE900, not the 4000. For now though, I would still stick with the tried and true S60 in a used truck. For a single axle truck with a 9 or 10 speed and the 3.58 ratio, and the S60 put into the 350 HP range, I think you could count on...

I agree if the rebuild/sleeve job was something that could be done for 5 or 6 grand it would be worth a try, but it does not look like that is the case, and no, you certainly aren't getting a "new" engine for what the job will cost. The sleeves can create problems of their own when put into...

You will be just fine with the 22 footer. My starter FL70 had a 22' box. With the 24' box I have now, about the first foot and a half of it is bulkheaded off for storage of spare tires, pallet jack, straps and bars, etc. More important than length is width and height- make sure the boxes have...

Yep, it's a problem. The thing is the bus stops change every year based on where the kids are at. My aunt is a school bus driver, and gives me the "scoop." When on back roads and by-ways on weekday mornings and afternoons, it's just something you have to be conscious of, and keep your head...

Guess there is a 14L S60- I learn something every day:) My S60 spins about 1300 RPM @ 60 MPH. Truck has 3.58 rear. This rear ratio and RPM is fine, consistent mileage in the 11 MPG range. Can go up the longest of grades fully loaded with no downshifting. Acceleration is a bit slow unless I...

Tony's wife will be proud to know he is a lizard expert:* -Nagging sure to come...- -Weave-

RE: putting someone in my van and signing them on Use your own good judgement. As a retired cop, you should have the best human judgement known to man. Trust it. -Weave-

That is exactly what I have been thinking from the beginning, if you look at my posts. The Cat 3126 block has to be initially removed and bored for the sleeves, an "out of frame" rebuild in other words the first time around. Consecutive rebuilds could be done in frame, but if and only if the...

Yep, that was me.. I am in that area a lot, usually sleep at the exit 28/Sligo Pilot. Drop off at Ford and Dana in Louisville on a regular basis. -Weave-

Not sure where you heard the 500 is 14 liters from, as far as I know the only Detroit S60's available are 12.7L. There used to be an 11.1, but no more. My truck has the 470 HP S60, derated through the computer to 360, which is still more than enough for my single axle D unit- it can blow just...

If that price quote is ligit, it would be cheap, and definitely make the 3126 much more likeable if the job works decently. International DT's can be in-framed for about $4000. The Cummins C8.3 cost $6700 to in frame with the turbo. My Detroit is about $6500 for the in-frame, but I probably...

He-He... "To irritate and intimidate" has always been my copper motto. (I'm just joking around, so any law enforcement who sees this don't take it personally please:P -Weave-

Not sesame seeds, just poppy seeds. They are small, almost powder-like. Most often seen on Kaiser rolls. Opiates are derived from the poppy plant, and that is what eating the seeds will test one positive for. -Weave-

Testing it on the Bjorklund program, it is perfectly legal to do the 5 and 5 continuously without ever violating the 14 hour clock. This program is nice to have to text theories to see if they legally work or not with the new rules, and he updates it anytime a change in the rulings is made, so...

Looks to be a leaking O ring. But, the thing is a major pain to remove as just about every piece of the engine plumbing goes on the adapter. Brought truck to my local mechanic to get fixed as it's a bit too much for me to handle myself esp. with the weather outside. Looks like another few days...

Saw on your profile you are from Cleveland area. Don't know of anyone there right off hand, but check around in phone book for places that specialize in trailer repair, they would be the best source to get a used set off a wrecked trailer and could install them properly for you. Maybe someone...

Rich wrote: "I think you can also take sleeper and off duty time provided it is consecutive to restart the clock." Nope, that's the stupidness of this rule, and what the fight is over. You can split up sleeper time for at least 2 hours to stop the 14 hour clock, but it (14 hour clock) restarts...