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The stock Behr plastic tank radiators in FL's last 5 to 6 years under normal use, and then usually have to be replaced. There are a ton of shops that can fabricate a replacement to fit, but in many instances these radiators do not end up working too well for a number of reasons. I guess its...

Being able to use an Eaton 9 speed is nothing new, and the business class trucks could be ordered from the factory with 9 or 10 speeds installed. It just wasn't done too frequently because of the extra cost, and impractical as most FL70 chassis wound up as city trucks where a big non-syncro was...

This topic has come up many times before here. It has been overwhelmingly agreed on by anyone who has done it, including myself, that the class 8 tractor based units are far superior to class 7's such as the FL70. The FL70 expediters are city trucks that are being put on the highway. A class...

I like streetsweeper's comment on "quality shop." That is the place to find. I have not had too much luck myself at the shops of big dealerships when desperate to use them. If I can't handle something myself, I'm glad to know I have an independent shop near my home that is honest and...

I just question why the compressor wasn't making the noise until the dessicant cartridge was replaced. Anyway, there is definitely something wrong, it sounds like something is REALLY loading down the compressor, and if it wasn't damaged before, it probably is now. I'm going to guess there is...

RE: 10w-30 That is some very informative stuff; I printed it out for the files. They say the W signifies the low temperature pour character of the oil. I think that's where the winter reference comes from. Now whether or not it actually means winter the world will never know :-) -Weave-

Just taking a few stabs: Is the battery voltage coming up to normal after it starts? Check the battery cables, make sure they are tight. There is most likely a fuel pump relay somewhere. I'd try that next. If it runs fine at speed, the filter is probably OK. I think powerstrokes have EGR...

I wouldn't bother with the Cummins B5.9 in a D unit. My old truck had one, and although it was reliable, 400-500k is about all you will get out of one before (as Rich stated) a replacement will be necessary. It is, however, a much cheaper engine to replace than a 3126 CAT. A new B5.9 is only...

RE: 10w-30 And see, nobody believed me;-)

That's one thing I discovered early on with ANY company that uses qualcomm/c-links etc. If leaving a company, always have the system completely removed by a qualcomm shop who can varify that it is operating properly at time of removal. PJ's in Canton, OH is an honest shop. Worth the $50 or so...

RE: Can't go wrong with Housworth's I sometimes get a laugh out of the availability rate term. I would ask someone who wants me to have a 90% availability rate if the places they lease the truck to will have loads for me 90% of the time I'm out. That's sure to generate a chuckle or two:7 -Weave-

RE: 10w-30 The W does (believe it or not) stand for winter with multi-viscosity oils. A 10w30 acts as a 10 oil when cold, and a 30 when warm. It's an old term, but that's how it came about. A straight 30 oil (for summer lawnmower use) will be SAE 30, not 30W. This was strict military...

I do number 7 all the time.. I'm glad my little pickup has never been overweight or ever pulled in for an inspection! -Weave-

That's exactly it, and it gets me really annoyed when these silly state laws slip through and people don't know about them, and they have no scientific basis. Just more fines and money for the states. I'm hoping for the day when ALL truck laws are on the federal level, eliminating all these...

Either way it sounds like your dryer needs some attention. Shops usually opt to replace it, as it is cheaper that way for the customer saving them the labor costs to rebuild one. They run about $350-450 for a new one. If you are ambitious mechanically and have the time, you can buy a rebuild...

I live in NY and yes, they are enforcing it. Mainly in the rest areas and more in the counties near NYC. They seem to be staying out of the truck stops, however, for the reasons being the stops are private property (making enforcement more difficult) and I don't think they want to start a riot...

Sometimes the belt itself will squeak if it has moisture on it. The way to tell if the squeaking is in the belt or the tensioner bearings is to spray a little WD-40 on the outer side of the belt while it is squaking. If it goes away, its the belt, if not, the tensioner. The material some...

Unfortunately nobody makes a true "deep cycle" battery anymore. The good ones used to be made for marine applications, such as trolling motors. They were also poplular in big trucks in the 60's and 70's. They were big, heavy batteries that didn't need to be removed and charged all the time...

I liked the old EO better. Just kidding! After 500+ forum posts over the last 3+ years and thousands of hours of bedtime reading, the new look is really welcome to me. Thanks! It just might take some getting used to;) -Weave-

Not yet, but I can vouch for a fact Pennsylvania's brew is the absolute worst. Ironic they have a state law for car inspections that won't allow any rust holes larger than a dime. Tony (Teacel) must buy a lot of Bondo! :7 -Weave-