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Thanks Dave, yea learning can be very costly, it's not the flt transmission it's a mercedes-benz. In the meantime, If I had taken this to stoops, the bill would be aproaching 12k right now, as discount on parts is not in their operating plan. I was lucky to source the parts from many fl dealers...

w I'm not looking forward to the no income thing any longer, this is getting really stupid, I'll never buy another FL product ever, nor suggest it to friends, they have officially lost any support from me, as if they give a ****! I love how i'm censored automatically! Smart thing, good thing.

Day 14 of no truck, Can this get any worse, well now transmission is in truck, driveline fitted and it's almost ready to go, when the phone rings in my hotel room, another setback! They didn't sell me enough oil, seems the rebuilt trans takes more than the stated 9.0-9.5 quarts, need to get more...

Its actually been a very good running and riding truck, but when it has it's problems, it's a real pain in the ***! Wallet included It's been now almost 2 weeks I figure I've lost about 7-8 grand in revenue, not to mention the cost I'm laying out, as it's approaching 6500, the adding machine...

MOndays update, spent the day driving to cleveland to pick up trans, weeeeee nice and shinny and new, bought 18 pints of oil for it, gee you would think it was liquid gold, pints? Had to return the new clutch because my old flywheel had the Pilot bearing ($18.41)shift and spin in place, thereby...

Quoted from freightliner service manual Use only the approved Mobiltrans SHC® DC fluid. Do not mix fluid types. Adding SHC 50 RN 2952 E-5 fluid (used in Eaton and Meritor transmissions) could damage the radial seals. Is this stuff gold, and why is it so hard to find, even bob the...

Ok, my next to last post on this is coming, I'm hoping to be back on the road late tuesday, or wed morning putting all of this behind me, too much stress for a short time frame. I did however confirm that the secondary bearing failure on this unit is very common and is the most cause for this...

Well i just picked up the broken dead greasy old unit in columbus headed home fially got a dealer to loan me their tool and i now have to wait for the new one to arrive I couldnt even get an answer if the hydrolic slave comesmwith it so i can pull it and clean it up. Clueless is the key herewish...

I'm really trying hard to be positive on this, after giving in and spending 5 grand this morning for a new transmission, (factory rebuilt, was the only option) clutch pressure plate, and fiberglass plastic mounted throw-out bearing, I thought i was sure on the way to getting my truck back...

Camping world has the 120v ones just make sure they seal it to the roof right they installed 2 on my bus caused me all sorts of water problems and wood rot in my motorhome they need a good source of electric over 20 amps @ 120v to run right start up draws more

The smiles are me trying to keep a positive outlook as i lose more jobs everyhour

My frightliner commentary of the day is as follows: ;);$;:&:@/:&:$;);$;&:@/@/@/$:$););$:$$:$$$/////:$;$($;$($$::;:));$; so there it is! Tk

Not dealing with fyda in columbus, took the trans into goodale in columbus, seems to be the fairest and best i could find, 795 flat rate for rebuild + parts, which is the scary part, time will tell, I'll keep ya posted. tk

UPDATE: Trans has been removed, first look see, was the main shaft is moving in and out 2 inchs, and the main front bearing has failed, as in all the bearings were floating loose in the bell housing, more to follow when I take it to columbus to the only place I could find who would tackle that...

They list it but dont have it there has to be dropped shipped but its an option 3800.00 plus freight

I can assure you all, it has a clutch, my left knee confirms this when driving in heavy Chicago traffic, and after a long haul, I just wish frightliner could get the names and numbers straight on this truck, comon, it aint rocket science, or is it just brain surgury? And yes it is the black...

The last 6 of my vin, which is all frightliner requires is N34569 The actual frightliner part number for the transmission ABP R26 P660MECXC01 They also had the number APB R26 P9763603779 Frightliner gave me this one first, and a price of 3,069 73, then they said this was a discontued part, and...

I will post all numbers sunday for group detective work! Thanks i have time now probaby be down for at least 3 to 4 weeks

No mercedes trans units guy i spoke to chucked and wished me good luck

Sorry for spelling errors on my phone and fingers are too big!