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Yes, the problem was along those lines. There is no separate air filter or lubricator on the Rockwell trans, but a healthy spray of lubricant into the main air system got it working right again. I'll just do that every few months now I guess. Thanks for the help. -Weave-

This is a really cool R/C forklift I got a couple of years ago. It is the "Mega Lifter" by Hobby Zone, and is available for about $120 from a ton of places on the web. Not so much a toy, it is very realistic- moves in all directions, the forks go up to 18" and have tilt, and the individual...

Just had to nurse my truck back home with a funny problem. Seems if the temperature drops below 60 degrees, the rangefinder on my Rockwell 10 speed stops working. It will stay in whatever range it is in until I stop the truck and let it idle for a few minutes, then will seem to work fine until...

I was going to mention that, and it is very much recommended to have identical steer tires if it all possible. But if not, they should be able to align it regardless. I could see where there would be a problem though if the older tire has more than about 1/8 of an inch less tread than the...

RE: FMSCA Clarifies ambiguous and controversial HO Also a good idea to always save your logbooks, or in my case the DDL printouts indefinately. Why? In the event you are ever in a serious accident with personal injury and the injured party hires Joe Schlocko lawyer who tries to claim you...

RE: FMSCA Clarifies ambiguous and controversial HO I have been using Roland Bjorklunds DDL program for three years now www.driversdailylog.com and have never had any log violations. The program is simple to use and 100% legal everywhere now. It alerts you if you are going to be in violation...

That was 100% preventable, you just didn't have your cattle alert bells taped to your bumper:7 -Weave-

Rotate the front wheels to get some more life out of the wearing tire, and have the truck aligned again, I don't think it was right to begin with as it shouldn't pull after an alignment. Check or replace the front shocks too. I like places that use a Bee-Line or similar equipment as it gives...

Rolls Royce or Bentley might have a vehicle to meet your needs;-) No giving up comfort, right? Look for a good used expedite D unit in your price range- many here on the EO Classifieds! Most go faster than them parking lots! -Weave-

And with all that work, you'll grow to be an ANIMAL like me:7 :7 :7 :7 :7 -Weave- By the way.. Charles Atkins is dead. I consumed all his complex carbohydrates:D

RE: FMSCA Clarifies ambiguous and controversial HO Everyone (including myself) was worked up over nothing. The more I thought about it, the more I know that 14 hour consecutive on duty thing would NEVER work. What would be the point in even having a sleeper berth if it wouldn't count for...

Just too hard to get back into one of those cheap rigs, isn't it:7 I would think EGL would let you run that truck longer than 5 years as its a class 8. I see some of thier contractors with tractors have some over 5 years old- would make a good arguement anyway! -Weave-

Nothing was bought out, Freightliner has been a division of Daimler Chrysler for a few years now. The Sprinter was originally a Mercedes-Benz van in Europe, has been there for 6 or 7 years. D/C did not know how to market it here. Obviously didn't want cargo van buyers at Mercedes dealerships...

I would say my Freightliner Columbia has about the right noise- I can hear the engine and turbo when accelerating, but the noise is damped quite a bit so as to not be annoying. It is very quiet when cruising at highway speed, but maybe a bit too much noise gets through while its idling-...

I don't believe Kidron makes sleepers- they a are a box manufacturer. The actual maker of the sleeper will have the A/C lines and parts as they are made for each individual sleeper. Freightliner just supplied the chassis with A/C for the cab, and the place that installed the sleeper tapped into...

Typical in frame rebuilds for big 3 engines run in the $6-8k range. Some CAT's (The ones with multiple heads) cost a little more, but not much. Penn Detroit usually runs a summer special on Series 60 in frames- $6700 with turbo. Best part is a class 8 engine can typically go 800k-1 million...

What a "purty" expediter! Aluminum wheels really do make a truck, and don't rust out in winter salt. As the Allison is a torque convertor automatic, expect a mile or two less per gallon than with a standard trans. But the savings on your kneecap will probably make up for the loss! Allisons...

Don't get me wrong, the Pete's are great trucks with quality beyond compare- I'd have one if I could afford one:7 I was simply referring to chassis components on my posting- engines, trannies, drivelines, axles, etc- all the same stuff from the same suppliers. A Detroit Series 60 engine, or...

I have done hundreds of US-Canada border crossings without a hitch- but you know what?? I do not like them, have never liked them, and will never like them. Pain in the ##### time waste, not paid for it, and stupid questions to boot. But, some friendly advice- if you keep the inside of your...

Many compamies are requiring min. 6 months or more verified recent OTR expierience now, due to requirements from their insurance carriers. (New truck drivers have the highest number of claims, thus more "risky"). There are still some out there who will take "green peas" and people without recent...