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I would definitely go with the KW over the Sterling. Cummins ISC over the 3126 for sure, and either rear ratio would be OK, but go higher if you are cruising down the highway most of the time. There is an "exhaust retarder" for the ISC available, that I don't think is too expensive. I much...

I think..I think, trying to jostle my brain, but I believe the 7.3 powerstroke, T444 has a fuel pump relay that can cause this problem, and is hard to diagnose, yet causes those symptoms. The 444 is a popular school bus engine, and I recall a bus mechanic pulling his hair out to solve that...

I need a little more info- Based on your need specifications, what sort of quotes have the KW, International, and Sterling dealers been giving you for your above mentioned powertrains? Were any of them within your budget so far? Who was giving you that horrible training session on diesel engine...

The Rigmaster is one of the best gensets as far as things I have heard about it. It is around $7k new, so some big bucks. Very much legal in NY or anywhere else. It is easy to use and maintain, has a small Perkins diesel that draws its fuel right from your truck tanks. OOIDA estimates average...

The 7.3 Powerstroke is the International built T444 V8, and it has a great reputation as a reliable mill for medium duty trucks. -Weave-

Is the sound definitely a whine from the tranny? Or does it sound like a high pitched whistle? You have one of those problems that unless I took a ride in the truck, it's hard to narrow down. -Weave-

In many instances of just a minor refrigerant leak, suck as an O ring, one can recharge the system and get away with a small leak for the summer, and have the system properly fixed during downtime in the winter. If Larry can get that fitting to accept the charge adapter, he might get away with...

RE: finding an expedite job while living in south Have you talked to All-State Express or Nations? They are both located in the south and can keep you busy. -Weave-

GW was fully open to trucks as of this past Wed., July 16 when I went over it, in both directions. So probably rumor from the Bozo. -Weave-

I have stopped and looked at this truck in Knoxville! It would make a hell of a nice rig, for sure. By comparison, the set back fuel tanks are the way to go, I wish they were that way on my CL. That takes the weight of the fuel off the front axle, which is important with a single drive axle...

Is this something that just started, or has it been whining for a while? It sounds like something in the tranny is running dry. Is the oil level topped up? (Basic, but thought I'd ask). Intermittent problems are the worst ones to try to solve. Try changing to synthetic transmission lube if...

Unfortunately the fittings are permanent parts of the lines and the entire low pressure line must be replaced if the charge fitting is too screwed up, and you could wind up getting into a nightmare with the thing. Try cleaning it up with a small Dremel tool with the wire wheel attachment before...

You will definitely need a gate that does not interfere with the ICC bar if you unload at the auto plants. Ford is very much cracking down on this now, refusing to unload any trucks without a functioning ICC bar. Unfortunately, as Larry stated, most of the lifts out there render the ICC bar...

No, but I got a piece of 8.5x11 paper folded in half almost eight times! ...I'm a cheater! -Weave-

I totally agree with you on the alignment thing. When I first started running my Freightliner Columbia I had it checked, and it was way off. I am just relpacing its original Michelin steer tires now, with 170k on them, I didn't think that was too bad. -Weave-

Yes, runs 1500-1700 mi/wk. -Weave-

It's just a 30" (I think) bunk that is part of the integral extended cab 4300. There is storage underneath the bed. It is a simple working accomidation for a solo driver who only stays out 7-10 days at a time- its really all you need for that, wasn't built as a truck to live in for months at a...

No golf balls, just a factory balance:D (Couldn't choose between top flites or titlists)- Picture of 4300.. -Weave-

Here is a funny one from Freightliner. My truck's city horn died, and I bought a new one at my local dealer, and it was sold as an assembly with bracket for about $35.00. This new horn lasted about a month, and died! Dammit! Stopped on a trip to Freightliner of Youngstown for another one...

Does this 9200 have a Cummins engine? I think the techs are thinking there is a lot of end play in the cam (or cams if its a Cummins DOHC), which if it is .12 there is, and you are hearing whine from the cam drive gears. This will involve a slight teardown of the engine to correct, but it has...