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  1. SHARP327

    Fan Clutch on a dt530

    How can you diagnose if your fan clutch is leaking air or not?
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    Lucas oil stabilizer and below zero temps

    Has anyone here on EO ever had a problem starting an engine with below zero temps that was caused by thick oil with Lucas in it? Truck's batteries are 100% but it's slow cranking and won't fire up...there's Anti-gell in the tanks and the Espar is still running good....around 15 below up...
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    Front Brake Drums

    I'm trying to get a Idea how much Brake Drums are going to cost me for my 2003 International 7400, any one have a good Idea how much?
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    Hazmat Testing info

    Caution! if taking your Hazmat test in Michigan. I received two wrong answers on questions on the Hazardous Materials table sequence. My carrier insist that their training info which is revised as of 1-1-2013 is correct and is quoted from the federal regulations...
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    Hazmat Testing info

    For those that are about to test for Hazmat in the State of Michigan BEWARE! Michigan hasn't updated the Hazardous Materials list (according to my carrier) as of 1-1-2013 and it cost me to get two wrong answers, still passed the test but I thought I'd pass the info along. Michigan=...
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    Noisy Brakes

    I recently had my trucks front brake shoes and hardware replaced, the drums had no cracks or groves so they weren't replaced. The problem is that when applying the brakes in reverse they make a growling noise...the brakes seem to work fine except for this problem. Any Ideas would be helpful.
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    2003 International A/C

    The trucks A/C was working fine one minute....shut down the engine and within 20 minutes restarted it but no A/C cleared fault codes ( I should have written the 3 fault codes down but didn't) checked all the fuses the best I could the clutch on the compressor engages when placed on Max or...
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    NYC mapping

    Anyone know of a website that shows truck routes in NYC ? Tried to stay out of there but got caught up in a load. Thanks for any help! Delivers this coming Monday around noon. I really have a hard time trusting a GPS
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    daylight savings time

    According to my carrier....if you happen to be under load when daylight savings times takes affect you need to flag it at 2 am. When you set your clocks back your allowed to drive 12 hours and be on duty 3 hours for a total 15 hours on duty, and when you need to set your clocks forward...
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    Best Mattress ?

    Which Mattress type is best suited for truck sleepers? I recently bought one of those mattresses that come rolled up and made by Innerspace, sold at Danny's Big Rig resort....what a waste! and a piece of crap!...my old mattress was at least 5 times better than the new one from Innerspace...
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    Free food at TA

    For Vets and Military personnel. TA will serve up dinner (free up to $15) all you need is some type of proof of service. This happens on the 4th of July.....way to go TA! They're also giving 15% off most purchases...
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    Allison transmission

    I noticed a very slight leak at the rear seal of the trans and was wondering if anyone out there has had to replace their transmissions (Allison) rear seal and if so what kind of a price tag was it?
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    DT 530 engine

    I'm looking at buying a new engine for my International 7400 with a DT530, the problem I'm having is some times the engine is called a DT530 and other times it's called a DT530E, Is this the same engine? or are there differences in the two? My truck came with a Dt530e and the new one I...
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    another Quake!

    Just had a 5.9 around the Baltimore, Md. area...being in a Hospital during a appt. was a bit nuts but all is ok for now....these folks don't get these very often....they're a little worried to say the least.
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    Petro driver rewards

    It may be common knowledge..I don't know but just in case! You must re-register your account by 6-30-09 or you'll lose all your points and showers. I was told you can do this by calling the ph.# on the back of the card, I used the kosh machine...hope it worked!
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    Inverters

    Just wanted to ask for opinions on true sine wave inverters? I believe our old square wave inverter is on it's way out so I ordered a new sine wave inverter and was wondering how those that have one liked them. We stayed with the same wattage as the one that came with the truck (1500/3000)...
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    Shreaders Hungry!

    Frank It's that time of year again and I would like to say thanks for all of your help! and I'm sure that goes for everyone else out there that's received your help as well. We've grown a pretty large mound of old log books and receipts over the past 6 years and we're wondering just how...
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    2007 Peterbilt 335

    Hi everyone! Hope everyone's having a great Thanksgiving! I'm looking at a 2007 Peterbilt 335 and was wondering if anyone out there could let me know of their likes and dilikes of this truck? The dealers will tell you everything they think you want to hear and that's why I'm asking any owners...
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    Depreciation on a lease/purchase?

    Hi Frank! While doing our number crunching the question came up about being able to claim depreciation on our D unit that we have a lease/purchase agreement on, we intend on purchasing the truck at the end of the lease. The lease is a open end lease and we're unable to find anywhere...
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    Air ride seats

    Hi everyone! Just thought I'd mention something that may help some drivers out there, The seat bases on my air ride seats have been squeaking since the day I bought the truck a year ago and no matter how much I greased them and how much grease oooooosssssed out and how hard my truck dog...
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