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    Freightliner FL70 vs Business Class model

    The M2 is the successor to the FL 70/80 series. The FL 70's have not been manufactured for about 4-5 years. Most M2's have Mercedes Benz engines with some Cats also available. I have driven several up to date M2's and think it is a good truck. The tried and true FL 70 had a bad reputation but...
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    RPMs to fast?

    The DD's can sure tellyou about incorrect specs.
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    RPMs to fast?

    You may have a chassis powertrain set up that was designed for a dump or a tow truck or city tractor useage.
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    Lift Gate Corrosion

    I would run my l/g up and down at least once a week. I also had a grease gun that I used to lube the l/g fittings as most of the time they would not get greased by a Speedco or T/stop ASCE guy
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    Running in -25 Temps

    I had one run when it was down around -18 in Northern Wi which went into Duluth Mn then Us 61 into Thunder Bay Ontario where it was about -25. Never again. I had no trouble but probably received some gray hair. It ain't worth the stress to run under those conditions.
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    A New Cncept Truck

    That would be a lot of fun going up Van :censoredsign: on a hot summer Friday night.
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    Replacement Roll Up Door

    John, I don't remember the manufacturer but I had a roll up replaced on my FL 70,cost about $700 or so.
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    Someting New On "Is this a reasonable price for th

    RE: Someting New On "Is this a reasonable price fo I think a wise man would always keep his knife sharp as he would be aware of limitations that would exist on a dull knife. There are real wise men that know their limitations and seek to always gain knowledge in order to overcome their...
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    Someting New On "Is this a reasonable price for th

    RE: Someting New On "Is this a reasonable price fo Sounds to me like Lugnut has been taking writing lessons from the famous Senior Field Editor of EO,the A Team.
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    Is this a reasonable price for this new truck??

    RE: Is this a reasonable price for this new truck? Lugnut Kenwoth and Pete also make Class 7 trucks.
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    Is this a reasonable price for this new truck??

    RE: Is this a reasonable price for this new truck? What brand of truck is it and what is the engine and HP?
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    Help truck stop caused my truck to blow up

    9 days and 3,000 miles later,sorry you don't have a case.Accept the fact that you had careless iresponsible drivers. The oil may have been leaking out slightly and they didn't check it nor looked underneath for any leaks.
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    Forklift Damage... Anyone?

    looks like the EO sotware can't recognize the difference between shift and #####.
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    Forklift Damage... Anyone?

    When my last D unit was only a month old some guy on the 4-12 ##### whom I believe was drunk slammed into the rear header 3 times trying to get into the box. I finally convinced him with much yelling to stop. He then gave me the name of his supervisor and safety accident person. I rounded up...
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    Gadgets and Accessories

    RE: headphones Jessie Ventura bobble head doll,works well in Moot country.
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    Saving Money By Extending Your Oil Change Interval

    RE: Saving Money By Extending Your Oil Change Inte Prof an oil analysis is from a sample taken of your existing oil in the truck. A mass spectrometer breaks down the oil by molecular seperation of various compounds. Example if you have a high iron or brass content that may mean the rod bearings...
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    Pusher Axle Hop

    Do u also have the super singles on the tag axle? How are they working out?
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    Cargo Van Rates

    Also the C units took a major hit when the carriers raised B Freight to 2500 pounds. The window of a C unit shrank to 2500 pounds more then a B unit. There is a fair amount of freight in the 2200-2400 pound range that used to go to a C or D unit. Now the shippers demand cargo vans and pay a...
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    which engines?

    I had a Cummins 8.3 C Series and it gave me excellent service. I put over 900K on it and other than 2 exhaust manifold bolts breaking the basic engine performed well. Like in any truck I went through 2 alternators ,2 water pumps a fuel pump under warranty but overall the Engine gave no trouble...
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    Super D unit

    When W/G is desperate dogs or other animals are welcome.
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