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I recently picked up a Chevy express 16 foot Areocell van. Its just over 12000 lbs GVW so I will be required to install an EOBR. Everything I found so far is for larger trucks and require a data contract. Since I am home every night my DOT contact has told me that I can use my time card but I...

Who makes a decent tire for a 2005 Chev. 3500 C Van. and has highway manors, wears like steel wheels, and decent mileage. I want something that's aggressive so I don't have to worry about deep snow & rain, but not so aggressive and noisy that after 5 minutes of road noise I have to beg someone...

I thought it over and decided the box replacement will be way to expensive for the year of the truck and I'm leaning toward building a flatbed / stake body style truck. within the budget I figured a strait forward no frills steel deck 24 - 26 foot flatbed around 5 grand materials and my free...

I finally got the chance to buy a welder this week.. Actually its been on layaway since the first week of Feb. I decided to finally buy one as I need to do some work on the box as the rust is having its way and depending on the condition of the framing I might just 86 the box and build it into a...

I'm planning on swapping out my steer axle drums and shoes. Mechanically I'm not worried about it I just want to know what else I should be looking for. Obviously hub and cam seals, but any tips to make the job go quicker and will help. Also other than replacing the ratchet pawl Meritor are...

I've had several people call me regarding issues with Allison transmissions not going into gear. Especially with Hino trucks. 1) The most common causes are idle or engine RPM too high for safe engagement usually 950 to 1000 rpm is max safe engagement speed. This is to protect the transmission...

Anyone know of a bullet proof coating for my new fuel tank? I have a lead on a new 70 gal steel tank new tank and straps, old stock for a decent price 100 bucks. I am kicking around having rhino coat applied or just using some industrial enamel I plan on shooting the chassis with. I want to...

Anybody know what to expect for mileage on a newer SCR engine? Primarily International 4300 / 4400 S/T. Im have a customer I might need to service with a dedicated truck and it might be rental to the rescue. Newer trucks have the SCR and I want to prioce the bid right. Ive heard 5 m.p.g. all...

Just to let everyone know the injector job is three separate posts due to its length. If anyone wants a copy e mailed to them let me know. Happy reading. Bob Wolf.

. After you snug down the jam nut torque them to 20 ft lbs. Valve lash on the DT 466 and DT 466E is .025” twenty five thousandths of an inch both intake and exhaust. Torque on the jam nut is 20 Foot LBS. preferably with the engine cold but that's not overly crucial. As I said before turn...

21. If you plan to reuse the old internal injector wire harness clean it and check each wire for continuity on the terminals from injector plug to connector that passes through the valve cover. If it doesn’t zero out or shows any resistance replace it. Make sure you move the wires and...

I posted a partial a few weeks ago I finally have the complete tune up project. todays post is 3 pieces too many characters. So here it is. If anyone wants pics. let me know I can E mail them to you if you have g-mail. Enjoy. Bob Wolf. O.K. First lets get the legal and the basics out of...

Ill try to have the valve set up and reassembly up soon Bob Wolf. CHUNK 2 For most parts cleaning I like lacquer thinner because it dries without a residue. most decent middle quality carburetor and brake cleaners are lacquer thinner. Save a few bucks and buy a gallon. Bench cleaning...

Photos not uploading for some reason but here is chunk 1 chunk 2 and hopefully photos Monday. Enjoy Bob Wolf. O.K. First lets get the legal and the basics out of the way … Yeah its wordy. 1. Plain English warning. By doing this repair you assume any and all risk involved during and...

Something didn't load check in later this should be ready tonight. Bob Wolf

Is it safe to place a screen behind the grille to avoid beating the heck out of my AC condenser with bugs? Ive see it done but I do know from Fire fighting that a window screen will reduce airflow of a fan up to 50%..... There is apx 3 inches betwene the condensor and the radiator. I am in...

So I replaced the radiator hose, added a can of freon to the A.C. and I still had a check AC light on so I tried pulling the codes from the dash. You use the cruise controll. If you have Air brakes you turn the key to the on position, left turn signal on, press and hold the cruise on button...

I heard back from the GM dealer he said the GVW is 14,200 estimated weight with a 16 foot fiberglass areocell box bulkhead at 4 feet behind cab barn doors He estimates 8,000 lbs. I asked him to get the weight from the body manufacturer as I am figuring an additional 1,000 lbs to outfit the...

I am kicking arround the idea of picking up a Chevy or GMC areocell van 14' or 16' body finnish out the first 4 or 5 feet for a sleeper and have 10 to 12 feet for cargo I figure 6 skid spots. Wanted to know what the avg GVW is on this and how much can I LEAGALY AND SAFELY CARRY. Loading untill...

No, its not the scene from Frankenstien. One week of finding out how many swear words I know and the various was I am capable of using them, 200 bucks in parts, a 300 amp boost charger $250.00 at Tractor Supply Co. and its finaly running, the charger was probly what I needed. I spent the extra...