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  1. BillChaffey

    Land Line mag February issue

    Land Line say's Freightliner is recalling 379 Cascadias for model years 2013 - 2014 manufactured between December 11, 2012 and November 27, 2013 equipped with Meritor Wabco electronically controlled air suspension systems. Wiring harness that may have been connected in reverse in the air...
  2. BillChaffey

    New Peterbuilt Class#8

    There is a commodity Company in Mt Grove\Norwood Mo. They have purchased #75 new Peterbilt class #8 tractors. i don't know how many have been delivered. I have seen a few on the roads locally and been behind one that was Bob tailing.There is no visible exhaust stack(s). Are they under the frame?
  3. BillChaffey

    Mercedes Benz Diesel's in a Straight Truck

    With all the comments about the maintenance regarding Sprinters. Is there a major difference also in the larger engines in a Straight truck. In regards to a USA manufactured engine?. I would think that most shops are familiar with Cat, Detroit Diesel, Cummings.
  4. BillChaffey

    Ford Diesel Cargo Van\after market cruise control

    Has anyone in a Ford Diesel Van added after market cruise control. If so was it the new steering wheel type or just the Stalk replaced?. Plus are you happy with the way either one works for you?.:rolleyes: Thanks in advance.
  5. BillChaffey

    Curiosity only

    Earlier in the week I was at a truck stop when a Peterbilt long nose pulling a Flat bed parked. Later when he came out it wouldn't start. I went over and asked if I could help. He said no it will start when it cools off. Now. While standing there I noticed the left front steer tire had...
  6. BillChaffey

    Inverter's-Glass mat batteries

    Not having much success in "search" for inverter information. Can any one tell me exactly how they work, would a "Glassmat" battery work as a stand alone for a inverter. Could\would a glass mat run a 12 volt electric blanket? would it help to keep a diesel engine warm over night?.:confused...
  7. BillChaffey

    Diesel Injector Cleaning

    I'm not sure if this belongs here or in Newbies, but it's here now. While in my local Ford dealer this morning I was looking over the Glossy 3 ring binders for Vehicle maintenance it said "$169.00 for injector cleaning on your Diesel engine" Service manager guaranted better mileage & smoother...
  8. BillChaffey

    Fuel Filter Ford Diesel Vans

    WIX in their wisdom has changed the design of their fuel filters. On a Ford P.U. it's not much of a difference. For me at least on a Van it's hard enough to get at the filter to change as it is. The new style filter has the filter & top as one piece. So in trying to install it you really need...
  9. BillChaffey

    2009 Ford E & 7 F series

    I was reading in this months "Fortune small Business" magazine this morning that 2009 Ford E & F series trucks (not that I anticipate having the where with all to purchase one)will offer a $1200 package that includes, a in dash computer, 6 x 5 1/2 monitor, "Blue tooth" hands free phone, Garmin...
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