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BGarofalo

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  1. I genuinely enjoy what I do working on trucks. But, every once in a while you take a step back and think "they don't pay me enough for this crap."  

    I couldn't agree more on the European stuff. DAF engines from Paccar are terrible with service information. It's like the black market to get a torque spec. 

    Just for future reference for you just about any machine can be deleted of its emissions equipment. I routinely have exporters come to me before loading stuff up on the boat to its new home. I just did a backhoe for a private customer heading back to South America  because he said they can't get def fluid where he's from. 

     

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  2. If your leaking at the threads then it may just be return fuel.  I have Scheid make all my lines for various trucks. They always fit well.

    I install the lines in sequence with tightening injectors. Especially if you have a new injector or a new line. By sequence I mean: 1. remove injector hold down cap and then re-install snug 2. install your line and snug your line nut to half torque 3. torque the injector cap 4. torque your line.  Its the same procedure for any connector tube style injector.   

  3. I never liked the design for the front cover/head/cam plate seal on the series 60. It seems like every one that rolls through the shop is at least damp in that area.  

    I remember the days of doing engines on the ground and I dont miss it lol!  I bought my first OTC revolver engine stand and loved it so much I bought a second one. The amount of time you save in handling is immense. 

     

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  4. A buddy of mine works for Peterbilt and they recently sent him to a production facility for training. They had a 963 on the line being assembled. Said it makes the other trucks look like toys. 

    It's funny to see the cab looks so small yet it's the same one on class 8 trucks. A double frame isn't good enough so they just stack another frame on top. Very cool trucks. 

  5. I had to be persuaded by a few friends to get the tanks painted. I've always been a fan of polished tanks but I thought it might be "too much" for the colors of the truck.  I like it though. 

    As far as my plans with the truck, I really don't have any. Drive it down to town to get coffees for the guys :D.  

    Again thanks for the compliments! Its nice to be around guys who share the same passion.  

      

  6. Well I'll let you know in 2 weeks how one of mine comes out. I was in the same boat asking for references and getting quotes. I finally dropped it off for paint on Friday last week.  I've seen some really bad paint jobs and wanted to make sure I didn't end up with one. Ultimately I made my decision after checking out his shop and seeing some of the tricks he's done. If your in philly the paint shop is not too far from you. 

    The website is https://www.truckpaintllc.com/

    My truck should be ready in about 2 weeks so I'll give you an honest answer. 

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  7. If any of you are actually serious about buying a Fitzgerald glider with a series 60 I highly suggest you do research.  A good bunch of my customers have them and bearing failures are too common to be a fluke. Warranty claims are tough to begin with and come the transition to the Nikola trucks I imagine it will only get more difficult.

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