Underdog

If the enclosed information is untrue, unproven and harmless, then why was it attempted to be suppressed and deleted before it was properly addressed?

Good luck, I hope you are satisfied with the end result. If you like the truck, keep it. My biggest issue with the new emissions trucks is the cost. After it is out of warranty, it is difficult to justify the cost effectiveness.

Anybody who buys this, I have a right side windshield I would sell.

That cab is newer than 1972... It has a plastic dashboard.

9 hours ago, james j neiweem said:

Used to be able to do a complete engine exchange for 6-7 thousand bucks back in the 80's.

Yes I remember early '90s my boss doing Pedigreed exchange E6 for $7500 with my labor! I remember one time they tried to screw us out of the core, until I pointed out to the boss that the cracked block they sent back wasn't our core. The engine I pulled out had screw in expansion plugs, and the rejected core had press in plugs. I think the boss bought my lunch that day.

Funny... I installed the same seat in my MH yesterday! Mine was not brand new though it came out of my parts truck. But it must have been new not long before the truck was sold.

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hello all, this is my first time replacing king pins and i have a few questions. is there a special tool that is needed  to remove the threaded cap that holds the pin in from the bottom? i used a air hammer to break it loose.  also how do you set the adjustment of that nut? any help would be appreciated! 

Is that the same one that was at Macungie last year? Amazing story, being buried probably preserved it.

I just can't comprehend the cost of repairs on these new trucks!!! Scary. I barely have $8500 into my entire truck. 1985 MH.

I would love to have an FC Jeep... That other unidentified truck looks to me like a diamond t

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Same to you, best of luck! I am going through the same right now, getting my own truck up and running again after 5 years in a company job.

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Like Rowdy said, we all have a right to go through our work day without being surveiled or harassed. I equate E-logs to a convict wearing an ankle bracelet. UPS has linehaul runs, scientifically prepared terminal to terminal runs meticulously calculated to be within logbook compliance. Most other trucking operations don't work that way. There are too many variables involved where the driver loses time=lost revenue. I don't mind working for my money, but when I spend the same time away from home for less money, then I must draw the line.

If I would've known what the mandate was going to be when my engine let go, I would've just bought another truck that was a little bit older. It was published 2 days before I got my truck back, though...$23K into a truck 13 months too new.

That's exactly why I'm putting my old MH on the road... Any unscheduled delay during the day is going to cost with E-logs. I've had that discussion with my boss many times. Bad enough you missed your visit to the tack shop. Drivers' time ain't worth anything.

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At least he didn't try to open your drawers.

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Be interesting to see the look on a loader operators face if you pulled this in to the gravel pit and said fill it and with 58,000 rears I bet you could put a nice mound on it.  [emoji4] 

Basically, a higher number model indicates higher weight rating. You are correct with your assessment of diesel vs. gas engines. A B-68 would be very similar to a B-67 in weight rating and features, the only difference being gas or diesel. Many gas jobs were converted to diesel over the years, not hard to do if you have a donor truck. For your next lesson, the type of engine and basic configuration can also be determined by the model number. For complete details, you would need the entire serial number. For example, my truck is an F-600, the general model range that could have many options. Specifically, it is an F-607T, indicating a non-turbo 673 diesel. The T denotes the truck left the factory as a single axle tractor. An F-685ST Would be a tandem tractor with a 237hp Maxidyne. There are published charts with the B-model number breakdowns.

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Thanks for the clarification, Ron. I always thought they were the same lamp as a B-model.

11 hours ago, Hobert62 said:

These lights have a semi curved base that match up to the B roof pretty well.    Not sure how they will sit on the F's roof.  

I've checked on it before... Same lamp.

I've never been able to figure out links to this site, but for anyone interested, check on YouTube for Charlie Daniel's open letter to Chuck Schumer. Still waiting to hear any kind of response from upchuck.

Well, I hit the blower with a hammer and it works now? Maybe I didn't have a good ground on my tester. Guess in time that means I need a new blower.

Thanks, Hobert for the link. My original lights on the F model still work, but the gaskets and bases are deteriorated. Paint and body on the F is my next project after I get the MH done.