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    2010 Hino 258 rollback A/C, Radio? Issue, please help. Truck down

    No AC? NO radio? ....Truck is STILL functional .... Go out and make some $$ and tell your helper you won't them charge extra for the free sauna ! OR You could be nice and check the refrigerant level (if it's not properly charged or leaked out), the blower will work but the AC compressor...
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    //// How to DEpower a T 444E engine ////

    Ha....I think my helpers must have memorized your list ! ;-O
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    //// How to DEpower a T 444E engine ////

    Hi All, Most drivers who are not owner operators are somewhat hard on equipment / trucks. I have stressed to drivers the need to idle an engine after an initial start for at least 15 seconds to allow oil pressure to build and stabilize and to drive conservatively for the first 5 or so miles...
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    /// Misc problems with 1999 International 4700 ///

    HI, Just an update to give closure and perhaps help out others with a similar issue / issues.... Turns out the accelerator pedal assembly (with sensor) was the main issue....the sensor was installed cock eyed by the previous mechanic (he forced it to fit on apparently and it was due to the...
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    //// 1985 International streaming oil from the blow by tube...WHY ? ///

    HI All, I have a 1985 International S1900 Truck with a DT 466 Engine, 5+2 tranny, and 173K miles. I have always been impressed by how leak free this truck has been....The undercarriage was basically dry of all leaks. In all fairness though, there was an old accumulation of oil on top of the...
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    Buying used PM with 330k miles?

    Personally I would not want to buy any gassser with that many miles on it.... Why not buy a 1999 to 2006 (closer to 2006 would be better) used Diesel Sprinter ? For the $$ you have to spend you could get a nice used Sprinter...and Diesel to boot. The older models are easier / cheaper to work...
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    Sprinter Van Dilemma. Help!

    FWIW - I think benefits are highly overrated....a person can buy benefits for themselves for very little $$ if they know what they are doing... Due to all the legal write offs a self employed person can get for themselves, it is possible to earn a good living AND STILL qualify for cheap health...
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    Using lift-gate as cargo carrier?

    HI, From a fellow step vanner ! I have basically the same truck as you are looking at except with 18' behind the drivers seat. My truck has a Maxon Rail lift (I can't recall the weight rating) AND a trailer hitch although admittedly I have never used the hitch. Over the years I had moved...
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    Mechanical Caterpillar C7 ACERT Missing and Blowby. (Video)

    The video shows some but not too much blow by in my opinion Unless you're rollin' coal through the blow by tube, you should be good to go.... Save your $$ and ride on... Good luck
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    //// 2 fuel tank problems ////

    Hi All, My 1999 international 4700 truck has 2 fuel tanks and its driving me crazy. FWIW - The drivers side fuel tank is small and the passenger side tank is large. It seems when I drive the truck a lot the 2 tanks empty simultaneously which is good to me since it means it is either sucking...
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    Trying to narrow down a box truck

    We do Lowe's (by day) and run Amazon by night Personally I'm partial to older International trucks....(I recently drove a newer Penske International truck when one of our trucks was down but while very nice ...... It would be cost prohibitive and I would hate to think how many $$ fixing a new...
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    My Financial Battle of the Bulge

    Paying off bills is a big accomplishment but there is one way to get out of debt that isn't often looked upon favorably BUT it does work... It's the old football strategy of Punt and Run.... Stop paying unsecured debt (the punt) and run (hide from creditors...relatively easy to do if done...
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    CDL Restrictions

    What's a manual transmission ? ;-O
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    Buying a van, wait until after July?

    Go for it now....That's my vote.
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    /// Help With 1994 GMC Topkick Tranny issue ////

    HA...That's what I though when my driver said that but he said the truck was in neutral to park the truck against the wheel block but when he pushed the accelerator pedal in neural (he thought he was in drive but missed the notch) the truck backed over the wheel block as though it were in...
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    /// Help With 1994 GMC Topkick Tranny issue ////

    Hi All, Earlier today I had to have my 1994 GMC Top Kick Box Truck (automatic w/ 3116 Cat) Towed about 50 Miles home. The truck was seemingly running well for my helper when he said all of a sudden it felt as though somebody put the truck in neutral while heading up a hill. The truck was on a...
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    Best way to get class B CDL?

    I know this may not be the best to say here BUT.... If you KNOW yow will be expediting, you could do like a friend of mine did ..... simply buy a truck and drive / take the test in it (you can also practice driving if need be). More often than not CDL trucks can be the same size as non cdl...
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    ///// Help.... My helper screwed up my 2 speed rear /////

    HI, Thanks for the input....you're right ....probably best to get a whole motor unit and replace... I may try rebuilding the old one to have a spare "just in case" Thanks! Andrew
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    ///// Help.... My helper screwed up my 2 speed rear /////

    HI All, I have 1985 S1900 international with a 5 sp and 2 sp rear (yes, and oldie BUT a goodie!) My helper supposedly knew how to work the 2 speed BUT I swear I heard an awful lot of Clicking as the 2 speed struggled to shift (I was not in the truck at the time but rather following behind...
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    ///// What do you think of my rates as an "agent" /////

    HI, A few extra details...... Currently I own a few vehicles outright (a Jetta, A Gran Caravan, a E350 extended and a 26' box truck with liftgate (26K gvwr) .....They are mostly older vehicles BUT in good cosmetic shape and mechanically (also paid for)). I have full insurance (Commercial...
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