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I know the tire is designed to keep the rim from slamming into the ground, however, that is not always the case... In the past year, I probably put on 2 or 3 rims on the roadside with a new super single. I've probably done a dozen or so this past year roadside so that is about 20% of the...

whew... I actually read all of Rabbits post... LOL.... Anyways, It sounds to me that working for the UAW you have it real good, Really really good.... I think that every hard working citizen has tried or work for someone in the auto industry... After all, all the benefits that they offer...

Have you done your research regarding the Super Singles? There are alot of pros and cons regarding these tires... If you were to have a blow out, Would you be able to obtain a tire is a decent amount of time? If not, and you were loaded, What would your other option be? If you do have...

Rabbit... Could you please explain to us how the pension works? If you are on layoff, What is the percentage of the wage are you getting??? Just curious...

Does anyone think that the UAW is at least partialy responisble for this financial problem with the Big Three? I read this article that caught my attention The members of the UAW may finally realize that Unions don’t work. It’s common knowledge these days that the UAW was the driving...

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that requires the installation of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that warn the driver when a tire is significantly...

Looks like its possible, however, if you are planning on re-using your old muffler, It is probably corroded to the stack and or the exhaust section that comes off from your flex pipe there... I would probably count on using at least a new muffler... You maybe able to use your stack if you cut...

Agreed on the Air Dryer bypass, All you need to do is hook the 2 large air lines together and ignore the little one... However... Bendix is recent years have introduced a whole new air dryer... It is the AD-IS air dryer and bypassing it can be difficult? Why? Well most of these units are...

Whichever GenSet you obtain, It is always a good idea to carry extra filters for your unit as you may find yourself due for a service, and not being able to obtain filters. Most of the popular units that I have seen and maintained are the Rigmaster, or ThermoKings Tri-Pac...

I would personally go with the Detroit before the MBE... The 60 series engine has been around a long time... The MBE has not... Repair and Maintence issues are my reason... Most seasoned mechanics have been working on 60 series engines since they came out... probably the same with The...

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100% correct... It all boils down to micron ratings... For example, lets say your air filter is measured at 50 micron ratings... a new filter will allow pieces of dust and dirt under 50 microns to pass the filter... Once a filter becomes dirty, the more restrictive the filter will be causing...

As a heavy truck mechanic it is very very very very difficult to normally get a tire on with out a scratch, however, I do try to make people happy if they come in with some super polished rims... On Alumnium rims, on most circumstances, you can take the tire off from either side of the rim...

Normally there is no issue with them... Good Maintence practice should be replacement of the cartridge every other year... Its something that is often neglected till your stranded in sub zero temps... Some people never change them and have no problems... Its just a matter of time...

if your truck is equipped with air brakes there is what they call an air dryer... the cartridge contains dessicant, a moisture collecting media... Under normal circumstances, the air dryer collects moisture and purges most of it... however, dirt, oil, sludge, etc plugges this cartridge...

So is there no money in driving cargo vans?

I understand that mechanics can make decent money... However, If you really don't enjoy what you do, should you still continue to do it? I like my job, don't get me wrong... I enjoy the pleasure of finding the problems, fixing them, and getting the customers back on the road... But...

I have been browsing these boards for awhile now because of my interest in becoming an OTR expediter... Looking for the possibility of maybe a fleet owner taking on a newbie driver for one of there cargo vans? I still am somewhat confused on some things of expediting... Mainly the points...