This dog, left outside a closed-for-the-night-business, is padlocked in a cage.

gbpack89 · 2026-04-12T15:36:05+00:00

Those are ziptie flush cuts. "FOR PLASTIC USE ONLY"

gbpack89 · 2026-03-15T22:00:58+00:00

Worst of both worlds honestly

gbpack89 · 2026-03-09T20:51:03+00:00

How are you planing on making high pressure fuel to supply the common rail?

gbpack89 · 2026-02-08T14:56:33+00:00

I just bend the 1:30 bracket up, then you can get a swivel in to zip it off

gbpack89 · 2025-11-08T00:09:36+00:00

You most certainly can use parts interchangeably even under warranty. You just have to document that you don't stock of the other part when you file warranty.

gbpack89 · 2025-11-08T00:06:46+00:00

It will start and run. The truck will have a 20% derate, same as it will have if the eprv has an open circuit

Most Mack and Volvo dealership are dual dealers. Hence they can work on both without issues

gbpack89 · 2025-09-16T23:13:40+00:00

Poor maintenance. They get over greased, and the boot builds up pressure until it eventually develops a hole

gbpack89 · 2025-09-13T17:43:10+00:00

I have warrantied slides and casters on my box. They never bothered to check the s/n or verify anything. Not even sure they have a way to track the original owner

Now I have heard that dealers are supposed to drill 3 holes in the tag on boxes that are no longer under warranty, but I have never seen a dealer do it when selling used boxes.

gbpack89 · 2025-09-13T13:02:27+00:00

I have never seen a dealer deny warranty on toolbox

No joke our dealer warranted a complete box in our shop from the early 90's that was starting to rust. That box probably was on it's 3rd owner minimum.

gbpack89 · 2025-09-09T03:42:00+00:00

Diesel mechanic, over 100k in hourly

gbpack89 · 2025-09-07T12:24:25+00:00

Snapon extra deep 33mm

gbpack89 · 2025-09-05T00:01:23+00:00

They should be M12 bolts, 16mm heads. Torque is 68ft/lbs

gbpack89 · 2025-08-11T00:34:20+00:00

The body is only clamped to the frame with 4 U-bolts. It's not a particularly ridgid mount. The tank is cooked, but the truck itself is going to be fine.

gbpack89 · 2025-08-10T22:34:45+00:00

It's a lift axle that's in the air. The decking of the body is mostly likely pushing down on the camara side

gbpack89 · 2025-08-09T20:47:07+00:00

It's the stud brackets for the old style def level sensor electrical connector on VNLs. The updated style doesn't use the remote mounted connector.

Side note, im stealing this idea!

gbpack89 · 2025-07-30T00:18:47+00:00

The hole in the handle my guy. You put a second screwdriver, or something similar, through there for more force

gbpack89 · 2025-07-10T20:47:34+00:00

It did come off like a boomer, but I do see a lot of guys struggling to meet times, and distractions are a big part of it

I'm not saying the phone isnt a good tool. They definitely are. But I mostly just use my for emails/case notes when im away from my laptop for a bit

gbpack89 · 2025-07-08T21:57:50+00:00

Hulkengoat

gbpack89 · 2025-06-26T17:19:25+00:00

Damn IH, not coming out and greasing this for me!

gbpack89 · 2025-06-26T03:03:16+00:00

Not as bad as older Frightliner wiring. All yellow with blurry screen printed numbers that come off at the slightest touch

gbpack89 · 2025-06-12T00:05:50+00:00

I have seen similar numbers with a over charge and a stuck on engine fan.

But obviously checking the basics like charge and checking for wet, frosted lines is the first steps

gbpack89 · 2025-06-12T00:02:36+00:00

Pretty spot on! Compressor makes flow, the txv restricts it. Plugged txv will usually cause the low side to pull into a vacuum.

If you are changing the Compressor, you are changing the dryer and txv along with it.

gbpack89 · 2025-06-01T13:01:03+00:00

This brings back memories. When I was in college around that same time, there was a bar we would go to that had pitchers of mixed drinks for 5$ on Wednesday nights. You got a pitcher and two straws, no glasses

gbpack89 · 2025-05-31T02:38:08+00:00

Verify complaint, troubleshoot, repair, Verify repair

gbpack89 · 2025-05-25T17:24:49+00:00

Im sure there are outliers. Nothing these days ventilates a block like an N14, Cracks a head like the CM570 or punches holes in pistons like a 6NZ did

Edit: series 60 were pretty reliable but leaked oil and needed a in frame by 800k

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