Prepariring an old truck for service...

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Dednutz, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Hey fellas. I recently bought an older 94 FLD single axle sleeper. Im gonna use it for car hauling a 4 car trailer and eventually a 5/6 car trailer. Now Ive been surveying the truck and stocking up on new parts that Ive identified as needing replaced. So far I have new air springs, shocks, cab bags, cab shocks, front shocks. What Ive seen thats left are a new steering box, both yokes, all belts, all hoses, oil change. dif oil change, tranny oil change, clutch adjustment, antifreeze and flush, 2 front steers.... Whew.... Any other suggestions? High miles, 900s.
     
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  3. SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    Pictures please.....
     
  4. Skate-Board

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    Long long ride empty with trailer
     
  5. bad-luck

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    Replace the rod and main bearings
     
  6. baha

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    Take a sample of oil that you drain out of eng. have it sampled before you spend more $ on a truck that needs eng. overhaul that will cost more than truck will be worth?
     
  7. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Totally agreed on oil sample and bearing change. Its got an 11.1 Detroit. If I find issues. Used engine versus overhaul inframe or part and scrap?
     
  8. Dednutz

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  9. baha

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    Hold off scraping it until you get it on test run, the 11.1 will go on an on many mi.
     
  10. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Noted. I thought that about the s60 when I looked at it.I drove the thing back 300 miles. Lol it was on a wknd and I tossed the ring from under the right air spring and was losing pressure til I turned off the air to it. But it deadheaded with decent fuel mileage and I ran it 80-85 ciming home. It starts right up every time. I'll be curious to see the sample result.
     
    baha Thanks this.
  11. Dednutz

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    No funny looking oil is antifreeze either.
     
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