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Drivetrains 101
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Everyone knows that designing a drivetrain is a different task than it was in the glory days before low-emissions engines arrived on the scene. But there are some basic essentials that haven't changed.
We'll have a look at them here, and then we'll examine some more specific issues.
First, what will the truck do? Local or long haul, it has specific duties in a definable operating environment, demanding a particular spec. Has anything changed since the last time you spec'd a truck? Is it likely to change in the near future? Bear both in mind and be prepared to accommodate possible future work.
And second, do your homework. You can rely on your dealer's salesman to use his computer spec'ing program effectively, and the factory engineers approving the spec will catch any gross errors. But you'd do well to ensure that you're absolutely up to date with the latest technologies -- engines, transmissions, tires, you name it --because they're changing all the time. Ideally, you'll meet the sales guy knowing at least as much or more than he does about the components available to you -- or soon to be.
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