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TMC from the inside

Discussion in 'TMC' started by riverrat143, Dec 30, 2011.

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  1. Jan 17, 2013 #281
    riverrat143

    riverrat143 Light Load Member

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    Um,,,,,huh? I'm in the 2013 388 which is almost identical to the 379's TMC has now. The truck you refer to will be used in the specialized divisions such as the boat group from what I have heard. Bear in mind, there are many stories out there.

    The trucks that Maveric have dont compare in my opinion to the looks of what I'm driving. And I think they are auto-trans.
     
    riverrat143, Jan 17, 2013
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  3. Jan 18, 2013 #282
    usramc

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    Ok, well thats great then. Disregard my last uneducated post. I was just going off of what "they" said. That infamous "they"said spreading bum scoop again. Thats awesome. Does your truck still have the cat or is it the pac-car engine? Just curious.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2013 #283
    milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    The new ones are Cummins and the older are Cat.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2013 #284
    riverrat143

    riverrat143 Light Load Member

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    Yes, they are Cummins as well as 9 speeds. You wouldn't think it but, it took awhile to get used to doing less as far as shifting. Kept wanting to hit the splitter for the first coulple weeks at least.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2013 #285
    milskired

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    Just got offered a ext hood. Turned it down though. This truck has been to reliable and I dont want to get into something that ill have to work all the bugs out of. Plus I dont smoke and most drivers do so it takes a while for that smell to be fully gone. O well ill take my shorthood and enjoy it!
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2013 #286
    usramc

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    Hows the power difference?
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2013 #287
    riverrat143

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    the power is about the same. Same HP. Shifting RPM is different. Have to wind her up before grabbing the next.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2013 #288
    riverrat143

    riverrat143 Light Load Member

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    Well, looks like I have to eat my own words. I just read an article of the TMCtrans.com website that says the new 579 will be the standard truck for TMC and they have 1500 ordered to replace the aging fleet they have. Kinda has me scratching my head now. Why did they order some 588's if the 579 will be the new fleet truck?
    Just goes to show,, cant beleive everything your told. Go figure.
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2013 #289
    usramc

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    Well maybe being a newb ill be "forced" to take an older truck. I start orientation on the 4th so you could swing by a few weeks later and give me yours.lol.
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2013 #290
    milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    Just saw a few of the 579s last night and they look nice!!
     
    milskired, Jan 19, 2013
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