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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wade, May 15, 2009.

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  1. May 18, 2009 #11
    7mouths2feed

    7mouths2feed "Family Man"

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    And Your Point IS?


    LOL:biggrin_255:
     
    7mouths2feed, May 18, 2009
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  3. May 18, 2009 #12
    wade

    wade Bobtail Member

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    Thanks MM, Winchester, and 5mouths2feed. I will call the dealer tomorrow morning and find out what exactly it has. I have noticed that doing around 65, it is at 1350rpm. I will pay more attention to it and get exact numbers tomorrow.
    Hopefully I will get my first load in that thing tomorrow. Computers were haywire today so no load.

    Side question, anyone ever deal with the durabright rims. This truck has them but they are scratched up in a few places like someone took steel wool to them. Can they be fixed or stripped down and then polish like normal?

    Thanks again
     
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    wade, May 18, 2009
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  4. May 19, 2009 #13
    wade

    wade Bobtail Member

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    Say,
    I was gonna ask... What is a "bird banger"?
    I am assuming it is the goofy extension type thing that sits on top of the sleeper, or a big fancy wing.
    I was thinking aboutr one of those taylor wings but have n=been told they do not do much good since I only pull reefer and that is allready more efficent than a dry van.
    Whatcha think?
     
    wade, May 19, 2009
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  5. May 19, 2009 #14
    Winchester Magnum

    Winchester Magnum Road Train Member

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    Bird banger is my slang term for the aero piece from the factory that sits on top of the sleeper. For the life of me I can't recall the proper name. Aero shield?

    1350 at 65mph. Should be perfect runnin' 70
     
    Winchester Magnum, May 19, 2009
    Winchester Magnum, May 19, 2009
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  7. May 19, 2009 #15
    MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    durabrights suck. they go dull in no time at all. most people are getting a set replaced under warrenty and then when they go bad they just get a set of regular polished wheels from them.
    You can't sand it off, it's impregnated like 1/4" into the aluminum... or so they say
     
    MedicineMan, May 19, 2009
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  8. May 19, 2009 #16
    7mouths2feed

    7mouths2feed "Family Man"

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    Based on your info of 3.70, 24.5 lp's, and 1350 at 65mph I calculate that you have a final drive of .73 in 10th. I'd say the only thing you need to change is take her in to have reconstructive surgery to have her nads re-attached. Bump That Kitty Up!!!! And you'll be fine with what you have.
     
    7mouths2feed, May 19, 2009
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    wade Thanks this.
  9. May 19, 2009 #17
    broncrider

    broncrider Road Train Member

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    68 mph, or 1425 rpms......kitty's like that...lol

    other than a power up-rate, and my extreme hatred of 10 spds....should be an ok truck for pulling a van.......WB will be too short for flats as the trailer will get into the bangboard

    id expect 5.5 to 6.3 mph (just a guess)
     
    broncrider, May 19, 2009
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  10. May 19, 2009 #18
    bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Bird Banger is perfect. Hubby hit one last week while I was in the back fixing lunch. Needless to say I ducked! LOL:biggrin_25524:
     
    bullhaulerswife, May 19, 2009
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  11. May 19, 2009 #19
    wade

    wade Bobtail Member

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    Well then, thats good news. I will schedule an outpatient appointment and get some surgery. Since I've been married for 9 years, I guess I can donate mine; my boss makes all the decisions anyways. lol

    I saw a bad omen though from MM. It looks like the SN is starting with a MBN number. Another tag on the pass side says max HP is 525. I will know for sure after I get the specifics.
     
    wade, May 19, 2009
    wade, May 19, 2009
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  12. May 21, 2009 #20
    7mouths2feed

    7mouths2feed "Family Man"

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    have a dealer pull a build sheet on it. You need the last 8 of your vin #.
     
    7mouths2feed, May 21, 2009
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