Cat C15 ACRT

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Pete475, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. AKDoug

    AKDoug Medium Load Member

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    It's all relative.. I have a healthy Signature 600 running an 18sp and 3.90's in a 379 and there are hills that pull me down to 30mph all the time. What are the other trucks around you pulling that hill at?
     
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  3. Pete475

    Pete475 Bobtail Member

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    I usually get past like I'm sitting still. Even if I get a running start it falls. Only been driving it a week. Going to get a boost gauge and see what it pulls.

     
  4. Pete475

    Pete475 Bobtail Member

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    Air filter looks clean but am going to change it anyway and the fuel filters are next.

     
  5. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    There’s so many things that it could be. Could be a boost leak, low fuel pressure, restrictions in fuel lines, fuel filters, valves out of adjustment, fuel pedal not commanding 100%, might be a code that’s not showing on the dash and has it de-rated, etc....
     
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  6. Pete475

    Pete475 Bobtail Member

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    Lot to think about.


     
  7. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Also I know you mentioned that you where pulling at 1500rpm. Is that all it will do or are you just not taking it higher then that??
     
  8. Pete475

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    On the flats thats about 75 mph.

     
  9. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    I think you have 3:36 rears.
     
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  10. AKDoug

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    Downshift early and wind that thing up to about 1800 before you hit the hill.
     
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