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What is this and should I leave it where it is?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Plsdontflip, Jan 17, 2022.

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  1. Jan 17, 2022 #1
    Plsdontflip

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    Hi all,

    I'm not very mechanically inclined and during a pre trip I found this little lever bar sitting on the drive shift. So naturally I pulled it up out of curiosity and it let out a loud hiss of air from I don't know where. It seems bumps from the truck could cause it to discharge. Idk just looks weird to me. Any idea what it is? On a 2015 international prostar. Thanks !
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2022 #2
    Plsdontflip

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    Forgot to add the pic. Here it is.
     

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  4. Jan 17, 2022 #3
    AModelCat

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    Sounds like a leveling valve but levelling valves don't connect to the driveshaft.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2022 #4
    AModelCat

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    Definitely a levelling valve. Linkage is definitely broken. Guessing its under the cab/sleeper?
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2022 #5
    Plsdontflip

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    Yeah under around where the sleeper would be, couple feet in front of my catwalk. Something that needs fix asap you think? Or not really hurting anything right now/ fix when funds allow?
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2022 #6
    Hulld

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    Needs to get fixed ASAP.
    The linkage to the air leveling valve is broken and rubbing on the driveshaft.
    How long is this been this way?
    Looks like it’s been a while by the mark on the shaft?
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2022 #7
    flood

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    Fix it NOW... it could cause your sleeper air bags to go out. Sleeper air bag/Struts are $300 (new style) or $750 (old style) each....!!
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2022 #8
    skallagrime

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    Hinge the piece 90 degrees,pointing straight up from the bolt head, near where it ends should be a rubber boot or something looking broken, take a pic of that and post
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2022 #9
    lester

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    It's probably a 5$ part. Might cost 100$ but either way..easy fix
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2022 #10
    Magoo1968

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    Might cost nothing try to find other end that looks like the piece still attached. Could be a loose clamp let it unhook . PS this is why you’re ride is rough
     
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