1999 KW W900 - few repair questions

You dont have the market cornered there...

 

Nice looking ride for a KW
If you you do change the compressor don't forget the orifice
If the compressor is bad you may want to pull the old one and try NAPA

 

When you get the cash I would reflash that ecm to 500 all the time. I hate that having power only when cruise is activated crap. Glad Progressive "got their minds right". Don't pay attention to that bulldog. KW is the way to go.

 

don't jack with a/c unless you are prepared to do it right! If you worked for ford you know the nightmares that can come with halfassing an a/c job. If that large compressor is making noise it is probably low on compressor oil/this style has its on crankcase not like the newer sandens. but age plays a factor how long and to what extent has it been making noise. that said... go online or ck with your local KW dealer about a preferred customer card for discounts, last year I bought the same compressor with clutch assembly, 2 expansion blocks, and a drier, for roughly 450.00. find someone that can replace all components and completely flush the system,evacuate and recharge. Chk wrecking yards or the dealer on the glove box, looks like the same one in my 2000 t600. as for the computer uprate find your local stewart & stevenson or detroit deisel shop. The dealer would be a good place to find a glass installer. generally the 2 piece winshields are around 125.00 each installed. Find in your hometown where all the truck repair places are/ they are usually on the east side of town. hope this helps

 

cool. Sounds like your on your way just beware of the chrome bug! If you get bit by that monster you can never get cured. Drive safe be careful.

 

dude look for a wrecked truck. most t600 and t800 from those years use those same parts. also try ebay and craigslist.