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Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Tanker Hauler, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. Tanker Hauler

    Tanker Hauler Light Load Member

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  3. Pete362E

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    I've seen those tail lights on an export spec Argosy before and looks like it has 385/65R22.5 front tires. Engine valve cover looks chromed so Cummins Signature fitted. If it was RHD I'd say this is probably a Southern African special order.
     
  4. Blind Driver

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    I'm wondering why the engine isn't midengined.
    Seems tome it would be better to have the engine under the sleeper for easier maintenance. The center under my bunk isn't good for much as the bunk doesn't lift up.
     
  5. Pablo-UA

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    fan would be too fae from radiator and be not efficient
     
  6. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    Electric fans are all the rage :biggrin_25514:
     
  7. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    FTL quit selling the Argosy in the US back in 2007 once the DPF came into mandate. I was told it was because they just could not fit the emissions system under the cab as it was already crammed under there. I liked the Argosy because of the flat floor design. But I like my old cabovers ;)
     
  8. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    His lane control is terrible. :)

    No place for load locks either.
     
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  9. seabring

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    You beat me to it, in the left pic the trucks realy crowding the car in the left lane!
     
  10. Working Class Patriot

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    That's the new Shaker COE pulling a stealth trailer.....
     
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  11. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    I'm sceptic about electric fans on trucks. The only idea I support is two speed BW fan clutch used on actros ore PWM controlled fan clutch on MAN TGA. When fan control fails fan wont kick off, but if electric fan fails, no cooling and overheating.

    ok, to cool down semi engine 1-3 kWt motor must be used and what? brushless motor, big ESC unit with big MOSFETs inside for PWM control and thick wires? just do some calculations! 1kWt is 80A current in 12V system!
     
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