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Missing plate 09 Columbia

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Jamesnuzzo1, Apr 16, 2017.

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  1. Apr 16, 2017 #1
    Jamesnuzzo1

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    Hi guys I bought a truck from Ryder 2 weeks ago. I just got it on the road and have ran about 300 miles with it. I noticed in reverse under a load the truck is really jumpy. So I figured I would get under and take a peak at things and I found a missing plate. I'm not super mechanically inclined but I can get my way around some. I know I need to get a plate to replace it but what kind of damage could have been done from it being missing and does anyone know what it is called. Thanks for your help guys
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    Jamesnuzzo1, Apr 16, 2017
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  3. Apr 16, 2017 #2
    Animosus

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    I doubt a clutch inspection cover missing would cause anything to become damaged.
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2017 #3
    Jamesnuzzo1

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    Thank you I figured it was something along the lines of a inspection cover. I'll be stopping tomorrow at Ryder to see if the will cover the cost under warranty
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2017 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Call your salesman and tell them it is missing, let him come up with it, it should be there.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2017 #5
    spyder7723

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    Next time inspect a truck before purchasing. Obviously you didn't even take a cursory look at it or you would have saw the inspection covert was not on.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2017 #6
    TruckerPete1990

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    Dam look at all that rust lol
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2017 #7
    Jamesnuzzo1

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    Ny state truck for you. During the initial inspection the cover was on so I am guessing they inspected it and never put it back on. I will definitely make sure I go through everything right before I pull another truck off the lot.
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2017 #8
    swaan

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    Geez every truck ive ever owned for last 30 years i took that plate off.never an issue.
    You dont need it nor is it going to hurt anything with it off.

    I like to see in there when im greasing or setting up my clutch. Not a big deal really

    And yes thats got to be the most rust ive ever seen on a trans. Lol
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2017 #9
    AModelCat

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    That thorn in my side transmission I'm rebuilding had less rust on it, and its 37 years old lol.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2017 #10
    lester

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    Holy heck, why is that thing so rusty? What does the rest of the truck look like. Frame and such
     
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