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  1. tony97905

    tony97905 Road Train Member

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    On the exhaust manifold yes/no....if you assemble using the CAT centering dowels that fit into the counter-bored holes on each section and use proper torque and sequence most of the time that eliminates a lot of issues. The VVA studs were a known issue and by now I'm sure they've all been replaced with updated studs. But, without disassembling the overhead you won't know for sure. 1 million miles and I would be checking bushings in the front gear-train, especially the Cluster Gear (think DDEC Bull Gear). You can take the serial number into CAT and see what warranty work had been done along with other repairs if done by a CAT certified shop. They're strong engines, not the most fuel efficient but proved pretty reliable in their day.
     
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  3. spyder7723

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    Ya i plan on calling ring power up Friday with the serial number. How bad are we talking for fuel millage? 6.5? 6? Or are we talking 72 series bad and i might get 4.5 on a GOOD day?
     
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  4. floydguitarist

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    How about a load meant for a 53’ trailer loaded on a 48’. Covering his tail lights
     

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  6. Ruthless

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  8. Feedman

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    Wow. That's a special kind of special there.
     
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  10. Ruthless

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    He had someone standing on the other side of the trailer up top, im not sure for what, as there was a couple big ### dents in the bodywork of both cars, clearly from his straps.
    And one strap is across the windshield...?!

    My assistant says "why are you taking a picture?" I said you don't see stupidity like that very often, it's good to have a record of it.
     
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