2016 Cascadia dd13 just purchased

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  1. jthomsonmusic

    jthomsonmusic Bobtail Member

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    Hello! just bought a 2016 Cascadia 113 daycab 486,000 miles, dd13 engine with dt12 transmission. First run today and noticed a few problems that I would like to get fixed. (1) there is a slight shake at 55-65 mph that comes every few seconds or so. not too agressive, but enough to rattle the hood mirrors. (2) when bobtailing, there is a thud felt between letting off the throttle and back on. mostly in 11th or 12th gear. Almost like there is excessive play somewhere. (3) I can't get the transmission to use Ecoast. Where should I start? There are brand new virgin steers, recap drives, new brakes, and wheels on the truck.
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I'd start with checking u-joints, steady bearing on the driveshaft and the wheel bearings first.
     
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    pavrom Road Train Member

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    1 and 2 sounds like you bought your money maker without even test drive :)
     
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  5. Working2party

    Working2party Medium Load Member

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    Your vibration probably could be carrier bearing, U-joints, differential, tires, rims, or loose wheel bearings. First to check would be the driveline for what’s loose or “releasing rust”. Next check your diffs for excessive rotational play.

    If you still haven’t found it, I would lift each wheel end and spin it’ll check for a bent rim or mismounted tires. Give them a wiggle up and down to check your wheel bearings.

    I would retorque all your wheel bearings at your first opportunity. It’ll extend your wheel seal life and could make your truck drive and feel like a new one.

    #2 sounds like the root of all your problems. Sounds like a diff or tranny problem. Could be your vibration and the cause for your ecocruise issue. But I don’t know enough about your autoshift to be much help.

    The only advice I’ve got is to dip a finger in the tranny and diff oils and look for shineyvstuff.
     
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  6. jthomsonmusic

    jthomsonmusic Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your help! I believe I found it. Yolk comming out of the tranny has excessive play. Going to get it replaced next week.
     
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