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Bought my truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gumper, Feb 23, 2018.

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  1. Feb 23, 2018 #1
    Gumper

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    Officially own my first truck. ‘97 W900L with a 550 horse 6TS 3406E, and a 13 speed. Driving it home tomorrow. Going to grease it, change the oil and have an annual inspection done when it gets home. Runs at 1400 rpm at 70 mph, so the mileage should be alright (the little Cat info screen on the dash says it averages 6.5 mpg). Next move is to buy the trailer, and I’ll be in business.
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2018 #2
    715

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    Gotta have a truck selfie.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2018 #3
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    I have a 98 with a 6TS, I like that motor. I like that vintage of KW too, easier to get in and work on stuff in the dash than the newer stuff.

    I'd pull an oil sample and have your Cat dealer run it to see what your starting with, or up against. Not sure if it's Western States or Tractor and Equipment up there, but I am very happy with Western States' oil sampling service.
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2018 #4
    Gumper

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    Already have the sample bottle sitting at home waiting to be filled.
     
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    Gumper

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    Tomorrow when it’s daylight
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2018 #6
    715

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    Sounds good!
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2018 #7
    Ruthless

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    Put it in the kenworth section
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2018 #8
    nightgunner

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    Pictures or it didn't happen. Those are the rules here
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2018 #9
    easytopleez33

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    That sounds like a dandy, can't wait to see it!!
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2018 #10
    nax

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    That's awesome. I wish my 10spd Volvo would run that low.

    What's the rear end ratio?

    Mine is 3.9 rear end and I'm usually at 1500 rpm @ 62mph...and I get 8.2mpg on dash readout...so I can only imagine what a 13spd swap would do. 70mph results in 16500rpm and crappy 6.5mpg
     
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