Kenworth Comparisons

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Third3y3guy, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    Mine only vibrate real bad when I hit 88 mph and the flux capacitor kicks in. Only need to worry about what's in front at that point.
     
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  3. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    My 359 has one of those old style vents down by drivers left foot...and 1/4 windows. Love them both
     
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    I always preferred the T800 over the other two models when it comes to working on them. The T800 are easier to get in between the steer tire and bumper, and seems that the rear of the engine is more accessible than the T600.

    On the vent deal we had a fleet of 50 T600's on the heater outlet above the fuel pedal. If I recall correctly a 1 1/2 pvc elbow will slip over it. Then you can direct the air more where you want. These were 03 and older.
     
  5. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    My O'l 4200 Transtar has that vent by the drivers left foot. Use to be it was just a common thing.
     
  6. randomname

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    I have been in a few t660s, and they all suffer from the frozen driver feet\scorched passenger feet syndrome. I have not peeked below but maybe this PVC fix is the cure. Do all KWs do this?
     
  7. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    I've used the PVC trick for several years on my T8. I'm sure they're all the same. Note that the elbow fits INSIDE the vent so just measure the inside diameter of the driver side heater outlet and head to the hardware store. I use a 90 degree but 45 would be perfect.

    Haven't tried it personally but in the summer you could attach a hose to the elbow and stick the hose in your pants and crank the AC whatever works. Although I find a beaded seat cover sufficient
     
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