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Peter 387 Questions

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by vijay, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. Oct 1, 2012 #1
    vijay

    vijay Bobtail Member

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    Alright, I have few questions that I want pete expert opinion on.
    I'm in the process of buying a Pete 387. Here are things I need to have; Cat 15 only, preferably 18 speed;
    Q1) Are there any particular year model that is better than others? Mainly, things relating to exhaust
    Q2) What kind MPG do you see on an unloaded rig?
    Q3) Typically, how many miles before C15 needs a inframe?
    Q4) I saw an ad on Ebay for Pete 387 with 1.1 Million mile that had its' inframe done recently with 2 year factory warranty etc for 26.5 K, is something like this a good deal?
    Q5) Anything else that you want me to look out for?
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2012 #2
    biododge1

    biododge1 Bobtail Member

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    I drive one for my co. Its a 04. My biggest complaint is the electrical system. WAY over complicated and badly thought out (the radio has only a5amp breaker if that says anything). The front axle is heavy, but manageable. I get around 6.5-7.0 mpg-only does 62 though.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2012 #3
    vijay

    vijay Bobtail Member

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    Is it speed limited by your company or Pete ?
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2012 #4
    IceCreator

    IceCreator Medium Load Member

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    Itd be the company, you could remove the governor if you owned it.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2012 #5
    biododge1

    biododge1 Bobtail Member

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    yeah. its the co. id love 70 but oh well.
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2012 #6
    bstromback2002

    bstromback2002 Light Load Member

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    Q1. I bought a 2006 387 from tmc it had a diesel cat converter but was easily removed not sure on the newer ones though.
    Q2. I GET 6 1/4 to 6.5 empty which don't happen very often but im 41000 empty and pullin a 7 car trailer

    Oh and I usually drive 67 or 68 mph and the truck is a2006 387 c15 13 speedy
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2012 #7
    vijay

    vijay Bobtail Member

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    Thank you!
     
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  10. Nov 14, 2012 #8
    manasteel

    manasteel Light Load Member

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    I have a customer with a cat 2ws that went 1 million 7 hundred and 14 thousand original miles the head or the pan had never been off. we did an inframe cause he thought it might be time to do so. it had the original water pump on it too.
     
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