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Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.

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  1. Apr 16, 2020 #1361
    snowwy

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    I don't know much about em. And it might be different these days. The last local company I worked right before the economy collapsed in 08. Was complaining about the cost of replacing them on a frequent basis. Most drivers can't or won't use em properly.

    As mentioned above. Sounded like they could be replaced without a new clutch replacement.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2020 #1362
    Farmerbob1

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    Update.

    The clutch replacement did include the clutch brake friction pad as well.

    The flywheel was sent out for resurfacing.

    At this time, all of the work has been completed except the reassembly that cannot be done without the flywheel. Once that comes back on Monday, they will finish the job. I hope to be on the road on Tuesday morning.

    We shall see!
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2020 #1363
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    Thumbs up. Would also be a good time to do maybe a rear main seal and squeeze some rear motor mounts in, (( at discretion but a convenient time to do so ))
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2020 #1364
    Farmerbob1

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    The rear seal was quoted as part of the job. The front seal was done about 2 months ago because it was leaking a bit, so I didn't object to the rear being done.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2020 #1365
    JonJon78

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    Thought of you today @Farmerbob1 when this came passing through the truckstop... Dont see those trucks everyday. 20200420_073729.jpg
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2020 #1366
    Farmerbob1

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    Update.

    Apparently a drain plug was lost or damaged, and a new one is not immediately available. By the time they get it in today, there will not be enough time to finalize the job, clean the engine, and finish the paperwork before the end of day.

    They hope to have the truck ready tomorrow AM. Hopefully I will be on the road tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday AM.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2020 #1367
    Farmerbob1

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    Update.

    Work is done. Invoicing is done. Heading over to pick up the truck now. Will be verifying that they filled the engine oil and ran the engine to fill the filters this time. Last two times I have had oil changes done, they have been a gallon short.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2020 #1368
    snowwy

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    Where you at?
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2020 #1369
    Farmerbob1

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    Sitting in the Marietta yard. Found, washed out, and delivered an empty trailer to the shipper, and checked to see if my load was ready early. It was not. I will pick it up at @ 0900 tomorrow AM.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2020 #1370
    Cat sdp

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    Boo........bankers hours
     
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