Whole New Start

I remember being told on here a long time ago before I got started that I'd be lucky to get 5 mpg out of it. I'm about ready to turn it back up to 525 hp cause it was almost getting 6 mpg before I replaced the head and cut it back.

 

Martins MBN is laying down almost 1000hp and he's getting over 6 lol... change the ecm to a PRE MBN and pull out the cats, you'll get 7

 

Thanks for the update!
Always seems there's something or somebody that has their hand out when you start making a few bucks. I've been lucky (so far) in that respect. Only repair in the last month was a door hinge on the trailer. Still cost over $100 to have it replaced. I'm not complaining, could always be worse. I plan on having the 5th wheel jaws and such rebuilt within the next month. Hardly any adjustment left. That will cost more than $100 unfortunately.

 

Gears,

Look at as money invested to get the resale up. You mentioned you would drive this for a year and upgrade in another thread. Granted it will cost you $$ but the value of truck will go up.

KH

 

Yeah, I know....
It's just the cost of doing business. At least it's not anything major. I'm REALLY hoping to avoid that cost. Any money in my self-imposed repair escrow will go towards the new truck and also towards the repair escrow account for that rig.

 

KH,
The only repair that will slightly effect the resale on a used rig is a motor overhaul with some warranty. Other than that the only thing good maintenance will do at time of resale will make your rig look a little more appetizing than another.....

 

there is always those "unexpected" repairs. better get used to that

 

Thats what you call the price of doin business

 

You aint kiddin! My 379's tripac blew a compressor while in San Antonio last week, they wanted 600 in parts (new compressor, dryer and expansion valve) and 500 in labor... Then the tight arse clinched and I said no thanks. Called my local TK, found all aftermarket parts and I am doing it myself for 400 including my local petercar shop evac and charge.... Being an O/O you gotta be able to turn a wrench from time to time and save a buck!