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  1. K

    speedometer help

    thnks for info !
  2. K

    speedometer help

    After changing rear end ratio on my FLD120 from 3.58 to 4.63 the speedo isnt working correctly .Anyone knows what need to be done for correct speed to be displayed ? KRiS
  3. K

    Increasing fuel economy on 60 Series Detroit

    2000 FLD120 converted dump, 12.7 detroit 430/470 .I'll check oil level asap.
  4. K

    Increasing fuel economy on 60 Series Detroit

    I'm open to options on what can be done to increase fuel mileage . ECU ? Also noticed small amout of deisel coming from hole on housing of fuel delivery pump that mounts to compressor today, could this cause decrease in fuel economy ? KRiS
  5. K

    Clutch slipping?

    After adjustment and my slipping went away few months ago, the pedal now sticks sometimes when i press all way down for clutch brake. Is it time for change ?
  6. K

    Snapped torque rod again

    i'm using air liner suspension (air bag). The rod is OEM. Truck does light off road work. I will try one of aftermarket rigid torque rods and see what happens.
  7. K

    Snapped torque rod again

    :confused: I've snapped my torque rod for second time around one of welded ends. Both times its caused rear airbags to blow. Tandem Axle Fld120 ,This rod is made from hollow tubing , center to center length 24" ,between bolts 4 1/4". what options do i have ? . 2000 FLD120
  8. K

    Clutch slipping?

    My FLD 120 was slipping badly for while , had it adjusted and no problems or slippage since !
  9. K

    PTO "power take off" info/help needed

    I bought the gaskets in miami FL this weekend, also a new sending unit, pto housing(to replace cracked one ) & seal kit , that way i'll have spare pto . :cool2 KRiS
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    PTO "power take off" info/help needed

    i'm sure its crack , cleaned surface and saw fluid show up very slowly from it. Hopefully mechanic can get PTO off tomorrow and i'll post findings.Is it usually normal paper gasket ? TRANSMISSION: ETON FULLER MODEL: FRO-15210C KRiS
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    PTO "power take off" info/help needed

    Hi Guys, i noticed today oil around the PTO which is attached to transmisson. Seems to be a seal, but there's also hair-line crack on housing that some oil is also seeping through. I've have replacement being shipped but today the pto light inside cab was coming on alot by itself without being...
  12. K

    Truck suspensions

    i've still had no luck sourcing tuff trac, Had sleeper removed and will be shortened this week to fit 17ft dump bed, would of been great if i found it before. HELpPPPP :beatsme Looks like i'll have to buy cut off tandem with hendricks spring and axle specs i need.
  13. K

    Freightliner Tuff Trac suspension

    thnks, called them and they dont have any in stock. Also called Jack Lyons truck parts. Most parts places have cut tandems with Hendrickson spring suspension .
  14. K

    Got my first dump truck!!

    Thanks ,posted Freightliner Tuff Trac suspension as new thread.
  15. K

    Freightliner Tuff Trac suspension

    Anyone know where i can locate used Freightliner Tuff Trac suspension ,preferably a tandem cut off from wrecked or parts truck so i can also get heavier capacity axles to fit my 2000 FLD120. Want to use at least 46,000lb rear axles.
  16. K

    Got my first dump truck!!

    can anyone who's installed Hendrickson (RT/RTE, HN,HaulMaax) on Freightliner FLD 120 post average cost of one of these systems .
  17. K

    Truck suspensions

    if it isnt installed how hard would it be to install a dump valve to FLD120 ?
  18. K

    Got my first dump truck!!

    glad it works for you, i've just bought a 2000 model Freightliner FLD120 w/sleeper and am sending it to be converted to day cab so i can have dump bed installed on longer wheelbase. So far it looks like making bags independent with use of another actuator makes sense or using heavier bags should...
  19. K

    Truck suspensions

    thanks Countryboy!!
  20. K

    Truck suspensions

    can the air be lowered on all standard fld120 trac/trucks ,or is it installed with dump conversion ?
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