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    Help needed calibrating loadrite lr 915

    Anyone know the steps to calibrate a loadrite system? We have a certified truck scale at our pit the loader is located at so making sure weights are correct isn't a problem but I'm having difficulties calibrating this thing. I get to set up and enter the access code and I can see my L% and my...
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    cat 950g loadrite lr915 install help

    Anyone ever install one of these or something similar? They want to charge us almost 3000 to install a used unit we acquired. I have already installed the readout, printer and all cables are in place I just stuck with the transducer. Wheredo I tie into the hydraulics for the lift cylinders...
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    Do Marine Injectors exist for a L10 cummins?

    Just as the title says fellas. Do they even exist and if so where can I go abouts getting me a set. I want a little more oomph out of my L10 and I really don't feel like swapping a motor out since I can't get a big cam or my n14 to fit under the hood of a t450 without having to put a T800 hood...
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    how to get more HP from a L10 cummins.... suggestions?

    like the title says fellas.... what can I do to an L10 to up the HP even further than just turning up the fuel pump? Thanks guys
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    How can I find out if my L10 cummins has an aftercooler?

    Just like the title says fellas.... Just trying to get more of a feeling for the L10 guys.... In our truck we have nothing but L10's in them.... Our ford has a 285 hp, our international has a 250hp and my kenworth has a 310hp...... I've been reading up about aftercoolers and performance...
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    Where do you buy your loader tires?

    We blew the sidewall out on one of our Cat 936E tires.... We checked around town and everyone is through the roof.... have any of you guys ordered anything online and if so where? Our tires are 20.5 R25 Thanks guys
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    Cummins L10 poor fuel mileage help please

    We have been running our two tandem dump trucks both with L10 cummins. Our Ford L9000 has a 285 hp L10 and our international has a 250 hp L10. The international the last couple of years has been drinking fuel like no other. It has about 328K miles on it and the front main seal is starting to...
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    Heavy Highway Use Tax Questions

    Ok here's the question guys.... I built that kenworth t450 last year and now my current employer would like to use the truck but doesn't have the money right now to buy the tractor.... I was looking around to see if I could plate it myself and do a leasing agreement with him so he could insure...
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    8.25 x 15 low boy tire replacment suggestions

    Hey guys I have a low boy that is going to need tires real soon but I'm having a hard time finding 8.25 x 15 tires for the sucker and when I do find a place that sells them they are through the roof for price. What size can I go to or do I have to bite the bullet and go for the 8.25 x 15 tires...
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    L9000 Tandem dump box swap

    I'm doing this post kind of a bigger reply to 1toomanyhobbies. This truck was originally a county truck with a 13' box but as most haulers know it is a bitch trying to squeeze 10 yards on a 13' box legally. I found a decent 15' box at a local scrap yard for around 500 bucks. Here is the...
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    Where's a good place to find used bumpers for a Kenworth T450

    Hey guys Anyone know of any places around that deal with used bumpers? I'm looking for one that is unfinished so I can clean it up and base/clear coat it to match my truck but I haven't been able to find anything on the interwebs...... Any help would be awesome guys Thank you
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    Anyone know a KW T800 Grill dimensions?

    As the title says does anyone know the dimensions of a T800 Grill? 94 and new and 94 and later it doesn't matter..... I can't find a t450 grill anywhere and a T800 looks close to being the same.... the width and the height would be awesome guys. Thank you
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    what cummins motors are mechanical?

    Hey guys, just as the title says I was wondering what cummins engines were mechanical because right now we have a 87 International tandem dump truck that has a L10 250hp with an 8ll transmission but she has 418k miles in her and she's getting a little tired and when I mean tired when I'm heading...
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    Single stack or dual Stacks?

    Hey guys, I have a single exhaust on my T450 right now but was wondering if there are any benefits to running dual Exhaust stacks. If I go to dual stacks what would be the best way to go? brands... etc....
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    Kenworth T450 grill question

    hey guys I've been working on my t450 conversion but hit a rut, I can't seem to find the grill center for a t450, I was wondering if anyone new if there are other model kenworth's with the same grill or a grill that would fit. Thank you in advanced DJ
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    Kenworth dump truck to semi conversion

    Hey guys I figured I would start the thread on my 90 KenworthT800 Semi conversion. I ripped the box off, got rid of the lift cylinder and pup hydraulic tank. I began stripping the hood by taking the headlights out and started getting some of the grille off. The tanks are off and I'm patching...
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    New member with Kenworth Question

    Hi guys, I'm a new member here to these forums and look forward to picking your brains a little bit. I currently drive for a excavating outfit here in Sault, MI. Here's a question for you guys. I have the opportunity to buy a 91 Kenworth t800 short nose for about $1200. It is a triaxle...
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