Sparky242 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi all I am finely getting an HDT after looking and learning for about 5 years. Its a 2000 Volvo VNL 610 with a Detroit Series 60 motor and a Eaton Fuller three petal Automatic. I bought it at an auction so information is limited, I pick it up on Monday. It has a owners manual that I have read cover to cover. I think I know enough about the operations to get it home (about 5 miles) it has been sitting for a few years and the fuel tanks have very little fuel in them. I want to stop on my way home and add some fuel so is there a switch to switch between the two tanks or a fuel line between them and any fuel I put in will equalize in both tanks. Thank You for your help ( I won the bid Friday night and I haven't slept since, better than Christmas when I was a kid) 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thought I would try to add a picture 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Congratulations. Fuel tanks are self leveling. There will not be a switch unless someone has put one in. Now the fun begins. How many miles are on the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Congratulations! Lots of information in the Heavy Haulers Resource Guide. Would recommend getting a good diesel fuel injector cleaner to add to that first fuel. I own an 01 with the same engine/transmission as you. Love it. Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 That's awesome. Looks like its already converted. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I believe that truck has been here before. Never met the folks, but their screen name was something like Margie and the Chef? KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Nice Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Mark and Dale Bruss site These folks had a 780 about the same era as yours. You will find a lot of info here. Congratulations on your new purchase! Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Congrats. Send more pictures....... Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 It has 539,000 miles. I will add some fuel injector cleaner for sure. the truck needs new tires, some brake work and a complete interior, the previous owner gutted it out and then never finished the remodel I am very excited about fixing it up the way I want it. 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 With that low of miles this should serve you for a long time. Having it gutted by the previous owner gives you a blank canvas. That is something most of us have to work to get to before we start the remodel. Lots of folks here that will help you with ideas and spending your money. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Volvo can run the vin and give you a history of everything that was done at a dealer. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Welcome to the Dark Side... If you have time, try to pick up the appropriate fuel filters before you try to drive the truck. Get a phone # for a diesel shop/tow operator and, without changing the filters, drive the truck home. Filters are not hard to change but if you do plug one up before you get home, then all you need is the mechanic for a road call and you'll already have the filters. DON'T tow the truck without disconnecting the driveshaft, less than a mile will toast the transmission. If you need some additional help, send me a pm with a phone # and I'll see what I can do. Paul Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Thank You all for the advice. Picked it up today and drove it enough to see that everything seems to work like it should. ( about 30 miles) by the time I got home one of the tires had gone flat, Date code on the tires is 2006 so new tires will be one of the very first things I need to do. very fun to drive, huge smile the whole time 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZStang Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/7/2018 at 5:04 AM, rickeieio said: I believe that truck has been here before. Never met the folks, but their screen name was something like Margie and the Chef? Very similar but it looks like this one is a different truck. Screen name for the one linked below was EventChef I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted October 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Not the same truck but close, my Drom box is not quite that big and my paint is not that nice. 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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