jenandjon Posted January 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 I got my batteries at Freightliner. Alliance brand. I think they were $80. Quote 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...
Rotorhead Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 8:35 PM, rickeieio said: Go back up a couple posts above the one you quoted and the answer awaits you.😁 Haha, I saw that after I posted. Next time I will go to the top and work down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 6:54 AM, jenandjon said: It's a curt hitch rated for 20,000 lbs. I got it from eTrailer. Awesome thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 I bought the license for Insite a couple weeks ago. I have updated my ECM and ran all the available tests for my engine. I have also changed the max speed from 68 to 72. Now I can actually pass some vehicles. RPM change was only 50. It went from 68@1550 to 72@1600, the very top of my green arc. I figured the license was worth the cost because a shop probably would have charged me a lot for all I've done with Insite so far. Next up, who knows, but guaranteed it will be something. Hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 I would suggest you up the speed to at least 75 so you have some headroom in passing. I have no speed limit set and regularly see 75+ when passing. It makes passing better for all that you don't linger. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: I would suggest you up the speed to at least 75 so you have some headroom in passing. I have no speed limit set and regularly see 75+ when passing. It makes passing better for all that you don't linger. Steve Wise words. I'm limited to 75, and while it's not often a problem, once in a while it would make for a safer pass. Unfortunately, I haven't found a shop who will raise my limit. KW won't do it because my tires are only rated for 75 with a full commercial load. To them, all trucks are commercial.... Quote 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...
Steve from SoCal Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 There's a guy, In Effingham, Il. 4 hours ago, rickeieio said: Wise words. I'm limited to 75, and while it's not often a problem, once in a while it would make for a safer pass. Unfortunately, I haven't found a shop who will raise my limit. KW won't do it because my tires are only rated for 75 with a full commercial load. To them, all trucks are commercial.... Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) Rick, My KW came straight from Kenworth with no limit. Well, I think the gearing limits mine to 102 mph but they should be able to change that for you. If not by a dealer, an independent shop should have the right software to up your limit. Edited January 27, 2023 by GeorgiaHybrid Quote 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 18 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: I would suggest you up the speed to at least 75 so you have some headroom in passing. I have no speed limit set and regularly see 75+ when passing. It makes passing better for all that you don't linger. Steve I think I will. Thanks. It was very annoying when it was limited to 68. No way to pass so when someone was going 65 or so I was stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 15 hours ago, rickeieio said: Wise words. I'm limited to 75, and while it's not often a problem, once in a while it would make for a safer pass. Unfortunately, I haven't found a shop who will raise my limit. KW won't do it because my tires are only rated for 75 with a full commercial load. To them, all trucks are commercial.... What kind of engine do you have? I have Cummins and I bought a Insite Pro software license. It is super easy to change any of the listed parameters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 I have a PACCAR engine. I've asked several independent shops, but so far, none have been able to change any engine parameter, even though they said they could. Quote 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...
jenandjon Posted January 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 The dealer set all our trucks to 99. But they are all Cummins. They top out on RPMs before that anyway. My new 880 KW stops at 86. My freightliner has no limit as far as I have been able to reach. I chickened out around 95. It was kind of like when you were a teenager, and you got a $200 car and you wanted to see how fast it would go. Then it started making noises you never heard before. Yea it was like that. Quote 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...
lappir Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Another way to increase your top speed is to go with taller tires on the drive axle. Mine had LP24.5 when I got it and I went with the 11R24.5 when I replaced them gained about 2 inches in height. Could probably look up the circumference. I've never hit top speed in my Volvo motor and have never had any trouble passing as long as I don't have to slow down a lot before the pass. The "Autoshift" from 9th to 10th gear takes forever and loses all the turbo boost so it has to build up again. If I can stay in 10th I'm good. My cruise speed on the Interstate is 68 to 72 and stays right there between 1450 and 1550 rpm. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddm502001 Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Just added short leg steps to Passenger side for the wife. Nearly 20" cab steps were a bit much for her. Currently making reinforcements for inside the tool box lid as the exposed area to the left tries to flatten the crease as she steps on first new step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddm502001 Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 My old Class 8 C15 is limited to 2100rpm, no electronic cutout in high gear as newer equipment does. As road tested at 65mph was coasting along at 1550rpm 70mph just under 1700, best consideration 5mph for each ~150rpm so at max tach would be 81-83mph. Have no need of speed, just ability to pass and to tow in effective torque rpm so I am good at 70-72 as to cruise control. Should manage economy better at that point too. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 8:00 PM, rickeieio said: I have a PACCAR engine. I've asked several independent shops, but so far, none have been able to change any engine parameter, even though they said they could. Surely there is a software program for the PACCAR engine just as there is for the Cummins. If so, it would be worth it to do as I did and buy the license and do all the tests available. You can download the Cummins Insite for free, just have to buy the license which is good for one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 4:39 PM, Steve from SoCal said: I would suggest you up the speed to at least 75 so you have some headroom in passing. I have no speed limit set and regularly see 75+ when passing. It makes passing better for all that you don't linger. Steve I got back on the computer today and changed the limit to 85. I figured that is good. Plus I wasn't sure if changing it to all zeros would remove any limit or not. So, I took the safe bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Rotorhead said: Surely there is a software program for the PACCAR engine just as there is for the Cummins. If so, it would be worth it to do as I did and buy the license and do all the tests available. You can download the Cummins Insite for free, just have to buy the license which is good for one year. $3,095 for the first year, then $1,795 annual renewal. Plus any cables/connectors needed. I think a trip to a KW dealer is the lesser of evils. Quote 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...
Rotorhead Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, rickeieio said: $3,095 for the first year, then $1,795 annual renewal. Plus any cables/connectors needed. I think a trip to a KW dealer is the lesser of evils. Ouch, agreed with that. It is $770 for a one-year Insite license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 So, the issue, for me, is to find the ones who will raise my speed limit. As mentioned above, there are some known to exist. Getting there and having it done is a bit more difficult. Plus, my gearing will only net about 82-85 tops, assuming any type of hill. This motor has a torque curve that falls off a cliff at about 1,700. Quote 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...
ddm502001 Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Most HD Diesels even with a top end around 2000rpm will not develop decent torque until 1850 or less RPM, are using fuel and making HP where rolling mass in engine is developing work but until gets into torque curve region as set by fuel delivery parameters will they make peak torque. With that in mind on flatland with no heavy head or severe side wind can attain decent economy even on upper rpm above torque region as just floating. And even as Cummins built the PACCAR Engines, they tend to run and hide for service work, get that from a number of people running them. Edited February 1, 2023 by ddm502001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ddm502001 said: Most HD Diesels even with a top end around 2000rpm will not develop decent torque until 1850 or less RPM, are using fuel and making HP where rolling mass in engine is developing work but until gets into torque curve region as set by fuel delivery parameters will they make peak torque. With that in mind on flatland with no heavy head or severe side wind can attain decent economy even on upper rpm above torque region as just floating. And even as Cummins built the PACCAR Engines, they tend to run and hide for service work, get that from a number of people running them. The Cummins engines in the old London buses would run for multiple millions of miles but were redlined at 1000 RPM. When I rode one in Victoria and the driver would be constantly shifting as soon as the engine got barely above idle. Edited February 1, 2023 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 The PACCAR motors may be built by Cummins, but PACCAR holds all licensing. Cummins technician can't access the software. I'm well aware of the hp v. torque characteristics of large diesels. Been owning/working on them since the 1960's. The newer engines are often "tuned" to make great torque at relatively low rpm. Ours will out pull our old ISX 500 from 800-1,500, but then be looking for the next gear. The ISX didn't even wake up until 1.400. I was skeptical of the PACCAR at first. Now, there's no going back. Quote 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...
Av8r3400 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thunderstruck update: I've been collecting bits and pieces that still need to be repaired or replaced. I now have all of the little "chicken light" LEDs on the bed that need replacement. Once the weather gets above 0º F again here, I'll start working on this stuff. I still need to replace the inverter and troubleshoot the Boogey Light systems. But, we're getting closer... Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Small amount of important preventative work. Greased the clutch bearing on my 10 speed. Used some nice hi temp synthetic Amsoil Grease. Took longer to prime my Grease gun than to do the job. Who knows the trick to prime them fast? Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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