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:ditto:I've only had mine a few months now, but I've never had mine over 50 yet. 1. I'm still not 100% firmiliar with the truck and it's capabilities. 2. I'm trying not to kill the darn thing, the high RPMs strike fear into this farm boy.
Mine is insured as a historical vehicle through Hagarty. $202 per year and historical plates were $27 for 50 years. As a historical vehicle it can't be used for anything really other than driving. Hagarty also requires you to have it parked in a locked building when not in use. You are also not...
What additional equipment is needed to apply CARC vs traditional paint? I know that you need a good respirator when dealing with the stuff but as far as spray equipment and handling techniques what is the difference?
I also am a newbie to the MV field, but I have read that the turbo was added only to comply with emission regulations (cutting down on smoke) and that the turbo really does not add much power to these beasts. If you look at the HP ratings of a turbo truck versus an NA (naturally aspirated) truck...
Very nice truck. Can't wait until I can find somewhere around here to play with mine. I have started widening my Jeep trails enough that I can fit the Deuce through, but it is taking a long time and I'm getting anxious.:(
According to the Multifuel operators manual the L is liquid cooled, D is Diesel (compression ignition), S is supercharged
LD models do not have a turbosupercharger
LDT motors are turbo motors
It's all covered here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=31284 they are all pretty much the same as far as manufacturer, however as far as model differences I have no idea.
It depends which New Castle it is. According to mapquest there are three New Castles in Pa. There is a New Castle in Lawrence county that is about a half an hour away from me.
The leaking part on the intake manifold is the Manifold Flame Heater nozzle. I've heard of some guys disconnecting the fuel lines going to it and plugging them. I took mine off a few months ago for the same reason, replaced the o-rings inside, cleaned it up a little and have not had any problems...