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FCA head Sergio Marchionne does need every penny he can get. Jeep is a massive profit center but it struggles to support the entire FCA empire. If Bill Ford wanted to sell the Cargo in the U.S. with the proprietary Ford 9.0L and/or licensed Cursor 10/11/13, he could wave his wand and have the trucks set up to EPA2010 with the addition of DPFs. That's all you need to bridge over from Euro-6 spec. Existing American-owned Ford supplier Tenneco, who supplies DPFs to Scania, would be glad to help.

As flying machines, the Wildcat was horrible and the Hellcat still didn't compare with the Zero. The Bearcat was the Zero's equal, but like the Fury and Sea Fury, they didn't enter the picture until the end of the war. Unlike the Thunderbolt, an ungainly lump with big engine, the Corsair had a proportional balance of all the necessary attributes. Had it be used in the European theater of war, I'm confident it could have taken on Germany's best, the Kurt Tank-designed Focke-Wulf TA-152 (Tank went on to make his late war jet designs a reality after the war, first in the Nazi enclave of Argentina, and than India).

A long time ago, someone I respected in his knowledge of WW2 fighter aircraft asked me what I thought the best "piston engine" fighter of the war was. Though the P-51 with its superb (Packard-built) British Rolls Royce "Merlin" engine and Hawker Fury/Sea Fury were in the top 5, I without hesitation said........"The Vought F4U Corsair".

She's just an actor for the masses to see. She would never be among the ones behind the veil who pull the levers and push the buttons.

And yet all the customers I sold Solos to were extremely pleased with them. If you were having a bad experience with them, you should have contacted Eaton so they could get into it. A famous local chef once told me, if you have a bad meal but don't say anything to the restaurant owner about it, then you're just as much in the wrong as that owner is.

I'm thrilled that Navistar has a stake in the U.S. military truck segment. I don't like Oshkosh having a near monopoly. But in fact, Oshkosh does have the big chunk of Pentagon business. I want our boys to have the best trucks, and the U.S. taxpayer to get the best all-around deal while achieving that goal. That said, I wish that Navistar had secured the JLTV (hummer replacement deal) rather than Oshkosh. I like to spread out the business amongst several "American" suppliers for safety's sake. Now, OSK has too much. For the record, I'm deeply invested in both companies.

I suggest you contact the people who design and produce the Solo clutch........Eaton. The toll-free number for the Roadranger Help Line is 1-800-826-4357. http://www.roadranger.com/rr/ProductsServices/ProductsbyCategory/Clutches/MT-Clutches/Solo-Advantage/index.htm#tabs-6

Relax, it's all just a show. Seriously, do you honestly believe that either Hillary Clinton or Trump would be allowed to actually run America Inc. ?

A lone radical Islamist gunmen opened fire in Munich on Friday evening, killing 9 people and wounding 35. (Police initially suspected that three gunman were involved) Police investigation has revealed that the radical Islamist began planning his attack last summer. The Bavarian capital is now under a state of emergency as police hunt for the gunmen. Special forces are deployed throughout the city. "We are telling the people of Munich there are shooters on the run who are dangerous," police said. "We are urging people to stay indoors." The gunman, a German of Iranian descent identified as David Sonboly, shot himself in the head. His body was found about 1 km (0.6 miles) from the scene. The shooting broke out at a McDonald's across from the Olympia shopping mall about 5:50 p.m. (11:50 a.m. ET). Gunfire also broke out inside the mall, which is adjacent to the site of the 1972 Olympics. Police say gunfire was reported in several locations, and that witnesses saw three people with firearms. A profanity-filled verbal exchange between a man who matches the description of the Munich shooter and a witness was posted on social media Friday. The exchange, recorded on two different camera phones, captured an intense conversation that ends in gunfire. The man who appears to be a shooter said insulting things about Turks, did not espouse jihadist ideology and spoke with a German accent. A gunman shouting 'Allahu Akbar' opened fire on dining children in McDonald's before rampaging through the Olympia shopping mall across the street. Witnesses say that the gunman screamed 'I'm German' and 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great) before shooting at the children. He came out of the McDonald’s bathroom with a gun and began shooting. “I come out of the toilet and I hear like an alarm, boom, boom, boom. He's killing the children. The children were sitting to eat. They can't run,” a woman said. .

Cruz is a politician, which means he’s a cheat and a liar, and when he’s not kissing babies......he’s stealing their lollipops. But it also means that he’s keeping his options open.

Volkswagen AG is precisely a German company. AG (Aktiengesellschaft) means corporation.......VW is a "German" corporation. Its "controlling" shareholders, the Piech and Porsche families, are the same "German" families that, in bed with their dear friend Hitler, from the early 1930s, received every war contract they could stand including the V-1 flying bomb contract. VW was the first in German industry to request slave labor from Hitler, and the largest user of slave labor during the war. In 1960, these two Nazi families wealthy from their WW2 military contracts amazingly were allowed by the German government to retake control of VW. The majority of VW's 600,000 employees are in............Germany. (VW is grossly inefficient owing to Germany being a social welfare country.......while Toyota and VW build roughly the same number of cars annually, Toyota does it with 300,000 people while VW has over 600,000 people).

GM, Isuzu end pickup truck tie-up in Asia; GM eyes more upscale market Automotive News / July 22, 2016 General Motors and Isuzu Motor Co. have agreed to stop working together on developing midsize pickup trucks made in Asia, as the U.S. automaker focuses on the higher end of the market while the Japanese firm sticks to selling vehicles for everyday commercial purposes. The automakers said on Friday they had cancelled their pickup truck deal struck in 2014, the latest under a joint product development arrangement that began in 2006. They added that separate collaboration agreements, including one for commercial vehicles in the U.S., remained intact. "The direction each company wanted to take (for the vehicles) was changing," an Isuzu spokesman said, adding that the Japanese truck maker intended to continue making trucks to be used as workhorse vehicles in markets including Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. "Both GM and Isuzu agree that due to unique requirements for each company, joint development of the next-generation midsize pickup truck for (GM) markets is no longer the optimal model for this project," GM said in a statement. Under the agreement, Isuzu, which specializes in light trucks and commercial vehicles, had developed its D-Max pick-up truck, marketing the model in Asia and beyond, focusing on markets including Australia and the Middle East. GM produced a version of its Colorado pick-up trucks and Trailblazer SUVs for Asian and Australasian markets. The Asia-produced Colorado pickup is different from a model sold under the same name in the U.S., which GM has developed on its own. One GM executive said the "unique requirements" for GM are about the strategic shift it began making last year in Southeast Asia where it is now trying to focus more on competing in the higher end of the region's truck and SUV markets. Despite the obvious benefits of collaborating on development such as sharing costs, the executive, who declined to be named because he is not authorized to discuss the move, said that GM had decided not to try to copy its Japanese rivals in Southeast Asia where brands like Isuzu, Toyota Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. dominate. "It doesn't make sense for us trying to copy the business strategy of the Japanese rivals in Southeast Asia," the executive said. GM's revamped strategy is especially pronounced in Thailand, where the automaker is now launching sleeker pick-up trucks. Isuzu and compatriot Mazda Motor Corp. earlier this month announced that Isuzu would produce next-generation pickup trucks for Mazda outside North America. Last year, GM said it would return to the medium-duty commercial truck business in the U.S. after a seven-year hiatus. GM plans to sell trucks from Isuzu Motors as rebadged Chevrolets, the companies announced. They include six so-called low-cab forward models.

GM and Isuzu have been jointly producing pickups in Thailand for the global market since 2004. But the GM–Isuzu relationship dates back to 1972 with the Chevrolet LUV pickup. In October 2011, the jointly developed 2012 model year Isuzu D-Max and Chevrolet Colorado was launched in Thailand for the global market. https://isuzuute.com.au/d-max/overview.aspx http://isuzu-tis.com/4door-page/ http://en.chevrolet.co.th/cars/colorado/model-overview.html In Brazil, the global market Colorado is called the S-10. http://www.chevrolet.com.br/picapes/s10-high-country.html The U.S. market Colorado/Canyon, derived from the global market truck, was introduced in 2015. It’s available with the same 2.8-liter Thailand-produced diesel engine. Like the body-on-frame Ford Everest which uses the global Ford Ranger platform, Chevrolet offers the Trailblazer in the global market which shares the D-Max/Colorado platform. http://en.chevrolet.co.th/cars/trailblazer/model-overview.html The upcoming Chevrolet-badged Isuzu N-Series U.S. market light truck cooperation, and the 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 diesel-producing GM-Isuzu DMAX Ltd. joint venture in Moraine, Ohio (60% owned by GM / 40% owned by Isuzu Diesel Services of America) are unaffected.

Isuzu and Mazda enter Pick-up Truck Collaboration Agreement Isuzu Motors Press Release / July 11, 2016 Isuzu Motors Limited (hereafter "Isuzu") and Mazda Motor Corporation (hereafter "Mazda") have reached a basic agreement on next-generation pick-up truck collaboration, allowing Isuzu to enhance its product competiveness and Mazda to strengthen its product line-up and maintain own-brand market coverage. Isuzu will produce next-generation pick-up trucks for Mazda, based on Isuzu's pick-up truck model. Isuzu and Mazda have developed a collaborative relationship for more than 10 years, with Isuzu producing for Mazda trucks for the Japanese market. This agreement reinforces the continuous long-term relationship between Isuzu and Mazda. “The Agreement” · Model: Next-generation pick-up truck produced by Isuzu · Producer: Isuzu Motors Limited · Purchaser: Mazda Motor Corporation · Sales area: Worldwide except North America · Start of sales: To be determined

Reuters / July 22, 2016 General Motors and Isuzu Motor Co. have agreed to cease collaboration on the development of mid-size pick-up trucks made in Asia, ending a joint product development relationship that dates back to the mid-2000s. Isuzu said on Friday the two companies had ended the deal under which Isuzu since 2014 had been producing pick-up trucks at its plant in Thailand, which the two companies had marketed under their own brands around the world. Isuzu and compatriot Mazda Motor Co. earlier this month announced that Isuzu would produce next-generation pick-up trucks for Mazda outside North America. "After detailed discussions with GM, we have agreed that we will continue pick-up truck development on our own," Isuzu said. Isuzu, which specializes in light trucks and commercial vehicles, had developed its D-Max pick-up truck under the agreement with GM, marketing the model in Asia and beyond, focusing on markets including Australia and the Middle East. GM did not make a similar filing but confirmed the collaboration with Isuzu, which provided the U.S. automaker the Colorado pick-up truck and its sport-utility variant Trailblazer for Southeast Asian markets and Australia, has been terminated. It was not clear who – GM or Isuzu – asked to terminate the collaboration. GM said in statement that the two companies will continue to collaborate on a range of other projects even though it is ceasing to jointly develop midsize trucks. Those other projects include joint vehicle parts and vehicle manufacturing in North and South America, Africa and Asia. "Both GM and Isuzu agree that due to unique requirements for each company, joint development of the next-generation midsize pick-up truck for GMI markets is no longer the optimal model for this project,” Isuzu said.

Everything you say about Navistar is true. Navistar's "Paccar Gang" led by the superb Bill Kozek has got the company rolling again nicely, even despite the current downturn in the truck market. Meanwhile, ex-General Motors man Troy Clarke is successfully negotiating meaningful partnerships with his old employer. Troy has stated his desire to "cooperate" with other companies where mutual synergies can be realized.........I don't sense he has the intention of pumping up the company and then selling out. And, would the DOJ allow the US to be down to just one U.S.-owned heavy truckmaker? I don't think Paccar (Pigott Inc.) is of a mind to sell out and retire. I see Oshkosh as being much the same way. Plus, as our nation's key military vehicle contractor, it would be virtually impossible for the DOJ to approve the sale of Oshkosh to a foreign aggressor.

The year is 1925. Mack Trucks, Inc. Factory Branch 2001 S. Alameda Street Los Angeles, California .

I suggest, buying a used TS442 Mack service manual on Amazon would be a very worthwhile investment. Here, you can see the air line schematic of a 2-stick TRTXL1070 (you have a single shift level TRTXL1070B with the dash-mounted low range selector switch) http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13871-calling-all-mack-12-speed-experts/

Robert Young was at work at Wilson Trucking Company's Charlotte, North Carolina terminal early Wednesday morning when he heard an explosion and turned around to see flames pouring from the loading dock. "It felt like I was in a movie it was unreal. Two or three explosions behind another. People just started running everywhere. I had never seen anything like it before,” Young said. Emergency crews said several people were hurt after a 4-alarm fire at a north Charlotte trucking company early Wednesday morning. Fire, police and MEDIC were called to the 7500 block of Statesville Road, at Wilson Trucking Corporation, just before 6 a.m. after being told of an explosion and fire on the loading dock. When crews arrived they saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the loading dock area. It took 90 firefighters two hours to control the fire. MEDIC said they rushed five people to Carolinas Medical Center -- one with serious injuries, two with potentially life-threatening injuries and two with minor injuries. Four people were still at Carolinas Medical Center for treatment Wednesday afternoon. Two are in fair in condition; two are in good condition. “I’m glad most of the people are OK,” employee Tony Caldwell said. As of Wednesday evening, Charlotte fire representatives had not said what exploded or what started the fire. “We (have) got propane tanks and a couple of gas powered lifts. We [have] got fireworks there. All kinds of HAZMAT chemicals in there. We ship a lot of stuff (and) there's really no telling what's on the dock at anytime,” Young said. Fire Chief Jon Hannan said the way the loading dock is built may have helped the fire spread. “It’s completely open inside. There are trailers backed in on both sides. There’s no wall ... nothing to stop (the fire) from going from one side to the other,” he said. Property damage is estimated to be $1.5 million.

Sunshine Coast Daily / July 22, 2016 The first thing Bradley Morrison heard when he rushed up to a burning car was a baby crying. So he went to the back seat and pulled her out. Another man - Steven Hird - tried to open the front passenger door to try and get the mother out. But the car was starting to be engulfed in flames and the door was extremely hot and was jammed. Mr Morrison, who now lives in Warwick, and Mr Hird, who lives in Bowen, received bravery awards during a ceremony in Brisbane on Thursday for their rescuing efforts. They both received a Certificate of Merit from the The Royal Humane Society of Australasia. The two men were driving trucks along the Cunningham Hwy when they came across the horrific scene in November 2013. It was about 9.20pm and a car, being driven by a mother with her nine-month-old baby in the back, and a B-double truck had crashed on the highway at Aratula. Both vehicles were on fire. Mr Morrison pulled the baby out of the burning car. The driver of the truck involved in the crash had escaped but the mother tragically died. Looking back, the men said they did not pause to think about rushing in to help; it was instinct. "We just went in and did what had to be done I guess," Mr Morrison said. Mr Hird said the worst part was watching the mother be engulfed in the fire. "The passenger's door was really hot because it was really on flames at that point, the hardest part was watching the mother pass away and not being able to (help)," Mr Hird said. Mr Morrison was holding the baby while it all happened and the worst part for him was holding the girl while her mother was in the burning car. Mr Morrison said he regularly passed the site where the crash happened and always notices the cross and flowers on the side of the road. He is also friends with the baby's family that he had seen the little girl a few months ago. The men said they were pleased to be recognised for their rescuing efforts. "I guess it is good to be recognised for what you've done. Not that you'd do it for that though," Mr Morrison said. Mr Hird agreed. "That's the first thing (people) ask - how do you feel about it - it's great, but it's not what we expected when we were doing it," Mr Hird said. The third man involved in the rescue received a similar bravery award in Melbourne.

Land Line (OOIDA) / July 21, 2016 Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are recalling 2013 model year Pinnacle (CXU) and VNL/VNM trucks, respectively. The 193 trucks affected by the recall have an issue with the front steer axles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents. Affected trucks are equipped with Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated. Axles that have not been heat treated correctly may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash, according to NHTSA. Both Mack and Volvo owners will be notified. Dealers will check axles for specific heat code serial numbers and replace them free of charge if necessary. Recalls are expected to begin July 29. Mack owners can call 800-866-1177 with recall number SC0404 with any questions. Volvo owners can call 800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX1605.

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / July 21, 2016 .

Goteborgs-Posten / July 221, 2016 Recently, Europe's truckmakers were fine 28 billion kronor for price fixing. Among them, Volvo AB received a fine of 6.4 billion kronor. The cartel took place from 1997 to 2011 when Mr. Leif Johansson was CEO of Volvo Group, writes Dagens Industri. Given the price fixing revelation, Swedish ethics researcher Hans De Geer is now raising the question of how Mr. Johansson can rightfully remains in his current positions as chairman of both telecoms group Ericsson and drugmaker Astra Zeneca. “One can certainly, in the light of the EC’s ruling, question the appropriateness of it. Ultimately it is about trust in large companies' way of acting in the market,” says De Geer. According to Volvo Group's current President Martin Lundstedt, the European Commission has stated that Johansson did not know his company was participating in the price-fixing cartel. Hans De Geer thinks, however, that management always has a responsibility. Leif Johansson has refused to comment. .

This is an example of where 3D printing should be available. Did Watts Mack provides you with the part number........ perhaps 65RU29301A ? Daimler is about to begin this............. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46049-daimler-trucks-to-use-3d-printing-in-spare-parts-production/#comment-339295 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41869-jay-lenos-garage-–-replacement-parts-on-demand-3d-printers/#comment-304566 As it stands now, you need to contact the museum and get a copy of the blueprint, and have a fabrication shop make them. Be sure to use the appropriate hardened steel. MH Ultra-Liner owners should stock up on pins and bushings while they can still obtain them........if they're still available.

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / July 21, 2016 MAN presents a strong future-proof portfolio of trucks at the IAA 2016. For the 2017 range, MAN merges engines with new power levels of up to 640 HP and higher torque with finely tuned transmissions and switching functions into application-optimised drivetrains. This is accompanied by a strong brand identity. Exterior and interior design innovations in the TG range strongly place the trademark of the lion in the foreground. At the same time, the traditional Munich-based manufacturer is preparing for the logistics business of the future with new digital products and services. http://www.corporate.man.eu/en/press-and-media/presscenter/MAN-at-the-IAA-2016_-more-efficient_-more-economical_-networked-257728.html