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If it's like the current Mack/Volvo air ride, it'll have a sensor on at least one airbag that sends pressure readings to a module to toughen the suspension under heavy load, our techs call it the load sensor. We don't see too many failures out of it in all honesty.

Gotta say I don't hate them as much as I thought I would, still think the old Macks look better, but looks isn't in most truck owning corpos' prerequisites anymore. The only thing I absolutely despise so far is the 24v system that we argued about in a different thread. Really want Volvo to figure that out for their sake and ours honestly. Wish they could just make the old Mack's again, but these are the cards that have been dealt, and they aren't the worst hand to have I reckon.

What tank models? I have got to find a video of one running, that's a cool engine to have in a tank.

Thanks Joey, been wide open today, so far this week, and probably tomorrow. I might get to rest Saturday, maybe.

Valve spring washer is 20510743, keepers are 20510747 (individual pieces, not a set of two). We always recommend replacing the rocker bolts, but your truck, your decision. If you replace them, you need QTY 1 20412482, QTY 12 21344778.

It's the same engine, slight updates I think.

The picture I see on the website looks like the same cab as the current MD, and we haven't heard anything stating otherwise. HOWEVER, we have yet to see a single MD electric, so I can't be 100% certain.

I've seen some high mileage EPA04 MP7's around here, and they've always interested me. These guys aren't steering you wrong!

I've been told it's 24v at least in Europe, no idea on the rest of the world. I've heard Europeans singing high praises to the European Volvos elsewhere on the internet, so I'd imagine that they're pretty good.

Didn't mean to spark any arguments, but you are correct. 24v systems have been standard for the rest of the world for a while, and should have had a bulletproof launch here in the US. Except Volvo tried to overcomplicate the system for whatever reason and is probably going to pay for it. I don't have a problem with 24v systems, I mean how long has it been standard on our construction equipment? It's just the way Volvo has done it that has made such a problem.

Big Cam III 400HP, Fuller RTO14613, 4.10 Rockwell/Meritor rears. Their fault for providing a VIN haha.

Haven't heard of this yet, but I can see it happening. We apparently sold the first VHD cement mixer on the East Coast, hurray. The 24v system in the new Volvo's has been an absolute tragedy that has to end in a lawsuit from somebody. The batteries go dead all the time, so you better have a 24v charger, because a 12v will take eight hours to jump the truck off! Because apparently the EPA demanded there be X amount of modules controlling things, and one of them is in control of the batteries! THE BATTERIES HAVE A CONTROL MODULE. And it's gone bad in several different instances! I'm not having a fun time with it if you can tell.

Probably the oil thermostat itself, they're a very common failure point. Part number should be 23871486, located in the oil filter housing. It's the horizontal one.

I've never been able to recommend any aftermarket electronic on a Mack/Volvo, but ECM's I know very little about. I myself couldn't trust it, maybe someone else can tell you if it's worth the risk or not.

We got around 3" at home, but I took a long weekend to Asheville area and had a blast with the maybe 8" they had in Weaverville. Didn't have any problems getting around or out of there, just being a good driver handles that no problem. Had no clue it would hit -2F real feel though, that was fun! Coldest temps I've ever experienced, but I'd love to experience again with better clothing.