Double L Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 I thought about mounting my cb on the dash with a cigarette lighter adapter just to make it simple. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I thought about mounting my cb on the dash with a cigarette lighter adapter just to make it simple.First, you don't even own the friggin' truck yet.Second, how many forums are you going to solicit advice from...only to ignore all of the advice you get and buy the truck anyway? yeah...I followed Gambi's link about the 'puters and clicked around a bit while I was there... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 First, you don't even own the friggin' truck yet.Second, how many forums are you going to solicit advice from...only to ignore all of the advice you get and buy the truck anyway? yeah...I followed Gambi's link about the 'puters and clicked around a bit while I was there... I can't help that I'm hard headed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I can't help that I'm hard headed.Some just like to talk, or crave attention. Nothing wrong with that I suppose.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Some just like to talk, or crave attention. Nothing wrong with that I suppose.RobI actually wasn't looking for attention, I'm just trying to find out as much info as I can especially about the Big Cam III and IV engines. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 yeah...I followed Gambi's link about the 'puters and clicked around a bit while I was there... So,with that information I snooped around a bit myself...read all 6 pages. Some hateful bastards over there,eh?At least everything here's all in fun! Rob's been off on a road trip so I had to pick on you Double L...not that I really pick on Rob or...never mind. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 So,with that information I snooped around a bit myself...read all 6 pages.some hateful bastards over there,eh?It comes with the territory. I knew what I was getting into over there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 That's impressive.. I hardly have time to keep up with this board, yet keep up with another one. Grandma always said idle hands and idle minds are the devils work shop. Pet peeve of mine is a fella that asks for advice when his mind is already made up. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 That's impressive.. I hardly have time to keep up with this board, yet keep up with another one. Grandma always said idle hands and idle minds are the devils work shop. Pet peeve of mine is a fella that asks for advice when his mind is already made up. -BradI actually wasn't asking for advice, I was more looking for some info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Wtf did I miss? Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Wtf did I miss?Not much really. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I actually wasn't asking for advice, I was more looking for some info.Do you talk to Micheal Gully personally? If you do you should ask him for his honest opinion. He knows Freightliners and he knows the business. You know what you want. If he thinks it's a good deal and you can make a go of it with his company, why not? You could probably even get your maintenance and repair work done at his shop and have it taken out of your weekly settlement. I don't think he would steer you wrong. Just a thought. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Ahh...haha, ok I found it. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Do you talk to Micheal Gully personally? If you do you should ask him for his honest opinion. He knows Freightliners and he knows the business. You know what you want. If he thinks it's a good deal and you can make a go of it with his company, why not? You could probably even get your maintenance and repair work done at his shop and have it taken out of your weekly settlement. I don't think he would steer you wrong. Just a thought.Yeah I talk to him personally. He said I can lease it on with him not a problem at all. I thought about that as far as getting my maintenance work done at the terminal and do the weekly settlement deal. Michael wouldn't steer me wrong he is a good guy that is for sure. I talked to him for a little bit last night, I'm sure I'll talk to him sometime this week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Ahh...haha, ok I found it.I've been gone and missed it too. Post up a link so I don't miss out.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Ahh...haha, ok I found it.what, the latest customization job and deluxe interior? not to be tootin' my own horn, but that is funny right there!oh, you meant the other thing...OK. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I've been gone and missed it too. Post up a link so I don't miss out.Robhttp://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/ask-an-owner-operator/108257-buying-87-freightliner.html Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 http://www.thetrucke...eightliner.htmlThanks for the link. Same bunch of guys that routinely agitate a couple other sites too. Their right, you're wrong, all there is to it.....Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Funny part though, I stirred up all the shit on here about there by posting a question on here, of which no one has answered yet. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Funny part though, I stirred up all the shit on here about there by posting a question on here, of which no one has answered yet.I missed a few things. What was your question?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Funny part though, I stirred up all the shit on here about there by posting a question on here, of which no one has answered yet.Which was? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 ...somethin' 'bout 'puters Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Tricking the truck's brain...putting resistors into a few sensors to give it more fuel. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Tricking the truck's brain...putting resistors into a few sensors to give it more fuel.I don't know the wiring, placement, or proper names for the sensors you are attempting to fool but if you can round that information up, I can prolly figger out how to modify it to operate a little better for you. This is within the operating parameters the eproms inside the ECM are programmed to. If you can get the ECM flashed to provide more performance, then alter the external sensors, usually a significant improvement can be realized.Most external sensors are nothing more that a variable resistance output used for an input to some other device. After the parameters of the end user are known, the external inputs can be altered/modified to suit. However, ECM's are programmed with an operating window that most times cannot be adjusted. This is where the external "burners" come into play. Most anything can be worked with if an engineering drawing is provided to figger out what is happening internally. A good portion of the external sensors on an engine can be eliminated, (barring emmisions compliance) for better performance but the driver best watch the dash gauges. Modern engines were not engineered heavy enough to take the abuse they could be given if the performance is upped.I used to like working with the 4.5 Cadillac engine. Lots or power to be had out of that small package and still bust 25mpg. Another favorite from years past was the little 2.5 Chrysler Turbo II, and III motors. Very easy to get 300+ horse from them reliable but hard to keep head gaskets if run hard a lot. Both of these engines just took a little modification of the electronics to "wake them up" significantly. Same basic rules apply to anything that is electronic controlled via external sensor inputs.Tangent I know, but the same principles apply.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 I left work since I don't feel good and I'm not going to class either. I been feeling like crap all weekend, I'm guessing the weather change. Since the truck was on my way home I decided to stop by and give it a real good look over. The tires are not as bad as I thought and the brake shoes look to have been put on before it was parked, the drums are rusted though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13478-87-freightliner/page/2/#findComment-53445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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