Recent content by check58

When you say it lags, what are you comparing it to, and what is the drive line in the comparison vehicle?

Our Allison guy doesn't use TES on our older trucks, when I asked, he says "I'm not sold on that stuff". He's pretty good at what he does, I can't think of a time we've had to take something back to him; considering it's a 30 mile drive, I'm happy to have his expertise. Being that these are...

HAHA, you should've stayed on your side of the bridge!

So was it a seizure being sold, or was it actually possessed by the local government? I ask because, we have to jump through several hoops when one of these vehicles are received. The state usually handles the titling on these trucks before they are distributed to the local government. I say all...

Call your tax collector's office, and have them walk you through it all. I'm more concerned that the S.O didn't already have a title on the vehicle. Did they tell you where they got it from?

Not all states handle DOD surplus the same. For instance our state will not acquire anything that isn't a running vehicle or trailer. On the equipment side, they only do generators. No parts, no tires, no tools. Same goes for communities, not all of them have big tire shops.

The air only gets into the system when the pedal is intentionally pressed. It's just not dumping the air after the pedal is released. Looking a the schematics, it seems the relay valves in the back are responsible for dumping the air, I'm going to check and see if any of them are clogged up. May...

Alright I closed the service brake connection valve on the rear and took the glad hand cover off of the front. I had another guy pump the brakes. I could feel air coming out of the front connection after he released the pedal. After a few pumps the brake pedal becomes firm and the rear brakes...

That sounds like a commercial policy, which there are several providers to choose from. Insurance for Public Safety is a much different animal. It's also a much smaller market with many restrictions and requirements. We don't insure the vehicles per say, more like we insure the organization. 15...

I completely agree, unfortunately in my case the weight in the back is irrelevant. For insurance and liability purposes I can't allow a vehicle in service that has issues with any type of safety equipment. One of the first things that gets pulled in any investigation, are the inspection sheets...

I've changed the module with a second unit, without any change in results. I'm hoping that the fuse blew.

I'll have to look at the front and see if there are cutoff valves, I know there is one on each side on the back. Thanks for the fuse locations!

So as an update, our project is moving along. We've got a 10 foot paint job on the truck, and have worked out most of the mechanical gremilins. I've got 2 problems, I hope someone might have an answer to, 1. Recently when driving, after pumping the brakes a few times, the rear brakes don't...

My understanding from MEMA, is that only 20 requests for outside aid have been sent from the State of Texas EMA. All of which have been covered. As a certified emergency manger, I caution anyone from self deploying. I realize and applaud the eagerness to help, but without coordination, helpers...

Ha! With the exception of the alternator, the truck runs and drives real well!. I'm to the point of a little fabrication, then painting it. If our other stuff would quit breaking, I'd probably be done by now. Case in point, I sent one to the transmission shop for a fluid and filter change, it...