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What is the history of this truck. Did you get it from gl or a private party? What service has been done to it?

Diesels will idle just fine with a partially restricted fuel or air filter or dirty fuel, to a point. What the filters and fuel can affect is a lack of power. They will hit a wall and not cross it.

If you understand electricity the transfer switch and interlock perform the same function. The existing panel is what determines which one is used. You can also use a lock out device, that is an electrician will probably hook up a generator in an emergency.

Since you say it is acting like the truck is governed have you checked the fuel condition and air filter and, replaced the fuel filters recently? Diesels are temperamental about there fuel and air.

I would have Allison service it and check and adjust the shift points. I have heard a lot of the 900 series trucks that are not set up correctly.

Your map does not go to a place in Fontana

If you insure it as a crane truck the insurance only covers the transporter on the highway. You will need separate liability insurance when operating the crane. There are two companies locally that use them for recoveries when they can not get there rotators into the site.

Interesting

In most states it would require a double endorsement on your license. Weather you need a CDL depends on how it is registered and the state you live in.

Is this a design flaw with these trucks, result of pulling the axles for towing or is it a maintenance issue?

How heavy is your toy hauler?

What do you intend on using the trailer for?

It depends on how you drive. You can probably get away with them not being balanced at below 40 mph. Above that there are so many issues that come into play. Mine will comfortably cruse at 60 with the OD and 50 without it. Yes my tires are balanced.

The twisting off road is what can crack the frame. A vertical weld is not done on commercial truck frames, they are cut on an angle to increase the length of the weld

In la ups drivers have a security guard ride with them.

Aircraft tires are the answer They have the speed rating so you can break the 100 mph barrier.

Interesting I have been looking for a kaizer Willys serial number plate for a m38a1

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If a civilian vehicle "accidently merged" within the convoy, the lead vehicle would slow down to 35 - 40 mph.... coordinated through the radio so we didn't cause a pile up. This policy sounds downright unsafe. Wait until the convoy is involved in an accident and we will see who gets it. It is...