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  1. Ajax MD

    How often do you drive your 5 ton?

    Sorry, it's not clear to me which truck you have. If you're referring to the Cummins NCH250, yes I think the absolute redline for these is 2200 rpm. I don't know exactly what happens when you overspin these engines, I only know that It's Very Bad. A knowledgeable member here stated that the...
  2. Ajax MD

    How often do you drive your 5 ton?

    The other thing is, if the truck is started, the truck must be driven and spend time at normal operating temperature. No long idles without some driving. I don't "short cycle" my trucks.
  3. Ajax MD

    How often do you drive your 5 ton?

    I drive mine a few times per month to keep things lubricated and batteries charged. I live in a heavily suburban area with oblivious drivers so when I venture out, I need to be extremely vigilant. About a mile from home, I had a driver in a nearly new Jeep Grand Cherokee veer over the center...
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