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I have what appears to be an A1-(R) sort of... from what I can tell. But the alternator states 100Amp. Expedition Portal member has an Acela M1078 for sale. Acela has put 2- Group 8D batteries on this truck, in lieu of the (4) 6TL batteries. What are the known tried and true modifications one...

How often do we need to inspect/service the driveshafts? I mean how do they get out of spec anyway? Is this from field abuse, or factory QA/QC when built? Or is this normal wear and tear and needs be checked regularly?

In regards to driveshafts being balanced. This seems to be a huge issue especially Hawaiian loaded trucks. I had watched a video on a vehicle that had axles propping tires up off the ground, as the engine was exercised and trans engaged it brought the wheels up to spinning at an equivalent top...

Agree. That's what I am trying to address first priority when I get the truck.. all the "show stoppers"

I have seen that there is a housing cover that should also be checked for trueness between your oil cooler and oil filter housing.

Any others that I might be missing and should address?

I just purchased an 05 M1078A1 and so I am checking my notes of all the flaws that need upgrades that do the most damage. I had two questions: Does Caterpillar C7 have 1: "Oil Line of Death Problem? 2: Air Compressor problem that cracks the block?