Dinner Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hey guys, As some of you know I am going through for Diesel Mechanic. So wouldn't you know it I work at a Heavy Truck Shop,lol. Should hopefully be signed on for my apprenticeship soon and go from there. If I complete this type of Apprenticeship I could be Licensed for Heavy truck and Coach, but anywho. Took some pics of kinda before and after a truck we got into the shop a few weeks ago. The gentleman wanted the the wheelbase changed from 160" to 244" (7 feet difference). First pic is of the truck after we began tear down and mounting new frame railing up. the axle that is there, was the front drive axle of the truck. The rear drive which would be behind that is obviously gone right now,lol. Here is a pic a bit later (kinda crummy pic) of where the front drive axle is going to be: And here are some finished pictures that I took yesterday(thursday). I just finished painting it all up, letting it dry, then I moved it over to our alignment area for a 3 axle alignment. So yea, all in all we moved the drive axles 7' back, on which we added 10' of frame for this rig. The truck was so short before, the driveshaft that ran from the tranny to the front drive axle was only about 2 feet long, and now it's well 6' and something long :happy: And just for shits and giggles, here are some random work pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilarious Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 That's pretty neat stuff. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADONE Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Took some pics of kinda before and after a truck we got into the shop a few weeks ago. The gentleman wanted the the wheelbase changed from 160" to 244" (7 feet difference). What is the guy doing with the truck to need it that long? that was a good looking job on the frame. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosBanshee44 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 That's heavy duty shit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 That's pretty neat stuff. :thumbsup: Yea I like this type of work. I'll post up some more random pics once I get them uploaded :cool: Took some pics of kinda before and after a truck we got into the shop a few weeks ago. The gentleman wanted the the wheelbase changed from 160" to 244" (7 feet difference). What is the guy doing with the truck to need it that long? that was a good looking job on the frame. :thumbsup: We aren't sure actually, he didn't tell us, we didn't ask :laugh: We were all wondering the same thing, so maybe we will ask him when he is in on monday to pick it up That's heavy duty shit there. That it is. You get quite the work out lifting brake drums and leaf packs all day long :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here are a couple more pictures. This Kenworth was in for a 3 axle alignment, so I figured I would take some pics. You should see some of the sleepers in these trucks. They are called a "studio" style bunk and omg they are so nice. When you leave the driver seat to go into the bunk, you step down a few steps like you would in a sunk living room. Obviously there is the regular mini fridge, tv, dvd player, etc that the drivers have in there. But there is a fold out couch on the bottom, and then there is a bunk bed on top of the couch. They are sooo nice :cool: And here is a truck we were installing a PTO and wetline in to run the crane. This is a mobile welding truck, had torches, 2 gas powered welders(also generators), the crane, vise on the rear, electrical plugs throughout the flatbed so he could plug in grinders and what not..pretty sweet set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 thats good stuff. i now know who i'll be bothering to ask questions about my diesel truck becaue i'm clueless on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 thats good stuff. i now know who i'll be bothering to ask questions about my diesel truck becaue i'm clueless on them lol I'll try to answer your questions. You have a 3rd Gen Common Rail Cummins if I remember right, I'm not too up to date with the Common Rail Cummins, but I know the basics. I'm more involved with the VP44 Cummins, but yea, ask away :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIM_Whiteboy4life Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) Sup man, i wish i had that shit at my work, but i still find ways to get it done. Im a all purpose mechanic for a construction company, working on any thing from loaders to backhoes. Also have 2 tadem(spelling...) volvo dump trucks and volvo tractor trailer, 3 cat powered sewage "vactors" trucks and a bunch of other shit lol also going to school for diesel and welding, I know alot about the ISB VP44 cummins also... dad has a 01' 2500 H.O. 6spd 4x4 changed out 3 injection pumps (picked up some trashy fuel from flying J....) but we put a bluechip Diesel X pump with our own cash since the warrantee went out... 1700 bucks but its a kick ass pump, the ECM on the VP44 on dodge pickups are garbage and fuck up alot and causes a "dead pedal" but what bluechip diesel did was take a VP44 pump off a FEDEX truck (same ISB cummins) but it has a 2200rpm limit and its manufactured better (they have a read up on there site) but they reflash it with dodge software and do a little tweaking to get more power/tq. This thing pulls 30,000lbs like a dream lol Edited March 23, 2008 by LIM_Whiteboy4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoostRocket Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 damn man thats alotta frame! i wish i had a nice sleeper mines a freightliner century class with a 70in condo and a old dirty mattress with a plug in cooler lol... its my first truck though :shrug: anyways nice work bro!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 lol I'll try to answer your questions. You have a 3rd Gen Common Rail Cummins if I remember right, I'm not too up to date with the Common Rail Cummins, but I know the basics. I'm more involved with the VP44 Cummins, but yea, ask away :laugh: that would be correct , i driving a 3rd gen 06 5.9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sup man, i wish i had that shit at my work, but i still find ways to get it done. Im a all purpose mechanic for a construction company, working on any thing from loaders to backhoes. Also have 2 tadem(spelling...) volvo dump trucks and volvo tractor trailer, 3 cat powered sewage "vactors" trucks and a bunch of other shit lol also going to school for diesel and welding, I know alot about the ISB VP44 cummins also... dad has a 01' 2500 H.O. 6spd 4x4 changed out 3 injection pumps (picked up some trashy fuel from flying J....) but we put a bluechip Diesel X pump with our own cash since the warrantee went out... 1700 bucks but its a kick ass pump, the ECM on the VP44 on dodge pickups are garbage and fuck up alot and causes a "dead pedal" but what bluechip diesel did was take a VP44 pump off a FEDEX truck (same ISB cummins) but it has a 2200rpm limit and its manufactured better (they have a read up on there site) but they reflash it with dodge software and do a little tweaking to get more power/tq. This thing pulls 30,000lbs like a dream lol Must have been some really bad fuel to take out the Injector Pump without harming the Lift Pump first. Most causes of death for Injector Pump on the VP trucks is lack of positive pressure to feed it and sometimes the electronics over heat. And dead pedal isn't caused just from the electronics...can be caused by dieing IP but the electronics may still be fine. I myself have replaced 2 lift pumps and one injector pump since we bought the truck(back in 99) so we are fairly lucky. The re manufactured VP44's are being rebuilt with the newer Bosch VP44 internals so they do last longer than the previous year VP's. Just read up on BlueChips website as well. The only thing they have done us upgraded the electrical system on the pump from what I am reading. Now I know I said earlier the most causes of VP Failure is lack of pressure and electronics. But the majority of problems lie within fuel pressure and lack of lubrication. Sure beefing up the electronics to handle the temps will help from overheating. But if you get guys that don't like to monitor fuel pressure on their VP trucks, and then wonder why they are getting dead pedal, even though they have the upgraded electronics, well they should read up some more. If you arn't running that constant pressure to the VP from the lift pump failing/dieing (with is more so the reason of VP Failure) then you will be starving the VP. Yes the VP alone can draw a 4PSI pressure on it's own, but this puts too much strain on the VP and will burn itself out. And the other reason for these pumps failing is a poor Injector Pump design to begin with, but what can you do. Just curious as to what horsepower and torque numbers you get when you change over to a "BlueChip" IP? damn man thats alotta frame! i wish i had a nice sleeper mines a freightliner century class with a 70in condo and a old dirty mattress with a plug in cooler lol... its my first truck though :shrug: anyways nice work bro!!! Yea 10' is a lot to stretch her out! And hey, everyone has to start somewhere if they own a truck themselves. Takes a good while and $$ before you afford all these new trucks. Like hell look at the new International Lonestars: that would be correct , i driving a 3rd gen 06 5.9 I thought it was a 3rd gen, just didn't know what year. At least you still have 5.9....fairly knowledgeable in the 5.9 than the 6.7 :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIM_Whiteboy4life Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 yeah, i forgot to add the lift pump (and the horrible design), almost a handfull of those have been replaced, and we have a fuel pressure gauge to keep and eye on it. We almost swaped in a P7100 haha. I took an fuel injection class so im keen on that part lol, but the most problems we were getting was the dead pedal. As of power output its a small gain but more reponsive not to mention better fuel mileage, about 22mpg. kinda wish it didnt have 4.10 gears with stock tires lol. Its funny watching the tach and speedo moving exactlly the same in 6th so its turning 2000rpm @ 60mph :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 yeah, i forgot to add the lift pump (and the horrible design), almost a handfull of those have been replaced, and we have a fuel pressure gauge to keep and eye on it. We almost swaped in a P7100 haha. I took an fuel injection class so im keen on that part lol, but the most problems we were getting was the dead pedal. As of power output its a small gain but more reponsive not to mention better fuel mileage, about 22mpg. kinda wish it didnt have 4.10 gears with stock tires lol. Its funny watching the tach and speedo moving exactlly the same in 6th so its turning 2000rpm @ 60mph :ermm: Yea 4.10's aren't the best for fuel mileage,lol. I'm seeing about 23 right now with 3.54's on the 47RE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Like hell look at the new International Lonestars: The Lonestars are about the gayest looking thing out there. Can you tell the stylist behind that body work is a German and a big fan of model trains (I have met the guy)? :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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