Maintenance on gravel truck

[daveshoe]

I have owned an old 1978 International s 1900 for about a year . I have gone over the braking system with new shoes and new front drums/ wheels.

My question centers around air brake dryers . Are they a maintenance item that needs any parts replaced on a routine basis? Are there any other issues on maintenance that you know of on the DT 466 engine or drivetrain that I should know about?

Thanks in advance Daveshoe

 

[The patriot]

Air brake dryers... . there are several different types/brands.

I used to hook up a pull valve on mine, like you probibally have on the air tanks. Pull em every fuel stop.

Other than that, if it has a heater element, you'd want to be sure that's working before winter.

I put an in line alcahol injector on my air system, this way you dont have to do the elements anymore. If memory serves me, they were quite pricey.

HTH

Eric

 

[#2DSL]

Yea take the air drier apart, if it comes apart like a bendix AD-9 drier dose and replace the decesant , it absorbs water. After some time it will be all saturated and will not absorb water. It comes in a cartridge and all you do is swap it out and take old one in for core.

 

[daveshoe]

Thanks

Man, you guys are quick At least now I won't seem like a complete idiot when I ask the boys at the parts counter what I need. I think it's about time for maintenance manuals on the Dodge and the DT 466.

As far as being a complete idiot on the TDR, I'm afraid that ship has already sailed

 

[Rick Comenzo]

International DT466

Daveshoe, I have 4 International's with DT466 motors in the fleet I maintain. Other than routine fuel/oil filter changes, trouble free, I adjust the valves once a year,flush cooling system every 2 years and change coolant filter. 2 of my units have an Allison 540 trans,fluid change every year. I agree the the other postings regarding air driers, change the dessicant cartridge before the colder weather sets in. Rick.