DIY American Truck Repair

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As for the kerchiefs and linings - their excessive thickness is also not good.

A truck frame is by no means a rigid structure, but rather an elastic element that acts in bending and, even more so, in torsion.

Therefore, thick linings change the properties of the frame and cause its destruction in other (sometimes very unexpected) places. I consider it optimal to use metal with a thickness of +/- 1 mm of the thickness of the frame metal.Thicker metal (up to 140-180% of the base metal) is used when lengthening frames with bolt-on central inserts, while the length of the overlap of the frame fragment and insert is at least 3.5. 4 frame heights. With significant elongation, additional overlays for the insert are desirable.

In terms of shape, rhombic with truncated corners, trapezoidal and, in some cases, triangular overlays are preferred. In any case, care should be taken to avoid transverse (vertical in relation to the frame) seams (with the exception of the ends of the frame) and stress concentrators (sharp corners of the welds).

Similar Things also apply to platforms, bodies, sides and other superstructures.

Now about the bolts. When something is attached to the frame, the main reason for the failure of the fasteners is not at all the shearing of the bolts, but the fact that the bolts fray due to "looseness" in the holes of an unacceptably large diameter. Therefore, there is no point in using M16 to fix the box (extra large holes only weaken the frame).
Much better - 8-12 bolts М12-М10, but in holes of exact diameter (no more than +0.1. + 0.2mm)

My opinion is that the diameter of the fasteners to the frame should be no more than 2.5 (at least 3) thicknesses of the frame metal (exceptions are specially prepared places reinforced with pads for redistribution of loads, in this case - up to four to five times the thickness)

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Our truck service provides diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of American trucks and European trucks of all brands.

• solving problems with the engine, suspension, braking system;
• electrician (diagnostics and repair);
• diagnostics and repair of transmission;
• welding works;
• repair and replacement of components and assemblies;
• repair of frames, trailers and semi-trailers.

American and European trucks are gradually becoming more popular in Russia. Such cars are able to reveal all their positive aspects during operation. Regardless of what configuration the trucks have, their purchase turns out to be justified every time and pleases the owners with a decent level of assembly and easy adaptation to any weather conditions. Recently, many Russian truck owners have appreciated vehicles of brands such as Freightliner, International, Kenworth, etc. Their purchase allows you to appreciate the power and high level of comfort of the trucks. However, even such robust machines must be checked annually, since their work depends largely on correct operation and timely repairs. Our company offers its customers services for the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of American trucks.

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The main activity of our company is the maintenance and repair of American trucks. We have a modern technical center, which is equipped in accordance with all the requirements of manufacturers. This is where our first-class technicians perform all types of truck repair and service. The experts working in our company are ready to help you in solving any technical issues in the diagnosis of American trucks, select the necessary spare parts, carry out truck tire fitting, as well as replace or repair engines, and much more.
Since this transport has its own characteristics, the service of trucks should be carried out only under the strict guidance of specialists, otherwise you will have to spend a considerable amount to restore the operational characteristics of the vehicle. Our customers can be sure that if a malfunction occurs, you can always contact us, and we will carry out high-quality diagnostics and repair of equipment.For the convenience of our customers, we always have a wide range of spare parts, parts and consumables for all serviced brands of European and American trucks in our warehouse.

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STO "Slavyanka" provides a full range of repair and diagnostic services for owners of trucks. Trucks are heavily exploited, so it is necessary to carry out periodic diagnostic work to ensure its reliable and safe operation. Repair of American trucks: Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, Mack, Kenworth is carried out in the Slavyanka service station by qualified specialists, only on modern equipment and using the appropriate tools.

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Maintenance and service of American trucks includes the maintenance of freight vehicles, their maintenance and computer diagnostics, repair or replacement of all types of engines, parts and systems. In addition, the Slavyanka Service Station offers quality services for the selection of the appropriate parts, assemblies, and assemblies installed on American trucks. Favorable conditions and pleasant discounts will make timely contacting the Slavyanka service station not too costly. STO is the undisputed leader in the provision of repair and maintenance services for American trucks.

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Our technical center carries out high-quality repairs and diagnostics of American trucks. We work with vehicles of various brands, and we will be able to help every owner of a commercial vehicle. Our car service has modern equipment that allows us to repair any trucks from the United States with the highest quality. Cooperation with manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality spare parts for American tractors, trailers and semi-trailers makes it possible to quickly eliminate breakdowns of any complexity. And most importantly, the prices for diagnostics and maintenance of American-made trucks are the lowest in Moscow!

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Our car service provides a full range of maintenance and repair work for American trucks. Our technicians will diagnose the diesel engine, high pressure fuel pump and other fuel equipment, repair the electrics, steering, gearbox and injectors, and also take on the installation of additional equipment on your heavy commercial vehicles of American production!

Since September 2011, Harper is pleased to offer its customers equipment repair services in a new modern service center. The main specialization for us was initially the maintenance and repair of American-made trucks of the brands Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo and even exotic Mack and Sterling. For these machines, we carry out the whole range of work, including body repair of any complexity, frame straightening and painting, repair of engines, gearboxes, units, reprogramming, EGR and DPF shutdown.

We offer all types of services for the above assortment of brands.

• repair of engines and units replacement of engines, simple and with adaptation of all levels of complexity (to another model)
• engine repair from adjustment to complete bulkhead
• gearbox repair, synchronized and non-synchronized, robots
• alteration of the checkpoint incl. with a change in the length of the universal joint
• repair and adjustment of gearboxes and interlocks, changing the speed / thrust ratio
• bulkhead and replacement of attachments - turbines, compressors, pneumatic couplings, etc.
• repair of injectors, testing at the stand

• replacement of suspension elements, brakes
• camber / convergence
• welding wire (classical) and argon
• riveting of pads
• alteration of the suspension (remove the front air, etc.)
• replacement of stockings, beams, alteration of suspension attachment points

• diagnostics of truck ECUs, incl. difficult cases
• electrician of any level of complexity, restoration of electric braids
• reprogramming, adding power within the limits of the manufacturer's factory, disabling EGR, DPF with full software mechanical support, flashing dashboards into Russian
• adaptation of other engine models, production of electric motor scythes, cabins, frames

• used for American tractor units
• new for all brands of trucks
• oils, greases, antifreezes Mobil and Chevron

• Checking and repairing injectors
• Checking, grinding, cylinder head bulkhead, block boring, repair, replacement of CPG
• Repair of turbines, compressors
• Restoration of radiators, intercoolers (replacement of honeycombs)

A guarded illuminated parking lot is organized near the car service, where you can leave the trailer for the duration of the repair or spend the night if necessary.

If you did not find the service you need in the specified list, try calling us, perhaps we also do this. In other words, we handle any kind of large car repair. We especially love difficult cases.

The fastest transportation of bulky and heavy loads over long distances is a daily necessity for many enterprises. It is possible thanks to high-quality specialized equipment.

The country that produces some of the best tractors is the USA. On the territory of the United States, there are a large number of factories engaged in the production of components and assembly.

The market is dominated by four main brands under which this type of equipment is produced:

In addition to these four brands, there are Volvo trucks on the US market. The birthplace of the brand is Sweden. But most of the capacity for the manufacture of tractors is located precisely on the American continent.

Also, you can often find lesser-known brands on the roads:

• Sicard;
• Pacific;
• Scot;
• Unit Rig and many others.

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It is worth mentioning an interesting feature inherent in the technology from the listed manufacturers: almost all parts from different brands are interchangeable.

Even the undercarriage can be repaired using spare parts from a third-party manufacturer, which is quite convenient.

Anywhere you have a store of American spare parts, you can easily find everything you need.

The considered type of equipment is represented by an extremely large assortment, so you can easily select a model for any specific purpose.

One of the most common types of tractors is the truck tractor. Its design is unique in its kind.It is connected to the trailer using a special coupling device - a saddle.

This type of connection allows at the same time to achieve high strength of the connection between the trailer and the towing vehicle, and high maneuverability.

The most typical representatives of truck tractors in America, which can most often be found on the road, are the Kenworth T2000 (price - from 1.815 million rubles).

A cheaper, but at the same time no less reliable model is International 9400 (1.555 million rubles). If the hood of the American 9400 i tractor breaks down, you can disassemble it.

In addition to the types of hitch, this type of equipment differs in the number of axles. There are many different models, all of which can have from two to four axes.

Each model has both advantages and disadvantages. Most models with more than two axles are of considerable length.

In this regard, managing them is much more difficult, you need to be extremely careful and accurate. There is always the possibility of not being able to fit on the road or to be out of alignment.

But at the same time, a large number of axles allows you to transport even very large loads. This is an important factor, because the main purpose of the equipment in question is the transportation of large tonnage.

This tractor is equipped with three axles, so it can transport very heavy loads.

The cost of such a machine can fluctuate within fairly wide limits. Used tractors are most often sold in Russia. The price for this model starts at RUB 1,500 million.

There are also models that are equipped with four or more axles. Most of them are used for military purposes (for moving missile systems and other similar tasks), as well as in the construction industry (mixers, timber trucks).

For example, a typical representative of multi-axle tractors is the M2-112V model.

Its price can fluctuate over a very wide range, but in our country you can most often see this model costing from 2 million rubles.

In America, this kind of equipment most often has cabins made of extremely lightweight and durable material (plastic, aluminum). Despite the seeming insecurity of these cabins, they are in no way inferior to all-metal ones.

Besides, models of the 700th and 900th series are equipped with special berthsthat allow the driver to comfortably sleep anywhere. In addition, the cabins of this manufacturer look luxurious from the inside (relative to models of other brands).

They have excellent sound insulation, which makes these tractors even more comfortable.

American technology of this type is quite safe due to the large amount of free space under the driver's feet. This virtually eliminates fatal accidents or serious injuries (fractures of the legs, sternum or other parts of the body).

Volvo machines are especially spacious. The Volvo VNL can accommodate several people under the driver's feet. The cost of such equipment in the secondary market is about 1 million rubles.

The secret to the spacious and large cabins of the US-made tractor units is that there is no limit to the length of the vehicle. In this regard, it is possible to use bonnet-type cabins.

When the engine is located not under or inside the cab, but in front, there is a lot of free space under the hood. In Europe, the length of a vehicle is strictly regulated.

The demand for such models is quite high, since they have a great advantage - shorter length, which means better handling and maneuverability.

One of the most popular models of this type is the Volvo FM. The price of such a tractor is 1.5 million rubles.

Before performing repair work on an American tractor, you need to understand the structure of its engine and chassis.

Almost all manufacturers of the type of equipment under consideration equip their offspring with supporting frames, which are covered with chromium-molybdenum.

In addition, the frames are practically not crumpled even in the most serious road accidents, for example, when flying off the road to the curb or rolling over. Therefore, by purchasing a Peterbilt tractor, you can be completely confident in your safety.

Diesel engines, which are equipped with tractors made in the USA, are highly reliable. In addition, their resource is quite large.

Before the first major overhaul, they confidently pass more than 2.5 million km, which makes it possible for their long-term operation without serious investments.

The units that are equipped with trucks in America are most often six-cylinder. The maximum power is usually between 30 and 40 hp. With. for every liter of volume. Power varies in the range of 370-700 hp. With. and more.

One of the most compromise models of this type of equipment is the Peterbilt 579. Its capacity is 600 hp. With. The price for this model varies within a very wide range and depends on whether there is a run across the Russian Federation or not.

All adjustments are carried out automatically by electronics, which eliminates the human factor.

In some specific cases, human intervention is still required - when the region of use changes, for example, plains to mountainous terrain.

The gearbox used in the design of this type of equipment does not require a synchronizer, which significantly increases the maintenance-free operation of the clutch and the gearbox itself: the element that is most susceptible to wear is excluded.

This affects the amount of financial costs that may be required for the depreciation of equipment.

It is made using special pneumatic cylinders, the pressure in which is easily adjustable. This allows you to make adjustments to the suspension operation depending on the operating conditions.

This design makes it possible to transport even very fragile goods, such as glass, with minimal losses. Even on Russian roads, the suspension will remain as soft and insensitive to pits and potholes as possible.

Despite the fact that all products of this type manufactured in the USA are of fairly good quality, they can be divided into different categories.

The undoubted favorites are all models from brands such as Peterbilt and Freightliner. Most of the equipment made in America boasts excellent build quality and durability. But the above two companies produce the highest class equipment.

It is practically eternal and, with proper treatment, will serve its master for a very long time.

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The middle class tractors include International and Kenworth products. They also have a high build quality and all components, but their price is not so high. Therefore, models from these manufacturers are often found on the roads of the Russian Federation.

The most "simple" workhorses are produced by companies like Scot. They produce equipment in small batches, so you don't see them very often. Nevertheless, the quality of these devices inspires confidence.

These tractors are an excellent compromise between price and quality. There are also a large number of brands that belong to various large concerns.

Manufactured in the USA, it undergoes extremely stringent quality controls. It minimizes the likelihood of breakdowns or other troubles, making American trucks one of the best in the world.

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