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Have you verified that your house batteries are at least 12VDC?

So, does the Allison shift pad change from "6" to whatever gear is your exhaust brake preselect-- often 4th or 2nd? If not, the very first step in the "apply the exhaust brake is not functioning. When my Pacbrake is engaged it always tries to shift down to 2nd if it can. Can the prog...

Thanks John, the switch seems to work when stopped but as you say it could be erratic especially if movement causes vibration. I’ll have a closer look at it. So, does the Allison shift pad change from "6" to whatever gear is your exhaust brake preselect-- often 4th or 2nd? If not, the ver...

Perhaps a two pronged approach is best: 1. What is the source of the oil? Check for engine leaks. Check for excessive blow-by from crankcase breather. Check for over-filled crankcase. Also, check transmission and even rear axle (though a leak from the rear axle will have the unique high-sulfur smell...

Please tell us what motorhome you have.

Answers for a front engine Trek will be off-base if you have a DP.

Thanks.

Have you verified that the fuel lift pump is tight and not either dripping fuel or sucking air?

Have you checked tire tires for RUN-OUT?

No shock will cure an "egg-shaped" tire.

210 was the standard HP of the DD 8.2 four stroke.

Probably need to ask about a specific Detroit Diesel series.

A 4 stroke 8.2 liter is very different from one of the 2 stroke DD's or a 60 series DD.

Do you know how to find out the exact bolt was original or best suited? Sorry, no. But you always want the "weak link" to be something inexpensive and easy to replace. Replacing it with a stronger one will just move the "weak link" to another component (likely a more expensive o...