CAB AND CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANKER












Fifth Edition
July 2005

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CONTENTS

1. MODEL

1.1.
Freightliner FL112, Kenworth T800B, Mack Granite, or the International
1.2.
Set -back front axle truck package
1.3. Non-towing
provision

2. GENERAL
SERVICE

2.1. Truck
configuration
2.2.
Fire service
2.3.
Fire pumper body
2.4.
General freight commodity
2.5.
Highway/city terrain as well as Construction Site Capable
2.6.
Maximum 8% expected grade
2.7.
Domiciled, USA 49 states
2.8.
Expected axle load, front .................. 16,000
LBS
2.9.
Expected axle load, drive (s)....................... 46,000
LBS
2.10.
Expected Gross Vehicle WGT Capacity ....
62,000 LBS approximately.
2.11.
Application category 1

3. TRUCK
SERVICE

3.1.
Truck body length .....................................
22.0 FT
3.2.
Cab to truck body clearance ......................
4 IN
3.3.
Frame length BOC ....................................
0 IN

4. ENGINE

4.1.
Minimum of 400hp, at 2100rpm.
4.2.
1380 LB/FT @ 1200 RPM 94EPA / CARB or greater.

5.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL

5.1.
Road speed shall be a maximum of 65mph+/-2% 1,800 rpm or governed engine speed in
5th gear.

6. ENGINE
EQUIPMENT

6.1.
Thermos bottle type dipstick
6.2.
Center lower windshield air intake
6.3.
Rail-mounted Donaldson 1- stage air cleaner
6.4.
Largest possible Alternator
6.5.
2 batteries With A Minimum of 1875 CCA.
6.6.
Battery box mounted in frame
6.7.
15.0 or greater cfm E-type air compressor
6.8.
Teflon discharge line
6.9.
Single horizontal muffler & tailpipe right hand mounted
6.10.
Horton series on-off fan drive
6.11.
Cummins spin on fuel filter
6.12.
Fleetguard LF 3000 full flow / bypass oil filter or equivalent.
6.13.
Fleetguard coolant filter with additive or equivalent.
6.14.
Anti-freeze to -30F
6.15.
Silicone heater / radiator / de-aeration & vent hoses
6.16.
Constant torque clamps for silicone hoses
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6.17.
Radiator: Largest available surface area to the available space given.
6.18.
12 volt starter

6.19

ENGINE BRAKE

Jacobs 3 stage engine brake or equivalent.
A Jacobs engine brake is to be installed with the controls located on the instrument panel
within easy reach of the driver. The driver will be able to turn the brake system "On" or
"Off" and have at least a "High, Medium, and Low" setting.

The engine brake is to be installed in such a manner that when the engine brake is
slowing the vehicle the brake lights are activated.

7.
TRANSMISSION & EQUIPMENT

7.1.
Allison EVS 4000 speed automatic transmission with mode function for 5
th
gear.
7.2.
5 - SPD fire truck - pumper vocation

8.
FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION

8.1.
Rockwell FL - 941 front axle @ 20,000 lbs.
8.2.
Front brakes: Rockwell CAM 16.5X6 Q series
8.3.
Fire and emergency severe service non-asbestos front brake linings
8.4.
Dust shield for front brakes
8.5.
Rockwell automatic slack adjusters - front
8.6.
Chicago rawhide front oil seals
8.7.
Outboard mounted cast iron front brake drums
8.8.
Ross TAS - 85 Power steering or equivalent.


8.9.
Front suspension - flat leaf 18,000 lbs.

9.
REAR AXLE & SUSPENSION

9.1. Rockwell
RT-46-160
rear axle @ 46,000 lbs.
9.2.
Rear axle ratio matched to max engine/road speed
9.3.
Spicer 1710 half round yoke main driveline
9.4.
Spicer 1710 half round yoke inter-axle driveline
9.5.
Driver controlled differential lock for forward tandem
9.6.
Iron rear axle carrier housing
9.7. Rear
brakes:
Rockwell CAM 16.5X7 Q+
9.8.
Fire and emergency severe service non-asbestos rear brake linings
9.9.
Outboard mounted cast iron rear brake drums
9.10.
Dust shields for rear drive axles
9.11.
Chicago rawhide oil seals for rear drive axles
9.12.
MGM TR parking chambers (2) axles CAM
9.13.
Rockwell automatic slack adjusters - rear
9.14.
Rear suspension: 46,000 LB Hendrickson RT2-460 with 52 axle spacing
9.15.
Suspension saddle height 6.00
9.16.
Steel beams & bronze center bushings with through bolt end connection

10.
BRAKE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

10.1.
Air brake package
10.2.
Rockwell WABCO ABS 4-sensor with blink code diagnostics and data link connector
10.3.
Color coded nylon chassis air lines
10.4.
Two steel large capacity air reservoirs
10.5.
Drain valve lanyards on all tanks
10.6.
Bendix AD-9 air dryer with heater or equivalent.

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11.
FRAME & WHEELBASE

11.1.
Frame: 11/32 X 3-1/2 X 10-15/16 (8.73MM X 91MM X 277.8MM) steel
11.2. Wheel
base
approximately 209
11.3.
1/4 (6.35MM) full length C-channel insert
11.4.
-144 inch truck frame overhang
11.5.
Square end of frame

12. CHASSIS
EQUIPMENT

12.1.
Omit back of cab access
12.2. Standard
bumper.
12.3.
Front tow hooks
12.4.
Bumper mounted bracket for license plate
12.5.
Omit standard mud flap brackets
12.6.
Omit standard mud flaps
12.7.
Huckbolt chassis structural fastening

13.
FUEL TANK AND EQUIPMENT

13.1.
45-gallon (short) right hand tank or larger depending on configuration.
13.2.
Racor #690R fuel / water separator
13.3.
F/L Equiflo inboard fuel system
13.4.
Hayden fuel cooler

14.
FRONT TIRE, HUBS, WHEELS

14.1.
Goodyear G291..........315/80R 22.5 18 ply
14.2.
Front gunite iron hubs
14.3.
22.5 X 9.00 aluminum disc 10 bolt plt whl
14.4.
Polished front aluminum wheels
14.5.
MW 88881 1.50 H-P disc wheel nuts

15.
REAR DRIVE TIRES, HUBS, WHEELS

15.1.
Goodyear G186..........11R 22.5 16 ply
15.2.
Rear gunite iron hubs
15.3.
22.5 X 8.25 aluminum disc 10 bolt plt whl
15.4.
Polished rear aluminum wheels
15.5.
MW 88881 1.50 H-P disc wheel nuts

16.
CAB AND EQUIPMENT

16.1.
112 BBC steel cab double galvanized
16.2.
Hydramount cab mounts
16.3.
Silicone heater hoses
16.4.
Cup holder on dash left hand side
16.5.
Left hand / right hand grab handles
16.6.
Painted hood-mounted grille
16.7.
1-piece molded fiberglass hood & fenders
16.8.
single electric horn
16.9.
Door and ignition keyed the same
16.10.
Stainless steel 7 X 16 heated mirrors
16.11.
102 trailer/body width for mirrors
16.12.
8 left hand / 8 right hand convex mirrors and right hand down view mirror
16.13.
Bostrom Talladega 910 high rise back driver seat
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16.14.
Standard non-adjustable passenger seat
16.15.
Embossed gray vinyl seat cover driver
16.16.
Gray vinyl seat cover passenger
16.17.
3 point drivers and passengers seat belt retractors
16.18.
Adjustable telescoping tilt steering column
16.19.
20 2-spoke black cushioned steering wheel
16.20.
Fiberglass exterior sun visor
16.21.
Left hand and right hand interior sun visors
16.22.
Electric windshield wipers with intermittent wipers wired through the ignition
16.23.
2-1/2 gallon windshield washer reservoir
16.24.
29 X 13 dual BOC windows; tinted.
16.25.
Tinted windshield
16.26.
Tinted door glass with non-operating door wing windows.
16.27.
Electric control windows
16.28.
Electric heated mirrors with auto shut off.

17.
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS

17.1.
Air gauge package #7 with standard gauges & volt, tachometer with hour meter, dual air
pressure and transmission temperature gauge
17.2.
Dash mounted air restriction warning light
17.3.
Standard marker lamp switch

18. UPHOLSTERY

18.1.
Custom interior gray vinyl
18.2.
Black floor mats with single insulation

19.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

19.1.
Basic wiring schematic, un-mounted, 12 volt negative ground system
19.2.
Automatic self-reset circuit breakers
19.3.
Left hand / right hand door activated interior lights
19.4.
Marker light, integral with sun visor
19.5.
Integral stop/turn/tail/backup lamps at end of frame
19.6.
Omit 12 straight 7-way cable
19.7.
Solid state heavy duty flasher
19.8.
Self-canceling turn signal switch with integral headlight beam 4-way flasher
19.9.
Standard turn signals
19.10.
Wiring diagram on plastic card

20. PAINT
Builder will be required to finish coat the cab and body to the final paint declaration.

21. ADDITIONAL
SPECIFICATION

21.1.
Clear frame rails back of cab.

22 CHASSIS
MODIFICATIONS
22.1
Heavy-duty black rubber mud flaps shall be installed behind the rear wheels.
22.2
Chrome hubcaps from Real Wheels Inc. shall be installed on the front wheels.
Front axles with oil hubs shall have cutouts to monitor the oil level.
22.3
Chrome covers shall be installed on axle lug nuts.
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22.4
Center Console: A custom center console shall be fabricated of black powder coated
aluminum and installed in cab between seats for all control switches, radios,
map/book storage etc. The front of the console to be angles upward meeting the cab
instrument panel. A hinged door with latch to be provided on the right side of the
console. The manufacturer to provide dimensions of the console to the Fire
Department to assist in designing.
22.5
Bag of Stainless Hardware: A bag of stainless steel hardware, bolts, nuts and
washers as used in body construction shall be supplied
22.6
External Battery Posts: External battery posts, (1) negative (black) and (1) positive,
with plastic safety covers shall be located either on the pump panel or near