Body Builder’s Manual
Contents
Section6 Frame Modifications
FRAME MODIFICATIONS 6-1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... .6-1
DRILLING RAILS .......................................................................................................................................... 6-1
MODIFYING FRAME LENGTH ................................................................................................................... 6-1
CHANGING WHEELBASE ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
CROSSMEMBERS ......................................................................................................................................... 6-2
TORQUE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Section7 Electrical
ELECTRICAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 7-1
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS .............................................................................................................................. 7-1
Capacity........................................................................................................................................... .7-1
Data Bus Communication ............................................................................................................... 7-2
CAB/CHASSIS INTERFACE 7-3
The EJB (Electrical Junction Box) .................................................................................................. .7-3
CONTROLLERS 7-6
DASH CONTROLS 7-7
MODEL 220 PTO WIRING INFORMATION 7-11
Appendix A Vehicle Identification
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..................................................................................................... A-1
VIN Location .................................................................................................................................. A-1
Chassis Number Locations .............................................................................................................. A-1
CERTIFICATION LABELS ............................................................................................................................ A-2
Components and Weights Label ...................................................................................................... A-2
Tire/Rim and Weight Rating Data Label ......................................................................................... A-2
Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label ........................................................................................... A-2
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................ A-3
Engine Identification ....................................................................................................................... A-3
Transmission Identification ............................................................................................................. A-4
Front Axle Identification ................................................................................................................. A-4
Rear Axle Identification .................................................................................................................. A-4
Appendix B Weight Distribution
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... B-1
Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. B-1
CALCULATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... B-2
Weight Distribution without Body .................................................................................................. B-2
Weight Distribution with Body ....................................................................................................... B-4
Chassis Weights .............................................................................................................................. B-4
Weight Distribution Analysis .......................................................................................................... B-8
Body Length .................................................................................................................................... B-8
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