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    I am considering the following route around New York: I95N to I287 to I87 to I684 to I84. Is this a wide enough swing sround NY considering weekday travel around mid day?

    During my life as a over-the-road trucker I always used the I-84 option to bypass NYC. I have used I-95 and if it is mid day or a weekend and no major accidents to mar the trip it isn't all that bad. But my motto has always been if you don't absolutely have to go thru NYC than don't. Good luck and safe motoring.

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    As a rule the 5.9 and the Allison package is pretty much bullet proof. The pusher or front engine location is more a personal preference ... kinda like the Ford/Chevy issue. The 50K on the unit is a big plus as far as diesels are concerned because if it was maintained even 1/2 way well it will probably outlast you. If the unit works for you and you like the price, I'd say go for it. I own a 5.9 pusher w/an Allison and bought it based more on the interior than the power plant.

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    Bob,

    Being color blind should not be a problem. Take a picture of the panel. Give each switch an alpha letter designation. As you remove the wires from each component and give each one the alpha letter of the component and a number (B-1, B-2 and so on). Draw a sketch of the back of each component to show where each wire goes.

    Then you can remove the panel for duplication. You will need to do this even if you find a replacement panel.

    Good luck on your search.

    This advice is the best I've seen in a while...I've done a ton of electrical control work and agree..even if you have a simple repair it is always best to have a drawing of termination locations as s**t happens and if there is a way I find it to forget that info.

    There are special wire markers packaged to allow you to put "alpha markings" on the wires..sometimes I used indelible markers and other times I used tape...the markers are by far better. You can get them at places who sell electrical supplies or on line at Granger or other such suppliers.

    Good Luck.

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    Thanks. Your reply was informative and eases my apprehension. I am making plans for Berrien Springs.

    Oil has been changed, tires checked,clothes packed,anticipation level is growing.

    My Mom and sister's family live not 20 miles from there..2 birds w/1 stone..learning this way of life..spent the winter in San Antonio and plan to winter over there again..

    Hope to see you there.

    George

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