The model of the school bus in the video is a 2007 pusher ER Saf T Liner. Thomas did good with the design of this one. It drives like a Cadillac and is nice and quiet up front for the operator. Most of the drivers liked these models for that reason. They handle very well… Continue reading The Thomas Pusher Bus With 3116 Diesel Engine
Here are some various photos on school buses I wanted to share with you. If you haven’t ever read up on Rudolph Diesel I would like to do a short Bio on him. Usually when you go to technical school for the truck trade you will most likely have gone through a class covering the… Continue reading School Bus Photos and Rudolph Diesel
Here is a project we were working on involving a block heater replacement on a Thomas C2 conventional school bus. In this video you will be able to see the tight spot that you need to get in to accessing the block heater element. This is an MBE 900 Mercedes diesel which is inset under… Continue reading School Bus Block Heater Not So Easy….
There’s one transmission code that has flashed up many times in our fleet with the Allison 3000 series transmissions…code #3500 which is a battery voltage interruption to the transmission ECU. What happens is the push button shift control does the fish eye thing and you lose shifting ability. The first place to go is (of… Continue reading Code 3500 Allison Transmissions
"Work smart and hard." That’s the phrase coined by Mike Rowe, former host of Discovery’s "Dirty Jobs" and the voice behind Ford truck commercials. When he’s not working in television, Rowe often speaks about the value of hard-working jobs involving trade skills and hands-on experience. On HBO’s "Real Time with Bill Maher," Rowe tells a… Continue reading You’ve Got an Interview: Now What?
With school out we have the pick of the fleet for our maintenance and repair schedule. There’s just the shop crew working through July and August. Maintenance is our main focus year round but also major repairs have to be attended to. Summer is the busiest time for us because it’s the most convenient time… Continue reading School Bus Maintenance In The Summer Is No Picnic
A few months ago our crew went out to the Mercedes dealer for some training and the instructor told us to bring out one of our buses with the MBE 900 diesel engine so we could use it as a test unit. One of the guys grabbed the keys for one of our Thomas HDX… Continue reading Troubleshooting Rear Axle Noise
I can count on one hand how many times I’ve read an entire operation and maintenance manual. These manuals come with a new vehicle and I would guess they don’t get much use unless a specific question arises. We received new International buses recently powered with Maxxforce 7 diesel engines and since they are a… Continue reading International MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Overview
Washing the exterior of your car keeps it looking nice while maintaining its resale value as well. When washing your car, what should you do to ensure that you keep it clean without ruining the finish or other parts of the car? Here are some tips that will help you keep your car clean and… Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Washing your Vehicle
The demand for wire ropes has been escalating in recent years because of the many advantages they bring. Brainchild of Wilhelm Albert, a German Mining Engineer, the different kinds of wire ropes are now used across different industries including mining, construction, oil & gas, logging and many more. The initial wire ropes comprised of six… Continue reading Wire Ropes – Exploring their Types and Different Applications
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