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Hultdins Grapple on Cat Mini Excavator

The Mechanic’s Wife

Whenever my truck is getting winched onto a wrecker here in our small town, the driver usually says, “Isn’t your husband the mechanic over at Such and Such?” Yeah, yeah he is, never mind, just tow my truck back to town, please. And thus is the life of the mechanic’s wife. Just like the wife… Continue reading The Mechanic’s Wife

Passed Down Tips…

Heres a couple tips I read up on: Never push on a wrench, always pull so you don’t mash up your knuckles. If you have to push, use your open palm. If you have a Phillips screw that has the slots rounded out, try some valve grinding compound grease, the carbide grit will help grip.… Continue reading Passed Down Tips…

Slow Mechanic

Still Cube XX – transforming mobile forklift truck robot

When the robots take over, this will be on the front lines.

Using an Aspirin to Help Change a Thermostat??

I had a 574 IH with a d239 engine and it would take hours to get it full of coolant. With wet sleeves, I didn’t like running it with an air pocket in there some place. The aspirin took care of that problem and ill explain below……. When changing a thermostat in an engine, press… Continue reading Using an Aspirin to Help Change a Thermostat??

Mobile Mechanic

Spectacular truck crash at 11foot8 bridge

This is one of the more intense crashes of overheight vehicles at the Gregson St Trestle I managed to capture on video. The truck came hurtling at the bridge at maybe 40 to 45 MpH and was about a foot too tall. The deceleration to zero MpH is intense. It took two hours to peel… Continue reading Spectacular truck crash at 11foot8 bridge

Prevent Locking Keys in Car When Working on it – Simple Advice

Its a simple, but valuable trick in a mechanics practice that can save some undue stress. Before working on vehicle, roll down one window to ensure that you don’t lock yourself out. This is specifically important with newer vehicles, some of which have an automatic system that locks all the doors when the ignition switch… Continue reading Prevent Locking Keys in Car When Working on it – Simple Advice