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The Building of the Freightliner Revolution Innovation Concept Truck

See more about the Freightliner Revolution Innovation Truck at: http://ow.ly/9U6O7 www.Facebook.com/freightliner | www.Twitter.com/freightliner Welcome to the Revolution. Meet the new concept in crossover cab design and see what happens when engineers get the green light to put their creativity to max with the start to finish concept, design and building of the Freightliner Revolution Innovation… Continue reading The Building of the Freightliner Revolution Innovation Concept Truck

13 Things To Look Out For With an Auto Mechanic

1. “If a mechanic offers to change your timing belt and water pump, question how long the job will take. Some will charge you double labor even though the second task is essentially done once the belt is removed.” 2. “Always ask for your old parts back. This way you’ll know they’ve been changed, and… Continue reading 13 Things To Look Out For With an Auto Mechanic

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World’s Biggest Crane TAISUN assembles drilling rig

TAISUN, the largest, strongest crane in the world and dual heavy lift world record holder is seen here installing the 12,000 metric ton deck box of Schahin’s semi-submersible drilling unit “SS Amazonia”. This video was taken during March 2010 in Yantai, China at Yantai Raffles Shipyard. For more information, please visit www.20000ton.com or watch some… Continue reading World’s Biggest Crane TAISUN assembles drilling rig

General Repair Tips & Tricks

Heres a few more tips I came across that should be useful for the average Joe: Put magnets on the side of your drill press to hold chuck and drill bits. When disassembling something you aren’t completely familiar with, take digital pictures. You can always look back to ensure proper re-assembly. When repairing a small… Continue reading General Repair Tips & Tricks

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…