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Easy Way to Slide the Tandem Axles on a Semi Truck

The positions of the axles are important for a professional truck driver to understand if he or she wants to safely and legally haul a load. Many semi trucks have sliding tandem axles that are mounted directly on the frame rails under the trailer. When the weight of the load being carried is unbalanced, some… Continue reading Easy Way to Slide the Tandem Axles on a Semi Truck

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Allison Automatic Transmission Wiring

An Over View on Allison Automatic Transmission Wiring We didn’t experience the New World Transmissions from Allison until 1995. The ER Saf -T- liner Pusher buses all came equipped with 3000 series transmissions and for the most part they were very reliable. At least until the wiring problems began a year or two later. Owning… Continue reading Allison Automatic Transmission Wiring

Cat 3116 Diesel Engine Memories

Remembering The Cat 3116 Diesel Engine It’s been a few months since we sold our last bus with a Cat 3116 diesel engine. They were a well built engine but their top end was weak. It was #5 exhaust valve that would blow up in the cylinder and make a big mess. Actually the valve… Continue reading Cat 3116 Diesel Engine Memories

Tips to save on your MPG’s for Trucks and Fleet Shops

These are tough economic times. When you’re looking for ways to save your “green”, why not consider “Going Green”? Going Green not only saves our environment, but can save fuel, resources and money. Whether you’re a fleet manager, a truck driver, work in the maintenance shop or the warehouse, you can have a significant impact… Continue reading Tips to save on your MPG’s for Trucks and Fleet Shops

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How to Loosen Rusty Nut

Save time and effort with this method to remove a rusty nut. Things You’ll Need: * Penetrating Oil * Penetrating Oil * Work Gloves * Work Gloves * Cold Chisel * Open-ended Wrench Or Socket * Propane Torch * Rubber Or Wood Mallet Step1 Heat the connection with a propane torch if you can do… Continue reading How to Loosen Rusty Nut

School Bus Pusher Front Brakes

Brake Jobs are a common repair in our fleet and the video shows a steering axle brake job being done on an HDX Thomas pusher bus. They usually last several years since there is a lighter load on the front axle compared to the drive axle which supports the engine and transmission. These shoes are… Continue reading School Bus Pusher Front Brakes