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“No Power” 2008 International MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine – No Turbo Boost This is what we discovered on our one and only International hybrid school bus equipped with a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine. The complaint was the ever so common “no power” problem so we hooked up the laptop and the diagnostic software and went… Continue reading Maxxforce 7 Turbo Waste Gate Repair
The end of April, 2011. I was fresh out of my entry level trades training in Vancouver. I had taken a year of diesel engine technology, at the British Columbia Institute of technology. I was very confident, and eager to get the ball rolling on this exciting new career. I had studied hard and gotten… Continue reading Working as an Apprentice – the Trials and Tribulations
This is a very easy way of maintaining your rim or alloy dust or particle free. Step 1 First spray the wd40 and wait for 5 minutes let it soak in to those particles that dont wanna move . then grab the soft cloth and remove the dirt particles Step 2 Apply the wd40 again… Continue reading Tip to Make Your Rims or Alloys Shine Forever
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
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
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