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Thomas HDX Rear Emergency Window Tips

HDX School Bus Rear Emergency Window You might be thinking what is there to talk about with the rear emergency window on a Thomas HDX pusher school bus? There’s a lot of information I’m going to share with you concerning the window alarm and the vandalock and some tips on keeping the window from seizing… Continue reading Thomas HDX Rear Emergency Window Tips

School Bus Body Wiring Modules

The video shows you where to find the wiring control modules for this bus model. The modules are a printed circuit and can’t be accessed but through the years we have replaced very few of them. The location of the fuses and relays for all the body components is located on the the inside of… Continue reading School Bus Body Wiring Modules

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The Cummins ISB 6.7 Diesel

I have to admit that the Cummins ISB 6.7 Liter diesel engine is the superior model for medium duty power in our school buses. The fit and finish we found with the new international buses we received this year is second to none. The IC people are listening to their customers with new changes made… Continue reading The Cummins ISB 6.7 Diesel

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The Basics and Keeping Up With Technology

Staying On Top of Your Field Finding ways to analyze problems more efficiently that don’t take up a lot of time is like gold to me. The one thing that always wins over mechanical and electrical problems is experience. Once you’ve been through the “stumbling around” phase the second time around is always easier. Going… Continue reading The Basics and Keeping Up With Technology

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4L80E GM Transmission TCC Failure

We recently had a 2006 one ton cube van with a slipping/shuddering transmission (4L80E). The transmission code indicated a torque convertor problem. The first step was to remove the transmission oil pan and check the filter. It was advised by one of the transmission shops to tear open the filter and see what’s inside. We… Continue reading 4L80E GM Transmission TCC Failure