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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

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School Bus Conference Vancouver

School Bus Conference in Vancouver In the first week of July myself and 2 other Mechanics went down to Vancouver to attend the annual ASTSBC (association of school bus transportation services of BC) conference. It attracts managers and support people from school districts throughout the province to find out the latest and greatest technical and… Continue reading School Bus Conference Vancouver