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Cummins CAPS Assembly Repair

We had a 1999 Cummins ISC diesel engine quit on us while trying to leave town. It had to be towed back after having an initial look at it. The first thing was to scan for codes and at first we had no engine position and engine speed signals. So that was where we started… Continue reading Cummins CAPS Assembly Repair

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New International School Bus Tour

We purchased 9 brand new International school buses this month. Shiny new paint jobs and that new bus smell can not be beat. They came with an ISB Cummins diesel engine. Since Cummins uses the SCR (selective catalyst reduction) we have to monitor the DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). This fluid is part of the emission… Continue reading New International School Bus Tour

Too Busy To Eat

A World Of Mechanic Information

Using your hands to repair various mechanical devices is one thing but having the information on how things work, how to troubleshoot and what parts make it tick is priceless. Sometimes you can not find any information and it turns into a guessing game. Eventually it gets fixed but how long did it take and… Continue reading A World Of Mechanic Information

Retired School Bus Tour

This is a retired school bus tour showing some features this bus came with from the factory. We have sold all nine of our retired buses to the same company which is unusual. Typically they are auctioned off at the government website one at a time which takes ages to complete. We needed the space… Continue reading Retired School Bus Tour

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Heated Mirror Repair IC School Bus

The heated mirror on school buses are no longer an option they are mandatory. So when any inspections are done on a school bus the heated mirror must work to pass. In this case the video shows the open circuit on the heating grid that has disabled the element completely. With motorized heated mirrors the… Continue reading Heated Mirror Repair IC School Bus