Troubleshooting J1939 Multiplexing The J1939 is a twisted pair of wires in the multiplexing system between modules that communicates using inputs and outputs. Multiplexing can be compared to broadband cable supplying internet access, cable TV and telephone. It sends multiple electronic messages using the same signal path simultaneously with other signals. The J1939 also known… Continue reading C2 School Bus J1939 Wiring
The video below is one of the mechanics from the Kelowna school district giving us a tour of their natural gas infrastructure. They have 16 buses running on natural gas and so far they are happy with them. About Cummins Natural Gas Engines When we stopped in to the Kelowna school bus garage one… Continue reading Cummins ISL G Natural Gas Engine
One Day Seminar Thomas Buses The day started off at 6 am with myself and 2 fellow Mechanics driving to Kelowna a couple of hours out of town. A quick stop at Tim Horton’s for a coffee and breakfast made the morning complete. We arrived just after 8 am and met up with one of… Continue reading School Bus Training Seminar Report
Thomas School Bus Training Seminar Tomorrow three of us from the shop are going to attend a Thomas bus seminar which will cover navigation of the accessfreightliner website, servicelink and the thomasbusonline website. The accessfreightliner allows us to log in and enter the VIN of any one of our buses where we can find chassis… Continue reading Thomas School Bus Training Seminar
Are Air Disc Brakes The Future Of School Bus Braking Systems? After looking at the pros and cons of both foundation drum brakes and air disc brakes I believe the latter will become more popular. How fast it becomes a mainstay when ordering school buses is hard to say mainly because of the cost. According… Continue reading Air Operated Disc Brakes