10 Armored Vehicles Which You Don’t Know

Check out this video of 10 armored vehicles you don’t know about to prevent any take overs or assassinations.

Do Torque Sticks Work?

Check out this video as 50sKid reviews and tests to see if torque sticks work and if they can be trusted.

Parked Regen Using Navistar Software

This is a typical procedure for doing a regen on an International diesel engine. In this video it’s the MaxxForce DT. This engine model has been floating around as the top subject for my articles here on the Hub. I’ll tell you something about these diesel engines. They have issues so I write about them… Continue reading Parked Regen Using Navistar Software

BRILLIANT Japanese Invention!

Check out this video of this cool Japanese invention that helps you not strip screws.

MaxxForce DT Cylinder Head Installation

Installing the cylinder head on an International MaxxForce DT diesel engine is intimidating for the novice but as I always say follow the instructions in the manual to the letter and you will never go wrong. The video specifically shows how to torque down the head bolts after the threads are coated with a light… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Cylinder Head Installation

MaxxForce DT Engine Rebuild Progress Report

Once the cylinder liners were secured and measured for protrusion the new pistons were then installed with new bearings and rings. This is where care (as always) needs to be taken especially when installing the pistons. The rings need to be turned to the correct position 120 degrees apart from each other so the open… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Engine Rebuild Progress Report

MaxxForce DT Cylinder Liner Protrusion

This is one of the many important steps along the way towards rebuilding our MaxxForce DT diesel engine. If you’re following posts here you’ll notice a steady flow of articles regarding these engine models. As I have mentioned before there’s a lot of flaws in engineering that is causing premature wear and necessary in-frames to… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Cylinder Liner Protrusion

MaxxForce DT In-Frame Update

Our MaxxForce DT engine in-frame is rolling along with new main bearings being replaced (rolled in). The Mechanic has to roll in the bearings on the top half since the crankshaft is not being removed. The engine rebuild manual is as important as a bible in church. You’re going to be lost without it. Guessing… Continue reading MaxxForce DT In-Frame Update

Human Hoist Power Shop Chair

Video: The Human Hoist is the most ergonomic shop mobility aid available on the market today for anyone who has to work in a less than standing position all the way down to fully horizontal at floor level. This chair will help you avoid knee and back injuries while working on your trucks, cars, or heavy… Continue reading Human Hoist Power Shop Chair

Spotting Job Scams In The Diesel Mechanic Industry

In our digital age, more and more elements of our daily lives are moving online, including job recruitment. As convenient as it may be in some instances, it can also expose us to a number of unfortunate things such as an increasing number of fake job scams. Diesel mechanics and technicians are in extremely high… Continue reading Spotting Job Scams In The Diesel Mechanic Industry