This diesel engine in this video started up quite nicely compared to other buses I’ve encountered during winter conditions. The batteries were in good shape and there were no mechanical issues with the fuel system. So what could cause a poor start on a diesel engine? First thing is block heaters or diesel coolant heaters.… Continue reading Diesel Engine Cold Start in a School Bus
The United States Armed Forces are constantly seeking to maintain their advantage over opposing armies by upgrading and improving their combat equipment, including the Bradley Family of Vehicles and the Next Generation Combat Vehicles. As part of the enhancement program, the National Advanced Mobility Consortium has awarded Cummins Inc. a $47.4 million contract for the… Continue reading Revolutionary Diesel Engines for the U.S. Military
Thinking about buying a new car? If so, you’re most likely going to see quite a few choices in both diesel engines and gasoline engines. While both engines can be found in some of the best vehicles in the world, choosing between the two really comes down to how easy each engine will be to maintain,… Continue reading Maintenance on Diesel Engines Vs Gas
Front brakes on a school bus are significantly smaller than the rear drive axle mainly because there is much less weight to handle and you want a balanced stop while braking. Brakes are engineered to even out the stopping accuracy when the brake pedal is applied and give the operator the proper feel when driving… Continue reading School Bus Replacing Front Brakes
Are you a new technician to the trade? Check out this video for a shopping list of tools all Mechanics need to have!
Cool video of tips and tricks for all those DIY mechanic enthusiasts! NEVER Replace an Alternator Belt/Serpentine Belt AGAIN.
School buses are fussy sometimes so fine tuning is required once in a while. In this case the front brakes were grabbing and pulling the bus to one side at slow speeds. The best method to repair this problem is machining the brake shoes and brake drums. It’s not a unusual step to take in… Continue reading School Bus Garage Machining Brake Shoes
The First Step Troubleshooting Electrical Problems The last month has been unbelievable with waves of electrical problems. Several International and Thomas buses have been coding, not running and not starting on a steady basis. Corrosion is always the enemy and even though the bus manufacturers try their best to keep electrical harnesses and connections sealed… Continue reading School Bus Electrical Troubleshooting
When it comes to repair, farmers have always been self reliant. But the modernization of tractors and other farm equipment over the past few decades has left most farmers in the dust thanks to diagnostic software that large manufacturers hold a monopoly over. In this episode of State of Repair, Motherboard goes to Nebraska to… Continue reading Tractor Hacking: The Farmers Breaking Big Tech’s Repair Monopoly
The video tells the story on the running condition of this MaxxForce DT diesel engine. International designed these engines to run on high pressure oil to hydraulically actuate each injector electronically by the on board computer which is separate from the fuel system which runs at 75 psi. This engine sounds like it’s running on… Continue reading International MaxxForce DT Diesel Engine Miss Repair
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