Main Bearings DT Diesel Engine in a School Bus

This step involves replacing and torquing down the main bearings on a DT MaxxForce diesel engine. The main reason for replacing the bearings is to bring the crankshaft end play back to specs and replace the washed out original bearings. Some of them showed discoloration so we didn’t want to take a chance. The coolant… Continue reading Main Bearings DT Diesel Engine in a School Bus

MaxxForce DT Removing Pistons and Liners

Our In Frame has begun and #6 piston and liner has shown the damage caused by coolant contamination in the oil. If left too long the coolant will wash away the oil lubrication between the piston and piston liner. The terms for the piston cylinder for diesel engines that are able to be rebuilt in… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Removing Pistons and Liners

2017 NHES – Powerscreen of Canada Interview with Mechanics Hub

Barry Farmer, Sales Manager with Powerscreen of Canada spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

2017 NHES- CRS Rental Interview with Mechanics Hub

Scott Everton, Branch Manager of CRS Rental spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

2017 NHES – Flo Components Interview with Mechanics Hub

Mike Deckert, Vice President of Flo Components spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their lubricant products and how it reduces machine downtime and repair costs.

2017 NHES – Colvoy Equipment Interview with Mechanics Hub Mechanics Hub Mechanics Hub

Derek Sholten, Owner of Colvoy Equipment spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering

2017 NHES- BIK Hydraulics Interview with Mechanics Hub

Elemer Ivan President of BIK Hydraulics spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

2017 NHES – Tesab Interview with Mechanics Hub

Bob Bloomfield, North American Sales Manager with Tesab spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

DT Diesel Engine InFrame Parts Inspection

This is an important step with any rebuild. Cleaning and inspection must be carried out with care so nothing gets missed. The cylinder head was sent out to a local machine shop for testing and inspection. They needed the injectors to block the fuel galleries to allow for a pressure test. Everything including injector sleeves,… Continue reading DT Diesel Engine InFrame Parts Inspection

Diesel Engine In Frame MaxxForce DT

If you told me we would be rebuilding one of our MaxxForce engines in six years I would have laughed and then went into total denial. There’s no way a school bus carrying 60 or so children operating 4 to 5 hours a day would be enough to wear out a diesel engine. I could… Continue reading Diesel Engine In Frame MaxxForce DT