Happy Groundhog Day 2017

Forget the groundhog! Saw my OWN shadow and going back to sleep for 6 more weeks! Happy Groundhog Day!

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Show Preview

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 is where over 130,000 construction industry professionals from around the world go to stay ahead of their competition and showcase earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations. Don’t miss the event that’s so BIG, it happens just once every three years! Don’t forget to stop by Mechanics Hub’s booth G-7150, located in the Gold… Continue reading CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Show Preview

Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine Repair

This repair has a long history of scenarios which ended up as a major engine repair. The head gasket on this 2008 Mercedes MBE 900 diesel engine has failed. That’s the least of possibilities. Another option would be a cracked head but I’m staying optimistic. One thing for sure the top end of these diesels… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine Repair

Cummins Code 2636 VGT Actuator

This Cummins ISB diesel engine was running flawlessly for years. It’s a 2009 so seven years with a fairly decent service record is a bonus for the fleet. Eventually mechanical components do fail as most people know and this part was the VGT actuator. VGT stands for variable geometry turbocharger. I can tell you this…… Continue reading Cummins Code 2636 VGT Actuator

Construction Worker Dancing to Ariana Grande

Video: Construction Worker, Tony Restivo, busting a move to Ariana Grande, while on the job.  Hey, if it gets the job done, we’re all for it!

How It Feels to Drop A Wrench

Mechanic Picture: The feeling when you drop a wrench in the car….and it doesn’t hit the ground.

Tips For Getting Started In The Diesel Mechanic Field.

How to become a Diesel Mechanic

Martin Luther King, Jr – Time Is Always Ripe

Martin Luther King, Jr: Without hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation.  So we must help time and realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Cold Start Mercedes Diesel Engine in a School Bus

This bus is one of our older non emission diesel engines. It’s a 2004 Mercedes MBE 900 in a Thomas HDX pusher school bus. As soon as oil pressure is reached I flipped on the high idle switch to get away from over fueling with unburned raw diesel which is very unhealthy for components related… Continue reading Cold Start Mercedes Diesel Engine in a School Bus

MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Air Compressor Failure

The one advantage to a belt driven air compressor is the minimal labour to change it out. In this school bus with a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine built by Navistar the Bendix air compressor failed after three years. The oil went as far as the air tanks so this was a severe level failure. The… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Air Compressor Failure