Preventative Maintenance Improves Fuel Economy and Truck Life

Continued preventative maintenance on diesel trucks, buses and heavy equipment extends the life of the vehicles while improving fuel economy. Diesel engines that undergo careful maintenance procedures can improve fuel efficiency up to 10% on the open road. Good continued maintenance will give trucks, buses and other equipment  longer life spans and may also help them sustain their value in… Continue reading Preventative Maintenance Improves Fuel Economy and Truck Life

Allison Auto Trans Stuck in First Gear

This Allison automatic transmission is a 2009 model in a Thomas school bus that was running around on it’s route when all of a sudden the transmission became stuck in first gear. Past experience with this condition told me that there was something wrong with either the output speed sensor, the connection or the wiring.… Continue reading Allison Auto Trans Stuck in First Gear

Park Brake Not Releasing C2 Bus

This is a 2006 Thomas C2 school bus that had a park brake that would not release. The video shows the AMU air management unit that controls the PB circuit. When releasing the park brake the switch sends a signal to the bulk head module which is the brains of the operation allowing the PB… Continue reading Park Brake Not Releasing C2 Bus

Mechanic Confessions and Tips

It’s true I’m being totally transparent and confessing right here right now. I can sum it up in one statement “I don’t know everything.” Even after 37 years of working in the heavy duty mechanic trade it would be a huge lie to say I know it all. First of all why would any mechanic… Continue reading Mechanic Confessions and Tips

Milwaukee Impact Review

We recently acquired a Milwaukee impact rechargeable 1/2 inch drive for the shop. I strongly believe it was a good move  because of the convenience of not having to rely on an air compressor and air lines required for a typical air operated impact. The torque it delivers is more than adequate which you can… Continue reading Milwaukee Impact Review

School Bus Module Corrosion

Modules have been part of the mechanical world for many years. The technology has advanced in leaps and bounds with more monitoring and control of multiple circuits reducing wiring, switches and connections. Most school bus modules are sealed from the environment however if moisture and oxygen are allowed to enter it’s inevitable a failure will… Continue reading School Bus Module Corrosion

Easy Security Measures to Reduce Job Site Theft

Job site theft can put a damper on productivity and slow down even the best workers if they don’t have the tools they need. Reducing theft of tools can be done simply with a few common sense tips and tricks. Mark Your Perimeter – Putting up a fence around the job site will keep out would… Continue reading Easy Security Measures to Reduce Job Site Theft

Diesel Engine Code Elimination

It’s a great feeling to find a problem on a diesel engine and repair it without any comebacks. In the mechanic’s trade a comeback is a dirty word. Sometimes it can’t be helped but it still happens. However when you get a win it makes up for any negative occurrences. The diesel engine in this… Continue reading Diesel Engine Code Elimination

World Record Semi Truck Jump

Butte, Montana, USA July 2015 – Gregg Godfrey jumped 166ft with a semi truck, setting a new World Record jump.

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