Six Rows? How Cute

Tools For Diagnosing, Testing

Dave Hahn has it right: “As sophisticated as machines have become, and as the industry has introduced more and more tools to help technicians diagnose problems with these machines,” says the manager of technical support specialists for Volvo Construction Equipment, “we still need technicians who have complete understanding of how machine systems function and who… Continue reading Tools For Diagnosing, Testing

NASA’S Space Digging Rassor Robot

One day RASSOR will dig up resources on asteroids, the moon, or on Mars.

Mechanics Hub: Interview with Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems LTD. At AHES 2014

Mechanics Hub Reporters Aaron Winkler and Jacquie Tamaya meet with Josh Reicker from Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge PK Subban

P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens goes on live TV to pour a dump truck full of ice on himself in support of ALS. #IceBucketChallenge

Charging Batteries in Cold Weather

One of the biggest misconceptions is that batteries charge the same throughout the year. They simply don’t! In warm weather (above 40 degrees), batteries are very easy to recharge. They can normally take as much charge that the vehicle charging system can provide. Even deeply discharged battery packs can be completely recharged in a few… Continue reading Charging Batteries in Cold Weather

Mechanics Hub: Interview with The Great Northern Auction Co. At AHES 2014

Mechanics Hub Reporters Aaron Winkler and Jacquie Tamaya meet with David Wilson from The Great Northern Auction and discuss how they differ from other auctions.

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Tips for Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing

Improper lubrication causes over half of all the bearing damage that we see in the aftermarket. Timken offers these helpful procedures for packing a bearing with grease. The useful life of a tapered roller bearing depends to a great extent on the proper lubrication of the bearing. This is especially true in wheel bearings where… Continue reading Tips for Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing