Service calls are unpredictable most times. You can win or lose depending on how much you know about the problem. Someone calls it in and tells you all about it so you base your strategy on that information. With all due respect drivers are not mechanics so there are times when the story does not… Continue reading School Bus Service Calls Mechanic Advice
Video: It sounds crazy but rubbing STEEL WOOL on your WINDSHIELD won’t hurt it! Tempered windshield glass is higher on the MOHS scale of hardness than steel wool, so it won’t scratch.
The daily routine sounds boring but what job doesn’t have some routine mixed in? My compact little office is where it all happens with planning and interaction with drivers, mechanics, salesmen and bus dealers. Incoming calls and 2 way communication is normal when you have 40 or more buses running around town. The maintenance software… Continue reading School Bus Fleet Maintenance Software Daily Routine
This is a 2008 Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine that has been sitting for over a year now. It had a major issue with losing engine coolant every time the bus (Thomas HDX Pusher Bus) climbed a grade under load. The coolant would blow out of the coolant fill tank (surge tank) a gallon at… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine Replacement
School bus repairs is never boring because the variety never ends. I will go through each of the featured jobs in this video and do an over view including the solution which is the best part of any mechanical repair. The first part is an injector failure or I should say injector sealing washer failure… Continue reading School Bus Garage January Highlights
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
Over the years there have been some people who have commented to me that working for the government is a retirement job. In some areas perhaps but even though we’re not a retail garage the work is always there and always waiting. It’s still physically and mentally challenging trying to keep up with new technology… Continue reading School Bus Garage Monday Morning Repairs
Quickest Tire Fitter in Scotland – Darren Stewart. Can you do this?
Almost 2 weeks into the new school year and there has already been a couple of service calls and the maintenance cycle is starting to build. A rare occurrence out of town late in the afternoon was one of our International buses that had a hot running rear wheel and the inability to build air… Continue reading School Bus Mechanic Service Call
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