Heavy duty/tractor-trailer mechanic for over 25 years. I worked for ma/pop places to big companies like FedEx, BNSF, and DHL. In 2011 a friend and I decided to start our own business repairing big rigs. We have 4 service trucks now.
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Heavy duty/tractor-trailer mechanic for over 25 years. I worked for ma/pop places to big companies like FedEx, BNSF, and DHL. In 2011 a friend and I decided to start our own business repairing big rigs. We have 4 service trucks now.
One of my favorite sounds on earth is a winding up a 6-71 Detroit. Gives me goosebumps.
My dad operated a heavy equipment construction business (dozers, scrapers, graders, bucket loaders, dump trucks, etc). He was one of the best diesel mechanics around and a huge Detroit Diesel fan. In High School, I drove a '72 Ford F-350 that had a 4-53 Detroit swap. My dad used to drive an '81 F350 with a 3208 Cat swap as well. I still have an '79 F250 4x4 with a turbocharged OM352 Mercedes swap and an Electric shift Eaton 2-speed auxiliary.
Yes! Yes! Yes! We called them "Screamers". The 6V71 was my engine for my final exam in college. Complete teardown and rebuild and had to run. My first tune up was on a 8V92 bus engine. My favorite engines to work on are Cummins any series. The manuals to the engine itself very simple, easy, and self explanatory. I wish they were all like that but technology is getting better in heavy duty.
"It's hard work and very very hot"
To quote Johnny Carson's audience: ......................... HOW HARD IS IT?
I agree...except I think newspapers are going the way of the Dodo bird!Quote:
It should be mandatory for young men!
all the best...
Machinist for 27 years and counting. I make extra money working on guitars and drums. My goal is to phase out my real job, and work on musical instruments for a living!
I'm a buyer for a Grocery/Drugstore chain. Buying and selling is what I've done my entire career. Been with my current company for nine years.