Remedy for driveline issues
Spec’ and maintain a quality driveline and when servicing, stick to quality parts
Bearing cleaning and maintenance
Proper bearing cleaning can mean the difference between good performance or bearing failure says bearing supplier, SKF. If cleaning is done improperly, the bearing, shaft or housing may become damaged, creating a more costly repair job. SKF recommends these specific procedures when cleaning bearings: Step 1: To begin the cleaning process, soak the bearings in
New engines, the right filters
Filtration for EPA 2010 engines keeps pace with new engine technology
Sloan launches new water pump for Detroit Diesel
Sloan Transportation Products has added to its lineup the new Detroit Diesel 6122 water pump, designed as a retrofit for 50 and 60 Series Detroit Diesel engines.
Biodiesel making strides
In previous columns I’ve mentioned the fact that biodiesel fuels make sense for a variety of reasons––unlike corn-based ethanol
Trouble-free wheel-end care
As much as 90% of all wheel end seal failures are a result of improper installations, according to SKF. The manufacturer offers a systems approach to wheel-end maintenance in its Trouble Free Operation program, by providing fleets with detailed instructional materials and making hands-on training available to technicians. The following tips are from the program’s
Technician recognition
It’??s hard to believe that another year is gone. It seems like yesterday I was writing about the 2007 TMC SuperTech competition. Now the 4th annual TMC SuperTech competition was just completed in September.e in the EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership.re monitoring system (TPMS) was giving me a warning.t for a few more years.lace>, early in May.ze in our lifetime – then fuel economy is likely a high priority for you.
In the right direction
Each year begins with wide-ranging opportunities for fleet maintenance professionals.
Industry leaders now seeking 2007 Technician of the Year
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex, ODYSSEY Battery and SKF now are accepting applications for the 2007 Technician of the Year Award program.
We’re ready to stop
Although the government keeps delaying the implementation of new stopping distance regulations, suppliers have been active in developing products that will help fleets minimize costs related to compliance when the regulations are finally enacted.