basic diesel mechanics for dummies?

Sounds like shade tree mechanics operating on computer driven trucks


Only CYA I would do is make the owner aware, check oil and coolant every day and run with it. If the connections are missing/ bad you'll need a computer with the right program and about a six month class to track down the fault. I grew up fixing everything on a farm and spent 3 days at a dealership over a $20 relay that I had no chance of finding.

With these new engines the sensors are measuring mili-volts. What may look to be a sound connectioncan be faulty because of tarnish, moisture.........


Without whining about it or anything I would just let the owner of the truck know that it is going on.

 

not that i need it for myself, but i had a look at that book and it as very well written for a beginner, im going to get a copy for my kids. luv the way the use everyday items like a pushbike to help explain things. oh and the pics also. good little book.

 

I personally do better with visual learning than just books. If you are looking for the basics in layman terms there was a show on spike TV called Trucks!, most episodes at the end of a show they had a segment on diesel truck motors, transmissions, and axles. Good stuff for someone that wants to know general info. With a little looking online it may be possible to find these segments somewhere. I'll do some checking on my own and post what I can find.