[Fredog]

Originally Posted by devildice

Back in those days "power tools" were operated by muscle power....there were no electric or pneumatic tools:rofl::rofl:

J/K

and it's not easy to make a ratchet out of a rock!!

[devildice]

Originally Posted by Fredog

and it's not easy to make a ratchet out of a rock!!

You ain't kiding....it's a real bitch!! :lol:

[Musicman]

Originally Posted by Graymist

I'm looking for information on how truck engines work, what its various components' functions are etc, as I'm quite technologically challenged. Do any of you folks know of any website which would explain things in layman's terms ? Thanks in advance.

Books available at Amazon:

Amazon.com: The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines 3rd ed: Tim Bartlett: Books

Amazon.com: Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair: Andrew Norman, John "Drew" Corinchock: Books

Amazon.com: Today's Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Diesel Engines Classroom Manual & Shop Manual: Sean Bennett, John Kershaw: Books