Doing your own maintenance.
Im new to working on trucks and was wondering how do I learn more? I just bought my own truck and didnt want to spend a whole lot on it. I used to work on cars for a living and Im sure they are totally different. What are some good resources to use and how about some good tools to buy? The truck is a 99' international 9200i with a C12 cat and a eaton fuller 10 speed. Thanks guys and gals!!! God Bless!
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Jump into the engine with both feet :wink:
Really, its not too different from auto mechanics (I was a head mechanic (ASE) at a Volkswagen dealer, a few years back,...OK,.... about 20 years ago), a lot of the trouble shooting transfers over. The tools are just bigger (I now have a full set of 1"drive sockets,torque wrench and all). I thought I would have had more problems working on my truck, but so far everything from brakes to A/C have been just like a car,...only bigger. Take your time, get the DVD of your engine, and a book on your chassis, and you should be good to go.If you are any good at figuring out mechanical problems,...you will be just fine. |
A full set of Standard wrenches from 1/4" to 1 1/2
Full set of metric wrenchs Same with sockets A pair of large filter pliers and a good filter wrench Several prybars, from 6" - 36" Good 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet Couple of heelbars A 1" drive socket set and a big damned ratchet :lol: Have fun |
Sweet!! Now where do I get a CD on my engine and a book on my chassis? And what about air brakes? That seems to be the only thing I'm worried about. Thanks fellas!!
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I bought some used manuals on E-bay.
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you dont want to spend a lot of time on your truck ?? spend time on it or you'll pay some one else to. learn all you can & have tools & some spare parts on board, not only to say many bucks but also downtime $$$$
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I meant that I didnt want to spend a lot of money having it fixed. But great info, thanks.
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