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Preventive Maintenance Final (Cont.)

Grease fitting count:

After about 10 different times of counting, and some help from other classmates, I have come to the conclusion that there are 51 total grease fittings on the Peterbuilt. I had several different outcomes from counting from 43-49. I finally realized there are 51 fittings when I saw that there was a fifth universal joint... once again, it is always the simple things that get me.

It would be really nice if all grease fitting locations were this simple :

Peterbuilt Inspection:

While inspecting the Peterbuilt we found several things that were amiss. first off was one of the tires on the drop axle was completely worn, holes everywhere, and in really bad shape.

Another thing that was noticed was that the leaf springs on the driver's side of the rear suspension were loose

and off center.

Also, when we put the truck in reverse, the backup alarm did not sound off, and the back up indicator lights did not turn on.

Raul Soto pointed out that the tie-rod clamps on the front axle were not properly positioned. They are supposed to be pointing down: 

We also found that the "glad hands" (the piece that provides the trailer with air) had cracking seals: 

 

Another thing was that the air tanks had not been bled for a while so there was A LOT of water that came out when we bled them. It sprayed everywhere. Here's some of the aftermath of the spray:

The power steering pump has a leak on the supply line. Here's a picture of the leaking line: 

On a side note, this is a vein pump. I took one apart a few weeks ago. It looks exactly the same as the one I took apart.

The clutch pedal mechanism needs to be adjusted, when the pedal was pressed, it didn't fully release which could cause major failure.

Overall, I would put this truck out of service until the repairs were made.

Reflections on the Preventive Maintenance course:

This course has actually been really eye-opening. It makes complete sense to me that things need to be service regularly, but I hadn't ever considered that before. I would always think it was time to fix something after it had already broken. I am certain that knowing what I know now will save me hundreds of headaches in the future (also lots of money). I have even been trying to show my family the benefits of preventive maintenance! I will always now remember the "golden rule" of preventive maintenance: Short term costs for long term savings. And another good rule: If it ain't broke, do the work to keep it that way.

What a fantastic quarter!! I have learned more than I could have ever imagined! 

Week hours: 40

Total hours: 225

***FOR SOME REASON MY VIDEOS ARE NOT UPLOADING... dang computers***

SPQ13 Jacob

Preventive Maintenance Final (Cont.)

Gear Oil:

The type of transmission in the Peterbuilt is an Eaton Fuller Fro-16210C 10-speed 2-reverse.
the recommended oil for this transmission is Eaton Roadranger CD-50

You can find the MSDS for this oil at this website: http://www.roadranger.com/rr/ProductsServices/ProductsbyCategory/Lubricants/index.htm

You can find the link to the MSDS on the mid-lower right hand side of this web address under "Service/Treoubleshooting" listed as "MSDS SAE 50 transmission fluid"

Here is what the service manual for this transmission says about lubrication:

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Preventive Maintenance Final (Cont.)

Lube Oil:

According to the sticker located on the frame of the Peterbuilt, the engine was factory filled will 11 gallons of Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40.

 In the ISX15 engine owner's manual, it is suggested that the oil to be used is Valvoline sythetic with the same SAE 15W-40. I wonder why they chose to not use the recommended brand... food for thought.

Here is a link to the MSDS for the specified oil: https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/MSDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=302386

Here is what the manufacturer had to say about this oil:

" Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 (API CJ-4)

Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is formulated to meet the requirements of post-2007 low emission engines equiped with advanced emission control technologies. Provides outstanding performance with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and also with normal and low sulfur diesel fuels, Delo 400 LE is backward compatible and may be used in older, conventional engines and gasoline engines. "

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Preventive Maintenance Final (Cont.)

Coolant:

Cummins recomends Fleetgaurd Compleat ES premixed 50/50 as the proper anitfreeze for the ISX15 engine on our Peterbuilt. Here is a link to the MSDS
http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdfs/MSDS/MSDS_Europe/LT16587GB.pdf

I found that this was the recomended coolant when I looked in the ISX15 CM2250 owner's manual. The service interval for this coolant is 150,000 miles. Also, here is a link to what Cummins has to say about this coolant. http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/html/en/products/cooling/coolant/es_compleat/es_compleat.html

The recommended coolant filter is a Fleetguard WF2126. You can find this filter scrolling down to the ISX15 Filtration package at this website: http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdfs/product_lit/americas_brochures/LT36159.pdf

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Preventive Maintenance Final
-Service Intervals on a 2011 Peterbuilt 386
-Engine Type: Cummins ISX15

Maintenance Procedures at Daily Interval⁽¹⁾

• Air Intake Piping - Check
• Crankcase Breather Tube - Check
• Coolant Level - Check
• Fan, Cooling - Check
• Fuel Filter (Spin-On Type) - Drain⁽³⁾
• Lubricating Oil Level - Check
• Radiator Hose - Check
• Throttle Response Test - Test

Maintenance Procedures at 250 Hours or 3 Months⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

• Air Cleaner Restriction - Check
• Charge-Air Cooler - Check
• Charge-Air Piping - Check

Maintenance Procedures at 500 Hours or 6 Months⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

• Lubricating Oil and Filters - Change⁽⁴⁾
• Catalyst Housing - Check
• Coolant Filter - Change⁽⁵⁾
• Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) and Antifreeze Concentration - Check⁽⁵⁾
• Radiator Pressure Cap - Check

Maintenance Procedures at 1000 Hours or 1 year⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

• Drive Belts - Check
• Cooling Fan Belt Tensioner - Check
• Fan Hub, Belt Driven - Check
• Oxidation Catalyst - Check
• Water Pump - Check

Maintenance Procedures at 24,000 Kilometers [15,000 Miles], 1000 Hours, or 1 Year^(1)(2)(6)

• Overhead Set - Adjust (initial)
• Fuel Filter (Spin-On Type) - Change

Maintenance Procedures at 72,000 Kilometers [45,000 Miles], 1500 Hours, or 18 Months^(2)(6)(7)(8)

• Ignition Coil (Non Shielded) - Check
• Spark Plugs (Non Shielded) - Replace⁽⁷⁾

Maintenance Procedures at 96,000 Kilometers [60,000 Miles], 2000 Hours, or 2 Years^(1)(2)(6)

• Overhead Set - Adjust

Maintenance Procedures at 2000 Hours, or 2 years⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

• Air Compressor Carbon Buildup - Check
• Cooling System - Flush⁽⁵⁾
• Turbocharger - Check
• Vibration Damper, Rubber - Check
• Vibration Damper, Viscous - Check

SPQ13 Jacob

Hydraulics...

First off, I apologize for not posting for a while.

These past few weeks of working through hydraulics have been extremely educational! I went trough several boxes of pipe fittings and hose fittings trying my best to identify them. Though, I still could use some more practice. Our class rented a Bobcat E32 Excavator, we have been going through the service manual and looking over the hydraulics schematics which has been pretty great! I have learned a lot by having the machine here to match symbols on the schematic with the parts on the machine. I had trouble with finding out what a certain hose was that was just hanging off the side of the machine, it wasn't on the schematic but after some digging into the service manaul (and a few hints from Jeff) I soon realized that this elusive hose was clearly the drain hose. Oh well, we all have our moments right?

We were assigned into groups to isolate certain hydraulic circuits in the schematic and find them in the machine and explain to the class how it opperated. My group chose the pilot system. We found the opperating pressure of the oil in the service manual and tested it at the test point located on the manifold of the pilot system. Our results ranged from 415-450psi depending on what the engine speed was set to (turtle mode, and rabbit mode.)

For the hydraulic final, we needed to find what the service manual said about the cycle times of the functions like boom raise, bucket curl, blade lift, etc. I chose to do bucket curl. In the sevice manual it states that the cycle time for the bucket curl is 2.7 seconds, when I tested it the time turned out to be 2.3 seconds. I am not sure as to why it was faster then specified in the manual. I will include a video of this test in this post.

Another part of the final was to prove speed of the tracks by counting the number of revolutions made in one minute. The service manual states that the tracks move at 2.9 mph which equates to about 17.7 revolutions per minute have a track length of 14.416ft. When we ran the test we counted the revolutions per minute and we got 19 which equates to 3.1mph. I think if was faster than specified because there wasn't any load on the tracks, we had the tracks lifted up on one side.

We recieved a worksheet that asked the question if we could complete oil flow test sheet for the Bobcat with the same meter we used testing the flow on the winch and windlass from the boat. my answer is, no we couldn't because one of the tests required a gauge that could handle 345 bar and 5000psi. The flow meter we had only goes up to 240 bar and 3000psi.

We will be moving on to preventative maintenance now before the end of the quater. I think it will go over how to keep your equipment in good working order for as long as possible. With that in mind, I should probably go change the oil in my car...

Hours for weeks 5-8: 100
Total Hours: 185

SPQ13 Jacob

Hydraulics: Week 1...

Starting off with hydraulics this week, I felt as in over my head as I was with electrical systems. Though, it was really cool to take apart a bent-axis hydraulic piston pump, and see how it functioned. I did some of the CAT simulater exercises and that was pretty tough. I am usually pretty good at video games, but this simulater really kicked my butt. Overall, another fantastic week.

Week Hours: 25
Total Hours: 85

SPQ13 Jacob

Moving on to hydraulics...

Well this past week we finished up Electronics 116, and I must say that I have indeed learned much. It can be a bit mind boggling at times when I realize how much information we've been given in such a short time. Hopefully most of the information has been absorbed.

In transitioning hydraulics, I watched the assigned video "The Lethal Strike". I had absolutely no idea of how harmful an oil intrusion injury could be. Frankly, I had no knowledge that an injury like that could occur with hydraulics. It sure motivates me to be extra cautious when working with those systems. I would hate to lose a finger... I need my fingers so I can play my music!

I will definitely be starting from level 0 when it comes to this hydraulic system stuff. I have no experience with it whatsoever. It's baffling to think how a 1/2 inch fitting is not actually a half inch. It just seems really frustrating how that all works. But like Jeff says, we cant go and change all the hydraulic systems in the world just because we don't like how it is measured. These next few weeks will definitely be interesting.

Week Hours: 25
Total: 60.5

SPQ13 Jacob

Patience is a valuable commodity...

   Another great week at BTC that was filled with plenty of learning opportunities. It has been really great to get to know these outstanding people and to be able to have such a large pool of knowledge to learn from! One thing I realized this week is the importance of having patience while trying to learn something new.

    I found myself struggling with understanding circuit diagrams, and pretty much everything else that had to do with the science of electricity. I became frustrated because I can be a bit of a perfectionist sometimes and I become angry with myself when I can't get things right within the first few tries. And now, I have realized that I just need to take a step back from myself and understand that I am new to this and that it is okay to make the mistakes in this learning process.

   It is important to remember to go back to the basics and keep it simple whenever you find yourself over thinking and over analyzing. You will find it much more easy to solve a troubleshooting problem if you stay patient, rather than if you were to get frustrated because you couldn't come up with an answer instantaneously.

Thanks for another great week!

Week hours: 20
Total Hours: 35.5

SPQ13 Jacob

I HAVE MUCH TO LEARN...

This past week, April 2nd-April 5th, was quite an interesting experience for me; I found myself in a class full of people who have more experience and knowledge about the things which we as a class will be doing throughout this quarter. I was grateful to see that people are accepting of my lack of knowledge in the science of electricity, and that they are willing to help answer questions that I have.

I've enjoyed learning how to map out and test circuits this week, It's a really great feeling to learn stuff like that! At first it was difficult, but the repetition has been a huge help in learning this skill.

A struggle that I have had this week is that, I don't know what I don't know. It's difficult to ask questions when I don't know what I don't know. So to help me get past this problem, I will do my best to study and gain a better understanding.

It's definitely not easy being younger than most of the people in this class, and also not having anywhere near as much experience as them. But I do have a desire to learn, and the drive to keep with this. Hopefully, my determination to learn will make up for my lack of knowledge in these subjects.

I look forward to the coming weeks in this class, and the new challenges that it will bring.


Week hours: 15.5
Total: 15.5

SPQ13 Jacob

First post for 2013 Spring quarter at Bellingham Technical College in the diesel technology program.