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The worst injury I’ve had so far was from a 4 foot pipe wrench making contact with my shin. Myself and a co-worker were removing part of a hydraulic cylinder when the wrench slipped and the handle end hit my shin. Left a nice welt that lasted a week or two. :pinch:
I think I had been working there only a few months before they sprang one of those on me. Nobody really warned me what I was getting into besides telling me to make sure I washed it really well. Which really doesn’t help when your in the belly of the beast so to speak. The stuff falling on you while trying remove/install belly pans has got to be the best part! lol Oh well, its all part of the job. Just gotta take ’em as they come.
I think I had been working there only a few months before they sprang one of those on me. Nobody really warned me what I was getting into besides telling me to make sure I washed it really well. Which really doesn’t help when your in the belly of the beast so to speak. The stuff falling on you while trying remove/install belly pans has got to be the best part! lol Oh well, its all part of the job. Just gotta take ’em as they come.
I have the test leads and they do work as advertised. I’ve also been lucky enough to go to one of Dan Sullivan’s classes a couple years ago. He’s a really smart guy knows his stuff. But back to the leads, I too never take them off my meter. Once you figure out how you’re supposed to use it properly and what the tool is telling you, the leads can save you time and mistakes.
-Pete
I have the test leads and they do work as advertised. I’ve also been lucky enough to go to one of Dan Sullivan’s classes a couple years ago. He’s a really smart guy knows his stuff. But back to the leads, I too never take them off my meter. Once you figure out how you’re supposed to use it properly and what the tool is telling you, the leads can save you time and mistakes.
-Pete
I would have to say that my favorite tool would be the Snap-On Hi-performance zero degree off set double box end wrench that’s a 16-18mm. I love it because 16mm and 18mm are the most common fastener size on Caterpillar equipment, especially for hydraulic hoses (flange style). The part number is XDHFM1618. I think I’ve used every day since I discovered it over a year ago.
-Pete
I would have to say that my favorite tool would be the Snap-On Hi-performance zero degree off set double box end wrench that’s a 16-18mm. I love it because 16mm and 18mm are the most common fastener size on Caterpillar equipment, especially for hydraulic hoses (flange style). The part number is XDHFM1618. I think I’ve used every day since I discovered it over a year ago.
-Pete
The worst thing I have to do for the dealership is work on trash machines. Every few months a trash compactor or bulldozer comes in for work and the first thing we have to do, depending on the work that needs to be done, is strip off all of the body panels and access covers. Its hard to exactly define the smell that oozes from the machine but any way you slice it, its nasty. After washing it, which only removes the “loose stuff”, you get to actually work on it. On some of the larger compactors (see picture) I’ve had to, by hand, dig out some of the components. Trash is also pretty acidic so in no time the whole machine becomes a rust bucket and not a single fastener wants to come out easily. The whole time your working on it you have to wear a tyvek suit and dust mask. Did I mention that it stinks up the whole shop as well? Truly one of the worst jobs to get in my shop! :sick:
-Pete
P.S. Sorry about the picture quality, lights were off and the camera is getting old.The worst thing I have to do for the dealership is work on trash machines. Every few months a trash compactor or bulldozer comes in for work and the first thing we have to do, depending on the work that needs to be done, is strip off all of the body panels and access covers. Its hard to exactly define the smell that oozes from the machine but any way you slice it, its nasty. After washing it, which only removes the “loose stuff”, you get to actually work on it. On some of the larger compactors (see picture) I’ve had to, by hand, dig out some of the components. Trash is also pretty acidic so in no time the whole machine becomes a rust bucket and not a single fastener wants to come out easily. The whole time your working on it you have to wear a tyvek suit and dust mask. Did I mention that it stinks up the whole shop as well? Truly one of the worst jobs to get in my shop! :sick:
-Pete
P.S. Sorry about the picture quality, lights were off and the camera is getting old.Hey folks,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Pete from New Hampshire. I went to school in northern NH, WMCC’s diesel program of 2010. I started working for a site preparation contractor fixing anything under the sun. I helped maintain a fleet of GM pickups, heavy equipment, the dump truck fleet, or whatever else needed fixing. I left that job to work for a Caterpillar dealership, which was the job I really wanted. I’ve been there over two years now. I perform services, engine, transmission and power train work, hydraulic work. I’ve done numerous certified rebuilds, which takes the machine down to the frame and back up again like new. I love the job, working to help customers and fixing/figuring out the problems they could not.
I’m not much of a car mechanic but I have been known to work on the family vehicles and tractors.Looking forward to further discussions with all of you! B)
-PeteHey folks,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Pete from New Hampshire. I went to school in northern NH, WMCC’s diesel program of 2010. I started working for a site preparation contractor fixing anything under the sun. I helped maintain a fleet of GM pickups, heavy equipment, the dump truck fleet, or whatever else needed fixing. I left that job to work for a Caterpillar dealership, which was the job I really wanted. I’ve been there over two years now. I perform services, engine, transmission and power train work, hydraulic work. I’ve done numerous certified rebuilds, which takes the machine down to the frame and back up again like new. I love the job, working to help customers and fixing/figuring out the problems they could not.
I’m not much of a car mechanic but I have been known to work on the family vehicles and tractors.Looking forward to further discussions with all of you! B)
-Pete
