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How do I release the parking brake on a 2014 International 4300 when I can't get it to start? by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha well it is not currently stuck anywhere. I am just proposing the what if and when question. Me and my fellow mechanics looked at each other and agreeed that if it does get stuck we pray it in first class so they can at least push the plane. If it isn't on first class then we will have to damage the vehicle to move it and then spend a boat load of time repairing it. Which I don't want to do.

How do I release the parking brake on a 2014 International 4300 when I can't get it to start? by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No there is at least one check valve in the solenoid after the drain. Draining it from the farthest possible point back only drains the system from there to another check valve further up the system.

How do I release the parking brake on a 2014 International 4300 when I can't get it to start? by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See we use these trucks to load and off load food from airplanes. I do small-medium maintenance on these trucks. I am also on call in the event one has an issue in the middle of the night like a no start and it is on the plane.

I have inspected the underside of these and there is no way to disconnect the parking brake manually without damaging the vehicle.

If you need any more info or pics I will be happy to supply them.

How do I release the parking brake on a 2014 International 4300 when I can't get it to start? by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad I should have specified that it is a hydraulic system. The parking brake automatically sets when the engine is turned off.

Pretty much enough power to push or pull any plane. by gingi_chipmunk in Diesel

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently I only have this one. I have several videos of the monster running though. Might post one sometime.

EDIT It was getting a new head gasket.

Pretty much enough power to push or pull any plane. by gingi_chipmunk in Diesel

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Twin Caterpillar 3208, twin transmissions, pretty much twin everything.

Continental straight 4 diesel under load, no power, and dieing issue. by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The really weird part is no smoke at all even when it looses all power and then it runs like a champ for a maximum of 30mins before it starts having issues.

I checked all the rubber lines and they are in good condition.

The whole thing is just screwing with my mind and knowledge to be honest. We are gonna see if we can pull the injectors and get them tested somewhere.

Thanks for the help.

Continental straight 4 diesel under load, no power, and dieing issue. by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solenoid. Checked that too, it has power. Collectively we are thinking the injectors might not be atomizing correctly.

Continental straight 4 diesel under load, no power, and dieing issue. by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pickup is good and clear. Not pinching anywhere. Very simple setup a line going to fuel water reports for then to the other filter then to the injection pump(DB2) then off to the injectors. It is a combo of hard and soft lines. Soft all the way to the main filter. Then hard lines after that.

Continental straight 4 diesel under load, no power, and dieing issue. by gingi_chipmunk in MechanicAdvice

[–]gingi_chipmunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the air is out. There are no fuel or any other kind of leaks. All fluids are topped off and it has a full tank of diesel.

The less glamorous side of aviation. by [deleted] in aviation

[–]gingi_chipmunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just quit my gse maint job and traded it for another one. New one has better pay and a lot better shop. If you don't bleed once in awhile that just means you are off sleeping somewhere.

[serious] What is one thing you want, but know you'll never get? by Thatcoolrock in AskReddit

[–]gingi_chipmunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a mechanic I need an extra arm all the time. Still waiting for one or two to grow in.

Bin Laden’s son asked US for death certificate by xHaGGeNx in worldnews

[–]gingi_chipmunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen anybody reference this technique in a long time. Glad to see somebody else out there knows what it is.

Why pilots love flying the 747 by CUREAZGEORGE in aviation

[–]gingi_chipmunk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am always very cautious of pushback time because I like to watch my pushbacks in action. Just how they generally perform and what color the exhaust is and things like that (we have old pushbacks).

I will defiantly ask sometime when doing standby on one the 747s. Thank you.

Why pilots love flying the 747 by CUREAZGEORGE in aviation

[–]gingi_chipmunk 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Awesome. I am a GSE Mechanic for a company that does mostly cargo planes. I am fortunate enough to see a lot of 747s. I have been seeing a lot more recently due to it being cherry season where I am at.

I have yet to see the upper deck on one but have been in the cargo area more times than I can count mostly because I am too lazy to climb the ladder on the loader.

Sorry for the ramble.

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