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Favorite Tools> Diesel Mechanics that is...

07-04-2002, 02:42 PM

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R.E. Miller

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Favorite Tools> Diesel Mechanics that is...

Well, in light of the poor weather, annoying customers, losses due to weather, and gloomy outlook in the landscape industry, I have closed my business to save my rear end. And this may sound ridiculous, but I am starting out as an apprentice in diesel mechanics. I was just wondering about what tools that you all think are very important to have when working on diesel engines? I have been putting together my "tooling" as they call it, and I would prefer not to have to constantly be asking the next guy if I could, may be,.... borrow that

. I am a greenhorn when it comes to overhauling, and fuel system detail, but I have been throwing wrenches around my whole life, and this diesel stuff just interests me too much. Having a secure job is just another perk

Thanks for your input,
Russell

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