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  1. CatManDoes

    Your Service Manager – Concerned about the bottom line OR your safety?

    How many units of Heavy Equipment does your Service Manager expect you to push through on a Daily basis? Do you think this jeopardizes your safety or even the safety or some of your other colleagues? What recommendations can you make to Service Managers that are too focused on numbers...
  2. CatManDoes

    Henrob Self Piercing Rivet - Repair

    I am surveying truck body repair shops that are in need of solutions for removal of Henrob rivets and installation equipment. For anyone who is interested, please provide as much detail as you can regarding your most common repair application and how we can help. Billy Bonham Henrob...
  3. CatManDoes

    Look for 4th Year/ License Trailer Tech in GTA area

    Urgent! Looking for a trailer mechanic ASAP in the GTA/ Toronto region. If you are an experienced 3rd/ 4th year or License Technician send your resumes to llevene@maizisandmiller.com or call 416-620-5111x240
  4. CatManDoes

    Finding Jobs in the Heavy Equipment Industry

    If you are a mechanic or a manager in the heavy equipment industry I would like to introduce you to our staffing consulting firm which focuses specifically on hiring full time for your trade. We are the largest employment resource for Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Managers in North America-...
  5. CatManDoes

    Companies hiring in edmonton?

    Anyone know of some places hiring in edmonton for HET? Been to all the job sites doesnt seem to be much out there...
  6. CatManDoes

    Challenging fourth year heavy equipment tech

    Yeah I just challenged in last month. Spent a month thumbing over the 4th year modules here and there...passed it. Best $150 I ever spent. I didn't find it overly hard...only 3-4 questions out of 150 that I didn't have any idea what the answer was. So if you can read over the modules before you...
  7. CatManDoes

    JOB: NEED Heavy Equipment Technician, $80,000, Grande Cache

    City : Charleston Province/State : WEST VIRGINIA Location Information: For more information about Charleston - click here Job Description : The candidate for this role will provide leadership and coordinate all activities at the Rebuild Center in West Virginia. You will work very closely...
  8. CatManDoes

    What is or Was The Most Day in Day Out Reliable Engine Ever Made?

    I would like to start by throwing out two that I can't decide which is more reliable First the 1UZFE-4.0 V8 found in the Lexus LS-400 models, Second would have to be the famous 22re 4cyl. I would tend to lean more towards the 1UZFE just because I have seen these engines personally with upwards...
  9. CatManDoes

    What's The Craziest Mechanical Problem You've Experienced?

    I had an engine with no power at full throttle. I could get full rpm but no power and a road speed of maybe 30 mph. After hours of testing and probing etc. I decided to check the exhaust system. After removing the muffler I found the heat riser throttle plate blocking the inlet side! It had...
  10. CatManDoes

    Companies hiring in edmonton?

    Anyone know of some places hiring in edmonton for HET? Been to all the job sites doesnt seem to be much out there...
  11. CatManDoes

    What Are The Best Tools On The Market?

    Lets just say you had $20,000 towards a new, full set of "top of the line" tools (like any of us has $20K set aside for a set of tools, lol), what kind would you buy and why?? All of your feedback is appreciated.
  12. CatManDoes

    heavy equipment tech read seal exam

    please, any one knows about a course or training to get you ready for the Red seal heavy equipment exam here in toronto, ontario? thanks!
  13. CatManDoes

    What you think of the new DPF systmes

    In the last year, a new tech thing has happend due to the EPA being the eps...lol, the new DPF system or the burner as I call it, its a cool idea to have but the problems that come with it are just stupid, whats your opinion on this new tech idea
  14. CatManDoes

    the route i wanna go

    [b]i have been a mechanic[in all aspects form small gas mechanics to diesel mechanics to hydraulic systems. worked on neighbor farm machinery and automobiles for over 25 yrs and have my first level in auto mechanics. been a head golf course mechanic for 22 yrs and had guys assiting me. but now...
  15. CatManDoes

    What is a 310T Mechanic?

    My wife and I are looking to moving to Ontario and there a a lot of 310T positions. What is a 310T mechanic?
  16. CatManDoes

    Low oil pressure on a 401 BenzV6 truck engine

    I recently changed conrod bearings on my 401 V6 Benz engine. Surprisingly oil pressure couldn’t rise above 45 and the engine knocked before it could drive far. Repeated attempts to fit new rings and conrod standardization did not solve the problem. The crankshaft is on standard and a check on...
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