One of our member’s sent me this troubleshooting story:
“The company I worked for had invested in a complete overhaul of the engine on an older Mack truck, sleeper version in otherwise poor cosmetic shape. In addition, they were the proud owner of a mechanically poor, cosmetically good Mack in a non-sleeper configuration. The decision was made to do a … Read more
A hungry donkey enters a barn in search of hay. Much to his delight he discovers two, identical haystacks, each on the opposite side of the barn. The donkey stands in the middle of the barn between the two piles of hay, not knowing which one to choose. Hours go by, and then days, but he still can’t make up … Read more
Back in 1991, the hydraulics company I was working for had supplied conversion kits to change the hydraulic piston pump on an ROV (remotely operated [submersible] vehicle) from an obsolete brand to Linde.
The kits had been supplied as an in-field replacement, so that the changeover could be done when necessary. In other words, when the existing hydraulic pump failed. … Read more