Spq13 Austin

This past week we it was a learning week for sure. It was nice to learn on how to do proper testing on starters, batterys, altinators and charging systems from cars to semi's. I learned about what the point of having two batterys in a truck is for and what purpose it serves, there hasnt been a lot of time to do testing since i don't have a multi meter. This week I applied at a few places for interning and did that pre test that got put out. We also found the route for the peter and international. This weekend i helped my neighbors do seals, bearings, races and brakes.

Total 76

Spq13 Austin

This week and weekend i worked on running wires for my led light rings, led strip, train horn, compressor and put a lot of hours in. It was fun and learned alot and when doing everything i did i always remebered what my dad told me "power in, power out". With all the times watching him through my life I learned alot from what size fuses and wire size. This week i learned the concept of a load and crimping grounds and loads to work in one.

Hours 60

Spq13 Austin

Ive been trying to email about problems about logging in.

These past couple weeks Ive worked on 32 trucks. Oil change, brakes, drums, broken beds, welded, learned how to overhaul an entire engine from block up. Lots of things to remember haha.

Ive also worked the new cummins isx.

I installed an exhaust on my pickup.

I already have over 350 hours and they said since its slow im done until next internship.

A big part i learned was from not a mechanic but an employee. He said everything is simple once I have a general idea. It helped me relax and not so confused. I may have a future at Kenworth because getting to know the guys up in Marysville and saying my knowledge and schooling im taking. This internship has really taught me alot on every part from dealing with rude people and taking notes to even the type of clothes when pressure washing! Haha

Im ready to come back and learn more!

Hours 356

Spq13 Austin

Finally got access. These few weeks I have done so many hub seals, wiring, driving truck, replacing brake cans, trouble shooting, replacing hoses, dealing with those perfect drivers ;), brakes, drums, and a lot more. It has been hard dealing with people that are rude and no patients but im showing my abilities and trying my hardest. I learned the different types of brakes there are and the reason for each. Also did over 20 services on trucks and eqipment.

Spq13 Austin

This week was another busy one. 3rd diff. in 2 weeks, driveline u joint, seals (6), brakrs(4), axle (2), 5th wheel, steering u joint, new head on a Ken.

Hours 97 est.

Spq13 Austin

Week 2
In a normal day we change out brakes, clutch, tires, seals, o rings, rear ends, drive line u joints, slack adjusters, transmission, transfer case, and alot more. Ive learned alot every day and is never routine. My boss gave us thursday and friday off. 

Hours: 46

Spq13 Austin

Week 1
This was my first day at my new internship. I am working at Lenz Enterprises. Today Joe and I (my boss) tried to figure out why the pin for the trailer was slipping out. After going through tests we found out the truck driver was dumping extended out and filling the pin hole and making a concrete mixture in the hole and allowing only an inch of 7 in the hole. The shaft on the brake system was bent from not being set in and drove with loads.

The same driver came back with a different truck saying she had her foot slip of the clutch. This was a big shock to the transfer case and exploded the spider gears and broke the entire transfer case in the front rear axle. We took it out and found where the grenade went off haha.

We then took off the sweeper off the sweeper truck and try to replace it. I then found the bushing was broken and had to be replaced before assembled.

Tomorrow we get out tranfer case for dump truck and also the bushing for the sweeper. Ive learned a lot on my first day and cant wait for tomorrow!

Truck fleet: 29

Hours 9