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How To Succeed During Your Apprenticeship After Diesel Mechanic Training

CATI

Diesel mechanic apprenticeships are designed to refine the technical skills acquired during training and to introduce apprentices to the real-world scenarios they will encounter in their professional lives. Achieving success after diesel mechanic training requires technical expertise.

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The Latest on Lifters

Tomorrow's Technician

When it comes to lifters, there will always be the traditional questions of solid versus hydraulic and flat tappet versus roller. Hydraulic vs. Solid Hydraulic lifters, or hydraulic lash adjusters (HLA) as they’re often called, eliminate noise by maintaining zero lash in the valvetrain.

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AWD and ABS Services

Tomorrow's Technician

Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control wheel slip. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. Instead, they were equipped with open differentials. Drivers never noticed the change or felt a loss in off-road or winter road capabilities.

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Hemric Records Strong Points Night with Top-10 at Kansas

The NAPA Network

19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST banked 12 critical stage points throughout the evening to tighten his grasp on third position in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series standings after nine races. The Gates Hydraulics team took the wave around as the leaders pitted under yellow to regain his lap. The driver of the No.