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Auto-starting your Tumblr Muzicon is something you can do right from the main Muzicons website. Auto-start your Tumblr Muzicon with help from a web guru with over 10 years of experience in web technologies and design in this free video clip.
You may have the same small block chevy 350 engine in your boat as a 70’s or 80’s import eater, but some of the components on the engine have to be made specifically for a marine application. Even when alternators have the same style of case, mounting points, pulley size and output there is a difference between automotive grade and marine grade alternators; One of which are so important, knowing about it may save your life.
Snowplowing can be a lucrative business if executed with the proper equipment and in an area that supports the need for a lot of snow removal. Aside from purchasing the necessary equipment, there will also be a lot of added maintenance to keep the equipment and truck in proper working order. It is a common thought around the truck world that snow plowing is nothing more than placing a truck under extreme abuse; however, sticking to a steady maintenance schedule can prove that the benefits of having a plow truck can far outweigh the wear and tear placed upon it.
The role of a governor is pretty self explanatory: it governs. In most cases governors are designed to limit moving speed of the vehicle, or at the very least to limit engine speed at or below a certain moving speed. When you increase your engine speed in a passenger vehicle with the vehicle in park or neutral, the built in governor will prevent engine speed from going above 3000 RPM to help prevent engine or internal bearing damage. Semi-truck companies have widely begun using speed governors to help keep their hired drivers on the road within the posted speed limits.
Rattle at start-up could have any number of causes, but tracking down the specific cause of your truck's rattle really comes down to a single question: what's different about the engine in those moments after start-up than at other points? But all engines are different and some are more prone to certain types of failure than others.
A single pole double throw, or SPDT, relay is the most common type of relay used in the automotive industry. This relay has multiple pins and is commonly located alongside fuses and other relays in automotive applications. In a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320, there are two locations for the SPDT relays. The primary relay location is on the right side of the engine compartment, inside the main fuse box. The second location is above the passenger side foot well. The primary engine fuse box contains relays for the anti-lock brakes, ignition system, cooling fans, and other primary systems. The secondary fuse…
Totaling out a vehicle means that the vehicle can no longer be used the way it was intended. Learn about the insurance formula used to total out a vehicle with help from a longtime insurance broker in this free video clip.
Commercial truck insurance is designed to protect vehicles used for business. Learn about commercial truck insurance with help from a longtime insurance professional in this free video clip.
Some people prefer to raise their trucks up in the air, while others drop them down to the ground with modified suspensions. Several factors can lead to added noise from a truck, all of which can be controlled with some simple changes to the truck. Tire noises, interior noises and exhaust are some common noise generators for vehicle owners. Adding the right combinations of aftermarket parts can eliminate a multitude of the factors that cause the noise, and dampen the noise inside the truck.
An automotive condenser is actually a capacitor that was used in early distributors with points. The condenser is typically mounted in the distributor next to the points. The condenser’s objective is to absorb the current feedback to the points as the coil’s primary is collapsed. This phenomenon is caused by secondary crossover and, small as it may be, is strong enough current to cause damage to the points surface by allowing them to arc when they are opened. The condenser absorbs this current, thereby curtailing the damage to the points.
A light- or heavy-duty truck’s drivetrain is often taken for granted by its owners. The drivetrain can accumulate tens of thousands of miles, if not hundreds of thousands, without so much as a squeak in protest. Yet the failure of a component can be catastrophic, costing thousands of dollars in repairs or causing an accident, if proper maintenance is not performed.
General Motors pioneered automatic oil change monitors in the 1980s and early 1990s when the company introduced its trademark Oil Life Monitoring system. This system, made possible by the legion of sensors used in the modern fuel-injected engine, uses a sophisticated algorithm that relies on several factors to determine how much life should be left in the oil. But the OLM system does have an Achilles' heel, and might best be considered a general guideline as opposed to commandments writ in stone.
Standard Chevrolet trucks have been using the same basic suspension setup since the early 1960s. The setup consists of a coil spring independent front suspension. The coil is mounted between upper and lower control arms. The rear suspension consists of a solid rear axle with leaf springs between the axle and frame. Shock absorbers are fitted at each wheel. There are several factors that may make your Chevrolet truck bounce on the freeway. It could be the truck, or the freeway itself.
While Toyota's quintessential hybrid may be a love-it-or-hate-it entity, there's no denying the fact that it plays host to some of the most impressive technologies on the road today. Even if you don't like the Prius's styling, use baby seals as foot-stools and run your coffee maker on sperm whale oil, this car remains a fascinating study in creative engineering brought to the masses. The Prius's energy recovery systems -- yes, that's plural -- are but a few of the very cool technologies hiding under that odd body.
Not carrying your insurance card in your vehicle comes with a very specific punishment. Learn what the punishment is for not carrying your insurance card in your vehicle with help from an attorney in this free video clip.
The 2009 Kia Borrego was a sport utility vehicle that survived just one model year -- through 2010 -- in North America. Although the Kia Sorento has been in production since 2002, it has served more or less as the Borrego’s replacement. Kia initially manufactured Borrego and Sorento as body-on-truck-frame SUVs, but the Sorento switched to a crossover vehicle with unibody construction in 2011. Kia produced no Sorentos in 2010.
Car audio manufacturers are choosy about whom they select as retailers. You can become one by going through an application and interview process, but you need to do your homework before you make initial contact. Learn about the standards the car audio manufacturer looks for in retailers. In addition, prepare your figures, paperwork and even your store and shop so you can qualify as a retailer of popular brands of car audio gear.
After a long road trip or weeks of dirt buildup, a solid truck washing can restore your vehicle's luster. People washing their trucks at home likely hose down the vehicle, apply some soap and rinse clean. However, for a more thorough, heavy-duty cleaning, truck detailing may be in order. Truck detailers not only wash a trucks's exterior; they also wax the outside, wipe down the windows and interior and vacuum out the inside to produce a truck that looks brand new.
The stout little bulldog that has been sitting on the hood of Mack trucks for decades has become not only an emblem of the brand's toughness, but also an icon of an enduring American manufacturer. The dog first perched on a Mack truck in the 1930s, but the image of Mack trucks as bulldog-sturdy was conjured significantly earlier.
Loading a WaveRunner, a jet ski made by Yamaha, into the bed of a pickup truck can be an adventure. The owner's manual does not address transporting the WaveRunner in any manner except on a trailer. A WaveRunner, depending on the model, weighs from 291 to 826 pounds. For larger WaveRunners, lifting equipment is essential for loading and unloading. Smaller WaveRunners can be lifted with the aid of several people.
Repairing torn auto vinyl can sometimes feel easier said than done. Learn about repairing torn auto vinyl with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, often referred to as “Jake Brake” since the patenting of its industry-standard diesel compression braking system of the same name in the early 1960s, and PacBrake are prominent original equipment manufacturers in the diesel industry. Though each company focuses on the design and manufacture of braking systems, their offerings differ in the details.
The thermostat may seem slightly redundant to some, but it performs an important function in keeping your engine running at its best. And it helps to keep you at your best, too, since a cold engine means cold coolant -- and that means no heater for you.
Originally released in 2006, Microsoft's Flight Simulator X, or FSX, builds on 25 years of the franchise's history, including features such as interactive missions, free-form flights and dozens of aircraft. As a realistic simulation, FSX features an array of customizable keyboard commands augmented by joystick controls.
Simplicity is one of the best things about diesel engines. Diesel engines are fuel-throttled and don't require spark plugs, which means that about the only way you can kill one is to run it out of fuel. But modern electronic controls throw a whole new monkey wrench into the works, increasing the engine's versatility, but also increasing the sheer number of ways in which it can fail.
An enterprise dependent on vehicles to get its work done may use hundreds of vehicles while operating its business. These collections of vehicles can be diverse, including cars and light trucks, as well as heavy trucks and other mechanized equipment. While keeping track of the maintenance and repair needs of these vehicles was at one time a daunting task, modern fleet maintenance programs have made this easier by using computer tracking to manage maintenance needs.
Americans spent $1.37 billion dollars on car audio systems in 2010, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Car audio distributors buy and sell products ranging from CD players and satellite radios to speakers and navigation systems. A distributor buys products in bulk quantities from manufacturers and sells them to other dealers, retailers and sometimes directly to the customers.
The purpose of anti-freeze is to prevent water from freezing. Water normally freezes when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. However, adding certain chemicals to the water changes the properties of the water so it does not freeze. These anti-freezes are useful in closed systems, such as boilers and automobile radiators, that use water.
Engines are getting more like us every day. Even the least-sophisticated engine runs on the same combustion principles that we do, taking in fuel and oxygen to produce heat, carbon dioxide, water and kinetic energy. Now, engines have oxygen sensors that allow them to "feel" exhaust gas temperature, optical triggers that allow them to "see" crankshaft position and knock sensors that give them "ears" on the combustion event. At this rate, your engine is one remote control and a fork away from watching reality television and eating strawberry cheesecake.
The amount of profit a tow business earns depends on a number of factors and varies from one company to another. Whether you have employees, how many trucks you operate and if you provide 24/7 towing services are some of the factors to consider. The amount of profit your business earns also depends on whether you serve as the towing company for local service garages or simply wait for calls to come in.
The Freightliner FL60 medium-sized truck is part of the truck builder’s FL-series Class 5 through 8 family of commercial vehicles. The FL60, with its sibling the FL50, are among the lightest trucks in the FL series, with an empty weight of about 25,500 pounds. The FL series debuted in 1995, and Freightliner continued to produce the line at least through 2011.
The California Vehicle Code defines a dealer as anyone who sells, exchanges or attempts to sell a registered vehicle or an ownership stake in a vehicle. You cannot operate a retail car dealership in California unless you are licensed and registered with the state. When you have filed the state paperwork, you can begin to assemble your inventory and your sales team. You also have to start advertising your dealership and offer incentives for prospective clients to buy cars from you rather than from your more established competitors.
Rochester Products Division began making carburetors in 1950 for automotive manufacturers, expanding its product line from its earlier focus on automotive electrical equipment. In addition to providing carburetors for new vehicles, the company also moved into the replacement part market to serve older vehicles. Rochester carburetor uses through the years included a broad range of vehicles, and carburetors by this maker are still highly sought after by those with an interest in vehicle restoration.
Air conditioning condensers may be the middle-man in your car's AC system, but they're far from middle-management in terms of importance. The condenser is a vital link in the system's heat-absorption and dissipation cycle, serving to deliver the thermal energy trapped in your sweltering automobile cab to the outside air, where it belongs.
Modern industries of all types rely heavily on the use of computers to operate effectively, including the airline industry. Computers and their associated applications are an integral part of the flight process, from the time you book the flight until the plane touches the ground. In many cases, computer automation has made flying more efficient and has resulted in cost savings for the airlines.
Created by Artix Entertainment, "DragonFable" is a Flash-based fantasy game played online in a Web browser. Basic gameplay is free, but exclusive content is only available to paying customers via a Dragon Amulet. This includes "Titan Fights," battles where a Dragon Lord fights bosses from various quests while riding a dragon. The player hatches the dragon from an individual egg, which determines what special skill it activates during the fights. Selecting the right egg to complement your playing style is essential to a successful dragon pairing.
Poptropica is a virtual adventure world for kids comprised of several islands. Each island features a different game with challenges that allow players to earn points and prizes. One of the islands, Cryptids Island, features a game hunting for cryptids (legendary creatures that may or not be real) like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Whoever finds proof of the cryptids' existence is promised a huge prize from eccentric billionaire Harold Mews. A challenge on this island calls for kids to help an old man with a truck stuck behind a bridge. The prize for this challenge is a camera…
A sprinter is a road bicycle often used for racing. Many bicycle manufacturers designate specific models of their road bicycles as sprinters. The problem with hand cranking a production sprinter is that it only has two wheels. If your hands are occupied with cranking the wheels, it is difficult or impossible to steer. There are several ways that problem can be overcome, but each requires substantial modification to a production two-wheeled bicycle.
In spite of bleak forecasts about laid off auto workers and bankrupt companies, automobile manufacturers remain one the major employers in the United States. Engineers make up the largest career group in the automotive industry and perform a significant role in the manufacturing and testing of automobiles. Many of the tasks related to evaluating, inspecting and testing motor vehicles require engineering degrees. Which aspect of automotive testing you choose, as well as the level of professional responsibility you seek, will determine which type of automotive product tester job will be available to you.
For those looking for entry into the restaurant business, a food truck may provide access to the field for a much lower start-up cost. To reduce the cost of starting a mobile food business even further, renting a fully equipped vehicle can cut upfront expenses significantly. Each state regulates food truck businesses differently, with some areas limiting the number of permits for the mobile eateries.
Most states require a mobile car wash business to hold some sort of official status, such as a business license, operating permit or tax registration. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the occupation under the category of “Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment.” The BLS recorded 288,110 workers in this category in 2010, earning a median wage of $9.46 per hour.
As your car gains in mileage, the transmission and its components can wear down and eventually break. Depending on the cause of your transmission failure, there are several ways to repair it and bring it back to working order. Some are more costly than others, however one option is more than likely to solve your woes.
Lionel is a classic American toy train company. The popularity and iconic shape of Lionel train sets have made these trains a popular collectible. Because many collectible train sets are so old, it is sometimes necessary to clean parts of the train cars. The train part most likely to need cleaning is the wheel carriage on the bottom of the train cars, called trucks, as well as the tracks. Train collectors can clean these delicate and important pieces using just a few household items.
Like all car transmissions, the General Motors 4T60E is made up of many small and intricate parts. Because everything is so densely packed inside the aluminum case, finding and identifying a particular element can be a challenge. Locating the pressure switch is one of these challenges. The object is small and not labeled; however, finding the pressure switch is not difficult if you know what to look for -- and where exactly to look.
Most requirements to open a trucking company in Texas, like industry expertise and a sound planning, are both crucial to success and universal to starting any small business. You must obtain a business license and tax permits from the state, as well as adhere to Texas law governing the markings on your truck or fleet. However, the U.S Department of Transportation regulates trucking companies, also known as carriers, and many of the licensing requirements are federal.
A trucking business can serve two purposes -- it can rent out trucks for paying customers so they can drive them and use them as they please, or customers can pay for a truck and driver given by the company for use. Regardless of the purpose, you must complete legal requirements and get the proper permits to run a trucking company in the state of Illinois. In addition, being active in the trucking industry may add credibility to your trucking business.
Expenses for vehicles you use for business purposes may be claimed by using one of two methods on your business income tax return -- the standard mileage method or the actual expense method. Depreciation may be calculated and deducted when you opt for the actual expense method. The Internal Revenue Service provides depreciation tables for you to easily calculate the amount of depreciation you may deduct. To use the tables, you must know your basis for depreciation based on your business use of the vehicle. Fortunately, calculating basis for depreciation of your used business vehicle is relatively simple.
We all know how it feels to get tapped by another car, or to accidentally back into something resulting in a minor dent or ding in your vehicle. Thankfully, small dings and dents do not have to mean a trip to the auto-body repair shop. With a little elbow grease and some inexpensive tools, those dents can be repaired at home.
The deregulation of the trucking industry during the 1980s opened up new opportunities for drivers to own and operate their own trucks. By the start of the 21st century, owner-operators accounted for one-third of all truckers in the U.S., according to Washington University in St. Louis. Although truckers earned an average of $60,000 during the 1960s, according to Washington and Lee University, wages for all truck drivers have declined significantly since that time.
Loosen skateboard trucks that are too stiff to maneuver effectively to customize your board to your particular weight and riding style. Skateboard trucks come equipped with kingpins, which can be tightened or loosened with a skateboard key. Loosening the trucks' kingpins allows riders to make sharper turns, while also maintaining balance on the board without losing control. Loosen your skateboard's trucks to their desired settings in less than five minutes with the appropriate-sized skate tool.
