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EVT Techtalk Forums http://www.evta.info/forums/ EVTA - Emergency Vehicle Technicians Association en Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:24:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.evta.info/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg EVT Techtalk Forums http://www.evta.info/forums/ Darley Pump Problems, Please Help! http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1837&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:02:35 GMT Howdy guys,

We have a Darley pump package (derringer model) on the back of our type 6 wildland engine. Up until now it was running great but now we are having some problems.

With the pump running and not flowing water it will sometimes drop in RPM's and water pressure. Once you flow water it will not skip a beat. Also if you open the pump to tank valve it will not miss but as soon as you shut that valve or stop flowing water it will miss. Most of the time it will miss enough to loose all pressure.

If you have the pump to tank open you can spray water with no ill effects.

I changed the Fuel filter for the diesel motor thinking it might be slightly clogged (power issue) but that did not work. This pump also has and automatic reserc on the pump so it does not get hot.

I also checked the valve to make sure it was not leaking and it is solid.

Any ideas?

Thanks ]]> Pump Discussions tothemax! http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1837 Howdy http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1836&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:52:41 GMT Just wanted to say Hi. Im an assistant engine capt on a BLM type 6 engine. I do all of the maintenance around the shop and am always wanting to learn more! Just wanted to say Hi. Im an assistant engine capt on a BLM type 6 engine. I do all of the maintenance around the shop and am always wanting to learn more! ]]> Introduce Yourself Here tothemax! http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1836 feecon foam system http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1835&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:18:10 GMT I need to get some info on the feecon foam system model aph-1.5. I am doing a training on this foam system and would like to get all my ducks in a row before I give the class. I need to get some info on the feecon foam system model aph-1.5. I am doing a training on this foam system and would like to get all my ducks in a row before I give the class. ]]> Pump Discussions Gflanagan http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1835 Fire Truck Mechanic 1 - US Fire Equip, Tacoma, WA http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1834&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:47:21 GMT July 26, 2010 US Fire Equipment, LLC is currently accepting resumes for the position of Fire Truck Mechanic 1. All requirements and job functions are listed on the attached document. Please send resume and associated certifications to: US Fire Equipment, LLC Attn: Personel 10749 A St S... July 26, 2010

US Fire Equipment, LLC is currently accepting resumes for the position of Fire Truck Mechanic 1. All requirements and job functions are listed on the attached document. Please send resume and associated certifications to:

US Fire Equipment, LLC
Attn: Personel
10749 A St S Unit C and D
Tacoma, WA 98444

Documents may also be emailed to:

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SEE THE ATTACHED INFO IN PDF FORMAT

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]]> List All Job Offers or Help Wanted Here Brent http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1834 F-550 engine failure http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1833&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:59:54 GMT Just venting I guess. Our new F-550 SD with the 6.4 Powerstroke just bit the dust with only 1499 miles on it !!! With the past history of this engine, we should have speced the V-10. It appears that an injector failed and it burned a hole in a piston. The blow by was quite impressive when I cranked... Just venting I guess. Our new F-550 SD with the 6.4 Powerstroke just bit the dust with only 1499 miles on it !!! With the past history of this engine, we should have speced the V-10. It appears that an injector failed and it burned a hole in a piston. The blow by was quite impressive when I cranked it over. This is our main EMS unit and had only been in service a short time. The air to air cooler has huge amounts of oil in it too. On a brighter note, Ford has stepped up to the plate and has the vehicle in the shop as of this afternoon. I sure hope their new 6.7 engine works out better. Have a great night everyone. ]]> FORD MOTOR COMPANY Craig Hamrick http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1833 New Member http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1832&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:28:20 GMT I'm a mechanic for a business(Goodfellow inc)that as is own fire trucks and firemen in the last 15 years i have rebuilt 4 1/2 firetrucks(the last one is not finished yet) ]]> Introduce Yourself Here Goodfellow http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1832 Ford F-series CAT DPF Issues http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1831&goto=newpost Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:06:09 GMT For the good of the order: When Ford opted to include CAT C-7 and C-9 engines of the 2007-2009 DPF equipped versions, they made a critical mis-step in their engineering approach as it pertains to vocational vehicles (Like fire apparatus. Their thinking was that the motor would generate... For the good of the order:

When Ford opted to include CAT C-7 and C-9 engines of the 2007-2009 DPF equipped versions, they made a critical mis-step in their engineering approach as it pertains to vocational vehicles (Like fire apparatus.

Their thinking was that the motor would generate enough exhaust heat to provide 100% of the regeneration heat to burn off soon in the DPF. No manual selection of regeneration was installed. The result...When the derates started to occur, the end user had to take it to a CAT dealer for manual regen. The end user has had enough. Ford's reaction was to discontinue the CAT motor in their chassis.

Do you have such an animal? There IS a fix. See the attached information on the two items that can be installed by your CAT dealer to rectify both manual regeneration through an add-on control center AND remote notification of need for regeneratio vial a warning horn (provided) or a strobe/LED warning light (not included) for those situations when you are away from the interior and the dash warning comes on requiring a regeneration of the DPF. Depending on your technical capabilities, you may be able to wire it in and then simply take it to the CAT dealer for hookup to his proprietary CAT Computer Software for toggling in the features required for this install. This will correct those situatons where the Dealer tells you that you have to pay because you ignored the warning lights and drove it into the ground when, in fact, you were away from the cab and never knew the DPF warning light came on. Like when we are fighting fire, sitting at an accident site with engine idling, sitting at an EMS call with engine idling, etc. Take a look. Your mandated trips to the dealer to have the DPF regenerated will be nearly eliminated. Except for those situations where the operator continues to ignore the need for regen.

see the attachment/enclosure
http://www.tfbglobal.com/18607.html
http://www.tfbglobal.com/19907.html

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]]> FORD MOTOR COMPANY adbmlb http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1831 Ford F-series CAT DPF Issues http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1830&goto=newpost Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:49:44 GMT For the good of the order: When Ford opted to include CAT C-7 and C-9 engines of the 2007-2009 DPF equipped versions, they made a critical mis-step in their engineering approach as it pertains to vocational vehicles (Like fire apparatus. Their thinking was that the motor would generate... For the good of the order:

When Ford opted to include CAT C-7 and C-9 engines of the 2007-2009 DPF equipped versions, they made a critical mis-step in their engineering approach as it pertains to vocational vehicles (Like fire apparatus.

Their thinking was that the motor would generate enough exhaust heat to provide 100% of the regeneration heat to burn off soon in the DPF. No manual selection of regeneration was installed. The result...When the derates started to occur, the end user had to take it to a CAT dealer for manual regen. The end user has had enough. Ford's reaction was to discontinue the CAT motor in their chassis.

Do you have such an animal? There IS a fix. See the attached information on the two items that can be installed by your CAT dealer to rectify both manual regeneration through an add-on control center AND remote notification of need for regeneratio vial a warning horn (provided) or a strobe/LED warning light (not included) for those situations when you are away from the interior and the dash warning comes on requiring a regeneration of the DPF. Depending on your technical capabilities, you may be able to wire it in and then simply take it to the CAT dealer for hookup to his proprietary CAT Computer Software for toggling in the features required for this install. This will correct those situatons where the Dealer tells you that you have to pay because you ignored the warning lights and drove it into the ground when, in fact, you were away from the cab and never knew the DPF warning light came on. Like when we are fighting fire, sitting at an accident site with engine idling, sitting at an EMS call with engine idling, etc. Take a look. Your mandated trips to the dealer to have the DPF regenerated will be nearly eliminated. Except for those situations where the operator continues to ignore the need for regen.
http://www.tfbglobal.com/19907.html
http://www.tfbglobal.com/18607.html

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]]> Emissions Discussions adbmlb http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1830 1999 FL70/Hackney Rescue for sale http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1829&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:44:53 GMT see attached flyer for info. see attached flyer for info.

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]]> Fire Vehicles for Sale Gordon Schoonmaker http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1829 OSFM Monthly Report – July 2010 http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1828&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:47:49 GMT Download the Report .pdf More... (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/firemechanics/~3/nKFKjCFqBsE/) Download the Report .pdf

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More... ]]> All Topics - No Vehicle Discussions Brent http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1826 A/C on Dash Custom Cabs http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1825&goto=newpost Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:24:51 GMT Hello All, Has anybody have trouble with a Pierce Dash Cab with the A/C system just stops cooling. Full of feron and i have hear to put a filter in the the low side line. I heard that would help my problem. Anybody has any ideas let me know. Thanks Andrew Jozwiak Brenham Fire... Hello All,

Has anybody have trouble with a Pierce Dash Cab with the A/C system just stops cooling. Full of feron and i have hear to put a filter in the the low side line. I heard that would help my problem.
Anybody has any ideas let me know.

Thanks
Andrew Jozwiak
Brenham Fire Department Email ajozwiak@ci.brenham.tx.us ]]> PIERCE Andrew Jozwiak http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1825 NCFMA – Next Meeting: North Tahoe Fire http://www.evta.info/forums/showthread.php?t=1824&goto=newpost Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:20:34 GMT North Tahoe Fire Protection District 159 Observation Road Tahoe City, CA FRIDAY Aug 20 Start time will be 0900

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