Be ready to work very hard and get very dirty. I'm 3 months in but I love it and can't wait till I'm on my own. Start saving your money now because you'll need a lot of it for tools. Also, don't get caught up in spending all your money on tool trucks. Most of my tools are from harbor freight and work great. I'm not spending money on overpriced snap on tools even though there are some good ones. Try and buy tools made in Taiwan or Japan.
Just to let you know it makes an old man of you pretty quick. Been doing it 25 years. 43 years old and body feels like it's 70. Just can't let the pay go!
@@jimmyk.9437 People should know that - that is why I'm spamming this channel with negative comment because The Dieseldog seems to think its all rainbow and unicorns. I decided to become a mechanic because of people like him and it is taking my joy of life away.
Just want to let you guys know. I absolutely admire Diesel techs. Hard work, long hours, keeps the country fed. You guys are my heroes. I'm a simple HVAC tech, used to he a plumber. But I'm always fascinated by other trades as well. Thank you for all your hard work to keep the country moving.
@@TheDieseldog , I'm about to start taking diesel repair classes at college . Watching your videos really helps and motivates me . Wish me luck . Blessings and thank you .
My next younger brother spent forty plus years as a diesel mechanic. at 66 he is pretty damn well shot. hard work in all kinds of weather called out in below zero weather probably a thousand times. It was what he loved so it was worth it to him. Oldest brother at 75 still operating his logging equipment full time. Doesnt need the money its a combination of both love of the job, and fear of dying if he stops I think. Its not for everyone man, I got dragged along as a kid myself and thought dang this aint for me. Kudos to ya.
Been a driver for 30 years. It's always a pleasure to come across a true professional that takes pride in their work. I appreciate mechanics like you keeping me rolling.
I love these videos man, You pretty much got me inspired to become a Diesel Tech. Like you say everyday is something different and you are 100% right. Got my first Diesel Tech job at 18 about 8 months ago and I love it. Thanks for sharing the video!
I am a 20 year old female, fell in love with working on my 5 speed Cummins and when my dad inherited an 81 international 10 speed. I will be enrolling in a program in just a few months, I’m excited but also nervous just because its a male dominated field but it will all be worth it :)
I got a hell of a lot of respect for yall I'm a automotive mechanic I couldn't imagine working on semi trucks like that but much love brother blue collar 4 life
The part there at the end of the video is why it is all worth it no matter what kind of job you work. You are a great dad and that is all it takes to be a dad is to just spend time with your family.
Great video. My son is a 3rd year apprentice at Scania in Australia. He started when he was 16. He loves his job and Scania look after their staff. I am really proud of him and the career he has chosen. Take care mate and look forward to seeing other videos
I’m a dealership technician commented a couple years ago right before I went to NADC I’m 20 years old been doing it for ALMOST 3 years now. It ain’t easy. I’m a small human as well some of this stuff weighs as much as me(no I’m not joking)😂however I’m more of a drivetrain guy now. Been watching these videos for a few years probably won’t stop watching em
This is good stuff I enjoy seeing the day to day stuff. Moving into the heavy diesel now. Nothing like change in your 30s hana😅 ready to advance my mechanical knowledge. Did regular auto and marine already
Best advice is never stop learning ive worked with 80 year old dudes that get caught up in thinking experience is everything because theyvhave done it so long not true at all if you stop learning every day a better way there is no progress always have an open mind the easiest way is the hardest way and seriously keep your mind open you do noy need school half of the places want you to be open minded and asking questions there is no bad question i went from 14 an hour in 2019 to 59 a hour just sell yourself and never go lower than youre time is worth
Being a diesel tech has its disadvantages but I’ll tell you what I love everything I do I work on all types of trucks Volvo especially and I rather be doing this and knowing my work means something then to be working in an office setting day after day..no disrespect to those guys but I rather be here thank God for this opportunity
I just came across your video, I am almost 40 and thinking about going to school for Diesel Mechanic. I didn't know your living in IL . I live here in IL myself
I have a question. Got a 2000 f350 super duty 7.3 diesel. Whether cold or hot when you start it it dies. Let the glow plugs do their business and start again. Fires off but barely, then you gotta rev her up and she goes. Crazy thing is that once she starts and you drive it she’s good for all day no matter how many times you stop and start again. I’ve heard of something like the hpop or something like it where the fuel stays pooled and makes it hard to start the first time. Any ideas? I’m a 61 year old woman and I’d love to get it figured out. Thanks.
Was having something similar with a 99.5 F350 7.3 PS. The alternator was starting to fail as the batteries were slowly draining. The diodes will start to leak back. But since the truck is going on 25 yrs and 282k miles it is time for some preventive maintenance. So far replaced the low pressure oil pump, then checked the water pump and the bearing was getting loose and also replaced the tensioner and idler pulley and belt. The driver side high pressure line was leaking at the fitting, got new orings at a hydraulics shop. From experience know that with time and heat cycles seals and orings bake then get hard and no longer seal. So next is to replace the injector orings and the valve stem seals. Also the high pressure pump seals and gaskets along with the other high pressure line orings. The other thing is to replace the low pressure oil pump regulator spring and ball, along with the a clean out/refurbish of the injector oil pressure regulator valve.
A hard working man with his family at the end of the day setting on the tailgate of his Pickup Truck eating water ice. If that’s not AMERICANA I don’t know what is.
Just curious, what do you use to record your videos, and what kinda tripod do you use? Is your shop okay with you recording? I feel you on different things every day. Yesterday I was doing kingpins on an Isuzu, today I was diagnosing a bad park brake valve on a Volvo #VolvoLeadsTheWay, I'm finally branching out and learning Isuzu/Hino aswell as Volvo/Mack. It's always nice to know I'm expanding my knowledge, keep making the videos dude!
Coming to the end of my training, my resume is together,and searching on the job sites. I am seeing a lot of penske popping up are they a good company to start with until I get pm certification?
I plan on being a diesel mechanic with little knowledge on how to work on cars other than the basic maintenance and an oil change. Would I be a good fit for it I’m excited but worried.
I'm 31 years old my uncle was mechanic unfortunately he passed and didn't get to teach me I got enrolled is this career harder than it looks I mean you got the lingo down how long or what advice can you give to me I'm from San Antonio TX God bless you and your family brother
I'm 40 and am trying to get into the apprenticeship at Cummins. I'll know more after the 4th of July. I already passed their corporate (🤮🤣) assessment exam. I appreciate the video, keep them coming.
@@grzegorz16100 Yeah, thankfully I have options. I'm leaning towards Ryder or Penske because they're fleet and their equipment is newer and decently maintained. I'm also testing the waters with WM, but Penske would probably be my first choice. I'd rather do preventive maintenance versus breakdown maintenance. As far as my health, I actually want this type of work to keep my body in shape. I've actually injured my back from sitting with my last career. I welcome the change. I was an Aviation Electrician in the Navy 16 years ago so I know what it's like. I've missed working in shop environments ever since.
You won't listen to me because nobody does but I feel like I have to tell you that... There is a book by Dr Sarno "Healing Back Pain " and it helps to heal pretty much 100%. But it's cheap and simple so nobody listens... I actually hate workshop environment- I find it depressing.
I am a 20 year old female, fell in love with working on my 5 speed Cummins and when my dad inherited an 81 international 10 speed. I will be enrolling in a program in just a few months, I’m excited but also nervous just because its a male dominated field but it will all be worth it :)
