Recent content by ctechbob

Straight from Ed. I highly doubt they try and run it any way other than the 'correct' way. The loco is enough of a show all by itself and doesn't need black smoke for effect.

The oil pump isn't really variable displacement, it just switches between a high pressure setting and low pressure setting.

Destin at Smarter Every Day took string trimmers to a whole new level of geek. Complete with super slow motion.

They also use the diesels for their dynamic braking to save wear and tear on the insanely expensive shoes on BB. That and I believe they also use them to supply the air to the rest of the consist.

API SP as well..

I didn't take as many pics of this filter, and I didn't want to start a new thread since there isn't much to see/report. But this is the FL500S from today's OC. Roughly 3000 engine miles on this run, and its a hybrid, so tons of stop/start. I didn't get a ton of pics that turned out, I was in...

Time for the 'almost' 20,000 mile service on the 2025 Powerboost. I'm only at 19,300, but looking at my schedule, this is the last weekend I'm going to have free for a while, so close enough. Out/In - Same as always Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and a MC FL500S filter. Roughly 3000...

Does your 23 not have the ability to show temps on the dash? I'd question whether the formula is correct in the app you're using. I don't think I've ever seen that high even dragging our 6700# travel trailer down the interstate in the summer here in GA. I know on my 25 there is a...

Right at 20k on the F150, so it was time for its second vac-n-fill of ULV. Out ~5.5 qts MC ULV/Lubegard Platinum. In with the same amount. I was going to mix in some Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF this time...and then I didn't.

Turns out, some big dumb idiot put my last filter on way too tight on my F150. I struggled getting the thing off today, and there's no room up there to get to it with any kind of wrench...or at least a wrench I have. Turns out...that idiot is me.....

I love this: I know wood is very strong in compression but boy does that ever give off a 'that'll do' vibe...or maybe they're steel, either way I chuckle at that keeping that giant chunk of rolling iron in place.

Yup, did a bunch of reading about it a few years ago. Grew up a few hills over from it.

That would be cool, but that's a ticketed event only and its been sold out for a while. I think he's actually gong to go catch it in Cresson.

Don't forget brakes. They use the diesel for its dynamic braking. Plus UP dumped a TON of money into that locomotive, I'm sure they want it to last as long as possible.

I wish it were coming a little closer. I have family that was talking about going to see it in Altoona today but I haven't heard if they went or not.