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Getting the Vehicle Dents Out Before the Paint Job

About three years ago I had my car repainted, but I couldn't afford to have the dents that were apparent fixed first. The paint job looked great, but it sure did make the dents stick out like a sore thumb. In fact I was so uncomfortable with the outcome that I purposely scratched the paint near the dents in an effort to make the damage look more "natural" and less noticeable. It worked, but I was left back at square one. So I went about the process of learning how to fix the dents myself while I saved up for another paint job. What I learned is that it's completely feasible to fix minor body damage without the need for costly service appointments. So, I decided to post some of the options that I've personally used with success on this blog. I hope the information here is helpful to you!

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Tips For Repairing Your Excavator

11 March 2016
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If you have an excavator that you need to repair, you might not know exactly how to do it, but you also might not want to take the time to transfer the excavator off-site to an auto body shop where they will be able to fix it. You either need to hire a technician that is willing to come to the construction site, or you need to try to repair the excavator yourself. If you decide to go the latter route, here are some repair tips that you can follow to get the job done.

1. Oil is Overheating Regularly

If you constantly find that your oil is always overheating and causing your system to shut down, you first need to check with the operator of the excavator. If he or she is holding down a control valve in a power position for extended periods of time, then there is a good chance that the oil is overheating due to that. Make sure that all of your operators know to return the control valve to a neutral position when it's not being used.

If that doesn't solve your problem, move onto the oil itself. First make sure that you are using oil that has the viscosity that the manufacturer of the excavator recommends. If not, swap out the oil. If you don't have enough oil, refill it and make sure that the tank isn't leaking. Finally, if the oil is dirty, replace it and then check the filters to make sure that they are not damaged and are clean. These could all cause your oil to overheat.

Finally, check the pressure of the relief valves. If the pressure is too high, then that's a sign that you need to clean the relief valves before you operate the excavator again.

2. Pump is Making Strange Noises

Another potential problem is that the pump is making strange noises. To deal with this, first check the oil level and the oil viscosity. If those are both okay, move onto the speed of the pump. If the pump is moving at a speed that is higher than what is recommended by the manufacturer, you will need to slow the pump speed down. If you are still having problems with the noise, check the suction line. If the suction line is being obstructed between the reservoir and the pump itself you will need to clean it. Tighten the suction line as you do this in order to make sure that there is no air getting in because this could be another potential problem. Finally, check the inlet screen and be sure that it is not plugged. If it is, clean it.

If these two troubleshooting sections are not able to solve your problems, try to find an excavator repair specialist who can come out to your location. To learn more, contact a company like Florida TRUCK & Trailer CO.