Group Photos

Before the freshman left for their first On-The-Job experience we gathered the group together for some pictures. There are 39 freshman and 32 sophomores in the picture. Unfortunately 5 of the sophomores had other responsibilities that day including funerals and military service. Click on the photo for more pictures.

 

  

 

 

Engine Class begins

We finished playing with the little toys last weeks and we started digging out the big engines. We have 19 engines to tear down this year from old to new. The smallest is also the oldest. It is a 270 cu. in. four cylinder that we hope to improve the 3010 with. We also have some 466's and of course the famous "666" 7.6L. There are a couple 6.8L's and then a new 24 valve 6.8 Tier 3. Several 8.1 HPCR engines are also is the mix including the one someone last year labeled "Junkyard Dog II" and a fresh one from a 8020 series tractor. Of course we dream about RPM from the 9.0L Tier 3 but we will see. I saved the biggest for last and that would be the 10.5L and the 12.5L. Keep checking back for more pictures. Click on the picture for more.

A Little Chery

We found a little Chery (825I gator) engine just laying around and today with a lot of cooperation we got it running. We found out that Matt is a bit of a "Motorhead". Click the post to see the video.

 

 

 

Up and Running

Some of the engines are running and some need a little more time.

A little ways to go!

A little more than carb troubles.

 

4-valve Turbocharged Yanmar?

The 2.4L lives again.

Take the gator for another round.

State AMSTA Contest

The PAS Agricultural Machinery Service Technician Contest was held last Tuesday at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo.

We had a run off test to see who would have the opportunity to compete. The following people qualified to compete at state: Andrew Gissel, Joshua Wittrock, Brandon Gaul, Brenden Christensen, Devin Cole,  Brandon Ubben, Brent Swieter and Nicholas Gross.

Twelve teams from around the state were competing for an opportunity to go to national competition. The contest started at 9am and lasted until 2pm and involved a written test, parts identification and four diagnostic projects. Josh Wittrock and Andrew Gissel finished in second place and Brandon Gaul and Brenden Christensen finished in third place. Both teams will represent NICC at national competition Louisville, KY in March.

Good Job!

 Brent Swieter and Nick Gross

 

Brandon Ubben and Devin Cole  

 

Brandon Gaul and Brenden Christensen 

 Andrew Gissel and Josh Wittrock