Zach and Brandon 8.1L

Zach and Brandon have the 3rd 8.1L HPCR running. Click for video.

 

 

Dustin and Cody 8.1L HPCR

Dustin and Cody got their 8.1L started. Click for video.

 

 

The First HPCR

Joey and Collin had the first 8.1L HPCR to fire. It has a yellow coat of paint but it is the same inside.

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8.1L Electronic Inline Pump Is Next

Devin and Tyler are the next to start their engine. It is a 8.1L with an electronically controlled “P” pump. Sounds good! Click for video.

 

 

 

 

 

The Biggest Engine is the First To Run

The first engine to run this year is Tyler and Mitch with a 12.5L. We discovered the hand primer doesn't have a relief valve. After a fresh shirt it started and ran without a problem. Click for videos.

 

 

 

 

Getting a Little Closer

Its going to be busy in the next 2 weeks. The engines are starting to come together. Stay tuned!

Combustion Properties Video

Here are the videos

Combustion Properities 2013

Yet again we prove diesel fuel will burn rapidly in the right conditions. Actually it is 20 year old calibration fluid but it still looks like it works.

 

Videos

Students Compete at National Competition

Rodney took two John Deere Tech teams to the National PAS contest in Louisville, Kentucky March 18th-21st. They competed in a group of 21 teams who qualified at state competitions to earn the right to compete nationally. The competition included a written test, diagnostics, calibration, measurements and parts identification and took several hours to complete. At the end of the day Brandon Gaul and Brenden Christensen finished fourth and Andrew Gissel and Josh Wittrock placed eleventh.

Congratulations men!

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.