So a little on the work I'm doing: this summer I will be one of three Korvan mechanics so between now till after harvest that's all I'll work on because I'm going to be on my own this summer and I'll need to know as much as possible about these machines.
The first day:
We had a machine that was having problems with the fuel system clogging up so we pulled the fuel tank and brought it to our fab shop. There the fab guy cut the bottom of the tank off, cleaned it out, and welded a new bottom on. I honestly couldn't see where the weld was after he painted it. Those guys know how to weld! So while we waited for the tank we checked the whole machine, top to bottom, making sure it would be ready to go for harvest. Then I did a basic engine service on the machine, so changed oil and filter, changed fuel and air filter, and such. Then we added a inline hand pump to the fuel line to it could be primed easier. And the on the front of the machine there is some sheet metal that was falling off because the rivets were broken so I drilled out a d replaced about 40 rivets.
The second day:
So today I finished rebuilding that machine, which consisted of: replacing fuel gauge sender gasket, re-installing fuel tank, reconnecting the lower coolant line, re-installing the exhaust system (both off then had to be off to drop the tank), adding coolant, checking all fluid levels, and then starting it up and letting it run for a while.
Then I moved on to the next project. Another Korvan 9000 with a bad motor so It needs to be pulled and a new engine installed. I got the old motor out and tomorrow I'll be starting on installing the new one.
So I'll try to keep you posted more often than I have been, especial now that I'm doing something.
This is a Korvan 9000, probably the harvester I'll be working on the most this year.
So excited for you, Phil! :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying your new job! Can't wait to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteGreat report Phil. I'll be by to check it out.
ReplyDeleteJeff