After the bus comes back for the night, we do a full inspection on the engine to make sure it is safe to be on the road for the next day. This includes all fluids, belts, and to make sure everything is securely fastened, just to name a few things we check.
This bus has been hoisted up. Many people see the inside of a bus, but all the magic happens under it, which is the most important thing for a bus. Suspension, air tanks, steering, and many other crucial components are under the bus, and studying them gives me a great opportunity to see how things actually work.
This is the rear axle of the bus, showing the massive differential, and suspension, including torsion bars, shocks, and air bags (which replace springs in heavy applications)
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I chose to add this to my portfolio because of the work I do here. I work in the maintenance department at value what it adds to my engineering knowledge. Anyone can read books, but until you see this kind of stuff in action, I believe it won't really make sense. By studying these things shown in the pictures below, it is clear how much work actually has to go into this bus, before it ever starts production. Pictures courtesy of Cyride.com