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How a crankshaft sensor works on a diesel

by webbiesmechanical | Mar 13, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

The crankshaft sensor sits near a tone wheel (often on the flywheel or crank). As the engine turns, it reads the passing teeth and sends a signal to the ECU showing: Engine speed (RPM) Crank position (where the pistons are in the cycle) A reference point (often a...

Why Your Truck Can Overheat on a Cool Morning

by webbiesmechanical | Mar 9, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

It’s a cool morning.Cooler than it’s been in weeks. You roll out expecting an easy run — good air, cooler temps, nothing pushing the truck too hard. But before long, you notice the temperature gauge creeping up. Not spiking. Just climbing. Slowly. Steadily. Enough to...

Cracked Crankshafts: Rare, Serious, and Almost Always a Symptom

by webbiesmechanical | Mar 3, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

Cracked crankshafts are one of those failures most truck owners hope they’ll never face. They’re rare, but when they do happen, the damage is significant — and the repair is never small. What’s important to understand is this:Crankshafts don’t usually crack because of...

“Hot hub? Here’s why it’s a warning sign you shouldn’t ignore.”

by webbiesmechanical | Mar 2, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor

You’re running a load at night.A few hours in, you pull up to stretch your legs and do a quick walk-around — like you always do. When you get to the rear axle on the driver’s side, something doesn’t feel right.The hub is hot.Hotter than it should be. It’s nearly due...
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