Welcome
Next Meeting - Wednesday, October 8th, 2008.
Hands-On Differentials & Driveline Clinic at Camerota Truck Parts,
565 Route 3A, Bow, NH
Bill Wright and Dave Clark from Camerota will speak. 
Bill Wright, literally, grew up in the heavy duty truck
service business. Before joining Camerota he has served
in many different capacities from mechanic to service manager (Ryder)
to Regional Service Manager (First Student School Bus division) to Regional
Business Manager (First Vehicle Services Division). The First Vehicle
Services Division performed fleet maintenance and repair for package
delivery, police, fire, DPW, parks and recreation and refrigeration transportation
companies covering light, medium, heavy duty and many varieties of off-road
equipment throughout New England and New York.
Bill Wright has held some interesting positions including fleet service management of the entire school bus fleet in the city of Boston (First Student's largest single contract in the US), management of the parks and recreation vehicles and equipment that care for the grounds of the famous Bronx Zoo and the beaches of Coney Island.
Dave Clark has been with Camerota for over twenty-five years. Some of the positions he has held include: Service Technician, Service Manager, Field Service Technician, Transmission Rebuilder, Systems Diagnostician, and Teacher and Coach.
Currently, in addition to being Lead Service Tech, Dave serves as Allison Warranty Administrator. Dave's vehicle certifications include: Allison (on highway) electronic transmissions , Eaton Auto-shift and Auto Select transmissions, Spartan Fire Truck – Service and Warranty Specialist, Cummins Midrange Engines (through 2007), and Isuzu light duty engines. Dave is also ASE-certified in heavy duty diesel engines, driveline, steering, gas engines, electrical, and suspension. He is well-experienced in driveline, driveshaft, and differential troubleshooting.
*Note* This is an open, hands-on clinic (no lecture) and all activities will be running concurrently in the service shop and the parts area. The evening will include a video presentation on driveline angularity, an in-shop demonstration on measuring angularity, in-shop differential trouble-shooting (common problems and common solutions), and question-and-answer groups.
Also, there will be a fully-functioning, actual size, open driveline display in the parts area and several heavy duty trucks “in the air” in the shop where open discussions will be held underneath - throughout the hour. Bring your questions and concerns and be ready for an exciting evening!
The presentation will start shortly after the meal. The meal this evening is provided courtesy of Camerota Truck Parts. Also, you do not have to be a member of MAGS to attend, all are welcome.
The open clinic will begin at 6:00 PM. Please make your reservations by calling 1- 877-525-3581. Hope to see you there!