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Hello all. My name is Robert Turnbull. I was wondering about a college i may be going to. It is Dadc. Denver Automotive And Diesel College. I graduated in May of 2003. For the past 11 years i have been working on boats and engines. I know 11 sounds a little odd but i have been helping ever since i was 7 years old. I have got really good at it but where i live there isnt really a good market for boats so i had to think of a different plan. I love working on vehicles and found about this college. I like the FORD brand and love powerstrokes. My brother is a cummins freak anytime i say powerstroke or make a whistle he gets mad. So i want to work at a Ford dealership on both gas and diesel trucks. Do you think this is the way to go or is there another route? Thanks everyone. ROBERT TURNBULL
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Hello all. My name is Robert Turnbull. I was wondering about a college i may be going to. It is Dadc. Denver Automotive And Diesel College. I graduated in May of 2003. For the past 11 years i have been working on boats and engines. I know 11 sounds a little odd but i have been helping ever since i was 7 years old. I have got really good at it but where i live there isnt really a good market for boats so i had to think of a different plan. I love working on vehicles and found about this college. I like the FORD brand and love powerstrokes. My brother is a cummins freak anytime i say powerstroke or make a whistle he gets mad. So i want to work at a Ford dealership on both gas and diesel trucks. Do you think this is the way to go or is there another route? Thanks everyone. ROBERT TURNBULL
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plus most dealerships dont handle many diesels. Usually they only have one mechanic around who is even qualified to work on them. I've been working for dealerships for 2 years and i've seen less than 10 diesal jobs.
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I think DADC is a pretty good school but not sure what is required to work as a mechanic, I'm not a mechanic and I don't even play one on TV, I think you should check with the service manager at the Ford dealership you mentioned and see what education they require to work there.
If I remember right there is also a mechanics school in Wyoming.
If I remember right there is also a mechanics school in Wyoming.
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FWIW, Robert - if you get stuck, the military is always looking for diesel mechanics. You could go in for a while, and when you're finished, you'll have that certification.
I'm sure they also have some program that will pay for you to go school.
Just a thought.
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I'm sure they also have some program that will pay for you to go school.
Just a thought.
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Think about this:
There is a major demand for marine mechanics right now. Not near enough good people in the field. If you've been at it for awhile and know your stuff..... It would mean relocation, but it's something to consider. IMO, you're already 11 years into yur education, why not finish (If you like the work well enough.)
There is a major demand for marine mechanics right now. Not near enough good people in the field. If you've been at it for awhile and know your stuff..... It would mean relocation, but it's something to consider. IMO, you're already 11 years into yur education, why not finish (If you like the work well enough.)
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Well thanks for all the responses. I really do like working on boats but i have thought about going to floridia. I dont know a dang thing about desiel engines but would love to learn. My experience is on the two stroke engines. These engines keep getting flack and people say that they wont make it. I have feelings that they will take over the 4 strokes. I have only ran a couple 4 strokes and wouldnt ever even think of buying one. I think people must be either dumb or have too much money to know what to do with. The 4 strokes are gutless heavy and dont get the mileage that the di 2 strokes can get. But this is my opinion. How much do you think that the mechanics make in florida? Could you give me an idea. Thanks Robert Turnbull
And here is the new revolution in 2 strokes. www.evinrude.com
the e tec seems like the best engine made
And here is the new revolution in 2 strokes. www.evinrude.com
the e tec seems like the best engine made
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If you want to go to a diesel school and don't mind traveling to get there NADC "Nashville Auto-Diesel College" in North Carolina is, in my opinion, the best auto school available. I am planning on taking their full 68 week course next year myself and eventually starting my own specialized diesel, transmissions, & electrical systems business. I don't want to work for someone else all of my life. Just a suggestion. 
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www.wyotech.com they have diesel stuff.
I'm a 16 year old kid, who's loved workin on cars and fixin things on them evern since i could get my hands on one. I"m looking for a good school to go to, where i could learn alot about engines in general, and also some business stuff because i'm toying with the idea of starting my own shop when i get older. Does anybody have any recommendations, or any other things you can tell me that you wish you would have done when you were in this position?
I'm a 16 year old kid, who's loved workin on cars and fixin things on them evern since i could get my hands on one. I"m looking for a good school to go to, where i could learn alot about engines in general, and also some business stuff because i'm toying with the idea of starting my own shop when i get older. Does anybody have any recommendations, or any other things you can tell me that you wish you would have done when you were in this position?
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Just to clarify, I think you are talking about Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke engines, correct? The Evinrude site had GAS 2 stroke engines.
The 2 stroke diesels are on the way out. Marine is one application where they are still prevalent, as well as military and locomotive. There are still some truck applications out there as well. 2 stroke diesels are fairly simple in design, and with proper care, will run forever. But 4 stroke diesels have been around longer, and are now more common. I honestly don't think 2 stroke diesels will be around much longer.
The 2 stroke diesels are on the way out. Marine is one application where they are still prevalent, as well as military and locomotive. There are still some truck applications out there as well. 2 stroke diesels are fairly simple in design, and with proper care, will run forever. But 4 stroke diesels have been around longer, and are now more common. I honestly don't think 2 stroke diesels will be around much longer.
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Casper College out in Casper, Wyoming has a good diesel program. They also just got the natural gas powered engine program on line out there. A lot of the fleet company's are going with the natural gas now. That would be a wise decision to get into also. As for the 2 stroke thing, and as much as i like them, I've heard that the 2 strokes are supposed to be phased out by 2006 and everything from weed eaters to four wheelers are going to be 4 strokes. Have you heard anything about that?
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No im not talking about desiel 2 strokes. I didnt even know that there were such a thing as desiel 2 strokes. Im used to working on gas 2 strokes. I have been giving it some thought and was wondering about florida. Where would be a good place to go? Where would i be able to find a job? I wouldnt want to go out there and then not find a job and be stuck working at burger king or something im not geared like that. I want to be a mechanic. Thanks all Robert Turnbull
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