Buying and fixing a dump truck: 96 Freightliner FL70 w/ 8.3 cummins

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I buy a 96 freightliner fl70 with transmission problems. Previous owner said it needed a clutch. It turned out to be the throwout bearing was not greased and failed. Project turned into alot more once I got into it.

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@shredct3118 3 жыл бұрын

We need a shirt that says "Jesse Muller" on the front and "Can't isn't a word" on the back!! 👍

@jmuller86 3 жыл бұрын

that has been my motto since I was a kid

@danwheeler5130 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmuller86 ingrained in him by me

@zvonibab 3 жыл бұрын

by all means

@bobrobert6277 3 жыл бұрын

my mom used to say that to me all the time

@jmwilson614 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmuller86 we can tell

@mikeoneill7685 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse Muller, Andrew Camarata and Diesel Creek, my three favourite KZfaqrs!!!

@Military-Museum-LP 3 жыл бұрын

DITTO!!!!

@ryro94 3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@stevenandrews6627 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more 👍

@Sokrates66 3 жыл бұрын

Ad Watch Wes Work and Salvage Workshop and you are seated for a while.

@djamelhamdia134 3 жыл бұрын

True.

@devinjohnson8623 3 жыл бұрын

Software Engineer here that will probably never work on heavy equipment. Yet still love the videos and feel like I am learning something anyways lol.

@devinjohnson8623 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomaslcook1998 Couldn't have said it better myself.

@mtl-ss1538 3 жыл бұрын

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@KevinKimmich44024 3 жыл бұрын

you never know.... I'm at the tail end of my software engineer career and it seems more and more appealing to move onto something else.

@FVBmovies 3 жыл бұрын

Software < Engineer

@darelmowry3134 3 жыл бұрын

2 hours gets two comments. your tenacity is beyond the pale. I am so impressed

@Military-Museum-LP 3 жыл бұрын

Watch Wes Work is pretty good too!

@IronOakSawmill 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, you need a garage in the worst way. Work on things in comfort, on any day, in any weather. You earned it for sure.

@ThomsSimpleLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, as an older, retired guy, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you younger guys doing stuff like this....more young people should watch and learn from you guys, great job Jesse.

@hammerdick82 3 жыл бұрын

Im only 40 but after 10 yrs in the oilfield and then some time in the refineries, i agree with the sentiment. Most only know enough to do what theyre told to do. I was always taught to learn everything and never quit until the job is done. Its a dying mentality and lost on many my age as well.

@ThomsSimpleLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@hammerdick82 I couldn't agree more Chris, it seems youth today find it easier to sit and complain then they do get up and figure it out. Good for you.

@jerrygibs8120 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure JM gets a lot of satisfaction in accomplishing a finished product. I get a lot of joy when someone suceedes.

@lydialas8759 Жыл бұрын

@Hello Jerry how are you doing

@weets69 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe how calm and patient you are. I would of thrown about a hundred tools before completing this r/r. Great job

@lottiecooper609 3 жыл бұрын

Well done son!!! I call you son because I'm old, and your not!!! My son is your age!! Work ethics are important, and yours are top notch!!! Very rare these days, and I thank you for that!!!

@joewest1972 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, having owned my own repair shop and watching you crawling around under that vehicle I commend your tenacity there's no way unless I had this thing lifted up so I could work like a human being, if even just 12" higher and on good ground, I could ever be able to do what you're doing. Ah youth....

@baseball4697 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Muller, I’ve been watching your videos for awhile and find them all interesting. However, I must say I have been most impressed with your wide and varied knowledge, your passion for what you do, and what an incredibly hard working individual you are. Kudos to you.

@wilharrison8883 Жыл бұрын

Dude, You are one is the most understated people I've ever seen .... You get stuff done man ..... Nice work

@jmuller86 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

@eddiemortontapman7252 3 жыл бұрын

Good investment in new parts needed , because you need for it to be working when the weather is good not working on it when you need it . Great camera work and lighting under the truck and editing . Thanks for sharing your World with all of us .

@benmac940 2 жыл бұрын

I dont really know the price of trucks there but I'd hazard a guess that 10k into it would still be a lot cheaper than a new one, and probably a mint condition 2nd hand one that didn't need any work

@TBPollock 3 жыл бұрын

I sort of hesitated before starting a two hour video, but I'm glad I did. Jesse, you held my interest for the whole two hours! You are a great story teller.

@pikethree 3 жыл бұрын

Never hesitate on Jessie's or Andrew Camarata's long videos! Always worth it

@radharcanna 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a mechanic but I found this fascinating to watch, even down to seeing how the gears work. It’s a tribute to the ingenuity of the people who designed and built these machines and also to your own skills in taking it all apart and putting it back together again. Huge work in filming and editing too. Thank you.

@willb3018 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter what JM does, it's always worth watching.

@joconnor3567 3 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Special talents on display.

@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc 3 жыл бұрын

Preach it brother 🤗

@bingskiddd 3 жыл бұрын

2 hrs. with Mr JM, perfect................. great stuff Jesse, great channel............

@DieselFuelOnly 3 жыл бұрын

Man I'm glad we don't have to deal with the rust like yall have up in NY.

@maxnex7676 3 жыл бұрын

That is just crazy rust!

@rubenbraekman4515 3 жыл бұрын

Salt baby

@micdiva 3 жыл бұрын

Thats bad but not terrible. Trucks 10 years old are very common around here to be ready for the scrap yard

@chrisE815 3 жыл бұрын

If you go further upstate where they get lake effect snow, the rust is way worse

@Greaner762 3 жыл бұрын

Syracuse makes this truck look like it was from California lol

@justinmcquaide4862 3 жыл бұрын

What i love about jesse is it doesn't matter how big or tough the job is he just gets stuck in !!!!

@wes11bravo 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse - You gave a very good overview of how a synchronized manual transmission works, all in a few minutes. I think I could tackle one now. Thanks. Harris, out.

@Maverick247 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse I live in Scotland in the UK. I used to drive what we call articulated lorries, what you call tractor trailer (big rigs) I suppose. I am retired now, and worked for a big supermarket chain so never had to worry about the mechanical side of things. However love watching you and Matt from diesel creek working on older stuff and giving them a new lease of life

@cyndikarp3368 3 жыл бұрын

Good investment where you can do the work on it. One of my Dad's favorite saying was, "There is no such word as Can't!"

@rockeerockey6941 3 жыл бұрын

It's always a good day when Jesse posts! 😃 A man with intestinal fortitude!

@aforman1951 3 жыл бұрын

He didn't mention the freezing weather...

@DancerOfClouds 2 жыл бұрын

One Million Views and well worth it. Old Iron, no matter what it is, being resurrected to a new life is always satisfying

@PrivatePrivate-qz9ni 11 ай бұрын

watching this to get inspired on how to be calm and persevere when life throws you a curve ball

@markflajsner9944 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, transfixed for 2 hours, what a story and what a relief one felt as you started to put it back together. You certainly came out a winner, a truck to last a long time and with the extra works planned. Good luck and still just amazed by the work!!

@donaldelrod9172 3 жыл бұрын

man, i was exhausted after watching this video. i sat here and grunted and turned for every move you made under that truck, as if i was under there with you. good job under bad conditions. enjoy following your projects. look forward to the basement project on the old house getting completed.

@genegustafson1665 9 ай бұрын

Probably 30 years ago I helped a good friend change the transmission in his Ford semi tractor truck and I am watching you do the same thing that I was helping my friend Bob Walters, I learned alot from him and I taught him a thing or two, awesome to watch you do all this and explain everything you do, that's very important for you to do it and you will have this on video, thank you for sharing this job on your truck 🇺🇸🦅

@jamesmckay9966 2 жыл бұрын

There are those who think they can and can' not. Then there are those who know they can and do. Thank God we have many who can like you,

@SamCyanide 3 жыл бұрын

Another truck! I thought this was Andrews for a second lol

@involvedbystander66 3 жыл бұрын

theres really no comparison between the 2.. jessie is a normal human who isnt destroying his own stuff just for vid likes and negative attention.. jesse is grown up.. not the case with AC

@craigculver1933 3 жыл бұрын

@@involvedbystander66 Yeah, I like AC's videos. But you can tell who is the family man for sure.

@SamCyanide 3 жыл бұрын

@@involvedbystander66 I didn't mean an Andrew video. I meant because of the color and the overall shape in the small thumbnail it kind of looked like it at first glance.

@involvedbystander66 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigculver1933 I like AC enough to watch his vids , but i have to comment honestly. i wish Jesse would get more recognition for his talents.

@johannagel4520 3 жыл бұрын

@@involvedbystander66 Shut up you keyboard warrior. Andrew's channel is one of the best on KZfaq, he doesn't get negative attention. The comments sections are constructive and positive on every video. You sound seriously bitter and envious.

@jimvincent6408 3 жыл бұрын

I like you ingenuity if solving problems, simple solutions that save alot of money! Keep up the great programming!

@ohcrapwhatsnext 3 жыл бұрын

You need to build a hole in the ground and cement both sides in order to drive vehicles over it to work from under standing up... Jesse is one smart cookie.... Your camera man / helper is real good too...

@marcfournier823 3 жыл бұрын

I think I had the very same conversation under a truck in the bush 40 years ago while hooking on a rebuilt trans. Only difference it was winter and there was quite a bit more cursing. Definitely young man's work. Lots of fun watching this.

@Rustbelt_Research 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know a cast transmission housing could even rust like that. That's insane. You got it done though. Can't isn't a word!

@jmuller86 3 жыл бұрын

I like how people are picking up on the "can't isn't a word". it is something that has stuck with me my whole life

@marceltrudel2131 2 жыл бұрын

Whit all these Auto correction keyboards today, even if a person Can't type the correct word Google will remind them , and there you have it.

@faithford9143 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse you work very peaceful no stress in your work, at least you don't show it. such enjoyable to watch you. it's nice that you have your son their watching you. that's a jewel.

@elchinator 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't driven a truck in over 30 years now, and I will certainly never repair one. Still I really enjoy watching this. Just to see everything is nuts and bolts. No magic involved.

@williamharriss6975 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, your knowledge base is unbelievable. You get into more stuff that I wish I was able to do. Please keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.

@stonevalleyozark475 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a pull type clutch. Learn something new every day. Keep up the good work Jesse.

@Gustav4 3 жыл бұрын

Good thorough video, its nice to see the entire process of the transmission repair in one video.

@stephencoster9532 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya, Great video, thank you. The 'Heli-coil' insert, when I used them in the '70s we broke off the tang by turning the tool to remove, ie anti-clockwise. You can't drive a truck like that I don't care if you own it...NO COFFEE!!! That cup holder is there for a reason you know, to put your coffee cup in while you have a scratch... Stay safe...Steve...

@johnsmith-sw7ii 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jesse!!! Love your work ethic and your "no fear to tackle any job" attitude!

@nzlandrew 3 жыл бұрын

Credit to your mate/camera man, gets all the shots for us to have a good video 👍💪

@psbassett 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you tell us how much things cost. Good detail with respect to the process/work you did. Well done!

@scottmiller9796 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Jesse, you have the patience of a saint.! Your one knowledgeable hard working guy.!!

@lydialas8759 Жыл бұрын

@Hello Scott how are you doing

@scottmiller9796 Жыл бұрын

@@lydialas8759 Great.!!!

@edkennard72 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos and you're like Andrew if it's broke you're always have the idea that you can fix it and you do fix it That's what makes you and Andrew and Diesel Creek so awesome cuz you just don't give up

@lydialas8759 Жыл бұрын

@Hello Edward how are you doing

@Wastinglotsoftime 3 жыл бұрын

This 2 hours is better than any movie I’ve ever seen. Must have taken days to upload.

@berrystrim 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse the way you edit these videos really makes it so enjoyable to watch 🤙🤙 great job my man 😎

@StillCrazyFL 3 жыл бұрын

Satisfying feeling driving such equipment ... feeling and knowing what’s actually going on inside of it.

@randyc8171 3 жыл бұрын

Where I live we don't have salt on the roads so real old vehicles only have rust from rain water. My 43 year old always garaged daily driver automobile is rust free under and over and in spectacular condition. Something that people living in the rust belt could never imagine.

@imtryanmybest 3 жыл бұрын

5:56 you hit me in the face and didn’t even apologize. How rude 😜

@faithford9143 3 жыл бұрын

Lol right.

@DavisRacing38R 3 жыл бұрын

Twins

@dalelewis1016 3 жыл бұрын

How many people flinched when that happened 👋😳

@russorpcom 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video to watch, it could have been double the time and I still would have been watching till the end. I like your explanations and rational as you video. Also I appreciate your ballpark figures as to what it cost and the time required. Thanks for posting!

@1armedguy4 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this first episode with great anticipation of seeing a floundering vehicle become a useful piece of machinery due to your hard work and in turn pay dividends to you and the company. Cheers🇨🇦🇺🇸

@LocksmithLegend23 3 жыл бұрын

Your repair videos are awesome. I don’t really watch as a tutorial, but at the end I always feel like I’ve learned something. Keep it up!

@markmilostan2493 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention how well you film and edit. I am right there looking close up at what your doing and describing either overhead or straight on. Keeps my attention. Nice job.

@jackjacke4654 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you dropped that shaft right on my eye!

@billsmith5166 3 жыл бұрын

It sure made me jump!

@rebelredRC 3 жыл бұрын

Man that hurt got a little dirt in my eye too 😂

@Onemattressatatime 3 жыл бұрын

my safety glasses to watch this video LOL Flying rust and metal pieces . Great program today thanks for sharing

@guacamoleweiner69 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I definitely enjoyed watching you fix her up! One thing I did learn in the field is that air tools are stronger than battery tools but the best use what they got. Truly badass!

@sancoffsr 3 жыл бұрын

You really take on some extremely difficult projects good job 👍

@abenogcyklen5785 3 жыл бұрын

2 thing's to say about your videos. : no silly music and smooth talking = super 🇩🇰

@markmilostan2493 3 жыл бұрын

I think this truck will serve you well, and will be well worth someone buying it in the future for their business. I like watching as your neat and clean the way way you preserve and paint parts to go back on. This truck will be stronger than new when your done. I enjoyed watching how the gears in the trans work. I too am a fan of manual trans but never saw the guts or how they shift. Thanks Mark

@dlightning2510 3 жыл бұрын

This is a two thumbs up job! I already gave my thumbs up and a comment when I was astonished at your diligence. Nearing completion and another thumbs up feels necessary. Thank you for sharing your work with us and teaching us. It is greatly appreciated.

@davidj4662 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a can of worms that turned out to be. You did a good job considering how hard it was. Most would be looking for their matches.

@richardstewart8716 3 жыл бұрын

You do a great job on these video's, thank you.

@RKO36 3 жыл бұрын

I love these long videos where you show many/most/if not all the steps and explain what you're doing.

@SuperIanjohnson 3 жыл бұрын

A huge 'Bravo, Jesse; well done for tackling that truck. I just can't believe how every nut and bolt fought you back on that project. I have watched , and enjoyed, every single minute of that video-it was great to hear the relief in your voice as you were finishing it off. I hope she is worth all of your pain ! I hope you gave yourself a holiday after finishing it. Looking forward to part two now; I love your long videos !!

@bobmerrill2057 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got a great work ethic! You got a good truck there. It’s nice when you can do your own repairs, do my own myself.

@larrycampbell3513 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive - love the detail - please keep it up.

@BillyLapTop 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and learned a whole lot about PTO's and transmissions. Great presentation!

@thinking-monkey Жыл бұрын

Great work! A ton of work and parts but you have a heck of a good dump truck after you're done and many, many years of service left in it.

@furionese 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm not supposed to click a like before finishing watching the entire thing but I've had already clicked it within first minute coz I knew this video was going to be great and it was!

@anthonytelly1489 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I've been under a Truck like that the rust almost fell in the corner of my eye again 😂 Nice Vedio 👍

@chrisbarr1359 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a 'car guy' as far as doing my own mechanical work but watching your videos takes some of the mystery (and anxiety) out of doing your own work. I'm gonna start by tackling some smaller jobs myself.

@greghackett5932 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable amount of work in what looked like freezing condtions with a great result ...... fantastic job 👍 from Australia

@11u510n15t 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse's nightmare is our Friday afternoon with a beer entertained.

@dmmaddex 3 жыл бұрын

You're watching a very talented mechanic here.

@jackdawg4579 3 жыл бұрын

worth their weight in gold those little engine cranes. I have two, one of them i put modified and big pneumatic tyres on it so I can move it around the yard easily.

@jmuller86 3 жыл бұрын

thats cool, when I build my bigger shop I will put a hoist on a sliding beam but for now this does the trick

@Cj-uq3kv 2 жыл бұрын

Your input shaft threader aligned idea is genius! You are so gifted! My papaw was like you. Now I get to see the depths of his knowledge. As a kid I didn’t see it,but watching you, I see him working. Thanks for including us and teaching us as you do this work that not many people could attempt. You are THE MAN! I’d love to see you no Andrew do a co project, but maybe you two don’t reason the same style.

@Operatinglife91 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that it was a plow truck for ma dot and it’s still alive with low miles I’m shocked glad you were able too save it

@pvp64 3 жыл бұрын

Your knowledge of mechanical stuff is just amazing!

@jimmyalexandrou5732 3 жыл бұрын

good afternoon from cyprus i just finished watching all your videos, i have been watching andrew camarata for a few years now and i thought that he was good buy YOU ARE THE MAN...... keep up the good work.

@DIRT-BOSS 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it fixed ! You want to Make some money back on it You could haul for me if you want next week on that driveway ! King Hill Rd. 👍🏼

@jmuller86 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, I wish I was in the position to do that but it should only be $100 per 22 ton load from gallivan for delivery charge

@KenMrKLC 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I don't have that patience anymore... This job turned into a can of worms.... But I bet that first drive you felt was allllllll worth it..... Nice job

@TheRealColBosch 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time ever watching one of Jesse's videos. After he said the clutch was gone but the transmission worked, I thought to myself "well, you could just start it in gear." Then lo and behold, he did just that. Subscribed!

@b.burnett5878 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video. Really enjoyed watching it, remembering the past times doing that sort of work myself.

@coldfront7914 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these long form videos. Wish more creators would do it. Some people bitch about videos being to long as if you have to watch them all at once.

@imysteryman 3 жыл бұрын

You should always put antisieze compound into the pto splines before you install the pump, there is always a small miss alignment and it keeps the splines from wearing. The fuel tank usually sits on some kinda tar rubber insulator tape between the bracket and the tank. You did a good job, yes that was a bunch of work.

@mud_just_mud 2 жыл бұрын

You ain't lying

@mud_just_mud 2 жыл бұрын

And operate your PTO about 1,000 RPMs no more

@servingme09 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and video, thanks for sharing. The frustrations are many but your hard work was rewarding.

@glg3945 3 жыл бұрын

Great problem solving and persistent. Glad you got it fixed. 👍Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 👍

@AW-Services 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse, that's one amazingly clean gearbox

@Josh-yx6yk 3 жыл бұрын

As a man from the south it trips me out that you guys in the north have to deal with all the slat and then rust on everything i got a truck that is 35 years old barely any rust on it. It is almost like you need your truck to leak all under them to save them from rust.

@kirkschellhammer6593 5 ай бұрын

Just because she needs work doesn't mean she's done working Nice job

@patrickmorrissey2271 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on this one.... Thanks for bringing us along.... I didn't think I'd sit through a 2 hour video, but here I am!!! hahaha! I agree with your thought process. You're not in it that bad, still, even though it was 10 tons of work.... If you had to take it to a shop and pay, omg..... No. But you're still not in it that bad... In your position, that is a nice truck, it will save you money, it will make you money, it'll pay for itself over & over.... Great truck to have in your arsenal....

@dk-pp8wj 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your hard work!

@geofflewis4815 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jesse, your perseverance with those seized studs is brilliant, considering you are laying on the floor makes it all the more difficult. Was that truck in a very damp or road salt area, just amazed at the amount of corrosion under neath the truck, bloody hell I thought Wales was bad enough for damp and road salt. I really hope the truck runs well for you, and put it to good use. Allways like the longer videos, you have a nack of showing how the parts fit and go back together. Top Man 👍👍🍺🍺. Best wishes Geoff Lewis, Wales, UK, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@troytippins3676 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. You just keep going through the job until it’s done.

@keithhill9138 3 жыл бұрын

I really admire you doing that on your back and in the cold!!!

@clypeum5063 3 жыл бұрын

oh boy its going to be a long night

@jdub229r 3 жыл бұрын

Marathon!

@hpelisr 3 жыл бұрын

That transmission looks good, the top of the gear teeth are flat and not worn to a knife edge. I don't see much wear on the sides of the gears. it doesn't have a lot of miles on it.