Dump Truck Repair: Clutch, Transmission, and Near Disaster. (part 1/2)

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Жыл бұрын

The old truck needs a new clutch, and it's not going easy for me! No thanks to Harbor Freight's transmission jack. Or should I say Hazard Fraught? Vevor's air jack worked well at least! I'm honestly impressed with it, especially since it only costs $135 with free shipping right now. #vevor #airjack.
UPDATE: At this point, I THINK I have all the parts on the way. I actually found the throwout bearing, with the collar and everything. The clutch arrived, but it was the wrong size. I'm pretty sure I located the right one and it should be headed my way on Monday. The rear main seal I got was not in spec, so I have another one on order. Other than that, I should have everything.
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@FarmCraft101 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: At this point, I _THINK_ I have all the parts on the way. I actually found the throwout bearing, with the collar included! The clutch arrived, but it was the wrong size. I'm almost positive I was able to locate the right one today and it should be headed my way on Monday. The rear main seal I got was not in spec, so I have another one on order. And I already have the other needed parts. A big THANK YOU to all the folks trying to help both directly and with suggestions in comments. You guys rock! I feel like it's not fair to the non-youtuber DIYers who don't have an audience of thousands of people to help them out when they get in a pinch! Like getting help from you guys is me cheating! ;-) Have an awesome weekend everybody!

@ebutuoyebutouy Жыл бұрын

U 2 have a great weekend. U could not return the transmission jack?

@weirdscience1 Жыл бұрын

"looks like one of those old time fuses" maybe it's just an old fashion love song. Lol...

@evilkidd174 Жыл бұрын

For future issues like this contact your fellow KZfaq creators Watch Wes Work or Diesel Creek. I'm a betting man and I bet either one of these guys could help you and would help in a heartbeat.

@jjohnson2553 Жыл бұрын

Curiosity has got the best of me so I gotta ask, how are there some comments that are 2 days old when it says the video was posted 10 hours ago?

@Flowing23 Жыл бұрын

Between taking the pin out of the front corner of the cherry picker and the minutes of this video with the transmission resting on that jack, I'm not sure which was scarcer to look at 😊 Well done man, a lot of work . Be carefully with that jack still wouldn’t trust it.

@oxfletch Жыл бұрын

That jack is utterly terrifying. Respect for having the courage to fix it, not just throw it out.

@amschind Жыл бұрын

I would've tossed it out of spite, probably in HF's parking lot.

@patrickvanden8322 Жыл бұрын

@@amschind lol, that is still being nice, better would have been throwning it to their window, when they where closed. Indeed a piece of junk.

@patrickvanden8322 Жыл бұрын

Thing is he still needs a Transmission jack, so why not adjust a poorly design. He also saved a lot of $$$.

@amschind Жыл бұрын

@@patrickvanden8322 The issue is time. If you value your time as $0.00/hr, then you can justify fixing anything. Once you start to apply a cost factor to your time investment, lot of cheap garbage becomes financially unappealing. A more complete way of phrasing that is "Optimizing for lowest total cost of ownership vs optimizing for lowest first cost." Optimizing for lowest first cost is VERY rarely economical.

@patrickvanden8322 Жыл бұрын

@@amschind You are right in that, but as a fellow tinkerer cost decisions are not the first thing that comes to mind. Often it is more like can I make it work? If you own a shop and need 3 transmission jacks that are being used regularly , this is surely not the way to go. But if it is a one off item. There is no way that you would spent like $1000 on a transmission jack that would spent most of his time being useless sitting in the shop.

@CobetcknnKolowski Жыл бұрын

It's like watching a horror movie complete with shouting at the screen and everything!

@johnsumner2987 Жыл бұрын

So I"'m at home recovering from a heart attack I had at work on Monday. Watching you bring down that transmission with that flimsy jack almost gave me another one. Thanks for dropping a video so I have something to keep myself occupied while I recover. ETA: Harbor Freight said you could lift 800lbs. It didn't say it would be done safely. lol

@ebutuoyebutouy Жыл бұрын

Get well!

@ptonpc Жыл бұрын

Hope you get better soon.

@djamelhamdia134 Жыл бұрын

Get well soon!

@jeffallen3382 Жыл бұрын

Get well soon!

@FarmCraft101 Жыл бұрын

I hope I didn't give you another one! Get well!

@basketcasebuilds5712 Жыл бұрын

"My sphincters tired" you come up with the most random sayings. Comment of the week 💯. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@infopubs Жыл бұрын

I couldn't stand the suspense of waiting for the near disaster and had to fast forward to make sure you were OK. Man, that was scary.

@stanleykeith6969 Жыл бұрын

That's a Big Job "JOHN " , I almost bet that someone had that tranny out before. Loose bolts or some missing bolts might tell the story. True story John, when I was to graduate high school in 1969 the very day I was to get my diploma, my Best buddy and I, changed a clutch and pressure plate in my 3 speed 1959 FORD. Got almost everything out, 4 bolts herald the tranny in, got those loose and pulled the tranny out and I put it on my chest. Rolled it over onto the ground, put the new clutch and pressure plate in. Then I got the tranny on my chest, I pushed it up and had my buddy put the 4 bolts back in as I kept it in place. Got everything back together, got cleaned up and went to my graduation and my buddy and I drove around that night happy as Hell !

@FarmCraft101 Жыл бұрын

I've wrestled a car tranny in by hand before, but that wasn't an option on this beast!

@stanleykeith6969 Жыл бұрын

@@FarmCraft101 Your right John, very Big Tranny, I hope you find the parts you need.

@stanleykeith6969 Жыл бұрын

John what do you think about my idea looking in Junk yards and auto recyclers ?

@matthewprestine1974 Жыл бұрын

I believe the bearing carrier comes with the clutch release yoke assembly it is not a separate part. The are specific lengths and should have a forging # on them. The manual states to use a 7743X Clutch Release Bearing and (2) 2306-12 Springs.

@chuckh.2227 Жыл бұрын

The cow's probably thought your drone was a UFO

@scroungasworkshop4663 Жыл бұрын

Glad you survived that jack. I don’t know about in the US but in Australia it was a free for all until Australian Standards stepped in and regulated jack and vehicle stands. At first a lot were removed from the market and there were constant recalls but now it’s not so common and most seem to be recalled for labelling issues so if you buy a jack from a retailer then you generally know it will do what it says on the label. That of course doesn’t cover junk purchased on line directly from overseas. I believe the standards are pretty stringent and I’m sure that jack wouldn’t pass. You’re the second channel I’ve seen to be gifted an air jack from Vehcor, No Nonsense Know How got one as well and he found that if you disconnect the air hose and open the inlet tap it goes down pretty quickly. Any chance of getting a second hand thrust bearing carrier? Looking forward to part 2. Love your channel. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

@hillbillybeerdranker6678 Жыл бұрын

Back when I was growing up, jacks and all tools were made in the US. Today most of them are imported from China and cheaply made.

@mcorrade Жыл бұрын

Man I love the fact that you didn't just chuck that jack but fixed it!!! A true maker if I've ever seen one. I have a ton of bad tools that are now ok doing fixes that the manufacture should have done lololol

@kensherwin4544 Жыл бұрын

Not just a maker.......a FARMER! Required to be the most resourceful people on earth.

@mcorrade Жыл бұрын

@@kensherwin4544 amen to that

@northrungrader8937 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I would be checking out every heavy truck recycler within a 200 mile radius. If you have the transmission make, model, and serial number, those transmissions were used in more than just your GM make and model. When I was in the towing industry our medium and heavy duty transmissions and parts were available from multiple suppliers across the whole country. A good used part is better than a non existent new part 100% of the time. It's not like you are expecting to make a living 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, 50 weeks of the year with this truck, In reality, it may see 100 hours in a year. The exception is always Clutch, Pressure plate as yours is heat damaged, seals, and throw out bearing, always new, then just maintain them.

@harbl99 Жыл бұрын

Amazing bit of engineering that HF jack. First time I've ever seen lifting gear made of laminated cardboard and twigs with a 'no cross-bracing' self-imposed challenge.

@dave1135 Жыл бұрын

The way we would do transmissions like that in the shop I worked at, we would remove the shifter and cover plate in the cab, and we had a metal frame four leg support that straddled the opening, and it had a cable winch on it. We'd attach it to the trans using the cover bolts, then lower the trans using the winch. It'd work on trans like this clear up to 18 speed Eaton Fuller semi transmissions. Clutches on semi's, you slide the trans back just enough to get the input shaft free, the whole underside of the bell housing is open to facilitate removal, plus, we never removed the driveshaft completely, we would secure it out of the way by the frame with a strap. That jack you have was basically designed to handle automotive transmissions weighing less than 200 pounds. That trans you had with it's cast iron case, weighs considerably more.

@agurdel Жыл бұрын

16:40 Yes! A good view on you hands handling your exceptionally long nutdriver.

@pkrent3461 Жыл бұрын

Wow, i came for the trans drop and stayed for the jack repair, nice work

@hassmakki Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your willingness to take on nearly every problem that comes up. And in the process figure it out.

@Wordsnwood Жыл бұрын

Hope you find the part soon!! we need part 2. Okay, you need the truck, but our priorities come first, right?... 😉 In many ways this is even more terrifying than shaking around at the top of your boom lift. be safe, John!

@lbgstzockt8493 Жыл бұрын

I certainly wouldn't trust a Hazard Fraught jack made from tin cans to keep a heavy transmission from crushing me, I hope you return that thing.

@FixitFrank Жыл бұрын

When you lengthened the chain, you changed the center of gravity/pivot point for the jack. That chain is will wrap around the maximum size it was designed for. That thing isn't for trucks. That said, you pulled it off and didn't get squished or break anything so nice freaking job.

@stevevogelman3360 Ай бұрын

That trans jack was some of the funniest utube content I’ve ever seen. Almost soiled myself.

@ronfrance4041 Жыл бұрын

Throw out bearing part #s listed for your truck through Napa. Looks like a few options you’ll have to pick through. BRG N1059-bearing BRG N1509-bearing BRG N1610-bearing BRG N2456VP-clutch release bearing assembly You should also be able to call a GM dealership, give them the year, and last 8 of your vin and the parts list should pop up. usually how it works anyways.

@dockerjade Жыл бұрын

As a automotive technician, watching you pull this trans while the jack twisting is giving me so much anxiety!

@tutekohe1361 Жыл бұрын

One option to deal with the transmission/ clutch issues is to replace it with a second hand Eaton-Fuller type twin countershaft 8/10 speed. They are cheap and common, parts are cheap and plentiful and they are very strong, plus they give you more ration options. The clutches are also cheap and easy and very serviceable.

@warbirdwf Жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight must have some fantastic lawyers to defend themselves from the crappy tools/equipment they sell. When you started jacking up that transmission jack, my initial thought was the plate thickness on the sections rising up looked awful thin. Glad you didn't get hurt.

@superiormusic Жыл бұрын

You continued being a shining example of a self-sufficient man. Really looking forward to seeing this old work horse back on the road again! Keep up the excellent work.

@tiago1998vdt Жыл бұрын

Hi there, just to say, that little red thing that you pull to dump the air out of your jack, its actualy a safety valve. If you overpressure your jack, that valve opens right away so it doesnt blow Cheers

@fstarockaburns425 Жыл бұрын

Weld and turn that carrier, the bearings just slip on .. the main thing it the inside OD , not super critical just has to slide easy, u can easily fix it. Great vid bud!!

@ctkinstley Жыл бұрын

Always a great Friday when a new Farmcraft101 vid drops!

@tracybowling1156 Жыл бұрын

Ugh! I'm half way through the video. I had to pause and take a breath. I was screaming at you the whole time you were trying to work with that idiotic jack.(Get out from under there! Just get out!) I don't watch scary movies because I don't like this feeling. Thanks John! 😂 That was suspenseful! Ok, back to the video... I'm back. Great video! It turned out to be suspenseful AND a cliffhanger. I'm really invested now so, I'll wait patiently. ☺️

@Matteo-lr6ke Жыл бұрын

You’re like the dad I never had with the tips and tricks. I’m sure there are experienced mechanics here but I’m not one of them so thanks for the wisdom.

@pecnorthernvalley4892 Жыл бұрын

Man… that was a close call! 😬 You seem to be haunted whith sloppy tools! Hope it’s not an age-thing? 😉

@simeon7450 Жыл бұрын

I had a jack incident like this myself a few months ago. A small metal part actually yielded far below the maximum weight its supposed to be able to hold, It also couldn't have been metal fatigue because I barely used the thing. Just like with yours, there was quite a lot of play between components. I guess they assume the structure becomes rigid under compression, but its a rather dangerous assumption.

@ddnsconsulting Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your ingenuity and ‘never say die’ attitude. Hope those parts turn up soon and that you also reach a solution on the missing item. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

@adanfranchi578 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on re-engineering the jack. Another great video! I can’t wait to see part two.

@frankdelucey2137 Жыл бұрын

First time I ever took out a transmission I was under the truck and I was wiggling the tail shaft. Next thing I knew the F’n transmission was on my body and all I felt was pain. Now I run straps under the transmission even if it’s already supported by a transmission Jack! Never had another transmission fall again. Some lessons are literally learned the hard way through pain!

@criggie Жыл бұрын

Ideas - flip the chain bolt over so the wing nut is pointing down. Easier access to the wings with your fingers. Add another plate to the jack holding the lower pair of arms together - put it underneath so it makes a U and the "n" of the upper arm interfaces cleanly. Change a caster to the locking sort so it can't roll away? Or change two casters to non-pivoting so they can only roll forward and backward. Inhibits manoverability for added control. Future project, a couple of **really** big ramps made from railroad sleepers, good enough to hold anything in your fleet.

@aurick861 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for fixing that jack !!! Really appreciate all your videos. keep them coming.

@frankeberhart265 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Job Sir! As always! Thank you for your attention to detail!

@nena4215 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was a really great episode just full of twists and turns, danger, welding adventures, parts mysteries and a cliff hanger ending!!!

@dragomirw.844 Жыл бұрын

Commenting mostly for engagement, but it's always great to see how you fix things and deal with challenges! Really enjoy these practical videos.

@yellowice0 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how frustrated I am about Yt's gun smithing rules I really hate how they forced your videos down on that specific content, keep posting content, we know how you value our gun rights!

@jackriminton7959 Жыл бұрын

I love it when your stuff breaks, because I like seeing you fix it!

@dennispeake1877 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and the effort you put to trying fixing bad designs. Thank you for showing how to correctly, beef up the design and make it stronger. Hope you can find this new bearing. Best to you and your family cheers mate.

@richmill6043 Жыл бұрын

Good fix building on the Jack and good luck on all your parts for the trans.

@kennolte5801 Жыл бұрын

A good attitude and initiative almost always prevails. Good job on rebuilding the jack too. I'm really surprised the parts for a Spicer transmission were that hard to find. Good job on locating the right parts.

@RedBoneCoonHound47 Жыл бұрын

Vevor has been great. Love their air operable oil drain tank.

@peterarmstrong8613 Жыл бұрын

You photograph your videos immaculately and provide excellent voice over resulting in a fantastic educational product. Well done sir. With thanks, Pete from Australia.

@paulgreen6148 Жыл бұрын

I'm hooked watching all your videos in order. I comment to let you know your the man and to help build the channel my hats off to you sir

@robbybobbyhobbies Жыл бұрын

Haven't watched the video yet, but the title reminds me of an accident my dad had whilst working under a Case Traction King tractor in the 1980s, a big tractor in UK terms. Using one or two of those widow-maker jacks to lift up the rear end (the wheels were still on, thankfully). The jacks lived up to their name, something in the PTO area clonked dad on the head, opening up a nice wound. He wanders around a bit, confused, until I tell him we're taking him to hospital - typical farmer he wanted to get back to fixing the tractor. He never remembered the days around the incident and almost didn't believe it had happened. I have always had a healthy respect for health and safety, in part because of that day. It may be tedious, but there are more 80 year old farmers and miners and oil rig workers today than there were even 50 years ago, in part because we (my old country and the EU) legislate around stupidity/it'll-buff-out.

@NickConteSC Жыл бұрын

You sir are the most talented man on this earth. Unbelievable job you did on that jack. Also very educational on the trans parts!

@1aPPro Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Your humor is awesome and entertaining.

@markbrown6236 Жыл бұрын

That jack was a death trap waiting to happen. Glad you got it strengthened. Made for a good video.

@CSkwirl Жыл бұрын

Ooo, FARMCRAFT! I love Farmcraft, no really i do, it's my favourite channel. I was just watching the How to cut a tree and then bam, you're here!

@JCWren Жыл бұрын

I won't defend the overall poor quality of the Horror Fright jack, but I will say the truck transmission is exceedingly top heavy compared to most common transmissions (4L80, SM465, etc), and that definitely exacerbated the problem. I also was thinking you were going to weld those 3/4" or 1" spacers to the lift arm, and also plate the bottom support arms.

@jeffh4505 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I feel like a transmission like this was outside the scope of the design for that jack.

@JohnDoe-zr6bk Жыл бұрын

The bottom "support" arms are actually only to guide the tilt of the table, they don't hold any load. I rather would've broadened the track of that thing...

@NickToland Жыл бұрын

Such a great range of content. Your videos are great

@charlessoule8587 Жыл бұрын

I love the videos and your sense of humor! I also love the fact that you didn’t kick that pos jack to curb, but instead fixed it work as it should’ve. Excellent work! The grow bearing holder…junk yard?

@brandonallan6807 Жыл бұрын

You are a lot like me - a jack of all trades. I truly enjoy watching your videos, maybe even more than any other content on KZfaq, and I watch a LOT of videos. I like the way you think and do things, your approach is exactly how I would approach things as well when it comes to repairs or upgrades around the farm (or house in my situation). I also strongly agree that, if capable of course, every person should be self-sufficient, esp. considering the piles of money you save with DIY projects/fixes. I'm impressed!

@dgreathouse10 Жыл бұрын

You will find this probably interesting I hope not mean if you take the whole floor pan cover out of the cab you take a cherry picker or a boom of sort and you lift the transmission up on a chain that is the way we always do them and if you take the PTO off of the transmission to fix the leaks make sure to set the backlash or it will blow up the whole side of your transmission the gear that runs constantly on the counter shift has to have backlash. It cannot be tight against that gear and if you take the shifting plate off the PTO when you mount it you can see what you’re doing a little loose is better than a little tight. The gaskets between PTO housing and transmission is how you adjust your backlash. Really enjoy your show you do excellent job the government fear people like you because you can do anything.

@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын

Been subscribed to your channel with full notifications and haven't seen a video on my notifications. Found you again with your short of weighing your transmission. Brilliant! I have a few videos to catch up on!

@frankcooper6911 Жыл бұрын

Keep Digging Brother John ! Thanks for Sharing . Really Injury the Videos you Share . Going a Transition Rebuild right now ! I've got a lot of Ketchup to do .

@alk555 Жыл бұрын

Farmcraft channels my mechanics. (Almost.) "I make a new one." When you waggled the jack's arms back and forth I literally yelled "Oh my God" at the screen. That's a first for me. Thanks.

@donaldderrick3639 Жыл бұрын

Christ, I was holding my breath every time you put your hands or foot in the pinch points of that jack! Glad you gave it a serious upgrade. waiting for part 2.

@arkyhunter2750 Жыл бұрын

Well at least you now have a good transmission jack. Hopefully you can find your parts.

@ArmchairDeity Жыл бұрын

The next time I’m 16 years old and looking for a part time job, I want to work on your farm. Just too many good times and good memories taking care of business back in the day.

@jamesbubba1331 Жыл бұрын

I have the same jack after watching your video I'll be fixing mine the same way you did nice work God bless you

@gduncan3739 Жыл бұрын

Everything is easy if you know how! Well done sir.

@2LateIWon Жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you with HF. Good job on the up grades

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Great work fixing all the play always helps when you got a lathe and a welder quick repair

@crandell85 Жыл бұрын

Great video once again. Your camera work, and placement are excellent. Your voiceover is perfect for all to understand what is happening. More KZfaqrs should adopt this technique for clarity if they really want to get their experience out there to their viewers. You have mastered it. Good on ya! Wonderful Channel, I can’t get enough.☺️

@charlesmcdonald8375 Жыл бұрын

You know……I would never try to do what you are doing here but yet I watched the entire video with interest. I think you are giving me some degree of courage to do more than I do. Thank you for that. I will keep watching.

@davidlegault9745 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that jack looked like a seal balancing a beach ball on its nose before you fixed it. Nicely done!

@ronhaefner7833 Жыл бұрын

Ah, was gonna say Eastern Surplus & Equip. Glad you got stuff coming. Waiting for the next video!

@dickvre Жыл бұрын

Another very interesting video, glad it didn’t fall on you, it looked scary

@pyromen321 Жыл бұрын

The hazard fraught jack repair could be its own video! I love how much effort you put into fixing a piece of crap that tried to kill you

@benniemathews9624 Жыл бұрын

You are amazingly skilled, and one of the most capable fellas on KZfaq! Along with that, you’re very funny and entertaining! I’m so glad you didn’t get hurt removing that transmission! Hope you’re able to get the parts needed to fix it, but if not, I’m sure you‘ll make them, because you can! Good Luck!

@tectalabyss Жыл бұрын

Glad you didn't get hurt by that thing. I was gritting my teeth. Great job fixing it.If you can get lucky you may find the throw out housing at a scrap yard,junk yard. used. then add your new bearing. I will do some looking and see what I come up with. Has always liked and shared. All my best.

@bloodknottrevelian3396 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to part 2👍

@pauldowner8335 Жыл бұрын

Im about to have a heartattack watching that jack twist and flex and that trans rolling...😱

@DaveImagery Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel!

@andrewlarsen9700 Жыл бұрын

23:30 new jack and a change of pants... Love the videos

@AhmedBahgat Жыл бұрын

I admire your presistance, I am 57 years old and I get really frustrated and claustrophobic when I face a tough issue working on my car. I hoped I have the same attitude as yours. Cheers

@AceRph Жыл бұрын

Holy moly, John! That could've turned pear shaped in a hurry. BUT it didn't. So I don't have to be sad. and you don't have to be flat, squashed, or worse. Always good content, man.

@keithhill9138 Жыл бұрын

I was impressed, you didn’t swear when things got dicey pulling trans out. I don’t know where you got your experience but you sure know how to get around the obstacles with ease!!

@DerekPlace Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

@ebutuoyebutouy Жыл бұрын

Wild ride. Lol

@StephanePlaisance Жыл бұрын

great upgrade, i would like to see the wheels further out below for more side stability though. thanks for the great video, as always cheers from belgium

@seansysig Жыл бұрын

Good luck finding all the parts! I made almost the identical mods to my tranny jack. I like the plug weld tip as the edge welds don’t have shear strength. I don’t have a metal lathe, but my wood lathe created almost perfect resized pins with 2 thousandths clearance.

@lennyf1957 Жыл бұрын

25:25 sounds like a future project. Replacing some of those jack components with beefier steel etc. 30:05 looks like he's read my mind.

@TheTyschken Жыл бұрын

Watch Wes Work seems to be god level of finding parts for vehicles like that.

@mutstang66 Жыл бұрын

Had a very similar experience on an old 80's Ford 3800 pumper truck. Pulled the Trans to do the clutch & flywheel. gravel driveway Made it real fun. All about trying different things until something works.

@lakebum6211 Жыл бұрын

That baby is tighter than Johnson's hat band now. I'll be waiting for the next video. I'm always excited to see what you're doing, especially to hear the commentary. Hopefully, you'll find the part you need.

@Mtbambeno Жыл бұрын

Glad to see your Horrible Fright didn't crush your Johnson! I have done some sketchy mechanicing and that scared the grease right out of me!

@tutekohe1361 Жыл бұрын

Those Cattle at the beginning looked in beautiful condition, glossy coats, no sharp angles. Nice.

@Watchyn_Yarwood Жыл бұрын

I agree with you totally on the HF tools. Snap-On $38.93 for one 5/16 short combination wrench. Harbor Freight 14 piece combination wrench set $36.99. Both have lifetime guarantee. I've been buying and using HF tools since they were a mail order only in the early '80s. I have managed over-the-road truck fleets and maintained my own farm equipment for many years and I've never had a HF tool to fail. Yet. Now, I have one of their transmission jacks that I bought about 15 years ago and it is 10 times better that that thing you got. They really cheaped out on yours but it looks like you have it fixed. Good job!

@canniballectus2560 Жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight is great if you are a DIY type of person with the required tools/equipment/experience to fix their garbage into a usable state. I like that you took the time to put in some plug welds.

@sonnietim Жыл бұрын

I really like your style man. I'm so glad you averted that disaster. I totally admire your mechanical knowledge, it's immense. You are someone I would aspire to be. I love that you said you came from a city background (I think?). I'm hoping to buy a farm myself soon but I don't think I'll ever get to where you are. Keep on truckin' man. Also your voice reminds me a lot of Willian Holden the actor.

@dquick282 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video my man!! Talking trash about a harbor freight trans jack instead of throw away nope… let’s redo the complete thing. Sooo cool!! Love this channel for your thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Loved your fulcrum lever demonstration too. You are one smart guy. Keep every single repair on video and keep them coming.

@DiHandley Жыл бұрын

34:40. That’s what we call in the industry a “slow blow” fuse! 😉😂

@0071mandy Жыл бұрын

I am a DIY guy however you are DIY X 1000. You are amazing!

@ricklarouche4105 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Harbor Fright… sometimes good, other times a disaster.. you are right though, for us home repair guys we don’t need to have something so robust it will stand up to daily use for years, we just need it to work once in a while, but should still work, and work safely! Watching that thing tip, and right near you was terrifying to watch! A good floor jack might have worked too.. really enjoy your videos..Stay safe!!