Mechanic Hacks,Tips And Tricks

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Some tips and tricks that may help you out while working in the shop.
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@EATSLEEPFARM 3 жыл бұрын

I use my phone a lot to take pictures and videos of stuff. There’s no second guessing when you can go back and watch or look where somethin went. Nice vid need to do more

@CalebsCars 3 жыл бұрын

Need more of this!

@johnb1121 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@offthestreetsandinthecreek7294 3 жыл бұрын

Second that

@brettoleary3464 3 жыл бұрын

Worked on cars all day. Now I get to relax kick back and watch other people work on cars. Wouldn't have it any other way.

@freestylzyt7653 Ай бұрын

yup 🤣

@markiefufu 2 жыл бұрын

My wife found my tub o towels this past winter and loves them for cleaning around the house.

@jocarr1791 9 ай бұрын

Tip, if the internal threads are messed up, get a sacrifical bolt with the same thread pitch and cut a few grooves into the perpendicular to the threads with a dremel and slightly round the tip of the bolt to make your own tap/thread chaser.

@7dioclau 3 жыл бұрын

Grateful for this quick vid of tricks n hacks... 👍👍

@kdao1007 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop staring at your MAGIFICIENT MATCO BOX. That is the most incredible color combination. It looks great on camera. All your TIPS are rockinous

@djosbun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Clay, for this superb video. In case some commenters aren't aware, there's 'standard' heat shrink and adhesive-lined heat shrink. If you buy it in strips or rolls, the adhesive is not that much more money than the standard tubing. The adhesive offers additional defense against moisture as well as adding strength to your soldered area. We each have our preferred way of joining wires, but if you want some LONG bathroom reading, NASA has a huge technical PDF (easily found via Google) on electrical wire crimping splicing, etc., including their preferred methods for aerospace applications. I believe the document is a few decades old but it's still in use today.

@tonytooltime5373 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I never thought of that Ratchet, socket, extention Trick! That's cool. We need more of these type of videos.👍

@indychase1997 2 жыл бұрын

I like to use colored zip ties to mark lines and hoses

@jantrzesiara8095 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried the socket an extension. That’s a hell of an idea hope u r all staying safe clay

@frankthespank 2 жыл бұрын

Of course he was gonna bust out the Tub-O-Towel’s, LOL

@KoonTrucking 2 жыл бұрын

Cause they work !

@frankthespank 2 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking They better, I bought a big tub at Lowe’s for $14 the other day ‘cause of your endorsement, that company better cut you a check some day 😆

@BriceLikesSnakes 3 жыл бұрын

I use a light film of grease on the end of my finger to hold o-rings in place for hydraulic fittings in tough spots. Especially handy on Hyster/Yale and Taylor forklifts.

@josephgiustiniani2834 2 жыл бұрын

............. Brice, they sell a product called Mr. Tranny. It's sort of a grease, but isn't. It is used in transmissions. It has a strong tack to it, and it's designed to keep o-rings soft and conditioned. It will hold parts in position while you assemble, say a regulator or a part that has little springs, etc. It also has a low melting point. I use it on carbs with o-rings, gaskets. Use it on the end of your finger like you do with the grease. Been using this stuff for years. You might like it also.

@jimc8041 3 жыл бұрын

I showed that paper in a socket trick to a coworker of mine several years ago. You would of thought I had just invented the wheel by the look on his face...😝

@dakotataylor7909 3 жыл бұрын

A dab of grease for really small stuff works well too! Way cheaper than magnetic sockets

@tooljunkie8769 3 жыл бұрын

Love That Box - Sweet

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dennisshaw1195 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your time

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@brian_youtube 3 жыл бұрын

Some old and some new to me... but great tips to share.

@jackhammer9622 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the painters tape trick

@josefelix4152 3 жыл бұрын

D: the long ratchet trick is cool!

@josefelix4152 3 жыл бұрын

And looks nicerthat the cheater pipe

@nathanielyoung5737 3 жыл бұрын

I actually do like the white box.

@jaymangat8738 Жыл бұрын

Very nice ideas. I use color Zip Ties also.

@tctwg1 3 жыл бұрын

I use the double wall heat shrink that has glue, but thanks for the tip for when I run out of double wall heat shrink 👍👍👍👍

@Ram2253spd 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Every new tech should see this video

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheTheomax 3 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite is one I borrowed from this dude on the youtube. The tape on the magnet deal for the win.

@sonofmontezuma3732 3 жыл бұрын

that matco box just looks like a beast behind you lol

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@01firstlast 3 жыл бұрын

Helps with lighting to

@alejandrodelgado3058 3 жыл бұрын

poking holes is old school and not advised. use your multimeter instead. you're the guy that causes me headaches 😂😂

@jimhaines8370 3 жыл бұрын

I use the moisture proof / adhesive heat shrink plus it is thicker and supports the connection better. I have not tied it yet but supposedly liquid electrical tape lasts longer in the van if stored upside down.

@davechurchill416 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your information

@josephgiustiniani2834 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks............. the tips work.

@coreysuttles1362 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need some more of these videos Clay!! Thank you for doing this!

@MuffyThePomeranian 3 жыл бұрын

we need to make this a series!!

@tatersalad2067 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the Snap On cleaning wipes were great. But you sold me on the Tub o towels. Those things are amazing.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah tub o towels crush all the rest

@boosted4g638 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss. Add lysol cleaner and diluted bleach for d Awesome disinfectant wipes

@Doichable 3 жыл бұрын

I found disposable towels with WD40 works wonders for tool clean up. Carbon, grease, oil, etc.

@nismo20032 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same, a rag and wd40. Pb blaster works really well on cleaning the “comfort grips” on tools also.

@frankstavalo5788 3 жыл бұрын

I use Tub O Towels They work amazing.

@andrewcrisp2218 3 жыл бұрын

When your using a spanner to get to a bolt/nut in a hard to reach place and know there is a chance your gonna drop it, shoelace through the ring end and loop round your wrist. No more crawling under to retrieve.

@nickayivor8432 Жыл бұрын

KNOWLEDGEABLE Koon Trucking Tips and Tricks start to finish loved it 👍 👌 Thank you very much helpful information video. Please can you do parts 2 of Tips and Tricks 🙏 please Koon Trucking I use Nail Varnish I have run out of liquid electrical Tape God bless you and all your family around you Koon Trucking Take care and have a great day KNOWLEDGEABLE Koon Trucking From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

@stephencausebrook6833 3 жыл бұрын

Great video clay

@mikevanessen8687 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thanks once again

@gailjones9155 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid Clay! these tips really do work , saves on a lot of headaches . I havent seen the one with the grease under the shrink tubing yet, very , very helpful. Good lookin hat too!

@greendodge98 2 жыл бұрын

Dielectric grease is a life saver

@oddtools2812 3 жыл бұрын

Have used the paper and tape trick for a long time. Can't beat the price

@joegriffin66 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips keep up the good work and always thank you for sharing.

@andyperkins2523 2 жыл бұрын

I use multicolored zip ties for marking hydraulic lines or airlines. They come in all types of sizes and they stay for a long time. So, if anything happens down the road and it all need to come off again the zip ties are still there makes the job easier if God for bid you need to do any rework.

@CycloneReaper45 2 жыл бұрын

I’m need to heavy diesel work and what i do when doing a foot valve is number started from the top going clock wise and number the lines and valve.. then when it’s off i can match orientation with knew on.. also i draw a line in the direction of the air line so i know which way to turn the qd to so they line up perfectly.. but like i said I’m new so it helps me

@yourdadsgarage.6225 3 жыл бұрын

If I need to put a washer on something that is not allowing the washer to stay in place (like gravity) I'll put a dab of grease on it to make it sticky. It allows me to not need a 3rd hand. I got the idea in school when putting on valve keepers and using assembly lube.

@rex3451 3 жыл бұрын

Yes alot more of this!!

@denverwalker9078 3 жыл бұрын

I use grease to hold bolts in sockets but the tape looks a lot less messy!

@jebediahdavis871 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly just helped my bosses brother do the starter in a titan tractor... and he taped the bolts into my socket to help my frustration....literally so genius and common sense

@stephenross9282 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice and definitely gonna use it!

@franciscovargas2980 3 жыл бұрын

You just blew my mind so simple and yet I’ve never thought of it Thanks a lot 👍

@jerod5636 3 жыл бұрын

My old man put a bit of grease in a socket to hold a bolt in place before. Dunno why it never crossed my mind to use tape.

@SPMech1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay ! ! !

@joshc5658 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 love the dielectric grease on the solder joint!

@carmac1652 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you hope all is well with you and your family 🙏👍🇨🇦

@farmhand3724 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos yet!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@biggiefitz6275 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@ABH313 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. PLEASE. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL MAN!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@daddybiggs9343 Жыл бұрын

An adaptation of the different colors of wires is what we use for hydraulic lines. Different colors of zip ties. Works great on things like working on grabber arms of garbage truck, knuckle boom trucks and roll off trucks.

@brandonwillcutt1099 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! I would love to see more shop videos.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will see what we can do. I know several but seem to forget them when you sit down in front of a camera.

@HarryC786 3 жыл бұрын

This man is Robinhood of Trucking Shops.

@donaldpainter628 3 жыл бұрын

I use the same liquid tape if you keep the bottle upside down it won't dry out

@kevinkenney2005 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@LynxStarAuto 2 жыл бұрын

I use mineral spirits to clean my tools. Takes all the gunk out of them with minimal scrubbing. Scrubbing can permanently embed the gunk in the tool. Especially comfort or plier handles. I then then spray them with CRC 3-36 penetrant which leaves them looking like new without being slimy, or any strong odors.

@billcoleman782 3 жыл бұрын

All great ideas. I've used a version of holding the bolt in the socket with the plastic that the part come with as well.

@joshuajones9813 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use a label maker to number all my air lines and I like the idea of using the socket and extension for extra leverage thanks for the videos keep them coming

@almangrant7358 3 жыл бұрын

Crimp style butt connectors have come a long way. Seamless brazed barrel with adhesive lined heatshrink and a good quality ratcheting crimper is my choice. No issues with accidental side crimping and the heat shrink makes a fast water tight strain relief.

@BA-pz3lo Жыл бұрын

excellent

@chadgardee1496 3 жыл бұрын

O I thought I was only one the did the extension and deep socket breaker bar trick lol

@thatsuzukifanatic1328 3 жыл бұрын

Done that on Allen keys too when you dont have the clearance to get a ratchet in there

@charlesshea5233 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thedude4762 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos ive watched even as lube and tire tech there were a couple great tips and tricks i can use

@matolittleelkwells5377 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to have a reminder even if we have used them before hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas

@wendycharles4777 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool tip tool review is cool

@trekzilladmc 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on the ratchet handle. I have a 3/8" drive Power Torque ratchet with a square end on the handle allowing the use of an extension bar.

@schnauzerdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@gregcothrum4045 3 жыл бұрын

Great video have a great one and stay safe 👍

@nelsoninman3678 3 жыл бұрын

Nice attention to detail 👌

@TheInfectedWreck 3 жыл бұрын

Tub-O-Towels needs Canadian distribution...!

@stevenkietzke5582 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Didn't think about the tap on the light magnet

@robertvandergriff4212 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@Toolaholic7 3 жыл бұрын

Small dab of grease works too holding a bolt into the socket.Bungee cords come in handy holding and supporting up things too.I use a bungee cord on each side holding up the rack and pinion in GM front wheel drive cars while the engine cradle is removed for transaxle replacment.Loop underneath the inner tie rod end hooking up to the spring in the strut.Don't have one of those under the hood creepers working under the hood of a 4x4 truck that sits up high,remove the front wheel and tire assembly lowering it down to the suspension

@thomasweatherford4975 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use a dab of silicon on my finger when trying to start little screws and not working in the cockpit of aircraft. Can really be a pain some times working in such tight spaces!

@etchosts8162 3 жыл бұрын

Tubby towels work wonders!!

@jeffreydevoti7000 3 жыл бұрын

Worked in electronics factory, rescued De-soldering tool from trash. Spring loaded plunger, press button, sucks molten solder into body. Have small plastic bottles that fiber tablets came in to put over end of my Craftsman magnetic pickup tool to pick up metal shavings, then push off to dispose, repeat picking up shavings. Keep a small bottle of mineral spirits in tool box for cleaning tar, adhesive from things, also keep rubbing alcohol. Only thing that will take Permatex # 2 off the paws after applying gasket sealer. Since I'm past 60 and visually impaired, I label everything, makes easier to find something in a hurry.

@louielopez1638 3 жыл бұрын

Wrap Teflon tape around a pencil several times to put Teflon tape in tight areas when you don't have enough room for the whole roll to fit.

@jacksmith2315 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thats a good idea. Never thought of that. Im sure it would work well with electrical tape in the same situation as well

@mph3500 3 жыл бұрын

Cool tips Clay

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@selahlonn448 3 жыл бұрын

For quick disconnect air lines i use a baby crescent to press it in. For tough soft tubes or lines i use a bit of grease or a lighter torch to soften it a bit. For my multi meter i use a zip tie so it doesnt tangle

@arlisstarleton8678 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber from Canada, I want to be like Bill when I grow up 😀 when he buys a tool ! A Tool Truck Tool that is ! Ira

@josephriddle2772 3 жыл бұрын

You the best Clay 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@boosted4g638 3 жыл бұрын

The magnetic socket trick is slick. I used to put a dab of grease in the socket and it works too hold the bolt. You're trick is less messy tho

@jasonbayer2096 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of painters tape iv always used a towel for those flex plate and tourqe converter bolts were if you drop it u have to pull the transmission back out.

@glenarthurphillips 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip with putting dielectric grease inside the heat shrink tubing, I have done similar myself on occasion. Should you not be aware they do manufacture heat shrink tubing with a ‘melt liner’. This ‘melt liner’ is designed to seal the connection. If you can’t find it at auto parts stores, electrical/electronic suppliers have it. Unfortunately, it is not usually available in a lot of colours.

@wickedcityracer 3 жыл бұрын

i like the bungee cord door closer, i put a mack hood spring on our shop door 7 yrs ago and it still slams shut if you let go of it all the way open.

@docshotrodnhobbies9019 3 жыл бұрын

For solder joints i prefer to put a dab of shoe goo on it,then slide the shrink sleeve over it...shoe goo will last for the next century

@Lil_Trump_420 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing I use shoe goo for everything my workboots are held together with shoe goo

@bobbywilliams2471 3 жыл бұрын

when i was working on the Comfort before she went to New York Harbor this year I would wipe all my tools down with cavi wipes after I was done for the day especially when I worked on her incenerators.

@gunandknifenut 3 жыл бұрын

Got that same tube of dielectric grease. Works really good.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like it better than the tubes

@nicolassaldana7556 3 жыл бұрын

Another trick I use for plastic connectors that won’t come loose is spray them with a bit of soap and then get them off. Then I just blow them off with an air gun

@boosted4g638 3 жыл бұрын

Wd40 helps too

@boosted4g638 3 жыл бұрын

Or triflow, or BG, or Whatever your brand is.

@davidwalle5025 3 жыл бұрын

good tips

@loadedwrench_4538 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to try the tub o towels .. I’ve been using the matco wipes. Kinda pricey at $20 a tub on the truck. But work really good tho .. cool video Clay .. some good tips!

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Try tub o towels. They work better than any of the others I have ever tried and for the price they are the king of clean

@seanbaxter8836 3 жыл бұрын

Think we could get a tool box tour with your new box?

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I will do one when I have time

@josefelix4152 3 жыл бұрын

D: inever though of that dielectric grease method, thats something iwill begin to do.

@gunnerdude7mm08 3 жыл бұрын

Hey clay, I just bought a power probe soldering iron and would love just a short dedicated video on any tips and tricks you might have. I am new to soldering but very excited.

@KoonTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp5hgsRizNSdZoE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9R3ja6lutabhX0.html Not the powerprobe but shows soldering

@josefelix4152 3 жыл бұрын

I started using tubotowel because you mention them on a previous video they work great! The keep my infinium orange tools bright orange! Before that iuse to use a microfiber towel with wd40