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As a HVAC/R field mechanic for over 35 years [now retired], I can relate to all this. The service truck, tools, equipment, parts, driving, all hours of day/night and of course working outdoors in all 4 seasons [lower mainland rain]. No complaints though, every day a new location, adventure and challenge.

I hope Cam knows he is inspiring a generation of tradesmen

Love to see hard working heavy duty mechanic fixing screw up machines. Please keep on posting new video buddy.

Sometimes when a contractor has to leave his equipment on the street they will wire in a switch in the start wire to keep some dummy walking home from the bar with a Case key in his pocket from driving it away.

Got the First comment. Gonna watch the video tonight 🙌

Thank you for your explanation of your trouble shooting technique, keep sharing your knowledge greatly appreciate it.

Second year Deere tech, would love to see a “big picture” type video. Getting out to machine and up selling, finding things that need fixing, basically doing a full inspection of a machine and the best way to go about finding all the little things that may need fixing or preventative maintenance before starting a repair!

Very informative vid! Exactly how I diag charging issues, start with connections, test batteries, wiggle tests! Keep up the great content and STAY SAFE OUT THERE

love the videos i’m going into my first year of heavy mechanical foundations and these videos teach me a lot cant wait to get started in the industry thanks guys

I totally agree. I would have done this all in the same setup. Glad to see you guys again, keep posting more great content stay safe and warm out there.

Great video guys👍

I really hope this channel gains traction keep up the good work boys.

Keep it coming from Phill and Sarah Parnham 😊

At one time I was the shop Forman for a refuse collection company. One of the guys was struggling to figure out why a small engine that ran a vacuum pump on a porta potty service truck would not crank. Battery tested good starter tested good he just did not understand he had cleaned all connections. Came down to a really corroded cable. I graded a razor knife cut the insulation for about 6 inches and yes it was growing green Electrical killer. Replaced that 4 gauge battery cable that was 4 feet long and it cranked like new. Another time on an excavator that was having battery problems. I found a cable end lug that had been over tightened and cracked broken and was not clamping tight. Replaced that cable end and problem fixed

Thanks for another informative video. Appreciate it. Love your humour. From Hamilton Ontario.

Love your videos been a heavy equipment mechanic an welder for 10 years my dads been doing it for 35 40 years has his own company he the only mechanic

Really good video! Thank you!

Been waiting for Cam to make a Ave quote again . Need a Tekamo decal for my tool box...

Another great vid 👍

You can snap the lug loose from the plastic case. It is only secured by the case. Other than that it is lead underneath.

Realy enjoy your Videos pleas more equipment repair

Another great video guys.

I love this guy

i love these videos. nice edits.

Awesome

What kind of battery load device would you recommend for heavy equipment?

So the arcing at 1:24 - was that a special effect you added in or for real? It seems like you were looking right at it, I watched it a couple of times to see if I was making it up.... good video, thanks for posting it. Appreciate the real world perspective. Don't bother bleeping out the occasional descriptive language, we're not petunias out here!

Good job

There must be current flow, its a positive on positive test or negative to negative test to make it easier.

Number 11 liked baby. Wtf. Where’s all the salt and seasoning. That’s a piece of west equipment for sure. That’s Ontario new. Lol. Jk pls stop sending your unwanted west equipment to me , management!. It was in the scrap line up for a reason. If the boys out west don’t want it! We don’t want it. Rant over. Great vid.

The fuckin snap on multimeter eats battery’s like Godamn Cookie Monster that test light is badass I use it every day

Is this same set up for a Fermac 760 terex backhoe

13:00 Agreed….if you’ve never used a tool for a purpose other than what it is designed for, are you really a mechanic? I love tools as much as the next guy but it is a talent to get by with minimal tools but mostly luck 🍀

Just use jumper cables straight to starter leave battery bungee in cab.

Sick of losing lights lol. I have that same green one

Subtitels spanish!! Thankss

Why do you call it a night switch??? We call it a master switch. Troutman NC

I had an early 2000's chevy kodiak 6.6 that would start fine until ambient temps outside hit 49 (f) degrees or lower. anything below 50 it would not start. flat dead, no nothing on the dash. I could jump the solenoid with a screwdriver and she'd fire right up, and then be good to go for the rest of the day, but every morning I'd have to jump it with a screwdriver. If we plugged in the block heater this didn't happen. Never did figure this one out. me or the shop we'd sometimes use for bigger problems. These were plow trucks with gnarly electrical abuse.

Check for key off parasitic drain anytime you have dead batteries. Takes 5mins

Battery manufacturers melt the date's on the sides. You can learn to read the codes. Most times electrical issues are the grounds not clean. That's what Dielectric grease is for. Old school checking put a wrench across the terminals. 😂

You know what rhymes with cam?… Dad. Be my dad. Please.

wd40 makes a good electronics spray. also CorrosionX

This seems more like a no crank condition

I figure that I paid for my tools so i can use them for anything I want.

Cam, do the manufacturers, as a rule, date the batteries? I mean, do they identify the installation date... NOT do the manufacturers take the batteries out for dinner and drinks!!!

what’s a lot lizard

Ify

So he has 50,000 dollars in tools but can’t afford a new front tooth! Something’s wrong here! Don’t all Canadians have free dental?

this hill billy is terrible