I believe I can say this for all of us watching this video: We love seeing behind the scenes/shop work. Not many channels do this, especially tow company's. Very much appreciated to see the other side of the business with all the detailed information.👍 (Wire Rope)
He seems like a nice person. But when it comes to business is all serious and concerned for everyone's safety. I'm a former firefighter and I have known a few people like Ron.
I think you mislabeled your intro you had a code 3 call oh well lol. Thank you Ron for such a great video. It was WELL beyond time to replace the main winch lines I'm sure lol. Mat God bless you & protect you & everyone there sir.
It brought back memories for me. I helped to put the wire rope onto the winches on a new Research Vessel. The two fishing lines were 4 km long and the Main line 8 km long. We put tension on by dragging a parachute through the sea in the deep trough off Portugal. It took us two days. By the time that we had done the third, we were experts.
You should do a in depth video on the remote control and how and what each button does. Be interesting to see what buttons your pushing when doing a recovery.
Thanks for taking us with on changing out the cable’s on the HEAVY WRECKER!!!! See you on the next amazing episode of MIDWEST TRUCK!!! Say hello to the crew and I’m hoping everyone will be staying safe out there on the jobs your always doing!!!!!
That was fun to watch. One of our jobs as electricians in the steel mill was to change the overhead crane wire ropes. These ropes were checked every week for broken or damaged strands and kinks. They were also lubricated weekly because of the dusty, dirty environment. Love your channel and God Bless and stay safe!
As you started the second wrap on the first winch, I'll admit to thinking "Where's the cable lube?". A feeling of reassurance occurred a couple of wraps later as the can finally made an appearance. 😌
Thank you for answering my question about the shackles on the "front" of the boom/carriage! I find it particularly interesting how the rotator is setup with so many options for being able to pull on a variety of angles, as well as being able to anchor to other solid objects, should necessity require it.
Those front carriage anchors can also be used as an anchor point for the winch cable when you're double-lining with a snatch block perpendicular to the rig. Very handy to have those!
Hi Ron! As you are standing on top of the Rotator I see you’re using the SNAP MOUNT on your GoPro! I bought mine very recently and I absolutely love them! I had bought them for my GoPro 7 but have since moved them over to my newly acquired GoPro 10! I have one of the plates bolted to my Wasabi manual gimbal/tripod that has a built in charging connection for the GoPro which makes my GoPro battery life last a bit longer while recording. Still watch every video you put up on RUclips although I don’t comment much.…though I’m retired from 38 years of cross country trucking (2015) “once a trucker always a trucker” at heart! Stay safe, continue to walk with God, and, have a most blessed day! Waving from Houston, Texas! 👆✝️🛐🙏 ~Jim~
As a former Air Force aircraft electrician, thank you. Maintaining your equipment is a key to your continued success and the safety of your employees as well as the longevity of your equipment.
I worked at P&H mining as a engineering consultant and they used 3 1/2" rope on the 9020 walking dragline machine. Those are cable carrier tracks. For some reason I like the sound the motor makes. Those are nice looking ropes 👍➰
I’ll bet after all the work it takes to replace cables, it’s hard to use them for the first time because they will never be the same again. Great work, as usual. Love the videos - hope you and the family are doing well. Thanks for sharing and letting me tag along!
I imagine it's like new tires on your car. You don't like spending the money on it, yet you know it's necessary. Once you put them on, it feels good knowing you did some important maintenance, yet know they are only going to degrade every mile you drive.
Great video Ron really enjoyed watching you replace the white and Blue wire ropes and maintaining the slides on the carriage on the Rotator stay safe Ron and Crew.
Changing cable " Wire Rope" is always great fun. Can you imagine changing out 1,600' of 2" diameter Tow Rope on a tug boat? Try 10 shives on a Lifeboat davit on a ship. Been there done that, re-cabled a 100 ton crane on a ship, wire rope moring lines 600' to the drums. So can appreciate the work you're doing and I know the dangers of doing it.
Taking care of your equipment is important. I'm frequently found (or, hidden away, but could be found) cleaning, servicing, and maintaining my truck. Keeping your cable spooled nicely, making sure everything is greased properly. It's a never-ending job, but it's that downtime where you can get very familiar with your equipment. Watch your back out there.
@@sarukmaktao225 As you know properly lubed cables will last a lot longer than improperly lubed. Also same goes for properly spooled cables, lots of work but pays off in a lot less downtime.
First off, thanks for playing all of the "guitar" song at the end. Secondly, I enjoyed the fast action. I had wondered why you set the small camera between the drums. Mercy! what a job. New gloves time. Thanks, Ron & crew!!
Ron I love your channel and content. I enjoy watching your video's. I including this one with maintenance around the shop. Great job Ron for making us these video's. May God bless you and your family and all your worker's. ❤🇨🇦
If I remember correctly, Talon was up on top doing the "wire rope" work previously. So nice to see these shop work videos. Always making a Friday morning enjoyable.
She's like new. You sure do keep that investment well cared for. Nice work guys. Smooth and organized. I'm surprised there isn't a weather cover on the spools to keep road grime and abrasives off of the wire rope. Miller seems to have thought of everything, except that. I like the maintenance videos, thanks for sharing!
A winch cable that's properly cared for is going to be weather resistant because they're made out of the right materials especially the modern ones that don't need to be oiled
Very interesting video. Nice to see some of the behind-the-curtain activities. Just get that pesky drag winch cable fixed and you are highly functional again. Stay safe and helathy.
Preventive maintenance protects the machine, and maintains safety of persons and reliability for all. Thank you the video and all you do. Will always slow down and move over. God bless!
Very interesting video. I’ve learned something new now that I’ve taken Miller Rotator Cable Replacement 101. I took the class with the best Instructor in the Recovery Industry! Stay safe and healthy.
I always liked the mechanics of doing a job, especially when I was little. I always was taking stuff apart and putting it back together or building stuff. Alex on the other hand enjoys the use of the wreckers. That has been his thing. I think he enjoys the math concepts of it. He often figures how to do it before you do the job. His method might be slightly different but I explain to him there are different ways to do a job. I also explain to him the equipment used has to be maintained well so it won't break down while you are using it.
I am tickled pink to see the Tator getting the love. I know you've been busy so no judgment there. You are my favorite recovery group and the Rotator is my all-time favorite truck. I always check for your videos first, and I always say your trademark phrase with you in the beginning... "Hello ladies and gentlemen and as always thank you for watching." Thank you for making your videos. It's great to see a group who take pride in their work, care so much for the people you're helping, and the professionalism that is a trademark of Midwest Truck.
WOW code 3 response with a Log Truck rollover this got to be fun. Wait what Installing New Winch Lines on the Rotator!!!! Finally!!!! I guess installing the winch line on the rotator is more important then code 3 log truck rollover.
didn't notice the last past, just saw code 3... methinks he had an intro pic created for another video already created and didn't realize it till after posting.... oh well, he's only human
Glad to see you back on youtube. Missed you. Yes you have to spend a lot of money to keep the equipment up and everyone safe. Keep up the good work and everyone take care and God Bless.
I was a bit confused by the title of the video as compared to the opening title! The video says Code 3 Semi Crash!! Always enjoy seeing the 'behind the scenes' of the Midwest Truck. Always wondered how much maintenance goes into one of those big wreckers! Thanks Ron!
Reminds me of the joys to had when changing my brother's winch wire ropes. The first step was to pressure wash all the mud off the front of his truck and winch. Jut about every weekend the whole lot was cleaned and re-lubricated.
I'm kinda surprised the rotator doesn't have a self-lubricator typa thing built into the boom turret to manage lubricating that slide mechanism for you. Sure would save you a bit of hassle I'd think. Anyway, thanks for taking us along for the ride again Mr. Ron.
Hello Ron I just watched your video of you changing out the Cable on the tator, I loved it...Hey y'all be safe and have a great weekend, thanks and appreciate y'all ....
Thank you for making this video, I dint know how a winch system works. It’s educational, I appreciate all the information you share! Thank you, God bless..
Nice to see a ‘shop day’ video. I suspect those that complain about the cost of a tow out do not understand what goes on to keep you ready. Looks like you and the crew had a full day + of ‘non revenue’ and I suspect those cables are not cheap either. Keep up the great work and content.
Hello Ron and family and company!! Watching this reminds me of doing the same thing at one of my jobs at IBM in East Fishkill, New York! We had many types of lifting and pulling systems at the site for many different things from lifting Humans out of underground facilities to lifting HUGE 1 and 2 ton electrical breakers from the switchgear boxes they worked in!! We done rope inspections and replacements as required for safety and usability! The East Fishkill site was HUGE is an understatement at best 15,000 people worked there with a land area totaling about 1100 acres with about 20 buildings and numerous outbuildings and sheds! Work safe and be good and enjoy life!! Best Wishes as always, Thanks for all the videos, they are GREAT!! John A Bellas.
very neat hydraulic "plumbing" system there....Tator is holding up really well for her age. The multi-angle camera views are a nice touch! Thank you for sharing!
Finally got to watch this!!!! I'm a curious person and love to see how things come apart and are put together. I really enjoyed this video Ron! Hope to see more of them. God Bless and take care
Some suggestions would be better made before you finish installing it but it comes to mind that you could paint marks on the line like they do with anchor chains. Put a fluorescent red when the drum has the initial layer and a dual mark at the boom end so you know when reaching it without having to check the winch drum. Maybe every two layers use different colors to track the length, related to the footage reeled out. Since the other winch drums are harder to see it still might be a benefit for the future replacements. Maybe it’ll make your job a little easier in the future.
I really enjoyed this video. I had to chuckle to myself though, I was thinking, I would have thought he would have greased the new cable somehow. About a second later you reached around and picked up the spray can. On the next day with the blue cable I thought it looked funny; about 2 seconds later you mentioned how flat it was. Your going to make a mechanic out of this 70 ( 71 on 8/11 ) year old lady yet!!! I love all your videos, I've watched them several times over - my form of entertainment. My TV blew up and I can't afford to replace it, so my computer is my TV now. Thanks for all the enjoyable hours!💕💕👍
Great video Ron! I love seeing the "How" of recovery and equipment. Seems like the anchor tie downs on the front of the trolly would be essential for an over the side recovery or off a bridge. That way, worst case, the rotator doesn't have a chance of going the wrong way.
Ron, I understand you can refill those handheld grease cans with a car tire air valve and an air compressor if you still have grease left in the can. God Bless.
Ron I really enjoy watching your expertise and informative life experiences. I never really thought so much went into your work, it really isn't just a snatch and grab job. While watching you work & I know it is a real investment just having tools for each truck I would suggest using a 3/8 electric impact for smaller or more cramped areas maybe Milwaukee or harbor freight I've been amazed at the power mine has. Thanks again for your show.
Yeah, these are lines that I would put thimbles on either end and use them for extensions. May wood stand for the spools that will sit right there on the top of the tow body, you can easily load them in and out of the pickup or flat bed. Makes life a lot easier on really long pulls.
This was cool, never seen any of that done to a piece of awesome equipment. Yeah, Once in a while equipment needs to be lubricated and maintained to ensure a smooth operation.
Ron, отличная работа!!!👍🤝Кто-то из твоих подписчиков в комментариях написал, что тема обслуживания rotator очень интересная и побольше таких видео.🤝Поддерживаю эту просьбу. Мне очень интересна эта тема. Я по образованию инженер-механик и понимаю как это устроено. Удачи и береги тебя бог.🤗
Very informative, I bet you’re not looking forward to the day when you may have to replace one of the hydraulic hoses inside those protected curved carriers.
Mr. Ron, Thank You For Your Demantion Of Changing Out The Lines,
I believe I can say this for all of us watching this video: We love seeing behind the scenes/shop work. Not many channels do this, especially tow company's. Very much appreciated to see the other side of the business with all the detailed information.👍 (Wire Rope)
Agree, love the work behind the scenes!
Yup loved it. Was always curious how the Ropes were held in place. And it was neat to get a top down look into the bed where the boom is
Totally agree, love the behind the scenes videos.
100% agree
Headsets are nice. No yelling involved. Very pleasant.
Not only is Ron outstanding in his profession, he's also an upstanding gentleman - upstanding on his truck 😃
Like the Mr. Rogers of towing😁
He seems like a nice person. But when it comes to business is all serious and concerned for everyone's safety. I'm a former firefighter and I have known a few people like Ron.
Hope you have a great weekend!!
Ron, I was glued to the video...every inch was exciting for me. Thank you for this maintenance post.
Thanks for sharing that with me Ron, love how it works and looks…..
👍👍👍 Those who want to enjoy their tools for a long time take care of them!
Thank you Ron.
I think, I'm not only one who want to see some more maintenance/workshop videos.
I think you mislabeled your intro you had a code 3 call oh well lol. Thank you Ron for such a great video. It was WELL beyond time to replace the main winch lines I'm sure lol. Mat God bless you & protect you & everyone there sir.
it was a code 3 to reload those lines before they had more issues than he wanted them to...
You are so good at teaching your help to do things.
Nice to see Eaton getting down to business, he's making quite a few himself, good boy.
God bless You
Nice to see how they’re changed on these big wreckers. Nothing like having new winch ropes. 💪💪💪💪
Hi obi-ron Kenobi may the tows be with you
Tator looks so good sporting his shiny new winch cables! I bet he can't wait to tug on or lift something with them. 😀
It brought back memories for me. I helped to put the wire rope onto the winches on a new Research Vessel. The two fishing lines were 4 km long and the Main line 8 km long. We put tension on by dragging a parachute through the sea in the deep trough off Portugal. It took us two days. By the time that we had done the third, we were experts.
What a creative use for a parachute.
And I thought the approximately 1 km of 24mm swr on the tug I was on was bad enough. We just dragged one of our other boats for tension.
You should do a in depth video on the remote control and how and what each button does. Be interesting to see what buttons your pushing when doing a recovery.
Thanks for taking us with on changing out the cable’s on the HEAVY WRECKER!!!! See you on the next amazing episode of MIDWEST TRUCK!!! Say hello to the crew and I’m hoping everyone will be staying safe out there on the jobs your always doing!!!!!
That was fun to watch. One of our jobs as electricians in the steel mill was to change the overhead crane wire ropes. These ropes were checked every week for broken or damaged strands and kinks. They were also lubricated weekly because of the dusty, dirty environment.
Love your channel and God Bless and stay safe!
Love your videos Ron can we have more of maintenance
As you started the second wrap on the first winch, I'll admit to thinking "Where's the cable lube?". A feeling of reassurance occurred a couple of wraps later as the can finally made an appearance. 😌
Thank you for answering my question about the shackles on the "front" of the boom/carriage! I find it particularly interesting how the rotator is setup with so many options for being able to pull on a variety of angles, as well as being able to anchor to other solid objects, should necessity require it.
Those front carriage anchors can also be used as an anchor point for the winch cable when you're double-lining with a snatch block perpendicular to the rig. Very handy to have those!
Hi Ron! As you are standing on top of the Rotator I see you’re using the SNAP MOUNT on your GoPro! I bought mine very recently and I absolutely love them! I had bought them for my GoPro 7 but have since moved them over to my newly acquired GoPro 10! I have one of the plates bolted to my Wasabi manual gimbal/tripod that has a built in charging connection for the GoPro which makes my GoPro battery life last a bit longer while recording. Still watch every video you put up on RUclips although I don’t comment much.…though I’m retired from 38 years of cross country trucking (2015) “once a trucker always a trucker” at heart! Stay safe, continue to walk with God, and, have a most blessed day! Waving from Houston, Texas! 👆✝️🛐🙏 ~Jim~
As a former Air Force aircraft electrician, thank you. Maintaining your equipment is a key to your continued success and the safety of your employees as well as the longevity of your equipment.
I worked at P&H mining as a engineering consultant and they used 3 1/2" rope on the 9020 walking dragline machine. Those are cable carrier tracks. For some reason I like the sound the motor makes. Those are nice looking ropes 👍➰
I’ll bet after all the work it takes to replace cables, it’s hard to use them for the first time because they will never be the same again. Great work, as usual. Love the videos - hope you and the family are doing well. Thanks for sharing and letting me tag along!
I imagine it's like new tires on your car. You don't like spending the money on it, yet you know it's necessary. Once you put them on, it feels good knowing you did some important maintenance, yet know they are only going to degrade every mile you drive.
Great video Ron really enjoyed watching you replace the white and Blue wire ropes and maintaining the slides on the carriage on the Rotator stay safe Ron and Crew.
Miller really did a good job engineering that behemoth. Easy to service it seems. Neat to see the heart of the beast. God bless from Evansville, IN.
Changing cable " Wire Rope" is always great fun.
Can you imagine changing out 1,600' of 2" diameter Tow Rope on a tug boat? Try 10 shives on a Lifeboat davit on a ship. Been there done that, re-cabled a 100 ton crane on a ship, wire rope moring lines 600' to the drums. So can appreciate the work you're doing and I know the dangers of doing it.
Thank you Ron! Gonna recable my rollback today on my first tow truck! I’m excited to be in the industry!
Taking care of your equipment is important. I'm frequently found (or, hidden away, but could be found) cleaning, servicing, and maintaining my truck. Keeping your cable spooled nicely, making sure everything is greased properly. It's a never-ending job, but it's that downtime where you can get very familiar with your equipment.
Watch your back out there.
Where Mike that the best employee you got very fast to pick up what ever
it is thanks my opinion
Have a long and safe career!
@@sarukmaktao225 As you know properly lubed cables will last a lot longer than improperly lubed. Also same goes for properly spooled cables, lots of work but pays off in a lot less downtime.
Awesome , I re spooled a fishing reel once , it didn’t go well , Thanks Ron & Crew 😀
Pretty cool seeing the "innards" & how they work. Thx, Ron!
I can't explain it, but there is something very satisfying about watching a new cable wound tightly and going up smoothly one layer at a time.
First off, thanks for playing all of the "guitar" song at the end. Secondly, I enjoyed the fast action. I had wondered why you set the small camera between the drums. Mercy! what a job. New gloves time. Thanks, Ron & crew!!
There is something satisfying about a clean and properly spooled wire rope. I've been needing to do my winch rope as well.
Ron I love your channel and content. I enjoy watching your video's. I including this one with maintenance around the shop. Great job Ron for making us these video's. May God bless you and your family and all your worker's. ❤🇨🇦
If I remember correctly, Talon was up on top doing the "wire rope" work previously. So nice to see these shop work videos. Always making a Friday morning enjoyable.
She's like new. You sure do keep that investment well cared for. Nice work guys. Smooth and organized. I'm surprised there isn't a weather cover on the spools to keep road grime and abrasives off of the wire rope. Miller seems to have thought of everything, except that. I like the maintenance videos, thanks for sharing!
My guess is they leave them open so you can see how much cable is left on the drum.
that truck is his baby, of course he takes care of it
If they’re covered you wouldn’t be able to see how much rope is left on the drums.
And when in use they get dragged through mud and sand. Probably cause more damage than being exposed to the weather.
A winch cable that's properly cared for is going to be weather resistant because they're made out of the right materials especially the modern ones that don't need to be oiled
The titles at the beginning are wrong. It's mentions a log truck accident. Still love the maintenance videos
No wonder you procrastinated! That was a very fussy job that you did right!! Well done, Ron and all!
Very interesting to see the internal workings. Thank you
A lot of work goes into maintaining these trucks. They must be ready to go all the time. Great job. 👍
Didn't think I was going to like this video. But I WOUND UP liking it after all.
Very interesting video. Nice to see some of the behind-the-curtain activities. Just get that pesky drag winch cable fixed and you are highly functional again. Stay safe and helathy.
Ron I love your blog and I love watching working with your big truck
Preventive maintenance protects the machine, and maintains safety of persons and reliability for all. Thank you the video and all you do. Will always slow down and move over. God bless!
These are the types of videos, that get me going with making my own RUclips videos ! 🤙🏼
Very interesting video. I’ve learned something new now that I’ve taken Miller Rotator Cable Replacement 101. I took the class with the best Instructor in the Recovery Industry! Stay safe and healthy.
I always liked the mechanics of doing a job, especially when I was little. I always was taking stuff apart and putting it back together or building stuff.
Alex on the other hand enjoys the use of the wreckers. That has been his thing. I think he enjoys the math concepts of it. He often figures how to do it before you do the job. His method might be slightly different but I explain to him there are different ways to do a job.
I also explain to him the equipment used has to be maintained well so it won't break down while you are using it.
I am tickled pink to see the Tator getting the love. I know you've been busy so no judgment there.
You are my favorite recovery group and the Rotator is my all-time favorite truck. I always check for your videos first, and I always say your trademark phrase with you in the beginning... "Hello ladies and gentlemen and as always thank you for watching." Thank you for making your videos. It's great to see a group who take pride in their work, care so much for the people you're helping, and the professionalism that is a trademark of Midwest Truck.
It's great to see the mechanisms by which the 'tater' works. Thanks!
Very interesting, increasing understanding about how it works!
I love how you show how everything works so interesting and informative love your videos Ron God bless you all
WOW code 3 response with a Log Truck rollover this got to be fun. Wait what Installing New Winch Lines on the Rotator!!!! Finally!!!! I guess installing the winch line on the rotator is more important then code 3 log truck rollover.
didn't notice the last past, just saw code 3... methinks he had an intro pic created for another video already created and didn't realize it till after posting.... oh well, he's only human
I like that B.F. Crescent wrench.
Glad to see you back on youtube. Missed you. Yes you have to spend a lot of money to keep the equipment up and everyone safe. Keep up the good work and everyone take care and God Bless.
I was a bit confused by the title of the video as compared to the opening title! The video says Code 3 Semi Crash!!
Always enjoy seeing the 'behind the scenes' of the Midwest Truck. Always wondered how much maintenance goes into one of those big wreckers! Thanks Ron!
Reminds me of the joys to had when changing my brother's winch wire ropes. The first step was to pressure wash all the mud off the front of his truck and winch. Jut about every weekend the whole lot was cleaned and re-lubricated.
Learn something new everytime i watch your videos
I'm kinda surprised the rotator doesn't have a self-lubricator typa thing built into the boom turret to manage lubricating that slide mechanism for you. Sure would save you a bit of hassle I'd think. Anyway, thanks for taking us along for the ride again Mr. Ron.
totally luv your vids safety, safety, the physics that you utilize that I quite remember and I am a biologist !
Ur one of the main reasons why I started my RUclips channel sir ! 🤙🏼
Ron, Excellent Video as always. Very informative. Thank you!
Ron, Thank you for making a teaching video about how to replacw wire ropes on your Tator! Thank you. May God Bless you and yours.
Interesting video,Nice explanation on what goes into,Maintaining your,fleet. Metro Detroit Loves you guys!! G
Ron I thank you for doing this video for all of us. It certainly was very interesting. Thanks for all that you do. 👍👍👍❤️
Hello Ron I just watched your video of you changing out the Cable on the tator, I loved it...Hey y'all be safe and have a great weekend, thanks and appreciate y'all ....
Thank you for helping us out with equipment too been 27 yrs service towing too
Thank you for making this video, I dint know how a winch system works. It’s educational, I appreciate all the information you share! Thank you, God bless..
Ron, i am impressed with your work ethic thank you for sharing
Nice to see a ‘shop day’ video. I suspect those that complain about the cost of a tow out do not understand what goes on to keep you ready. Looks like you and the crew had a full day + of ‘non revenue’ and I suspect those cables are not cheap either. Keep up the great work and content.
Good equipment because you take good care of it. Thanks.
I love these kind of videos, behind the scenes of your shop and doing up keep on your trucks.
Preventative maintenance practices is always the best way to go, well done keep maintaining high safety standards.
Good to see your latest video is out!! Very interesting as this is a new area being covered !
Thanks for making this video, Been waiting to see how its done! Great work keep it up!
Awesome behind the scenes video, those lines are easier than I thought to replace
Thank You Ron And God Bless all workers and family at Midwest Truck. love all the vids Thank you!!!
Very cool to see the actual upkeep as well as use.
Hello Ron and family and company!! Watching this reminds me of doing the same thing at one of my jobs at IBM in East Fishkill, New York! We had many types of lifting and pulling systems at the site for many different things from lifting Humans out of underground facilities to lifting HUGE 1 and 2 ton electrical breakers from the switchgear boxes they worked in!! We done rope inspections and replacements as required for safety and usability! The East Fishkill site was HUGE is an understatement at best 15,000 people worked there with a land area totaling about 1100 acres with about 20 buildings and numerous outbuildings and sheds! Work safe and be good and enjoy life!! Best Wishes as always, Thanks for all the videos, they are GREAT!! John A Bellas.
Nice Video.
very neat hydraulic "plumbing" system there....Tator is holding up really well for her age. The multi-angle camera views are a nice touch! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Code 3 semi crash?! Well, I think the crash has to wait a little bit, until Ron and his crew had the cables replaced...😉
Finally got to watch this!!!! I'm a curious person and love to see how things come apart and are put together. I really enjoyed this video Ron! Hope to see more of them. God Bless and take care
altimes nice to see a new video , stay safe Ron
Some suggestions would be better made before you finish installing it but it comes to mind that you could paint marks on the line like they do with anchor chains. Put a fluorescent red when the drum has the initial layer and a dual mark at the boom end so you know when reaching it without having to check the winch drum. Maybe every two layers use different colors to track the length, related to the footage reeled out. Since the other winch drums are harder to see it still might be a benefit for the future replacements. Maybe it’ll make your job a little easier in the future.
Good idea, but i think the paint would wear off too quickly and/or get covered up with grease and oil.
I really enjoyed this video. I had to chuckle to myself though, I was thinking, I would have thought he would have greased the new cable somehow. About a second later you reached around and picked up the spray can. On the next day with the blue cable I thought it looked funny; about 2 seconds later you mentioned how flat it was. Your going to make a mechanic out of this 70 ( 71 on 8/11 ) year old lady yet!!! I love all your videos, I've watched them several times over - my form of entertainment. My TV blew up and I can't afford to replace it, so my computer is my TV now. Thanks for all the enjoyable hours!💕💕👍
Yes those lines are purty 😁 thanks for sharing. Stay safe 🙏
Really enjoyed this behind the scenes, thanks Ron.
Hope your day goes well!
Great video Ron! I love seeing the "How" of recovery and equipment. Seems like the anchor tie downs on the front of the trolly would be essential for an over the side recovery or off a bridge. That way, worst case, the rotator doesn't have a chance of going the wrong way.
Ron, I understand you can refill those handheld grease cans with a car tire air valve and an air compressor if you still have grease left in the can. God Bless.
Ron I really enjoy watching
your expertise and informative life experiences. I never really thought so much went into your work, it really isn't just a snatch and grab job. While watching you work & I know it is a real investment just having tools for each truck I would suggest using
a 3/8 electric impact for smaller or more cramped areas maybe Milwaukee or harbor freight I've been amazed at the power mine has. Thanks again for your show.
Thank you Sir. Very informative.
Yeah, these are lines that I would put thimbles on either end and use them for extensions. May wood stand for the spools that will sit right there on the top of the tow body, you can easily load them in and out of the pickup or flat bed. Makes life a lot easier on really long pulls.
This was cool, never seen any of that done to a piece of awesome equipment.
Yeah, Once in a while equipment needs to be lubricated and maintained to ensure a smooth operation.
Ron, отличная работа!!!👍🤝Кто-то из твоих подписчиков в комментариях написал, что тема обслуживания rotator очень интересная и побольше таких видео.🤝Поддерживаю эту просьбу. Мне очень интересна эта тема. Я по образованию инженер-механик и понимаю как это устроено. Удачи и береги тебя бог.🤗
Now we need some heavy pull videos Ron!
Very informative, I bet you’re not looking forward to the day when you may have to replace one of the hydraulic hoses inside those protected curved carriers.