Rich, if that trailer is aluminum which it looks to be you can clean it with a marine product called "Toon Brite" which should be available in Canada, it is used for cleaning Pontoon boats. It is a mild acid which cleans up the metal really nicely!
Was it an air problem with the rear axle brakes? I've run into stuck brakes on trailers that haven't been moved in a while. Those spring parking brakes keep the brakes applied, when it rains water drips into the drums and rusts the shoes to the drums, especially the shoe on the bottom..When you release the brakes, the S cam moves to let the shoes come away from the drum, but the shoes don't move. If it's loaded just moving it back and forth may break them loose. Empty not so much. I've seen tires ruined from dragging, when just a few whacks of a hammer would pop them loose. Set the tractor brakes, release the trailer brakes. Take a hammer to the brake shoes to get them to break loose. They break loose with a pop as the return springs pull the shoe tight against the S cam.
Blast the trailer with crushed Walnut shells. The shells don't remove any material but leave a beautiful smooth semi-gloss finish on aluminum. They are also biodegradable 😉😊
Rich, I have been absolutlely FILTHY over the last week. Every evening after work, my 13yo son and I have been out inthe garage converting our 68 C10 from 4 wheel drum to 4 wheel disc brakes. The wife is not impressed with the amount of grime that has made it into the house. Two things keep running through my head: "Sittin' on yer ass won't finish your project" (thanks Puddin'), and "If you're not filthy, you're not rich." He's loving working on the truck, btw. As to the trailer, it need to look as good as the tractor.
We started using 2 cycle oil as a lubricant in our old diesels fuel had one that started hard the entire time we have owned it. After putting the 2 cycle oil in the fuel thing fires up so easy, way better than ever. Might give it a try sometime.
That trailer needs acid washed and a full polish job. Very time consuming but will look like a mirror when its done. Thats after you'll probably end up rebuilding the axles and brakes, cans, s cams bushings etc. It could end up looking more and more like a show truck.
They are injection nozzles not injectors which reguire mechanical activation. There are differences in nozzles spray hole size and angle which mean different flow rates
You definitely can’t read ppl’s social cues and personalities. This guy is in Canada the one you mentioned on your comment is in United States. The guy who fix cat motors probably have zero interest in doing a collab with anybody he does his thing all by himself and few videos where other ppl appear is probably family members. Some RUclipsrs are profiting from their content the cowboy in United States I don’t think he cares about likes and monetizing his channel.
Hi from uk rich 👋👍 In true fashion yeyy I fixed everything but broke something at wide open listening to the music awesome👌 pleased shes sorted and cruising again and making music is what these trucks are for but some look beautiful along the way and nice trailer find too man even if back wheels are flatspotted 😂😂 they got you home 👍 good look and hope test went well👌thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋
You have hand built a beautiful awesome truck ! Ibarely heard a very recognizable noise come from the truck just beforehand you turned into Phil's driveway I'm sure it was some racoon scat on your clutch pedal.
Phosphoric acid dilute wash and a pressure washer should clean up the aluminum, definitely going to have to go through and fix all of the load hold downs and the stake holders. I'd personally take apart all 4 hubs and inspect the bearings. Nobody changes the oil in trailer hubs, unless it's already leaking all over the inside of the brakes or the outside wheel. I've seen many a trailer hub spindle need to be replaced because of loose bearings. Honestly, if there's no major frame cracks and you replace the rubber parts in the suspension, replace the brake components, it's a pretty good deal.
@@timmoyer7068 Phosphoric acid is in alumabrite, It's the same stuff they use to remove excessive aluminum oxide on aluminum wheels. It's also used to treat aluminum before/after it's been welded to help prevent passivity. So no, it doesn't cause Aluminum oxide to form, you're wrong, oxygen and water cause aluminum oxide to form.
Start with an acid wash product on the trailer aluminum only. Don’t get any on the truck. And once you get new shiny wheels on the trailer don’t get acid on them either. You could always sand and polish the trailer cause it aluminum but that’s a lot of work.
Rich, That KW100 looks "BADASS"& sounds good too! What a job To Rebuilding that SWEEEEEET Ride...One of the best rebuilt jobs you ever done, my Canadian Friend. Take care of you & yours my friend.......
"He's got a Horse Shoe up his but"......lol.... 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Down under we say, "He stuck hand in a bucket of shite and he pulled it out wearing a Gold Watch".....lmfao.
Yeah this new Diesel hates the old Diesels. If I don’t have a certain mix of engine oil or an amount of lubricant my truck won’t start right. My IP was replaced abt 40-50k ago, but my injectors are stock to the truck on my IDI @223k.
The Steering issue you described on the first test drive, sounds like steering axle King Pin binding more notably with the with the weight of the truck on the ground. If It had a symptom of snagging and snapping free. Both bearing and pin failure (but was not detectable with the wheels jacked up off the ground). Notable: Incorrect steering arms for the wheel base can cause weird steering sensation. And must be considered if the wheel base has historically been changed. Poor tire wear, weird road feel and lurching or tire scrubbing in turns are symptomatic of front axle Ackerman angle issues. I worked in a IHC Truck Shop for many years . Learned American Truck Manufacturers typically list 3 different available steering arms to cover 3 different wheel base specs. Sometimes requires a different tie Rod,different ends, plus the steer arms if wheel base has been changed long to short or short to long.
I surrendered my AZ license this year because I turned 65 and I really don't want to long haul anymore and pay $200 a year for a medical anymore. But watching you I'm now second guessing that decision, Crap.
That’s a 48’ trailer with a fixed 10’1” spread not a 53’ . A 53’ the rear axle would be farther forward. As for cleaning it up get it acid washed the truck washes do it and it’ll brighten the aluminum and remove the oxidation
No leaks...in a cat? Lol...how does the saying go. If there's no oil under em there's no oil in em! Lol. Omg I cringed watching you drag that trl onto the rd with that axle locked up lol. Cool trk. A solar trickle charger as another gent said definitely would help as well as battery cutoff switch. Good luck on the road test. 23 yrs otr driver here.
On the trailer since it is a spread axle install an air dump valve on the forward axle that can be controlled from the cab. If you are loaded and cutting some tights corners, you will scrub the tires on the forward axle. Letting the air out of the bags on the forward axle when making tight turns will save you a bunch of money on tires. You would be amazed how fast you can destroy a set of tires dragging them sideways when loaded. I have just under 2 million miles driving all kinds of Class 8 trucks. Have fun with your new truck.
I'm glad you got the issue resolved, it's a great looking truck, I would be glad to own it ! Go hay carting with the trailer, put racks front and rear and make some money, on return trips keep your eyes peeled for saleable goodies you can bring back to civilization and on sell!
just remember rich, I hear no leaks, I feel no leaks, no signs of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure. and there's probably some other stuff too lol
You forgot to record it in your daily vehicle inspection report, report it to the operator and decide if you may or may not drive the vehicle 😁 keep that schedule 1 handy!!
Unless you really really like polishing things I would not do much more to the trailer than wash it. Yeah mechanical or aged out stuff to get it roadworthy. But as far as cosmetics go, as little as possible. Maybe a wash with specialist Alloy cleaner, but test it first, most stuff Ive used leaves a white sheen that looks horrid up close and needs polished off.
I hope you're not relying on the hydraulic jack to hold up the cab. You could see it slowly dropping with you working under it during the time lapse at the start...
Since the trailer looks to be mostly aluminum, you should be able to clean it pretty good with a hot water power washer and some aluminum brightener. Good luck with the license.
Very good video, educate and add knowledge which is very useful for all of us.. Good luck bro, long life, always healthy and lots of sustenance Greetings to all, bro from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
@ 05:12 during the sped up part, is it just me or is the cab slowly drifting down as hes under there?? I know the suns changing but it looks like she's coming down...
Don’t let one truck discourage your entire movement. If need be you can always change it. Think about all the things that have gone right thus far and you’ll remember how blessed you are! Keep your head up. Better days are ahead, you’re only getting stronger ! Keep trukin maanne
Nice one good fellow, I also liked the 10 minute restoration of the beauty. Just a nice solid build, get that AC fixed and working real cold, the build's not yet finished without that! 👍
That's a great trailer. It an all aluminum Reitenour. Those are 65thousand. Brand new. All you need is a good wash and some aluminum brightener. It will probably shine up fairly well. Fix the rub rail. Aluminum Wheels. New tires. Probably going to need some new air bags. Other than that. Those are really strong trailers
Whatever you do, replace the plastic sheets between the frame and anything steel that mounts to the frame. Been working an hour away from you in the rust belt for a long time. If those plastics are missing, you're gonna have a real bad time
Iv got a set of those special sockets Basically a 12 point crows foot I use em all the time Cat sell the sockets in a cat branded box Open the box and there's a snapon box inside the cat box Cat sell alot of snap on tools for 1/2 price of the local guys But I rekon snap on jacks up the prices way higher for us Aussies so cat prob just sells the tools at US prices
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Phil made that tool about 30 years ago love it I do believe Phil needs his own you tube channel he seems like a pretty interesting guy
Oh boy. Phil is like the granddad of all truck and semi youtubers.
No leaks…?
Maybe you should check to see there’s oil in it… LOL
It's a Cat not a Detroit LOL!!
Rich, if that trailer is aluminum which it looks to be you can clean it with a marine product called "Toon Brite" which should be available in Canada, it is used for cleaning Pontoon boats. It is a mild acid which cleans up the metal really nicely!
Yes a acid etch would work, but be quick with water rinse or streaking or a deep etch will occur, leaving a bad finish.
" horseshoe up his butt..."
I feel ya Rich, if it wasn't for bad luck we wouldn't have any luck at all.
you should put a small solar panel on the roof so it trickle charges all the time. if you leave the keys, the battery should stay charged.
5:10 that cab slowly bleeding down is a big no no.
there is a safety, but I raised it higher for more clearance. just picked up the new pump. hopefully that's it
As the sun was going down... so was the cab, could Rich beat the time needed to replace the injectors, or give it a quick pump.
Was it an air problem with the rear axle brakes? I've run into stuck brakes on trailers that haven't been moved in a while. Those spring parking brakes keep the brakes applied, when it rains water drips into the drums and rusts the shoes to the drums, especially the shoe on the bottom..When you release the brakes, the S cam moves to let the shoes come away from the drum, but the shoes don't move. If it's loaded just moving it back and forth may break them loose. Empty not so much. I've seen tires ruined from dragging, when just a few whacks of a hammer would pop them loose. Set the tractor brakes, release the trailer brakes. Take a hammer to the brake shoes to get them to break loose. They break loose with a pop as the return springs pull the shoe tight against the S cam.
Blast the trailer with crushed Walnut shells. The shells don't remove any material but leave a beautiful smooth semi-gloss finish on aluminum. They are also biodegradable 😉😊
Yes. Walnuts are bisexual....
"Driving junk and fixing it up" that hit me deep in my soul
Rich, I have been absolutlely FILTHY over the last week. Every evening after work, my 13yo son and I have been out inthe garage converting our 68 C10 from 4 wheel drum to 4 wheel disc brakes. The wife is not impressed with the amount of grime that has made it into the house. Two things keep running through my head: "Sittin' on yer ass won't finish your project" (thanks Puddin'), and "If you're not filthy, you're not rich." He's loving working on the truck, btw. As to the trailer, it need to look as good as the tractor.
Puddin, Pott County legend. (in his own mind)
@@USN_Ret- He makes me laugh.
We started using 2 cycle oil as a lubricant in our old diesels fuel had one that started hard the entire time we have owned it. After putting the 2 cycle oil in the fuel thing fires up so easy, way better than ever. Might give it a try sometime.
2 stroke is better than ATF because its actually designed to lubricate and burn. ATF isnt really designed to burn well
That trailer needs acid washed and a full polish job. Very time consuming but will look like a mirror when its done. Thats after you'll probably end up rebuilding the axles and brakes, cans, s cams bushings etc. It could end up looking more and more like a show truck.
They are injection nozzles not injectors which reguire mechanical activation. There are differences in nozzles spray hole size and angle which mean different flow rates
phil is a good neighbor, everyone needs a neighbor like phil
Love the cabover videos! Would be really sweet to see you do a collab with KT3406E for a motor build
He doesn't do mechanical cats
You definitely can’t read ppl’s social cues and personalities.
This guy is in Canada the one you mentioned on your comment is in United States.
The guy who fix cat motors probably have zero interest in doing a collab with anybody he does his thing all by himself and few videos where other ppl appear is probably family members.
Some RUclipsrs are profiting from their content the cowboy in United States I don’t think he cares about likes and monetizing his channel.
Favorite neighbor Phil?! Did Kevin hear this?! 😱
Hi from uk rich 👋👍 In true fashion yeyy I fixed everything but broke something at wide open listening to the music awesome👌 pleased shes sorted and cruising again and making music is what these trucks are for but some look beautiful along the way and nice trailer find too man even if back wheels are flatspotted 😂😂 they got you home 👍 good look and hope test went well👌thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋
You have hand built a beautiful awesome truck ! Ibarely heard a very recognizable noise come from the truck just beforehand you turned into Phil's driveway
I'm sure it was some racoon scat on your clutch pedal.
Class. Good luck for the test Rich. Paint the trailer up in the same theme as the truck.
What make of flat deck is that? Early Reitnouer?
Phosphoric acid dilute wash and a pressure washer should clean up the aluminum, definitely going to have to go through and fix all of the load hold downs and the stake holders. I'd personally take apart all 4 hubs and inspect the bearings. Nobody changes the oil in trailer hubs, unless it's already leaking all over the inside of the brakes or the outside wheel. I've seen many a trailer hub spindle need to be replaced because of loose bearings. Honestly, if there's no major frame cracks and you replace the rubber parts in the suspension, replace the brake components, it's a pretty good deal.
Acid is great if you want white aluminum
@@timmoyer7068 Phosphoric acid is in alumabrite, It's the same stuff they use to remove excessive aluminum oxide on aluminum wheels. It's also used to treat aluminum before/after it's been welded to help prevent passivity. So no, it doesn't cause Aluminum oxide to form, you're wrong, oxygen and water cause aluminum oxide to form.
Good luck on your driving test Rich. Trailer would look awesome painted to match the KW😎
Damn rich you had me freakin. “Did he burn it up? Break the frame?” Oh my lol now my heart can rest lol. Love your content.
You did an amazing job on the KW it is absolutely beautiful.
Does it fit through the Timmy's drive through though?
Start with an acid wash product on the trailer aluminum only. Don’t get any on the truck. And once you get new shiny wheels on the trailer don’t get acid on them either. You could always sand and polish the trailer cause it aluminum but that’s a lot of work.
Rich, That KW100 looks "BADASS"& sounds good too! What a job To Rebuilding that SWEEEEEET Ride...One of the best rebuilt jobs you ever done, my Canadian Friend. Take care of you & yours my friend.......
Can we get a f tree kitty update soon ?
I drove a 1980 K100C in the '90s.. it had a 450hp,3408 Cat with a 13 speed roadranger. Pulled allot of oversized loads with it.
Good luck with your driving test Rich! ;) Can't wait to see the content!
"He's got a Horse Shoe up his but"......lol.... 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Down under we say, "He stuck hand in a bucket of shite and he pulled it out wearing a Gold Watch".....lmfao.
Yeah this new Diesel hates the old Diesels. If I don’t have a certain mix of engine oil or an amount of lubricant my truck won’t start right.
My IP was replaced abt 40-50k ago, but my injectors are stock to the truck on my IDI @223k.
The Steering issue you described on the first test drive, sounds like steering axle King Pin binding more notably with the with the weight of the truck on the ground. If It had a symptom of snagging and snapping free. Both bearing and pin failure (but was not detectable with the wheels jacked up off the ground).
Notable: Incorrect steering arms for the wheel base can cause weird steering sensation. And must be considered if the wheel base has historically been changed. Poor tire wear, weird road feel and lurching or tire scrubbing in turns are symptomatic of front axle Ackerman angle issues. I worked in a IHC Truck Shop for many years . Learned American Truck Manufacturers typically list 3 different available steering arms to cover 3 different wheel base specs. Sometimes requires a different tie Rod,different ends, plus the steer arms if wheel base has been changed long to short or short to long.
The stains under my truck are also raccoon poo. But not really!
I surrendered my AZ license this year because I turned 65 and I really don't want to long haul anymore and pay $200 a year for a medical anymore. But watching you I'm now second guessing that decision, Crap.
That’s a 48’ trailer with a fixed 10’1” spread not a 53’ . A 53’ the rear axle would be farther forward. As for cleaning it up get it acid washed the truck washes do it and it’ll brighten the aluminum and remove the oxidation
No leaks...in a cat? Lol...how does the saying go. If there's no oil under em there's no oil in em! Lol. Omg I cringed watching you drag that trl onto the rd with that axle locked up lol. Cool trk. A solar trickle charger as another gent said definitely would help as well as battery cutoff switch. Good luck on the road test. 23 yrs otr driver here.
On the trailer since it is a spread axle install an air dump valve on the forward axle that can be controlled from the cab. If you are loaded and cutting some tights corners, you will scrub the tires on the forward axle. Letting the air out of the bags on the forward axle when making tight turns will save you a bunch of money on tires. You would be amazed how fast you can destroy a set of tires dragging them sideways when loaded. I have just under 2 million miles driving all kinds of Class 8 trucks. Have fun with your new truck.
I'm glad you got the issue resolved, it's a great looking truck, I would be glad to own it ! Go hay carting with the trailer, put racks front and rear and make some money, on return trips keep your eyes peeled for saleable goodies you can bring back to civilization and on sell!
just remember rich, I hear no leaks, I feel no leaks, no signs of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure. and there's probably some other stuff too lol
You forgot to record it in your daily vehicle inspection report, report it to the operator and decide if you may or may not drive the vehicle 😁 keep that schedule 1 handy!!
Soon there will be a video of the truck going down the road at night with all those lights on. Still think it's the best looking Semi on RUclips
Typical CAT, always making money selling specialized tools to work on their shit. Wouldn't have it any other way.
I love heavy duty Trailer Truck Driver.i have experience working in Saudi Arabia 15 years long haul.
2 cycle oil works better than ATF and is actually designed to be burned. Don't sand blast, I would recommend soda blasting.
Unless you really really like polishing things I would not do much more to the trailer than wash it. Yeah mechanical or aged out stuff to get it roadworthy. But as far as cosmetics go, as little as possible. Maybe a wash with specialist Alloy cleaner, but test it first, most stuff Ive used leaves a white sheen that looks horrid up close and needs polished off.
Looks like cab creeping down at 515....hope it’s creeping down onto safety stops !!
I hope you're not relying on the hydraulic jack to hold up the cab. You could see it slowly dropping with you working under it during the time lapse at the start...
Man, I love that truck.
Best regards from Indiana, USA.
When are we, or are we ever going to see the videos of the Ford and Silverado builds??????
That’s because he hasn’t finished any of them lol
@@blindtomsadventures2067 Sigh..... Sure buy a POS Dodge...rather than work on the shit we would rather see.....Come on Rich!
@@stirlingfromla I agree all those projects were supposed to be done months ago months ago he said he was getting a CDL not sure
I think he bought the car dodge car so he can haul things because he hasn’t finished any of his trucks lol
@@stirlingfromla it's a lot of work and time to do it all 🤷♂️
Loving these builds. Working on 3 GMC Generals myself
That’s awesome you’re going to get your CDL very cool
Hey buddy sorry about the k100 you can fix no doubt good luck
05:11 is there anything to lock the cab in place? watching it creep down is spooky
Yes there is a safety latch, I went past it to get more room
Happy you got the truck fixed. Still think that's one of the best looking trucks out there.
Good luck o doing your truck licence. I hope you're going to put your cabover to work and try making some money with it...
I was never a PACCAR guy, but that's one fine ass truck you've made.
Ol girl needs a set of 349 Jake hats on top of that rack …. Make her really bark out them 7” pipes
We have been by V &R and the cab over looks even better in real life. Videos try but can't do it justice.
AMAZING work. Hold on and get all fixed.
Since the trailer looks to be mostly aluminum, you should be able to clean it pretty good with a hot water power washer and some aluminum brightener. Good luck with the license.
"Toon Brite" for Pontoon boats works really well.
Good luck on your license
Hopefully you can be one and done.
You weren't dragging the tires.... the trailer was just marking it's territory.
Just power wash it and use the acid Brightener They make for aluminum
love the sounds of the new to that truck tyranny grind.... we have all dune it .. love the video.
The tryanny grind gets me every day brother man.
20odd years ago I took my test here in England I had a lesson all day Saturday and Sunday then took my test on the Monday morning
Is it just me or does the cab look like its slowly sinking back down in the timelapse?
Coat it in alumabright and then wash it off see if it cleans up
Such a beautiful truck. One day I will build one! 🤙🏻
Injectors on a 2017 Volvo D16 engine are $1000 a piece.
Nice! Good luck with the training and test.
I drive junk…
At least I would do it they ran or were roadworthy…
Phil be like, I don't know, he does that RUclips thing
Did a great job on that old KW. Good luck on the road test
Sweet truck always loved cab overs!
Some acid should clean that trailer up pretty good.
The trailer? Take it back, you got enough tp do!
Teething issues, it'll be worth it when you get past them.
Is the F350 finish in the background
Love your channel, such great content!!!
Rio Claro São Paulo Brasil
What's the size of the socket you cut out for the fuel lines?
Very good video, educate and add knowledge which is very useful for all of us..
Good luck bro, long life, always healthy and lots of sustenance
Greetings to all, bro from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
@ 05:12 during the sped up part, is it just me or is the cab slowly drifting down as hes under there?? I know the suns changing but it looks like she's coming down...
Don’t let one truck discourage your entire movement. If need be you can always change it. Think about all the things that have gone right thus far and you’ll remember how blessed you are! Keep your head up. Better days are ahead, you’re only getting stronger ! Keep trukin maanne
វាពិតជាស្អាតនិងគួរឱ្យស្រឡាញ់ណាស់
Nice one good fellow, I also liked the 10 minute restoration of the beauty.
Just a nice solid build, get that AC fixed and working real cold, the build's not yet finished without that! 👍
That's a great trailer. It an all aluminum Reitenour. Those are 65thousand. Brand new. All you need is a good wash and some aluminum brightener. It will probably shine up fairly well. Fix the rub rail. Aluminum Wheels. New tires. Probably going to need some new air bags. Other than that. Those are really strong trailers
No leaks from a cat, sure you got oil in it?
ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT), ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).
Greetings From The Uk : Thats is a fabulous truck - looks ammazing
Alumabrite works wonders on trailers
Whatever you do, replace the plastic sheets between the frame and anything steel that mounts to the frame. Been working an hour away from you in the rust belt for a long time. If those plastics are missing, you're gonna have a real bad time
Good luck on your license it's not to bad
Iv got a set of those special sockets
Basically a 12 point crows foot
I use em all the time
Cat sell the sockets in a cat branded box
Open the box and there's a snapon box inside the cat box
Cat sell alot of snap on tools for 1/2 price of the local guys
But I rekon snap on jacks up the prices way higher for us Aussies so cat prob just sells the tools at US prices
Rite now , in North Carolina, these flatbeds in used condition are selling for crazy high dollar (compared to before 2020 )
If the trailers aluminum you should polish it out. And are you sure its 53'? Ive only seen 48' with the axles all the way to the back
Wow I never realized I was so rich because I damn sure end up filthy everyday!⛽️🚜🇺🇸
It wouldn't be 100% perfect but an acid wash and polish would make that trailer look damn good
Thats the kinda trailer I load at work. But that's also one of the worst looking ones I've seen.
wait till the next video
Kirk to engine bay...but I'm giving all I've got......deboss it then....😖🤣
Nothing beats a good old Cummins 444 with a Jacobs 295 Jake brake 💯