I am in South Africa where we drive on the other side of the road, but even I can work out where to go while watching the videos lol. The danger when visiting a country where they drive on the other side is as a pedestrian, one has to learn to look the other way when crossing the road, and it's not easy, the mind says no. Quite pleasant watching maintenance being done to a vehicle, often one learns something and the results of machinery being cared for are pleasing. Kind regards, South Africa.
Nice ,there's a lot that don't keep up with maintenance on there equipment till it fails leaving them stuck in the middle of nowhere then they want to complain about it but stay safe and keep on trucking . keep him on his toes Bailey lol
I can't believe it took all of what he had to do just to change those fan belts on the Pete! Takes me 10 to 15min to change mines on my 1996 W900L 3406e. I have a idler pulley on my Cat that'll loose the water pump belts. I've never seen somebody loosen the fan clutch & shroud before! I'm gonna have to look at my set up again 🤷🏾
It’s good that you show doing maintenance as just a part of the job. A lot of people don’t want to do anything until it fails. You can’t schedule breakdowns.
I am in process of building 4 bay truck repair looks like i will be the only repair center in the area i have 3 small trucking companies interested in doing business I like your Videos i like that you tackle your repairs We all could learn crom you
Let's us know where your shops located...we all could use a good HONEST mechanic, even though I don't know you, but hopefully you are if you watch my buddy trucker Dan
You should call it the Old Pete 379 anymore, with the engine rebuild it's the new and improved Pete 379. Those belts would have another $300 dollars or so at the rebuild to change them, but it makes a great instructional video. Just like Army, " Change Your Fan Belts! "
So the Auburn rest area twenty minutes south of me! I could have brought coffee. Indiana needs to make all their rest areas like this. Then you stop at Tekonsha just like Illi noise haha! Great video Dan!
I'd add to this, save it to an album so it's easy to find in the future. Otherwise it'll get lost in a thousand other photos. I do this with all my IDs and insurance cards. If I forget it I have quick access to a photo of it.
@@dominick253 Yep. Also all receipts, especially business-related ones. You save all your receipts in a shoebox, and with today's thermal-printed receipts, come tax time you just have a shoebox full of faded-out paper. Also, spend 15 minutes with your camera and your wallet, and photograph the front and back of every credit card, all driver's licenses, permits, and such ... then back up your phone on your home computer or an encrypted online drive. If you ever lose your wallet you'll be _really_ happy to have all those numbers handy to speed the replacement process.
I’ve replaced the fan clutch on Pete’s before when u rebuild them u gotta torque the nut down that has plastic threads also I used to pave interstate highways and u be surprised how many people drive the wrong way on the off ramps. And commit suicide using big trucks seen 3 this past yr In Louisville on i64
Sounded like someone running on the rumble strip. Not sure if and when you have changed out the fan. But those blades sure do a lot of damage. When they get brittle and come apart.
I've watched enough of your videos to be able to recognize a good load securement from a bad. Saw a doozy driving up I81 yesterday. Step deck with steel girders long enough to need the step as well. Guy used all his dunnage about half way down the deck, and had no dunnage under the steel at the tail end of the trailer.... Only had five chain binders Scary as all heck, plus no headache rack.
Holy comoly. I will never understand flatbed drivers who are stingy with securement. I'd always throw an extra strap just in case. Why not? Takes 30 seconds.
You probably saved somebody's life stopping that 4 wheeler from getting on 👍👍👍 i find my wiper blades only good for 4 to 6 months now with crap in the air. Last time i screwed up drivers side and it blew off other side of Syracuse🤣 good job doing belts with one hand 😎 I keep my VIN and part numbers in notes on my phone...pictures most times 😁
Good video Dan! The preventative maintenance speaks volumes about "super truckerdan"! I would do the same if I had my own Pete. Keep on Trucking Bailey, don't let Dan slack up! LOL
I could carry a double folding step ladder. A five foot step ladder that folded on the normal way....then...the center goes up and the side rails down. Result was a 5 1/2' bundle the size of e-five 1/2 foot wooden 2x4s. Designed for apartment dwellers...but worked great for trucking. I also carried a folding telescoping 13' ladder...that stored away a 15"x15"x 2" approx.
IT comes in handy to be mechanical minded Dan when you've got wait around a bit you can always catch up on a bit of preventive maintenance saves you time and money and peace of mind as well trucks looking great Dan stat safe mate "RB" "downunder"
Had that happen a fre weeks back 2 lane.road long straight stretch and car in my lane. Last minute he swerves back in.his lane. Almost needed a new pair of underwear after that. Be safe
@@СтепанБандера-ы8у if you have a code scanner computer and can reset codes using the factory software you have to purchase a monthly subscription for.
Hey Dan !!! Good thing you were on the exit ramp b/4 the ""IDIOT"" got to the bottom for a head on wreck with you !!! Anyhows,, Great maintenance video !!! Bailey would love 1 of those deer antlers to crew on !! Have a good week & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!
D, u may want to think about getting a dollar tree store 'welcome mat', carpet mat. dog can use it to lay down on while outside. U and she wont have worry abt hot/cold, greasy, dirty concrete, macadam or plain dirt lots
I take it the “Do Not Enter” signs weren’t a big enough clue of don’t go down the ramp. Good video Dan. Wonder what Peterbuilt would charge to do the belt change.
Dan, I have been following your channel for a few years, greatest trucking videos on youtube. I have a question:...you always mention the rates, was curious, Who sets the rates?...
Saw too many going the wrong way on 4 lane divided, two caused major accidents, if a new driver learned to do their maintenance watching your videos the money they save makes trucking profitable pull toy here
Those crazy European tourists always trying to drive on the wrong side of the road. 🙄🤣 For you drivers across the pond and down under, sorry, I couldn't help myself.😁 Dan, I believe Bailey has become the star of the show. 😃 Good video, have a safe trip. 😎👍🏻
Only 3 European nations drive on the left. The other 70+ nations and territories who do are mainly in Asia and Southern and Eastern Africa. We have the same problem with tourists and European truck drivers who forget to drive on the safer side of the road in the UK. 👍
I don't know why there's so much room under that hood but those fan belts are a pain in the butt and tight to get to,I have the exact same truck so I know aha
It is Soo much easier on the older truck's 😉. Just by doing what you did you saved yourself a bunch of money and headaches. More drivers need to know how to do this and other basic maintenance items. I follow other drivers (sorry) and they know NOTHING about basic operation of any components. Take care.
I remember my dumbass called breakdown for a broken windshield wiper. Went to the TA, they said it will be 2 to 3 hours before they would get to me. Waited for an about an hour then thought…. HEY! I could replace the damn thing myself. So just bought the wiper, snapped it on and off I went! Pfffft! 2 to 3 hours….
That's what I was thinking too. But sometimes you cut it and then strip a bolt. Now you absolutely HAVE to change it before you move an inch. Other way around and you can drive to the store and get tools or whatever.
The idiot comein the wrong way must have been on his crack pipe 😂 When I do my belts I have to have all my white numbers together on the belts I don't know why I guess they seem off set if I don't keep all my white numbers together 😂😂 Bailey was Definitely enjoying the air and her little stick , Be safe Dan
Your MPG's would increase if removed fan and replaced with an electric fan like Kenlowe/Pacet as that unit is still drawing engine power even in free spool plus better for engine life and Economy as engine warms up far quicker so off cold start/control quicker and up to temps instead of the mechanical fan still drawing cold air when not required. You can also wire so fan will still blow even with engine off so lowers rad temps=pressure so less blowing head gaskets as it's so often high temps/water pressure build up as get heat soak when turn engine off so water brews and increases pressure. Best devices for any engine is electric water and oil pumps as turn ignition on oil pump primes and water turning(If water pumps not set up as can set up so only spins once waters warmed up enough)so as soon as turn engine oil is already running through so lessens engine wear and once you turn off engine esp if just come off freeway etc oil pump is still pumping oil round so turbo and engine protected till it's at preset timer/temp then switches off. Many high Performance and race cars have electric pumps. Notice on Scuttle panel around windscreen some rust don't leave that or will soon have water leaks inside as it will Fester around/under screen rubber! Have to remove screen one day when weathers nice at home and treat before winter.
He Dan there’s A lovely old IRISH song Called Danny boy it’s on u tube in the search sung by Jim Reeves youever fet time plz look it up it’s based on a true storey 🇮🇪☘️☘️
I am in South Africa where we drive on the other side of the road, but even I can work out where to go while watching the videos lol.
The danger when visiting a country where they drive on the other side is as a pedestrian, one has to learn to look the other way when crossing the road, and it's not easy, the mind says no.
Quite pleasant watching maintenance being done to a vehicle, often one learns something and the results of machinery being cared for are pleasing.
Kind regards,
South Africa.
@@patricialisa7913 I am South African
You have to be a Contortionist to change out those belts on that Cat. Good job Dan.
How's SA doing these days?
Kudos to you, sir. Changing belts in a rest area takes a very confident person. Well done!
Nice ,there's a lot that don't keep up with maintenance on there equipment till it fails leaving them stuck in the middle of nowhere then they want to complain about it but stay safe and keep on trucking . keep him on his toes Bailey lol
@@patricialisa7913 yes I do
Thanks Dan for sharing. I enjoy watching you working. Your knowledge and patience set a great example. Fun watching Bailey, too. Blessings
I broke a belt and this video got me thru it. Thanks chief
Love your drive & ability to do things your self Sir !! That’s a dieing thing these days!!👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯🇺🇸🙏🏼
I like maintenance and troubleshooting videos, they're helpful.
Nice one Dan.
Good job with the belts.
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
Had two friends with Mercer Popcicle from Ft worth and Royce for Quitman, tx they taught me alot. Heard they both are gone now. Man time goes by fast.
I can't believe it took all of what he had to do just to change those fan belts on the Pete! Takes me 10 to 15min to change mines on my 1996 W900L 3406e. I have a idler pulley on my Cat that'll loose the water pump belts. I've never seen somebody loosen the fan clutch & shroud before! I'm gonna have to look at my set up again 🤷🏾
Apparently you’re doing it all wrong a cat 3406e has a gear driven water pump
It’s good that you show doing maintenance as just a part of the job. A lot of people don’t want to do anything until it fails. You can’t schedule breakdowns.
Tried removing this and that to remove bottom belts at the and had to google came across your video you SAVED ME THANK YOU SER !
I am in process of building 4 bay truck repair looks like i will be the only repair center in the area i have 3 small trucking companies interested in doing business
I like your Videos i like that you tackle your repairs
We all could learn crom you
Let's us know where your shops located...we all could use a good HONEST mechanic, even though I don't know you, but hopefully you are if you watch my buddy trucker Dan
Dan the truck driver wearing his mechanic hat today. Good show thanks for sharing with us!
You should call it the Old Pete 379 anymore, with the engine rebuild it's the new and improved Pete 379. Those belts would have another $300 dollars or so at the rebuild to change them, but it makes a great instructional video. Just like Army, " Change Your Fan Belts! "
Thanks for letting us ride along. I always enjoy the content and Bailey is a rising star. ⭐️ 🙂
So the Auburn rest area twenty minutes south of me! I could have brought coffee. Indiana needs to make all their rest areas like this. Then you stop at Tekonsha just like Illi noise haha! Great video Dan!
Nice to hear the old girls' voice of authority!! Stay safe out there Dan.
@@patricialisa7913 yep
Great job!! Dan you look rested.
Glad to see that I don’t want to hear you drive off in the woods? God forbid!!!
Drive safe.
Your technical videos are the best on RUclips! You're "still" the man Dan!!
New wiper blades and new belts you are good to go, good job Dan safe travels.
Another interesting video in to the life of a professional owner operator 👍
Stay safe Dan and safe travels
🌵🇬🇧👍
Great video!! when we buy parts, to remember the numbers and such, we just snap a picture with our cell phone
I'd add to this, save it to an album so it's easy to find in the future. Otherwise it'll get lost in a thousand other photos. I do this with all my IDs and insurance cards. If I forget it I have quick access to a photo of it.
@@dominick253 Yep. Also all receipts, especially business-related ones. You save all your receipts in a shoebox, and with today's thermal-printed receipts, come tax time you just have a shoebox full of faded-out paper. Also, spend 15 minutes with your camera and your wallet, and photograph the front and back of every credit card, all driver's licenses, permits, and such ... then back up your phone on your home computer or an encrypted online drive. If you ever lose your wallet you'll be _really_ happy to have all those numbers handy to speed the replacement process.
Another great job Dan get some rest and stay safe
Dan another great video. Don't forget to clean the new wiper blades with alcohol . You & Bailey Stay Safe.
I’ve replaced the fan clutch on Pete’s before when u rebuild them u gotta torque the nut down that has plastic threads also I used to pave interstate highways and u be surprised how many people drive the wrong way on the off ramps. And commit suicide using big trucks seen 3 this past yr In Louisville on i64
Sounded like someone running on the rumble strip. Not sure if and when you have changed out the fan. But those blades sure do a lot of damage. When they get brittle and come apart.
I drive a western star quad axle dump truck just like that. Nice truck.
Good morning 🌞 and great job and you have a wonderful day
Wipers for me are not simple. And my mechanic said he will do them ! Hopefully you get OT for Sunday! Yuk yuk! Thanks for the video and stay safe
safe travels Dan be careful
always enjoy your stories thank you
I've watched enough of your videos to be able to recognize a good load securement from a bad. Saw a doozy driving up I81 yesterday. Step deck with steel girders long enough to need the step as well. Guy used all his dunnage about half way down the deck, and had no dunnage under the steel at the tail end of the trailer.... Only had five chain binders Scary as all heck, plus no headache rack.
Holy comoly. I will never understand flatbed drivers who are stingy with securement. I'd always throw an extra strap just in case. Why not? Takes 30 seconds.
You probably saved somebody's life stopping that 4 wheeler from getting on 👍👍👍 i find my wiper blades only good for 4 to 6 months now with crap in the air. Last time i screwed up drivers side and it blew off other side of Syracuse🤣 good job doing belts with one hand 😎
I keep my VIN and part numbers in notes on my phone...pictures most times 😁
I like how you show all aspects of truck driving takes me back.
Good video Dan! The preventative maintenance speaks volumes about "super truckerdan"! I would do the same if I had my own Pete.
Keep on Trucking Bailey, don't let Dan slack up! LOL
I could carry a double folding step ladder. A five foot step ladder that folded on the normal way....then...the center goes up and the side rails down. Result was a 5 1/2' bundle the size of e-five 1/2 foot wooden 2x4s. Designed for apartment dwellers...but worked great for trucking. I also carried a folding telescoping 13' ladder...that stored away a 15"x15"x 2" approx.
Hello Dan thank you for the belt replacement 101 a lot of belts. Keep the videos rolling you and Bailey have a safe and pleasant drive and trip.
Thank you for showing me how it's done be safe
Hi Danny hello from IRELAND ☘️🇮🇪☘️
Tanks for good video
IT comes in handy to be mechanical minded Dan when you've got wait around a bit you can always catch up on a bit of preventive maintenance saves you time and money and peace of mind as well trucks looking great Dan stat safe mate "RB" "downunder"
Had that happen a fre weeks back 2 lane.road long straight stretch and car in my lane. Last minute he swerves back in.his lane. Almost needed a new pair of underwear after that. Be safe
Great job Dan. Have a wonderful Monday.
@@patricialisa7913 I'm from Indiana.
@@patricialisa7913 6 hours from you. I use to go to Chicago every day to the rail yards.
@@patricialisa7913 I drove for 15 year's and gave it up in 2004
@@patricialisa7913 Have a nice evening.
Safe travels Dan
Old iron is so much easier to work on yourself compared to newer trucks of any brand. Couldn’t pay me to buy a post 2007 truck
Amen
What are you talking about newer trucks takes 2 minutes to change the belt
@@СтепанБандера-ы8у if you have a code scanner computer and can reset codes using the factory software you have to purchase a monthly subscription for.
I saw you at rest area yesterday morning. I would have stopped if I saw you earlier
Hey Dan !!! Good thing you were on the exit ramp b/4 the ""IDIOT"" got to the bottom for a head on wreck with you !!! Anyhows,, Great maintenance video !!! Bailey would love 1 of those deer antlers to crew on !! Have a good week & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!
Good Monday morning 7:02 in the a. m. Safe travels great p. m. Greetings from Massachusetts. Give em hell DONT look back
I cut 1/2 of my straps to 24ft I use the old material to make strap protection buy sewing pieces together on an industrial sewing machine .
Wow lol, how can ya be THAT distracted to go the wrong way on a exit ramp smh, oh well lol nobody got hurt so happy Monday 👍
I was it cold water over the weekend camping it’s nice over there
Is Katie still your Mercer coordinator? I haven't heard you talk to her lately.
I am still here. :)
Good design there for the fan clutch if it fails, constant on to get to a repair shop compared to go till need to stop for a tow.
TOOT TOOT. You got that car to back up in a hurry ! Lol
Cool video Dan 👍
I know the fan belt struggle i have Pete myself
How about re-torquing head studs ? That would be great insurance. Belts look great but go back after a few days and re-torque everything
Good job
Great job on the belts
You are in the middle of nowhere Indiana, you may have been hearing cows in the distance.
Thanks Dan was you up by Traverse City Mi
Great video. I have been there with the old fan belt struggle but in my case on forklifts. My question is do trucks have fan belt tensioners?
D, u may want to think about getting a dollar tree store 'welcome mat', carpet mat. dog can use it to lay down on while outside. U and she wont have worry abt hot/cold, greasy, dirty concrete, macadam or plain dirt lots
You should put atf on that little rust by your lower passenger window, ATF, and a spray bottle for rust proofing.
Thanks Dan
I take it the “Do Not Enter” signs weren’t a big enough clue of don’t go down the ramp. Good video Dan. Wonder what Peterbuilt would charge to do the belt change.
That's what I call selective viewing, they probably thought that cellphone in their hand was more important. 😨
Looks like they actually realized what they did though and didn't just flat pedal it.
Just following the ole GPS
😳
Dan, I have been following your channel for a few years, greatest trucking videos on youtube. I have a question:...you always mention the rates, was curious, Who sets the rates?...
Can't believe the rebuilder didn't offer to install new belts for you when he was in their. The cost would've been in just the belts.
Are you still looking for a dunnage rack for the Dorsey trailer?
Maybe Bailey could do with some chew toys to keep her occupied
Well I am impressed. Were you a mechanic in the army?
Saw too many going the wrong way on 4 lane divided, two caused major accidents, if a new driver learned to do their maintenance watching your videos the money they save makes trucking profitable pull toy here
Those crazy European tourists always trying to drive on the wrong side of the road. 🙄🤣 For you drivers across the pond and down under, sorry, I couldn't help myself.😁
Dan, I believe Bailey has become the star of the show. 😃 Good video, have a safe trip. 😎👍🏻
Only 3 European nations drive on the left. The other 70+ nations and territories who do are mainly in Asia and Southern and Eastern Africa.
We have the same problem with tourists and European truck drivers who forget to drive on the safer side of the road in the UK. 👍
What's up trucker Dan?
There is a lot of maintenance I do but there is some I pay to have done and this would fall in that category
Good job!
Do you know the part number for belts ?
I don't know why there's so much room under that hood but those fan belts are a pain in the butt and tight to get to,I have the exact same truck so I know aha
It is Soo much easier on the older truck's 😉. Just by doing what you did you saved yourself a bunch of money and headaches. More drivers need to know how to do this and other basic maintenance items. I follow other drivers (sorry) and they know NOTHING about basic operation of any components. Take care.
I saw the peanut cover 😄
Will Bailey stick around if off her leash or is she a runner ?
Just curious what city you drop your load of shingles in Michigan
Awesome 👌 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember my dumbass called breakdown for a broken windshield wiper. Went to the TA, they said it will be 2 to 3 hours before they would get to me. Waited for an about an hour then thought…. HEY! I could replace the damn thing myself. So just bought the wiper, snapped it on and off I went! Pfffft! 2 to 3 hours….
Hey Dan, if your throwing those old cracked ones out, cut the belts off and make your life easier!
That's what I was thinking too. But sometimes you cut it and then strip a bolt. Now you absolutely HAVE to change it before you move an inch. Other way around and you can drive to the store and get tools or whatever.
Cutting the belts off does nothing but make it more difficult.
It's odd that the people who rebuilt your engine didn't mention replacing the fan belts. With all of the miles on it, the pulleys might be worn also.
They should have also recommended a new harmonic balancer
@@stevenbuis4490 absolutely.....I would have changed it..
To save time, when you know how they come off I just cut em off, saves a few minutes. lol..
Good job, probably saved your self 350.00
lol wrong way Larry in the car
Hey Dan. Could you just cut the old ones off and save yourself the time of winding them around the fan? Thnx for the videos!
My luck I would cut off the old ones, and the new ones would be 2 inches too long......
take them off carefully and keep them with you as emergency spares, they just might get you to where you need to be.
You should be good to going on Belt's for 3 to 5 year's
The idiot comein the wrong way must have been on his crack pipe 😂
When I do my belts I have to have all my white numbers together on the belts I don't know why I guess they seem off set if I don't keep all my white numbers together 😂😂
Bailey was Definitely enjoying the air and her little stick , Be safe Dan
OCD
Your MPG's would increase if removed fan and replaced with an electric fan like Kenlowe/Pacet as that unit is still drawing engine power even in free spool plus better for engine life and Economy as engine warms up far quicker so off cold start/control quicker and up to temps instead of the mechanical fan still drawing cold air when not required.
You can also wire so fan will still blow even with engine off so lowers rad temps=pressure so less blowing head gaskets as it's so often high temps/water pressure build up as get heat soak when turn engine off so water brews and increases pressure.
Best devices for any engine is electric water and oil pumps as turn ignition on oil pump primes and water turning(If water pumps not set up as can set up so only spins once waters warmed up enough)so as soon as turn engine oil is already running through so lessens engine wear and once you turn off engine esp if just come off freeway etc oil pump is still pumping oil round so turbo and engine protected till it's at preset timer/temp then switches off.
Many high Performance and race cars have electric pumps.
Notice on Scuttle panel around windscreen some rust don't leave that or will soon have water leaks inside as it will Fester around/under screen rubber! Have to remove screen one day when weathers nice at home and treat before winter.
I've met two cars driving in the wrong direction on roundabouts. On both occasions the drivers were female.
Just saying.
what are you saying?
Careful, we’re living a “woke” world.
I did that a bunch of times (going the wrong way on an exit ramp).
You would think Caterpillar would have made the water pump belt a little more user friendly but, nnnooooooo!
He Dan there’s A lovely old IRISH song Called Danny boy it’s on u tube in the search sung by Jim Reeves youever fet time plz look it up it’s based on a true storey 🇮🇪☘️☘️
Why don't you cut off the Old Belts and just pull the Fan Harness back and put the New Belts On ??
Unless you are saving the old ones, cut them off.
Was thinking the same thing. Would have saved himself tons of aggravation
I think Dan saves just about everything he can lol
That's a fair point if you're sure sure sure that the new ones are the right size. I don't always have that kind of luck.