Yes, when you are a close to local driver, you can do it. There are truckers that are halfway across the continent, who don't get that lucky.😁 They have to keep a list of preferred shops, in different states/provinces. Ezra does awesome work. Best wishes from the far North.
@@carlthor91 I do OTR also but nothing is stopping you from working on the truck wherever it breaks down. I’ve done water pump in a truck stop parking lot and also wheel seals. Just being tools with you parts can be delivered that’s not a problem
This dude is a real driver in my book. Swings by the shop and bends a new fuel line!!!!!! Not many drivers have the know how. Owner operators have to make and save money wherever they can. Sometimes it’s not about how much you can make but how much you can save. C’mon
The bearings looked good and the bottom of the cylinders also. I would have made the same call as you did as to the condition of the engine. I say run her awhile and let her make some money. I think you have done an outstanding job on Ole Red.
Keyboard mechanics always tell you you should change/rebuild everything... they have a name for that, it’s called a new truck! You have to make your decisions on the info you have on reviving older equipment, you may get bit on something every once in a while, but even new equipment breaks.
You never fix anything until it’s broke that common sense for most people, if someone comments that you should have rebuilt it first they have to much money or no sense. You keep doing you, we’re along for the ride, just wishing I had a truck to work on👍🏼
My opinion . for what its worth ... this is one of the best restorations of a truck on youtube ,primarily because its being put to work , the reason it was originally built , plus the up-grades in drive line / chassis to cope/work in 2021 show what with a lot of knowledge and ability can be achieved , guessing from what I have seen on Twin Sticks this resto/rebuild is still way cheaper than buying a secondhand/used working truck to the same spec from an auction or dealer , plus Mr Ezrider shows it all cock-ups and all . Hope he does the in-frame engine build himself for 2 reasons its cheaper and piece of mind its been done correctly .... I did same thing on my unit years ago ,the test run was a Port to Port round trip to southern Spain ..Piece of mind is worth a lot .
Hi Ezra. Apply Motor Flush! Take out the glow plugs, pour the motor flush into the cylinders and leave it overnight. You can repeat the process several times. Motor flush will dissolve the carbon deposit under the rings and place the ring in a right place. The method works 7/10 cases. After all be sure to change the oil. To see if the problem is solved, measure the compression on each cylinder before and after, You'll see the differences right away. G.
Love all of your tips and tricks to help get jobs done. Thanks for sharing buddy! Sorry about having to do the inframe. I hope you can do it yourself on the channel.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I had a truck once that if you filled it with oil to the max would drop it to quarter on the stick after about 3000kms. I kept topping it up till I tried just keeping an eye on it and at a quarter it stayed between oil changes. 🤷🏼♂️ Keep the videos coming. 👍🏼
Man i have been watching this truck get rebuilt since you started out on it and just realized it has two tone red paint on it. I must have been sleeping when you painted the top amd the fenders. Be safe and god bless
Awesome .. I used to be a truck mechanic myself when I was an apprentice, but back in 1988 got my diploma so have after that only worked on cars.. so some of the stuff you do makes me remind the younger days.. Good call on the engine, suggest to let it run more and perhaps change oil one more time before the decision to do the overhaul on the engine.. you could be lucky that oil rings cleans up and start to work properly again..
another great video. Had a friend that had a 1988 Kenworth T600 with a 3406B Cat 425 Air to Air that absolutely right from the time he got it wouldn't run with the oil at the top of the dipstick. Would take that first gallon seemed to burn that 1st gallon up after a oil change & then she would run to the 10,000 mile mark without any more oil to added. Never failed if you tried to run her at the top of dipstick she didn't want it in her. put over 500,000 miles on it before overhauling it & put another 500,000 plus miles on it before selling it to farmer. truck is still used a little bit. She just didn't like to be completely fill up to top of dipstick. sure you have heard of such motors in your life, heck ya ran into everything else nothing surprises you.
There’s always going to be keyboard warriors making stupid comments it’s your operation you do it the way you see fit ether way it’s entertaining and thank you for the videos 👍🏻
Ez, good choice on waiting to do the inframe! That old Cummins will probably need to be broken back in, after sitting for 16 years, give her a chance for the rings to seat, and the oil use may go away! Keep a close eye on it, as you said, and you may be surprised at the end of the season, the oil use might just go away! "Ol Red" is looking large! You did a great job! One thing i have found out in the many years of running Cummins motors, mine all used oil unless i put Mobil Delvac 15/40 in them! I don't know what brand oil you use, but mine did not like anything but Mobil Delvac 15/40! Just my experience with a old NTC350, KT 450, NTC 400, and N-14! The CAT motors liked Rotella T, and the few Detroits i ran it was Delo 400!
Impressive how you were able to figure out drive line vibration, I'd be stuck)) Those fender mounts work pretty slick too. Too bad that you have to rebuild engine so soon, maybe it was one of reasons someone parked it, but with your skills it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker, good luck!
You have a lot of money tied up in the truck I would run it and make some money But you have done a great job rebuilding this truck Everything is done right
Ezra cheers from 🇨🇦... if you want to stop those fueling vibration breaks when you get a line made install nice silicone hose over it or at the clamps rubber over pipe.
in my 40+ years truckin i've had several trucks that (if filled completely up) would go down a gal fast then stop.(never knew why) so the fix was just run it a little low. worth a try
Never get tired of watching you work on “Old Red” !!! The truck has come a long way and if you decide to do an In frame yourself I will definitely be there to watch you work your magic !!! Keep doing what you do and we will definitely see you on the next one 😎✌️
Oil consumption is high, but you're doing right running it as is for a while - after all, if you keep it topped up, bar the bother and cost of the oil, it won't do any harm. More miles also gives you a better feel for the truck, and if I were you I'd really be wanting to do the re build myself.
What I done back in the day I got me another big Cam 400 out of an old truck, Strip Her down Started from the bear block and built me a real nice 400, Same thoughts that you have on your engine now, And when the Winter came around my new 400 was built pull the old one out put the new down in it , 3 days later fired her up , But it is your truck And you are the decision maker be save
I have a Cummins NTC-400 big cam IV that needs some work sitting at my yard, I pulled it from a friend's 60 ton crane that I swapped over to a isx-15 for emissions compliance. My friend bought the engine at a auction and it was a complete cummins reman that had been sitting for 20 years after it was remaned. I told him to check it over before installing but he was in too much of a hurry to get the crane back on the road. He ran it for about a month and it lost 2 cylinders, I pulled the pan off and 2 of those cheap plastic piston oil nozzles broke off and took out the cylinders. It is a really good core and it has reman cummins heads, turbo, injectors, fuel pump and everything else. The engine came with a 500hp dyno sheet when it was purchased. It would be perfect for you to rebuild and swap when ready, all it really needs is 2 cylinder packs. I don't know how far you are from California but it is just sitting at my yard.
You can get taller pedestals for your turntable,NERTA in America can solve your washing truck ritual if your time poor I do love your work cheers from Australia 👍
Finally somebody that gave an explanation to all the people that thought every light has to work on a truck the law has been the same now for 30 years and everybody freaks out about Chicken lights not working
@@Ezrider359 When we build our own wire harnesses we use trailer plugs, or weather pack. Weather pac are expensive but last on cat's and excavator vibration and dust moisture
Ezra your skills are spot on, it’s nice to see grease where it belongs, I worked in the oilfield for 10 years it seems those trucks don’t need grease lol. Thanks for your video’s
That’s great. You had minors issues and you were able to fix em all. To me that’s what I call success. The engine is taking oil, so what? No one could have predicted that and I do not believe that you have a money tree growing in your backyard. You did spend quite a bit of money to bring your truck to what it is right now, it’s time that it bring some money back. Run it, monitor the oil consumption and add as required. If it gets worse, then tough luck that’s not your fault but maybe, hopefully, it can finish this season. I understand that the price of 7 gallon of oil a week add up to a pretty penny after a few weeks. It’s not always easy being owner/operator. I have complete faith that whatever you decide to do will make perfect sense. Enjoy a nice day!
If it gets worse? One gallon in a 1000 miles is friggin terrible. A gallon or 2 in 10k is fine, think about it... a gallon every other day at 500 miles a day.
Hey Ez! Hope everything is going well thanks for the incredible content you put out. I've recommended your channel on couple.of other sites pal thanks from nyc and all the best to you and yours stay safe brother
You are definitely putting the miles down in the new truck saw you zipping by my place earlier today west of Grenora following a couple other hoppers. It looks good 👍 👌
Been checking like crazy for a update on the first few weeks out on the road. Sounds like just some fine tuning, you are the man EZ!!! I do hate to hear about the oil consumption, hopping you get to run it thru the year and let ol’ red earn his keep and some love next winter. Sending good vibes from kentucky, keep up the awesome work my friend!!!👍
I love your videos on Ol’ Red. How cool to have a Nice Pete 359 making some money in 2021. Sorry to hear about the oil consumption but while I’m spending your money on that in-frame, I found air-ride cab kits for Peterbilt 359 on internet. Lol! Thanks for the videos on Ol’ Red.
An in frame rebuild would be an amazing video to watch especially with how much you teach/explain in your videos, but completely understandable how much extra time that would take for you and money it would cost in down time!
Thanks for taking us along on this journey Ezra, I'm sure most if not all the work you've done on this truck and the Mack could be done faster if you didn't have to spend time setting up a camera to get a shot. But if you didn't we wouldn't see this! Thanks again and keep er shiny side up greasy side down driver!
Somebody's probably already said it. When we reset slack adjusters, with the brakes off..tighten it right up and then back the nut off half to 3 quarter turn with a 9/16th ring spanner. The wheel should turn freely without dragging. Done 👍🏻
Yes sir reminds me of my owner operator days drive all week and get under them on the weekend gotta keep them runnin so you don't loose any loads your a good man ezrider thanks for sharing. Nice video
Yup, back in 1994, I bought a brand new Mack CH 613 42' sleeper E7 motor. I ran that truck up until 5 years ago when I finally decided to replace it as it was getting pretty rusty (I live in the Northeast rust belt). There was not a part or system on that truck I didn't touch over the years. She was a good truck and made money, but regardless of the brand like you said, you will run all week and spend quite a few weekends turning a wrench. Part of the job so you don't throw away money.
RED just keeps getting better. ! I always used manual slack adjusters. I would rather adjust my own brakes. I guess it is about illegal to change them on newer trucks though. Plus it makes u get under the truck once a week. LMAO. OLD SCHOOL THING. 🏫
I’m with you on the motor decision, if everything looks decent and not blowing by a ton, send it. The company I work for we have 8 of the old 855 in freightliners. The nice thing an inframe is fairly easy and straightforward on that. I stumbled on your page about a month ago and have watched all the old red videos.
My 12.7 detroit has had massive blowby for years now and it just keeps running like a scalded ape. Doesn't use but 2 gallons in 12k miles, so I will run it a few more months and then swapping in a Detroit reman. My blowby is obnoxious but oh well for now, 😂
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True old school owner driver. Willing to fix his wagon and get his hands dirty . Good on you erza 👍👍👍👍
Yes, when you are a close to local driver, you can do it. There are truckers that are halfway across the continent, who don't get that lucky.😁 They have to keep a list of preferred shops, in different states/provinces.
Ezra does awesome work.
Best wishes from the far North.
@@carlthor91 I do OTR also but nothing is stopping you from working on the truck wherever it breaks down. I’ve done water pump in a truck stop parking lot and also wheel seals. Just being tools with you parts can be delivered that’s not a problem
Damm straight he is
This dude is a real driver in my book. Swings by the shop and bends a new fuel line!!!!!! Not many drivers have the know how. Owner operators have to make and save money wherever they can. Sometimes it’s not about how much you can make but how much you can save. C’mon
EZRider vs Ezra, makes sense.
Erza is a female Manga/Anime character.
That moment when you open youtube and there's a video from Ezra that was posted "34 Seconds" ago.
:)
Same here!
Yeah buddy. .☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Same same lol 😆
The bearings looked good and the bottom of the cylinders also. I would have made the same call as you did as to the condition of the engine. I say run her awhile and let her make some money. I think you have done an outstanding job on Ole Red.
I’m with you run,it keep checking the oil and In frame it yourself over the winter.
Dump the big cam and swap in a healthy N14
@@TheRoadhammer379 60 series
Both are good engines. You can still buy new N14 blocks. CAT is great as well. However cat has become the price of gold.
I'm supposed to be working. Saw the video posted. So I'm taking a break :)
Cummins will use oil down to where it wants to run , almost every big cam I’ve had and ran would use oil to a certain point on the dip stick than stop
Keyboard mechanics always tell you you should change/rebuild everything... they have a name for that, it’s called a new truck! You have to make your decisions on the info you have on reviving older equipment, you may get bit on something every once in a while, but even new equipment breaks.
You never fix anything until it’s broke that common sense for most people, if someone comments that you should have rebuilt it first they have to much money or no sense. You keep doing you, we’re along for the ride, just wishing I had a truck to work on👍🏼
My opinion . for what its worth ... this is one of the best restorations of a truck on youtube ,primarily because its being put to work , the reason it was originally built , plus the up-grades in drive line / chassis to cope/work in 2021 show what with a lot of knowledge and ability can be achieved , guessing from what I have seen on Twin Sticks this resto/rebuild is still way cheaper than buying a secondhand/used working truck to the same spec from an auction or dealer , plus Mr Ezrider shows it all cock-ups and all . Hope he does the in-frame engine build himself for 2 reasons its cheaper and piece of mind its been done correctly .... I did same thing on my unit years ago ,the test run was a Port to Port round trip to southern Spain ..Piece of mind is worth a lot .
Hi Ezra.
Apply Motor Flush!
Take out the glow plugs, pour the motor flush into the cylinders and leave it overnight. You can repeat the process several times.
Motor flush will dissolve the carbon deposit under the rings and place the ring in a right place.
The method works 7/10 cases.
After all be sure to change the oil.
To see if the problem is solved, measure the compression on each cylinder before and after, You'll see the differences right away.
G.
Keep running her, she needs to see the road and hopefully she will make it to the slow time so you can do online yourself
Yet another great video, nice to see the truck being put to work. Amazing progress from start to finish.
Love all of your tips and tricks to help get jobs done. Thanks for sharing buddy! Sorry about having to do the inframe. I hope you can do it yourself on the channel.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I had a truck once that if you filled it with oil to the max would drop it to quarter on the stick after about 3000kms. I kept topping it up till I tried just keeping an eye on it and at a quarter it stayed between oil changes. 🤷🏼♂️
Keep the videos coming. 👍🏼
Man i have been watching this truck get rebuilt since you started out on it and just realized it has two tone red paint on it. I must have been sleeping when you painted the top amd the fenders. Be safe and god bless
Awesome .. I used to be a truck mechanic myself when I was an apprentice, but back in 1988 got my diploma so have after that only worked on cars.. so some of the stuff you do makes me remind the younger days.. Good call on the engine, suggest to let it run more and perhaps change oil one more time before the decision to do the overhaul on the engine.. you could be lucky that oil rings cleans up and start to work properly again..
So much knowledge, very impressive. And a great pair of hands too.
Mr Ezra I enjoyed the video and the the filling the filters from the outside. Thanks for sharing and stay safe
Thanks for stopping by 👍
another great video. Had a friend that had a 1988 Kenworth T600 with a 3406B Cat 425 Air to Air that absolutely right from the time he got it wouldn't run with the oil at the top of the dipstick. Would take that first gallon seemed to burn that 1st gallon up after a oil change & then she would run to the 10,000 mile mark without any more oil to added. Never failed if you tried to run her at the top of dipstick she didn't want it in her. put over 500,000 miles on it before overhauling it & put another 500,000 plus miles on it before selling it to farmer. truck is still used a little bit. She just didn't like to be completely fill up to top of dipstick. sure you have heard of such motors in your life, heck ya ran into everything else nothing surprises you.
floppy go-go girl! her headlights would blink and wink at you!
Pay your Bills first EZ, make hay when the sun shines. Thanks for the vid.
Big Red has turned out to be a Beautiful Truck I so enjoy yourVideos
Getting loaded in Melbourne for a run to Sydney Australia and up pops a new 359 video. That helps pass the time 👍👍
There’s always going to be keyboard warriors making stupid comments it’s your operation you do it the way you see fit ether way it’s entertaining and thank you for the videos 👍🏻
Ez, good choice on waiting to do the inframe! That old Cummins will probably need to be broken back in, after sitting for 16 years, give her a chance for the rings to seat, and the oil use may go away! Keep a close eye on it, as you said, and you may be surprised at the end of the season, the oil use might just go away! "Ol Red" is looking large! You did a great job! One thing i have found out in the many years of running Cummins motors, mine all used oil unless i put Mobil Delvac 15/40 in them! I don't know what brand oil you use, but mine did not like anything but Mobil Delvac 15/40! Just my experience with a old NTC350, KT 450, NTC 400, and N-14! The CAT motors liked Rotella T, and the few Detroits i ran it was Delo 400!
You’ve done one heck of a job with this truck.
It’s just so amazing how far this Pete has come
Impressive how you were able to figure out drive line vibration, I'd be stuck)) Those fender mounts work pretty slick too. Too bad that you have to rebuild engine so soon, maybe it was one of reasons someone parked it, but with your skills it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker, good luck!
Man, you've come a long way with that bad boy, enjoy seeing your progress in restoring it
I would check the turbo and coolant level, keep a eye on the easy stuff first. Then the inframe. But that's just what I would do.
You have a lot of money tied up in the truck
I would run it and make some money
But you have done a great job rebuilding this truck
Everything is done right
I know that's disappointing about the inflame. But those videos would be priceless
Here is hoping Ezra can do the inframe himself.
Thank you again Eric.
Don't mind me, I'm just here living my trucker life - Living it vicariously through Big Red, and @Ezrider359.
If it uses a gallon of oil every thousand miles then it sounds like it changes itself. Just put some new filters on.
Like some 238 and 318 Detroits I drove in the 70s--exactly the same oil consumption. No need to change the oil, just keep adding.
Yall guys are some true truckers lol! I like that broski's!
Lol
@@TrainsbyFred my 318 kept the dust of our driveway 😆
Ezra cheers from 🇨🇦... if you want to stop those fueling vibration breaks when you get a line made install nice silicone hose over it or at the clamps rubber over pipe.
in my 40+ years truckin i've had several trucks that (if filled completely up) would go down a gal fast then stop.(never knew why) so the fix was just run it a little low. worth a try
Always great to view! Well done EZ!
Never get tired of watching you work on “Old Red” !!! The truck has come a long way and if you decide to do an In frame yourself I will definitely be there to watch you work your magic !!! Keep doing what you do and we will definitely see you on the next one 😎✌️
Always a pleasure watching your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Oil consumption is high, but you're doing right running it as is for a while - after all, if you keep it topped up, bar the bother and cost of the oil, it won't do any harm.
More miles also gives you a better feel for the truck, and if I were you I'd really be wanting to do the re build myself.
Another great video! Much respect!
Always enjoy the video. Great job on the truck.
What I done back in the day
I got me another big Cam 400 out of an old truck, Strip Her down Started from the bear block and built me a real nice 400, Same thoughts that you have on your engine now, And when the Winter came around my new 400 was built pull the old one out put the new down in it , 3 days later fired her up , But it is your truck
And you are the decision maker
be save
Glade to see old red on the road 👍👍
The things that you are doing to your old truck are really keeping it in line with DOT safety specs
im using it as a commercial truck so it needs to meet dot standards.
Thank you for all the great videos. Happy Easter and 60107 Illinois says hello.
Sure doesn’t take long for things to get gunked up!
Amazing the amount of hard work that goes in to keeping these trucks on the road!
Happy Easter, my friend. Wishing you safe travels. Thank you for the videos!
I have a Cummins NTC-400 big cam IV that needs some work sitting at my yard, I pulled it from a friend's 60 ton crane that I swapped over to a isx-15 for emissions compliance. My friend bought the engine at a auction and it was a complete cummins reman that had been sitting for 20 years after it was remaned. I told him to check it over before installing but he was in too much of a hurry to get the crane back on the road. He ran it for about a month and it lost 2 cylinders, I pulled the pan off and 2 of those cheap plastic piston oil nozzles broke off and took out the cylinders. It is a really good core and it has reman cummins heads, turbo, injectors, fuel pump and everything else. The engine came with a 500hp dyno sheet when it was purchased. It would be perfect for you to rebuild and swap when ready, all it really needs is 2 cylinder packs. I don't know how far you are from California but it is just sitting at my yard.
North Dakota. I'd possibly take you up on that if I was closer.
Excellent video well done Ezra very informative thanks y'all stay safe out there bud
Another great video, looking forward to the next one.
Really nice to hear from you again. kep onTrucking.👍👍👍👍
Sigge.
You can get taller pedestals for your turntable,NERTA in America can solve your washing truck ritual if your time poor
I do love your work cheers from Australia 👍
Another great video, Ezra. I always feel like you're teaching me something when I watch your videos. Red is really looking good!
Man those fenders are sweet! love how easy they are to take off. Love that ol Cummins!!
You make it look easy your videos are great good luck and stay safe you should be proud of your accomplishments
your doing a great job! I'm proud of your.
Awesome video. Keep them coming EZ.
these videos motivate me so much, the amount of work you did yourself on the truck gives me hope that i could do this too someday !
As always, another job well done EZ!
Looking great!!!!
Surprised you didn't put a sliding fifth wheel on that chassis.
I was too but I just if he’s only pulling the same two wagons, it’s not necessary for him.
Such a good mechanic you are fella nice work as usual. Respect ✊. Regards from south London England 🏴
I wish I had half the knowledge and ambition you have.
Finally somebody that gave an explanation to all the people that thought every light has to work on a truck the law has been the same now for 30 years and everybody freaks out about Chicken lights not working
Almost every time I post a video on accessory lights I get a comment about that
@@Ezrider359
When we build our own wire harnesses we use trailer plugs, or weather pack.
Weather pac are expensive but last on cat's and excavator vibration and dust moisture
Good work, keep your head up!
Excellent video Ezra, the work you have put into “Old Red”, beautiful job!
Really cool Ez 😎 thanks for the lesson once again!
I like that bolt on drill press, money saver, keep up the good work and I'll catch ya on the next one.
Ezra. Another great video. Love seeing Ole Red. She's came a long ways since you got her. Take Care & Be Safe
Ezra your skills are spot on, it’s nice to see grease where it belongs, I worked in the oilfield for 10 years it seems those trucks don’t need grease lol. Thanks for your video’s
Always solid content.
That’s great. You had minors issues and you were able to fix em all. To me that’s what I call success. The engine is taking oil, so what? No one could have predicted that and I do not believe that you have a money tree growing in your backyard. You did spend quite a bit of money to bring your truck to what it is right now, it’s time that it bring some money back. Run it, monitor the oil consumption and add as required. If it gets worse, then tough luck that’s not your fault but maybe, hopefully, it can finish this season. I understand that the price of 7 gallon of oil a week add up to a pretty penny after a few weeks. It’s not always easy being owner/operator. I have complete faith that whatever you decide to do will make perfect sense. Enjoy a nice day!
If it gets worse? One gallon in a 1000 miles is friggin terrible. A gallon or 2 in 10k is fine, think about it... a gallon every other day at 500 miles a day.
What a beautiful truck I have drive line vibration also ill try that ride height adjustment thxs brother needed that one
Hey Ez! Hope everything is going well thanks for the incredible content you put out. I've recommended your channel on couple.of other sites pal thanks from nyc and all the best to you and yours stay safe brother
That magdrill is a great piece of kit👍
I Love your stuff Brother!
Good to see you an ole red many many more safe miles buddy take care see you soon
You are definitely putting the miles down in the new truck saw you zipping by my place earlier today west of Grenora following a couple other hoppers. It looks good 👍 👌
Smart man! I’ll be doing the same on draining oil filters next time...because it can be a hell of a mess
Those super hopers are nice trailers. That truck sounds epic
Been checking like crazy for a update on the first few weeks out on the road. Sounds like just some fine tuning, you are the man EZ!!! I do hate to hear about the oil consumption, hopping you get to run it thru the year and let ol’ red earn his keep and some love next winter. Sending good vibes from kentucky, keep up the awesome work my friend!!!👍
Nice work man 👍👍
I love your videos on Ol’ Red. How cool to have a Nice Pete 359 making some money in 2021. Sorry to hear about the oil consumption but while I’m spending your money on that in-frame, I found air-ride cab kits for Peterbilt 359 on internet. Lol! Thanks for the videos on Ol’ Red.
Once again great video im waiting all the time for your next one but know your busy this time of the year hope all goes well
You have amazing energy and/or motivation! Pretty inspiring. Shame about the oil use, but it is not sidelining you for the time being.
An in frame rebuild would be an amazing video to watch especially with how much you teach/explain in your videos, but completely understandable how much extra time that would take for you and money it would cost in down time!
Thanks for taking us along on this journey Ezra, I'm sure most if not all the work you've done on this truck and the Mack could be done faster if you didn't have to spend time setting up a camera to get a shot. But if you didn't we wouldn't see this! Thanks again and keep er shiny side up greasy side down driver!
Nice to see the paint not goes flying off with that pressure washer that sure is a sweet ride
Somebody's probably already said it.
When we reset slack adjusters, with the brakes off..tighten it right up and then back the nut off half to 3 quarter turn with a 9/16th ring spanner. The wheel should turn freely without dragging. Done 👍🏻
Yes sir reminds me of my owner operator days drive all week and get under them on the weekend gotta keep them runnin so you don't loose any loads your a good man ezrider thanks for sharing. Nice video
Yup, back in 1994, I bought a brand new Mack CH 613 42' sleeper E7 motor. I ran that truck up until 5 years ago when I finally decided to replace it as it was getting pretty rusty (I live in the Northeast rust belt). There was not a part or system on that truck I didn't touch over the years. She was a good truck and made money, but regardless of the brand like you said, you will run all week and spend quite a few weekends turning a wrench. Part of the job so you don't throw away money.
RED just keeps getting better. ! I always used manual slack adjusters. I would rather adjust my own brakes. I guess it is about illegal to change them on newer trucks though. Plus it makes u get under the truck once a week. LMAO. OLD SCHOOL THING. 🏫
This truck is old enough that manual slacks are legal. When everything is working properly auto slacks are nice though
I would absolutely love to see you rebuild that sexy motor.
Great video.
Good morning Sunday morning
Another great video!
Ezra your a good man
Well thats a first washing your own truck. I thought it had to be Blue Beacon or nothing. So glad to see you doing that.............
So much knowledge
I’m with you on the motor decision, if everything looks decent and not blowing by a ton, send it. The company I work for we have 8 of the old 855 in freightliners. The nice thing an inframe is fairly easy and straightforward on that. I stumbled on your page about a month ago and have watched all the old red videos.
My 12.7 detroit has had massive blowby for years now and it just keeps running like a scalded ape. Doesn't use but 2 gallons in 12k miles, so I will run it a few more months and then swapping in a Detroit reman. My blowby is obnoxious but oh well for now, 😂