he likes the fact his trucks ran all season without any break downs. there is so much more repairs and details that goes into these trucks than makes in the videos. its just boring to most.
Nice job. I use a láser temp gun when I do my walk around. I shoot hubs,tires, rims and it will show you if there is a problem. Pre and post trip inspections are your best friend.
I found the fabrication of the shim for the rear leaf spring bracket quite interesting. I would have first thought to use stainless steel washers for the spacer but I realized, after seeing what you used, I would have introduced a weak point. First, the washers could spin. Second, I would have introduced three different metals experiencing thermal expansion at different rates. Crazy. I know you went through the thought process but it didn’t make it into the video. I figured I should mention it. Also, I liked the mitigating grease application on the frame. Very smart!
could you imagine how long the videos would be if i included all the decisions and how they cam about....there is a lot more that goes into these repairs than makes to the video for sure.
When a job needs to be done whether sun or rain, it has to be done. I am very glad that you are doing this so people like me who are starting out can learn more about the diesel field.
I still use anti seize on small bolts. Larger ones iv found locktite does an excellent job at locking corrosion out without having chance of it coming loose. Edit... Yeah those longer shanked bolts probably need a good lathering of antiaieze on the shanks.
Great video J.C.Smith really enjoy watching you do the reassembly of the rear suspension on this truck and all the little parts and pieces that need tighten up. Looking forward to your next video stay safe Mr & Mrs J.C.Smith.
after having to change a wheel on the side of a road using a rock found near by to beat the rim off as it rusted to the hub an breaking a stud off as the nut seized on yeah i use antisieze everywhere i can ( it wasnt my truck but my friend learned from my efforts to use antiseize as well)
Are all those cracks in those main supports from overload or age or rough roads and all above? Thank you and the Mrs. for this wonderful eye opening experience from your point of views. Stay warm and dry, stay well thank you again for this. This truck will be safer for everyone on the road now thanks to you two.
For each axle, are those leaf springs fully floating between front mount , equaliser, and rear mount or are they secured at one point, at one end of each? If the former, it boggles my mind that those tiny "torque arms" can position the axle as well as stand up to all the vector forces of suspension movement (especially while loaded), braking, acceleration, corning and lateral acceleration/deceleration, pot holes, speed bumps, etc. that is, if the springs are truly fully floating etc. Appreciate any insight. As usual great work!
I had an Autocar with alum frame that had same problems and i I ground it all off the best I could and bought myself 4 of those 5th wheel nylon pads and made shims to put between hangers and frame, also bought those super expensive alloy bolts that Freightliner used in their frames and used it for a couple more years without having to retighten them again. Like you, I ran out of other options. Bill PS, those inside cab rattles would drive me crazy. Id be using chain saw ear protection, haha
Where I am too in Canada, I have had a truck in our fleet wrote up for oil on wheel studs by highway enforcement (DOT equivalent). It was under coating that we spayed on the rim to slow rust. I would assume they would do the same for never seize. Interesting to see the differences in rules for trucks here and where you are.
@@stevenkato3396 which province? I'm surprised that would be an issue, but I know they take proper wheel mounting very seriously given the number of incidents in the past, at least in Ontario.
@@mycroft925 Newfoundland, their reasoning was that it could cause it to come loose. I don't think it would but i try not to argue with them over little stuff.
I know aluminum doesn’t rust like steel would, but why is there still frame erosion? Does the road salt/moisture cause aluminum to oxidize which in turn cause frame to spread apart? Or is there something else going on at a molecular level? Regardless J.C. The truck looks a lot better than when it came in, especially safer. Putting a Cummins in that truck would be a nice upgrade. Take care
"Too much Anti Seize?" I have been told the same thing. I use it all the time. It's like being ridiculed for changing my oil too often. Anti Seize and oil are cheap compared to repairs and time.
if someone is willing to give me total control over what gets done and how with no budget restraints......i might consider it. otherwise, i will just work on my own.
i dont work on other peoples trucks because few have or are willing to spend what it takes to do the work the way i think it should be done. this is a friend of mine and he understands, i will only work on it if it gets done my way. you dont want to do it my way, take it to someone else.
I would much rather have a little over torqued nuts from anti seize than have one not torqued enough due to rust not letting the nut give you the clamping force you need on the mating surfaces. Some mechanics get that and some don't.
Antiseize on everything, including the hub face, because salt/rust. Anyone who doesn't know what that means, be grateful. One day I really want to work on something that hasn't spent its life in the rust belt.
I can’t help but ask, why haven’t you removed the tags from the rivet and impact? It reminds me of some women I’ve known who borrow their clothes instead of buying them.
That truck does not deserve your skill or time. I understand why, I used to work for used car dealers and I've been forced to make sketchy repairs. It just sucks that you gotta put your name on such a pile.
On my vehicle, before I bought it from my buddy, he used anti seize on the wheel studs. I never cleaned the stuff off, and it cause a false torque reading it was two turns loose.
OR......your buddy just didnt torque it. i never seize EVERY lug nut i install. NEVER, EVER had even one come loose and i have had my hands on thousands of vehicles over the years.
I will have to say, I think you and Mrs. JC are one of the best husband wife teams on RUclips.
I am always glad to see a wife doing the work their husband is doing. It makes my heart glow.
I hope your friend realises how lucky he is to have you to work on his trucks. I always appreciate your care even on older gear
he likes the fact his trucks ran all season without any break downs. there is so much more repairs and details that goes into these trucks than makes in the videos. its just boring to most.
Once again the quality shines through. You’ve got a good woman there choosing to help/film in the rain and keep you company 😑😆😃🇺🇦👍🇺🇦👍
Nice job. I use a láser temp gun when I do my walk around. I shoot hubs,tires, rims and it will show you if there is a problem.
Pre and post trip inspections are your best friend.
I always say a quiet thank you to the previous guy when I remove a bolt and it’s covered in antisieze 👍🏻
I really appreciate the way you pay attention to detail and your devotion to your customers.
I thank you and your wife you put other people first before yourself❤.
I love watching professionals work a parts replacer wouldn't have even noticed that 5/16 gap
I found the fabrication of the shim for the rear leaf spring bracket quite interesting. I would have first thought to use stainless steel washers for the spacer but I realized, after seeing what you used, I would have introduced a weak point. First, the washers could spin. Second, I would have introduced three different metals experiencing thermal expansion at different rates. Crazy. I know you went through the thought process but it didn’t make it into the video. I figured I should mention it.
Also, I liked the mitigating grease application on the frame. Very smart!
could you imagine how long the videos would be if i included all the decisions and how they cam about....there is a lot more that goes into these repairs than makes to the video for sure.
I'll say it again you are a miracle worker on those tankers
When a job needs to be done whether sun or rain, it has to be done. I am very glad that you are doing this so people like me who are starting out can learn more about the diesel field.
Great job with the bracket replacement J.C 🙂👍 Glad to see you had help from *Mr.S* as well 🔧🔩
That guy is real lucky to have you looking out for his safety !!!
J.C you never cut corners. My Uncle was a mechanic that was just like you. I miss him...
he sint the one who did the shotty work.
Neverseize needs to sponsor you JC. Where you live you can’t live without it.
Great video, safety first. Have a great evening
If I used as much anti seize as you I would look like the tin man. That riveter is the cat's meow. That future project sound interesting.
She's going to ride like a dream now, always great work with what you got to work with
Never-Seize is our friend!!!!! Never too much!!!
hello j.c & mrs.smith & it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks j.c & mrs. smith friends randy
I still use anti seize on small bolts. Larger ones iv found locktite does an excellent job at locking corrosion out without having chance of it coming loose. Edit... Yeah those longer shanked bolts probably need a good lathering of antiaieze on the shanks.
never seas is always best to use but you are a pro. an you know
Great video J.C.Smith really enjoy watching you do the reassembly of the rear suspension on this truck and all the little parts and pieces that need tighten up. Looking forward to your next video stay safe Mr & Mrs J.C.Smith.
Tight shifter , nice work
after having to change a wheel on the side of a road using a rock found near by to beat the rim off as it rusted to the hub an breaking a stud off as the nut seized on yeah i use antisieze everywhere i can ( it wasnt my truck but my friend learned from my efforts to use antiseize as well)
I am not surprised to hear the Detroit is going away more of them are coming out everyday. Thanks for taking us along. Tom
Thorough job again JC 💯
Are all those cracks in those main supports from overload or age or rough roads and all above? Thank you and the Mrs. for this wonderful eye opening experience from your point of views. Stay warm and dry, stay well thank you again for this. This truck will be safer for everyone on the road now thanks to you two.
this trucks makes extremely sharp turns while backing into places. that twist is very hard on the suspension. fatigue, age, use are all factors.
Y E S would be the easy answer.
Nice job there JC.
excellent work
Hi JC thank you for sharing 😊
Do what you have to do at the time it needs to be done 🎉
It wouldn't be a truck video without watching you do a tire or two
thanks for the video
Super work hard 😊
not at all. it might be heavy, but it isnt hard.
Anti seize is your friend . Them people saying you use to much are probably people that don't use it at all
For each axle, are those leaf springs fully floating between front mount , equaliser, and rear mount or are they secured at one point, at one end of each? If the former, it boggles my mind that those tiny "torque arms" can position the axle as well as stand up to all the vector forces of suspension movement (especially while loaded), braking, acceleration, corning and lateral acceleration/deceleration, pot holes, speed bumps, etc. that is, if the springs are truly fully floating etc. Appreciate any insight. As usual great work!
I had an Autocar with alum frame that had same problems and i
I ground it all off the best I could and bought myself 4 of those 5th wheel nylon pads and made shims to put between hangers and frame, also bought those super expensive alloy bolts that Freightliner used in their frames and used it for a couple more years without having to retighten them again. Like you, I ran out of other options. Bill PS, those inside cab rattles would drive me crazy. Id be using chain saw ear protection, haha
Have you ever bought bolts from Herman's. Over in columbia
Ive heard of them, but usually bought my bolts a ziegler in canton, oh Bill@@douglassmith7515
As many road tractors that are out there with automatic transmissions would it be easier to mount the tank on a different chassis?
Absolutely
yes , if you want a modern computer controlled engine. those would never withstand the lack of maintenance these truck have seen. simple is reliable.
I use electrical grease for aluminum wire
Where I am too in Canada, I have had a truck in our fleet wrote up for oil on wheel studs by highway enforcement (DOT equivalent). It was under coating that we spayed on the rim to slow rust. I would assume they would do the same for never seize. Interesting to see the differences in rules for trucks here and where you are.
its possible but i would rather have it on there than not.
@j.c.smithprojects1769 I can see it being a huge help, from the amount of nuts and studs I've had to burn off.
@@stevenkato3396 which province? I'm surprised that would be an issue, but I know they take proper wheel mounting very seriously given the number of incidents in the past, at least in Ontario.
@@mycroft925 Newfoundland, their reasoning was that it could cause it to come loose. I don't think it would but i try not to argue with them over little stuff.
You need a hoodie from Ol2stroker.
I think there is some acid ,you can use too right, on rusty metal,what is it muriatic acid or something like that, right , thanks BigAl California.
Is there any benefit to the aluminum frame beside weight?
That grease is much better than paint. Because we know the owner ain't going to was it off.
you do check an recheck everything like i always did i will be 69 next birthday been there an did same for 32 years
I know aluminum doesn’t rust like steel would, but why is there still frame erosion? Does the road salt/moisture cause aluminum to oxidize which in turn cause frame to spread apart? Or is there something else going on at a molecular level?
Regardless J.C. The truck looks a lot better than when it came in, especially safer. Putting a Cummins in that truck would be a nice upgrade. Take care
the road salt, the piles up dirt holds moisture and the dissimilar metals all play a part in that corrosion.
"Too much Anti Seize?" I have been told the same thing. I use it all the time. It's like being ridiculed for changing my oil too often. Anti Seize and oil are cheap compared to repairs and time.
How do you choose whose truck you'll work on?
if someone is willing to give me total control over what gets done and how with no budget restraints......i might consider it. otherwise, i will just work on my own.
I thought you don’t work on other peoples trucks for the reason that they are always in rough shape. Do you known a needle scaler?
i dont work on other peoples trucks because few have or are willing to spend what it takes to do the work the way i think it should be done. this is a friend of mine and he understands, i will only work on it if it gets done my way. you dont want to do it my way, take it to someone else.
@@j.c.smithprojects ok
Im surprised you didn't never seize the whole frame😂
Should have used a wire scaler tool it would have took the rust off alot better
its not rust. it is aluminum corrosion. a scaler would do damage to the soft aluminum.
I've gotta get a hammer like that one yer using there.
🤔😎 😂
😎👍
I would much rather have a little over torqued nuts from anti seize than have one not torqued enough due to rust not letting the nut give you the clamping force you need on the mating surfaces. Some mechanics get that and some don't.
Antiseize on everything, including the hub face, because salt/rust. Anyone who doesn't know what that means, be grateful. One day I really want to work on something that hasn't spent its life in the rust belt.
The truck that gives ya nightmares
not at all. just keep chipping away at it. little by little.
We can’t wait for the new vids. Seems like it takes 4 ever….. work more so we can have more vids.. can’t you just sleep less so you can work more? 😉
You mean anti sneeze lol aka anti seize
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER I LOVE THE WAY YOU GET THINGS DONE
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Hopefully, your friend has nothing to do with an engine swap. That dude should not even work on bubblegum machines.
he had nothing to do with any of the poorly done work.
Wassup not skinnier ice cream 😂
Would it be cheaper to just buy a cab and chassis with an automatic Bruce Jenner, than to replace and convert that old truck?
I can’t help but ask, why haven’t you removed the tags from the rivet and impact? It reminds me of some women I’ve known who borrow their clothes instead of buying them.
never bothered me
That truck does not deserve your skill or time. I understand why, I used to work for used car dealers and I've been forced to make sketchy repairs. It just sucks that you gotta put your name on such a pile.
it may look like a pile to some but it is a reliable and safe truck that works every day without failures.
On my vehicle, before I bought it from my buddy, he used anti seize on the wheel studs. I never cleaned the stuff off, and it cause a false torque reading it was two turns loose.
OR......your buddy just didnt torque it. i never seize EVERY lug nut i install. NEVER, EVER had even one come loose and i have had my hands on thousands of vehicles over the years.
Had to be bad studs neverseize is a lube can’t undertorque if properly torqued down
Can we get a neverseeze sponsor ? Professor JC is using to much… come on what is wrong with this ?
Put your go-pro on A head can .,
i have watched many videos like that. pass!
Put A plate on the back