63 years old and disabled. Been a welder and fabricator for 45 years. Love to watch you and IC Weld do the things I used to do. Brings back many memories. I am impressed.
I am faced with it how. 3 in my neck, whole left arm will completely go numb at times…. Cant move it. Not sure where to start. Ive never even took a day off…. Am I better to retire or file for disability?
Now that’s what I call a field repair, literally in a field, brilliantly executed repair under difficult conditions with top notch results. You are a boss!!
That is one of the best Mig welding patches Ive seen. Never let others dictate right or wrong in the criticism of your work. Only customers and business managers need be happy. Very fine work. Appreciate you sharing the fiery gizzard Cat with us. I suppose those critiquin your work don't understand you're welding on a ladder, outside, in the sun....not exactly perfect conditions, but you still did a fantastic job!
The ones that talk shit on all my videos definitely don’t understand the situation and probably can’t do half the job I do in a perfect situation. But I don’t care. That’s what makes the world go round.
Not ideal conditions at all, you forgot to mention fire, welding with fuel and water nearby in the hot California sun and desert dust. The end results look great, this guy shows pride in his work. I love to see it.
Knowing that diesel is less volatile than gas, I'd still be pretty apprehensive about cutting and welding around and through it. Here's proof it can be done effectively, though nervous watching for the novice observer. That final weld that sealed the leak was a major relief! Beautiful finished product.
at 12:00, it is amazing the amount of fuel running out.....this has to be one of your more dramatic videos.....you tackle so many jobs that others would never have a clue......me included......thank you for sharing the real world of mobile heavy equipment repair, you are really appreciated......PB
welded a lot of 651 657 fuel tanks, blazing inferno of a fire blowing out while zipping it up. scary business. did a few gas tanks, by the grace of GOD they hadn't exploded. retired HDR/W. west coast / CA. 73 now, all done with that business. the 637 were always cracking / breaking, the can, lots of hitch work with the 651 and 57's.. Never worked a rear tank on a 637, especially in the way your needing to go at it. Your a better man than I was,
What I didn't know about those power lines is they can arc over if you get too close. So it's not even a matter of touching them, just get too close and bam! Funny how they always put the machine RIGHT there! And keeping things as "factory" as possible makes the customer happy and helps to retain the machine's resale value down the road. Totally get it.
I'm 61 years old. I've been welding for over 44 years. I love the work you do, you do very good work? I did the same stuff and the US army enjoyed every bit of it keep up the good work my friend.
I’m definitely going to rewatch this and try to learn something new. I’ve always either emptied a diesel tank or at least had the customer run the fuel down below the crack before welding. I take the top off and anything else that can be removed so that the tank can’t build pressure. I’ll even take my torch and burn the fuel out of the crack. Never had any issues. Not even a huff. That said, I’m willing to learn. Thank you for taking your time to film and post this. Be blessed.
Usually the free part of the tank is filled with non-flammable gas. The easiest option is exhaust gases, but if you have a lot of money, you can use argon or carbon dioxide from a cylinder.
Liquid Diesel can't combust or explode only vapour can and the liquid in the tank acts as a pretty good heatsink. People do hot tap welding on live pipes carrying much worse stuff than Diesel.
I really enjoyed that repair, I was a welder and fabricator for 25 years in a heavy duty Class 7 tractor trailer shop. Mostly 7018 stick welding, some MIG, even a little TIG welding, on fuel tanks. I am Retired now ten years.
I have to admit, I didn't even know you could weld a leaking fuel tank while it was leaking. Sounds dangerous to me. But you did it and a very nice finished project as well. Thumbs Up. You have a lot more guts than I would have had...
Gasoline does not burn. It only burns in form of vapors. And diesel needs quite high temperature to catch fire.. But anyway one would expect the tank to be dumped and filled with some water or nitrogen.
I don't like everything, on the way it was done... but I understand the circumstances under which you were forced to work with, being this one a too uncomfortable repair at field, so... instead of complaining about what I dislike, I'm going to give you my Like 👍, as a fellow welder that had to deal with bad circumstances at field, too. Cheers from Spain.
Top notch results. Seemed like an impossible amount of work, I was exhausted just watching! Hats off to you, your skill and persistence is impressive. I do electrical work for a telecommunications co; like yourself 9-5 is whenever the job is done.
This is the second time I’ve watched you weld this fuel leak up. You are brave as hell with the skills to match. Excellent work my friend. I’m still in awe on the second viewing. 😊😊
No he is an idiot for welding on a piece of equipment that has a flammable liquid on it. The only way to do the weld, is to have the piece steam cleaned from-6-8 hours.
I was wondering too if the flame could run up from inside the fuel cables and into the tank? Also welding over liquid would make alot of impurities in the weld but I'm not 100% sure I think I seen a few bubbles pop up and he welded right over em but I dono I haven't been in the trade long wondering if that was the best way to do it 🤷♂️
You field repair artists are impressive, working in tough conditions, on hard used and abused machinery yet your repairs are flawless, often better than the original, factory work, truly remarkable workmanship.
I couldn't believe you welded the crack with fuel leaking right down the crack. Very nice blending and filling. Your gun control is amazing. I'm pure amateur but I love to burn wire!!!!
it remind me of when i used to welld up liking syrup pip's at the suger beet factory it used to Bern like that until i got the First run in nice & tidy. good job son, you ues that Magic waned well Les England .
my dad always talked about his mobile diesel repair friend welding up semi truck saddle tanks that got punctured from road debris. he would be welding up the tank with diesel dripping from the leak on fire and the truck owners being scared out of their minds about their truck exploding. thanks for showing that.
I have always welded downhill. I am amazed with the mig results against the diesel. Never have done that with mig. Have used 6010 but you just amazed this old guy. I own a first gen Lincoln 25 suitcase and I never tried this because of the gas being blown off. This was before dual shield but you are invigorating me with the technology. Stay Safe!!
You made a repair I have never seen nor though possible the way you did it.. your skills are over the top "God Gifted"..your heart is in your work and the finished product shows you love what your doing..I stayed up late Saturday night watching your vid knowing Church was Sunday morning...I couldn't stop..I was so amazed.. I'll subscribe to your channel
You, sir, are an artist with a plasma torch! I think it is better than original (well, I guess so, since the original leaked), but I think it is extremely well done. Thanks for taking all the time and effort to make these videos. I learn so much! Best!
I weld down hill all the time with all position wire if you’re a good welder like yourself there is nothing to worry about.do what works for you great job👍
I respectfully laughed a bit when you said "I'm exhausted". Just watching and having a taste of what you went through it is no doubt you were spent. For me the stress level of the leaking fuel as you cut and weld really piled on the mind exhaustion. Top marks. Exceptional work. Liked and subscribed after this one.
Bloody excellent job mate , as you said an awful lot of welding, but time and patience is part of the key to quality work , well done , all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
This is the dream right here. Working outside, at night when it's cool out and you're not baking in the heat, it's quieter, there's no one around bugging you. Best working conditions ever. I should have been a welder.
Wow, thats pretty intense! Im not sure I would ever have the Kahonahs to attempt that. I see lots suggesting to put a vacuum on the tank, which would stop the leak no doubt, but my first thought is that now you are pulling oxygen into the tank, which may or may not be enough to matter?? But the theory works, I have replaced 2” suction valves on full Hydraulic tanks using a shop Vac on the filler neck and also duct taping the lid to make sure there isn’t any air leaks. I usually turn the valve to the last couple threads, then clean them put tape and dope and then quickly swap on the new valve. Usually don’t even loose one drop of oil if your quick. It just make’s weird slurping/gurgling noises as air is sucked in the 2” port. The problem is if the shop vac is sucking less air than is going in, eventually the pressure starts to equalize and it will begin leaking. But even then its fairly slow, it doesn’t just start pouring out like crazy. Anyway, awesome job man!
Cool breeze perfectly blended in and the butt welding nicely done. Plating and reinforce was exactly what I would done too. That's factory welds and perfect that won't Crack again never. Something about working at night and being outside too..love it!
Excellent work sir. It was an absolute pleasure to watch you. Your approach is very similar to mine. Great work. Scrapers demand a special kind of approach. So nice to see such quality work.
I’ve been welding/fabricating for about 29yrs now. I still love it. When I start watching yours and ic. Videos I see a little bit then I stop it and I’ll say to myself what I would do. Then I start video again to see if we’re all in the same page. Most of the time we are.
hazardous work environment there, but one hell of a job...I couldn't figure out why you were just taking little slices out, but the support beam was not visible, plus that plate is heavy!! excellent job and great explanation
I am on a Disability pension .but if i wasn't I would love to buy you one off those welding helmets that has a air filter coming from your back waste area blowing fresh air onto your face. So your not taking in any fumes. Such an amazing job. Great to see someone who takes pride in there work. Andy Perth Australia
Wow, I enjoy watching you and I C WELD repairing this heavy equipment you are both artists. I've done repairs on auto gas tanks, tinning/leading thin metal patches over rusty holes or cracks with an electric heating iron, never worked on diesel fuel tanks though. Great job, repaired better than new.
I have worked in fuel transport for 15 years and got to say you have a huge pair to weld around fuel like that but you were 100% right, vapor is way more dangerous than liquid diesel. Love you work man, keep it up
Last time I had to weld on a diesel tank in place I pumped it full of argon till it felt cold coming out of the filler hole. I like how it turned into a fountain of red fuel at one point.
That's what I do on diesel and gas tank repairs, sometimes I will use exhaust ( carbon monoxide) from exhaust of welder or truck if I have a hose handy. Been doing it for 40 years.
I'm the same way when it comes to any projects. I hate stopping till the next day, I just want to finish the job. I'm too OCD to stop just because it's either shift change or it's dark outside. Great work love watching how you get things done!
Absolutely beautiful work sir. I can tell you take pride in your work and it shows! And I have to say working on a leaking fuel tank like that was pretty bad ass. Great video though and great work.👍🏼🤩🫡
Hey Brother! Enjoy seeing your great work. Keep up the great videos. Never get tired of learning how creative problem solving works. Great to see folks who love to do big jobs.
When working around a fuel leak I keep a 20 foot hose that will fit over my exhaust pipe on my truck start the engine and place to end by where I will be welding or cutting fire don’t like carbon dioxide. When I’m doing a fuel tank I place to tube inside or around the neck of tank give it ten minutes to fill up just to be on the safe side and weld it up like normal.
I wonder if people stop to think before they speak that maybe the fuel inside the tank is cooling the weld and diesel has got to reach the temperatures of boiling water before it gets dangerously explosive keep doing what your doing and there’s nothing wrong with welding down hill, if you can control your weld and not flood it the weld is just as good as any other day, stay cool
Nice work! Not too many things I would turn down, but this would be one of them. I never knew that tube was the fuel tank.I also lack any experience of welding on fuel tanks. I've seen it done, just never wanted to try. I will refer them to you.LOL Be safe!
I never prayed while watching a video to which I am subscribing to but I can tell you I certainly did while watching this video and it's no joke... I did pray when I saw you were cutting off the cover plate and the diesel caught fire...but your experience shows you are with your salt. Must have gonne through a lot of gas bottles? Great video. Thanks for omitting the music in this video. This hour was well worth watching this way👌👍
This job reminds of My Late cousin,bless him when working/ welding near a fuel tank it exploded resulting in 2nd,3rd degree burns 60% of his body. Sadly he fought on for weeks before passing on.🙏 Stay safe brother.🏴🇺🇸🇬🇧
Really enjoy watching these. For someone like myself who can’t stand regular tv stuff like this is essential for entertainment. I would have titled this video 637 Hernia Surgery.
We use to weld up substation transformer cooling fins when they were full of oil, first we would attach a vacuum hose from the engine of a truck and draw a vacuum on it to stop the oil leak, worked like a charm.
11:13 starting to get on the expplody side there! 😆 be careful, I don't know how, I guess be ready to run, have a clear path! We were welding on a car, decided to stop when we herd the gas boiling in the tank! 😮, I could NOT wait until it stopped!
Way back in 1987 my 623e Cat had some cracks on the fuel tank and they used dry ice inside. I guess that wouldn't of worked to well in that case. That was a really bad leak! Great job as always!
That's hard to Weld downhill. An old welder described it as holding back the water from a dam. I always found it to be fast. I had to get out of the puddle before it boiled and dripped. But I would have capped it with a basket weave uphill. Nice work. Big balls cutting around the fire.
63 years old and disabled. Been a welder and fabricator for 45 years. Love to watch you and IC Weld do the things I used to do. Brings back many memories. I am impressed.
Ic weld is the next video in line lol
IC Weld is you of my favorites also.
I am faced with it how. 3 in my neck, whole left arm will completely go numb at times…. Cant move it. Not sure where to start. Ive never even took a day off…. Am I better to retire or file for disability?
@@Steven9675 You have to provide financially for yourself and family if you have one. Depending on your age, disability should give you more rights.
@Steven9675 I'm 70yrs old and disabled for 15yrs, at first it was a curse but now I realize how blessed I am, did autobody repair for 37yrs
I can't believe that you did not drain the tank and flow CO2 through it my friend, you do great work I enjoy watching your video's.
Now that’s what I call a field repair, literally in a field, brilliantly executed repair under difficult conditions with top notch results. You are a boss!!
That is one of the best Mig welding patches Ive seen. Never let others dictate right or wrong in the criticism of your work. Only customers and business managers need be happy. Very fine work. Appreciate you sharing the fiery gizzard Cat with us. I suppose those critiquin your work don't understand you're welding on a ladder, outside, in the sun....not exactly perfect conditions, but you still did a fantastic job!
The ones that talk shit on all my videos definitely don’t understand the situation and probably can’t do half the job I do in a perfect situation. But I don’t care. That’s what makes the world go round.
Not ideal conditions at all, you forgot to mention fire, welding with fuel and water nearby in the hot California sun and desert dust.
The end results look great, this guy shows pride in his work. I love to see it.
I agree, utterly brilliant!
Knowing that diesel is less volatile than gas, I'd still be pretty apprehensive about cutting and welding around and through it. Here's proof it can be done effectively, though nervous watching for the novice observer. That final weld that sealed the leak was a major relief! Beautiful finished product.
Gonna slide this into the “Content you won’t get at welding school” playlist. Really appreciate it. Stay safe.
You fully lived up to your name of On Fire Welding!!
Great job.
Thanks
I’m more impressed how sane you can stay for what seems like more than a 10 hour day
Mad props for welding on a fuel tank. You did a beautiful job, and made sure that it was structurally strong.
at 12:00, it is amazing the amount of fuel running out.....this has to be one of your more dramatic videos.....you tackle so many jobs that others would never have a clue......me included......thank you for sharing the real world of mobile heavy equipment repair, you are really appreciated......PB
Some "cogones" to be doing this! Damn good job!
Litterally gallons of offroad diesel poured out.
welded a lot of 651 657 fuel tanks, blazing inferno of a fire
blowing out while zipping it up. scary business. did a few gas tanks, by the grace of GOD they hadn't exploded. retired HDR/W.
west coast / CA. 73 now, all done with that business.
the 637 were always cracking / breaking, the can,
lots of hitch work with the 651 and 57's.. Never worked a rear tank on a 637, especially in the way your needing to go at it.
Your a better man than I was,
Wow , that was one heck of a repair , Glad guys like you are still out there to keep this kind of stuff going .
What I didn't know about those power lines is they can arc over if you get too close. So it's not even a matter of touching them, just get too close and bam! Funny how they always put the machine RIGHT there! And keeping things as "factory" as possible makes the customer happy and helps to retain the machine's resale value down the road. Totally get it.
I'm 61 years old. I've been welding for over 44 years. I love the work you do, you do very good work? I did the same stuff and the US army enjoyed every bit of it keep up the good work my friend.
In my view, there is no greater fabrication challenge than weld repair. You do Great work sir.
I’m definitely going to rewatch this and try to learn something new. I’ve always either emptied a diesel tank or at least had the customer run the fuel down below the crack before welding. I take the top off and anything else that can be removed so that the tank can’t build pressure. I’ll even take my torch and burn the fuel out of the crack. Never had any issues. Not even a huff. That said, I’m willing to learn. Thank you for taking your time to film and post this. Be blessed.
Usually the free part of the tank is filled with non-flammable gas. The easiest option is exhaust gases, but if you have a lot of money, you can use argon or carbon dioxide from a cylinder.
Liquid Diesel can't combust or explode only vapour can and the liquid in the tank acts as a pretty good heatsink. People do hot tap welding on live pipes carrying much worse stuff than Diesel.
I really enjoyed that repair, I was a welder and fabricator for 25 years in a heavy duty Class 7 tractor trailer shop. Mostly 7018 stick welding, some MIG, even a little TIG welding, on fuel tanks. I am Retired now ten years.
I have to admit, I didn't even know you could weld a leaking fuel tank while it was leaking. Sounds dangerous to me. But you did it and a very nice finished project as well. Thumbs Up. You have a lot more guts than I would have had...
They weld live gas pipelines
Gasoline does not burn. It only burns in form of vapors. And diesel needs quite high temperature to catch fire..
But anyway one would expect the tank to be dumped and filled with some water or nitrogen.
I don't see the advantage of not empty the fuel tank. If an accident the one in front of it will lose and not the client
@@Frank-Thoresen Full tanks are safer than empty ones.
If it's trapped flammable vapors with lots of oxygen around, watch out.
I don't like everything, on the way it was done... but I understand the circumstances under which you were forced to work with, being this one a too uncomfortable repair at field, so... instead of complaining about what I dislike, I'm going to give you my Like 👍, as a fellow welder that had to deal with bad circumstances at field, too.
Cheers from Spain.
Top notch results. Seemed like an impossible amount of work, I was exhausted just watching! Hats off to you, your skill and persistence is impressive. I do electrical work for a telecommunications co; like yourself 9-5 is whenever the job is done.
Kind of curious if there are cracks or
developing cracks on the other side of that steel wall.
Not only are you an awesome welder you can lay down a mean rattle can paint job too!
This is the second time I’ve watched you weld this fuel leak up. You are brave as hell with the skills to match. Excellent work my friend. I’m still in awe on the second viewing. 😊😊
No he is an idiot for welding on a piece of equipment that has a flammable liquid on it. The only way to do the weld, is to have the piece steam cleaned from-6-8 hours.
@@richardsmuin7665 No it wasn't the only way to do the weld, because obviously he did it without a bunch of whining.
@@christopherw4527 🤣🤣🤣🤣 👍
@@richardsmuin7665Union guy. 😂
I was wondering too if the flame could run up from inside the fuel cables and into the tank? Also welding over liquid would make alot of impurities in the weld but I'm not 100% sure I think I seen a few bubbles pop up and he welded right over em but I dono I haven't been in the trade long wondering if that was the best way to do it 🤷♂️
Looks like a damn good job to me dude be careful with your fuel welding we need guys like you in the trade
You field repair artists are impressive, working in tough conditions, on hard used and abused machinery yet your repairs are flawless, often better than the original, factory work, truly remarkable workmanship.
I couldn't believe you welded the crack with fuel leaking right down the crack. Very nice blending and filling. Your gun control is amazing. I'm pure amateur but I love to burn wire!!!!
it remind me of when i used to welld up liking syrup pip's at the suger beet factory it used to Bern like that until i got the First run in nice & tidy. good job son, you ues that Magic waned well Les England .
my dad always talked about his mobile diesel repair friend welding up semi truck saddle tanks that got punctured from road debris. he would be welding up the tank with diesel dripping from the leak on fire and the truck owners being scared out of their minds about their truck exploding.
thanks for showing that.
I have always welded downhill. I am amazed with the mig results against the diesel. Never have done that with mig. Have used 6010 but you just amazed this old guy. I own a first gen Lincoln 25 suitcase and I never tried this because of the gas being blown off. This was before dual shield but you are invigorating me with the technology. Stay Safe!!
You made a repair I have never seen nor though possible the way you did it.. your skills are over the top "God Gifted"..your heart is in your work and the finished product shows you love what your doing..I stayed up late Saturday night watching your vid knowing Church was Sunday morning...I couldn't stop..I was so amazed.. I'll subscribe to your channel
That has to be the best love and attention that old scraper has seen in years! Fantastic workmanship and attention to detail.
You, sir, are an artist with a plasma torch! I think it is better than original (well, I guess so, since the original leaked), but I think it is extremely well done. Thanks for taking all the time and effort to make these videos. I learn so much! Best!
We used to run fumes off of a pickup (gas)into the fuel tank, the fumes would keep it from exploding. Good job!
It is a little safer to use diesel exhaust. Unburnt gas fumes could be a problem
I weld down hill all the time with all position wire if you’re a good welder like yourself there is nothing to worry about.do what works for you great job👍
All position wire refers to the position of the work, not the direction of travel.
Much respect to you for doing a dangerous job as safely as possible.
I respectfully laughed a bit when you said "I'm exhausted". Just watching and having a taste of what you went through it is no doubt you were spent. For me the stress level of the leaking fuel as you cut and weld really piled on the mind exhaustion. Top marks. Exceptional work. Liked and subscribed after this one.
Dude. I have never been so anxious watching a welding video before. You obviously know your shit or you wouldnt have done that job. Props man.
Bloody excellent job mate , as you said an awful lot of welding, but time and patience is part of the key to quality work , well done , all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
This is the dream right here. Working outside, at night when it's cool out and you're not baking in the heat, it's quieter, there's no one around bugging you. Best working conditions ever. I should have been a welder.
I love working at night in the summer.
A lot of work for a fuel leak
Then you do it.@@toddsculley2710
This video is why your channel is named On Fire Welding. Amazing job!
Wow, thats pretty intense! Im not sure I would ever have the Kahonahs to attempt that. I see lots suggesting to put a vacuum on the tank, which would stop the leak no doubt, but my first thought is that now you are pulling oxygen into the tank, which may or may not be enough to matter??
But the theory works, I have replaced 2” suction valves on full Hydraulic tanks using a shop Vac on the filler neck and also duct taping the lid to make sure there isn’t any air leaks. I usually turn the valve to the last couple threads, then clean them put tape and dope and then quickly swap on the new valve. Usually don’t even loose one drop of oil if your quick. It just make’s weird slurping/gurgling noises as air is sucked in the 2” port. The problem is if the shop vac is sucking less air than is going in, eventually the pressure starts to equalize and it will begin leaking. But even then its fairly slow, it doesn’t just start pouring out like crazy.
Anyway, awesome job man!
😊😊😊
Cool breeze perfectly blended in and the butt welding nicely done. Plating and reinforce was exactly what I would done too. That's factory welds and perfect that won't Crack again never. Something about working at night and being outside too..love it!
Excellent work sir. It was an absolute pleasure to watch you. Your approach is very similar to mine. Great work. Scrapers demand a special kind of approach. So nice to see such quality work.
I’ve been welding/fabricating for about 29yrs now. I still love it. When I start watching yours and ic. Videos I see a little bit then I stop it and I’ll say to myself what I would do. Then I start video again to see if we’re all in the same page. Most of the time we are.
That plasma comes in handy. I always use torch but I’m thinking of getting plasma now.
I learned a thing or two today. Way past bailing wire, duct tape, bubblegum, and WD40. Thanks for the show 👏
Some people rebuild 68 mustangs, other's rebuild Cat 637s. The quality of your work qualifies you for both. Well done!
Hallo
I am from Hamburg Germany. I like you the vids. I have learn a lot of of the vids. Thank you. Sorry for Bad Englisch.
hazardous work environment there, but one hell of a job...I couldn't figure out why you were just taking little slices out, but the support beam was not visible, plus that plate is heavy!! excellent job and great explanation
Always little slices,I don't know whats under there.
Great video Greg... I just stopped by for the comments!! 🍿 Some of them didn't disappoint 🤦♂️😂
Excellent job sir. Well done. I began as an apprentice boilermaker/welder at age 17, retired age 69. Thank you for great mems.
YOU DO a very thorough, careful, responsible assessment and diagnosis. And again....a brand new problem not related to the other 3 vids I've watched.
You teach me by watching. Thanks for the work you do. Too bad young folks don't want to do the work to build stuff.
I am on a Disability pension .but if i wasn't I would love to buy you one off those welding helmets that has a air filter coming from your back waste area blowing fresh air onto your face. So your not taking in any fumes. Such an amazing job. Great to see someone who takes pride in there work. Andy Perth Australia
I am actually going be be buying one of those very soon.
Couldn’t even imagine inhaling that much diesel steam!
Wow, I enjoy watching you and I C WELD repairing this heavy equipment you are both artists. I've done repairs on auto gas tanks, tinning/leading thin metal patches over rusty holes or cracks with an electric heating iron, never worked on diesel fuel tanks though. Great job, repaired better than new.
Bad ass job man! uphill, downhill or sideways, I would trust these welds any day of the week! Nicely done brother.
I have worked in fuel transport for 15 years and got to say you have a huge pair to weld around fuel like that but you were 100% right, vapor is way more dangerous than liquid diesel. Love you work man, keep it up
Great job, you focused on what needed to be done and did it.
Last time I had to weld on a diesel tank in place I pumped it full of argon till it felt cold coming out of the filler hole. I like how it turned into a fountain of red fuel at one point.
That's what I do on diesel and gas tank repairs, sometimes I will use exhaust ( carbon monoxide) from exhaust of welder or truck if I have a hose handy.
Been doing it for 40 years.
You sure earned your channel's name with this episode...
Enjoyed it! Lots of darn work fixing that old iron! Great fab work and great welds! Be safe, have fun....
That has got to be the most exciting job I've seen on youtube. Lot of work, good looking welds. Customer has got to be happy with the work.
Best welding video I have ever seen. You've got bigger kahonas than me welding around flowing diesel.
I'm the same way when it comes to any projects. I hate stopping till the next day, I just want to finish the job. I'm too OCD to stop just because it's either shift change or it's dark outside. Great work love watching how you get things done!
Awesome video! It's great that you're not lazy like most other welders on youtube and fix the pin holes in your welds.
Gaww that plate fit-up was niiiiiice. Awesome work man! Will say, watching you weld through diesel was nerve racking but one hell of a repair job.
Absolutely beautiful work sir. I can tell you take pride in your work and it shows! And I have to say working on a leaking fuel tank like that was pretty bad ass. Great video though and great work.👍🏼🤩🫡
Thanks you for posting. It's good to see some good video with someone who knows what they are doing.
Thank you for putting the time and patience to do those video.
Hey Brother! Enjoy seeing your great work. Keep up the great videos. Never get tired of learning how creative problem solving works. Great to see folks who love to do big jobs.
Very well done alot of hard work for both of you be Safe and have a wonderful day thanks
I’m a new subscriber. This is an awesome repair. Never actually seen what it’s like when a fuel leak flames up. Much respect for your work. Thanks
Very impressive work. It is good to see we still have skilled tradesmen who take pride in what they do.
You did an excellent and very thorough welding project and I would highly recommend your work anytime.
It's very evident that you take a lot of pride in your work keep up the good work
Straight up........Bad A..!!!!! Always learning something from your videos and the kick A.. Fab work you put into it!!!!!
Another perfect job.
Lucky you
To do all this company's work.
Their blessed to have you, for sure.
Excellent repair Greg, man that was a tiger by the tail for sure. Keep up the great work 👍
Just think of the amount of weld wire that goes in to building a scraper at the factory. Before robots it was all done by hand too. Pretty amazing.
oh Yes....another wonderful video on a peaceful Saturday morning, Bravo...and cheers from Florida, Paul
You are incredibly talented.
When working around a fuel leak I keep a 20 foot hose that will fit over my exhaust pipe on my truck start the engine and place to end by where I will be welding or cutting fire don’t like carbon dioxide. When I’m doing a fuel tank I place to tube inside or around the neck of tank give it ten minutes to fill up just to be on the safe side and weld it up like normal.
A master at his craft makes the really difficult job look easy.
I wonder if people stop to think before they speak that maybe the fuel inside the tank is cooling the weld and diesel has got to reach the temperatures of boiling water before it gets dangerously explosive keep doing what your doing and there’s nothing wrong with welding down hill, if you can control your weld and not flood it the weld is just as good as any other day, stay cool
Nice work! Not too many things I would turn down, but this would be one of them. I never knew that tube was the fuel tank.I also lack any experience of welding on fuel tanks. I've seen it done, just never wanted to try. I will refer them to you.LOL Be safe!
I never prayed while watching a video to which I am subscribing to but I can tell you I certainly did while watching this video and it's no joke... I did pray when I saw you were cutting off the cover plate and the diesel caught fire...but your experience shows you are with your salt. Must have gonne through a lot of gas bottles? Great video. Thanks for omitting the music in this video. This hour was well worth watching this way👌👍
This job reminds of My Late cousin,bless him when working/ welding near a fuel tank it exploded resulting in 2nd,3rd degree burns 60% of his body. Sadly he fought on for weeks before passing on.🙏
Stay safe brother.🏴🇺🇸🇬🇧
Really enjoy watching these. For someone like myself who can’t stand regular tv stuff like this is essential for entertainment. I would have titled this video 637 Hernia Surgery.
We use to weld up substation transformer cooling fins when they were full of oil, first we would attach a vacuum hose from the engine of a truck and draw a vacuum on it to stop the oil leak, worked like a charm.
I’m going to try something like that next time.
Your smile was great when you started poking holes in that leaky boat you’re welding 😂
Your method seems to work. You're correct ,mine would have been different. Good for you, best wishes!
11:13 starting to get on the expplody side there! 😆 be careful, I don't know how, I guess be ready to run, have a clear path! We were welding on a car, decided to stop when we herd the gas boiling in the tank! 😮, I could NOT wait until it stopped!
beautiful weld over the fuel tank leak. i had my doubts but that looks pretty.
That was amazing! Great job and thanks for posting!
Very nice work!
Looked like it was going to be near impossible at the beginning of the video but you got it done and it looks fantastic.
I love watching your Videos, Great Work. I'm not a welder, I'm in the HVAC Field.
Love downhill. Thats the way I have completed it for at least thirty years. As always beautiful job sir!!
You my friend have a pair of coconuts made from steel and the size of tennis balls doing that big respect
Way back in 1987 my 623e Cat had some cracks on the fuel tank and they used dry ice inside. I guess that wouldn't of worked to well in that case. That was a really bad leak! Great job as always!
On fire welding, literally. I learned a few things watching this. Subbed.
That's hard to Weld downhill. An old welder described it as holding back the water from a dam. I always found it to be fast. I had to get out of the puddle before it boiled and dripped. But I would have capped it with a basket weave uphill. Nice work. Big balls cutting around the fire.
Awesome work. Seriously clean and solid.