Big Excavator Problem at the Fortress Depot! Ram fix part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
  • Just when you think your equipment is ready to go, It breaks!
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    Email: Alan@Sparksmotorsofficial.com
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  • @Mr05Chuck
    @Mr05Chuck 25 дней назад +12

    I like how the wizard plows ahead when he is not sure what he is doing but learns as he goes.

  • @adamhenry5791
    @adamhenry5791 26 дней назад +31

    It’s kinda funny to watch a guy that probably would have never been a RUclipsr become a RUclipsr. Love the Content Wizard 🍻

  • @Ganiscol
    @Ganiscol 27 дней назад +51

    1:53 - 6 months or so ago, youtube started recommending that channel to me and I quickly realized its not legit. I actually reported the channel to youtube for that reason but guess what - youtube obviously didnt do diddly because they too make money from these rip-off or scam channels as long as it is monetized. In other words, youtube is often complicit in helping channels violate their own terms of service.
    You as a channel operator have to track these copycats down and report them, youtube will not even look into it if the report comes from anybody else.

    • @jholliday212
      @jholliday212 26 дней назад +3

      I also reported every video of theirs that was ever recommended.. Good to know my reports weren't the only ones being ignored.

  • @brucevallee5623
    @brucevallee5623 26 дней назад +19

    Not busting your stones but you have to go get a truck? You may just need to get one road worthy from your fleet. You have my dream fleet of vehicles. I can't help but be hypnotized by the equipment landscape. You probably couldn't drag me away from there.

  • @alnov91
    @alnov91 26 дней назад +7

    ❤ i put a large towel over the spraying oils as I remove them, the towel catches the fluids and drips down into a bin. Very little mess.

  • @DanO530.8
    @DanO530.8 26 дней назад +9

    Dang Allan your place is looking really really good you should build an underground tunnel to your fortress that would be cool…you also know a lot about hydraulics and Diesel engines and welding and building stuff…

  • @nellieblankenship1115
    @nellieblankenship1115 26 дней назад +12

    The weather needs to cooperate with you Alan Good to see you back!

  • @thatdave86
    @thatdave86 27 дней назад +14

    All those trucks there ,and you need to borrow a work truck ,I'd be getting one sorted so you can use it ,much more efficient than the car .
    All I see is you battling and having to work harder ,longer just to keep going .
    What you have achieved is immense but with efficiency you would be way ahead .

  • @airtek4809
    @airtek4809 26 дней назад +7

    With all of your projects, you won't ever be bored.

  • @simonworthington3330
    @simonworthington3330 26 дней назад +8

    Good call get rid of those scammers ,we dont need them , Might be handy if you had a verified logo to help.
    Amazed at what you get up to and get done , those small runarounds still starting with old petrol nice one guys.
    Stay safe M8.

  • @hoss1003
    @hoss1003 26 дней назад +3

    Wizard, I can't believe you didn't loosen the hydraulic hose fitting near the bottom of the boom and drain the oil out first. What a mess. Good luck with rebuilding the seals.

  • @dustymojave
    @dustymojave 26 дней назад +6

    Man. The commenters are on a tear on this video. Like the best of jerk is making fake IDs and ragging on you out of spite. Either that or some real viewers got their phone too close to their cheerios and got hydraulic oil in their bowl. "You have too much stuff!" "Get rid of it all!" "Stop talking!" "You're doing it wrong!"
    Damn people! Get over yourselves and watch the videos.

  • @BUFFALO1946
    @BUFFALO1946 25 дней назад +3

    I have been following your channel for something
    On the John Dear I know it back in the late 1980's and early 1990's i lived in Fernley NV and work for Gopher construction and hauled that excavator all over northern Nevada and did repairs on it
    Never thought i would see it again i now live in Tucson AZ
    I'm retired and is good to see the old girl still has her life
    GOOD JOB

  • @faelsinnes
    @faelsinnes 27 дней назад +8

    Interesting channel, congratulations on the thieves moving in on you, means you are doing something they can only dream of. Shame that you tube condone it.

  • @hhgttg8034
    @hhgttg8034 14 дней назад +1

    Great that Sparks will be helping out. Nothing better then people helping people.

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 26 дней назад +7

    ❤ Old equipment needs maintenance when it has been setting up for long periods of time and not used often.
    When you use them often to still have a maintenance schedule for fluids and grease fittings. All fluids should be checked for contamination of water and keep all filters changed.

    • @SteveKasian
      @SteveKasian 26 дней назад +1

      You think The Wizard doesn't know these things? Come on bro!

  • @donbob449
    @donbob449 27 дней назад +9

    Amazing what the wizard does on his days off. 👨‍🔧🛸

  • @johnkirby6547
    @johnkirby6547 26 дней назад +2

    Allan you have dozens of trucks sitting around, have 1 go to ready truck when you need it, road worthy, would come in so handy for you hauling stuff around all the time. Can't wait to see the excavator fixed and running..

    • @donaldbrown6707
      @donaldbrown6707 13 дней назад

      I wish you could get and keep several of those old trucks running and two or three road worth so you would always have one to fall back on and never be stuck. I do understand that those old trucks are not low maintenance or always easy to get parts for, it's just an idea.

  • @jsimm4587
    @jsimm4587 26 дней назад +4

    I’m glad you never fell out with D D and H D I’ve seen those videos you talked of but thought it was the boys doin but good job shutting them down

  • @jeffreebailey4464
    @jeffreebailey4464 26 дней назад +10

    Driving the Michigan around sounds like you're grinding with an air tool! Lol

  • @MrLENNIEG
    @MrLENNIEG 27 дней назад +15

    Looking very smart and tidy now WIZARD be nice to see what more you have done on the Fortress . Stay Well and Safe x

  • @benschlack5814
    @benschlack5814 26 дней назад +3

    You do a great job considering you have a full time job, keep it up buddy 👌

  • @ericallan1373
    @ericallan1373 27 дней назад +8

    The area you are working on looks so much bigger with it all cleaned out. Woah… she’s a gusher!! Those seals look pretty bad. No wonder it leaks, should probably do all the cylinders.
    As usual another great video 👍

    • @wesman7837
      @wesman7837 27 дней назад +5

      He should also drain, flush, and clean the entire hydraulic system out while he's at it because it looks like a significant amount of moisture got in the system, and it would be a shame to contaminate the new seals with that nasty hydraulic oil and whatever else is in it!

  • @wjadam815
    @wjadam815 26 дней назад +4

    The high speed makes those big machines sound like RC cars.

  • @pieterr9721
    @pieterr9721 27 дней назад +8

    I like these vid's! Keep 'm coming Alan!

  • @samuelvera9449
    @samuelvera9449 27 дней назад +10

    Love watching your channel. Your video personality give good vibes.

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 27 дней назад +83

    Sucks seeing people stealing and even monetizing other creators work. Let us know if you need us to report stuff!

    • @multicammando
      @multicammando 27 дней назад +15

      Report all the scam channels for sure.

    • @RealRickCox
      @RealRickCox 26 дней назад +9

      @@multicammando I actually saw that channel and thought Dave had created that to make more revenue as a "best of" type thing. I figured it would have gotten reported or something if it wasn't legit... guess I was wrong because I was seeing that channel a few months ago and they're just now getting reported.

    • @at_3831
      @at_3831 26 дней назад +13

      @@RealRickCoxsame I assumed it was a Dave project to get more views out on friends and employees channels

    • @dustymojave
      @dustymojave 26 дней назад +8

      I've been seeing that best of channel in my feed for a couple or 3 months. Already seen the videos they offered on the original channels I never watched it at all. If it's not the authorized channel, take 'em down!

    • @theLyzhendricks
      @theLyzhendricks 26 дней назад +1

      ​@@irleplreally nark is not this situation 😂

  • @brucebissell7626
    @brucebissell7626 27 дней назад +8

    AWESOME JOB. KEEP ON KEEPING ON. GOD BLESS. 😇

  • @Tmjpwns
    @Tmjpwns 27 дней назад +12

    Next cylinder you do, leave the rod as far in as possible. Disconnect lines, then disassemble.
    Rod will displace oil in the cylinder giving you less oil to spill.
    As for the boom cylinders, they should be on a floating pin you can push trough the boom.

  • @ericm8811
    @ericm8811 26 дней назад +4

    Hey MountainFortressLabs! Thanks Allan! Keep on Wizarding! Ride ride ride!

  • @robbie5264
    @robbie5264 15 дней назад

    You see all these fancy yachts n houses and cars, but this to me is rich. This is how old wealth, millions of dollars, lives life in America. No where on earth could you do this. This project must be completed for Alan, the people, and for prosperity. This is pheonmeal. Please make this dream come true. 5.28.24

  • @ambikesandboards
    @ambikesandboards 2 дня назад

    This is the kind of stuff I like to learn about by watching first so when I have to do it myself one day I have an idea of how to do it on this old equipment. thank you

  • @lisawilson4551
    @lisawilson4551 26 дней назад +1

    Alan my dear you show the real life side of trying to do these things on your own. You do an amazing job my dear keep your head up. You will get it done, all your peeps will be here waiting for the next video 😀👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @SpartanONegative
    @SpartanONegative 27 дней назад +7

    Thanks for sharing with us 🙏 God Bless.

  • @wesman7837
    @wesman7837 27 дней назад +13

    Allen, if you need to open up another cylinder like that you should use the tarp to wrap around it and tape it on with duct tape, and set it up like a trough or a chute to funnel it into a bucket and i bet you could catch most of it! You should also let it separate in a bucket for a few days and then get a paint brush or a roller and coat the boom of your crane on the 5 ton and the cables of your winches and coat the benches in the 2-½ ton with the old oil and whatever else you want to preserve with it!

  • @garykyle962
    @garykyle962 26 дней назад +3

    The weather is crazy this month. You have been busy this month

  • @bisket2003
    @bisket2003 26 дней назад +2

    Good on you Mr. Wzrd!! Progress is always fun to watch. Keep killin it hoss! If I loved close, i'd be out there to help! Im sure im not alone in saying that. Keep the updates coming!

  • @DirectCurrent4u
    @DirectCurrent4u 26 дней назад

    Allen, Next time leave the Ram all the way in and You will have less Oil to clean up! Keep up the awesome work my friend!👍

  • @martinmurphy3868
    @martinmurphy3868 27 дней назад +4

    You are one wizard WIZARD

  • @jgentry7201
    @jgentry7201 18 дней назад

    You are indeed the 'Wizard' thanks for bringing me along.

  • @garyhopkinssr8561
    @garyhopkinssr8561 26 дней назад +3

    Right on Ellen that was a good video right when I'm going to do the Dipper RAM on the big backhoe on the ranch here perfect timing you take care and be careful out there

  • @JonFromAustralia
    @JonFromAustralia 27 дней назад +6

    Hi Alan, if you disconnect the hydraulic line at the bottom, near the pump and put it in either the hydraulic tank or another container then crack the lines on the ram the oil will drain in to the tank/container. This will work best if the ram is all the way in but also work well if the ram has the piston pointing upwards.

  • @bro718
    @bro718 26 дней назад +2

    Nothing kills those old hondas

  • @motoXjake
    @motoXjake 26 дней назад

    Alan is out here keepinup with Tekamo HD on repair work!

  • @DianaAnnBaker
    @DianaAnnBaker 27 дней назад +3

    True friend in Les!

    • @wesman7837
      @wesman7837 27 дней назад +1

      Yeah, isn't he a great friend? 👍 Les seems like a great dude! 👌

  • @josephvantreeck2989
    @josephvantreeck2989 27 дней назад +5

    thanks Alan

  • @johnlombardi1021
    @johnlombardi1021 26 дней назад +2

    there is alot of hacks out there im glad ou were able to out a end to it

  • @ao4v0ws
    @ao4v0ws 24 дня назад

    Hey thanks for the update on that leach channel. I was asking about it in the past since it appeared to be a scam. Glad you were able to take care of your content!

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego18753 27 дней назад +4

    Thumbs up Alan.

  • @JohnViinalass-lc1ow
    @JohnViinalass-lc1ow 9 дней назад

    full advance, our best Allan and Les!

  • @PerTjarnstrom
    @PerTjarnstrom 26 дней назад +1

    Thanks for give us information about Sparks and Diesel,
    dont understand why they would have a channel like that either....:)

  • @TheBikeWizardAus
    @TheBikeWizardAus 26 дней назад +2

    Massive job getting that boom out.

  • @user-sx6do2xl9k
    @user-sx6do2xl9k 18 дней назад

    Hi wizard, the spring you are refuring to is a Cushioning spring so that when the ram reaches the end of the stroke it does no smash itself apart.

  • @davidmaust1415
    @davidmaust1415 26 дней назад +1

    I have the same 89 300 with those wide flotation tires that my uncle had bought new

  • @MikeBaxterABC
    @MikeBaxterABC 26 дней назад +1

    31:15 Nice one .. got the vast majority of it!

  • @lisawilson4551
    @lisawilson4551 26 дней назад

    Those nats are crazy here in Canada New Brunswick as well. I hate to go out they are that bad Thanks for being there with Alan Les makes this mom very happy that he’s not working alone ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @josephkrug8579
    @josephkrug8579 26 дней назад

    I have seen on the farmcraft channel (and maybe diesel creek), that sometimes if you apply a big shop vac on the hydraulic tank, when you crack lines open, it sucks the oil in and makes slightly less of a mess. May be something to investigate and try as I am sure you will have other repairs in the future which could benefit from it if that works and helps some. The spring looks like it would help slightly for preventing the bottoming out of the cylinders...which is bad when it happens.

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 25 дней назад

    Nice work Alan

  • @jamesmoore7106
    @jamesmoore7106 26 дней назад +1

    Always enjoy your videos Allen

  • @ednaroberts6500
    @ednaroberts6500 26 дней назад +2

    Great job Allen .

  • @brambob9510
    @brambob9510 25 дней назад

    Glad Dave got you moving forward. Dave is the fucking man.

  • @chuckh.2227
    @chuckh.2227 26 дней назад +1

    You got lucky getting the pin out so easily

  • @Yogi_Bear69
    @Yogi_Bear69 25 дней назад

    Best way to wrap those ends is with saran wrap. A guy over in Australia does these rebuilds all the time on his lathes. Cutting Edge Engineering is his channel. Hope you can gain some insight from his channel.

  • @AlexeiTetenov
    @AlexeiTetenov 26 дней назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @garychaiken808
    @garychaiken808 26 дней назад +1

    Great job. Thank you 😊

  • @JamesahuuraTeauna
    @JamesahuuraTeauna 27 дней назад +2

    Good sourd and good job🤙🤙🤙🍺🍺🍺

  • @Bigdaddyslasher
    @Bigdaddyslasher 27 дней назад +2

    Great video

  • @airtek4809
    @airtek4809 26 дней назад +2

    I hope when it popped out and hit the boom it didn't scratch or damage the ram.

  • @scottshorts19
    @scottshorts19 26 дней назад

    Excellent content

  • @davidfield6223
    @davidfield6223 26 дней назад +2

    Hi alen iam moving Utah some time

  • @jasaanderson7221
    @jasaanderson7221 24 дня назад

    Paid or not ur a great guy and answer wen u can another most excellent video well done alan top man

  • @jonathancorbett5917
    @jonathancorbett5917 25 дней назад

    If cylinders have any seal at all (once you remove the pin), retract the cylinder. They hold a fraction of the oil on top of the piston so you dont lose as much
    or GENTLY pressurize the opposite side with air while the machine is off and the control valve is set to drain back to the tank. (I'm sure you know all this, but it's easy to forget in the moment, especially on camera)

  • @m23hf
    @m23hf 26 дней назад

    Those action shots on the 4-wheeler were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 26 дней назад +2

    Suns out, bugs out. The little guys we get here in New Hampshire will leave you with dozens of itchy, annoying welts. The crazy part is you never feel one bite.

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 27 дней назад +4

    GOOD JOB!

  • @mikkei3532
    @mikkei3532 26 дней назад

    good work

  • @jasonashley604
    @jasonashley604 26 дней назад +9

    I'm wondering why you're not concentrating.On getting the house done instead of moving all the other stuff around

  • @highway7562
    @highway7562 26 дней назад +1

    Keep'em coming my friend!

  • @thedukeofspeed
    @thedukeofspeed 16 дней назад +3

    Hi. I watch You here and at HeavyDSparks. I love the story of how you two found each other. I wish I could be part of such a crew, I'm too old now (Maybe) but I am Curious if You could share with us how you became the owner of this mountain top, what was it too you as a child, How did it get it's name? etc . I guess I am asking for some History on the Mountain top. I tried to see if you have already done so but I came up empty... May I come interview you on this topic for your youtube channel? I would be honored to be a part of that if it has not already been done?
    Please be safe and Best Wishes for a super great year.

  • @davidswartz5307
    @davidswartz5307 26 дней назад +1

    My friend you are one hard working dude....I was wondering how much land do you own....????

  • @waltermartin6176
    @waltermartin6176 26 дней назад

    Great video.

  • @berniefudge4716
    @berniefudge4716 27 дней назад +2

    You should have retracted the rod before you took the cap off the cylinder for less oil in the cylinder.

  • @fredshaw8323
    @fredshaw8323 26 дней назад

    Good Job...

  • @Aussie_Aaron
    @Aussie_Aaron 24 дня назад

    Love these longer vids kool to see the updates, Tbh it could possibly be water in the hydro oil (my thoughts) that might not be water in the hydro oil it could be aeration possibly caused by cavitation in the hydraulic pump, but that's just my thoughts. keep smashing it bro.

  • @bowwiz
    @bowwiz 21 день назад

    watched from Bryan,tx

  • @terryprentice2429
    @terryprentice2429 26 дней назад

    Allen, You really Need to get one of those 550"s street legal and start using it as a daily driver with tools and hauling parts.. You Got em use em...I know Lots on your Plate but.....

  • @jamesm9766
    @jamesm9766 26 дней назад +1

    That’s good rust prevention all that hydroelectric fluids lol given hell

  • @TimFenton-dx4xe
    @TimFenton-dx4xe 26 дней назад

    Excellent thanks 🎉🎉🎉

  • @gregsabo6371
    @gregsabo6371 26 дней назад +1

    All of that hydrologic fluid will make good rust prevention

  • @reallyemptypockets6509
    @reallyemptypockets6509 25 дней назад

    Looking 👀 good 👍

  • @dough5626
    @dough5626 16 дней назад

    Famous words from a Hoarder.
    It's taking a lot longer to organize this stuff than i thought.
    Only took me 30 years to collect all this Crap, so i figured i could have it all organised in about 30 days says the Wizard..... Ask me how i know, lol. Been there, Done That!!!!!!

  • @bheardnow6410
    @bheardnow6410 26 дней назад +2

    Why wouldn't you remove the entire ram, then disassemble and reassemble on the ground... then reinstall?

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers 20 дней назад

    Crane worked out great.

  • @johnstark4723
    @johnstark4723 26 дней назад

    Dang I wish I was out there and could help you out. Unfortunately I don't have a truck that would make it hauling my 10k plus trailer. Youn have so much neat stuff to work on. Heck I'd do it for free!

  • @irocz235
    @irocz235 25 дней назад

    If you have to work on the top cylinder again, dig a hole to drop the boom down into so the cylinder is at ground level

  • @CharlesLScofieldJr
    @CharlesLScofieldJr 25 дней назад +1

    Looks like you needed a 55 gallon dtrum of cat litter to absorb all the hydraulic oil.

  • @juliuscaesar3346
    @juliuscaesar3346 26 дней назад

    Great video💚🙏🏻🇬🇧

  • @KevinGastonSR.
    @KevinGastonSR. 16 дней назад

    Alan I know you still have a ways to go before worrying about power but gobelpower has lifep04 cells cheap for 304ah -310ah us stock in Cali, free shipping. Tariffs going up soon on solar import items

  • @markpair-rk9po
    @markpair-rk9po 27 дней назад +2

    You should drain the fluid first

  • @Obshowersyndicate
    @Obshowersyndicate 24 дня назад

    You should do some more videos of the surrounding area exploring