I’m not sure why Mercedes would add on lights that damage the body panels when tilting the cab. I have seen photos of other trucks with them on but looking at the wiring and switch on the dash of ours it was definitely added later on and not from factory.
yes your suppose do criss-cross pattern (opposite side's) ensure the wheel is properly aligned and seated and remember to check them again after 50/100 miles just encase one comes loose P.S buy some loose wheel nut indicators (LWNI), which are small, pointed tags that help identify when a wheel nut is loose. if you put a bar under the wheel then left the bar it will help left the wheel into place saving your back
Ye gods,you are very brave in this horrible weather..I really don't envy you..another fantastic video and I really enjoyed watching it..especially the cab tilting..
Well done on your efforts, it’s horrible working in the cold Some answers to your questions Always do the wheel bolts opposite and check the manual that they might need a re torque after a few miles of driving The exhaust manifold ( headers is what our American friends call it) will always be rusty because of the heat it can’t be painted but ceramic coating is a good option With the rust on the block that’s normal and unless your removing the engine don’t worry it wouldn’t be worth your time trying to treat in with the engine fitted I’d focus more on checking for oil leaks Get yourself some copper grease for them can linkages Keep up the good work your doing great
You guys are doing so well bit by bit by bit, it’s so difficult in that freezing weather. Love your pink overalls Hayley how about getting a pink hat to keep your head warm and your hair clean? It won’t be long now then you can start the rebuild. How exciting Good luck.Jon🇦🇺☀️☀️Australia☀️☀️
Since the truck has a compressor for the brakes anyway, how about adding a quick attach air outlet that you can connect a hose to for filling tyres, beds, water toys etc?
Those lights are not fog lights they are side lights.the headers are normally like that you can get it blasted and coated to give a little more power. Wheels better off blasting and powder coat the colour of your choice.
Not sure what the lights were but the bulb was white as where the lens caps and I think I side lights are amber but I could be wrong. They were definitely installed additionally. Yeah looking at the cost of 6 new wheels and tyres I think you’re right 😅
Yes will do thank for the heads up! They are wired in to an aux switch on the dash so I might use the wires for some other lights that don’t get In the way.
We do have one, it’s an original workshop manual. It says how to take stuff apart but not what they are. I suppose it’s for people who already kinda know what they’re looking at.
Is it me or does that engine look newer than what year your truck is? I don't know a huge amount about mercs..only owned one. That was a 709d. But anyways. Looks good. There should be a mechanism to stop the truck cab ever falling down back on to you when your working on the engine. To lock it in the open position. Would probably just do the general service work on the engine and then fix/replace anything else as and when needed engine wise. Defo do all your brakes and bearings though, seals etc. that never hurts :) Maybe try and work around all of the cables and hoses closer to the engine when treating the chassis if you can. Will save a ton of time. Generally the chassis is worse at the rear anyways the front is better protected. :)
Yes it definitely looks like the rust is much worse at the back. The front looks pretty good. I think we might get a pro in to do the brake service etc. we’ll give everything else a go. Thanks 😁😁
You two are bonkers, and I love bonkers people. Keep going, guys. I don't understand what you are doing, but I appreciate your determination to do it. You are truly a life lesson in real time. 😂
Thank you 😁 yeah we were thinking about it but our marquee is so open Im not sure it would keep any heat in. We could just periodically stand under the heater 😂
It doesn’t look like that latch is preventing the cab from closing its folds down quite smoothly now. I think we’ve realised that is it there to stop you from tilting the cab too far forward and not a locking latch for safety.
Should you not stop now with the painting ect of the chasse and get the engine running so you can check the braking system to see what works and is not seized also to make sure that the engine is good before you spend more money get the tanks back on so you can do the mechanical stuff
No those are on the front mud flaps/ wheel arches. Or rather they were until I took them off too 😂 these where after market lights someone added and where trash.
I have seen other trucks with these on but looking at the wiring and the switch on the dash ours was definitely added later on in life. Maybe it was a popular mod, I can image these old lights not being very good. Also the lights I took off had white bulbs and lens caps and I thought side lights were amber? Don’t worry I am planning to put side lights back on before trying to mot it😂
I can’t remember the brand but it came calibrated and is brand new so you would think you don’t need to get it calibrated again ? That’s something you’d have to pay for I’m guessing.
Just no way to control overspray and it’s very windy where we are. There’s also other peoples property around and we wouldn’t be able to guarantee paint wouldn’t settle on them. Maybe if we put end walls up on our marquee but that would take a good week or so.
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Those lights you kicked off were Mercedes original equipment and needed for mot, I had the same truck
I’m not sure why Mercedes would add on lights that damage the body panels when tilting the cab. I have seen photos of other trucks with them on but looking at the wiring and switch on the dash of ours it was definitely added later on and not from factory.
They are the side lights and need to work for the mot
Side lights are amber no? These where white
Your smaller brush to get in all the nooks and crannies is called a spray gun, for better coverage and finish in a fraction of the time, just saying 😮
😂😂😂 not possible where we’re are unfortunately.
Close the door to help with putting the cab down
Ha yes we learn this just as we were finishing up 😂
yes your suppose do criss-cross pattern (opposite side's) ensure the wheel is properly aligned and seated and remember to check them again after 50/100 miles just encase one comes loose P.S buy some loose wheel nut indicators (LWNI), which are small, pointed tags that help identify when a wheel nut is loose. if you put a bar under the wheel then left the bar it will help left the wheel into place saving your back
Great tips thank you. Oh yeah I’ve seen those arrow things on lorry wheels, that makes a lot of sense 👍
Ye gods,you are very brave in this horrible weather..I really don't envy you..another fantastic video and I really enjoyed watching it..especially the cab tilting..
Ha yes it was pretty rough! Getting better with better clothing though. Thank you glad you enjoyed it 😁😁
working on trucks the torque wrench we use on the wheels is probably 3 times the size of the one you got. Love the video
That’s so cooool. One day 😁 I think that ours should cover everything we need to do.
i thought it's too small, my transit needed twice that size for the hub nuts, £100 second hand wrench.
@@markbennett6037 dont think its too small for the truck they have. The wheels on the artic are torqued to over 600
That is crazy. Surely you need a torque wrench like 4ft long for that
Well done on your efforts, it’s horrible working in the cold
Some answers to your questions
Always do the wheel bolts opposite and check the manual that they might need a re torque after a few miles of driving
The exhaust manifold ( headers is what our American friends call it) will always be rusty because of the heat it can’t be painted but ceramic coating is a good option
With the rust on the block that’s normal and unless your removing the engine don’t worry it wouldn’t be worth your time trying to treat in with the engine fitted
I’d focus more on checking for oil leaks
Get yourself some copper grease for them can linkages
Keep up the good work your doing great
Amazing. Thanks for all the great tips 😁😁
Moose is looking great, keep up the fantastic work, slowly slowly and looking forward to the end.
Thank you 😁😁
Great video keep up the great work both 👍
Thank you! Will do!
Brilliant work you two have done. Great comparison you’ve made: torquing wheels is def like tightening drums
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 😁
Amazing progress on
Thank you 😁😁
You guys are doing so well bit by bit by bit, it’s so difficult in that freezing weather. Love your pink overalls Hayley how about getting a pink hat to keep your head warm and your hair clean? It won’t be long now then you can start the rebuild. How exciting
Good luck.Jon🇦🇺☀️☀️Australia☀️☀️
Yes Jon 😁 it’s getting there. Few more months and we can start building things!
You should coat it with lanoguard when ite finished, well worth the effort and cost.
Yes thanks for the tip! We have something similar planned 👍👍
Since the truck has a compressor for the brakes anyway, how about adding a quick attach air outlet that you can connect a hose to for filling tyres, beds, water toys etc?
That’s a really cool idea. 100% doing this 👍👍👍
Moose update with a glass of malbec (good timing) Love the progress guys.
Thank you 😁😁😁
You need to get freezer suits that workers wear when working in cold stores.
That’s a great idea 👍👍
Those lights are not fog lights they are side lights.the headers are normally like that you can get it blasted and coated to give a little more power. Wheels better off blasting and powder coat the colour of your choice.
Not sure what the lights were but the bulb was white as where the lens caps and I think I side lights are amber but I could be wrong. They were definitely installed additionally. Yeah looking at the cost of 6 new wheels and tyres I think you’re right 😅
Drive-by compliment : those star tattoos behind Hayley's ear are really cool.
Hi guys love the video s you both are doing a great job have a lovely week end 😊😊😊
Thank you. You too 😁😁
Regards the lights you removed from the bumper don’t forget to terminate the wiring or you will have electrical problems
Yes will do thank for the heads up! They are wired in to an aux switch on the dash so I might use the wires for some other lights that don’t get In the way.
Love it, I would personally look for a workshop manual that should help with questions about tilt over etc.
We do have one, it’s an original workshop manual. It says how to take stuff apart but not what they are. I suppose it’s for people who already kinda know what they’re looking at.
love the music every time!
Is it me or does that engine look newer than what year your truck is? I don't know a huge amount about mercs..only owned one. That was a 709d. But anyways. Looks good.
There should be a mechanism to stop the truck cab ever falling down back on to you when your working on the engine. To lock it in the open position.
Would probably just do the general service work on the engine and then fix/replace anything else as and when needed engine wise.
Defo do all your brakes and bearings though, seals etc. that never hurts :)
Maybe try and work around all of the cables and hoses closer to the engine when treating the chassis if you can. Will save a ton of time. Generally the chassis is worse at the rear anyways the front is better protected. :)
Yes it definitely looks like the rust is much worse at the back. The front looks pretty good. I think we might get a pro in to do the brake service etc. we’ll give everything else a go. Thanks 😁😁
I feel like there is supposed to be a spring from the cab to the frame or frame side of the latch to slow down the cab so it doesn't just slam forward
See you next week!!
See ya later alligator
Another great video, going to be hard going in the cold, do you guys have a po box set up, I'll send you some winter working gloves if you do 👍
You two are bonkers, and I love bonkers people. Keep going, guys. I don't understand what you are doing, but I appreciate your determination to do it. You are truly a life lesson in real time. 😂
😂😂😂 this made me laugh. Great comment thank you 👍👍👍
Wow those lights are amazing
Good luck working though your list
Truck wash yeah 🎉 😂 love the tunes 😂
Haha thank you 😁😁 lists make things easier to manage 😂
That’s the fuel filter and smaller pre-filter
Amazing thank you!
Hi guys some cabs will pump up by hydraulic pressure and you release the pressure to drop down, yours might be like that😮 great channel!!!!!
Its not its spring assisted, its normally heavier trucks with hydraullic assistance
Thank you for the tip 😁 according to our manual this truck does t have a hydraulic lift though. Would be nice!
Are you confident that the diff , propshaft , couplings and hanger bearings are in good condition ?
90% we will get them inspected soon along with the brakes 🤞
also yes those fog lights are 100% blocking the cab
You two are doing a great job, but maybe you should get a heater for the garage ♨
Thank you 😁 yeah we were thinking about it but our marquee is so open Im not sure it would keep any heat in. We could just periodically stand under the heater 😂
😂Little victories guys!
Slow but steady good 👍 going need some expert suggestions.❤❤😊
For sure ! 😁👍
SONGS ARE BACK!!!!!!
Yeahhhhhhh 😁😁💃🏻
If the safety latch hasn't been stuck open this entire time but rather stuck closed it may have been binding up causing it to be really hard to close
It doesn’t look like that latch is preventing the cab from closing its folds down quite smoothly now. I think we’ve realised that is it there to stop you from tilting the cab too far forward and not a locking latch for safety.
When you powder coat the rims than they will look brand new again.
Maybe that’ll be the cheaper way to go! 👍
@ yeah cheaper and very strong to
Why don't you put some cover on the front and back of your marcee and get a heater
Funnily enough we were just thinking about that 😂 it just takes so much time and takes us away from the truck.
Should you not stop now with the painting ect of the chasse and get the engine running so you can check the braking system to see what works and is not seized also to make sure that the engine is good before you spend more money get the tanks back on so you can do the mechanical stuff
Probably something along those lines yes. We know the truck drives and stops fine. It it has been sitting for a few months now.
"Hit it with a hammer"
You've just knocked the side marker lights off
No those are on the front mud flaps/ wheel arches. Or rather they were until I took them off too 😂 these where after market lights someone added and where trash.
They were definitely Mercedes original equipment, side lights and needed for mot 😳 .i had the exact same truck
I have seen other trucks with these on but looking at the wiring and the switch on the dash ours was definitely added later on in life. Maybe it was a popular mod, I can image these old lights not being very good. Also the lights I took off had white bulbs and lens caps and I thought side lights were amber? Don’t worry I am planning to put side lights back on before trying to mot it😂
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What’s the brand of drill?
Makita
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How do you do or get your songs?
We write the ourselves the use a website called suno to turn them into songs 😁
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Do you do your own soundtrack?
Ha yes. We write the songs and the. Use a website called suno.ai to turn them into songs.
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No please, you always torque wheels in a star pattern!
You should calibrate your torque wrench first
I can’t remember the brand but it came calibrated and is brand new so you would think you don’t need to get it calibrated again ? That’s something you’d have to pay for I’m guessing.
Why on earth are you hand painting it all when youve got big compressed air capabilities
Just no way to control overspray and it’s very windy where we are. There’s also other peoples property around and we wouldn’t be able to guarantee paint wouldn’t settle on them. Maybe if we put end walls up on our marquee but that would take a good week or so.
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1. RUclips’s community tab is awful, when we post updates, they are hardly seen by anyone. If we also post them on Patreon, it ensures that the fans that care the most will see them. You can’t make membership free on RUclips.
2. We are reluctant to post personal Q&As to RUclips because our channel is really small and we worry about upsetting the algorithm and our channels growth if we don’t stick with truck related content, at least for now.
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Working in the freezing temperatures is almost impossible , don’t do it .
It’s been a struggle for sure! We’ve got some heated clothing coming. We can’t not make the videos!!