Fixing A SNOW PLOW Truck During A BLIZZARD

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  • Опубліковано 9 січ 2024
  • A local school decided to buy their own snow plow truck to take care of their campuses... and it broke during a snow storm earlier this year. They've been using it without power steering for a couple storms now but it's nearly impossible to drive with all the weight on the front end. Today we're going to jump in and fix it, hopefully making everyone's lives easier.
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  • @MikeJohnson-ld9rn
    @MikeJohnson-ld9rn 6 місяців тому +82

    At last, the return of Gabe! Is there anyway that you can get Gabe, Jake, Eric, and maybe your Dad to head up to the Lake House for a weekend of tech and shenanigans ? It could be epic! Get to work on that.😊

  • @TimmyMoza
    @TimmyMoza 6 місяців тому +16

    Who doesnt love that Gabe quote: ‘Im always sore after I plow…’. Hahahahah

  • @tjm5492
    @tjm5492 6 місяців тому +16

    JR, tell Gabe that penicillin will take care of that soreness after plowing!

  • @jemtec1
    @jemtec1 6 місяців тому +16

    Gabe is a treasure!

  • @Constabruity
    @Constabruity 6 місяців тому +26

    Always good to have Gabe in an episode. Good job on the OBS.

  • @alansmith4734
    @alansmith4734 6 місяців тому +28

    8:38 A tip that I saw was to tape a sheet of cardboard over the radiator, to prevent any accidental damage. Remove cardboard, when everything is reassembled.

  • @davidmcdaniel2615
    @davidmcdaniel2615 6 місяців тому +3

    Always a pleasure to see Gabe.
    You guys work well together and have fun to boot.

  • @scoregasms
    @scoregasms 6 місяців тому +11

    Good to see Gabe!!

  • @jessestevenson8041
    @jessestevenson8041 6 місяців тому +15

    I used to be the mechanic for a parks department in a suburb of KC back in the early 00’s and we had 2 95’ Chevy 3/4 tons with 350’s left over in our small 4 truck plow fleet. Every 2 years or so they needed t-cases and power steering pumps due to plow duty and other abuse. I can do those jobs in my sleep now even without a lift lol…

    • @lasskinn474
      @lasskinn474 6 місяців тому +1

      is winter there just like a month or why are trucks used for this instead of more dedicated snowplower equipment? like in finland they're more like tractors made for it. they used to have like the shavers with the plow in the middle of the vehicle(like used for road building) ages ago too.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 6 місяців тому +5

      @@lasskinn474 It depends on where you are at in the country. Northern states, we can see snow for up to 6 months.
      Alot of snow plow equipment is pickup trucks with plows on them, and a salter in the back. Skid steers, front end loaders and tractors are also used, but they come at a much higher cost and are generally left in one place for use vs a pickup truck that can be driven between jobs.

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 6 місяців тому +4

    @14:38 "I'm always sore after I plow" LOOOOL

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler 6 місяців тому +2

    Not for nothing but, good friends are priceless. That’s what this video is all about.

  • @pyroretired
    @pyroretired 6 місяців тому +2

    In my past life (around 1992-1994), I was a general purpose vehicle mechanic in the Air Guard in Niagara Falls, NY. One of my annual tours was during a snow event off the great lakes. Heavy wet snow, I forget how much. The snow plows kept coming in with busted something or other. We busted butt to keep those plows going to keep the flightline and roads cleared. All the wet snow melting in the shop made it a miserable job as we would be all wet by the time the job was done.

  • @MitchGrooms
    @MitchGrooms 6 місяців тому +3

    I am always sore after I plow,, that is great..

  • @DaveDeVault
    @DaveDeVault 6 місяців тому +2

    I am old enough to remember when snowplows had all heavy stuff bolted to the truck and just the blade was removed during the non snow months. Now, the blade, rams, lights etc are all one unit that comes off the truck by pulling a few large Cotter pins.

  • @echoman6358
    @echoman6358 6 місяців тому +1

    Good seeing Gabe again! How about a house update?

  • @GrandMoffJoseph
    @GrandMoffJoseph 6 місяців тому +7

    Always good to see Gabe!

  • @martinlight3022
    @martinlight3022 6 місяців тому +1

    For the last six years, I have a whining power steering pump on my 2000 Tahoe just waiting to fail. Now I know what a job it will be to remove the old pump. I didn't know it had a variable speed pump, but it now explains the change in pitch of the whine when starting from a dead stop. Thanks for the video.

  • @bmwpete65s55
    @bmwpete65s55 6 місяців тому +1

    @4.23 "sometimes if you let go of the ratchet it flings it into the next dimension"
    😂🤣😆

  • @kencrouch668
    @kencrouch668 6 місяців тому +1

    Gabe! always glad to see him on the channel!!!!

  • @dangraf4410
    @dangraf4410 6 місяців тому +1

    Do you bring Gabe back when the viewership drops ? He’s an instant boost 😁

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 6 місяців тому +6

    That 18" longer than a Tahoe truck looks to be in great shape

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  6 місяців тому +3

      It really is, and they got it dirt cheap 💯

  • @josh2pointohh431
    @josh2pointohh431 6 місяців тому +3

    I have a 98 GMC suburban I got for $2800 last summer, and it's my favorite vehicle I own. This was a cool and educational video to watch. Thank you.

  • @albertcoburn5674
    @albertcoburn5674 6 місяців тому +2

    Together again! Finally an easy job!!

  • @admranger
    @admranger 6 місяців тому

    Always good to see Gabe on the channel.

  • @bigccentertainment4892
    @bigccentertainment4892 6 місяців тому +5

    That Suburban is honestly too clean to be a plow truck. These GMT400'S are shooting up in value since their classics now. I would find one that's beat up and rusted out and use that for a plow truck.

  • @P.Galore
    @P.Galore 6 місяців тому +3

    They say bad things come in 3's = well is the third stinker video in a row! (no offense to Gabe, we love him!)

  • @TonyElam
    @TonyElam 6 місяців тому +5

    What a great looking OBS. I wished my 88 looked as good!

  • @JohnDoe-zr6bk
    @JohnDoe-zr6bk 6 місяців тому +33

    I would assume with this massive snow plow the whole steering systen has a lot more strain on it than without. Seems normal for me...

  • @bengriffin8905
    @bengriffin8905 6 місяців тому +1

    TY Gabe for keeping the roads safe

  • @esiebert7625
    @esiebert7625 6 місяців тому +1

    Blizzard 😂 Your neighbor state to the west considers that flurries 😎

  • @Wornk
    @Wornk 6 місяців тому +3

    I literally just did this on my 7.4 a few weeks ago, you have no idea how much I wish my pulley came out like that. I had to cut…

  • @WildChinoise
    @WildChinoise 6 місяців тому +4

    Always hood to see Gabe!

  • @coolissimo69
    @coolissimo69 6 місяців тому +2

    Glad to see you back Gabe, un sored. And happy new year bud.

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman 6 місяців тому +5

    Sounds like you need it, handy to have around. My Dart is factory fast ratio 16 to 1 manual steering 4 turns lock to lock and very hard to turn, I used to one hand it when moving 😎

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash 6 місяців тому +6

    Good work.👍 I have a couple hours of plowing to do tomorrow with my PT Cruiser and 6 ft cable lift blade.

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  6 місяців тому +2

      Still crazy that you have a snow plow PT Cruiser and Neon 😂

    • @CarswithNash
      @CarswithNash 6 місяців тому +1

      @WatchJRGo My Neon is now AWD too, I did a major build on it.

  • @starkyslp16
    @starkyslp16 6 місяців тому +1

    Great to see Gabe! I'm jealous of how much snow you guys are getting

  • @salty6pence672
    @salty6pence672 6 місяців тому +4

    That name again is Mr.Plow.

  • @Teh-Jones
    @Teh-Jones 6 місяців тому +1

    In the last few episodes you had mentioned that you have changed your audio setup and asked for feedback, so I'm not trying to troll you: The audio is clear, but it's way too low now. I have to crank the volume, then when an ad or your music comes on it blasts and I have to scramble to crank it down. It doesn't matter if it's internal speakers, external speakers, or headphones and is across multiple devices. I've been subscribed for many years now, usually watch your videos during breakfast, so I'm not just a newbie here to complain. Keep up the great content in this new year!

  • @sawdustandcigarettes
    @sawdustandcigarettes 6 місяців тому +2

    I had that shaft snap on my 98 awd astro. It's alot more interesting with the hydro boost system when you lose your power steering and brakes at the time. 😮

  • @Legoman585
    @Legoman585 6 місяців тому +2

    So cool to see you having fun in your on space

  • @VanisleNSX
    @VanisleNSX 6 місяців тому +1

    Good to see Old man Sanchez! No snow here on the west coast of Canada.

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif 6 місяців тому +2

    gabe is back. snow in Kansas wow.

  • @gs3504
    @gs3504 6 місяців тому +1

    Welcome back Gabe!!!!

  • @yodasbff3395
    @yodasbff3395 6 місяців тому +1

    Always good to see Gabe.

  • @RyanReich-CivicSi
    @RyanReich-CivicSi 6 місяців тому +5

    Tom Cruise (Gabe) has the jokes ha ha 😔

  • @jrmason
    @jrmason 6 місяців тому +1

    So where is all the footage of having to bleed out the pump? I remember watching a guy on UA-cam say you have to turn the wheels lock to lock 100X! I thought that was nuts. I decided to just vacuum bled it from the return line and it worked in seconds! Topped off the pump fluid and ran with it. I also got the other pulley with the openings to remove the pump. Much easier if I had to do this again. You guys work great together.
    Take care.
    -Jon

  • @jimjulius7802
    @jimjulius7802 6 місяців тому

    Also know it's a good video when Gabe shows up.

  • @anthonyslazas6413
    @anthonyslazas6413 6 місяців тому +1

    Grew up in Chicago land now live in southern Alabama I don't miss the snow not one bit.

  • @batsonelectronics
    @batsonelectronics 6 місяців тому +1

    having the shaft break is preferred to it seizing up and taking out the belt. I had an AC compressor seize on me way back in the day (early 90's ) driving from Dothan to Panama city for a computer repair call. ( for Dell ) luckily it had 2 v-belts so I just cut the one for the ac and and was able to continue. It was summer so it sucked but there is lots of dead area on that trip and cell phones were expensive back then.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 6 місяців тому

      ‘Ole Dothan AL!!
      I was at Rucker for several years.

    • @batsonelectronics
      @batsonelectronics 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Gabe-ABNCW3 Never went to the Fort ( maybe class trip I don't remember in the early/mid 80's ) but as an adult went to Enterprise often. Grew up in Webb.

  • @ScottJ175
    @ScottJ175 6 місяців тому +1

    Can't believe it took until nearly the end for Gabe to make a plowing double entendre joke.

  • @billgatesisanerd
    @billgatesisanerd 6 місяців тому

    That's a beautiful red truck!

  • @robertchandler7733
    @robertchandler7733 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the lesson.

  • @lamarbevil4891
    @lamarbevil4891 6 місяців тому +1

    the wireless lapel mike didn't pick up Gabe too well. may need to revisit. You were loud and clear

  • @alskjflaksjdflakjdf
    @alskjflaksjdflakjdf 6 місяців тому +1

    A wild Gabe appears!

  • @JohnDoe-zr6bk
    @JohnDoe-zr6bk 6 місяців тому +3

    John's workshope looks like the snow on the outside found it's s way on the inside walls ...😂

  • @JGarcia2016
    @JGarcia2016 5 місяців тому +1

    0:38 - That's what she said.... lol 😂😅

  • @mikemizzi4711
    @mikemizzi4711 6 місяців тому +2

    Great Video as usual JR. You should look into investing a rolling table to put your new parts on when working on vehicle. Using the floor for parts and tools are killing my back lol 😂

  • @Bbutler787
    @Bbutler787 6 місяців тому +1

    Ah yes, JohnRoss is back to working on the floor. And with Gabe. Should we start a go fund you for some steel benches with a vice.

  • @jeffrogers2180
    @jeffrogers2180 6 місяців тому +2

    I grew up in Michigan and had a brother that worked at Saginaw steering gear for many years

  • @SurferDudeUSA
    @SurferDudeUSA 6 місяців тому

    I love when Gabe and the others join. Always fun.. and the jokes are the best. Thanks for the laugh!

  • @markshipman2985
    @markshipman2985 6 місяців тому +9

    That looks like a '96 or later L31 Vortec 350. Not an L05 TBI 350. GMT400 trivia.

    • @canucklehead8053
      @canucklehead8053 6 місяців тому

      But JR is never wrong

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 6 місяців тому

      @@canucklehead8053 Well, he kept calling it a tbi 🙃

    • @canucklehead8053
      @canucklehead8053 6 місяців тому

      @mph5896 sarcasm my friend 😆

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  6 місяців тому +2

      It is, it's a 99... I just see a 350 and instantly go "oh a boat anchor" ⚓️

    • @markshipman2985
      @markshipman2985 6 місяців тому

      @@WatchJRGo Slow vs Painfully Slow. But at least they guzzle gas.

  • @redmonk2149
    @redmonk2149 6 місяців тому

    Nice work bench bro!

  • @dannythomas6194
    @dannythomas6194 6 місяців тому +1

    11:34 YUM!!!

  • @wadetyler5056
    @wadetyler5056 6 місяців тому

    Those old 350s are still around and serving their purpose.

  • @philipr7686
    @philipr7686 6 місяців тому

    I added an aftermarket leaf spring kit to the front of my '85 Dodge half-ton, Western snowplow, 7 1/2'. Back in my day. It helped.

  • @IraqVet0608
    @IraqVet0608 6 місяців тому

    We need to hear an update on Gabe’s build of the Opel w his kiddo!

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen 6 місяців тому +2

    I may not pay attention to other videos with Gabe, but is he John's brother?
    They sure look like family!

    • @isaacsoderlund9677
      @isaacsoderlund9677 6 місяців тому +1

      Lol, not even close. He's an old neughbor/friend. JR'S brother was in a recent video helping replace the Focus clutches.

  • @agnarr
    @agnarr 6 місяців тому +3

    Shit yeah! A Gabe episode!!!

  • @_RiseAgainst
    @_RiseAgainst 6 місяців тому +1

    You said TBI, but that might be the good old spider injectors.

  • @tborow
    @tborow 6 місяців тому +1

    I like Gabe. For a while, I thought Gabe and JR were brothers.

  • @Danman1972
    @Danman1972 6 місяців тому +1

    Dude.... nice fix and I bet it's awesome to such a nice and heated shop. Made that job 100 times easier. And He can plow the neighborhood on a way out. ;-)

  • @jhdeval
    @jhdeval 6 місяців тому

    It is called a saginaw pump. They were used from the 70's on before that there was another pump with a round reservoir at the bottom.

  • @justinpaone2227
    @justinpaone2227 6 місяців тому

    The 4.3 in my 92 s10 did the same thing except the shaft actually came out and the pulley landed in the bottom of the fan shroud. Threw on a shorter belt to get home.

  • @stevenreynolds492
    @stevenreynolds492 6 місяців тому

    That’s one beautifull plow

  • @george_cramer_1980
    @george_cramer_1980 6 місяців тому +1

    That's a vortec 350 not TBI which is good for about a 60hp difference. The hard starting might be the injector poppet valves if it hasn't had the upgrade to the updated injector head.

  • @DakotaCarlson92
    @DakotaCarlson92 6 місяців тому +1

    John Ross it’s a vortec! Not a tbi easily can tell the difference man 😂

  • @supericeman1
    @supericeman1 6 місяців тому +1

    I have a 95, 2 door tahoe, runs like a champ

  • @craigvk2paw17
    @craigvk2paw17 6 місяців тому

    God I wish we needed a snow plough here , end of summer and very humid

  • @ulverop
    @ulverop 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm always sore after I plough. :D

  • @jesusmercado6947
    @jesusmercado6947 6 місяців тому +3

    Vorteck spider injection obd2 not tbi 😂

  • @yazanbaddawi9683
    @yazanbaddawi9683 6 місяців тому +1

    Gaaaaaabbbbbeeee 👋👋👋 missed you brother 🍻

  • @mrgmc6314
    @mrgmc6314 6 місяців тому +1

    The suburban would be dope with a 5.3 swap with a whippel super charger !!

  • @ChevyCitation
    @ChevyCitation 6 місяців тому +1

    Some of the older Dodge Ram Trucks and B-Vans did that same thing the shaft
    would break if they had no steering just put a screwdriver between the pulley and
    the pump pry a little and you would see the pulley move out just like that.

  • @bladerunner983
    @bladerunner983 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad your snow plow works. Try not to have a Jeremy Renner moment...

  • @jmptaz
    @jmptaz 6 місяців тому +1

    You got so lucky my suburban did this on the highway at 70 mph and the shaft slid out ate the belt the fan and the tranny lines it was a mess looked like the st valentines day massacre hahahahaah

  • @mikemontgomery7337
    @mikemontgomery7337 6 місяців тому +1

    I didn't know Gabe had a job !! I thought you just paid him for his special appearances !!!! 😂😂😂 He always seems like he continues to bring you problems!!

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 6 місяців тому

      Sometimes it’s like that! 🤣🤣

  • @user-df7vu8sq2u
    @user-df7vu8sq2u 6 місяців тому +1

    It's not a tbi, it has a spider injection system.

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy2133 6 місяців тому +1

    No snow in mn. Maybe 1” on ground so far.

  • @K0Kaz
    @K0Kaz 6 місяців тому +1

    Fun fact: Some early 80s Datsuns also had Saginaw pumps.

  • @JamesPrill-hz1oj
    @JamesPrill-hz1oj 6 місяців тому

    Those had the electric valve on the back of the pump, i have run a fleet of that gen and i always swap over to the 92-94 fullsize blazer pump and hose to eliminate that valve

  • @zachfolts
    @zachfolts 6 місяців тому +1

    When I did this job at 16 on my 96 Sierra I pulled the shroud and the fan and it came right out

  • @caseymohr9764
    @caseymohr9764 6 місяців тому +5

    I'm pretty sure thats a Vortec not a TBI 350

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  6 місяців тому +1

      It is, I just see an old boat anchor unless it's an LS 💯

  • @marklance033
    @marklance033 6 місяців тому

    Gabe is my homie 😎

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 6 місяців тому +1

    Sheesh - you're getting pounded there too!?!? Utah is buried DEEP in snow right now. And it's not going to let up for 4 days.

  • @scottbutts6703
    @scottbutts6703 6 місяців тому +2

    HOW is that truck not rusty as heck?! Every single plow truck in Michigan has huge holes

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 6 місяців тому +1

      We don’t have the weather you guys do. Usually snow is gone after a few days and the trucks can be washed and stay clean.

  • @matthewcooney7713
    @matthewcooney7713 6 місяців тому +1

    Extra 18”. That’s what she said 😂

  • @kfrdubber
    @kfrdubber 6 місяців тому +2

    My name again is Mr Plow! errr Mr Gabe Plow

  • @theBoomerDoomer
    @theBoomerDoomer 6 місяців тому

    Surprised that no Mr. Plow or Plow King references were made.

  • @julias-shed
    @julias-shed 6 місяців тому +1

    Gabe doesn’t know his own strength 🤣

  • @FrossYT
    @FrossYT 6 місяців тому

    I had a 99 suburban with a plow. It was a beast but boy it’s so figgin long to maneuver. 😂