Recovering and fixing a Pettibone crane
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this video I help Andrew recover his Pettibone 25 multikrane. When we do recover it, the oil was trapped in the cylinders (even after letting it sit). The engine hydrolocked and would not run right after. I ended up getting the crane from Andrew and fixing it up to use with building my own house and other various projects.
Link to Andrew's video • Recovering a tipped crane
Very cool that you took the time to get that going again. Looking forward to seeing it on future projects.
hey Andrew, give the puppers an extra pat from me next time they are around :)
Good to see your up at 2 am.
thanks, It will be a life saver and money saver as well. When I find a nice concrete bucket, it will save $800 every day that I use it. Going to be a lot of pours going on to build my house
@@jmuller86 that has to be exciting for your little family, im sure your wife will have lots of cool input too.
@@jmuller86 and I was looking forward to see " selling back Andrew his old crane" lol
Retired 75 yr young Marine Electrician watching from BERMUDA. Very impressed by your methodical approach to solving the problems. Watching ALL your films. Great stuff !!
Your ability to think outside the box is truly remarkable.
I just came from Andrew's video. Not disappointed.
Same
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Same lol.
Is this andrew camantras crane?
@@Agustin-jo8mv yep, the one he flipped over a year ago.
I'm proud of how you never let Old Glory touch the ground. In my book this says a lot about your character. Great video!!
I like when you guys do back to back videos... Its cool to get "two angles" literally.
It really is, cool to see the two perspectives.
Your intelligence and quick thinking are impressive.
You have a unique ability to balance professionalism with a personal touch.
This video stands for so much.....America, people like yourself and Andrew keeping the spirit alive. One kick ass video and editing job Jesse. Thank you for sharing.
You have a unique ability to find common ground and bring people together.
You and Andrew, while having similar subject matter are diverse enough so you don't step on each other's toes with your content! Couple a hard working upstaters!
There’s one of these cranes coming up in my local auction says it’s in operable... but that’s what they said about the last one I bought lol this Looks better suited for me needs!
yeah yeah, like you need ANOTHER project crane..... " But honey, its so i have a crane to fix my other crane when something breaks"
I have a machine shop locally that has a pettibone 30 model for $3500 . its got the old detroit 453 2 stroke diesel in it. its got a 15 ton capacity and the boom is 60'. where are you located?
@@jmuller86 western PA, a bit too far for that to be cheap enough lol
Hi Jesse,,,,that motor is a Wakasha,they used that motor in White tractors,some combines,lots of different stuff. Should be no problem to get parts for. Good luck
Excavator operator has himself interference
Is there anything you and Andrew can't fix? It's absolutely joy to watch you and Andrew work on this mechanical beast.
You have an amazing ability to persevere through difficult times.
You have an incredible ability to listen and understand others' perspectives.
i didn't think I would enjoy this because I don't like compression motors, I am basically a wood guy, but to my surprise, I did. Good work to both of you.
You have an incredible ability to bring people together and create a sense of unity.
The music at the end and the Beautiful American Flag made me cry. Paul and I are so proud of that grand ole flag! Paul and I come from parents that served in ww2. Both of Paul's parents served while my dad, was only 14 when his mother signed permission for him to serve in the merchant marines. God bless you and your family.
I'm Australian and so wish we Aussies would start flying our flag more as you proud Americans do. Well done son!
@daniel bean we use to have to get council approval to erect a flag pole. But we have some of our indigenous people calling it an invasion flag and others who don't like the Union Jack on the flag. It is only since the 1st World War that we had a blue flag before that it was red. I think China would like to see us with a different red flag these days!
@@Musashininja There's still time to see that happen.
The only time we will start flying the flag like that is when WA finally secedes. Anyway, the way things are going over there in the States of late, there's not much patriotism attached to this symbol, unfortunately.
Don't let the clouds spook you when you have the boom extended and as high as it will go as they will make you think your tipping over. From a Veteran Thanks for not letting the American Flag touch the Ground . As we say here in Arkansas ' Keep them cards and letters Coming '. Great Videos young man .
You and Andrew are two of the smartest guys I've ever seen. Great video.
Look up south main auto, Mario diagnostic and scanner Dan just to name a few
When I saw you on Andrew's channel I thought "wow what a good guy to come help in the freezing weather" glad to know you make content too!
Only recently found this channel but enjoying these longer videos showing everything from start to finish. Rather than the standard dozens of videos
You have an incredible ability to bring people together and create a sense of unity.
Your positive outlook on life is truly infectious.
Andrew got a bigger crane and we don’t know about it?
Jesse, I’ve now watched you build an entire fleet of vehicles from rescued iron. Outstanding! Really, you have a capable business built with your own sweat equity. Be proud man.
Great ending.🇺🇸
You have a way of making everyone feel valued and appreciated.
Great video - the flag was a special treat! It brought a tear to my eyes...God Bless America!
When you remove exhaust manifold without breaking any bolts you know somebody is been there before.
Or it's German Steel 😂
I was very jealous of how easily those manifold nuts came off. 😂
@@alexanderx3554 as Diesel Creek would say....." At least it's not Chinesium". LOL
@@alexanderx3554 You probably have not srcewed around with "modern" Audi/WV manifold bolts.
Modern as in around -95'ish and forward.
They will most likely snap of at least 50% of the bolts if they are 3 years or older.
They are made off SOOOOOOOOOOOO bad quality!
@@therealgrizzly in my experience VW and Audi bolts like to seize but they don't break (earliest I work on is '02). Toyota and Honda hardware loves to just snap immediately.
Iconic little crane and a great little vid . Love your style , pace and laced with good clear explanations . Cheers .
You have an incredible work ethic and never give up on your goals.
Andrew said you would fix it so I thought maybe I should check you out; I don’t regret it !
I especially love it when guys don't loose their tempers when stuff happens. They roll with it and don't swear and just take care of it. No rage.
Stay cool and work through it together. ❤️
**they don't loose their temper on camera
You bust your ass working Jesse , you deserve everything good that comes to you.
I know the crane is running now. Just a suggestion from an old mechanic, when you had the motor down that far anyway. I would have put new valve seals in it and done a poor man valve seating using a drill and lapping compound . It will Make the valves act like new. And while the pan was off check each main bearing and rod bearing one at a time. It may take more time but in the long run if you find something it’s better to fix it now when the engine is apart. Oh well I wish you well you work hard for what you have . May God Bless you and I love the Castle
Jesse doesn't have a castle that I know of, that's Andrew's channel!
Love that huge flag I served for 5 years you put up at the end.
God Bless America.
The US military bullies countries into submission and bombs civilians. It is also the number one polluter in the world and its purpose is to protect the interests of the US elite (not the common people, or their interests).
@The Weapon Collection check out my reply to efthimios.
@@ronaldheit196 I don’t see it did it get taken down?
@@unclea8148.
Heck if I know.
I only got that far.
Those big flags place a lotta back and forth side stress on those booms so most places rotate them regularly only leaving them up for a couple of days.
I can see why you and Andrew are friends Jesse, you both have great patience and skills. Love the American Flag Jesse, beautiful touch!!
Touched to see that big Old Glory! Thank you, Jesse. It matters to us, it really does. Thanks.
Andrew Camerata video watcher for a long while. I just learned about this channel. Flag never touched the ground, class act and good video.
I'll say it again: You are the one of the most Educational posters on UA-cam.
If that was the case he would’ve put lubricant on the threads when he reassembled to head. that greatly effects the head torque....
@@MK-us7bq A valid point but I would think that whatever oil film is on the threads in the block is sufficient lubrication.
You, Andrew and South Main Auto are my three favorite New York based UA-camrs!
Thanks Jesse, your videos are always up top along with Andrew's, and I love your love of your great country by flying your flag coming from a Canadian who loves America! Cheers.
l am an 80 year old Navy pilot.....That grand old Flag sold me....l just...Sub'ed to your awesome channel...An the old girl is running again....Many thanks....!
Great job Jesse. Very impressed how well it starts even in the cold! Old Glory at the end was a great topper! Thanks for bringing us along.
Fantastic ending to a great video. You live in the best country in the world and it's nice to see someone proudly display that reality.
...good job son...construction sites were teeming with these things in the 60's and 70's, they built America....you have a mighty servant for years...
And you can fix anything on them. No computers or sensors. I buy all my equipment without computers and just rebuild anything worn out. Good as new
Mad Props Man! I heard those dead cylinders before you started that project rebuild. I wasn't expecting that much damage. Good Job, Sir.
Cheers from Louisiana.
You have a remarkable ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
You did a fine job of troubleshooting and repairing the engine, having the radiator repaired, fixing the brakes, and welding up the crack. Now you have a very useful crane to add to all of your other equipment. Well done Jesse.
You have a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
You have an incredible sense of humor that always brightens up the room.
This crane recovery and repair video is probably the most gratifying of your or Andrews You Tube productions. Thanks.
I was going to say Andrew fixed it when it rolled up on the trailer, but you got it from him, haha. Great fix!
Jesus man. You and Andrew are like Geniuses. I was able to fix a busted light fixture at my house. My mom and sis were really impressed. lol.
Jesse, you're the right kind of mate to have, it shows. Here in NZ we appreciate mates like you. Uncle Bob. New Zealand.
Last 2 minutes made me a fan for life! Keep doing what you’re doing! Glad to support a patriot!
One Man's trash is another Man's treasure, it's good that you and Andrew are keeping the crane in your circle. Glad to see you gave it a new life.
John Lewis had it down, for how far you went into it. Lap Valves, Check a rod and a main bearing. Then pull Pistons and new rings and hone the hell out of each cylinders. Finish off by servicing the fuel injectors. You are lucky smiles. From a desk jockey parts and service and warranties for over 30 years on Industrial Marine and diesel electric set. Andrew and Jesse I enjoyed this one immensely. Jesse you have a new follower. Thank to Andrew. Keep them coming Bravo Zulu
As a farmer and equipment owner, I’m impressed with you getting it back running.
I'm not a farmer (although I come from a farming background) and the only equipement owning I have is an almost ordinary sewing machine which replaced a top of the range Swiss machine which got knocked off its pedestal , been to various Repair Workshops, enough to buy a new machine, which you no longer can do because they have all been bought up and liquified by foreign (Asiatic ) Firms that have robbed the technical know-how and substituted plastics and computer function for solid machinary. I wish I could be impressed with sewing repairs the way I am with these two Heavy Machinery Vloggers.
You have a way of
Your kindness and generosity are unmatched.
Nice job, Jesse. I was worried you got a real money sink when you took it off Andrew's hands, but you brought her back to life. Well done.
You have an amazing ability to persevere through difficult times.
Liked seeing you and Andrew working together!
Jesse Muller, you are a great friend to Andrew. You were definitely in the cross hairs getting that crane back on it’s feet. Job well done sir 👍
Cool that you had a visit from a Bald Eagle to perfectly tie in with letting Old Glory wave in the wind.
Jesse Muller, you did a wonderful job on the Pettibone well done.
You have an incredible ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
Cool to see you got the ol girl up and running again. Great to see old glory at the end!
Jesse, this video was hitting on all cylinders. Helping out a friend, getting a new project, expert troubleshooting and diagnostics, solid repair techniques, triumphant resurrection in the end, this was a very good video. And I did get a few goosebumps when you hoisted the flag at the end of the video. Well done sir, well done.
Randall
You have a way of making even the most mundane tasks seem interesting.
You have a natural ability to make people feel heard and understood.
Awesome, was directed to your channel by Andrew. Thanks, looking forward to checking out more of your videos.
It's good to see young men not afraid of work. Northeast Alabama retired.
Very cool, glad to see this thing live to fight a few more good fights. Props to you for investing the time to get it back in service. I'm sure it will bring Andrew joy.
It's not Andrew's any more...Jesse owns it
@@davewilliams6172 Yes, I'm aware. What I meant was it will bring Andrew joy to see it used by Jesse rather then in a scrap yard.
I'm constantly inspired by your dedication and hard work.
I appreciate the fact you show alot of the more tedious parts instead of just skipping quickly thru. Allows us to watch or just skip ahead. Thanks
Best repair video for a long time. I admire your tendency, you're a class act Jesse...Thanks
You and Andrew should start a old heavy equipment restoration and sale business. I would buy a machine from you. Great to see these beasts working instead of rusting away in the junkyard.
This was 1.5 hours of great entertainment. Thank you for sharing, and explaining what you were doing. God Bless from Phoenix. Russ
Great video Jesse. Great video Jesse. Nothing more rewarding than to take something that's broken nobody wants to fuck with and fix it yourself. Great job and thanks for sharing it with us.
You and Andrew should do more videos together. Cool to see 2 perspectives.
This video has me shaking my head in amazement. It seems like it is showing the absolutely hardest way to diagnose a problem possible. Instead of tearing the engine down and even removing the base, I would start by simply cracking each injector feed while running and see which cylinders started to skip. Next I would do compression checks on each cylinder.
Yay, you saved the Pettibone. I hope it gives you years of uninterrupted service.
Man you n Andrew will tackle anything,love your work ethic,love the videos
Your work ethic and dedication are truly admirable.
Awesome video Jesse. You have a new subscriber. Your knowledge and skill impressed me. Jesse when you hung that Flag at the end You got this old soldiers respect.
thank you for your service. I have always had an extended appreciation for the military. I was in civil air patrol for a few years and learned alot of drill commands, amongst other things too
There's just something about the Pettibone that I really like! Great to see you get her going again & look I forward to seeing her in action in the future.
Your passion for your work is truly inspiring.
You two are crazy.
Love the perseverance.
Hello Jesse, well done on getting the crane back working. It's very satisfying when you know you will save money using it on your future build. Great to see old machinery brought back to life. Thanks for sharing.
You have a unique perspective that adds so much value to any conversation.
You did a good job on the old Pettibone Jesse, sounds like its running sweet, it was not an easy job. Good man Jesse.
The end of the video gave me chills when you put THE FLAG up. Well done sir!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great job, Jesse...enjoy your vids, immensely. Hard work ethic and common sense. Getting rare these days and it's refreshing to see you getting the most out of both. And thank you especially for your raising of our flag at the end. Great end to a great video. Keep up the good work, young man.
Your ability to work collaboratively and build strong teams is truly impressive.
Watching you torgue the head bolts, and seeing your knees on that frame rail made my old knees ache like an injury. You’re awesome. Keep doing these enjoyable videos.
Went to a wedding in Tannersville last year. What a wonderful part of the world you and Andrew live in.
Well done Jesse. It's great how you and Andrew work together. I watch both channels and love the work you guys do.
You have a gift for bringing people together and creating a sense of community.
You're a natural-born leader and people look up to you.
I viewed Andrew's video of the tipping incident and the after-action. I started looking for more and here you are. Thanks.
I've always loved cranes. I worked under some of the best operators in the world for 37 years. They were safe, secure, only taking signals from one person. That way everyone stayed safe. We had a few deaths working under these cranes over the years but mostly caused by lack of safety attention. Never ever lift more than the machine was rated for. That will get you in trouble faster than anything. She sounded pretty decent for an old Pettibone. These cranes made America dreams come true !
Glad to see it goin again . You and Andrew make a pretty good towing and recovery team
Great job getting it back in service, it was worth saving. Your camera work is outstanding.
You have a unique ability to balance work and life in a way that inspires others.
I am at 42 minutes and had to stop to say I am enjoying this video so much, you are impressive! OK back to the show....Friday night at the movies lol!
Yeah I was here earlier at 33 views and it was blocked. So when I saw it up hours later I saw the time and go Yippee I need to get my bowl of popcorn and my beer. !! All good.
I like Jesse as he’s the “talkative” one between the two.
😂 me to
One of the things I love about both you and AC is the love and patience y’all have in working with machinery where others obviously gave up and walked away both you young men bring them back to life. Folks a must watch to the very end...it’ll make you feel so proud and blessed and possibly bring a tear to your eyes. ✌️
Your intelligence and quick wit are truly impressive.
Your ability to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations is truly inspiring.
You're one talented man, this is my first visit i am impressed you've got a regular viewer from now on. Peter UK 🇬🇧
Great video Jesse...love it! Not glad what happened to Andrew but host the crane worked out for you. Thanks for sharing.
You have a unique ability to stay organized and manage your time effectively.
always stinks when copyright music gets a video taken down. glad to see you found the issue and got it back up!
Don't need no damn music to begin with.
@@dukeman7595 the ending deserved some music . drone shots get boring without music
@@dukeman7595 totally agree, Joseph
The flag!!! I love that you treated it with respect...it never touched the ground. Love this country and I love it when other people show our standard the respect it deserves. Good work!
I did not even know that you and Andrew had known each other, your channel was recommended to me shortly after I started watching him about 2 years ago
Great video. Cold starts look fine. A little smoke at startup, cold is acceptable for an old engine turning to clear or nearly so. Great closing. Brought a tear.
thanks, it has been working pretty good...might get another one next year that is slightly bigger. I wanted the end to be special because that machine has some history
Nice job Jesse. Love to see Old Glory fly!
Only a little smoke at start up - nothing to worry about. Nice job on the repair - Andrew would be proud. 👍🏼
It is good to see this Pettibone back in service. I know you and Andrew did a lot of work with it on his castle. Nice to see Jessie will be able to make some good use of it too. Terry
You have a natural ability to lead and inspire others.
Yet another here who came over from Andrew's channel. Glad to see the copyright issue fixed so that I could watch it. All the best from London UK. Good luck with your forthcoming projects.
First person that ive met from Andrew that ive been watching for about 3 or 4 years. You have a new subscriber
Your ending brought tears to my eyes! God bless you.
It's nice see to a piece of equipment getting a new "lease of life". My respects to you and your National Flag.
Very nice Vid my friend. The smoke you see after you start it is no doubt normal seeing how old the machine is. When it sits, it loads up with oil along with worn rings it will smoke a bit. But nothing to worry about. You did a good job on it. When you were trying to get that oil pan off, it reminded me of when I replaced my oil pan on my Dodge Ram 1500 5.7...lol Took me a good 8 hrs! Had to do the same thing ie...Remove motor mounts, drive shaft, brackets etc, then jack up the motor. A REAL PAIN! Anyway, great job boss!
1:11:28 no blue smoke, it doesn't burn oil. The white smoke on startup is ok.
I can see you have an entire line of tricks to decipher and engine malfunction; your knowledge really shows well !
Flying Old Glory at the end was epic!
Someone will be offended..lol
Brilliant, you have just gave that machine another 40 years ,top work
This was pretty cool going from Andrews channel to yours! Great job getting her going again! Aaaaaand LOVE the flag raising!
Well to me that looks like just normal cold start smoke and the engine certainly sounds healthy. Great video 👍🏻
You have a gift for making others feel seen and heard.
You have an incredible ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.