There is so much dirt on the batteries and even the wire housing down to the connection..... that morning condensation can create a strong parasitic short. This is stunning to me..... I don't know how you tie your shoes. A pile of wet mud on the battery and connections, and it may run on the entire conduit to the alternator or other connection. Wet mud all over it. You're a clown.
Sometimes when a contractor has to leave his equipment on the street they will wire in a switch in the start wire to keep some dummy walking home from the bar with a Case key in his pocket from driving it away.
As a HVAC/R field mechanic for over 35 years [now retired], I can relate to all this. The service truck, tools, equipment, parts, driving, all hours of day/night and of course working outdoors in all 4 seasons [lower mainland rain]. No complaints though, every day a new location, adventure and challenge.
Thanks for watching, Joe! We all hope you're enjoying your retirement. If you have any cool stories that you think would inspire the next generation, shoot us an email.
Second year Deere tech, would love to see a “big picture” type video. Getting out to machine and up selling, finding things that need fixing, basically doing a full inspection of a machine and the best way to go about finding all the little things that may need fixing or preventative maintenance before starting a repair!
love the videos i’m going into my first year of heavy mechanical foundations and these videos teach me a lot cant wait to get started in the industry thanks guys
Very informative vid! Exactly how I diag charging issues, start with connections, test batteries, wiggle tests! Keep up the great content and STAY SAFE OUT THERE
@@TekamoHD currently working for a mid size earth moving company but highly considering going independent after i get some more experience with different makes/models of equipment
At one time I was the shop Forman for a refuse collection company. One of the guys was struggling to figure out why a small engine that ran a vacuum pump on a porta potty service truck would not crank. Battery tested good starter tested good he just did not understand he had cleaned all connections. Came down to a really corroded cable. I graded a razor knife cut the insulation for about 6 inches and yes it was growing green Electrical killer. Replaced that 4 gauge battery cable that was 4 feet long and it cranked like new. Another time on an excavator that was having battery problems. I found a cable end lug that had been over tightened and cracked broken and was not clamping tight. Replaced that cable end and problem fixed
I am working in Chesapeake va an he is working on the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnels he’s there main hydraulic guy for all the cranes but I live in North Carolina
So the arcing at 1:24 - was that a special effect you added in or for real? It seems like you were looking right at it, I watched it a couple of times to see if I was making it up.... good video, thanks for posting it. Appreciate the real world perspective. Don't bother bleeping out the occasional descriptive language, we're not petunias out here!
Number 11 liked baby. Wtf. Where’s all the salt and seasoning. That’s a piece of west equipment for sure. That’s Ontario new. Lol. Jk pls stop sending your unwanted west equipment to me , management!. It was in the scrap line up for a reason. If the boys out west don’t want it! We don’t want it. Rant over. Great vid.
13:00 Agreed….if you’ve never used a tool for a purpose other than what it is designed for, are you really a mechanic? I love tools as much as the next guy but it is a talent to get by with minimal tools but mostly luck 🍀
I totally agree. I would have done this all in the same setup. Glad to see you guys again, keep posting more great content stay safe and warm out there.
I had an early 2000's chevy kodiak 6.6 that would start fine until ambient temps outside hit 49 (f) degrees or lower. anything below 50 it would not start. flat dead, no nothing on the dash. I could jump the solenoid with a screwdriver and she'd fire right up, and then be good to go for the rest of the day, but every morning I'd have to jump it with a screwdriver. If we plugged in the block heater this didn't happen. Never did figure this one out. me or the shop we'd sometimes use for bigger problems. These were plow trucks with gnarly electrical abuse.
Battery manufacturers melt the date's on the sides. You can learn to read the codes. Most times electrical issues are the grounds not clean. That's what Dielectric grease is for. Old school checking put a wrench across the terminals. 😂
Cam, do the manufacturers, as a rule, date the batteries? I mean, do they identify the installation date... NOT do the manufacturers take the batteries out for dinner and drinks!!!
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There is so much dirt on the batteries and even the wire housing down to the connection..... that morning condensation can create a strong parasitic short. This is stunning to me..... I don't know how you tie your shoes. A pile of wet mud on the battery and connections, and it may run on the entire conduit to the alternator or other connection. Wet mud all over it.
You're a clown.
Sometimes when a contractor has to leave his equipment on the street they will wire in a switch in the start wire to keep some dummy walking home from the bar with a Case key in his pocket from driving it away.
Love to see hard working heavy duty mechanic fixing screw up machines. Please keep on posting new video buddy.
As a HVAC/R field mechanic for over 35 years [now retired], I can relate to all this. The service truck, tools, equipment, parts, driving, all hours of day/night and of course working outdoors in all 4 seasons [lower mainland rain]. No complaints though, every day a new location, adventure and challenge.
Thanks for watching, Joe! We all hope you're enjoying your retirement. If you have any cool stories that you think would inspire the next generation, shoot us an email.
Second year Deere tech, would love to see a “big picture” type video. Getting out to machine and up selling, finding things that need fixing, basically doing a full inspection of a machine and the best way to go about finding all the little things that may need fixing or preventative maintenance before starting a repair!
Hey Evan! The next opportunity we get we'll film this for sure. Anything else you'd like to see?
@@TekamoHD whenever something comes up that I struggle with or go over my efficiency on I’ll let y’all know😂
Thank you for your explanation of your trouble shooting technique, keep sharing your knowledge greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Got the First comment. Gonna watch the video tonight 🙌
Now that's just greedy 😉😄
@@JohnDoe-yq3mf I’ll share the first comment with you.
@@chadrides914 lol funny man
love the videos i’m going into my first year of heavy mechanical foundations and these videos teach me a lot cant wait to get started in the industry thanks guys
How's your first year going?
@@TekamoHD great thanks hard working but having a lot of fun
Very informative vid! Exactly how I diag charging issues, start with connections, test batteries, wiggle tests! Keep up the great content and STAY SAFE OUT THERE
Thanks man! Stay safe out there to you as well. How long you been wrenching?
@@TekamoHD always brother! Going on my first year with heavy equipment have been wrenching on cars,trucks, atvs, small engines all my life
@@ronniejohnson3781 right on man, you'll love heavy equipment. Are you independent or are you working for someone?
@@TekamoHD currently working for a mid size earth moving company but highly considering going independent after i get some more experience with different makes/models of equipment
Great video guys👍
Thanks man. Appreciate you in the comments as always.
@@TekamoHD Hey thank you guys for the great content!! This channel is gonna get big.Just make sure Cam doesn’t get all Hollywood on us😎
I really hope this channel gains traction keep up the good work boys.
At one time I was the shop Forman for a refuse collection company. One of the guys was struggling to figure out why a small engine that ran a vacuum pump on a porta potty service truck would not crank. Battery tested good starter tested good he just did not understand he had cleaned all connections. Came down to a really corroded cable. I graded a razor knife cut the insulation for about 6 inches and yes it was growing green Electrical killer. Replaced that 4 gauge battery cable that was 4 feet long and it cranked like new. Another time on an excavator that was having battery problems. I found a cable end lug that had been over tightened and cracked broken and was not clamping tight. Replaced that cable end and problem fixed
Thanks for another informative video. Appreciate it. Love your humour. From Hamilton Ontario.
Keep it coming from Phill and Sarah Parnham 😊
Been waiting for Cam to make a Ave quote again . Need a Tekamo decal for my tool box...
What about a BluTech decal! Hahaha
@@BluTechEquipment would be awesome Cam!
Hey Terry, what area you in? Send us an email at media@tekamohd.com about the decals
@@TekamoHD Myrtle Beach, SC..email sent
@@Terry_Baker Ok awesome
Really good video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Love your videos been a heavy equipment mechanic an welder for 10 years my dads been doing it for 35 40 years has his own company he the only mechanic
Right on man. Where are you and your dad wrenching?
I am working in Chesapeake va an he is working on the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnels he’s there main hydraulic guy for all the cranes but I live in North Carolina
@@TekamoHD funny loader just came in on low boy with a no start
@@brandone6252 That's awesome man. What trucks y'all running?
Mack for low boy
You can snap the lug loose from the plastic case. It is only secured by the case. Other than that it is lead underneath.
Realy enjoy your Videos pleas more equipment repair
Thanks man. We got tons of footage just gotta get them edited.
Another great video guys.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
What kind of battery load device would you recommend for heavy equipment?
Another great vid 👍
Yo thanks Blake that means a lot
I love this guy
Awesome
Thanks man
So the arcing at 1:24 - was that a special effect you added in or for real? It seems like you were looking right at it, I watched it a couple of times to see if I was making it up.... good video, thanks for posting it. Appreciate the real world perspective. Don't bother bleeping out the occasional descriptive language, we're not petunias out here!
i love these videos. nice edits.
Thanks Marlon. Glad you like the edits!
Good job
thank you
The fuckin snap on multimeter eats battery’s like Godamn Cookie Monster that test light is badass I use it every day
There must be current flow, its a positive on positive test or negative to negative test to make it easier.
Number 11 liked baby. Wtf. Where’s all the salt and seasoning. That’s a piece of west equipment for sure. That’s Ontario new. Lol. Jk pls stop sending your unwanted west equipment to me , management!. It was in the scrap line up for a reason. If the boys out west don’t want it! We don’t want it. Rant over. Great vid.
Hahaha thanks Mike
Is this same set up for a Fermac 760 terex backhoe
Sick of losing lights lol. I have that same green one
Have you tried any other lights you like? You're an apprentice eh. Where you wrenching?
@@TekamoHD Yep and I think I need a good old trouble light haha. I'm an apprentice up in Northern-ish Alberta
@@shedcraft700 Something nice about the warm glow from an old school caged trouble light. Especially when it's -25°C plus wind chill.
@@BluTechEquipment Yep it sure makes for a warmer feeling than a white LED
13:00 Agreed….if you’ve never used a tool for a purpose other than what it is designed for, are you really a mechanic? I love tools as much as the next guy but it is a talent to get by with minimal tools but mostly luck 🍀
16:22 exactly, never bank everything on the customer’s complaint😂
Just use jumper cables straight to starter leave battery bungee in cab.
I totally agree. I would have done this all in the same setup. Glad to see you guys again, keep posting more great content stay safe and warm out there.
Thanks Nick for always commenting. Tons more content coming out. Editing 'em as fast as we can.
Why do you call it a night switch??? We call it a master switch. Troutman NC
Subtitels spanish!! Thankss
Yeah we can look into that
I had an early 2000's chevy kodiak 6.6 that would start fine until ambient temps outside hit 49 (f) degrees or lower. anything below 50 it would not start. flat dead, no nothing on the dash. I could jump the solenoid with a screwdriver and she'd fire right up, and then be good to go for the rest of the day, but every morning I'd have to jump it with a screwdriver. If we plugged in the block heater this didn't happen. Never did figure this one out. me or the shop we'd sometimes use for bigger problems. These were plow trucks with gnarly electrical abuse.
Check for key off parasitic drain anytime you have dead batteries. Takes 5mins
Battery manufacturers melt the date's on the sides. You can learn to read the codes. Most times electrical issues are the grounds not clean. That's what Dielectric grease is for.
Old school checking put a wrench across the terminals. 😂
You know what rhymes with cam?…
Dad.
Be my dad.
Please.
wd40 makes a good electronics spray. also CorrosionX
I figure that I paid for my tools so i can use them for anything I want.
This seems more like a no crank condition
Cam, do the manufacturers, as a rule, date the batteries? I mean, do they identify the installation date... NOT do the manufacturers take the batteries out for dinner and drinks!!!
There will always be a date (Week Nr./Year) when the batterie was manufactured, installation stickers are only put on by the technicans.
what’s a lot lizard
Ify
So he has 50,000 dollars in tools but can’t afford a new front tooth! Something’s wrong here! Don’t all Canadians have free dental?
Definitely not free in Alberta.
this hill billy is terrible