The water pump will last you a lot longer than that because you’re not gonna be putting on that many miles on it but always keep your fluids clean and fresh because it’s the dirt that gets in the fluids that tears things up so preventative maintenance is key! I enjoy watching you and Andrew because you guys are self made entrepreneurs and I wish you guys would rub off on the younger generation!!! Keep up the good work!
Diesel tech here. I have a tip for you. Next time, leave the belts installed and tight and reach around the fan and undo the fan to pulley bolts (tricky, but definitely possible). Then, remove the fan and allow it to rest against the radiator inside the shroud. You’ll then easily be able to undo the belts and remove the pulley, no need to remove rad and hood.
@@grahamhayden9770 I’ve changed plenty of them (that’s what the customer brought me to change), they’ve been on for years going fine. I’m not saying they are the best, but they will do the job for a couple years.
I've spent a lot of time in a truck with a rockwell trans, need to slow your shifts down a bit. Extremely light pressure and slowing down your shifts a bit will make a world of difference. They're a whole different animal than an eaton. They take a lot more patience and skill to shift smoothly, the sliding clutches don't engage into the gears as smoothly as an eaton and a tiny bit of pressure will "tickle" it into the gear much smoother rather than trying to make fast harsh shifts. If you do end up swapping the transmission out, consider the application - if you will be running the truck off the asphalt sometimes, in soft dirt the low gears of an 8LL, 15 speed or 18 speed will be extremely useful and save a lot of stress on your driveline. 15 speeds will usually offer the absolute lowest gearing combination but the 18 speed is an extremely close second and overall a much more versatile transmission, and easier to find than a 15 speed. An 8LL is ok in a dump truck but the gear spacing is pretty high for a tractor. A 13 speed is a great transmission but better suited to trucks that spend most of their time on the asphalt due to the lack of very low gears in both forward and reverse.
thanks, this is good info. I have patience so I guess I just need to practice. I think it would be alot easier to shift with a load on it, otherwise by the time I get it in gear its ready for the next one
@@jmuller86 Yep, those transmissions just need a lot of practice. From my experience they shift very similar empty to being loaded, so once you get the hang of smooth shifting from just bobtailing around it won't be a huge learning curve to shifting it loaded. Still slow, smooth shifts are the key. If you're starting out loaded and uphill, try running the jake on the low (2 cylinder) setting between your shifts (you have to be floating obviously for this to work), and the jake will drop the engines RPM faster so you can catch the next gear quicker, because as you noticed the ratios are somewhat tight even though you have to shift it slowly. You might find with some more time in the truck you're totally happy with the transmission and won't need to swap the transmission out unless the lack of low gearing becomes an issue.
Check the coolant for contamination by fuel. (injector/cups ) Contaminated coolant will damage seals on the pump. If everybody has problems with water pumps from different manufacturers,it's simply because everybody have the same root cause problems on their engine. Unless you don't use the good coolant,or the incorrect pressure on the cooling system,it's a chemical problem. Seals don't leak for no reason.
Thank you youtube algorithm, your recommendation is greatly appreciated ! Seriously, your filming and editing is perfect, showing and telling exactly what is interesting without useless lengths, super pleasant and interesting to watch
I would’ve liked to watch more bolts going in and more bolts coming out but I got to looking at the videos already 49 minutes long so I can only wonder how much he has to cut out for us.
In my Trucking days I was the Garage Manager of a fleet of 105 FLD 120s out of Jackson Center Ohio. We had Series 60 Detroit’s in ours. But they were decent enough trucks. Check the bottom saddles and torque arm bushing so you don’t end up with out of line airbags. I know those Detroit’s were good for a Million miles before the first overhaul on over the road operations. Always enjoy your content nothing goes farther than a just get it done attitude. 🇺🇸🦅⚓️🌏🇺🇸
yea man, why would they do something like that i mean the regular joe would never know the plunger would come out at damn mach 5 right in your face lol, its like the designers were having a laugh like why :D
@@BeamerTheFox The designers assume the person fixing it knows what their doing 😂 (sorry couldn't resist, but it's true!) That 'plunger' is a pressure regulating valve for the oil pump.
@@deezelfairy Is that pressure regulator assembly externally accessible so a mechanic can replace the spring? Say, to increase oil pressure coming from the pump as the engine wears? I know these engines are designed for a million miles or more, but dang.
It’s nice watching you take it apart and rebuild it it feels like we’re part of the event. And then watching you drive it that was an experience I’ve always wanted to be kind of part of, yea. Thanks
young man lobe you show i am 74 i ran heavy eqipment for 44 years love my job not jest one but all of them and trucks my mane was loader dozer and backhoe my bad day was then my knees said they were done bad day of my life love your show have fun in and stik with it
You won't need a water pump every year or two because you're not putting miles on like a FT OTR driver. Your knowledge about some many areas is very impressive 👏
I ran a N-14 black motor in a 97 FLD over the road for 12 years, never replaced the water pump! You can set that motor to a straight 460 HP, 1650 torque, it will pull like a beast, and still get good fuel mileage! N-14's that are set to 525 HP are known for stretching the head bolts and head gasket failure! Boost gauge and EGT gauge are a good addition! As for the transmission, for off road construction work and pulling heavy equipment, a 15 speed deep reduction, or a 18 speed will be your best bet! Give that transmission a chance, and use the double clutch method to get your timing down! After you get the timing down you can forget about the clutch, and float the gears with the proper timing! 10 speeds are to wide spaced between the gears, 13 speeds are better, but still not a off road transmission, and would not be suitable for your region, (mountains), two lane steep grades! You got a great little day cab, and it will serve you well!
shifting clutchless is like a slow waltz... 1-2-3 ... 1-2-3 ... 1-2-3 ... shift out of gear on 1 count 2 then shift into next gear on 3 ... 1-2-3... 1-2-3... No weight on the truck you can take off in 3rd gear I would imagine... Big truck engines are low revving ... try shifting at 14 to 1600 RPMS ... And if you use the clutch... once moving, only depress clutch pedal down about 2to3 inches... if you press pedal till it's near the floor... can engage the clutch brake... Will through your matched gear speeds off... Grind them every time... Shifting with Jake Brake On can cause gears to be hard to math speeds also, sometimes... Later . . .
I remember seeing Andrew mentioning he wanted to get a low boy and a semi after the petty bone pick up and drop off. It’s nice to see that one of you two are doing it.
I've driven E-F and Meritor 9, 10, 13, 15, and 18 speeds and the Mer 10 speed I had in my 2002 Classic XL was the best shifting trans of them all. I put 1,000,000 miles on that 6NZ Cat and Mer 10 combo and it was still shifting great at 1,300,000 miles when I sold it.
I used too be a Head Mechanic at a Trucking Company. And one of Our Trucks had that Same Transmission..The Driver of that Truck Bitched every weekend wanting me to change it to a Eaton. 9 sp. I talked to Our Boss and Said I can meke this driver happy without changing transmission . He said HOW. I said I will change the knob on shifter lever and tell him I changed the transmission.. He bet me a 100.00 dollars it wouldnt work.LOL ..And I changed the knob and that driver said It was ALOT EASIER too shift....LOL...So the answer to this is. That when a Driver sees that knob and it s as ys Rockwell they AUTOMATICALLY think its a HARD shifting transmission. Yes they are Very tight. Theres no in between. But without that knob saying Rockwell. He thought it was an eaton and he Shifted it...LMAO...Easiest 100.00 dollars I ever got....LOL....HAHA. If you can shift that transmission you can shift ANY...They arent a bad tranny. You just have to get out of your head Bud...Just relax and Shift it will come to you...Good Luck Nice old Frieght shacker...You got. The truck I did this too was the same year as yours ..LOL..Next time water pump goes just take fan off hub. And lay against radiator. Youll be able to get hub out without all that extra work. Take it from an old mechanic. Ive changed a Few of those N-14 Cummins...Nice truck..Great Video
Thanks for still buying broken stuff and working on it with great camera shots and instruction. Andrew seems to be buying new stuff these days, oh yeah then he breaks them.
You can cut and stitch o rings together with a drop of super glue and a little baking soda. That’s what they do in the oil fields working on a million different types of machines.
@@327JohnnySS they hold just like any o ring. I wouldn’t trust it with really high pressure things but it will work in most situations. Loctite sells a o ring making kit in a yellow box. They wouldn’t sell it if it didn’t work. The reviews are good.
Jesse I watch channels like yours and what stands out to me is the willingness to take something used and go to work on it and make it fit your needs. It does not need to be new and you guys just grab the tools and go to work. If I were to do something like that it would not be allowed on the channel due to my cursing the designer. I was raised in Delaware County and am wondering where you are in relationship to there if you don't mind saying. Keep up the good work as you move forward.
I wish I had a couple of those high speed 20v ratchets when I was doing maintenance on vehicles and machines. All I had was Craftsman hand operated ratchet, stay safe
Hi Jesse you made a lot of extra work for yourself leave the hood on unhook the radiator like you did leave the hood on and let it pull the radiator forward then you can get to the fan nuts. Always change or rebuild the idler pulley always change the bypass tube o-rings because the will leak. You should always change the water pump belt. 40 year of cummins experience here . It fairly easy to put a wet line kit on that truck that trans will except a pto pump. Thats a great price for the truck good luck with it you got a good one.
I really like your videos. You do excellent work on a budget and that is something to brag about. Your editing is also top shelf. When float shifting a tighter transmission, feel the buzz in your hand and let that tell you when the gear speeds are synchronized. If you can hear a buzz you’re pushing too soon or too hard. Without a load you can skip every other gear and it will help you get a better feel until you’re more familiar with the transmission. It shifts when the gears are synchronized. Pushing with a buzz will never help. Drive above 40 mph where you can coast. Take it out of gear and the put it back in the same gear. Slowly change the engine speed and feel for the buzz to slow down then push it in. This is the best way to learn to float a transmission you’re not familiar with.
Love the truck, i got to say it for a sec, i thought you were going to put the old water pump belt back own, but then i seen the new marks on the belt, i can't wait on the upgrades on the truck. great video.
Great video Jesse! I used to drive a 2001 FLD and it had a Eaton Fuller 10 speed. Probably the best truck I ever drove, and I drive a 2020 International now. Great work and please continue to keep us updated with videos on the progress of this truck.
Hello Jesse, I think I said this before, you remind me of Andrew Camarata. You are doing the work without a helper. If I lived closer to you I would love to help you with your projects, but I live in Michigan. Glad to see you have help putting it back together. Love the video's keep up the good work and god bless and stay safe.
I’m sure DP would be honored to see someone replicate the stacks he made for Lt. Dan. Love the service manual instructions. Pretty sure you knew that step without the help of the manual. 🤣😂🤣😂
Heres some good advice. If you ever have coolant transfer hard lines with those oring seals and you disturb the joint, replace all the seals on all the ends.
Hi champ , good buy for that money , as one of the other guy's said slow down your changes and time them as if you were double clutching and nurse it into the change and remember the throttle is your friend when changing. cheers
Add a turbo saver it’s an oil storage unit under pressure that continues to keep pressured oil in the bearings as it spins down. Works great on any high heat high use application. 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸
@@jmuller86 They make turbo timers, analog ones for old machines and digital ones for newer ones. It automatically runs the engine (and the water pump(s), and fan(s) until a set coolant (and/or oil) temperature is achieved before shutting down. My 13th gen turbos F150 has an integrated one, on hot days after high rpm usage it will run by itself for a few minutes without the key (pushbutton start) inside the truck. If you turn the truck up PLEASE look at a turbo timer for her.
@@wymershandymanservice9965 i allways let my car idle a few minutes when pulling into a highway gas station when hauling 10k gross. Commuting, or coming home with a load, slowly manoevering into the yard, it doesnt need a cool down, its got a water cooled turbo.
When working on these trucks id recommend putting anti-seize on everything when re assembling after a repair, Itll make life much better if you have to take the parts off in the future. They tend to get pretty seized up from all the road grime etc.
@@augustreil That stuff is like magic. One drop on your hand will somehow get on all your clothes and face in 4 seconds. Also turns into an addiction. Once you see how good it works, nothing goes back together without it.
@@69jbr69, Yup, from 5yrs old my father said, this nasty stuff goes on everything you put back together, no matter what. Use it sparingly or else you'll be wearing for months !! It works better than any oil or grease that's for sure !
That is a pressure relief valve for the pump - make sure you get all the spacers under the spring - you can actually raise you oil pressure by shimming that spring...
even if you side load you want to set it on the ground. the trailer will still flex quite a bit. i dump the air out of the truck and trailer then set it on the ground and you can still see it flex pretty good. Im working on a 75 autocar right now so i can haul my old equipment around to shows
i would take fan off and then pull the fan drive out i used to do that all time then no radiator removal but the way we did radiators was rest good on trash can then take top springs out and then remove radiator no removing hood seemed to be easy that way but good job i enjoy your videos fixing better than andrew you seem to have patients and not jump to cut every thing out
I live in Duluth MN and use POWER TRANSMISSION INC> as my local gear head shop. The remanufacture rears and transmissions into what is needed for my application. An 8 bolt PTO for a winch or hydraulic pump applications as 6 bolts are not beefy enough. Beefed up wheels hubs for infield tire change of Dayton tires mounting. Logging road gears for hauling out of the woods cut logs and chips, loading grain in the filed, and etc. They know what #s means and what is needed. I like the FLH-120. Best truck design cab of them all. That N14 is like 370HP I guess.
You’re shifting is just fine. I’ve drove for nearly 50 years and grate some every time I go driving. No shame. Just be careful shifting eith the jake on, if you miss, the rapid drop in RPMs can really bang the gears and can cause damage.
I have a fld 112.Have it apart, getting the torque rods and two air bags replaced before body goes back on .My truck is a 97,so it's considered vintage and some parts have to come from Tennessee. That front bumper sucks off road catches snow and mud .I replaced mine with black steel aftermarket.
Yeah, Harley guys should think about the next they slam the throttle next to an open window of an old lady and scare her half to death and almost kill her. Love Hogs, but man there's no need for that.
@@steelfist65 class 1 since 1990. Mufflers and jakes are not conflicted. Been a cummins guy for most of trucks I have owned and cummins jakes are industry standard. They need not be loud to slide the tires when they engage
Good on you mate ,you work hard for everything you have ,it's good to see you adding more equipment to your business and you own all of it ,all worked on by you with no fancy workshop either.Bet your young fella can't wait to drive in dads new truck ,cheers from down under.
Eaton 18 speed is a must have in my opinion when hauling equipment, (which is what I do for a living) and as far as side loading I would NOT do that tears the heck out of the trailer and puts lots of unnecessary stress on it. My truck is a 98 Kenworth T800 with an N14 Red top turned up with an Eaton 18 speed.
My N14 has had the same water pump as long as I owned it and that's about 15 years. It could be original for all I know that would make it about 30 years. I do work on a lot of other people's trucks and equipment and I haven't noticed that n14 water pumps fail at a higher rate. I wouldn't worry about it too much
I just bought a FLD 120 dump truck thing works assume, hauled 135 loads the first week with it over700 loads this winter ,payed for it three times over . Has a Detroit in it 18 speed assume truck I have a a 120 classic too which is pretty much the same truck .Good luck with it Jess
Awesome video. I got dang near same truck. Mines a 99 FLD112SD with M11 Celect Plus @ 370 hp. I got lucky when I bought mine for the same $6k as you paid for yours. Mine has the Eaton 10 with 2 line wet kit. I put a headache rack on mine as well to go with my step deck. Owned mine 3 years now. Been good truck, easy on fuel. Pretty sure I seen cruise control switches in the in cab view. If you turn it on and bump the resume it will kick in to high idle for colder morning warm ups. Look forward to more build videos and trailer video.
Nice truck, I have a 96 International with N14, strong motor, cheap to fix and plenty of parts. I would suggest running a fuel additive or 2 stroke oil mixed with a full tank to help the injectors. Thanks for the content.
I commend you on being meticulous about working on your fleet. A Cummins water pump will definitely be in order when replacement becomes necessary. Replacing the o-ring on the tube is definitely cheap insurance for leaks as well.
Most enjoyable video , it’s really helps when you give detailed information . I had not come across the Jake Brake system before and initially thought that there was something wrong with your truck but have since carried out some research on it and now know better .
The preventive maintenance me says to replace all the hoses and belts that come off with a water pump replacement. All to often, shortly after the water pump replacement, inevitably one or more old hoses leak and belts that won't tighten and squeal. Plus, there is no telling how old they are just by looking at them. Spend now or spend later. Spending later always costs more and always seems to come at the worst possible time.
Cool Jesse, you'll do great with it, have you started your concrete home, this truck will come in handy for the beams and materials you'll need, thanks for sharing 👍
Good video. Stick with the Rockwell you’ll get the hang of it and just when you think you have it crunches and your disappointed in yourself. I learned to drive with a Rockwell. If you can master that you can drive anything. Good videos jessy keep it up. Kindest Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
I would like to have seen you replace the bearing in the idler pulley when you did the water pump. I have the part number. Easy job. $10 bearing. Good on you for having a go.
Nice truck Jesse. It’s going to be nice to have a rig for yourself so you won’t have to depend on someone else and their schedule to move your equipment. Great video.
18 SPEED IS FOR NEW LOW RPM ENGINES, all you need is a deep low 13 speeds. I used 10 speed with 4.44 rears, but the old 270 NTHC Cummins was was a 13speed/4:33 rear ratios asI was field loading all the time. I would look at your ratios and go to a local rebuilder and have him help gear your truck for your application. Many farmer and contractor do nor think about gearing and how it plays an important part of the truck's usage.
Gearing is important, is how my beater civic with 92 hp from 1991 has never been hit by a drunk, distracted or otherwise incompetent road user yet. That and power to weight, handling.
I'd keep the Rockwell. You'll get used to it faster than you think. There are other things to spend money on that will help you out more. Looks like you got a great deal.
Jesse that transmission is fine, I think you're trying to shift it too fast... the oil pump plunger is a relief valve for pressure. And those Cummings water pumps suck, depending on the truck brand. The old peterbilt were easy, these newer trucks you gotta remove half the truck to change the alternator.. good job man
Jesse good for you buddy! I’m happy for you man! I love watching your rebuild videos! You and I are at similar places in growth of our businesses but I think you one step ahead with the new Freightliner! Congratulations!
Good tip....Place a piece of cardboad on the radiator to protect it from light hits. Just seen another UA-cam in the same situation where he bumped it a few times. Only applies if you are really picky.
Jesse I think you got a great buy and you over time will make it Look awesome. I drove for many years 10's and 13's they were all Fullers. You seem to have the 10 shifting pretty darn good.
The water pump will last you a lot longer than that because you’re not gonna be putting on that many miles on it but always keep your fluids clean and fresh because it’s the dirt that gets in the fluids that tears things up so preventative maintenance is key! I enjoy watching you and Andrew because you guys are self made entrepreneurs and I wish you guys would rub off on the younger generation!!! Keep up the good work!
Diesel tech here. I have a tip for you. Next time, leave the belts installed and tight and reach around the fan and undo the fan to pulley bolts (tricky, but definitely possible). Then, remove the fan and allow it to rest against the radiator inside the shroud. You’ll then easily be able to undo the belts and remove the pulley, no need to remove rad and hood.
thats good to know thanks. I may have to do this again with this cheap pump anyways
@@jmuller86 Nah those pai pumps are fine, you won’t be changing that for a while
He is correct no need to undo radiator and all that. 👍🏻👍🏻
No,wrong, their crap!
@@grahamhayden9770 I’ve changed plenty of them (that’s what the customer brought me to change), they’ve been on for years going fine. I’m not saying they are the best, but they will do the job for a couple years.
I've spent a lot of time in a truck with a rockwell trans, need to slow your shifts down a bit. Extremely light pressure and slowing down your shifts a bit will make a world of difference. They're a whole different animal than an eaton. They take a lot more patience and skill to shift smoothly, the sliding clutches don't engage into the gears as smoothly as an eaton and a tiny bit of pressure will "tickle" it into the gear much smoother rather than trying to make fast harsh shifts.
If you do end up swapping the transmission out, consider the application - if you will be running the truck off the asphalt sometimes, in soft dirt the low gears of an 8LL, 15 speed or 18 speed will be extremely useful and save a lot of stress on your driveline. 15 speeds will usually offer the absolute lowest gearing combination but the 18 speed is an extremely close second and overall a much more versatile transmission, and easier to find than a 15 speed. An 8LL is ok in a dump truck but the gear spacing is pretty high for a tractor. A 13 speed is a great transmission but better suited to trucks that spend most of their time on the asphalt due to the lack of very low gears in both forward and reverse.
thanks, this is good info. I have patience so I guess I just need to practice. I think it would be alot easier to shift with a load on it, otherwise by the time I get it in gear its ready for the next one
@@jmuller86 Yep, those transmissions just need a lot of practice. From my experience they shift very similar empty to being loaded, so once you get the hang of smooth shifting from just bobtailing around it won't be a huge learning curve to shifting it loaded. Still slow, smooth shifts are the key. If you're starting out loaded and uphill, try running the jake on the low (2 cylinder) setting between your shifts (you have to be floating obviously for this to work), and the jake will drop the engines RPM faster so you can catch the next gear quicker, because as you noticed the ratios are somewhat tight even though you have to shift it slowly. You might find with some more time in the truck you're totally happy with the transmission and won't need to swap the transmission out unless the lack of low gearing becomes an issue.
Have you ever drove the old Volvo trucks with their jello transmissions?
@@jimmymckay73 Nope never drove a volvo truck at all
@@DieselFuelOnly yeah the older ones were strange to drive I'm talking day cabs . Very spongy
Roll off dump trailer is cool too.
an end dump ? or yea I think you can get up to 100 yard dumpsters to roll off
You need a semi too
GRTruckingDemolition has a pickup truck style roll of dumpster trailer he ties with 3500 ram
Jesse mentions upgrades with a stereo. Andrew Camarata . . . Fires up chain saw. I got this Bruh. 👍
Any man with smarts would be putting a water pump owning a shop where it is one instead of outside where you can lose the parts
Check the coolant for contamination by fuel. (injector/cups )
Contaminated coolant will damage seals on the pump.
If everybody has problems with water pumps from different manufacturers,it's simply because everybody have the same root cause problems on their engine.
Unless you don't use the good coolant,or the incorrect pressure on the cooling system,it's a chemical problem.
Seals don't leak for no reason.
The plunger on the oil pump is what controls the oil pressure. Those springs wear out eventually. Good to replace them.
Thank you youtube algorithm, your recommendation is greatly appreciated !
Seriously, your filming and editing is perfect, showing and telling exactly what is interesting without useless lengths, super pleasant and interesting to watch
I like to protect the radiator core with cardboard or plywood when slamming stuff near by around.
Man I hate when I bump and bend fins.
LOL! Repair Manual Chapter 5: Replacement OF Waterpump. Step one take out, Step 2 Put back new one.
Sounds like you got one of those Chilton Motor Manual
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The old John Deere manuals used to say “disassembly is obvious” and “reassembly is opposite of disassembly”
I would’ve liked to watch more bolts going in and more bolts coming out but I got to looking at the videos already 49 minutes long so I can only wonder how much he has to cut out for us.
In my Trucking days I was the Garage Manager of a fleet of 105 FLD 120s out of Jackson Center Ohio. We had Series 60 Detroit’s in ours. But they were decent enough trucks. Check the bottom saddles and torque arm bushing so you don’t end up with out of line airbags. I know those Detroit’s were good for a Million miles before the first overhaul on over the road operations. Always enjoy your content nothing goes farther than a just get it done attitude.
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THE EVOLUTION OF JESSE.. LOOKIN GREAT MAN.. CONGRATS ON THE NEW ADDITION
That oil pump keeper bolt design is one of the stranger things I've seen.
yea man, why would they do something like that i mean the regular joe would never know the plunger would come out at damn mach 5 right in your face lol, its like the designers were having a laugh like why :D
@@BeamerTheFox The designers assume the person fixing it knows what their doing 😂 (sorry couldn't resist, but it's true!)
That 'plunger' is a pressure regulating valve for the oil pump.
@@deezelfairy Is that pressure regulator assembly externally accessible so a mechanic can replace the spring? Say, to increase oil pressure coming from the pump as the engine wears? I know these engines are designed for a million miles or more, but dang.
Piston and plug assembly on a FN/SLR rifle is the same. Unless you control it, it fairly whizzes off into the great unknown.
I kept looking at it thinking "that can't be right"
It’s nice watching you take it apart and rebuild it it feels like we’re part of the event. And then watching you drive it that was an experience I’ve always wanted to be kind of part of, yea. Thanks
young man lobe you show i am 74 i ran heavy eqipment for 44 years love my job not jest one but all of them and trucks my mane was loader dozer and backhoe my bad day was then my knees said they were done bad day of my life love your show have fun in and stik with it
You won't need a water pump every year or two because you're not putting miles on like a FT OTR driver.
Your knowledge about some many areas is very impressive 👏
I ran a N-14 black motor in a 97 FLD over the road for 12 years, never replaced the water pump! You can set that motor to a straight 460 HP, 1650 torque, it will pull like a beast, and still get good fuel mileage! N-14's that are set to 525 HP are known for stretching the head bolts and head gasket failure! Boost gauge and EGT gauge are a good addition! As for the transmission, for off road construction work and pulling heavy equipment, a 15 speed deep reduction, or a 18 speed will be your best bet! Give that transmission a chance, and use the double clutch method to get your timing down! After you get the timing down you can forget about the clutch, and float the gears with the proper timing! 10 speeds are to wide spaced between the gears, 13 speeds are better, but still not a off road transmission, and would not be suitable for your region, (mountains), two lane steep grades! You got a great little day cab, and it will serve you well!
Listening to the future modifications sounds like everything my grandson buys....Hopefully you will have the time and resources to make them happen
shifting clutchless is like a slow waltz... 1-2-3 ... 1-2-3 ... 1-2-3 ...
shift out of gear on 1
count 2 then shift into next gear on 3 ...
1-2-3... 1-2-3...
No weight on the truck you can take off in 3rd gear I would imagine...
Big truck engines are low revving ... try shifting at 14 to 1600 RPMS ...
And if you use the clutch... once moving, only depress clutch pedal down about 2to3 inches... if you press pedal till it's near the floor... can engage the clutch brake... Will through your matched gear speeds off...
Grind them every time...
Shifting with Jake Brake On can cause gears to be hard to math speeds also, sometimes...
Later . . .
Your videos just keep getting better, I enjoy the description and how you go over everything.
I remember seeing Andrew mentioning he wanted to get a low boy and a semi after the petty bone pick up and drop off.
It’s nice to see that one of you two are doing it.
I've driven E-F and Meritor 9, 10, 13, 15, and 18 speeds and the Mer 10 speed I had in my 2002 Classic XL was the best shifting trans of them all. I put 1,000,000 miles on that 6NZ Cat and Mer 10 combo and it was still shifting great at 1,300,000 miles when I sold it.
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If you want to fit new instrumentation then I know a guy close by with a chainsaw that can help. 🤭
Good one!
That's a good one Joseph.
Andy and his saw.
@@ClintsHobbiesDIY he's talking about Andrew Camarata
@@W-boer That's who I was talking about.
that one is so funny Andy will fix that up so quick... the chainsaw master
I used too be a Head Mechanic at a Trucking Company. And one of Our Trucks had that Same Transmission..The Driver of that Truck Bitched every weekend wanting me to change it to a Eaton. 9 sp. I talked to Our Boss and Said I can meke this driver happy without changing transmission . He said HOW. I said I will change the knob on shifter lever and tell him I changed the transmission.. He bet me a 100.00 dollars it wouldnt work.LOL ..And I changed the knob and that driver said It was ALOT EASIER too shift....LOL...So the answer to this is. That when a Driver sees that knob and it s as ys Rockwell they AUTOMATICALLY think its a HARD shifting transmission. Yes they are Very tight. Theres no in between. But without that knob saying Rockwell. He thought it was an eaton and he Shifted it...LMAO...Easiest 100.00 dollars I ever got....LOL....HAHA. If you can shift that transmission you can shift ANY...They arent a bad tranny. You just have to get out of your head Bud...Just relax and Shift it will come to you...Good Luck Nice old Frieght shacker...You got. The truck I did this too was the same year as yours ..LOL..Next time water pump goes just take fan off hub. And lay against radiator. Youll be able to get hub out without all that extra work. Take it from an old mechanic. Ive changed a Few of those N-14 Cummins...Nice truck..Great Video
Thanks for still buying broken stuff and working on it with great camera shots and instruction. Andrew seems to be buying new stuff these days, oh yeah then he breaks them.
That’s quite the o-ring collection you have there.
You can cut and stitch o rings together with a drop of super glue and a little baking soda. That’s what they do in the oil fields working on a million different types of machines.
@@markm0000 , Wow. Really interesting. How do they hold up when you are in a pinch
@@327JohnnySS they hold just like any o ring. I wouldn’t trust it with really high pressure things but it will work in most situations. Loctite sells a o ring making kit in a yellow box. They wouldn’t sell it if it didn’t work. The reviews are good.
All brand new cases, never been opened..
@@BAZZAROU812 yes they have been opened, I have had them for a few years now
Jesse I watch channels like yours and what stands out to me is the willingness to take something used and go to work on it and make it fit your needs. It does not need to be new and you guys just grab the tools and go to work. If I were to do something like that it would not be allowed on the channel due to my cursing the designer. I was raised in Delaware County and am wondering where you are in relationship to there if you don't mind saying. Keep up the good work as you move forward.
thanks, I am in greene county
With the miles you will put on her, probably the only pump you will ever need.
I wish I had a couple of those high speed 20v ratchets when I was doing maintenance on vehicles and machines. All I had was Craftsman hand operated ratchet, stay safe
Good analysis on that external oil pump leak.
Love your videos. I’ve been watching Andrew Camarata for years and your style is pretty much identical. Two top quality UA-camrs. Keep it up!
You are the definition of tenacity with the patience of Job!
Hi Jesse you made a lot of extra work for yourself leave the hood on unhook the radiator like you did leave the hood on and let it pull the radiator forward then you can get to the fan nuts. Always change or rebuild the idler pulley always change the bypass tube o-rings because the will leak. You should always change the water pump belt. 40 year of cummins experience here . It fairly easy to put a wet line kit on that truck that trans will except a pto pump. Thats a great price for the truck good luck with it you got a good one.
I really like your videos. You do excellent work on a budget and that is something to brag about. Your editing is also top shelf. When float shifting a tighter transmission, feel the buzz in your hand and let that tell you when the gear speeds are synchronized. If you can hear a buzz you’re pushing too soon or too hard. Without a load you can skip every other gear and it will help you get a better feel until you’re more familiar with the transmission. It shifts when the gears are synchronized. Pushing with a buzz will never help. Drive above 40 mph where you can coast. Take it out of gear and the put it back in the same gear. Slowly change the engine speed and feel for the buzz to slow down then push it in. This is the best way to learn to float a transmission you’re not familiar with.
thanks I will try this
Nice drone work ! Congrats on truck 💪🏼 those mountains sure do look familiar 🏔️
Love the truck, i got to say it for a sec, i thought you were going to put the old water pump belt back own, but then i seen the new marks on the belt, i can't wait on the upgrades on the truck. great video.
Great video Jesse! I used to drive a 2001 FLD and it had a Eaton Fuller 10 speed. Probably the best truck I ever drove, and I drive a 2020 International now. Great work and please continue to keep us updated with videos on the progress of this truck.
Hello Jesse,
I think I said this before, you remind me of Andrew Camarata. You are doing the work without a helper. If I lived closer to you I would love to help you with your projects, but I live in Michigan. Glad to see you have help putting it back together. Love the video's keep up the good work and god bless and stay safe.
You are a hard working guy, Muller!
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I’m sure DP would be honored to see someone replicate the stacks he made for Lt. Dan.
Love the service manual instructions. Pretty sure you knew that step without the help of the manual. 🤣😂🤣😂
38:10 man, glad you had your hands out of the way. That came down fast and without mercy.
I can see the next purchase being a service truck with a crane! Lol enjoyed the video as always Bill from the UK take care👍
i second that. ust ought one with a 2015 imt 5000 pound crane, worth
every penny for stuff like this
Funny that 3 years later you were technically right, except Jesse scrapped the service bed and crane to turn it into a 4 door tow rig.
Heres some good advice. If you ever have coolant transfer hard lines with those oring seals and you disturb the joint, replace all the seals on all the ends.
I did replace that oring , just didnt show it. thanks
Hi champ , good buy for that money , as one of the other guy's said slow down your changes and time them as if you were double clutching and nurse it into the change and remember the throttle is your friend when changing. cheers
Tip for a semi truck always let it cool down for 15 minutes after a drive. You’ll burn up the turbo if you shut it off right away.
All depends on how you were driving it up to the point of parking it. You don’t always need to wait. 🤷🏻♂️
Add a turbo saver it’s an oil storage unit under pressure that continues to keep pressured oil in the bearings as it spins down. Works great on any high heat high use application.
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@@wymershandymanservice9965 never heard of it, kinda neat though
@@jmuller86 They make turbo timers, analog ones for old machines and digital ones for newer ones. It automatically runs the engine (and the water pump(s), and fan(s) until a set coolant (and/or oil) temperature is achieved before shutting down. My 13th gen turbos F150 has an integrated one, on hot days after high rpm usage it will run by itself for a few minutes without the key (pushbutton start) inside the truck.
If you turn the truck up PLEASE look at a turbo timer for her.
@@wymershandymanservice9965 i allways let my car idle a few minutes when pulling into a highway gas station when hauling 10k gross. Commuting, or coming home with a load, slowly manoevering into the yard, it doesnt need a cool down, its got a water cooled turbo.
When working on these trucks id recommend putting anti-seize on everything when re assembling after a repair, Itll make life much better if you have to take the parts off in the future. They tend to get pretty seized up from all the road grime etc.
I use that shit on everything, I don't care how messy it is cause it works !
@@augustreil That stuff is like magic. One drop on your hand will somehow get on all your clothes and face in 4 seconds. Also turns into an addiction. Once you see how good it works, nothing goes back together without it.
@@69jbr69, Yup, from 5yrs old my father said, this nasty stuff goes on everything you put back together, no matter what. Use it sparingly or else you'll be wearing for months !! It works better than any oil or grease that's for sure !
Hopefully you'll record all the upgrades as well?
That is a pressure relief valve for the pump - make sure you get all the spacers under the spring - you can actually raise you oil pressure by shimming that spring...
Never easy is it water pump.. Good luck with your new tractor Jess.. Love the duct tape dash
even if you side load you want to set it on the ground. the trailer will still flex quite a bit. i dump the air out of the truck and trailer then set it on the ground and you can still see it flex pretty good. Im working on a 75 autocar right now so i can haul my old equipment around to shows
i would take fan off and then pull the fan drive out i used to do that all time then no radiator removal but the way we did radiators was rest good on trash can then take top springs out and then remove radiator no removing hood seemed to be easy that way but good job i enjoy your videos fixing better than andrew you seem to have patients and not jump to cut every thing out
I do like the idea that you guys are sharing videos because you’re both real good
I live in Duluth MN and use POWER TRANSMISSION INC> as my local gear head shop. The remanufacture rears and transmissions into what is needed for my application. An 8 bolt PTO for a winch or hydraulic pump applications as 6 bolts are not beefy enough. Beefed up wheels hubs for infield tire change of Dayton tires mounting. Logging road gears for hauling out of the woods cut logs and chips, loading grain in the filed, and etc. They know what #s means and what is needed.
I like the FLH-120. Best truck design cab of them all. That N14 is like 370HP I guess.
Congrads on the addition. That was a great price.. go over the frame machine make sure their no cracks..
On N14 I’ve often removed fan blade with a 3/8 ratchet then pull clutch/hub assembly off without removing hood or unbolting rad/CAC.
Got to love that Cummins 2/4/6 cylinder exhaust brake
You’re shifting is just fine. I’ve drove for nearly 50 years and grate some every time I go driving. No shame. Just be careful shifting eith the jake on, if you miss, the rapid drop in RPMs can really bang the gears and can cause damage.
Nice buy! Looks pretty clean and low miles for an n14!
electrician, carpenter, truck driver, equipment operator and mechanic. what a nerd
Much more than a mouse operator!
I have a fld 112.Have it apart, getting the torque rods and two air bags replaced before body goes back on .My truck is a 97,so it's considered vintage and some parts have to come from Tennessee. That front bumper sucks off road catches snow and mud .I replaced mine with black steel aftermarket.
Even the harley guys think that jake is abrasive. It's amazing how much stuff has to come off to get water pumps or fan clutches r and r'ed
Yeah, Harley guys should think about the next they slam the throttle next to an open window of an old lady and scare her half to death and almost kill her. Love Hogs, but man there's no need for that.
Jake brakes actually serve an intended purpose. They aren't just noise makers.
@@steelfist65 class 1 since 1990. Mufflers and jakes are not conflicted. Been a cummins guy for most of trucks I have owned and cummins jakes are industry standard. They need not be loud to slide the tires when they engage
Good on you mate ,you work hard for everything you have ,it's good to see you adding more equipment to your business and you own all of it ,all worked on by you with no fancy workshop either.Bet your young fella can't wait to drive in dads new truck ,cheers from down under.
When I had my water pump and sensors replaced. The garage installed a toggle switch on my dash to over ride the clutch fan to keep fan on if needed.
Got a solid machine there bro,N14 one of the best Cummins engines ever built
Eaton 18 speed is a must have in my opinion when hauling equipment, (which is what I do for a living) and as far as side loading I would NOT do that tears the heck out of the trailer and puts lots of unnecessary stress on it. My truck is a 98 Kenworth T800 with an N14 Red top turned up with an Eaton 18 speed.
I stand amazed that you can turn wrenches with gloves on!!
My N14 has had the same water pump as long as I owned it and that's about 15 years. It could be original for all I know that would make it about 30 years.
I do work on a lot of other people's trucks and equipment and I haven't noticed that n14 water pumps fail at a higher rate. I wouldn't worry about it too much
Cool truck. Its neat to see your fleet of machines grow. When you got the larger excavator I was thinking a lowboy wouldn't be far off.
I just bought a FLD 120 dump truck thing works assume, hauled 135 loads the first week with it over700 loads this winter ,payed for it three times over . Has a Detroit in it 18 speed assume truck I have a a 120 classic too which is pretty much the same truck .Good luck with it Jess
Awesome video. I got dang near same truck. Mines a 99 FLD112SD with M11 Celect Plus @ 370 hp. I got lucky when I bought mine for the same $6k as you paid for yours. Mine has the Eaton 10 with 2 line wet kit. I put a headache rack on mine as well to go with my step deck. Owned mine 3 years now. Been good truck, easy on fuel. Pretty sure I seen cruise control switches in the in cab view. If you turn it on and bump the resume it will kick in to high idle for colder morning warm ups. Look forward to more build videos and trailer video.
Great find Jesse, for the price and the low mileage its a steal at a good price. Definitely go with the Eaton. 👍☮️🇺🇸
Nice truck, I have a 96 International with N14, strong motor, cheap to fix and plenty of parts. I would suggest running a fuel additive or 2 stroke oil mixed with a full tank to help the injectors. Thanks for the content.
I commend you on being meticulous about working on your fleet. A Cummins water pump will definitely be in order when replacement becomes necessary. Replacing the o-ring on the tube is definitely cheap insurance for leaks as well.
I did replace the oring on the hard coolant tube, just didnt show it
Your video-making skills have improved a lot and I like how you give a thorough explanation of the jobs you do. Keep up the good work!
Most enjoyable video , it’s really helps when you give detailed information . I had not come across the Jake Brake system before and initially thought that there was something wrong with your truck but have since carried out some research on it and now know better .
Yes!!! Looking forward to many more videos about this truck.
The preventive maintenance me says to replace all the hoses and belts that come off with a water pump replacement. All to often, shortly after the water pump replacement, inevitably one or more old hoses leak and belts that won't tighten and squeal.
Plus, there is no telling how old they are just by looking at them.
Spend now or spend later. Spending later always costs more and always seems to come at the worst possible time.
Congratulations on the new addition to the fleet. Growing from strength to strength. Well done Bro. Keep it going.
Nice Jesse ... can't beat the sound of that jake brake..👍 looking forward to seeing future videos on this one..
Thanks for sharing..
Take care.
Cool Jesse, you'll do great with it, have you started your concrete home, this truck will come in handy for the beams and materials you'll need, thanks for sharing 👍
I believe you're ready to haul 400 cases of Coors from Texarkana! :D
Loaded up & truckin....
Still need a speedy car and a professional show off.
And a smoking hot Frog in a white dress . . .
I know a guy local to you that does stereo installs 😂🤣
he has a new chainsaw to
Super professional looking radio installs
HAAAAAA. if you know you know
Your skills and knowledge are amazing!
Loved watching. Always amazed at skill and patience
Good video. Stick with the Rockwell you’ll get the hang of it and just when you think you have it crunches and your disappointed in yourself. I learned to drive with a Rockwell. If you can master that you can drive anything. Good videos jessy keep it up. Kindest Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
I would like to have seen you replace the bearing in the idler pulley when you did the water pump.
I have the part number.
Easy job.
$10 bearing.
Good on you for having a go.
Great repair vlog, very enjoyable and very practical
Nice truck Jesse. It’s going to be nice to have a rig for yourself so you won’t have to depend on someone else and their schedule to move your equipment. Great video.
18 SPEED IS FOR NEW LOW RPM ENGINES, all you need is a deep low 13 speeds. I used 10 speed with 4.44 rears, but the old 270 NTHC Cummins was was a 13speed/4:33 rear ratios asI was field loading all the time.
I would look at your ratios and go to a local rebuilder and have him help gear your truck for your application. Many farmer and contractor do nor think about gearing and how it plays an important part of the truck's usage.
Gearing is important, is how my beater civic with 92 hp from 1991 has never been hit by a drunk, distracted or otherwise incompetent road user yet. That and power to weight, handling.
You can spiff up the cab with inspiration from those truckers in Japan....really wild. Cheers
Man some advice id give you is don't rush through the gears
This is the truck I want right here! Idk what it is but damn they look good!
I'd keep the Rockwell. You'll get used to it faster than you think. There are other things to spend money on that will help you out more. Looks like you got a great deal.
Nice truck. I guess you could put a big trailer on the back of it. I enjoy watching you turn those bolts. What you do, is my fantasy
Nice truck. That’s how I started, new used...
Jesse that transmission is fine, I think you're trying to shift it too fast... the oil pump plunger is a relief valve for pressure. And those Cummings water pumps suck, depending on the truck brand. The old peterbilt were easy, these newer trucks you gotta remove half the truck to change the alternator.. good job man
Jesse good for you buddy! I’m happy for you man!
I love watching your rebuild videos!
You and I are at similar places in growth of our businesses but I think you one step ahead with the new Freightliner! Congratulations!
Good tip....Place a piece of cardboad on the radiator to protect it from light hits. Just seen another UA-cam in the same situation where he bumped it a few times. Only applies if you are really picky.
Going to have too much fun with this. Excited to see how you implement this vehicle's use in all the different types of work you do.
Jesse I think you got a great buy and you over time will make it Look awesome. I drove for many years 10's and 13's they were all Fullers. You seem to have the 10 shifting pretty darn good.