My dad was a heavy equipment mechanic on a surface coal mine. The man could fix anything. He's been gone a couple years now. But these video make me think of the days I went to work with him when I was a kid. Thank you.
Love watching this guy mainly because everything he does on any mechanical part it’s done right, When I was learning to maintain earth moving equipment and weld and fabricate, I was told by all these guys if you are going to do anything then there’s only one way and that’s do it the correct way, Great show as usual 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
It’s always nice to see other people caring for old equipment i myself watch lots of different channels to see how other people do things and to learn from them. I restore old farm equipment on my channel as well as farming but I always prefer to do it right the first time it bugs me when people do the cheap temporary option that you know is going to be permanent so nice to see something different for a change 🇮🇪
There's something immensely satisfying about seeing a forgotten workhorse like this being brought back to life in a fastidious and patient fashion! Also its a great tribute to all that were involved, from the people that built it in the factory to the people that operated it for many hours to build a business. Good onya Bruce!
Look at this guy go. This fella is working on something from the 70s and just the other day I was told by a local mechanic that they don't work on trucks as old as mine is and it's a 1992. Just don't think these younger mechanics know how to work on anything old and I think that's really sad.
@@Mercmad its forcing me to work on my own vehicle again but I think I've already figured it out thanks to the help of a Reddit page that is solely about my type of truck. So if they're right and I'm able to fix it, what does that say about the mechanic. Update: I did fix it 😁
Never had a doubt it wouldn't run but it sure has led a hard life. I drove the old Euc R-35 about that size with the V-12's and they were a strong rig. The quarry had an old square hooded 980 loader with that same brake system. They had to re-do it all because it was supposed to use 5 wt. oil instead of brake fluid. And to haul those trucks they'd load them and then remove the front tires and set the front end down on the trailer frame to get the front end down. Keep on getting greasy Bruce and will be waiting for the next one! CHEERS!
Always use oil especially if it has a wet brake system. That way when a seal fails it doesn't contaminate the final drive. A simple oil change will suffice rather than a whole assembly flush.
@@bennettw4300 The crusher had an old 980F(square hood) that they put brake fluid in and had to redo the whole system because it was supposed to take oil. That was a real deal too.
I’m new to the channel Bruce and I’m now binge watching the whole lot. By a country mile, my new favourite channel. I love the way you do things without hugely expensive tools, brand new service trucks and all the latest and greatest. Shows your knowledge and the proper way to do things. Keep it up mate. I love it.
I'm only here for the dump truck! The A.I. algorithm knows what I like (old and abandoned equipment). It's what most people would deem to be a lost cause *especially due to the massive size*. You've got a winner here with the previous hour long version at 1.5 million views. Would love to see more videos just on this lost and forlorn old dump truck. Love the production values, the clip-on microphone so we can hear it all and the camera-man is top notch.
Bruce your are by far the most efficient and meticulous mechanic I’ve seen in my 62 years on this earth I salute you Sir for a job well done. Your comment about the dip stick location had my sides hurting, can’t wait for the next video on this behemoth the V12 sounds wicked.
Absolutely awesome! In the fall of 1986 I toured a Wabco mining truck plant in Peoria, IL as a young engineering student. To see one starting on the other side of the world….that’s from that plant 50 years ago…..amazing! They sure don’t make them like they used to. Subscribed!
Did he say Wabco? If so, the 'haul truck' was made by Westinghouse Air Brake Company. Wabco developed the air braking system for trains in the steam era and continued on into at least to late 60s if not further! They were 50yd haul trucks! As a teen I watched these come into our 'yard' on flatbed rail cars with the dump bed separated and on its side, due to the excess width. Cool to see one 50 years later on another continent!!
When I was a kid in the 60's in Southern Illinois, I would hear these trucks at the quarry 3 miles from my house plain as day. Nice job getting this one going again!!
Dear Mr. Bruce. 👍👌👏 Very well done, Sir! Please keep going. This beast must be rescued. Hope you will be able to drive it soon. Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next video. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.
Just discovered this great channel. I live in northern Ohio. There is a guy still screaming by my house a couple times a week in an old IH dump truck. I can hear his Detroit screaming from a few miles away when he is hauling. Love that sound.
I am jealous of ya, mate. I love old, rough machinery; they sounded the best. Thanks a bunch for your work on it and just continue the work on her going and you’ll get her going eventually. Look forward to seeing her move
Thanks very much, I will persevere , a few more leaks fixed, another new hose or two, another day or two out there and I’d like to think i can drive it out to gate ready to float!
Way cool machine and sounds angry.We know why guys who drove trucks like that have bad hearing.These old detroits need to be saved and not intentionly destroyed.
@@nigelmcculloch3746probably what was easily available too keep it hauling as much as possible. Time is money, it needs to be running today not next week situation. Also possible for gearing and speed...it is around 6 speed I thought I heard him say when shifting it through? So maybe 12 if it has high low.
Thanks for letting us tag along bro, sitting as long as it has ya always gunna get hydraulic hose issues. But hey it moves so you are making headway. Safe travels. Ken.
What's amazing is it's the same smile of satisfaction on a mans face that gets a long standing engine to start regardless if it's in OZ, Africa, Ireland, Canada or the US of A. Class. Well done B!!
Jeez those revs brought back some memories, I remember rolling down the Hume in 11 and a half ton of aluminum powered by a V6 Detroit. There really was something about a tracked vehicle... I think the faster we went the less control we had 😆
As a Yank who had spent quite a bit of time on his back in dirt, gavel, *and* mud under various trucks and heavy equipment, I DO appreciate your desire to get ahead of the oncoming rain! God love ya mate! Checking your vids with my 5:00 am *cuppa* is one of my favorite wake-ups. If I weren’t a Yank, I’d want to be from Down Under! In Asia, the following is now true: 🇦🇺 + 🇳🇿+ 🇬🇧 + 🇺🇸 ♥️⚔️ 🩸 = 🕊️
Thanks very much! Although it’s very dry here at the moment, we are coming into wet season time so i could be rained out from time to time, glad you like the videos, Bruce
Have you noticed, M8? An ordinary hose will bend very politely - but a hydraulic hose will kick you in the guts like a 'Roo I must admit, I have never seen a hydraulic fitting quite like that. ~ EVER! 7:30 If I may drop in my 2 bits, I'd go with a diesel generator for fuel availability - as it can run on Kero, heating Oil, etc... 9:05 I keep thinking that all of the hydro rams on it (despite being stainless steel or whatever) are rusted to the point of pitting, so if any of them move too far it will destroy rubber seals 10:15 precisely - you can see one of the casting plugs and it appears not to have corroded through, this is a goodness. It points to effective Antifreeze * Amongst other things, antifreeze fluid is intended to prevent corrosion within your engine. It is very useful... 11:30 If I may suggest a name for it - I propose: "Old Green Bottom" 🤔 12:30 ~and YES, I comment as the video goes along with my impressions. It's more fun! I can't believe how well that metal resisted pitting... Polishing right out like that is legendary 14:00 I bet the fun part is bleeding air out of the injector lines... 14:38 Good GRIEF M8! I thought Kubota tractors were overly thirsty... 15:30 I had a sudden terrible thought - what if the cab door is rusted SHUT??? After all of this... 16:00 Absolute Hydraulic Fluid Knowledge BASIC CONCEPT: Do NOT ever let "stuff" get into the system fluid 😱It is the hydraulic version of "Blood Poisoning" Seriously; The best way to think of Hydraulic lines is like our own blood vessels. Would you want a speck of crud in there? 16:55 Now you've touched another part of my interests M8 - how can I: "Put a coating on a home or a car that lasts longer than I will?" 18:00 And this is the best part M8, if it doesn't leak it means it hasn't got enough.... 👀 19:00 On car engines, water/coolant pumps have a 'weep' hole on the bottom of the casting between the shaft bearings in case the inner seal leaks (it's a tell tale) If there is one on that beast, it could be shot with lithium spray lubricant (the spray cans have wands) 19:36 GOT IT! This beasty is a diesel, and that 'Throttle' is the fuel control on top of the diesel injector pump. In order to 'Turn Off' a diesel, you have to cut off the fuel entirely It is a purely mechanical Engine, by definition - and reliable because it needs no "Ignition System" that is based on electricity except to start (and not always) * You can buy a small diesel engine that can be started by hand online. I have one rated ten HP (approx. 7.5 Kw) 21:10 (OFF TOPIC!) "And in those times, it was said that the Dwarves built gigantic machines - but charged huge sums, because only a DWARF could repair them..." 😂 ~ Sorry, that was just my raw "Mechanic's" sense of humor from the old times 23:00 The sound of bubbles... Great, terrific 23:30 QUESTION ( for the sake of it, not the record) I wonder what the factory manual states for restoring the brakes on this particular... (whatever it is) 26:20 What is the old Aussie saying upon finding ones self in an odd place? "Reminds me of 'ome!" Seriously - that looks straight the way out of Mad Max 27:03 I'm looking at that panel, and the empty places in it with... A great deal of curiousity ~ and I suppose seatbelts were not invented yet... (closes eyes and holds on) 30:40 It acts like the brakes are locked - maybe from rust, maybe worse - but I cannot imagine it 32:30 Ah! It's air brakes. I tell you what, M8 - there are 2 notions chasing themselves through my mind about it. The first is that anything made out of rubber on it is quite old But at the same time, I can't help noticing that the tires still hold air... Hello from near Memphis Tennessee in the USA, along the Mississippi River... I retired here by accident, but it turned out good. Fantastic, in fact ~ and I have enjoyed commenting in this way, from far away, this evening. It has been a true pleasure
Brilliant video Bruce ! Good to see what's happening with Wally . Just keep climbing around these big machines and lifting drums of oil and you'll never need a bloody gym ! You would have thought that they could make these a little bit easier to service. Nothing easy on these ! Take care mate . Scott 🌵
so excited to see more on this Wabco. Those Detroit Diesels truly have a sound like no other. Crying shame a lot of stuff like this gets abandoned or cut up for scrap.
Awesome to see this, even more awesome seeing SE Qld content, like it’s been raining on and off for about a week here I’m guessing this must have been filmed at least several days ago
Gday Alberto, you’ve hit the nail on the head. This was last weekend before the rain we had in the week. Takes a bit of time to get a video up from shooting to uploading due to editing ect. Thanks very much for your comment, Bruce
Love the sound of a Detroit Diesel! Thanks Bruce and 'film crew'. Definitely worth preserving for future generations to see how Australia was built. I bet there is an old rock crusher somewhere nearby that old Wall supplied the rock for. Peter
This brought back some memories. In the early 70’s, I used to drive 1 of only 2 of these in the UK. Great machines which now would be condemned to the yard on cab noise alone never mind the fumes.
The beauty of old machinery. When you fix one thing there is something else, but its easy to trace it back and theres always someone to make hoses. Doesnt sound like any of these fixes need much more than what you have on hand and i know youll get Wally cruising along before long. If youre in SE QLD it would have been nice to get him home before the rain. Im kickinf myself for not having a bike or something to work on now everythings wet. Cant wait Bruce and you remind me of so many of the mechanics and farmers i grew up around that did their best with what they had trying keep old machinery chugging along.
My father was an mechanic/engineer in the army. He used to work on tanks,apc etc..im still learning from him and you remind me of him.. thanks and keep up the great work.. one of the best channels on UA-cam.. thought about a fund page.. help with expenses.?? ✌️
Awesome job.... Had a unit very similar to this sitting in a lot for years that I used to pass every day... Stopped in to talk with the owner and he said he wasn't interested in selling or having anyone messing with it... Two months later I found out he let it go to the scrapper... Not for sure what engine it had in it... But am sad everytime I pass that place and don't see it there..
It's that way with a lot of mechanical things, cars/trucks/motorcycles and the like. People just neglect them til they rot and wait til they're at the scrap stage to do anything about it--basically worthless.
I’m watching from the states and I have got to say I like the way you take your time and do the job properly. A lot of people who make videos like this usually just try’s to throw it all together quickly and usually doesn’t even work
As a Brazilian citizen, I always got impressed how Americans leave theirs things anywhere. It's really interesting to see channels like this showing it and their stories. Thanks for this 🎉❤
Hey blue eyes…..sorry Bruce, couldn’t resist. Mate, Wal started so easy again and sounds beautiful at idle and screaming, he’s definitely loving your attention and this is an awesome save. Do you reckon those run hours are right, looking at Wal you know it looks quite straight really and I bet with some work he’d scrub up really tidy. I liked your comment about never being shedded, it’s a reality isn’t it but sad when you think how much work it’s done, like all machinery. This series is a particular favourite so pleased your sorting the problems.
Hey Bruce, nice machine! One point of clarity: On a Detroit 2-stroke, the Roots blower is just that… a blower, not a supercharger. It enables scavenging. It doesn’t provide boost per se.
Bloody good on you Bruce, listen to that old girl roar! Amazong work and very cool to see that there are still some proper bush mechanics out there, saving the rigs that need it. Keep up the awesome work!
Love the sound of a Detroit. We had a shop in our town that rebuilt these engine and everything else related to the quarry. V12s were in Euclid dumps in the states. I have seen a V12 in a what you call a prime mover. It got 4 miles to the gallon. In your numbers about two liters to the click. But awesome power. Cheers. Good vid.
Loved how meticulous and thorough job you did. Even the threads on the bolts got cleaned, thats somebody who really knows whats he doing and loves doing it. Now every video of "it will start" i´ve watched seems careless and the mechanics are all amateurs compared to Bruce.
I think they would be Bruce, the ones I use to repair were all Detroit Diesel’s and were never maintained correctly. They use to bring me in when they wouldn’t work anymore and expected me to preform miracles to get them going again, happy to say that 99% of the time I could, great times
Always the way isn’t it re people expecting miracles, Detroit’s do seem pretty reliable from what I have to do with them and easy to work on with no computer or sensors which is good for someone like me
Woo Hoo!! I was cheering at my computer when I saw the wheels start to roll!! Great job, Bruce!! :-) Like you said, not the outcome you were hoping for, but a huge chunk of forward progress, just the same!! Looking forward to the next installment. Thanks Bruce!! :-)
No problem Bruce love your stuff mate, gives me pleanty of knowledge on the age of machines for my own restoration but hard for young fellas to get this knowledge now days
Hi Bruce, great videos! Your care and precision do not go unnoticed. Most people would not give these old machines the kind of respect that you do. I have a question: Do you know the make and model of the hand pump you are using to transfer oil? It looks better than the ones I see on the shelf here is the US. I have recently started purchasing all of my fluids in 5-gallon cans and need some kind of simple solution that is better than trying to pour with a funnel. Thank you!
G'day Bruce. Just happened across your channel and found you on an old V12. Monster's of thing's. Couldn't help but admire the way you have taken care to clean all your bits and bobs. How many joker's do you see un do some part that's covered in dirt, oil, grease and mud and put them back the same way. I nearly cry when I see that. I wonder how long they last, you never get to see part 2. It was great to hear the old girl light up. Pity about the faults but its been sitting as you said and its bound to have some things wrong. Your a spritely old bugger aren't ya'. I'm jealous.
Won't find a more worthy endeavor... nothing any good ever easy.....a Man has to love his profession.. Heavy equipment ain't nothing better. Love the Show Bruce 😻 interesting musings prime cut video Hey Hey Hey from Pittsburgh Pa USA.
My dad was a heavy equipment mechanic on a surface coal mine. The man could fix anything. He's been gone a couple years now. But these video make me think of the days I went to work with him when I was a kid. Thank you.
Love watching this guy mainly because everything he does on any mechanical part it’s done right, When I was learning to maintain earth moving equipment and weld and fabricate, I was told by all these guys if you are going to do anything then there’s only one way and that’s do it the correct way, Great show as usual 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
It’s always nice to see other people caring for old equipment i myself watch lots of different channels to see how other people do things and to learn from them. I restore old farm equipment on my channel as well as farming but I always prefer to do it right the first time it bugs me when people do the cheap temporary option that you know is going to be permanent so nice to see something different for a change 🇮🇪
There's something immensely satisfying about seeing a forgotten workhorse like this being brought back to life in a fastidious and patient fashion! Also its a great tribute to all that were involved, from the people that built it in the factory to the people that operated it for many hours to build a business. Good onya Bruce!
Look at this guy go. This fella is working on something from the 70s and just the other day I was told by a local mechanic that they don't work on trucks as old as mine is and it's a 1992. Just don't think these younger mechanics know how to work on anything old and I think that's really sad.
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@@Mercmad you ain't kidding bro
@@Mercmad its forcing me to work on my own vehicle again but I think I've already figured it out thanks to the help of a Reddit page that is solely about my type of truck. So if they're right and I'm able to fix it, what does that say about the mechanic. Update: I did fix it 😁
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Thank you for taking the time to save the truck. It would be a shame to see it turned into scrap.
Never had a doubt it wouldn't run but it sure has led a hard life. I drove the old Euc R-35 about that size with the V-12's and they were a strong rig. The quarry had an old square hooded 980 loader with that same brake system. They had to re-do it all because it was supposed to use 5 wt. oil instead of brake fluid. And to haul those trucks they'd load them and then remove the front tires and set the front end down on the trailer frame to get the front end down. Keep on getting greasy Bruce and will be waiting for the next one! CHEERS!
Always use oil especially if it has a wet brake system. That way when a seal fails it doesn't contaminate the final drive. A simple oil change will suffice rather than a whole assembly flush.
@@bennettw4300 The crusher had an old 980F(square hood) that they put brake fluid in and had to redo the whole system because it was supposed to take oil. That was a real deal too.
Your doing a great job Bruce! Something sitting that long outside is a real challenge to get going! Thanks for your hard effort 🤙🤙
I'm a simple man. I see a proper job, I upvote. Can't wait for part three. Greetings from the Netherlands
Legendary dude, old school, I met these guys when i was in my 20's which is 40 years ago now, engineers that could fix anything.
I’m new to the channel Bruce and I’m now binge watching the whole lot. By a country mile, my new favourite channel. I love the way you do things without hugely expensive tools, brand new service trucks and all the latest and greatest. Shows your knowledge and the proper way to do things. Keep it up mate. I love it.
Your too kind Chris, thanks very much, Bruce
I'm only here for the dump truck! The A.I. algorithm knows what I like (old and abandoned equipment). It's what most people would deem to be a lost cause *especially due to the massive size*. You've got a winner here with the previous hour long version at 1.5 million views. Would love to see more videos just on this lost and forlorn old dump truck. Love the production values, the clip-on microphone so we can hear it all and the camera-man is top notch.
Bruce your are by far the most efficient and meticulous mechanic I’ve seen in my 62 years on this earth I salute you Sir for a job well done. Your comment about the dip stick location had my sides hurting, can’t wait for the next video on this behemoth the V12 sounds wicked.
Absolutely awesome! In the fall of 1986 I toured a Wabco mining truck plant in Peoria, IL as a young engineering student. To see one starting on the other side of the world….that’s from that plant 50 years ago…..amazing! They sure don’t make them like they used to. Subscribed!
Thanks for sharing and for the sub, Bruce
Did he say Wabco?
If so, the 'haul truck' was made by Westinghouse Air Brake Company. Wabco developed the air braking system for trains in the steam era and continued on into at least to late 60s if not further! They were 50yd haul trucks!
As a teen I watched these come into our 'yard' on flatbed rail cars with the dump bed separated and on its side, due to the excess width.
Cool to see one 50 years later on another continent!!
Wally is in good hands Bruce. Good progress so far. That "screamin' Jimmy" sounds amazing.
Great video, had a funny thought, in Australia we still say mileage though we use kilometres,
'Kilometreage' definitely never rolled off the tongue well
Bro everyone says it like that only even in india we say mileage even though we use kilometer can be said average but mileage is easier to say
I know where that truck is. Walked over it and had a look. Good to see it run
Top work Bruce, it’s a privilege to watch you work.
When I was a kid in the 60's in Southern Illinois, I would hear these trucks at the quarry 3 miles from my house plain as day. Nice job getting this one going again!!
Dear Mr. Bruce.
👍👌👏 Very well done, Sir! Please keep going. This beast must be rescued. Hope you will be able to drive it soon. Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next video.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.
Just discovered this great channel. I live in northern Ohio. There is a guy still screaming by my house a couple times a week in an old IH dump truck. I can hear his Detroit screaming from a few miles away when he is hauling. Love that sound.
I just found your channel Bruce. Your calm demeanor is very enjoyable to watch. I can't wait to see you guys get this old boy fixed up!
I am jealous of ya, mate. I love old, rough machinery; they sounded the best. Thanks a bunch for your work on it and just continue the work on her going and you’ll get her going eventually. Look forward to seeing her move
Thanks very much, I will persevere , a few more leaks fixed, another new hose or two, another day or two out there and I’d like to think i can drive it out to gate ready to float!
All that oil and hydraulic hose would have cost a pretty penny too. Really enjoy watching your work. Nice one maybe a tripod is a good idea for Xmas.
Tripods and clamp mounts would help so much! Really let his buddy get in there too
I'm really enjoying your videos. Just discovered them. Very relaxing and informative. I've subscribed 😊
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No computers or unnecessary crap, just a great machine that still runs as it should
Uncle worked for WABCO back in the 60's in Melbourne. He would have loved this!!! Thanks Bruce. God Bless
much admiration sir from the USA.I smiled to myself when the old girl started.good job for sure
Hearing that engine breath again, is one of the best sensation. Thanks for sharing.
Way cool machine and sounds angry.We know why guys who drove trucks like that have bad hearing.These old detroits need to be saved and not intentionly destroyed.
Oh, so you saw that video too. Shameful.
Are those the original size wheels for that truck?
@@nigelmcculloch3746looked thin I thought!?
@@liddz434 yes, I thought that too, like you could easily fit the next wheel size up including the rims!
@@nigelmcculloch3746probably what was easily available too keep it hauling as much as possible. Time is money, it needs to be running today not next week situation. Also possible for gearing and speed...it is around 6 speed I thought I heard him say when shifting it through? So maybe 12 if it has high low.
I can tell you have a lot of respect for this piece of equipment by keeping dirt out of things sanding rust off stuff like that Good job.
Thanks for letting us tag along bro, sitting as long as it has ya always gunna get hydraulic hose issues. But hey it moves so you are making headway. Safe travels. Ken.
What's amazing is it's the same smile of satisfaction on a mans face that gets a long standing engine to start regardless if it's in OZ, Africa, Ireland, Canada or the US of A. Class. Well done B!!
Agree! That guy's face says it all!
Great video Bruce...at least the old gal moves, looking forward to the next one....regards UK..
Hi Bruce such a joy to watch old machines come back to life. You have a great manner about yourself. You are a great teacher
Thank you
A beautiful touch, even cleaning the windows after a full day of meticulous restorative endeavor! Well done!
When you’re thorough like this guy it makes eliminating possible problems down the road. Good job sir.
Jeez those revs brought back some memories, I remember rolling down the Hume in 11 and a half ton of aluminum powered by a V6 Detroit. There really was something about a tracked vehicle... I think the faster we went the less control we had 😆
So appreciative of how you can bring life back into these co founders.. brilliantly shown thanks
We all had the Tonka version in Aussie when we were kids in the 1970s..Bruce...bugger that..heres a real one.
USSR version...belaz 540..
Worked on Detroit engines my whole life, love them,loved setting the rack, best engines ever made
V12 2 stroke? That's bloody amazing 😂
As a Yank who had spent quite a bit of time on his back in dirt, gavel, *and* mud under various trucks and heavy equipment, I DO appreciate your desire to get ahead of the oncoming rain!
God love ya mate! Checking your vids with my 5:00 am *cuppa* is one of my favorite wake-ups.
If I weren’t a Yank, I’d want to be from Down Under!
In Asia, the following is now true:
🇦🇺 + 🇳🇿+ 🇬🇧 + 🇺🇸 ♥️⚔️ 🩸 = 🕊️
Thanks very much! Although it’s very dry here at the moment, we are coming into wet season time so i could be rained out from time to time, glad you like the videos, Bruce
Have you noticed, M8? An ordinary hose will bend very politely - but a hydraulic hose will kick you in the guts like a 'Roo
I must admit, I have never seen a hydraulic fitting quite like that. ~ EVER!
7:30 If I may drop in my 2 bits, I'd go with a diesel generator for fuel availability - as it can run on Kero, heating Oil, etc...
9:05 I keep thinking that all of the hydro rams on it (despite being stainless steel or whatever) are rusted to the point of pitting, so if any of them move too far it will destroy rubber seals
10:15 precisely - you can see one of the casting plugs and it appears not to have corroded through, this is a goodness. It points to effective Antifreeze
* Amongst other things, antifreeze fluid is intended to prevent corrosion within your engine. It is very useful...
11:30 If I may suggest a name for it - I propose: "Old Green Bottom" 🤔
12:30 ~and YES, I comment as the video goes along with my impressions. It's more fun! I can't believe how well that metal resisted pitting... Polishing right out like that is legendary
14:00 I bet the fun part is bleeding air out of the injector lines...
14:38 Good GRIEF M8! I thought Kubota tractors were overly thirsty...
15:30 I had a sudden terrible thought - what if the cab door is rusted SHUT??? After all of this...
16:00 Absolute Hydraulic Fluid Knowledge BASIC CONCEPT: Do NOT ever let "stuff" get into the system fluid 😱It is the hydraulic version of "Blood Poisoning"
Seriously; The best way to think of Hydraulic lines is like our own blood vessels. Would you want a speck of crud in there?
16:55 Now you've touched another part of my interests M8 - how can I: "Put a coating on a home or a car that lasts longer than I will?"
18:00 And this is the best part M8, if it doesn't leak it means it hasn't got enough.... 👀
19:00 On car engines, water/coolant pumps have a 'weep' hole on the bottom of the casting between the shaft bearings in case the inner seal leaks (it's a tell tale)
If there is one on that beast, it could be shot with lithium spray lubricant (the spray cans have wands)
19:36 GOT IT! This beasty is a diesel, and that 'Throttle' is the fuel control on top of the diesel injector pump. In order to 'Turn Off' a diesel, you have to cut off the fuel entirely
It is a purely mechanical Engine, by definition - and reliable because it needs no "Ignition System" that is based on electricity except to start (and not always)
* You can buy a small diesel engine that can be started by hand online. I have one rated ten HP (approx. 7.5 Kw)
21:10 (OFF TOPIC!) "And in those times, it was said that the Dwarves built gigantic machines - but charged huge sums, because only a DWARF could repair them..." 😂
~ Sorry, that was just my raw "Mechanic's" sense of humor from the old times
23:00 The sound of bubbles... Great, terrific
23:30 QUESTION ( for the sake of it, not the record) I wonder what the factory manual states for restoring the brakes on this particular... (whatever it is)
26:20 What is the old Aussie saying upon finding ones self in an odd place? "Reminds me of 'ome!" Seriously - that looks straight the way out of Mad Max
27:03 I'm looking at that panel, and the empty places in it with... A great deal of curiousity
~ and I suppose seatbelts were not invented yet... (closes eyes and holds on)
30:40 It acts like the brakes are locked - maybe from rust, maybe worse - but I cannot imagine it
32:30 Ah! It's air brakes. I tell you what, M8 - there are 2 notions chasing themselves through my mind about it. The first is that anything made out of rubber on it is quite old
But at the same time, I can't help noticing that the tires still hold air...
Hello from near Memphis Tennessee in the USA, along the Mississippi River... I retired here by accident, but it turned out good. Fantastic, in fact
~ and I have enjoyed commenting in this way, from far away, this evening. It has been a true pleasure
Holy shit you enjoyed this😂
Dont think ihve ever seen a more passionate comment, cudos to u!
you should write novel instead
I was waiting for the snake report, haha. Started up like nothing...amazing
Brilliant video Bruce ! Good to see what's happening with Wally . Just keep climbing around these big machines and lifting drums of oil and you'll never need a bloody gym ! You would have thought that they could make these a little bit easier to service. Nothing easy on these ! Take care mate . Scott 🌵
so excited to see more on this Wabco. Those Detroit Diesels truly have a sound like no other.
Crying shame a lot of stuff like this gets abandoned or cut up for scrap.
Awesome to see this, even more awesome seeing SE Qld content, like it’s been raining on and off for about a week here I’m guessing this must have been filmed at least several days ago
Gday Alberto, you’ve hit the nail on the head. This was last weekend before the rain we had in the week. Takes a bit of time to get a video up from shooting to uploading due to editing ect. Thanks very much for your comment, Bruce
Bruce that was great seeing it come back to life again.look forward to seeing it move under its own next time.
Great job Bruice
We have got to see Wally up and going again that’s two episodes on him Australia is watching you now. ❤
Thanks very much, Hopefully a third video is only a couple of weeks away if I can get back to the truck, best wishes, Bruce
And Finland!
Asmr massive dump truck revival.
When you want it done right, this is the man you call.
I yelled “yes” when it fired up. Congrats from Florida, USA
Love the sound of a Detroit Diesel! Thanks Bruce and 'film crew'. Definitely worth preserving for future generations to see how Australia was built. I bet there is an old rock crusher somewhere nearby that old Wall supplied the rock for.
Peter
Thank you for going back, hope ya get it home man. Its awesome. I would love to work on something like that
Thx u soo much for not reving it and letting it warm up it’s very important for a diesel
This is the clearest quality video ive seen in years!!!!
This brought back some memories. In the early 70’s, I used to drive 1 of only 2 of these in the UK. Great machines which now would be condemned to the yard on cab noise alone never mind the fumes.
One of the most skilled people we are genuinely blessed to see at work.. please keep up the awesome work. Really cant get enough ❤
The beauty of old machinery. When you fix one thing there is something else, but its easy to trace it back and theres always someone to make hoses. Doesnt sound like any of these fixes need much more than what you have on hand and i know youll get Wally cruising along before long.
If youre in SE QLD it would have been nice to get him home before the rain. Im kickinf myself for not having a bike or something to work on now everythings wet.
Cant wait Bruce and you remind me of so many of the mechanics and farmers i grew up around that did their best with what they had trying keep old machinery chugging along.
perfect guy for these things. he doesn't talk too much but he explains what he is going to do very well great videos mate keep them going
My father was an mechanic/engineer in the army. He used to work on tanks,apc etc..im still learning from him and you remind me of him.. thanks and keep up the great work.. one of the best channels on UA-cam.. thought about a fund page.. help with expenses.?? ✌️
Love how the speedo goes up to 120 km/h 😃
I don’t think I’d like to be driving it up the haul road at that speed 😂
An absolute joy to watch. Thank you both for taking us with you all as you breathe life back into Wally.
Thank you
Once warmed up it wasnt smokin. That 12V71 still sounds good!
I’ve gotta say you’ve given it a red hot got,very impressed with the care you’ve taken with the old girl,cheers.
Love your relaxed patient attention to the details needed to do it right. Excellent video, looking forward to next one.
Bruce, your "will it start" videos are absolutely the very best on You Tube , hands down !!! Keep up the good work .
Hey Bruce love the video I'm a mechanic from Michigan can't wait till ya get Wally home and check it out take care and Godspeed
Thanks very much Matt
Great video! Looking forward to seeing it moving again
Awesome job.... Had a unit very similar to this sitting in a lot for years that I used to pass every day... Stopped in to talk with the owner and he said he wasn't interested in selling or having anyone messing with it... Two months later I found out he let it go to the scrapper... Not for sure what engine it had in it... But am sad everytime I pass that place and don't see it there..
It's that way with a lot of mechanical things, cars/trucks/motorcycles and the like. People just neglect them til they rot and wait til they're at the scrap stage to do anything about it--basically worthless.
I’m watching from the states and I have got to say I like the way you take your time and do the job properly. A lot of people who make videos like this usually just try’s to throw it all together quickly and usually doesn’t even work
As a Brazilian citizen, I always got impressed how Americans leave theirs things anywhere. It's really interesting to see channels like this showing it and their stories.
Thanks for this 🎉❤
this is in australia
@@Adam_Swanersame but giant spyder and reptiles
@@Adam_SwanerUK, usa, Canada, Australia is the same thing
I was gobsmacked to see that baby firing straight up. Great work Bruce.
Hey blue eyes…..sorry Bruce, couldn’t resist. Mate, Wal started so easy again and sounds beautiful at idle and screaming, he’s definitely loving your attention and this is an awesome save. Do you reckon those run hours are right, looking at Wal you know it looks quite straight really and I bet with some work he’d scrub up really tidy. I liked your comment about never being shedded, it’s a reality isn’t it but sad when you think how much work it’s done, like all machinery. This series is a particular favourite so pleased your sorting the problems.
This dude needs more subscribers, great content, thank you and cheers from snow frosted Finland. ❄
Hey Bruce, nice machine! One point of clarity: On a Detroit 2-stroke, the Roots blower is just that… a blower, not a supercharger. It enables scavenging. It doesn’t provide boost per se.
I've always had a soft spot for old Detroit's. Something about the brute force simplicity of the engines is charming.
Back then when Americans actually cared for one another
@@zacb7427back when we didn't have 500 electrical attachments to the engine to limit carbon or whatever the hell they do
I am glad you made this video, was really excited to see how it run
With the difficulty of getting electronic chips, having this old analog equipment may be a plus.
Love to watch him work on this old machine, even cleaning the windows and so on, thank you for this great video! 👌🏻
love? LOVE?
Just finished watching the last video and this one came out! Haven't finished this one yet mate but thanks from the UK for the last one!
Thank you, glad you liked it
Wabco W50, excelente equipamento, congratulações.
Bloody good on you Bruce, listen to that old girl roar! Amazong work and very cool to see that there are still some proper bush mechanics out there, saving the rigs that need it. Keep up the awesome work!
Amazing when you do it slowly and properly it works. Slap dash ways of other countries has a lot to be desired. Thanks bruce.
Love the sound of a Detroit. We had a shop in our town that rebuilt these engine and everything else related to the quarry. V12s were in Euclid dumps in the states. I have seen a V12 in a what you call a prime mover. It got 4 miles to the gallon. In your numbers about two liters to the click. But awesome power. Cheers. Good vid.
Honestly, I don't think that 4 mpg is too bad for a 12V Detroit. That one was pretty efficient at converting diesel fuel to noise!
Loved how meticulous and thorough job you did. Even the threads on the bolts got cleaned, thats somebody who really knows whats he doing and loves doing it.
Now every video of "it will start" i´ve watched seems careless and the mechanics are all amateurs compared to Bruce.
Drove and fixed these old gems back in my time. Awsome machines, powerful trucks.
Amazing what can run again when the right hands work on it. Thansk for sharing, it’s great to learn by watching someone with experience work.
This brings back a lot of memories from working on Euclid dump trucks in quarries and the bush
Thanks Mark, very similar to a Euclid I believe, Bruce
I think they would be Bruce, the ones I use to repair were all Detroit Diesel’s and were never maintained correctly. They use to bring me in when they wouldn’t work anymore and expected me to preform miracles to get them going again, happy to say that 99% of the time I could, great times
Always the way isn’t it re people expecting miracles, Detroit’s do seem pretty reliable from what I have to do with them and easy to work on with no computer or sensors which is good for someone like me
For me it was the R35 Terex trucks. Same old engines and trannies, but the Wabco diffs were something different !
Thats given me enthusiasm to go and start my 2cyl lister dumper.
Woo Hoo!! I was cheering at my computer when I saw the wheels start to roll!! Great job, Bruce!! :-) Like you said, not the outcome you were hoping for, but a huge chunk of forward progress, just the same!! Looking forward to the next installment. Thanks Bruce!! :-)
Randomly found part 1 and was recommended the 2nd subbed for updates!
Nothing better to top off the night than a video from Bruce! Good stuff
Thanks very much
No problem Bruce love your stuff mate, gives me pleanty of knowledge on the age of machines for my own restoration but hard for young fellas to get this knowledge now days
Love to see you take the time to show us this machine! And thank you for your hard work, very entertaining!
I’m rebuilding Detroit 6v92 on a boat. No one knows how so I’m teaching myself 2 stroke ..great motors!
Hi Bruce, great videos! Your care and precision do not go unnoticed. Most people would not give these old machines the kind of respect that you do. I have a question: Do you know the make and model of the hand pump you are using to transfer oil? It looks better than the ones I see on the shelf here is the US. I have recently started purchasing all of my fluids in 5-gallon cans and need some kind of simple solution that is better than trying to pour with a funnel. Thank you!
G'day Bruce. Just happened across your channel and found you on an old V12. Monster's of thing's. Couldn't help but admire the way you have taken care to clean all your bits and bobs. How many joker's do you see un do some part that's covered in dirt, oil, grease and mud and put them back the same way. I nearly cry when I see that. I wonder how long they last, you never get to see part 2. It was great to hear the old girl light up. Pity about the faults but its been sitting as you said and its bound to have some things wrong. Your a spritely old bugger aren't ya'. I'm jealous.
Great work fellas, if you dont bring them back from the dead, who will? Fun to watch, thanks!
Won't find a more worthy endeavor... nothing any good ever easy.....a Man has to love his profession.. Heavy equipment ain't nothing better. Love the Show Bruce 😻 interesting musings prime cut video Hey Hey Hey from Pittsburgh Pa USA.
Btw this is a real mechanic not just a part changer like 99% of modern day "mechanics"
*Thanks Bruce. I have literally never heard a 12 cyl 2 stroke before.*