This Saved The Fire Department Thousands Of Dollars!!!

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • A local Fire Department was given a $20,000 quote to fix this hydraulic leak. After talking to the department I told them that I could save them a lot of time and money if I did the job so they dropped it off at my shop. It took a few weeks to get everything rebuilt but it ended up costing a quarter of what they were quoted and it got their much needed Fire Truck back in service pretty quickly.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 82

  • @OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo
    @OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo 3 роки тому +20

    Good job! Now back to putting out fires and saving lives, said the truck!!! Fun video!

  • @scarface-39
    @scarface-39 3 роки тому

    Another job well done Stephen!!👍🇺🇸

  • @tlaim
    @tlaim 3 роки тому +24

    Tell Chuckie we miss him!

  • @smarternu
    @smarternu 3 роки тому

    NICE! That's going to be a whole new service area that you will grow for years to come.

  • @willys4882
    @willys4882 3 роки тому

    I worked on a 65 foot 1986 Pierce Telesquirt years ago. I replaced the pressure switches on the outriggers and hydraulic lines elevation. The pressure switches were quoted at $350 each from Pierce. The same brand switches from the local hydraulic shop was $140 each. There are some parts that you have to get from OEM but you can save $$$ by shopping around.

  • @bat116
    @bat116 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for helping a smaller volunteer fire department. Most are severely underfunded. I'm sure that community appreciates it as well. A real win-win situation for you and the community.

  • @tonydeleo3642
    @tonydeleo3642 3 роки тому +12

    I was surprised there wasn't a washer behind the cotter pin in the main cylinder pin.

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 3 роки тому +11

    Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and say his to chucky we miss his channel. Happy Trails

  • @reefe5657
    @reefe5657 3 роки тому

    My chief didn't appreciate me or the money I saved. What a goober.

  • @wymershandymanservice9965
    @wymershandymanservice9965 3 роки тому +6

    Victaulic o-ring fittings . I’m sure that’s probably the brand name. But 50 years ago that was how all bulk liquid pumps and plumbing was set up. Great 👍 content.

  • @PS-rr2jt
    @PS-rr2jt 3 роки тому +7

    I was hoping you’d show us it in action.

  • @greenled5
    @greenled5 3 роки тому +1

    Come to Michigan, you can fix our fire trucks! 😂

  • @thecatsupdog
    @thecatsupdog 3 роки тому +3

    Is that @DieselCreek and his $700 crane?

  • @HGNeese3rd1
    @HGNeese3rd1 3 роки тому +2

    In Camden-Wyoming, De. we had a 1985 American La France 85' snorkel/tower ; she was a good one. Talk about poop and fly, she could. Had a v8 detroit diesel 10 wheel chassis with a Century series cab. Bought for $85,000.00 what a steal compared today's prices. Today we bought a used Pierce 95 ft tower ladder for $200,000.00 and thought we were ahead and spent $133,000.00 to fix things up. Then had to fix the engine detriot diesel (two pistons and sleeves $11,000.00), then the repair garage caught on fire and we hoping the truck burned up too; but the local fire was quick. Then the transmission had to worked on $4,000.00; boy we are buying a new truck piece by piece.

  • @charlesreohr6236
    @charlesreohr6236 3 роки тому +6

    It's always nice when the Fire Department can save money. They can always use the money they save to update other equipment or help the neighborhood with.

  • @paulcoulter7181
    @paulcoulter7181 3 роки тому +11

    I would like to see more vids on these trucks.

    • @paulcoulter7181
      @paulcoulter7181 3 роки тому

      Stephen Cox. I don’t know if you’ll see this but we have one of the largest manufactures of firetrucks right here close to Baton Rouge Louisiana. Ferrara fire trucks.

  • @jimpie231
    @jimpie231 3 роки тому +6

    Great repair......you’re an asset to the fire department! Thanks.....Jim

  • @Ratkill9000
    @Ratkill9000 3 роки тому +6

    Okay you about sold me on that electric ratchet. Can't wait for a long term review on it!

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 3 роки тому +4

    Great video, I’d never know how any of that apparatus works otherwise. You helped them and got to make some money in the process and all parties were very happy.
    I’d like to see more of thee types of repairs.

  • @bigcharliesmodelgarage296
    @bigcharliesmodelgarage296 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome always good when you can save FD money

  • @PaulThomas-qo9vy
    @PaulThomas-qo9vy 3 роки тому +1

    Yes, Stephen, more fire truck fix & service vids. I have wondered how fire trucks work, down in the guts, pumps & pipes. I was a school bus mechanic for 4 years & engine, drivetrain & lube certification technician/ welder/fabricator at a big research firm & love all things mechanical! Keep up the great content, Blessings to you.

  • @BigSmiles214
    @BigSmiles214 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 21 years. And I’ve been a paid firefighter for 12 years now. Love your channel, attitude and content

  • @subvet694
    @subvet694 3 роки тому +3

    Nice to see my old stomping grounds... I moved to Florida from Weatherford a couple years ago👍

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool video!
    I once toured the E-One Fire truck manufacturing plant in Ocala Florida!
    It was awesome! I recommend it!

  • @ryanmall
    @ryanmall 3 роки тому +3

    I was a volunteer firemen we had a house fire one day after we got it put out on clean up I was walking around the back side of the house I was walking around the back side of the house And saying a piece of glass stuck in a tree From when it back backdrafted earlier

  • @grizzlyboy7099
    @grizzlyboy7099 3 роки тому

    Hey I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 I was wondering what can cause the transmission lag witching from first to second gear

  • @Musabe009
    @Musabe009 3 роки тому +4

    Did you have to bleed the hydraulic lines of air or do they self bleed out the air?

    • @carlthor91
      @carlthor91 3 роки тому +2

      Extension bleeds the outboard end. Retraction pushes the air out the inboard end. Job complete, except for topping up the hydraulic tank.
      Best wishes

    • @Musabe009
      @Musabe009 3 роки тому +2

      @@carlthor91 Thanks for the info. Take care

    • @StephenCoxfixit
      @StephenCoxfixit  3 роки тому

      Well said.

  • @jamesterrill1938
    @jamesterrill1938 3 роки тому +2

    YOU make it look to easy. Great video and thank you for sharing with us..

  • @ssboot5663
    @ssboot5663 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your services!

  • @soldtobediers
    @soldtobediers 3 роки тому

    ''Tis the Season to Eradicate the Treason!''
    ''Though everything comes from, and returns back to, His Dirt.
    Still; every living thing is fashioned by the Will of His Light and Living Waters.''
    ~ gilpin 122420
    ''Folks: never lose heart of His return @ the end of 6,000 years.
    For it is His 2nd birth - not His 1st birth - that I pray this return is based upon.''
    ~ gilpin 122420
    Prayers for God & Son's reign for 2033 - ∞

  • @Biffo1262
    @Biffo1262 3 роки тому

    In the Greater Manchester FRS in the UK we had one in the mid to late '70's called a Simonitor but found it shockingly unreliable. Glasgow Fire Service in Scotland used them and called them the Scoosher. Most if not all brigades have stopped using them in favour od Aerial Ladder Platforms which is a "one size fits all' ladder, hydraulic platform and aerial monitor which, in the long run, is far more cost effective and versatile. Nice repair.

  • @johnrhodes474
    @johnrhodes474 3 роки тому

    Dude you need to check out squatch253 he's currently rebuilding a old 1st generation cat D2 and he's rebuild a bunch of other types of equipment he's even got a prototype Minneapolis I think it is he's working on. Anybody else reading this you need to check out squatch he's awesome.

  • @leonardpearce4512
    @leonardpearce4512 3 роки тому

    A feel good job on the fire truck. Win- win! Have you worked on any of the Ford 3.0 Diesel F150? I have one and haven’t found anything wrong with it.

  • @dmac5497
    @dmac5497 3 роки тому

    I sure hope third party load, timing testing, pump/waterway testing was done after this repair, no way in hell I would assume the liability on this . NFPA 1901, 1911, and 1071 is very clear on the who what and where aerial devices should be maintained and the credentials of those having authority having jurisdiction. If your certified by the manufacturer to service this device that's one thing, if your a general service technician your liability will last the entire time this aerial is in service, first time it fails or a firefighter/civilian is hurt God help you in litigation...

  • @mikeslatz1351
    @mikeslatz1351 3 роки тому

    Maybe corrosion isn't a concern in Texas. On ships, after testing new hydraulic hoses for leaks I always put a heavy coat of rubberized auto undercoating spray on the fittings.

  • @anthonywelborn2202
    @anthonywelborn2202 3 роки тому

    Hey love your videos and content, just wondering if you could recommend any software program for running a service truck business, I’m getting ready to start but would like something with the ability to give the customer good info and also to be able to keep records of vehicles and repairs for future use . Thanks for any advice

  • @stephenfarynaz7229
    @stephenfarynaz7229 3 роки тому +1

    What's it got 4 a motor?...

  • @jovanni_orb5116
    @jovanni_orb5116 3 роки тому

    @stephen cox I have a video idea. I am 32 and I am starting classes at my local community college for a Diesel technology associates degree. I am also a veteran so this is free for me. My video idea is about people deciding to change careers into diesel at my age or older what is your experience with this? Do you know of people that have done this? And if it is something that should even be considered in 2021 as a career. I have done my research and I excited to be starting classes and join the field. Coming from a experience person like your self this could help a lot on what your thoughts are on this.

  • @aurian18
    @aurian18 3 місяці тому

    This makes me not afraid to do a big job for this type of equipment. Thank you!

  • @Adams73011
    @Adams73011 3 роки тому

    I seen you worked on a t190 skid steer. (2years ago) would that be kind of the same deal for a 94 case 1845c

  • @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN
    @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN 3 роки тому +3

    I really loved this video .

  • @CarsonJay
    @CarsonJay 3 роки тому +1

    That fire truck ladder was tall!!

  • @GuniaJ
    @GuniaJ 3 роки тому

    Love the video, my fire station has a Telesquirt 50 just like that one. Good to see the workings of how it does the job.

  • @13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51
    @13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51 3 роки тому +1

    I was a retained fire fighter in the UK 82 to 1990 My main job was heavy tow truck operator , I Joined the fire service after recovering one of the trucks ,then I started working on the fire trucks mainly service work as they couldn't find some one with Hydrolic experience , I loved it but Now to old and broken .
    Now back in Australia retired after getting ran down by a meth affected driver at a walk crossing ,,, Thanks for the great Videos Steve
    Merry Christmas To you and your Family From all over here
    Rob

  • @شَريفمُحَمَّد-م7ر
    @شَريفمُحَمَّد-م7ر 3 роки тому

    That ratchet you took out for your sponsorship looks like the crappiest chinese junk.

  • @tinkermouse-scottrussell3738
    @tinkermouse-scottrussell3738 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome teamwork on this repair you got some labour and they received some skills its a win, win.
    Enjoyed this one Steve keep up the good work.
    Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.

  • @michaelbrennan7148
    @michaelbrennan7148 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting. Great video thank you for your explanation throughout video. Nice work by the peanut gallery as well.

  • @jameswyatt1304
    @jameswyatt1304 3 роки тому +1

    Love the firefighting equipment videos and oddball hydraulic work! You're just down the road from us, so good to see a local gettin' it done!

  • @williamwoehl3672
    @williamwoehl3672 3 роки тому +1

    Ever have a blowout on a different area after a hydrolic repair during testing because the old weak spot became strong causing a different weak spot to fail?

  • @jovanni_orb5116
    @jovanni_orb5116 3 роки тому

    Your other links do work just not the camera link.

  • @RonSales
    @RonSales 3 роки тому +3

    Safety harnesses OSHA approved for the ladder climbers, Teflon pads don't wear out like plastic does after one use.

  • @royamberg9177
    @royamberg9177 3 роки тому +1

    20 grand don't go very far on heavy equipment repair. Boom lifts and telehandler repairs are spendy

  • @kkb1258
    @kkb1258 3 роки тому

    Rubber fitting is called a victralic

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve 3 роки тому +1

    Like #594
    Thanks for the video!

  • @williamwoehl3672
    @williamwoehl3672 3 роки тому +1

    Yep, use what you got, to heavy to push by hand, get gravity to help!!!!!

  • @rburns531
    @rburns531 3 роки тому

    Well done! Good Job!

  • @thomasingramfarms230
    @thomasingramfarms230 3 роки тому +1

    We need more chuckE videos!!

  • @BrandonHall916
    @BrandonHall916 3 роки тому +1

    Long live Squirtle 30

  • @harmab2
    @harmab2 3 роки тому

    Grear job

  • @ben2e0omr
    @ben2e0omr 3 роки тому +1

    What a really good egg you are!

  • @jovanni_orb5116
    @jovanni_orb5116 3 роки тому

    Hi

  • @kiyoshisenaga5019
    @kiyoshisenaga5019 3 роки тому

    Excellent work!
    Appreciate you taking care of our first responders (professional risk takers).
    Merry Christmas!
    Aloha

  • @stephenbrown571
    @stephenbrown571 3 роки тому +7

    It’s a scary thought of my sister. Even being near any kind of power tools. LOL 😂

  • @waynep343
    @waynep343 3 роки тому

    when they climbed the ladder.. this is the scene that was playing in my head.. ua-cam.com/video/LlCb41nelD8/v-deo.html the almost to the end of the almost 5 hour long original cut of the movie.

  • @OUSWKR
    @OUSWKR 3 роки тому

    It’s great to be able to help out smaller departments like you did with this truck. I’ve done some work years ago for some of our local police and ambulance vehicles. I look at the work done on those vehicles as doing my part to help keep our community safe by ensuring our first responders can get there as safely and quickly as possible.

  • @slickmix45
    @slickmix45 3 роки тому

    Love the videos Stephen! I could swear that was Chucke's truck in the beginning of the video in the lot there!

  • @williamgraham8809
    @williamgraham8809 3 роки тому

    Love the name Squitie Thirtie

  • @Moose906
    @Moose906 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work...

  • @Louis21237
    @Louis21237 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @thcenterprisellc112
    @thcenterprisellc112 3 роки тому

    This is a great video ! Keep up the great work !

  • @douglasingersoll7486
    @douglasingersoll7486 3 роки тому +1

    HOG4LIFE

  • @larrysherman5254
    @larrysherman5254 3 роки тому +3

    I sure hope the Fire Company has the apparatus tested after the repair to have it recertified as per NFPA.

  • @texanerection492
    @texanerection492 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve been lovin these videos!