Ford F700 Cummins Chipper Truck Project - Coolant Leaks, HVAC, Block Heater - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- This 1993 F700 with a 5.9 Cummins came straight from the auction. She's got a laundry list of issues. Let's start working our way through them!
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"I think what happened...well...I have no idea what happened" Sounds like me explaining every project I undertake!
Lol that soft music during the intro made me feel like you tried your best... but you were about to inform us that you reluctantly decided to put the truck down. 😂
Oops. Accidentally posted that as a reply. My bad. I’ll just leave it. 😂
Well I don't feel bad now some one else that is misunderstood. I've started telling people I found it like that and I'm trying to fix it. So far it works LOL.
Or when I perform an After Action Review of my multitudinous poor life decisions...
Lol I know exactly what happened: "You see the left thrush bushing was overloaded when the high torque converter...."
"This guy is a tree trimmer"
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_looks outside_ ...
no trees for _miles_
Well, he's doing a fantastic job!
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I never gave that a thought! Amazing
Looks like he's been trimming everything in sight under the dash.
Wow he's good...got his number? lol
There's plenty of trees around. It's not North Dakota...
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The same customer has now given you another F700 to fix. I had a vision of a cat leaving a dead mouse on your doorstep every so often!
Wes, don't ever stop with the great commentary.
Agreed! He's spot on
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Working as a mechanic:
Step #1: Check if gravity works by dropping something.
Step #2: Check it again.
Step#3: Are you sure ?
Step#4: Check it again, it might have stopped working.
Step #5 Just let go of it, there might be a glitch !
Wes, You are a star for keeping your cool!
Cheers, Ard
by the sounds of it, the customer said, "Fix it, and bill me afterwards." Sign of Integrity, Skill, and Reputation
Love the entro. I was certain you were going to say that your wife left you, your dog died and you ran out of beer!
That dielectric grease joke never gets old......👍🏻
Starting to look like my videos as much stuff as you’re dropping!!
My dad calls them “gravity days”!
@@WatchWesWork I’ll have to remember that one 😂🤦🏼♂️
You know it's gonna be good when it's a multiple parts series 😂
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You forgot to plug-in the blend door shaft electrical harness.
enjoyed this video a lot Wes!
Awesome, thank you!
Hank, warning, Wes uses more tools than adjustable wrench!
Good to see you here!
@@WatchWesWork Thank you! Your videos are a Saturday morning regular. Greetings from Canada...
Pay attention, Hank. You, Tommy and Brandle are going to need this!
Howboutcha, Hank!
The C clamp had me rolling!
Me too, I then thought some other parts in that truck might be held with glue!
When you said Lucas and brakes - a chill ran down my spine.
Me too ! Lucas stuff in... a Ford ! 😱 OMG !
Total piles of shit
LUCAS --- hellllllllllllllllp!!!!!
There seems to be a virtually limitless supply of crappy crusty Class-5 and -6 straight trucks being used as farm trucks, plow trucks, utility trucks, rust depositories and mouse condos in your area.
….and speaking of “Whoa baby” - it’s always nice to see Mrs. Wes in the garage.
It used to be worse back when they had carburetors and points! Every fall my dad would spend a few weeks cleaning carbs and points and bleeding brakes.
Screws are always optional. Zip ties are required. With locking nuts, turning the head is preferred.
Ya got me. The best content on YT. LOL
There you go!
I thought "Just happens to look like a spark plug." was funny, till I heard the dying seal comment. 🤣🤣🤣
It is great to know your education from school and that you payed attention to life to come up with a sense of humor to entertain so many with so much. This makes our day to watch and listen.
How do you get so lucky to get a mess like this dropped at your door? Some guys have all the luck. lol
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@@frankdeegan8974 I think word has gotten around that Wes is the UA-cam guy, so he gets the interesting cases, plus he always fixes the problems so people come back and trust him.
I have yet to meet anyone with as much vehicle knowledge as you. Plus, your laid back attitude makes these videos a must. Great work Wes.
There's plenty out there who know a lot more than me.
There's nothing quite as enjoyable as Watching Wes Work while sipping a 'cold snack'. On equal footing with said 'cold snack' while watching VGG...which is what I'll be doing next. Thanks Wes!!
Wes, I really think you ought to reconsider a Patreon. I’d really like to contribute and don’t want any extras. Some of us would just like to help you along in a small way. Thanks for all you do. I always learn something and it’s great entertainment. Best Regards
You're the kind of a guy they need on the Mars mission, who can fix anything.
Too bad it's a one way mission...
Government run programs very risky.
Hmm. Locked in a confined space with other people for an extended time period while being micro managed by a massive government bureaucracy. Where do I sign up?
@@WatchWesWork and a government-issue socket set, with the 10mm socket missing - oh hold me back!! 😁
and they sent the wrong part so return it for another, meantime in the next 4 years....
I know it wasn't torqued to factory specs... I didn't hear the "click". lol
*click*
I was waiting for the click too.
The torque wrench was in mute mode
Sure it was, it is tight enough that it won't fall off.
@@MrCarl312 It was a joke cuz Wes always says "Click" when he's done tightening it
Say Wes, I can say without a doubt that you have saved this tree mulcher guy hundreds of dollars. To have this much hodge podge electrical and running gear problems, had he tried to just run this truck he would have lost half his workers and his business if you had not done what you did. This can make or break a small business, thank you for your caring work. He also would have without the heater have been unable to drive in this truck or start it.
Most people would walk away from repairing this when they see the sate of it. But thanks Wes for making an interesting UA-cam episode for us to watch.
Smart ones!
When you dropped that freeze plug into the block...I said "Oh crap"! Glad you got it out so easily.
Look at Wes harvesting his own organic heater hoses from the source by hand......can't wait for the rest of the series awesome work
If there is an Oscar for beautiful video editing, the winner is a guy called Wes from somewhere in northern Illinois.
This truck is a good example of why I've been trying to make sure my daughter has some working knowledge of auto mechanics. There are many good mechanics out there like you, Wes. There are also many jacka$$ mechanics out there who are high, stoned, drunk, don't care, and/or will actively try to cheat you while ruining your vehicle. You need to know enough to know the difference. Good mechanics come up with workmanlike solutions when they can't get the factory solution, they put things back together properly and button things up.
Problem with those old Asplundh built "crew trucks" is that the tree trimmers had to fend for themselves, make their own repairs to get to the next job or home, and they got small bonuses when they kept their crew's costs down. Next generation: You can't imagine the pressure on these guys working for a tree service that can only afford to buy used equipment.
I know how it is to start out with a bunch of junk equipment...
The Hallmark of most indie small-time tree services is that they're running Asplundh hand-me-downs, usually still painted orange, and usually in various stages of falling apart at the seams 😁 my dad started his tree business using a chipper truck much like this and a bucket truck he cobbed together himself using components from at least 3 80s vintage Chevrolet medium duty trucks
Sounds like it's time for that truck to have a "wiring malfunction" and burn to the ground, good thing is no one would ever question it after seeing that mess.
I'm guessing the tree trimmer likes these old square body Ford 700. probably doesn't want the added "features" the next generation had.
I think it has at least once...
Built FORD TOUGH! Thank You Wes 😊👍😃 it was almost like watching archeology 🤣
Pandora's box dash wiring mess was hilarious - keep up the good entertainment Wes !
If that was my truck, I would start on it, then push it out in a field, put it up for sale and buy a new one. I hate working on cars and trucks. But I enjoy watching you do it.
The life of Wes, say's "pretty easy job" then we get to watch him struggle with it. But he always (mostly) wins.
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It's 'easy' because it's not all salt-(c)rusted into one lump of nastiness
I try. Sometimes there is no good solution.
The metal grating folded around the clutch and brake pedals 0:19 is next level.
Great idea I thought. Solves the muddy feet slipping off problem. I have a older GMC that's probably going to get that option before harvest.
I had never seen cars on fire until I lived in North Carolina. Now I know why and am not surprised in the least bit.
The suspense is killing me...what happened with Mrs. Wes' shelves??
Wes cut them. And then it turned out to not be short enough so we ended up standing them until they fitted.
I think it may be time to drive that wood chipper truck, into a wood chipper! :P
Always amazes me why some people rig up things instead of doing the job correctly, when a problem crops up. Or even the people that ignores problems until there are so many, they don't even know where to start. Fixing issues as they occur makes for a working vehicle without everything broken. I see you doing those repairs that were ignored over time. Nice work...
The previous series on the F700 got me hooked on your videos. And this one is a great sequel!
Another great video Wes! You make me laugh so many times with your comments, it really brightens my day. :)
Good morning and happy Saturday. I am avoiding doing brakes on my wife's Tiguan, so I am going to Watch Wes Work first. Thanks for bringing us along on this big project.
Have fun!
@@WatchWesWork Not too bad. The nice thing about working on a 2019 is the salt monster hasn't had enough time to make things too bad. Other than the electric parking brake, it was simple and straightforward. *Edit* until my wife tripped over the oil drain pan...
your description of components cracks me up. keep the veiled optimism comments coming.
Wes!
Hi Chris from Sweden here,
Been watching you since 2 years back ( at least I think) and I have to say I love the humor/facts/life thing going on, never stop being you!
Wes it's like eating an. elephant. One bite at a time! Looking forward to the next one.
Truck has the rare, optional electric assist for the blend door. Looking forward to chapter 2.
Wes looks like you had a serious case of the dropsies on this project. What a mess. I'm so glad that you are not one to give up when you run into the unobtainable wall. Great video, thumbs up.
Great video again, and I thought the first one was a nightmare for you.Coming soon "Watch Wes have a nervous breakdown" when customer reveals he has yet another F700. . . . . .Good on you
Wes, bicycle cable works great for old heater control cables as well. And you can buy it in big rolls.
If you get the low-friction stuff with built in plastic liner, it's even better.
Lucas, the Prince of Darkness, we have a phrase that sums up this truck, JFSI, just freakin scrap it
or, Joseph Lucas the inventor of darkness!
Naw, man! Got lots of life left inner'
I feel Wes’ pain when trying to undo decades of bodging on unroadworthy scrap, been there, done thst working on old and not so old service buses and coaches, one major PLC I worked for got a visit from the ministry, all the buses that had serious and potentially illegal daults were hidden in streets around the depot, and 30 drivers were told they had no bus to drive for run out, after the ministry left, suddenly these buses turned up and drivers allocated them, one morning I booked 9 off as unsafe, but a colleage manafed 13. I could chat to Wes for hours about my tales from the UK transport sextor
There's presently a big "construction truck" shortage in the US. That beastie would get some scary numbers at an equipment auction, and the brakes, wiring, and the like would not force the selling price down much at all.
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Any service vehicle. Stripped down pickups are unobtainable. Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DHL and USPS bought every useful van. The only things left are minivans, loaded pickups and the outdated/inefficient Chevrolet Express.
You are definatly on my GET OFF THE ISLAND SURVIVAL SHOW WHEN IT AIRS NEXT SUMMER.
Amazes me how things get botched so badly.... still, makes work for good guys like you.
Love the background music, Wes. Adds a nice flavor to your already great video.
Thanks 👍
defintely a feat of digital dexterity to get those waterpump bolts started with one hand while holding the pump with the same hand. impressive!
I cut out and display wiring like that on my garage wall like trophies 🏆.
The heck with the repairs, I come for the commentary.😁
This is the most enjoyable channel on UA-cam, keep doing what you are doing.
Perfect music to a perfect video. Always enjoy your uploads and this one is great as usual. Thanks for all the nice content you have done and for many more to come.
Thank you very much!
I think this customer love you so much.
But off course you do a great job.
A veritable cornucopia of Watch Wes Work build a truck from scratch. Yessiree, I'm gonna like this.
Best regards from indiana.
That passenger box looks like some kind of death chamber.
If somebody farted in there.....
You could fish all day long, heck, all summer with that can of worms! Our school bus mechanic sees this sort of stuff all day long! Love the challenge and reward at the end when it actually works like it should! Great job Wes!
Another fun fix for you bro, looks like you have won the locals hearts. Just drop it off to Wes he'll sort it out. A cameo from Mrs Wes too. Safe travels
My description would be “cumulative deferred maintenance “. I think this one is about two more, “Oh that needs fixed too”s away from the scrap heap. Wes will straighten it out but there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. This is your reward for excelling at mechanics school. 😎👍👀
I can’t even begin to describe the joy at waking up to a new WWW video. Thank you Wes for getting my day off to a great start!
Amazed that you could drive it into the garage. I loved the heater core test adapters.
You just have to love a used tree truck it's actually hilarious some of the "fixes" I've come across over the years of buying them. If you were closer I'd bring you an f800 to work on what a joy it's been having to fix it myself since no one seems interested. I'm not a mechanic I'm just a guy who breaks down enough to know how to fix things!
Mr Wes....the master technician of honest sarcasm!
Love the videos sir.
Wes, you're a better man than I.
If I would have seen that wire mess I would have quite on the spot. I'd rather bathe in burnt gear oil than do wiring on a vehicle.
Looks like you have what I would call your retirement enhancement package parked in your shop, Wes. McMaster Carr and NAPA will be giving you your own dedicated parking stall and a Thanksgiving turkey after this truck drives away (temporarily).
Wes, I watch all of your video's, I look forward to the next. The thing I like best is your feeble attempt at humor. 73 Ed
I'm waiting for the next video where we Watch Wes Wire!
Doorman getting you out of trouble! That's a first
Wes, I love your commentary on everything, but I especially love the fact that you won't pass up an opportunity to "thumb your nose" at the dielectric grease commenters...
The local landscape crews will use the bunk space so that they can send 3-4 guys along to a job with chainsaws, pruning hooks and the like.
The high-speed bunks have an inverter so the microwave can be plugged in for lunch. Heaters in the bunks not much of an issue here in TX, but add-on a/c is pretty common.
For Volume One, this was a great video.
At least the hose clamps on that aluminum tube interface are purty good.
If you look at the cost of new equipment and everything they come with...that you dont want. This makes sence all the sudden.
Wes:
"This is the HVAC control unit. There's the other end of the cable that we just made.
So, this is all good. Unfortunately we opened up... a 'Pandora's Box' here".
-presents a severely hacked up cable harness-
Me:
"Oh-my-gawd!"
Nice job Wes. While I know you say you can't make this stuff up, you're not - it's real life. And, it's educational and enjoyable watching you bring the soon to be dearly departed back to life. Only to erode on our Illinois roads.....
Well, now, let's not get ahead of ourselves with that self-awarded "Best Content on UA-cam" award there, Other Wes. How about "Best Dry Rotted Auxiliary Heater Hose Removal In The Dark (Rural Illinois Region)"?
We're in for a treat with this one! I can't wait!
When you said "Lucas" anyone who has ever owned a British car understood you were in for it.
Prince of Darkness
Me too
Lucas, the company that makes you rely on the zenner diode for your primary lighting circuit on Triumphs and BSAs and ...”WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED❗️”
The key word is "Auction". I track some pick-ups at local auctions and they are going for crazy money(at least I think so) for a vehicle you can only look at and, not drive and perhaps if lucky start the engine. I hear it's tied to COVID and the current lack of new inventory. Hope your customer got it for a very good price to offset your bill!! But we YT fans all win by getting too Watch Wes Work and hear classic "Wesisim's"
Usually, wiring bodges like that make perfect sense to the guy who did them. In this case, maybe not so much. There are times when cutting the whole, sorry, dangerous mess out and starting afresh just can't make things any worse. Pass the cutters please somebody.😁
Looking forward to the rest of the series Wes, especially the shelves.👍
Cheers for now,🍻
Dougie.
Going through hatchet fixes, one headache at a time.
This looks to be an awesome series. Looking forward to it.
I had to comment while watching video the intro was amazing Wes my wife and I enjoyed it very much and yes my wife loves watching your videos with me as well.
I actually have found a speed connect on the mixer door and pulled a 12 gauge shotgun shell out of a z28 heater box. lol it was back in the 80s cocaine wars days.
I had a trucking company and only 1 truck had a block heater and I bought that truck in illinois.
all of the previous fixes were done in 5 minutes or less with whatever could be found in a 100 foot radius
Bring on Part 2..... and any other parts after that!
This reminds me of some of the repairs I can across in 40 years of garage work!!
Looking forward to the continuation of the "rats nest" of wiring!! Thank you for recording this one.
(22:25) The Hufflepuff construction and interior design department!
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Put in one of those 10" Android radios that stick out :lol:. It will look like a 2020 Truck.
through it all, you gotta love the challenge. enjoy watching you right the wrongs of years and years of mickey mouse repairs.
Its actually not too bad to ride in the "man cab" as we call it in the tree business. Most of the time nobody rode in ours, it just doubled as a place to put saws that wouldn't fit in the storage boxes on the side, but the seat is useful as it opens up and makes a great place to put all the rigging stuff. Cool that it's got a Cummins in it. Our old truck was like the last one you worked on with at big p.o.s. gas boat anchor of a motor. I'll be here for part 2 of this adventure 😁👍
Jeepers but 33 minutes passes by awful quickly when the content and commentary are good.
Wes, how bout a shirt that says, “So, we’re going to roll our own”?
Wes, great video, frustrating as you may find some of the stupidity that you find I am sure the clients are so grateful for the order and functionally that is provided with your effort. Never under estimate the value that you bring to your community by making these vehicle work and be safe on the roads. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Thanks 👍
Your jobs are priceless amusement but I think somebody’s picking on your good self 😂