Can we bring this BIG V12 2 STROKE Detroit Diesel Dump Truck BACK to LIFE?
2024 ж. 3 Сәу.
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In this video, I do a bit more work on V12 Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke powered Wally Wabco the dump truck as part of the quest to see if I can bring him back to life. Wally is a 60 year old Wabco 35 Haul Truck that had been left sitting for years at a Quarry untouched before I got to him. In a series of earlier videos, I got the 12v71 Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke engine running and I eventually got Wally Wabco driving. I’ve battled poor weather most of the way, but this video is a follow on and an update from the earlier videos for those interested. Thanks very much for watching.
I live in the United States and stumbled onto the channel. I have worked on cars and trucks all my life. I own my own shop. I'm no "spring chicken" anymore so I can identify with you, a bit. I think your videos are fantastic. Your knowledge and experience is obvious. Keep up the good work!
Thanks very much
Good on you yanky, crack a tinny there mate and bog down
Gotta love Bruce. My first thought was that shirt is too tidy for this. I hope the person who gave you that for Christmas wont notice 😊. Love this machine and your work
He is always tidy! I can walk past a greasy item, never touch it and the grease will leap out onto my clothes. I'm a grease magnet.
Yes I know probably should be in overalls but find them uncomfortable
@@bruceinaus of course overalls are totally uncomfortable and they stop you from stretching and moving around so easily. Keep doing what you are doing cos I love it
Live down dirt roads proper , you find the lacking of 'dust' tight of ALL vehicles . . go to town clean jump off . . end up always looking like you slept in a culvert
Excellent video Bruce,one question ,why did you call that new engine oil Railway oil ?Is that just Aussie slang or some other reason?
It’s a great day when Bruce uploads!
Thank you
@@bruceinaus I like the stories you explain things very well.
Bruce, you have a wealth of knowledge. I have learned a ton watching you work and listening to your stories. Thank you for these series!
Thank you, glad your enjoying them
Love it when Bruce is proud of something. Gets that little grin on his face. Always a good day when Bruce posts. Best to you from Wa. Sate USA.
2:03 No point denying it: dirty looking hose is what we’re all here for.
Not when they 'burst' & spray all over hard won cab paintwork recon
@@benwinter2420 I think you missed the joke. Better to read it out loud and think of a jaunt on the seedier side of town for a clue. 😂
Priceless
That was a great tip on the story about checking the timing on older engines. My story involves having a shop evacuate the AC system on a pickup and later charge it with the same refrigerant previously captured after I replaced the AC compressor and other parts at home. The shop tried to recharge the system aftere vaccing it out well first. The system wouldn't take a charge. I was perplexed and had to take the pickup home and try to figure out what went wrong. Well. after disassembling the new hoses at home and tube I'd put on for any obstructions, I finally located the problem. When I had taken loose the thick, rubber suction hose from the compressor, I had capped off the line to prevent dirt intrusion while removing the failed Ac compressor. Problem was I had forgotten to remove the dust cap from that hose after installing the new AC compressor. I felt like a dummy for sure.
Thanks for that, I know I had to remind myself a couple of times after we came back from town to remove that rag I shoved in the hyd line to the tank up near the steering box so the same thing didn’t happen
Bought a container of diff oil, took it home, filling the diff, filling, filling, filling...... looked down the tip of the included pouring spout, big piece of plastic flashing occluding probably 70% of the cross sectional area of the spout....😫
4:10 SPIDER!!! 🕷️🕸️ 😂😂😂😂
Extremely observant!
Didn't move away though so quite comfortable there
Watching the dog watch you was priceless. a dog like that has got to be a keeper.
Ha ha, he is usually very interested in what goes on if he’s not hunting vermin
Great to hear from Wally.
Battling wet weather
That sounds as sweet as anything. Amazing for an engine that done some real hard work.
Couldn't agree more
@@bruceinaus I suspect you'll be keeping it ?
Can't wait to see that dump bed lift up you kept us waiting for quite the while
Yes sorry about that. I had to change the lift hoses first and I’ve suffered 4 months of wet weather so that’s held me up.
Bruce youre a true mechanical wizzard, Keep em comming ! Greetings from Holland
Thanks very much, appreciate the support
Storytime is kind of unique to your channel. Keep it up.
I love your videos! Love from northern Sweden.
Thanks very much, a few audio issues on this one but I decided to put it up regardless
@@bruceinaus no worries I will watch it when I have some spare time. It is quite late here right now.
Early morning Friday here, thanks for the support
Another great Video thanks Bruce. You're a bloke I'd love to sit around a fire with a stubbie or two and listen to your yarns, just a tad to far from the bottom of WA. Cheers 👍
Those stories are great, somewhere someone has just had a light bulb moment and is running out to there beloved POS
Great video Bruce. I was glad to see you take off the sump and clean it up. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. Thanks for rescuing Wally.
I thought it might have been worse aswell. If you have a look in one of the earlier videos, I lifted the rocker covers and it was unbelievably clean. I think it’s a pretty good engine in this one
Love the scream of an old Detroit! Hello from the U.S.A, half way between New York and Boston :)
Hello from Queensland Australia, thanks for your support
Another top video Bruce, proves us oldies can still do stuff.
Thank you
Great content Bruce . I love this tipper truck. Can’t wait for the next video. Keep up the great work Bruce. Love to see it running and tipping. Love from the UK. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Mark, I’ll persevere but I’m largely in the hands of Mother Nature now before I attempt to back it out and use it
You’re a great caretaker of these machines and a great mechanic. That old Wally sounds really strong.
Love old Wally and all your videos Bruce cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks very much
You are the legend of all legends and do not talk about passing away mate as you are still a young fella
Thanks Bruce. Dad owned four of these in his quarry. Keep up the good work. And the camera man does a great job too.
Thanks so much for the super thanks, nice to hear about your dad’s Wabcos. I wonder where they ended up. All the best, Bruce
Great job Bruce
Thanks Matty
Bril!. Old school bush mechanics! Nice one!. Nuff said. 🙂
Thank you
Pleasure as always Bruce!
I like working on stuff like he does, the right way, i have this damned arthritis so bad i cant hang onto a wrench anymore, Bruce allows us to watch his skill over his shoulder, i almost feel as if im working on it myself😊. Thanks Bruce
Get off of the tap water & get some Sun
The only person I know with a garage that can easily park that beast.
Bruce, a wet Friday here on the Gold Coast, what a perfect opportunity with my hero mechanic in the bush, so loved spending an hour with you and Wally mate and the yarn was a ripper, love them in any form, just keep them coming. Yeah, my Pop always swore cleanliness is next to Godliness so I know he’d have loved you too, and both he sure could tell a yearning
Loving the stories, Bruce. Keep them coming.
Grandpa needs a pressure washer sponsorship.... tough old bird
Another winner! My favorite quote, "Doesn't Wally sound good." They didn't call'em "Screamin' Jimmys" for nothing.
When we got it bogged moving it I recon it could be heard a mile or two away
I gotta say, the meticulous way you work is something to behold. An absolute expert at work.
Funny thing about that old DB tractor Bruce, my father in law down in Kyogle has an old D7 dozer that was doing the exact same thing! Couldn’t work out for the bloody life of us what it was, we were mucking around with the thing for weeks! We had the injectors out, the rockers off, we had my auto sparky mate go over it, you name it. turned out as your mate suggested that it was the pump timing 👏
Bruce as you know expirianced hands give a slight back turn when making up threaded fittings on hoses, bungs and bolts that are being installed. It went easily because your patietcne was applied before any force or spanner. Any one worth their salt spin them together by hand to make them figer tight first. People in a hurry cross thread way more often than the patient mechanic. And the Gem of checking the timing on all older more worn engines is spot on. With every other part on the engine worn out why not the timing gear on a distrobutor or injection pump? You are a good hearted man for passing it on and giving credit to where it belonged. You also strike me as a man who has had to fix more than a few problems from careless dirty assemblies on hydrualic systems. Also, clean fittings will reassemble easier than slimey ones, leaks show better on clean stuff. Basic common semse, I am so happy I stumbled onto your channel. Best wishes to you and yours, from Perry, Ohio. U.S.A.
Always a fun visit with Bruce and his staff…two and four leg associates. St Marys, GA USA 👍
Thank you!
Hello Bruce great to see you still getting the job done right well done mate awesome stuff keeping the old machines running and operating thanks for sharing love it blessings from Ipswich
So soothing watching such a humble gentleman work on these machines that he does. 👌🏻
Hey Bruce. I live in the US and love your videos. Your demeanor and knowledge of these "old gals" is inspiring. I have worked on cars all my life but learn something new every time I see one of your videos. Keep the videos coming and keep up the great work!!!!!
That stuff never gets old to work on fun fun! Thanks for the watch an tips.
Hi Bruce and cam man . Bruce it amazes me how you can stay so clean ! I would have half the grease and dirt on it all over . Take care Cheers and 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Love these videos, big love from the UK Bruce you’re a master of the craft
Looks lik you're a steel worker as well as everything else. FINE job on the pan and tell those tales! Not everybody will understand but some of us might and that'll be just fine! The old 2-cycle fired right up and gagged everybody in a mile. Diesels always had bad breath when cold. I'm ready for it to get wound up and go but like you said, it'll need to dry out somewhat. I got to help turn bolts somewhat but I did better herding than I did fixing., which I sure did. Watch out for that killer dog and THANKS and CHEERS!
Hey Bruce, Just wanted to drop by and say your channel is absolutely awesome! I've been following your repair adventures for a couple of years now, and I'm hooked. Your skills as a mechanic are truly top-notch, and watching you work your magic on those old equipment like dump trucks, bulldozers, and old semi trucks is incredibly satisfying. I've been sharing your content all over my social media pages here in the States, spreading the word about your channel far and wide. By doing this, I hope to help you reach even more people because your videos deserve all the attention they can get. Keep up the fantastic work, mate! Cheers, Gmc Guy from the States 🇺🇲
Speaking of timing. About 30 years ago we picked up an old Allis-Chalmers cable blade HD-16 dozer. It would start and run but was an absolute dog and would barely push. Well, we advanced the injector pump timing, and she woke right up. Still had some other issues to repair such as a cracked cylinder head, but after the repairs, that machine was an animal. It would push and skid huge turns of logs way beyond what it should have been capable of. The exhaust note was awesome under a load. My uncle preferred this machine over other old machines of the same era, including the mighty Caterpillar. The dozer was sold after my uncle passed away and not long after the new owner bought it, the engine locked up. Unfortunately, it went to scrap. Cheers from another Bruce in Eureka, CA, USA. 🙂
Bruce, my faith in humanity is restored. Thanks for existing.
Thank you
Just have to say Bruce, if you get any negativity just don’t listen. You are the best mate.
Absolutely love the knowledge mate , and one of my favourite parts is always the stories while pumping fluid cheers mate 😁😁
If I was replacing the hoses, I would have hit them with brake clean first, then wire brush and finally air. But each to his own methods. I enjoy your vids immensely Bruce, keep them coming mate.
I'm with you on this one. Always clean before removing stuff. Not just because it keeps things ok if you don't want that dirt in, but it's just much better to work after you've cleaned things up. Also, the stories have to flow! That's half the job, telling the story. :) It also reminds me of when i used to work with my uncle. He had a ton of stories of his own with all little things to learn from or about.
Good to see you back at it! Thanks for taking the time to share your project with us. Hope to see some more work on those dozers from your last video.
This man works harder then most ppl do good for you Bruce keep on keeping on
Seamless production values, steady camera work, a few edits and good audio are hallmarks of this channel. I look at the shot compositions the way a cinematographer would and everything is top notch, well lit and focused. Loved the story and the resolution at the end (carton of beer as a reward). What was probably best is that you were feeding thirsty Wally as you were telling the story so it moved the video along with multitasking. Just a delight all around. 🏆
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. Glad you are enjoying it. Bruce
You wouldn’t even have to work on anything. Your stories are so engaging I could listen to you for hours.
Wally's going to need a whole 44 gallon drum of grease 😂
Very informative and entertaining. Just so satisfying to follow the journey of Wally Wabco.
My first regimented training was on military jets, A10s, F4s etc. We pretty much worked like you’re demonstrating. Cleanliness was a constant mantra. Right tools, right procedures. Not everyone could deal with the demands. But the concern of having a jet come down unexpectedly was something of an incentive, especially since we documented every act of maintenance so there wasn’t too much doubt as to which crew had been on the plane.
I totally understand, thanks for sharing that
You are a legend Bruce and there is no boring stories from you to tell mate all just great advice. I know 90% of what you do so i understand plus airboy stuff is the best and you can’t be too clean dealing with what you do, absolutly amazing work and never stop as you are the greatest bloke Bruce, seeya mate until the next one, Best Regards, Brett
No one better than Bruce! Keep the videos coming!
Love the spider on the tyre @3.50, got to love Straya, and another @6.05😁
Plenty of spiders in our area
I love the buggers, redbacks hurt quite a bit but I still like them.
Pretty organic some of that old machinery. Snakes, spiders etc make working on these things interesting!
im retired 21 years now. my tools in shed consist of many home made crows feet and pipes i used like you to make life easy.
Another great story! Thanks Bruce!
Hello from Ireland Bruce. I always look forward to your new videos. Keep up the great work.
That Truck is so cool. Thanks for sharing it Bruce. You're doing a great service
Excellent! Dumper update! Can’t beat a good story Bruce!
Loved the story time
G'day Bruce love your quality teaching and explanation of what your doing or why your doing ,, I love it mate , always learning something from ya ,, And ya got a day with no rain ,, ps its pissing rain again tho lol, cheers Bruce keep up the great videos
My friends would never take advice on repair unless it was a real cool dude telling them. And they sure wouldn't pay the favor back. Sounds like good friends he's got
Bruce, your videos are great & you really know your way around those old workhorses!! Cheers to you mate✌
So pleased to have come across this gem of a channel. Thanks so much.
Thanks for your support
These Detroit diesels always sound awesome 👍. Great work Bruce 😉.
Nothing better than bruce's upload day!
Reminds me of the great sound made by the V-12 motors, on the old CAT 773C and CAT 773D dumpers, I once operated here in NZ.
We need some official Wally Wabco/Bruce swag. Love seeing these old workhorses brought back from the brink. Keep the videos coming, Bruce. Cheers from the USA.
Another great video Bruce ! Your knowledge and experience is amazing and I always find it inspirational, you never panic, just take everything in your stride. Thanks for sharing.
Great video and stories mate. Thank you.
Also, appreciate how you talk through removing the AN fittings that are dirty.
Bruce, the amount of times you’ve gotten out from under Wally and not banged your head is amazing, my head would’ve been covered in knots!
Love your work, Bruce
Goodonya Bruce! I enjoy what you do and the way you do it👍 Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺
cute little spider crawling on the tire at 4:00 !
Love your attention to the details and look forward to your next video.
Thank you I try my best to keep things clean
Love the videos pal, I watch them with my grandson.
Thank you, a few others have commented similar
hi Bruce another brilliant video thanks for posting look forward to the next one
I really enjoy your videos Bruce,thank you
Good to see the Furry Foreman keeping Bruce honest by inspecting his work.
Love the stories my grandpa on my way to my trap and skeet practices or anytime we're riding around he tells me stories similar to yours from his childhood and even tho I don't say much to him I pay attention and just let him tell them
Great video Bruce , love the stories, that’s how we learn keep them coming 👍
Glad I found your channel enjoy watching
Awesome. Great stories too!
Another brilliant installment Bruce! Can't wait to see the next one
Brilliant video 🎉. Impressed by the highly functional farmer style bodgery and by how well it runs and drives - an absolute beast 👍
lol thanks, I’ve been patiently waiting to bring out a crow bar to fix something in a video and this case it was Wally’s sump
Excellent job. Greetings from Finland.
G'day Bruce , Another cool vid ,as always . Love all the tips you give folks ,but the favourite is "here comes Story Time". Totally agree about just checking timing on big old engines ,it's usually pretty easy ,but most don't know how to time a fuel pump ,Is very simple when you know how . I love hearing an engine when it's On song ,they start & run much better from cold . Thanks for the longer episodes, really enjoy your no bullshit content ,ya can't beat the Aussie vid next to some of the other Hollywood edited crap. Keep en coming Bruce. Respect....!
Thanks Bruce, really enjoyed the latest video, cheers mate 👏👏
Amazing video as always, thank you for showing the hose production proces.
I love Wally videos by Bruce, such a big old machine but if worked on meticulously, really shines on the inside! Can't wait for the next video! Greetings from Dubai!
Thanks so much for the support