I don’t think there’s a more realistic, practical, and down to earth repair channel on KZread. Thanks for sharing, Wes, we love you!

@snikesnover1831

Жыл бұрын

Seriously

Wes, you are getting too good at solving these things, I miss the 1 hour videos 😉

@crisprtalk6963

Жыл бұрын

nah his editing just got better. :)

@danielhenrichs4562

Жыл бұрын

@@crisprtalk6963 That maybe means more videoes, more often… 😀

@ricardopereira771

Жыл бұрын

Also miss the old ones... Longer and with less eletric problems... More mechanical things...

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

I can't make everyone happy.

@Songdogslayer

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork keep up the the good work.

Don't feel bad. I saw a similar problem on a medium-sized CNC mill. One loose power connection screw (there were six) caused all sorts of faults in the machine. It took a very experienced electrician all day to trace the problem. A fix is a win. 👍

@aserta

Жыл бұрын

Yup sh!t like this happens all the time. Mysterious are the ways of the electron.

@jakebpau2396

Жыл бұрын

Had an E-stop button switch do that to a CNC years ago. All the panicked hand-smashing of the E-stop all those years loosened the connections just enough that the machine would not alarm out but would jump/shift its position. Causing all kinds of inaccuracies. Everyone was saying the control was no good! The boards are bad! The power from the electric Co. is bad! ETC. NOPE! A loose wire at the E-stop was all it was. That same machine still makes good parts from me tightening a screw 20 some odd years ago. Nutty huh?

@jimr118

Жыл бұрын

We had a NC wire wrap machine in the factory that would trip out with a limit switch fault. Problem was, it was never near a limit switch when it tripped out. We ended up building a latch to capture the state of all the limit switches when it tripped to figure out which one was intermittent. The latch told us it hit all the limits at the same time. Loose terminal on the power feed to the limit switches.

Once again our seriously patient uber professional intrepid mechanic Wess takes on a brain twisting problem that's slightly agravating yet he still manages to fix the problem without multiple tossed tools and cussing that would make a 30 year minimum Chief Petty Officer blush. Another outstanding episode to entertain me on my way to the VA hospital for a pulmanary apointment. Thanks Wes.

@claytoncoolidge992

Жыл бұрын

Editing does wonders don't it. You did see him attack the back wall with a car not too long ago right?

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

That was the next option.

@billmonroe8826

Жыл бұрын

It helps to be self employed sometimes. lol

@claytoncoolidge992

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork ironically and even funnier Mortske just made the same reference about it in his video that dropped this am as well LOL

@Hjerte_Verke

Жыл бұрын

He edits out the thrown tools and the cursing, let's be real. Conversely, we can tell Mustie1 has no such character aspects because he's always laughing and having a good time. At least we think so...LOL 😀

3 videos this past week is so cool. A real treat. Those older vehicles can sure have a lot of gremlins as they age don’t they.

3 days in a row. with all the crap going on in the world, there is a glimmer of hope. Thanks Wes. another good one. I'm getting used to this.

@andyrobinson339

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, plenty of crap.

Towed it in, drove it out, but let's not forget that you saved the customer a chunk of money!

When I used to work for a Ford Dealer I had a rash of (NEW) vehicles with bad crimps from the factory causing many different problems.

"We towed it in, we drove it out!" That's what counts and we count on Wes for the best, most logical repairs. Amen.

My kid had one of those truck , but with the 2.9 V6 . Called me for help one day . He had been off roading it and it quit on him . Behind that same kick panel was a switch that killed the electrics in case of a collision. Pushed the reset button really really hard and it reset . And I mean really hard . Good to go after that . I was a hero for a day lol

Don't be too hard on yourself Wes! You found something most of us would never even know how to look for. I'm still amazed at your diagnosing skills.

Obviously something was nagging at you to check again before firing the parts cannon, and that's what matters for a customer - making sure of the diagnostic where possible.

Been watching for years now. Look forward to each one. Wes is a great mechanic and honest, too.

No repair channel I watch is as easy to understand and fun to watch as this guy

Wes you never fail to amaze me with your methodical electrical diagnosis! I have a buddy that I grew up with who is a professional Mechanic like you. I always call on him to fix the electrical gremlins that I run into. He in turn has me do all his welding projects. If you know, you know! LOL!

Honesty is always the bedrock of integrity that's why we keep coming back. Keep doing what you're doing please.

@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46

Жыл бұрын

Yupp

You stepped away instead of firing the parts cannon. That is something to be proud of. Not many do that.

Good morning, Wes! Three in a weekend? Good work! Hope you're enjoying the lovely warm weather after the rounds of storms we saw.

Wes I am glad you are part of a special group who looks to maintain these older vehicles and not give up on them. Granted the computer controlled vehicle is here to stay, there are still not many people who can and will take the time like you and the special class of mechanic you belong to.

That doesn’t make you look bad, v skilled diagnosis and the truck worked in the end. 10/10 video.

Don't be hard on yourself. You told the story like it happened. You were on the right track from the get-go. This happens to doctors. Lawyers and such that they end up not knowing how or why the outcome was good , thats all that counts in the end. Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good.

Dude hats off to you most mechanics would have given up half way through! I wish I had someone like you where I live. I have a 91 and a 94 and I love then both.

Your electrical troubleshooting skills are phenomenal!

Bad connector... I don't know how many times I've made a dead car start again by unplugging a connector and plugging it back in. Good thing you found it before ordering the ECU!

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, this is a prime example.

Bypassing those connectors for 40+ years.

Take the win mate, you’ve earned it twenty-fold.

Yea West like you the first guy that has gone down a rabbit hole before, I stop counting years ago. 😁

your diagnostic skills are amazing as well as the repair work/ thanks for the video

Your hamster powered internet must be running hot Wes, It's so good to see you posting more often! Also can you buy an oil burning RAV4 cheap from down south and swap your rebuilt engine in?

Yup. Ford's dual ignition system idea. It was my understanding that the idea of two plugs per cylinder was thought to provide a more complete fuel burn and, therefore, fewer emissions out the tailpipe. As a general rule of thumb Wes, if you find something on an internal combustion engine that is unnecessary, overly complicated, or just plain stupid, you can bet the shop our good ol' Uncle Sam was in some way involved when the dubious idea was hatched. Great job tracking down that particular nasty gremlin Wes.

I wish I was closer to you to take my vehicles to you, you are one in a million! Bravo Wes!

Wes you’re a good man. This Ranger had you all over the map 🗺️.

I really appreciate you talking out loud as you do your analysis of these problems.

Well done Wes! Always a pleasure watching you wrenching on the old stuff.

Great old truck. The stick shift is why it is still on the road.

@stevedibiase728

Жыл бұрын

The old Ranger was one of Fords best vesicles ever made in fact still many around (the small Chevy and Dodge trucks of that era not so much all rotted away or quit running.....new Rangers well remains to be seen.Wes is a wizard at repair of all kinds think how much he will know by time he gets gray hair and a few wrinkles.

you're just spoiling us with 3 videos in a weekend. another detective Wes on the wiring trail to enlightenment . Thanks looking forward to next one.

Sometimes you have to walk away and come back later. Fresh ideas does it every time.

Wes, Thank you for putting out this video.I have been chasing my butt trying to figure out my issue with my 95 Ranger 3.0. I have the almost same identical issue. Only difference was I could crank and run it while it was completely cold. I threw the parts cannon at this turd. I replaced the fuel pump, filter,modulator, coil, crank shaft position sensor and the PCM. It wasn't till after I saw this video did I even try the coolant temperature sensor. Once I replaced, it crank and runs every time! Who woulda thunk it!!! Thanks for all the great content. Greatful, Jim Smith

I have had this exact problem on my 89 f150 on the ignition control module, boy oh boy it was a fun one to figure out and find... Wiring diagrams are gifts from God

Videos on back to back to back days! Thanks for making my breaks in between working on my taxes much better Wes

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

This man’s vast knowledge and experience is impressive and educational. I even find it applicable in my everyday life! (I am an auto mechanic)

My little brother and me put a 302 in a little first generation ford ranger back in the day and it was awesome.

Wes videos 3 days in a row. Life is good

It's always the Ground----- except when it's not. Damn Ford ignition module with its special bolts.

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

Got to have the tool.

I remember this truck. Good to see it's not in hospice care yet.

For it being early 90s stuff, you still did great!

Job security is what that truck resembles

3 videos in 3 days!! Is that dome kind of Easter gift or something? Love it!

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

Burning through the backlog.

I really love these kind of videos on repair projects etc

Love when you do the Oliver Hardy face. Great video 👍 👍

Wow, 3 videos in 3 days, what an awesome way to start the week

The point is, you found the problem and made a successful repair. A Win is a Win.

Here's what happened. You got it running. Have a nice day.

Really enjoy learning from you diagnostic skills

A win is a win. Nice job!

That's a nice little truck. I'm glad you don't have to eat a PCM.

Don't doubt yourself Wes 🙂👍 You done a great job with the diagnosis and also the video. Glad to see you're doing well. Take care, be safe and happy wrenching 🔧

Man I don’t miss these. Fords fix for incomplete combustion, second plug. Someone once told me it’s a Hemi…uh, No. Nice work!

Great video, we just need more videos. Thanks for all you do

Wes, your strive and attitude on these old machines to me is what makes these videos unique. Do not give up on them.

I love that dang red truck so much.

Neat Job Wes. Have a great week.

Hey Wes👋, good video on the ranger. Just had fun with that issue on 96 f250. Thanks for sharing 👍 Have a great week ahead

great video Wes,thanks for taking the time to record it and sharing it with us 👏👏👏👍👍👍

3 days in a row Wes movies.... and it's not even my birthday!!😁 thanks Wes!! keep them coming.

3 videos in a week????? Holy cow!! Thank you!!

I had a truck just like that, absolutely hated it! Couldn't get out of it's own way.

This has been the best 3 days in a while, back to back wes tearing up the crusties!

Good for you to Double check your self!!!!! Keeping the old Stuff going is good economic wise!! Keep up with the Great work. All the best from Canada

Wes, Great job on that one! I had a 90 Ranger of the same Flavor. Your Connector delete is the ticket. Had the same issue. You could crank on that thing all day long but wouldn't start. I went through 2 computers before we started looking elsewhere. My buddy just happened to pull that connector apart and found all the green crusties and burn marks. We deleted and that truck never had that problem again after that. I sold it and it went until around 2006 or 2007 when that old man finally junked it because the frame rotted out.

Bad terminals are a nightmare Les, good video, very interesting diagnosis

Simply difficult, the most aggravating problems. Great job Wes, another happy customer blissfully unaware of the headache. Thanks for sharing

Another great video Wes, love the diagnostics

Great video Wess. A man that can miss diagnose something then is man enough to ad mit it. That's just good ole honesty. That why I love watching you chanel . Keep coming. .

We love the daily videos thank you ….. you continued to post 🙏 hopefully 🤞

Lol I truly enjoy watching you work Wes 👍

Wes, your vijayos have given me the confidence to, to, to, well, drive my unrusted snot bucket to upper Illinois from Washington state and see what you can do with it. 1980 f-100 Ranger with 5.0 Mustang mill. Cheers, K

Said it before, love it when Wess gets out a single line.

Sometimes we get off track...ya still fixed it which is what is important. My OCD would not have let me get rid of the connector. I'd have put a weatherpack/metripak in it just to annoy the Ford guys...and I have a ready stash in the shop. 🤣

The old Ford ... Still kicking

Beautiful truck I love the roll up windows. Wes your good bud and you get better all the time. I notice your tools are always clean and your never challenged. Plus your funny.

Good video Wes. Thanks for sharing.

I had one of those little trucks years ago. It was an awesome truck. I do miss it. Great catch there Wes. Stay safe my friend.

I had that same truck in a 97'. After I sold it, the spring shackles performed a delete tactic.

@WatchWesWork

Жыл бұрын

They will do that!

Reminds me of fixing my 93 f350 by getting pissed and flopping some wires around on the side of the road. Fixed it.

Loose pin tension is always a fun one to hunt down. Thankfully, it didn't lead to a full on fire inside that connector.

Having a couple of months to work on that truck and double-checking your original diagnosis worked out very well for you! I just love happy endings!

like a gift that keeps giving

Who but Wes would find that one . Man a dealer tech would make a MENT on that one.

drove one of these 4 cyl. 8 plug machines back when I was a kid... in the mountains of New Mexico, at that altitude the 5th gear was only useful when going down hill

Wes you are a diagnostic god i.m working on a 91 ranger also with a strange problem and this gives me a new area to look into Thanks wish i could bring my truck to you cause no one in my area can fix it

5:02 The parts are made in Malaysia. Proud to see it there.

Great work, more head scratching, thanks for sharing 👍

At least you found the problem, I would have looked until the 2nd coming and still not found it. Nice job sir, thanks for the tag along video.

XLT in Ranger, stands for xtra long tracing. At least it will run now. Good fix Wes.

Well at least ya got a good end result brol, maybe a few more great hairs too. Safe travels

Never had much luck working on "red" Ford anything. Keep them videos coming 👍 thanks

Thank you and Happy Easter

The DIS module is so common on those that I would have went for that as well. Excellent catch there Wes.