Wasn't the parking brake lever kind of correctly labled? If you drive it with the lever in the break on position you break it 🤔

@letsdig18

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a Brain fart... I fixed it lol

@warrenmichael918

2 жыл бұрын

@@letsdig18 I am diggin ol Brutus, Betty is gonna like her big Brother i think.

@randytravis3998

2 жыл бұрын

@@letsdig18 on my tractor they do not want you too use diff lock in high range ,, only low range .. too much power ??? great looking truck

@mib20000

2 жыл бұрын

@@randytravis3998 diggin up bones

@stephena2390

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, it’s no good when you brake the breaks. 😂

Oooo I like it. Congratulations.

Thank you for sharing this Chris, it made me smile to hear the happiness in your voice as she was bombing down the road 😊

I have 6 of these trucks at work, the park brake is pulled back to release air in the brake. which applies the park brake. The brake can has a spring that needs air to release. If you loose air pressure, the brake will apply. Also it the brake isn’t release, the trans won’t shift. These trucks need a full air pressure to release the brake. Also, these trucks need a full 26/27.5 volts for the trans to shift correctly, if the volts are low, the trans won’t shift, or drop box won’t be able to select the ranges. So, always maintain full air pressure, and high voltage for these to shift. These old trucks with the old wiring, can be a huge pain to track down. There are a lot of plastic fittings on the bogies that crack and brake over time, that leak causing it not to shift. All the plastic air lines, are metric, and don’t add oil to the brake tank, the system holds psi in the system, and will push out the breather if you add it. Always check it before starting.

Its my understanding, at least on semi-tractors, when engaging the parking brake, it releases the air from the chambers. This is also a fail-safe that if air pressure is lost, the brake will stay engaged. When pressurizing the chambers, the brakes release. I don't know if its the same with off-road equipment, but I would have to assume it would be. Otherwise, if the air system leaked down, the brakes would slowly release.

@margyjr

2 жыл бұрын

That's is how is understand air Brakes work to!

@Craneman4100w

2 жыл бұрын

That is correct. The parking brake is applied and held with springs, charging the chambers with air pushes the brake off.

@thomasryan2222

2 жыл бұрын

yup i have never seen a parking brake air apply .. only air release

@sum42guy2k

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasryan2222 i HAVE seen air applied parking brakes, its usually on really old semi trailers. they had a valve so that with air pressure it would release the brakes by letting the air out. really odd and honestly a stupid set up. thankfully it is not a common thing anymore and is actually very difficult to find!

@gravelydon7072

2 жыл бұрын

@@sum42guy2k They basically tried to copy George Westinghouse's brakes for trains. They work the same way as that but use the springs to apply the parking brakes vs the air stored in a brake reservoir on a railroad car/loco. When you pull the Parking Brake knob on a truck, it dumps the air out of the brake cylinders and allows the springs to engage the parking brakes. Which is why it is so important to keep them adjusted properly. Drive with them improperly adjusted and you will burn out the brakes. And when that happens, you won't have them when you need them. Front brakes on a semi tractor or truck are air pressure applied only and do not have the springs.

I'm amazed how you even spotted them nails. No bubbles no troubles right.

Had an old water truck that was 6 wheel drive owned by the swap meet in palmdale, ca. near, Lake LA. I got creative one summer, painting it Cat Yellow & Purple with Black & White trim. Labeled it "The Lake LA'er" being the same colors as The LA Lakers.

The park brake leaver engages the park brake by "Releasing" the air from the air brake system. Big whoosh when engaging and a little whoosh for disengaging them!

@PortCapital

2 жыл бұрын

@Lala Kairla ?? Get a job

A little primer, some paint and decals and it will be as good as new. Nice addition to your equipment list. Repacking/rebuilding cylinders and replacing sketchy hoses as time passes and it WILL be like new. Great catch, jack

Good to hear that commenters came through with manuals. You'll get the remaining stuff pretty quickly now, especially getting the parking brake working.

Hi Chris, It's great that you were able to get the transmission figured out! On all of my equipment I have stuck the magnetic screw pans in an area where they won't get bumped, inside the cab or on the side of the hood, etc.. This way there is always one that's conveniently handy for whatever needs to stay captured.

I could almost hear your sigh of relief from here when the transmission ended up working correctly. :) :)

Hey Chris !! TOO bad that wasn't an EASY fix for ""BETTY"" !! Have ""FUN"" with your new ""TOY "" !! Enjoy the weather for now as gona get "COLD"" on Thurs. & Fri. !!

If you look at the calliper on the park brake disk on the prop shaft the adjuster is on there. It’s a square head nut if I remember correctly not hexagonal. It’s a worm and gear adjustment i think. Release the park brake give it half a turn then apply brake and test. Repeat until it holds well. If you over tighten you will smell it when driven for a few minutes! If you run out of adjustment pads are shot👍

Cool Chris ! Nice that you figured out the controls. Must be a big relief. As others said, a good service & check and it will be a money maker ! 👍

The differential thing is probably a safety to keep from damaging the transmission

A25C and A35C best trucks (ADT’s) ever built, period ! 👌🏻😎 ran A35C’s from 1999 to 2018 and still going strong 19 years later, transmissions were overhauled at about 18,000 hours, engines at 20,000 plus, Cab mountings a regular occurrence , electrics, air leaks Etc. but nothing much else to worry about.

That's awesome you figured it out Chris, gonna be cool seeing this beast haul, look forward to seeing you haul with it on your new pond job, thanks for sharing bud god bless 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸 Volvo for the win

Park brake = air to release the brake and drive and spring to engage the brake for parking. That way in the event of an air failure the brake will default to engaged. Are you going to change all of the fluids and filters? The fuel system, you should add a Racor fuel filter as the age of the truck and care prior to your ownership is unknown. Get your left mirror replaced? Kind of important. Check the pneumatic system for any air purification like filters, etc. The pneumatic system on big rigs is critical. I'd look for a mud leg to manually dump also not just the moisture canister. Can't wait to see this thing hauling big loads on a new project.

Now you have to fix the Jake Brake too since that is still misspelled. 🤣🤣 I wish all equipment fixes be that easy.

You will get it figured out Chris. Looks like the comments show you where the adjustment but if for the P Brake. The brake is applied when there’s no air in the system. That’s why in your uncle’s gravel truck it’s so loud (especially if you are standing right there) when he sets the brakes, but almost nothing when he takes the brakes off. When you set the brake, you dump all the air from the chambers for the brakes. It’s like if you didn’t hold air, you can’t move when you start in the morning until the system builds air. It holds air, shifts as it should. The top right button is the Trans Lock, the other two for differential locks you already know. You have figured out the HVAC. Lights !!!! Did you check the lights? I’m sure you already did. In your last video, you did say something about when you get the dump truck back. I suspect you are having it looked over and the Parking Brake air leak fixed. Then you will be able to label everything (your handwriting is neat enough, no need for labels) and then spray it with a clear so it doesn’t get wiped off. (If ya want only on the clear haha.) It could be pained up a bit,,,,, as someone said, nice equipment reflects in the work done (but all brand new equipment makes you just look too expensive!!! Hahaha). A couple of cans of flat black for the hood, top and sides, and you could be good to go! That’s al up to you though good sir!! I don’t want to spend your money,,,,, that’s for you to do. It’s already started from these guys that have nothing but time. They will hound you repeatedly in the comments to paint it. They don’t understand your work ethic. You don’t HAVE any EXTRA time!!!!! Haha. None!!! Except when it rains enough.

In 1998 I drove a A40D for a rock plant. Had 3 hours on it and all the plastic. Loved that unit. Never had to take hand of the wheel. All controls on the right unlike some others where you has sone on right and others on left. Always switching hands.

@rawr51919

2 жыл бұрын

barely any hours at all, must've been a brand new truck they gave you

@justlost2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawr51919 yep. Read the manual as I waited to be loaded from the crusher. Between me and the front-end loader we had made 30 foot high 1/2 inche rock pile. 19% grade from crusher to storage location.

You have Betty and now maybe Uncle Bob 👍👍😎😎👍👍

Looks like a fun machine to go feed the cows with. Maybe a touch large but what the hey.....

In my limited experience (busses 20 years ago) appling the Parking break Reases Air, and releasing the parking brake to move forward charges air into the system. That's why brakes lock when air pressure is too low. The brake may have been labelled correctly.

@Marty54GMC

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking. Dumping the air should set the brakes.

@galenhayek

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Very limited experience driving fire engines but as a safety, when pressure releases, brakes set. Pressure releases brakes.

@ThePorritZ

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the parking brake was labeled correctly :D

Glad to hear truck just had minor glitches due to previous operator mismarking some switches..was gonna ask about fire truck,that answered that question.good video,nice to be able to do minor fixes while it rains.congratulations,just check everything out,what about all air filters👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

Those nails look like the result of a run in with a tree hugger somewhere. Best regards from Indiana.

I thought you already had a Volvo dump truck. That other truck belonged to someone else I guess. Anyway, thanks for all you share. It makes living in a city a little easier. I don't get out to country settings as much as I used to.

@ryanhoward1013

2 жыл бұрын

The other truck was his uncle John's and yes both are volvo's

Good that it shifts now👍 Some year models have a button on the floor for diff lock

Hey Chris on that C model your jake brake works by the foot pedal on the floor in other words the pedal that you would use like a clutch turn your switch on on the dash and when you let off of it you rest your foot on that pedal on the left-hand side on the floor and that makes your jake brake work and there’s also a button on the floor for when you have it locked in 6 Wheel Dr. you can push that button with your foot and it won’t let you turn the machine without taking it out of 6 Wheel Dr. or vice versa it’s been so long since I’ve been on a C model but I know the Jake break works by the puddle on the floor so check that out. But anyway I’m glad that someone sent you A diagram of the shifting because that’s the way it is on those C models and I was also going to tell you about the AC that little toggle switch is what turned your compressor on and off beside your fan speed switch but you done figured that out but anyway I think you got your dang good truck and can’t wait to see it at work so you and John in yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming my friend

@timmyfrierson2684

2 жыл бұрын

Another thing Chris your brake lever was right on it think about it when you’re in John‘s truck when you pull the yellow knob out you hear all of the air come out that’s what put your brakes on it takes pressure to keep your brakes off so there’s something messed up on your lever or either you got a leak somewhere but the marking on it was right. I’m sure you can get an operators manual book for that machine and it will show you all of that

Well now that u got that figured out you good to go cant wait to see her at work on your pond job 😎👍👍

Congratulations on your new ride. Let's go cruising? Lol

Great start to 2022 getting the dump truck rolling.

Hardest part about buying something used is working the previous owner out of it! The nails could mean Dumpy had been on a demolition site hauling debris for processing.

@DIRTVENTURE

2 жыл бұрын

This would of been my guess…. The same reason they would of put side on the box

Rally sounds in huge dump truck, I applaud you for living the dream.

I don't always comment, but when I do, it is something that I am very familiar with. Acetone will remove sharpie marker in a second. Go lightly on plastics as it will melt off the surface layer if applied too heavily and rubbed back & forth. A light soak of acetone on paper towel, move in one direction only. Also good for getting the first few rounds of yellowing off of headlights, but rub in one direction only! Good luck with it captain!

Maybe someone will send you an operator manual for the truck. Then you would have the correct layout for the controls. As fast as that truck goes you won’t need Donny to move that just a Sunday morning permit

Fire Truck at least makes good yard art while in storage. Cool truck

I’ve watched your channel off and on for yrs now but this is this first time I’ve seen your property and how it’s laid out it’s really nice

That does makes sense. - somebody power washing the interior might have removed the control markings. Wow.

Whew! Happy to hear correct labeling seems to be working out with the trans. Looking forward to seeing you get her "road worthy". Maybe some touch up paint? Happy New Year!

You gonna put a back up cam in the off road? Boy those new Volvo with the steering lines in the back up cams are nice. When you mirror are all muddy or fogged over in the morning, they sure are nice.

great video and dump truck looks and sounds great, I would love to own some land and play about with one of these

Glad you figured it out bud.

Glad you figured it out

Fixing that beast up is going to be fun. My OCD wouldn't let me rest until I had everything in that cab repaired, cleaned, repainted, and labeled with custom printed name plates.

Great purchase...

little trick,before i retire was metal man..i did layout patterns (gores,caps,uneven tee's etc)as i got older my eye had trouble seeing scratch all marks,so i used Sharpies..old guys thing..use OFF (mosquito repellent) has to be OFF dont know why..spray on wait a sec wipe away

Now how come you've not got a dedicated workshop? With lovely old girls like this your best off dedicating part of one of your barns to maintaining them.

Cool...! Gettin things worked out.

Chris you need to show more of that good ole Winston.

4:50 That is what I was thinking. Break is off. It came from W Va but so did my wife and my mother was born in W VA. No bad mouthing W VA.

Oh yeah she a runner 🏁 thx 4 da ride 👍

awesome community helping you!

Looks like you lucked out and found a Diamond in the rough! Throw some paint on the old girl Super Scooper! 🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻👍👍

the brake lever cant be moved when its on unless you lift the detent . so the lever will move from off to on by just pushing it but to release the parking brake you need to lift the detent

I'm sure that there's already been a few people comment but I'm sure that the park brakes are spring applied and air released so you have your park brake labeled backwards. If they work like a trucks air brakes they're probably just needing adjusted and I'd imagine that it'd be fairly easy.

So silly having fun. No back up beeper. Dawns here☀️

The only way you can get 6x6 is to step on the bottom on the floor. Don't run the truck with the front diff lock in. It will steer very hard and will brake the front axles. Only use it in the mud not dry land. Hope this helps.

Woooweee what a relief. I was stressed out for you. This this is ready to rock now.

Looks like she is gonna be a solid truck for you, with many years left in her, with a little tlc.

@rawr51919

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, the truck's as old as me, us younguns still have lots of spring left so hopefully you're right

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 New addiction to the family, Chris has give her a name! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

I don’t think ole Betsy would be jealous if you named your dump truck and added set of LED Spot Lights for the front and rear. Great purchase and add Chris.

OK I am very happy for you! Good deal. May it last forever!

I was ready to go drifting on the corner turn. I wish he had put the video of the guy spinning the hauler around into loading position. That's a cool video.

Lol, wish car tires were that strong. Anyway, sounds like you got yourself a good truck there, just have to work out the kinks. The engine runs well, seems to start easily. Never noticed any smoke when you started it either. Looking forward to seeing the truck working for you on a job in the future.

from memory the yellow toggle is a trans lock // the parking break is back for on forward for off / when you rase the skip rite up push the lever full forward as the skip comes down take your hand off the lever when the skip hits the rubber blocks the lever should come back to the middle detent . you can visually inspect the hand brack disk and calliper behind the articulation joint . imho the 25 c was the best truck volvo made happy days

That's a monster Chris!! Looks like alot of fun to drive that.and you had me laughing with your spelling remarks!! 😂. Keep up the GREAT work!! Love your videos!!

Man that truck brings back memories! Spent a whole summer in one, with no Ac before I made it into the track hoe! One we had came from a quarry. Had 34,000 hours on it when the hour meter quit working.

Bet your pretty proud right now of your buy. Old solid workhorse that doesn't need def. Seems to run real good, no missing like Betty was doing. All you need now is to make her look great if you want to spend the money in some fresh paint and decals.

Congrats on the new to you truck 👍🏼

Congratulations on this accomplishment. Knowing your resources, the pdf files may display diagrams identifying buttons, knobs and switches. From there it should be easy to print or label stock and properly identify all. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year filled with continued prosperity, good health, opportunities for growth and happiness. Peace

@gravelydon7072

2 жыл бұрын

He should be able to order NOS decals from Volvo or another source. A complete set of exterior aftermarket ones will run about $250.

I'm glad you brought up that fire truck because I was about to ask what's the story behind that cool thing LOL

Was really waiting for this video...and more on the truck lol

turned out great, ready for some massive dirt hauling action, must be quite the pucker factor shelling out 30- 40,000 sight unseen... what a relief it drives so well for now.

Great addition to the fleet Chris!

Awesome 👌. Glad to here there is no gear issues 😀 I would order some new instrument stickers.

You have plenty of "Clearance in the shed Clarence!"

seems to run nice.that rust spot on the hood would drive me crazy

@marcryvon

2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it drives him crazy too. Come spring time, big mama will get some lipstick on, that's for sure !

Again…….forget the “new” truck……BEAUTIFUL Home 🏠!!!!!

Omg, thanks for spelling brake properly!!!

Progress! Looks like your gamble will pay off. Good for you and good for us. Soon we will see this awesome truck at work. Wonder if new panel stickers are available?

Lmao. “Break on. Break off”. Oh my god.

Well that was interesting and fun! Felt like I was going for a ride. Glad to see you got it figured out Chris.

Nice firetruck

I don't know bro but I think you got a deal. Couple little fixes like the parking brake and the mirrors. Maybe get the A/C working and you'll make some money with it.

Looks like an old landfill truck...used for top covering cells, often driving over demolition which would explain nails.... great truck.

Cool truck hope Betty doesn't get jealious

Don't have a Volvo haul truck, and did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I think that the differential lock only work properly when it is in 4/6 wheel drive. It might be that trying to lock the diff when in regular confuses it and it won't shift. I could be completely wrong though. :)

Dang construction sites with a lot of nails! Get the slime about 50 gals might do it! Lol!

It’s Pretty cool watching you figuring out the new hauler and that all seems good!

You done well with this truck 🚚 🇬🇧

I did not realize that equate made dashboard sanitizer. LOL. great machine, I hope it works out well for you.

4K is coming through. Looks amazing.

One of your funniest videos. I learned how to speall two.

You have cracked the code of the control panel. Congrats.

top yellow button is tranny lock and that's why it won't shift when on. We use to have a whole fleet of those old bulletproof trucks. Might be able to send you an old manual for it if I can find it in the parts room.

Does the 'break on/ break off' lever serve to remind the operator of 'break' times? For the luvva it's BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE a million times BRAKE!! 🤣🤣🤣

2 squirts of alcohol is definitely the cheapest repair you’ll ever have on ol’ Harvey. 😉 main thing I see right away, with your equipment appearance OCD ( which is a very good thing ) , I can see the rust and paint on the hood of this truck getting some very much needed attention very shortly. YMMV. 🤷‍♂️😉😎🙋🏼

A little flat black paint on the hood , to keep the glare off and some TLC be good to go. I was going to ask about the firetruck but you said it was on storage , wonder who's maybe that guy down south?