Hope we get to see that 95 Ford 150 job.

@oliver_klozoff

Жыл бұрын

I second this, please Eric, let us see a plug change on this!

@MicroSoftner

Жыл бұрын

What year is this truck?

@AntonioClaudioMichael

Жыл бұрын

I concure

@AntonioClaudioMichael

Жыл бұрын

​@@MicroSoftner truck in the video is a 2000 ford F250 commercial Series Truck

@sdvten

9 ай бұрын

@@AntonioClaudioMichael No its not. Its an 05'-07' truck. You can tell by the wheels, brake parts, hubs, dash, trim, gauge cluster, etc.

Nothing like seeing someone who knows what they are doing. Mr. Eric is great. He even shows his goofs and tells how to avoid them. Love his channel.

HA ! Not first . Luna is like " man get them dirty paws away from me " 🤣

Back in the 70's we lived on dirt roads in Northeast Ohio .Used be be a big oil tanker truck that used to spray the roads down with oil .After the truck left .My Dad used to race our car up and down the road to get the car under coated with oil

@FishFind3000

Жыл бұрын

Lol if only Greta Thunberg could see that now! Her head would explode.

@kenj.8897

9 ай бұрын

F Greta

Man I wish there were more honest, thorough and educative mechanics like him around the world. Keep up the great work Eric!

@benjamincresswell3713

Жыл бұрын

Great work indeed. SMA is about 457 miles from home but I'd drive there to have Eric fix something on my truck befor I'd go to a dealer. I am serious, it is that hard to "trust" anybody here in Motown. I have watched his work and Eric is the last of the Mohicans in honest auto repair. ben/ michigan

@dakotareid1566

Жыл бұрын

@@Look_What_You_Didoh look all your comments are negative look at that

@dopeman420

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of us out here...go troll somewhere else

@ravedge7042

Жыл бұрын

Ignore the trolls. They just want attention LOL

@RADIORUNNER1966

Жыл бұрын

@@ravedge7042 His Mommy never loved him, so now his tantrums are on a forum that's for adults , not children, go back to your mommy so she can yell "LOOK WHAT YOU DID". This isn't the forum for you kid Great Job Eric, Mrs. O seemed under the weather, if so we hope she gets

0745 on Thursday Morning Australia. As soon as that cat appears you turn into a little kid. Funny as

Some 20 years ago when I was a green horn at spinning wrenches, I heated the caliper bracket up " to much " and when I touched the slider to break it free it fired out like a slug from a Mossburg and through the wall , drywall plywood and vinyl siding 😮

@SouthMainAuto

Жыл бұрын

😂

Luna is such a cool friggin' kitty. And you're ok too, Eric! Lol

If anyone has that same shifter stock sloppage issue as seen at the end of the video, poke your head under the dash, the shifter stock attaches to a plate underneath the dash, it has 3 Torx screws/bolts through it. On mine 2 of them were about to fall out, and the third was loose. I put some Blue Lock-Tite on them and tightened them up and it completely fixed the issue. It's a quite popular issue on this style of F150's and F250's.. Mine was getting so bad it wasn't going into park all the way. Glad I figured it out though. Still driving it today and still good as it was from the factory now.

@benjamincresswell3713

Жыл бұрын

The same sort of thing happened to my Cadillac Tilt and Telescope steering wheel. The bolts all came a loose and it got pretty sketchy to drive it until I worked up the nerve to open it all up and tipen up on them. ben/ michigan

Just finished part 1, perfect timing...love this work sir, between you and Ray, tbh you guys are the dying breed of a true amd honest mechanic

@harrywalker968

Жыл бұрын

watch wes work,,. ray,is too pendatic, theatrical..

@billupstateny9151

Жыл бұрын

@ snip whatever, Know that Eric is not dying, can't speak for the other guy. 👍breed notwithstanding❓

@jrneff9773

Жыл бұрын

i been watching mr o since the begin bought his coffee cup and get my mr o. fix for the day. ray is new seems like not slowing down to go fast . but a good tech

@jerryhatrick5860

Жыл бұрын

I call him struggling ray hahahaha. Glad im rwtired when i watch ray. Hes still learning hahahahah

@billupstateny9151

Жыл бұрын

@@jerryhatrick5860 You are rewired❓

Thanks for taking us with you on the trip down mud alley. A smile from Mrs O is always nice too, I bet your day would be a lot longer if she wasnt there at the shop.

I worked at a nuke in Oswego and remember everyone who lived there had a “ winter rat “ beater for winter. I made a point of leaving before winter. The cops were hell on getting state plates too and taxes were obscene. Thanks for the work anyway.😊 Steve

@chrisE815

Жыл бұрын

That plant is about all Oswego County has unfortunately

Thank you for your channel. Really enjoy watching you work on jobs. I have my own business and been at it for over 40 years. I’m in the construction trade. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you and family.

@heinrichshultz

Жыл бұрын

Good on you for sticking with it for 40 years. I was a mason for 25 until my health let me down. A couple of strokes and a heart attack ended my construction work.😕

@dopeman420

Жыл бұрын

Ahh construction...so you basically rob people for a living...gotcha

We need more people like you... Independent shop that does job well and correctly... Unlike dealerships...

I've been through so many South Main Auto University classes that I can fast forward past the brake replacement portion of these videos. Thanks Prof Eric!

@caddyrack

Жыл бұрын

I was going to use your line Timothy, you beat me to it. People will fight to get in his classes. Cheers

@joeblow6786

Жыл бұрын

See but then you don't get the full effect... Luna the cat, Vanessa, and the whole cast and crew... I think her name is Vanessa am I right Eric?

@joeblow6786

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated the Avoka Smoka... Man was I feelin good after that blown smoke.

@joeblow6786

Жыл бұрын

...Stay tuned for the Avoka Choka and the Avoka brokeya... You'll never be the same.

As a lifelong Michigan Resident I always thought our salt damage was bad, but after watching your videos and the rust damage on the vehicles of the PRNY we here in Michigan are just rookies. (Not complaining mind you) Another thing you mentioned is cleaning your work bench, I too have the same problem. I just blame it on too many horizontal surfaces that seen to attract clutter.

@LesReeves

Жыл бұрын

I used to pack & clean my tools which cleared the bench everyday at days end so much easier to find stuff.

@davidpotter7484

Жыл бұрын

they use the same salt in Michigan as new york. The difference is the the long drive through car washes in Michigan with the undercarriage wash. There are plenty of vehicles in Michigan that rot away.

@benjamincresswell3713

Жыл бұрын

@@davidpotter7484 Yes Mr. Potter, I have lived here all of my 71 yrs too and I have lost a lot of cars to rust. Ziebart, Poly Razzemataz etc none worked. BUT, I bought 2 used cars that were TEXACO Grease undercoated and they didn't rust at all. I became a believer in Wheel Bearing Grease undercoating. ben/ michigan (hartland)

@John_Ridley

Жыл бұрын

In Michigan at least it does do some good to wash. During the winter I get an underbody wash whenever the weather dries out for a bit and it does seem to hold off going to the junkyard for a few years

Now that’s something you haven’t heard in a while, ignition tuneup, would be great to see you working on that 90s F150.

Little trick I use is when putting on a new rotor I put a double box end wrench between the rotor and the. Lug nut. It holds the rotor in place and gives more leverage for turning the wheels back and forth. Another great SMA video, thanks. Nice cat 🐈 btw.

@billupstateny9151

Жыл бұрын

Luna appears a "daddy's girl"

Part 2 was as good as Part 1. Well done as always Mr. O.

Eric O. - "...the best thing to do is move from this [...] forsaken state [the PRNY]" AGREED! Moving to Georgia before the end of this year!

Forgot to align a slider once. Caught it on a flat repair. Had a spare for some reason and changed it out. Glad I spotted it.

I'm feeling ready to tackle my F350 now. Thank you!

Great work as usual. So many more battles to fight up there in the rust belt than we fight down here!

The innuendos were fun. Before I was a high school teacher, I worked for years as an electrician and before that I was in the Navy. Nothing was off limits. I can't say things like the innuendo's anymore. It's a good way to get called to the boss's office.

I love how you talk with Luna. Ya big old softy!

Evening Eric, evening Luna🤣

Mr. O your professionalism and skill are next level. I live in a small town but if someone like you opened a shop here they would make a fortune coz everyone would be going to that shop.

22:00 Yes indeedy on the oil undercoat! Still driving my 1994 F150 in PA. 28 winters, 280K mi, and the frame is still solid because I get under it every fall with a brush and a gallon of bar and chain oil! (Of course, the wheel arches have been replaced, but they all do that.)

Crusty! But good point. I've washed my truck once and haven't ever tried again. Thanks for the good work.

Polishing shafts and kitty Kats 👍

Excellent video. Never heard of salt on roads in warmer weather. From Kansas here. But always enjoy learning from you

@benjamincresswell3713

Жыл бұрын

They used to use oil, but the illegal EPA outlawed it and so now they use NaCl, (table salt) CaC12, like tractor tires use for wt and antifreeze and MgCl 2, like stomach acid reducer. they are hydroscopic. They absorb moisture and compact the dirt to help hold it together and reduce dust. ben/ michigan

I LIKE AT CLOSE TO END OF VIDEO HE WALKS INTO OFFICE AND TELLS HIS WIFE GOING FOR A SPIN, COMPLETE SILENCE FROM WIFE AND BACK UPS, WALK AWAY GENIUS

That truck got a lot of luv! Nice job as always Sir!

Working on my dad's '89 F250 here in Northern MN, got in to deep with no garage, $5200 later, new (used) transfer case, push rods, ignition switch, gas tank, fuel pump, reset brakes including wheel cylinders and rear axle seals..... Yeah, should be good for a while. Salt is the devil, but this old timer has mostly summer miles on it.

Eric O: "We don't work on many Fords around here." And he knows all of the tips and tricks and has all of the specialized tools to repair a Ford. 👍

Any day we get to see Mrs. O. is a good day. She's always in such a good mood. A person can tell that she is very spiritual happy !! God bless the O. Family.

I always enjoy your videos Eric. Watched part I and now part II and it fit together just great. I also like the joking around and the puns. Thanks for the video!

Funny how this old dog does much the same with brakes, and has for 55 years. Just love watching a great mechanic, since I'm now mostly past this work. All the best to you both!

One of the best repairs noted. Thank you for the video.

Top notch work on that truck… love the real (light) truck mechanicals

Another stellar performance. Thanks

Awesome detail to work on parts 1 @ 2 Eric . Nicely done.

God bless you for working on Fords. That and drywall mudding, I refuse to do!

Nice job Eric O. as always the who hides nothing honest down to earth channel, the channel never gets old!!!

Great presentation dude. Nice work nice attitude. Nice sense of humor. Very helpful. Thank you.

Definitely gonna need you to start taking us to the parts washer and sandblaster and let us watch you do those steps as well lol 😂

Okay, some work was done in this video......ugga dugga here and there, spray this, grease that !!!! Back together like a precision Rolex watch by this PRNY ASE Certified Super Tech SMA technician !!!! Couldn't ask for anything better !!! Great video with a second cameo appearance by Luna the SMA guard cat !!!!! Mice beware, Luna the stealthy is there !!!! Another happy satisfied customer a'cruising down the dirt roads in his Ford Truck !!!!! Mrs. O. a thinking up the weeks lunch menu !!! Well done, Eric. Another great historic days work at the SMA in Avoca, PRNY USA !!!!!! 😄🥳😻💯🛠🔧🪛👍

I don't live in the PRNY but in my garage I installed an under carriage wash that sprays off the under carriage as you drive into the garage. They are stupid expensive to buy so I built my own out of two electric pressure washers and made a drain, as you come in the garage it automatically sprays the vehicle as you drive over it, it isn't the be end all but my truck and Jeep have zero rust after 10 years.

Good to see the finished product.Never worked on that type of job in my time also didn't live in the bush when I was spinning spanners.

❤The way you tell a story of repairs. P.S. I can’t do it not sure I ever could.

I hope we get a video of that lovely old Ford. That's probably my favorite generation.

Often thought about the salt and dirt probably was part of the reason why I didn’t make car mechanic my profession. I’ve had the hubs replaced and this video shows me that it can be rebuilt instead of replacing the entire unit.

Your wit and mechanical expertise is is amazing. I very much enjoyed your informative video. Thank you for teaching me so many of the good tricks and sharing your easy going style of dealing with all the rusted crud, rot, and stuck parts. People like you are the best in AMERICA! you give us all hope.

Perfect work quality if you ask me. Good job Eric

Not a thing wrong with this video. Nice job as always.

LOVE YOUR WAY OF LOOKING AT THE WORLD ,YOU ARE FUN TO LISTEN TO

Every video should start with a Luna consultation

Thank you for taking the time to guide us through so many different repairs. You have saved me soooooooo much time and problems by posting these valuable repair videos. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

This is the second video I watched n I gotta say it was enjoyable to watch thank you for making them.

Thank you for a great video series. Appreciate it

Part 2 was awesome, Eric O . That 95 Ford looked really clean. You should buy that bad boy. I appreciate the channel buddy 👍

Great work! Now I know what to expect when doing this on my truck.

"You're in all the way" That's what she said!!!! Really enjoy your video's down here in Ft. pierce Florida!

Nice finish. I’m in the country too. And it’s a battle to keep the mud and salt off. Spray booth when I can a few times in the winter and pressure wash in the summer when I do the other equipment. Fluid Film is my friend. I know it’s a losing battle. But it makes me think I’m accomplishing something. Good two-parter. Thank you.

Speaking of dirt....we have every color and variety of dirt here in dust bowl AZ😊. Thanks for the great content Mr. O! Love from AZ ❤

Hi Eric and the lovely Mrs. O., I always make room for new dirt!

The best mechanical professional on line....with a great likable family...I will always be a subscriber?.. The way you think jives with me...love the brakekleen thing...wd40 stuff is sooo perfect.... Thankyou for all the effort you make to give us a window into your life... Wish I was your neighbor....Paul

I will be doing this exact same thing to a 2003 250 SD with a V-10 and I always try to watch a video of what I am going to be doing and your video is a great assist is helping insure the jobe is done correctly and complete! Thanks for posting!

Good Video Eric. Thanks for sharing.

Eric, another good job. Thank you very much

As usual, both chapters were superb, no questions asked. Take care. Thanks 😊

Having a truck of that model I'm going to make sure I continue to grease that u joint. thanks Eric for the video it was very educational.

Good video Eric O very straight forward repair @South Main Auto Repair LLC

I like that seal driver for the big seal. Looks like it make that ez. I have done a bunch with out it. As you know that is really critical on the trucks with the vac auto hubs.

I have not seen a technician take the pride that you do in your work, there are a lot of slack Part Changers here in Maryland!!!

I'll use a drill bit on the pin bore if it's really rusty then a quick wire brush. I've experienced welded ones on Chevy's

Another great video from the man, the myth, the legend Eric O

Great video, classic mechanic humor. Kept me in tune the entire time!!

Love the little town. Great stuff.

Love to see you work on that old truck

Great video Mr. O keep up the good work!

Awesome job as always.

That's how to treat brakes in any state, NY, FLa, to Cali. Good through job Erik O.

I've been using marine grease for all my chassis lube for decades. Thick and sticky they way I like it! Keeps the moisture away better too!

Something about replacing u-joints, brakes, bearings, and seals that make me feel good when driving my truck. That feeling lasts a long time, too.

As always looking good brother...nice repair as always

It was nice to see the hub seal installed correctly with the correct OTC tool, if you don't have it you don't have seals installed...ask me how I know that. Great job Eric!

Helpful video - thanks for sharing

Damn, I wish I knew about that tool a few years ago, I had to make my own tools for that job and used it many times since. But that looks like a good quality tool, might have to add it to my list! Keep up the great work bud!

I have a brass wire brush I use to clean out the slide pin holes while running it in the parts washer. I chuck it in a drill. For the rusty ones like you have to deal with I would use one of those abrasive nylon brushes.

Eric you make it all look easy even when working on muddy trucks down here in Florida we have dirt road but our trucks are never built up with mud like what you deal with. Don’t get me wrong I lived in northern PA and have worked on red clay covered trucks

I DON'T USUALLY COMMENT BROTHER BUT I THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR US. I'M AN OLD MECHANIC FROM THE 90'S AND TRYING TO KEEP UP. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.

@caddyrack

Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, you're NOT an old mechanic. I started my apprenticeship in 1970, when the first electronic ignition vehicle came up from the States and I had to work on it I nearly shit my pants. No points and condenser? I thought Pontiac was crazy.

great job on the video. Very well done.

Another fine job Dr. O.

South main auto , your channel is improving in an very interesting direction. Keep improving in .😊your excellent mechanics intuition.

Just got my Official SMA zip front hoodie and it's a great addition to my garage! Makes me feel like if you can do it, I can do it! But summer is coming, so I'll need to pick up some t-shirts too!

Another job well done my friend

The video flowed nicely Eric. I hope you do a video on the 1990 F150, if no reason other than to how us a tidey rust free vehicle. Plus you working on a rust free vehicle enjoying every moment of undoing fasteners without busting your gut!

In my younger days, 40 bellow Minnesota plowing snow I could do a Ford f250 tire side ujoint in 20 minutes. Of course when the hands are covered in grease at those temps you move fast and miss a lot of cleanup. Brrrr. All the best.

Never thought of the calcium chloride on the dirt roads after it drys. We are moving onto the dirt soon, I guess I need to get my super duty slicked up on the bottom. The alum body is holding up well, but I did notice a bit of frame surface rust after 5 Michigan winters last time I was rolling around under there.