3:45 Air impacts make short work of cotter pins too. Just shear them off.

Steve just put a socket on the ball joint nut and rattle it off, the "Castle" nut will shear the split pin off cleanly and easily. 42yrs swinging wrenches teaches you a few tricks.. Hi from AU.

@interpinto

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I do. No muss, no fuss.

@kentlange5338

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Way easier.

@weldchip

2 жыл бұрын

Yep just chisel/cut off the ends of the split pin so the socket goes on then buzz it off with the impact gun so much less work.

@jeffsteinhaus6025

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. 27 years wrenching in Michigan. By far the best way.

@PeterPetersNL

2 жыл бұрын

When putting the split pin back we usually bend them to the sides instead of over the top

It was hilarious to see Steve toss a little "know what I'm sayin'" in there...lol. 🤣

Elizabeth: "Where did the crack come from in the window?" Steve: "Well, let me tell you about c-clips and u-joints ..."

Glad to see your son out in the shop learning from the best.

Packing a wheel bearing by hand is so satisfying. And messy. But you know it's done right.

The lighting is perfect now that the shop ceiling is all done - makes your videos crystal clear. Superb production quality!

8 minutes in and I see the way he pets that dog. Definitely subscribing to this channel.

haha...had plenty of fun and adventures in my GM/Chev square bodies

I am glad to see a KZread that has someone that is not stupid

“Not saying mine was, not saying mine wasn’t”. 🤣🤣

Steve, I'm an old fart, but I remember when my late dad taught me how to pack wheel bearings. Definitely by hand. Alas, 50 years ago we didn't have the gloves. But we had "Lava" soap that actually got rid of the grease on our hands. Thanks again (I always look forward to your Saturday updates) and stay safe and well.

@weldchip

2 жыл бұрын

They still make lava soap. Back in the day you put barrier cream on your hands to make it easier to get your hands clean

@DasShaten

2 жыл бұрын

We used lava soap after washing our hands in gasoline......

@nebtheweb8885

2 жыл бұрын

@@DasShaten Same here.

@jamespayne8781

2 жыл бұрын

I remember using lava soap. I seem to remember it smelled like sassafras. If we didn’t have lava we’d use comet cleanser. Course that didn’t smell nearly as good as lava.

@BobOBob

2 жыл бұрын

@@weldchip Lava Soap can form its own version of barrier cream. I suspect that's how the latter product arose. We'd make a very thick lather of Lava soap and just keep rubbing it in until dry.

I’m sorry, but I could watch this stuff all night long. Did a lot of it with my dad in the sixties and seventies.

Ah yes, the lesser spotted circlip hunt. How many happy hours have I spent on that?

@jonnoMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I've learnt to give up and expect to randomly find it weeks/months later, nowhere near where I expected it to be.

@peterwill3699

2 жыл бұрын

How come it didnt go under some bench ?

@by1stander

2 жыл бұрын

I call them Jesus clips, because most times I am heard saying “Jesus where did that go”

@billhanson4921

2 жыл бұрын

ah yes the ping of doom......heard it many times

Lots of folks talking about running the nut off the ball joint to sheer the cotter pin ... in my world, thats a 50/50 shot .. half the time the shaft breaks free and starts spinning with the nut, then the torches come out anyways. I've learned to start with torches whenever possible for that job.

Hi guys! Elisabeth needs her shop apron ! Nice video ! Enjiy watching!

Nicely skirted around KZread's definition of "family friendly" there Steve 😁

On the one hand, these trucks were pretty much made to be disposable. On the other hand, I think the fact that it's so very difficult to get a basic, no frills truck these days has breathed new life into these old ones. I can certainly see the appeal of them. Personally, the only extra I want is a stereo. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it's even possible to buy a new one without power windows and locks anymore.

Another great thought out video. Steve you are one talented man... Thank you for sharing with those of us that aren't as ambitious as you. NEVER stop being Steve the man with the knowhow.

One of my best tools in the shop is a 3 foot long stick with a large magnet on the end....LOL...LOL.......Found many small parts with it.....

makes you wonder if the boy is helping because he wants the truck lol

Fire Wrench! Most important tool in the shop!

I TOTALLY agree - grease wheel bearings by hand.

Dad had a really huge old vice he never did bolt down so he could move it to where it was needed. We put it down on the floor to do u-joints, worked great. It was big enough the hammering didn't hurt it. He had, what looks like the exact same BFH. Sure brought back memories.

An impact will drive that nut right past that cotter key. No torch necessary.

Nothing like the smell of "Kroil" in the morning! "Sproying" goes the C-clip,off to the unused C-clip graveyard! Good stuff, nice rebuild.

Great job on the axle Steve. So many times I've changed ball joints, bearings and u-joints laying on my back in the back yard. I learned to pack bearings in my palm the same way you did. Perfect coverage. Talk soon my friend.

I just lost my quaker parrot she was about the same size as your bird she brought joy to me every day I really miss her it's so amazing how a small creature of God can grow on you also I really enjoy all of your videos

Put the ball joint press in a vice and it is perfect for changing u joints. Nice and smooth. No hammering.

Steve, you have undoubtedly got the best seal installer of anyone that I know. Enjoyed the video.

Saturday morning coffee with the Summers Family. Its all good!

Must be Saturday Morning. Have a blessed weekend everyone.

@jamesleonard6338

2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip, when punching holes in gaskets, if you punch into the end grain instead of th side , you will get much cleaner cut. Great video

You can use your ball joint tool to remove/install u-joints too....works great and also makes owning one more useful....

Evening from the land of Kiwi’s, single malt and Steve Summers can’t beat that for a Saturday evening.

Put the small end of the bearing, facing up, when using that packing tool, will do a better job. Still prefer hand packing though.

My favorite Chevy Truck commercial was an older non-model women talking to the camera, she said "Don't You Buy No Ugly Truck!". They need to make more of those "Salt Of the Earth" type commercials.

Back in my wrenching days I had my packing cone mounted to a bench and had a can covering it. I would put two bearings in at a time, quick and easy.

Nice work as always. Take care Steve, Elizabeth and family.

Even an old man can learn something. Great vid. Always look forward to Steve's Saturday video.

Very Talented Man with many useful skills! Enjoyed the Axle Build!

I did this job once, 40 years ago. A lot more fun to watch someone else do it. Almost forgot my own experience. Thanks for the reminder.

i remember the old song "Inchworm, inchworm, measuring the marigolds" from way back, - Bing Crosby? But I've never actually seen one. Until now! Thanks Steve, All The Best from Somerset UK.

@princessharold

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what popped into my head. I think the version I grew up with was Anne Murray.

Happy Saturday Mornin Steve and Family! Enjoying my Grits watching you and learning something new always. Thanks for sharing and spreading the knowledge, God Bless!

Seems when I watch I pick up a neat trick! Bolts in drill cleaning on wire wheel! Will do this next time I clean my bolts. Just wanted to say I have gone back and watched every vid on the shop build. You do excellent work. Thanks for Sharing!

It took me a few days to get through the entire video ,no reflection you. I just got busy. New lathe and everything. Good to you and yours kimberzelik

Good job Steve! And the sound was best yet!!! Thanks!!!

I did quite a bit of fast forwarding, but happened to stop right at the "starting a family" portion of the show. That was pretty funny.

U-joint cap pins: what I do is to use my finger to add more grease to the cap and ensuring the pins are lined up along the edge. Helps keep them in place. Factory uses minimal amount of grease.

Yes @ 32:06 was how I was taught to pack wheel bearings. Some things just can't be improved on. Great Videos.

I’ll second the impact cotter pin trick and add that press you used to do the ball joints works well for u-joints.

You are like me , protecting our head with our safety glasses instead of our eyes when snap rings a flying all over the place!

Great job. If I ever need to do this in the future I will refer to it as 'The Summers method' 😉😉

Good job Steve , you’re making a lot of progress on the truck.. great to see the young lad giving you a hand , sure to be something he’ll look back on as a cherished memory as he gets older.. You are a great role model, well done mate 👍👍

"You hold the hammer and I'll hold the part. When I nod my head you hit it."

@paulcooper2897

2 жыл бұрын

The part .. not my head!

Like your son like repairing cars, remember my early years (15 yrs) stripping my dad cly head to do a deco work using a book, no KZread then.

Thanks!

It's funny at work I replace many U joints I only replace one at a time because my employer doesn't want to spend the money, more often then not I end up replacing the new joint again just because it's the one that is in a bad spot or something

I've always enjoyed working on metalworking machines... not so much with roadgoing machines, other than out of necessity and sometimes desperation. But these truck overhaul videos are making me want to find an old Ford highboy and tinker it into a decent grocery getter... great stuff, thanks!

From the eyes of a drive line specialist you did a great job on on the rebuild .. a little bit different than what I would do but the job is done and it will give you service for many years to come

Not that torch work isn’t fun, but if you can fit a socket over the nut it’ll shear the cotter pin off cleanly and unscrew normally

@TomokosEnterprize

2 жыл бұрын

I learned that trick over 40 years ago. A real time saver.

As for packers I grew up with hand packing and the tub style hand packer. The K-D 2775 hand bearing packer looks a lot like it, but was blue and labeled as a different brand. If someone was going to do 1 or 2 bearings, then I wouldn't bother, but after a dozen it's pretty nice to have. Looks like Lisle also makes a nice one.

Thanks for the tips. I hope I never need to do that but happy to have the knowledge if I ever do.

I bought the same snap ring pliers after you showed yours, and they are great. When I was a young child in the '50s they told us the inch worms were measuring us for our casket. A very good rebuild demo video. I have a neighbor who could benefit from watching this. Stay safe and tell Ms Elizabeth we said Hi!

Lol.. packing wheel bearings ASMR 😂

Hey Steve! @27:30 or so...Now ya know why they are called (no disrespect intended) Jesus rings! OH Geeez!! Where did it go??? LOL! Ken

@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P

2 жыл бұрын

lol

Everybody got their hands in on this one! Great job guys!

Kane's 1st truck is coming along nicely! 🤑

Thanks Steve I have never seen one off those axel's apart and wondered how they worked .

Fastest way to remove a nut is to cut it in half vertically so that the two sides fall away ... but it's fun to play with the gas axe :D

Gotta love Steve and his humor at 30:02 - 30:26 😊

and new shoes !!!! very smart 🇸🇪🤙🤙

Always enjoy watching whatever it is you're working on. You are a man of many talents. Thank you for taking us along!

Thank you for sharing. WOW, that's a job well done.

Thanks for sharing! Great work!

Morning Steve!

It's always nice to see elizabeth in these videos.

That was a good video, thanks for sharing!

Great video. Consider a HF "Leather Punch Tool" #838, $6.99. Great for holes in gaskit instead of individual punches.

Another great episode of the Summer’s show, Thanks so much !

Steve you make that look easy, great job BTW.

It's really nice to see you using "budget" tools, so many other creators push all the big brands either hoping for sponsorship or because they are sponsored. For most of us that don't do these things professionally, these "budget" tools just plain work. And in my opinion Harbor Freight is messing that up with their higher line (and higher price) tools.

Very cool video 😎thanks!

Loved this one. But beware, you sometimes have a Teen walking inside your whorkshop.....

As always a great video. Good to see you using Kroil and in the proper amount. So many folks flood their parts thus wasting a valuable resource. Remember to give it time to soak in/work and you will be pleasantly surprised how well it works.

Mornin Steve

Great job excellent video quality as well

Beautifully explained and demonstrated - but I’m still glad I will never have to do one! Love your attention to detail. Thanks, Steve.

@Tinker001

2 жыл бұрын

So... You'll never know the fun of beating on an old-school 4x4... so sad...

Brilliantly explained. Thanks for showing us. Regarding springen and sprungen lost parts, I now know that my desk doesn't have enough stuff on it. Will do better. Thanks for that and the family planning tip too. Only the tip tho'

10:56 In Europe we call them twentyfivepointfour worm.😁

@matambale

2 жыл бұрын

that one looked like it could be called a centimeterworm

Yahnowwadayameen!!

Nice job Steve

Nice work and I really enjoyed the video!

Never used a hammer to beat in/out U-Joints when I had a press available. Same for seals.

Awesome job buddy!! I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos!! I am also very picky when I rebuild stuff on my trucks also!! About 10 years ago I rebuilt a Dana 60 front axle and a gm 14 bolt rear axle and I did absolutely everything in them!! New ring and pinion, new bearings, new seals, and new brakes and the same thing on the rear axel but changed from drum brakes to disc brakes and also was able to put the ARB air lockers in both axels also!! For the front axel I ended up making a axel housing spreader to make installing and set up a little easier!!! After I did the rebuild on it I took it to a shop just to have them double check to make sure that I had set up everything correctly so I didn’t end up toasting any bearings or anything and being out a bunch of money!!! I took the spreader that I made with me and they asked me what the heck is that for?? I told them it was to help spread the housing so that I was able to install the carrier easier!! They then ask if I would sell it to them because they didn’t have anything like it!! I kinda thought that was funny!! I asked them how they installed the carriers and they said they usually take the hole axels out of the vehicles and put the housing in a shop press and put just a little pressure on the housing enough to spread it open just a little!! I’d definitely be afraid of cracking a housing and then have to try and find another axel for the customer!! They said by using the one that I made would save them at least 4 hours of just disassembly and putting the axel back in plus any parts that might get ruined during disassembly!! They said that by using the tool that I had made would save them at least 300.00 to 400.00$ in time and possibly parts!!! It did take me about a day to make but it definitely makes it a breeze setting up Dana 60 front axels very easily and much faster also!! After they had checked it out they said I couldn’t have done any better!! I was happy with all the work I had done to it!!

Score with the C-clip... Ping! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

If I'm replacing the ball joints, I just run the impact on the nut and leave the cotton pin in it's place. Just cut cotton pin flush with the nut, if it's so rusted that you wont get it out it wont to any harm.

Steve, next time try your ball joint press on those u joints. I use mine first every time. It's successful 9 times out of 10.

@SteveSummers

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea 👍

@budlanctot3060

2 жыл бұрын

Unless your Hazard Fraught ball joint press is better than mine, don't count on that "C-clamp" press part to remove really stuck ball joints. Mine was not really forged or it was made out of pewter, because mine bent badly.

You need to throw that phase converter in the trash and roll into a VFD. It handles single to three phase conversion much cleaner and efficient.

great content and video quality

For all of those that have sons please pass on these ideas(shop work) even if the millennial(Y) or the generation Z does not want to get their hands dirty. This is too essential! All in all a very nice video. I can wait to see this truck running again.