Captain Kleeman's video of pin removal: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6hnysGleMzRgqg.html

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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I watched The Captains KZread and saw the pure joy he took in your accident. I think that he had been almost looking forward to it. Your day isn't wasted if you made one person happy.

@Crewsy

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t joy in DP’s accident. It was just joy that DP was first.

Take a piece of rebar (or other material), weld it vertically onto the lever bar so that it's hidden when lowered, and visible when raised, paint it a nice fluorescent green. Simple, and gives a nice visual cue if it's up or down that you can see from the truck.

You two work well together, and You are soo lucky to have tradesman locally available to make you a part so quickly and so strong. Thanks for sharing this improvement. Even if it was not a planned item at this time.

An accident, turned into a video opportunity; turned into a tutorial on "how to repair". Great job!

Coming from personal experience, I like to mount my chargers vertically on the back wall. This didn't work too well prior to lithium batteries, but these days they're all "slide & lock". So having the charger oriented vertically works great and is very accessible. So recap: it may make more sense to mount a piece of wood on back wall, and use pipe strap to secure the chargers. Alternatively, mount it at a steep angle so you can make a lip for extra battery storage.

You should put a micro switch that activates when the cylinder is all the way up and put a warning light on the dash of the truck with a big warning label on it that warns that the support is not stored away.

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Not that simple

@mitchstephen5491

2 жыл бұрын

@@DirtPerfect not simple but probably worth it.

@koldsteele

2 жыл бұрын

door jam switch on the frame of the truck....When I put a pto on my truck i thought i dont need a light to tell me when its in gear ....Damm this truck is shifting hard ..OH pto is in gear I put a light the next day

@jeremywallace5961

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing is simple DP.

@stephenhunter70

2 жыл бұрын

@@DirtPerfect No, Buuut it's going to pay for itself in no time. It's that our repeat performances of this stuff up!

Seeing the project is good, watching the banter back and forth between y'all is hilarious.

A short length of PVC drain tube with a notch for the handgrip is good way to store power tools under a shelf.

My suggestion for the future is a checklist. When you get in a hurry you skip things! There's a reason aircraft pilots are required to use them. Print it up. Laminate it and put it in an easy-to-use location in the cab. Before you drive after loading, unloading, etc just run through it.

Repairs completed, that was a quick turnaround for the prop !!! Good to have an engineering company nearby to do these jobs for you, hats off to them !!! That was a mighty tight fit for the shelf Matt, but it has worked out well in the end !! Plenty of double entendres slpattered through the video for good measure 🤣👍

For the record, watching CPT Kleeman’s channel is like listening to Bob Ross fix things. Say anything CPT Kleeman says in your best Bob Ross voice. Maybe it’s just me. But I do like both your and his videos. Thought it would give a chuckle.

@24:38 one more thing, add in a switch that detects that the arm is down and turn on a light and a beeper in the cab :)

That accident was bound to happen. It could have been much worse. Can a video have too many innuendos? I think not 😂. Great video Michael

32 years ago, I went to machine tool operator school in Groton, CT and the instructor's first lecture was about machine safety. I can still hear him telling us "DO NOT LEAVE CHUCK KEY IN CHUCK!" in his voice every time I put a key into any kind of rotating equipment.

The design of the new metal bracket appears to be an open pan that will catch and hold water. If that is correct, you might want to add some drain holes.

@warrenmichael918

2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking it needs flipped over

@rl3898

2 жыл бұрын

And on the deck around the valve pack !

@Damoinion

2 жыл бұрын

@@warrenmichael918 Very much the same from here Edit: Watched through and now question overall design. Should do it's job for several years but the dirt trap prone design seems less than great

@84rocktoy

Жыл бұрын

@@warrenmichael918 this was my exact thought, should have flipped it over if the dimensions allowed it, along with painted it before install

Thanks for the great video Mike!

Good morning Dirt perfect. What we have there is Driver Era. I'm glad it was a simple fix not a major fix.. Keep the dirty side down shiny side up..

It's worth the wait.. totally love it how you guys work together and even share content

Looks good! drill a couple weep holes so water doesn't collect in the bottom of your new part.

At about 23:20 I love the dog just sitting there just staring at what is going on. Wonder what it’s thoughts were.

Mike I have determined that you and your chew are a bunch of Pretty GREAT guys, the HEART of American Exceptionalism !!

You two are like Pat and Mat cartoon characters. So funny to see what you are going to do😂😂😂

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos. Wishing you and your family the best.

Oh boy,well comedy at its best ,I needed cheering up too,not great at the moment ,not flu allergies .....smile great team work...

Bummer! Glad you were able to repair it.

Great video Mr Dirt Perfect and Matt

Never had that issue mine was ground bearing. Good video.

i always watch when you guys are hooking up that trailer that arm is up. but it can happen when things get busy. had a fun time. cheers guys.

Dp and playing with rods!!!!!!! PRICELESS

Great video guys, loved every minute of it. You guys always get the job done !

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice repair and back in service. One thing you may want to consider is tacking an indicator rod to the "Arm" , run it up by the top frame rail to indicate its position. Just a thought.

Well, on the initial problem, that's where the "stuff happens" thing comes in. I do like the idea of putting a shelf in that underbody tool box for stuff where getting wet is a problem, it seems no matter how well I align the gaskets on mine, they end up with water in the bottom in a heavy rain. Nice job as always.

@young11984

2 жыл бұрын

I just drilled a couple 3/8” holes on the back bottom corner (tire side) so if water gets in air speed going down the road will pull it out.

@bluegrallis

2 жыл бұрын

I have drain holes and added a rubber door mat with holes. Chains and binders don't rattle much on rubber and water can still drain out if it gets in.

Excellent as usual.

You should add a limit switch a light for the trailer for the arm down. Leaving thet arm down seems like an easy mistake when it's cold and raining.

Awesome video Mike. Turning a bad situation into a educational video. Men of many hats….lol.

This trailer is bringing back bad memories from earlier today 😁

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Got the front fixed 😁

@C_CEQUIPMENT

2 жыл бұрын

@dirtperfect I think that’s the easy end🤦‍♂️

I will still watch your videos but I'm discussing in the dirty talk chriss is now my favourite

Very nice repair can’t wait for next video.

You guys have way too much fun.

You guys are just awesome! What a fun packed, if indeed an expensive, video for you Mike. Thanks for another field fix-it day video. You and Matt work really well together :)

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Been there, done that. We welded 1” tabs on either side of the support arm rest so it wont slide when its down. Also have a magnetic sensor that illuminates a light by the parking brakes if the arm isn’t up high enough.

Thank goodness no one was hurt. Something about that saying 'haste makes waste'! Good feeling though when all repairs 'work'. Keep well and fun video.

Mike i think that you should invest in two cameras for each piece of equipment one facing out so that we can see the screw ups and one facing the operator so we can see the perpetrator and their reaction to said screw up😂😅😊🎉🎉🎉

Jullie hebben het goed 👍 gedaan alles doet het weer geweldig gedaan ✅ Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🌹🌹

Hey Mike, hey nya.. as much as I love watching the excavating videos for the pure massive scale of it!! I think I like this style video even more!! Hanging around the shop bickering and bantering and bloody knuckles!! Is right up my alley!!

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Not too shabby. Good work.

That copper antiseize is some good stuff. I used it at work a lot.

@MrGhostLt

2 жыл бұрын

yes the CRC COPPER PASTE PRO 500ML it do wonders, try some other brands with mixet results but most die/ stop working of to much heat

Love your channel. Keep up the good work men.

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Can't tell ya how many times I've torn off the stinger lock on my lowboy, I use a mental checklist before I get in the truck and do a walk around talkin to myself now LOL

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yup need to get in the habit

I heard tying a piece of string on ya finger helps you remember. Sure made for a good video with just the banter alone bro. Safe travels

Great video. Thanks

Nice job fixing the trailer like the shop videos

Mike your a jack of all trades master of none lol

Great video keep it up 👍

Great video DP I didn't really know how this worked I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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You all work hard great job!!

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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I been waiting to see this after all the story proceeding.

Looks good. Every time I run big wire like that through a hole in a metal box I put a glad hand grommet in the hole to protect the wire.

the chuck key thing cracked me up. keep the key in your hand!

Just a heads up, Ford starter solenoids arent designed for constant duty. I had one on the fuel pump on my car and it worked great until i cut the car off in town but went to start it back up 5min later and solenoid was too hot to work, picked up an 80A constant duty relay from NAPA to replace it with and been running 10yrs problem free. My pump only pulls 18A at full boogie too

@bjgarbacz1

2 жыл бұрын

Yup you need a continous duty, Napa will have them. Or get plow one

@0778drz110

2 жыл бұрын

Ford starter solenoids aren't any good for momentary use either lol

@Crewsy

2 жыл бұрын

@@0778drz110 That’s why you always have a hammer handy. Tappy Tap Tap.

@bigchuckyinkentucky6267

2 жыл бұрын

If you need to run that many wires to other stuff, I have seen a distribution block that the car stereo guys use. Run one large power wire in and then have several link points to run accessory's.

Watching these guys work is almost as good as watching Saturday morning cartoons with the grandkids.

It's the good old cut to fit file to shape and paint to match nice job well done:)

thanks DP for the video

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Awesome content as always love the channel and good humor keep it up bud.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Abom79 and Keith Rucker would have loved your chucking skill on the lathe. Good results are proof of the pudding as it is said in the old days.

You two make a great comedy team.

GOOD ONE, KEEP SAFE...

"Comin' into the backside" That's what he said!!! 😂🤣😂

I know your prob aware but you can just use a block to hold the neck up in a bind. I learned to lobbed ona old style mannual detach. Technology sure is nice !

Nice repair ! These things happen to us all and sometimes it’s the way you solve it that makes you remember for next time ! :) great video again :)

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Been there done that, but we never had to fix the trailer, just the Truck fenders

Mike seems to be a pretty accomplished mechanic and not afraid to tackle anything he feels that is in his welm of accomplishment especially when her has NYA covering his back !! Great job guys !!

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Just put a little sign by the air switch in the cab to remind you to check the "tail". Something like "Tail UP?"

Mike and Matt great video! It’s hard to admit to your screw-ups ,but you did, stuff happens! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Dirt perfect you know captain isn’t going to let you live this down . Don’t worry it was the same way with my dad and myself.

Your "arm" we called a "stinger" not sure why. The one on the float we had was made like a T this kept the neck from sliding side to side while unhooked, it also fit close to each frame rail so it would hit as soon as you turned the steering wheel. You knew right away you left it down. Keep smilin

As long as there is a 110/120 inverter mounted in the truck, why not add a wall socket in an "outside" waterproof box in the black truck box, and keep an extension cord at the bottom of the box? That way, if you need 110 power in the middle of nowhere, you're all set.

@Crewsy

2 жыл бұрын

The inverter already has the plug outlet and it’s somewhat waterproof inside that cabinet. No outside outlet required.

Enjoyed the video.

Another suggestion we painted our lowboys lift points orange so there more visible so our driver could see easier to check for clearance just for a reminder distractions can cause costly mistakes to happen as you found out!

Lot of good ideals on how to warn a guy he's not quite ready to take off. My ideal would be a reflective decal on the dash (location up to you) ( Driver )SUPPORT UP OR DOWN ?? Maybe one where the controls are on the trailer. I belive Clints boy could hook you up.

Goodness knows the way to really make sure those projects that are on the list that aren't crucial to things get done, is to make the items inoperable so they have to be done lol. Very strategic thinking Mr D.P.

That lathe woods at warp speed!

Hey Mike !!! Did you learn your lesson on ""BEING IN A HURRY "" ??? Good that you didn't wreck yourself !! Stay ""WARM"!!!

Glad nobody was hurt and it was all fixable and you won’t be doing that anymore lol I bet you check things twice before you take off down the road lol thanks for sharing

Nailed it first time on the 4th try!!!!

Well Dp that. Turn out great good thing you have nya and captain around to help you fix what you brake 😂😂 keep up the great videos 👍👌✌️😎🇺🇲

Consider taking the regular steel screws out and putting stainless steel one in the place and silicone around the heads to keep water out. And silicone around your power cables coming in the box to keep the vibration from making the cables move around and cut in to your wires.

Good morning Mr. Dirt Perfect Mike. Could I recommend installing a weatherproof switch that activates a sensor that locks the trailer brakes whenever that is in the down position so you can't do that FUBAR again !??!! You might have to rig it differently than I've described. Maybe with a warning light on the dash and a warning buzzer to let you know it's down. 3 levels of protection notification. Kinda like on the landing gear on a Coast Guard Grumman HU16e Albatross seaplane had installed. You could even get the switch online at a used no longer allowed to use on currently flying aircraft parts site fairly cheap. There used to be a aircraft surplus company here in Miami on N.W. 25th Street just east of Miami International airport. That street no longer exists but I'm sure the company just moved to new digs. They sold a lot of that stuff to construction equipment businesses. I know that to be a fact as a friend of mine used to but parts to use on his equipment. They're all high qaulity so the could handle the humidity here in SoFlo.

29:34 Put a rubber Grommet in that hole! If cable wears thru a 40 Amp short will blow the fuse and maybe do some unwanted welding.

I feel your pain but that doesn't do you any good. I'm just glad you are OK!

Great video =))

when on that lathe you need to tuck the hoodie pulls inside the sweet shirt. they get wrapped up and pull your face right into the project.

Maybe you should make a bright red tag to put next to the controls "Make sure arm is up before moving truck"

I stopped counting how many "that's what she said" comments. I think it is a new record for one video! Nice heavy duty repair. I see some have mentioned lights or buzzers for when the arm is down, however I am pretty sure you won't forget a second time, since you know what it takes (costs) to fix it.

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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Be a good time to add those LED light in box- haha - I kept telling Capt to add some in old tool box.

Top tip, if your gonna use a lathe wearing a hoodie cut the strings off the hood coz if they get caught in the chuck you will lose your camera smile 👍👍

Put a warning light in the cab that is on when the lifting arm on the truck frame

Another great video.

@DirtPerfect

2 жыл бұрын

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