that's the content I subscribed for. fixing stuff that is clearly beyound repair.

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

Well I couldn't fix the housing!

@timothymilam732

3 ай бұрын

​@@LAactor same way there were 4000 plus likes to 2000 views be my guess. Man has family to care for, and has to do what he has to, and no different from the rest of us when it gets down to it.

@JackS425

3 ай бұрын

@@LAactorhe has a patreon where people can get access to videos early.

@LAactor

3 ай бұрын

@@timothymilam732 that makes no sense unless you're saying I'm correct

@jeffreyshepherd8488

3 ай бұрын

​@timothymilam732 a lot of times I'll see a video I want to watch but dont currently have time to. I'll go in, hit like so it's in my liked videos, then close it and watch later. I think there's some reasons why you can have likes but not views

Nice job on that thread alignment. That’s some skill right there, Wes 👏

@johnhpalmer6098

3 ай бұрын

I'd have to say, it's the lathe. That lathe is capable of doing threads, but yes, his skill in using it helps too. In this case, having the tools appropriate for the job makes it possible.

@mikek5298

3 ай бұрын

@@johnhpalmer6098Nice way to piss on Wes’s talent. Machines are NOTHING without humans to operate them properly. Why is it so hard for people like you to simply acknowledge the skill of others? Maybe because you have none.

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

It's not really rocket science. You just turn the handles until it looks right and cross your fingers.

@johnhpalmer6098

3 ай бұрын

@@mikek5298 No, YOU are missing MY point. I do indicate his skills help too, but that lathe helps make it possible. Don't go around saying Wes is a God. Yes, he has the skills, the perseverance (that most don't even come close to having) are present, and accounted for but that lathe is a HUGE help, and that is WHY he used it.

@danielclawson2099

3 ай бұрын

​​@@WatchWesWorkI work with computers. Pushing buttons and plugging in wires is also "simple". The skill (and my livelihood) is knowing which ones, where, in which order, and why. You are well worth your pay (and probably much more). To me, your dry wit, self-deprication, intelligence, and drive are reasons I watch.

I love the dichotomy of the poor customer service of the parts seller and your great customer service, nice work!

@edsyphan3425

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was going to say, how do you sell the wrong part for a grand to a customer, that you knew damned well wouldn’t work. And say “no returns”?

@ForfeMac

3 ай бұрын

@@edsyphan3425 I would definitely want to know who's pulling this bullshit so I can avoid doing business with them.

@perustc9158

3 ай бұрын

@@edsyphan3425 Easy, it's called eBay!

@gorak9000

3 ай бұрын

That's why you use a CC - when they send the wrong part and won't take it back, chargeback

This kind of intuitive, seat-of-the-pants machining skill is something I've only seen in old-school pre-cnc machinists, and even those guys would approach this scenario with great caution and no small amount of trepidation. Bravo, Wes. There aren't many like you around.

@charlesangell_bulmtl

3 ай бұрын

Gettr done...with VERY close attention to details 👍 Keith Fenner is one

That lathe is awesome. I guess I have to go destroy an irreplaceable part so I can bring it to you to fix so I can see more of that lathe! 🤣

@cpzmelbs

3 ай бұрын

wes could rebuild the shop on that lathe lol

@samholdsworth420

3 ай бұрын

I'd watch both of you work lmao

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

Can a Grand Am make it that far?

@vehcor

3 ай бұрын

Of course, I only need to limp it there. We can fix it for the ride home! 😂

@robertquast9684

3 ай бұрын

He only has to make it over half way right? As long as he’s closer to you than home you’re obligated to help

Had boxes full of parts for those parking brakes. Had fleets of these trucks. Fyi ford used Transmission oil, We always used 75w90. The really killer of these was people would forget to release the parking brake and smoke the drum. The drum is difficult to get now. We always checked for leaks when we serviced the trucks. 75w90 works far better, also be sure the vent works. They would easily get plugged.

@shallowada

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I've been searching for hours for this info. I just got a brand new unit that I waited two months for. ATF was turning black after just 1000 miles and was wondering why ATF is used in these instead of gear oil. I'll give it a shot. Just wanted to say thanks for the comment/info.

@kevinoscarson2941

Ай бұрын

@@shallowada-if the atv is turning black it is getting hot. I would be checking to be sure its not shimmed to tight.

Love how you used the new shaft as a workbench to seat the bolts

@gordonrichardson2972

3 ай бұрын

Touche!

@hvy1ton

3 ай бұрын

It's not like it's good for anything else.

@rickn8or

3 ай бұрын

Make sure you give it to the customer to use for a paperweight.😃

@OttawaOldFart

3 ай бұрын

Everything is an anvil

@stevemurnane1892

3 ай бұрын

@@OttawaOldFart Or a hammer...........

When I was a youngster and young adult, our little town in Idaho had a black smith that had all the tools that you do. He was amazing. He could do anything with steel, aluminum or pretty much anything you wanted or needed. He was one of the last true Smitty's I think. He had the old coke furnaces well. If he couldn't do it, no one could. I remember going with my dad to have him fix, weld or build stuff for dad. I grew up with his son and he even let me learn a few tricks. He came from Germany in the late 30's. You remind me of him the way everyone comes to you as the " last resort". I love your videos, dry humor and pretty much all you do. thank you sir and I wish I were closer to you so I could just watch if you'd let me. Again, Thanks and keep up the great work.

@johnalexander4356

3 ай бұрын

My grandfather was one of those old time blacksmiths, or welder, or machinist, fabricator, or pretty near any other skill needed. As a.kid I got to work with him before he retired. I was so blessed to get to spend so much time learning from him. He only completed 3 years of formal schooling, but he would still be one of the smarter men I ever knew. And he was very much loved and respected by everyone that knew him. Not enough men like that today!

@DanEBoyd

3 ай бұрын

One of my friends is from India, and his college engineering program over there included blacksmithing!!

Hi Wes, I found your recent video on EV's very interesting, well reasoned and informative. The true cost of the EV/Hybrid bandwagon is hidden. Appreciate you sticking your head over the parapet, all the best Chris from the UK

A handbrake that requires oil. NOW I've seen it all.

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

I know...

@Vaino_Hotti

3 ай бұрын

I got AC Delco handbrake cables that said to NOT lubricate or grease them due to dirt accumulation. They rusted stuck in a year.

Best part about that parking brake is when you drop a u joint on an incline by yourself. Only thing you can do is wait with your foot on the brake pedal until help arrives. Ask me how I know !

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

Been there with an automatic!

I'm a retired machinist, boy it was fun watching you modify that brake and make it work, nice job and thanks for the great camera angles.

Nice Wes. Nothing like a morning walk through the auction yard to limber up the old wallet. 👍

Wes where did the Edison video go? I thought that video was great and brought up a ton of well educated and valid points for people that have a genuine interest in that stuff!

@landengreen6982

3 ай бұрын

I'm guessing someone issued a "gag order" and it had to be taken down. I doubt it was because Wes said anything incorrect...

@nopenonein

3 ай бұрын

@@landengreen6982 He said so many assuming things and mistakes, and got his spreadsheet wrong. He is wise to reconsider posting it.

@erik_dk842

2 ай бұрын

​@@nopenoneinSafe and effective, just two more weeks to flatten the curve

Customer needs to give the supplier a scathing online review so nobody else falls victim to them! Great job Wes.

"It's kind of weird when you just do something, and it works." Freaking story of my life right there. Every time something works it keeps me up at night thinking that that was just a little too easy...

@jrevillug

3 ай бұрын

"have I missed something? I must have missed something!"

@bigredgreg1

3 ай бұрын

I can relate to that! 😂😅

@charlesangell_bulmtl

3 ай бұрын

I love it when a plan falls into place...

@joeanonemouse

3 ай бұрын

I can relate to that. 🤣🤣

Ahhh man, Wes truly is so, so much more than just a mechanic.

I love watching your machining videos, Wes. I'm a now retired toolmaker, and learned my trade under the tutelage of guys who'd been working since the 40's and 50's. The last 15 or so years of my career, I used CNC equipment almost exclusively, but there were times those old skills on manual machines definitely saved the day, like you did saving those threads. Keep up the good work!

@aarongrabowski3775

3 ай бұрын

Correct. Thats why there will always be a need for older manual machines.

You may be surprised that it turned out as well as it did, but I'm sure not! Like Sammy Davis Jr said after showing off his 6 shooter skills " I wouldn't have brought em out if I wasn't good at it" You, sir, are good at it!

@OG_Jack

3 ай бұрын

Lawman? Blue Boss and Willie Shay; 1961?

@wingdwolf56

3 ай бұрын

@@OG_Jack Heck I can’t remember. It was on a tv variety show that he said it

@davidduvall4655

3 ай бұрын

Great job of creative engineering. Or what we used to call IFM's. In field midifications.

@DarkFlamage

3 ай бұрын

Must have been before he lost one eyeball.

@wingdwolf56

3 ай бұрын

@@DarkFlamage Nope!! Right up til he quit performing. I saw him in Vegas in ‘84

You saved money twice. First fixing the brake and second passing on the crane - good job Wes!

Hey friend, I truly appreciated the Edison Motors video (that seems to have been taken down). The drawings and general information were truly gold and made more sense to me than other explanation.. I would truly appreciate an edit that just explains the torque/power curves. Cheers man. Also, I wonder why you took it down. :)

Nice job on that repair. I like the bonus footage at the end for those of us that stuck around.

" I love it when a plan comes together". Hannibal Smith, A-Team. You surely deserved a cigar on this one!

Woke up carefree, coffee in hand to relax and watch a couple of videos before tinkering in the shop. Now I'm stressed out because I have one of these hanging on my '97 F450.

@samuelt321

3 ай бұрын

Oil change? 😁

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

Check the oil.

Lo, it's true what they say .I can sit and watch a skilled tradesman/engineer plying his trade for hours. Hope you were suitably paid for that piece of engineering skill. The recutting of the thread was genius. Well done Sir. 👍

Homie spent $3K in Labor to avoid having “flushed $1K down the toilet.” The Maths aren’t Mathing.

Now this is mechanic-ing at it's finest, a classic "the buck stops here" job. Pretty darn satisfying knowing you're the final stop before a job officially cannot be done

And the award for mad scientist of the year goes to...

What happened to the Edison electrical thing-video?

Hybrid Truck [Edison] video disappeared while typing, so posting comment here. Excellent presentation, Wes. Learned a lot, thank you. I should be able to answer this for myself, but don't know the efficiency value to compute: Is there no advantage to be gained by loco-style diesel electric for cars? No Batteries. Just IC engine running at best efficiency turning generator and alternator+steering pump. Genny powers (say) hub motors on rear wheels and contoller for these. No transmission or driveline. Could employ back-EMF braking to waste-heat pack to reduce pad wear. Perhaps a small auxiliary battery could be charged from this for other accessories. Sidebar: See no environmental value in EV's unless they're charging from nuclear power. Again, wish I could know accurate numbers - but know that a pound of hydro-carbons burned in daily drive gasoline car would need more than a pound at a power station if it was an EV.

@nopenonein

3 ай бұрын

Of course now the batteries are now key to the transmission process. Edison motors has chosen a Lithium iron phosphate battery. It is minus 30% energy dense (compared to Lithium Ion) but good for lifespan and high charging and discharge cycles and much safer against thermal run-away. Now braking their e-axles will generate back EMF (I am just guessing you know the technology) to charge the batteries. The batteries are now a buffer between the ICE engine and e-axles. What could go wrong, you have the best of both worlds. They have engineered it to run on Electric power but if the batteries go down to 50%, the generator will turn on and charge it to 80% and so on and so on. Unless they flip the manual generator switch. As long as you have Diesel, the truck will perform as a vehicle or a power plant at your job site. It can provide 2 or 3 phase electric power as long as you request it.

@southafrican2359

3 ай бұрын

Good pitch. But I'm talking about NO batteries.

@nopenonein

3 ай бұрын

Not good for the reasons that the Edison batteries can take an in-pulse charge 3 times it’s charging capacity 3C (I don’t actually know) and discharge it 3 times as well 3D. The batteries act as an energy buffer. I guess you can run without batteries but you need to substitute it with capacitors. Otherwise your system will just depend on the power output of your engine (up and down rpm) and without the chance to harness regenerative braking.

My father used to own a machine shop. I was thinking of him as I watched you working. He then taught Industrial Mechanic's at Henry Kelsey in Saskatoon. He retired with an adequate pension. Thanks for the memories.

Beautiful work as ever. Might also add that you are quite the gentleman for not naming and shaming the crappy parts supplier.

No better feeling than snatching an expensive part from the jaws of the scrap metal pile! This was grea content once again!

You are the Catcher in the Rye. Nothing like an engineer that actually knows how to use tools . You probably could have made a Speedo gear and found a way to make it secure.

@tpniefer

3 ай бұрын

"Nothing like an engineer that actually knows how to use tools" and his brain! You don't often see that happen.

I do have to ask…..Didja put oil in it?😂 But yes, I’ve always despised that: “We guarantee this is the correct part!” “Oh hell nah, we don’t accept returns!”

@TheBrokenLife

3 ай бұрын

Charging them back through your payment method is an appropriate response at that point... In the case of the owner of that truck, he probably bought the only one he could find already, so that would have left him with zero to even attempt. I've been there. 😔

@noscopesallowed8128

3 ай бұрын

@@TheBrokenLife Yeah I don't understand why he didn't do a chargeback. Pretty open and closed case if you ask me.

@TheBrokenLife

3 ай бұрын

@@noscopesallowed8128Because he would have had to send it back.

@sjanninck

3 ай бұрын

Is the oil a fill to spill? Or a designated amount?

I was a machinist in a previous life, excellent job by Wes. As far as his knowhow, I had a machinist friend who worked part time in a gas station. A guy brought in a car that was running rough and asked him to look at it. He turned the idle jet screw out a little and the engine smoothed out. Customer asked how much. He told him, “Just give me ten bucks.” “ Ten bucks for just turning a screw!” the customer exclaimed. My friend told him, “No fifty cents for turning the screw, $9.50 for knowing what screw to turn and how much to turn it.” The customer smiled and paid him.

@Nitehawk1

3 ай бұрын

This is why experience pays the most 🤠

@olspanner

3 ай бұрын

The first Mechanic I worked with as an Apprentice In Australia 70 years ago was known as "Old Bert". He had lots of experience on Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs. I watched on, in awe one day, when he said the very same words to an owner. He paid also! lol

Anyone else holding their breath as Wes started chasing those threads? Great skills, but even more skill and experience knowing enough to acquire that specific lathe!

Thank you so much for documenting this. Had never heard of this before on the F-super duty trucks. Just found this whole video super interesting. Sometimes the fear of failing holds you back from even getting started...

@austinaubinoe

3 ай бұрын

Also, REALLY hope they put oil in it!

This is why I love this channel for the content no matter what Wes is working on. Awesome job

Wes your such an amazing mechanic. I love watching you fix things and not just replace the part.

Awesome stuff, love seeing that kind of skill and knowledge going into rescuing parts. On the subject of peening over the nut, I once faced a few thou off the back face of an unobtanium nut with a similar locking mechanism to get an unused section to line up. That application called for loctite as well. 😂

Auctions are weird, and auction buyers weirder still.

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

Strange indeed. That thing was worth less than scrap price.

@PecanPie1102

3 ай бұрын

Oh no more weird farm equipment fixing

@SPD_driver

3 ай бұрын

​@WatchWesWork buyer saw you there -- out coming to YOU for repairs! 🤣

@ron827

3 ай бұрын

Auctions are more risky than casinos becasue when you leave the consino, you are done losing money.

@mikenonameneeded3485

3 ай бұрын

That’s funny. I heard a lady say about men in Alaska. The odds are good, but the goods are odd. 😂

My first patron reward: early access. Also: very good stuff, sir.

I don't know how you have gained such a breadth of knowledge. Cardiac surgeons don't do podiatry.

Worked on many similar brakes back in the 80's. If someone, for whatever reason; uses the parking brake as an emergency brake, you'll end up with damage almost exactly like that. Saw that many, many times. Good job, Wes.

Wes, another great save from the junk pile. You are gifted and talented and a joy to watch as you work your magic. Blessings to you.

Boy, when you showed that old Pettibone at auction I was tickled to see it on death row. I was in the seat of one maybe forty years back running pipe in racks at a turbine mill. Hated it with a blue bloody passion. If somebody hadn't of already called them neck breakers by the time I saddled up then I would have come up with it myself.

Great job, Wes👌👍 Yeah, that Pettibone shouldn't even be at the auction.

Finally. Something decent on KZread.

I've seen and heard a million times a mechanic going "click" imitating a torque wrench while going to town on a nut, heck, I've even done it myself, but it still makes me giggle every time.

Sometimes it's scary when things work out well. You keep thinking, didn't I forget something.😕

One of the most difficult things I found when repairing original parts with after sales ones, was that they rarely match up. The second difficulty was following someone else's work, and yet, you made both tasks look easy. You and I both know that job was much harder than it looked. The wonders of video editing, right Wes. 😉 Great work, fella. 😁👍⚒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇦🇮🇱

Respect! Let's recap a bit! Found your channel when you were attempting to revive equipment from location X. You were trying different concoctions attempting to free up engines. Didn't impres much! First impressions weren't good! Sure glad I stuck with the channel! I've found the most honest, and gifted in so many areas! Enjoying your videos! Your channel has come along way!!

Love the creativity to solve the problem. Looking forward to the Pettibone revival series! Thanks for sharing

The last resort, often the best resort. Nice work. 👍

I have been an ole wrench turner for 40 years and still going. I love the way you dive in no matter what the job is. Much respect from this old guy.

Great save Wes. I'm sure that customer is very happy.

"...It's weird, you do something and it works..." - I know this exact feeling sometimes... errrr... most of the time 🥲 What an exceptional standard of craftsmanship! Thanks for your work and that you care to show us! Greetings from Switzerland!

Nice job Wes, again. Had to laugh at your comment near the end at 19:39 roughly when you say, "it's kinda weird and you do something and it just works" on the first view. I don't usually laugh out loud at jokes or humor, but your sardonic, dry humor does at times get me to chuckle a time or two. Nice going on this save. As I told another responder, it's the tools that you have that help immensely when you have to do a "hail Mary" repair, but agree, you also have the skills and the perseverance to go with them.

Watching Wes "It Works!" again. Love it! Love It!

The FedEx contractor I worked for picked up a Chevy step van (p65) iirc. It had one of these, which was way out of adjustment. That was fun when it tried to roll away. I ended up adjusting it before there was an accident

What a fantastic video! I love any video that you get to make something from "nothing" with the lathe.

👍👌👏 Wes to the rescue! Very well done again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all of you.

Very nice fix Wes! Snowball would be proud lol

Your skills W W W , just amazes me for a man of your age. You are talented beyond your years for sure.👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏽😎

You Are A mechanical Genius...... A pleasure to watch......Thank You!

I've broken bits before... I was holding my breath when the sound changed on the threads... 😯 Well done

Abom79 would be proud of your machining, the thread work especially.

I just LOVE everything about this channel!!! Wes, you are so knowledgeable and you explain everything in simple terms that make learning and following along plain fun! None of this is within my scope of mechanical ability but you make it so there's no fear in approaching seemingly impossible odds. TEXTBOOK TEACHING!

Excellent video Wes :) and yes milling machines need be every shop fix that up for sure ! Did excellent work and glad got resolved too ! Yes lots auction sales come interesting stuff too!

As Hannibal from the A-Team would say “I love when a plan comes together”

Very impressive work there Wes. Your neighbors must love you! They obviously know that when crap starts going bad, call Wes and just sit back and watch Wes work! 👌🏼👍🏼

Hi Wes finished watching you’re video enjoy your a genius for fixing it and as always you and you’re families be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Another great save! You made a big problem go away like it was an oil change.

Well, keep a set of wheel chocks handy. Like the movie RV. 😂

Thread cutting is amazing. I can't even get the lid on a jar of peanut butter without it cross-threading.

Great one liner Wes, this spindle is harder than a $9 jawbreaker.

@TheBrokenLife

3 ай бұрын

...still softer than a night in jail ...and even that isn't as hard as a hooker's heart ...which is only beaten by a coffin nail This is the "farmer" Rockwell scale. 🤣

Excellent Work!! This job required you to breakout a number of skills that you don't use all the time! Very Well Done! But be careful you are building a reputation locally that you can make ANYTHING work no matter how messed up it is!! :)

Ah, the $800+ ZF brake. ...and then you went through everything else I was going to talk about in the first minute lmao

It went well with a good outcome because your'e good at it Wes! 👏👍🙋‍♂️

You have some of the most interesting videos! I can't believe I just watched another guy spend 1hr 40 mins painting a tool box! Thanks for sharing. You are much appreciated!

I was used to those style parking brake on bigger trucks. But that is the absolute worst ever. They had so many variations of it getting parts was hit or miss they’d be right. Great job getting it done.

Thanks for the thread cutting overview on the lathe! That was perfect to satisfy my curiosity on how those work.

Wes, I speculate a very satisfying element of this job would have been not having to fight with "the crustiness". Instead it was all delivered ready for you to apply some Wes magic (aka "old school" skills) which you did admirably. You might consider swapping last resort for go to guy! Cape is optional. Thank you for sharing.

You are a genius sir! If I get stranded on a deserted Island I want you there with me. With a couple of rubber bands, a coconut and a paper clip you'd build us a boat and we'd sail out of there! 🤣🤣 Love your channel Wes! 👍

Very cool repair, just like the good old days of not throwing away parts. That diesel engine on the Farmall at 18.45, looks like a Mitsubishi unit. I am going by the pattern of the rocker cover.☘

Spectacular work Wes!

I've said it before West. You are one intelligent guy. You certainly know how to machine parts.😮

Well Wes You did exactly as I would have done except maybe the nut is a little iffy. I probably would have given the nut some red locktite or a small tack weld or 3 for insurance. Good job. He was lucky to have you to do the repair.

@WatchWesWork

3 ай бұрын

I told the other shop to tack weld it.

That crane at the auction definitely needed to be parted and scrapped. That’s scary bad

You are a magician, Wes. Congratz

Love watching you figure out how to fix stuff Wes!!!! Love the channel, keep it up,.

Love waking up at 1am and seeing a video from Wes, keep up the great work

Nothing makes my Sunday like Wes breaking out the lathe. Nice work saving that "bad" shaft.

Wes, I hope you gave the owner a reminder to fill with oil, preferably 90 weight. Good job on the repair. Daggers to the seller on lack of returns for their stuff-up of compatibility.

Nice work! A good tip for the nut, face about .010" of the backside. That way the orientation will change enough that there is some fresh material to collapse into the lock feature 👍

My dad was never a user of parking brakes. They were always non-functional from non use to my recollection on the farm. Rusted cables, etc. One story told. '55 Ford F250 had a transmission mounted brake like this in concept. Trans seeped enough oil it was greasy and would not hold. Truck parked in the field on the farm and the brake was on. Driving across the field later with the brake left on (it was greasy, recall). At some point it catches on fire (!). As the story goes, Dad is under the truck tossing dirt on the fire to put it out.

Not one of Ford's better ideas? Let us know when you find one of their good ones.. In any event, Wes, you're a masterful Miracle worker.. Thank You Sir!

I'm glad to see some more machine work on again..... Always enjoy seeing it.... Ps I have basically that same lathe it's an enco labeled but it's a 14x45 , I really like it it's like extremely overbuilt

Not many mechanics that are also machinists. One stop shopping with Wes!