Mechanics Tip: when removing spin-on filters, whether it be with a filter wrench, strap or big pliers, grab the can as close to the top as possible. This will lessen the chance of crushing, twisting or collapsing the can.
Yup, I have a strap wrench I made from 2 motorcycle chains welded together around a 1/2 in. extension and it's never failed to remove a filter when constricting near the top where the thick mounting disc is.
@@jimmartin7881 sounds like a hell of a strap wrench. I could have used something like that on the hydraulic filters I had to deal with. Two chains side by side should provide ample surface contact and grip. That's good thinking on your part.👍
Runs pretty good! Be sure and tell your wife thank-you for filming while you are working on the bus. I see Tyler struggling sometimes when filming and trying to work with only one hand. I don't think I have the patience to do that, and the videos are fun to watch. I may never get a chance to drive a Jimmy again, so it's fun to see these old machines still working strong.
I know nothing about 71-series diesels, but I love your videos. It's great to see a methodical job done by a very talented Technician! I started using a plumbers tubing/pipe cutter to cut filters open. Much cheaper than the dedicated tool. I've also seen a guy use Wiss aviation tin snips to cut off the crimped edge to open them up.
Seems like it climbed the hill pretty well, nice to see Kelly videoing again, you guys are going to enjoy working on this bus, too bad it only has a 2 valve head, I think I need to bring you some nice sheets of cardboard to lay on while working under the busses, enjoyed the video.
When I fill fuel filter from a can, I would plug the center with a 3/4 plug to force the fuel to enter from the outside and be filtered. No? I love watching you do a tuneup. Its very soothing...
I never was a fan of the smell of diesel fuel and especially getting it sloshed on myself and my clothes. Judging from the video I gather you're use to these issues! Nice up front and dirty video. Thanks for sharing!
If you disliked being around diesel, then try being soaked in gasoline, 75w-90, or hydraulic oil for 8 hours straight. I've had it happen to me on 3 separate occasions in my 10 years of working on diesel/gas/heavy equipment, and I've learned how not to get it all over me, even without gloves...
@@lilypondgarage2968 Correction: "you're (contraction for "you are") strange." And if I'm "strange" for not liking the smell of raw diesel fuel and correcting one's spelling, then so be it!
Here's a little trick a machinist friend told me on any threads, spin backwards till it clicks ,and then spin on the filter. You'll never crossthread the filters
The caterpillar 185-3630 is my favorite filter strap wrench, it doesn’t seem to collapse the filters like the snap on one does. Especially if they’re super tight
I’m wondering if they cut into the filters to see if there was any metal and/or bacterial growth in the engine & fuel system. (Edit, nevermind, typed that before they did it.) But a 2 valve head’ll certainly work and you can always upgrade if/when it’s rebuilt. I’m wondering if they’ll put on propane injection similar to what’s on Lenny. Speaking of Lenny, were you able to get the suspension fixed & are you still debating about installing a turbo? Love the content, keep up the great job!!!!!
Needs work , and parts. And there is a lot of labor involved that most as we see through his videos don't have the skill to do even as pros. And parts are not cheap! I do think it was a good price too.
Nice job Scott, she really sounds nice. No smoke really and looked like it pulled the hill great! Too bad about the crankshaft endplay, you'll get that fixed though.
In my next life I hope others have figured out that rubber sealed things are sealed at a faint amount more pressure than initial contact and that correct tightness is a little bit more than that so it doesn't come loose.
G'day all, Kevin here from Australia. Seems like a good buy for $1500 your daughter and her husband must be happy. Scott are you able to give a brief talk on your opinion of the engine. What's good, what's bad and the changers you have in mind. But hey im jealous . Anyhoo stay safe all and keep healthy. ✌🏻 Peace
I grew up around these things. Thats why I drive a truck now. Closest thing to wrenching i do now is replacing mud flaps. I learned from an old navy mechanic that the best way to get air out of the fuel system was to fill the filters with transmission fluid. It pushes the air thru and also cleaned the injector s as it pushed all the soot out of the tailpipe. Never had to fill the filters more than 1 time after that.
, I was going to suggest ( when you have room , grab all filters near the top, I have folded several, I love this channel, if I were younger I’d buy a bus 🥰👍🙏
The socket with the strap to remove the filter that is so smart I don't know why I never thought of that I have a socket with a slot in it just like that 🤦😱
scott on those tailpipes they make rachetting exhaust to reopen i feel.i.cut.the ends off &put 2 ends facing down or to the side like your i surprised no one made 2 holes and run them through the bumper
Question, looking for thoughts of why a Detroit 94 in a 1995 Pierce Fire Truck would miss fire when it warms and puffs out white smoke when it misses. The coolant is not getting into the engine and the truck will pump at the 2400 RPM fine. We are a rural Tennessee fire department and do not have a lot of money to get repairs. Any ideas would help we have changed the fuel filters and bleed the system.
@@BusGreaseMonkey We are 18 miles North of Jackson in Carroll County. I will have to get a picture of the engine as I do not know. I will be back in town this next weekend and will send the pictures.
Check the injector timing, if that's ok, Check the fuel pressure at the injector's, if it checks out ok, it might be low compression. Does it use any oil? If she's ok with blow by, I would be looking at the valve's. Good luck, white smoke is usually not good.
Scott, which of the three Crosby buses is the fastest one up the hill so far? The 4104 sure seems like it has come a long way in just the past few days.
When I change my two fuel filters, I first run the engine. Then change one filter, run the engine. Then change the second filter, run the engine-less chance of loosing prime.
So is dropping the pan to look at the bearings and crank in the near future? That is a LOT of end play. Back in school a guy had a 350 in a Monte Carlo that had about that much end play. The thrust bearing looked great. The CRANK thrust flange was worn out. How did that happen? No idea.
N60 injectors and 2 valve head. Do you think it's worth going to the 4 valve head? It would not cost you guys that much I would think to change the head and put bigger injectors. Yep that crank has got some end float. Thanks for the video.
I use spring loaded oil filter tools with teeth.. That belt has too much play, and looks like it can slip... I have like 5 diffo oil tools.. That means i have to clean the filter so belt wont slip.... woops 6...
4104 with the propped up engine door! Looks like it did fine climbing that hill. Also noticed looks like quite a few of the hoses look new.. did you guys replace those? Looks like it’s going to be a nice bus for your daughter..
Who stays in that tent that has been pitched down there near the work site for WEEKS, that I have noticed? Or is that like a tent to hang out in the shade type thing? But that would seem strange to use a more expensive tent that sits on the moist ground vs just a cheap pop up shelter for just hanging out under
@@2flyabove Ok so no one should ever ask the question because your the expert and you definitely don't have an ego issue with that username! I was more thinking budget used turbo might be a more economical option than 4 valve head outlay and fuel usage wise but oh well!
Who designed these busses should be forced to maintain one first.. Like my rolla block drain is near impossible to get to.. Need a hose or you be eating rad fluid.. And those damn cheap plastic clips keep breaking...
Mechanics Tip: when removing spin-on filters, whether it be with a filter wrench, strap or big pliers, grab the can as close to the top as possible. This will lessen the chance of crushing, twisting or collapsing the can.
Not really...They are mostly hollow throughout, and the steel bottom is as structural as the top.
Yup, I have a strap wrench I made from 2 motorcycle chains welded together around a 1/2 in. extension and it's never failed to remove a filter when constricting near the top where the thick mounting disc is.
@@jimmartin7881 sounds like a hell of a strap wrench. I could have used something like that on the hydraulic filters I had to deal with. Two chains side by side should provide ample surface contact and grip. That's good thinking on your part.👍
Also, mark the filters with the date and/or mileage of the change.
I prefer the metal band version…and I do try to grab the can by either the top or bottom edges.
I’m liking that you have gone back to the way you used to make videos.
Runs pretty good! Be sure and tell your wife thank-you for filming while you are working on the bus. I see Tyler struggling sometimes when filming and trying to work with only one hand. I don't think I have the patience to do that, and the videos are fun to watch. I may never get a chance to drive a Jimmy again, so it's fun to see these old machines still working strong.
She certainly high-tailed it up that hill ok, sounds darn good too..
Ahh yes. I’ve been a diesel mechanic for twenty years. And I still have trouble getting filters back on 😂
I'm not much of a mechanic, but I enjoyed watching this because you're polite and work calmly. Well done! 😉
Sure is nice when Kelly is doing the filming… I’m guessing she’s been busy running other things but, it sure is nice 😊 👍
I know nothing about 71-series diesels, but I love your videos. It's great to see a methodical job done by a very talented Technician!
I started using a plumbers tubing/pipe cutter to cut filters open. Much cheaper than the dedicated tool. I've also seen a guy use Wiss aviation tin snips to cut off the crimped edge to open them up.
Oh man I love that sound could listen to it all day
Why do people insist on putting filters on that tight? Anything more than hand tight is ridiculous.
You both must have so much patience working on those engines!!
Those engines are not hard to fix. The challenge is getting your hands and tools where needed
I haven't been here in a while.
Can't believe you're only at 116K subs.
This channel is severely underrated. 😞
What a steal, sounded sweet going up the hill!
That Detroit sound...like no other.
That is a pretty bus. Going to be a beautiful build!
Seems like it climbed the hill pretty well, nice to see Kelly videoing again, you guys are going to enjoy working on this bus, too bad it only has a 2 valve head, I think I need to bring you some nice sheets of cardboard to lay on while working under the busses, enjoyed the video.
The dreaded 2 spring/zip tie return.LOL
When I fill fuel filter from a can, I would plug the center with a 3/4 plug to force the fuel to enter from the outside and be filtered. No? I love watching you do a tuneup. Its very soothing...
No. You would never get the fuel to enter the filter that way. Most filters have anti-drainback valves in them.
Starts good low smoke that’s a good one too bad about the end play in the crank better pull the pan and check it out
I just found this channel and its gold
Welcome
I never was a fan of the smell of diesel fuel and especially getting it sloshed on myself and my clothes. Judging from the video I gather you're use to these issues! Nice up front and dirty video. Thanks for sharing!
If you disliked being around diesel, then try being soaked in gasoline, 75w-90, or hydraulic oil for 8 hours straight. I've had it happen to me on 3 separate occasions in my 10 years of working on diesel/gas/heavy equipment, and I've learned how not to get it all over me, even without gloves...
If you don't like the smell of diesel your strange
@@lilypondgarage2968 Correction: "you're (contraction for "you are") strange." And if I'm "strange" for not liking the smell of raw diesel fuel and correcting one's spelling, then so be it!
Lol yeah you are definitely strange for correcting ones grammar, good thing for spell check or you would have a hey day correcting me lol
Here's a little trick a machinist friend told me on any threads, spin backwards till it clicks ,and then spin on the filter. You'll never crossthread the filters
Engine sure starts clean and sounds good. Be a nice way to christen the new shop
The caterpillar 185-3630 is my favorite filter strap wrench, it doesn’t seem to collapse the filters like the snap on one does. Especially if they’re super tight
It’s a jewel.... especially compared to the one that filled the valley with blue smoke and evicted every mosquito for miles around!!!
I’m wondering if they cut into the filters to see if there was any metal and/or bacterial growth in the engine & fuel system. (Edit, nevermind, typed that before they did it.) But a 2 valve head’ll certainly work and you can always upgrade if/when it’s rebuilt. I’m wondering if they’ll put on propane injection similar to what’s on Lenny.
Speaking of Lenny, were you able to get the suspension fixed & are you still debating about installing a turbo? Love the content, keep up the great job!!!!!
What a clean engine work.
With what you have in your head you make it look so easy
that engine noise is so sweet! and getting so rare!
i love 2 stroke detroits!
The play in that crank is unreal. Im surprised it is not puking oil.
Its a detroit… id be worried if it wasnt puking oil cause that would mean its out… js
@@TheFARM2019 True they do like to mark their territory...But still thats a lot of play
$1500 what a score ! 😲
A guy down here in Florida wants $5,000 for his, and it don't look half as good and smokes like Humphrey Bogart.............................
Needs work , and parts. And there is a lot of labor involved that most as we see through his videos don't have the skill to do even as pros. And parts are not cheap!
I do think it was a good price too.
That is in extraordinary condition! It will be very interesting to see what you find in the bays.
Nice job Scott, she really sounds nice. No smoke really and looked like it pulled the hill great! Too bad about the crankshaft endplay, you'll get that fixed though.
In my next life I hope others have figured out that rubber sealed things are sealed at a faint amount more pressure than initial contact and that correct tightness is a little bit more than that so it doesn't come loose.
Goes well no smoke. Wonder when the engine was last rebuilt can't be that old.
With that much crankshaft end play. Doubtful.
Не розливай соляру,вона зараз дорога 😁 👍!
G'day all,
Kevin here from Australia.
Seems like a good buy for $1500 your daughter and her husband must be happy.
Scott are you able to give a brief talk on your opinion of the engine. What's good, what's bad and the changers you have in mind. But hey im jealous .
Anyhoo stay safe all and keep healthy.
✌🏻 Peace
hi my friend you have another subscriber
Scott and Kelly tag team is back.......NICE
I put emery cloth on the inside of my metal or strap wrenches to give more bite. I also favor the top of filters.
Hey Scott here's an idea get you a swamp cooler on wheels for those hot and humid days
Good stuff BGM! 🛠️
I grew up around these things. Thats why I drive a truck now. Closest thing to wrenching i do now is replacing mud flaps. I learned from an old navy mechanic that the best way to get air out of the fuel system was to fill the filters with transmission fluid. It pushes the air thru and also cleaned the injector s as it pushed all the soot out of the tailpipe. Never had to fill the filters more than 1 time after that.
, I was going to suggest ( when you have room , grab all filters near the top, I have folded several, I love this channel, if I were younger I’d buy a bus 🥰👍🙏
thats a darn good looking bus
The socket with the strap to remove the filter that is so smart I don't know why I never thought of that I have a socket with a slot in it just like that 🤦😱
Might be an oxygen sensor socket.
If it's otherwise healthy in the engine dept, is there a 4v head in the future or just run with it as-is?
The 4-valve head will be better for long-term durability but it is a big expense.
Detroit diesel have a great sound
We took our 4107 w 318 Detroit to top hill @ Church in Richlands Virginia😊
That crank play is not good,not at all,luckily the bus has found the right home
Tough break on the crank movement. Sounds good otherwise
scott on those tailpipes they make rachetting exhaust to reopen i feel.i.cut.the ends off &put 2 ends facing down or to the side like your i surprised no one made 2 holes and run them through the bumper
Miss the sound of those old 2 Stokes. Not legal on the road in California anymore unless it's a motor home.
awesome beginning built.
I'm from brazil...congratulations
As you may know, brake clean on a rag is very sticky to a fuel or oil filter
Question, looking for thoughts of why a Detroit 94 in a 1995 Pierce Fire Truck would miss fire when it warms and puffs out white smoke when it misses. The coolant is not getting into the engine and the truck will pump at the 2400 RPM fine. We are a rural Tennessee fire department and do not have a lot of money to get repairs. Any ideas would help we have changed the fuel filters and bleed the system.
Is it a DDEC? What town?
@@BusGreaseMonkey We are 18 miles North of Jackson in Carroll County. I will have to get a picture of the engine as I do not know. I will be back in town this next weekend and will send the pictures.
scott@busgreasemonkey.com when you get the pix. That’s only about 100 miles from us.
@@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you sir.
Check the injector timing, if that's ok, Check the fuel pressure at the injector's, if it checks out ok, it might be low compression. Does it use any oil? If she's ok with blow by, I would be looking at the valve's. Good luck, white smoke is usually not good.
Scott, which of the three Crosby buses is the fastest one up the hill so far? The 4104 sure seems like it has come a long way in just the past few days.
I bet that thing would look good with a Pearl Pepsi Paint Livery!
Love that sound
For the modest setup, being a bit out of tune, and needing some attention in the bottom end, it wasn’t a slouch hustling up the hill.
When I change my two fuel filters, I first run the engine. Then change one filter, run the engine. Then change the second filter, run the engine-less chance of loosing prime.
So is dropping the pan to look at the bearings and crank in the near future? That is a LOT of end play. Back in school a guy had a 350 in a Monte Carlo that had about that much end play. The thrust bearing looked great. The CRANK thrust flange was worn out. How did that happen? No idea.
Very Good.....
A set of Grey Marine injectors would wake up that 6-71 2V engine. Too bad the thrust bearing on the crank is worn out!
N60 injectors and 2 valve head. Do you think it's worth going to the 4 valve head? It would not cost you guys that much I would think to change the head and put bigger injectors. Yep that crank has got some end float. Thanks for the video.
I use spring loaded oil filter tools with teeth.. That belt has too much play, and looks like it can slip... I have like 5 diffo oil tools.. That means i have to clean the filter so belt wont slip.... woops 6...
I use a strap wring also...very handy
Американська якість,супер...
I’d say the bus climbed the hill very well.
Awesome
I finely got my dream Neoplan Jumbocruiser. it's been a long time coming but i got her and she'll be on her way soon. No engine
Wow - that should be a great project! I was unsure how widespread they were deployed outside Europe. Are you in the US?
@@johnalgar4747 it's being shipped to NY from Italy, in two pieces, i live in Oregon.
@@dirttdude Fantastic - I think that will be a fantastic project. Good luck!
Nuts! I'm a pretty big sucker for Neoplans, what sort of engine do you plan on putting in to it?
@@dth2brny121 probably, general electric with caterpillar.... its a hybrid
Meanwhile at the Bus Grease Monkey Service and Performance Center... :3
4104 with the propped up engine door! Looks like it did fine climbing that hill. Also noticed looks like quite a few of the hoses look new.. did you guys replace those? Looks like it’s going to be a nice bus for your daughter..
We did nothing but change tires, add fuel, replace battery, add temporary throttle return spring, fix air tank leak.
@@BusGreaseMonkey Nice.. definitely a bargain bus!
@@BusGreaseMonkey DOES YOUR BUS HAVE AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION?
@@bellytripper-nh8ox spicer 4 speed manual
@@BusGreaseMonkey OKAY, THANK YOU FOR THE CORRECTION!!
Yeah, but is it electric?
El que no sabe es como el que no ve, un detallito lo complica demasiado. Su servidor en esos motores practicó y detectar fallas es sencillo.
Sure is a beautiful old bus. She'll run for another 20 years while all the new rubbish these days are well gone and rotted. Can't beat old school
YUPPERS
MAYBE MORE THAN 20 YEARS WITH GOOD MAINTAINENCE!!
Who stays in that tent that has been pitched down there near the work site for WEEKS, that I have noticed? Or is that like a tent to hang out in the shade type thing? But that would seem strange to use a more expensive tent that sits on the moist ground vs just a cheap pop up shelter for just hanging out under
We just use it as a shed
Cheers.
Don't put out the filters on so tight, it's a rubber seal.
It’s hand tight and i spilled fuel on the outside so it was slippery.
Looks like some might old hoses in the first part...
How can it have that much end play and no oil leaks? How does that end of the crank seal?
That doesn't seem right we have a 1958 pd4104 and it was factory with a 4valve head and had brown tag
N65 injectors.
Cool bus...
How’s the new shop project progressing?
can crank and rod bearings be replaced in bus ?
Is that hood prop DOT approved 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It needs a transmission now you hear how hard its reving an not moving
AN ALLISON TRANSMISSION??
possibility of just throwing a turbo on the 2 valve head and sorting out some fuel?
Sure, if money is no object.... Start a gofundme for Scott!
@@2flyabove Ok so no one should ever ask the question because your the expert and you definitely don't have an ego issue with that username! I was more thinking budget used turbo might be a more economical option than 4 valve head outlay and fuel usage wise but oh well!
@@allan80supra Whatever....
Nadamás checo calibración pero no ajusto válvulas ni inyectores el Maestro
Whats the spring thingy hooked to a cable tie ?
Mine has n65 injectors and 4 valve head with jakes and runs good what is the benefit of 4v head scott
There's hills everywhere in newhampshire I was wondering if turbo charging it would be worth the money and effort
Who designed these busses should be forced to maintain one first.. Like my rolla block drain is near impossible to get to.. Need a hose or you be eating rad fluid.. And those damn cheap plastic clips keep breaking...
saludos amigos desde Mexico I GOT A PD 4104
What year ?? Model 410???
angin Sund good Val's nothing joke I see Sund
Never mind. I'm sure you can find a 4 valve head somewhere....
Weren't HV injectors out of production by the time that engine was built?
É mecânico ou dentista?