Oh Baby Face needs to do something with that Mustache 😜 it looks absolutely horrible. He needs to grow a Goatee or a Beard He looks like a Goober with that Mustache lol 🤣 🤣 🤣 .
Dave Sparks has struck Gold with Allan! I hope he's paying him well because he's worth every cent plus some! Allan literally knows something about everything. Its actually surprising how well Allan is on camera for as excentric as he is. Big Allan fan here!!
I’m a, computer network, technician entrepreneur for decades, and I’m extremely analytical in problem-solving, and usually do very well. What an honor to listen to Alan “teach me”.. I laughed at the time that when the parents were gone, I pulled the Briggs & Stratton engine off of our lawnmower and bolted it to floor to ceiling window frame in our new addition that was be in no built on the house. Then, I pulled off the back because I wanted to “ see how it worked”. The second I started it up and the oil was sprayed onto the concrete inside the house, after I had “ killed” the engine I looked in amazement at the perfect “oil spray pattern, then looked inside the engine and decided I was done with the self-taught lesson” and decided I was done for the day. Put some oil dry on the concrete, swept everything up, put some more oil in the engine and tested it. “Class dismissed”. Alan strikes me as that type of a guy when he was younger. I’m blown away by his knowledge about everything mechanical. Please keep posting his videos. He’s a great addition to the team… I learn a lot from him “ without starting an oil fire” 😉🤣
I am not a mechanic, but Allan patiently explains what he is doing, and this makes it interesting for me to watch what he is doing, and his explanations seem to make sense to me.
And I trying to be a mechanic, but Allan is making sure that I also understands it and even helping me to remember what routes to try to get something started
LOL you need to get out more. There's tens of thousands that do the same. In other countries they do all the same things on the side of a cliff hanging upside by their testicles while wearing flipflops and no tools but an ice pick
I don't make many comments but I just want to say that Alan is such an asset. His deductive reasoning in making repairs is how all mechanics should work. In a day when "mechanics" usually just swap out parts this guy actually fixes things, He readily admitted that his knowledge of these systems was limited but he made a piece of scrap metal into a valuable asset that you guys really need in that yard.
What is it about Alans personality that is so appealing to watch? He's just real, no fakeness at all. I really enjoy when he is processing to problem solve.
I really enjoy watching this kind of videos where Alan explains and shows how stuff works. This is better than formal education. Keep doing what you are doing Alan, nice job.
Alan, you're a genius! I love watching your mind work. You make do with what you have as much as you can rather than just replacing a bunch of parts Very old school.
Don't forget, the engine pulley is 4 times bigger than the alternator pulley, so the alternator spins 4 times faster. Looks like you have a useful FLT there, once the oil spill is fixed.
I have one question, where did Alan get all his knowledge from? Was it the jobs he’s had or college/trade school? He certainly is a Wizard, awesome! Love love love his videos!!!
Watching makes me wish I was twenty years younger because you guys need a real diesel mechanic. I do enjoy watching your struggles though. Keep on Truckin Alan.
I've always said, "any supposed mechanic who does not have a good selection of hammers is no mechanic." Alan, you definitely qualify. And, you are fun to watch figure out what's needed. Another qualification of a good mechanic.
Alen the rack you are rocking back and forth is the injectors rack .Never ever start a Detroit without pulling the valve cover off and making sure NO injectors are stuck.the intake flapper you were talking about earlier is just in case an injector was stuck. OPEN, you can shut all the air off from the intake and kill the motor. Without this, it will run away, and there is nothing you can do to shut the air off it will run full throttle and BLOW THE MOTOR .You're just lucky your fuel problem probably was your life savor on that motor.First thing I do is first secure a way to cut off the intake air ,like a big flat piece of plywood to cover the intake to cut off the air on any diesel engine this will save the motor if it runs away at full throttle. All Detroits, if you are setting anytime at all, you have to see if any injectors are stuck and rotate at least 2 complete rotations and look at all the injectors as the motor is turning by hand .Then you can try to start the engine.Gods favor was on your side on this one.If the air flapper is not free above the intake, just lose it up so you can flip it shut and keep it from running away.Everyone who runs that forklift should be informed how to keep the engine from running away.With the use of the factory flapper.
He got real lucky, with that Detroit. The governor is under that housing on the external linkage he said didn't appear to work and unhooked. If it would have taken off. Dave likely is building a new shop. They wouldn't haven't gotten it pulled out in time. Looks like a 3-53 Detroit.
I'm guessing one of the injectors was stuck preventing you from moving the rack. Chris managed to break it free releasing the rack. Stuck injectors are a common problem on 2-stroke Detroits that have sat for some time. I learned that from Bus Grease Monkey (Scott Crosby) here on the Tubes. Another masterful resurrection by the Wizard.
Hey Alan! Great to see you figured out that stuck governor cam. It's a common issue on these older Detroits. When you encounter your next one, make sure to check it before startup. It can be stuck at full throtle in the worst case. Just a little oil and some wiggle action and those cams will turn freely in no-time.
Just looking at the comments here gives me hope for humanity..and that there are people in the world who can relate to authentic characters like Allan..He seems to be living in the moment ,! and it is something precious to this world…
I have watched sooo many Bus Grease Monkey episodes that I was yelling at the screen "The governor is not broken, an injector is stuck!" I was also glad that the injector was not stuck in the full flow position. I have never been able to work on one of these Detroit Diesels personally however this was a first for me. Watching Allan work on one and having learned to diagnose the problem from another content creator. TH-cam is Wizzard!
Just to show you how long alternators have been around and they a basically still the same. The cars in those days had a plug from the car that would plug into the field. If they didn't have the plug we would wire them just like Allen is doing. and this was 55yrs ago. Boy what he is doing brings back memories.
I work with a Italian company at my work who makes all our machines for retreading big truck tires. and at our shop in Maryland we have 3 machines that or one of a kind builds so when I call for parts the say the same thing wiggins said to you. Thank God that where I work they use a lot of the same parts for different things. I'm 53 will turn 54 in December and wish that company's that built test models had kept better paper work then actually transferred it to computer databases!!! Getting old sucks when you know that when stuff was made they knew but newer folks were to lazy to input complete records of builds!!!! GOD bless the Wizard Alan!!!!!
the wizard is an invaluable resource, every time I meet a person like this in life they are always under paid and under appreciated. I sure hope you guys are taking care of Alan.
Alan , excellent job of explaining your troubleshooting process , the vertical tube on the side of the Detroit 3-53 is the governor assembly . You are the true wizard !!!
Man, we love Dave & what he's been able to do in his life, & with that said @ every turn, you find the man blessing others everyplace "hence Allen". The world sure could use more Dave Sparks in it I'll tell ya that! Mr Wizard we must see you in a cool truck with lift and all tools abord, you damn sure deserve it.
Most are aware that spinning a coil inside a magnet produces electricity, but as these alternators don't use a permanent magnet no power is generated until the electromagnet is powered, however it can't get any power until it is generated, catch 22!, hence no output until there is a way of electrically exiting that winding. Great video.
They'll be replacing it eventually or the new owner will. The voltage still needs to be regulated. You can't simply excite the field and leave it in constant this is how you kill the battery and eventually the alternator. Despite the graph (showing when full voltage is produced at higher rpm) the alternator still trickle charges at idle. You rev forklifts constantly when actually using them anyway, just like when he had it rev'd up to actually move less than a crawl on his test drive. Simply getting a Gen3 (more modern) architecture alt instead of this externally regulated 2G would have been the best upgrade. Looks like a 3G -1993 Econoline alternator that comes with the double pully would fit those common mounting ears. Or just add an external regulator to this one.
Alan, you shoulda bought the made in USA Power Master (brand name) with the Built-In Regulator, Single Wire with the Small diameter pulley which artificially speeds up the alternator. 13.8 V guaranteed, no additional wiring etc. I bought the 140 amp which charges two batteries no problem, because my Suburban has two batteries AND two A/C units and now she charges AT Idle with ALL of the Silverado electrical stuff on full with zero probs! You'll never over-rev it either with just a fork lift. Live and learn like I did. Now You AND I know! Great Video Alan, love your stuff brother. May the Fortress be with you! lol
Allen, I kept telling you from the beginning that it was a gm 10si alternator, but you wouldn't listen 😂. Most of your older equipment and tractors use a 10si or 12si alternator. Good work, buddy.
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YOU GUYS NEED TO HAVE A YOUNG GUY HELPING ALAN ABSORBING ALL HIS KNOWLEDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@thegckc Your talking about a mind meld now! Spock of Star Trek.
Oh Baby Face needs to do something with that Mustache 😜 it looks absolutely horrible. He needs to grow a Goatee or a Beard He looks like a Goober with that Mustache lol 🤣 🤣 🤣 .
Screw the Forklift l want to know what's up with that Awesome Lite Blue FORD TRUCK with the two rear axle in the background???
Why are you using hard wire for ???
I love Dave Sparks for letting Alan have his own video, he killed it.
I'm over Dave, but THIS is pretty good.
@@HarryCane305 Dave has his moments, I would watch Alan over Dave.
alan is awesome , thanks dave…
I don't believe Dave owns Allen, at least I hope not
More Wizard!
Dave Sparks has struck Gold with Allan! I hope he's paying him well because he's worth every cent plus some! Allan literally knows something about everything. Its actually surprising how well Allan is on camera for as excentric as he is. Big Allan fan here!!
Allan has his own channel at MtnFortressLabs.
wizard gang
@43:15 he even knows there's always notifications
And when he's unsure about something he's not afraid to admit it...
I’m a, computer network, technician entrepreneur for decades, and I’m extremely analytical in problem-solving, and usually do very well. What an honor to listen to Alan “teach me”.. I laughed at the time that when the parents were gone, I pulled the Briggs & Stratton engine off of our lawnmower and bolted it to floor to ceiling window frame in our new addition that was be in no built on the house. Then, I pulled off the back because I wanted to “ see how it worked”. The second I started it up and the oil was sprayed onto the concrete inside the house, after I had “ killed” the engine I looked in amazement at the perfect “oil spray pattern, then looked inside the engine and decided I was done with the self-taught lesson” and decided I was done for the day. Put some oil dry on the concrete, swept everything up, put some more oil in the engine and tested it. “Class dismissed”. Alan strikes me as that type of a guy when he was younger. I’m blown away by his knowledge about everything mechanical. Please keep posting his videos. He’s a great addition to the team… I learn a lot from him “ without starting an oil fire” 😉🤣
Alan really needs his own camera man & editor. I need more videos from Alan, he seems like a man I could trust with my mom!
@@graemejohnson9025 I hope soo. That is very true with his classic humor. I will definitely lookup that TV series.
He does seem like the most honest and trustworthy person their is
Agree he needs his own camera explaining what he’s working on.
Alan is such a character, he knows a lot about so many things it is so interesting to watch him....
Alan is my favorite! I love his outlook and attitude
I am not a mechanic, but Allan patiently explains what he is doing, and this makes it interesting for me to watch what he is doing, and his explanations seem to make sense to me.
And I trying to be a mechanic, but Allan is making sure that I also understands it and even helping me to remember what routes to try to get something started
Could watch Alan repair old machines for hours straight, what a legend 🙌🏻
I wonder if Alan had any idea how many people would enjoy his content on TH-cam. The guy had my interest peaked from the day Dave introduced him.
Allan has his own channel at MtnFortressLabs.
The fortress introduction omgoooodness who is this guy best content on youtube and it't 100% Allan agreed
wizard gang
Alan has his own channel
@@andystewart7640what is it called
Im so glad Alan listened to me while I was teaching him everything
There's nobody more qualified to fix old heavy equipment than Alan. That guy is king of old machines.
LOL you need to get out more. There's tens of thousands that do the same. In other countries they do all the same things on the side of a cliff hanging upside by their testicles while wearing flipflops and no tools but an ice pick
I don't make many comments but I just want to say that Alan is such an asset. His deductive reasoning in making repairs is how all mechanics should work. In a day when "mechanics" usually just swap out parts this guy actually fixes things, He readily admitted that his knowledge of these systems was limited but he made a piece of scrap metal into a valuable asset that you guys really need in that yard.
Love watching Alan working on motors he explains a lot. I vote to have his own camera man following him around good video guys. 👍👍👍
I hope you guys film Alan working on the rams that would be cool 😎 to watch.
Allen to the rescue. He should be employee of the month or even the year. Dave give him a big raise!
What is a screen shot, maybe have to ask granddaughter!
Alan is soo freekin smart. More content please. Love it
What is it about Alans personality that is so appealing to watch? He's just real, no fakeness at all. I really enjoy when he is processing to problem solve.
The Wizard 🧙♂ Getting things done ⚡ ⚡ Good work Alan
Mr. Wizard 🧙♂️ that’s Alan’s new name. Lol right on.
I really enjoy watching this kind of videos where Alan explains and shows how stuff works. This is better than formal education. Keep doing what you are doing Alan, nice job.
Alan, you're a genius! I love watching your mind work. You make do with what you have as much as you can rather than just replacing a bunch of parts Very old school.
I like to see and hear Alan at work. He is simple yet thorough - a wizard - in truth
Don't forget, the engine pulley is 4 times bigger than the alternator pulley, so the alternator spins 4 times faster. Looks like you have a useful FLT there, once the oil spill is fixed.
Y’all should build alan a work truck he deserves one.
I have one question, where did Alan get all his knowledge from? Was it the jobs he’s had or college/trade school? He certainly is a Wizard, awesome! Love love love his videos!!!
From working with and on stuff
40 minutes of "Troubleshooting with Alan"? Yes please! 😎😎🤘🤘
Alan is one great asset to the team!
Alan is 'The Wizard'. Really enjoyed the longer format, looking forward to seeing that beast completed. Best.
After watching this training video I can now add "forklift mechanic" to my resume. Thanks Alan!
Nice work Alan
Really enjoyed the video. I like the "thinking out loud" Alan as he trouble shoots the issues. Learned a lot. We need more videos like this. Thanks
Not only does the Wizard have amazing technical ability, but he great at explaining to camera what he is doing. A real asset!
The Diesel Wizard! Go Alan! LEGEND!
Hey Allan! You should have your own line of locking pliers and call them "wizard grips" Ride ride ride!
Watching makes me wish I was twenty years younger because you guys need a real diesel mechanic. I do enjoy watching your struggles though. Keep on Truckin Alan.
Hearted comment low key dis to Allen, nice.
I've always said, "any supposed mechanic who does not have a good selection of hammers is no mechanic." Alan, you definitely qualify. And, you are fun to watch figure out what's needed. Another qualification of a good mechanic.
Alan is the definition of a handyman knows alot about everything that needs to make stuff work 👌💪👍
Allan is the Wizard for sure. I love how he explains in detail how and why what he is thinking. I would love to apprentice with a guy like that.
good job allen, its a process of elimination to get everything working properly, you always earn your title as a mechanical wizard
Always a good day when the Sparks crew uploads.
Give Alan a truck so that he gets out of the car full of tools in trunk
Alen the rack you are rocking back and forth is the injectors rack .Never ever start a Detroit without pulling the valve cover off and making sure NO injectors are stuck.the intake flapper you were talking about earlier is just in case an injector was stuck. OPEN, you can shut all the air off from the intake and kill the motor. Without this, it will run away, and there is nothing you can do to shut the air off it will run full throttle and BLOW THE MOTOR .You're just lucky your fuel problem probably was your life savor on that motor.First thing I do is first secure a way to cut off the intake air ,like a big flat piece of plywood to cover the intake to cut off the air on any diesel engine this will save the motor if it runs away at full throttle. All Detroits, if you are setting anytime at all, you have to see if any injectors are stuck and rotate at least 2 complete rotations and look at all the injectors as the motor is turning by hand .Then you can try to start the engine.Gods favor was on your side on this one.If the air flapper is not free above the intake, just lose it up so you can flip it shut and keep it from running away.Everyone who runs that forklift should be informed how to keep the engine from running away.With the use of the factory flapper.
He got real lucky, with that Detroit. The governor is under that housing on the external linkage he said didn't appear to work and unhooked. If it would have taken off. Dave likely is building a new shop. They wouldn't haven't gotten it pulled out in time. Looks like a 3-53 Detroit.
Alan knows where to look then is able to fix. Great job Alan! The right people for the right job. His thought process is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
I'm guessing one of the injectors was stuck preventing you from moving the rack. Chris managed to break it free releasing the rack. Stuck injectors are a common problem on 2-stroke Detroits that have sat for some time. I learned that from Bus Grease Monkey (Scott Crosby) here on the Tubes. Another masterful resurrection by the Wizard.
The little tappy tap tap. Always works. Plus the BFH.😂
Connecteam is really the perfect solution to manage deskless employees!!
Really like watching Alan's problem-solving. Genius work there.
Alan
You are the WIZARD OF KNOWLEDGE. You need you're owe cameraman. Thanks HeavyD for bring Alan on board 👍
Forget wikipedia and google, we got Alan!
20:34 diesel spray back fire wall spraying up!
Hey Alan! Great to see you figured out that stuck governor cam. It's a common issue on these older Detroits. When you encounter your next one, make sure to check it before startup. It can be stuck at full throtle in the worst case. Just a little oil and some wiggle action and those cams will turn freely in no-time.
So glad you were able to get it running.👍 God Bless. ❤🙏
Just looking at the comments here gives me hope for humanity..and that there are people in the world who can relate to authentic characters like Allan..He seems to be living in the moment ,! and it is something precious to this world…
Who knew from years ago videos, that Alan would be such a great likable host ?!! Bravo - this is a good one
That forklift is a BEAST! I’ve used one for over a year. They lift entire Trucks, Trailers in a lay down yard.
I have watched sooo many Bus Grease Monkey episodes that I was yelling at the screen "The governor is not broken, an injector is stuck!" I was also glad that the injector was not stuck in the full flow position. I have never been able to work on one of these Detroit Diesels personally however this was a first for me. Watching Allan work on one and having learned to diagnose the problem from another content creator. TH-cam is Wizzard!
Just to show you how long alternators have been around and they a basically still the same. The cars in those days had a plug from the car that would plug into the field. If they didn't have the plug we would wire them just like Allen is doing. and this was
55yrs ago. Boy what he is doing brings back memories.
Diagnosis skills off the chart on this one.
Alan is a true national treasure. Full of great information and ideas
Alan is incredible. I’ve already seen i’m late to the party saying we want to see more of alan.
That's why they call you the wizard. You can fix anything. Good job Alan.
I work with a Italian company at my work who makes all our machines for retreading big truck tires. and at our shop in Maryland we have 3 machines that or one of a kind builds so when I call for parts the say the same thing wiggins said to you. Thank God that where I work they use a lot of the same parts for different things. I'm 53 will turn 54 in December and wish that company's that built test models had kept better paper work then actually transferred it to computer databases!!! Getting old sucks when you know that when stuff was made they knew but newer folks were to lazy to input complete records of builds!!!! GOD bless the Wizard Alan!!!!!
You guys need more Alan’s, great job Alan 😀👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think Alan's in love!! And it's not even springtime!
the wizard is an invaluable resource, every time I meet a person like this in life they are always under paid and under appreciated. I sure hope you guys are taking care of Alan.
The Wizard strikes again. Entertaining and really good problem solving. Super informative. Nice work Alan.
I love watching Alan getting things going !!!
This is basically a look inside the head and thought process of a genius. Incredible video and Allen is amazing.
Alan , excellent job of explaining your troubleshooting process , the vertical tube on the side of the Detroit 3-53 is the governor assembly . You are the true wizard !!!
I love watching Allen fixing stuff. Its so cool to learn from him.
I peeked That sick 6wheeled prime truck guessing for Logan?! 😮
Ready to see that video on either channel
Giant Philips is #3 Alan is a legend
Alan is a wealth of knowledge. Few men like him around
Keep SMILING! KEEP ON TRUCKING!
I love watching Alan's videos. He's got a super chill vibe and is really a genius.
Alan is very good at explaining everything that is going on, it makes me feel like I'm right there with him. Thanks Alan!! Great video!!
A process of a smart man getting even smarter.. or in this case a wizard getting wiser, beautiful!
Man, we love Dave & what he's been able to do in his life, & with that said @ every turn, you find the man blessing others everyplace "hence Allen". The world sure could use more Dave Sparks in it I'll tell ya that! Mr Wizard we must see you in a cool truck with lift and all tools abord, you damn sure deserve it.
Love to see the wizard in his natural enviroment! You guys rock
Good ol GM 1 wire alternator. I've been screaming it since Alan first mentioned the alternator was missing lol.
Everyone needs a good problem solver in their lives! Heavy D found his and better not let him slip away 🙌
Truly a wizard at work! A mechanical wizard! 👏🏻
This is gonna be a good one.
Double dose of Alan today. Lucky day. Keep up the good work Alan!
Alan always very knowledgeable 💯🤜🤛
Allan reminnds me of my uncle extremely knowledgeable and very explanatory
so nice seeing Alan analyzing the issue and fixing it step by step
What?! More of Alan the Wizard? Yes!!!!!
Whatever the Wizard touches, it seems like it always works or even works better than it was when it was new
Allen does a great job explaing all about the job he is doing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Most are aware that spinning a coil inside a magnet produces electricity, but as these alternators don't use a permanent magnet no power is generated until the electromagnet is powered, however it can't get any power until it is generated, catch 22!, hence no output until there is a way of electrically exiting that winding. Great video.
They'll be replacing it eventually or the new owner will. The voltage still needs to be regulated. You can't simply excite the field and leave it in constant this is how you kill the battery and eventually the alternator. Despite the graph (showing when full voltage is produced at higher rpm) the alternator still trickle charges at idle. You rev forklifts constantly when actually using them anyway, just like when he had it rev'd up to actually move less than a crawl on his test drive.
Simply getting a Gen3 (more modern) architecture alt instead of this externally regulated 2G would have been the best upgrade. Looks like a 3G -1993 Econoline alternator that comes with the double pully would fit those common mounting ears. Or just add an external regulator to this one.
Alan, you shoulda bought the made in USA Power Master (brand name) with the Built-In Regulator, Single Wire with the Small diameter pulley which artificially speeds up the alternator. 13.8 V guaranteed, no additional wiring etc. I bought the 140 amp which charges two batteries no problem, because my Suburban has two batteries AND two A/C units
and now she charges AT Idle with ALL of the Silverado electrical stuff on full with zero probs! You'll never over-rev it either with just a fork lift. Live and learn like I did. Now You AND I know! Great Video Alan, love your stuff brother. May the Fortress be with you! lol
Love how his mind works... Mr wiserd. He needs a fully stocked work truck! And a raise....
Allen’s a wizard 😊
Woody Harrelson has really turned around in his career. From Zombie movies to working at Sparks Motors. Pretty Cool.
I have zero idea experience, but it was neat to see that thing run. Team Wizard for the win.
Always love watching Alan. Great vid
Awesome. Job on getting the machine running again. Keep up the great work.
You should be a movie star ! ⭐
Allen, I kept telling you from the beginning that it was a gm 10si alternator, but you wouldn't listen 😂. Most of your older equipment and tractors use a 10si or 12si alternator. Good work, buddy.
Genius...Great work...
Totally awesome!!! Thank you Mr Wizard for the mechanical lesson. 😊
Thank you Alan, I finally understand what an exciter wire is and how it works.