Ford F8000 Been Sitting For A Few Years. Can We Drive It Home???
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- This old truck has been sitting for about 8 years. I need to get this truck going so I can use it to set trusses on my shop. Let's see what we can do with it!!!
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I have two of those cranes, after your done using the crane and before you start lowering it to the cradle hit the retract button and the sticks will slide in. We generally try and avoid pulling them in with the load line its stress on the cable and you dont want to be standing behind the base of the crane if a cable snaps.
I put a Connection on my air tanks to use Air Tools or Tire Inflater... add a shutoff valve and Quick Coupler and you can use air tools on the job....or fill your tires !!
Some one use to have a sign service company.
There is also a high and low range in the gear box. Get the boom up and it will come back in under its own weight.
Ran one of those for several years. Got to be fast on those line brakes. Also you wind up riding the line break for the boom in or it will get away from you.
Always slack your load line when booming out and you are not suppose to boom in or out under load. Also the generator needs to be charging when you run the Crain or you will kill those battery's quick actually working it. Think of them more as capacitors. Another big thing is do not let you cable cross up or bird nest. Try to always keep tensions on the cable. And grease the boom there are grease points up at the end.
I ran one with a man basket on the end servicing whiffed house signs. Those booms are ment to fish pole a bit under load but they do not like heavy stuff on a long stick. Use low gear on the load line and learn to pulse the rotation and father the lift hydroliks.
I gotta say for a man who has never worked on a cat diesel you did everything as well or better than some who claim they are experts! Nice work on getting it fired up! I'd hire you in my shop in a split second!
Mike - I tend to be leery of anyone who throws around the word "expert" when they talk about their own skill level! It's a whole different animal when someone has self confidence that they gained through study and years of experience. People that possess hard-won wisdom gained by making mistakes and learning from them impress me more than people who just run their mouths about how smart they are. Agree 100% - give me someone with solid troubleshooting skills and a good work ethic like Chad any day!
@@wes11bravo Anyone who Claims to be an expert .. Isnt . You get called an Expert by Others because you are Considered an expert, you cant go and self describe yourself As one. There is also a Fallacy regarding "experts" Appeal to Authority Fallacy . I am an I.T guy and I would Never call myself an expert, even with over 30 years experience. I know my trade and know it Very well ... but thats about it . There is always something to learn and you Never stop learning ... so to Me there are No experts, only Competent and Knowledgeable individuals . Cheers.
@@fetus2280 - Oh absolutely. I have 25 years with the phone company as a splicer and, while I definitely have more skill at fault locating and clearing trouble on copper cable (which is becoming less and less relevant in my area these days), I would never presume that I've seen it all and have fixed it all. You being in IT know all too well how often and how rapidly the tech changes. There is always something to learn or to get better at, even rudimentary troubleshooting skills need continual evaluation and improvement. All the best, brother.
@@wes11bravo You know it mate . Half my day, Every Day, is spent on learning . If it isnt finding out what is on the market and whats coming up then its How to figure out the new problems these new things will cause . Then try to replicate that for testing in my makeshift testing facility ... Tell ya, im lucky to be retired and have the Time to do these things, like you say technology is constantly changing and if you dont keep up youre left in the dust. I even watch and learn troubleshooting in modern vehicles so i can learn new techniques and branch out if you will, electronic fundamentals will never change but the devices and problems always will . Cheers mate .
Always looking forward to what you’re gonna work on next. To watch you tackle a problem and solve it is one of the many reasons I like this channel! Thank you !!
Dear sir you remind me of my Pappa he can make anything run I'm impressed with you serious so keep the good work up! I enjoy your videos
One of my favorite TH-cam channels by far. If you posted daily I’d watch every one.
Preshate that. 👍
Clevis shackle... 85 ' Sky-Hook" Augh-Ya ! As soon as I seen the thumbnail picture I new you had trusses on your mind.
This N That, is where it's at ! Thank-you for this channel.
24:27 The commercial trucks may not have had a locks, but I have an 85 F150 and I can confirm it does have a steering wheel lock.
I am thumbs up on man's dream of building his own shop. and making a piece of forgotten equipment brought back to LIFE and put it back in service.
How satisfyin' to see this old boom truck cat fire right up...and no question, you fingered the rest of it all out to boot! I'd love to drive that beast. Drove a scrap yard dump with that same cab back late 70's.
Drove 4 trucks with 3208's and all were fine rigs. 2 GMC's, a 2 Fords and all did a fine job. 3 had 13-under Fullers and the older Ford had a 5x4. Never left me stranded and went everywhere with whatever they had on them. Can't beat that. The Miller straightened out I bet. Good welders. Thanks and keep Tennessee afloat and God Bless!
I love old trucks! then when they run...YEA! great truck to have on a ranch. everytime I turn around I need a boom to pick up something.
Thank you Mr. Chad, another good one sir! Congratulations! You are almost of 50K subscribers! Aw yeah!
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Always a day when TNT is on
It always a great friday with tnt garage videos
Closing in on 50,000 subscribers---folks are enjoying the videos! Truck fired right up , and a classic appearance by Miss Daisy-complete with fresh haircut for spring..
Might hit it this week!
For a guy who's never worked on a diesel I think you did a pretty good job you can make anything run cir congratulations
But I've worked on plenty of diesels. 🤷🏻♂️
I bet you are a good friend and probably funny to be around I remember when I use to ack like you. I could fix about anything or learn how I would. Like to meet you but I went and got sick I had a heart attack and can't get back to the things I love to do that is why I watch you you seem to be down to earth person
IT'S GOOD TO SEE YOU STILL HAVE SOME KID IN YOU, LIKED THAT GO KART YOU BUILT. I HAD A PRETTY NICE ONE WHEN I LIVED IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
That truck is a nice piece of kit, hope it serves you well.
Hearing that old CAT come to life brought back a lot of memories. I drove a ready mix truck with a 3208 . They were really tough engine. They ran great wide open. We would run them like we stode them.
Always great to see TNT garage all the way from Australia
Hello Australia!
That was fun Sir... enjoyed it...
Can't go wrong with a Miller, one just like that built my house, Gen wise and used it in my Family Business, still have it.
Love your pride in workmanship.❤❤
Whoa it's friyeah!!!! Happy to see your video always!!!!Be blessed!!!!!!!🙏😇
Well that's a nice addition to the stable of vehicles and a useful one it will be when building your shop Making it happen
I really enjoyed this video. I’d rather see an old truck like this brought back to life than a classic car.
I love the old skyhooks.
Well you got the best of the boom truck after a slight learning curve🤣, great show thanx!
Great find and great work getting it running and doing what it's supposed to do. Keep up the great work Chad, I'm looking forward to seeing the trusses go up 👍✌️🇺🇲
You just made my day ❤❤
Great resurrection and video 😊
I hope your eye heals up nice 🙏 after the parts cleaner incident.
Greetings from Norway 😊
Preshate it and hello Norway! 👍
@@ThisNThatGarage My pleasure 😊
Man when I realized it was Friday night I was SO excited knowing you had a video out and I surely was NOT disappointed!! I'm only at the VERY beginning, but my story this week: I'm a ham radio operatory (General Class) so I can get on all the bands and I do HF. Well.. as of right now I live in a townhouse in a suburb (so be it) so I have my 102' wire antenna in my attic, it works, HOWEVER, when I saw that 85' beauty of a crane sitting there I got SO excited for you *your lovely assistant at least - to me having something like that even in a friend's possession.. man oh man. For me to get up 85' to put an antenna, oh my.. I'd have the nicest tower set up with the biggest directional on it.. man oh man.. : ) Glad to see you tonight, thank you as always for making content for us all to enjoy!!
Manual outriggers were common on Sign Trucks...and if working ok... easy to setup... you lift the boom enough to rotate...rotate one direction... setup the outriggers on opposite side...they can be setup solid as the frame flexs from boom weight... then rotate over your outriggers...and setup the other side..... you should use pads under outriggers for safety ( so they don't sink or drop down )... i have Hydraulic outriggers on my 115 Skyhook truck..much easier but i never minded the hand operated ones ( if they work smooth !! )
I was going to mention pads, although he wasn't doing much with it yet. Had a buddy get messed up real bad years ago, from a boom trucks outriggers sinking in mud, and they were experienced.
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just to do what he was doing is ok...depending on soil... but yeah pads are a MUST !! you can make your own ..
Excellent video.. Keep up the good work. 👍
Always love your vids.Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Hello Ireland! 👍
Chad absolutely love your videos you always get it done You got a subscriber for life
Preshte it! 👍👍
Congrats TNTG on getting the F8000 ford running and driving. also great job on figuring-out how the boom works.
My end came off my hf pump as well only mines in a big boat tank never was able to fish it out ,glad to see I’m not the only one that has these problems Lol, great video Thankyou
Hey Chad good to see you again. Been off for a while and trying to catch up. On February 21 when I got to work I got a call from my Dad that my house was on fire. By the time we got back it was all gone. Including my shop next to it. Lost everything but hey I think the Lord makes us start over sometimes so we can see where we are. Blessed nobody was there. Keep up the good work bud. 👍
Goodness gracious I sure hate to hear that!!
nice ride it look like you guys were In a movie riding down the roadside
I guess you didn't hear me yelling at you to CHECK THE AIR CLEANER FOR MICE BEFORE YOU CRANK IT! LOL!
Chad. There is usually a hooking point in or near your cabs bumper up front to attach your boom line to.
You can wear out your gearing and electrical digital by letting it sway around while traveling.
Good job not only on the Cat, but the generator and all the corroded relays for the boom operation. Your lifting of trusses for your new shop will be a piece of cake.... 😂
Thanks Chad, just some cleaning up and it's a very usable tool. Hope your weather will cooperate. Central California watching.
You have something else wrong with that boom. Proper operation that telescopic portion should go in and out independent from the lift cable. Always remember to let your ball hook down before extending your boom. Even if it's free wheeled. I know you're using it on private property not for hire but for personal knowledge look at your load charts and set up. On an 85ft boom you should be set up around 8 paces from what you're lifting. Lift off the back not the front or side. Not saying you can't but your lifting capacity drops drastically. All in all a great video as always and I really hope that there will be more to come with this truck. Keep it up man great work.
You know the old saying don't cha,Chad?? IF YOU CAN'T FIND EM,GRIND EM!!!! 🤔😳😂
Love your videos seems like you fix just about anything. Can't wait to see the new garage. Your Sir name should be 'Doctor'.
Good to see you Fella, always a pleasure to catch a Vidja if we’re lucky maybe we’ll get to see Mrs. Daisy
You nver know what you are going to work on next! Can't wait to see this rig installing trusses on the new shop. Have a great weekend!
The truck is great, and it’s definitely going to be very handy with the shop build. I’m excited for you to get it done.
Awesome job especially for someone that doesn't know anything about that machine. You figured it out. Great video!
Love the video and enjoyed your light hearted way you work goes down well in England UK
Well if you can't get it to run, you can always tow it. You have tow ropes. LOL. Great video as always.
That's why your running hot!!
Good to 👀 you back there old man👍
Always look forward to seeing your videos, just in time for dinner on this one! good work getting everything runnin'
I do believe you can fix just about anything. Nice work This N That!
Lift the boom to retract it...even a small bit makes it roll back....be careful letting the cable slack as they can get caught inside ( they loop on pulleys ).... drop your ball on winch to not strain your extend motor.... don't ever Free Wheel ( let extension retract Fast ) hold the brake to slow it down ...
Nice rig! Super cool most everything seems to work after fiddling with it!
Genius. Finding an old crane to build the shop with. That welder generator is gonna be useful for other things too.
Please inspect the gears on your the boom. They are held in place with set screws and mine worked loose on the boom out/in and I was in the basket about 65 feet all most straight up trimming a tree. When that geese slid over it was in free fall. Yes my eye hit the corner of basket and cut my eyelid off there was a piece of skin holding it from falling off the size of 5 threads
That’s a neat old rig. Can’t wait to see the new shop….good luck.
That's awesome you are finally going to build your shop.. thanks again for another excellent and enjoyable video 🤠
Glad you are getting the shop done, you deserve it and worked hard for it. Great video as usual. Keep them coming. Please.
One good work truck
I have the 115 ft version Skyhook boom....on a 1990 Western Star truck..about 40 ft long... I worked in the Sign Industry for 30 years and operated 65 & 85 ft Skyhooks and other brands too....a couple smaller ones too...i have a Fibreglass Bucket that slides into the tip that allows you to put a man ( or woman ) up as high as you can extend.... old school booms but still pretty useful..i did some construction work too..mostly I did my own work on signs and Commercial Lights ( Lot Poles and buildings ) ..i have 2 bucket trucks too...a 33 ft and 50 ft....
Great job! You got it all figured out
Can't wait to see the new shop. As always I am left amazed
Hi Matt, thank you for sharing what you have been working on this week I was not expecting it to be a rain truck. Good work in bring it back to life👍.
Who's Matt? 🤣
A better start to a weekend is hard to get. I get inspired to start my own projects. Unfortunately, it is -10 and snow here in Sweden.
Great episode as always. I’ve been watching your channel for a few months now and decided to text a comment to thank you for the many great hours of great educational vehicle content. You are like the many others I enjoy watching, inspirational.
Preshate that. 👍
Good job getting it going and operating
I got a fix for the running hot. U take the line lose from the washer fluid and attach it to the Radiator. When it starts to run hot. Squirt it.
Becareful. With the fuel pump,has very tiney/small springs hidden behind dr gate valves ( little u shaped rubber flaps).❤
Check the Ball where cable goes through for Rust or Wear...that is a common spot missed....cut off some cable and reinstall clamps ( there is a right and wrong way to install clamps on wire cable )... check the clamps often for looseness...
Great effort. When on the road it might be an idea to fasten the hook to one of the eyes underneath the boom. To be honest I was warrying for a close encounter with the powerlines, glad it didn't happen 🙂
Awesome! What a cool and fun piece of equipment! That will make a heck of an engine puller. 🤣
God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸
Well you gotter er run’n and work’n;Enjoyed the video, and Take Care! Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Another excellent video. Hopefully 50k by next Friday.
Man, I want to move where it’s warm. We’ve only had 2 days so far this year that have crested 60. It’s 16 outside with 20mph wind, and everything is still brown and depressing. There are no buds on the trees, and no birds chirping.
Maybe we'll get there!
Woo hoo! Happy Friday y'all! Hope you guys, have a wonderful weekend! 💙🙏🏼
That jug of sand may be there in chance there's some type of leak. Hydraulic, oil etc
Veeeery nice!! I had no doubt about the restored operation with your talent at hand! Great piece to set trusses, do high repairs, paint , roofing, etc. Boom will retract much better with it having some elevation, not designed to operate flat, some grease too. Super content as usual! Go Matt!
Who is Matt? 🤣
@@ThisNThatGarage not your name? sorry Chad?
@@hfdzl It's all good! 👍
Thanks you are always the best say hi to miss daisy for me can't wait to see what you work on next Friday see you then
Love that sightglass filter
I just sold mine. GMC with the CAT 3118. It had a two man basket on the end of the crane, but no controls. Just didn't use it much, because you needed a friend to run the crane controls.
You better trust that friend real good too! 😂
Man, manual brakes on the crane, holy.... this thing is a death trap, but i would work with it. Awesome piece of machinery
That was a really cool one Chad, cannot wait to see you use it for the shop👍👍👍
Air brakes have slack adjusters. 9’16 wrench I think push in on the bolt and turn them to adjust the brakes.
Great stuff. Keep up the great work pops
Always enjoy your videos and look forward to them every week!
Great video that generator is going to come in handy in the future
Maybe the boom moving back down relies on gravity to come back in. I don’t know anything about them but a crane would normally be up. Just an idea that maybe it needs gravity to retract.
I hope we get to watch you working on your garage
Matt you were able to figure out all those things a remarkable feat in itself. Thank you for sharing. A awesome job. Thanks for sharing!
Who's Matt? 😂
@@ThisNThatGarage I’m sorry messed up. Brad .
@@terryeustice5399 Who's Brad? 🤣 It's Chad!
Probably going to need starter switch for the welder, mine did the same thing and as soon as I put in a new switch from Cummins/onan it ran beautifully
That truck is a great find !
Hey buddy, I used to be a mechanic for an outdoor advertising company that used Skyhook cranes for working on the billboards. Be care full to only use as much boom as you need, if you overextend them and lift to much weight you will bend the crane, I can't tell you how many times I have had all those pieces out to straighten one section of tube. once you get the section out (it's hard when its bent) then we would put the tube sideways in a garage door and run into it with a fork truck till it was Straight Anyway, you ever need any help with that crane just message me, be glad to help.
I like the way you straightened them. Sounds like something I'd do! 👍
I wouldn't stand under the trusses but I would work that thing like a rented mule, congrats.