Clark Forklift Sitting in a Field for 17 Years - Will It Run Again?

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  • @Thematt11
    @Thematt11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm always amazed at the resilience of forklifts and other light industrial vehicles. It's almost like the designers knew they'd be treated like crap every day of their existence 😁

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They certainly lead a tough life. I remember working in a factory when we would get a brand new forklift. Within a week you couldn't tell the brand new one from the rest of the fleet...

  • @michaellawrence8516
    @michaellawrence8516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Not everyone is mechanically inclined. It is nice to listen to you explain and think your way through what you are attempting to do. Keep up the great work! You are doing fine.

    • @dickmeisterling3924
      @dickmeisterling3924 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly - I wonder why I - who can hardly change my oil - am so fascinated. I’m guessing there are many others of our ilk. 🤫🤫🤫🤫

  • @andrewsobek2386
    @andrewsobek2386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    "I poured [the oil] into a nest of bald eagles, and was laughing the whole time"
    *subscribes*

  • @RubenKelevra
    @RubenKelevra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    "It's only temporary unless it works." You should print that on T-Shirts 😂

    • @jodyhemmings4818
      @jodyhemmings4818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'd buy one love it

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Maybe I should.

    • @matthewcox6140
      @matthewcox6140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Red Green Show had that motto years ago.

    • @rick_.
      @rick_. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WatchWesWorkI'd buy one for sure!

    • @NOWThatsRichy
      @NOWThatsRichy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it works, it'll stay like that for the next 10 years! 😉

  • @joeblow2063
    @joeblow2063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    " I actually drained in into a nest of endangered baled eagles and I was laughing the whole time" - I nearly choked on my coffee! Hilarious!

  • @yardswithstripesinc1042
    @yardswithstripesinc1042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Mechanic: everyting works
    Customer: what about brakes?
    Mechanic: everything important works

    • @RubenKelevra
      @RubenKelevra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean, you can still stall the engine or just put the forks on the ground if you feel like this golf cart is running too fast 😬

    • @j.zingler6735
      @j.zingler6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😁😆

  • @patrickbaitman8336
    @patrickbaitman8336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That forklift starts easier than the one at my work!

  • @bangsepor7883
    @bangsepor7883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If machine have feelings, i 100% sure it feel thankful for being alive again. Greetings from Malaysia

  • @ianallen2
    @ianallen2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am suprised you know so much. Much respect to you.
    These days, with cars and trucks going the way they are, it is main dealer repair only. The world of mechanics is fading because nower days, there are just fitters as they plug the machines up to a computer and look on a read out what is wrong with them and just refit a new part, or just write it off.
    I started to do car mechanics back in 1974. I learned all about points and condensors, carbs etc. Nothing electrical back then. No CDI's / ECU's or a bunch of sensors to fool the diagnostics of a problem.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey Ian. Luckily my father is an excellent mechanic and he is the master of points and condensor ignition. He's also a good teacher. Thanks for watching.

  • @paulc.sachsejr.7209
    @paulc.sachsejr.7209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love these types of videos. Love to see old equipment come back to life.
    We know you can’t hit a home run every time. Learning so much, thanks.....

  • @TraditionalToolworks
    @TraditionalToolworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When you give it a tune-up, replace the diaphragm in the propane converter banjo. Mitsubishi is the same engine in the Caterpillars and one other Japanese lift. Great engines, keep the banjo clean.

  • @superdansilverman
    @superdansilverman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lots of people do vehicle rescue vids. But you are one of the only ones for machine tool repair.
    If you make videos for the lowest common denominator, you will surely get more ad revenue. But the machine tool videos were really, really good. I hope you will continue making them!

    • @superdansilverman
      @superdansilverman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and by all means, don't "shut up and fix it"! your commentary is what makes the videos worthwhile.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Understood. I hope to continue to have a variety of content. The machine tool front is currently dead quiet. But I'm sure it will be back.

    • @superdansilverman
      @superdansilverman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Wes! You rock.

  • @fatespaladin
    @fatespaladin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We had one of those little Clark forklifts at our shop, they are surprisingly strong and often out powered our new forklifts

    • @snafu_vfx
      @snafu_vfx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fates Paladin I ran a small Clark propane lift at a sheet metal shop, thing would easily lift 2500+lb skids

  • @dwpharester8714
    @dwpharester8714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patience, you've got it, that's what it takes...and tenacity...resources...and a good dad. THAT'S what it takes.

  • @zetacon4
    @zetacon4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your yacking is most enjoyable. Keep yacking. Will keep tuned to watch you fix that Clark. I used to drive one of those. They were good workhorses. I hope you sandblast it clean and do a great re-paint job on it. Loved your kidding about dumping the sludge on a nest of bald eagles! That was inspired!

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your sense of humor. You and I would get along well. The bit about draining the oil/sludge into the bald eagle's nest cracker me up. I'm 80 years old with not too much to do so I love watching your videos. Please do keep them coming. Great work!!

  • @notsonominal
    @notsonominal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I guess we'll find out if my camera is intrinsically safe" ... that's probably how the certification is done as well :P

  • @billmalec
    @billmalec 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you watched Flexiny's videos? This is all he does is get sitting engines running. Straight to the point and zero talking.

  • @Ham68229
    @Ham68229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The thing I learned a long time ago, when I was knee high to a grasshopper and when my grand dad was still alive. Never just give up even on a seized engine. If one can still find the parts, still easier to rebuild, have as "new" and have a machine that operates vs nothing more than a boat anchor. Would love to come across finds like that. Always enjoyed "tinkering" with the older equipment, much more simpler design that today's equipment.
    Not sub'd yet, still tryin to decide rather or not your video's are truly worth sub'in to. Just remember, it's your channel, don't let others dictate to you on how it should be. Cheers :)

  • @edwardstephens4206
    @edwardstephens4206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how everyone is a critic until it comes time for them to step away from the keyboard and turn a wrench. Only then can anyone fully appreciate the steady stream of carefully crafted obscenities that always manage to follow when busting your knuckles. Keep up the good work!

  • @jamestate7851
    @jamestate7851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The two LPG Valves , one on top of the other, the top one is a Vaporizor-Regulator, the bottom one is a fuel lock valve, controlled by vacumn .

  • @mikeohandley6765
    @mikeohandley6765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked for Turner Seymour Manufacturing Company for about five months in 1973 and I used to repair about twenty-five of those. Those propane converters and carbs are easy to work with.

  • @ethansampson9225
    @ethansampson9225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your way of approaching critism "you yack too much" is perfect

  • @johncraig406
    @johncraig406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like watching you get the old stuff running again.... I remember the old Oliver tractor, and others.

  • @taho69
    @taho69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You could call them “will it run again” videos. Keep making them

    • @millibilli7058
      @millibilli7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or something from nothing.

  • @jamesmoore3346
    @jamesmoore3346 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    With you working on it Wes, it will run again. I once worked on a generator that was powered by a detroit 253. It was locked, (I broke an 18" pipe wrench using a cheater pipe trying to turn it off the front plullt bolt), lol. Took the port covers off the side of the block and found rust in the cylinder liner skirts. Used zep 45 spray and turned air pressure doen, used the air nozzle to 'blow' the zep around in the ports. Kept doing this and bumping on the pipe wrench. Took half thr day bit Im a die hard and refused to give up. Finally got the crank to bump turn, just kept spraying and bumping until it made a couple complete turns. By the end of the day you could just bump the start button and it fired up everytime. Boss was happy. Someone had give him the unit and he sent it to an auction. The unit was shipped to central America. We sold a lot of used equipment down there because of the high taxes on them importing new machinary, they save a lot of money by getting used equipment there. I don't remember how much KW the generator was but it was plenty big. Built on a skid, one heavy machine. You can't kill an old detroit....

  • @jonahwalsh9342
    @jonahwalsh9342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    DEFINETLY THESE ARE MY FAVOURITE KINDOF VIDS PLEASE TRY GET ALL OF THE VEHICALS RUNNING😍😍

    • @mrMATTHEWmay887
      @mrMATTHEWmay887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would be cool to see truck running if possible

  • @BlackCoinCrypto
    @BlackCoinCrypto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish our forklift at work started that easy and it has not been sitting... ever..
    BTW you dont talk to much, keep doing what your doing. I love it.

  • @JourneymanRandy
    @JourneymanRandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those Eagles must have silky smooth feathers from all the oil. Nice work on the forklift.

  • @tomdragon3881
    @tomdragon3881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a bunch of these at the place I used to work, we flogged them hard all day, pedal to the medal. Occasional fires from accumulated sawdust but the mechanics kept most of them running really well.

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wes, love watching you work. You diagnostics are on-point and your knowledge comprehensive. Just gotta have a checklist so you don't forget things! :-D Love this whole series.

    • @LINDATHRALL-pb8zu
      @LINDATHRALL-pb8zu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HE SHOULD BE A FORKLIFT TRUCK DOCTOR AND HELP SICK FORKLIFT TRUCKS

  • @highdesertworkshop
    @highdesertworkshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to do this stuff when I was turning wrenches and no matter how unpleasant the environment always enjoyed working out of the shop, keep up the narrative I'm always interested in how different people troubleshoot.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it's nice to work in a quiet place by yourself. But the mosquitoes are brutal down there. Maybe we'll get an early frost to take them out.

  • @donc81
    @donc81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Years ago I moved an international similar to that one. Good job though getting the forklift running. And please don't change anything about your channel. I enjoy your antagonizing dry humor and "randomness"

  • @thomascline8151
    @thomascline8151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your comment about the oil getting drained onto the ground. Lol

  • @moman0166
    @moman0166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I enjoy your honest content and yes you have to be careful because when you post any information because there is always going to be the Monday morning quarterbacks who know nothing about what they are talking about. It takes many years of experience and knowledge to build a library of knowing how to approach technology of many different pieces of equipment.

  • @johnwilliams4545
    @johnwilliams4545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The people complaining about the oil obviously didn't watch the whole video where you show the end result in the catch pan, doh. I only discovered you a week ago and love the monologues, people trouble shooting relatively modern systems are as rare as hen's teeth. Keep it up Wes 👍👍

  • @bohhica1
    @bohhica1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoyed the heck out of this, you talk like you know what your talking about. Keep it up,doing good.👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fake it 'till you make it I guess.

  • @jazzerbyte
    @jazzerbyte 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this old video about an old forklift - Fun! It was in amazing shape considering the length of time it was in the forest and apparently had no cover from the weather.

  • @Steve_Just_Steve
    @Steve_Just_Steve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Don't change a damn thing. Except for taking down or cleaning up whatever personal stuff that you want of course.

  • @chrispy3866
    @chrispy3866 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited to watch the next video on this clark forklift. I purchased a tiny 2,000 cap ‘50’ clark forklift from a gov surplus site in chambersburg, pa a couple years ago. It was a ‘narrow isle’ forklift from 1971 which came out of a national guard warehouse in pa. 4 cyl continental engine. Only sold it last year because i was running out of room. I’d kill to have one a bit bigger like yours. Should have kept it. The uses for a nice small lift like this one in your vid are incredible. If you get that home and tune it up, DO NOT SELL IT. You will regret it for ever. Hurry up with the follow up vid! Let’s go! Yeah!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heh. I've already got another forklift. And I tried to save a third old Clark back in the infancy of my TH-cam channel. It was too far gone. Can't have too many!

  • @RavenJCain
    @RavenJCain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I'm sure the brakes don't work, but everything that matters works."
    Joking aside, props to you for attempting to work a forklift out of the dirt.
    That took longer than getting it running. : - )

  • @turbochardged
    @turbochardged 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just finished watching all the rebuild parts for this forklift. There will always be ignorant people on TH-cam. Just ignore them. Keep being yourself and doing what you love. My dad did the same up until the good lord called him back. Now I have a ton of great videos of him to watch. I enjoyed watching you rebuild stuff, I wish I had more time myself to do those things.

  • @danmackintosh6325
    @danmackintosh6325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yep, these kind of videos are always interesting even if a rust-seized leaker of an engine stops play... Especially like the environmental concern, used contaminated fluids should only EVER be drained into Bald Eagle nests, don't some people get that? I mean, if it went on the ground what would the mutant eagles drink? OUR BLOOD!

  • @ArmyCop
    @ArmyCop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't worry about the haters, dude. You do what makes YOU happy. The haters will wither away when they can't change you. (He says, giving unsolicited advice to someone he just told not to listen to the people giving unsolicited advice.). I need to sit down for a minute.

  • @duncklberger
    @duncklberger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Atleast try the gmc with the backhoe. That thing needs to run!

    • @johnmorgan5377
      @johnmorgan5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoy watching your videos but when you get into writing ✍️ things on paper it gives me headaches

    • @johnmorgan5377
      @johnmorgan5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your getting too technical wes

  • @slypig24
    @slypig24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wes, great diagnostic work on the Folk Lift. I love your humour & jokes, oil & bald eagles. I would love to see you restore more old machinery. Cheers from Australia. 🇦🇺

  • @tjtiatia875
    @tjtiatia875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm suprised after 17 years the leather on that seat looks as good as new

    • @JustMike2791
      @JustMike2791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because it isn't leather, that's why it lasted I think.

    • @bluegrassman3040
      @bluegrassman3040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustMike2791 probably vinyl.

  • @benclark5225
    @benclark5225 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    enjoy watching your analytics play out in real time results. Keep it up. I'm learning more through each episode.

  • @madusan1
    @madusan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love to see more of these "rescue" vids both for the entertainment and the challenge!

  • @GuyinWY
    @GuyinWY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I love that these are real. A whole lot of mechanical rescue missions don't pan out but are fun to experience regardless.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Really like your channel!

  • @5647kyle1
    @5647kyle1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    How do you find so many fields of abandoned machinery? I can barely find my phone..

    • @Chris-yy7qc
      @Chris-yy7qc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess he wont tell you. :-P

    • @geofisika8838
      @geofisika8838 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just go to Russia

    • @davisjames8484
      @davisjames8484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go into woods anywhere in the south and you'll find all sorts of abandoned machinery. Stuff like this sometimes happens after a death of an owner and etc.

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this his dad's place? I thought I heard him refer to that as the "undisclosed location" before.

  • @markchristopherson4799
    @markchristopherson4799 ปีที่แล้ว

    No way do you yak to much. I love your calm common sense thought process. You show us all how to deal calmly with frustrating disappointments. Keep talking as you show us how to think through the problem/failure with a dry truly funny sense of humor…. To anyone else who’s been stuck in an uncomfortable position dealing with a simple bolt that is designed to be accessed easily with a proprietary tool😢 these videos are fantastic. For those who complain you yak to much remember they have a volume control to eliminate this, those of us who like to hear, learn and laugh we will turn it up 😊

  • @puirYorick
    @puirYorick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    28:28 Bald eagles are plum tasty with a light garlic seasoning. Lol.

  • @Jagcycle
    @Jagcycle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started watching this channel late 2021/early 2022. I'm super happy to see that you are still the same as you were years ago. Perfect videos to someone like me. TH-cam probably recommending these videos because I watch Mustie1. Two of my favourite TH-camrs right now. Much love from Australia.

    • @funnypranker34
      @funnypranker34 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The video that got me hooked on this channel is the 434,000 mile s10 fuel pump video

  • @XEGTDodgeMagnum
    @XEGTDodgeMagnum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That Bald Eagle comment made me hit the floor. Now that was funny!!! 😆 I'm sure it caused Global Warming as well! 🤗

  • @homebrewer7
    @homebrewer7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had to change the carb system back and fourth many times to propane and gas. In the winters, companies had to operate these forklifts in closed buildings. Propane allowed that. Propane powered you lost about 15 % operating power. Easy swapping carb system. 3 parts if I remember.

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ar58126 Deere switch has same kind of pattern as that switch. Likely a cheaper and more readily available option. Good riddance with those pesky bald eagles! You are onto thumbnail gold with this old junk! Glad it is doing you some good! :-)

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that info! I actually found the key, but I'm not sure it the switch is working.

  • @jimmyduncan7650
    @jimmyduncan7650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I put my hand over as a shield to try and see the spark better! Talk about getting carried away. It's also 12:45am.😄

  • @Jester123ish
    @Jester123ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Warning, a Swiss Army knife was harmed in the making of this video.

    • @nwaters2618
      @nwaters2618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God damn that hurt so bad watching him use his blade to clean that terminal.

    • @TrinomCZ
      @TrinomCZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nwaters2618 C'mon guys, these terminals are usually very soft.

    • @nwaters2618
      @nwaters2618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TrinomCZ Understood. I'm a knife collector so it just made me cringe.

    • @jacobpoucher
      @jacobpoucher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nwaters2618 get over yourself saks are cheap and plentiful

    • @timesthree5757
      @timesthree5757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use my pocket knife for the same reasons. I already have the knife and i will buy post cleaning tool if this works. And I know someone is gonna ask. "how many times do you replace your pocket knife." My answer is I have had this knife for 20yrs. I do need to replace it. The sharpening stone has worn the blade over the 20yrs.

  • @KristaMae
    @KristaMae 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nest of endangered bald eagles 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣 my wife actually laughed out loud at that. You've got to Teflon the negative comments so they roll right off your shoulders.
    Don't change YOU. YOU are why I came back and why I remember your logo. 💚

  • @bigunone
    @bigunone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    As long as y9uo don't start playing music you'll do fine. I rather listen to mumbled curses than music !

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      oh man i 2nd that,, keep that shit out, i always say if i want misic in a vdeo i will go look for a music video,, no thanks

    • @kenfosdick6869
      @kenfosdick6869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@arnoldromppai5395 And I whole heartily 3rd that! I hate music in videos! The music distracts from the actual video.

    • @gliderider7077
      @gliderider7077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen!

    • @Prander5x5
      @Prander5x5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HELL YEAH....no gawdamn music! I want to hear the broadcaster and content. I'm not here for a music video.

    • @ShowCat1
      @ShowCat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said.

  • @RayScrafield
    @RayScrafield 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd love to see you get that old dragline crane up and running. If you do, please let us all know. Also, I love your banter and sarcasm. The bit bout the bald eagle really cracked my up.

  • @erikjohansson1814
    @erikjohansson1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love happy endings.

  • @rbyledbal
    @rbyledbal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLEASE Don't get discouraged. There are many people like me who may not say much, but we LOVE what you do. I think some people just go looking for ways to attempt to make others as miserable as they are. I've learned so much from your methodical diagnostic approach. Just know that I'm sure I am speaking for the silent majority. Your eagle comment almost through me to floor. I loved it!

  • @MangeurDePoulet
    @MangeurDePoulet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Thats very boring everything works"😂

  • @derekalmond9742
    @derekalmond9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy watching these videos, even if you don't get them going. I enjoy your banter, your chatting about what your doing etc. Keep up the good work. Ignore the negative closed minded people out there.

  • @TheShockedboy
    @TheShockedboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I enjoy the commentary, I'd rather have some thought behind what your doing then just silence and fixing stuff. It give the episodes far more depth, keep up the good work

  • @mikeq5287
    @mikeq5287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All that talking helps me understand and learn a lot better how things work. Thanks for another great video.👍

  • @GazEdwards8690
    @GazEdwards8690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best tool I have found for these jobs is a cordless drill and a set of wire brushes oh and a hammer lol

  • @grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152
    @grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Wes! A real testament to the quality of a Clark Forklift. Bald Eagle's like antifreeze I've heard.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fun fact, new antifreeze has a bittering agent to make it taste absolutely horrible. Don't ask me how I know...

    • @grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152
      @grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WatchWesWork Hahahahahaha!

  • @mrblack61
    @mrblack61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol re the bald eagles. Weird that Ign wire was cut like that, almost like someone back int day wanted a cheap forklift ;)

    • @Jester123ish
      @Jester123ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Country immobiliser.

  • @alcopower5710
    @alcopower5710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drove one of these Clark forklifts way back around 2000. Pretty good machine in my opinion. Couple sheets of some thick plywood will help get that lift out of the woods.

  • @CSkwirl
    @CSkwirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    It's ok I'm in Australia and can't afford to leave the country so you're safe from me. Please keep yacking and don't do voice-over because at least you're interesting and have something intelligent and humorous to say. If i see another will it run video where the first thing the guy says is "hey, what is up guys" and the music is so loud i blow a tweeter..... don't be that guy 🔊😉

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I'm with you on the loud music and general lameness.

    • @CSkwirl
      @CSkwirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@WatchWesWork thank you Obi Wes, you're our only hope

    • @arnoldromppai5395
      @arnoldromppai5395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bang on, you dont find that in mine and never will

    • @woopimagpie
      @woopimagpie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As soon as I hear "what is up guys" I'm clicking away. Ugh.

    • @Kaitler_Motorsport_Engineering
      @Kaitler_Motorsport_Engineering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm Australian as well, what is this crap when the first thing the (usually American) voice says is 'hey, what's up guys' . WTF?? I am looking at your video, why are you asking me whats up? Your video looked fine to me Wes.

  • @TheFlyingBusman
    @TheFlyingBusman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy comes out with some classic lines. Worth watching just for the entertainment value.

  • @SpAceProductions100
    @SpAceProductions100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    “I also have a special tool for starting old forklifts”

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah but can you find it when you need it?

    • @SpAceProductions100
      @SpAceProductions100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wes Johnson Services haha guess not

    • @steelthfighter
      @steelthfighter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      actually a dremal with a sanding drum works wonders. if it is the closest thing you have, its the first you grab i guess

  • @donaldbrillhart8159
    @donaldbrillhart8159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have been bounceing back and fourth threw time on your channel , i just can't get enough of the content you share , and you do not talk to much. i am subscribed to a channel where alot of times the guy does not speak to us , i no longer watch his channel , word are important

  • @criptanite2838
    @criptanite2838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man dont mind the mean comments its just little kids who are being toxic but love the vid keep up the good work

  • @fiegenfiegen
    @fiegenfiegen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work! I envy people who can handle machines in this way!!

  • @rapomnam
    @rapomnam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Engine autopsy on that International loader, please!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We are working on it!

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@WatchWesWork The trees could be used to make an A frame to help with the autopsy and "if a suitable one could be found" replace the engine. It's just an idea!

  • @ShainAndrews
    @ShainAndrews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm having one of those days, but knowing those eagles have it worse off makes me feel much better. For those that say you flap your gums too much. They are the same lot that lives on instant gratification. So much so that I doubt any of them could fix a broken shoelace, but would watch 10 videos on how it is done.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah eagles really hate old coolant and oil being dumped on them.

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How bizarre that people dump expensive pieces of equipment around the place...

    • @Jester123ish
      @Jester123ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That still works no less.

    • @dan_2846
      @dan_2846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For busy companies, most equipment pays for itself within a few years or so, the rest is just a bonus. This is why machines get auctioned off and you always see old machines at places like small fruit shops etc. Well used, but cheap when it only needs to start and run say once a week.

    • @prillewitz
      @prillewitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they went bankrupt.

    • @tcmtech7515
      @tcmtech7515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately too many people/companies are too lazy to care about fixing anything so they just abandon things when they quit and go buy a new one. Upside is for people like me I get great deals on stuff every few years or less!

    • @dan_2846
      @dan_2846 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, forklifts are pretty cheap these days. Especially considering most brands are manufactured in China.

  • @SPUDHOME
    @SPUDHOME 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wes. Really lucky, and really smart. Great troubleshooting and fantastic work.

  • @kevendavis5812
    @kevendavis5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't listen to those idiot's you narrated just fine I like it.

  • @Donkey2454
    @Donkey2454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend has an international 3800 loader/backhoe, very similar to the tractor at the end, most of the parts are obsolete... but it still runs and works clearing his lot and digging his foundation/utilities

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm thinking sabotage on that distributor wiring. Someone wanted to go home early on a Friday....

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same thing. But, it's absolutely buried and not accessible without removing the air box. So I just don't know. I don't believe any critter has chewed on it.

    • @DoRC
      @DoRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WatchWesWork nah. That's a clean cut with wire cutters.

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Disgruntled employee.

  • @beauxtx1959
    @beauxtx1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up for Knipex and the Bauer flex head light. A man with good taste.

  • @blackbird8632
    @blackbird8632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think someone snipped the wire to prevent other people taking it home.

  • @tihspidtherekciltilc5469
    @tihspidtherekciltilc5469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "It's only temporary unless it works."
    That's also worthy of a shirt.

  • @petewood2350
    @petewood2350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I find the more endangered a species is, the better the waste oil filter it makes.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Seems legit.

    • @petewood2350
      @petewood2350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found this out from the Exon Valdez.

  • @sharpeidad1055
    @sharpeidad1055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We admire your tenacity Wes

  • @KelBShobra
    @KelBShobra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That Chevy with the bucket needs to be pulled out

  • @tommymann69
    @tommymann69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you don't know some about that forklift.you can always call Clark and ask them questions.smart thinking

  • @mattcurry29
    @mattcurry29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the video series "will it run again", do take the needed steps to safe guard your personal life...to many foolish people out there. Matt C

  • @cereus57
    @cereus57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wes, great "resurrection video!" Dont worry about the arm chair mechanics. Love watching you taking it apart and figuring out what's keeping it from coming back to life.

  • @Cjnchef
    @Cjnchef 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    And you had scrambled eagle sandwich. HahahA

  • @leeross7896
    @leeross7896 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's Amazing!!! I vote that machine for President 2024!!!

  • @jamespinckard4210
    @jamespinckard4210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What about the owners of these machines. Did they just "throw them away" so to speak? What's the story on them?

    • @darthrevan2063
      @darthrevan2063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Pinckard I think his parents own the equipment that he’s messing with.

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher9590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I always try to do when working with things like that. Once I get it moving, I go for it and don't give it time to sink back down into the soft dirt. Some times that works, other times is doesn't. Just how I try to do things. Thumbs Up with fixing the spark for sure!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I was never going to drive it out, I just wanted to see if I could get it back to the little alley so I could grab it with my winch line. But it's way too soft.

  • @stevelewis9677
    @stevelewis9677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s a Clark, it’s best left where it dies. Enormous piece of scrap metal

    • @watcherofwatchers
      @watcherofwatchers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used to drive Clarks and Nissans. They were fine.

    • @Jester123ish
      @Jester123ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steve Lewis Over 10 years and everything still works, I’d say they’re better than you think.

  • @jimbos1567
    @jimbos1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dub thee the Patron Saint of Lost Causes Wes. Love watching you tackle these projects