Reaching into that tank reminds me of something that happened at a former employer. We had to replace a part inside the bellhousing of a tractor. It would have required splitting the tractor if we did it. We called around to see if anyone had an experienced mechanic with very small hands. I was expecting to find a female mechanic but what we found was an approximately hobbit sized old man! He reached through the tiny opening and quickly replaced the part. We actually hired him a few more times. Not only could he get into places nobody else could but he was a brilliant mechanic.
When Paul said the Cruiser’s hood was stuck, as an FJ40 owner and my experiences with them, I immediately said “push on the center of the grill!”…. It happens…😁
With all the wheeeling you do, check the vent tube for your fuel tank. a 3/8" line can and will pull dust and sand in especially on a gravel road on a dry day. You might try a filter and or a seperator on your tank.
I knew if I kept scrolling someone would mention the vent. A sump tank ain’t a bad idea either consider some of the angles this rig can get into and the added benefit of it catching trash and easy(er) to clean. A little 1/2 gallon sump from a XJ Jaguar would work well if you could find one in a wrecking yard.
Part of the reason your channel is so good is that you show how things don't always work out. That and we the viewers can relate because most of us have had similar issues. Specifically, cleaning the fuel filter. Seems like something I could do. Haters, cowards, seem to be drawn to successful, likable people who share their experiences to entertain us and cause you guys grief. Rudy had a similar issue with the Rudicon a few months ago. Sorry to hear about it. Thanks for sharing.
They have to show stuff that doesn’t work out. They can’t shoot all day and scrap a video because things didn’t work out. When you put videos out every day.
@@harveywallbanger2899 They put out videos 3 out of 7 days a week. They could easily edit those to make themselves look like geniuses that always get it right, they choose not to, kudos to them, it's not all that common. Haters and cowards, as mentioned above...
Thats part of the reason people like me enjoy watching but there is so much more - the inspiration they give, their optimism, the work ethic, the family and friend bond, helping others... there are plenty of good, honest, decent, helpful, hardworking people - way more than 'wrong uns' in this world, but sadly we often only hear about the bad apples. The fact you can see good (normal) people having fun together and achieving things is great.
Hey Paul, I’ve had times like that before, you get into diagnosing something and you over think it forgetting about the simple things. This is also why we have friends we can call for help when we need it, sometimes a pair of eyes that haven’t been staring at the problem for hours see something we’ve missed. Thanks guys.
Growing up we all learned from the school of hard Knocks and had to fix our own stuff because we had no money. I think that has been lost in society today. Your sons are so lucky to have a mentor, a shop, and someone who graduated from the school of hard Knocks also. Don't take it for granted kids. It is invaluable. Knowlege and experience and being able to learn from it. I once changed a turbo 400 with a comealong. It's all I had. Glad those days are behind me but I sure don't regret that knowledge!
On places like your hood hinges, I recommend to use motorcycle chain lube because it goes on and wet and then it dries up so dirt don’t stick to it and yet it still keeps lubricating six in rowJim again
@@georgevindoI hope Landon Lubes the hood as well. my 75 k5 had really stiff hood hinges it was not good, i think i might try the motorcycle chain lube though. never used it because i have a honda thats shaft driven.
Bicycle chain lube would be a good choice, too. It's similar to what's sold for motorcycle chains. The best I've ever used is called "Chain-L" and is only available online. The guy who makes it came up with a "secret formula" that really stays where it's supposed to and doesn't attract dirt. A little goes a long way! The only down side... It is a bit strong smelling, so I use it outdoors and let it air out for a few hours before bringing the bike back inside. Yeah, my last motorcycle was a Honda with a shaft drive, too. But I also have a half dozen bicycles and always use Chain-L on them.
Hey Paul, have you considered added an access hatch in the FJ bed above the fuel sender assembly? That way you can replace the pump without dropping the tank. Also on your hood hinges you might consider drilling and tapping a hole for a grease zerk and give it a shot a grease when you do the other maintenance to keep the pins from rusting.
Love how you are teaching your boys. They all have came a long way since you started. Tell Michelle to stop out once in awhile. I am sorry if someone is putting sand in your tank. A bunch of jealous people out there. Hang in there and keep videos coming
I've learned to NEVER pour the very last drops from the can into the tank, that's where the dirt and water collects. Consider securing your fuel containers. Check the pump nozzle at gas stations for evil things BEFORE you start pumping. Always great videos from your family!
All that off-roading and hard use sure adds up! What I used to do once a year on my 4x4 was to replace all filters (fuel, air), drain/replace all lube oil in engine, tranny and third members, pull and clean and lube all wheel bearings. Lube all un-joints and anything with a fitting on it. Replace all belts and hoses with the spares I'd bought and kept in the truck the prior twelve months, then buy a new set. Always carried a spare water and fuel pump.
@@eriklarson9137 Rarely used a gas can. My approach was auxiliary tank with an electric transfer pump. Total fuel capacity of 41 gallons. I have helpped fuel other guys trucks with their gas cans. There was one time when we used a bandana as a filter when pouring from an old and beat-up Jerry Can. There was one instance of giving fuel to another by adding a length of fuel hose to the aux pump outlet and sticking it directly into the other truck's fuel filler neck.
Years ago before the military went into the sandbox they did a test about keeping sand out of our military vehicles , they welded two steel boxes and x-rayed the welds to make sure the boxes were sealed. After letting them sit for a month they retrieved the boxes and opened them and found sand inside. You cannot keep it out.
Sand fines can be a few microns in diameter and agglomerate in hydrocarbons, not much you can do about it other than preventative maintenance or go to the same lengths as a consumer/commercial vehicle built to Gulf spec.
Check out the Holley Hydromat. I put it in my buggy tank 7 or 8 years ago and it has been game changer. Used to have to change my fuel filter all the time, now it never has any dirt in it. The hydromat acts as a 15 micron pre-filter, and it's great for when the fuel level is low and flows away from the pickup at extreem angles. ~jw
Riding through Oklahoma I filled up at some remote podunk gas station. About fifty miles later, fine sand started plugging the fuel filter and the engine started running rough. I had to clean the filter about five more times and eventually drained the tank and flushed the remaining sand out. Lesson learned: watch out where you purchase your fuel.
I was wondering if you had changed the fuel filter... guess you did later. LOL!! Nice to see the FJ getting some love. Landon is ready to rock with his "new" muffler and all the "ends" checked and new oil. Should be ready to run for quite a while. Love watching all the shop time videos with Hunter and your kids. Love the whole team!
@@JimYeats Up here for a couple of years our small city had a problem with the local refinery. Car repair shops were going through 700 fuel pumps a week. the most ever shipped to one town. I replaced three on my GMC Safari before the refinery corrected itself.
@@georgevindo I know that there will be exceptions that prove the rule, but at a certain point you may want to look and see if there is something causing the same part to go bad - from different manufacturers - over and over.
@@JimYeats Yes, it was a problem with the refinery. They were either not filtering properly or adding some chemical that destroyed fuel pumps. It wasn't until there was an inquiry that something was done to correct it.
I am 100% convinced that Chad is the solution to pretty much every problem I've seen that folks have, whether it's you guys, Matt or Robby. He's such a quality dude.
Man I will be glad when Chad gets to Three video a weeks. Just like you guys. Hey if any of you not following Chad Fab please do so. Let get him to 200,000 then on to 500,000 like Paul. The guy know his shit. And he is an amazing Father just like Paul. These guys put out amazing video so we don't have to pay these cable company $100 a month for crap we don't want to watch in the first place. I pay for internet and TH-cam tv. I go in with my family and made watching cable only 10bucks a month with 5 other people.
I don’t know if anyone had suggested a locking gas cap? I used to get one when ever I got a different vehicle because a number of people I knew had their tanks sugared! Not good. Glad you cleaned the fuel filter & all is sunny again!
I'm glad you got the fuel pressure issue resolved. If you're going to carry a spare pump, that's a good idea. Might also want to have something on you to clean your filter again if needed.
When you have a welder and a pipe bender don't throw anything made of metal away! lol old, new doesn't matter it will all fit something someday with four active kids. LOVE IT!
Hubby made a comment as you removed Landon's exhaust system and the CAT wondering if you were going to replace it or put the old one back inline with the replaced muffler. Was concerned that you were filming it. We enjoy watching your channel😊
Under federal law, catalytic converters may not be removed and replaced with "converter replacement pipes' by any person. The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments even prohibit private individuals from installing "converter replacement pipes" on their own vehicles. Just saying, don't want these guys to get jammed up by the feds.
Wouldn't that motor have originally used the good 'ole vent valve ( purge )solenoid system? Is any of that hooked up where its pulling vacuum and sucking sand back in to the tank?
Hey, 😊 just came here to say , that siphering hose is great for opened tanks, but I have a 1975 GMC van and it's not anti siphon by any means ,not purposely anyway. It just has mañy sharp turns from the filler to the tank, so it's a pain getting a hose to just in let alone do that back and forth fast enough to get a flow... BUT an old timer mechanic friend of mine let me know a great no cost ,no sucking ,no gas in the mouth way to get the flow going in seconds. You take a what I found to be strong enough to twist and push past all the bends a long enough piece of old air hose. Then have a Jerry can on the lowest point , take a rag and shove it into and around the hose at the filler, make it good and air tight as possible, then take compressed air nossel stick it in beside the hose and rag and blow for a good burst , the fuel will flow in no time. I'm so glad to be able to share this trick with whoever can use it. Don't ask me about those anti siphon vehicles though 😬
I just want to say I got the same color Silverado an its a 93 k2500 that was my childhood truck. first it was my neighbors which he was family to me an after he passed I got the truck. I wish I could finds 2 fenders that mint for the truck. I rarely ever see this color way in the trucks. thank you for the smiles with every video you guys make
It would be cool to have a talk/showing about your whole business, everything your team does. The size of your Christmas party with staff shows you do a lot more. Plus, I saw a panel van in the background of Chad's Fabs video with your logo. I am betting you guys are one of top employers in your area.
Pretty sure that's just a merchandise van for taking to various shows. Fab Rats is still a pretty small outfit. And I'm pretty sure the Christmas party you're thinking about was the MORR crew.
@@bripslag I am sure that is what van is for. But see the video I posted in this stream of comments and watch the very end.. IT IS NOT MORR.. I follow them both and have for a long time.
I had a 82 Mercury Capri RS with a 5.0 in it and went to a friends house to cut off the exhaust and ran open headers to the muffler shop. Talk about loud lol. I had them put dual exhaust on it and it sounded so good ( it gave me some more horsepower too). That was my favorite car.
While in the military in the desert we had sand everywhere in the Bradley, you name it it had sand in it. Even in closed items sand would still get everywhere. If you have not been in sand then someone did you dirty for some reason unknown.
I always had a little tin of yellow paint to mark stuff so it always went back in the right place, you can get a paint marker now to do the same thing, I also use it to mark nuts/bolts that have been torqued up. If you suspect foul play get a locking fuel cap.
Suggestion for your license plate on the FJ. Mount it on the back at the top of the roll bar unless your state wont let you do that. Itll save beating the F out of it on the trails.
Great video!! I was wondering if you own or ever used a Drill Doctor Drillbit sharpener. My wife bought me one 25 years ago & they're amazing!! I haven't had to buy any new drill bits since unless I break one too short to be able to put a new cutting edge on it. I have bought a lot of old dull drillbits at garage sales that someone is getting rid of and taken them home & sharpened them on the Drill Doctor! They cut like brand new bits!! You can can cut/sharpen them at different angles depending on the material that you're drilling! I've noticed how much you use your drill & just thought I'd ask. You won't believe how much time you save when always having a sharp bit!! Thanks for all of the great content!!
Paul!!!! When having a duel problem you didn’t consider the fuel filter is a rookie mistake. Come on bro. You’re better then that 🤣 It happens. Glad you have people you can reach out to. 👍🏼
Paul and Michelle, keep working to control your youtube monster channel lest it consume you. It's a series of delicate/difficult decisions. I do like the shop videos though rescues are always fun. I think you made a wise decision to not join the Wrecker games.
Get an aeromotive drop in pump or the holly one. Also put at least 2 extra coils of hose in your fuel tank vent it will help keep any debris from getting into the tank during transport and it will also keep it from leaking fuel if you ever roll it over. This is a common practice on the mud trucks where I grew up.
Paul/Michelle! I’m 26 and a fence builder/welder in northern Utah, I’m slow on work cause of the weather now but I would love to come build ya a fence around your lot for just cost of material. My gramma lives near you and she would love having me near her for a week while I built it, let me know. I can provide references and bring all my own equipment
Good morning that is messed up that someone would purposely put sand in your gas can to sabotage you. I thought that wheeling was suppose to be fun. Seems like someone was taking wheeling way to seriously in my opinion. I am glad you guys figured out the problem and the FJ is back to full strength.
I'm glad the FJ is fixed. Sometimes you need a fresh mind to give suggestions to solve a problem! Chad was the man this time! I do know you would have figured it out eventually! No hurt no foul. Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
Back in my army day in the 70s, on one occasion one of our truck's was stuck in a quick sand, on a huge tin mine waste area, once we retrieve it the motor ran horrible, upon checking the petrol tank, it had a inch of sand on the bottom, the cap was tight, but how ever it gets in there. 😮😮😮😊😊.
Paul, we went through a lot of fuel pumps on our LS swapped 78 Cherokee Chief wide trac. My son’s friend owns PCM’s for less and does a lot of engine swaps. He had found the the pump were failing fit to bad pump grounding. Told us to run the ground wire of the pump directly to the battery. That fixed our problem. We did not have any sand in our tank though.
Paul, check the vent line to the tank, if it's open it will suck sand in through there. I had this happen on a drag race car so I put a in line fuel filter to filter the vapors back to tank. Good Luck my friend Rich Como
I once had low psi like your and what a pain trying to track it down. come to fine out I had a vacuum hose spilt at the underside at the regulator after removing and checking the the return and feed lines.
If you have more pump/fuel delivery issues I’d recommend a deatschwerks pump and filter. Seen lots of people run them to the max in less then ideal conditions and they never quit
I think your channel is perfect, show the work, even the oops, show scenery, love that your boys are learning the trade. Keep it up.👍 Other channels have soured for me because they TALK too much.
You are absolutely awesome and so is Chad glad you got it figured out and I'm also glad I had the same problem and did the same thing as you and I knew better but were only human keep up the great work you all do
If you don't already, put a filter on your tank vent. Semi trucks had a problem with contamination in the DEF tanks when they first came out. The tank vents had no filter on them, so on/off road trucks would get dust and dirt in the tank through the vent. Put a filter on the vent and stopped it.
I agree on the Hercules brushless tools! I've had the drill, impact driver, impact wrench, grinder and orbital sander for about a year and they have all been great so far. 5 year hassle free warranty is tough to beat plus the pricing is absolutely amazing!!!
Paul, I agree Chad is a genius, the one thing I didn't see you have on your fuel tank what kind of a vent filter do you run on it if you run any. When I was racing in the dirt I always ran out 3/8 fuel filter for the vent on the fuel tank keeps the dirt out of the fuel tank. The way you guys Pound, sand and rocks. I can see how you might get a little bit of sand in your fuel system through the vent.
Lol I remember when you did the fuel pumps all of them and I remember you did fuss over the fuel filter when you built it but I don't recall any time it got checked from the build date til today lol thank goodness for the phone a friend option Chad to the rescue for the win. Nice to see it's running up to snuff.
Yes Paul, Chad is a genius, but not only that he's a humble, unassuming genius! He's a true friend!
Wonder if this had any thing to do with why rudy had to change the one in his after last year's one?
Amen to that!
Reaching into that tank reminds me of something that happened at a former employer. We had to replace a part inside the bellhousing of a tractor. It would have required splitting the tractor if we did it. We called around to see if anyone had an experienced mechanic with very small hands. I was expecting to find a female mechanic but what we found was an approximately hobbit sized old man! He reached through the tiny opening and quickly replaced the part.
We actually hired him a few more times. Not only could he get into places nobody else could but he was a brilliant mechanic.
I have a three foot long extension, that I only used to tighten one bolt in rear housing in a IH tractor. The alternative was splitting the tractor.
When Paul said the Cruiser’s hood was stuck, as an FJ40 owner and my experiences with them, I immediately said “push on the center of the grill!”…. It happens…😁
Happy to see Landon. He's a bright kid with very logical input.
With all the wheeeling you do, check the vent tube for your fuel tank. a 3/8" line can and will pull dust and sand in especially on a gravel road on a dry day. You might try a filter and or a seperator on your tank.
Right? He should check the vent tube on his gas can too. It sucked a full cup of sand up in it!
I knew if I kept scrolling someone would mention the vent. A sump tank ain’t a bad idea either consider some of the angles this rig can get into and the added benefit of it catching trash and easy(er) to clean. A little 1/2 gallon sump from a XJ Jaguar would work well if you could find one in a wrecking yard.
I put a fuel filter on the vent hose for the gas tank on all of my offroad vehicles.
Great idea...! @@dustymojave
I'm no motorhead, but for some reason I love this channel! Thanks for sharing your projects.
Part of the reason your channel is so good is that you show how things don't always work out. That and we the viewers can relate because most of us have had similar issues. Specifically, cleaning the fuel filter. Seems like something I could do. Haters, cowards, seem to be drawn to successful, likable people who share their experiences to entertain us and cause you guys grief.
Rudy had a similar issue with the Rudicon a few months ago.
Sorry to hear about it. Thanks for sharing.
They have to show stuff that doesn’t work out. They can’t shoot all day and scrap a video because things didn’t work out. When you put videos out every day.
@@harveywallbanger2899 They put out videos 3 out of 7 days a week. They could easily edit those to make themselves look like geniuses that always get it right, they choose not to, kudos to them, it's not all that common. Haters and cowards, as mentioned above...
Thats part of the reason people like me enjoy watching but there is so much more - the inspiration they give, their optimism, the work ethic, the family and friend bond, helping others... there are plenty of good, honest, decent, helpful, hardworking people - way more than 'wrong uns' in this world, but sadly we often only hear about the bad apples. The fact you can see good (normal) people having fun together and achieving things is great.
Hey Paul, I’ve had times like that before, you get into diagnosing something and you over think it forgetting about the simple things. This is also why we have friends we can call for help when we need it, sometimes a pair of eyes that haven’t been staring at the problem for hours see something we’ve missed. Thanks guys.
I haven’t laughed out loud in a while. But the look on Paul’s face, the mention of the fuel filter. Will make the rest of the week a breeze. Thanks.
Growing up we all learned from the school of hard Knocks and had to fix our own stuff because we had no money. I think that has been lost in society today. Your sons are so lucky to have a mentor, a shop, and someone who graduated from the school of hard Knocks also. Don't take it for granted kids. It is invaluable. Knowlege and experience and being able to learn from it. I once changed a turbo 400 with a comealong. It's all I had. Glad those days are behind me but I sure don't regret that knowledge!
These are the type of episodes I really like on this channel - honest labour, solving problems, and having a laugh. More please.
On places like your hood hinges, I recommend to use motorcycle chain lube because it goes on and wet and then it dries up so dirt don’t stick to it and yet it still keeps lubricating six in rowJim again
Liquid Wrench makes a dry lube too
That's a good tip. I'm not a motorcycle guy so I had no idea. I can already think of places to use it.
Yes, I really hope Landon lubricates his hood hinges on that pickup. They often get overlooked and that's why the hoods crack on both outside edges.
@@georgevindoI hope Landon Lubes the hood as well. my 75 k5 had really stiff hood hinges it was not good, i think i might try the motorcycle chain lube though. never used it because i have a honda thats shaft driven.
Bicycle chain lube would be a good choice, too. It's similar to what's sold for motorcycle chains.
The best I've ever used is called "Chain-L" and is only available online. The guy who makes it came up with a "secret formula" that really stays where it's supposed to and doesn't attract dirt. A little goes a long way! The only down side... It is a bit strong smelling, so I use it outdoors and let it air out for a few hours before bringing the bike back inside.
Yeah, my last motorcycle was a Honda with a shaft drive, too. But I also have a half dozen bicycles and always use Chain-L on them.
Hey Paul, have you considered added an access hatch in the FJ bed above the fuel sender assembly? That way you can replace the pump without dropping the tank. Also on your hood hinges you might consider drilling and tapping a hole for a grease zerk and give it a shot a grease when you do the other maintenance to keep the pins from rusting.
Thanks to Chad! Good work as always.
Thanks for having a clean and wholesome channel!!!! I really enjoy your videos!!!
Sometimes, all it takes is another set of eyes when you're struggling. Thanks Chad
Love how you are teaching your boys. They all have came a long way since you started. Tell Michelle to stop out once in awhile. I am sorry if someone is putting sand in your tank. A bunch of jealous people out there. Hang in there and keep videos coming
Your problem-solving skills are top-notch. Great job 😁
For off-roading, try an extra big filter sock over the stock pickup filter.
I've learned to NEVER pour the very last drops from the can into the tank, that's where the dirt and water collects. Consider securing your fuel containers. Check the pump nozzle at gas stations for evil things BEFORE you start pumping. Always great videos from your family!
All that off-roading and hard use sure adds up! What I used to do once a year on my 4x4 was to replace all filters (fuel, air), drain/replace all lube oil in engine, tranny and third members, pull and clean and lube all wheel bearings. Lube all un-joints and anything with a fitting on it. Replace all belts and hoses with the spares I'd bought and kept in the truck the prior twelve months, then buy a new set. Always carried a spare water and fuel pump.
Did you replace the filters on your gas cans too?
@@eriklarson9137 Rarely used a gas can. My approach was auxiliary tank with an electric transfer pump. Total fuel capacity of 41 gallons. I have helpped fuel other guys trucks with their gas cans. There was one time when we used a bandana as a filter when pouring from an old and beat-up Jerry Can. There was one instance of giving fuel to another by adding a length of fuel hose to the aux pump outlet and sticking it directly into the other truck's fuel filler neck.
Have a good week and count your blessings amen.
Years ago before the military went into the sandbox they did a test about keeping sand out of our military vehicles , they welded two steel boxes and x-rayed the welds to make sure the boxes were sealed. After letting them sit for a month they retrieved the boxes and opened them and found sand inside. You cannot keep it out.
That sand ruined billions of dollars worth of our equipment.
Toyota land cruisers have no issues with sand. 😂 jus sayin.
Sand fines can be a few microns in diameter and agglomerate in hydrocarbons, not much you can do about it other than preventative maintenance or go to the same lengths as a consumer/commercial vehicle built to Gulf spec.
He thinks he's even worthy of sabotage.... if it were sabotage, someone would have put clay pellets or other shit like sugar, which works
The hot/cold expansion/contraction will allow sand to get sucked in as a hot tank cools down.
I love what you did you put the same name on the front as on the back perfect.
Yep many eyes can fix many problems. Good video as always. Take care guys.
Check out the Holley Hydromat. I put it in my buggy tank 7 or 8 years ago and it has been game changer. Used to have to change my fuel filter all the time, now it never has any dirt in it. The hydromat acts as a 15 micron pre-filter, and it's great for when the fuel level is low and flows away from the pickup at extreem angles.
~jw
Riding through Oklahoma I filled up at some remote podunk gas station. About fifty miles later, fine sand started plugging the fuel filter and the engine started running rough. I had to clean the filter about five more times and eventually drained the tank and flushed the remaining sand out. Lesson learned: watch out where you purchase your fuel.
It's incredible the debris that an underground storage tank accumulates in its life span . It's not uncommon to remove a 55 gal drum full, or worse.
The pumps are equipped with a filter. If the filter ever breaks, the next person getting gas, gets all that debris.
I've duct taped short lengths of small diameter hose onto the end of a shop vacuum hose for cleaning tanks in the past. Worked for me.
Good video. I enjoy seeing the crew work on stuff.
I cleaned my willys' gas tank with lots of water and a shop-vac. Worked pretty well. Glad you got it fixed!
I was wondering if you had changed the fuel filter... guess you did later. LOL!! Nice to see the FJ getting some love. Landon is ready to rock with his "new" muffler and all the "ends" checked and new oil. Should be ready to run for quite a while. Love watching all the shop time videos with Hunter and your kids. Love the whole team!
I have 2 of those Siphon Hoses ! First one I purchased in the mid 70,s ! They work amazing ! Thanks for sharing !
What are they called. I need to get one myself.
I'm glad you didn't blame the fuel pump...lol. Thanks for sharing another fine video.
Lol right? Yeah, it’s definitely the fourth fuel pump……..they’re all just “bad”.
@@JimYeats Up here for a couple of years our small city had a problem with the local refinery. Car repair shops were going through 700 fuel pumps a week. the most ever shipped to one town. I replaced three on my GMC Safari before the refinery corrected itself.
@@georgevindo I know that there will be exceptions that prove the rule, but at a certain point you may want to look and see if there is something causing the same part to go bad - from different manufacturers - over and over.
@@JimYeats Yes, it was a problem with the refinery. They were either not filtering properly or adding some chemical that destroyed fuel pumps. It wasn't until there was an inquiry that something was done to correct it.
I am 100% convinced that Chad is the solution to pretty much every problem I've seen that folks have, whether it's you guys, Matt or Robby. He's such a quality dude.
2:59 am in NZ.
Oh look, another Fab Rat episode just posted.
G'day to all of you over there, from here in Canada.
I really like this channel because you all are like the people I know. You all seem like people I would be friends with.
Man I will be glad when Chad gets to Three video a weeks. Just like you guys. Hey if any of you not following Chad Fab please do so. Let get him to 200,000 then on to 500,000 like Paul. The guy know his shit. And he is an amazing Father just like Paul. These guys put out amazing video so we don't have to pay these cable company $100 a month for crap we don't want to watch in the first place. I pay for internet and TH-cam tv. I go in with my family and made watching cable only 10bucks a month with 5 other people.
I don’t know if anyone had suggested a locking gas cap? I used to get one when ever I got a different vehicle because a number of people I knew had their tanks sugared! Not good. Glad you cleaned the fuel filter & all is sunny again!
I'm glad you got the fuel pressure issue resolved. If you're going to carry a spare pump, that's a good idea. Might also want to have something on you to clean your filter again if needed.
Love your can-do positive attitude. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues one-step at a time. Learning as you show the videos.❤
Paul you need the shirt that Rory was wearing Monday on his live broadcast. " Real men weld naked". 😂
That shirt was great, would like to hear the back story.
Sounds dangerous!
When you have a welder and a pipe bender don't throw anything made of metal away! lol old, new doesn't matter it will all fit something someday with four active kids. LOVE IT!
Hubby made a comment as you removed Landon's exhaust system and the CAT wondering if you were going to replace it or put the old one back inline with the replaced muffler. Was concerned that you were filming it.
We enjoy watching your channel😊
Where he is, nobody cares about converters. Rural parts of Utah don't require emissions.
@@89Gtell that to the diesel brothers.
@@justplain8793 different deal all together. They were selling it to customers. Not a guy removing one for his kid.
@justplain8793 not even close to the same situation
Under federal law, catalytic converters may not be removed and replaced with "converter replacement pipes' by any person. The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments even prohibit private individuals from installing "converter replacement pipes" on their own vehicles. Just saying, don't want these guys to get jammed up by the feds.
We all need a friend like Chad, he's honestly a wholesome person
Wouldn't that motor have originally used the good 'ole vent valve ( purge )solenoid system? Is any of that hooked up where its pulling vacuum and sucking sand back in to the tank?
The motor sucked in so much sand, it dumped a cup of it into the gas can!
What a low thing to do. I don't know who wouldn't like yopu. You are one of the nicest guys out there!
Damn, 12:30am in Australia, roll over and check the time, oh look, Fabrats dropped content😂
G'day to all of you there too!
Hey, 😊 just came here to say , that siphering hose is great for opened tanks, but I have a 1975 GMC van and it's not anti siphon by any means ,not purposely anyway. It just has mañy sharp turns from the filler to the tank, so it's a pain getting a hose to just in let alone do that back and forth fast enough to get a flow... BUT an old timer mechanic friend of mine let me know a great no cost ,no sucking ,no gas in the mouth way to get the flow going in seconds.
You take a what I found to be strong enough to twist and push past all the bends a long enough piece of old air hose. Then have a Jerry can on the lowest point , take a rag and shove it into and around the hose at the filler, make it good and air tight as possible, then take compressed air nossel stick it in beside the hose and rag and blow for a good burst , the fuel will flow in no time. I'm so glad to be able to share this trick with whoever can use it. Don't ask me about those anti siphon vehicles though 😬
Great job chad and fab rats
I love those OBS chevy trucks. Classic, simple looks, very easy to work on and tons of parts out there.
It's good to have a friend like Chad to run those technical challenges by😂
I just want to say I got the same color Silverado an its a 93 k2500 that was my childhood truck. first it was my neighbors which he was family to me an after he passed I got the truck. I wish I could finds 2 fenders that mint for the truck. I rarely ever see this color way in the trucks. thank you for the smiles with every video you guys make
It would be cool to have a talk/showing about your whole business, everything your team does. The size of your Christmas party with staff shows you do a lot more. Plus, I saw a panel van in the background of Chad's Fabs video with your logo. I am betting you guys are one of top employers in your area.
Are you confusing this channel
with MORR ?
( MATT posted a Christmas
Party vid. I've never seen
FabRats post one )
@@rythemzlatin nope. Fabrats had one as well. Just a quick shot in one of their videos in the new shop.
They did post not too long ago.They talked about family that helps ship and maintain stock.@@rythemzlatin
Pretty sure that's just a merchandise van for taking to various shows. Fab Rats is still a pretty small outfit. And I'm pretty sure the Christmas party you're thinking about was the MORR crew.
@@bripslag I am sure that is what van is for. But see the video I posted in this stream of comments and watch the very end.. IT IS NOT MORR.. I follow them both and have for a long time.
I had a 82 Mercury Capri RS with a 5.0 in it and went to a friends house to cut off the exhaust and ran open headers to the muffler shop. Talk about loud lol. I had them put dual exhaust on it and it sounded so good ( it gave me some more horsepower too). That was my favorite car.
While in the military in the desert we had sand everywhere in the Bradley, you name it it had sand in it. Even in closed items sand would still get everywhere. If you have not been in sand then someone did you dirty for some reason unknown.
During the wrecker games, he was playing all day in the sand, throwing it everywhere
@@robertheinkel6225 Right? He threw sand so hard a cup of it made it's way into his sealed gas can! Crazy!
I always had a little tin of yellow paint to mark stuff so it always went back in the right place, you can get a paint marker now to do the same thing, I also use it to mark nuts/bolts that have been torqued up. If you suspect foul play get a locking fuel cap.
Suggestion for your license plate on the FJ. Mount it on the back at the top of the roll bar unless your state wont let you do that. Itll save beating the F out of it on the trails.
Some trails have overhanging rocks.
This is part of my entertainment every week. Keep them videos coming!
serious question .. is there a filter on the end on the Fuel Tank Breather Line ??
lol , guess who commented before Paul looked in the spare fuel jug
Paul and Michelle's children are blessed to have great parents who have skills! Great video!
U WRONG DUDE -- ITS GRANDMA ,SHES IN CHARGE THE REST OF THE CREW JUMPS AN GETS BUSY WHEN SHE SPEAKS
FYI
Good Morning, Paul and crew
Great video!! I was wondering if you own or ever used a Drill Doctor Drillbit sharpener. My wife bought me one 25 years ago & they're amazing!! I haven't had to buy any new drill bits since unless I break one too short to be able to put a new cutting edge on it. I have bought a lot of old dull drillbits at garage sales that someone is getting rid of and taken them home & sharpened them on the Drill Doctor! They cut like brand new bits!! You can can cut/sharpen them at different angles depending on the material that you're drilling! I've noticed how much you use your drill & just thought I'd ask. You won't believe how much time you save when always having a sharp bit!! Thanks for all of the great content!!
At least your tank goes in and out easy
Paul!!!!
When having a duel problem you didn’t consider the fuel filter is a rookie mistake.
Come on bro. You’re better then that 🤣
It happens. Glad you have people you can reach out to. 👍🏼
Paul and Michelle, keep working to control your youtube monster channel lest it consume you. It's a series of delicate/difficult decisions. I do like the shop videos though rescues are always fun. I think you made a wise decision to not join the Wrecker games.
Nice too see the boys in the shop! They are sure earning their keep
It was that darn Officer Quagga Mussle. 😂
Officer Apparatchik
Get an aeromotive drop in pump or the holly one. Also put at least 2 extra coils of hose in your fuel tank vent it will help keep any debris from getting into the tank during transport and it will also keep it from leaking fuel if you ever roll it over. This is a common practice on the mud trucks where I grew up.
You made my blood pressure rise when I thought someone messing your truck women and female dogs love that trick
You live and u learn Paul glad u got her fixed
I bet the Quagga Mussel cop did it...
🤔🤨🤭
Got to love the fact that you have a friend you can call. Sometimes another mind saves the stress and headache.
Might be good to add a filter to the fuel jug ?
Or maybe a screen inside the filler neck
Hunter your an awesome camera man and helper I'm jealous of what yall are doing there at fab rats
Paul/Michelle! I’m 26 and a fence builder/welder in northern Utah, I’m slow on work cause of the weather now but I would love to come build ya a fence around your lot for just cost of material. My gramma lives near you and she would love having me near her for a week while I built it, let me know. I can provide references and bring all my own equipment
Andrew Camerata tip on how to clean a dirty fuel tank. Put paper towels on the tank ant put an air hose nozzle in and the towels clean the tank.
Good morning that is messed up that someone would purposely put sand in your gas can to sabotage you.
I thought that wheeling was suppose to be fun. Seems like someone was taking wheeling way to seriously in my opinion.
I am glad you guys figured out the problem and the FJ is back to full strength.
I'm glad the FJ is fixed. Sometimes you need a fresh mind to give suggestions to solve a problem! Chad was the man this time! I do know you would have figured it out eventually! No hurt no foul. Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
SABATOGED ?
Back in my army day in the 70s, on one occasion one of our truck's was stuck in a quick sand, on a huge tin mine waste area, once we retrieve it the motor ran horrible, upon checking the petrol tank, it had a inch of sand on the bottom, the cap was tight, but how ever it gets in there. 😮😮😮😊😊.
*or HAS SOMEONE SABOTAGED*
Yes… yes I did
Naw Paul is just his own worst enemy.
@@Youjackwagon sashhh. I did it.
Paul, we went through a lot of fuel pumps on our LS swapped 78 Cherokee Chief wide trac. My son’s friend owns PCM’s for less and does a lot of engine swaps. He had found the the pump were failing fit to bad pump grounding. Told us to run the ground wire of the pump directly to the battery. That fixed our problem. We did not have any sand in our tank though.
Paul, check the vent line to the tank, if it's open it will suck sand in through there. I had this happen on a drag race car so I put a in line fuel filter to filter the vapors back to tank. Good Luck my friend Rich Como
I once had low psi like your and what a pain trying to track it down. come to fine out I had a vacuum hose spilt at the underside at the regulator after removing and checking the the return and feed lines.
If you have more pump/fuel delivery issues I’d recommend a deatschwerks pump and filter. Seen lots of people run them to the max in less then ideal conditions and they never quit
I think your channel is perfect, show the work, even the oops, show scenery, love that your boys are learning the trade. Keep it up.👍 Other channels have soured for me because they TALK too much.
Don't know what everyone would do without Chad, awesome guy.
You are absolutely awesome and so is Chad glad you got it figured out and I'm also glad I had the same problem and did the same thing as you and I knew better but were only human keep up the great work you all do
If you don't already, put a filter on your tank vent. Semi trucks had a problem with contamination in the DEF tanks when they first came out. The tank vents had no filter on them, so on/off road trucks would get dust and dirt in the tank through the vent. Put a filter on the vent and stopped it.
Chad is a good man and a great friend to have.
The tint on landons truck is mint. 👌
I agree on the Hercules brushless tools! I've had the drill, impact driver, impact wrench, grinder and orbital sander for about a year and they have all been great so far. 5 year hassle free warranty is tough to beat plus the pricing is absolutely amazing!!!
The ethonal in gas leaves a sandy type grit in tanks and carburetors
I got one of those easy siphons years ago when I seen Finnegan with one. As long as one containers higher than the other it works perfect
I sure do love that black Chevy nice good looking truck
You an your wife are raising them boys right kudos my friend's...
Glad you sorted out the fuel issue. Sad to think someone would deliberately sabotage someone's fuel that way. Great call by Chad on the fuel filter.
Paul, I agree Chad is a genius, the one thing I didn't see you have on your fuel tank what kind of a vent filter do you run on it if you run any. When I was racing in the dirt I always ran out 3/8 fuel filter for the vent on the fuel tank keeps the dirt out of the fuel tank. The way you guys Pound, sand and rocks. I can see how you might get a little bit of sand in your fuel system through the vent.
Lol I remember when you did the fuel pumps all of them and I remember you did fuss over the fuel filter when you built it but I don't recall any time it got checked from the build date til today lol thank goodness for the phone a friend option Chad to the rescue for the win. Nice to see it's running up to snuff.
Michelle, your audio editing does not go unnoticed. Bahaha!