Fixing a Forklift that Sat in a Field for 17 Years - Fuel System Rebuild, Cost, Channel Review - P3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Let's finish up this forklift project! We tackle the vaporizer, lock off, and carburetor diaphragms and do a little tuning. We also break down the cost of the repairs and have a little chat about the channel.
I'm trying a new video editor, so things may be a little more wrong than usual!
Part 2 here: • Fixing a Forklift that...
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Stop apologizing Wes. Everything you do is interesting. Grateful you take the time to record and post.
Exactly. Let YT go and whistle. You have a base with your choices of projects, so there is little need for you to knock yourself out in seeking "suggested" links.
Well said, Sir! 👍👌👏
Exactly.
Zactly.
Agreed!
l think you are doing fine, dont sweat the once a week thing, some times l keep an unrelated video that only has one chapter as a backup for a slow week, like favorite tools that kinda thing, plus they do not take long to film,
Wow! Thank you, that's very encouraging!
@@WatchWesWork And Mustie is the KING of youtube! At least IMHO.
Mustie1 knows!
I love how mustie makes you feel like you participate in his videos. I am a VW enthusiasts and own 2 1964 convertibles type 1's. The one drawback that just digs at my spleen is how in the heck does Mustie come up with so much cool stuff very cheap or given to him.
great stuff...guys
Wes, , focus on your family, work, and friends. As far as i am concerned, your channel is a bonus to us, your viewers and subscribers. I like your channel for the exposure to things that I would never get to see much less experience. I have done wrenching in the past but not to this extent. Fifty k subs is awesome and a testament to what you are doing right. I have no idea how you manage it all. THANKS!
Milan
Milan Trcka I'm sure he would enjoy that message because I certainly did! 😂
Thanks Milan, I appreciate that!
It’s entertaining to watch youtubers do burnouts and buy racetracks, it’s also entertaining to see someone fix something.
You have a humble, even toned delivery, and your work is thorough. That's what makes you popular. You don't need to make a whole lotta changes bro'.
As long as your happy with it that’s all that matters.
Al.
Right!
Wes…your site is beautiful. Your photography is outstanding. You family is lovely. Your intentions are great with us. Subscribing costs us nothing. It costs me nothing but time. At 86 you and others like you are my entertainment. Keep going…the income will grow. The number of followers will grow. Bless you and your family.
JoeB
You impress me Wes. I am 62 years old and have been an auto mechanic and a machine mechanic most of my life. I haven't seen a young man like you in a long time. Most, young guys today have no patience or drive like you. It is good to see that there may be a FEW young people that are willing to work, rather than sit behind a computer. Thanks for giving me hope.
Heh. Well I have done both. I prefer working with my hands.
Who cares if they’re one a week or one every 2 months - they are always interesting and informative to watch. The 50k plus subs are well deserved.
Thank you!
I agree.. I have a duramax repair channel that I have the same issue of uploading randomly .I may have a couple videos a month then one a month...ur fine and I enjoy your channel!
@@chevyman35089 Subscribed to you
Buddy you are one of my favorite people to watch, I'm disabled and love watching your videos and thank you
Please do not fall into the trap of making a video just because YT wants it. I love to "Watch Wes Work" Truck repairs / Ag Equip repairs, whatever is great
My and my brother are mechanics 👨🔧 and we love watching watch Wes work 😉🤠. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮.
Man. Just keep on keeping on. People love watching people fix stuff. You just poke along it your pace.
Hey man, take your time. We aren’t going anywhere. Well the dedicated subscribers anyway. 👍🏻 keep up the awesome content Wes, enjoy wrenchin’ around with ya.
And that's all that really matters. I'm not trying to pull in every eyeball. I just want the people here who want to be here.
Great videos. I don’t comment because I watch you on a smart tv. I watch because I like what you do. I like junk. You know forklifts that could be scrapped and making them work. Put material out when you can. We look forward to it
Stop apologising Wes. Everything you do is interesting, I find your explanations about what you're doing is just great. I'll never do anything like that but I find it so interesting. I'll watch whatever you post.
I know that feeling. I watched an hour long video recently about restoring an oil painting. For some reason it was very interesting!
@@WatchWesWork Was that Baumgartner ? I find watching him really enjoyable
Wes, just do what you always do in the way that works for you. How many videos etc isn't important to most of us. I will follow/watch your work no matter what because I enjoy watching your projects. You seem like a regular guy I would enjoy having a beer with. That's what matters, not quantity. Do your thing - don't worry about what TH-cam wants. Although I have to say - paint the fork lift!!!!!!
You don't want that. I'm terrible at painting.
Quality over quantity. Grateful for whatever whenever.
A lot of channels started as mechanics that did videos and sadly evolved into TH-cam creators that did mechanic videos. Don't fall into that trap. Do what works for your life and if some videos come out of it, great, we'll be here to watch. Those guys that make YT their day job put themselves under a lot of pressure to create and only a few can make it work. Thanks for whatever you decide to post.
Yeah, it's kind of hard to keep up a skill when you don't do it all day every day.
Wes I have to say its so refreshing to watch a honest, hard work family man, who enjoys his work and does every job to the best of his abilities.
Wes it's so nice to see that you are uploading the videos for ur subscribers and not for a big cheque like so many other!!.
U are so calm and down to earth on every job u do, Its almost like a form of meditation or therapy for me to watch.
Look Wes if you only put one video every six months your faithful subscribers will still watch it!!!.
At the end of the day family and providing for them has to be number one.
Love from your faithful humble fan in little old Ireland!!!
Well thank you!
NO Sir, thank you for hours of good old entertainment!!!
Damn Wes, Your allrite. I've never seen a TH-camr actually come out and lay it out like that. Your level of honest dedication and pure devotion to antiquated equipment is really unique. To see an educated individual who actually cares is a rare thing. Great videos God bless.
I've been in the auto industry, on the repair end, for 40 years. I started out sweeping the floors. Turned wrenches for almost 2 decades, then opened my own shop. A divorce took care of that business for me though.... For the past 23 years I've worked for dealerships. First as a tech, then as a service manager. You young man, are a fine example of what I believe is a true technician. When your videos pop up, I definitely watch them! Once every 10 days works for me. Keep up the good work!
Mike Ramsay Surprised you've kept your sanity that long .
@@beckywatt5048 Who says I did lol
Mike Ramsay BTW , the wife's computer, got Lyme about ten yrs ago, we should swap stories sometime , worked at a fd dealership starting out , the guy who owned it sent trucks to the Alaskan pipeline , and owned and financed piplines , among other things.
@@beckywatt5048 I am currently working at small town Ford, in south Texas, 17 years here. I'd be glad to swap some stories with you ;)
Serious non snarky question.. How did you go from being a tech to a service manager? What was the trick?
Seems in every job I've ever had some incompetent lying fool from who knows where was who got put into any open managers positions. (Seriously, even had one who was strongly suspected to be in the federal witness protection program because he was too stupid to be real regarding the supposed 20+ year experience he had yet could never give a honest backstory to that checked out) Never the good honest hard working Techs from the shops.
Its refreshing to see someone normal, don't change a thing and remember family first
What makes your channel great is that your honesty, integrity and skill always shines thru. Don't worry about the pressures to produce, just keep up with how you're doing things.
good people with honesty has a good chance of doing well on youtube, thats one of your talents
Don't change a thing, Wes. I watch because you work on things I've never seen before and you try to do it the correct way.
Wes, it's the difference between reality and a reality show. You're real. I'm in pretty much the same TH-cam boat, just maybe two-three years behind you. Keep on doing what you do. And thanks for the Clark series...I'm referring to them as I work on my C300-40.
I think you are right.
Wes keep on wrenching and I'll continue watching.
Wes, do YOUR thing! I spent from 5 years old pushing a broom in my Dad's shop, up to 17 years old working on engines, farm equipment, welding, gas and electric, overhauling equipment, running a mill, lathe, Lincoln arc welder. I find your videos very interesting, it reminds me of how we worked growing up. Your business is first, TH-cam when you can. Glad that you are posting, when and how long are NOT important.
I like your attitude and your delivery, you come across as a likeable human being. No one can ask more of another than that. Your wife, family and business are your main concerns, that you can entertain some along the way is a bonus, I trust your customers also value your honesty and efforts.
Wes I have watched several of your projects. I really enjoyed the fork lift project. I think you should reconsider painting it. It is one of your professional tools that will be seen in future projects. Watching you is better than going to school. Keep up the good work and I will be patiently wait for future entries.
Maybe if we hit 100,000 subs. Like a prize. I should have plenty of time...
Im a car mechanic and never knew how the propane “injection” works, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the shout out bud! At least in my area, calling out a forklift dealer is going to run around $112/ hour from the time they start driving to you until they finish, so I’d say you came out great. Congrats on the channel, it’s inspiring for me to see your success. Share with us when you can, we’ll be here!
I need to charge more!
The will it start videos is what attracted me to your channel. Love your channel.
Just keep being yourself
Take care of life’s real priorities.
TH-cams preferred schedule is not a priority that most people can maintain.
Don’t burn yourself out keeping up with TH-cam.
We enjoy your candid videos ... enjoyable and educational.
Thank you for taking us along with you on your journeys
Wes.. first congrats on your subs... your channel to me is pretty much refreshing.... I'm sick and tired of these hyped up channels throwing anything and everything in your face...plus selling out instead of keeping it real!!You keep it simple and I'm in no matter what you decide!! Please keep plugging away!! Thank you
Don't let TH-cam become a chore. You don't owe us anything. We watch because you're interesting and we like what you do and how you do it.
I started watching your videos several months ago because I love to see how you fix things, and the excellent way that you describe the repairs, and your explanation of how things work. I love your humbleness, and your dry sense of humor. You're now my favorite fix-it youtube channel. Keep up the good work.
Heh. My sense of humor is kind of an acquired taste. It's not for everyone!
Don't let TH-cam give you any guff. You are a hard working, skilled mechanic with a teaching mentality. Take care of your family and your business first. I'm a fan of yours not just for your content but for your personality and smarts. Put out videos as you can and we'll wait patiently.
I'm a 65 year old former Clark forklift mechanic ( 40 years ) . In my retirement , the last thing I should be doing is watching your videos . But I'm fascinated how you do things the same or different from me . I've had three operations to repair my shoulder ( torn tendons ) because of years of swinging on spanners ie: take care !
Quality over quantity please, I started following after a vid on scrapping. Stay true to what works for you because your authenticity is rare, and rare is valuable. All the best.
I've got no complaints, you keep doing what you enjoy, share what and when you can, and we'll continue to watch and enjoy. The time you put into these videos is greatly appreciated, thank you :)
Loving the videos, fantastic work. Don't worry about the timeframe. TBH the main reason people love watching videos like yours is because all those planned out TV shows are crap, they're too contrived, "oh no they've found another problem or can't get the parts, will they get the project finished on time, what will the customer think, will they manage to keep it all a secret" FFS. People are sick of that rubbish and just like seeing an honest, down to earth person working away on stuff, no BS, no made up crap, just good honest work...
THANK YOU for inviting us in!!!
Hay Wes, I'm an old guy that used to do the kind of work that you show. It's good to watch someone else working hard and getting his hands dirty. I can watch and know that I'm not going to smash a knuckle, let Wes do it : ) Thanks for the videos. Carl
I've been watching for a while, but just subscribed after this video. I like the way you just make things work. Shop around for parts, find parts that are compatible when you can't find parts anymore, but don't scan things together. That's what most of us are looking for, make it work pretty reliably for cheap.
I like that. Works pretty reliably for cheap. That's a goal for anyone!
Wes, don't stress about your channel. I'm from New Zealand, love watching your videos, and enjoy your calm nature, and like the way you do your videos in general. Most people totally understand you are a busy man with lots to do in your life, and most people watch these videos for relaxation, instead of watching the junk on television..I know I do. I'd say carry on as you are, I think you'll find your channel will continue to grow..remember good things take time! Personally for me I really enjoy the old machinery you try to get running, and really enjoyed the wife's Rav4 engine freshen up. Your wife, child and business are your most important assets, so look after them first..after all they wil look after you in ways YT couldn't! Thanks for a great channel.
Almost two years later and more than three times the subscriber count. Always a good vid and I learn a lot from each one. Thanks for it all.
Wes, just keep doing what you're doing. That is why I watch it.
Thanks for your effort in doing you tube. I am a retired truck mechanic. I believe in this field you can always learn something by watching others working in the automobile industry. When watching work on cars I am thankful that I didn't have to work on cars. To small and hard to get to the parts needed to fix
Hey Wes, keep doing your thing as it works for your schedule. I love the content, super interesting and I learn something each time. Don't sweat your pace of uploading. You have a business and a family to think about, anything else is a bonus. I'm sure your channel will continue to grow, your business is unique and you are highly skilled.
You have to be you! The 2 reasons I look forward to your videos are you are just an average guy, doing stuff that I like to do. I also hate when TH-camrs brag about how much they make while they screw around
Nothing to brag about here...
I don't remember how if got to you channel but once it did I subscribed and watch all you videos. I don't care if you only do a week or one a month. What you show is very interesting. I am retired and my days of working on stuff are just about over and I never have done the stuff you do. Oh we had a forklift just like that one in the shop and I loved that thing, It is a great forklift. Keep up the good work.
Don’t over think it. Just keep doing what you’ve been doing...👍🏻
Wes, Do not change a single thing! I love watching you work. It is therapeutic for me. You are one in a million.
The reason we all meet here is because were done with premade seasons of whatever content where every episode follows the same plot just with interchangable characters. Also this weekly forcing of creators to upload is a huge part of the depression some of the creators experience. Don't do that, you dont want to be like those guys. All this considered you may think about setting up a patreon account. I mean a buck a video with tons of knowledge beeing submitted and costing you loads of money in parts and also your time is in no doubt, worth it! Cheers
Just keep rolling with the punches man . Remember. U have a life and family . Both of wich are first . I and others here can and will stick around for things if and when they show up . 💪💪✔🖒
I think a lot of what people like is just bringing old forgotten about machines, back to life. That’s what brought me here was from watching other people do it and you was recommended. I like your work ethic better, how you take your time and do it right. That’s why I’m now here and not watching those other guys channel because they are maybe too sloppy or just don’t present their work as good as you. Just keep doing what your doing because it’s working. 👍🏼
Full credit to you young man, for what you're doing and the way you're going about it. Your channel will grow with you, no worries.
Hey Wes...just do you man. Your humblness and simple way of speaking, and explaining is what makes your videos great! Also you don't overedit them and that's huge to me. Feels like i'm right there in the video...not watching a feature film. Do you...we all got a life and personal things goin on.
I mean I love Zip Ties and Bias Plies...but yet we hardly see vids from that Canuck these days 😂😂
I am in the UK and absolutely love your channel Wes. Your informative good at what you do and like everyone else make mistakes but you own up to them instead of trying to hide them. Keep it going I really enjoy your channel and you seem a really nice bloke with a supportive wife. Good luck dude you deserve it.
You deserve all the success you have . Honest hard working family man.
I like the wide range of stuff you work on. Your day to day stuff is interesting.
Nice video! About LPG or propane fueled engines, there are many cars over here in Europe that are fitted with LPG systems. These days many use LPG-injection that is piggy backed from the OEM gasoline ECU. I have PowNed a nummer of cars fitter with LPG systems. It works reasonably well.
There are a few factoids that are worth mentioning:
- LPG is harder to ignite so your ignition system has to be in tiptop shape, good sparkplugs, correctly gapped, good wires, cap, rotor, everything to ensure a superstrong spark.
- LPG burns very clean! Oil stays clean for a lot longer. On cold starts there is zero oil washdown from the bores so cilinder liners and pistons + rings last longer.
- LPG burns hotter , the exhaust valves and seats will wear faster, eventually leading to burnt valves.
Specially when the engine is used at higher revs. If the valves don't user hydraulic lifters you might need to adjust valve lash more often.
There are parts of the US where propane conversions are popular. It's also popular for stationary applications like irrigation pumps.
I may only be speaking for myself, but I love the content you are putting out, and I have no issue with the frequency that you post videos. I find your videos very interesting, and I honestly have learned a lot from them, but you gotta make a living man. Just keep doing what you're doing!!!
Be true to yourself, that's why people are watching you. TH-cam will recommend videos that people watch and if you keep being yourself people will watch them. Your heavy equipment videos are unique on TH-cam because you give us the detail we crave and talk about what you're doing. I love the heavy truck repair videos, it's hard to find that kind of stuff by guys that know what they're doing and show the entire repair.
That's pretty encouraging!
I enjoy your videos Wes, and learn things also. I think the getting old equipment running is what has drawn the viewers to your channel. Post when you can and we will watch.
Just keep doing what your doing Wes. Take your time, family and job first. We the viewers will be here.
It came out great. You are really talented. As far as TH-cam wing it.
I'm all for winging it!
I am happy to watch what you put up, when you put it up. I follow 297 channels, I am retired, and need to take a break from what i am playing with, every two or three hours, This week it was rebuilding a heavy steel workbench. So i watch a channel and then go back and play in my man cave for a while. If you don't put something up, some one else will. I love your sense of humor, knowledge and the way you do things, keep doing, it whenever you can.
Love watching your channel Wes , just post when you can, what you can and I'll be watching it from Sydney Australia .
Quality not quantity is the reason people watch your channel Wes. Don't stress yourself on that, keep up the good work!
Thank YOU for all the effort you’ve put into your channel! I’m stuck in an office all day and enjoy learning from you! Keep up the good work!
Wes.........there are 56,000 people on here who are quite happy to wait, and still drink a beer with you. Thanks!
Big Gday from country Australia... keep up the great work mate! You are a decent young man, who works hard, loves his family and have an awareness of others.. don’t change because someone else wants you(tube) too, I watch Wes work because of the 3 things ( and many more)you are great at.
Just following your channel for a week so I could see a lot of videos. You could see TH-cam as a hobby, not a profession. I like the way you work, be honest of mistakes and be honest about pushing by TH-cam. Now why should you chande anything. People like it the way it is!
We're all watching you work Wes.
Forget what TH-cam want or what the TV crowd do. We who come to youtube come here to get away from that semsationalist shallow stuff. You got here because of who you are and what you're doing the way you do it. Keep on keeping on mate. To yourself be true. We'll still watch whatever and whenever you can get to it.
I really enjoyed watching your videos buddy, keep it up, great Chanel.
I just love your videos, and the work they describe. Don't apologise for what you miss, or what you think other people might want. Your use of English is excellent, and neither layman nor expert has honest grounds to complain. Well done, and please keep doing/making them. I discovered your channel by chance, but I'll keep looking out for your posts, and tell all my friends about them. I'm of an age where I and a number of friends "tinker in sheds", restoring and repairing things, and I learned some great tips from you! Thank You. BTW, I ran two cars on LPG for a total of nearly 1 million miles, and became conversant with their LPG systems. Your Impco set-up took me back...!
Wes we all have lives too, we like hanging out with you ! just wanted to say, Thanks for sharing
Wes, I came in at the forklift series. Buddy you are a good explainer and presenter. Best of luck with what ever you chose to do. Dale
*This a great channel and I've learned more about Diesel in the last few months than I've learned in the last 40 years. I think your day job repairs are at least as interesting if not more. Film more of the day jobs and cut those vids down to 12-15 minutes and run as a series as need be. Your daily subs are over 200 and your views are almost a million a month so growth will happen. That's better than those chuckleheads at CNN. Hang in there buddy. Oh yes, frankly I forget to like and share, and those that drop by probably forget to subscribe so there's no shame in giving a reminder to do it in a scrolling banner or something at the bottom half way through.*
Silky Steve yes he should film more thing specially the will it start episode no pressure!
It's coming. I'm not going to shovel snow off a machine to see if it will start. Even I have limits!
@@WatchWesWork Haha, I missed this reply. That don't sound like Michiganiac talk.
I appreciate this and your Continental rebuild series. It gave me the push to rebuild the Y112 Continental in my old Towmotor. Tag says last rebuilt in 1950, but has all standard size journals and pistons. Runs great, no smoke. And you can take some credit that it turned out well. Thanks.
Thank you for your videos. I find them interesting and I learnt a lot from this series. I have driven a gas forklift for years but I have never understood how they work until now. Thank you
Family and business come first. Just keep.doing what your doing and I will be grateful.for it. There are plenty of other channels to watch between your uploads !!! Keep it up Wes !
Good job bud, stay humble, stay real and stay wrenchin! I really enjoy the "doing it right" on a budget.
Well Wes i for one wasn't tired of watching the fork lift videos. You really did a nice job on the Clark and i think it will make a great addition to your shop.
Do vids at your own pace, no need to feel like you need to upload more then you do now. Us loyal subs are patient and can wait for the next part. Also thanks for the videos too, I’ve learned so much already! ☺️
I enjoy the videos and learn from every one. Share what you can and don't stress over it. I am impressed with your skill set as well as the tools and equipment you have. For a 1 man shop you do a great service for your community. Keep the wife and son in the videos so it show's your human side. Thanks for letting me watch a good man work.
Dude, you're doing awesome with the channel. I like the content, your approach and presentation. I have zero expectations for you to put out content but when you do I always enjoy watching your various endeavors. Whether it's once a week, month or year; I'll be happy to watch. Keep killin it!
Now you have a good reliable forklift. Thanks for taking time to get a camera in there and show what is going on. Take your time, we are going to be here.
You keep doing you, I’ve enjoyed seeing you work. I will keep watching
I find it interesting to go back to older videos to see where the channel started. I have been watching for a couple years now and to think, 3 years ago you were at 50k, and now almost 5 times that. Just proves the awesomeness of the channel and creator. Always look forward to the next video.
Every good father hopes their son has a better forklift than him 👍🏼
I enjoyed watching you fix up that forklift, learned a lot, even tho I'll never do it myself, too old now but enjoy watching you!! Keep at Wes! There are those of us out here that enjoy your hard work!!
You have a great channel mate, you are very easy to listen to and you take pride in your work. Keep doing what you love . Cheers from Australia.
I have a Linde H16 forklift that had the same problem. watching your Video helped me fix it. A big thank you from the UK. 😀
Run with it keep up the good work Wes. Keep your head up stay strong keep a positive attitude.
You do it the it is best for you. People will watch it the way you put the videos up.
Thank you sir
Wes keep doing what you are doing. You are a very talented young man who has a wonderful personality for this medium.
I watch everything you post, it's information I'll never use, and don't need, but it's entertaining and informative. Keep it up, and there's no shame in asking for subscribers, you put out good content and it's free, and it's a lot of work.
Just keep going Wes it"s interesting whet ever you do.
Amazing it's sat in the trees for 17 years. Runs like a.bramd knew one. Thanks for sharing.