NO Crank No Start! Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 6.0

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  • @JasonFritcher
    @JasonFritcher Před rokem +174

    I laughed way harder than I should have at Ray giving the speech on using the hammer and chisel to remove the locking ring on the pump, then using the air chisel and the bit flying off when the ring came loose.

    • @Zancarius
      @Zancarius Před rokem +13

      Same! That was classic.
      Almost lost some coffee up my nose, not gonna lie.

    • @hesatwitchyone
      @hesatwitchyone Před rokem +3

      I bout lost the sip of drink just with the intro. I just was NOT expecting that lol. The car peanut saga continues! Does he eat it? I haven't watched that far yet! I'm sure il laugh my arse off at this part too.

    • @Zancarius
      @Zancarius Před rokem +2

      @@hesatwitchyone Well, I guess you just have to watch the whole thing to find out what happens to Mr Car Peanut! 🤣
      Spoiler: This whole video was pure gold.

    • @georgemartin5980
      @georgemartin5980 Před rokem +2

      Dude! Spoiler alert that Ray was right about the fuel pump from the beginning! But I will be on the lookout for it, thanks. :)

    • @JustAMoky
      @JustAMoky Před rokem

      i was wondering why ray was following peoples suggestions
      acting like others no more than him lol

  • @briandigiusto9342
    @briandigiusto9342 Před rokem +30

    After having the fuel pump go out on my 1999 Silverado, and paying my local mechanic ~$700 to fix it, this video explains why it cost as much as it did.

  • @croycamaro
    @croycamaro Před rokem +22

    Years ago, I bought a 96 Chevy that spent most of its life in the rust belt. When the fuel pump went out, I took one look at the tank strap bolts, then pulled out my Sawzall and cut an access hole in the bed. 🤣

    • @d5oper
      @d5oper Před rokem

      Permanent access plate!

  • @bcroswell
    @bcroswell Před rokem +21

    A whole shelf of brake cleaner. Almost enough for one of Ray's repairs. :)

  • @Lucky_Logan
    @Lucky_Logan Před rokem +11

    This is why this dude is one of my favorites. He’s willing to show his trials and tribulations, problems, even when he fucks up. Then when he asks for help or sees someone get hurt he actually cares and takes the time to show concern. This is the type of person I wish I had as a co-worker or even my boss. At my current job we all make sure we’re all fine and dandy like today I had to help our mechanic do axles on a Honda Odyssey and he fucked up his finger real good when we were sliding the lower ball joint back in, like should PROBABLY have stitches but we ended up just wrapping it and continuing on, he’s a damn trooper. First thing I did was hang on that lower control arm and made sure he was free, if stuck, but he want. We all in this field we all gotta keep an eye on each other.

  • @doggone317
    @doggone317 Před rokem +4

    I remember when 2 bolts on the side of the block held the fuel pump in. Took ten or fifteen minutes.

    • @Toto-is8ci
      @Toto-is8ci Před rokem

      Yessss!

    • @123andme
      @123andme Před rokem

      Those fancy mechanical fuel pumps. What were they thinking 🤣

  • @tompepper4789
    @tompepper4789 Před rokem +2

    Pro Tip from 22 years experience,
    Stay late in the shop and stuff a clean rag into the telephone horn to reduce the do de do from the shop phone alert.

  • @lynnnewsom8054
    @lynnnewsom8054 Před rokem +3

    My SAT I took in high school said I should be a mechanic. Not many girls did that in the ‘70s so I became a people mechanic, aka a nurse. But the way Ray works totally fascinates me. He was a lifesaver when I was going through chemo last year. He could make me laugh and forget about my cares. Thanks, Ray❣️

  • @mylilfatcat2337
    @mylilfatcat2337 Před rokem +188

    These have been a grind for me lately. Ive been in the hospital with a broken jaw. You sir, are a miracle worker on vehicles and i thank you for making this channel!

    • @colonelhacker3661
      @colonelhacker3661 Před rokem +16

      Hope your jaw heals quickly!

    • @mylilfatcat2337
      @mylilfatcat2337 Před rokem +10

      Thanks man! Two plates later to hold it together, been in the hospital for nearly 3 days

    • @jtjones4727
      @jtjones4727 Před rokem +5

      Dang that sounds horrible. Hope you have a speedy and pain free recovery.

    • @that_thing_I_do
      @that_thing_I_do Před rokem +6

      Maybe Rainman should have a look at that jaw,,feel better soon.

    • @ARockyRock
      @ARockyRock Před rokem +3

      Hope you heal well.

  • @kenfromsilverdale5675
    @kenfromsilverdale5675 Před rokem +100

    Pro Tip from 35 years experience,
    When using the hook tool to work hoses loose like you did on this fuel filler hose, once you have the tool under the hose, spray some WD40 or similar into the small opening you've created with your hook tool between the hose and filler neck and then finish breaking the hose loose.
    It will come off much easier and will likely save a skinned knuckle or two.
    Great vids, keep up the good work!

    • @sheerwillsurvival2064
      @sheerwillsurvival2064 Před rokem +5

      I always use a little lube on end of pick hook back in the day also 👊🏻it was usual white grease

    • @jameslastname9171
      @jameslastname9171 Před rokem +10

      @@skydust1269 I’m right here waiting for when you come back with the update for how all the hinges in your house squeak again. WD-40 is not a good choice as a lubricant

    • @sirkdopsah1081
      @sirkdopsah1081 Před rokem +1

      Rubbing alcohol works great too 👍

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před rokem

      Hardly believe Ray's unaware of these useful tweeks. Everything that's stuck into Something......
      Goes in easier with abit of lube.
      Just remember your last prostate exam !

    • @robertpage2023
      @robertpage2023 Před rokem +11

      @@jameslastname9171 WD is for quick fixes only. Some hinge pin grease is the way to go.
      Real hinge pin grease is made from Rhino horn, Elephant tusks and gorilla hands.
      Some day the world will run out.
      Look forward to a world of deafening squeaks.
      Ok, yeah, Vaseline would work just as well.

  • @BlackBuzzzard
    @BlackBuzzzard Před rokem +18

    On my Chevy I pulled bed bolts, disconnected fill line, removed rear bumper, disconnected lights, removed rear wheels and slid bed back 18 inches to get to fuel pump from the top. After seeing this I think I did it the easier way.

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Před rokem +7

      It's all about how rusty your under-body bolts are.
      A sunbelt vehicle ends up a lot different from a snowbelt vehicle.

    • @hdfxrs9121
      @hdfxrs9121 Před rokem +1

      Did my F150 the same way. Except for removing the wheels. That didn't occur to me. But three of us just lifted the bed and moved it back just far enough to access the tank. But my 87 Suburban? Holy crap. That thing had the optional 40-gallon. Talk about heavy!

    • @ruttintheyard
      @ruttintheyard Před rokem +2

      I also took my bed off for a fuel pump replacement. so much easier, especially with a lift lol

  • @Tomsfoolery.
    @Tomsfoolery. Před rokem +180

    I’m truly jealous of you being able to just zip a fuel tank strap bolt out with an impact. Up here in Michigan, they break. Almost always. It’s such a pain dealing with rust!

    • @trailerpark187
      @trailerpark187 Před rokem +12

      All the bolts snap the hangers are like corn flakes.

    • @sabgab
      @sabgab Před rokem +8

      Same here in PA.

    • @braderzjamez3197
      @braderzjamez3197 Před rokem +11

      and here to in the UK

    • @trailerpark187
      @trailerpark187 Před rokem +4

      @@braderzjamez3197 you guys use salt too?

    • @MrDopey32
      @MrDopey32 Před rokem +3

      I moved from white lake Michigan to central Florida almost 4 years ago now. I fully agree with your pain there. Lol

  • @ticdelarue
    @ticdelarue Před rokem +26

    Years ago I worked with a guy who's dad had a handicap van with a side wheel chair lift. I was having fuel pump problems so he took it to a gas station mechanic to have the pump changed.
    The mechanic put the van on the lift and raised it. He got out his tools attached the shop light to the bottom of the van and proceeded to remove the tank.
    My friends dad sitting in his wheelchair nearby told the mechanic, "You better support that tank because its over half full". The mechanic replied back, "No, I got this. I can support it with my free hand"
    It was at that point the tank found gravity and capitulated to its force. As the tank was complying with gravities command it snag the shop light cord on the way to Terra Firma.
    The tank hit the ground fill tube end first regurgitating a large amount of gas on the shop floor quickly followed by the shop light hitting the ground and breaking.
    The filament from the bulb ignited the spilled gas and it burned that Mobile gas station to ground.

  • @classicxl
    @classicxl Před rokem +25

    You know you live in the rust belt when all you keep thinking is man the rockers are in like new condition so is the rest of the truck .i’m super jealous living in ontario canada

    • @wasntme3651
      @wasntme3651 Před rokem +2

      Hahahahaha I was thinking damn that thing is clean for the year and miles. Then read this comment 👍🏼 far north myself

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve Před rokem +2

      Yep, Minnesota is the same way! However, there are places that use more salt.

    • @GoodieSmalls
      @GoodieSmalls Před rokem +2

      Same here my rockers cab corners and bottom of the doors are trashed with rust

    • @thewausaudude
      @thewausaudude Před rokem +3

      Same. They lay the salt down here so thick sometimes it’s like driving down a gravel road. Cars here don’t last long and I can’t justify paying much for a vehicle that’ll be a rolling pile of iron oxide in 20 years.

    • @privilegedwhitemale306
      @privilegedwhitemale306 Před rokem +2

      We have guns and freedoms. Hows your jealously now?

  • @oldmanonthehill8661
    @oldmanonthehill8661 Před rokem +21

    I much rather loosen all the bolts on left side of the bed and hinge it up and change the fuel pump , but it was fun watching you do it thanks for the video…

    • @willfixthingsfordonuts
      @willfixthingsfordonuts Před rokem +2

      Heck, he's got a 2 post lift, so just pull it off. Totally a 1 man job. Agree 100%

  • @robpeabo509
    @robpeabo509 Před rokem +43

    Well Ray, apart from the usual "gravity" stuff, the fuel tank gravity was a first! Well done on the diagnosis and repair though.

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 Před rokem +1

      I used my motorcycle jack with a plank laid across it the last time I changed a fuel pump. No surprises.

  • @AppalachianPatriot
    @AppalachianPatriot Před rokem +16

    Ray is becoming my Spirit Animal. May the brake clean be with you! 🤤

    • @matthewcarl6079
      @matthewcarl6079 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I just love how he “flashes” it on the camera and plays that noise. I laugh out loud every time!😂

  • @robertbamford8266
    @robertbamford8266 Před rokem +6

    I am perpetually amazed at the number of bits and pieces, bolts, washers, hoses, clamps, brackets, connectors etc. that have to be accounted for before the job is done. Solid explanation of the value of experience, and why repairs cost what they do. Especially amazing considering the number brands and models you are presented with.

  • @buckshot4428
    @buckshot4428 Před rokem +31

    I have watched your videos for a while now. Long enough to know that you always go the extra mile for your customers. I wish all mechanics were like you.

    • @luciw9928
      @luciw9928 Před rokem +1

      @@Aviation.Safety. WHY are you watching then? Don’t go away mad, just GO AWAY!! NO ONE wants or needs your negativity!!! 🤦‍♀️

  • @stevefuller9908
    @stevefuller9908 Před rokem +2

    Happiness is not only a new Rainman Ray video but also finding out that it is 50 minutes long.
    Thanks Ray!

  • @ronniek4279
    @ronniek4279 Před rokem +14

    Rahman Ray I love how you talk and explain everything as you do the repair. Even when difficult problems arise during the repair. Great at teaching.

    • @miltonodom8576
      @miltonodom8576 Před rokem +4

      And Ray can talk while he works.

    • @vanguy9780
      @vanguy9780 Před rokem +4

      He can even chew chewing gum and work at the same time. A real multi tasker

  • @maxmcarnage7642
    @maxmcarnage7642 Před rokem +16

    I've replaced roughly somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 or so fuel pumps during my tenure as a mechanic and except for old fashion mechanical fuel pumps the only way I ever removed the locking ring was with a hammer and my medium snap-on prybar, and I never once blew up or if I did I don't remember doing so.

    • @douglasburnside
      @douglasburnside Před rokem +2

      Probably don't remember because you were unconscious from the explosion.😀

    • @beach81959
      @beach81959 Před rokem +3

      Same here, usually an older, worn, long straight blade screwdriver, but same results! 👍

    • @maxmcarnage7642
      @maxmcarnage7642 Před rokem +1

      @@douglasburnside That might explain why my ears has a constant ringing in them 🤣

  • @Throbbyyy
    @Throbbyyy Před rokem +4

    So freaking jealous to see you pull these fuel pumps on these trucks and see no rust if anything surface rust on those pump tie downs.

  • @jonclassical5710
    @jonclassical5710 Před rokem +1

    There is nothing like an American Mechanical mind...you are a treasure Ray.....fading into the ethos..thanks for what you do!!!!

  • @RepoDraghon
    @RepoDraghon Před rokem +30

    Brass chisel and brass hammer would be ideal for the tank components as brass doesn't spark...

    • @William_Hada
      @William_Hada Před rokem +3

      Even just any brass bar, rod, or large brass bolt would even work if no brass chisel is handy.

    • @michaelallen5505
      @michaelallen5505 Před rokem

      Yep. You can use a brass punch with a regular hammer. The hammer on the brass punch won't spark. The brass punch on the steel ring won't spark.

    • @dannylinc6247
      @dannylinc6247 Před rokem +1

      There's no fumes and no fuel to speak of outside the tank, and the bay doors are open.

  • @larryberry2436
    @larryberry2436 Před rokem +3

    In the 25-years that I wrenched, I NEVER replaced a fuel pump where the tank was at least 3/4 full. Murphy’s Law.

  • @xtremepowersports4329
    @xtremepowersports4329 Před rokem +1

    Every night my wife and I settle down for the night and turn on Rays latest video. We love it. Thanks Ray!

  • @davidcrdz1966
    @davidcrdz1966 Před rokem +14

    I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to post your detailed work in video format. I am not a professional mechanic but I have done some of my own work by learning from guys like you. Thank you again. By the way, the phone's ringing...doo, dee, doo, dee, doo!! haha

  • @slayer7976
    @slayer7976 Před rokem +29

    Ray: "I'm gonna reach up in here and disconnect this plug..."
    Brown Recluse living on top of fuel tank: "Hmmm...intruder approaching..."

  • @michaellawrence6677
    @michaellawrence6677 Před rokem +3

    I can see why you’re a GMC/Chevy fan. They love you.🤣 You’re a great mechanic and your problem solving skills are great.

  • @alm7707
    @alm7707 Před rokem

    I had a farmer bring his truck in for a pump. I told him the quickest cheapest way to change the pump was to cut an access hole in the box floor. He said he didn't really want to make a mess of the floor. I started working on it and saw that the box was about half full of hay and twine and junk. I took a shovel and cleaned out the box. In the junk I found his 3/4 socket set, 2 hammers and a 24 inch pipe wrench. Cut the hole and changed the pump in record time. screwed a piece of tin over the hole and pushed the hay and junk back. job done!

  • @rafflesnh
    @rafflesnh Před rokem +1

    @29:56 Ray to Warren; "...as soon as the jack moved I saw your eyes get bigger like it's all over"! 😂Priceless.
    "A chuckle a day from a video with Ray" 👌

  • @briansandlin2039
    @briansandlin2039 Před rokem +4

    Ray love the story when you were a youngster. I did a transmission service I put all the AT fluid in thought I was done and then I noticed I forgot to put the o ring on the filter. 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb6327 Před rokem +9

    I've put three pumps in and each time used two screw drivers to remove the ring. Hasn't blown up yet.
    I'm lucky. I have a Mazda Tribute with a nice little door under the back seat that gives me access to the pump. Why other manufacturers can't do this is beyond me. 👍

  • @heatherbrown2761
    @heatherbrown2761 Před rokem +1

    When I saw the air hammer pop on screen you got an audible cheer from me. Love it! 🤣

  • @lorka42
    @lorka42 Před rokem +2

    Hello, Michigan here, never ever NOT needed a new strap/hole where strap bolt went but broke/rotted off. You, sir may feast upon an entire satchel of richards. But at least we are on top of the food chain when we swim :D good vid, keep em coming. P.S. I yell at you when you do not put anti seize on everything, lol.

  • @shay1116
    @shay1116 Před rokem +8

    I have this exact truck (2006) with 80K more miles. The body on this one looks to be in good condition yet mine has rusted out rockers, hood, gas filler door, tailgate (which was so bad had to replace last year) and the wheels are all rust. On the other hand my interior looks brand unlike this truck.
    Amazing what different climates do to vehicles.

  • @sparksalot4950
    @sparksalot4950 Před rokem +4

    Thanks Ray for posting as often as you do, makes me feel like I am right beside you on your repairs!

  • @vladgeorge7467
    @vladgeorge7467 Před rokem +7

    Hey Ray. I'd like to thank you for the good vibes and energy that you provide with each repair video. It has helped me build up enough determination to start fixing things on my old Opel. Greetings from Romania!

  • @johnverdery7314
    @johnverdery7314 Před rokem +6

    You need an endless ratchet strap. They work great to hold things like fuel tanks to a transmission jack. Available on Amazon.

  • @jonathangrubmeyer9104
    @jonathangrubmeyer9104 Před rokem +3

    The best vehicle repair videos.

  • @blockbertus
    @blockbertus Před rokem +6

    My takeaway from this is, if you want to make Ray happy, hide peanuts in different areas in the engine bay. :D

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před rokem +1

    I'm impressed you got the camera up there to show plugging the electrical connectors back in but your doing by feeling

  • @richardsmith2721
    @richardsmith2721 Před rokem +5

    The entire video I was thinking you should've removed the bed. Another advantage is that you could've made sure the truck ran before putting the bed back on.

  • @jtjones4727
    @jtjones4727 Před rokem +4

    My tip for any DIYers out there. Often times when I do fuel pumps on trucks, especially on the Chevy/GMC, and I don't have anyone to help. I will loosen all the bolts holding the bed on, and I'll jack one side of the bed up, and prop it up with some heavy duty props. Like propping a hood up, but sideways. Or in some cases, I'll use the end with the gate, as the pivot point, if more room is needed. You will need to check and disconnect any wiring/etc that may be fastened to the underside of the bed. The brake/tail/turn signal wiring may need to be disconnected. Keep an eye under there as you jack or lift the bed up. Just make sure your props are secure, you don't want a heavy truck bed slamming down right on top of your head while your working.

    • @keithlarge1151
      @keithlarge1151 Před rokem

      You are right ...I've been doing it this way for years. I have a 4x4 wooden block cut to about 24 inches to hold that corner of the bed up...it is easier to do it this way .

    • @tjkaczynski5896
      @tjkaczynski5896 Před rokem +1

      I replaced my f/p by having a few friends help me take off bed, set on saw horses.
      That way I really cleaned and painted my frame rails and eve8else back there!

  • @jasonlathrop7364
    @jasonlathrop7364 Před rokem +2

    I started watching this channel to learn to start my owe project, and you definitely make it look easy and always explain everything in detail. Now i never miss an episode because it just as entertaining as educational. Now I wanna break my car make a trip to just to get my car on an episode lol.

  • @ethnedragon8287
    @ethnedragon8287 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, good sir, for the field of brake clean. It has done me good in my current condition.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Před rokem +26

    In the rust belt, wires need to be tested for the ability to carry current. You can read voltage but when a lot a is applied, voltage drops to close to zero.

    • @phillipdewitt4454
      @phillipdewitt4454 Před rokem +5

      A one or two amp light and pigtail is a cheap load tester.

    • @randybeard6040
      @randybeard6040 Před rokem +6

      Dan--As a Power Plant Worker, you learn that Voltage to a Component does not mean that it will carry current, in the Rust Belt, Corrosion Complicates the Flow of Electrons to a Great Degree sometimes...

    • @gregjohnson2073
      @gregjohnson2073 Před rokem +1

      Test light

    • @phillipdewitt4454
      @phillipdewitt4454 Před rokem +1

      @@gregjohnson2073 Test light don’t draw enough amperage. Best make yourself multiple test lights with different amperage draws👍

    • @gregjohnson2073
      @gregjohnson2073 Před rokem

      @@phillipdewitt4454 how many amps does a test light draw?

  • @garysmith1157
    @garysmith1157 Před rokem +3

    Another way to prevent sparks is to use a piece of brass round stock in place of the steel chisel. I've got some 1/4" and 1/2" brass rods that are also useful for hammering or beating on steel parts if you want to whack them with something softer than another piece of steel.

  • @bradlz1980
    @bradlz1980 Před rokem

    That a great video. Step by step and best simple explanation of what your doing and the thinking process behind it. Keep up these great videos. Entertaining and informative.

  • @wb8ujb
    @wb8ujb Před rokem +2

    Great work my friend... Thank you for taking me back in time with this type of repair.

  • @bread-gz3rl
    @bread-gz3rl Před rokem +4

    Well at least this one didn't have everything fall apart from rust and break in half on the tow truck like my dad's 2500 did lmfao.

  • @HoLeeFuk317
    @HoLeeFuk317 Před rokem +8

    I made a 3 foot long flat plate that slides into my trans jack for removing fuel tanks. Makes it a lot easier

  • @pedrorivera1459
    @pedrorivera1459 Před rokem

    Great job, like to see you work and hear you explaining every step of the Job and the Diagnostic.

  • @eemanhello
    @eemanhello Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your talent on CZcams.

  • @patrickpigg4132
    @patrickpigg4132 Před rokem +3

    Just be glad you are not having to replace the frame cross members. Normal procedure here in the rust belt of Iowa. I am pretty sure that GM designed these things to disintegrate before a fuel pump could ever wear out.

    • @123andme
      @123andme Před rokem

      GM I have found are master's of planned obsolescence. Don't miss them or Ford's and Dodges.

  • @neilward5968
    @neilward5968 Před rokem +3

    Love your work, but just 2 comments. Judging by the blueing on that chisel, it looks like its been on a grinder, that's a no no, you should sharpen a chisel with a file. When you blew the top of the tank for the second time, all the lines with open ends were facing you. hope no dirt was blown into them.

  • @BellaRocko
    @BellaRocko Před rokem +1

    Good Job, Ray! That was interesting and enjoyable to watch. I like how you leave everything in! Thank you!

  • @mikeoswald8053
    @mikeoswald8053 Před rokem +2

    Ray, I've never been a professional mechanic, but have bent wrenches on cars, boats and airplanes for 60+ years and continue to do so. Why? Because with a cup of coffee in hand my morning is started with your videos. I learn so much and gain extra patience from watching you to see myself through the tough jobs. Yesterday I spent 5 hours laying on a deck, with my head at a odd angle to see through the opening under the deck to feed hose, attach clamps, and properly hook up electrical wiring, all with one hand. I hurt like hell this morning, but the install is good and done-thank you Ray.

    • @gwrider2146
      @gwrider2146 Před rokem

      Yeah, same here, spent 2 days changing out a rear exhaust manifold on a 23 year old V6 Camry that lived only in the salt belt. I just kept at it and after all was said and done I had saved $700 easy, which is always a nice feeling. 😌

  • @philanthroman2276
    @philanthroman2276 Před rokem +59

    Looks like the first jump box had a switch on top that was in the off position. Not sure if that had anything to do with it not turning on. Great video!!

    • @AbandonTheWest
      @AbandonTheWest Před rokem +21

      Yeah, saw that too... lol. Was like.... "uh... Ray...."

    • @Rekuzan
      @Rekuzan Před rokem +14

      @Russ I believe it was for the air compressor, yes.

    • @RainmanRaysRepairs
      @RainmanRaysRepairs  Před rokem +22

      That switch was for the air pump

    • @brnmcc01
      @brnmcc01 Před rokem +3

      @@RainmanRaysRepairs But the air pump didn't run when you switched it on. Was the battery toast? I saw you unplug it from the charger...

  • @jameshollingsworth4714
    @jameshollingsworth4714 Před rokem +21

    At the very same unnamed auto parts store where brake clean comes from, is a handy device, a D battery powered fuel transfer pump, which could empty that tank safely into some 5 gallon fuel containers (wouldn't help on removal) through the big opening once the bad pump was removed. But would allow the inside of the tank to be thoroughly washed and cleaned per the recommendations on the (often unread) instruction sheet accompanying the pump. The clean empty tank could much more easily be reinstalled, and the fuel returned from the containers using the same magic pump. Just a thought. Great video.

    • @MikhailScottKy
      @MikhailScottKy Před rokem

      Good Idea. Looks like I will be adding an new tool to my shop. By chance is the pump you mentioned multi fluid? If so it would greatly reduce anti-freeze drips and wastage.

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 Před rokem

      Back when gas tanks were metal. I would just punch a hole in the tank. About a little smaller than a self tapper screw. Drain it into jerry cans. Then take a penny( back when those also were copper). Drill it with hole bigger than the self tapper. Cut off a piece of fuel hose. Slice it. Then an make a hole for the screw to go through snugly. Yep a do it yourself drain plug. With a fuel resistant washer. For some reason I don't think it would work well with plastic tanks.
      You could do the same thing with a quarter but they are not silver after 1964.
      Nickles are OK but harder metal. If you must make a bigger drain plug. Also OK for transmissions but you must use a fuel resistant and high temp hose. Removing the pan and putting in a threaded pipe reducer and plug works much better. I have not seen those drain plugs on auto transmissions made after 1962. It saved a production nickle in 1962

    • @jameshollingsworth4714
      @jameshollingsworth4714 Před rokem

      @@MikhailScottKy The pump is advertised as gas and diesel. Ive used it on both. The pickup is designed to fit through the opening of a plastic 5 gallon fuel container, and it holds a couple of D batteries in the top and features an output hose with filler and shutoff. It will empty a 5 gallon in a couple of minutes. Works great and real labor saver.

    • @bobmazzi7435
      @bobmazzi7435 Před rokem

      What do you mean won't help on removal? Once the fill tube is disconnected you can run in a suction line. Or, go old school and just a section of fuel line and start a syphon.
      And I agree that draining the tank and checking for crud in the tank is a necessity. With plastic tanks you don't get rust from the tank floating around, but if this has been fueled from other tanks or even a station that does not filter the gas you can easily have crud in the tank. That will clog the sock on the pickup. And make it look like a bad pump when it's just a bad restriction in the pickup. Or is bad gas only a northern thing?

    • @jameshollingsworth4714
      @jameshollingsworth4714 Před rokem

      @@bobmazzi7435 The specific pump i mentioned, has no suction tube, per se, but rather a column designed to reach the bottom of a 5 gallon gas can, and housing an impeller, so it is instantly self priming. The real point of my comment was the issue of the importance of cleaning the tank. While rust is not the issue with plastic tanks, i have found parts of pumps, such as the internal hose that connects the motor at the bottom to the metal plate at the top, melted into sludge (OEM Ford) by injector cleaners over time, and sand introduced through the filler by countless hunting trips and gas can spouts. There's also the chance to fix any carelessness or vandalism that may have been the cause of the pump failure in the first place. Which is why such instructions are usually packed with the new pump. So, while this pump wont help with removal, gravity is a great helper on the way out, and once down and the old pump removed, this is a great tool to safely transfer an entire tank of fuel into 5 gallon containers for cleaning. Then reinstalling the cleaned, empty tank, and safely and rapidly replacing the fuel from the 5 gallon containers through the filler. Hope that makes sense.

  • @opalwind8042
    @opalwind8042 Před rokem +2

    I had no idea your shop was near a shipping dock. I was laughing through most of this and I had this feeling you were waiting for the other shoe, after that horn.
    Kind of a chicken little day and I was glad you didn’t see that spider on one of the tanks bands. You took his peanut.
    Great job!

  • @trae7448
    @trae7448 Před rokem +1

    That bolt happened about the same time my phone hit my face, good timing, you actually hit me with the bolt, lmfao, love your videos man, you, rich, and SMA are by far my favorite auto repair channels

  • @rainfyre
    @rainfyre Před rokem +8

    Good way to start a Friday morning. Watching a video from Ray! Thanks for all of the great content!

  • @gonzo_the_great1675
    @gonzo_the_great1675 Před rokem +3

    I did the cam belt change on my car today. And found myself saying 'unclick' every bolt I loosened!
    See what you've done to me!

  • @TomsLife9
    @TomsLife9 Před rokem +1

    This was the same amount of headache I had pulling the tank out of my 2004 Colorado, makes me feel a bit better that I encountered the same grief that the pros deal with. Great video!

  • @soneyliston7902
    @soneyliston7902 Před rokem +2

    I just cut a flap in the floor to get mine out, easy job, worked great, as long as you know where the pump is and measure it right

  • @chuckgrenci6404
    @chuckgrenci6404 Před rokem +7

    Call it a suggestion or an alternative for removing gas pump retaining ring; brass drift (no spark).

  • @adamr1162
    @adamr1162 Před rokem +3

    Great video. Love the struggle. I’m legitimately curious … in retrospect, would removing the tool box and bed have been easier?

  • @richardgordon245
    @richardgordon245 Před rokem

    Your a champion in a world where nothing comes off without a fight.🥊🥊

  • @marksommers6764
    @marksommers6764 Před rokem +2

    ALWAYS have a brass hammer / mallet and chisel / drift in your tool kit !

  • @somegeezer4840
    @somegeezer4840 Před rokem +3

    Such an automatic tool, that it removes the attatchments once its finished 😁

  • @fearlessgaming7741
    @fearlessgaming7741 Před rokem +5

    Hey ray! Love your videos and watching them have pushed me more to further me to becoming a mechanic!! My daily driver currently is an 2008 VW Jetta, but everytime I start it up she runs loud and a little rough, but after 20-30 seconds it’s back and (relatively) quite. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks in advance!

    • @jeremycermak2179
      @jeremycermak2179 Před rokem

      Hey iv been a mechanic for 10 years. The concern you have on a cold start is because the oil drains down into the oil pan and when you start the car in the morning from sitting overnight that loud noise till it quiets down is the time it takes the oil pump to pump the oil from the oil pan through all the bearings to lube all the parts then it gets quiet.

    • @fearlessgaming7741
      @fearlessgaming7741 Před rokem

      @@jeremycermak2179 but it’ll even make the sound after just a few hours or less of sitting, any other reasons? Also just started getting squeaky brakes but I justtttt replaced them so I know they’re fine, and somtimes it’s squeals after I start moving too.

  • @andrewdarden8210
    @andrewdarden8210 Před rokem +2

    Ray, thank you for this one. My 2005 Yukon XL is in the shop now because the canister thingy messed up and most of its guts are floating around in the gas tank. I was going to pull it out myself but now that I see what is involved (especially needing a lift of some sort to assist with getting it out, which I don't have) I'm glad I'm trusting it to my mechanics.
    Love watching you working on vehicles like mine with the same steps needed to make all kinds of repairs. Costs less to repair than to replace with a new vehicle these days.

  • @willsrestorations
    @willsrestorations Před rokem

    Finally a video on CZcams that shows the proper procedure for checking a fuel pump, good job ray.

  • @johnnysamples
    @johnnysamples Před rokem +37

    Could the bottom edge of the chisel tear a hole in the tank while hammering on the retainer ring? Would a brass chisel be less aggressive and non-sparking?

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable Před rokem +4

      Looked like it was going to cut into the tank with the air chisel.
      Most videos I have seen the guys do use a brass hammer.

    • @joemuncie9187
      @joemuncie9187 Před rokem +9

      I have two brass punches for these occasions

    • @rickn8or
      @rickn8or Před rokem +12

      @@joemuncie9187, one punch for "off" and one punch for "on"? 😆
      Me, I need two, because I always misplace one between "off" and "on", only to find it during cleanup.

    • @slayer7976
      @slayer7976 Před rokem +8

      Never heard of anyone bbqing themselves using a chisel on this ring and people have been doing it for decades...

    • @maytagmark2171
      @maytagmark2171 Před rokem +3

      When I am turning that ring I use a steel chisel. But I also spray the locking ring with something like Windex wit a drop of Dawn dish detergent. Or Awesome spray cleaner. Makes the ring slide easier and the water base reduces any chance of sparking. And it dries up no muss no fuss. This works great on rusty bolts too.

  • @Kelthor85
    @Kelthor85 Před rokem +5

    I'm yelling at you for not turning that jumper battery on. 0 = off, 1 = on.

    • @richardbradley2641
      @richardbradley2641 Před rokem

      That was the first thing I thought lol it was early so we can let him off lol

    • @WakkiBakki
      @WakkiBakki Před rokem

      lol. I was losing my mind and pointing at my comp screen. :)

  • @MrMrvin27
    @MrMrvin27 Před rokem

    My favorite one armed mechanic.🙂

  • @albertlanger2339
    @albertlanger2339 Před rokem +1

    I like to challenge myself and from your titles, type my answers. For this, I had a relay, battery, fuel pump and bad fuel. I won this with a fuel pump. Top video.

  • @robertoruiz7069
    @robertoruiz7069 Před rokem +3

    Well good one RAY,for once the spray cleaner worked as it is supposed to.Soften the grease and grime THEN use air to blow the da-bree away from the connection.The reason i also use WATER based sprays is it softens DIRT better and is less toxic.Remember you are ATOMIZING those chemicals into a fine mist,those droplet's WILL make it to your lungs or to your friends lungs.It's to late for some of us who are old mechanics and are now finally getting sick,mostly with lung issues and leukemia.great diagnosis,with the spray to the throttle body.Thanks Ray.

  • @roburner8762
    @roburner8762 Před rokem +5

    Is that switch in the off position? 😂

    • @EricVonHunter
      @EricVonHunter Před rokem +1

      You caught that too.

    • @DamienMorrissey
      @DamienMorrissey Před rokem +1

      Yeah mate. Saw it and was cringing. We've all done stuff like that.

    • @RainmanRaysRepairs
      @RainmanRaysRepairs  Před rokem +2

      I think that one was the air compressor switch. It’s has a little pump and lights etc

    • @roburner8762
      @roburner8762 Před rokem +1

      @@RainmanRaysRepairs Ahh, got it. Looks like you need to forego the DC adapter and give it the full 120v charging.

  • @549BR
    @549BR Před rokem

    This is why you're the mechanic and I'm the viewer; wow, that was a job.

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064

    So satisfying watching others do the heavy lifting 😁 Great video 👊🏻

  • @leooboyle4375
    @leooboyle4375 Před rokem +3

    Eating that car peanut is the equivalent of asking a gypsy to borrow her toothbrush.

    • @WakkiBakki
      @WakkiBakki Před rokem

      Gypsy's have toothbrushes?

    • @bobh6728
      @bobh6728 Před rokem

      @@WakkiBakki I think they invented the toothbrush. Otherwise it would have been called a teethbrush lol.

  • @ik4939
    @ik4939 Před rokem +3

    Checking with the voltmeter doesn’t conclude that the wires to the fuelpump can carry current. The best way check is to put a headlight bulb on the connector of the fuelpump, only then you know for sure the wiring is ok😀

  • @kroynenno
    @kroynenno Před rokem

    The human hands are wondrous things, even when immersed in grease and grime, as demonstrated by maestro Ray. Good work.

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Před rokem +2

    You really do make this kind of work so much fun, and yeah…..entertaining; all while actually showing us some knowledge….WHAT😱
    If only mot teacher in school were like this, school would actually be fun, and not boring that wanna just fall asleep, lol.
    ✌🏻

  • @philcollins7701
    @philcollins7701 Před rokem +8

    Only fault I saw was the blowing of debris off the top of the fuel port with all of the fuel lines open to take said debris .

  • @mh9002
    @mh9002 Před rokem

    Thanks Ray you have a great day also 😀 👍

  • @batbawls
    @batbawls Před rokem

    Good show-n-tell on basic troubleshooting. Thumbs up!!!!

  • @Ouch.
    @Ouch. Před rokem +1

    As a home gamer who does the odd brake job and the odd oil change.....I love the way you use brake clean to do everything! Great stuff!

  • @Reginald-hp9js
    @Reginald-hp9js Před rokem

    I enjoy these interactive videos. I was yelling NO IT'S NOT WORKING!

  • @richardvoss5165
    @richardvoss5165 Před rokem

    i really appreciate the education you give with your episodes. i am not a mechanic, but i feel like i could take on a gastank now! :D

  • @Anythingother
    @Anythingother Před rokem +1

    Thanks for having a great attitude about everything from the phone ringing, to oil getting on ya. Today's world is tougher than ever, thanks for being cool!!

  • @OrionRoen
    @OrionRoen Před rokem

    This generation of 2500s were the best. Apart from the typical GM electrical gremlins, these trucks were extremely reliable.

  • @chevypreps6417
    @chevypreps6417 Před rokem

    It is a pleasure to watch the master at play. That looked like a pretty tough job.

  • @thomasdavidson7057
    @thomasdavidson7057 Před rokem

    Really interesting diagnosis. Good job!

  • @cgttc0441
    @cgttc0441 Před rokem

    I know nothing about cars, yet I love these videos. Next service I’m bringing cookies.

  • @jonathanbloxam3666
    @jonathanbloxam3666 Před rokem

    I would love to see a joint video of Ray and Derek from Vice Grip Garage working on a vehicle together. Derek winds chicken wire around the sub frame to make the suspension and Ray stands there watching him shaking with disbelief and rage! Two of the very best US CZcams channels for the total opposite of reasons. Respect to both from the UK.

  • @darknes7800
    @darknes7800 Před rokem

    Props to ya Ray!
    Those tanks are a BEAR!