Reality TV is completely unprofessional. I've worked in it. Bad cameras carried by bad operators. Production coordination that doesn't factor setup times or lighting into the day. I'm surprised it sounds as good as it does, but that's kinda easy when everyone is lav mic'd. AC puts 100 times the work into a video than a whole crew on one of those shows. Because at the end of the day, their job is a stepping stone to something else, and AC is representing himself the way he wants to.
Andrew the way you treat Levi shows that you are a man of quality. Levi is so sweet. I love the way you work. A great job and a pleasure to look at it.
Hay Andrew, We don’t want to loose you, so please please , if you don’t have axle stands put a big balk of wood under that truck or the wheel as secondary safety precaution the first thing I learnt as an apprentice mechanic . Thanks for the fantastic videos 👍🇬🇧👏👏👏👏
The spindle looks like it’s lost an outer bearing before. That looks like a little heat discoloration on the video. That and the fact the nut was so hard to remove. Great job in catching the problem before it became a serious issue on the road somewhere. Once again great content thanks for the time in making such quality content..👍. As the old saying goes a wheel bearing that’s a little to tight might ruin a bearing but bearing run to loose ruins the spindle end once they start to spin.
I worked for a guy who ignored all the noise coming from front end wheel bearing... it twisted the spindle at the base because the bearing became welded together. It generated so much heat the metal became plastic, spun the shaft off the spindle and the wheel passed him by to hit an oncoming car. This guy also built and crashed helicopters and airplanes, I wouldn't trust him with my bicycle.
false economy sticking an old bearing which has prob done a billion revolutions in with a new one !!! just daft , be hell be jacking the ol girl up an doing it again !!!!
@Rob G How can you go broke by cleaning and restoring new grease that he already had? Preventive maintenance saves you money. When you're a grunt don't try to pretend you're a king!
Hi Andrew, Great Video. But you should wash out the old grease before repacking use White Sprit or Kerosine, NOT Petrol. Use Axel stands. Pack the bearings, new and old before fitting. Fit a new split pin every time. A tip I would surgest is; Cool the race in the freezer for a few hours before fitting and heat the wheel hub, it then will slip in without a drift. Best wishes from the UK.
Great tutorial Andrew. Very enjoyable watching you take time to fix a problem before it becomes destructive and dangerous. Then it's off to the next job.👍
looks like the hole and the bad seal in your cover caused grease to leak out and water and crap to get into the bearing and caused the issue. Another great vid for the books.
You remind me so much of my friend WIlly . We would sit in his garage and just fix stuff. This one time we were bored and fixed a cracked cylinder head on old elan ski-doo with screen and JB Weld. Thing still running, Life changes in a blink of an eye, be kind to each other.
Yeah, I noticed that as well! A well-maintained proper property! The fun part is that we've seen it become what it is, thanks to Andrew! A little "hero worship" never hurts! (when it's well-earned!)
Your new bearings are dry... Grease in palm and scrap grease into one side of the rollers til you see it come out the other side. The Mahopac Fire Dept mechanic showed me that old school way of packing bearings; Thanks Bob.
@@thebad300 ummm, no. There is a tool that forces grease through bearings but his bearing my be too big for the tool. Scrapping grease off the palm and into the bearing works fine and if done correctly, not really messy.
I was bummed to see you not pack those bearings properly or even clean the old one. Grease in the gloved hand was the correct first step but you never packed it, just smeared it on. I swear I've seen you pack a bearing so I'm shocked. Anyway, I love the videos. Keep it up!
Especially the outer bearing, he just shot grease around it... Considering how much grease he shot in the spindle I imagine it will have worked itself into the bearing just by his first drive
I just left a comment saying basically the same thing. I was talking to the monitor and saying "Andrew NO NO clean that bearing out first". Oh well with his luck that damn bearing will last 5 yrs. My luck, on the other hand, it would last a week and cost me twice as much to fix it. LMAO
Ty Bilodeau if it fails that just means another AC video but I’ve never seen any of Andrews work fail, keep up the great work Andrew and thanks again for all you do
Andrew you did a great job but grab a mechanic and ask him how to hand pack a wheel bearing and you will understand what you did wrong you didn’t pack the bearings correctly also you don’t have to pack the whole hub with grease it’s just a waist of grease just pack the bearing by hand and put them back together.love your videos you make it interesting !
I Use 2 jack stands and if I don't have that, concrete bricks. I've had plenty of mechanic as friends tell me their near-miss stories from failing jacks to not risk it anymore.
Yeah for a truck that size I would use 2. Let the jack down and try to push it over then put tension back on the jack. Neighbor that was a mechanic died under a car. I can still see his daughter walking down the driveway crying.
Raven, I guess I should tell you about the ‘67 mustang I had when I was 14. I had it up on concrete blocks doing some work underneath it. When I came outside the next day I found one of the blocks busted and the mustang sitting on the ground. That mustang probably didn’t weigh as much as the drivetrain of his dump truck. Concrete blocks are made for building walls, not holding up a vehicle. If you are too cheap to buy actual jack stands, then invest in some 4x4’s, 4x6’s, 6x6’s, etc. wood cribbing (blocks). They come in various sizes to fit any vehicle or deck...
Also my dad drilled into me when you take a wheel off, throw it under the cars frame so if the stand or jack gets knocked out it'll land and maybe crush the tire, not your head. Also to parking/e brake and block wheels up. Grew up on farms and saw some shit and people talk about stories of things rolling away and killing them or falling from jacks or jack stands.
I learned not to work on a vehicle standing only on a jack, at least not without securing the vehicle more. At least throw in the loose wheel under some other low hardpoint under there. Serves two purposes: keeps you from going there and makes it easier to jack it up again. Large diameter wood is also good as extra safety. Andrew, you have plenty wood around, make yourself a couple of good stumps to have around in your garage! Great work on all your projects and videos! Keep them coming! Thanks!
I was a certified auto mechanic from 1970 to 1995. That hole in the cover is in the cover of almost all older cars and trucks. What you did when you welded it shut was to make the bearings into an airtight compartment. So... when the bearings get hot, the pressure goes up inside there and eventually it will (probably) blow the grease out the oil seal. Check the other side and if it has an identical hole, I suggest you drill that side out again. That is to equalize the air pressure difference caused by heat and atmospheric pressure changes. Actually, nothing will probably happen, but if it does blow out past your seal that new grease will be deposited on the brake shoes and you will loose brakeing power on that wheel...... I will just say that I was taught that the bearings are supposed to be open to atmosphere for the above reason.. I also remember that most cars and trucks from that time period did indeed have a breather hole in that cap. If I am wrong, then please accept my apologies for this comment. I just want to tell you that I am 67 years old and I enjoy your videos more than almost any other you tube videos. I have watched all of them and I wish I had lived where you live. I may have had a better life. You live in a truely marvelous part of the country. Good luck and keep those videos coming! ;-)
Hew Andrew when you took the truck out for a test drive the first house on your left you came to is that one were you cleared all the trees and did a lot of work there. The lawn really came in nicely... Great job and video!!!
Another great video Andrew! If I may, flipping your adjustable wrench over when removing the axle nut will give it a better grab. Much like a pipe wrench, adjustable wrenches work better when turning toward the small jaw.
Andrew makes it look easy via his methodical (no BS) logic-based approach, well done!. I was recently saved by inspecting the opposing wheel bearings/races on my truck following replacement of drivers side components. Passenger side was bone dry, rusted and inner seal shot. It was only a matter of time before passenger side mirrored drivers side.
Hello! You inspire me to brag on my own 23-year-old-self [and my Mom and a garage mechanic in Salt Lake City, Utah. I wish I remembered his name]. Mom gave me her Chevy Malibu as a graduation present from college. And we drove me cross country to further study. On the way I heard this weird/frustrating whine coming from the back of the car. We got lucky, finding a gas station garage [1978] where there was a good mechanic. He recognized that the rear differential oil plug had disappeared. He had a reasonable bolt to fit as a replacement. After he shortened it on a bench grinder. In it went and oil, and off we went for several hundred miles. As I still remember that, it made an impression on me about listening to what your vehicle says to you. [My husband has not had quite such a good ear for this sort of thing. His car had one of the cooling fans' blades scraping the radiator and did not worry about it. I brought the car to the mechanic and that got fixed.]
Great videos! I'm not one to "over fix" anything, but I would have packed the new bearings and probably also cleaned and packed the bearings on the other front wheel also and new cotter keys. 80/20% rule ... I tend to run more like 65/35% I like the way you get all the use out of your equipment. You have a lot of natural talent, one in a million.
Impressive isnt it? It looks like he is learning the skills naturaly on the job. Wonder how come? May me he was already a technican in a pervius live...?
The semi-solid grease is the way to go. It's thick enough to not leak out easily but fluid enough to run into the bearings when the vehicle is stopped. I think you made the correct choice. Take the cover off the other side and add some of that grease to it.
The breadth of Andrew's knowledge is amazing. I know very little about the mechanics of cars and trucks. I understand most of the basic principles, but Andrew's grasp just blows my mind.
A good tip for adjusting S cam brakes that I always follow: tighten them as much as you can with a normal length 3/8 dr ratchet, then you back it off 1/4 turn in the rear and 1/2 turn in front. You never want your front brakes to hit first on a big truck.
Great job Andrew. As you've read the 47,000 comments about dirty wheel bearings and not greasing them. And not using a jack stand and using too small of a jack. I think they forgot the most important thing that you messed up doing them wheel bearings... THERE was no heavy equipment used in the changing of these wheel bearings!!! That is a crying shame since I come here to watch you operate heavy equipment :-) GOOD job buddy. Who gives a crap if a wheel bearing wears out again it took you all of what about an hour hour-and-a-half to 2 hours to change the stupid thing. Also it wasn't like if the truck fell off,You couldn't have of moved out of the way really quick. Wasn't like you were laying your head underneath the spindle. Man peps.... think about how your Grandfather use to do this stuff...
Nice work. I’d throw a jack stand under anything that heavy beside your floor jack. I’ve had stuff fall off floor jacks. Not trying to be a wise acre. Just saying. 👍🏻 ✌🏻
I covered a Fatal crash about 4 years ago where a semi wheel came off due to what you described! Someone lost their life because a truck was not maintained! Some maintenance is so simple and listening to the warning signs is free!
Tip: mix 50/50 Acetone and ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid (any kind) and apply to rusted parts. I swear by it. Saw it on youtube years back. Will never buy any can stuff again.
I greased it when I did the wheel brakes a few years ago, do you think it’s even worth messing with, it’s usually best not to mess with things that aren’t broken
@@AndrewCamarata Morning my friend: I would classify the set up as "ol' school" meaning that regular dis-assembly and cleaning/re-packing is normal maintenance:just like service cycle for an oil change. When I was cycling through 16 2.5 ton military trucks I bought to fix and flip, the manual called for annual wheel bearing maintenance:tear it down,remove and wash bearings in diesel/gasoline,kerosene(what ever was available at the field depot),repack them,replace seals,etc.Grease does break down over time especially in your area with the temperature swings you have.Same thing on trailer wheel bearings: clean and repack is just prudent. You mainly stay local and a breakdown is a pain but not a huge thing. Imagine being 1000 miles from home and having the same issue 100 miles from nearest parts store...Been there done that (when I was young and dumb...)
@@AndrewCamarata it's called preventative maintenance. It helps ensure things don't break or wear out prematurely. I'd definitely at least check the other side.
When I work on my fleet, and find one bad bearing, I change every one on the axle. Plus, others mention this, but, I find that 6 ton truck jack stands are less than $50.00 for a pair, at Harbor Freight Tools. Jack stands are great insurance, especially if you work alone! Never trust hydraulic jacks to support a load! For proper greasing of the bearings, I use the nylon bearing greasing tool to force the old out, and the new in...
Just FYI those Harbor Freight jack stands got recalled. Don't cheap out on safety equipment and always use redundancy! I use jack stands, leave the floor jack raised underneath and place wheels under the frame for three layers of safety any time I'm under a vehicle.
Excellent vids mate! If only more people in the world had your work ethic and outlook. Also, Levi is the best, he always checks your work out and gives it the ok, haha! Look forward to the next one!
grease came out and water/moisture most likely got in the cover where the hole was that you welded. most large trucks have the clear plastic cover ( usually flat ) with rubber cap/plug for inspection and filling of gear oil . large trucks have king pins (side to side play ). watch the inside of your tires and brakes if you see oil/ grease on them you know your seal has failed . really enjoy your videos
Stewart Smith - I was thinking the same thing but then I remembered Andrew is a super hero and could lift that truck with one finger lol 😂 I honestly cringe sometimes but Andrew always comes out smelling like a rose and I worried for nothing. I do wish Andrew would be more safety oriented on his video’s to set a good example for the kids watching!
Stewart Smith in this situation he didn’t need any jack stands. He was never working under the vehicle. Worst thing that would of happened is it would of fell to the ground.
for the two minutes it takes to use a jack stand its stops the "worst thing that can happen" and the "if I would of just...." to "wow that could of been bad" it probably will never happen but can't hurt to use them
Andrew, my uncle was a container repairman for 50 years. He was the one that started the mobile service of containers and trailers in Atlanta. I worked for him as well. I could not see the old races very well, but they looked to be ok. I think you could have run both the old bearings as well. They get hot like that because the old grease gives up or the seal fails and it slings out. Before you reinstall a used bearing, cut the front out of a milk jug leaving the handle. Put about 1 inch of gas in it along with the bearings. Make sure all the old grease is out of the bearing then repack it. The parts store sell a cone shaped device you can put your bearing in, screw it down, and then pump new grease in it. It packs it for you. Very inexpensive. I enjoy your videos!!!
Andrew please use a jack stand or timber alongside the jack. Used bearing should have been cleaned with solvent before repacking. Levi made Dexter happy.
Agree, jack stands are cheap insurance. Ask me how I know! Add that the wheels should be raised clear of the ground prior to lubing the suspension. I pack my bearings with a 10ml industrial syringe with 14 gauge blunt tip. Takes just a bit longer but will save on time and money later. Everything rides on those bearings!
@@Watchyn_Yarwood Send me a link to where I can get a syringe. That sounds like it would be a little cleaner than Grease in the palm and pushing it in.
Just caught this 2 years later but I see some wear on that outer spindle. Next time you re visit you may catch it. You are awesome. always watching your detailed videos
@@FrenchValleyAirport he's usually careful as you can be when being foolish, not a back hand compliment, but he does show some caution (his dog wasn't maimed yet) and he's still rolling, but it will catch up some time.
All right this thing is fixed! Thanks for all you do Andrew. Would a grease zirt work on that dust cap you welded? it would be nice to be able to add grease whenever you grease everything else
Levi needing a hand to get in, and then napping during the ride. They get old so fast. Enjoy every day you have with him, Andrew. He won't last forever.
Another great video Andrew, I was a little confused on the grease packing I,ve always packed it in with a palm of grease till it came out the other side but everyone does it also title different. PS you have a good ear for vehicle noises, takes years of experience. Nice work
I would have to agree, both bearings were not packed properly. I had made that mistake once.. Just once LOL.. Because the bearings failed prematurely. But we all are entitled to making a mistake now and then. Keep up the great video's Andrew. :)
I love to watch this stuff. My dad was a mechanical engineer and I shadowed him. Crawl under the car and he’d explain just as Andrew does, hand him tools. I sure miss him. Love you dad. ☺️
At 9:14, Andrew shows the grease: Castrol Spheerol SHL 00. Google it. Andrew doesn't really spell it out, but he has taken the time to reply early on in these comments, indicating that he feels, right or wrong, based on information, that this semi-liquid synthetic will FLOW into all parts of the bearing to make sure it gets everywhere in the bearing, and doesn't have to be "packed" in the same way as the old stiffer grease. But, pointing this out is probably a waste of time, because the reason that the same comments about packing the bearings keep coming up, wasting everyone's time, is because those commenters don't (or can't) read.
Thank you for understanding that. I said that to a few people, but got tired of typing it 100 times. People think I am working on the space shuttle or something.
Another job nicely done Andrew!. I kept a close eye on how you "tightened the nut" in my youth (16 now 78) I replaced the bearings in an old ford I had. and overtightened the nut. only got about 26 miles down the road when the bearing literally welded itself to the spindle. Like you said the cost of the tow truck. new spindle bearings races etc. a $20 bearing job wound up costing my over $150. in 1960 dollars. well over $1500 in todays dollars. all for the sake of an overtightened nut. lesson learned. I never had that problem again and done over 40 bearing jobs since.at least. thanks for an informatinve video and a reminder for me ha ha.
I am amazed by how much effort you put into filming all this, you make reality TV seem unprofessional in comparison. Take care from London mate
jonathan day - Andrew is the greatest in my opinion
Repeat after me. "Reality TV aint Real"
He really does make reality tv look bad
tbirdracefan I remember when ain’t wernt real eider but that ain’t no fun lol 😂 Andrew is the real deal honest American hero to me 🦸♂️
Reality TV is completely unprofessional. I've worked in it. Bad cameras carried by bad operators. Production coordination that doesn't factor setup times or lighting into the day. I'm surprised it sounds as good as it does, but that's kinda easy when everyone is lav mic'd. AC puts 100 times the work into a video than a whole crew on one of those shows. Because at the end of the day, their job is a stepping stone to something else, and AC is representing himself the way he wants to.
Andrew is the hardest worker I have ever seen.
You've never me an Amish man then lol
Catherine Riley That is expected in this field. My daughter now runs a skidsteer. She fixes motor s now.
Agreed Catherine!
@@MitzvosGolem1 believe me I know I'm from pa we all do that shit around here lol
@@Gear1993Head The Amish work hard because they have no technology to help them. If they did they'd be done their full day's work in a few hours.
Andrew the way you treat Levi shows that you are a man of quality.
Levi is so sweet.
I love the way you work.
A great job and a pleasure to look at it.
Hay Andrew, We don’t want to loose you, so please please , if you don’t have axle stands put a big balk of wood under that truck or the wheel as secondary safety precaution the first thing I learnt as an apprentice mechanic . Thanks for the fantastic videos 👍🇬🇧👏👏👏👏
Yip always have two points of support at least when jacking up!
@@tomctutor Safety never takes a holiday!
@@frankcurley Neither do hospitals.
he needs to watch that video Shake Hands with Danger
That spindle got HOT!
Yeah it did. You could see the bluing on it for sure.
Good afternoon Andrew and Levi, always a pleasure when i get your notification.
The spindle looks like it’s lost an outer bearing before. That looks like a little heat discoloration on the video. That and the fact the nut was so hard to remove. Great job in catching the problem before it became a serious issue on the road somewhere. Once again great content thanks for the time in making such quality content..👍.
As the old saying goes a wheel bearing that’s a little to tight might ruin a bearing but bearing run to loose ruins the spindle end once they start to spin.
I worked for a guy who ignored all the noise coming from front end wheel bearing... it twisted the spindle at the base because the bearing became welded together. It generated so much heat the metal became plastic, spun the shaft off the spindle and the wheel passed him by to hit an oncoming car. This guy also built and crashed helicopters and airplanes, I wouldn't trust him with my bicycle.
If you put old bearings back, clean it first in a bucket of petrol. And put new grease in.
false economy sticking an old bearing which has prob done a billion revolutions in with a new one !!! just daft , be hell be jacking the ol girl up an doing it again !!!!
@@petessite Nah, it's fine.
@Rob G
How can you go broke by cleaning and restoring new grease that he already had?
Preventive maintenance saves you money.
When you're a grunt don't try to pretend you're a king!
He lives in America so it is gasoline
FarmallRed 221 actually, it's called Diesel.
16:32 That regular customer of yours with the muscle car. His yard looks great.
Levi is the man, snoozing stamp of approval. He is confident in a job well done.
I like Andrew a lot, BUT this is the worst piece of work I have ever seen him do.
Hi Andrew, Great Video. But you should wash out the old grease before repacking use White Sprit or Kerosine, NOT Petrol. Use Axel stands. Pack the bearings, new and old before fitting. Fit a new split pin every time. A tip I would surgest is; Cool the race in the freezer for a few hours before fitting and heat the wheel hub, it then will slip in without a drift. Best wishes from the UK.
Great tutorial Andrew. Very enjoyable watching you take time to fix a problem before it becomes destructive and dangerous. Then it's off to the next job.👍
looks like the hole and the bad seal in your cover caused grease to leak out and water and crap to get into the bearing and caused the issue. Another great vid for the books.
gotta re grease every year or few and at least do the RTV dries out... so redo that if you are darn cheap and don't want to buy grease lol
It don't have ball joints it has King pins and you take a bar to check them
David Hardin I was about to comment that lol
What a pleasure to watch old Andy C. And you learn something too!!!
You remind me so much of my friend WIlly . We would sit in his garage and just fix stuff. This one time we were bored and fixed a cracked cylinder head on old elan ski-doo with screen and JB Weld.
Thing still running, Life changes in a blink of an eye, be kind to each other.
That house you passed while test driving has an amazing front yard, somebody did a great job on that place.
Yeah, I noticed that as well! A well-maintained proper property! The fun part is that we've seen it become what it is, thanks to Andrew! A little "hero worship" never hurts! (when it's well-earned!)
hah Jeep = just empty every pocket!
Your new bearings are dry... Grease in palm and scrap grease into one side of the rollers til you see it come out the other side.
The Mahopac Fire Dept mechanic showed me that old school way of packing bearings; Thanks Bob.
I was gonna say the same thing. Not something everyone knows.
or he could have used that grease tube to pump it in
@@thebad300 ummm, no. There is a tool that forces grease through bearings but his bearing my be too big for the tool.
Scrapping grease off the palm and into the bearing works fine and if done correctly, not really messy.
I came here looking for this comment. We always palmed them in the field.
Definitely palm it in. Or if you have a packer, even easier! I have a nice bench packer that works great.
I’m amazed on how many people know so much about what this man is doing “wrong” 🤣 just watch and enjoy the video. Keep it up buddy I love the videos
I was bummed to see you not pack those bearings properly or even clean the old one. Grease in the gloved hand was the correct first step but you never packed it, just smeared it on. I swear I've seen you pack a bearing so I'm shocked. Anyway, I love the videos. Keep it up!
Especially the outer bearing, he just shot grease around it... Considering how much grease he shot in the spindle I imagine it will have worked itself into the bearing just by his first drive
I just left a comment saying basically the same thing. I was talking to the monitor and saying "Andrew NO NO clean that bearing out first". Oh well with his luck that damn bearing will last 5 yrs. My luck, on the other hand, it would last a week and cost me twice as much to fix it. LMAO
I agree, they need to be cleaned and properly greased! Nice video though.
Ty Bilodeau if it fails that just means another AC video but I’ve never seen any of Andrews work fail, keep up the great work Andrew and thanks again for all you do
It's true, nothing he does fails. With that kind of luck I probably would have just let it squeak.
Andrew you did a great job but grab a mechanic and ask him how to hand pack a wheel bearing and you will understand what you did wrong you didn’t pack the bearings correctly also you don’t have to pack the whole hub with grease it’s just a waist of grease just pack the bearing by hand and put them back together.love your videos you make it interesting !
Hey Andrew use jack stands don't take the risk. Throw the tire under it if none are available. Thanks for the videos!
I Use 2 jack stands and if I don't have that, concrete bricks. I've had plenty of mechanic as friends tell me their near-miss stories from failing jacks to not risk it anymore.
Yeah for a truck that size I would use 2. Let the jack down and try to push it over then put tension back on the jack. Neighbor that was a mechanic died under a car. I can still see his daughter walking down the driveway crying.
RenoF250
In Baltimore a few years ago a driver was killed when his truck ran over him while adjusting brakes
Raven, I guess I should tell you about the ‘67 mustang I had when I was 14. I had it up on concrete blocks doing some work underneath it. When I came outside the next day I found one of the blocks busted and the mustang sitting on the ground. That mustang probably didn’t weigh as much as the drivetrain of his dump truck. Concrete blocks are made for building walls, not holding up a vehicle. If you are too cheap to buy actual jack stands, then invest in some 4x4’s, 4x6’s, 6x6’s, etc. wood cribbing (blocks). They come in various sizes to fit any vehicle or deck...
Also my dad drilled into me when you take a wheel off, throw it under the cars frame so if the stand or jack gets knocked out it'll land and maybe crush the tire, not your head. Also to parking/e brake and block wheels up. Grew up on farms and saw some shit and people talk about stories of things rolling away and killing them or falling from jacks or jack stands.
Proper adjustment for s cam breaks is generally, tighten them all the way, and then back them off a 1/4 to a 1/2 turn.
I learned not to work on a vehicle standing only on a jack, at least not without securing the vehicle more. At least throw in the loose wheel under some other low hardpoint under there. Serves two purposes: keeps you from going there and makes it easier to jack it up again. Large diameter wood is also good as extra safety. Andrew, you have plenty wood around, make yourself a couple of good stumps to have around in your garage! Great work on all your projects and videos! Keep them coming! Thanks!
Thanks for the video and have an awesome holiday weekend. I guess you'll be on the water...
Andrew, you can't fools us ... I hear Levi in the back ground tell you how to do it ! Hey, nice job
Thanks for the time and effort Andrew! These vidseos show that there are a lot of things that can be done without a hefty service bill.
I was a certified auto mechanic from 1970 to 1995. That hole in the cover is in the cover of almost all older cars and trucks. What you did when you welded it shut was to make the bearings into an airtight compartment. So... when the bearings get hot, the pressure goes up inside there and eventually it will (probably) blow the grease out the oil seal. Check the other side and if it has an identical hole, I suggest you drill that side out again. That is to equalize the air pressure difference caused by heat and atmospheric pressure changes. Actually, nothing will probably happen, but if it does blow out past your seal that new grease will be deposited on the brake shoes and you will loose brakeing power on that wheel......
I will just say that I was taught that the bearings are supposed to be open to atmosphere for the above reason.. I also remember that most cars and trucks from that time period did indeed have a breather hole in that cap. If I am wrong, then please accept my apologies for this comment.
I just want to tell you that I am 67 years old and I enjoy your videos more than almost any other you tube videos. I have watched all of them and I wish I had lived where you live. I may have had a better life. You live in a truely marvelous part of the country. Good luck and keep those videos coming!
;-)
Hew Andrew when you took the truck out for a test drive the first house on your left you came to is that one were you cleared all the trees and did a lot of work there.
The lawn really came in nicely... Great job and video!!!
John M. Evangelis well noticed young man😎👍
Great video Sir. Well done.
Poor Levi, he's getting old.... Such a good pup....
Great videos, thanks for sharing your experiences. Your garage and tool collection must be huge. I'm jealous
My favorite words of the day..."that job's done". You detected the problem early, didn't delay on the repair and then off you go. Great job Andrew!
A quick run of weld on those old bearing shells, and they will fall right out. Great job!
Bearing shells? Lmao
@@shortthrow50 Never heard of bearing shells no? 😂
Another great video Andrew! If I may, flipping your adjustable wrench over when removing the axle nut will give it a better grab.
Much like a pipe wrench, adjustable wrenches work better when turning toward the small jaw.
Andrew makes it look easy via his methodical (no BS) logic-based approach, well done!. I was recently saved by inspecting the opposing wheel bearings/races on my truck following replacement of drivers side components. Passenger side was bone dry, rusted and inner seal shot. It was only a matter of time before passenger side mirrored drivers side.
Hello! You inspire me to brag on my own 23-year-old-self [and my Mom and a garage mechanic in Salt Lake City, Utah. I wish I remembered his name]. Mom gave me her Chevy Malibu as a graduation present from college. And we drove me cross country to further study. On the way I heard this weird/frustrating whine coming from the back of the car. We got lucky, finding a gas station garage [1978] where there was a good mechanic. He recognized that the rear differential oil plug had disappeared. He had a reasonable bolt to fit as a replacement. After he shortened it on a bench grinder. In it went and oil, and off we went for several hundred miles. As I still remember that, it made an impression on me about listening to what your vehicle says to you.
[My husband has not had quite such a good ear for this sort of thing. His car had one of the cooling fans' blades scraping the radiator and did not worry about it. I brought the car to the mechanic and that got fixed.]
Great videos! I'm not one to "over fix" anything, but I would have packed the new bearings and probably also cleaned and packed the bearings on the other front wheel also and new cotter keys. 80/20% rule ... I tend to run more like 65/35% I like the way you get all the use out of your equipment. You have a lot of natural talent, one in a million.
Impressive isnt it? It looks like he is learning the skills naturaly on the job.
Wonder how come?
May me he was already a technican in a pervius live...?
The semi-solid grease is the way to go. It's thick enough to not leak out easily but fluid enough to run into the bearings when the vehicle is stopped. I think you made the correct choice. Take the cover off the other side and add some of that grease to it.
He's entertaining, but didnt pack the bearing properly...again.
@@DannebergAcresbeen 4 years and no issues. From what I know he uses this truck almost every day besides winter
The breadth of Andrew's knowledge is amazing. I know very little about the mechanics of cars and trucks. I understand most of the basic principles, but Andrew's grasp just blows my mind.
A good tip for adjusting S cam brakes that I always follow: tighten them as much as you can with a normal length 3/8 dr ratchet, then you back it off 1/4 turn in the rear and 1/2 turn in front. You never want your front brakes to hit first on a big truck.
I love your videos and you are a force of nature.
I used to run into the same problem finding part's for my freihofer bread truck, it had a Chevy chassis with a Grumman body.
These old school repair videos are the best... and I always love seeing Levi. Take care.
All videos are great but when you see Levi sleeping makes it even greater!! Thanks Andrew! Jim.
Great job Andrew.
As you've read the 47,000 comments about dirty wheel bearings and not greasing them. And not using a jack stand and using too small of a jack.
I think they forgot the most important thing that you messed up doing them wheel bearings...
THERE was no heavy equipment used in the changing of these wheel bearings!!! That is a crying shame since I come here to watch you operate heavy equipment :-) GOOD job buddy.
Who gives a crap if a wheel bearing wears out again it took you all of what about an hour hour-and-a-half to 2 hours to change the stupid thing. Also it wasn't like if the truck fell off,You couldn't have of moved out of the way really quick. Wasn't like you were laying your head underneath the spindle. Man peps.... think about how your Grandfather use to do this stuff...
Nice work. I’d throw a jack stand under anything that heavy beside your floor jack. I’ve had stuff fall off floor jacks. Not trying to be a wise acre. Just saying. 👍🏻 ✌🏻
Yeaaaa! Andrew! I can't hardly wait for your new vids to show up! Keep 'em coming. I learn so much!
Mr. Andrew, I'm from Yucatan Mexico, and I enjoy your videos. you know about everything and you make it simple. Good videos.
Very nice video!
I love how you explain everything :)
Looks like Levi was taking a well deserved mid-afternoon nap.
I learn something new on all your videos. Thanks, and keep them coming.
I covered a Fatal crash about 4 years ago where a semi wheel came off due to what you described! Someone lost their life because a truck was not maintained! Some maintenance is so simple and listening to the warning signs is free!
Tip: mix 50/50 Acetone and ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid (any kind) and apply to rusted parts. I swear by it. Saw it on youtube years back. Will never buy any can stuff again.
Chris fix did that too worked mint
great advice fam
Nice job as always. If it were me I would clean and re-pack the other side as well.
I was betting he would definitely do that. I lost that bet. But he did grease service the suspension so partial win
I greased it when I did the wheel brakes a few years ago, do you think it’s even worth messing with, it’s usually best not to mess with things that aren’t broken
@@AndrewCamarata Morning my friend: I would classify the set up as "ol' school" meaning that regular dis-assembly and cleaning/re-packing is normal maintenance:just like service cycle for an oil change. When I was cycling through 16 2.5 ton military trucks I bought to fix and flip, the manual called for annual wheel bearing maintenance:tear it down,remove and wash bearings in diesel/gasoline,kerosene(what ever was available at the field depot),repack them,replace seals,etc.Grease does break down over time especially in your area with the temperature swings you have.Same thing on trailer wheel bearings: clean and repack is just prudent.
You mainly stay local and a breakdown is a pain but not a huge thing. Imagine being 1000 miles from home and having the same issue 100 miles from nearest parts store...Been there done that (when I was young and dumb...)
Forgot: when you're broke down in Podunk,No-Where just this side of the Twilight Zone the cost of repair rises exponentially
@@AndrewCamarata it's called preventative maintenance. It helps ensure things don't break or wear out prematurely. I'd definitely at least check the other side.
Glad to see you getting plenty of work Andrew, Keep On, Keeping On.
Caught that problem just in time nice job Andrew 😀👍👍
16:10 A young man is an old dogs best friend
Thanks for the video! Hey Andrew, you should get a bearing packer.
So cool seeing Levi jumping in the truck with you! My German Shepherd Siggy goes everywhere with me too, can't get in the truck without him. 😊
I always love the view of your ridge during the outros. Cheers from southern Canada.
Love the dog snoozing!
Saying job well done again.
When I work on my fleet, and find one bad bearing, I change every one on the axle. Plus, others mention this, but, I find that 6 ton truck jack stands are less than $50.00 for a pair, at Harbor Freight Tools. Jack stands are great insurance, especially if you work alone! Never trust hydraulic jacks to support a load! For proper greasing of the bearings, I use the nylon bearing greasing tool to force the old out, and the new in...
Just FYI those Harbor Freight jack stands got recalled. Don't cheap out on safety equipment and always use redundancy! I use jack stands, leave the floor jack raised underneath and place wheels under the frame for three layers of safety any time I'm under a vehicle.
Man I love your energy, how you always find ways to keep the wheels rolling on your business, keep up the good work man, god bless
Good work - bet it drove really nice after the water pump repairs, new muffler and wheel bearing - great vid - thanks for these AC!
Why am I watching this at 1 am?
Greetings from Germany ^^
Dino Lino it’s only 12:45am here in Melbourne when I’m watching , I’m positively early!
Nice Job! Very well explained, as usual. :) Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.
Excellent vids mate! If only more people in the world had your work ethic and outlook. Also, Levi is the best, he always checks your work out and gives it the ok, haha! Look forward to the next one!
grease came out and water/moisture most likely got in the cover where the hole was that you welded. most large trucks have the clear plastic cover ( usually flat ) with rubber cap/plug for inspection and filling of gear oil . large trucks have king pins (side to side play ). watch the inside of your tires and brakes if you see oil/ grease on them you know your seal has failed . really enjoy your videos
Get you some jack stands
Stewart Smith - I was thinking the same thing but then I remembered Andrew is a super hero and could lift that truck with one finger lol 😂 I honestly cringe sometimes but Andrew always comes out smelling like a rose and I worried for nothing. I do wish Andrew would be more safety oriented on his video’s to set a good example for the kids watching!
seriously. that jack isn't even really strong enough to lift that truck, let alone hold it..
Stewart Smith in this situation he didn’t need any jack stands. He was never working under the vehicle. Worst thing that would of happened is it would of fell to the ground.
for the two minutes it takes to use a jack stand its stops the "worst thing that can happen" and the "if I would of just...." to "wow that could of been bad"
it probably will never happen but can't hurt to use them
centurion726 but why? He never put any of his body parts under the vehicle. Do you think it would kill his imaginary friend working under the vehicle?
Flying drones and dump trucks at the same time, human skill +2
Justin McClure, Didn't you know, Andrew taught Levi to drive the truck so he could fly the drone. :-)
What about when he pull him self out when he gets stuck jump out one vehicle/ tractor to the other now thats takes balls lol
good job Andrew I love how you used a brass drift to drive the bearings home
Andrew, my uncle was a container repairman for 50 years. He was the one that started the mobile service of containers and trailers in Atlanta. I worked for him as well. I could not see the old races very well, but they looked to be ok. I think you could have run both the old bearings as well. They get hot like that because the old grease gives up or the seal fails and it slings out. Before you reinstall a used bearing, cut the front out of a milk jug leaving the handle. Put about 1 inch of gas in it along with the bearings. Make sure all the old grease is out of the bearing then repack it.
The parts store sell a cone shaped device you can put your bearing in, screw it down, and then pump new grease in it. It packs it for you. Very inexpensive.
I enjoy your videos!!!
Andrew please use a jack stand or timber alongside the jack. Used bearing should have been cleaned with solvent before repacking.
Levi made Dexter happy.
Agree, jack stands are cheap insurance. Ask me how I know! Add that the wheels should be raised clear of the ground prior to lubing the suspension. I pack my bearings with a 10ml industrial syringe with 14 gauge blunt tip. Takes just a bit longer but will save on time and money later. Everything rides on those bearings!
@@Watchyn_Yarwood Send me a link to where I can get a syringe. That sounds like it would be a little cleaner than Grease in the palm and pushing it in.
@@ThePlowGuys amzn.to/2HylnFv I also repack sealed bearings by using a pick to carefully remove the seal, pack with the syringe and replace the seal.
@@Watchyn_Yarwood - good work!
Congrats Andrew, you just surpassed "Letsdig-18" in subs....impressive growth in your channel.looking forward to the next vid
Thanks. There will be some vids out soon.
Another very informative video, that fleetpride place looked cool with those used parts laid out like that
Everything he does he fixes it to last forever. Good job Andrew!
Thanks for sharing the info, I learned a lot from watching you, thanks again ⭐️
Awsome Andrew keep em coming
Just caught this 2 years later but I see some wear on that outer spindle. Next time you re visit you may catch it. You are awesome. always watching your detailed videos
Amazing job on a big vehicle made it look easy. Can’t stop watching your videos. 👍
Put a block of wood close to the tire wall when you do lug nuts. You will see any wobble when you spin the wheel.
We always stood a sledgehammer along side the tire and then spun it for fine tuning the alignment.
Dang man you have a lot of faith in that jack not to use any jack stands or something
Especially on wet gravel
He's never under the vehicle..
maybe, but have you seen a hydraulic jack suddenly fail?
@@FrenchValleyAirport he's usually careful as you can be when being foolish, not a back hand compliment, but he does show some caution (his dog wasn't maimed yet) and he's still rolling, but it will catch up some time.
There not that many real Home mechanics left these days. Andrew you are one of the best
Got my Tshirt today, dang, heavy duty!! It's 95+ every day here, may have to wait til fall to wear that bad boy!!! Thanks!!
All right this thing is fixed! Thanks for all you do Andrew. Would a grease zirt work on that dust cap you welded? it would be nice to be able to add grease whenever you grease everything else
Andrew, is there any progress being made on the roof for the castle ? I'm really looking forward to that project.
Not sure why, but absolutely love your channel! Can’t wait for the next update!
Levi needing a hand to get in, and then napping during the ride. They get old so fast. Enjoy every day you have with him, Andrew. He won't last forever.
I love your videos...from TANZANIA
Very cool, thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family
Another great video Andrew, I was a little confused on the grease packing I,ve always packed it in with a palm of grease till it came out the other side but everyone does it also title different. PS you have a good ear for vehicle noises, takes years of experience. Nice work
10:45 Silky smooth operation! Nice job; way to go to maintain that nice truck.
Taking a dump while watching Andrew fixing a dump. Perfect!
Me too. Now my legs are numb
TMI
JD GoesHam duck sauce consistency?
I just have to mention the adjustable wrench was upside down when removing the nut. Thanks for the video.
I wondered where this comment was. Lol. 🇬🇧
I noticed that too. My shop teacher would have been all over that. LOL
I'm gonna be doing this soon on my dump truck. thank you so much for such a detailed video
I watched this video lots of times .... great video Andrew Thanks !
Should've packed that outer bearing.
yep,,I suggest Andrew goes and learns how to pack a bearing.. It will hold twice the grease he put in his palm.
When I was a kid we had some greasers you put the bearing inside then stand on it and spin. It packed it for you.
I would have to agree, both bearings were not packed properly. I had made that mistake once.. Just once LOL.. Because the bearings failed prematurely. But we all are entitled to making a mistake now and then. Keep up the great video's Andrew. :)
And he forgot a gasket sealer on the outter cap. Good for future repairs lmao
I love to watch this stuff. My dad was a mechanical engineer and I shadowed him. Crawl under the car and he’d explain just as Andrew does, hand him tools. I sure miss him. Love you dad. ☺️
At 9:14, Andrew shows the grease: Castrol Spheerol SHL 00. Google it. Andrew doesn't really spell it out, but he has taken the time to reply early on in these comments, indicating that he feels, right or wrong, based on information, that this semi-liquid synthetic will FLOW into all parts of the bearing to make sure it gets everywhere in the bearing, and doesn't have to be "packed" in the same way as the old stiffer grease. But, pointing this out is probably a waste of time, because the reason that the same comments about packing the bearings keep coming up, wasting everyone's time, is because those commenters don't (or can't) read.
Thank you for understanding that. I said that to a few people, but got tired of typing it 100 times. People think I am working on the space shuttle or something.
Another job nicely done Andrew!. I kept a close eye on how you "tightened the nut" in my youth (16 now 78) I replaced the bearings in an old ford I had. and overtightened the nut. only got about 26 miles down the road when the bearing literally welded itself to the spindle. Like you said the cost of the tow truck. new spindle bearings races etc. a $20 bearing job wound up costing my over $150. in 1960 dollars. well over $1500 in todays dollars. all for the sake of an overtightened nut. lesson learned. I never had that problem again and done over 40 bearing jobs since.at least. thanks for an informatinve video and a reminder for me ha ha.
You are the epitome of Good Enough! I am learning a lot.