5 tools for every field mechanic before you empty the shop tool box for a life outside.
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 11. 2020
- I get asked, "what tools do I need to be a field mechanic?"
These are 5 tools that I think every diesel mechanic should make sure is in the shop box before they even take to the drivers seat. I've traveled all over the world and you would be surprised how many field guys don't have these 5 tools.
Get yourself a notepad and write these tools down. you're gonna want them if you want to be the hero on the landing.
Have a great week, be safe and God bless!
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Hey Brother. Thank you for the content, and keep it up. God bless you Bro.
Thanks for sharing the awesome content keep up the good work bud. God bless
I might add a DEF refractometer so your not guessing on DEF quality. OTC has good affordable one.
That is a great suggestion for a new guy who would be headed out in the field for today's equipment
Couldnt agree more. With all the issues encountered with def systems its a fundamental part of the trouble shooting process. A lot of operators/drivers think they are smarter than the equipment they run and do stupid stuff like water it down or piss in it.
Loving your stuff thanks for doing the videos, I want to get into a service truck eventually just getting some more experience first. Keep up the good work
40+ year HD road service here. Fluke 27 multi meter, a sealed mine approved meter, it has no problems with rain or snow, it can be dropped very tough. Although it doesn't do well if left on service bed it falls off, time to buy another one. It is my most used tool. It does wonders when that is the first tool reached for on the initial walk up to stalled truck, it sets the driver mind at ease knowing they are dealing with a mechanic who has experience. I use it for lift gates also.
I'm about go to school becoming heavy equipment mechanic and it's exactly my first time what do I need for the field for my first time what is your advice
Thank you and Merry Christmas
Thank You! Great video! Keep it up!
5 most needed tools for the truck. The first 5 tools needed that you don't have on the truck yet. đ Good job Bud!
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@@bonniedobkin6948 well Happy Thanksgiving to you and Uncle Tony! Just have been super busy!
Thank you for the videos...
Great information for guys starting out.
Thanks for sharing!
I work Avionics on aircraft as a profession. My go to multimeter has become the Fluke 3000FC because of the wifi capability. One of my supervisors bought the same snap-on meter in your video and it was about 100 to 150 dollars more comparing what he spent to what I spent because it was easier to justify the weekly payment vs the outright cost to his wife... LOL Anyway, these wifi enabled devices have an awesome range and several times I have saved time and another body helping me out by setting up my meter and sometimes our shops meter to connectors of a computer while flipping switches in the cockpit. BTW I paid $350ish from Grainger for my fluke where as my supervisor's snap-on meter was $500ish. Either way, great investment!
First time watching liked the video!
Gives me ideas of tools to add to my box
Thank you for the tips, sounds good. Fellow field tech here. I would add a coolant vacuum fill set up, due to a NRS, EGR systems. 55 gallon drum for hydraulic oil, to drain into, and reuse if needed. A 35 gallon drum for coolant, to drain, and reuse. Hard wood blocks to crib. Temperature gun for heating issues.
For sure on the coolant fill setup. Im trying to put together a video on that concept soon. Vacuum fill is a must with today's engines
u carry a 55 gal drum and a 35 gal drum around wihth u?
I don't. Most of the time I know when I need that much storage. I also don't like to refill with what I drained out. A couple of good 15 gallon drain pans can get most repairs started.
@@juansimon5802 Well, at that time when that was written, I was working on 657's (hydraulic) tank draining was frequent, and then the repairs. Working on D10''s coolant system draining, and then repairs, and similar machines. Have unloaded excess stuff now, to keep under weight on a 26,000 GVWR service truck.
That tach saved me on a John deere excavator with weak hydraulic systems 4 other shop couldn't figure it out bu turned out I realize the engine rpm would not high enough at full throttle a little adjustment and bam back in business
Right on manđ.. merry Christmas..new subscriber
Awesome tips man đđ»đđ»
good stuff. thanks
Great suggestions đđ Happy Thanksgiving
The crenova multimeter from Amazon Iâve had for years and itâs still very accurate as much as a fluke or snapon
Great tips. Subscribed. I'm leaving Healthcare and getting into this soon. Thank you â„
Thats awesome.
Fellow field mechanic here! I enjoy your videos and look forward to future ones. I was thinking how interesting it is that we can do basically the same job but I have such a different list of tools in this category. I'm guessing it's what part of the country someone is in and of course the type of equipment you encounter. I'm a 20 year field mechanic for Cat in the southeast and I'm watching the video thinking...I never use that or I don't even have one of those. I'm thinking your point is these are some things that, if you need them, you better have em vs something that is a go to. I'd love to see a video on your favorite tools or can't live without type of thing. My top ten off the top of my head are:
1) Milwaukee M12 stubby impact 2) Pocket screwdriver
3) Milwaukee M12 90° die grinder
4) Snap On 14.4 volt ratchets
5) Pocket extendable magnetic
6) Snap On digital test light
7) MOUNTAIN long flex box end ratcheting wrenches
8) Snap On battery load tester
9) Streamlight rechargeable Pocket flashlight
10) Blue Point hose pinch pliers
Thats an awesome list. Ill have to think for awhile.
You're right about being in different parts of the world or doing a different aspect of this industry. Thanks for sharing your list.
I work at a gm dealership in rural pnw 90 percent our customers are duramax diesels and this list you have is pretty much identical to what I use on a day to day except I have the milwaukie fuel 3/4 stubby 3/4 ratchet and the 1/2 impact I couldn't work without them lol!!
In my 20 years this is what I think about this. Fluke 233 is a cheaper meter with a wireless feature. I have used my torque wrenches 5 times 1/4"-1", they are useful but you don't have to spend a bunch of money on them just make sure they are repairable/calibrate. Never used a impact driver, EVER. Photo tach's are necessary, my Harbor Freight one still works and I use it to check speed sensors and set pressures for hydraulic motors for fans and drives. Use a good electric one to pull a vacuum on a hydraulic tank, I have the large Harbor freight one and it outlasted any other one that I have been given brand knew, only issue was the switch melted and I got one off of one of the dead Cooler Master ones that was a month old.
Laser non-contact thermometer is great for transmissions, etc.
Yes Snap on does make a 300 ft/lb torque wrench now I have that same meter and the Bluetooth function is great for testing when you are alone I used to use my phone and video it before I bought that meter I would have put in a 2-3 jaw puller in my top 5 but everyone has their go to tools it seems like you are always missing something. Great video
Yes on the puller. I thought about that. My puller sets were almost grabbed for this video.
Yes snap on 1/2 torque wrench does go to 300 plus the handle is a little longer wich really helps on those higher torques
That airvac seems a handy piece of kit. Never seen one of those here in the UK before. Thanks for the video.
Hi Offroad Wrench,
Great video you have produced here, I really enjoyed it, great content. I particularly enjoyed the part at 1:00 talking about tools on a field truck. I felt it was really informative and you really brought the point across well. Also discussing multi meters at 3:00 was really good and bluetooth feature. I am really interested in engineering and have had a career in engineering for over 28 years from everything from starting as a mechanics assistant to now a Project Manager. I enjoy sharing my skills and knowledge as well with others like yourself. I have provide training to others and had apprentices work with me to kick start their careers. Just started my own You Tube channel to share some of my knowledge and tips. Many thanks, Great job.
Thank you
That last one should be number 1 omg I did not think about that
Great list and a must have on the photo tac donât see any tours of guys that have them and I feel itâs a must for field diagnostic of hydraulics
Isn't that crazy. I dont know how many times I would fly in somewhere to help a tech. Ask them on the phone calls, before flights are booked, what the RPM is. You get an answer that is close enough to spec to give the benefit of the doubt that they checked it. Jump in the truck with tje guy and drive to the machine. Ask for the photo tach. Whats that? Well how did you measure RPM? SMH
Highly recommend fluke multi meter as a marine electrician. You can smell taste feel or see electricity usually until something goes wrong. So buy one you would trust with ur life.
We usually use paint and a stopwatch to adjust track times
On many applications the painted track pad is a great way to do it. I still do that on some machines. Its a great way to test for straight travel when the test area is fairly small
I have no idea what I need I'm watching this video so I can learn and what to get when I graduate from school
Make videos on tools an what you're working on Tool box Tour please...
you bet man i have the 300 ftb snap on torque wrench i love it i have some axle nuts that torque up to 300 and same if your doing your first pass on your head bolts !
Thanks for sharing bud the vac pump can be worth its weight in gold I use mine all the time! Great tips and donât forget toilet paper lol! Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe God Bless!đ
You kids today are spoiled. Back in my day, we used leaves. /sarc đ
I prefer the stem with 3 on the tree! đ đ€Ł đ
I only use fluke meters. I have a snap on that the company bought me and I just refuse to use it, we work on some serious voltage sometimes and I need to be able to literally trust my meter with my life. The Bluetooth function on your meter isn't something you'll use every day but when you need it, you need it. I see the value in it.
For sure. You have to believe in the tools that you use.
Might be too basic for this list, but a good reliable flashlight will get used more often than most of the other tools in your truck. Get a good high output, rechargeable light and a small pocket light.
I prefer a Streamlight Stinger DS for a big light. My Streamlight Stylus Pro is in my pocket always and gets used constantly.
@heavymetalmechanic thats a good tool to have its own video for the new guys coming in. Why we choose the lights we choose. Ive had everything from the mag light of yesteryear to today's rechargeable streamlights. Thanks for the idea.
I have that same tach.
Thanks for another well done video. I'd like to see how you have your other air vac set up- the TD260M. I've been looking around for something to pull a vacuum on my LX870D when I need it and like the looks of that one. From Air Vac they're pretty reasonable too, about a quarter of what Cat wants for it. Do you run a regulator with a pressure gauge on the input port of the unit? Seems as though that might be a good way to go so you could adjust the pressure from where you're working on the machine if you start pulling oil? Also want to second the torque wrench usage- I have gotten into the habit of torquing anything of importance- it's amazing how fasteners stay tight when they are set to the right value. Thanks again, be safe!
The first time I pulled oil with these through the tank was on a L870. Boy does it make a mess in a hurry. Lol
Good Video good Informationen pleas can you make a service truck tour much respect Patrick from austria đșđžđŠđčđ€đđ»
Thank you
Have you picked up snap onâs new carbide tipped scraper? Highly recommend! PN CSSD1
I'll grab one from my dealer asap. I just looked it up. Definitely worth giving a try
Porta power best investment I've made cause operators can't be bothered to grease there blankity blank machines
I have the tech angle torque wrench from snap on that hose up to 300 ftlbs
Test light and /or power probe is a must have
Have the #4 probe but just got the 5 volt adaptor for it, great to test with computers you can actually send 5 V back to your computer and watch your scanner for the signal
Where do you get the work coveralls at? I do a lot of auto repairs in rainy cold weather. Those look thick and durable. Good video.
Aramark uniform service
i agree with u on everything except the meter. for what u pay for that u can get a fluke that will blow that thing away.
Which model of meter? You peaked my interest
The electronic torque wrenches work accuratly in cold enviroments like beam wrenches clik stop.wrenches are only good in the shop
Please make more videos...
Use the MIN/MaX feature on the meter
The min/max feature is a great benefit in the higher end meters. Thanks for the input. Have a blessed day
Do you have a part number for that adapter plate for JDs on the air vac? I canât find it anywhere.
You'll have to make it. Take the breather off the top plate. Make a template and cut it out. Drill and tap a 1/8" pipe hole and install a nipple.
6. LED head torch.
The cat air vac is much much smaller than the one you have. Would be better when space is limited on a service truck
I have the one that goes to 300 and I donât even begin to use all the features
Uncle Tony Approved: except. BlackSmoke is correct you forgot T.P. , 5gal. Bucket & Trash bags LOL đ 1st day nerves
Thats a whole different video. đ đ€Ł đ
Hell yeah!! Been there!! Had the t.p.
Found some bushes lol
I like the coveralls. What brand are they?
Aramark
great videos, I'm driver and we need grease gun, and maybe that would be a cool video what could be in operators toolkits?
An operator who is mechanically capable of light wrenching should have a similar toolkit to my tray. An operator who isn't very mechanically inclined shouldn't have anything more than big wrenches and an adjustable to change hoses.
I use fluke and blupoint
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Yes they have one that goes to 300 purchased it recently
You forgot one of the most important tools. A cutting torch aka gas axe.
@chevy1982100 yes sir. If youre a field mechanic in the off highway world. Its the most important gate key
Mexican speed wrench.
Side not, as a compressor field tech. Label that Compressor breaker!! Flip it off at night if you arenât there everyday. Those recips can let lose and burn places down!
100% great advice
It is off every night. Its at the door and is part of the lock up procedure.
What's wrong with old school non digital torque wrenches tgey do the same thing
Yes they do, but require a second tool to do todays torque turn specs.
Non digital also is unable to tell you what the torque is to remove the bolt. Sometimes a very useful measurement when diagnosing failures
Sheamus!
What brand coveralls are those?
Thanks for the information. What I never forget to have are relays, fuses, and solenoids. đđŒ
Aramark uniform service is who im using.
60 30 degree wrenches
Any recommendations for a 3/4 impact?
@J Nieves the best you can afford. If its an earthquake from HF. Than at least put that in your toolbox. Run big high pressure air to it and you will be satisfied until you can afford quality. I run a 1" earthquake and a 3/4" bluepoint. My 3/4 is probably 5 years older than the 1". Probably a 10 or 12 year old 3/4 run on big hose at 100 - 120 psi. It hits harder than most 1" guns. When it no longer out performs Âč" stuff I will send it in for a flat rate rebuild from my Snap-on dealer.
@@offroadwrench5752 thanks so much for your reply
interesting to see that manual impact hit with a hammer tool.Thought everyone has impact guns now? great vid thanks!
It's more for screws, really mangled screws. When you need it, you need it
Yeah its an impact as in hitting the bit or socket into the fastener while turing it too. A normal impact just turns and will tend to round bad fastener heads over.
apparently if you type in heavy equipment mechanic instead of diesel mechanic into youtube you get a TON more videos! maybe a way for some of you you tubers to get more views
look like somebody got a relay cheat sheet. Where is 87 grounded load?
Love this channel new sub. But gosh dam to slow or hesitant talking. Or i jave adhd and cant stay with you.
Truck tour??
Not yet. At some point yes. Maybe I'll do a as it showed up video first.
Yeah bud I got like four or five of those free multi meters from Harbor freight theyâve never let me down and also I have the CanDo HD code 2 also U joint pullerâs
I've used those multimeters in my trail rigs. I wouldn't hanger my career on them, but they do work.
Parts number for air vac
Air Vac TD260M
Great little heavy duty vac pump. I will try to find a good part number for my plastic housing one. Basically any Air conditioning vacuum pump will work.
Where do find the the off road wrench hats like watch your videos logger here from Tennessee
Maybe you could do a video using it and also the photo tac, also could it be used to pump fluids? Iâm an automotive guy but I have a strong interest in anything mechanical but especially automotive diagnostics
Im actually working on the website right now to make the merchandise available. Currently the only way to get them is by being a subscriber/follower on here or Instagram. I occasionally do give aways.
Cheap mans version on the airvac, I take a small shopvac and duct tape around the fill. It's held anything I've ever used it with
Dude thatâs what John Deere recommend to use a Venturi which is what they are actually called
Not to be a stupid ass, but why ELECTRONIC torque wrenches or CLICK-TYPE?
Thanks
The ease and accuracy of electronic for the new age of torque to yield specs. I still have and use my click type regularly. When the torque calls for a degree of rotation, it requires a second tool.
They do make an add on tool that will do degrees if your already invested in other styles of torque wrenches so you donât have to run out and buy a digital unit. Not as handy, but will save you some money .
Worst decision I made was a snap on techwrench in 2003. Weak, fragile handle, couldnt hear the beep or feel the vibration in a noisy shop. Handle too large to fit in confined spaces and actually anywhere useful. And worst of all the batterys keep running out. Micrometer torque wrench everytime now. Cat technician 20 years.
Thanks for the input. I agree that the volume isn't high enough. Mine vibrates well and the batteries are removed everytime.
Why only five tools?
When you need a certain tool, that certain tool is the most important tool.
As far as my box of tools goes, there is not a single tool that is not important. 5 x more than I care to count.
Yes, the entire tool box is important and there is a lot more tools that a mechanic needs. These were just my suggestion of the 5 tools that should be in your tool box before you get into the field. They are also the tools that many do not have, yet are needed quite regularly. If I went through the use of every specialty tool, the video would be who knows how long.
Gay blue line
I'm going to call BS on setting hydraulic pump "beginning of regulation" using a "photo-tac".
You are correct sir. You don't use it for setting the hydraulic pump. You use it to identify the RPM of the "motor" not the "pump". I did not say it was to set the "begin of regulation" of the "pump". I said it was for setting the travel. You must first set high displacement and low displacement of the travel motor or a pump before you can set begin of regulation.
you don't have to say. That's my opinion. We know everything on here is your opinion
I dont mean to come across as over critical, judgemental or sitting up on a high chair as if I'm some high and mighty individual. Just a suggestion that you take a moment and breathe. I like your videos and you have good content but it is somewhat difficult to sit and listen/watch them due to the way you speak. You tend to do a little studder/stammering which makes your speaking difficult to listen to. You may want to do a practice run of what you are going to say. Then "ah", "um", and the pausing in your speech as if you are lost in what you are saying or searching for a word. I dont mean to sound like a dick or say you suck, I'm just saying that it would make for a much better video if you could clean this up. It's not as being in junior high and someone speaking in front of the class but it definitely makes it a little difficult for listening.... good info though.
Thank you. I have been trying to work on my speech process. The videos are a great way to practice as if I'm speaking to a large crowd. Even when I'm prepared with multiple practice runs before I do a speaking event. I tend to get a little rushed. It's a situation that many do not get the chance to practice regularly.
Thank you for watching the videos and I hope you stick around. Have a great day. God bless
Dude Get the point. You must have said this is 5 things you should have 5 min before you said what it was. Here is an I Idea tell the 5 things then explain why cause at that time you will have interest instead of loosing people cause your trying to get people to watch longer. Just be honest and straight forward we will stay on till the end.