1987 Freightliner cabover Big Cam Cummins Formula coolant system overhaul part 2. "Jolly Green"

[@ErnestoBoots]

This is going to be a beast when it's done! Your attention to detail, as well as taking advice from info in the comment section is A+.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I have very smart viewers id be a fool not to take their advice!

[@ErnestoBoots]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE Your a great Mechanic, the content brought everyone here. I'm along for the ride brotha🍻.

[@sjsharks2106]

I dont know crap about mechanics, but I'm very intrigued, watching your work. I'm also learning alot. Thank you.

[@Frank-bh3cm]

Watching you learn all these new skills is totally enjoyable. Love the birds chirping in the background too. Edit: I'm from Sydney, AU 😃

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Filmed in front of a live bird audience

[@vaughannewton4430]

Good video again I helped my dad rebuild a Volvo F88 you your learning all the time all the thumbs down are trolls shouldn't worry about them it would be a lot better if they just went in the comments and gave there point of view rather than giving you the thumbs down your trying Very enjoyable to watch from England UK.

[@Jacoffee]

I don't know much about big trucks, but for what i know you're doing a great job, this will turn out great! Cheers from Europe, land of the cabover

[@1ChadKeegan]

Pressure Warsh That Chowder Off! That’s was a nice clip. And that engines looking fresh!

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Good ol duplicolor rebuild!

[@johnnaughton3499]

Good work, you should clean that gear linkage and lube it again. It will slide better Good luck with the Jolly Green Giant.

[@CMWorks-sd2fs]

Great video! That freight shaker is looking better and better! Thank you for the shout out I really appreciate it. Keep up the great work.

[@wlingrell]

It is fun listening to you describe how much fun you are having. It makes every mechanical minded man feel alive again. Would love to do what you are doing. Great job. Totally enjoy you and your videos. Can't wait to see this truck when you are done with it.

[@whoveniledelinquent]

Enjoying your videos from the Hunter valley ( about an hour north of Sydney ) Australia.I know your frustration, every time I drop the cab of my '85 Kenny the the throttle linkage hits the oil dip stick and revs flat out on start up. easy to sort it but a pain none the less. My truck has a Cummins 400 big cam and am very impressed with your methodical way of going through "jolly green". Keep up the good work, your'e going to have an awesome truck.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thank you I appreciate you watching!

[@kehenabeach4418]

Good for you! It’s easy to say what you’ll do… you are living your dream and actually doing!

[@warriorz_hammer_7743]

Found you're channel from the first video of the truck and I've been hooked every since, loving the videos buddy, keep them coming, sending respect/encouragement from the Uk 🇬🇧, I love old trucks!!

[@doyleprice2502]

you hang in there young man.keep on trying..proud of ya

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thank you!

[@dancurrier6421]

how's the progress going on the green can over

[@doughouston4741]

As a retired Trucker, back in the day we use to call a power washer,.....a Steam Jennie. A suggestion for you. The next time you install double belts on the pulley, stagger the printed section to prevent a break in the belt where they are fused. This way if a belt snaps you still have a functional belt. I'm just say'n. Love the videos on Jolley Green....keep 'em coming.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Hm i never thought that about the belts thanks for the information! Thanks for watching!

[@stevendinapoli1239]

Let me tell u I feel u my friend. I’d be having a cool enjoyable time on a project like this as well. I’m getting a kick just watching u. Thanks for sharing ! 😎👍

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@jacoblo5185]

yes

[@Woody-iv3ud]

When I saw this pop up in the feed I clicked right away. I am not be a trucker but watching someone go and replace things and make it new again brings me joy. I am originally from Maine but I am in Hawaii right now and they run cab overs for the trash trucks mainly. Can’t wait to see this moving down the road.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Maine to Hawaii thats a big change! Thanks for watching!

[@ME-im5qe]

You are an outstanding worker young man, this truck is going to be awesome when you have it completed! You are also a great video guy, your work is easy to follow and understand! Keep it coming!!

[@ulverop]

Good video! Watching from Narvik, Norway (in the north of Norway).

[@DiegoColafabio]

Thing i like most here is that you're fixing it mechanically first, and then will take a look on aesthetics. I would do the same as well, because first rule is to get this truck being healthy and usable everyday, and then make it beautiful! your engine is looking very beautiful and fresh with new parts and paint, i love it. I would work on the bottom of the cabin with some new insulation panels. Don't forget to take apart your turbo and make a revision of it. Thanks for the video, very well done. Cheers from Italy!

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Im trying to do the best I can! Ill be doing some repairs to the turbo soon and maybe an upgrade. Thank you and I appreciate you watching!

[@jdjeep46]

This is a great series. You are making this truck like new.

[@craiglochrie6774]

Hi From Morrinsville, New Zealand Loving the channel, love the fact you admit you know not much about most things and are still doing a great job. Keep asking for help because someone will always give you some great advice. Look forward to the next video.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@mischef18]

Enjoying every video on this so far bro and looking forward to more. Safe travels from NZ

[@michaelbowling4881]

I love watching these videos keep up the good work.

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Enjoying your videos, Mansfield Australia🇦🇺

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking Freightliner!!!!!!!!!!

[@cabovergary]

Thanks for the shoot out! Really enjoyed the video. I have the handle set aside at that yard. It will be after the 5th before make it there. Also, something that works for me is I use tin foil to wrap around hoses and wires when painting.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

No problem buddy! I have a few more things I gotta buy from you do you have an Instagram or Facebook or someway to get ahold of you?

[@cabovergary]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE my face book is my name. Gary Haack. Excited what you have planned.

[@johndeere1958ful]

I'll bring my 85 359 down to CT from mass and you can do my engine you are doing a good job on the old girl keep up the good work

[@afrayedknott1701]

I don't blame you one little bit for taking back that reman water pump. What a piece of trash! The new one was far superior. Jolly is coming along nicely. Love your channel and that beautiful truck.

[@Wolfhound327]

Always look forward to your videos

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thank you I appreciate you watching!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

*Fantastic* job Mike! 🙂👍 That Cummins looks nice all painted up. Good call on flushing the cooling system. Really enjoying the series and getting to see all your hard work pay off 🔧

[@erickelchaer]

All that stress will worth. You're doing an amazing job as always. 🇧🇷

[@ThaBlackBuddha]

Loving this series mate. Cheers from Australia.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Great attitude buddy looking forward to when you are driving her around.You are doing one hell of a job.We have something in common on the Sicilian side.

[@boahneelassmal]

small tip as someone coming from (UI) design: paint the handles of any valves a different colour than the engine, like for instance black or red. This will make it far easier to find the valves should you need to access them and also will give you better orientation around the engine room.

[@waynered9]

She's getting well deserved maintenance. Loving this video series

[@truckerstyleshawn]

Trucks coming along nicely man

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate you watching!

[@truckerstyleshawn]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE just a reminder, a lot of n14 parts will fit on your big cam. For example a ht60 turbo is a good upgrade for your engine and if you chose later to go with a front charge air cooler and ditch the water cooled intake manifold a n14 will fit a there are a lot to choose from to get the perfect routing for ic piping. Food for thought

[@VikingPlaysGames]

Pressure Washer.....Power Washer......Across the big Water, we call it "Hochdruckreiniger". But that´s just as complicated, as everything German. :D Love your Content btw, and you have a new Sub!

[@latisimusd]

Nice Saturday grin, when you get to step back and see progress. Of course as you go along in any project there's always things to improve it and spend more $ (ask me how I know), however, the good feeling keeps you moving forward. Nice work!

[@michaelchristopher9444]

Gasket is for a different style pump that they have just cut the tab with the bolt hole on that gasket. It will break off and get lodge in your coolant system somewhere.

[@pietergrobbelaar6299]

Hallo am Pieter and i like your cannel watching from South Africa

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Hello Pieter from South Africa. Thanks for watching!

[@steverone7623]

Haven’t commented in a while I remember 1.6k subs Congratulations dude

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thanks for hanging in there buddy!

[@ProstoKolka]

You are doing very well! Freightliner was like this only when it was new! Thank you for your videos!

[@stevemitchell6821]

Awsome job brother. Enjoying Jolly green. Keep up good work.

[@psavel274]

Smart idea replacing the water pump while you were in there to say the least. It needs to be done. Cummins pumps are one of the easiest to change that I've done. The composite (plastic impeller) pumps are known time bombs in basically any vehicle equipped with them. The impeller can 'delaminate' off the shaft and the shaft will just free wheel without the impeller spinning. I've also seen them come loose enough where the car will start to run hotter than normal at idle until you blip the throttle. That's where it breaks loose just enough to keep it from freewheeling on the shaft until you give it some rpm's. They also get jammed in there, and sometimes break apart sending chunks of plastic all over in there. To answer your question, no, that amount of play in the bearings is NOT normal. Its shot and ready to be replaced no doubt. It comes with accelerated wear due to the forces of the fan clutch assembly which can also be timebombs depending on its condition/ balanced the blades/ proximity to the radiator/ stifness of engine mounts, etc. They can explode due to the reasons and cause a lot of damage. Denting hoods, punching holes in the rad/ condenser, etc. I have seen it A LOT over the years. Most of the aftermarket, and probably the 'updated/ superceded' OEM Cummins pump most likely is metal. Lots of pumps have sloppy castings and leftover flash material. It isn't uncommon at all to see that type of shit. At least from what I've seen in almost 25 years of turning wrenches they are like that more than they should be. This truck is pretty sweet bro, thanks for sharing this video.

[@markkelly2169]

Years ago on a 250 Cummins the water gallery going to the heads would leak at the joins regularly. Worth changing seals. 👍

[@jonrusso59]

I love those old cab overs too....I rebiuld and refurt them now too and work on trucks all day too..

[@petergerman3593]

Hi I think your doing a great job I never miss your videos and can't wait for the next one keep up the great work

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thank you I appreciate you watching!

[@rjhtrucking5429]

Excellent videos mate, I'm really enjoying them. Cheers.

[@rattlehead7544]

Another excellent video keep up the great work,cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@towrecker]

where that hose is rubbing where you changed the brass elbow , just take another piece of that hose about 2 or 3 inches long , split it with a razor blade , and put it over the hose with a zip tie to keep it snug and in place , then you have a sacrificial surface that is rubbing , and you will not have to ever worry about it ...

[@julianpighin1572]

Man I wish I could like this videos faster. Your work is great. Greetings from Argentina!

[@ivanjulian2532]

Cerakote for the win on your exhaust system. Sure you can go the HPC route, but Cerakote provides a wider range of colours. I recommend Cerakote Satin Aluminum as your standard "go to" colour. But.... and this is a big but.... you have to pull your items off the vehicle and you have to do the job right. That means vapour blasting, followed by pre coat heating to get rid of oils in the metal, followed by coat application, followed by cooking in an oven. I've used Cerakote extenisvely on several motorcycle restorations and it's fantastic.

[@ivanjulian2532]

If you can afford it (you certainly have the room) invest in a vapour blasting machine plus an old used bakery oven (something big enough to put larger truck parts in it). And then do all the Cerakote work yourself. Every day you'll look at your truck and you'll think to yourself... "Yes, I can pull you off and I can Cerakote you too!" LOL

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man this was a good video man. That's awesome to hear you Italian. I have a little bit of Italian in me as well. It's just awesome how you make your own parts for your truck. That was also a good thing that you change the water pump while you was there. Don't want to get it on the road and then the water pump goes out. Now I know I have big extremely wide feet but need to find out who's little wide feet that was. " LOL " your truck is coming along good man. Keep up the awesome work you are doing on your truck. You take it easy man and try not to work too hard.

[@stew6338]

Looking good "Not For Hire" from your viewers in Melbourne Australia.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Great job painting that block I think it looks great!

[@aldworth33]

I was always taught the best thing for coolant gaskets and o-rings is grease, I have always used it and never had a problem 👍

[@richardsmith7330]

When’s the next video of the Freightliner?

[@michaelhartloff3833]

That fresh paint will help you locate leaks and such plus it looks awesome

[@nickfrancis8973]

Love your videos can't wait until you get it done looking forward to the next video

[@crimsonblue88]

that good sir is a labor of love! keep it up man!!!

[@davidroberts6594]

I recently bought a 88 international 9700 cabover, same low flow cooling system, that's on my list of to do next month!

[@waynered9]

Also thanks for the shoutout!!! That's huge

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

No problem buddy!

[@baileyhodge9995]

I love your cabover it looks nice. I'm actually looking for one as well I'll be for the 68 International Cub lo boy

[@chemmerling]

That old thermostat with the spring was failed, so good thing you took the time to replace it.

[@stevemurphy1051]

You crack me up! Never worked on these motors? Water pump is fine. Bearings are the only thing that goes bad on these. Two million miles and never had water pump fail. Go ahead because you seem to enjoy it.

[@sdudley11]

dude you mite think the water pump fine but it never hurts to replace it anyways is better play it safe then be sorry when it goes out while he driving, and have to pay someone to tow his truck to a shop or back to his place not worth the risk i would of done the same thing as well just replace it anyways

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos I am from South Africa

[@kevinamstutz6118]

The BC IV water pump was unique to the BC IV. Low Flow cooling included the radiator, T stat housing, Water pump and IIRC the block and heads. Low Flow cooling wasn't a terrible system, just had to be maintain better than the other system. That 3/8 hole you see on the bottom of the housing is for a check valve, it's missing. When you spin off the filter it would stop the flow of coolant. When you install the new filter it would open back up. The 1/8 hole was for one of the t stat housings, it's been a long time but I think it was for the front t stat. We had a special fixture to drill the hole. The hole allowed coolant to flow to the t stat sensor allowing it to open sooner. If you look from the top down the hole would be angled at about 25 degrees toward the block. We drilled the hole for the t stat campaign upgrading the original plastic t stats to brass and the updated upper t stat housing. The improved upper t stat housing had a square edge and the original was rounded. We had to check the brass ring depth as well.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I figured I'd give this system a try. It could last forever for me vs someone working it full time. I did see the threads where the check valve would go and I was curious why they were there. Thanks for all the information I feel a little more confident running it now.

[@willwilliams6112]

Another great video keep up the great work

[@gmcjimmy3580]

Man I love that truck, I just can't believe what you paid for her that was the deal of a lifetime.

[@lloydrobinson7081]

u r an interesting channel to watch now, I'll keep going watching it, keep the videos coming

[@willb3018]

Really nice paint job for doing it in the truck.

[@syedsyclone6827]

Love ya vids man! Take your time and do the important things, I use to watch Bruce Wilson back when he was doing youtube. But people were hating on him for enjoying his truck by chroming it out lol. Always remember to have fun and not to feed the trolls. Much love from Malaysia, wished there were American cabovers in Asia! Love the way Jolly Green looks!

[@benmac940]

Most of the hate, as you put it, he was getting was more because he was doing all the chrome but not this sort of stuff

[@dlesner]

Hi from Israel! Great work! Can't wait to see it running!

[@psavel274]

Hot water pressure washer" = "steam genny" is what most call them and yes, the more powerful ones are great at taking off paint and prepping the surface. Small air grinder = "die grinder."

[@weepweep2225]

Man I really want a cab over so bad 😩. Just can’t find one here in Florida. Keep up the good work man, your channel is definitely going to grow. Love Jolly Green!

[@haroldgates2585]

jolly green lookin good hope ro see it cruisin around ct cool to watch a youtuber from my state

[@lindsaysmythe7397]

Just a note. Most of the hoses have reusable end fittings. So if they are in good condition the hose only can be replaced. A big saving.

[@jeremiahgrogan5963]

Looking forward to the next video man hello from Maumee, OH

[@northstarracing18d-4d]

At our shop we use rustolium high heat 3000 ceramic paint on our manifolds and for the hot side of the turbo. Cold side just sand and primer then put your choice of paint on.

[@vivekanandjha8672]

Really awesome... waiting for another part 🔥

[@Justgowithitnow]

watching form California love what you doing

[@emccolly]

I think the RTV on that water pump gasket makes good sense with that extra hole that weakens the gasket.

[@adammartinez6693]

Great video!! You are doing a great job

[@billyhill101]

I love what your doing with your Fleet liner

[@billyhill101]

Freightliner

[@weepweep2225]

The pulley you put oil in is actually a grease port, replace the plug with a grease nipple! Looks good brother

[@mpersson9595]

Looking good greetings from Sweden

[@nasdave]

Great job! greetings from Portugal

[@qwnc_]

pressure washer? power washer? neither! haha growing up we called them water blasters. living in Australia now and they call them "Gerni's" here 🤣

[@santiagocostanti3113]

I cant wait for another video of this beast

[@needmorecowbell6460]

The hose in the back where you gotta shorter elbo going around that pole thingy so it wont rub… take a old garden hose maybe cut it about 4” and splice it length ways and slide it on the hose and use it as a barrier between the two so it will rub on that if it will

[@rotabom]

Or can the cylindrical thing its attached to be slid away to allow clearance. Seems to be only secured by large hose clamps.

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

Another awesome video, I Love this truck

[@johnhicks9529]

You can also add in 12volt waterproof floodlights on it for nighttime use aswell it you need to use it at night time that way.

[@chrisspurling8550]

Can’t wait for the next video. Keep up the hard work.

[@whitesnake370]

I hook my Honda presur washer up to my tank less hot water heater works good. But I to would love to have one like Andrew

[@rickhicks3477]

Great video. Keep going. Really like the deep pockets of spending money 😁😁

[@PowerOfValmet]

Looking sharp buddy, northern sweden here 😉

[@kehenabeach4418]

Use easy off oven cleaner, let sit for about an hour then power wash off! Works awesome on suspension and hard caked on grime/grease!!!

[@jimmiecoffelt1956]

Hard work pays off you got this .

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Can you change out the hand pump hydraulic cab lift for one that they use on an RV for the slide outs? They are a 12 volt hydraulic pump that makes the slides go in and out. Seeing that you get old RV's maybe you could retro fit one off the RV to the Jolly Green.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thats a good idea but once the truck is done I shouldn't really have to lift it up unless I'm doing maintenance.

[@classicxl]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE theres cab lift pumps that use air pressure to operate . it just ties into your air system you can buy that instead of hand pumping it

[@JT-qf4it]

Is that the power steering reservoir or another fuel filter on top of the engine? If so, it probably has a filter in it too. If you have a Harbor Freight near by, they have a hand held spot blaster you can put grit in and spray the rust and corrosion off the turbo.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Yes it is the power steering. I'll have to check those blasters out

[@milesbrush4863]

I personally use wire loom on any part you think or see touching looks like you have room on that line would give you a bit of insurance