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[@russelltrupia4479]

Sorry you have to start your vacation with all these problems with your truck get home safe.

[@Oheeeoh]

Sounds like your truck found out you were going on vacation. Enjoy your time off, Dan.

[@im_not_mad]

Buy 2 alternators and have a spare for 120.00 @ piece. Have a nice vacation Dan

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

$120 alternator is going to be a Mexico reman, he's gunna need a spare!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

@chief tp I'm in the truck repair business, my vehicles get a new one just like my customers. Same with starters.

[@richardrasmussen804]

Hope you made it home! Have a great time in Vegas! Enjoy your time off!

[@shawncooper754]

Make sure they do the trans input shaft AKA suitcase kit when they replace the clutch. Have a good well deserved vacation.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks Dan for posting. Hope it all works out and that y’all have a wonderful vacation.

[@georgesherman5345]

BOY!! The trials and tribulations of being a trucker. If it can happen...…. it will. Good luck. Hope ya make it home okay, Dan.

[@chillnspace777]

Amen to that. I was only a company driver but watching thieae types of videos is a real eye opener. I'm not very mechanically inclined but for every time I'm in the shop o ask as many questions I could and kept notes of information.

[@kens.3729]

When it Rains, it Pours. Very Sorry to hear about ALL your issues. You have a consistently Great 👍 Attitude with Life in general. Very Glad to hear you’re still going on Vacation with Teresa to Vegas. Enjoy! 😎

[@Gonethinkin]

Oh sure... now we have to sit and wait full of anticipation!

[@franbric5640]

Dan likes to play with our nerves, so now we won't sleep, eat or even breathe in awe of the next video. Masterful editing, almost Hitchcock-like ;)

[@neilpuckett359]

You've got the transmission out might as well replace the clutch and pressure plate and while the flywheel is being resurfaced replace the rear crank seal now is the time to do it.

[@MrWisdom79]

Yup, rear main seal and mine as well do those rear motor mounts. That might help with the hood squeak too.

[@timgear9892]

Yep, and the top bearings on the tranny input shaft.

[@chrise3801]

Cross shafts,rear structure seal..........

[@arkansaswookie]

Yup, cue up the song Born Under A Bad Sign.

[@StayingBack71]

@@MrWisdom79 A lotta work for a middle aged driver,Im sure he doesn't have the shop- lets get real-plus the mechanic charges $700 just in labor to do all the extra stuff

[@yvindHvaal]

Just one of those days, Dan. We have all been there, but it doesn't make the situation any better for your part. I hope you make it home all right and I really think you need the vacation. Be safe Dan and tomorrow will be better.

[@reevinriggin3570]

Good Job!!! I generally am a silent observer of your channel, but this time I gotta give you kudos. I used to do what you do many moons ago and I have had the same problem with the throw out bearing. I lost the pedal and had to drive the last 400 or so miles with just floating gears, timing stop lights, and worst case, kicking it in neutral and then restarting the engine in low gear to get going again. It sounded as if you had the same plan if things went too far. Thats what O/O have to do sometimes to get he payday and get to cheaper repairs. Good Job!!!!! Have a great vacation with your wife. You guys deserve it. The truckin stuff will still be around when you get back. LOL!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for Watching

[@CannedHam-uz2nr]

I’m actually amazed by some of these guys on KZbin. They have jobs that take so much of their lives up now yet they welcome so many of us viewers.....total strangers into their lives simply to teach. Most probably are not receiving a dime. Thanks man. Thanks for sharing these kind of things. I’m new to Trucking. I appreciate you & drivers like you. I’ve learned a lot from y’all.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@CannedHam-uz2nr]

SuperTruckerDan Yeah man, I’m From Virginia. I’ll keep watching ya when I can. Take care.

[@outofarizona9769]

Removed a lot of T-38 engines when I was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base. Made a lot of trips on 54 while I was driving a truck. The monsoon season is awesome in Tucson loved the lighting that comes with a monsoon storm. Specially when it flashed a long the mountains. Hope you made it home. Have a great vacation.

[@lanceewalt2431]

Hope the truck got ya home . I pull a reefer and I carry a jumper wire , have had alternator go on truck just run wire battery to battery . Gets me home every time.👍🏻 That stuff can be stressful , it wears you down I know . Enjoy your vacation !!

[@seanmorgan7839]

sometimes you just have to roll the dice. glad it worked out for you. one thing ive learned from the trucking world dont ever tell yourself it cant get any worse. i guess that goes for life as well. stay safe out there from northern ontario.

[@chrislewis6488]

My truck is broken as well brother enjoy your vacation man.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@frankswain9483]

What's the issue, Chris?

[@chrislewis6488]

@@frankswain9483 I'm having some serious electrical issues on my 05 volvo very frustrating

[@carloss9360]

Cooling your engine before turning it off is so important for longevity of the engine, and most people drive 400 miles park the truck and turn it right off ..

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Yes a cool down on any Diesel engine is very important for long life! Let it idle for 5 minutes or more!😁👍🏻😎

[@raymondbradley6788]

Dan when it rains it pours brother. Have a nice vacation.

[@gregmonhollen4327]

Sorry for all your troubles Dan I wish I’d hit the lottery I’d buy you a brand new truck

[@SuperTruckerdan]

LOL Thanks for watching

[@bigjim3644]

Good luck on fixing up your truck. I hope it costs you less than expected. Have a great vacation as well mr.

[@johnsadventures5513]

OH BOY SOMETIMES VACATION COMES JUST IN TIME .NOW YOU HAVE TIME TO REST AND GET YOURSELF AND THE TRUCK BACK TOGETHER BEFORE IT'S BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN.THANKS FOR THE RIDE AND ENJOY THE VACATION.

[@janeweldon8874]

You definitely have not had much luck on this trip! Vacation will be a blessed relief after this!

[@paulwicklund1052]

The $120.00 alt is probably a rebuilt one, and the $400.00 alt is most likely a brand new one.

[@pauljennings7668]

Great price! An alternator for a CAR in Ireland is about €150.00 Including fitting - at the cheapest.

[@bigjim5723]

my same thoughts too.

[@garethifan1034]

Bits and parts sound really cheap over there compared to the UK/EU. An alternator for $ 120..?? A clutch 'fitted' for $1100..?? Incredible! Wouldn't get anywhere near those prices here!

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Safe travels dan

[@TheSgtShade]

Wow, my truck is in the shop right now having a new clutch installed on automatic trans at the moment also....5600 bucks....clutch was 3500 by itself.

[@blobby273]

One wheel on my wagon but i keep moving along . Churchill once said when you are going through hel there is only one course of action .KEEP GOIN l

[@truckerallister9080]

So sad to hear about your truck, but at least she got you back home safely and hoping all goes well.

[@thelongs5698]

Sorry for all the troubles Dan. Enjoy Vegas

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@thistruckerslife]

As long as it’s not your spirit.been down 54 several times nice ride

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@bryantwhitis1268]

So brother Dan us KZbin fans of yours can start a parts patreon account I don't see why not you giving us your time even making us feel like we are coming with you for the ride along.

[@mlhgcl85]

Sorry to hear about ur truck. Of all things to go out. Had to be that. And ur alternator to. Yes sir. You definitely need a vacation after this trip. Hope everything works out for you. Have fun and be safe on ur vacation. I love watching ur videos.

[@jimmyrockstar907]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck Dan! Enjoy your well deserved vacation with Theresa

[@orantaylor5140]

It was good to meet you at the TA in Kansas, was hoping for some road footage across Kansas. Good luck with the repairs on the truck.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

I enjoyed talking with you too. Thanks for watching

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Dan !! Feel Sorry for your issues b/4 going on vac..,,but hope you made it home alright !!! Maybe your Mechanic can get things fixed b/4 you get back !!! Anyhows,enjoy what you can in Vegas,,maybe you'll get lucky & hit big on the slots ??? Take care & Waiting for more!! as always ''KEEP IT SAFE ""

[@frederickoning191]

When it rains it pours is the expression. You have a lot of self -control and endurance. Happily all this can be fixed at a reasonable price.

[@harvey604journeyman8]

Northrop T-38 Talon twin supersonic engines was adopted in the 60' by the airforce and navy as trainers and are still in use today. You may need to go back and get the other one...lol!

[@jnixdorf9919]

Thanks for recording

[@JT-sz7xc]

Funny, my dad was in the air force, he was a jet mechanic and worked on the T38 jets!

[@jamesterrill1938]

Your going to need a vacation after this experience....

[@archhoagland6192]

When it rains, it pours! Good luck getting everything fixed.

[@danielhahn5455]

You're a good businessman. You make good solid business decisions. I enjoy your videos and yes that is the best way to grease that bearing. Forces you to get under truck to grease and you can look at the underside of truck for problems.

[@angler1262]

Sorry to hear about the truck, Murphy's Law at it's best. I'd need a stiff belt when I got home, and I don't drink. Have fun on your DESERVED vacation, have fun and stay safe and we'll see you down the road.

[@flyerbob124]

Flying J in Tucumcari! I’ll be there next week headed to Virginia!

[@chrissmyth2430]

I have a picture of my truck sitting in that exact spot, I sent it to be a friend because of the song wheeling, little feat

[@arkansaswookie]

Hell yes...Little Feat. Check out All That You Dream - live at Rockpalast Germany 1977. Lowell George left too soon.

[@mjmohn]

Now we are all in suspense. Did you make it home. We will all have to wait for the next video. Standby everyone. Safe travels.

[@screamindemon811]

If they are paying for the whole trailer, then as long as it compensates you no worries there, you save on having to make extra stops and getting potentially delayed and you save on fuel. Hopefully the truck will get back on the road and the pain to the wallet will be a light touch, but you know what the saying it costs big bucks to drive big trucks...

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@LadyMarie880]

good luck Dan, yup go on VC and have a good one . the fixes can come after and the more that bakes the better ..get it all fix and you'll on the road with new parts.should have a brake free month or two....see you on the next video

[@philiplindley7384]

Have a good break, Dan, you've earned it.

[@nedflora1154]

Glad you were on the way and close to home when the truck started to break

[@patrickbrink7859]

Enjoy your time off Dan. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@mataiterapreha]

Hopefully that input shaft survived! You'll finally get that new clutch brake too maybe. Enjoy the vacation!

[@danielvrana9444]

That’s a Dream Haul!!!! Light going the way home!!! Thank God for your Generator!! Didn’t you have an extra alternator? Or was that for the generator? God only gives you what you can handle and you have a strong heart & Mind!!!! I’m glad you made your delivery and still moving!!! That was a great view to the trans wow I’ve never seen anyone do what you did great job!!! Price hogs you just want to smack the dealers like that!!! All they are doing is hurting the working man small O/O’s. I hope you made it home now take a break have some fun!!!! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas lmao....

[@rickjohnson1632]

The world came crashing down out there on this one. The clutch and the alternator “ Bummer” (( Sounds like the truck gods we’re smiling and let you make it home . I would be looking for a cold beer.Anyhow , enjoy the time off Super Trucker 👍✌️

[@paulm3481]

Sorry for your troubles.Hope you have a great holiday and the truck will not cost a arm and leg.

[@shortchange26]

That lube tube is nothing but false security. Never ever trust it. Grease in the tube can easily solidify creating a plug. You can grease it every day all day and never grease the bearing. Standard practice in my shop is remove the lube tube and install a zerk directly in to the bearing itself. You might be surprised to see how much grease it takes to fill the bearing and housing. Grease it till you actually see the grease seeps out the bearing. And read your eaton fuller service bulletins. Make sure you grease that clutch brake!

[@morrisslugg1446]

A whole box of Corn Flakes came out of that clutch bearing.

[@masterwoods6586]

That spot where u pulled over and popped hood, I actually parked where the pt cruiser is, for the night. That train track!!! All night long, every 20 minutes, horns blazing because of the intersection right there. Good luck with ur truck, and have a good time in vegas!!

[@rickyaustin5757]

Good luck dan

[@jackklingen4728]

Have a great vacation, Dan, you sure deserve it.

[@frankirwin2377]

I use to have throw bearings go out of my 348 Chevy truck engine. It didn't have the grease fitting. It was noisy till I could crawl under and fix. Good luck Dan

[@kw900lkevin]

Fleet Pride or Truck Pro any parts house other than the stealership

[@AnthonyGman]

Enjoy ur vacation when u get to it! Good thing you made it home !

[@Jayen4]

Aww Dan.....That's bad ! You're lucky that what was left of that bearing didn't destroy itself and the clutch / gearbox ! I don't think that I would have carried on running with it in that state . ..... I was just waiting for the 3rd thing to go wrong , then you'd have had the 'full set' !.... ;-) .... Oh the joys of being your own boss in the trucking world , eh ?? ..... Hope you made it home o.k. Enjoy your holiday !

[@frankswain9483]

I'm no mechanic - or even trucker. But, I thought exactly the same thing. I think I'd have limped in to the nearest mechanic and bit the bullet. In hindsight, this turned out (seemingly) better. Will know more when they get in there, of course.

[@Jayen4]

@@frankswain9483 .... I am an apprentice trained truck mechanic and former owner driver haulier (much like Dan) and I'm thinking that continuing to run it in that state , may well show the as yet unseen damage , which will surface at a later date. When you know that something is as broken as that , it's ALWAYS better to park it up and get it repaired 'right now' . We'll see in due course , won't we ??......

[@johnstokes5738]

Trials and tribulations of trucking, have a nice holiday looks like you need it!

[@DLSWV]

Always something. Has good time off. 👍😉

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Sure hope you made it home safe and sound!

[@bowtieguy6870]

Days like this just suck. Sorry Dan.

[@davidschabel4664]

Good luck, it happens to all of one way or another, pull toy here.

[@ericjohnson6912]

It's good that you know something about trucks as an owner operator because so many people don't and get taken for a ride trying to get stuff fixed. 400 dollars for a alternator is outrageous and just think what they would charge to do the clutch.

[@Ade067]

It never rains but it pours eh, hope you got home safely and enjoy your time off! Here in the UK we call that part a thrust bearing and I've had a few go in my time.

[@t6tools]

Do your best to put it all out of your mind if you can. You'll get to wake up in a different place with your bride. Please have a good rest.

[@stephenclifton7198]

Can't "Float Gears" on European Trucks, No Clutch No going anywhere!. At least you are mechanically savvy and can do most things yourself where possible. A lot of Truck Drivers these days are not interested on how things work, but it certainly helps to fault find when a problem occurs even if you can't fix it.

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Ran from Up state NY to west Tn. Without a clutch peddle in the mid 80's. Start the truck in gear and it was not fun. But can be done, guessing your going to replace Throw-out bearing and clutch brake? Along with clutch and pressure plate if there not in great shape.

[@brslib01]

Years ago, I started my SUV and when I backed from the garage I heard "Clunk". Something was lying on the garage floor. Leaving the SUV running, I gathered up the errant part and went the mile to my local mechanic. He was happy I had left the vehicle running because the alternator had fallen out. Ha!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Oh dear that is a lot of disaster just b4 your vacation, hope the bill wont be too hig this time, still have a great vacation Dan.

[@Krieghandt]

You and your alternators. Allie Knight blows out tires, and you are always working on an alternator or generator. Funny how life works out.

[@old-school7892]

if you're going to do this for a few more years, sell or trade-in both trucks for a new one.

[@gary770se]

bringing back memories,some days your the windshield, need I say more,good luck.

[@knockout_wis]

I miss you by a day Dan have good vacation you definitely need it!!!

[@SteelyPaw]

Wow that throw-out bearing was sparking.. You are going to need more now than just a bearing I'm afraid. Sorry for your truck troubles, but for what you paid for this truck, and how hard you run it, I think over-all this truck has services you well. This sort of thing could happen to any truck at anytime as I'm sure you know..... Wishing you a great vacation, this time you really do deserve it. BTW, did you check Tractor Supply's prices, hahhahhah LOL.....

[@kens.3729]

Whiteman Air Force Base is in Knob Noster, MO, and is Home to the Northrop B-2 Spirit also known as the “Stealth Bomber”. It is Awesome!

[@nikkiteachout4561]

That's what happens to them when you double clutch ALL the time.I Float gears and I've never had clutch or transmission issue and I've been driving for almost 20 years. Hope you made it home without taking out the input shaft

[@richorourke7872]

Good luck Dan hope everything Goes well. Enjoy your time off. Good luck. Rich

[@williammartin1642]

Hope you made it ok enjoy your vacation 👍🚛

[@bigunone]

Lots of pretty metal flakes falling down! At least the only reason you need the throw out bearing is starts and stops. Of course Las Cruses wanted twice what you can buy at home, your on the road and in trouble

[@Theyrun]

I hope you have a great Vacation.

[@Chuck59ish]

Hope you made it home and have a great vacation, then worry about the truck.

[@chrise3801]

A bunch of stuff on my Pete just broke within the last week too! Strange must be the peterbilt gods lol

[@SuperTruckerdan]

LOL Thanks for Watching

[@larrycarpenter7719]

I'm in Albuquerque NM loaded with a blown transmission. I feel the pain also-

[@vhp454]

The times of owner operater are about finished. With logs now to be computerized and repairs of trucks escalating and DOT laws getting stronger . I have seen to many owner operators close down.

[@patryk2497]

vhp454 far from the truth bud people are buying trucks and going to work for themselves everyday, with that type of limiting thinking you won’t get anywhere

[@stevenandrews6627]

I feel for you Brother. I can attest to what Eric Purser just recommended. I carry a backup alternator. Over the past 15 years, it's saved me twice. I look forward to hearing how you make out with this little trial. Enjoy the much needed respite.

[@allendodson9881]

I really Hate this Dan, when it Rains it Pours...but at least You are heading home tp moma..Hope all works out and you are safe, Thank you for the ride along and a fantastic video Be safe enjoy your vacation......Happy Trails Dan.........................................

[@rmeshr4282]

Have a great time in sin city, no 🚂s there to see, but if you see one.......😀. Hang in there. Excellent video/story

[@rolandtamaccio3285]

,,, congrats on the Air Force delivery ! ,,, The Tucson alt might be Pacific Rim !

[@jasonstone4693]

Love your videos Dan. Hope we cross paths out there someday.

[@ricardocolon4862]

Hope everything gets fix and you can enjoy your will deserve vacation 🙏🏽

[@joshuawhite5662]

Tucumcari, brings back bad memories. My ecm went out there on a Saturday took 5 days to get one.

[@RetireWithLess]

Enjoy Vegas Dan!

[@bigjohn6475]

If that's a 13 speed, it's geared low enough where you could have pulled it into either 1st gear or reverse from a dead stop without the clutch being depressed at all. Especially if you are that light. I drove through New York over the GWB and up into New England once doing just that. I had 42,000 lbs. on the trailer. I'd check Fleet Pride for an alternator. They sell new and they are all over the country, so if you have trouble, you can exchange it on warranty just about anywhere. Enjoy your vacation!