6BT Powered Oshkosh Plow Truck, First Start in Over 10 Years!

This is an old Oshkosh plow truck that was repowered with a Cummins 6BT. The starter went out about 10-15 years ago, and its been sitting ever since. I need to move it, so its time for it to run again. I'm going to try to get it going without spending any money at all!

[@dredgenyor1674]

the way that engine cranked right over after sitting over a decade is crazy lol

[@jeffhutchins7048]

It's a Cummins! Direct injection, steel return lines, NO FREAKIN' GLOW PLUGS!!!

[@Ss010101]

Now... I've parked a vehicle for a month or three before selling it before. I can't imagine parking a piece of equipment that big and expensive for a decade over a starter.

[@jeefcake9269]

I've been working on a dump truck with the only things wrong was the starter and a blockage in the fuel line. Been sitting 10 years. Don't know why people let pieces of equipment just sit for dumb little issues

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

You'll be surprised working on antique iron like this. I have a truck parked now because no one in the country has parts!

[@evankirkpatrick8741]

Whatever company owned it was probably looking for an excuse to replace it anyway

[@robwainwright5387]

Great to watch. I did my apprenticeship on Oshkosh trucks out here in South Africa. Ours were powered by Cat 3306, 1674 and Cummins Ntc engines. The model was known as the R series. All the little red buttons on the "dash" were fuses. If one went out all you did was push it in to reset it. The Oshkosh was known as a very powerful and tough truck. Thanks for showing, as it really brings back memories.

[@LowBuckGarage]

That's neat, thanks for the info!

[@ronniescopeline7486]

Take care down there in SA.

[@michaelosborn4119]

Love that you were able to get the old girl moving. You removing and cleaning up the starter was educational. Where are you based out of?

[@kennethdean2417]

I don’t want you to think I’m a Know it all, because I drove an Oshkosh for the town of Franklin Massachusetts and it had a wing plow also it was powered by a Cat 1160 which Cat no longer makes BUt, the first thing I would do if you are going to keep that truck is GET RID of that Dinky plow and find a decent road plow like a Frink or something similar because with the power that this truck it will push just about anything And just a little info on the truck I drove , it went through the Blizzard of 78 with a V Plow and never got stuck Also you might think about finding a sander box to mount on the back These are just some suggestions mind you but I really miss driving the Oshkosh that I drove it was the best time of my life 😊

[@shacklifecustoms8430]

South Africa has trucks ? I thought only welfare came from Africa

[@joshuarumsey2302]

Alright, I am now looking for old trucks to rescue. I have never seen anyone repair a starter like that. Thanks for the lesson.

[@needadate]

Regarding the brushes: just push them back deep into the holders. The springs will snap over and push on the sides instead of the ends, thus holding the brushes retracted. Once installed, push the brushes down until the springs snap back over the end. That is how it's supposed to work. Some brushes even have a little divet on the side for the spring to snap into prior to mounting.

[@ronjones1077]

I lived about 80 miles East of Nome Alaska in the early 60’s on an old WW2 runway with an old B29 bomber crashed at the end of the runway. There were 6 houses and several warehouses/garages all operated by the FAA. My Dad was the station manager. Our old snow plow truck gave up and the flew in a newer Oshkosh in an Air Force C124 Globemaster. The plow came in the dump box and just barley cleared the upper door frame. The windshield slanted foreword which looked kind of strange but helped with snow build up. I was 13-14 with home study classes 7~8 grade.

[@8068]

That truck has got to be one of the COOLEST finds of the century. Can't wait to see how you fix it up and out it to work.

[@AgentJayZ]

I run a shop that repairs, overhauls, and tests turbojet engines for the F-86 Sabre. I enjoy your projects, and I always learn something from watching you get things moving.

[@stephenirvin4426]

Our highway department (Worcester, NY) used those for many years. I remember after a heavy snow seeing them clearing a road, and the only thing you could see was the flashing light on top, and the smoke. Great video!

[@morgansword]

As soon as you find your high and low range, maybe your attempts to move it around in tight areas will make it a bit smoother transition to pedal, and man as it really is not a jerky machine... I used to own several oshkosh trucks known for their ability to move in the mud and other rough terrain... I hauled logs in the early fifties with them... big gasoline engines that were over five hundred cubic inch engines.. they still only had like two hundred horsepower but those four barrel carburetors on the huge six cylinder engines would haul a mountain. I say carburetors because there was two of them on a single six cylinder engine and it got less than a mile to the gallon to keep running. I remember filling the two tanks with gas that was ten cents a gallon then, and it carried almost two hundred gallons of fuel... that worked out to about a hundred and fifty miles of travel with no idle time. Those pistons were like six or more inches across the top and were over a foot long for the top of the piston itself... took a week to rebuild it an it was worn out in less than twenty thousand miles so I always kept a couple engine kits available.... later put a cummins in one an a screaming six jimmy in a couple others... it was just what I had, not what I wanted... when done, sold for scrap iron thinking no one wanted them. And no where to keep one at either... it was junk or fines for them.

[@iamrichrocker]

great thing about YT is the amount of old vehicles and equipment that were made so well so long ago getting a new life...great job..

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@greghardy7239]

I really like how you didn't check any fluids,obstructions, air filter,nothing under hood before trying to crank it.

[@dispatch444]

You don’t need to worry about checking under the hood.

[@chrisjcannady]

anytime you are starting one that has been parked for a prolonged period that shows a high oil level it's advised to check if there is water in the oil. the water always drops to the bottom so just pull the drain plug cause the water would come out fist lowing the oil level

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

You are a smart guy to be able to take that starter apart and figure out the problem.

[@micahhenry4998]

I love these old trucks they will pull anything u want to and trucks today just don't have that lower gear

[@dano4572]

YOU JUST MADE MY LIFE! RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME, ALL THOSE YEARS. THANK YOU.

[@williamyoast216]

Now that is a work truck. So many possibilities especially with that PTO. Can’t wait to see how you’ll have fun with that rig

[@backfromoblivion3421]

I learned a lot from your dissection of that engine starter. Thank you for showing it.

[@RusticShine]

nice to hear hank hill still out doing a solid line of work!

[@JdMarlow85]

That's a pretty cool old truck

[@wayneborden594]

I live in Maine, love that truck, but no amount of drugs would get me crazy enough to drive it here !!!

[@davideddy2321]

Just love the shape of the windscreen. Got that nautical look .🎉🎉Dave Downunder

[@baltazard133T]

There used to be two neon colored poles on each end of the front of that plow to help you see where it was located but it appears that they are quite broken and missing

[@mikepettipas690]

BEFORE STARTING ANY DIESEL that has been sitting BAR THE ENGINE OVER to ensure free spin on crank. Small crowbar on the flywheel through the clutch and bell housing !!

[@paulosborne6517]

That truck is a beautiful brute... Although it did kinda remind me of the old 1970s horror movie 'Killdozer' when it was driving through the trees, with the blade up...

[@hepburn118]

That thing would make a great off road camper tractor unit with that engine, chassis and lockers.... not to mention on board hydraulics.. Make the cab nicer (air ride seats and upholstry and all that) and extend the chassis and build a camper compartment, then you would have a brilliant world cruiser.

[@marty0715yt]

I really like when you take starters apart. I did that on my H1 and people said just buy a new one. I'm cheap. Ordered the parts and repaired it. It's only a 2001 and 21 years is nothing to a starter. (Good one). Thanks for the channel!! Those 2 air cooled diesels were great. I'm subscribed now.

[@Ozarkwild]

Glad to see that truck being saved, and loved

[@stevelutzke9600]

Love an old Oshkosh! I live roughly 45 minutes from where they were made here in Wisconsin. Steve…

[@williamlott7612]

I love the sound of a Cummins diesel. Ram 2500 6.7l Cummins here. Darlington, South Carolina

[@theOneRizzolliMick]

First time I've ever stumble upon your great YT chanel, and I love it so much already. keep up the great work!🛠🎥👈👈😉

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I'm from Oshkosh WI there all many boneyards of Oshkosh Trucks waiting to be retrofitted into something else. Many of those have been sitting for many years too. You'd have a field day here. Yes, the roads throughout the city are still be plowed with Oshkosh Plows especially when the snow is really deep.

[@markhuisinga1698]

bone yards are gone. shipped all down to Red River Army depot. Where the retrofit trucks were are all new trucks. Plows aren't Oshkosh plows anymore here Oshkosh dpw only has one Oshkosh truck left and it's used with a huge bumper on the back and a big sign to protect the construction workers leaning on shovels.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

@@markhuisinga1698 there's a bunch of Oshkosh trucks on Hughes St lot ready to be retrofittes north of Gate 12 and also in Nolte's tow lot. What's the lot on 3135 Oregon St. There aren't quite as many as there used to be admittedly. Educate me.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

@@markhuisinga1698 Must be my friend Lyle Conrad's truck RIP.

[@artmont9043]

THATS AN AWSOME TRUCK, I WOULDNT MIND DRIVING IT AROUND JUST FOR THE HECK OF IT.

[@sgt.marcuspstacker2287]

I've never seen an oshkosh like that with only one axle on the back pretty cool

[@tylerwatson8877]

That lever is a work brake so you can stop and hold the brakes without holding the pedal i believe

[@pienair11]

HI, ITS A CUMMINS! They always start up even 20 years is no issue. great engine and besides from dodge?chrysler only truly appreciated by farmers and truckers And ME! thx for the vid

[@tedwpx123]

wow what a beast

[@chrise.2495]

I love oshkosh. They looks so serious and strong....

[@harveyglenn230]

Nice to see an old truck brought to life

[@justinmyslive4108]

That would make a hell of a firewood hauler

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Lmao they used the whole dashboard for lights and switches and levers lol they definitely built things different back then but they also built things to last and do the job thanks for sharing

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

That's a great truck , it will need some time and love, and it will be right and a great hobby.

[@richierawls8661]

That Cummins 6BT is worth Saving.

[@WIDESIDE72]

“Call Mr. Plow cause that’s my name, that name again is Mr. Plow!”

[@rodmcintire7319]

You definitely got lucky,with how many things worked after sitting that long. Here is something I learned years ago by accident on a starter solenoid. The brass buttons you were filling on will come out by taking the second nut off and you will see after knocking it out, it has a square shoulder and can be turned it a quarter, half or three quarter

[@robertfandel9442]

You turn them 180 those have already been turned once.

[@jamesbingham4538]

I love the metal milk crate for a work surface, one of my favorite tools!

[@patriotmob3227]

I loved that you put it to work after the start up. that is what most channels are lacking. anyone can get lucky and fire one up but will it do its intended purpose. Keep up the great content

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@hatrickmusicnz]

Love the new truck. What a workhorse!🦬

[@KODArunner]

Oshkosh & Cummings 6BT Make a good combo. I use to haul sand down in New Orleans ad one of the other drivers drove a Oshkosh, I don't know what kind of power plant he had, (Maybe a CAT 3408), but he would kick all of our asses when it came to driving & hauling the sand! That guy took extra care of his truck and eve repainted it Candy Apple Red!

[@JeffKopis]

There is no G in CUMMINS.

[@Chris-zp6eh]

I love these getum running videos. I always learn so much.

[@feildcar4578]

These are really cool trucks used to work on them all the time when I was a gse tech.they would run the wide open for 12 hours then just and sit and idle for weeks at night for the most part. The broke alot brakes got burned up all the time.

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

I got to drive one of these old rigs on a farm in Idaho many years ago. I was on top of the world. Thanks for cranking it up.

[@quintincairncross1088]

I believe that is an airport snow plow. So that blade should have movement and is not designed for "earth moving" type loads. Hence the movement and the small hydraulic ram.

[@jackw3235]

I like watching the videos. I'm watching these old mechanical machines. And work without a computer. And how easy it is to make repairs.

[@b.atwater3904]

One beautiful beast . Easy fix, you got lucky !

[@DannyWalker1949]

You Can't Beat an 0l' 0shkosh truck for any hard work. I've hauled a Many of Em' out of Wisconsin factory. And, for the Military too.

[@johnbourgeois1414]

Back in the seventies I drove a new Oshkosh Dump truck that a time or two we had a 955 Cat loader in the bed. It had a cat engine with a 10 speed rto road ranger transmission with a three speed auxiliary transmission it was a tandem axle all wheel drive with flotation front tires the front tires were underneath the cab and the bottom of the front bumper was five feet off the ground. We had two that were identical they were the widest the law would allow and topped out at 68 mph. I was young and dumb back then we regularly grossed over 100 thousand pounds and I scared a lot of people in my home town when I turned the corner and they were beyond the stop stripe and I put my front bumper over the hoods of their cars. Needless to say I loved my truck! By the way that lever on the right side of the steering column is a hand valve for trailer brakes. I enjoy your videos, God Bless and stay safe out there!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks for the info! I hadn't thought about trailer brakes.

[@dispatch444]

That air line was barely even broken. That’s how you know it’s good.

[@MidwestToolReview]

Ok, now I just want to buy the Osh Kosh!!!

[@golf-n-guns]

That truck is awesome! Great video!

[@mikemorrison6023]

Great truck ! Always wanted a Oshkosh or FWD even though I have no need for one !

[@davesendit1348]

What a great video. I thoroughly enjoyed. Very well done, and nice cool truck!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@andysaunders3708]

Repair is so much better than replacement. Good enough for Government work.

[@rockyjustus2829]

Nice rig with a lil love it has great potential for many many jobs

[@DependableAutoTruck]

you also can usually remove the bolts and turn around to the unused side

[@peterunderdown4374]

Great truck,another save.without an own goal.

[@davidsimons6881]

That is a cool old Oshkosh for sure.

[@dalepowell6815]

I love the ''shortbed'' pickup truck.

[@jvazquez53]

That 6BT is the most sought after engine for the 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser diesel conversion. BTW, learning a lot from you! Thanks!

[@kaptainkoolz6359]

A 6bt is way too much engine for any cruiser. I think you mean 4bt. 1hz is a much better option anyway than a bread truck engine.

[@R.Sole88109]

It's getting more and more popular for Land Rover Defenders conversions too. The 6BT is the engine Land Rover should've put in back in 1984!.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Glad you like it, thanks 👍

[@justinmartin8887]

@@kaptainkoolz6359 no it’s not… it only weighs 1000 lbs wet

[@Carla-tz7qw]

3-53 Detroit would be a better choice. If it has 4 inch lift.

[@michaelhostutler4190]

I enjoy watching your videos

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you like them!

[@skipstein744]

Another great find or rediscovery. She wanted to wake up and get back to work. Onward!

[@Whitebuffalo44]

I'd sure like to have that truck and I've got the plow it needs. Cool truck reminds me of my Coleman

[@wesalexander4844]

That handle that says “not for parking” is the Johnson bar. It would apply service air to trailer brakes only. With no trailer, it would just be open line that would drain your air if applied.

[@trevorcourt1403]

Nice looking truck

[@jimbos3421]

Always good for the threads on the starter stud when it gets arced a few dozen times!

[@MrJeep75]

Cool rig, that little bed probably was use for a ballistic box keep some weight on the tires and make it ride a little smoother, probably off a 20s or 30s dump truck

[@benniebarrow348]

What a cool 'ol truck !.........thanks.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). The engine runs great and sounds really healthy. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thank you, I sure appreciate that!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear @@LowBuckGarage You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and for giving a 👍 for/to my comment. I totally appreciate both. Sincerely yours.

[@dustytrailscactusron]

Yummy old machines! Sure looks like fun!

[@dustcommander100]

I think the blade has an exclusive feature built in whereas it jiggles when moved downwards to knock the dirt or snow off of it.

[@philipcullen4300]

Thanks for the vid, great fix on the starter

[@geraldguyette470]

Well its not a dozer but you did some work with her , well done .

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Your off of the cuff witt is *VERY ENTERTAINING!*

[@kenuber4766]

That's not a temp gauge on the hydro tank. It's the sight glass for the oil level.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice job with the starter rebuild! 🙂👍 Such a cool truck. Take care 🔧🔩

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@georgedavidson1221]

Over full probably means the injector pump is leaking into the engine oil

[@Hard_Right]

That is A LOT OF TRUCK for such a DINKY LITTLE PLOW !!!

[@jlucasound]

@ 14:22 What did you call me?! My name is Enos! You Dipstick. 😂 Love You, Man!

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Great video Low-Buck. Pay attention and get to know Your new friend, it'll teach all You need to know.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work, thanks for sharing 👍

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@cmac956]

Aint trucks cool , good job as usual . thanks for the intertainment .

[@tristanoliva]

With how quick it starts that must be a ve pump 6BT!

[@brucebellinger9783]

The device labeled "Not for Parking" is known as a trolly brake and was used to activated brakes on a trailer. They are no longer found on semis.

[@FondelMikeRotch]

Yes they are still installed on the dash now thou, engine brake is at the spikes position.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Finally someone that fixes starters instead of just replacing them!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Well, you've got to pay to replace it, I don't like that part!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@LowBuckGarage yep, I've seen so many thrown/replaced that only needed the drive or brushes. However, my dad had one stick in the flywheel. He heard a strange noise, revved the engine and managed to expand the amateur into the field windings. That one was done!

[@bigbub2118]

Just found this channel today. Good content

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@allisonbrown3385]

Your power steering probably has air in it. After you work it back and forth for a few days and topping up the reservoir your steering should be ok.

[@LowBuckGarage]

You're exactly right, it did start working well after I used it for a while.

[@MrWoodshoes]

I think you are going to need a bigger plow !

[@billrutherford6021]

I’m surprised it’s not overheating with that rubber piece covering the grill. Looks like a useful tool

[@LowBuckGarage]

Yeah, I kept an eye on the temp gauge but it never got hot. I didn't work it very hard, but I'll pull that off if it ever does get too warm.

[@raymonddelano8961]

The sight glass on the side of the hydraulic tank isn't a temperature gauge. It's a level gauge to show you how much hydraulic fluid is in the tank.

[@markhuisinga1698]

the sight glass ALSO has a thermometer inside it. it serves 2 purposes. you can see the fluid level AND the temperature.

[@rickzauner]

Love the truck