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[@Rbnqss]

Nothing beats dog clock in accuracy

[@manydreams1life315]

These "fix it yourself" videos are the best.... They inspire people to learn about things and take care of it themselves instead of being helpless ...

[@rickhager7978]

Dan you are the real deal. I feel sorry for these newbee truck drivers that think all they have to do is turn the key and go. I'm a retired driver the days of paper logs and no GPS. You had to stop at a truck stop and use a payphone to call snd get directions. Drove an old cab over Pete. Many blessings to you Dan. I relive my glory days through you.

[@johnshifflet6707]

You can always tell a Veteran, they take on the challenge & when they can't solve it ask for help. Great PMCS. Safe travels.

[@kens.3729]

Jack of ALL Trades and Master of Everything. 👍🙏

[@sipzter357]

Daniel - I am always in awe of your ability to hear a problem, diagnose it and then repair it! Great skills and man you must save yourself a lot of money being able to do that!!! Be well. Enjoy MATS.

[@Catayst-123]

Thanks for Service Most People Don't Appreciate Truckers. No Truckers-NoProducts Too Industry/America. It's A VERY IMPORTANT THANKLESS JOB! Godspeed/Ruff!

[@brianschneir2158]

Great job diagnosing the problem. Nothing at Peterbilt is $50.00 🤣 zip tie the lines together but not too tight can't really do much for them. The future truck driver is in a lot of trouble. They won't be able to fix anything.. thanks for the video! Hi Bailey!

[@user-if8nz2yo5n]

Nice work Dan! You've got one of the nicest working trucks out there. And that sleeper says it all!!

[@joanhenderson5114]

Good you are a mechanic. Great helper Bailey. Stay safe. Glad you gotter done!

[@scottycollins1829]

Glad Ur gettin A/C unit repaired

[@toddstepan7712]

You don't need a clock with Bailey telling when it's time to eat. Lol. Have a safe ride.

[@pauldietrich9199]

Dan, looks like those valves allow you to return fuel to either tanks. If you remove a tank for whatever reason you close the return valve to that tank......Just a guess

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ Just make sure you leave at least one valve open with some empty room in its tank for the returning fuel 🇺🇸 .

[@deansarow6259]

Both correct and good safe answers,not fun messing with fuel and fittings

[@mataiterapreha]

If that T-fitting screw's together Dan, you could probably just open it up and reseal it to keep for a spare.

[@scottycollins1829]

Brake cleaner on where fuel leak was would DEFINITELY dispose of oil & grease atop of transmission

[@heaveymelt]

A little oil keeps stuff from rusting

[@mataiterapreha]

Could've definately done with some Cosby sauce

[@chuckyf-u2395]

Trucker Dan saves soooooooo much money 💰 doing all his mechanical work himself 💪💯

[@kimmolnar8841]

See You At MATS Always Good To Chit Chat Be Safe

[@user-cp2qo9pd8d]

Always enjoy your videos Dan. I'm not a truck driver but what I have learned through your videos is you need to be a good mechanic as well as good driver to maximize time on the road while minimizes expenses. Stay safe.

[@bigpaddy8363]

Keep it working Dan, 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sgtsteve]

When will you be at the MATS Mercer booth for meet and greets?

[@belfastbornstephen]

Man of many talents Dan, stay safe.🫡

[@raymondbradley6788]

Dan, I’m really surprised that fuel valve assembly wasn’t permanently mounted to something. Looks like it was just kind of flopping around in there. That’s never a good thing. Awesome video brother be careful out there.👍👍👍

[@bigunone]

Now this is why you do your best to keep the underside of your vehicle as clean as possible

[@screamingeagle9553]

I just replaced all this and I wished mine had ball valves on it. I was told my splitter valve was bad and that’s why my tanks were not equalizing. So I replaced that and fuel lines too. Thought it was fixed but it still was not equalizing. Ended up being the pickup tube in the tank was broke at the fitting. What should have been a $115 fix ended up being around $800. At least my fuel lines and splitter are new.

[@MstGunny5811]

I drive for Central Pipe, those pipes you got there are water line main the fuse them together with a machine instead of clamping them. Enjoy you channel. I try to catch you sometimes when you come to Jackson, Mississippi. But haven't yet. Stay safe .

[@timaz1066]

Your video showed a dirty evaporator coil in your AC unit so you should clean that and run it with filters to help keep them clean as it will flow a lot more air and be more efficient.

[@haroldfoust]

Good morning, Wednesday, March 13th. Temperature 35°.NC👍

[@user-qy5pq9hg2r]

Sold my Pete and still have a brand. new fuel return splitter valve in the package you could of had.

[@markpontes4457]

Those valves are there so if your not running one of the fuel tanks you can shut it off so the return line doesn't fill the tank your not using.

[@lennymiller9308]

The shut off valves are there in case you need to isolate a tank. Good job Daniel

[@michaeldavenport5034]

At least all of that happened while you were at Mercer. Meijer, nice stores. Wish they would venture out.

[@sidwalker6902]

6:01 is that a set of train horns tucked in there under the cab?

[@scottycollins1829]

Greetings Mr Dan!!!!!

[@davidpotter7484]

I keep old radiator hoses, split them, and wrap around stuff like that. They will wear into each other otherwise. Before securing tight to where it wont move, like the factory did.

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ Or hot water pipes insulation .

[@Oheeeoh]

You sure save yourself a bunch of money by being able to fix stuff like that fuel line leak yourself. Imagine how much a roadside mechanic would have charged you to do that? Thanks for the show.

[@Dannny_Mac]

Hang in there Buddy ❤️

[@donniehodge2548]

Life of a owner operator Another good one Dan Thanks for the video's 🚛🇺🇲👍

[@rce8540]

Bought a new international in 2000. Still got it. Had trouble with fuel returning to both tanks. So dealer put crossover line. Been like that 24 years. Of coarse had a few new lines. Best thing I did. Good luck.

[@geraldlessard7446]

Thanks, Dan!!! Travel safe.

[@jamessimms415]

@ 8:40 I would suggest a couple of zip ties & a clamp to be sure..JMO. Safe Travels. Love ❤❤❤❤ Miss Bailey, I could reach through the screen & give her hugs. Give her a hug, smooches, & scratches behind each ear

[@bengone3349]

It's the little thing that need to be fixed so they don't turn into a real big problem. be safe!

[@heaveymelt]

a lot of amazon stuff is crap replace a year down the road again but cheap price and quick

[@rce8540]

Yes you’re right. Sometime you get what you pay for. But then again a I bought a relay pump from Cummins isx. Guess what made in china in a Cummins box. Got a transmission rebuilt in arrow transmission in Detroit. Eaton parts. Some of them made in china to. So sad. All about profit.

[@heaveymelt]

Yes everything comes from there just I think some brand names are better quality and sometimes you find it there as well

[@scottycollins1829]

Surprised U didn't raise up the lift axle on the lite load

[@fredflintstone8048]

You can take comfort that the part you bought from Peterbilt is probably of higher quality than what you get from Amazon, even though they may both be built in China, the parts you get from Amazon and eBay are of extremely low quality these days. They would appear to come out of the worst factories. Not all parts coming out of China are of the same quality.

[@michaelmcelwain2053]

I feel your pain, as an ex diesel mechanic they can be a pain to access some areas. The last comment sounds spot on.

[@dougheywood4692]

The technical name for that pipi is HDPE (high density polyethylene) the other comentor is correct, its fused together.

[@robertduffin455]

Thanks Dan Good idea to keep on top of the little job surprising what can stop you on the highway Thanks again stay safe 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Good job with that leak, not the best place too have one tho.

[@TruckinBiker74]

Good job Dan but looks like you could of saved a few bucks by just cutting out a new gasket for the top of that valve and replaced it , but you got ur done . Happy trails.

[@mataiterapreha]

Truck looks like it won't take much polishing already Dan👌 are you on the Mercer stand again?

[@reggiehowze1891]

Good Tuesday morning Dan. I live in Highway 84 west of Grove Hill, Alabama. Saw a load of Dorsey Trailers heading west bound yesterday. Thought of you. Be safe out there.

[@1988texasaggie]

You talked about Dorsey possibly loaning you a stepdeck for 'review'. If you do that, I would find it interesting for you to explain why someone would use that vs. a flat bed. I assume they both have pros and cons, but I have no idea what those are.

[@snydedon9636]

You can put a taller load on a step deck.

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ The rear half of the step deck is much lower than the flat bed so it takes taller loads if they fit length wise .

[@user-en2if2rf8n]

Morning Dan the fix it man.

[@tomgriffith1952]

Dan nice work!

[@albertmartin6298]

I hope everything goes well for you and let Bailey I said hi

[@jbbatulisjr291]

Another’s great ride along.. Enjoy the truck show and time off… Suggest some foam pipe wrap around fuel return lines to cushion vibration.. Take care sir..

[@janeweldon8874]

Thanks for the video. Safe travels!

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Hi Dan, are you still going to demo the step deck trailer?

[@thewatchmen4920]

Hey Dan. Sometimes 🚛 need some attention to keep them running smoothly. SCHIMDT had to put his rig in the shop. Spend a lot of 💰 to earn a little 💵. That's the way it is. B SAFE 🇺🇸 🚛💨💨💨💨

[@dominick253]

I think after 20 years I'm finally done with trucking. Just no more challenges anymore. Did everything up to the largest truck's and projects. Plowed snow, backed into the toughest dock in Chicago during Rush hour... Just been there done that. Time for something new. Remember going up hills so steep you have to keep the booster axle down 😂😂😂 Another time pouring a foundation and I could see the dirt crumbling away. Delivered to Navy Pier and operated a crane right on the lake front. Anyone else got suggestions on what to do when you're bored of a profession?

[@TheDriller100]

sorry to burst your bubble, but you drove a truck not a space ship 🚀 ..

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ Think NASSA is hiring ….!! @@TheDriller100

[@MrJim0823]

Thanks Dan

[@smoki2515]

Theres always something to fix Dan. Have to keep up on it so it remains little things. If you were hone with Theresa you'd be doing the same.

[@sams7655]

Dan, can you use some kinda t fitting on fuel line instead of that block? Mine is leaking also but I don't want to buy that stupid block.

[@mikebarton8140]

you can isolate each side if that slitter valve fails. I noticed there are v alves on the suction also

[@mikemitchell948]

its HDPE pipe...High density poly Ethelene...

[@rshotrod1965]

You must get paid well to go to MATS!!

[@georgewehrheim1829]

I was wondering if you are still going to try a Dorset step deck for them ?

[@thomasheaney2087]

I hate those piano hinges

[@danielgarver2660]

I remember that you couldn't determine why the tanks on the 2003 weren't leveling out. Could this splitter valve be the reason?

[@truthseeker3512]

Dan, what steer tires are you running? I'm needing to replace mine.

[@roberthudson4822]

wait a minute... Are those Train Horns tucked under Bailey's side of the cab? I recall a video where you tooted the horn leaving Iowa 80, and you sounded like a Prius. What gives? 🤨

[@dandreger5616]

Could you have put those ball valves on the tank end of the return line?

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ It’s best if you don’t creat more possible work for yourself . If the fittings are not leaking ; why bother ….

[@michaelwillingham6671]

Hello Dan what fuel milage do you get.

[@davidmcknlght2700]

👍

[@jojawh]

How many different heat systems does the truck have?

[@BIGBilly]

👍😎👍

[@TheShatBird]

Was it faster to get to South bend going up I-69 instead of US 31 North?

[@im_not_mad]

What happened to the drop deck ?

[@jamesterrill1938]

At least you FIX IT correctly..

[@polockdan1]

👍✌💪

[@billupstateny9151]

🚛🇺🇸🗽🙏👌

[@dennismckown4951]

use some of your carpet THEN clamp them together

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ Fire issues .

[@theallaroundguy2399]

You should’ve kept on showing more maintenance. You’ve been showing too much just driving around lately and not enough of the maintenance and mechanical stuff

[@bryansalter7883]

👏🏼👏🏼💯🫶🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@waynewalker8603]