A Tool Kit for your vintage bus to handle most repairs while on the road. What do i need to carry?

[@ldm680]

In addition to the wire and connectors you included in your list, I would also suggest a multi-meter, 12 volt test light, and a flashlight.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

And an infrared thermometer

[@danielyelle1070]

It would have saved the guy a huge tow bill with the bad water pump you fixed . After that video I even went and picked one up 👍

[@jmartin4030]

Maybe an assortment of spare globes..

[@h5mind373]

For the folks who seem to think tools are "expensive", try breaking down without them! Everything Scott showed in the video (and more) could be purchased for what the tow will cost. Some things I would add to the mix: 1) hands-free light 2) Infrared temp gun, 3) waterproof ground cloth (learned this the hard way), 4) steel-toe shoes, mechanic coveralls, shatterproof eye protection and "Mechanix" gloves.

[@Wayoutthere]

Gloves, heck yes and I will take note of that ground cloth.

[@ducthman4737]

Bring some orange Traffic Cones.

[@dhyde9207]

Kneeling pads ... they sell them at Lowes.

[@greglammers9905]

As a bus mechanic of over 40+ years, I repaired many buses broke down on the road. Pipe thread plugs for capping off lines. 1/8” thru at least 1”. And I would carry a cheap 12 volt clicky/clacky fuel pump, or better yet plumb one into the supply side if your fuel system. A lot of bus manufacturers had this as an option. That way in the event you run out, or when you change fuel filters you can run the pump and fill the fuel system and get the air out without cranking the engine. If your bus has DD3 brake chambers, carry an extra diaphragms and clamps, pretty tough to find on the road, but easy to find a shop to change if you need it.carry extra belts and hoses too.

[@jeffcooper5789]

Great video, I do have a suggestion, demonstrate how to re prime an engine when you run it out of fuel. Thanks for your videos.

[@danakibby627]

I was at 4th of July gathering at a friends house and was talking with a gentleman from my church and we started talking about buses and he said bus grease monkey! And asked him to repeat and he said your his son! I told him I have been watching your videos for years and am impressed how thorough you are! Years ago I drove motorcoach buses and semi and was a semi truck inspector and you are going above and beyond and all mechanics should be that way

[@leoncolyer9420]

Happy 4th from Australia 🇦🇺

[@fairpassage260]

Thanks much! New bus owner, but 20 year fishing boat captain. Same things apply...the best savvy mechanic is the one you have with you!!

[@rhhart13]

Tire gage and inflator chuck too and 50 foot good quality air hose.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I love the "that sounds bad" laughing in the videos and left in too!😂😂

[@csudsuindustries]

Multi-Meter is a must.

[@Wayoutthere]

Great, I kept on nodding troughout the video 'yep got that' on my tool setup. I do carry extra stuff like lots of brake cleaner, rags and oil absorbing rags. Also coolant concentrate, engine oil, grease, inspection cameras, flashlights, chains and ratchet straps(!).

[@walterbordett2023]

Great wisdom in the video and the comments too. I suggest glass cleaner and lots of paper towels or shop wipes on a roll. Some waterless hand cleaner as well. I second the practice at home concept. I also wish to see a video on jacking and blocking up a bus.

Even though i usually work bare handed, in my traveller toolkit i carry gloves. They help with minor breakdowns, tire change etc, and you're still clean.

[@Viperman200221]

Great vid Scott. You can never have too many tools!

[@Emdsd45T]

Thanks for placing emphasis on safety

[@gregorygagnon4641]

This needs to be shared. ALOT.👍 Best video ever.

[@gregorygagnon4641]

Also a continuity tester.

[@deanh7190]

Happy 4th🇺🇸to all Bus Grease Mountain Patriots! Great info TY.

[@rustneversleep]

Brand name vise grips ( at least 2 pair ) and a Milwaukee 12 inch adjustable wrench ( the best )

[@bernardb8045]

Sweet first one on!

[@throttlebottle5906]

very good advice and chuckle point between 4:54 and 5:54 always have something solid the vehicle is resting on, and never rely upon air bags nor hydraulics to support it alone. always have physical stands and support to hold the weight and as a secondary backup, leave the hydraulic jacks just touching or add other safety stands. three minutes of time may save you an remaining lifetime of pain or your families crying over your death...

[@johnny22single99]

ABSOLUTELY---------> OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

[@JamesBoge-rf6zk]

I really love the advice tools are very important and handy so is the safety of jacking the bus up and don't get under it until it is blocked up safely. Thanks Scott

[@caddyzig]

The Thing sure looks great! Glad to see it appearing again.

[@jonevans8146]

Another awesome and very USEFUL video Scott! Something I have been waiting for you to do is a full video on how to properly jack and support a bus. What works and what doesn't work? What block sizes and combinations do you use? What are some of the difficulties you may face on different buses? What to do and what NOT to do. How about how to level a bus when camping on uneven surfaces? Maybe you already have done some of these, but I haven't been able to find anything. Thanks again for your AWESOME channel!

[@dttprice]

Air hose repair supplies. Assorted hose barbs and clamps for rubber air lines, and spare nylon air brake tubing and assorted fittings. I drive a truck for a living, and those supplies have gotten me back on the road more than any other. Also a spool of mechanic’s wire has come in handy a couple of times.

[@reasonablebeing5392]

JB KWIK weld - epoxy of champions!

[@recurringdreambusproject]

Thanks for the vid, as an automotive engineer for almost 50 years I have a really good took kit, even so I still found a few things on here that I will add as almost all of my experience was on cars & small commercial vehicles, I did some work on the older heavy trucks with two stroke diesles but that sure was a long time ago, one of the things that worries me the most is getting stuck in traffic somewhere & blocking a roadway so appreciate all the ideas & suggestions you guys make to help us. Thanks so much.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

The 301 piece kit is great, I got one for my Father maybe in 2016 or thereabouts. My only gripe is that the 1/4" sockets use an adapter rather than a 1/4" ratchet! Also 2 of the 1/2" sockets were identical size, I went back and they just swapped it with another socket in another kit, so some poor soul will end up with the same issue we did!

[@joshuacatron2]

Good tip , practice at home.

[@h5mind373]

We do the same for all our camping gear.

[@justfun985]

Add a 4X8 sheet of plastic cardboard. You can cut it to whatever size you want. It is thin and keeps you off the ground, water, and cold. Weights nothing and you can just wash dirt off. (or wipe oil off)

[@18robsmith]

Torches, rechargeable, and a selection of sizes. A couple of clip-on or magnetic base rechargeable inspection lights.

[@neonhomer]

Addition - HF makes an extendable ratchet, in 1/2 drive and a 3/8 - 1/4 combo. Those come in really handy for when you need a little extra torque and you don't have a breaker bar.

[@randyclyde4939]

Thanks, Scott! A great review of what's most likely needed! Happy 4th to you and family, with continued blessings for the future! Stay well, stay safe!

[@doesthisfacemakemelooklike535]

A video on just exactly how to prime your fuel system after running out of fuel video would help my 78 MCI mc8 crusader conversion bus home so much....as it turns out the owner of this bus is not the only one who has run a bus out of fuel. I'm a future client, but Im in Nevada and well, first Ive gotta get this bus started again!

[@lenscap8925]

Extra set of filters and a wrench to tighten

[@MarkK01]

I live in Canada so we do not have access to Harbor Freight tools but i have heard some not so good things about Harbor Freight tools. The Icon line I hear is really good. But personally I think if you spend a little more money you can get a lot better quality tools. Gear Wrench makes some fantastic tools. I have worked on my own vehicles for the last 38 years and I tried the cheap tools and I spent more time running back and forth replacing the cheaper tools. I have used nothing but Gear Wrench sockets, ratchets, wrenches and such for the last 8 - 10 years and I have yet to break any of their tools. This is just my opinion and my experiences over the last 38 years.

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@silversides2011]

My go tool box must have an electrical test light 12 and 24 volt to diagnose failures. I also carry a 50 ft. air hose and my buses were all fitted with air couplers for the air hose.

[@digitalrailroader]

I know that Harbor Freight store! That store is in front of the Dickson Walmart and I consider it my “home” Harbor Freight!

[@rhhart13]

Grease gun, wd 40, FLASHLIGHTS, piece of carpet to lay on, large trash bags work for wet suit if raining, if traveling in winter a 20lb bag of cat litter.

[@willb3018]

Very useful video. Thanks.

[@timf6916]

Some BIG tools.

[@VanaConn]

I carry a 30 gallon craftsman air compressor. With a high volume hose it takes off my budd nuts with easy. I do have a $180 truck tire air gun. I can also fill my tires or use it for my air jack as you show.

[@ChiefStones]

I agree with the tool list other than the electrical tape. I have tried China Freight's tape many times over the years and it has been very bad quality. Maybe for a emergency repair but not for a permenant application.

[@Wayoutthere]

That sht always comes off. I'd rather have self-vulcanizing tape or fabric tape.

[@danamarshall4502]

I also carry a hydraulic lug press for replacing ends on battery cables.

[@raybendle9522]

Never hit the road without a Power Probe. Electrical issues always happen

[@Loglakeliving]

Get it up and get extra wood if ya have to…..Got it!

[@haroldconover5221]

I love that Thing

[@dongriffin3025]

Great video thanks guys - got some of these items will finish up with this list !!!!

[@patricktetreault4870]

You can’t give me their electrical tape spend the extra and get scotch 3m

[@christophermeiners8305]

You should reconsider. It may not be good enough for electrical applications, but it makes an unbeatable bandaid roll because of how poorly it sticks to anything but itself.

[@GNX157]

Get the 3M Super 88 tape and the 2228 rubber mastic tape. The 2228 is great stuff.

[@donh6416]

Agreed. The adhesive quality is what makes 3M the go-to electrical tape. Plus, it stretches without breaking. Terrific insulation quality. Some things are not worth going cheap.

[@douglasrizzo9210]

In addition, I always carry 2-3 cans of truck size "Fix-A-Flat." Perfect for trailers and cars where I either don't have a spare or where I can't change a tire easily.

[@hotpuppy1]

Tire places HATE that stuff. It makes a huge mess inside the tire and rim. If you can find the leak, have plug kit instead then you can have it patched properly later.

[@douglasrizzo9210]

@@hotpuppy1 Agreed, but not always possible to do.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Happy 4th of July

[@Friedbrain11]

I have had good luck with most HF tools. I was particularly impressed with a 5 speed drill press I had quite a few years back and how much I was able to get done on it.

[@sc5015]

Extra fuses, electrical crimp set. Extra electrical wires, small bundle of assorted sizes, 1 to 10 feet long. MAPP gas finger pull torch for sure.

[@DonRRicks]

I buy a lot of my tools and supplies from Harbor Freight. I foolishly applied for a HF credit card, and my wife hates it. I, however love it, because I feel like a kid at Christmas. Seriously, I’m most satisfied with their tools, and will 12,000 pound winch for my car hauler from them in a week or so

[@jmartin4030]

Not sure if mentioned, a usable, relevant shop manual for your coach

[@GtrPknMama]

A couple of roll out treads for those oh shyt I’ve hit soft ground stuck moments!

[@adco]

Carry a double hose barb and some heater hose and antifreeze. I have used needle nose vise grips to isolate the leak so that I could repair and get off the side of the road.

[@seanclark8452]

Liquid gloves/barrier cream before work (work into hands, scrape under fingernails then let dry), then + gojo or similar hand cleaner and cleanup is easy even without gloves. (gloves can get in the way for some jobs)

[@steamfan7147]

If you go cordless, may as well get a drill, set of bits,tap and die set. Maybe even a 4-1/2" grinder and some cutoff wheels for those special occasions when an impact wrench and profanity just don't cut it.

[@joestreiff9401]

you might want to add a map gas torch

[@throttlebottle5906]

horrible fright, is what I've called them for years. because everything has to be "taken with an grain of salt". that said, I still buy from them and sometimes returned items(that clearly were fine/idiots used once. it cannot be helped when idiots break/abuse things and return/exchange them. I mainly buy and do not return anything, unless it's actually trash or sometimes job leftover I bought in advance, so I didn't have to waste hours running for cheap materials($150 or less). anything from 6 to 14 hour work window and they have to be open to public again(mom/pop stores). same applies years of neglect and disrepairs, means multi-hour/day/week/month/year jobs! and high costs beyond what the equipment is worth.

[@phillipcustance1618]

The grey one looks like the one that did a little off roading on 80 west around the 100mm in ohio. Kept it upright, but ouch, what a bummer. 🍻✌

[@tim1299]

Add to your list a length of pipe to complement your breaker bar.

[@TimothyMichaels]

Happy 4th to BGM and all 💥🎉

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I carry hundreds of pounds of tools. I had to move the box to fix a lean. Makes me wonder if I’ll actually have to rebuild my engine on the side of the road. I can sure try

[@quietbrianquiet]

I would add a test light or power probe.

[@BruceBergman]

Might need the huge sockets for the Hubs and Wheel bearing nuts. Never saw them at Harbor freight... 10:12

[@ez1913]

+ Ground covers (laying in the mud sucks), Monkey raingear (has that diesel aroma), Bright flashlights.

[@ducthman4737]

Bring some orange Traffic Cones.

[@edsyphan3425]

Just remember the Murphy’s law type thing. If you bring the tools and all the spares you think you might need, 100% chance you’ll never need them! Have a great 4th

[@TheFatesLieutenant]

Inexpensive insurance!

[@boblemon2103]

You are guaranteed to have everything except what you need to make the repair on the side of the road!! Been there done that… Murphys law always applies. But it’s nice when you stop to help someone else you will always have what they need.

[@Sherlock067]

I like 3M tape , I had their tape and it’s ok but not great, that impact looks impressive- how well does it do for you all? I’m a die hard Milwaukee guy. As far as that hand pump for the priming could he have bought a electric pump? I use them . 👍

[@flir67man84]

Happy july 4!!!

[@tonyking9235]

BETER STILL TOW ANOTHER BUS BEHIND YOU . 😊😊

[@hotpuppy1]

Be aware that many battery tools, no matter the brand, change design or discontinue their batteries on a fairly regular basis rendering your tool worthless. Having Batteries Plus Bulbs rebuild them costs more than a new tool.

[@dismandala]

Good thing today you can get batteries rebuilt easily. Batteries + Bulbs and others.

[@NamesGolden]

Ryobi (TTI just like Ridgid, Milwaukee, hart) has kept their battery the same since the 90s Their 18v batteries are surprisingly easy to take apart and rebuild yourself. There are finally decent cheap spot welders but I snagged a kweld long ago.

[@michelbrodeur6055]

Does that torque meter do left hand or is it just right hand.

[@alexharper8861]

Any updates on the quonset home build?

[@jenglemn]

Hello, is there a list written out or do I need to look for the video?

[@jeepnut779]

Do you ever sell any of the buses you save? ?

[@danielloveall2952]

Wow, everyone has 1000 plus to spend lol. Love the videos, though

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

cheaper than a tow or a roadside mechanic

[@danielloveall2952]

@BusGreaseMonkey your right guess it would pay for itself in the long run

[@ducthman4737]

If you can't afford the tools don't buy a bus.

[@BruceBergman]

Do NOT USE cheap ATO fuses!!!!!! They crack and blow silently!! 7:52

[@BusWithUs.]

That adapter set is junk. Broke it the 2nd time I used it. The rest is good!

[@williamhansen5498]

What about a light?

[@timwatson3879]

...and keep Scott on speed dial....

[@homelessnomad101]

having wood?....getting it up?

[@CanizaM]

and while talking about jacking 😂

[@homelessnomad101]

@@CanizaM lmao

[@amandabillings2517]

I suggest a tool to remove the commercials.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

KZbin premium

[@ralphballtrip2214]

When you get older you slow down I guess you know that by now you can’t move around like he should under them buses