BIG Cummins Powered Truck SITTING in a COW Paddock for YEARS! Will it START?

In this video, I see if I can get this old Cummins Big Cam Diesel powered Ford 9000 Semi Truck Prime Mover going before it is removed from the cow paddock in which it has been sitting for atleast 15 years without being started. Thanks for watching.

[@n00dletrib39]

Yes another... These videos are addictive.... I'm hooked...

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for your support

[@juris.m]

@@bruceinaus when will there be part 2

[@rodcole818]

I drove one in ‘83 for Lex Gordon Transport, Narrabri West. 350 Cummins 15 speed RR. That low air buzzer bought back memories. Had a 40” sleeper.

[@geebopbaluba1591]

An old man from Texas who always enjoy watching your videos.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

And an old man from Arkansas as well!

[@bruceinaus]

From an old man in QLD (me), I enjoy this work and the fact that I can share it with others who also enjoy it is a bonus

[@martymartin2894]

This gentleman really knows his craft. The way he's so careful and cleaning around those nuts so as not to contaminate the pump. U don't see too many so careful.

[@wayneandrus240]

This man KNOWS his stuff!!!! BRAVO!!

[@CyriacS]

Ah the glee in Bruce's voice in the outro, the man loves what he does and bonus points for finishing up before dark! These old mechanical beasts never cease to amaze us, no matter how long they're stayed dormant... By the way, who is Mister Cameraman? Is he your son? Would be nice to have a face reveal to get to know you guys better!

[@ivanwalker6459]

I love your down-to-earth, lack of hype style Bruce. Your videos are so easy to watch and it's obvious you've had a lot of experience working on these machines and haven't lost your passion for them. Cheers mate from a fellow aussie.

[@johnmcdonnell81]

If I ever visit Australia and go into the outback I'll make sure you are with me! Great job again Bruce. 👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@adamdnewman]

@johnmcdonnell81. Not only will you not get stranded by you would have literally an encyclopedia of knowledge with you!

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Didn’t you see all the green grass? His not in the outback lol

[@Golden-dog88]

@@Brad_The_Truckie outback or at home Bruce’s knowledge is with him not in a book

[@jamesbroughton9900]

Queenslands closer to a rainforest than the outback mate but I agree it would be sweet to team up with brucey

[@fkauthority]

I'm an American mechanic in Wyoming who'd like to come to Australia to live and work for awhile. I enjoy your videos.

[@Shadowcify]

Yes yes yes! Another upload, this will make my whole weekend! 💫

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks so much for your support

[@vaitonl314]

Absolute right mess and yet bush mechanic Bruce made a miracle happen, good on ya sir, quality content once again

[@linasvelavicius330]

Yes!! a fun little adventure. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@bruceinaus]

No problem, I’m glad people enjoy these videos

[@stuartbatcheldor5978]

Well done Bruce! I thought that truck was toast but you have created a diamond in the dust.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, I was a bit surprised too

[@bushranger2]

I learnt how to drive in one of these old Fords years ago with the faithful old 350 big cam cummins under the bonnet. Was one of the best engines around back in the day, near bulletproof. Thanks for the video Bruce.

[@54mgtf22]

Looks like the engine might be the only part of the old Louisville worth saving. Another good job, Bruce 👍

[@BlueKhaki]

Greetings from Louisville!

[@muzzaresarf5038]

You are a legend Bruce, if anyone could start, you did.

[@Николай-ш2и8ч]

Не может быть! Я глазам своим не верю , что вы смогли запустить этот хлам😮👍👍👍

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Darn near started first go! Bruce you're a champ mate!

[@XXfea]

A bucket of beers would be key to make this perfect

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for the support

[@osmopocket69]

The old engines sound good when they fire up. Thanks great video.

[@ajaks7636]

Wow that started quickly. A Master Mechanic! Thank You.

[@erniepenny221]

Good to see this Bruce, looks like the grounds drying out just fine.

[@bruceinaus]

Hi Ernie, it starts to, then it pours again, very frustrating

[@richardphelan8414]

Another old man from Texas who enjoys watching you work on this old equipment waiting for you to attack the D9 we saw in the shed a few video's back

[@dannystubblefield5478]

good video Bruce- you tubes diesel creek is swapping a big cam cummins into his truck after a complete engine overhaul

[@denismartin4680]

Hello Bruce great seeing you getting these old trucks running keep up the great work blessings to you and everyone thanks for sharing love it mate good luck and all the best

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Denis all the best to you and your loved ones as well

[@dennis38y]

Nice one Bruce, another great video ! Just goes to show your tried and tested methodical approach works every time. Thanks for sharing.

[@Шах-л8т]

Крутой мужик! Успехов! Ваши видео просто супер. Механика - это нечто.

[@aidenh2563]

I have fond memories of these old trucks. My dad had a 1986 LNT 9000 for 10 years, 365 Big Cam 4, 13 speed overdrive and SP40s with 411s on airbag. it had the same interior, a 42 inch low line bunk, fiberglass flares and visor plus the later style grille off a LTS. it was a tidy little truck back in it's day

[@NapierNimbus]

Great video and explanations. Love the shot of the cattle looking on.

[@Chriss_n70]

Always a good day when Bruce uploads.. taught me a lot with engines and diagnosing problems with simple ways.. great video mate can’t wait for the next one!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Love your adventures!!!!! Thanks Bruce!!

[@joegatrill6634]

Another fantastic video! Always nice to join you Bruce.

[@johno6963]

Oh look, it's Waltzing Matilda. Someone took the jet off the back if you know you know

[@carrieandersen3767]

Awesome job Bruce! Super knowledgeable indeed 👏👏👏. Look forward to seeing your next video 🤩

[@liddz434]

Protect this man at all cost! What a legend !

[@markclifton14]

Nice to see you get it started Bruce. Shame it in poor condition. Been good to see it move. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@magnusclapront947]

Man I don’t think I’d even go near an engine bay with so many cob webs in the outback😧 this guys got balls of steel.

[@not-pc6937]

Lovely job again Bruce - love your work 👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for the support

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Another proper first start.👍

[@dave-ish8098]

My dad, God rest him, used to drive a Ford L9000 like this one for the state, delivering equipment. He called it Blue Thunder and they put down some mileage back in the 90s and 2000s. When it was time for a rebuild my dad convinced his friend in the maintenance yard to install the next size turbo and bump up the fuel a bit :D Always a hot rodder.

[@chrishastings2665]

You remind me of my grandfather you 2 would have been fast friends. Love your content. Cheers from Ohio.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

The old ford Louie bit of a unicorn there Bruce

[@matrix54190]

Cool,a new video from Bruce from down under👍👍. Stay safe and hope to see you soon in your next video😉. This old Ford truck has a bigger air filter housing as my car's fuel tank😂😂. 👋 bonjour from🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@lewiemcneely9143]

The engine and the hood is it on that job. Glad it started and you did good. I've driven a couple with the big cam and they did all right but I'm a admirer of a 3406, a 300-Plus, an E-9 and a GM/Detroit. Paid many a light bill looking at dog butts. Thanks, Bruce and CHEERS!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Lew, yes the engine ran surprisingly well and your right, the bonnet assembly seemed to be in particularly good condition for fibreglass

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@bruceinaus You get the SA-PLUS, pal! Thanks and CHEERS to you and the camera person!

[@mickdejager3910]

I was just Thinking I haven't checked for an upload thanks mate 😁😁👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Mick, I’m getting ready to load another one shortly with a bit of luck!

[@mickdejager3910]

@@bruceinaus awesome uploads mate thankyou 😁😁

[@johngligo4049]

Very well done Bruce! Cummins Big Cam engines are one of my favorite truck engines!

[@carlachambers3771]

Too bad it's in a junky truck 😅

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

Go Bruce go💪🏻🔧😀 And yes,i am a new subscriber. 😉 Greetings from Holland 💪🏻🔧🇦🇺🫡

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, I appreciate your subscription

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Another victory, Bruce!

[@user-cz3ey6hu2g]

Great video Bruce. It’s amazing what you do with those old vehicles ✌️

[@larryelliott6321]

Amazing. It runs after sitting abandoned outdoors for so long. I hope someone can pull the engine, rehab what is needed and make it useful again.

[@picknikbasket]

You're a bloody miracle worker mate! I thought this one would be your nemesis 😉

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, I was a bit surprised as well

[@cybermatstrikes7557]

Nice work Bruce, love your process.

[@revvyhevvy]

So methodical! Love your posts, always nice to see someone take an interest in getting the most out of their equipment! I'd be curious about the demographics of your audience. Great post, Bruce! Success!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Robert, the demographic is quite broad brush surprisingly

[@jackflak]

Pretty cool it is got the poor old thing started n running be a nice engine fur someone probably .. great video

[@adamdnewman]

She's a runner! Not a mover but a runner ☺

[@ericwieboldt7042]

Another excelent video Bruce!👍🤘 I love your content

[@merlinmonson2133]

Nicely done, again!

[@38skippers]

I used to hate working on these at Cummins in the 80's. Tight access.

[@MKMALM2024]

Hey Bruce, you should make another video trying to fire up that old tractor you borrowed the dipstick from !! Keep them coming ! From Canada 🇨🇦

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, I Might just do that. It’s actually a 250hp machine with a bonnet off a smaller tractor on it

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I sure do enjoy your videos! Thank you so much for shareing with us! Also, I noted you connected the positive battery cable first!

[@larryskeeper1197]

Bonza shirt there Bruce...

[@bruceinaus]

It keeps the chest hair contained (mostly) lol

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

She’s a goer the old Henry..💪

[@bruceinaus]

Yep, not a bad runner either

[@alexbilzerian5682]

Bruce you’re amazing!

[@zonie70]

There's an old Slim Dusty song called "There lie an old workhorse " that song describes this truck to a tee .

[@paulw3182]

Another great video! With all the webs, too bad you didn't pack your fire extinguisher / air compressor. With the volume of oil, wonder if the leak was the oil line for the turbo. Never thought to use a wire to check oil - Brilliant! Diesel Creek channel is building a big cam Cummings for his Autocar antique diesel, maybe it wouldn't hurt to message. Thanks for the video.

[@RuthNewstead]

You just like my ole dad never flushed and meticulous thank you ⚓🛠️🤠 JB

[@australiantrains8988]

That Louisville has seen better days Bruce, been a source for spare parts by the look of it too. Admire your "can do" attitude, I wouldn't have bothered and rang Sims Metal instead! Is that an old steam traction engine to the right at 10:39? Amazing result Bruce, well done again.

[@phillipmonroy]

Good job Bruce! Enjoyed the video!

[@bruceinaus]

Appreciate it Phillip

[@pbsgarage3486]

That's pretty wild Bruce. Think those big cams were the last decent Cummins engine.

[@mischef18]

Sure made for great viewing bro, hope someone gives the engine another chance in life. Safe travels. Ken. May the forth be with you

[@reddo84]

Nice upload and work Mr Bruce Jim

[@afshinsmith4424]

Man you got a wealth of knowledge.

[@Majortruth.]

Nice job she sound`s a good motor, GG

[@bruceinaus]

Yes I was a bit surprised actually, thanks for watching

[@Golden-dog88]

great way to start a saturday, coffee and another award winning video from Bruce and the camera man…. Come on people support Bruce, over 1000 views and less then 300 likes… Him and the camera man do great work at great personal risk to themselves with snakes spiders wasps & hornets

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much for your ongoing support Chris, we will keep doing them while we can and when we can get together

[@Golden-dog88]

@@bruceinaus no worries at all im learning alot from you and your videos, I do uave a question tho i’ve recently been given a 2003 hino (diesel) truck for my job it has a terrible knock im wondering how i an amateur could work out if its timing or bad fuel compression? i own a diesel hilux and through that i do know a little, I believe its not the pistons

[@spitfireavenue]

Watched one of your videos today for the first time now on my 3rd , subscribed to you as well great stuff thumbs up to the camera man as well U make a great team.

[@Golddigger-w9l]

Great job Bruce 👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@PeterCox-k1w]

If we had one leader like Bruce the country would be fixed, instead of the BS from the two parties

[@Sircraig7963]

Gday Bruce, Another runner, Made for a cool vid, well done Respect....!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Craig

[@NovaFragment]

I understand your struggle with wasps, my farm acco i brought to brisbane and sits in a suburban neighbourhood getting fixed, but i still have wasps making nests in the front of the engine bay!

[@brucelancaster7405]

Your very clever , enjoy your videos 👍👍

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Another great video Bruce thanks for sharing 🦘

[@markcrook3220]

Love your videos man

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Mark

[@noorzaidi220]

Pup ... I like to follow your videos ... Feel relax and enjoy with all the greeneries around your eyes...regards from Kuala Lumpur ...! 🎉

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, yes we live in a nice part of the world here and for that I am grateful

[@Super-lucky-7777]

Another great job

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@allanhunks5134]

Massive work bruce.

[@philyew3617]

Nice one Bruce. It's a Cummins so I never had any doubt it would start. It's sounds good so not too much work to make it fully serviceable again. (New Sub, I like how you work mate).

[@GMCGUY-]

Great job view Bruce awesome video once again.GMC guy here, United States of America, Boston, Massachusetts.And by the way great filming camera guy.❤❤❤❤❤

[@PeterShaw-lb9lt]

Good old ford Louisville the engine sounded quite good when it was running

[@GMCGUY-]

@PeterShaw-lb9lt I love the older stuff was meant to last unlike stuff nowadays. Can I ask what ever happened to the good old days when stuff was made with pride and you new it would last you unlike the junk today.

[@bruceinaus]

Yes I was a little surprised it started so well after sitting so long

[@GMCGUY-]

@@bruceinaus Great Video Bruce Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍

[@martinfreer3425]

Absolutely love your Bruce .

[@jackdonaghyjr]

nice one, bruce. thanks mate.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for listening

[@jimclarke1108]

Park it out on the road, call the NRMA😁

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Jim, they’d need to bring a gearbox with them

[@HDXFH]

No Real Mechanics Available

[@Tuilaione]

Your a legend Bruce...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@FransWindell]

Good memories of these Ford LNT 9000 Use too haul chrome in South africa with the these trucks Had a Cummins 350 9 speed fuller Jacobs brake tandem diff Henderson bogey This was in the 80

[@georgeapera3042]

Good job mate I like your way of thinking and working on this old trucks there's one for you EV

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Thanks Bruce

[@kevinburrows735]

Nice one Bruce 👍

[@bigblockpop]

Love your videos Bruce

[@michaellynskey7124]

My Ag-Chem terra gator was fitted with a VT 555 big cam turbo Cummins with Alison auto box was used for fertiliser/ lime spreading for my spreading services in agricultural Bruce 🇬🇧🇮🇪.

[@mitchellbroderick5097]

Great video, You will have to upload a video about the Case and the ford tractor getting them started.

[@zonie70]

Great video mate ! Someday it may dry out a bit in your parts ! Cheers , Scott 🌵

[@diesel4life636]

great video bruce👍 are 60 series detroits a common thing over there? those are great reliable motors if you really know what you are doing with them and take care of them!