BREAK DOWNS & TROUBLE SHOOTING COE Ramp Truck EP-26

[@murdoc6501]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, and the trouble shooting session! Appreciate how you and Elio stay cool and level headed (no throwing tools or chairs!). Go Japhands, keep moving forward!

[@danmurphy5660]

It's coming together nicely mate. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@garryshadwick6609]

Put a small ball of modeling clay on the end of that pushrod to check clearance. Keep grinding til it doesn't smash through and leaves .010 to .020 of clay on the end of the rod. It needs a little air gap to account ffoe expansion. Great video Karl!

[@Vehemence_]

I also learned this trick the hardway after vic swapping my 79 supercab.

[@oddcarsandbaddecisions]

That’s a great tip to pass on, good on ya!

[@trackdayclassics]

You’re not alone with the booster issue. As the brakes warm up, the fluid actually expands a little, pushes the rod, causing the drag. found the sweet spot for clearance was about 2mm, brakes cold. Great video and project!

[@koolkar55]

OH! the joys of fault finding on a new build. It's not all smooth sailing as one would hope. You have got this guys, Thanks for sharing all the stuffing around. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@Mister006]

That squeal! OMG. Good job on shakedown pass 1. Quite a few more to go!

[@MrAussieCrasher]

Thanks for taking us on the journey of fixing the truck, I hope you have a heater in the cab,as it looks cold out there .Looking forward to seeing it finished a working ,🏁🤟😎

[@laurensmith1828]

Working the bugs out is where the devil is in the details. Nice work troubleshooting! Thanks and good luck ,she's a beauty!

[@htownblue11]

It’s coming together real nice like. Little by little you’re creating one heck of a rig and flushing out any small issues.

[@ryanzub5870]

Love the build! I am a volunteer Fire Fighter of almost 21 years and we had a truck in service like what that once was when I started for 5 years of my career! Keep up the great work and content

[@dereks-uu1sv]

I’m very happy to see how far you’ve come along with the COE and I think it looks amazing! 🤩

[@stephanieluigon5192]

@ 22:49 Karl- Someone, maybe it was Brent or Mortske, mentioned about those new master cylinders coming with a removable spacer inside the piston bore so it could be used with multiple rod lengths or booster applications (or maybe with no booster) ? It required simply removing the dust boot on the rod end and sliding the spacer out. But you had to know it might be in there.

[@argee55]

Enjoying the build. Your sheet metal skills are top notch.

[@jackrichards1863]

Another word of advice this week also. It really pays to shut the doors properly when the cab is going to be tilted. I've always been told the cab bends out of shape if not kept in alignment by the fittings which are, the doors. You'll nail everything after some trial.

[@37FordGuy]

It’s nice to be along for the ride for the shakedown. I appreciate the calm manner you approach every problem with and just work through it - it’s also inspiring that even the pros have problems so the rest of us shouldn’t feel bad when things don’t quite work.

[@delhug2774]

Nice work, like seeing the troubleshooting and the progress your making. Cheers,

[@donaldhalls2189]

Turning out great, nice colour, great first run,thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@MrRee-kn4xd]

That squeak is hitting me right in the tinnitus

[@minnesotatomcat]

It drove me insane, there no way I could take something for a drive with that noise.

[@joecioe8566]

Shaping up nicely. Looking forward to seeing the deck come together.

[@dirtydave4351]

Nice work. Chasing down those chirping belt issues can make you nuts.

[@paullatour7012]

We once ground that rod down on the concrete on the side of the road! Same problem. Glad you found the problem.

[@williamcummings6562]

I can’t get over how complex that machine is. What a ride!

[@mattzembower2042]

Cool truck, great commitment to building it and your awesome helpers along the way !!

[@briankinnear7461]

Beautiful driving roads out there. Few little things to tweak. But pretty successful text drives,. Look forward to more and then Brent being there. Be safe and stay well.

[@armadaleautoparts-hotrodsh9313]

Nice work, we’ve had the brake dragging issue before too. At least you sorted it. Looking forward to seeing the ramp

[@stevecourtney8572]

Thank you for fixing the belt squeal, I could hear that all the way down hear in the states

[@tstuart7333]

Stay safe and enjoy guy's. Very talented and professional work.

[@andrewschlosser9483]

Awesome work you've done so far, my suggestion with the pulley squeal is to take the belt off and use an air wand to spin up the pulleys, super easy to find which one is making noise.

[@woznaldo]

There’s a real feel good vibe to this build. Loving the journey!

[@ScottGovey]

I've had luck using a nice fine gritty hand cleaner like fast orange, liberally apply it to the ribbed side of the serpentine belt on all areas that can be accessed, fire it up and it usually squalls way worse, snap the throttle wide open a couple of times, the grit in the hand cleaner with clean the grooves of the pulley as well as the belt. If you replaced the tensioner and belt alignment is dead on and you still get that same annoying ass chirp, give it a try, what can you lose?? Thanks for sharing!

[@lindenjohnson1515]

whatta job u guys have done - i am in love w/this ramp truck right from day 1 . thanks so much for this guys!

[@NicholasLabarre]

Hey, if you’re gonna grease the kingpins, you have to jack the truck up in the air have the weight off of the axles or tires or whatever

[@stephenpeterson6002]

Good info on trouble shooting brake master cylinder. I'll be doing the same in a couple months on my '47 Autocar COE

[@dancarter482]

_AWESOME INSPIRATION!_ I just spent most of the afternoon folding up a panel using two offcuts of angle iron in the vice as a press-brake! Maybe shaking down my bus this time next year .. . . ..

[@123gonow]

This was a fun one ! Thanks for taking us along on the troubleshoot buddy ! Keep them coming Karl !

[@brianmacadam4793]

What a ride down memory lane, my older vehicles have put me through this again and again, you're making better progress than I ever did.

[@johnlreim]

The shakedown cruises after a build can really play with your head. Looks like you took everything in stride and got it fixed. Good job.

[@borealmetalworx]

I wonder if some folks don’t realize just how much physical work is involved when working on these heavy trucks. Good work man.

[@brokewood6036]

Such great talent! Hold it down Carl!

[@jimbradley4565]

Lifting and lowering the cab is a great way to keep your arms in shape! Saves on trips to the gym.....

[@micksutton7046]

Trackdayclassics is on the money, the last port in the master cylinder is called the compensating port, it is only very small but allows the fluid back to the reservoir to allow heat expansion of the fluid doing exactly what you are experiencing Good job though, gotta say I was one yelling at the screen on the steering box too. But much longer post to explain that one

[@terrys6871]

Huge high five Karl! 👌🍻👍👍 You are doing what we all dream of doing! Carl and his family are top notch people too! Glad you know them!

[@ConnorVosburgh]

stoked to see the ramp on the road! cant wait to see it decked and painted

[@ernlevens8523]

Coming along well .well done guys.

[@gordonadams9038]

I had a noisy belt for years . Changed belts it would be quite for awhile than come back. I had the motor out . A friend of mine told me if I had the harmonic damper off to put some silicone around the key before I put it back on because oil can work by the key and get on the pulley. When I took the balancer off there was oil behind the washer.I used silicone on assembly and have not had a squeaky belt since. That was 3,yrs ago . 1997 chevy 350

[@paulhedman7387]

Sometimes you just have to chase a problem around until you win. Great stuff !!!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Love. The. Dash. Wind shield.

[@rickfazzini22]

Looks awesome! Any new build will require working the bugs out no big deal.

[@rodmacisaac5963]

I think the output shaft on the steering box is called the sector shaft! Thanks!

[@Mopar46]

Don't forget the flashlight, Karl! Truck runs like a beauty; good on ya!

[@ddbyrd2001]

Very enjoyable and interesting video. Fun to watch the big trouble shooting payoff of building something from the ground up… your ability to surmise the issues because you built all of it is fun to watch. Oh, you’re obviously two very bright individuals… that certainly helps. 😄

[@Studebomber]

It's very cool. Definitely takes a few miles to shake out the bugs...

[@WildWestGarage]

I ran into the same problem after changing a vacuum booster, the rod was not removable from the booster so I had to shim the master out. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the deck. 👍🏻

[@franksgarage8551]

Baby powder on the belt will shut it up. Or, chalkline chalk. Dr scholls even. Anything with talcum will quiet the belt…

[@daleking8529]

Details are coming together! Great looking truck!!

[@fatbarrybrown]

Keep the Ramp Truck Content Coming! LOVE IT!

[@autocrossratrod]

Super kickass. Planning a loadstar build one day and this is definitely very good inspiration

[@larryreece1403]

The truck is looking great! Looking forward to your roadtrip!

[@dalebruce8253]

Love watching this come together! From Nova Scotia 🦞

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Loved the ride along! Great job on everything you've done!

[@bradeastham5494]

24 years behind the wheel of a truck and counting. So close to my heart. Love me an old truck! Said every trucker always!😉

[@voodoochild8697]

Love your channel. One of the best. I would like to see some TLC to the cab. Do all the body work and spray it the same color. Beautiful truck. Thank you for filming the build. Coming from Michigan USA. 👍♥️🇺🇸

[@petergrant4073]

Looking great.

[@robostyle9773]

I ended up grinding the pushrod on my hydroboost, nice job!

[@4speed3pedals]

Nice power steering pump. I like the music it plays. Many times a fluid change can eliminate that, saving the cost of a pump. I suggest a quick oil change, if it works, do another refill with synthetic P.S. fluid.I find it odd that a P.S. pump in most vehicles has no filtration.

[@kenstevens5675]

If you open the doors when you raise the cab you’re not lifting the weight of the doors and it will be easier. Same when lowering it. When I posted this the first time I didn’t realize that you had the doors open. Great video and nice truck.

[@paulblack2402]

Great content Karl, we really enjoyed this one. Well done.

[@konradweniger3141]

I had a master cylinder rebuilt and they glass beaded it and when applied the brake it worked fine but didn’t release totally so each time it held harder till you it didn’t move,we removed washed master and put back together worked fine from then on?

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

The ramp truck looks awesome. It's really weird to watch the truck air up because it's so big ! It looks like a house rising

[@dougwernham5209]

Thanks for the video Karl.

[@nosaint01]

LOVE YOUR WORK, wish you all the success your deserve.

[@bobbyjones2363]

Maybe a shifter cable from a front wheel drive GM or Van (junkyard)

[@lanceyarish1809]

Go JAPHANDS!!! I wish I had the intestinal fortitude you MEN have!

[@MrSunflower1965]

Great project, greetings from Germany

[@AnthonyVeith]

Coming along Karl , nice job , interested to see how you are going to load onto the tray , keep up the great work ,cheers

[@dekebell3307]

One of the best builds on KZbin! Love it!

[@That70sChannel]

0:12 "We are starting today off with a problem, so don't forget to hit like. . ." While the internet loves failure, and I ALWAYS smash that like before watching, it feels weird to hit "like" to "starting the day off with a problem." To clarify: I am hitting like because Japhands is awesome and because your and Elio's peerless problem-solving skills are what makes that so.

[@tritonwow]

It's always a pleasure to watch your episodes.

[@OGTtom]

Too cool Karl , the COE is awesome , great job !

[@davidgreene9060]

Totally Awesome !!!😊

[@trevorwoods2580]

Love the truck. It looks as if there's a lot of play in the steering still. Can't wait to see the bed on.

[@mwaofvt]

NASA did not make on the first try! So that is why you call it a shake down run! And We love it! Thansk for bring us along! Keep at it guys! Be safe ... Be Blessed...

[@robertbennett9243]

Shakedown rides are a definite must. Looks like you are almost done.

[@nahumsandoval4987]

Always Brother amazing stuff, the bead rolling…. Awesome

[@paulstanley31]

I know the hill you came down from the landfill, good thing you had brakes!

[@jdbwz5307]

I like the shot of the front and rear rising. 👍👍

[@TheDistur]

Good to see it out on the road! Fingers crossed the gremlins shake out quick.

[@brucecard5213]

Restricted return on the hydraulic from the hydro boost can apply the brakes mine did it because I had t into return

[@barrysaunders853]

As always nice positive vibes!

[@jacobloando1877]

Sick build bud.... much love & respect from Hawaii brother .... keep up the awesome videos

[@markmcintosh3255]

Dude idler and tensioner pully are 100 percent serviceable. Pull the dust cover pac with grease done

[@Isadore123L]

Bad brake flex hose can make brakes fail to release, too. Pressure gets between layers inside the hose and squeezes it shut, keeping pressure in the line. Had that happen on a line to a front caliper in a new truck with less than 20,000 miles. Caused smoking, hot brakes and steering pulling to one side. Flex line between the chassis and diff would make rear brakes stay engaged.

[@johnathangoldsworthy]

love your work Karl

[@michaelpotts7256]

We need more roll by camera shots of the truck!! Gotta look sweet running down the road

[@almaylin464]

Be careful holding a chrome socket on and impact when the socket cracks it not very forgiving. Rather painful any socket can doit but chrome are more prone to cracking

[@garymallard4699]

That's Why they make " Impact Socket Sets " ... Chrome are for Hand use not Impact... 🇨🇦🤓🤟

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

Thank you for your video,looking forward to see Brent from half ass kustoms😊

[@lakepipes52]

You live in such a beautiful area. If only I got to drive among the trees and lakes like you instead of suburbia.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Head Nod coming your way guys! ;)

[@dannmohr5721]

Progress progress progress……..😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@jeffreyjones6013]

That tunnel cover is really cool, but what do you think about (if there's room), to fabricate a couple cup holders into it? Just an idea...😊