Buying and fixing an international 4700 with transmission problems

[@googleguy5700]

Andrew has been doing this longer and he is the GOAT, but this video hit it out of the park, and you aren’t far behind. Having been through a series of Mother Nature catastrophes here in No Cal (huge fire, huge mudslide from floods off the fire, loss of seventy feet of 10” mainline on the side of a cliff above the slide, and a heavy snow that toppled hundreds of giant oak trees), the thought of adding the time and effort to video all of our battle against all of that is , well, daunting; and I appreciate more what you and Andrew are doing with your talents and efforts. It is really appreciated by those of us who love this stuff. Thanks to the both of you.

[@toddkratzer7953]

That must have been a very rewarding repair job for you. To buy a truck with that amount of noise coming from it and then fix it. Wow great job Jesse.

[@robertdraper7258]

Great job. As a former Parts Counterman for a Navistar Dealership and a DIY Mechanic I can tell you have been around some Mechanics and a Shop before. Checking everything while it's open always helps prevent future problems. Good work on your Camera placement, lighting, and Narration. I'm sure we had a better view than you did most of the time and I did not envy you while lifting the Flywheel, Clutch, and other components in place. Nice to see Transmission was Safely secured to the Transmission Jack. Keep up the great work!

[@jmuller86]

thanks. yea trying to peek up at things sometimes is hard on the neck, one day I will have a lift...lol

[@LostMountainRestoration]

I find it quite comforting to know there are still young men like Jesse and Andrew out there working their butts off to make their way in the world. Keep it up, son.

[@danwheeler5130]

good job Jesse , jesse is my son and I taught him everything he knows lol not realy but I did start him out now I go to him for answers. i'm to old for this kind of work so it's up to him now and thanks Jesse for the link to my vids

[@einfelder8262]

Why do you have different surnames if he's your son?

[@danwheeler5130]

@@einfelder8262 he has his mother's last name as we were not married when he was born

[@c5back9]

Dan Wheeler: congrats Dan, judging by what we see here from Jesse, I’d say you were a great dad! I go to my boy for solutions now too, so I fully understand.

[@danwheeler5130]

@@c5back9 thanks we want our kids to be better than us right so i'm very proud of Jesse for us this is a way of life

[@c5back9]

Dan Wheeler: couldn’t agree more!

[@danielheartsill4269]

I am another one who watches Andrew and now you have impressed me as you are another young man who knows what day it is. Also like Andrew, you are a hard worker. You guys restore my faith in young people. I have worked with so many that don't know which way is up.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Another great video. I wish more of the others who make these style videos had your gift of video production and narrative skill.

[@daddysteel3514]

glenn goodale checkout Andrew camarata

[@glenngoodale1709]

@@daddysteel3514 ty

[@davidhoekje7842]

When the sound went away in high gear I assumed it was related to the secondary shaft or counter shaft. Nice looking truck. Love those old Internationals.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Fine job in past years did a good amount of that same gear replacement. A cowboy behind the wheel or a muddy foot that dropped the clutch, that with the combination of a bad pilot bearing shortened its life. But I was always happy finding this kinds of trucks. Easy repair and a quick turnaround on the money. In your case looks like you picked up a decent truck for the right money 💵. Great content 👍

[@antoniosmith8032]

All I can say is WOW! to great young men who truly understand that the only way you become somebody in this world is by getting your hands dirty. A hard day of work never killed anybody. Andrew is my number1 guy so I'll make you # 2. New subscriber.

[@SarasotaTim]

Just discovered your channel I watch Andrew all the time I am not a construction worker and don’t know anything about running heavy equipment or mechanics but I enjoy learning and watching these kinds of videos. You two guys are very similar thank you for the entertainment 👍

[@mpccenturion]

Nice work. Really great build. I did VW trans when they were Beetles. A big red scotsman told me I would never fix it. Well - I fixed it and drove it down to his shop 2 days later. Thank you.

[@JH-zy1dj]

I drove a 4700 for 7 years, Love that truck. Super dependable, I think you got a great truck. Just finished the video, You are a Boss! Awesome work and get it done attitude..

[@jmuller86]

thanks. I wanted an international for years, finally I had a few jobs lined up that would pay for it in the first month so I finally sprung for it

[@ronaldheit196]

Finally, someone who uses locktight on their bolts. Good job Jesse. Done like pro. Those marks on the head of the bolts often tell you their torque using a chart that includes length of the bolt. I used to have that chart years ago.

[@stevemollis5416]

Just found your channel......It's like Camarata's, and really enjoy watching the work and repairs. Thank you for taking the time to upload your adventures.

[@andrewh5988]

You seem to be one knowledgeable one young man, it’s a pleasure watching your channel. Andy from Canada

[@pieterweatherall2826]

I am impressed with your attention to detail and craftsmanship.

[@russmorse4894]

Between your channel, Andrew's, and essential craftsman who needs t.v.

[@lazarevic95]

Russ Morse how bout it

[@Rattlerjake1]

He sounds just like Andrew!

[@Oceanism]

We need tv to watch these channels on a big screen.

[@GrandsonofKong]

Add in Warren at Western Truck and Tractor Repair for 24/7 viewing pleasure too! He does some serious wrenching.

[@ReiniGrauer]

@@Rattlerjake1 That's literally who I thought I was watching for the first 5 mins haha

[@blkstang83]

I know Jack about truck and even less about how to repair them. But I really enjoyed watching you do the repair on the transmission. Thanks for sharing.

[@CranialAccess]

I like the fact that you don’t have the workspace and equipment that Andrew has but you get the job done! Amazing video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jmuller86]

thanks George. soon I will have the equipment and workspace. But building my new house at my property is first

[@iainwalker8701]

wish there was someone near me that i could work for on stuff like you do. So much variety and interesting projects

[@wjf0ne]

Don't forget to paint the name of your company on the side of it. I recall one video where Andrew got stopped and had to do it. I enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@kenk2345]

music to your ears, no doubt...that smooth test run, after the works all done. .

[@carytowncat]

Jesse, i am obsessed with International (95 and older dt466) trucks! It's my dream to have one. Going to see one tomorrow. Really exciting to know how to change the clutch now :) thanks brother!

[@carytowncat]

Country folk CAN survive! :)

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

That was impressive to say the least. Good looking truck. Inside could us some love

[@ecovention]

Honest hardworking American, the world needs more of them. Way to go Jesse.

[@CaptKirk1701]

Glad you went ahead and fixed trans while you had it unhooked, great job!

[@jameshicks4944]

Good looking truck,I drove one like that in 94/95 working for Johnson construction rocking driveways and pulling his float after i came home from the navy,i later gave up my C D Ls for a job in maintenance at the post office but i really missed that old truck,something different to do every day.Good video sir.

[@warrenbell3810]

Wow, that was impressive no shop to work in. 90% of my vehicles are standards and the last repair was a clutch plate on my Jetta and it wasn't cheap after watching your video I have a new perspective on what is involved

[@WetCoaster]

We had an 89 with a hiab and an 18' deck. I loved the truck! Laid many miles of pipe with it. I remember being new and there was a main break. They asked if I knew how to drive stick. No problems getting to the scene, then tried shutting off the ignition. I couldn't figure out why it would not shut off. Decided just to stall it, then figured out what the chrome T handle was for.

[@BillBlast7372]

17:01 Great video, the only concern with the space between the top of the flywheel bolt & the spring is to be sure & remember that distance will get closer as the clutch material wears down....just FYI, awesome truck you have now!!!!

[@dmmaddex]

Nice repair, Jesse. You and Andrew are amazing.

[@delwhylie4748]

Nice work, I liked International trucks for years I used them. Thats a nice looking truck you made go again. Watching you made me want to paint the box and fix up the interior while watching your video. You and Andrew Carmareta have a knack for making videos. I have done almost all the same things in the past and really cant now but; its great watching you guys work. Thanks

[@dalepremo3695]

What an impressive video. You have excellent skills & knowledge and it was a pleasure to watch you work through that repair. I have to say those drone and other shots at the end were breathtaking - that double rainbow was something! Plus, it was nice to go on a little ride to & from the quarry. Thanks for sharing.

[@991scott]

Good looking old truck. Nobody needs a brand new one to drive through mud holes and get beat to death with gravel and rock. You either do a lot of buying and selling equipment or you have an acre of it. Every time I watch a video you have a different excavator or skid steer.

[@ackack612]

The myriad of skills that guys like you and Andrew exhibit are never ending. Nice truck, great job!

[@pcranebmw]

What a satisfying feeling when you fire it up and it works the way it should. Excellent job. Excellent video.

[@normbarr2894]

You, I must say are by far one of the very best at explaining every little thing you do in great detail. Great Job and are now one of the first streamers I will be looking forward to seeing great things from. :)

[@BillyLapTop]

Thank you for a great lesson in clutch and transmission repair. Really great production values too.

[@kenskip1]

Jess, I just wish that I was there helping you.I enjoy this type of work, fixing machinery. I'd like to see you get some cordless tools.You appear to have a good attitude about fixing something that is required and not putting it off for another day. My hat is off to you, and like I mentioned I wish that I was there helping you.Ken

[@jmuller86]

Thanks Ken, I do actually have a ton of cordless tools, alot are makita. I own a construction company as well as the excavation so I have every tool I need to build houses

[@williamkershaw3565]

Very nice job with you newer International Clutch job and your stump hook I agree that you might need a "tooth" welded on. You do excellent work. I wish that I had something like hook when I had to remove stumps in late 50's. You make my day and reminded of my father's work ethic

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@mdlipps]

That drone shot of the double rainbow was perfect.

[@bensonmerritt4605]

Your a rare creature you don’t see many mechanics using Makita tools so thanks

[@Uticagreens]

Those International Harvester trucks were amazing workhorses. In the late 60s and early 70s my family’s construction company used and abused them with little down time.

[@marcfournier823]

I enjoyed this. You and Andrew have similar accents. You make me want to buy old equipment to make it useful again.

[@Mvankirk75]

Hollywood can’t make a better rainbow than that one!!! Very cool sky shot!

[@rotex380]

Excellent job Jesse .. love watching the repair videos. Thanks for sharing with us Truck looks good. Hope it lasts you for years without any big problems.. your dads shift knobs turned out great. Awesome video bud. Keep up the good work be safe and enjoy. 👍👌

[@Imwright720]

Your a good mechanic. It will save a ton of money and you’ll know corners weren’t cut.

[@johnyb9884]

I love how you get that camera in there so we can see what you’re doing. Appreciate that

[@dennisphoenix1]

Its good finding the issues , getting the parts and putting things right . Then driving it off down the road knowing you did it and did it right . Keep it up .

[@bobw7066]

Very good repair on your transmission, I have worked on many of these and the two cogs have a habit of dropping teeth and it is mainly the input shaft. As for the stuffed pilot bearing it normally causes two problems, one clutch shudder, two springing out of fifth gear. Many regards

[@BrianMDIY]

Some serious skills here. I don't fix transmissions and probably never will, yet I watched the whole video.

[@michael7423]

Truck really sounded great after your work, you guys in this part of the country are awesome and I’d love to be your neighbor some day. Also this area is beautiful, Wow that rainbow was a perfect ending to this video! Now off to watch your dads video, thanks

[@halleffect1]

Even talks like Andrew. Good to see men like this out there, getting things done.

[@onestepatatime2346]

You and Andrew had the same shop teacher i bet. Good work.

[@Blessings.429]

We believe you Ron, we all know how clean fresh your trucks are.😂😂 it will be nice to catching up on all missed video’s while in lockdown.💖🇦🇺

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Nice truck you scored there. Good diagnostics and great repair. Seems to me thought that the noise goes away in fifth because you are not using the counter shaft for fifth. In fifth the input shaft is directly connected to the output shaft thereby eliminating the counter shaft and those missing teeth. Great video Oh and nice gift from dad too.

[@zfilmmaker]

Nice video! Good the world has guys like you to keep trucks like this out of junkyards.

[@russellheaton4930]

Nice work Jesse, good luck with the new truck.

[@clutchSA]

Thanks for the good video. I watch you and Andrew all the time. One tip though you should get a lisle 44900 lock ring plied for rings such as the input shaft bearing it makes removal and installation a breeze. The lock rings don't fly off with these. Also a lisle 12980 bearing driver kit or equivalent they are aluminum drivers that do not Mar metal.

[@markg.2501]

Well Done Jesse........Thanks for taking us on this journey!

[@johnaustin6649]

Great video Jessie. I would definitely have forgot the bolts without locktite!

[@jdhorton1432]

Nice work! Such a blessing to have skillset like yours! Congrats on new truck! 🥳🥳🥳

[@genecoppedge5972]

Pilot bushing goes into the crankshaft not the flywheel but good job and saved a ton of money. I love International trucks and you bought a nice one, thanx for posting.

[@markbuilt]

International Harvester is my favorite truck , they have a parts listing for every truck they have built and can get the parts . I have a 1972 model 1910 tandem with only 47,000 miles ( I have known this truck since new ) But I really like the size truck you picked up , nice around the farm and firewood hauler .I picked up a F 800 Ford just did the same deal clutch and sticking thro-out bearing , The bad deal with it is the rear brakes not one of Fords better idea . Great video

[@RustyNail5856]

I like that 4700 international, i am looking at one right now in Florida. but i can not afford it, she is real nice, like yours but it is blue and white. that is the way it goes i guess, i really like it. that is why i was looking at the video to see how hard it is to work on. it did not look that bad. i enjoyed your video. keep up the good work. maybe i will get lucky and own one.?.

[@jmuller86]

Truck is a good truck. I want to probably sell it soon. As soon as I get that freightliner fl70 inspected

[@RustyNail5856]

@@jmuller86 Jesse what are you asking for it. thank you.

[@kiddiescripterkiller]

When I do one where it has to be bolted a certain way, I either paint it where the bolt needs to go (like on a flywheel to torque converter on a Subaru) or use a center punch and center punch next to the "top" bolt hole... On a side note... I have an 1989 International S1600 26" Uhaul Box truck... None of that emissions crap on it... ;) I'm in the process of making it a "stealth camper" 11' living area in the front and a 15' complete metal and wood workshop in the back... So I can travel around the country and if I run low on cash, fix or make something... I tore a ligament in my forearm, couldn't even lift a cup of coffee let alone wrench on a big truck... so that has slowed me down... getting better though... Thinking about running it on used motor, transmission and veg oil... Need a centrifuge and filter setup with separation tanks and add another saddle tank to it.

[@jmuller86]

with the way this world is going, the truck seems like a good idea. but better yet the waste oil/ veg oil is another failsafe. Thats why I will always have a few trucks without the emissions and electronics. When things hit the fan I can still drive those trucks. You can make oil out of algae too.

[@bitsandpeace]

You have amazing skills and you do what you do without all the amenities - you are an inspiration!

[@SaturdayNiteSpecial]

Great job and informative! I really like how you took your time to explain the major points.

[@CJLeTeff]

I’d love to find a 4700 shorty like that! Awesome job, very detailed, thanks!

[@johnyb9884]

“There’s gears in here so I won’t take this bolt out, just take out cotter pin to disconnect linkage...” -how do you know this? I’m amazed and impressed

[@j.walterstrucking3893]

subscribed! Great Video! i love to see guys working on their own truck in their yard with hand tools. gives me a lot of motivation to keep working on mine.

[@beboboymann3823]

Wow! This is a clean truck without rust problems. You got a good one there.

[@CranialAccess]

Only watching you, your Dad, Andrew, and Self Reliance, no need for reg TV anymore.....

[@Dr_Philknows]

I just happened into your channel its nice to see a guy who can fix something. Great job

[@ronsteelable9405]

This channel and Andrew's channel makes me wanna abandon my desk job in LA and move to NY.

[@richardockerhausen5525]

Rebel dutchman : Moving from LA to NY , your just tradeing one hell hole for another, yes i live in ny state.

[@ronsteelable9405]

@@richardockerhausen5525 What are some of the cons to living on NY? Specifically, upstate NY?

[@robertn2813]

Bob..........in upstate new york EVERYBODY'S furious lol

[@recklessjelly1484]

“You grind these down and get an extra 32nd of an inch” NOW THIS IS ENGINEERING A FELLA CAN GET BEHIND

[@dietermontanez6576]

Come on, most stuff is over engineered anyway especially in those bulky old American trucks. This is real life stuff - if it breaks it will not harm anything but equipment and it is still good for many good work hours. And 120 bucks instead of 400 ... that is economic and is sustainable (less waste, and less CO2). It is good maybe not best practice but I love it and respect it, I am a engineer too.

[@rayjay8322]

Nice! I miss my dump truck.Done a LOT of work around the farm with it.

[@dmmaddex]

Nice work, Jesse. Good luck with that nice truck.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

You and Cammerata are excellent fixers, keep up the good work!

[@davenelson9253]

When I was a young man I learned to double clutch , I don't drive truck often but when I do it just comes natural, I don't know that meney do now days !

[@astonmartin2727]

Firstly Nice Truck looks good. You are a sharpie to work on the gearboxes. Maybe tidy up the truck when you get some time. Align bumper. Give the Bin a light sanding and a coat of black paint. A overall pressure clean would make it look smart.

[@GuyRWood]

Hi from the UK Jesse, I really enjoyed that, it's a beautiful old truck 😎.

[@Mullay2]

Thanks to your repair skills you know have a nice and extremely versatile single axle dump truck to help you earn a living. And of course it is my favorite manufacturer. She's a "Cornbinder."

[@robertcirincione6099]

Great little truck Jesse. Wish it had air verses juice brakes but nonetheless a great truck. I have a 87 S1900 with a DTA466 can't kill em.

[@americangunclub9611]

You, your dad and Andrew remind me of...........us Southern boys. We get it done. Y'all do too. That's good work on that truck.

[@jmuller86]

thanks. yea that is kind of the motto, just get it done. The new motto for me and Andrew will have to be work hard, play harder

[@robertn2813]

EASY NOW........i heard from NYSP you guys play hard ENOUGH already..................joke hahahahaha

[@michael7423]

Long time Andrew fan now a new subscriber here also, like I always comment on Andrews stuff stay safe and stay awesome

[@TheATVboy17]

they seem pretty similar

[@jeffsmith6857]

Ok I came here from Andrew's page, very similar style, but you guys cover all kinds of shit. I love it. Im about to rebuild a clutch on a 57 John Deere 420 Crawler. Thinking about filming it like you guys do. Thank you

[@jjamorris1]

very nicely done there last gearbox i done was on a ford cargo 0813/ 1989 with a dover 6cyl engine i think i remember the gear box was a ZF S5 35/2 5 speed manual gearbox what a night mare that was well done with your up load keep up the good work

[@robj2704]

Bought an 80 Malibu V8 once with a serious engine knock and a hard starting problem. My first suspicion was the timing was off and the engine having a broken crankshaft. Turns out the guy I bought it from had replaced an old bad engine with another used engine, didn't shim the starter which resulted in the binding of the starter gear against the transmission flexplate (flywheel) causing several cracks which made a lot of noise. Had to pull the trans, replace the flexplate and shim the starter. Ran fine after that.

[@beeroquoisnation]

Great Vidya Jesse. Tenacity defeats audacity every time. Cheers.

[@J.R.in_WV]

A few helpful hints when working on medium duty and big trucks... The easiest and best way to pull a trans by far is to unbolt the trans from the bell housing, get it out then pull the bellhousing and clutch assy. off, do the reverse on reassembly. Also best to just drain the oil and pull the PTO off the trans, if you use a clean container and the oil is good you can always refill it later. And last...figure out which gear is direct, (1:1) if you have an overdrive trans it’ll be 1 before the highest, but in your case it’s 5th is direct. If the trans makes any kind of noise in every gear EXCEPT direct that means it’s an issue with the countershaft(s), as power goes straight through the trans and bypasses the countershaft(s) in direct gear. You make some Great videos, hopefully a few tips from a dummy like me that works on the big junk can be of help!

[@cindytepper8878]

When you ate in 5th the transmission is locked straight through and there is no power flow through the countershaft. The countershaft still spins, but it isn't under any load so it shuts up

[@knowltek]

Cindy Tepper yuuup we have a winner...main gear got a few chips in it I bet..been there with a Eaton 6 speed...cheers

[@olnamgrunt9857]

Replaced my first clutch in a 55 Chevy when I was 18 , that was a learning experience, good vids, stay safe.

[@rickbaker4571]

43:30 with the yung'in in the cab. Made it all worthwhile. Add in your dad - great video!!

[@grrarg9319]

Just stumbled upon your channel when this video popped up in my recommended feed. Love the content, so you've earned yourself another subscriber today. Keep up the good work!

[@canvids1]

You have so much talent it is just awesome the knowledge that you have. thanks for a great video showing us how you save money an fix things wow!!!!! I can only imagine Jesse the knowledge that the people on the production line have putting all this stuff together.

[@peanut71968]

Good work! You have a nice little dump truck now! Cheers!

[@thomastacker6485]

Great aerial shots! You live in a very pretty place!

[@russcrisp]

nice truck.. glad you got it fixed on the cheap