DIY Dump Truck Build Continues - Prepping for Power

[@andrewcoil5544]

Mike, Here's a saying I share with my students: Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. You have an awesome work ethic. Thanks for your videos and the example of a hard worker!

[@alisciamarotta3888]

Very well said, love it!

[@jeffreybrookes9731]

You may say it's not a how-to video I say it's how you do it video and you do it and get it done there's always more than one way to do something👍👍

[@danbenson5319]

Extra points awarded for judicious use of that Halligan.😂😅

[@home-powersystems7782]

I get bored with a lot of YT channels but Mike it always seems fresh over here, you are just a real nice guy. Thanks.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback

[@jasonlyijnen84]

mike does it right by just taking as long. nothing more then just tape what he doing

[@americanpatriot2.06]

Swapping the engine and dash/harness so that everything from the GAS truck will work in the DIESEL truck. A lot more work than just an engine swap. But the end result will be a good working dump truck for the homestead!

[@patrikpersson9446]

that masterkey seems really handy !! break things apart with little effort

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup!

[@clubsprt]

Perfect timing.... youtube was boring till just now

[@NotJustaTool]

These Fords are part friendly. Glad you have a match to swap guts from. You're building a Ford Frankenstein. Hope "Frankenford" is a strong worker. Keep up the great content. Cheers!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Fingers crossed this turns out alright

[@victorthomas9461]

Thank you very entertaining. You are the homestead auto doctor Frankenstein.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣 Thanks!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n I hate that you have to leave it hanging right there… that stubborn screw through the shifter cover may have been the only thing holding the whole truck together!!! While you were carefully dissecting that wiring harness it struck me… who was the genius that decided to make all black DC wires ground and all black AC wires Hot? Surely a shade tree mechanic with ample access to the unfiltered shop lights provided by leaf fall has pondered out simple puzzles like that??? PS… save some of the floor board… it matches the one in the Triple Nickel!

[@jimurrata6785]

One year wonder '87 carbureted 460 has a _very_ different harness than the diesel. You're going to want the *complete* harness (from headlight to headlight) and the '87 cluster. Youll need the engine perches that attach to the rear face of the engine crossmember too. The radiator support for the diesel has a drop center and can bring big $ if its not completely rotted out. (recoup some funds)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jimurrata6785]

@@CaptainKleeman Heater core is not directional, hoses don't matter but one thing you want to look out for is that the HVAC controls run off engine vacuum while the diesel used a pump. Those colored plastic lines are very brittle and the vacuum motor below the passenger hood hinge (recirc door) is know to snap like a toothpick. If you have broken lines you will only get defrost, no heat to the panel or floor. Disc brake Superduty rears used a cable actuated parking brake attached to the back of a 4x4 transmission. Since your '87 drivetrain is 4x2 you'll need to figure out whether to swap the tranny or find a drum rear with the narrower spring perches for a C&C frame.

[@jimurrata6785]

That thing tied to the heater hose is what's left of the choke heater cap on the carburetor. It should attach to the Stator (B/W) wire coming from the alternator output.

[@CaptainKleeman]

@@jimurrata6785 can't thank enough. This is great info.

[@jimurrata6785]

I might have a line on a Zf-5 speed (S47) with the 460 bolt pattern and the parking brake attached. My buddy's been dead almost a year but last I knew it was still sitting in his yard bolted to a pallet. (I stretch wrapped it before he passed) Have to call his mother or sister and see if it's still there....

[@markecklund3125]

Haligan = Universal disassembly tool!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@davisfarmandorchard6160]

At the beginning of the video the little 755 getting things done- Awesome 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Still holding strong!

[@Comtech870]

I keep waiting for Capt to bring out the Hurst tools for disassembly

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣 I keep watching them on eBay! Would come in handy!

[@iansvecs]

Let's go! 21:21 I witnessed a wild 10mm's break for freedom.

[@3sparewashers-lg3gf]

Watching you yank/break off the rusty parts reminds me of Andrew Camarata, “some people would take the engine off the truck, I think it’s easier to take the truck off the engine.”

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@maxobara1496]

No doubt this baby will be hauling dirt in no time!!💪👍🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@CMDSR]

You timed it right on the money. You run out of light and SD space at the same time. Good one Captain.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

If this dump truck project is as successful as the 555 project it’ll be worth every penny/minute 👍 excellent as always Mike 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@everestyeti]

Definitely. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hope so!

[@peterarnold3293]

12/3/2023 Good morning Mike, i watched the Dirt Perfect Podcast this morning, the Return of Logger Wade, and wanted to say thanks for supporting him. Great to see you, Mikey, farmer Chris meeting around the table in support of him. You being there I'm sure means a lot him. I also want you to know that i enjoy watching your videos. always looking forward to what you are working on next. All your projects have been very interesting to watch, KEEP IT UP, my fiend! I live in the southern Mountains of North Carolina. Thanks again MIKE. Pete Arnold

[@tmacie2]

Progress is being made! Its even harder when you have two technically incomplete vehicles! Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to get them in workable form with out too much trouble.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hope so!

[@flick22601]

Hey man, Mikes got a welder and knows how to turn it on.

[@popmarbles6980]

Oh! he got the Halligan out again...

[@CaptainKleeman]

It's the best!

[@jeanvandevender1175]

As a person from the deep south, I have enjoyed your enthusiasm for rust free framework. Down here we give our salt to the livestock or make homemade ice cream. Lol. But granted we do have a tendency to freak out over snow. Keep up the good work and be careful.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I can distinctly remember being stranded at a hotel in Alabama in the 90s from a snow storm 🤣

[@chrishelms1967]

Keep these videos coming Mike..... 👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Only if you keep watching!

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you kindly

[@number40Fan]

Pull the shifter, not the tower on the transmission. To do so, there is a metal dome piece at the base of the shifter. Push down and turn counterclockwise.

[@CaptainKleeman]

But then I can't inspect the gears to see if any need replaced 👍

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Thanks Mike I am frigging loving the tear down.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@mattpage9826]

I gotta get me one of those prybars! Great video Cap!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Very handy!

[@BlueDually4x4]

On the bright side, you can see a lot more of the bolts than if it were in better shape. And with the cold weather you don't have to worry as much about giant spiders.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Love watching you take things apart and I get excited about when it will be time to watch you put it together again. Thank goodness for technology today such that you can easily video what you’re doing (for later) when you need a reminder.

[@user-yu3qv7yw2e]

Your boldness diving into a project without a perfect/complete plan is inspiring! I have been thinking of you as I am building some set pieces for a play my son is in. Raided my dad's scrap wood pile at his house to use what's already lying around. Keep up the great work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's awesome!

[@allensharlow7763]

Your coming along just fine on the salvageable parts , boy that original truck looked like it sat in a salt mine, lol, but your gonna have a nice little dump truck when done, Mike👍👍😎😎🍮🍮

[@CaptainKleeman]

Northern part of the states vs the south. Crazy the difference

[@Kevin-is-here]

Can’t wait to see this old ferd dumper 😅

[@CaptainKleeman]

Me too!

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Enjoyed the video, keep ‘ ‘‘em coming. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikerieger8964]

I did the same thing in my driveway with an 88 and 89 suburbans. Worked out great!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Awesome!

[@Richard-C]

great progress,my problem is not taking things apart, it's putting them back together again 😁 great video Mike 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol it could very well be my problem as well

[@digdrivediy]

You had me at "dump truck". Then a 755 starts the whole show? Are you making these videos specifically for me or what? :) Looking forward to this build!

[@CaptainKleeman]

I'll have you know, I'm taking the advice young Neil gave to slightly less young Neil...I'm not painting the cab 🤣

[@digdrivediy]

@@CaptainKleeman That's solid advice... 😉

[@wayne735]

At least mother nature helped remove some bolts and metal in your way. Always nice to have a good helper.

[@vlookup_tim]

That sure is a nice little green torch-cutting chair you got going there. You’re nimble enough to not really need it today.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You got that right!

[@greggbala6686]

I love the multi purpose tool you’re using there bro never leave home without it! 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@birdmanexpress]

Oh man..... what a cliff hanger. Captain, you a baaaaaad man!!!!

[@dansevern3291]

Kind of like watching one of those old time serials, "when last we left the Captain, he was precariously balanced..." Thanks for the video, take care!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@markkenes4848]

Your doing a great job Mike. Nice vid bud 👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Mark!

[@redbloodedamerican7130]

You got this Mike!!! 👍🇺🇲

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@marketmalc]

Good one Mile. Thank you

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi when you got to go you got to go, will be here watching out for your next one, all the best 👍🐝🌞

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@tq6bw]

Nothing like using a Halligan Tool, for those tough jobs.

[@michaelfularz1055]

Hey Captain.. I'm glad to see you're not afraid to tackle something that you might have limited knowledge on.. that's the best way to do things. Not be afraid and jump right in there.. I like your sense of adventure and nothing limits your ability.. keep up the good work. I'm enjoying watching your videos.... just stay safe most importantly I love your quick comments like the free steak knife. Lol.. never get frustrated and it's ok to walk away if you get stumped or mad. But enjoy and look forward to more videos..

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@robandnell4305]

Good use for a Halton tool. Never thought of that.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@MrDaniel3105]

You got a great work ethic

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@fhuber7507]

I did my first engine swap on a pair of ancient MOPAR products. Refugees from the car crusher. A retired Dodge mechanic came over to mostly watch and say: "That isn't going to work!" 6 days and some creative engineering and the thing ran. I drove it over 25,000 miles. Just do it. You can make it work.

[@everestyeti]

This like the 555 is going to be another epic re-build, do you realise to those of us that don't have oodles of cash to pay someone to do stuff, your a bit of an icon. 👍

[@lonniechartrand]

Hey Mike, in case you are missing ANOTHER socket you knocked it off of the floor plan at the 21:25 mark and it is laying on the crossmember seen at 21:45. Just a FYI.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣 thanks

[@tombauer7330]

Good video, Mike. Appreciate ya!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks! You too!

[@tonynieuwlandt5407]

Gotta love it when a guy uses a Hallagan to disassemble a truck

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@gregthompson5847]

Yeah, I know it's going to be a good video when that comes out of the toolbox, stubborn fasteners learn real quick what they're up against 😅Toolbox? 🤔🤔

[@billkenosky3825]

This is going to be a great project with you.keep up the great work

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kirk467]

It’s a good idea to document it on your video, that’s pretty good way to put everything together again! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Right turn Captain Kleeman. 😅😅😅😅😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@thedelcodave]

Love the use of the fireman tool for disassembly.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@edreaser9905]

Love the video, love the channel, Love the positive outlook,,, keep on keeping on. if there's anybody that can get to the end of this job and get this truck running,, I know you can.

[@michaeldurling793]

I always "enjoy" not knowing what I'm doing but we don't let that stop us.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@johnaikema1055]

a plasma cutter allows you to save your oxygen for just heating.

[@paulciampa]

Mike save those plastic tanks because they are expensive to replace if you break one ask me how I know

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely

[@plumbcrazy375]

Helps when the are the same trucks

[@joeladue1434]

Halligan on the job ;)

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@alexosborne5629]

Ah, the start of the donor operation...... patient has been prepped, donor is ready to give freely 😂😂😂 The shade tree workshop has an endless storage area, no height restrictions and no lighting..... well two out of three are in your favor !!! 😂 The steel bracket you took off the front appears to be a three point hitch for a snowplough I think, maybe the PTO provided hydraulic power for the plough and salt spreader...... 🤔

[@CaptainKleeman]

Endless height and storage is a huge plus 🤣

[@flick22601]

You can always tell what a man's occupation is by his choice of tools to get the job done.

[@robertlukacs1762]

To make it easier for you to move the motor over. Remove the body panels, hood, finders, etc. Reason being is lifting the engine over them in the field sucks. Plus it will give you more room to work ( open space)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup

[@fleacat5799]

I genuinely enjoy your posts, cap'n. Keep doing it.

[@markcloer5821]

I need that halligan….lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@jameshicks4831]

Hey Mike The radiator support for the Diesel was made (Stamped and assembled) by MSI Warren Stamping. If I'm not mistaking we done the last service parts in 96. before the company was sold to another company. I worked their from 1989-1999.

[@jimurrata6785]

These things (drop center diesel radiator supports) are like gold. Hen's teeth in the junkyards. If the one on that cab 'n chassis is any good at all PLEASE don't destroy it with a halligan bar

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's awesome!

[@thebear5454]

You might find that you need new motor mounts and possibly you may have to change the entire dashboard because you are going from Diesel to gasoline in the "new" truck. Clint might tell you the same since he just did the same swap.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup, wiring and cluster gets swapped over

[@patbfd]

Halligan to the rescue

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain awesome v! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@garysparks2681]

A license plate or two would fix that cab floor right up. 😁

[@jimurrata6785]

Speed limit sign is just about the right size... 😇

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@kirk467]

Thanks for sharing Mike, take care brother!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dbbyfz450]

Even more excited for the next more of the 555

[@richardc3208]

We got salt in Alabama Mike but it's mainly down on the coast. That old truck should serve you well

[@kevinblevins2612]

Been looking forward to the dump truck build!! Keep it coming

[@EliseandDanchannel]

I don't know for sure, but if no one else has mentioned it, you should plan on taking the wire harness from the truck of the engine. I suspect there is a fair difference from the one of the truck that was the diesel.

[@jimurrata6785]

Absolutely! And the '87 460 was the last year of DSII ignition, but had a later gauge cluster that won't interchange with '80-'86 trucks. He needs the whole thing from the headlights to the bulkhead connector and everything from that connector up behind the dash..

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. I've done a few engine swaps/replacements and have a suggestion. Try to preserve as many fasteners and plastic holder together bits as you can. You will be surprised at how you always seem to come up short on them when putting it all back together. There are tools to remove the plastic fasteners without breaking them and they are pretty cheap to buy. I know you can get aftermarket fasteners, but they are of a lesser quality than the factory ones. Thanks for the video!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the tips

[@user-iu7mq5vj1k]

Great channel to give u some advice take the hood off for more room to pull the motor

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup

[@buddyreed2623]

Stay tuned for the next episode when Mike drops the engine and transmission. Until next time..........

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Love it!😊

[@grosseileracingteam]

Hey Mike, Save that plow setup. Used 8' plow blades are cheap (yours looks like an old Western brand) and about a ton in the bed with some good tires make for a decent plow truck. Thanks for posting.

[@dondwyer3679]

You are fearless! Great job, Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@user-dt7lu2zr8r]

Captain wirebrrushing and paint the frame before putting on the axle and other parts to save it longer

[@mooshaker]

Way to get after it Mike. That shade tree seems to be really cooling off the shop, 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol, dang AC is stuck on I think

[@zburdette1223]

Great job, and what a start to a wonderful project.😊😅

[@princedax77]

The floorboard of that truck reminded me of my first truck (81 D250 3/4 ton 4door longwheel base) full of holes basically built in air conditioning/ventilation/trashcan 😂 felt great during the summer not so great during the winter

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@alanbierhoff6831]

It’s too bad that rust isn’t a valuable commodity 😎 I think every shop needs a Halligan tool 👍🏻

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@terryrogers1025]

Rip and tear, we don’t care (sometimes), leter rip potato chip, and boy are we haven fun now. Going to be sweet for sure, I like it, it’s going to be an awesome build, homestead worthy, no doubt in my mind sir. Have fun with it, I know I’m enjoying the video. Thanks for the update date

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching!

[@williammatthews2948]

The wire going to the heater hose is for the flux capacitor. Lol.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing, we know your getting serious when you break out the Halligan bar to do body work on the new to you truck. Looking forward to seeing the work along the way to the inevitable conclusion of a functional dump truck. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It does such a good job! Thanks for watching

[@mikesmith8952]

Another tip ya, there's a large plug on the firewall for the whole truck wiring, both trucks it, below the brake vacuum booster and directly behind the driver's front tire, if memory serves me.. that's also where you'll find the main computer you're gonna need for the gas engine.

[@robandnell4305]

Love your counterbalance on the tractor. Great project.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@explorationuk6737]

Captain Mike ..with the magical move ..your engenuity greatly impresses me bud 😂..keep on keeping on Captain Peace and love from Cumbria UK ❤🇬🇧

[@fluffyashes]

I see a Pioneer head unit!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol, pretty fancy!!

[@jerryc3050]

👍🙂👍I love both of your channels, Captain! This project seems to be great.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

MIKE, you always seem to have a brand new clean hoodie on when you start these videos, and thru the process of your work day they get pretty dirty! The Admiral (or you) really knows how to get 'em "Kleen man" !!! So, ... guess ya must be running with the 'TIDE'? (Keep me at Bay!..) Really enjoy the content.

[@larryemery1554]

You'll have to change your radio to course support cause they're different.

[@jimurrata6785]

Well this one isn't going to help. 🤣 They're $100 but you have to be sure it's '87-'91