Rebuilding a $50,000 Hydraulic Cylinder. JLG Boom Lift Telescope Cylinder.

[@FarmCraft101]

New Bespoke Post subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome - go to bespokepost.com/farmcraft20 and enter code FARMCRAFT20 at checkout. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring! I hope you enjoy the video! Have an awesome weekend everybody, and see you next week!!

[@guytech7310]

"Whose ready for Summer?" I was hoping you did a polar bear swim challenge using the Lift for a diving platform. Maybe next winter?

[@guytech7310]

Also how many mega-cranks did you do with the come-a-long to get that cylinder inside of the barrel?

[@cv990a4]

Achievement unlocked: wife still alive.

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

I'm curious, What Were / Are your "Day" job/Jobs? Where you a Mechanic? Military? You don't have any fear about this stuff and your willingness to just jump in is admirable. i wish more people were like that. Fear only holds you back from your future.

[@roncarlin3851]

O😂

[@alandjbaker]

Right! Cancel everything I had planned for the next hour…Farm Craft 101 is on!

[@ricklarouche4105]

I really do appreciate your taking the time to film these various projects. I think it gives us all confidence to maybe step out of our own comfort zone to tackle larger projects at our own homesteads, however large or small they might be! Bravo John, and thank you! ❤

[@jim6100]

You are amazing. How did you learn to do all the 'stuff' you know. I'm a 77 year old retiree. I couldn't do a tenth of the things you do. Also, your positive, can-do attitude is great. I always look foward to your videos. 👍👍👍👍

[@patrickd9551]

Just doing it and not being too afraid to screw things up. I do it with computers en general electronics. When I asked a friend to help me rebuild my 1991 suzuki carburetor, he just tore it apart and when it was in a million pieces he just said "we'll just put all the pieces back, if we have spare parts, we'll open it back up again". It's just as you said "can do mentality", that's basically all there is to it. Curiosity helps too and a bit of an autistic mindset.

[@joopterwijn]

I’m sure you could do it, only a bit more breach time in between… you rock! (Greetings JTE)

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

​@@patrickd9551 left over parts are called "POCKET PARTS"! Put them in your pocket!

[@tallswede80]

@@patrickd9551 you can only do that if you have lots of time on your hands, and you don't need the machine for doing anything productive.

[@knas5289]

@@patrickd9551 Curiosity is a big part of it, yes.

[@Moonsauc3]

Jon, 36yr old here. I'm amazed how fearless you are when it comes to fixing or rebuilding something. You've inspired me to dig into my motorcycle forks which is something I probably would have never attempted. I found the issue very quickly and had everything working perfectly in a weekend. Thanks for sharing all the work you do.

[@petedonahue2221]

One more tip, on your first start up do not fully extend / retract any of your cylinders just move them in and out little a few times to get traped air out of the cylinders. You don't want to air lock them as it can be messy to fix.

[@RobertFay]

*- Thank you ! ! !*

[@MrMidnight2236]

I bet your video view retention is thru the roof ... i dunno if its what your doing .. or how you edit it . Or just you yourself .... but it is super easy to watch your videos no matter how long they are from start to finish Theres never a boring moment . Hands down one of the best Channels on youtube

[@katbeck1867]

I am a 60 yr old women. I really love all your videos. This boom series is my favorite so far (even the fire and that repair). You are a true Jack of all trades! Thank you for not only the educational/fun videos, but your creative editing.

[@tinydancer7426]

And master of most .... others, that's good enough. 😄

[@josephking6515]

Um, I think he is a *Jon* of all trades. 😁😁

[@tinydancer7426]

@@josephking6515 True, but Jack fits because it is often used as a nickname for John.

[@falconkrause9324]

Your attention to detail of every shot and not skipping any step of the way when filming is why you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs keep it up.

[@OzarkMountainMan]

John, I've watched A LOT of your videos and come to the conclusion that you are just a typical farmer: You can build, fix, or make anything.

[@megaluumukiisseli]

I'm a Computer Science student city boy but I think this is the best channel on KZbin.

[@jimandnena4]

75 yo aerospace engineer who has always been a DIY'er before that became a thing. I believe you are the King of DIY. Thank you for sharing.

[@PaulRansonArt]

NOTE: No seals were injured in the making of this video. Great job John. Determination overcomes the immovable again. That new addition to the workshop is working out well. 😎😎

[@chipdayton1625]

I don't know, I saw two seals get sliced up pretty good.

[@yooloo7153]

Only a pair of wipers were cut - no seals!!

[@PalEllingsen]

I love the «well, it’s saturday afternoon and I Can’t get the Tools I actually need» solutions you show. To me, that’s the actual farmcraft of your show. This is my favorite friday night entertainment/education. Thank you!😊

[@PalEllingsen]

Btw! I’m looking forward to summer. I come from a place with a more similar climate to yours, but I’ve moved to a place where there’s snow from November to April. Just got another half foot today. I’m starting to get confident enough to maybe buy an old Snow Blower and (try to) fix it in stead of just mowing it all by hand. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ProfessionalByNoMeans]

Man of conviction. I would of given up way before we got to the fire. Also love how you got the nemesis pin out. 👍

[@EssGeeSee]

A former head of the BBC, Lord Reith, said that “the purpose of television is to inform, educate & entertain. You hit the nail right on the head with this vid. Very impressive content. Thank you.

[@andyfairman7812]

John, your channel is now easily at the top of my list of favorites. I watched all your content over the last few weeks and got bummed out when I ran out of videos to watch. I got excited today when I got home from work and saw you had a new video up on the boom lift! I quickly made a stiff drink, kicked back, and enjoyed the heck out of watching you work through the challenges and have a little fun with the narration. :) Please don't change a thing about how you present your content and please keep 'em coming. Also, thank you for all the effort you obviously put into your videos to share your projects and challenges with us. Looking forward to the next video and seeing the boom lift ready to rock-n-roll!

[@theor.9219]

Think I saw Matt from @dieselcreek weld a bar onto the gland nut once. Thanks for the great content Jon. You're awesome!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I would love to see an in-depth documentary on how that cylinder was made. Especially how those holes were drilled the entire length of the rod. And how that rod was manufactured to such precision.

[@peterwill3699]

I know they centerless machine grind that piston rod.

[@chrispy3866]

I’m VERY impressed with your accomplishments on this machine. ONE person refurbishing an entire boom lift by himself. REMARKABLE!!

[@user-bu2mn8do6v]

"there's no way i could do a job good enough with the tools that i have" sounds pretty funny after watching you tear down and rebuild a big a$$ cylinder with basic tools, on a bit of wood and furniture dolly's, outside on the driveway. and not to mention: ALONE. nothing but respect.

[@LordBlee]

I've been watching this channel for quite a while and one thing has always amazed me. No not the number of Johnson jokes that you are able to work in, though I appreciate those. Nor your ability say "hold my beer" by saying I haven't done this before. Not your ability to solve problems and explain them at the same time. Not even your ability to talk to cows (which is near and dear to my heart since my first pet 100+ years ago was a cow.) No, what I wonder is, how the heck do you keep everything family friendly while working an machinery! Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@zorrorides1]

HA HAAA! Finally! I have one tool that you don't have. A 48" pipe wrench! I never thought it would happen. Seriously, I love watching you work. It's like you can here me when I'm watching your videos except sometimes you come up with solutions I never thought of. I'm 76 and have spent my life fixing everything. Please keep up the great videos.

[@Itslvle]

I really appreciate you converting everything into metric as well. I'm used to pausing and googling what the heck is 40F in celsius or a 40 thousand pound boom lift or whatever, but it's so nice not having to do that.

[@mikelskelley]

Thanks for all your patience with the filming, that was for me brilliant 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@warbirdwf]

You're an animal! To do that by yourself is damn impressive. Of course, you do most of these jobs that usually require at least two people by yourself. #inspiration.

[@Strangesage]

Your videos have given me the confidence to tackle big jobs on my duramax that I have had no prior training or experience with and the confidence alone has been what’s got me through some tough jobs. Thank you John!

[@IconicSpitters]

What way to spend a hugely entertaining hour … brilliant as ever John … I love the tongue in cheek throwaway lines … “I have no idea!” … “Good grief” .. “Well that was easy!” … and the ‘helpful’ over dubs .. plus the little videos of laughter and of course the SEALS😉🤣 I laugh out loud .. a lot 😂🤣 Keep doing what you’re doing 👍😉 I haven’t laughed so much in ages … “Windy enough?” Then slow motion camera fall 😂

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Your Rube Goldberg engineering skills are phenomenal. $50k is ridiculous, no wonder these are just used up junk at auctions. You're doing incredible work on this entire machine.

[@barrygordon5223]

Good work Jon! You are the example of necessity being the mother of invention. Whatever works but with quality in mind. I really enjoy watching you repair your equipment and actually being there vicariously helping you in my mind. 😁😀

[@OldSneelock]

Stating the obvious. Another pair of hands is a huge bonus. We rebuilt the cylinders on a 1100 ton hydraulic extrusion press. The side jacks are only about 12 feet long. The barrel is 12 inches in diameter with a 6 inch shaft. Similar process to what you did but involving lift trucks,, cranes, and proper wrenches. Doing it by yourself you have my respect.

[@johnsumner2987]

After watching a bunch of your videos over the years, I'm now convinced you can fix literally anything by yourself. You have got to be a mechanical genius. So what is your secret? Great video as always.

[@kensherwin4544]

Mechanical genius? Probably not. Plain ole ordinary farmer? Absolutely! Every farmer I know (including my dad) deals with obstinate things on an everyday basis. "Real farmer" is just about the highest praise I can give someone.👍👍👍

[@772tsweet77]

You just have to be more stubborn than what you are working on. 🤪 Never let that inanimate object win.

[@knas5289]

@@kensherwin4544 I totally agree with you. "Plain ole farmer" is what it is, but they are becoming less and less common these days.

[@Patrick-kc5ur]

@@kensherwin4544 My thoughts exactly! Farmers are the "Book of Knowledge: between hydraulics, electrical, welding, water supply, animal husbandry, organic chemistry, weather anlaysis, I could go on, but they know more about more things than any other career. and they courage and a supportive family. They also help one another in times of need. (From the grandson of an Indiana dirt farmer, I'm now 80 years old remembering the good old days on the farm)

[@TheHomePros6221]

Watching hydraulic cylinders get rebuilt is SO SATISFYING!!

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

this video should be classified as a BBC nature documentary with all those wild seals.

[@AwosAtis]

You never disappoint coming up with workaround solutions to perform industrial sized operations!

[@jt9498]

This has to be one of my favourite videos to watch that you've done. Classic example of how to improvise to get the job done. Beauty! :) Looking forward to seeing you install everything back together next week!

[@MBFavazza]

I have no idea how those parts go back to where they're supposed to go, but it's fascinating to watch some one else do it. Glad you know what you're doing!!! Lol😂

[@brucepickess8097]

All credit to you, you take on some mammoth tasks, and in the end get things done with a bit of thought and improvisation. That's what impresses me most, that "won't be beat attitude". Well done.👍😏🇬🇧

[@mcjok88]

Well Johnson, you can be confident that all the major parts are in good shape. You know and understand the machine and have a baseline for maintenance. Enjoyed the armchair journey. Thank you.

[@Patrick-kc5ur]

With as much work you do on round shaped objects like cylinders and axles, make a couple of "V" blocks with stubs for your floor jacks to keep them from sliding off. You can still pad the with leather or plastic to prevent scratching cylinder rods.

[@larrybourne4176]

I owned and operated a restaurant service business for over 20 years and tackled everything....and not just in restaurants. Anything or place that operated on mechanical, electrical or refrigerant was fair game. A busy restaurant owner on Friday night doesn't want to hear, "I can't help you." You figure out something and make it go. I watch a lot of fix-it type videos, which is how I found your site. Many of these guys are so inept, I find myself saying, "What the F--- are you doing, or, WTF are you thinking about ?? I get right into it and frequently say, "why don't you try this or do that," based on my own experiences. I really enjoy your videos - I've watched quite a few now - because our heads run in the same circles. Your thought processes almost exactly mirror my own when working on something and solving glitches as you encounter them. I grin a lot when watching, saying, "yup, yup, you bet, just right," etc., etc. Keep 'em coming, John.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I was shaking my head when the chisel came out! Didn't think you had a chance!!! Proved me wrong!

[@duster.]

John, you are the boss. My wife and I look forward to your videos with eager anticipation. Now, I am a retired photocopier engineer, and the largest socket I own is 27 mm and was used once 😂. The jobs that you take on would scare the pants off most people, including me. Great videos, my friend. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@nena4215]

Now that was really something, honestly, I’ve never seen anything like that! What a job that was, you’ve made it, what an incredible episode!

[@gianr2217]

It is not easy to find someone who is not discouraged in the face of difficulties and even laughs at them. excellent teaching.

[@jorgenieves9787]

We work with hard chrome plating... and I can tell you that at least half of that 40 something thousands dollar price of the entire cylinder is on the hard chrome process.. so.. be very carefull on the surface of that thing! Cheers and keep the good and hard work 💪

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

Any links to a good video of this process ?

[@juangorda]

Im a 33 year old city dweller from south america, you have my full admiration

[@andyfreeman660]

Hi John, great job. A couple of tips from someone who has spent many hours pulling long cylinders out of fork trucks. .if you have a plasma cutter and some 1/2" plate you can cut out a spanner. Sometimes it better to shock the gland nuts off with a few sharp blows on your spanner. And I used to wrap a very thin sheet of brass shim stock around the seal pack, this helps it over the threads and prevents damaging the seals. Looking forward to seeing how you put it all back together. Love that you include your mistakes...every days a school day 😊

[@forthwithtx5852]

Chuckled every time you said, “So, here’s the setup...” followed by some crazy rope and chain apparatus. 😁

[@mashrien]

When I do my motorcycle chains, I drop them in a metal bucket with 10-30 motor oil and then I "cook" them in the oil at 180f-200f (80-93c) for about an hour, let them cool in the oil for about 2 hours, then hang them overnight to drip-dry before re-installing them on the motorcycle. I have NO IDEA if this is the proper method, but an ancient harley dude taught me this when I was a teenager and it's just what I've always done.. And I've never had a problem. I can't see letting them soak in the oil for several hours not being sufficient for that kind of heavy-duty chain.

[@gregorythomas333]

Just for future reference...you may be able to find large sockets like the one you needed at a big truck stop...sometimes they have tools available for the driver's to purchase.

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

I didn’t have time to finish the video today but huge respect for taking this job on yourself.

[@knas5289]

Good job on that cylinder, that job takes some commitment! Please do a video on your wood boiler; how is it connected to the heating system, how big of an area are you heating, what kind of insulation do you have on that area, how much wood do you use, what does it cost, how often do you load it, do you have electricity heating as a backup, etc... Thanks for all the great content!

[@edwardallen8068]

Fabulous video thankyou. Your intelligence, ingenuity and perseverance are both commendable and an inspiration. We've all experienced difficult bolts nuts and other joys when disassembling our car, trucks etc. but you take it to another level! You should feel proud of what you've achieved by applying some simple old fashioned virtues....keep going.

[@stevestolarczyk8972]

Have you ever stopped to count the number of forms of mechanical advantage you make use of? It's really a thing of beauty.

[@ltanthrax8435]

So awesome to see how your never ending perseverance pays off in the end.

[@Xamy-]

Looking forward to see it fully back together!

[@user-pz3oj7ql1f]

seals on video, bird singing in background. high cuteness familly-friendly saturday afternoon video

[@AnomadAlaska]

Oily sawdust makes great sweeping compound in the shop too.

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Wow! All I can say is: You're a braver man than I am. I would not have tackled that big cylinder. Kudos! Fantastic video and I learned a lot! Thanks, Jon! Lee

[@webulone5777]

How can 1 man take on a job like this and make it look so effortless? CGI I though to myself. But then one step at a time the fog begins to clear, its not effortless of course just sheer determination and know how and one hell of a lot of grit. Your videos are a true gem to watch for any guy or gal that likes to tear something apart and put it back together. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@markhowards420]

I will never tire of the seal jokes and that t-shirt reminds me of one I heard many years ago about an "Eskimo" with car trouble and ice on his moustache...

[@Dirkxke]

Always loved rebuilding cylinders when I worked at JCB. Hydraulics are just plain fun!

[@billroberts3864]

John, another great video showing your 'can do' attitude while keeping a good attitude. Looking forward to the next video showing the rest of the assembly of the boom.

[@teejmiller]

Well now you know, and so do we! Glad to see you moving in the right direction. Looking forward to next week...

[@jaycroyle8761]

Wow John, How do I say, Man that was really so awesome. I love following along with your projects, super interesting always. It gives all us fraady cats the confidence that we too can handle projects. I have done so many projects and just like you what you first try turns into plan B, then C, then finally after maybe a few cuss words, you finally make it happen. Ya have to try different things when what you first try doesn't work. Thank you for going thru all the filming pains to bring this to us. Very very interesting!!! Jay from Pa.

[@douglassmith8253]

you never cease to amaze me !!! great job...👍

[@TheMapleMechanic]

Tip for removing cylinder gland nut! Weld a piece of flat bar or tubing to the side of the gland nut. This will allow a good solid spot to hit with a hammer and get it to spin. Just grind it back off after!

[@WhataTry]

You are an amazing , multi talented , man, wonderful camera, you have the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon , and the mental strength of Samson. Thank you.

[@abberline2664]

Amazing how all of this works thanks to a few humble rubber seals. Loving the videos as always

[@oiu7890]

I make my own seal install tools. Start with a rod smaller than the bore. The length of the rod depends on the depth of the seal. Make it long enough so you get hold on to it. Bore 3 small pin size hole in the end in a V pattern so when you install the pins you can form the seal in to a heart shape. The pin holes need to least the the radius of the rod minus the thickness of the seal. You might have to bore 1 closer to the center of the rod if you can not get the seal on the pins to forum the heart shape. My rods are made from wood dowels, plastic, alum.,brass,steel or any other type of scrap. Does not have to be round as long as it fits into the bore and you can drill the V pattern. If using a plastic rod you can using needle nose pliers heat the pins and set them into the V pattern. You can use a piece of PVC, cardboard tube. Fill with JB Weld or any hardening glue and set the pins in before it dries. The glue does not have to fill the whole tube put in some kind of plug ind the rod say 5/8" in place a thin layer of glue on top let it cure then fill to top with glue and place the pins. The pins can be thing the smaller the better as long you de bur the ends we do not want to mar up the seal. On small tools I have used needle bearings I save out of U joints the are well polished. Make different sizes as needed for all size seals place them with your cylinder rebuild tools.🤓

[@just1ofgod]

As always your content is top notch thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@rudyrivera7426]

Great job and video! “ man you just don’t quit “ very enjoyable! As always thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@loganlogon3720]

Almost as good as MacGyver! (The real one not the reboot) This really is great, both sides of my family were farmers/mechanics so watching this just overwhelms me with nostalgia. I can smell the oil, grease, solder, and wood shavings clear as day. Thank you for bringing back happy memories!😄 Also yes at 58:22!😁

[@lavasiouxwindwater9789]

Brother when you got a plasma cutter and a welder, just make your own giant sockets Hell of a journey, thanks for the invite!

[@lavasiouxwindwater9789]

Also keep brake cleaner away from Seals! Yikes!

[@jakemartin6200]

I truly admire you’re ability to do these jobs by yourself. The patience and creativity that takes is amazing! Great video as always, thank you sir.

[@larrypinter3321]

Another enthralling video, with amazing logistical problems...which, as always, you overcome, and relish the satisfaction of knowing you did it your way, and not the $50,000 way.

[@lukemcpherson4098]

Forklift mechanic here, easiest way to measure chains is under tension and use a FB chain gauge, tells you your percentage in 2 seconds 👍🏻

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

In transmission building we use a lube glue for installing outer seals. It lubes as you install it and turns into a sticky adhesive as it dries over time. To stop the seal from spinning. Just need to clean the seal with solvent afterwards. It's made by the same people that make thread lock. Transmission assembly lube also helps with installing parts so you don't cut seals when assembling.

[@RULERofSTARS]

Hi Mrs. Jon 👋 Summer... I'm English so it's mandatory that I complain about the weather no matter what. Looking forward to seeing it all back in one piece 🙂

[@rjkStudios]

What an adventure this project has been!!! 🤯 Thanks for sharing with, and teaching us. Looking forward to the next part. Side note: being up here in Canada, I'm dying for summer to get here! 😎 👍

[@timgarland8619]

Good sponsor. I went to their site and looked around. So you did your job well and they should be happy! (And.. There probably was no guy from the company named Big Guido wearing a pinstripe suit, carrying a violin case and "suggesting" you could return their favor sometime by digging a big hole with your excavator.)

[@petedonahue2221]

When I repacked cylinders I would put the seals in warm water to make them easy to install .

[@madmally]

I’m also nearing my eighties. Am in awe of your work ethic. Go man go.

[@jasongreene303]

John, I admire your farmers ingenuity and creativity for solving such puzzles, very nice work! When I was rebuilding diesel pumps for my uncle, we used STP oil treatment to coat the seals (insert related photo) so they wouldn't be damaged and make insertion easier, even if I was working on my Johnson.

[@tomfeldkamp4554]

You are a fearless guy, Jon. Congratulations on whipping another dragon!

[@Dmenbiker]

Good job... You are the poster child for buying the correct tools to do a jobs...

[@eastunder55]

John, you are the King of Perseverance! Congratulations on succeeding in a very difficult job. I have one suggestion to further reduce the oil stain on the concrete pad, sprinkle dry portland cement on the stained area and sweep back and forth as you did with the sawdust.

[@spiritreins1]

Another awesome video You give us other DIY people more Confidence thank you

[@coltonkruse2313]

Hey John just wanted to thank you for the content you create. Sometimes I feel like an idiot when I spend time making my own tools or struggling to make things work with whatever I have around. Your videos help me see how normal it is and that it's fine to not run off to town to buy stuff every time I might "need" it.

[@bobuk5722]

I've commented before on another channel that I think us viewers, or at leat most of us, become friends with the presenter. To them struggling way into the night to get the job done, well, in a sense we are there with them. Keep the kind comments rolling in folks, we may well help more than we realise.

[@shaunwebster1953]

Feel bad I just found your videos. Your ability to never give up and keep trying is next level.

[@martinvs6415]

A wonderful time was had by all, That is a lot of work and at 45 grand for that front piece, rebuilding with a lot of work sure seems like the only option. You are an amazing mechanic/engineer/technician/hydraulics farmer kind of guy. You do amaze me for sure. Looking forward to the next video.

[@g6rida07]

Is it bad I liked all your vids before they even started? I just know they’re gonna be good!

[@iainhetherington4608]

Well done Jon ,exactly the way any farmer would have rebuilt it ,we should have our own service book , page 1 would read IMPROVISE, IMPROVISE, IMPROVISE and if that doesn’t work IMPROVISE SOME MORE, page 2 would read ,the end Cheers from Aus

[@MineStrongth]

I think that rod would have started as a piece of hollow tube in which they ran 3 pipes down the core and welded them at the ends. Curtis from CEE channel has a video showing repairs on a smaller cylinder that was built in this manner.

[@msudawg1997]

Love watching some CEE!

[@frankscarservice1911]

Two minutes after posting I watched your video in Germany; man this world is global and I am loving it. Thank for your entertainment and good luck for the rest.

[@peterwalton1502]

I love the way you improvise 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@randommcranderson5155]

You are a problem solver. I was wondering how you were going to even deal with a cylinder that long and turns out it was just a handful of jacks, dollies, a come along and some chains - amazing! I also appreciate the extra time you took to show how you installed that seal that didn't film very well (with the 'kidney' shape trick). I don't know what you paid for all the seals and parts, and a few gallons of rust remover etc, but I bet it was a lot less than $50k! Amazing stuff to watch.

[@Falney]

It's nice when companies build things to be serviced. How that was put together is a thing of beauty in a sense. Now we need John Deere to learn from them.