Final push to finish the Mack truck can we get it done in this video are will more problems arise?

[@davidnichols1363]

Maintenance is not cheap.Watching this you realize the little stuff you overlook when you think it works.Fixing it lets you know what to look for in the future. Believe me l know BTDT . You should get alot of life out of the truck now . And it's safe . Great job , thanks for sharing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks David

[@justinweaver8787]

Long road to recovery of the ol Mack but at least you know what u have doin work u need done that most people neglect applaud you for your attention to detail and making sure stuff is right. Thank you buddy.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and thanks for watching Justin

[@justinweaver8787]

@@DirtPerfect thanks for sharing your time and videos with us. Appreciate your time and effort in all u do.

[@duncanraeside3290]

That is one great truck , the two of you did a great job, oh thanks for painting it green.!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i back probe connectors. probing the front tends to open up the contacts and can cause an "intermittent" problem. loved it when Arron was painting and had the respirator around his neck instead of being in place....priceless. i enjoy watching these videos. you take the repair as far as it need to go regardless of cost....i respect that way of doing things. look forward to the next one.

[@cntslesfabrication]

Who needs a mask while painting anything that is just for show for the safety Sally's who watch and complain LMAO

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy appreciate all the comments

[@jakejerome9062]

you probably dont give a damn but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@joegunner4768]

@Jake Jerome instablaster =)

[@jakejerome9062]

@Joe Gunner i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@americanpatriot2.06]

It's a pretty nice shop and the overhead crane is an absolute must. The one thing I would do is upgrade is the overhead doors. I would convert the three overhead doors to two wider oversized overhead doors with built in personnel entry doors and match them on the opposite side of the shop for full drive through capability. Of course just building a bigger new shop would most likely be the better option and just use the old shop the smaller vehicles and equipment. Money of course is the limiting factor. lol.

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

I think your priorities are lined up "preventative maintenance" or proactive fixing versus reactive repairs........

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup I agree

[@murrayhall908]

What a marathon of a task you all took on!! She just looks like new!! Hopefully that will keep her in tip top shape for a few months/years. Must be great having guys who are willing to share the load/problems. Well done all.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Murray

[@helo1bob1]

I really enjoy you guys. With your antics and work. Keep up the videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@billwestphal1421]

Nothing better than a truck that you know inside and out. I would hate to see what a shop would have charged. Great job and good friends makes it easier

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks bill

[@matthewclarke7993]

Great video and their is always surprises when working on your work toys

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Good find... That cracked frame could have been a real hazard! Now about that finger snap... had to go back and watch Cap’n hoss those wheels around again just so I could remember the correct sequence. Wouldn’t have been good if I ever tried to do that job and left that out. Something small... in a former life, I managed four food storage warehouses. Cleanliness was absolutely necessary for food safety and regulatory reasons. Although we had ride-on floor scrubbers... push brooms, house brooms and dustpans were needed. Mike, I can’t tell you how many dozens of people I brought in who couldn’t run any of them. And, it wasn’t just the young ones... I actually had to teach a 60yr old man why the bottom of a house broom was slanted! Watching you push up that pile without raising dust and leaving streaks was a pleasure... you know, it’s the simple tasks that let you see someone’s determination and pride in workmanship!!!! Gave me confidence that the rest of the job was done correctly too. Thanks for letting me ramble on...

[@DirtPerfect]

No problem any time love the stories

[@CapnCrusty]

Good for you - you're the first guy I've seen on YT who understands that you have to fill the new filters up with oil or fuel before installing them. If you buy and install a Spinner II auxiliary oil filter you'll be surprised by how long your oil stays clean and doesn't need changing. UPS installs them on everything that they run and they get crazy long lifetimes out of their equipment.

[@allandebuff1416]

Then why does every service manual tell you to not pre fill filters. It's also printed on many catapillar filters to mot pre fill because what ever you are filling them with may have contaminants in it and it gets in the already filtered side of filter then into what ever the filter is going on.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

Cummins says to NOT prefill oil filters. 13 year Peterbilt tech.

[@cbboggs6459]

Great job. It's always gratifying when you can finish a project like this. Repairs and maintenance are important . It's the things we do that customers never see so we can do a good job for them. This is a classic be example. 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@americanpatriot2.06]

I'm surprised the Mack didn't get mud flap upgrades like the dump truck.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing the video. It’s always a good video if the puppy dog is involved. Maggie seemed nice also, good to see her again. Take care.

[@tammyhasenauer9859]

That was totally... tough to watch those delays. Great job sticking with it. Loved it. 👍🏼😀

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@sonnyblazer5504]

A different type of 'ride-a-long', WOW! But after SO much work it's done, equipment maintenance has to happen as you did it (in the shop) or breakdown in the field. Glad you showed many things and made simple mistakes along the way, took precautions along the way to show yes, you guys are HUMAN too. PLUS everybody learns. That rusted bolt that went smaller in size over time has a fix being, USE GRADE 8 BOLTS in those areas. So glad you did this all. May have cost a few bucks but very small without paying the labor or suffering breakdown. Videos like this should take a long time since it's a lot of work. Thank you for sharing, happy, safe and carefree motoring going forward. Regards. Sonny (CT)

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks sonny

[@jusike633]

THATS DEAD LINE good job picking that out.

[@mikenixon9164]

I remember those days. Sure glad they are yours now LOL. Have a great time in Vegas . It is incredible the iron they set up !

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks mike and hope to

[@McGregorFTW]

Glad to see you got the puppy dog back in action! You have a good set of guys to help you out! Great videos mike! 👍

[@f250ford2004]

Row Row Row your boat!! All the dash needed was remove and replace. Job well done, checking every thing while it's apart and not waiting for something to break!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks for watching toney

[@rwecks597]

Well good video series. Nothing ever goes as planed when working on equipment.alway good idea to have help around makes the work easier and time go faster.

[@loadpin]

Another great video. You make things work, that’s exactly what made this country great, using or heads when things aren’t going right and coming up with a fix. Also love your hanging adjustable shop fan off the basketball hoop, plus t looks like it has an additional rope support of the back of he fan to keep it from flying away. (Maybe?)..😉😉😂😉😉

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks buddy

[@greggb3079]

I watched this video before the sun came up, so half asleep. I listen to these videos thru a set of ear phones. At the beginning of the video you gave warning about cleaning out a hole on that suspension part with a die grinder, so you gave fair warning, thank you. However I was half asleep, and when you fired that grinder off... OMG! blew my head off. I was awake then. And my ears are still ringing. Man! The hazards of watching your videos, I tell ya... "Maggie" is sure a cute puppy. Again, a big shout out to the "welder man" and his work on the fifth wheel flange, looked awesome. Oh yeah, and appears to be a great spray painter... You got a new truck there my friend, good for another million miles. Love your videos. Thank you sir.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol sorry buddy 😬

[@greggb3079]

Dirt Perfect Ha, ha, ha...

[@bobvernon8925]

Brilliant job, years added to her life now, that truck sounds awesome, well done everyone......

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks bob

[@louroberts5567]

It's Aliiiiiive! May it serve you well for many years to come! Nice work Brother!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the good work love your videos thank you

[@movermike2216]

Drilling holes, use soapy water. The water cools and the soap lubricates. No oily mess when finished, was taught this by a machinist years ago.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@TarZan49]

I have a lot of respect for the work it takes to keep a big trunk running safely on the road. This was only a glimpse.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks roger

[@richwielechowski5191]

Great series. Now for spring and work to start.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks rich

[@mikeembrey9176]

Great job always makes you feel better when something not falling apart when you drive or using it

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and exactly

[@glennhunter7018]

The Mack is looking good can’t wait to see it hear it Pulling them hills again it sounds good when it does good job working on it be safe

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks glen just posted a video of it back to work

[@suenwmiller]

don't fret the reason the truck is throwing you curves is it doesn't want to live outside again. it likes it inside the shop!!!

[@davidpearson1641]

Looks good just as soon have it as a new one. Nice truck

[@allanholiday1617]

Great job! Really well done. Nothing feels better than driving a fixed up truck. Looking good.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Allan

[@woodslisa4529]

Fabulous video series!! Well done and she looks awesome. Maggie is super cute

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@donbraden8533]

Looking good starting to look like a truck again😎👍👍🇺🇸

[@bump6469]

Good job i would love to have a shop like urs of course i only have a little lawn care business but i do the same each winter work on my john deeres mowers and my brand new 1992 ford ranger that keeps my business movin. Good vidja keep it up.

[@Fearlessmudder72]

Looks good mike gotta love those long rainy days in the shop workin on trucks and equipment

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@jamesdearman814]

Maggie's a good supervisor - keep her on - great channel - keep up the good vids.

[@VintageFarm1086]

That was a lot of work. Thanks for sharing the rebuild with us. I noticed you use Lucas oil treatment in the Mack engine. I use Lucas in my pickup truck and tractor engine’s. I also noticed that that you were use the welder. Cool, you got the fuel problem fixed.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup working well

[@augustreil]

Beautiful rehab of the Mack ! Where's the use of the Never-Seize and have you ever considered using oil, kerosene, diesel as a rust preventative after the paint ? Oil is your friend. I've never had any luck with ANY kind of paint, but oil seems to work the best. Between the fifth wheel and truck frame, a layer of that red sticky grease would be the best, JMO. Love your videos and thumbs up huge !!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks 😊 and I hate never-seize but don’t worry when I pull the dump trailer it will get a layer of oil on it 😝

[@augustreil]

@@DirtPerfect, Lol, I hear ya. I hate that stuff also but it does work. Thanks for the reply, love the channel, it's awesome !!!

[@shootersoptiontargets]

That project just about got you down, thank goodness for all the good help. i'm sure the old puppy dog is happy!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol you got that right

[@dansnider960]

When grounding to a frame, I always put a star washer between the terminal and the frame

[@jimwesselman]

I did learn to leave those jobs to the professionals! That was a great series of preventative maintenance. Sure glad to see you paint the rails. Thanks again Mike, et.al.! Oh, and Mike’s check book which really did all the work.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Jim

[@johnkoehler5380]

You forgot to grease the 5th wheel.. LOL Would like more shop videos. Keep up the good work.

[@clone1landman]

Nice... Came out good and "perfect"👍.. Now to get it dirty....

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and that the plan

[@CMDSR]

She’s looking good there Mr Perfect 👍

[@astonmartin2727]

Love the video Mike. Thanks Please clean the rims with some aluminium cleaner. Careful with it as it can cause damage. Truck is looking awesome. Only now did i realise the name Dirt Perfect is so appropriate. 😂🤣😂 So much dirt came of the truck inside and out. 😂🤣😂

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks

[@mikecollett8782]

I like the work you do. It seems like you really take care of your equipment. I hope you dont have more problems from that pinion angle being off as far as it was. I really cant believe it didn't break something.

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Mike I like how you explain what you are doing It helps people like my self learn how to do things. So thank you for that and I try and do the same on my videos that I make. I fill like teaching someone anything and learning something from everyone is very important in life. Take care and stay safe

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Michael

[@1armedguy4]

You've heard the phrase the blind leading the blind say no more. Cheers !

[@slipknot7424]

One of the best things I ever purchased is a diesel powered hot water pressure washer.

[@JerichoRally]

You guys are amazing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing and explaining... even the mistakes. Very helpful! God bless!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@aleldon9085]

I think if you row like that in a boat you would already reach Europe.)))))) Thanks for video!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks for watching

[@norinamacdonald8644]

Looks nice maybe see officer hoover get his version keep up the good work

[@jbritt2549]

looks like your getting it done ; Rain and nasty here in N.C. Hopefully it will dry out and we can fock and roll soon!

[@lorengolliher2712]

Great job on that double hump Camelback been there done that you guys did a good job and sometimes jobs are epic love your channel love enjoy what you do

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and appreciate the feedback and kind Words

[@michaelridenour8054]

Looks fantastic guys

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@russorpcom]

This series may have taken longer than you expected, but it was great to watch. Thank you!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Richard appreciate the feedback

[@vickihelwig5616]

You should have a coupler on your air tank on the truck that you can hook an air hose to blow out the cab of your truck everyday! I watch your videos all the time, Randy

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup your correct thanks randy

[@RonSales]

I got a Torque Multiplier for a Military Tank that might be useful.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Nice job guys the Mack should drive like a new truck 👍🏻

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy that’s the plan

[@paulr5875]

Looking good Mike! Your pocket book would of hurt much more if this work would of been done in a shop$$$$👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Paul

[@gregcothrum4045]

Great video looks great y'all have a great one and stay safe 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Greg

[@SpeedyCashRegister]

Looks great! Y'all did a hell of a job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Chris

[@mischef18]

Great video with priceless banter bro.

[@DirtPerfect]

Glad you enjoyed

[@bigal2298]

Morning coffee with Dirt Perfect, Great videos, Thanks

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy glade you enjoyed

[@Arpsgee]

Really enjoyed this episode and plus running time... the longer the better...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate the feedback

[@allanholiday1617]

Good example of being methodical, doing each step correctly and thinking about what's going on. The Camelback suspension is interesting to read about . I just don't like the Jack stand support only, would be nice to use blocks as well especially working by your self.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Allan

[@teebugg66]

You’re good at the KZbin magic! Keep up the good work, your truck will treat you well if you treat it well...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and thanks the hope

[@jacksak]

I sure enjoyed the video... very interesting... thanks...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks jack

[@Tafs315]

I building a shop I like to know the make and model numbers fo the overhead crane. I like to control the that has. Thanks. Glad you tt the old girl back she works hard for you

[@DirtPerfect]

Have a video coming on it

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Hey Mike just a suggestion. To make that light bar last longer. Clean it really good with denatured alcohol and steel wool. Then spray on 3M plastic UV rated clear coat. This will stop the plastic from continuing to deteriorate. God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

Interesting thanks buddy

[@mikeysgarage3697]

05:35 - 05:55 I think you meant the torque wrench was set to 600, because 1600x3=4800, lol!

[@tbirdracefan]

I hit the rewind myself when I heard that. Then i reasoned that if his Torque wrench could measure 1600 ft lbs, then it would likely be able to do the whole 1800.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes set at 600

[@tbirdracefan]

If you look at it using the lemonade method, Just think how much money you saved doing the job in house. I would feel pretty satisfied that everything was in top shape and confident it would remain a dependable piece of equipment for many more years.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup and I hope so

[@codyrice9817]

My 0l

[@richardreynolds9389]

Saw your four legged inspector was supervising the power wash and shop work. It should be okay now.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yup

[@DirtBrute]

I can't wait to get a shop .this working in the cold sucks !

[@DirtPerfect]

I bet love me shop

[@thomaswright6250]

Just love the rattle can restoration believe it or not it really helps

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol better then nothing right

[@danslawncare8594]

Hey Mike you need to take the 1800lbs and devide it x 3 because you have a 3to 1 tourque multipler. I just found out today that Volvo stop making skid steer loaders. So if you want one you will have to get a JCB.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup and yup 👍

[@kennethhelms4775]

I have been there and done that, it is a job and a half.

[@thomasmeeks7304]

good to see you laugh and smile through it all

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Thomas

[@Jamieclarke88]

Nice work mike loved the longer video

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@andymoss3132]

Ground wires behind the dashpanel. Unbolt the cluster remove star washers clean and replace wires and tighten accordingly.

[@andymoss3132]

Also have some on firewall big ground bolt with cluster of wire. Remove the star washers clean and tighten accordingly

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Andy but it was the dimmer switch

[@andymoss3132]

@@DirtPerfect good deal. One I had started acting goofy and that's what the resolution was. Enjoy rest your trip

[@dtchweed]

Great job 👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Gary

[@markkenes4848]

No new mud flaps???? Need some cool flaps Mike. Loved the vid. And I have cranked on a few U bolts in my day and it's a pain in the Kleeman.. Awsome job!!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Wish I had some new ones

[@donaldlewis9734]

Great Video. Thanks

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Donald

[@gayle4804]

Job beyound well done 👏

[@sholden657]

Great video man, looks good, glad you finally got ‘er finished.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@jerrybennett6860]

Love it ...that guy just about crazy as captain Cleveland

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol he is

[@michaelsailors7794]

I run rotella and Lucas in my ol puppy dog!!! She's got over 465k and still running like a champ. Great video and wish I had your magic trick for putting tires on 😂

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks michael

[@claytonl.covell2634]

Looks Like the good Captain & the Man behind the scenes too the rescue!!!.. Nice work fellas>> (y)

[@bertrutledge4546]

Lot of man hours, lot of sweat and just a Little $$$, but the old puppy dog ought to give you many miles of service. You, Aaron and Captain deserve a lot of credit and maybe even a beer or two. Good job.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Bert

[@ramtuff2007]

updates on the mack truck is looking awesome

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup more videos coming

[@keithsimpson1268]

truck looks great

[@lakesideranch]

Great job Mike! Your attention to issues on your Mack is awesome. Safety 1st is a good thing. Your sense of humor through this ordeal is impressive as well. Maggie is a great looking pup, nice she likes hanging out in the shop with you. Question, how often do you wash your Mack, every time it's in a video it is very clean, a great reflection on your commitment to a quality work image. Nice to see your diesel welder running and keeping welder Arron happy too! Work safe, stay warm, see ya on the next adventure. Doug@ the "ranch"

[@DirtPerfect]

Doug don’t wash it as much as I should but try it keep up with it

[@morgansword]

An forty years give or take, I did this for a living in the camps in alaska. I worked on a lot of off highway stuff that made that look like kids push toys no offense. I got hurt so many times that I lost count and knew every chiropractor by first name and had diner with a few. Me weighing in at two o five felt so good and would make ladies cry when I put on a pair of thirty four by twenty nine jeans. I like forties so well now that I think I'll move it to the forty three or fours an twenty sevens as I got wider and shorter. Trust me I miss getting even thirty six's now. At 72 and not holding too well, I miss even what your doing. Sleeves on my size 52 shirt with a twenty inch neck made me a freak. I couldn't close my hands on a wrench smaller than maybe seven eight's 7/8 as the fingers won't close and arthritis has me tied up like a dog on a chain. Loved working on trucks and tried my best to keep working on the light weight KW or Pete's as they have half of what your running which look like the fifty two thousand suspension. I broke a power multiplier with a ten foot cheater stick and it sounded like dynamite when it went off. Many a time working on the V8 Macks getting broken head bolts out with a stick of welding rod and turn it out of the hole and just replace the bolt and get that bird out from under the hood.. ya we run hoods on the better stuff and the exhaust came out from behind the cab instead of straight through the hood. You have mirrors and that was a luxury I missed as I would prop the throttle down and stand on the running board to see behind me and how far it was hanging over a corner. Ya go back and see where the tracks ended and started again thinking you wouldn't ever do that again ... till tomorrow that is. Enough on a old mans life, bring back the bones for the dog next time as he didn't go to lunch with ya all. Good looking pup and I bet he liked going by by in the truck. I had a wild mutt I tamed (he'd been left to starve on one of the camps I worked in. I took him out a meal from the cook shack and they told me I couldn't do that. Side rod fired me the next day when I did it again. He sure looked funny in that plane headed to town with his rigging and the dog came in and ate with me from then on. He could find side rods, he couldn't just find another mechanic. I had that dog for ah eight to ten years and he made a man out of me having something to care for... I am doing again

[@kimmolnar8841]

glad it was on the easy side

[@KEEPERBJr]

AWESOME JOB👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@randallparker8477]

Kleeman seemed to be able to do the task, while breathing normal, carrying on a self deprecating banter, and getting his daily workout done. We could see the pain and struggle in the time lapse of Mike and kind of feel his weariness. Great editing Mike! LOL

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol you might be on to something there

[@critical-thought]

Puppy Dog is looking like she’s ready for the show! Great job - all equipment owners should be so thorough.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy