From bad to worse. Shop fire, bus breakdown and two tow trucks on one trip.

[@timdysart6860]

This is why the last shop I worked for didn’t allow welding or torching an hour before closing.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Smart

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

The rule at my shop is that someone has to be there for 2 hours from the time of the last spark or ark, tig welding is the exception which is 20 minutes. I only have 5 employees but they all know they do not leave until the closing checklist is completed each day. I also have fireproof oily waste cans that are just for rags and all rags must be in the containers before the checklist is complete. I check the cameras to see if they are following the checklists. I am a pilot and flight instructor and aviation revolves around checklists as they are the most effective way for humans to properly complete procedures and tasks.

[@13699111]

​@@ShaneSwartz-l1x check list can and should be applied to everything

[@Steasal692]

As a retired firefighter for the City of Calgary, I would like to suggest that you have the owners of buses mount their fire extinguishers on the level. A horizontal mounting will help if they ever have to use an extinguisher because the first thing you do is thump the extinguisher on the ground when you pull the pin. The thump on the ground will loosen the powder and it will work. If mounted up right, the dry chem compacts with up and down motion and in a lot of cases they don't work. Hope this helps.

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

What do you want to bet that 75% or more of the fire extinguishers in these buses won't work in an emergency. The vast majority of the population is under the assumption that you buy a brand new fire extinguisher and it will last forever as long as it has not been discharged. Unless someone owns a business requiring annual fire inspections or works in the fire protection industry they have no clue that fire extinguishers must be serviced annually. I have my fire extinguishers serviced biannually for piece of mind. Fire code only requires me to have 3 5lb abc fire extinguishers and I have 4 10lb and 2 20lb abc extinguishers along with 4 20lb c02 extinguishers and 2 20lb class D extinguishers. It does not matter if its fire code, plumbing code, electrical code or any other code because that is minimum code which is the minimum requirement to pass. Why don't they list minimum code, preferred or suggested code and maximum code.

[@wazza33racer]

yes that is correct, same with fire extinguishers on fuel tankers, mounted upright, removed every 6 months and checked for settling or thumped on ground to remedy. If thumping doesnt work, they go out for replacement.

[@dennisreeves632]

Not a shop in the country would meet an incoming problem at midnight! You guys are just unreal.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

The owner of the bus obviously had a bad day and had to have it towed. The least we could do is take away the stress of getting it delivered and unloaded without worry

[@itsmephil2255]

As well as BGM you have to give credit to the recovery driver as well Awesome stuff guys

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Glad that the fire was quickly dealt with.

[@eddiekilby]

We used to have to do fire watch any time we welded anything. So even though the job was done you had to hang around one hour after.

[@beverlymichael5830]

When I worked asset protection for a large company. Any welding extinguishers must be on site and then after job finishes for the first two hours an inspection had to be done every 15 minutes to observe for any smoke or fire. After that then next two hours every 30 minutes. The inspection card has to be signed off at each interval.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

In shop class in high school my teacher was welding and a spark flew into a trash can and the can exploded flaming material all over the shop.

[@billsrq1788]

Can't tell you how many times I've seen wiring pinched in-between engine and transmissions over past 50 years. Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

I love laughing at my customers who are too cheap to pay for transmission installation, they call me blaming me for why the vehicle won't start and I tell them to go follow the wiring down the back of the engine and not to waste my time.

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

My favorite is when they short out a $700 tcm and they have to pay to replace the tcm and service programming.

[@deanh7190]

No rest for the weary on BG Mountain. Great nighttime teamwork.

[@gtr1952]

I had the "watch your gauges closely" mantra drilled into my head @ 12 years old!! Allas Chalmers WD45, 50's REO 5T, 64 Ford 5T V8 Gas etc. LOL It stuck hard, still do it w/everything today. 8) Peace --gary

[@reedmartin6614]

Towing.... A wheel or axel lift, such as the one shown, is the only method to avoid damage to front structures. I think many Wanderlodge with a front mounted generator, has its lower frame bent upwards from previous tows. And that causes damage/binding to slide out. Appears this one has also. On GM and MCI they screw up spare tire carrier, etc and sometimes even break off entire front bumper as things give way. If you fool with bus conversions you really need to be vigilant in the case of a tow. Ask about method of lifting and get on the ground to confirm with your own eyes. You have to insist regardless of what 'towing expert' says

[@260bill260]

Thanks for your videos. They’re always very interesting and we really like to watch them. Yeah that fire is scary. Wasn’t it? You know I’ll just give you a little advice as to what I do in my house in the laundry room. I keep a dedicated garden hose coiled up in the ceiling and it’s connected to my water system with a shut off valve. I’ve never had to use it, but it’s there in case I can reach anywhere in my house with a hose and I would be able to put out a fire if I was in the house, of course Just thanks again

[@IanRosie-mx6rn]

Dozer pulling a bus up the hill? I'm in 👍.

[@bobbyjones2363]

God was looking out for you’ll. Thank God no one was hurt.

[@Snorky47]

The suggestion about the CO2 extinguisher is spot on. 😊

[@davidphillips5395]

I always kept a CO2 fire extinguisher at my bench. They displace the oxygen to put out the fire but also have a "right now" chilling effect - great if you're welding. Best of all - no residual mess! That white powder is nasty and will corrode electrical components ... showing up for a long time after the incident and ongoing.

[@gullreefclub]

I use Cold Fire for the same reasons

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

For welding, metal working and automotive a class D extinguisher is a must. Who cares about mess or residue if the building burns down, I have two 30lb class D yellow extinguishers in my shop.

[@jeffs2809]

@@ShaneSwartz-l1xyou really need abc extinguishers in an automotive shop. D is not intended for gas, oil, electrical or burning rags. Unless your shop is working with combustible metals (titanium, magnesium, zirconium or lithium, a class d is not really the correct choice.

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

@@jeffs2809 Do have any clue as to the increasing use of magnesium by automakers over the past two decades. Magnesium is being used for valve covers, steering wheels, inner door structures, sub frames, oil pans, transmission housings, transfer case housings, differential cases, seat frames bumper reinforcement bars, intake manifolds, dash support structures, steering racks, steering columns, control arms, steering knuckles, pedal supports, sunroofs, brake boosters, master cylinders, brake calipers, roof inner structures. door handles, shifter assembly's, engine cradles, windshield wiper motors. The new 911 has a magnesium roof skin and tesla is doing magnesium battery trays. The NFPA needs to amend fire codes to match the changing trends.

[@ShaneSwartz-l1x]

@@jeffs2809 Do have any idea as to the ever increasing use of magnesium by automakers over the past two decades. Magnesium is being used for valve covers, steering wheels, inner door structures, sub frames, oil pans, transmission housings, transfer case housings, differential cases, seat frames bumper reinforcement bars, intake manifolds, dash support structures, steering racks, steering columns, control arms, steering knuckles, pedal supports, sunroofs, brake boosters, master cylinders, brake calipers, roof inner structures. door handles, shifter assembly's, engine cradles, air bag housings, water pumps. Ever increasing CAFE standards combined with ever stringent crash test standards are what has fueled the growth for magnesium.

[@wayneroyal3137]

Every time I watch one of these I so wish I lived in Tennessee so you could work on my coach! I have a Cummins and while it’s a great engine nothing beats the sound of the Detroits great video. Glad the fire was spotted early

[@misterhipster9509]

Exactly why I pulled the plug on vintage bus work this year, always a gremlin waiting to bite, usually late nite and on a weekend. That and I'm closer to 80 than 70.

[@northwoodsguy1538]

Bus Grease Monkey is a Safety First operation. Good to see.👍😎

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Maybe more like 2nd but definitely not 3rd ;)

[@JOSHUA8CS]

Wow!!! Look how it all aligned!!! Your family was right there at the right time!!! All you all’s good work and kindness to others paid off. Love Karma ❤

[@christopherc2255]

Glad you guys are ok and that the intumescent paint likely helped out. As a career firefighter/paramedic now performing fire code inspections and fire investigations, I sure wish everyone had video cameras, LOL. Good job by Johnathan knowing how to use the extinguisher. By far, the businesses most likely to use them in my territory are...automotive repair garages. Enjoy your content and hope someday I can buy a Prevost and bring it down from IA.

[@PaulWannenburg]

Nice to be able to help folks after hours in need

[@DontCryAboutIt]

A house around the corner from me mostly burnt due to oily rags in the garage, since it was mostly brick and the station is about half a mile away it was saved. I have a repurposed wire mesh waste basket that all rags go into and it sits on my work table so I can see it from anywhere in the garage.

[@Thedevontree]

Smoke detector that texts you when it goes off

[@fredbond2429]

Sleep,what sleep,we don’t need No stinkin’ sleep Way to go the extra mile for the client…

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I’m waiting for a bus to arrive right now.. Sunday evening after 7pm. I am ready for bed already thanks to the time change.

[@Ron-q2m]

Any fire is always scary .

[@SuperMAZ007]

Some shops have a dedicated room for welding and black smith works. Actually worth having more extinguishers and fire blankets. Or just a general fire safety drill for the persons working with buses. One could say that bus is cursed, like this is crazy how much it broke down.

[@corbinboller3690]

That's spontaneous combustion that happens with oil and solvent soaked rags. NO spark needed. When you work for a paint company for 20 years you see this happen. The rags need to go into one of those red cans that closes automatically

[@jeffbyrd7976]

Boy howdy!! Some of my worries all in one video. It's interesting when his suddenly over heated. When my cooling fan stopped working, I noticed that the engine temperature slowly rose and wouldn't cool back off when it normally would have. His system may be barely enough to cool and any disturbance in efficiency results in overheating.

[@howardplatt1029]

I spent 41yrs in the motor industry production area (experimental development) we had a hot work policy which was to stay in the work area for 30 min after any hot work was completed then a walk around before leaving.

[@petetibbs6103]

Good thing you used fire resistant paint on the insulation. I remember watching the video you did demonstrating fire resistance and was impressed. As for the bus, I probably would have given up after that series of mishaps.

[@cwsill]

Wow, thank heavens they were in there to stop it immediately! HELLO to Rob in Victoria TX from Christian, his Wanderlodge is as pretty as ever!

I have fixed feelings on spray foams. They release very toxic gases when your house is on fire. They are suppose to be covered up to give you more time before all the gases get released

[@jamiesuejeffery]

I grew up in the 1970’s. Back then, most schools had a nuclear bomb drill. I lived 30 miles away from a major airbase and nuclear weapon silo. We didn’t even pretend. If we saw the mushroom cloud, we were… But we did do a monthly fire drill. Weirdly, fire was more imminent than global thermal nuclear war.

[@bobroberts2371]

Always have red arrows / markings high and low on the walls to designate where a fire extinguisher is. Also, I keep water charged extinguishers handy while welding / cutting to knock down those small flareups.

[@Sherlock067]

Wow Scott when it rains it sure dies pour. That poor fella is having a rough time for sure.

[@rosspayne2235]

The kids like they call me the fireman that's my name 😊 runnin around all over town putting out old flames 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rt3box6tx74]

George? Is that you? 🤠

[@CharlieTx]

Yall might consider setting aside a designated welding area, if possible. Keeping anything flammable away including rags and cleaners. Food thing the spray foam didn't catch

[@13699111]

Excellent job

[@GNX157]

Glad everyone is okay. It could have been so much worse.

[@ianjay5301]

A lot going on with the bus! I visit my cousin's boat in Ft. Myers and there are a lot of systems that need constant fettling. Seems we are always getting another battery to add to the many already there or chasing down a leak somewhere. Then, there are the hurricanes...

[@dalemettee1147]

its called spontaneous combustion and it is no joke. More common than you can imagine.

[@dennisbailey4296]

I was looking at that great deal you got on the tractor but the only thing that's not really super great is the track Growlers the actual biting area of the track is really really low they are not very tall! You should add them you actually weld new ones on the tracks that you have on already. You can buy them separately and they make a big difference for your traction that you need coming up your Hill. All the best from Canada.

[@NgNg-p5c]

Having seen Andrew Camarata's video of losing his $150,000 excavator for want of a decent fire extinguisher [and he was seriously under insured so only got a $25,000 payout], I've supplemented all my vehicle and building fire extinguishers with fire safety stick fire extinguishers. It hasn't been a cheap exercise as the larger of the two versions is the equivalent of US$130 here in the UK, but they don't need servicing and have a shelf life of over 10 years. More importantly though, the big fire stick operates for 100 seconds which is way longer than normal extinguishers and gives you a much better chance of knocking down a blaze. And, yes, I bought several smaller ones and we had a practice fire drill with them! $1,000 effectively went up in smoke but my staff now have confidence in them. My local fire brigade, who came to the drill with the local fire stick agent, now also have one in the their fire engine which they paid for! I hope you won't mind me posting this video of the effectiveness of the fire stick in real life circumstances [and I haveno connection with the maker by the way]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDIdomfnax0d5Y

[@typhoon2245]

I'd bet you don't get very bored given that there seems to be a never ending supply of weird breakdowns and diagnosis to do.

[@chrisfuller96]

make sure you have that extinguisher recharged or replace it now scott

[@mikethelakesidelogger8757]

The rule at my shop - no welding or torch work in the last hour before you leave the shop. Or a one hour fire watch after such work. Seems sparks can hide for a long time sometimes.

[@campokid1pr]

Wow 😮. That was a close one.

[@seancasey2444]

Definitely a good thing you have fire extinguishers every were in the shop.

[@HH_A.M.]

Do you guys fix delamination on Motorhome’s too?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

No

[@jesstreloar7706]

My friend's van had a fire in the engine compartment, we put it out with a CO2 extinguisher. Someone had called the Fire Department and to make sure they sprayed it down with dry chemical. Three weeks later the were no insulated wires in his engine compartment. The dry chemical ate, (corroded), all the insulation off the wiring. I do not have any life experiences with spray foam. Might be a good Idea to thoroughly clean that part of the wall.

[@garyrobinson8991]

Murphy’s law…alive & well…..😖

[@cwmbc]

The tow truck must of had a scary ride in. I didnt notice any safety chains coming off underneath off the underlift. Nor did he remove any link lines to the air brakes. Just pray he removed the axle shafts.

[@2packs4sure]

Oh man that poor guy,, that bus is kicking his butt

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s not been nice to him.

[@CanizaM]

They make nonflammable brake cleaner too.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I had turbo like that in my car one week then it fell off the following week 😂😂

[@JimBishop-p3l]

Always weld and touch in a open area

[@time1800]

I never weld and leave have had several oh crap moments with smoldering poof fires.

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

Is there an exhaust fan in there? That would great to pull out smoke and fumes if something like this happens. Id have shut the a/c off and closed the door on that bus to lessen the smoke from contaminating anything.

[@macmcdougald1769]

If that guys brakes ain’t no better than his shocks, then he has good reason to not go over 30mph. And he needs to get it home or to a shop.

[@AlisonFort]

Dozer in action! Will be great

[@johngaither9263]

Things would be a lot easier to negotiate right inside your gate if that damn boulder was out of the way. I bet your dozer could move that blasted thing clear once and for all.

[@dougnorton5143]

If he didn't lose coolant, then it probably didn't get much beyond 230 if at all.

[@dinosaur6756]

I can only imagine how much that tow cost.

[@800film]

Yeah the Hook for heavy vehicles always seems to have a comma in them in California. It wasn’t until i needed one that i understood what Port to Port meant. (It means it costs double.)

[@reedmartin6614]

For that size wrecker, minimum is around $1,500, then additional for distance

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Man, that fire was slow to start, but quickly extinguished. I think it was timely that Kelly came in with the call, otherwise your son-in-law might've left the shop for a minute and the fire could've really stepped up. As for the bus, I think that other shop did something that triggered the immediate overheat situation - maybe a pinched coolant line?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

He was a few hundred miles into the trip. That’s not possible.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

@@BusGreaseMonkey I agree. Something like that would show up pretty soon - less than 100 miles. I'm not confident in the transmission shop but I don't think the overheat issue is on them. "Another shop worked on this XYZ...." has become more common in your videos and I think that reflects on the inability of many mechanics to correctly troubleshoot (and instead launch a parts cannon), inattentive or incomplete work from some shops, and that you've established BGM as an experienced, thorough, and honest shop that owners can trust, capable of success with problem-child coaches. Y'all rock!

[@markhardie7088]

Had to maintain a 30 min fire watch after any hot work any where!

[@frankmcelroy3792]

Maybe it wasn't filmed, but I sure hope that front axle was secured with safety chains to the tow truck under reach.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It was secured

[@macmcdougald1769]

WHAT IF THAT HOSE WAS THE ONLY TRANSMISSION LEAK?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It was not the transmission leak

[@macmcdougald1769]

@ oh yeah, it didn’t leak until they bumped it.

[@fw1421]

That’s a sweet bus. Sorry he’s had so many issues with it. What year is it. Looks almost new.

[@gehrigboone9920]

Scott what kind of video equipment do you use? Keep up the good stuff!

[@jayjackson4685]

Question as I am somebody who does not work on or have driven a bus, do you have to start the bus under the back panel? (Or is that like a secondary way of starting it?)

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

This bus has some electrical issues and can currently only start by the rear controls

[@jayjackson4685]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thanks for the reply!

[@800film]

If the engine is located in the rear there is usually a second starting location so that one person can work on the bus and monitor issues when wiring on them. 80ft from key to dip stick is a slog when there’s issues.

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Wowza !

[@GNX157]

Scott, do you replace the oil feed line with every new turbo?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

No. But we did pre lube the turbo before hooking up the line

[@scottvanbuskirk3653]

How about you mark the extinguisher stations with extinguisher signs, like you said he walked past a couple of bottles to get the one he used, talk to your local fire inspector he can help

[@barryolson3998]

How did they tow that bus with Drive Axle on the ground?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Disconnected the drive shaft

[@barryolson3998]

@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you.

[@MrBugsier5]

Not really advisable to weld in the foamed shop... Its quite flammable.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

No it’s not quite flammable kzbin.info/www/bejne/mavXnp-Dfr6qirssi=XZ9k7nJbz7t-ucVl

[@The_Smith]

Guess the picture, looks like clinker from my forge . . .

[@doc2517]

2:25 looks like bat guano !

[@christopheromeara689]

So, are you grate grand pappy? or grandpappy?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Just grand Pappy

[@staceymcmanus9425]

How we question there with all the buses that you have on your property or any of them for sale

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Several

[@galegregory97comcast]

❤❤❤ you say it all the time vigilance is the best cure for everything... The simplest things will go south in a heartbeat if you're not paying attention... So when you set your gremlin traps to catch the Gremlins that are in that bus you can send him on his way lolhaha

[@davemachoukas6175]

Isn't there a muffler shop near that could make replacment pipes.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Probably not that diameter.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

6 inch. No one carries anything like that

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

I absolutely never lock the wheels on my tool box, nor do I know anyone that does.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

There is a vice mounted on it. Locked wheels help when using the vice

[@timf6916]

Wow, my Luck

[@ChristopherWilson-h7g]

I generally enjoy your videos…as I love buses, heavy equipment, and vehicle repair…but I really don’t understand why you spend soooo much time showing close ups of damaged bearings and such. I get that you want video proof that it was bad…but if you see one nick, you know its bad. I don’t get why you spend sooo much time showing the same bearing and every single ding and chip and missing chunk of every single defective or worn item. Like zooming in to show every single radiator core tube. Do you do it for a specific reason? Is it highly requested that you do such? Does that type of visual minutia bring you more views?