Headgasket Thickness Matters on Diesels?? The 12v 6BT Cummins Lives

[@PenguinRL0]

People who waited for the next one to come out

[@badboy-gb6pk]

I’m one of them lmao, literally watched it yesterday

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First video from the Chanel I saw the other day and came back for this one😂😂

[@2006chame]

I was waiting!

[@robertcojocaru5339]

I am always waiting for the next one. 🎉

[@scaven09]

Me. I’m a fan gotta admit. His attitude and all

[@Thanosisnotreal]

27:06 listen as you crank, you can hear it galloping. One cylinder is down on compression leaking through its intake valve back into the intake.

[@MattDunbarRiding]

Possible an injector didn’t bleed fully. Diesel can make difference on compression. I think he should crack each one while it’s running to fully bleed it.

[@Montgomeryphotography]

It was galloping because one injector line was still loose

[@phillyfathead]

Congrats!!!!!!🍾🎉🎈

[@TobiasHostick]

@@Montgomeryphotography That won't cause it to lose compression in one cylinder. The fuel injection system is separate.

[@Thanosisnotreal]

@@Montgomeryphotography Respectfully you are wrong. If you are still convinced of that, l'll upload a short video of one of my 12 valve Cummins cranking with and without an injector line cracked and you will hear zero change. I've owned and (properly) rebuilt these engines for decades, I know them very well.

[@oldpartsnrust]

Fantastic!!! great work. You are a true mechanic. "This isn't right", fix, doesn't work, "well, this isn't right either", fix, doesn't work, Lather rinse repeat TILL IT RUNS!!! Great job! When questioning your ability, just remember, there are people who bring their car to the mechanic because they hear a water sound while driving and it turns out that they left a bottle of washer fluid behind their seat.... You are a master of critical thinking and hands on capability. Bravo.

[@tdotw77]

😂😅😂 That's a good one

[@nyftn]

nobody is an expert in every field . but being honest about your knowledge and trying things to learn is great . i learn best through mistakes . but having a good sense of logic gets you far . in the end everyone makes mistakes . some just act as if they don't

[@nyftn]

i'm a technician in a chocolate factory . i started that job with 0 experience , i was a truckdriver before. through trial and error i'm now considered as one of those they prefer to call when **** happens . i learned a lot through youtube . i like to learn something every day

[@miket6350]

The perfect example of the ups and downs of working on your own shit. I just came across your channel yesterday. Very relatable. New subscriber.

[@robertwest3093]

Same here!

[@JoshJarrell-t9t]

I didn’t want to say before that a .015 thicker head gasket isn’t gonna make it not run. But you learned a lot it sounds like!!

[@powerbuilder0510]

Protip for rooting around with injectors, if you do take them out for any reason clean the injector and hole with a wire brush, use copper never seize so rust and other stuff cant bind them up and for easier future removal is easy FYI copper never seize is good for upto 1100c and moderate compatibilty with most metal Silver never seize has a much lower temp range, just about everyones probably heard of it or seen used. I recently found out about nickel never seize. It has excellent compatibilty with just about every metal and combination. Same, same to same, A to B etc...

[@scaven09]

I think you spent more money trying this than just another motor. But you’re the man. I like it

[@oriancunningham]

he did and he didn't, how much is the experience he gained worth? Sure isn't free.

[@scaven09]

@@oriancunningham that is a true statement. Knowledge is everything

[@thegrey8643]

Nah these motors are worth stupid money bro.

[@wyattsklee6769]

As long as he’s under 3k in parts he’s doing alright

[@thegrey8643]

@ exactly bro

[@mylescharles5858]

Literally just finished the first part to this and you uploaded right when I finished it,perfect timing

[@robertpierce9385]

It's a great feeling when your diesel fires 🔥 back up after doing tons of work! The feeling is not easily duplicated

[@cliffpalermo]

My man hustling for the discount, can't blame him!

[@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486]

This is quickly became one of my favorite channels and I am looking forward to seeing it grow big

[@Garage_Beers]

Nice work gettin it runnin again! Best feeling ever after spending days on it. The more projects and problems you work on, the more you learn about the truck. “When learning something new, you might feel dumb doing it, but you are actually getting smarter”.

[@clas2002]

20k subs coming in hot!

[@steinfabgarage]

Let’s goooo!!!!

[@donaldcayton5535]

​@steinfabgarage just subbed to you brother it wouldn't let me comment normally but I'd run it until you have a issue again you can always resleeve the block you wouldn't even need a new block darn good job tho for a quick fix

[@Big_Blok]

Well, I can 100% say you’re really good at overthinking!😂😂😂

[@steinfabgarage]

Lmao 💀

[@LITTLEBRAT775081]

the smoke should clear up with driving it under load . happens with new injectors some times

[@roryhennessey1983]

Just like me... Hey you win some you lose some. I'd rather over think than not think. If been around both kinds

[@403projects8]

If nothing else, you got it back up and running instead of sitting dead, there's something to be said for that! Vacuum pump can be changed with out pulling the timing cover. Just came across your channel, you've got a new subscriber out of me!

[@huntinquincy4238]

I developed a hard start and went down the rabbit hole! Luckily I removed the fuel tank since I knew it was a fueling issue and couldn’t find anything that made sense so after removing the sending unit I found a pinhole in the pickup tube inside the tank. Patched the hole reinstalled the tank, bam truck fired right up! I’ll never get those 2 days back but it’s a good lesson to learn, inspect everything including the inside of the fuel tank.

[@Promanthano]

crying laughing at the second ziptie for a permanent fix 😂 so awesome to see this thing running again can't wait to see the crazy shit you're going to buy next

[@adamthomas4638]

Don't get discouraged Colin you are a grinder hussler you will always find a way so glad I found your channel You are very entertaining be safe bro

[@joshmedlin976]

I subscribed. Hopefully you can afford to eat now

[@analog56x]

for setting the valves, what i do is bump the starter till both the intake and exhaust valves are closed, and you can wiggle both rockers on cylinder 1. ill set the intake to 9 or 10 thou, and the exhaust to 18 to 20. then ill bump the starter till cylinder 2 rockers are both loose, and continue my way down the line. ive done lots of these trucks. i think ive done 4 or 5 of these jobs this year. had to build an overhead crane to lift the heads off cause my back cant take it, and my shop floor was 3" of gravel and there was no hope of rolling an engine crane through that haha! i enjoy your videos because you're not a bullshitter. if you dont know something, you dont pretend or act like you do... we all learn together. for pulling injectors, iirc, you can thread a lug nut onto the injector and use a pry bar to leverage the injector out. i did a service call out to a junk yard to get their giant excavator going. the lift pump was doing the exact same thing as yours haha :P the vacuum pump will come off the backside. unbolt the power steering pump (one of the bolts is a massive pain in the ass!) then undo the 2 nuts that hold the vacuum pump on. its a fairly easy job :) good luck Colin! definitely makes me miss my cummins...

[@MadMaxx570]

Cummins engines tend to have a neat little hole in the bellhousing where you can put a tool in, so you can easily turn the engine over with a ratchet :)

[@analog56x]

@MadMaxx570 true, but you need the tool. i just find it easier and free'er to bump the starter hahaha. If you were to set the valves half at a time, it might be ok, but if you are doing each cylinder at a time, it's way easier to just run a wire and bump the starter. You can be laying on top of the engine while you watch the valves as well...

[@MadMaxx570]

@@analog56x i bought the tool just to break an engine that had been sat outside free, haha

[@analog56x]

@@MadMaxx570 oh wow... leverage and gearing are pretty amazing things haha

[@MadMaxx570]

@@analog56x i kinda had it wiggling with a crowbar, but it was a pain. Well worth like 15 bucks for the tool haah

[@robertwest3093]

Diesel engines are so much different than gas engines you have to start all over learning about them. I can do gas engines with my eyes closed but wouldn’t know where to start with a diesel engine. Great job!

[@ImaContentEnjoyer]

so happy you got your truck working im latterly doing the same exact thing blew piston 1 and ive just been slowly replacing everything

[@Vile-Flesh]

Fuck yeah! Really happy you got it running. I did not think about the fuel line running from the tank pulling air into the system. I will definitely remember that. Good work on getting it running and I love your determination. Looking forward to seeing what you do next. Thank you for taking the time to edit and upload your experiences for us to learn from. I love your videos.

[@Garage_Beers]

Damn autozone bro hooked it up fat. Shows how far being nice and making good conversation goes with someone. Thats crazy

[@wyattsklee6769]

After watching the last episode a couple days and getting this recommend today it was so good to see you get it running! You earned a sub

[@dosentmatter6452]

love him just living life!! genuinely seem happy i rlly hope he is atleast he makes me happy watching him

[@ANeighbor-s1c]

great work,.... everything you worked on made a difference. but in the end it was definitely the gun to its face that made it start

[@stoob808]

Discovered your channel a couple days ago and been binge watching since. The way you record and edit your videos just hit the spot for me man. SteinFab Taco Tuesday stickers and shirts when?

[@mikuisgod4591]

Autozone employee here. Ask to open a commercial account! Its free and on parts it can sometimes save you more than an employee discount. Sales floor items it doesnt save much tho

[@poptartmcjelly7054]

Man, this is why i don't own a single diesel car. I just love how my gas cars can be held with hopes and prayers and still work perfectly fine without needing new parts.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

Well, theres probably a lot of parts cannon stuff going on here that isnt necessary

[@ahill7099]

i live in cleveland and drove out to Moab Utah twice in 2020..i love out west really would love to move my family out there...such a beautiful side of the country..im used to green , flat corn, and water(since i live right on lake Erie..so jealous of the scenery..be safe..remember when shit gets frustrating remember to have fun..

[@coltbeck6117]

Bro you're figuring it out, no shame in that game!

[@jimmungai1938]

When it comes to your valve adjustment, you should always do it with the number one cylinder exactly on top dead center make a mark on the harmonic balancer and on the front case or anywhere you can see it adjust the valves you got to adjust 10 on the intake and .020 on the exhaust there’s not very much clearance between the tops of the Pistons and the valves. This is six in a row.Jim from Kennerdell pa

[@edd6113]

As another comment said, the chuff / huff is a duff valve, probably the one full of fuel. Every time you pull a head test the valve with some fuel, saves you pulling it a second time.

[@jimmungai1938]

When it comes to your valve adjustment, you should always do it with the number one cylinder exactly on top dead center make a mark on the harmonic balancer and on the front case or anywhere you can see it adjust the valves you got to adjust 10 on the intake and .020 on the exhaust there’s not very much clearance between the tops of the Pistons and the valves. This is six in a row.Jim from Kennerdell pa I forgot to mention you rotate the engine exactly 360° and then you start with number six and come forward in just the valves that you gotta adjust there

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I was told that leaving an engine block out in the weather improves it, this was told to me by a ex F1 engineer. On my old 3.1 Isuzu Trooper I replaced the head gasket on it, the dealer only had the thickest head gasket so I bought it (dealer was cheapest of all the parts stores). The engine ran on it, ran pretty strong too, however it needed new injectors as it was down on power.

[@Koop415]

If the 5 series you're talking about is the one I'm thinking of with the vacuum pump on the mid front passenger side of the engine you don't need to remove the timing cover. However, you do have to align the flap or notch it has to fit into the slot that turns it. Just match it to the old one. Sometimes those were a little tricky to fit and we would blow a little air into the top part of the vacuum pump to slightly move it so that the notch would click into place.

[@fr33dumb0]

The gooloo jumppack is where its at. Cheap and AWESOME

[@thegrey8643]

I always just follow the book and get good results however I’m glad some people experiment so I can see how it goes for them because some times even us pros can run into some odd things or might run into a situation where we gotta be bush mechanics and gamble a bit.

[@jimmungai1938]

This is six in a row Jim again I like your cats you’re one cat darker colored one looks a lot like my little buzzer I had for about 15 years oh boy you talk about mischief and love. He was extremely good at both. I had to have them put down January 19th 2008. I still miss that little bum today.

[@sergiochavez-h4b]

When you wire wheel the head, you also wire Wheel the tips of the injectors that hurts injection as well

[@andrewly6954]

I find when bleeding injectors, I put my foot flat down on the accelerator. It will really push maximum fuel thru the lines and is heaps quicker. Will save your starter and your battery.

[@Gfabsgarage]

Just started watching from the first part of this, I love the persistence gained a sub!

[@listenandrelax1035]

Second sip tie lol too crazy Colin, love your videos man.

[@MacintoshUser]

Waiting for the vid of you attempting to fix that big ass auction dump truck that caught on fire. Almost 20k subs. lol. hell yea brother

[@GiNnYmAnN]

I have been waiting for the next episode

[@williamlacina5042]

Really love u figuring it out has u go shows ur true potential

[@allthisfitsverywell4203]

This guy's awesome hopefully a trillion people start watching his videos

[@toekneefurareoh]

As much as it wasn’t necessary, all the extra work you did probably saved you from breakdowns that were right around the corner. Watched the last 2 videos, looking fwd to more content, sub.

[@lifehealth489]

yep now he can do some tows and make and save money for a while for later down the road stuff

[@WendzDarKnight08]

Good videos dude! I yelled “hell yeah!” When it fired up! Much love from Arizona 🌵

[@RedFaction217]

Man first time coming across your video was your last and I couldn't wait for this one. Amazing content dude, def earned a sub here! Keep up the awesome work

[@TheDirtyChef]

I had to fast forward but SHE'S ALIVE!!!! Bravo Sir!

[@jamesbasye2362]

I love this channel most unpretentious auto channel out there, good job on the cummins, its impressive that you put amazon pistons in it and got it up and running about the same as before if not better. In my opinion it runs way better, before you did this that fucker sounded like two skeletons fucking on a tin roof and now she sounds smooth

[@steinfabgarage]

I just towed that red car to scrap and changed the oil, I agree, I’m about to tow another and change it again

[@MattDunbarRiding]

@@steinfabgaragehow’s the oil look?

[@preppedandbased9467]

I just found your channel a week ago, but I definitely subscribed

[@Garage_Beers]

Lmao thanks for the shoutout. And yeah compression test.. didnt think of that. I know duramax’s you do it via the glow plug hole

[@buckshot927tx]

Hey we’re still here supporting you bro. Let’s get it!

[@mean78mashine]

I definitely respect you, that you don't give up, but instead think positively and solution-oriented, and through that fix the problems.

[@robertvicks9139]

Thanks for dropping the video.. I've been waiting to see how it turn out.

[@justinprohm]

Finally the tow truck runs again! Mustve been the new fram filter fixed it all😉

[@peterparsons7141]

Interesting. Always owned gas vehicles, because of all the reasons. I’ve been rolling around in my crank the idea of going diesel truck. I’m interested in your diesel project. Good vid !

[@462ANIMAL]

Glad you got it running ! Even if it’s not perfect, you need something to move vehicles with. For now . I need one too ! 😂

[@mountainmangarage7572]

Good job man. I'm always fixing stuff with cheap parts. Cause the good parts are insanely high. Subscribed.

[@samstrawn3157]

Way do go my guy !! I wish I had a friend like you brother !!!

[@feltav5719]

badass!!! hi from brazilll Those injectors came out "cheap".. well... work hard enough to save up for a full bore out job... and you will get a better running engine... as a rideshare and doordash driver... if it works... it works lol

[@Brapppppp]

for amazon pistons im so shocked how good it sounds. good content! i subscribed!

[@mrguzmanguzman4791]

the commentary cut offs are funny asf cuz i really be like that when I work on my vehicle

[@hotrodlincolnx]

You had me at video series, I'm in.

[@Dlc1566]

Bleeding injectors work best when you tighten them as soon as you see fuel spitting out as you turning it over when I'm by myself I usually just have a wire to jump the starter

[@jltcasper3]

it should have ran with the thicker head gasket, it was divinely the air in fuel problem for the no start(maybe injectors too). The thicker head gaskets will cause it to have idle haze. Next time for injectors order a set from dynomite they are better than oem boshe get eco's or stage 1's. As for the continued hard start, it could still be sucking a little air still and that will cause it to lose prime at start i have gone thru this issue. i would recommend doing the fuel heater bowel delete as it can suck air from there but also you could have more issue with the fuel line and even the pick up in tank. i would reccomend doing a sump and all new fuel lines from sump to lift pump, a sump sucks from bottom of tank, there are many brands out there, i have used beans diesel and power driven. For the fuel lines and heater delete, check out larry b's for that and he has some badass fuel lines kits. You should just replace that overflow valve too thats what holds the pressure in the low side of pump. I do not recommend buying cheap amazon parts it just creates problems down the road. buy once cry once! As for power upgrades down the road, def 4k gov springs, leave the delivery valves alone, (you can make very good power with stockers,) fuel plate, boost elbow, set timeing higher. what year is that truck, is the pump stock?? if not do you know what pump it is like 160, 180, 215??

[@scaven09]

Dude amazing. I’ve been watching while tearing down a house.

[@mohamedabada7101]

hey mamas thanks responding to my comment about using starting fluid. starting fluid won't hurt a 12 valve trust me ive tested it

[@mohamedabada7101]

btw you make the most entertaining videos about the 12 valve ive seen. and im a die hard 12 valve guy ive seen every video on the internet about them

[@MrCheetos1992]

My new favorite KZbin channel!!!

[@bonfiggy5620]

Lmfao @28:20 this method always works, you just gotta threaten the engine or whatever it is that you want to work and maybe talk some shit to it and put it in its mf place haha

[@allynhalterman5137]

Idk if it’ll help next time but I learned this in school for all L6 diesels for valve lash adjustment TDCC 1 Intake 1,2,4 Exhaust 1,3,5 TDCC 6 Intake 3,5,6 Exhaust 2,4,6 You probably already know but I’ve taught some more experienced mechanics that

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Ha ha I cranked my vw diesel almost all day because I put the throttle arm on the pump 180 out. Kept having to tighten the battery cable to the starter because it was melting the stud isolator. Hope it gets figured out

[@fedorp4713]

nice, good reminder to check simple things first

[@riptidejoyride2373]

WHY does bro sound like Squilliam Fancyson from spongebob ??? love the content bro

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

good work that how you learn . change oil to get rid of metal from break in i know its wore out but no need in hurting the bearings n crank

[@WomanAppreciator]

posted 5 minutes ago and im was so excited to see it posted lol, Love these videos keep it up!

[@kromkromic2458]

Nice progress m8, greetings from croatia

[@karjack11]

I'll watch anything you post. Subbed to all your other channels!

[@vmaxes]

I have a 97 7.3 ford, i did the same thing! Peddle was terrible put a master cylinder,calipers etc(was almost time to do so did it) same thing weak brakes. Was the vacume pump😂

[@flatcreeklodge4628]

Taco plea worked..... Great content and keep smiling hard for discounts😂😂 it works

[@TheSnej3089]

Love your enthusiasm bro !😎 keep up the work n videos!

[@raabsand]

Also for future injector pulling you can get a slide hammer attachment or make one

[@chasesettlemire312]

I recommend going through Bosch for injectors

[@fastinradfordable]

If you melt a piston on a diesel. 98% chance it’s the injector.

[@jltcasper3]

Dynomite

[@rantanplan1911]

I did the math and I think you lowered the compressions ratio from 17.2:1 to 16.6:1. Here's the formula to calculate the new compression ratio in case i didn't use the correct specs (R=current comp ratio=17.2, D=head gasket difference=0.01, S=stroke=4.72) : R / (1+D/S*(R-1))

[@trentdawg2832]

Good shit bro!!! Im proud of you dawg!!! You handled that shit like a boss!!!

[@dersnowboarderofpow]

This truck is fucking amazing, maybe put some headstuds on it and build a compound turbo setup for some serious pulling power. You can just flip the exhaust manifold up with the stock turbo and put a larger second turbo underneath to make compounds with stock spoolup time!

[@robertcojocaru5339]

Great job! It's a pleasure to whatch. Thank you!

[@dinanbimmertv1864]

You should see about an old Mercedes 240 or 300D if you wanna experiment with black diesel or cooking oil fuel. The motors are much like the cummins but have an overhead cam and flat tappets, very simple, and they are just awesome cars. I currently daily drive one! I feel like the wagon body w123 would be your thing

[@Smokey72013]

Very curious to see what the blow by is like on this how it pulls how it starts and even maybe a cranking compression test to show what cylinders are hurt and which ones aren't newer stuff you can just do a cylinder contribution test but not on this

[@jacobwhittaker6241]

The joys of working on old stuff. Our truck is interesting, one of the owners did good work and and its clean and proper work then I find stuff another previous owner did and its the dumbest stuff I've seen. lol Interesting how you can tell the previous owners mindset just by working on stuff they've worked on.

[@MattDunbarRiding]

Love this series. 10/10 got my sub in last video. Keep at it bruther Guy giving you 20% deserves a few beers lol 😂 next episode run by bring it all full circle for karma sake

[@ki11m3please325]

Corn tortillas = best tacos. You just earned a subscription sir. 😂

[@markroadkillrecovery1168]

Well done dude, now get out there and make it pay you back!!

[@lindawally8163]

Remember after replacing the piston and head those seals take a few runs to get hot and fully seal ...she be better after a few runs

[@Harry_Dawg.]

Commenting so you can get more ingredients for tacos! Hope people start tuning in and best of luck to your channel in 25'

[@steinfabgarage]

Appreciate it!

[@RicoCantrell]

Love the content brother. Keep it coming. Still need to find a rollback by me. #jealous. :)