How to service your T-72 Main Battle Tank ☭

[@ray.shoesmith]

Here I am, sitting up at night, wondering what it takes to do a service on a T-72.....and lo and behold!! Thanks Steve!

[@80chuma]

Это Польский танк.

[@jw451]

Come on Ray givus another series of Mr INbetween will ya ?

[@ray.shoesmith]

@@jw451 I don't answer questions

[@jw451]

@@ray.shoesmith you've been talking to the cops

[@Welder-y5x]

Ha ha ha

[@AnthonyGeoghegan]

Steve is a legend. Really super-professional. It's always a pleasure to watch a pro in action doing their thing!

[@grantcox4764]

Loving these "Steve shows us how" series of videos. Never thought about the service of a T series tank, but now I'm hooked. Still want more repair and restoration, but this is a nice change of pace to fill in the gaps...

[@billyponsonby]

Steve is just plain cool

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Steve, you are becoming such a natural at this. Love ya work mate!!

[@FranktheTank-bk8me]

Fascinating to see that lineage from the T-34 to the T-55 & T-72. Steve and Silvio have earned their beers. Cheers for another video 🍻

[@MrHewes]

When you get 5 minutes. Fancy jumping on a jet and come help service our T-72 😂👍🏼

[@ausarmour]

We’ve got a few beasts that could use your magic touch over here! 😆😉

[@zeedub8560]

From what I've seen, yours requires much more cursing.

[@StevenG222]

Not sure if you noticed, they have a t34 motor just sitting there looking like it needs a home. I bet it'd be much happier at your shop.

[@dimarusanov6107]

@@ausarmour Hey, could you please make a comparison between the western style tanks and the soviet ones from the point of view of a technician? What are the cool features of both engineering schools? What would make an "ideal" tank? And - i just don't get why Leopard tanks have the engines lengthwise? What are pros of such a solution? All soviet models after T-44 have the engines across to reduce the weight of tank

[@ktwei]

Thanks, I went to the local garage with my T-72. What do you know, he told me he did not know how to service it. Typical.

[@fastfreddy918]

Luckily you can service it yourself at home and save a fortune on labour.

[@Vtarngpb]

@@fastfreddy918 Mechanics hate this one simple trick!

[@69Deez_Nutz69]

They'll always upcharge you for servicing the Blinker fluids, don't fall for it-it's a scam!

[@CEngineering-pv8uw]

....and try to find a track and tire shop to rotate the tracks, impossible!!

[@Welder-y5x]

Ha ha ha ha😂

[@SzwarcuKX5]

Damn. Steve is so cool to watch and listen!

[@seamusmatthew4934]

Ah this is wonderful, I'm building a full interior model kit of this T-72M1. The views of the wiring and pipes is going to be immensely helpful. Thank you guys!

[@shed66215]

If you haven't already, watch @MrHewes as well

[@clockmonkey]

For decades most of us were interested in Ballistics and Armour, more recently there's been a move to studying Tanks Engines. Trying to get an idea of the logistics involved and estimate what the effective range of a vehicle might be. That was fascinating.

[@inventerlender]

thank you, i was wondering how to service my T-72 Main Battle Tank and this just popped up into my feed!

[@ondrejjenicek7132]

Kinda cool seeing a tank originally from Czech republic, I didn't even know you have such vehicles in your collection. On the other hand, it makes man a bit proud that you have something from my country :D

[@michalvalent8728]

Was this one made in Slovakia?

[@ondrejjenicek7132]

@@michalvalent8728 I guess it's possible, but that tank was probably made during existence of Czechoslovakia, so I don't really know.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Dunno, at 14:39 in this video he says the dip stick for the oil level is stamped in Polish. Could it be of Polish manufacture?

[@ondrejjenicek7132]

@@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 on the other hand, there are czech/slovak labels, such as voda (water), which should be written woda in polish. Dunno, my point was that this tank is originally from Czechoslovakia, idk where it was made...:(((

[@RossJochheim]

Heat the copper washers on the banjo bolts cherry red and then quench in oil. Softens them up. The rubber/alloy washers work but perish over time but are easy to use

[@Hobo_samuri23-kg2sh]

I love the last one, I think the servicing of the vehicles is just as good as the restoration if not better because you get to see what makes it run and who makes it run😂

[@FrancSchiphorst]

LOL just walking around on top of the engine. Don't think my Peugeot would like that :D

[@EnigmaNL]

This video came just in time. My T-72 really needs a service.

[@sweethomevirginia7746]

Yes, it is off my bucket list--I wondered about how to service Russian tanks. Can we make Fridays Steve repairing stuff video days? Love his humor and amazed by all that he explains!

[@aserta]

3:50 if those filters are like old tractor filters, you're supposed to clean that "wool" inside. So dunno if the manual is just field repair and skips over it, but if you don't replace or clean the wool so that it's no longer particulate ridden, then it doesn't do much. Soaking wouldn't do much for my filters and i don't think it does much for those either given there's black dust in the impeller. That usually happens when the particulate has saturated the filtration system and it no longer filters, rather bypasses straight through. jm2c also 6:55 probably should check the tanks if they haven't gone infected if there's stuff like that in the filter. I've only had it happen once to me, more than likely it was contaminated diesel (i say, because it was like an epidemic in the area) but it took 2 days to clean the diesel tanks and pipes. Once it establishes, that stuff grows like an yeast infection.

[@dougstubbs9637]

Yes algae infection. The quickest and easiest way to treat and manage storage issues with algae in diesel is to add three percent by volume petrol to the deefer. The nathfulene moth balls fuel conditioner you get at the service station is about as useful as Suppositories, you may as well shove it up your arse.

[@347jpb]

Watching Doc Steve work his magic is relaxing. I think it is great how he acknowledges others and his ability to learn as he works. Also, his attention to detail is remarkable. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@samleigh7817]

Remember for most of the Cold War the majority of Warsaw Pact troops were conscripts, so simplicity and continuity were paramount.

[@graemewatkins5535]

Can’t wait for Steve to service the T14😊

[@BlastedBilly]

even the "simple" maintenance stuff is fascinating!

[@SteveMichaels]

The more I see of Steve's skills the more impressed I am ! Steve was really needed at the shop ! Perfect fit .. Great vid enjoyed watching !

[@theharbinger2573]

Steve is definitely my new favorite Aus Armour dude. Calm, skilled, careful, precise, and just a lot of fun to listen to.

[@1chish]

And it was here that 'buggered equipment' entered the lexicon of technical descriptions. Its easy to forget the importance, and the amount, of work taken to keep these old warhorses running. Well done the lads!

[@aarondavies8486]

Thanks for the amount of videos lately been brilliant to watch

[@earlatkins9559]

Thanks for that one Steve. You`re really finding your way around the innards of the vehicles. Your camera work is great. Kurt had better watch out. Interesting to see all the pipes and hoses going everywhere.

[@RobbieGraybeal]

I lived in Germany for 3 years and loved it! There are a lot of things to see and do and lots of great beer to drink! I moved to the Philippines when I retired and I hate it here. My wife doesn't want to go anywhere and she doesn't want me to drink beer. Maybe I should retire in Germany or Australia and get away from this place!

[@schwabrichard9829]

Steve. That was great! Labeling commonly used and accessed items, in a language you read saves time and avoids costly mistakes!

[@clydedopheide1033]

I love watching this stuff. As an old tanker, I'm always impressed with all the Auss Armour team's maintenance skills.

[@michaelspivey4574]

The term used in engineering is Maintainability although serviceability describes it well. My last position before retiring off the F117 program for Lockheed in 2003 was as a senior staff RM&S Engineer (Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability) it is the job of that engineer to beat on the design engineers to accomplish those goals. Most RM&S engineers have worked in jobs that were hands on, making it easier for the maintainer is the job. Good work!!!

[@jefferydraper4019]

He may be out of the current vogue among writers, but the former Soviet army officer "Victor Suvorov" (Vladimir Bogdanovich Rezun in real life) wrote in his Inside the Soviet Army about keeping things simple in the Soviet Army. You dont make major changes to equipment if you can avoid it, you dont use the same calibers for guns with separate purposes, you make equipment that basically trained monkeys can operate and service. Sadly I lost my last copy of it during a move a few years ago, and will likely never see it again. Also, read The Liberators for a hilarious example on how to "Field Loss" major items of combat gear.

[@cpawp]

A German working at AUSArmorMuseum. Good to see. He will have a stunning career back in Germany...

[@xc43t]

And on a vehicle with Czech labels.

[@RobertKubas]

I also do my own service on my T-72. After all it is my daily driver. But on the the weekends I take out the Leopard 2 and go cruising for the ladies. 😁😁😁

[@MrFelipefelop]

Tanks and women dont mix,either way your saying "fochinell" A Scottish Spitfire name btw

[@gonnagetya1433]

Happy you are continuing making videos, hopefully they will continue after the crew recovers.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

You guys probably deserve a beer!

[@rustandmagic]

Finally I can service all my T-72's, good stuff ;)

[@bobkohl6779]

Thanks for workshop Wednesday! The M50 Shermans had fans

[@causewaykayak]

Thanks guys. A nice concise overview. Multi Talented Aussies !

[@marcsartoretto1364]

I love these maintenance videos Steve! I hope you and Silvio enjoyed a well deserved pint after the T 72 check up!

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Steve, another excellent video, keep them coming, Cheers

[@izraelservantofalmightygod]

Very useful knowledge. I had a few of these tanks just standing and rusting now I can make it run again. Much obliged

[@CitizenSmith50]

Another "if only" moment ~~ if only I'd known about those banjo bolt washers with the rubber inserts when I still had machinery that really needed them ! ! Always something to learn from these brilliant videos; even if it's too late for me to utilise the knowledge. At least I may be able to pass it on to someone else. Thanks Steve & Silvio !

[@TX-biker]

Steve seems to be coming into his own as a KZbin star🤠 Filming his own work and giving us just the right amount of info to keep it interesting. Well done mate - well done indeed

[@xXxL3W15xXx]

Loved hearing 'Catching lightening' again, should be your theme song!

[@string-bag]

Cheers Steve and Silvio enjoy your beer.

[@MGB-learning]

Great video by Steve!

[@A-Yorkshire-Man-Abroad]

Super episode , you are getting more and more confident as each episode goes by, keep it up. Just one thing as a fellow mechanic if the oil was that low I would have dropped it and done the filter.👍🏻

[@gnosticbrian3980]

The chief designer of the Kharkiv model V-2 diesel engine was Konstantin Fyodorovich Chelpan. Following Chelpan being purged, Yakov Efimovich Vikhman and Ivan Yakovlevich Trashutin completed development of the engine in 1939. This engine powered the BT7, T34, KV1, IS series of tanks and the self-propelled gun variants. The mechanicals have to be tightly packaged otherwise the vehicle becomes bigger and presents an easier target.

[@ajleece]

65L of oil? Bloody hell that's gotta be a few dinosaurs worth to fill er up.

[@zeedub8560]

About the same as the M60A3. 17 gallons each of motor oil and transmission fluid.

[@markpomerleau6308]

I will never complain about the amount of oil in my old 7.3 Ford diesel again.

[@brushnut1909]

Steve is a master mechanic

[@QALibrary]

Just thinking due to the war in Ukraine a lot of stuff in museums have greatly increased in value and there are groups out there buying up vehicles and spare parts from museums and elsewhere so they can be used in the war

[@aserta]

No more fleabay parts. I mean, there used to be a series on YT with a guy building an all terrain vehicle with spares from that platform and that dream went the way of the dodo because no more parts.

[@A_Sailors_Prayer]

you know theres only a few thousand people world wide that get to know what its like to service a WIDE variety of tanks from round the world... thats pretty cool if you think about it

[@ChristopherBourseau]

Good on ya, Steve-oh!! Keep up the good work mate!!!

[@paulvenn4447]

So keen for Armour fest

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

You say sticking to something because it is a good thing, I say being unable to innovate. That being said, this was a awesome video.

[@terryvincent3788]

Kurt who!! Great work Steve....😉

[@Spitsz01]

Cheers and thank you!

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Excellent Steve!

[@Orxenhorf]

What I'm learning these latest episodes is why the Ukrainians have been so successful with grenade dropping drones and why Russian tanks are turning into turtles or trying to imitate buildings. With only a relatively small amount of explosives on top of that engine cover, you'd wipe out all the fuel lines. They did not consider top-side protection at all.

[@3storiesUp]

Love this channel and the great lads on it.

[@kenpinion8108]

Excellent video, its great to see how you look after your charges Kind regards Ken (UK)

[@woody5109]

Everything is made to be serviced in the field during war time conditions. So rinse, clean and reassemble, brilliant. Not waiting for supplies in the field key, the Soviets built for business, not comfort, no tea pots in a man’s tank, lol.

[@gabrielneves6602]

New series? "Steve's maintenance yard" sounds'a good name

[@alsatful]

A T-72 is what every young boy needs in his garage

[@_--JohnVK--_]

Honestly, I do lay awake at night, thinking about how to properly service & maintain my T-72. So, thank you for this! Life saver! Oh! ... no! .... wait a minute! I don't have a T-72... never mind! Love the content, nonetheless 👍 And also love your sense of homer, mate! 🤣👍

[@nv1493]

Steve's the most patient guy in Oz.

[@aussiefirestorm]

Thumbs up1minute in, Steve is fast becoming a legend!

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

i think i'll double-check the oil level on my 6hp push mower today.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Love fix it Friday with Steve.

[@eugenemonasterio2024]

Great job Steve. 👍

[@simonwood1402]

SU 100 very nice! 😊

[@dougstubbs9637]

Like an old Holden HQ. Sit in the engine bay to work on it. Cheers.

[@54mgtf22]

Next time I’m under the engine cover of a T72 I’ll refer back for reference. Thanks.

[@kalaharimine]

The Chieftain would tell you forgot to check the track tension, BTW when you blokes going to invite him.

[@jetnavigator]

He has already visited.

[@brothermaynard3200]

Why?

[@MrFelipefelop]

​@@brothermaynard3200Why is because he did what is called a first parade,let alone a last parade,not a complete check,that can take days and can take hours of skilled people to complete even before it's ready for whatever the requirement of the forthcoming mission or training sequence is that are ordered,no matter whatever that country that is,yeah I hope that engages your brain enough,what with your one word question ?

[@MrFelipefelop]

Have you been drinking OM18 again 😂

[@kalaharimine]

@@jetnavigator missed that, just watched it - thanks

[@54mgtf22]

Yes Steve. The current T90M is a development of the T72.

[@thurin84]

great job guys!

[@Marcus-ki1en]

Design Engineers do things like put those impossible to reach nuts on components because they never have to work on them. Same problem with any vehicle. They are the bane of Technicians the world over.

[@douglasbrock1134]

Good video, I think I'll go out and change the oil in my T-72. It's parked in the driveway.

[@54mgtf22]

Watch out Kurt. Steve is a natural born presenter. 👍

[@wrxs1781]

Interesting video, very involved service, more so than one would think. How many got this level of service in the field, very few I would guess.

[@Vlaid65]

Love your work.

[@Константин-ъ4ъ9ц]

An interesting fact - the engine from the T-34 is actually installed on almost all tanks of the Soviet Union, even the T-90 and T-14 "armata" are equipped with such engines. S - Stability)))

[@themaskedgrappler]

Good job it wasn't stuck in smoke mode

[@lastguy8613]

Certainly keeps me up at night yes!

[@nickraschke4737]

Good stuff. I must visit the museum.

[@chrispiazza7487]

A well earned beer indeed!

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks.

[@QALibrary]

Have the museum looked at replacing coolant with waterless coolant in their vehicles?

[@MrFelipefelop]

Kerching reason,do you think

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

Here I was wondering if there's a nexus that links Subaru WRX and T-72 mechanical servicing and there we have it. Steve! On another topic, can we get an updated full Museum walkthrough? You guys are adding so much stuff all the time it's hard to keep track.

[@smalcolmbrown]

Thanks :)

[@bigmac60]

Great job 👏

[@NemetskyCzar]

Thanks Steve. Do my eyes deceive me, or did that enoying little tab on the fuel filter housing not come back from holidays? Great work as ever.

[@JohnPine13]

Great job Steve!...watch out Kurt! 😂

[@dazhigh9208]

Yeah funny thing i was sat up last night on top of my T34 and thought hmmmmmmm wonder what a T72 like ? Cheers dude Great video guys PEACE and Mud from the East coast of UK from Daz and my dog Max

[@qwiky2691]

Merci 👍

[@Powershift]

No road test? Darn it. Ha Ha! Great video.

[@jonathanbiggar4973]

Great work Steve and Silvio well done beer on ice and a few kingies can’t get much more QLD than that , I service most of my own gear and it makes you wonder if the blokes / girls who fix shit get a say in the build process my evidence suggests not . Build a tank and put the filter in the least accessible place ,it worked last time 😂.