I Bought a Cheap Semi at the Auction. (How bad can it be?)

[@bradchandler6967]

Hey Matt--- just a couple things---I've had several Macks and the door jambs are the same gray color as the interior, so that truck may have been "fleet white" from new. The only other thing I didn't notice you changing are the rearend vents on top of the axle housings. That's important because they get clogged up with dirt, and when the oil gets hot and expands, it will cause seals to leak due to the pressure buildup. Not every service, but every other maybe, especially where you run in dusty conditions. Oh and I think you'll end up using that as your main horse because of the air suspension and air cab. I'm 75 and have had them all. That Autocar is gonna be cool to haul your stuff to the steam show and as a 2nd horse, but I'm pretty sure you'll get spoiled by the Mack. Just my 2 cents worth !!

[@clintonroushff7068]

I was thinking the same, once you have good conditions, it's hard to be satisfied with classic. Just saying

[@Jehty_]

@@allan9603Great response, but you might drop "Great response, but you might drop , it adds nothing to the subject.", it adds nothing to the subject.

[@junebug5038]

Fill your new fuel filters up with fuel when you change them. It will crank easier

[@davidcolesr.8628]

The Mack is a Gem

[@tyendor1952]

@@allan9603 ...and what do you think your reply added?

[@gutsngorrrr]

This is the truck you take on your longer adventures and day to day work and the lovely old Autocar is the one you take to a show, hauling one of your other vintage machines.

[@richworrall4827]

Was just about to say the same thing! Matt has already proved you can never have too many toys.

[@robertcass7723]

From a retired Air Force maintainer who’s worked on many diesel engines we always filled the new filters with fresh fuel before installing. Saved a lot of cranking afterwards.

[@ryanbruhn1158]

Or atf on the detroits

[@TheTyyohe]

Came here to say this. Wayyy easier and no air pockets

[@LSSindustries]

We were taught not to at school but that’s never stopped me before

[@84gssteve]

Thats one reason I like using Fleetgaurd filters, many come with center plugs so you can pour diesel in, and it will only run to the dirty side of the filter for quick and clean starts.

[@dicksonkidd6144]

@@TheTyyohe

[@jordansterba]

Just as a helping hand from an ex Mack tech. There should be a fuel primer on the passenger side of the engine by dip stick. Also there are 2 other places to change fluid on the Mack rear ends. The side cover has a fill hole and the power divider on the front differential also has a drain and fill hole. Keep up the good work!

[@Dragunov1Bros]

I’m a parts guy with tech experience for a Mack dealership, and have gotten to know a lot about these trucks new and old. Big Mack Trucks forum is an excellent place for information and knowledge of all kinds, especially for the classic Mack’s. This truck has an E7 ETECH, which uses 6 individual EUP (electronic unit pump) to actuate and feed fuel to the injector nozzles. It’s a neat design that bridges the gap between injection pump and unit injection pre-common rail. Tends to be pretty reliable.

[@zackdarden6118]

Mack’s EUP has to be the most robust design out there. I worked for a construction company that had a few R models and a CH613. One of the R models had a spring broken on the eup and I just replaced the unit pump assembly and it was back on the road. E7 family of engines are top tier

[@Barvac2013]

I started watching you like 4 years ago with my Dad who was a retired heavy equipment mechanic and we enjoyed watching your adventures. My uncle had a couple of Autocars. My Dad has since passed away and I saw your video in my recommendations and had to watch and see what you are up too! Glad to see you are doing well!

[@4knanapapa]

My wife can't understand how I can work on multiple projects at the same time, watching Matt, its reasuring o know I'm not the only one, but his projects are much bigger and more complex.

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

I not finish any of these projects

[@4knanapapa]

@@StopTeoriomSpiskowym I generally finish but it does slow down the process.

[@adminnorthmoorplanttranspo6577]

My Wife asks WTF have you bought that for . I tell her don't worry dear now we have it you will wonder how we managed with out it

[@waynehiatt8584]

ADHD is a superpower

[@4knanapapa]

@@waynehiatt8584 definitely

[@2Advocate2021]

I worked on Mack trucks for a couple years on around the same model year. If you pre fill the filters and high idle the truck after service they will normally stay running just stumble a little bit.

[@autobootpiloot]

But still, there should be a way to bleed the system properly. It’s simple to make a easy to bleed system and any diesel engine that doesn’t have a easy to bleed system is a bad design. In my opinion there is no gray area. Its a bad design if you cant bleed easy.

[@briancasey4917]

I owned Pete's and KWs with Cat or Cummins. I just primed/filled fuel filters when changing, never had to bleed lines.

[@gregh.7977]

What the first commenter said is on point. You don't need to bleed anything.

[@autobootpiloot]

@@gregh.7977 maybe not with regular maintenance. But sometimes you do have to bleed everything and since is so cheap to design in correctly it’s a failure not to have that option. In most cases, all you need is a hole with some thread and a bloody bolt in there. Just make it the right way. It’s stupid not to.

[@gregh.7977]

Does the bolt have to really be bloody? 😅

[@chrispoindexter6477]

thing was a steal for 12k, a service, two tanks, and an inspection and shes ready for the road, stole that Matt.

[@1978garfield]

Used diesel pickups with more miles go for that price in my part of the Midwest.

[@paulwest3905]

Out of curiosity, I looked at comparable rigs. Another '98-'99 with double the miles in ready-to-go shape was $28+k (!). I'd say you got a screamin' deal Matt. Looking forward to what personal touches you put on her and the first haul trip.

[@ChrisWijtmans]

you can buy a new truck for 100k+ that is fuel efficient and whatnot or buy a used one and have a lot of money for fuel.

[@justinscott3001]

@@ChrisWijtmans and no emissions DEF BS to deal with on the old ones.

[@operator8014]

​@@ChrisWijtmansas a heavy haul mechanic, there is NO comparison. New "trucks" are garbage and will only do one thing reliably.

[@FeralPreacher]

There is no such thing as a "cheap" semi. Just the maintenance alone, not counting the tanks and hoses, is an expensive proposition. Congrats on getting an "affordable" semi. May it give you many miles of good service. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidj4662]

He's just a youtube influencer/ entertainer not a working man doing the stuff the country needs done. There's probably already a shortage of mechanics, haulers and equipment contractors in his area. This is easier and makes more money, I understand. In the end it is just fluff.

[@not-pc6937]

@@davidj4662if you think that then you haven’t seen many of his videos - he’s a working man to - move on winger

[@roberthodge2771]

@@davidj4662 Bull pucky; he owns and operates a thriving company as his main business. Do some research before shooting it off. Many construction sites have been videod.

[@falrus]

@@davidj4662 he buys equipment, repairs it and sells with profit. Very important role to fulfill the country needs.

[@peter-pg5yc]

Back in college i was a guard at bond transfer in nj. the truckers would tell me the costs back in the 80s. and they were hard to swallow..ouch is more like it.

[@colebertils7359]

I just revived a cl713 we bought new in ‘99. What I love most about them is due to the frame being designed to fit the V8, they’re super easy to work on. When changing fuel filters, pre fill your filters then on the front right hand side of the engine there should be a hand primer with a black plunger. Push it down repeatedly until it gets hard then fire it up. Saves a ton of cranking. Mack rears have 3 drain plugs and 3 fill plugs. 1 each in the front cone, fill plug in the side cover drain plug under and behind the differential housing, and drain in the bottom of the axle housing. The side cover is removable with magnets to clean. However, the side cover is aluminum and will often corrode around the o ring seal. I’ll usually apply a thin bead of silicone when reinstalling. Great truck Matt, I think you’ll really enjoy it!

[@hank1556]

These could be equipped with a V8??

[@colebertils7359]

@@hank1556 yup…the famous E9 rated at a conservative 500hp

[@parkermcmillan8653]

um , Make sure you always fill the new fuel filters with clean fresh fuel , right to the top . then screw them on to there respective housings .. Now start the engine at full throttle.. and let it run until its smooth ..... this has worked work for almost 30 years , with no issues what so ever .. love your channel Matt !

[@parkermcmillan8653]

Hey MAtt where did you get that bucket Pump.. Pretty slick !!

[@samdunn1807]

Filling fuel filter before installing saves a lot of headaches. Can do that on oil filter too but not as critical.

[@AsitShouldBe]

There are plenty of KZbinrs about old engines but Diesel Creeck is a complete different Story, You are great, Matt🙂

[@rastewart100]

There are people that have a lot of old equipment, then there's Matt

[@marcellovecchi1044]

Oh finalmente hai rimontato il Lambo! Complimenti per l'impegno e la tenacia!

[@MistressValkress]

Hey Asit - I'm an old engine with a mind of a 26 year old! laughs!!! I still want to go at full speed mentally but my body says "Hey girl - you need an overhaul!!!"

[@AsitShouldBe]

@@marcellovecchi1044 grazie amico mio😜🙂 addirittura riconosciuto all'estero😜😂

[@AsitShouldBe]

@@MistressValkress 😁😁

[@HellFire6006]

Matt, literally you have made me a better mechanic. I do my own diesel service, repair, and I also own a trailer service company..basically doing routine maintenance with other local companies, replacing axles etc…I’m self taught but watching you has provided me priceless education and I appreciate you more than you and I honestly throughly enjoy watching you work! Wish you were closer to florida so I could be your apprentice 😂😂 You impact people more than you know! Appreciate you Big’un!!!!! Oh, and the Bully is going to be your main squeeze.

[@shannonschneider8413]

Those airbag lines are run on the inside of the chassis rails on the aussie built macks,stops airlines being torn off on rough roads, but its a sweet truck you got there,screaming deal right there,cheers from australia 🇦🇺

[@timbrown5188]

Hey Matt just a little bit of advice. I'm a Eaton certified tech for a dealer. Eaton heavy duty transmissions take full synthetic 50 or 40 weight. 75-90 could potentially cause failure...I've seen it before. Also when you're changing oil in those transmissions with a PTO you should pull the shift cover on the side of the PTO. The PTO is the lowest point in this application so naturally debris could be trapped in the PTO and get in the bearings. Hope this helps keep up the good work

[@DieselCreek]

@@timbrown5188 I put synthetic 50w in the trans, 75-90 in the rears, musta had the 75-90 on my mind when I was talking to the camera but that bucket was the 50w for sure.

[@PontikkaPasi]

W stands for winter, not weight maybe a certified tech should know that

[@timbrown5188]

@DieselCreek oh good haha I didn't want the next video to be something along the lines of " replacing the Trans in my auction steal". Anyways hope your doing well and keep up the good work Matt

[@FishyBoi1337]

@@PontikkaPasi joined 4 hours ago 😂 you bot hosters are not smart

[@PontikkaPasi]

@@FishyBoi1337 not a bot but whatever

[@davidhaag9116]

Matt, I think you’re gonna fall in love with that Mac truck and I believe you’ll use it more than you do the auto car. The auto cars got used for special occasions, but I think that MAC will become your daily.

[@johnandersen6364]

Totally agree with you David!

[@andrewphillips9123]

Matt there is a method for removing decals and pinstripes off paint work. It is a rubber wheel mounted on a stud for your drill. It removes decals and doesn't harm the paint. Its available from most automotive paint supply stores. It works well. Whatever you with that truck it should be good for yourself or a new owner. The importance of servicing! I'm a car mechanic in NZ. We serviced a customers truck because it had a few problems. The owner doesn't believe in regular servicing and only get thing repaired when the truck cant be driven. This is his 10 ton early 90s Hino. The rear brakes failed a C.O.F (certificate of Fitness ) safety inspection. Balance and travel. I looked at the inspection holes in the backing plates What you should see is a step in the side of the brake shoes that show minimum lining depth. I could only see 4mm of lining and the steel of the shoes. So out with the axles and axle nuts and try to remove the wheels on the hubs. They assy wont come off. the bearing move but it still wont come off!!! Grumble, grumble!@#$@!$!@! The adjusters are seized solid and won't back off too. So wheels off the hubs and out with the grinder, drill and chisel and big hammer.. I had to dissect the brake drums to get the hubs off as the rivets for the shoes had eaten 4 mm into the drums. This job went from shoes cyls, and possible drum resurfacing to drums cyls shoes and hubs seals and lock tabs and grease + more hours. so servicing picks up problems before they double the price of a job.

[@kerneelswolfaardt6016]

I enjoy your videos. I'm 55 and grew up with heavy equipment like bulldozers. I broke my neck when i was 18 in '87, but the love never dies. Greetings from a cold South Africa

[@KobusBreed]

Ek wonder hoeveel van ons in Suid Afrika kyk Diesel Creek.

[@kerneelswolfaardt6016]

@@KobusBreed Sal goed wees as almal kan antword

[@braxtonnelson5375]

It's kind of silly how much I enjoy Diesel Creek videos, especially considering how completely unrelated what you do is to what I do (retired, and love watching videos when I'm not doing yard work or other retired-guy stuff). Something that I wonder about... do you find yourself putting in extra effort when you know that thousands of folks are judging you on the work that you do? On the other hand, you have access to lots of guys who have been there and done that-- and I've seen a great deal of good advice sent your way! In any case, thanks a lot for taking us along for the ride!

[@ChrisBranam-k2z]

Hey brother I just retired from Tennessee department of transportation and I drove an 18 speed Mack just like that one. Best truck I ever had there. I was there for 30 years before taking my retirement. Strong and reliable tough truck.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Comfort speaks volumes especially when you get a little older, getting out of a vehicle as pain free as when you got into it is great 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@oilfarmer706]

Matt. Don't forget on mack rears, the toploader gearbox has its own oil reservoir separate from the pumpkin. Also on the front drive there is an oil check plug on the power divider. Great buy and nice bulldog!

[@DieselCreek]

I didn’t notice that! I will have to check that out

[@oilfarmer706]

@DieselCreek the oil level plug for the top loaders are on the drivers side of the gearbox and the drain is on the backside kinda tucked away and can be difficult to find very dirty greasy axles.

[@MikeAnderson-oh9po]

Yes. Pre-fill the power divider if it’s been serviced/emptied.

[@gregh.7977]

💯

[@austinharrow1082]

My bad on my last comment I've never seen a toploader on air all the ones I work on are old trunion dm 600_ dm 690s

[@joyyawilliams]

I think you will stay in love with the Autocar, having the Mack meaning you will use the AutoCar gently. You will have the Mack for more risky hauls. The best of both worlds.

[@kenc1800]

Matt, it was so cute having Rosco featured with the MACK! I smiled when he was waiting patiently with his ball, saying “Come on Man- kick this thing!”

[@proberts34]

Wasn't that Meatball, the bulldog? Still, I agree. A natural co-driver. 👍

[@DieselCreek]

@@kenc1800 haha that’s meatball but yes!

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@DieselCreek Wondered why you called him that until I looked at him. Perfect description!

[@longdong-b9v]

the chunks of metal stuck to the rear axle drain plug look to be the cage out of a roller bearing. You may have a bearing getting ready to go out.

[@adamcorntassel5636]

That was what I came here to say. Glad I wasn't the only one wanting to warn him

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@adamcorntassel5636 Detailed inspection needs doing.

[@robertgarrett7007]

My thoughts too. That metal came from somewhere.

[@Tishers]

Agreed, it did not look like shim material to me. If it is a bearing then you might have some damage to the bearing seat as it is; Best to fix it before it eats up too much metal.

[@jc-pj3nh]

We truck nuts want to know the most important thing. Transmission type and speeds, engine type and horsepower and pictures of the dash and interior. Thanks. You now own two of the toughest trucks ever made. I'm jealous.

[@frisbyfreak420]

According to the vin... It's a Mack E7, 460hp, trans is an RTO-16908LL, it's got Mack rear axles, and 4.17 gears

[@rudedogg6331]

Matt, gonna share the secret trick for doing fiberglass work, two words 'wax paper'. Tape some over either side of the area to be repaired, lay up the resin and cloth patch, then while it's still wet, place more wax paper on the opposite side and use your hands to smooth out any bubbles, and adjust the shape. This will give you a surface like gel coat, and reduce your grinding time substantially. Great buy on the Mack, really dig your channel 👍

[@3sparewashers-lg3gf]

Team S.T.E.A.M. has a lot of good info on fiberglass repair also.

[@MikeAnderson-oh9po]

The Mack power divider on the front diff does make a lot of fine metal due to its design. Also, there’s really no way for shim material to get inside the diff. Take the big side cover off (it’s just 4 little bolts) and check the oil catch/diverter tray magnets. FYI There are 2 bolts inside the diff (behind the big cover) that attach it to the axle housing, Just in case you want to remove the diff for rebuild.

[@mike-fb9rz]

Matt, love the videos, so much so I went out and found a W-9 Case wheel loader in the woods, After a few hours of cutting trees and knocking down brush, I could get close enough to have a good look, The owner said it had set in the woods for around 8 years, last service date on the filters was 10 years ago. #3 cylinder was the problem child. The other five looked great. I've been trying gently to free it up. After a week and a half of soaking and bumping it back and forth, she freed up today. I'm very excited to hear it run. I hope I have as much success as you. thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy your new Mack.

[@abbert1955]

If you prefill the filters, it should start right up😊

[@Mark-de5dz]

Surprising that Matt didn't do that !

[@NgNg-p5c]

I was surprised too!

[@dylan8495]

Damn, woken up for a structure fire, breakfast paid for by the Fire department and now a diesel creek video... WOW IM HAVING A GOOD DAY!

[@Calamity_Jack]

Hopefully the people in the structure are having a better day now too. lol!

[@dylan8495]

@@Calamity_Jack un-occupiednon dwelling. Owner made the comment "hell I got Insurance"

[@mattfrank5482]

I'm a mechanic with about 7 macks in my fleet with the same engine. I've never had to do anything more than fill the filters during a service they always start right back up . Also hand primer is on passenger side on the fuel pump

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Matt, Easy-Off oven cleaner GEL in a jar with the brush in the lid is what we always used to clean the gooey stuff of the doors. Works like a charm. Doesn’t affect the paint

[@clydeacor1911]

Just so that you're aware those big transmissions use a special full synthetic 50 weight transmission fluid. I've seen many of them transmissions scattered on the highway because people put gear lube in them like you did. Also they'll run super hot with regular gear lube. Also gear lube is perfectly fine for your hub oil but I've found that Lucas hub oil is much much better and usually runs around 30°F cooler than gear lube.

[@duhreally]

I read through the comments to see if anyone was gonna say anything about that. YES he needs to get that 90w out of there. Syn 50 or straight. He's great cuz just figures shit out, but u can watch and know he never done it for a living. 40 year heavy equipment road mechanic here.

[@jimw6991]

That's why we read the comments ... to hear from those who have real experience. I will give Matt credit for filming and editing, I am guessing it is alot of work. If youtube was around when I turned wrenches I might have stayed in the profession, so much better than just reading a manual.​@duhreally

[@KStewart-th4sk]

Someone else brought it up too. It would be nice if he would acknowledge reading it to save himself some future grief which could have been avoided. On the other hand, why wouldn't he not check out beforehand the proper lube that should be used?

[@duhreally]

@@jimw6991 totally agree about his ability with the channel and great work ethic.

[@duhreally]

@@KStewart-th4sk yes, I dont see where he acknowledged any comments this time.

[@stevenmoore2514]

I always torqued my drain plugs to spec. So many people overlook this and the amount of destroyed engines because of loose plugs is amazing. There is aways time to do things right.

[@waynep3040]

It's good to see someone take the time and effort to make a vehicle street legal. I see vehicles on the road every day that I know would not pass a safety inspection. I am envious of all the machines that you pick up dirt cheap at the auction. I love to see what you do on the channel.

[@pete2bc]

You won't see many in North Carolina that won't pass, the DMV here is terrible. They'll shut you down right on the side of the road.

[@Jehty_]

@@pete2bc Why would that make the DMV terrible? That is what a good DMV would do. Safety inspection are there for a reason. What's the point of safety inspections if you let people drive around in known bad vehicles?

[@pete2bc]

@@Jehty_ When they've give you a $50 ticket for each plastic tire valve cover you have instead of a steel one I'd say that's terrible, and that's just one example of the nitpicking here in NC. It's all about the money.

[@winreb]

Matt, mix up a spray bottle with soapy water and spray your airlines, etc. to easily identify any leaks.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I went out to my Dresser front end loader the other day. It held air for a month, but it would not start because Racoons chewed up a bunch of wiring. Seems every other vehicle that I own air brakes has a number of air leaks.

[@dss8345]

If you use a mixture of winter washer fluid and Dawn dish soap, you can throw a bottle in the truck and never have it freeze.

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@dss8345 be careful, "Methanol" is corrosive to many things (windshield washer fluid), you should wash everything off with clean water afterwards if you insist on using it. it especially loves to eat, aluminum, copper, magnesium, zinc, cheap alloys and polymers

[@kameljoe21]

@@dss8345 That is always handy to have.

[@Lawrence1203-f7s]

Windex works awesomely

[@Mach9ron]

air ride suspension, the best for comfort, I spent 12 years in a Superliner, with springs, beat me to death, also when changing fuel or oil filters always prefill them, really enjoy your adventures, thanks.

[@died4us590]

Matt, thanks to you, i have found the usefulness of those pig mats, because that large filter slipping has happened to me before lol. Those pig mats from my local tractor supply have saved me from having to use multiple rags, oil dry, and catches a mess before it becomes one. That rig looks good, and if it was a fleet vehicle in it's last life, they usually at least do the maintenance which so many people neglect. I look forward to the Auto car completion, but this rig looks comfy as a main work hauler. You find some good stuff at that auction. G-d bless.

[@Rorschach1024]

They cost a lot, but in the oilfield service equipment biz, we use stainless steel hydraulic and air fittings exclusively, because the cost of a breakdown just isnt worth the price difference.

[@thefamily512]

Guys leave Matt alone, I just had my fourth round of chemo, and the neuropathy has been robbing me of what little time I had to pick. I got my guitar out today for the first time in weeks, and after a few mins I was able to nail every note of that intro like I'd never taken a break. I really needed that. One of my favorite songs ever.

[@DieselCreek]

Best of luck sir! I hate to hear that.

[@shelbyoffrink4424]

As a three time survivor, and have no feeling in my toes, keep using it. If you keep going your brain can learn to compensate as it goes and you train your body differently. While I can’t do much in the grass without shoes on due to toe drop I can still run a 10k and play basketball with my kids. May God bless you and keep you safe!

[@Walter-ky7mh]

I still say it needs another exhaust stack on the left side. You got a good deal on that truck!

[@alanlewis7924]

You can make life easier by filling the fuel filters before putting them on . The Mack engine has a high pressure fuel fuel system. Also on the centerfuge filter you should have a new gasket with the replacement filter. It is very important for the centerfuge filter is on tight and not sucking air . I had many of these trucks over many years. Good luck!

[@chipvtx1800]

The centrifuge filter is for engine oil not fuel

[@alanlewis7924]

True, but if it is not on tight it won't function correctly

[@richardcline1337]

Once the exterior has been cleaned maybe a little vinyl cleaner for the interior? Overall, for it's age, the old Mack seems to be in really good condition and should give many more years of service.

[@iann7968]

For removing decals or stickers use a heat gun or a handheld Torch. I remove them for work all the time. If you get it almost to hot to touch they peel all the adhesive off without damaging the paint underneath.

[@WilliamPollock-fb1xk]

Mat when you change the fuel Filter fill the filter up with diesel first then you don't have to bleed them

[@Tater_Lord]

Still have to bleed them as air will get in the lines regardless and those filters fill in seconds with the pumps on these engines

[@WilliamPollock-fb1xk]

​@Tater_Lord okay you think you no better

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@@Tater_Lord Well the fact he did a lot of cranking says otherwise. I've never changed diesel filters without filling the filters full. Why would anyone want all that extra air to get out of the system? Kind of surprised he didn't look around to see if there was a hand pump on that engine to purge air out.

[@WilliamPollock-fb1xk]

@KStewart-th4sk because that motor had a electric fuel pump not like the old mack motors they mannul fuel pump

[@Martin.Wilson]

I find the best solvent to remove old sticker residue is xylene (lacquer thinner). I always have a rag with water to wipe down the area immediately after because xylene can be somewhat aggressive to the paint if you don't.

[@dlaitch600]

GOO GONE works magic to remove sticker adhesive . Have used it for years and it never fails.The sticker /label plastic surface needs removed first to let the product work on the actual adhesive crap..

[@Tiger351]

Sort the A/C out on the Mack and use it as your daily, they're pretty reliable and were really popular with fleet operators when new (drivers liked them a bit more than the R model Macks as well). Shell and most of the other oil companies back in the day used CH/CL/CM Macks almost exclusively in their tanker fleets here in Australia, that should tell you something about their reliability.

[@redmondjp]

You are so fortunate to have a connection with your musical provider, it's 1000% better than the hard-rock heavy-metal crap that so many automotive shows/channels use.

[@parphi3051]

That lick at 28 min remains a me of “Ghost Riders”

[@pootmahgoots8482]

I'm a simple man. I see Mack CL713 on Diesel Creek, I click. These rigs are workhorses. They just go. I have a feeling the Mack is going to become the toy hauler that you use to haul all your projects home with and the Autocar is going to become the show truck that you haul your restored projects to shows with. One last thing: If you haven't already which I'm sure you did, but in case you haven't: Drain the condensation from the front air tanks. It's appalling how many people don't do that and they end up with less and less air volume in their tanks over time. Love the Mack, Matt. Good choice.

[@LannyBeam]

I have to agree with this person. The Mack and its creature comforts will become your go to tractor and the Autocar will be for shows of old equipment.

[@masonreppeto882]

This

[@hasletjoe5984]

AS the inspector said, this is a very nice truck for you. I say the Auto Car melts your heart when it is operational. But this Mack is a nice one too! Feller can't have too many machines!

[@marksaddler]

I didn’t know if you’d get a video out on this one so quick after buying it. Return of the Mack!

[@Maikel1500]

I see what you did there.

[@gerry-p9x]

BIGGG MACK

[@greg552]

Huge improvement in the music level. Did not have to turn the volume down as before. Thanks.

[@Unduplicatable]

Yes, audio balancing is EVERYTHING.

[@jamestaylor250]

Witching that Timelapse where you installed the second air tank, that clock behind you is correct? If so, ultimate kudos for your dedication and positive attitude.

[@jamestaylor250]

Regardless of the time, to be honest the attitude you take to, and perseverance you have, to projects that most people would give up on is inspiring. Long time watcher and been never disappointed. Feel proud in what you’re accomplishing

[@DieselCreek]

Oh yes the clock is accurate

[@p38arover22]

I’ve never seen a cardboard wine cask filled with oil before! (The cask is an Australian invention.)

[@timfagan816]

Goon sack in new Zealand. All the bogans drink alcohol from them! 😂😂

[@christineburrell-young3027]

Hi Mat I love your channel because you fix things and you present it in a lovely way I'm 70 and religious and it's so nice to watch a young man convey his projects in an appropriate way

[@psjasker]

It’s so enjoyable to watch someone who knows what they’re doing. As a guy who only wrenches on motorcycles, I always feel a bit intimidated when I see giant high pressure tires and other things that go bang

[@DieselCreek]

It’s like anything once you’re used to it you don’t think about it

[@zilla0763]

i never realized just how cheap you can get heavy equipment if you just go to the right auctions and catch the good deals. 12k for that truck is insane to me

[@paulcooper9135]

31:45 ... looks like pieces of a bearing cage to me .... Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@lotharschiese8559]

The pieces were sheared off, take off the plate and do a detailed inspection, keeping in mind as a bearing gets worn, it throws out meshing of the gears. The plug shows there is a problem, complete inspection, showing the full amount of metal in the bottom of the housing, gives indication of the extent of problem. This is preventative to avoid costly down time at a remote location. Your engaged at this moment to getting the MACK to become dependable, so now go the extra mile to achieve peace of mind.

[@chipvtx1800]

Mack rears have 3 places you need to drain the oil. The bottom loke you did .the plug in the round cover on the drivers side and the plug at the pinion.

[@bigunone]

The legendary "One Hole Mack" Nothing like showing up for inspection in grease covered pants, to show the inspector how hard you have been working!

[@deadslow201]

Try any "citric" cleaner/ any limonene. It can be bought as grease remover = cheap, or the very same stuff is also sold as decal remover = expensive. Xylene is also one good solvent for decals. It just depends on what is the correct type for the glue in question. Acetone does not work because it is not solvent for the glue. Even motor oil works as solvent for some glues.

[@barrishenriksen]

I am no mechanic but always amazed at how good you are on Diesel engines especially when you bring life back to old engines. makes me want to be a part time diesel mech..

[@praneelsingh1753]

Would love to see more videos on this truck, wash, grease, pulling trailer, etc. Keep it coming

[@redlinerange]

I think I watch enough Diesel Creek I could buy my own semi

[@jeffhose3974]

Those inverted truck axel have a upper section you have to check oil on also. If a seal fails on the upper section it dumps oil into the bottom and burns the upper section out.

[@Baer1990]

Depends on where you go. When you don't care who sees you coming you take the Mack for comfort, when you want to be cool you take the Autocar

[@stephenmccool8127]

I can only imagine how much your local DMV loves you. Oh and "drain tanks daily"!

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

And NAPA as well. They probly have him reserved parking spot by the door !

[@DieselCreek]

Napa loves me for sure lol I never go to the dmv tho…

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

@@DieselCreek being from WVa I love the madness to your methods ! Awsome videos Matt !

[@westernstar4964]

On the other side of the engine in the timing cover should be a fuel transfer pump, on the pump should be a primer that presses in and out to bleed the system, also when you loosen those fuel hoses hold the fitting with a wrench because they are brass and the break easily when you put pressure on them to loosen the hose.

[@THX-vb8yz]

8:00 Matt! Matt! Can you hear me? There's fuel coming out..... oh good, you heard me yell.

[@carlnewman24]

Perfect start to the weekend, thanks Matt

[@bokkenrijder172]

Pro tip: always FIRST loosen the fill plug when changing differential or transmission fluids. 😉 (if for some reason they are stuck, you’ll be screwed if you have drained all fluids)

[@dandersonjr]

When the Autocar is finished it'll be pretty cool hauling things with it but eventually you'll end up driving the Mack more. Put the Autocar on the flatbed and haul it to shows with the Mack. Best of both worlds.

[@brianbell3748]

The only way to know you always have the right sized filter wrench....big ole set of channel locks!

[@simshogun2240]

We have all dropped filters at some time. I always paint new air tanks with industrial paint before fitting and then use a good self healing rust treatment once fitted. Flush that diff and see what comes out and you can assess from there, or borescope it..

[@ditherdather]

The Autocar almost seems like an unnecessary expense now that you have that Mack, and the Autocar will be exceedingly more difficult to find parts for as the years go by. That probably wouldn't be a major issue, except for the fact that you plan on using it as needed to haul stuff around. The Mack seems like a better fit. I doubt you'll ever get much out of that Autocar down the road with respect to what you will have put into it. Also, you are correct and those "stakes" on the hood are definitely supposed to have rubber grommets on them that snug into the sockets on the body. I'd be surprised if you couldn't hear it clattering from side to side while you're going down to the road, and the fact that they're missing is certainly not doing any favors to those rusting out hood hinges. They're taking an even worse beating than they otherwise would because of it. My company has a whole fleet of Macks from current models and some dating clear back into the 70's. We even have a couple U models floating around. The great thing about Mack is you can find parts for trucks LONG after they've become obsolete. I was the guy tasked with ordering all the parts, so I know that from 1st hand experience. Hell, you can still order window felts for 40 year old trucks. Whatever you decide, love your content regardless.

[@RoyalCrane]

Those Macks are grey inside the doors, may be original paint because the factory CL600 decals on the hood and those factory stripes. Fill the fuel filters before installing and save batteries and starter

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

Back in ‘98-ish We bought 4 of those trucks new at the same time and they were all great trucks. Every single one eventually ended up in the frame shop at some point for cracks but they were still good trucks.

[@ronmimnaugh7674]

"That thing's pretty nice for you" He knows his clients well

[@stevecurtiss46]

Those old air tanks will make good bell chimes.

[@douglasbranham6099]

The purpose of the centrifugal filter is to remove soot and carbon particles from the crankcase oil. Combusted diesel typically produces these things which are abrasive. You are fortunate to have this filter. It will lengthen the life of your engine.

[@morpar318]

Do you know what I like about being a backyard technician these days. It is with the modernization of electric tools and without the compressor constantly going off in the background. You could now here multiple different varieties of lakes before they are a problem..

[@jameshallahan4376]

Nice truck - a steal

[@shedtested27]

A one stack Mack with a window in the back😊...song by Pick & Howl...2019

[@rawr51919]

that sounds like something out of a trucking song

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

When I was a youngun I drove a one stack Mack with a shack on the back !

[@garysprandel1817]

​@rawr51919 was thinking of Convoy but the version ol CW McCall did for the Kristopherson movie " bulldog Mack with a can on the back".

[@prestongivens3594]

Send that to your band! 😝

[@jimcrossland557]

Looking good!

[@williamj3843]

The dust burst when the right brake line broke loose was a thing of beauty. It's nice to see some good karma come your way with a project that only needed a basic service. If nothing else I see you hauling to the steam show with the Autocar because of it's vintage look. Hanging a few sound absorbers from the rafters might economically put a big dent in the shop echo. A great episode, as always!

[@nmccw3245]

Remember, some day there might just be a bridge crane traveling around up there…

[@bigbeeean8232]

The rag glory hole gets me everytime it just reminds me that Matt is just a normal guy working on stuff with a great sense of humor and hell in this business you need a sense of humor cuz sometimes there’s that one machine that just doesn’t want to be fixed and kicks yur ass for trying to

[@davidrainey968]

as you get older, I think you will find that "creature comforts" turn into necessities. congrats on the truck.

[@TheJohn8765]

Yep. I'm 50 in a few months and one of my hips is a bit dicey when I sit for more than 30 mins. Comfort when driving on long rides is an absolute necessity now.

[@space-pop3527]

Nice to see what a full service on a truck looks like. I worked for a trucking company in the early 70's but have forgotten most of the maintenance I used to do.

[@jonhammes6209]

I'm a diesel tech of 37 years. I still get anxiety dealing with fuel filters. I've spent days trying to re-fire an engine after a service that was otherwise running fine before. You talk about a mental beat down that will destroy your confidence

[@codyfoster7981]

Days???? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I've spent 2-3hrs on some but days? Jeeze

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

I get the same way every time I roll up to the Petro for a p.m. I once tried a Punjbi place in Winchester,Va. They used break clear. 🤦‍♂️😲🤬

[@mountainjeff]

@@codyfoster7981 When you spend a few hours on something and just walk away to think about it and go do one of the hundred other things you have going on it could be a day or two before you get back to the thing that made you walk away...

[@TheBibliofilus]

Yes, same here. I do one fuel filter at a time, pre-fill with fuel and then start and let it run a few minutes before stopping and doing the next. Cartridge fuel filters in a bowl are the worst, since there'll be a air pocket inside the lid that causes a hard start for a long time.

[@young11984]

And this is why i fill my oil and fuel filters when i put them on, they were full when i pulled them and ran fine so why install them dry and have to deal with all that air having to get worked out

[@Machines.In.Action]

Another day, another challenge for the Diesel Creek team. This semi has no idea what's in store! 💪

[@blokebeershed7651]

When i was working on trucks, after changing filters, i would get clean rag big enough to block off fuel filler (and taps off to second tank if it had one) and would jam a air blower (compressed air) down the side of the rag and crack a line on the other side of the filter, would fill up the filter and then it would save you running injectors dry, or fill up the filters with fuel before you throw a new one back on. New viewer and im loving your videos, keep it up👍

[@timjones9245]

Pre fill the filter Matt

[@jamestorrence9340]

In the first half of the 1970's, I worked for a trucking company in Oregon. They hauled wood products from Washington and Oregon into California with mostly Freightliners. The owners liked Freightlineds because their first truck passed over 1 million miles in 1973, and they had never had any problems with it on the Seattle - Fairbanks route. The company had 30 - 40 trucks and a shop that was a little rough but servicable. The thing i appreciated was that all the oil and grease was pumped by air and the used oil we just drained away into underground tanks. I changed oil and filters, greased and washed many trucks in 4 years.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Proud for ya man! I’ve been watchin since ya “rebuilt” the ford gasser engine on a couple sheets of plywood. Nice to see how things have grown for ya, gettin some return for all your hard work 👍 (still digging the jams too! 🎸)

[@ianlangan6976]

Over time you have bought answers shown us something “new” every week . You have mentioned selling off some of the equipment- maybe, just maybe, you could a photo montage of the various pieces that have featured on the channel and are now sold off? …. Just a thought

[@jamesbreault5762]

Matt use some finger nail hardner on those places the paint is chipped off it will keep the paint from coming off.

[@patrickdineen278]

I would bet that the Dirty Mack will become your Go To truck. Understandably, it’s newer, quieter, and will ride much better. It looks like a fine ride.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Bolt cabinet: 100% love mine. Best thing since sliced bread.

[@gullreefclub]

I built my nut and bolt collection one size at a time by buying a 6 to 12 extra bolts, nuts, washers, etc every time I purchased a new size fastener.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

@@gullreefclub I did the same before buying my bins. Problem I had was easy access storage. Bins solved that.

[@davidbanaszak562]

Such optimism for the Autocar.. as long as I have been a channel subscriber you have had one as a project. That Mack is going to be a daily driver for you no doubt.

[@bleakyfinder2692]

WoW, what a wonderful surprise, Matt's Here. Yaaaaaaaa

[@jackwood7972]

Hey Mat I am a subscriber for 4; years now. I love your long videos. The longer the better. Great job. Thank you Mat.