I Hate My HUMVEE!!!

[@brandoncarey2329]

Aluminum conducts electricity. The wire going to your house is aluminum probably. The problem sounds like its the normal reaction that steel and aluminum have which causes a form of oxidation which will make your grounds not work.

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Yes this.

[@other9293]

Yea, thinking he should question advice from the person who told him that.

[@FarFromAvgJoe]

Galvanic Corrosion is what you're referring to. Result is a yellow/green/white gross looking dust build-up around connections of mixed metals. Copper and Aluminum are exceptionally bad about it. My guess is the steel to steel connection for the glow plugs has been replaced with a more modern copper terminal that has either broken off or as you suggest, corroded away.

[@cloudrush3711]

Brandon Carey u smart asf

[@davidredwood3873]

Hi Matt, just a thought, is there a military camp nearby ? Find out if there is a mechanic there who might help you out.

[@saltysteel3996]

Umm what? Aluminum conducts electricity better than iron and steel bro. Lol Matt, I was in the Marines for 5 years, was a RADAR, COMM, and NAV electronics techinician certified to SME level. I currently work for Boeing as a Test Technician in missile defense programs. I own a perfect M998 HMMWV with a 6.5L. Mine is a 1988. First contract batch built for the military. 53331 serial number. My co-worker was a HMMWV mechanic for 10 years. The glow plug controller is electronic and goes out more than anything else on a Humvee. Follow the troubleshooting guides in the tech pub manuals and you'll figure it out sooner than later. Your wait light not coming on with a no start condition is very common of a bad glow plug controller box. PS just got my first 50 cal. And I'd go with a Stingray Corvette. Nothing is more American than a Vette besides a AMG HMMWV. ;)

[@disgruntled181]

Salty Steel If you were 2M certified then you would know why aluminum is shit.

[@jettalvarado401]

Salty Steel I laughed when this dude said aluminum conducts more electricity did you finish school my dude

[@michaelmartini4979]

Damn, bro just broke the record for longest comment

[@luketuttiett]

Aluminium is the fourth best conductor of electricity behind silver copper and gold. A lot of electronics use aluminium. His issue could be due to oxidisation of the aluminium but more realistically it’ll be in the area of the glow plugs.

[@MaddJapp73]

1st, Thank You and, you're freakin' awesome, for serving in the military! 2nd, all 3 thst he mentioned would be great cars. I'm more of a Ford Head so the 69 stang would be my pick but, the 69 vette, Monte Carlo would be my choice for a GM, along with the 68/69 Chevell. The 1 thing, if he chooses a 69/70 Corvette (my personal fav) you think Matt would vlog while sporting a "70s porn star stache" around town? Just my thoughts😅

[@jeffh4505]

Matt, buddy, aluminum is an excellent electrical conductor. When copper wire isn't used, aluminum is. In general, any metal that conducts heat well (copper, aluminum, gold), are good electrical conductors.

[@theoregonguy]

I was just about to make this comment, I'm glad I looked down here and saw our comment first. Don't forget Silver when you think of highly conductive metals, pure silver is an even better conductor than copper.

[@thickachu4001]

Except that Aluminum gives off tons of heat while conducting which leads to fires which is why aluminum wiring is against building codes.

[@patti441]

i was serching for that comment

[@somnorila9913]

Yeah, some doctor, some researcher (on forums and stuff) :))) Shameful display!

[@macnorman]

Aluminum has a dis-similar expansion rate vs copper. So, when Alu wire is used on a standard plug/light switch with copper fittings it tends to loosen them over time, causing high resistance. Resistance = high heat. Heat = fires

[@anolisporcatus]

*BUYS OLD HUMVEE "THIS THING IS SO AWESOME!" -- 4 MONTHS LATER, "I HATE MY OLD HUMVEE"*

[@JoseRodriguez-tq4rz]

Bill Carson it’s the boat of the car world.

[@johncatania7712]

that new door pump should have an adjustment screw on it to quicken the closing speed..i installed thousands of those on screen porches. UP VOTE THIS GUYS!

[@thinkright]

^^ This ^^

[@juniordepape6396]

Matt... buddy, aluminium is actually used as a conductor in High Voltage cables since it still conducts well enough at those voltages.

[@mnbackwoods5623]

Junior De Pape there's low voltage aluminum conductors but most aluminum conductors are of a higher circular mils

[@juniordepape6396]

(After googling circular mils) Thanks, I learned a thing.

[@telefon72]

Yeah and it's a better conductor that steel.

[@Chris_Garman]

And as house wiring.

[@juniordepape6396]

Really? Crap, the pit of ignorance grows. :D

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

Come on Matt! I know you know that aluminum is conductive! I think you're thinking of magnetism and aluminum. Aluminum is really conductive which is why most power lines are made from aluminum wire and all houses used to be wired with it until copper started to be the norm because it can handle the same load with about have the size of material. Anyways, led headlights rock! One of the best things I've done to all my vehicles especially my jeeps.

[@kingleonitus12]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 aluminum is still used with wiring residences! We use them as the main feeds to panels.

[@michaeldoidge3537]

Yep, pulled some heavy gauge aluminum wiring out of an old residence during remodel. (down side is, old Alum. wiring gets brittle with age and can crack INSIDE the insulation)

[@MrStemkilla]

magnesium conducts electricity well also. but you will see magnesium and aluminum mixed together in mechanical stuff. almost never pure magnesium. aluminum wireing became popular around ww2 when there was a big copper shortage snd aluminum became the next best thing available and still sorta cheap

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

Jimmy O. Reread my comment. I never said anything about magnesium. I said magnetism. A magnet won't stick to aluminum. I was saying I bet he was thinking of that and not really thinking.

[@mariafreeman5837]

OH NO SCIENCE

[@Tatarinfidel]

My favorite part was when he said that Aluminum doesn’t conduct electricity. 😂😂😂

[@Eisenhammer78]

Those stupid manufacturers make cables out of that stuff 😂They must watch this video!

[@tommcstacker4216]

At least he said aluminum right and didn't call it aluminium! 🗽🇺🇸

[@KennyMcNutt1321]

I just had to shake my head, I had no words.

[@CircusSized13]

I immediately paused after he said it :)))

[@finnleyelijah3628]

i realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online?

[@mechadrake]

Aluminum ius better conductor than steel. But it get nice layer of non conductive oxide on top. the biggest problem is that dissimilar metals corrode on contact and you wiring that connects to chasis is not aluminum, you get unreliable contact over time

[@dennisbrok9335]

mechadrake good answer

[@helenazemanova6420]

mechadrake o

[@ShrekMedic]

Aluminium is an excellent electrical conductor

[@TheRealWilliamWhite]

Firefndjunk this is true, but aluminum oxide, which forms on aluminum almost immediately, is not conductive which is what could be causing the ground problem.

[@lilsadboy69]

Matt the piston has a screw that it let's you adjust how fast or how slow you want your door to close.

[@aviationist]

Aircraft are all grounded through their airframes, which are made of aluminium, aluminum conducts better than steel. I'm an aircraft electrician and avionics tech. However, since the chasis of this humvee is steel and the body is aluminum, you have two dissimilar metals which will cause aggressive corrosion if they're in contact with each other. It's very possible that the chasis and the body are insulated from each other in order to prevent this. If this is the case, then it would make sense that you can't use the aluminium body for grounding, and the electrical system would be using the steel chasis for grounding. Also, grounding between two different metals can build a charge between the two metals and cause a dangerous situation. However based on everything I've heard, you probably have a bad relay in the ignition system. Pull a wiring diagram off the Internet and test some points with a multimeter. Cheers!

[@Pondo1221]

The body panels are anodized, which is non-conductive. Aluminum is very conductive. They make some wires from it. But anodized parts are not conductive unless the anodizing is ground/worn off so contact can be made with the aluminum underneath.

[@aviationist]

Yes, you are required to burnish the bonding area for aluminum materials, you are then supposed to verify the bond with a bonding meter. This is standard practice. Reference the FAA's AC 43.13-1B chapter 11.

[@mayankpawani7307]

Aluminium is a good conductor , so good that the Conductors used in power transmission line are ACSR ( Aluminium core steel reinforced )

[@Neon_Caveman]

Mayank Pawani It can conduct, but the reason it is used in power transmission lines is because copper is expensive.

[@Awesomelord101]

Aluminum is a great conductor, its used ALOT in wiring. especially larger gauges, its approx 4th ranking for most conductive elements while steel is approx 11th

[@antoniofdez620]

It is a batter conductor than steel.

[@beartankoperator7950]

and its light, definitely a benefit for longer lines

[@nothanks9205]

Actually, it's because copper work hardens too easily and becomes brittle then breaks from swaying in the wind.

[@Fl1n7V3n0m]

As an electrician, I'm scratching my head at the notion of aluminum not being a conductor... As a 91B, I'm deadlining your M1097 until you read TM-9-2320-280-10. Specifically chapter 3, section 2.

[@a7xgunslingerpolly689]

Motor ye yee

[@michaelwhite9617]

Joe Flint yea I’m an electrician as well and was a little confused haha

[@turnipman1944]

Lol

[@ArgonautCaptain]

Looks like you need to change the blinker fluid

[@Pro_DRIFTZ]

Jason Updegraff aaaah chrisfixit

[@williboy1b]

Jason Updegraff 😂😂😂

[@thrancodes]

lol

[@hello-pv1zg]

14:17 your light went out

[@goofyleo3869]

He just might fall for that because he is in NO WAY mechanically inclined.

[@spaceguardian700]

3:56 "Aluminum does not conduct electricity" Aluinum is a Metal... And like other Metalls like iron or cooper, aluminum conducts electricity realy well! There are even some high voltage cabels made out of aluminum because its cheaper than copper. (I apolgise about my bad english. Im not a english speaker.)

[@cannellofglory6968]

Aluminium does conduct electricity. its actually a very good conductor. i've used it many times as a conductor. steel (depends on the type of steel) is usually not a very good conductor, though it still conducts.

[@markheidt8323]

Cannell of Glory I was going to say, I’m studying electrical engineering and aluminum is slightly behind copper for conductivity.

[@Z0MB13L30N]

They used to make power lines out of aluminum... if they still don’t

[@rodw1105]

Aluminum is the fourth best conductor of electricity behind silver copper and gold. Iron and steel are 9 and 11 respectively, Aluminum and steel do not mix well, they corrode together

[@to90zeroblue1]

Rodney W when they corrode, it creates resistance. Also, they corrode faster when there is voltage going through. OP is over his head :)

[@jons6834]

Go with the beater, it's more demolitia. Think of it as urban camouflage.

[@debbielehrman5508]

lol

[@JeffStewart78..]

You need to adopt Elmer.

[@garethburke8806]

Ally is a great conductor and so is steel..... Problem might be the continuity of the grounding..... Ally and steel bolts are dissimilar materials.... Can cause oxidisation which could be causing a grounding fault. Same on land rovers.

[@micahcurry4359]

Me: watches "10 reasons I got a Humvee" *Reloads* "I hate my Humvee!" *Scrolls down* "I got a lambo!"

[@mr.viadostem12-e36]

same happened to me

[@MrDriftonin]

Same way I felt about my Ford Raptor in 2014! New ones are much better.

[@jerreece]

Matt, aluminum used to be used for electrical wires in houses before copper became more popular. The problem was that aluminum had to bi thicker wire than copper because it would melt at lower temperatures than copper.

[@swiley223]

jerreece aluminum has replaced copper in electrical entrance services in most applications not the other way. And it's a fantastic electrical conductor.

[@Okie8T9]

Aluminum is a good conductor, and is extremely common in larger wire sizes.

[@jeff_lamp5471]

Option #1 Also, if you use KZbin's poll voting option for your videos then we could all see what others chose. Just a thought!

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

Ummm......aluminum certainly does conduct. A lot of your power lines going to your house are AL.

[@bazzblack]

Aluminum is a great conductor but not better then copper

[@ki11erdjj9]

Aluminum < copper < gold for conductivity

[@jacobhaycox9045]

Correct but when aluminum and steel come into contact a chemical reaction occurs and it causes corrosion which would not allow the circuit to be completed if the battery is grounded to the frame

[@chrisl2090]

haha and Aluminum is actually a better conductor than Steel.

[@prodigy2k7]

halogen are technically incandescent ...

[@Dangleebles117]

aluminium doesn't conduct electricity? yea um, go try that!

[@xfactor5326]

it defiantly does.

[@albertszabo5289]

Actually better then alloys, this is the ranking: Silver Copper Gold Aluminium Iron Steel . .

[@raajmata]

😂😂😂😂😉

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

Service wire that feeds your house is aluminum. 😂

[@landene8230]

That is what I thought

[@Brav0tm1]

If you take a board and hold it against the tail pipe why someone cranks it...it will start. We had this problem all the time in the army. We would cover the end of the tail pipe with the log book and after a few minutes it would start.

[@marshalllaw123]

Option 2 all the way. Sleepers are awesome!

[@kierandw22]

marshalllaw123 agreed!

[@eduardocortez4752]

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

[@danielnixon1976]

When connecting to dissimilar metals.(COPPER to Aluminum) use a antioxidant. Know as NO-OX. It may help. I know it was back in 2018.

[@paulameloot9380]

option 1 !!!! btw ( 3:55 ) aluminum DOES conduct electricity, just like any other metal...

[@Hook-N-Ladder]

4th best conductor behind copper, silver, and gold.

[@curtwhite876]

A French Gun Guy it is a good conductor until it oxidizes... Which is does quite readily.

[@randytahtinen4022]

they used to make electrical wire out of it. guess why not now? lol. that's ok. he's just a kinda doctor.

[@crovvr.p.k3287]

A French Gun Guy Yes You are right, but it is more about oxidation of aluminium and when any connection were loose layer of aluminium oxide can brake connection.

[@dadafan5921]

So the correct thing to say is, "Although the HumVee's body is made of electrically conductive aluminum and this provides a good ground when the vehicle is new, with age corrosion of the aluminum, particularly at the juncture of dissimilar metals such as copper, zinc and iron with the aluminum, causes the grounding of components to become a problem." OMG this will haunt Matt forever and not just with the glow-plugs. It's time to find a buyer.

[@MikadoRC]

Also one of your lightbulbs popped at 14:20 :D

[@DavinDesborough]

Yeah, I was going to mention that. He is happy that replaced the Humvee lights and then one of his overhead lights fails. Doh!

[@FarFromAvgJoe]

Damn dude, good catch.

[@imtrash1894]

How do you notice that😂you watching on a large iPad or something

[@chok0672]

...

[@randytheracer3664]

Wow ur good

[@VinnieRed71]

As a man with three kids, get something with a bench back seat like a Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Charger or Fairlane. I’ve got three kids as well and a sweet 79 Z28 Camaro but only four seats. Not ideal for family time. If you’re into fastbacks, the 68-69 Fairlanes come with one and some nice V8 muscle!

[@boybon9835]

Like if you’re in the military and saw this coming a million miles away

[@mathewbonnom8237]

P H uyrrrp P o.uo. . pou uu8eepooo7p9

[@andrewnelson1369]

Personally I’d go with option one but hey then again I would have kept the pup. Different people want different things

[@LittleOldDodges]

On the headlight- real simple. Your dimmer switch is broken. Replace it and should have both high/low. Also: Q-ships are love, Q-ships are life.

[@virginiataylor5593]

ADOPT HIM ALREADY

[@straitsouthern8]

With that old model of the M998, check these items first. Start switch to see if the wait light comes on, if it does not illuminate at all, check the glow plug controller connected on top engine on the water crossover pipe. It may be disconnected. If connected securely and wires are not damaged, check the PCB under the D/S dash (Black Box) for continuity on the pins. If those check out last is checking each glow plug for ohms. Those components are what start your vehicle. Oh and don’t forget the batteries. You may have 12 volts per battery but if you have wet cell batteries I highly suggest check the CCA of both of them they may be well below the minimum of 400 CCA each and will need to be jumped. Hope this helps.

[@CrashTestCoder]

Aluminum is a very good electrical conductor, aluminum oxide is not (which is why it’s a pain)

[@Some.Canadian]

Thank the lord for anti-ox

[@Binford2500]

Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity?!? LOL

[@vinokurovalexey]

Binford2500 nearly dropped my phone when I heard it.

[@xSchattenfluchx]

It does, but if it's corroded it will not make reliable electrical contact.

[@aaronhall7740]

The more you know... lol!!!

[@lraptorelitel3649]

Aluminum oxide doesn't conduct electricity, and if you run electricity through aluminum I believe it accelerates the oxidization process.

[@Ivie1357]

www.tibtech.com/conductivity.php

[@rodus1216]

Option 2 on the car...old sleeper Monte Carlo or Malibu. Big nasty twin turbo LS motor. Kind of the best of both worlds...old school class and character, new school reliability and efficiency. 500+hp and 20+mpg 😁

[@ragebaca2269]

Rodney Audas but thats not the old muscle rumble

[@meyou245]

FYI: The close rate on the door piston is adjustable. That is what the screw on the end is for.

[@alphamike2839]

As a electrician you make a great vet.

[@megannewton8390]

AlphaMike or is it as a vet he makes a great electrician?? Lol

[@bigby2010]

Aluminum is a much better conductor than steel IIRC... :)

[@kasag37]

yeah i was gonna say the same thing..aluminum is a good conductor ..thats why they make wire out of it

[@alphamike2839]

No. Not really. LOL.

[@alphamike2839]

Copper covered aluminum is the wire of choice. Most auto ground problems are caused by rubber vibration disc between the body and frame. A lot of Jeeps have that problem. Ground jumpers are the answer.

[@LoneStarMillennial]

Dude, just adjust the pressure screw on that new door cylinder! I'm embarrassed for you.

[@itsneight1260]

THIS

[@robflannery7380]

there is a screw that adjust the pressure bro

[@Fabtilldeath]

I can get it running I work on them every day for the army contact me if u like

[@bigal2012745]

I have 2 of the M998 models and was a 63T (Bradley diesel mechanic) but did spend some time working on the HMMWVs. You might want to disassemble the ground bus that is located in the battery box. I was having trouble on one of mine with starting. After cleaning the brass ground bus, everything started to work just fine. I also upgraded to the new Smart Start Box and have had no issues with the glow plugs burning/swelling.

[@jakeorr23]

Aluminum is a great conductor, I'm a lineman and 95% of high lines and transmission and distribution lines are aac or acsr. One is all aluminum conductor and aluminum conductor steel reinforced core

[@bronnysplug8178]

14:19 who else saw that light burn out😂😂

[@carmenyeeyee5174]

Jacob Heyden oh shittt now that's all I see

[@blopjones1665]

Good eye

[@1CherryTree]

Had to go back and watch!

[@PetEmAllFarm]

There is a screw at the end of that screen door closer.... if you turn it you can adjust the way it closes!

[@vatodad]

I certainly agree that it could be a problem with copper grounding to aluminum as galvanic corrosion can result. The easiest way to detect it is to disconnect the positive side of the battery and using an ohmmeter check the resistance between the positive battery terminal and the grounding locations. If you see a high resistance, that's your problem. I'd begin with the ignition system and related subsystems. Since the car does not even want to turn over, check the starter system first. This is very easy to do. Just check the resistance from the positive side of the battery to the ground side of the starter which is often the housing. I'll bet you find the problem there or check the solenoid system.

[@grettapitts3068]

did anyone notice the light bulb go out in 14:21? matt fix it! please?

[@RR-zn1lv]

came here to say the same thing haha

[@nottoday8437]

Me

[@beefymcskillet5601]

Gretta Gritsy yes

[@Shadow11567]

Please fix it matt!!!!

[@kasag37]

70 Chevell super sport with the 454 big block...it will pass anything except a gas station

[@wildthoughtlessfilms6810]

Except a 1970 Buick GSX with a 455 stage 1, (aka the hemi killer)

[@kasag37]

the 455 rocket..good call

[@flibjabber]

I've been dreaming of that Chevelle since 7th grade.....

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

My cousin has a 3xx something small block in his pickup currently but he used to have a 454 in it but he transferred it into a suburban. lol He said it burned way too much gas.

[@MrErikw26]

Memories of my high school auto shop teacher's Marina Blue 67 Chevelle SS, L79 396, Muncie 4spd, and white leather interior........If he let you near that car, you knew you were in.

[@glennluciano2478]

adopt him already! It's not like you don't have the room!

[@zacharyinman3]

Glenn Luciano Hey please help me beat my friend in subscribers

[@tylerb.4076]

Matt: owns truck Also matt: puts new ladder in back seat🤦‍♀️😂

[@ryansmetzer9969]

You gotta keep tripod, I mean Elmer

[@losgunz6692]

Ryan Smetzer lmfao yooo I’m crying 😂😂😭😭😭💀💀

[@isolationmusic3820]

Keep the dog he's so cute

[@takiua2264]

Lmaaaaaaaaaao you win the comments section

[@bencoleman1893]

Could you do an update on the Bronco sometime it would be interesting to see how the kids are making out with it

[@braydenl5156]

Ben Coleman I was going to ask the same

[@braydenl5156]

Ben Coleman I thought he got rid of it

[@psdirewolf]

aluminum conducts better than steel. aluminum is 2nd to copper.

[@mistypixstudios6304]

ten thousand oxide layer

[@rogerhamilton8029]

i know, when he said that i was surprised. but i think what he actually meant is the humvee's aluminium body isnt good at conducting for whatever reason. it could be the way stuff is grounded to it or the aluminium oxide layer can prevent a good connection

[@cunfuzeledkittens6747]

Gold is the best

[@Baldcurious]

I was thinking same thing

[@fatpossum13]

Silver is actually the best conductor but it will oxidize too quickly. Edit: Silver is first. Copper is 2nd. Annealed Copper is 3rd. Gold is 4th. Aluminum is 5th. Googled it.

[@ronaldjuhlinjr9309]

You did a good thing by upgrading the headlights. I’m proud of you for doing that.

[@iGabSchiavon]

Matt, you already had a old Beetle, why don't you go with a '69 Dodge Charger or something?

[@louisdonatucci9168]

What about a 69-70 challenger

[@thefreaky22]

69 charger!!!!! Don't be like the rest and get a mustang. This Channel is about being unique!

[@dacronnewport8354]

Gabriel Schiavon read my heart beat daddy 😫

[@randytheracer3664]

Caleb Harrison 69 mach 1 is my dream car

[@ussocom3644]

Caleb Harrison agreed

[@sydney4911]

Team Elmer all the way. That little boy needs a little boy to snuggle with.

[@AK_Ray]

Dude, aluminum conducts better than really anything but copper, better than steel.

[@brianmcfarland6548]

R Shiery or gold gold is one of the best conductors

[@TLawless]

I think he meant painted aluminum...

[@AK_Ray]

You're very correct, I guess I should've specified of common building materials.

[@ArmamentAxes]

exactly, a lot of wire is made out of aluminum . you beat me to the comment.

[@chrisspencer6502]

R Shiery not really but he could just go through every contact point and check four corrosion. $5 of scotch bright seems like a small cost.

[@jeffspink4300]

I had a '69 Pontiac Grand Prix. Built with upgraded brakes and springs, handling pkg, lowered, engine and trans. I worked in straight line, it could stop and turn as well. All wrapped in the stock body, the only give away was that it was lowered and a bit louder than stock.

[@gregorywhatley9659]

ELMER YEAH!!!!! PLEASE ADOPT HIM FOR REAL! But I'm so happy we get to see more of that lovely dog! You can just train the stuff you don't like out of him. He's PERFECT

[@zeldaxhan1956]

Gregory Whatley too late :(

[@scamp9003]

Did someone already foster ELMER?

[@nathanchronister9493]

Gregory Whatley he should get another boxer

[@backcountrydiggerschester6206]

Hey it's the foot switch thats bad for your headlights not dimming. Very easy to replace and a cheap fix

[@taxman121]

backcountry diggers chester I agree. Had the same issue on a Jeep CJ-7, and a new dimmer switch fixed it.

[@ScottWaa]

Elmer is seems like a happy go-luck dog! 🐶 Good work Matt!

[@dmacncheeze]

Hey man. Im currently a 91b (wheeled mechanic) and if the hmmv still isnt working then #1 troubleshoot is making sure you are in neutral #2 is like any other vehicle, check circuits and wire connections. Military gear especially vehicles arent ment to sit, they dry rot fast. So get out that multi meeter.

[@singJJBplay]

Uh...Aluminum conducts electricity very well. Most service wires for homes (pole to house, house knob to meter channel) are a stranded aluminum wire. And many homes back in the 60's (maybe 70's too?) were conductered in aluminum wire. I'm probably not the only nerd to point it out, but I'm sitting at my desk at the power company watching this...

[@tubeonline629]

Josh Brown you would have thought of Matt would have known that, he probably was referring to loosing conductivity when aluminum is attached to dissimilar metals over time because of galvanic corrosion. The thought of Matt saying aluminum doesn't conduct electricity is shocking. Bzzzz

[@singJJBplay]

Yeah man, I thought of that afterward too, but figured someone else would point it out. Matt knows more about animal anatomy than I'll ever know, so it all washes, I think. :D

[@ozbejozimic7950]

Dodge charger 1970 is a awesome choice & with a triple bug catcher outta the hood

[@thomasfenn2982]

Ožbej Ozimic so the exact same car from fast and furious

[@ozbejozimic7950]

Thomas Fenn yeah basicly

[@nevgaming3426]

Ožbej Ozimic yes my favorite car

[@rhett1651]

How is the bronco?

[@beefstick-tv5rz]

i remember when he talked about how good the truck was lol

[@hl2dmskills]

At 14:20 a bulb behind Matts top left dies. RIP bulb :(

[@nicoleworkman3857]

You have to adopt him Matt

[@damien12221]

Matt has to adopt me ;D

[@johannesrambo3221]

yes Do IT Do IT NOW!!

[@norm19199]

Adopt him

[@tannerung7655]

Option 1 and a 1969 Mustang would be amazing!

[@noam6600]

Tannerung why 1969? 1970s almost the same

[@troyfankell6581]

Buy an M998 -34 (depot maintenance) and -20 (unit level maintenance) manuals. Those two manuals will give you all of the information you need to maintain and troubleshoot. If you need hints or tips contact any Base, Reserve, or Guard unit with a motor pool, they may be able to help.

[@JoggingWithForks]

"Aluminum does not conduct electricity"? I'm sorry, what? Every single metal known to man conducts electricity. The conductors in high tension wires in overhead power lines are typically made from aluminium. It would be impossible to weld aluminium if it wasn't conductive. etc. etc. etc.

[@Pro_DRIFTZ]

PJ ikr i laughed so hard😂😂😂

[@JAG-xr8hm]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@alexarcano]

My reaction was.... Huh? Aluminium doesn't conduct...... I've been an electrical and electronics engineer for about 25 years and I'm only learning this now? 😂

[@salkin1004]

Yeah as an electrician i was baffled by what he said cause we often use aluminum cables he needs to do better research

[@bradswensen117]

Yeah aluminum is super conductive, almost as good as copper

[@coryraddysh6110]

1969 Ford Mustang Fastback, please Matt 👍

[@whateverracer7578]

no

[@xavierjaquet95]

to the top!

[@achikensamich]

Best year too!

[@coryraddysh6110]

to the top

[@mr4x4s]

“Aluminum doesn’t conduct electricity”.... is this why the make electrical wires out of copper AND aluminum both?? Aluminum actually conducts electricity VERY well. As a licensed master electrician I cringe every time you do something that involves electricity. I love ya Matt, but you gotta stop with the electrical comments....

[@frankgallagher2262]

Agreed, but cleaning connectors is still probably a good idea because of corrosion.. aluminum corrodes easily

[@bigdaddyray5599]

Damn electricians... you ever wanna be a real man get on a line crew and get on a pole with me

[@MapleMan1984]

(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭) i likey (wait what kind of pole)

[@cerneysmallengines]

I'm with him, aluminum is a great grounding material because it doesnt rust out like steel does

[@uthinkthisisahair4183]

JohnK2112 yep. It also has a thick layer of paint.

[@overcompensatingoffroad6061]

I'm currently a 91B, and just some hints are you do not have a grounding issue. The wait light doesn't come on due to a timing module, the headlights aren't operating right because the wires are hooked up wrong. I bet you have the high beam wire in the low beam spot. We have a few trucks that the wait light doesn't come on but the truck will still start.

[@SemtexWarrior]

"Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity.." -Dr. Matt 2018

[@billyjoe9894]

Aluminum does conduct electricity

[@bearwright4416]

sciencing.com/aluminum-vs-steel-conductivity-5997828.html (

[@lerch400block]

Was fixing to rant on this

[@johnviola3]

It's a bad glow plug control module. They go bad all the time on Humvees. You can get one on eBay.

[@Iceaxehikes]

He can just jump the glow plug solenoid under the hood to get the glow plugs to come on and if that works it tells you right there the problem is with the glow plug card. Better yet, just wire in a manual glow plug switch and be done with it. Most people do that.

[@mrraimundo130]

Aluminium does conduct electricity, just like any other metal. Not as good as copper, but it does.

[@jayt3796]

It is Actually twice as Good as Copper.. Fact.. Problem is once it oxidizes it doesn't Conduct well anymore

[@mrraimundo130]

Jay T That fact is wrong, according to my knowledge. If pure copper's conductivity is 100% then aluminium is roughly 60%. The part about oxidization is right though.

[@jayt3796]

Aluminum, when compared by unit weight, is actually more conductive than copper and costs less. Thats a FACT. Look into and you'll see I'm right. I understand why you would say what your saying but I am correct. Im an electrician and have done lots of school on this matter..

[@tondaty]

But still both of these are way better than steel! XD

[@JamesEsau]

Jay T: While your answer is technically "correct" once you defined your parameters, it is all but irrelevant, since nobody measures conductivity of materials by weight (except maybe when doing a cost/benefit analysis). When people talk about conductivity, unless otherwise specified (you only did after it was pointed out that you were wrong), it is understood that they are referring to conductivity by volume (generally cross sectional area x length). Also, pointing out that you're an electrician means precisely as much as me pointing out that I'm an electrical engineer (hint: nothing).

[@torkrench]

Aluminum conducts!! Different metals cause corrosion. Add more straps & clean grounds will help... better yet add a dedicated ground block with a 10g wire direct to frame bolt and/or batt

[@Tombichrist110]

You're so wrong!!! Aluminum is the next best conductor to copper! You might not be charging properly because military electrical systems are 24volts. Strip your grounding locations to bare metal and install more and heavier grounding wires.

[@dtimmer015]

14:20 The light bulb died at the left side of your head 😳

[@twiggss4344]

I thought I saw that! lol

[@igors_lv]

Aluminium is great conductor of electricity, better than iron 😁 but clean those contacts by all means.

[@stormvladcs]

Igors Jakimenko thats what i was thinking...

[@deltavee2]

Just watched this now so I know you've already bought your car but I'm doing some input anyway: A 1969 Lincoln Mark III. This is stealthy and it's more of a banker's hot rod than the Merc Marauder. Years ago I drove a Mark III from Montreal to Calgary. It comes with a 460. The speedometer stops at 120 mph. Buried the needle driving across the prairies and the sucker didn't even break a sweat. It's interesting to pass a car that's doing 60 at 125. Prairies, remember, no side roads and zilch traffic. You can watch your dog run away from home for two days. It was a blast. SUCH a sleeper! (My 67 Camaro was faster, though.)

[@maguiar109]

Aluminum is a great electricity conductor

[@michaelholub5027]

But Aluminium is also known for corroding badly when in contact with other metals, aka the steel/copper of wires. I would suggest an aluminium approved dielectric grease on all contact points.

[@gg5115]

Not with steel grommets crimped to copper wire after a year or so. Galvanic corrosion. The main ground to the block was fine though, no need to check it - not what they mean when they say check your aluminum grounds.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

14:21 looks like your barn is having electrical problems too! One of the light bulbs went out. Lol

[@boltaction6547]

I saw that too. lol

[@TheAngelofaDaemon]

Hehe same

[@ibtallanted52]

Saw that too

[@blakevanderpool2265]

I dont see it

[@coolbreez4406]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 the hell.... I SAW IT TO!!! Its just one of those things that catches your eye

[@jasontravis6098]

matttt adopt him

[@larry0567]

Ok Matt I'm a mechanic on hmmwv. Your glow plugs need changed as well as if u check on the back of ur engine. Take the dog house off and look on the back of the right side there is what's call a temperature control sensor. Those are the cheap fix. If you need more helpfill free to get back with me.

[@loganhines3639]

ADOPT ELMER

[@TheWebstaff]

I recon he's already thought about it.. I'm just expecting him to slip it in a video in a month or so.. I've adopted Elmer..

[@wyattmac9701]

logan hines noo

[@lukepankau8609]

Keep Elmer

[@adityaverma6754]

I think Elmer thinks that has found new home and family , but in couple of weeks he will be sent away .

[@themadhattar]

Aditya Verma yea Matt that just said! Keep the little guy!

[@jamesgivens9997]

Replace the high beam control and that'll fix the low beam problem, next replace the PCB box that is mounted under the driver's side dash, you'll find to Canon plugs under the hood, driver's side by the windshield, 4×7/16 bolts and two plugs. Then reverse install and that will fix your glow plugs issue

[@nickcossey121]

Wait aluminum doesn’t conduct electricity... umm Matt you’re more than slightly incorrect

[@longshot726]

It is actually up there with copper and gold in terms of electric conductivity.

[@Airsoftforall]

Actualy copper clad aluminum is a damn good conductor. Your cable tv line has a center conductor of copper clad aluminum.

[@matsnijhuis3311]

Nick Cossey i that i was the only one

[@claytonsmith4960]

aluminum does conduct electricity........ bc im an electrician and the service cable we run from power pole to breaker box is aluminum. so Idk whats up w your source... maybe theres something different that I'm missing here.

[@natearooksi1618]

Your light bulb died at 14:20 :)

[@preludecurtis]

Hey Matt, just an FYI, those are your low beams that are working. Your high beams will come out of the bottom bulb. I can tell by that strict line across the top which is how projector housings work so you don't blind oncoming traffic. Good luck!

[@CaptianGlory]

Option 2... comeon! Way more personality there!

[@discreettrouble]

Matt, FYI aluminum wiring has one big problem, over time connections get loose and need to be checked. Sometimes that all it is, is a loose connection that you have to tighten up. As an electrician that would be the first thing I would check. Just my 2 cents. Keep up the great vid's.

[@nathanchronister9493]

discreettrouble copper has an issue too it gets harder with more and more work

[@sfertonoc]

nathan chronister Al breaks and does not bend like copper

[@HetNeSS]

copper is more long-living over multiple bends, plus - it's got lower conductivity resistance, being a not much expensive as it is. That's the main reason everyone started swapping aluminum wiring for the copper ones

[@cowach88]

Best conducting metals : 1 Silver (Pure) 105% 2 Copper 100% 3 Gold (Pure) 70% 4 Aluminum 61% 5 Brass 28% 6 Zinc 27% 7 Nickel 22% 8 Iron (Pure) 17% 9 Tin 15% 10 Phosphor Bronze 15% 11 Steel (Stainless included) 3-15% 12 Lead (Pure) 7% 13 Nickel Aluminum Bronze 7%

[@jonass1285]

good joke XD but Graphen has 1st place with 200% conductivity ;-)

[@cowach88]

What is a joke here?

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Jonas Klöckl Graphene is a form of carbon, it's not a metal...

[@jonass1285]

I know what kind of material graphene is. I mean... 100% conductivity means no loss of current through resistance (heat). So a conductivity of 105% means that the current is getting even BIGGER by 5% when travelling though the material. That makes no sense.

[@cowach88]

Jonas Klöckl I explained it somewhere else. The conductivity of copper is 100%, the pure silver is 5% better conductor. Thats the 105%.

[@jonathanperque4941]

Throw in a Smart Box and GP controller with a new set glow plugs and you will be good to go for that wait light issue. We also recommend a Kaskar Grounding Kit. Call us if you have any questions - Jon.