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[@GEM850]

Just wanted you to know that my father who is 80 and caring for my mother who has dementia, looks forward to your videos every week. He grew up on a farm in Arkansas, got his degree(s) in California and retired from the Air Force. He says you are a master mechanic and problem solver. Thank you for brightening my father’s week!

[@clintonroushff7068]

Thank your Father for his service! I agree, Matt is a problem solver. God bless

[@viscose808]

Wish your dad well for me! Sounds like a good man who honors his wife and respects this nation.

[@haroldphipps3457]

My heart goes out to you and your father! My mom had Lewy Body Dementia. Alzheimers combined with Parkinson disease. I have walked in your shoes.

[@Telephony954]

Be sure, and thank your father for my freedom. He obviously know how to parent as well. Matt's not so bad either.

[@nena4215]

Taking care of someone with dementia is a 24/7 job, and it’s a tuff road, even if he never asks, you should give him some time off...it really does a number on your mental health. All my respect to your dad, I’ve been there too....

[@The_Real_Pope]

You could put a little valve at the bottom of the sight tubes, so when they’re not being used, just close off the valve to avoid the risk of it accidentally dumping its fuel/oil everywhere

[@mazwa2007]

this is a great idea!

[@Harrstein]

This is actually how they do that on ships. You press a valve to get a level, and when you let go it springs back to the shut position

[@idan_w]

i was thinking about it too :) , it's the best way to avoid future issues

[@plasmaDave]

Good idea my worry with that tube is it probably isn't UV rated so will go fairly quickly. Defo put a valve in before installing a $1000 worth of oil.

[@brentbosworth8845]

Excellent Idea!

[@The_Real_Pope]

I don’t know if you’ve already seen FarmCraft101’s latest video, but he got stuck up high on his man lift & the auxiliary power didn’t function, so he had to rappel back down - might be worth having a rope & harness on board when you go up

[@thesteelrodent1796]

I know it's not a thing in the US, but in some countries here in Europe it's mandatory to wear a harness when you go up in a manlift and stay attached to it at all times when in the basket - so if the hydraulic suddenly fails and the boom goes down, you go down with it instead of freefalling to the ground

[@devriesfabmachine8721]

@@thesteelrodent1796 it is mandatory on all the job sites I’ve been on here in the us, it’s mostly because if you drive the wheels off a curb or something it can catapult you out of the basket, the hydraulic system on this type of equipment has holding valves on the cylinders that keep you from dropping from a line failure

[@davewood406]

​@@thesteelrodent1796 It is a thing, it's just that enforcement is spotty at best. It's not so much the boom falling to the ground and you're safer falling with that or whatever you're suggesting. It's to restrain you If the boom is struck or the chassis is struck or loses it's footing, sinkhole or something and the basket does something to eject you,.

[@ronniewilliz153]

@@devriesfabmachine8721 I always have wondered how they stop the piston from falling if a line breaks. Thanks now I know ☺️

[@corydriver7634]

@@thesteelrodent1796 it is a thing for the “for hire” or commercial operator not for the average Matt working on his own property. Though it’s always a good idea.

[@bobrat]

Check that platform Knuckle before you get in the bucket. Always wear a Safety Harness. One doesn't fall in slow motion!!! Retired Journeyman Painter 46 years.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

She just starts up like a champ wow started up before fuel prime and is running pretty smoothly she wants to live what a Sweetheart always nice to see abandoned equipment run again Matt 30:00 @Diesel Creek

[@Vincentofvega]

It's of great credit to you that I watched a video, almost an hour long about a piece of machinery I would normally have little interest in. Your natural presentation skills and warm personality are quite wonderful.

[@_RocketRooster]

Thats for sure!

[@BlackEpyon]

I wouldn't mind one for pruning (I'm a landscaper), but transporting it from site to site would still require a dedicated trailer.

[@keithbrass8350]

Welcome to Diesel Creek! That's what Matt Does!✌️😎🇨🇦

[@mwilliamshs]

@@BlackEpyon to whom are you replying? There's no mention here of transport, trailer, or trees.

[@BlackEpyon]

@@mwilliamshs OP: "about a piece of machinery I would normally have little interest in"

[@OldMannGeekin]

People like Matt are the reason that even after the apocalypse there will still be the sound of diesel engines

[@Vanbooskie]

The sweet noise of a 12 cyl Detroit off in the distance

[@jbb5266]

And the fact they can run off of crude oil and all sorts of waste oil

[@Spawn303]

100%

[@BlackEpyon]

@@jbb5266 So can gas turbine engines (why the Abrams uses them, they'll drink just about anything), but they're also much harder to maintain.

[@pinwizz69]

@@BlackEpyon. Important thing in a tank learned the hard way in WW II. Gas engines fuel tanks tend to fireball when hit by a anti-tank rounds or hot schrapnel. Diesel not so much.

[@petermiddo]

Just the "What Could Go Wrong" bit is hilarious coming from you, Matt! This should good.

[@petermiddo]

And that stick? We call that Woof Wood.

[@waynesawyer575]

Matt, I ran across your channel several weeks ago, and quite frankly, wasn't impressed. Today, I watched the video of the $1000 "Man Lift" and then followed with this video. Matt, you are a genius. This is now my favorite channel. You remind me so much of myself when I was younger. I once repaired everything (electrical, plumbing, and mechanical). I'm now an invalid. I AM NOW A FAN.

[@keithrademacher6787]

With the amount of oils, coolants, hydraulic fuels that you use you should plan on having a drum area in your shop. Buying by the barrel will save $. A drum pump lets you transfer to smaller containers or directly to equipment. Second item, you need to get a safety harness and a short lanyard. Those machines are notorious for bouncing, and if driving and you drop a wheel over a curb or into a hole, it will bounce you right out of the basket.

[@motorbikemitch]

Hey matt, you could put in some valve's so you can isolate the sight lines at the end of use, and to future proof changing the glass

[@Jimmyjimbp89]

Had the same thought

[@tbirdracefan]

That is a great idea. You could also be able to gauge how much fuel you used by closing the valve and reopening it after use to see the level change. Same could be done with the hydraulic side.

[@motorbikemitch]

Use to use actual glass ones with a press valve you had to press it down to release it so it showed you an accurate reading each time

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Good idea

[@lovingcreek]

Hello Matt, Thanks for a couple things. One is reminding us of the value of paying attention to regular maintenance on our equipment. It’s too easy to defer and forget that task. The second thing is to prove most old equipment still has value. In this world where disposable is the mentality, diligence and knowledge of tools can resurrect most things people discard.

[@zachbenjamin2440]

Hey Matt you should consider trying to put shutoff valves at the bottom of the sight tubes so at least if they crack for whatever reason then at least you won’t loose all your fluids. Especially with todays diesel prices, no one can afford to lose a drop.

[@sambrown6426]

The channel is called Diesel Creek for a reason btw.

[@tncountryboy06]

@@sambrown6426 lol, those of us who know, know. apparently zach hasnt heard the story

[@sambrown6426]

@@tncountryboy06 It would appear that way, yes.

[@zachbenjamin2440]

@@tncountryboy06 actually your right! Lol I’ve never heard the story why his channel is called diesel creek. I’ve been very curious though.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I think it's kinda funny how you get 'nervous' when you're reading the Shell Rotella advertisement.. bro, it's GREAT diesel oil (and it's great in old flat tappet gasoline motors too) relax, you're good man, get that free oil and hit all the talking points.. I think it's great the way you integrate the ad with NO questions, just get to the point.. I hope they're compensating you well for it! Great video Matt!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Yikes at the Sludge in the diesel fuel tank after it was drained nasty 😮 22:26 @Diesel Creek

[@davidsellars646]

Matt, I look forward to every video. I automatically hit the like button. If it keeps the videos coming, it's the least that I can do. For some of advancing age and infirmities, this channel and others of similar nature, allow us to keep active doing things, if only in our minds. For the gentleman in the hospital, I am glad this helped your day and pray that your health returns soon. Just because machinery is old and has been superseded by newer, more complicated, and much more costly iron in pretty paint, doesn't mean the old stuff can't do exactly what it was designed to do. To a lot of us, sending still useful equipment to the scrapper is just plain un-American.

[@kerryhuntington4706]

The sight glasses on our oil tanks have valves with a built in safety check ball so if they break, the check valve seals it off. Or you can manually close it to change/clean the glass/hose.

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

My old 1.1M mile Freightliner cabover would use a gallon of Delo yet only about 4oz of Rotella in the same 800 mile round trip. Seemed to start easier too with the Rotella. Been a fan ever since. Nice job with the stick-ectomy, Dr Matt lol.

[@d455ave]

If the black goo in the bottom of the tank is the goo that the fuel eating bacteria makes, acetone is the only thing I found that thins it. It will get into the filters, and clog them solid in a very short time of running. I used the pump from an oil burner [modify to remove the pressure regulator, so it is just a pump] to circulate half a gallon of acetone mixed with Diesel to clean and flush the goo out. Then a few rinses. Next, is get some Kill'em. It is an additive that kills the bacteria. Plumbing supply shops that sell oil burner / furnaces should have it.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

You go through your share of Pig Mats. The Township at the “Diesel Creek” Would be Mighty Proud 😉. I Figured that if anyone was going to give the Ole’ Girl another chance to Serve, it Would be You. We Appreciate you having us along, I’ll catch you on the next one. Keep It Safe Out There Sir

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

It looks like there is a foot pedal in the basket that you would usually have to press in order to active any of the functions. It might have been bypassed intentionally (or by a mouse).

[@alexanderkupke920]

There must been a whole army of mouse electricians working on that thing over time. But a foot pedal additionally to the locked levers seems to be a tad excessive to me. But on the other hand, it also looks weird to me why there are big levers for some controls and only little levers for others. Might be the large ones have some sort of speed control to them (small movement slow, more movement fast), but that is just a guess. Also, with those small switches the foot pedal would make sense, as they are not locked, but just protected by those wings around them.

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@alexanderkupke920 the big switches are old school pulse width modulated switches, allowing for varying speeds,(feathering functions). They appear to be P/Q brand switches. They were high maintenance brand new out of the box.

[@jasonkeller4180]

You are correct in that you are supposed to have your foot on the pedal to activate functions. It's called a dead man pedal by most people. Booms have a tendency to catapult people who like to travel fast into pot holes. The pedal is there in case that happens the machine will stop moving.

[@jasonkeller4180]

@@alexanderkupke920 the redundancy of the lockouts and the pedals on these machines may seem excessive but is definitely needed. I work at an equipment company and run up to 185' booms. They also have lever lockouts and dead man pedals

[@alexanderkupke920]

@@jasonkeller4180 Calling it a Dead man pedal makes it more obvious why it should have one. Let´s come a lot more scenarios into mind where you would just not only rely on the usually locked levers and the E-Stop.

[@richardreis6248]

Great episode, as a long time user of man lifts, I would recommend the use of a full body harness and lanyard. I have experienced a few unexpected violent motions from uneven ground or errant control movement (operator error), that almost took me off my feet in the basket.

[@eatsinabeat]

Love matts content

[@andrewaspden5486]

This comment right here ^ Work restraint harness and landyard will save your life. These things are temperamental at the best of times

[@jthampshire]

Good point. And lanyard doesn't mean a fall arrester. You need a short lanyard to limit motion.

[@thomashickman4082]

Out of all the "will it run" channels i watch, yours is by far the most fun. I second a previous commenter in saying we need a video on the fancy new red Ferd! Also I loved it when you said "we're gon' send it!" LOL

[@amandagirl8042]

were gona send it is a cleetus mcfarland saying

[@jamesmyers777]

Hey Matt, I got a solution for your paint can tip clogging up. When finished spraying, take the tip and put it on top of a wd40 can, spray some wd40 through it, then put the tip back on paint can... Theb it definately won't get clogged up 🙂

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Problem solver You are Matt with thinking up the idea of the stick to scrape the gunk in the Hydraulic tank. Impressive 🤓😎👍👍👍

[@wacholder5690]

Deutz. Made in Germany. One of the oldest engine manufacturers still existing. Founded in 1864 as N.A.Otto & Co. where Mr. Nicolas Otto was the one inventor, which essentially defined the four-stroke operation cycle on gas engines. Famous names worked for them: Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach for instance. Thanks for sharing ! It is always fun to watch you working on old, mostly abandoned and slightly derelict gear.

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

That Shell Rotella Oil is all I use in Diesel engine. FYI Matt if you don't know, the filter housing next to you had by the oil filter is the hydraulic high pressure oil filter. it has a reset on top that tells when it is needing changed. I believe you got a good deal in that life. All the work you put in I really believe you can get back.. Great video Matt. Have a great week and God Bless.

[@jamesheikkinen9793]

Matt, you have by far, the best lead-in music I've heard in a youtube series... The Semi Supervillains has hit the sweet spot for the genera you project to the audience. BTW, your work is superb!

[@eatsinabeat]

Some of the stuff matt has he should be a proper villain 🤣

[@leegran6394]

I have an old shop vac That works great for the stuff like that

[@rescuehoundemtd]

Agreed. Amazing intro music. Just love it.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Start it. Run it until something starts to smoke. Fix the thing that is smoking. Lather, rinse, repeat. It is amazing the maintenance that some folks give to expensive machinery, but in the end, I guess you benefit.

[@rdaw33]

Love the remark at the end about the happy/sad statement!!!..........I say except for the problems, it's perfect!!!!!

[@gilnorton1]

I really enjoy your videos. Filming, music and your witty comments and charismatic nature make them do easy to watch. I am amazed at how no task seems to big or daunting to you. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Peace

[@echobeefpv8530]

The electrical issues look to be a project on their own, but for the price, still a great project. Very handy machine !!

[@alexanderkupke920]

I am wondering if it is actually easier to try and fix what is there, or with the state of nonfunctioning of the controls, to redo the whole control box anyways, if there is documentation. Someone mentioned to me he would just replace all wiring. Depending on what state the wires for example along the boom are in, that seems a bit excessive for me. Personally, depending on availability and price of the control switches / levers, I might at least redo the control panels (or the one on the platform only). Maybe switching over from single action levers to joystick type controls. I wonder, by the way, if those are just simple switches or if that thing has at least some speed control on the movements. But that is just one way to fix it, and as mentioned, might be subject to decisions based on price and availability. What I want to toy around with for fixing might also not necessarily be either the most optimal, nor the "what really only is needed to fix it" approach. Other than that, I would for sure check the wires in that chain guard on the boom. If they got brittle and might short out, the last thing I would like to happen is to get stuck on the platform in the most extended high up position.

[@brianworley7705]

Hello Matt, Having worked for a AWP manufacturer in my past (competitor to your JLG) the unexpected swing can be two issues I can think of immediately. First is a wiring cross-over, which given the hints of upper control box you gave could be possible. The other possibility is the valves in the main hydraulic manifold might be sticking and/or bypassing to another open valve (i.e. the swing). The hydraulics and wiring in that age of machines is pretty basic so I am certain you are up to the task of repairs. Lastly, on your starting, I suspect that machine has a little module that controls the engine starting, run, engine speed, and likely low oil shutdown. If so, those modules have a tachometer wire to them and will cut off the starter if the set tach signal is sensed, even if for a split second. So that may explain the starter being turned off when it almost starts. When I worked in that industry, the control module had a black rectangular cover over a small circuit board roughly 3" tall, 4" wide and 1-1/2" deep. Probably in the lower control box or on the firewall in the engine compartment. Two or three lift manufacturers used the same style of module from Saur-danfoss, as I recall. Been a lot of years since I was there. Your load in the engine with a function likely means the hydraulic pump was forced into bypass mode of the pressure control. Basically the cylinder if bottomed out whichever direction the switch was pressed and can't move further so the fluid flow is forced over the bypass valve to protect the pump and hoses. I hope this helps! Thanks for the videos.

[@philliphall5198]

That’s some great information Thank You

[@denniswalker2949]

Ppppl

[@greg552]

Matt, you are killing me. A scoop for hydraulic fluid? Buy a 12 volt electric fuel pump. Add long leads with clamps, and long hoses, and pump whatever you need to pump. I have had one for years. Works with diesel, gas, ATF and whatever. Real time and mess saver.

[@davidfrank2824]

I was hoping you were going to fix this before working up in the ceiling of your shop. I don't know what your plans are for the inside of your job. May I make a suggestion that will benefit you summer and winter. You could buy one of the big ass ceiling fan or go to Home Depot or Lowe's pick up the largest fans without lights and put them up there. You will not believe the difference it makes. Winter time really pays off with one of those fans up there. It's unbelievable how much heat is up there. You might want to stop by tractor supply. They used to be able to get a 55 gallon drum of hydraulic oil and it wasn't real expensive 3 years ago. And you can go to harbor freight and pick up one of the pumps that fit in the barrel. That pump has lasted me 15 years without a single issue. Really looking forward to see you start working on the inside. As always I made sure to give you a big old thumbs up and look forward to your next video.

[@archstanton9206]

I don't understand why people won't hit the like button. If I watch a video and enjoy it I hit the button, Matt strikes me as a salt of the earth kinda guy, seems like an easy way to say "thank you".

[@eatsinabeat]

Too busy enjoying his videos I guess and gutted when they end.

[@seanworkman431]

I hit the like button at the start because I know I am going to enjoy it.

[@tonyhussey3610]

59,000 people would say otherwise.. people do like the video ?

[@HappyHax0r]

So part of the problem as I see it is there's no easy "queue to watch later" system on KZbin that matches what "Like" performs in that fashion :P if they did something like that for like on every video platform (such as Roku, mobile etc) it'd make life easier and i'd use Like for it's intended purpose.

[@GUSftw]

my guess is probably people that don't stick around long because they don't have the attention span or maybe don't have the time to invest. i like having these videos play on my second display while i'm gaming so it works well for me. i don't have the actual stats like Matt does, so this is just my guess.

[@FJ40J]

I have worked on job sites with these units. And I have seen the repair guys come out and swap out the whole control panel.with new one so pretty sure you can get it

[@LORFCASTER]

Dont worry about video being too long. Content like this feels right at a little over an hour to 1.5 hours. To be honest 50mins feels short :o

[@dracofenix3860]

37:25 i remember the fuel filter on a friends Peugeot. Theorically you should be able to take it out by hand, but they warned me "it might be a bit tight". Took out the whole damm filter mount, holded it firm on the vice, grabed an "oil filter belt(?)" that we use for truck oil filters and went ham on it. Two grown ass men with a truck tool, on a vice, twisting it as much as we dared without tearing everything apart. For something that was supposed to come lose by hand. Tightened the new on with my bare fingers and hasn't leaked since. I don't know what kind of powerlifter did the service before us.

[@jeffsmith2070]

I spent many hundreds of hours of my career in the baskets of these boom lifts, from 40 ft. machines like this to massive 180ft. machines and most of the issues were in the basket controls! If this was a rental machine it was well maintained, privately owned machines not so much! It is amazing how much wiring is in the the basket control panel of these machines! Most of my time was spent in an 80’ machine with a counter articulating jib. You could get into places with that lift that no other machine could reach! All it took was one corroded connection in the basket control panel to shut you down for the day!

[@robrobitaille4235]

Once again, your excitement at making progress on your projects is contagious. I'm heading down to my shop next and carry on the enthusiasm. Nice progress on your lift. That will be so handy when it's done.

[@tomjingle5300]

Love the videos! Thanks for this early morning equipment episode! Are you going to show us that red truck that you have? I think everyone watching would like to see a runaround of that fancy ford!

[@InsaneBimmer]

I just have to comment and say how far the channel has come. The editing, filming, music, the content. It has just gotten so good. And THANK YOU for not stealing 60 seconds of my life for an ad. Diesel Creek. Good seamless product placement already works great.

[@workonitm8]

Modify the non vented fuel cans by drilling and installing a tubeless tire valve stem with the core removed. The cap can still be used when storing fuel to prevent evaporation and contamination. BE SURE to clean the can thoroughly before and after drilling.

[@barrypurves4524]

To remove sludge; 5 gal. pastic pail with lid. 1" spigots in lid (epoxy) connect 1" suction hose to one spigot, connect vaccum cleaner to other spigot. Even 12v hand held vac will work depending on lift required. Always enjoy doing tthis the difficult way as well.....bear

[@lkbrigg1]

Always a joyous day when you check your feed and Matt has posted another video, I LOVE watching your videos and how you present them, keep up the good work my man.

[@marcruel9401]

Hey Matt, do you have the time to collaborate with NNKH and Andrew Camarata on their 977?

[@aaronsbarker]

with all the old fuel and fluid tanks you come across, you need one of those vacuum oil change containers... they are either manual/hand pump or use shop air to create a venturi and can get into all the nooks and crannies with the right pipes and tubing.

[@paulculley4652]

I'd just use a shop vac, possibly with a smaller hose to go into the filler. With a little duct tape to attach hoses and to connect to a probe stick, you could suck up stuff from crannies pretty good.

[@Nidkidful]

@@paulculley4652 wouldn't want a shop vac around old fuel or oil, which is what it was suggested for.

[@patreilly2445]

To remove oil from a tank like that I take a Shop Vacuum and a 5 gallon pail. Hook the hose of the vacuum to the large hole on the 5 gallon pail install a 1/2" JIC bulkhead fitting to the lid of the five gallon pail and a piece of 1/2" hose to that. Turn on the vacuum and suck the oil into the pail watching the level. Empty the pail into your waste oil drum and suck the tank dry.

[@rdaw33]

Trick I learned with oil filter is to cut the top off a one liter soda jug, slip it up over the filter (after it is partly loose) then use the soda jug to turn the filter off, all the oil goes into the bottle, no mess!!!!

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Maybe you should put some shut-off valves on the bottom of sight tube.

[@yhwhtlc9217]

You really take on some very hard massive projects, have learned a,lot watching your channel.

[@mwilliamshs]

What's allot?

[@jimnaz5267]

@@mwilliamshs it is a smallish mild red onion, i think or a minimum of 40 x 80 in the city.

[@63flight]

@@mwilliamshs give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task. "equal time was allotted to each"😁

[@mwilliamshs]

@@yhwhtlc9217 post-edit: new question, what's "a,lot"?

[@mrfordman9999]

I love it! I have to say as somebody who's run a lot of boom lifts and work with a lot of high reach lifts this is one I don't think I would climb into LOL the last thing you want when you're 55 ft in the air is a ghost control kicking in. A good Breeze makes pee run down my leg let alone the machine randomly deciding to do whatever it feels like LOL

[@ElGatoInHtown]

Hey Matt, just a little hack for cleaning out oil, diesel and tanks in the field, I’ve even used it to drain radiators. Get your self a battery powered vacuum a five gallon paint bucket with a twist off cap. Attach the vacuum to bucket lid use it like a wet vac. I’m sure there are ready made cordless shop vacs, but I like that I can just use the 5 gallon bucket’s to keep the oil or diesel clean and stored.

[@briansmyla8696]

One thing that I have learned from working on unfamiliar equipment is that you need to identify as many ways as possible to shut it down and have a plan to be able to make use of those shutdown methods before you even try to start it. Especially when you're working with something that has the ability to seriously injure or kill you or someone else if it starts to run away from you.

[@trinagonzakez2832]

Your elation when something gets fixed is great! I enjoy your work and play on all your projects. Please keep these videos coming.

[@gussoefje6430]

The moving on its own could be sticking solenoids to. Good video can’t wait for the next one

[@tothemaxx1991]

I am SO EXCITED to see you dig into the electrical catastrophe that is this machine! I'm in love with this pile of junk, and I'm ecstatic to see you bringing it back to life

[@marshallmoneymaker8322]

FYI, So the controls that you have to pull on to move the lever is known as a "dead man control". If the operator becomes incapacitated when they relax and let go of the lever it will return to a stoped position.

[@kirk467]

Good job Matt and it’s always good to see you brother, you always do things right to get your equipment fixed and that’s what I like about your channel! Always enjoy watching your videos and watching you working on the equipment brother! Thanks for sharing Matt and as always I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Kirk from Louisiana 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@neil6212]

Congrats! A couple of hints based on my love/hate relationship with similar machines during my 50 or so years in factory maintenance. The yellow tubing, if it is Tygon brand and if rated as you say, also has a good UV protection component. The valve leak in the boom could possibly be an anti-drop valve. It would limit lowering speed in case of a hose break. These are generally screwed right into the cylinder. Finally, I like your new red truck. Should be able to easily handle some of your bigger trailers.

[@benispuma1]

Gotta love a Saturday upload!

[@saulzain1957]

It amazes me every time I see someone using a crescent wrench backwards. The crescent wrench is designed to create torque in one direction as you loosen or tighten a bolt. 🤠

[@Mike7478F]

You could have been a surgeon! I find you an amazing mechanic with good common sense. Thanks for sharing your diesel mechanics 101 for us amateur folk!

[@heatherlane9270]

From the mess that it was to actually see it running is fantastic. Must feel good to do this sort of restoration - it's great to watch.

[@fredcarlson5775]

Watching you working on equipment is enjoyable I think you need a shop service manual to help you with the wiring and to know what switches are what and then you can figure out what you need for parts also

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Great content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@paulpaulsen3046]

Hello Matt When You change the fuel filter, fill it with fuel before mounting. Then You don´t have to get the air out out the system. I work with MTU diesel engines with 2 big fuel filters and I am to lazy to handpump them 🙂 . So therefore i fill them with fuel before mounting again. Have a nice day from Paul in Denmark.

[@brucebonkowski9568]

Matt before totally filling those tanks you might want to.put ball valves to be able to shut off the tank to replace the lines

[@jamescole1786]

11/4/22. Much enjoyed your working up that $1000 basket lift. Yup, it needs some...maybe a lot...of electrical trouble shooting & hydraulic leak resolution. You are just the man for these issues. Always enjoy your videos! Stay safe & carry on Matt !👏👍👍👍⚙️🛠🍺

[@terryjacobs2536]

interesting video yet again Matt. when the boom swung on its own choice my thought was "daughter of christine" you still have a lot of work to do but as you say it runs and drives, 1 day at a time Matt

[@BlueDually4x4]

Running and sort of functioning is a good start. Its been a long time since I have worked on one, but the valve you are unsure of I think is supposed to keep the basket from just dropping if something fails. Like it bleeds off pressure slowly, so the basket comes down but in a controlled manner. The wiring shouldn't be too bad, might be expensive since you'll need those big 50' spools to have enough wire to run from the basket to the controls in the body.

[@rl3898]

Great stuff, a cheap shop vac cleans out tanks, and boat bilges , like magic.

[@jolietjohn8024]

See about acquiring an oil/fuel drill or diaphragm pump to ease the pain of cleaning tanks and pans. Also, that guy Matt on Diesel Creek has this cool oil drain pan on wheels - it even pumps itself out! 😁

[@jonathanglenister1652]

Hello Matt, back in the 70s we had a 600 gallon oil tank with sight tube, and it had a push button valve at the bottom union with the tank. So the sight tube was only connected through to the tank contents when you pushed the button, giving you a reading, and when you released the button the valve closed. You could also achieve this with a manually turned valve. Could that approach solve your tank emptying concern?

[@bitsnpieces11]

I think you are gonna have some 'fun and games' with this one. Always great to get them all solved though. Maybe the erratic stuff is from stuck valving in the power control system.

[@donnaoglesby1278]

Matt, I so look forward to your videos, and even my husband watches them🙂 Think this was a worth while purchase and with the small amount of maintenance you have done on her thus far she is semi running. But repairing the electrical is a major process but worth it, along with the hydo line up on top by the boom that need repair. Would check both of them to see if they ALL have to be changed, or just the one. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@ronaldpotter812]

Ron Potter Shrewsbury England If you havn't already done it I would certainly fit a shut off valve to the bottom sight hose of the hydraulic tank which would save you a lot of money if the sight hose failed. The same applies to the fuel tank. For really stubbon bolts a I would use a socket with a long bar. a broken socket and bar is much cheaper to replace than a rachet socket spanner. As someone who has worked solo on old vehicles I love the way you improvise. As a British OAP it reminds me of my battles of the rusty old heaps of the 1950's i work on out in the open with very basic tools and little money.. love watching your show.

[@big3fan916]

Put a valve stem for a car tire in your non vented gas can and remove the core , and take the valve stem cap off when poring

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Awesome video, the basket side of this one will surely be a challenge, but we know you are a motivated fixer cause this thing will be so handy once it is safe to operate! I have been watching your channel since you had 20k subs, you have done amazing growing and not over marketing the snot out of your merch or other things! Keep on Truckin DC!!

[@randybarnes8454]

Dang Matt, I bet you played the game of operation pretty well. You handled that stick removal like a pro. Great videos as always.

[@dwaynelambert2944]

love your projects and always cant wait for the next video, thanks Mat for all your great educational videos!!

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Matt removing the oil filter "of course its gonna be a mess" that's a easy mess. Now try such a filter in a motoryatch with everything around painted a bright white. I have the oil udder but it's not big enough for the big engines. Half my time is cleaning up and removing the smell of diesel with cleaners lol !

[@rayarsenault4774]

to get rid of the sludge; use a garden pressure sprayer full of stoddard's solvent. burn it in an oil-burning furnace afterwards.

[@kaboom4679]

Ran quite a few of those way back in the day . We had one 90' that was a beast . It had one issue , in that it had a slight leak down problem so that if you say a while with it off , when you fired it back up to move again , you would freefall a few feet . Anyway , I and another guy has just finished up a hella long overtime ( 20+ hours ) get it done project , and , were about to clock out when we got tasked with taking a photographer up in the same lift for some pictures . The same lift we had been complaining about every day for 4 months ... Being tired , somewhat pissed , and , not very sociable , we agreed . Anyway , we get the photo guy up , 90' STRAIGHT up in the air , shut off and let him take his pictures . When he was done , we looked at each other , grabbed the rail , fired up the engine and I hit the down button . 6 feet and a blood curdling scream later , we slowed to safe speed , My , coworker , myself , and , one fishbelly white photographer who now needed a change of clothes , went our respective ways . Next day , the rental company finally showed up to service the damned thing , after almost 4 months of reporting the issue . No mention was ever made of that poor guy , but , he and his dry cleaner probably parted ways the next day . I have never seen someone so HAPPY to be in a parking lot . It is but one of many reasons I may go to hell .

[@TheSwitzertrainer]

Oh, God, My ribs are hurting from laughter

[@Logan_Trogdor]

This video wasn’t nearly long enough. I can’t wait to see the next part!

[@albertkolthof8000]

Great to see you got it working Matt . Looking forward to more videos of you fixing this neat machine . Have a great day !

[@DEJones71]

You made a wise decision to buy this man lift rather than buy a new one. The 1250 hours on it tells me that it still in good condition with the exception of the cosmetics, which to me are those items which are exposed to the elements and deteriorate. I am looking forward to seeing you complete the wiring and get it ready for use. I am proud of your accomplishments. I just began following you so have to ask what do you do with alll the epuipment you buy and rescue?

[@mikemeans8724]

And here I thought waking up in the hospital this morning was gonna suck but then I wake up and Matt has decided he wants it to be a good day!!

[@Mouthy_Trucker]

how long did you sit there thinking "how can i inject the fact that i'm"in a hospital " into the comment section before you came up with this?

[@teatime6597]

@@Mouthy_Trucker??

[@Jay5-0]

Feel better soon!

[@paulprigge1209]

Sorry! Two years ago this week I was recovering from a near fatal ATV accident hospital.

[@danm2422]

@@Mouthy_Trucker what’s it matter to you? This guys stuck in a damn hospital and he’s just letting him know the video helped cheer him up a bit.

[@gogonog]

nothing makes for a better day than to wake up to a new D C video on a Saturday morning ...

[@JCS1069]

Hey Matt Check out the channel Farm Craft, John has a bigger model of yours and he has been documenting the process of bringing in back to life. Love your videos keep them coming

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow Rotation movement and Platform movement works that is awesome Matt 19:27 @Diesel Creek

[@suzylarry1]

Dirtperfect just did a rework on a Man- lift , you fellows know each other . A lot of your CHEAP finds are cheap for a reason , that said , you have fixed and reworked items so the future could be bright for this LIFT ! good video

[@yreyeyreyr]

This looks like a death trap. I love it. Also looks like a superfund site. Still love it.

[@wurly164]

Stay tuned to see if Matt can get it up. It happens 😔

[@bertdellaluna5612]

well it is a man lift, right?

[@wurly164]

@@bertdellaluna5612 a manly man lift 💪

[@steved2136]

One trick I use on fuel tanks to clean them out- my 'homemade' parts wash has a electric fuel pump for the brush hose, that usually runs off a 12v mains power supply from my car fridge with an inbuilt 'lighter socket', but the pump now has a 'lighter plug' on it- when I want to use it outside- take the 20l drum from under the parts wash (an old laundry tub the outlet drains into the drum lol) take it out and plug it into the utes lighter socket- made up a 'stiff long hose' out of a parts wash brush and a length of metal water pipe that screws onto the pump outlet flex hose (the pump inlet screws into a washable mesh fuel filter and that goes into the 'tap' outlet on the 20l drum... that way the pump sucks relatively clean fluid from the parts wash drain drum) Usually used for the parts wash, but with the long pipe brush attached instead, you can use it to literally wash and brush the bottom of a tank clean, all the muck ending up in the parts wash drum (fuel drain from the fuel tank into the top opening on the drum) Works like a dream on tanks, and even better- gives you a cheap parts wash to boot!!! (mine cost me under $30 but I had most of it already- an old free standing laundry tub with a builtin cupboard for $10 (holds the drum and pump and powersupply perfectly), and the cleanable mesh fuel filter ($12) and the parts wash brush with inbuilt hose fitting ($3) were the only things I bought, everything else I scavenged from the spare parts here)

[@lancefisher8364]

You might want to consider a small wet/dry shop vac. I keep an old one around to use for these dirty jobs. I'm in my mid 70s and don't do as much but enjoy your videos and remembering some of my projects.

[@brucechapman1946]

Matt if you can find a laboratory supply that sells glass burettes you can use a glass cutter and cut the flare and reducer off the top and bottom and attach with rated hose you can really have sight glasses, I have done it to make hydrostatic test rigs.

[@sl06bhytmar]

Its not the oil or fuel resistance. It is the UV resistance that is important for hoses.

[@roberthoneycutt1639]

You can add a tire valve stem minus the Schrader on old plastic cans. Use a wire to get in place, pull through with pliers. Stem cap seals it off.