Mechanic Screwed UP! Total Idiot Move! 2006 Ford F350. Customer States No Crank No Start!

[@RonKnowsStuff]

I was doing a tire rotation and oil change. Wife comes into the garage, “why do you keep saying CLICK?” I said, “Wife Unit! How am I supposed to know bolts are properly torqued?!” She said, “Don’t call me Wife Unit” and went back inside. She’s still a keeper.

[@jordanmckoy1935]

She wouldn’t understand 🥲

[@Jay-pd6vi]

Lmao

[@archiedentone5950]

That actually works so you remember that you tightened them all

[@lelandclayton5462]

I do the click sounds too but I got it from AvE. Toss in a grunt as well with the click. hurah, click!

[@geniferteal4178]

Don't call me wifey unit! LOL it's way better than being called the wife. Pick your battles.

[@lifeRobrandom]

As a business owner myself the irony that you have two two post lifts and an entire workshop that you pay good money for and you end up working outside on the gravel is not lost on me love the videos keep up the good work

[@williamardenjr116]

Better doing it that way than pushing that heavy beast

[@johncunningham4820]

With all the Shit on the back , the Two-Post lift might not have lifted it .

[@williamevans6522]

Push 5 ton O fun...

[@stevestevens9046]

It happens a lot in the mechanic world.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Ray doesn't have all his little friends anymore to help him push that big monster into the shop sorry I had to work that way but I've been in the same spot and fixed it and then drove it up by myself have a great day

[@fullblownredneck9623]

With the new starter, you may have just doubled the trucks value. Depending on how full the gas tanks is.

[@leifnilsen6107]

😂😂😂😂

[@leifnilsen6107]

That truck looks like 💩 for only 180,000 miles

[@osbro1523]

I've a mechanic for 42 years worked at dealers, independent repair shops and have my own shop. And I think your videos are great I've told my workers and my grandsons and everyone to watch your videos they are very educational and I like the way you do things and show how and why. Thank you.

[@markraymond2221]

That "brand new" starter that the owner claims they "just installed" didn't look very new at all to me!!!! love your videos, rainman!....keep 'em comin'!

[@KarenLeiro]

yeah....... brand new second hand or recycled

[@donw3912]

The effort you put into putting these videos together for us is IMMENSELY appreciated. Going across town dog tired in the wee hours trying to find something to finish...that's devotion. I hope you were able to sleep in a bit extra that morning. Thanks again...your family is very very lucky to have you !!

[@peterbuckman6309]

Remember , he said ,,,. It was Saturday one or two minutes of that day ,. Need to rethink of your writing skills , a teacher in English, ,,

[@edg5218]

@@peterbuckman6309 how'd you get your degree with the writing skills you have ? Lol

[@tyrantworm7392]

@@peterbuckman6309 I don't even know what you are trying to say Peter, care to translate for us English speaking natives (presuming you have a point to make and aren't simply being a penis)?

[@poppiarlin5612]

Well stated

[@johndough4745]

Cardboard boxes are great for crawling under trucks plus they absorb stains

[@kevinlstephenson6759]

I do not know about everyone else, but I am grateful for all of the effort you put into these videos!

[@RednebC]

Agree!! Well done Ray!!

[@thesoniczone]

Well that's why I do the Patreon thing.. because well... all the effort, and the humour

[@Zanthum]

Thank you for driving back to the shop in the middle of the night for us Ray.

[@GhostDrummer]

Hey Ray, just wanted to say that I’m extremely impressed at how fast you made this new chapter of your life happen. I’m sure it wasn’t as fast for you and your family, but you still pressed in and moved forward.

[@deckgun31]

STATEMENT: I am not a mechanic. CONTENT: But I love to watch you go thru the process. What I really like is the side comments (Open-ze the hood. Or, Powering down … then, makes the power down noise … every time!). Your processes are methodical, I’m sure from years of wrenching. But the comments and noises are purely personal flavor. They are what make you … you. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Love the videos! PS: If you we’re local, I would definitely trust you with my vehicle repairs.

[@willsrestorations]

This was definitely one of the best videos because this is how most viewers will be fixing their cars, on their back or on the ground. Thanks Ray

[@WastedTalent-]

It's one of the reasons why I like ChrisFix. He does everything in his driveway with tools the home mechanic would normally have, or be able to get.

[@willsrestorations]

@@WastedTalent- this coming from someone who's KZbin name is wasted talent, IT'S TRUE CHRIS FIX HAS AT LEAST 10 MILLION DELUSIONAL DEFECTIVE FOLLOWERS

[@muller9215]

I think they used to call us shade mechanics (under the shade of a kerbside tree)

[@willsrestorations]

@@muller9215 we used to call it street mechanics.

[@talon0863]

Lay down a nice big piece of cardboard under there and take a nap.

[@acdii]

A little tip on U-Joint, wrap some electrical tape around the joint so that it doesn't fall over on you in tight places. It still allows the joint to swivel, but makes it much easier to get into places like this. A trick I learned removing the upper transmission bolts using 36"' long extensions.

[@brnmcc01]

36 foot? Dang that's a long extension. Would give a guy noodle arm quick trying to hold that up! lol 🤣

[@racingforthecure]

I use the electrical tape trick all the time!!!

[@taselescanlan2795]

@@brnmcc01 yeah Most of the time it’s 36” worth of half inch extension. But all the beer drinking has conditioned my arms for that exact moment lol

[@taselescanlan2795]

I would have used some anti seize in the bolts as well.

[@acdii]

@@brnmcc01 It was a big, VERY big transmission!

[@jamesg6792]

The automotive repair industry needs more honest and reliable mechanics such as yourself Ray. I like to be able to bring my vehicles into a shop and know I am gonna get helped and not screwed. Keep these awesome videos coming!!

[@jenniferrogers2624]

I agree with you 100%. I quit working for a shop that was screwing people. I worked the office and did oil changes, tire rotations and a few other small things. Im far from being a master mechanic. More like a shade tree. The owner of the shop was out for nothing but money . He would quote a customer and say they wanted life time warranty parts. Well he would buy the cheap one year parts but charge for the expensive ones. He had a contract with a company that transported disabled and senior citizens. They stayed on top of all the preventative maintenance along with repairs. He would charge them 80 buck for a oil lube and filter package. At the most he would change the filter and top off the washer fluid. I seen him pull some shit. I could not continue to work for someone who was screwing people over. I have lived whats considered in poverty level most of my adult years and know what its like to struggle. I could look these people in the eyes when they came to pick up their cars. His business went under about 2 yrs later. I do have a friend who has his own shop that I met when I sold him parts from the salvage yard I worked at. He is honest, works with people, very good at what he does and even teaches the mechanics class at one of the colleges. He has helped me out in a bind when I get stumped working on my cars.

[@zomburs]

as a guy who doesnt work on cars, I love your videos

[@dcomputers]

Working on the ground is where many started off. Backyard jobs

[@SouthMainAuto]

Ok I'll be the one to say it.... NO SAFTEY STANDS!? NO GLOVES!? You could have been under that vehicle and if the tire suddenly deflated you'd been a goner. This is YT, never get under a non jacked up vehicle with out a life jacket. Gosh you have so much to learn 😐

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

If the frame suddenly broke I could have been crushed. There was a lot of weight in the dump bed. 😬

[@SouthMainAuto]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs I am glad you recognize the problem....

[@leon419]

Hey Ray, just a suggestion but, personally myself I'd have thrown in a wheel chock as well, even on a flat surface, can't be too safe :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

@@leon419 Haha see Ray I told ya 🤣😂

[@geniferteal4178]

Nice to see the amount of dedication it takes to not just do your job but then to put it all on KZbin. Thought about this myself and I realize the Epic undertaking it can be. Appreciate all your efforts.

[@richb.4374]

We appreciate your effort making these videos more than you know Ray. Thanks for the great content, I enjoy your comments while fixing vehicles. Especially the innuendos you sneak in there.

[@RealGoldRealWealth]

Ray congrats on your recent move and new business. We have just put to bed our 7 day business and closed it at end of a seven year lease. We had very little control over costs as it was a franchise format. I really hope you have purchased the building or plans to eventually do so. Keep control of all your actual costs, that way your integrity will be kept intact. Work only a set amount each day, including keeping up with the books and spending quality time with your family. Don't short change the family, They are priority one. Supervise an apprentice or two, do not let your skills and your positive attitude go to waste.

[@rayshutsa6690]

Ray I throughly enjoy your channel and content. You bring back a lot of memories growing up when a mechanic went the extra mile for the customer. I had a electrical problem with my car which was problematic. He came out to my work place at 8pm with two books on the electrical he found out that it was a 5 amp connection at the computer. People like you only come along one in a million. You are a very talented person you take your time and explain why you are doing something. You make learning fun.

[@Mountainbaseddweller]

Ohh that start up listen to those timing chains slap. Combined with the scary electrics and a battery that is too small..:no maintenance ever done on this rolling disaster. Excellent stuff Ray. It lives to die another day!

[@samholdsworth420]

Good ol 5.4 3 valve

[@neonsigns6721]

Ray, since you asked - I call it the "s" terminal. We run a voltage drop test on the starter motors for new engine installations and measuring the drop in voltage from the key to the s terminal is one of the tests. We call the excited wire a wire that goes to the alternator that energizes the field so the "nator" can do it's nating

[@boggy7665]

"s" for solenoid?

[@neonsigns6721]

@@boggy7665 yes I think so. Even though we call it a mag switch. So "m" would make more sense. But birg warner calls a different terminal the m terminal. Alot of larger diesel engine starters have that terminal labeled as the s terminal though. Borg Warner, Delco Remy (though they are the same company now). I think prestolite. Look at a diagram for a Delco 50mt, it will have that labeled as the s terminal. I know that is way more information than you asked for... But hey it's the internet where everyone is an expert! Have a good day

[@gregusjay]

Up late in Cali again Ray ! That's my same battery . .$185 at walmart ! So glad to see things are going well ! I bet wife unit and the kids are glad they can spend more time with Dad at the new place !! I enjoy your videos. . even the stubborn bolt ones. . . must see the win over those. . ! ! You make life interesting ! :) I wish you continued SUCCESS !!

[@briscoesjug1026]

The rest of America thought you cali folk were going back to peddling cars like the Flintstones. Didn't realize 12 volt batteries and fuel was still a thing out that way lol

[@gregusjay]

@@briscoesjug1026 I would rather have a Flintstone foot peddler instead of an Electric fire bomb like the politicians out here want us to purchase that's for dang sure. . I may just move back to Wyoming where I can drive what and how i want to . .including my lawn mower. . meaning the wacky Governor out here pushed a bill into law by next year I believe or 2024 ..can't buy any gas powered lawn equipment. . AND the funny thing is the power grid out here sucks.. I don't think they can support all this electric "stuff" .. so now I hear they're going to revitalize a Nuclear plant that they shut down awhile back . .cuz #1 - J BIden..just gave the Utility company PG&E a billion bucks to renovate it. . PG&E is the same company who. . asked for a rate hike to upgrade gas pipelines and clear bush around power transformers...BUT PG&E used the money instead to pay the executives more salary. . so that's why all these fires in CALI because they didn't do what they were supposed to . . i used to like living here.. but not anymore. . its been ruined

[@billymanilli]

@@gregusjay Yeah man, it's really a shame what bs you guys have to go through in CA. So many BEAUTIFUL places to live in that state, but as a "gearhead", it's one place I'd never be able to live.

[@gregusjay]

@@billymanilli amen !

[@FabriDragon]

“The rest of [North] America” is carried by California. lol

[@SGTJDerek]

Went through 3 starters on my '71 Cutlass one week because of an exhaust leak. Kept burning 'em up. Of course they died in parking lots. By the time I put the last one in, it took longer to unhook the battery and crawl under the thing than it took to change it out. Thankfully they were all still under warranty.

[@chrismacphersom3258]

Ya, I agree with the hands. It's when they're shaking and your consciously trying to tell them to stop and they don't, that's a rule I go by. Ive always jiggle my hands to because my brain is making mental note of what where position was the best feel. When I need to be steady I can be steady. Muscle memory is so strong I think we just hone that in over time.

[@stevenstritenberger1761]

Good to see you in the new shop and doing great work as always man! Gotta replace water pump on my 4Runner this week so that should be fun and prove to me that I am glad I do not do this for a living but guys like you and youtube videos really help me out and I always learn something!

[@Onemanstrash1]

record it ;-)

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@Onemanstrash1 And don't forget to say "click"!

[@smith51-d5i]

It is nice to see a pro work the same way as us shade tree mechanics. Laying on our back in the dirt is a place we have all been. You are both informative and fun to watch, I have learned much.

[@michaeltaylor5939]

@rainmanray That model of jump box is only supposed to beep constantly if it detects a reverse polarity condition (cables are connected backwards). It will also show the reverse polarity indicator on the screen which I do see on the video at 7:20. But you are clearly connecting the cables correctly if the colors of the clamps are correct, so that jump box may be defective.

[@aaronsmith593]

Im getting tired just watching this......truely back breaking work !!! Been there before, done that. We all do appreciate your good hard work. 😅

[@dudebud72]

The hand shaking is called subconscious competence. I learned it fast in law enforcement for the defensive aspect of the job so you don’t get hurt. You are perfectly fine! Love the videos as usual!!

[@knightwalker44]

The dedication to get up in the middle of the night just to find out it was all for nothing! We really appreciate the effort you put in! It was fun to see that whole clip too. It could have easily been summed up as "i thought i lost the rest of the footage, so i went to the shop at midnight to find that I had the footage the whole time", but we get to see the hard work you put in for ourselves.

[@victorjudice7344]

Ray, whenever I would fix something under a vehicle I always bring a large piece of rubber mat to lay on. Trust me, it beats laying on gravel or rocks. Great job on that truck. Well done...

[@billboyer8897]

Whenever a rich relative got a new appliance, we'd save the box to be used as a creeper for working under a vehicle in the dirt / mud / gravel.

[@merrillschaps2325]

Those starters are a pain in the butt only because of that top bolt. This is the same setup as my '07 Lincoln Town Car. I really admire your passion and patience for doing the work that you do Ray! I'm so glad you were able to get an independent shop of your own! Keep the great video content coming!

[@adamhandyside9836]

I pulled a trans on a 15 f250 6.2, horrible

[@CitEnthusiast]

You ain't see nothin' till you pull a starter from an Audi A4! Ask me how I know, LOL!

[@Papawcanner]

After about 100. replacements it gets really easy . I leave the bottom bolt on loosely until last and start the top first .

[@alexbrown1995]

@@CitEnthusiast I had a Fiat many years ago. That obscene machine needed a new starter motor. To remove the starter I had to remove the exhaust and the exhaust manifold. Just to get to the starter. Sheesh!

[@davidhenderson585]

I think the shaking is muscle fatigue. It happens to the best of us Great videos. The Wife Unit is great and so are the kids. I raised 3 girls. The baby is 42 now How the time flies 😊

[@readmore3634]

I'm a professional journeyman plumber...yes....I read plans and design waste, water and gas systems for all types of structures ...and do the installs of all 3 including fixtures. I have probably installed a dozen starters in my life...One was just like this (close) in my 2000 V-10 Excursion which had caught on fire when my dad owned it causing the starter to get a little cooked. I cringed as you loosened the last bolt cuz those starters are heavy and will crush your Chiclets (teeth) if yer not careful. Brings back memories....starters used to be easier to get to. I enjoy working with tools...rebuilt a few Baja Bug engines...learned a LOT doing that....Met my wife installing a new clutch in her 79 toyota celica....took me 90 mins....never done one....was easy...she thot I was amazing. Thx for the vid.

[@kowaltoboggan]

Thank you, Ray. Haven’t missed even one of your vids yet. Appreciate the “behind the scenes” glimpse into your genuine effort to share with the world your incredible talent. So happy for you to be off on your own now. Stay true to yourself. And BRAVO to you!

[@robsteingruber9488]

Appreciate the dedication to put this all together for us. Living out in the sticks, I will lay down a large piece of cardboard when I have to climb under my truck or have to work on the ground. Keep up the grind on this effort. I am happy for you and the rest of Team Ray.

[@mikebrookerd5833]

I call that a disposable creeper.

[@lorrainehoffman1307]

Out in Wyoming we have to do cardboard or a moving blanket on the ground, to lay under the vehicle, because there are little prickly pear cactus plants hidden in the grass! (Hard to remove the spines from areas on your backside that you can't see) 🤣

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Had an ex-gf do that in her garage, then she discovered that it was a bad idea to leave big brass staples sticking up out of the cardboard - flat tire

[@thomasmleahy6218]

​@@lorrainehoffman1307 Anything like sand burrs? Those are nasty, part Kryptonite.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

People throw them plastic bed liners away all the time . Pick them up and cut a 4’ X 8’ section out of it , better to lay on than cardboard . Cut with a circular saw . 7/9/23

[@k19widow]

Love listening to you in the background and watching each repair, learn lots about how best to approach these problems and gives me the confidence to do more myself!

[@xXTheZombieSlayersXx]

"I take personal safety first and foremost" winks at Mr .45 on the hip

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

Thanks for the insight into difficulty of reaching the unseeable/unfindable starter bolt,,,and just how difficult doing filming and editing can be...glad you figured it all out...

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

The fact that you'd go to the shop at midnight on Saturday just to get a video out for us is pretty amazing, but between having two young kids, starting your own shop, and putting out a new full length video every day, eventually you're going to get burned out. Ain't gonna lie...I love having new daily vids to watch, but nobody's going to think less of you if you skip a day here and there or even went to an every other day schedule to make your life more manageable 🙂

[@hot_wheelz]

Oh I did have to have a laugh at Ray trying to say that he's carrying without actually saying that he's carrying 😂

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

It’s Florida everyone carry’s

[@TOXIC-jq3ry]

Carry everywhere you can. Work (if you can, I do sometimes myself) , church, grocery shopping. In today's world, you never know what can happen when you're out and about.

[@Thomas-lq1jw]

@@TOXIC-jq3ry Sounds like a very sad country to live in 🤷‍♂️

[@jesuslovesyou5819]

@@Thomas-lq1jw That’s America land of the free, home of the brave fathers who have to protect there families because the government won’t!!! 🛡️⚔️

[@lvstofly]

​@@jesuslovesyou5819 I would argue that they are hurting our families.

[@johnhermiston4789]

Great video, as an old retired boat captain, worked in a lot of tight spaces. On my F350 I replaced the top bolt with a stud. Makes the install easier. Keep ‘em coming! Captain Jack

[@matthewstiles3963]

One quick tip on that style Ford there is a single wire connector right by the battery that does exactly what you did. All you have to do is touch to positive post. Easiest starter test that I have ever done on any vehicle. Kudos to Ford for that ingenuity anyway.

[@mattc.310]

Plug GoPro into computer, download files to project folder drive, rename and copy to back up drive, import into editor. Life made less stressful. I was kind of surprised that the ford actually started. Good deal.

[@ianmarsden8568]

466k subscribers - on to the next milestone. I think the variety of content in the workshop and back on your property makes for a more rounded picture of what you do. Sure its great seeing one engine bay after another - and believe you me I have seen lots, because I like them - but the new stuff is more attractive. Which is fortunate because you had little choice I guess. More power to you and the family.

[@oscarbravo9009]

I noticed issues like you described when I was in my 20s. The problem has progressed over time and affects both shoulders, neck, throat, arms, and hands. The cause is several collapsed discs in my neck (no trauma or accidents to cause them). Any work I do at (or above) head level becomes extremely uncomfortable after a minute or two from the neck all the way to my hands. I have not yet had to change my line of work but this definitely has made the job a lot harder as the years have gone by. I have to slow down and very deliberately do my work so that I can continue to resist item gravity. I find myself working from the top down rather than the bottom up when possible.

[@warbuzzard7167]

How did my story get into your life?

[@porkstack]

I'm 66 years old. As I watch this my arms and shoulders and back and forearms are starting to ache. There's a piece of rust in my good eye and I have cramp in my leg. Anyone relate?

[@JohnDeere14SZ]

@@porkstack I'm 62 have arthritis in both shoulders haven't had to put a starter in for 12 years I would last about 4 minutes before needing a break.

[@alfredozayas3421]

Ray, I would invest in some moving blankets from HF. They are cheap and come in handy for occasions like this one, or for impromptu picnics, beach blankets, and a lot of other things including moving stuff...

[@vilippo]

You deserve thumbs up and random comment for that graveyard shift you did for us. Thanks!

[@donaldhewitt100]

As a mechanic my self . Yes the shaky hands is what I got as well. It’s just from manipulating things to fit . It goes away after a while of not working on cars for awhile. Mine did when I started healing from a surgery that took me out of work

[@nvdwarriorLtc]

You didn't fail Ray, you have a bunch of us watching life's little barbs that we all get from time to time. It's nice to know I am not alone on the sea of life haha. Good video.....Go Pro's are cool.

[@talon0863]

Lay down a nice big piece of cardboard under there and take a nap. This trick can be deployed while certain family members are visiting.

[@tomdipasquale9633]

This brings back so many memories of myself doing the same thing when I was a teenager. The worst part for me was doing it in the winter in Buffalo NY. It rarely broke down in the summer! Lol Great video!

[@jessiec4128]

Cool Video. I had a F150 Ford which I gave it to my daughter. She had a starter issue. So I helped her replace the starter. The truck was parked for a couple months. But then we put in the new starter, and after that. I was done. And I mentioned to her, she might have to make sure she can hear the fuel pump. After a day went by, she had sent the truck to a junk yard. I told her I wish I was there to help get it started. Dang truck would have lasted her a number of years after that day. she did not try starting very long, just one time and it did not start.

[@bhaelhalelthebastard6014]

Ray is the true MVP of mechanic-tube 😁

[@MrMattDat]

Always great to see you work Ray! I was surprised you did not bring an "attitude adjustment tool" with you to rap on the starter in the beginning. Done off camera?

[@Thestargazer56]

As someone that has removed a "Ferd" starter or 5 I can relate. The last time my son did it for me and replaced the brushes in the motor and it still cranks. A few "love taps" will getcha running in a pinch.

[@geniferteal4178]

Every time I watch your videos it impresses me how thorough you are. Have you ever needed to use your video to show yeah I checked that? Seems like a great resource to back up your diagnosis.

[@andymacpherson7424]

Hi Ray .. Love the Vids .. Watching you fight with the Universal Joint and socket combination.. Have You tried or looked into "Wobble extension bars".They come in 1/4" 3/8" and Half inch bars . they allow the socket to Wobble but not as much free play as the Universal Joint gives... Hope this helps Andy UK ..

[@lzxray6781]

Ray, don't know if you read the comments. But I have learned so much from you on repairing cars. I own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner with the 2.7l 4 cylinder. She's got 242.000 miles on it and still runs great. Have some minor things to replace, PVC valve and thermostat and just replaced the radiator. I love that truck.

[@SamSteeles]

No piece a cake being a mechanic. Your pretty much an engineer.

[@cmarquez928]

Good Sunday morning it is very appreciated all the information that you provided for the people that are willing to do there own repairs they can definitely absorb all the good tips., And just want to add good luck on cleaning up your yard for the new fencing

[@NemoConsequentae]

We appreciate the effort you go to for the regular updates! A midnight run to retrieve an errant camera... Literally going the extra miles there!

[@fps079]

Thank you for your service, Ray. Thanks for the videos, too.

[@jerrynewberry2823]

OK, Ray, pro tip Tygon tubing, (clear tubing to you) 12" pieces different ids. Put one over your hard to reach bolts to use as finger tight extensions. Or you can rotate loosened nuts and bolts. Use it like a sparkplug remover.

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Because sometimes new starters have a high mortality rate, after working for a short while. I had one screw up after about 5-6months. Drove to breakfast on way to work, thing discharged whilst I ate, cable screaming hot. Got a lift from a bud at werk and a $75 two block tow and new starter install whilst @werk. I was lucky the thing didn't start on fire.

[@alanm.4298]

It is SO much more fun watching you work than doing it myself! 😎

[@MrMustangMan]

no joke.!!!!

[@Owen.T]

I didn't know a 06 F-350 comes with keyless start from factory🤣🤣

[@michaelredwine5074]

For your dedication to your craft and steadfast commitment to your subscribers I award you the coveted 👍 and a hearty "attaboy"!

[@genemartin6962]

Brings back a LOT of memories....folks need to know WHY mechanics charge for their work .. The stuff is HARD!! One comment and it is along the personal safety line. Noticed you were tightening up the positive post bolts while the negative post was connected.... Was taught and always taught young mechanics to always work on the hot side first with the ground side disconnected THEN connect the ground side. One slip and you can get a face of exploding battery when you ground that hot side by touching that metal wrench against any part of the frame, body or anything metal. Saw it happen once and the mechanic only saved his sight because he had on a pair of glasses that diverted the blast and the flying acid. Safety first..

[@davewilliams9353]

I really enjoy ur videos being a motorcycle mechanic for 26 years very informative I am a new subscriber

[@James-ol6rw]

Running to the shop at midnight shows us just how much work and devotion Ray puts in his informative, entertaining and humorous videos. You’re a real trooper Ray! Thank you for all you do!

[@charlescurran1289]

When you’re the owner you do things you’d never do as an employee.

[@Titan.Fox56]

@@charlescurran1289 Yep especially when you're just starting up your business, there is no such thing as "taking a day off" or set time off, you're constantly working.

[@shrodingerschat2258]

Yeah, but since he works for himself now he doesn't have to come into the shop till noon.

[@beardsntools]

Shows up how much time and effort he spends for clout and how little time he actually works and why he got fired and why his own business won't work out :P

[@charlescurran1289]

@@beardsntools You sound jealous.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

"I love it when a plan comes together" seems to be a good description for many of those things you do, Ray. Good job, thanks for sharing & uploading.

[@2pugman]

Ray, Are they still makin' cheap aluminum wound starters ? Good copper wound starters are superior.

[@foldersfromthecuriouscitiz503]

I generally think some people are just worried about everyone's personal health, and they try to help people and be kind. Both my stepdad and dad are mechanics and they do the same thing, just masking it with speed more. Good video, an instructional masterclass, and glad the footage was safe!

[@michaelcooley8275]

just a few things for everbody. Always disconnect from Negative terminal. It comes off first when disconnecting and goes on last when re-connecting. I noticed you had a wrench on top of the battery. That can be really dangerous.

[@austinaubinoe2195]

We have a fleet of 5.4L F250s at work. Well now half are 6.2L. Had 2 starters fail and each time the braided strap between the solenoid and the main body and crumbled apart. Last one I replaced at a Home Depot parking lot to save the tow. Have had good luck coating starters (entire chassis really) with Cosmoline spray. You know that starter is pretty fresh with those little rubber drain plugs are still there! We also have a 2001 F250 flatbed kinda like this that just gets used for scrap at an apartment complex. Has 18k miles on it. On its 4th set of tires. Just watched the end, that looks like a 6.0L diesel coolant reservoir. Not an expert but all of my trucks have the reservoir on top of the radiator. But pretty sure the engine crossmembers are all universal for all engines offered. Say what you want about the 5.4s, but they make adequate power and have been very economical for us.

[@Thunder-95]

Tip. I noticed someone suggested using electrical tape on your universal but I used heat shrink and the guys love it. Still flexes well and last's longer than the tape. Love your video's by the way.

[@ronaldtaylor173]

Hey Ray could i suggest that you maybe use your video with a probe attached to it to take a look to see where the bolts are. You often use it to peer into cylinders to assess for piston damage. These work great to also look at areas you can't see with the naked eye. Great video and great job as usual.

[@jllisiewski]

Been watching you for a while now.Wish the best for you and your family congratulations venturing out on your own!Your a true professional and awesome troubleshooter.

[@mmes307ify]

I onced changed an alternator in my parking spot at an apartment complex. It just happened to be the coldest day of that year. Busted up my knuckles pretty good but I succeeded. I’m 60 now and don’t even change the oil on my vehicles anymore

[@ryank16]

The hand shaking could just be a benine tremmer and its actually quite common and a lot of people have it without knowing. Basically the muscles on the top and bottom of your wrist contrast at a different rate and it can be exasperated by getting tired like reaching up and changing a starter. If you put a piece of paper on your hand palm up you'll see it wobbling a little bit on the edges. Some people have it worse then others, I had the same issue since I was a kid and this was my diagnosis after years of tests etc.

[@LeewardStudios]

15 years ago a friend started an ambulance service with a used fleet. Can’t tell you how many repairs I had to make from the gravel. We saved money and time by doing what needed to be done and in a few years had an inside shop which could hold 8 ambulances and two side bays for smaller vehicles. I was wrenching on a unit outside and the new guy asked why I did t bring it inside first. Old habits die hard.

[@wilbilt]

There is only gravel here at the poor farm. A small section of concrete would be a luxury. Rolling a loaded transmission jack in gravel is great fun LOL.

[@ckmoore101]

if there is one thing I have learned from Rays videos, is I need a cordless ratchet (good one). That looks like your most convenient, time saving tool upgrade (from traditional).

[@spaceflight1019]

A few years ago I bought an Earthquake electric ratchet. I took it to work at the power station and shaved a ton of time off a valve repair thanks to the wrench. The boss was so impressed that he ordered Milwaukee electric wrenches for us. He liked my electric heated hoodie too, and bought them for us.

[@tolow16]

Same here been looking at the hercules one from HF. Would love to get the snap on one but kinda pricey for me

[@katywalker8322]

I have a basic one. Not sure it saves much if any time per boot, but it saves a lot of effort - and that saved effort means I can keep doing bolts without getting tired abs slow down.

[@thomasseigler8875]

Fyi Ray. On the jeep, i know it doesn't matter but the top of the belt run down under water pump. It provides more pressure on idler pully. Check your video. Just thought I'd let you know. Great to see things going so well. Keep'em coming. Have yourself a great day.

[@desotosky1372]

3 videos later but you made me look. You are right, he did not put it on the same way it came off.

[@thomasseigler8875]

@@desotosky1372 I'm always rooting for ray.

[@johnrosen]

Glad your working for yourself, doing good, I hope to get to your level some day, you gave me the motivation to start my youtube channel. thank you .

[@bobhawkins875]

Where I live the 10MM wire comes on the solenoid and its about 6 inches long so you have to cut the factory wire and they include a crimp so you can connect the two wires together. It's because to many people were tightening them to much and breaking the solenoid

[@rayclark9643]

Ray so many of your videos just serve to reinforce my feelings of joy about being retired and not having to do things like this anymore😄!!!

[@michaelpressman7203]

Yes I'm retired and I prefer to do stuff myself this way I know my car is fixed right have a good day

[@philipershler420]

Initially, you called one of your tools a swivel. I was very concerned that you had forgotten to bring your “wobbly bits” from your previous job. But very relieved that you referred to that tool piece correctly subsequently. 😅

[@benminor5562]

Unless I'm mistaken, the rate of growth of this channel versus time it has been running predict it could catch and exceed others like Car Wizard in short order. And rightfully so. It's simply excellent and better. Be careful what you work hard for sir, because you're going to have success far beyond what you ever likely imagined.

[@travissheehan6082]

I like carcwizard when he does buy this not that or actually shows any work. The rest is kind of a waste of time, especially if that hoodie idiot is involved

[@rolfrevman]

Used to watch car wizard til i realized we never saw him working on cars, just talk about working on cars...

[@blackopsrocks]

Same as others, car wizard has so few videos actually working on cars. He talks too much, yes we understand he is a knowledge filled person...its been established. But save that for friday night ask me anything live casts like richard holdener.

[@brad3741]

Ray makes good videos, has a wide variety of repairs, and he plays the youtube game very well. I can tell he closely follows his KZbin anylitics. Everything matters, titles of videos, thumbnails of videos, interaction with veiwers, and the time of day he posts the video. Also, probably the most important, he makes a lot of videos! I just looked, Ray has about 100 more videos than car wizard.

[@achong007]

If you are rolling on the ground, try using cardboard. My dad use to do that all the time. Granted it is not perfect but you don't have to feel the hard ground. Just use old large boxes will do.

[@stevenkelley9025]

You need to bring back the phone ringing, that's the only thing missing from your new shop! Great choice to go on your own. You are the best!!

[@brianmcdonald80]

RAY! I’m missing the Doodle dooodly doos 😢

[@michaelchan8915]

Another great video Raymond Ray!!! I'm surprised that "third" bolt was there, judging by the condition of the truck. I can't tell you how I've had coming in with that bolt missing from other "techs" who couldn't be bothered to reinstall it. Curious as to why a recently replaced starter failed so soon? About the glow plug indicator lighting up when you finally got the truck started, it appears this truck has had the whole instrument cluster swapped out at one point, for one that originated from an XL or XLT trim level 6.0L diesel truck. The glow plug indicator and 4000 RPM tach are the dead giveaway to that 100%. I very much doubt someone would bother to go to trouble of swapping out a 6.0L diesel for a 5.4L 3-valve engine with its clacky noisy phasers. If it matters, the eighth digit of the VIN should be a '5' if it came from factory with the 5.4L 3-valve engine. If it was originally equipped with a 6.0L diesel the eighth digit would be a 'P'. Now that the truck starts, it sounds like it needs some new exhaust manifolds and studs too. Typical 5.4L 3-valve engine stuff.

[@infatuationsencumbering2251]

working on that truck could be a health hazard hope you have all your shots Ray

[@xephael3485]

No kidding.. hopefully he charged his fees up front.

[@tiddybearkush]

Indeed, how hard is it to not drive around in a dumpster 😂

[@michaelpressman7203]

I hate to say it but life is a health hazard you walk through it and do the best you can have a good day

[@keno77]

Except for all the fake ones

[@billymanilli]

@@michaelpressman7203 very true!

[@stuartsilverman7162]

Ray is great ,I am a mechanic for 40 years and he impresses me .. and that is hard to do

[@marymulrooney1334]

I had a VW Rabbit. When the engine got hot the car would die and not start again until it cooled down. 2 independent Mechanics replaced the starter. I went through 3 starters, the original on the car and replacements twice. Last guy even rewired the ignition to another place but left the original in the steering column, I didn't even get a couple miles down the road and it died again, he said, "Well it ran when it left here, so I'm not working on it anymore." Finally, I took it to a dealership, and they found the issue in less than a half hour. 'The heat shield was missing', so when the starter would get hot from the engine, the car would die. So, when the starter cooled down, it would start again. They put a heat shield in and never had that problem again.

[@proudcanadian5713]

Ray, having done something similar to this, I offer a little piece of advice. Have a plastic tarp that you can put down on the ground to both save your clothes and body parts from being scraped up. Also it makes it easier to slide around to get at things.

[@kenore4003]

Time to build upa stock of redneck creepers ( cardboard). But I have gone to Harbor Freight and gotten cheap moving blankets.

[@oldtimer2843]

I used a sheet of plywood to lay on in my gravel driveway. Lots of battle scars on that plywood from 45 years of saving my back from pointy gravel.

[@davelariviere]

I agree! Also, big piece of cardboard is your friend! Had one from a freezer box I had bought and I used it for years!

[@davidturk6170]

I use a trunk liner for a former SUV I owned.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

All of these items mentioned _also_ keep your dropped nuts & washers from becoming part of the parking lot.

[@nigeltina13]

Hi Ray from the UK. Thanks for your videos you make. I'm currently off work due to mental health issues. I look forward every day to your all content keeps me going. Thanks Nige.

[@stevo4649]

hope you get sorted Nige,all the best from a subscriber near heathrow,,👌👍

[@michaelpressman7203]

I retired now I'm 69 and I found out my mental health issues for the geniuses I was working with and not me have a great day

[@michaelpressman7203]

See phone misprinted I said from the geniuses I worked with have a great day

[@onewire59]

Love your videos. Just one comment. I was always taught to remove the negative battery terminal first. That way, if you accidentally ground your wrench while loosening the clamp, there won't be a bright flash and scary bang!

[@stargazer7644]

It really doesn't cause a flash, maybe a little spark, and certainly not a bang, unless you leave it shorted, or you're sitting in a cloud of hydrogen for some reason. It does cause a hot wrench though.

[@terrybrown797]

Always use two wrenches one to back up the stud and the other to tighten the nut so you don't break the stud off inside the solenoid and destroyed the starter also when dealing with aftermarket parts just to save you time always measure the distance between the bolting surface to the face of the Bendix this will tell you if your starter needs to be shimmed to function properly before installing and finding out later

[@pascal9073]

Other youtubers :never showing there mistakes Ray : a whole middle of the night episode to look for a go pro and gets distracted 😂 This is why you get our support genuine guy keep up the work