OLD Tip Truck Infested with SNAKES Sitting for 10+ YEARS! Will it START?

In this video, I ask the question will it start in relation to this vintage Bedford Dump Truck after sitting for many years. The entire truck is covered in spider webs, mould and everywhere you look there’s another snake skin. It has also suffered considerable rust after sitting in a coastal region for so many years. It’s in such rough shape, the first question I asked myself when I saw it was, is it simply too far gone, followed by, is that the remnants of yet another SNAKE?
Thanks very much for watching.

[@gordonagent7037]

Hey Bruce, I bought an old TK Beddy many years ago for my fencing business, I had a steel tray and a spot on Cab but the six cylinder engine was knackered. I had a recon. 253v8 Holden motor lying around so I modified a few things and put that in with its 4 speed manual tranny. It went like a beauty but after about 3 months the diff seized up and Idid a small fencing job for a cocky and he had a split diff in his workshop for a TK so we made a clean swap. I found and Eaton splitter for her and wired it all up and gave me 8 gears which came in useful over the years. Final upgrade was to add gas after I took the heads off and modified them. That old TK gave me years of faithful service with not a problem and when I bought my farm she carried on as an awesome all rounder. So obviously this video struck at the old heart strings and I’m pleased you gave her your special brand of love. Another ripper from the old master, well done

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for sharing that Gordon, they were certainly a pretty common truck here in Qld back in the 70s and 80s

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

@@bruceinaus 69 c1800 international were still in service as fire trucks in early 2000’s similar except Chrysler v8 powered.

[@laurencehastings7473]

You know we all want to see her running Bruce. Get the carb and the starter sorted. We'll all be waiting for part 2.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Absolutely!!

[@BlairGuinea]

Good job Bruce.....................the only guy on youtube that knows what he is talking about, thank you Sir

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you for that, but I think there are a lot smarter ppl than me on here!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

He puts all the other "will it start" guys to shame! A true professional.

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Nobody rocks a flowery shirt like Bruce. Love the channel, sir! Kentucky, USA

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

Keeps the slongers at bay.🐍

[@bruceinaus]

Probably a bit flash for this truck lol

[@blpblp-tj7ux]

yes! quality time with my favorite uncle, Bruce!!

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@joec880]

I love watching people who just don't know how to give up and quit. They just GET IT DONE. You are remarkable sir. From Virginia USA thank you..

[@dannystubblefield5478]

not a fan of deadly snakes but Bruce is DETERMINED. good job Bruce

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, lots of snakes around here it seems

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

Bruce seems to have snake magic. Like Bee keeper's and bees. He respects them, and they respect him. I think it's because he's a gentleman.

[@JoseDelgado-ho1cf]

Always looking forward to another adventure in Australia starting old engines with Bruce and the Cameraman

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much

[@brycesefonte9093]

Super video Bruce, brings back memories of driving the old Bedfords back in the day.

[@jimrio3628]

Bruce, no matter how rusty, there are always parts that someone could use. There should be more soft spoken intelligent people like you in the world. It would be a much better place to live. Jim from Connecticut

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks so much Jim, appreciate the kind words

[@Mark-wu6nv]

Hey man, thanks for you’re videos, I have learned so much. And please be careful, we would hate to see you get bitten, or hurt by something. Thank you.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, I was on high alert on this 1

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for sharing that Gordon, they were certainly a pretty common truck here in Qld back in the 70s and 80s

[@DonPerry-nx4sr]

Your average human would have turned around and run for cover, but not Bruce...you're a fair dinkum legend mate!!

[@bruceinaus]

Lol thanks

[@coolinthewoods]

I love hearing all the background noises. All sorts of animals around there.

[@bruceinaus]

Lots of Animals making noises around here

[@IanCampbell-sh3si]

Some of those noises is Bruces lunch acting up

[@vaitonl314]

A new length measurement, Bruces. "How tall is that trailer over there, dont want to be overheight", "Naa your fine, it only looks to be a couple bruces, maybe a bruce and a half."

[@bruceinaus]

Lol, thanks

[@lancepearson4035]

So close - lets see it cough into life - well done so far. love hearing the stories you tell from the past too.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much

[@pioneeradx]

This channel deserves more attention. Thank you guys for the videos!

[@JohnDeehr-cc7mh]

Good stuff Bruce, ready and waiting for part 2 🤠

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much for the support

[@67hr74]

Brings back memories Bruce, My boss in NZ bought one while I was doing my carpentry apprenticeship. Did lots of trips to Mt Cook in it over 18 months. She'll go. 👍👍

[@allenmkent9141]

Good day sir. To point out a couple friendly tips, there's a poor ground from the battery to the frame, Rusted connection between cable and frame. Unbolt that, clean the rust off, the starter might turn faster. It would be smart to pull the starter, disassemble, clean it, derusting parts, sandpaper brush and rotor parts, lube starter gear and travel. I'm surprised you wasted all that starting fluid trying to start it before taking the carb off, disassembling and cleaning it. A good mechanic with a higher than average troubleshooting IQ takes the time to follow the proper steps before trying to fire up any engine that's been setting, including flushing old fuel out of the fuel lines. (Before I started working in the construction industry as a heavy equipment mechanic, I started engine salvage startups in 1980 after reading Chilton's Auto-Disel Repair and Overhaul Manual. They have a set full proof troubleshooting procedures for each engine type that prevents any further damage to clinically ill engines, trannies, rear ends, etc.) After you know the engine turns over, Always pull a carburetor and starter, clean and test ignition parts (each spark plug), compression test cylinders, free sticky valves, check fuel pump delivery, clean ground (earth), and ignition connections, check for stuck alternator, generator and water pump, fix coolant leaks, . . . Then, , , try to start your engine. Impatience and dimmed-witts are a mechanic's worst adversaries. :)

[@54mgtf22]

Yep. Get her going. Love your work, Bruce 👍

[@mjm7187]

With the carb off, give a prime shot into intake manifold. Engine should start. Or keep us in suspense for pt 2, rebuilt carb. Loved the hornets nest shot! Take care Bruce.

[@KeithPawson]

Good on ya Bruce looking forward to part 2. Thanks for all videos, really enjoy watching you get things going again.

[@randie450]

That's a better shirt than I wear to church Burce!

[@estonchangwe2565]

I love it every single time i see a notification from Bruce and Farmcraft. I have learned so much from the two channels this year more than all the years i've been on youtube

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for the support

[@reganlittlewood]

You've certainly had a variety of tenants living inside that old girl! I love those old straight six petrol Bedfords, especially the smaller J Series models, so I'd definitely love to see more on this!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Regan, I might do an update once I get the Carby back On

[@VolvoV8seriously]

Another great video thanks Bruce

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@jackflak]

I'm here again setting on the edge of the couch saying come on old timer .. speaking of the truck of course... yeah would like to see it running poor old thing .. great video thanks

[@tonym6326]

Very much enjoy watching you get these old neglected machines running again, and looking forward to part 2!

[@stevesalvage1089]

TKs Once very common here in England , they were very popular most fitted with Perkins diesels and made over long period including military 4x4 versions , thanks for the video Bruce catch ya on the next one ,

[@jojorapiti7471]

Multiple snakeskins,Spider sanctuary disturbance,various particles on Bruce’s head,Hornets nest in the carby to take the win.. What an epic video! Great teamwork.

[@bruceinaus]

I was on high alert here, so was the cameraman

[@jojorapiti7471]

@@bruceinaus Go well Bruce & co. Top knotch viewing from a NZ lad from across the ditch.

[@joegatrill6634]

Another beauty of a shirt! I can't keep mine clean eating dinner let alone working under a truck. It shows what a tidy and methodical person you are. Looking forward to this video.

[@denismartin4680]

Hello Bruce and the cameraman another great episode on this old Bedford its has been sitting for awhile but I reckon after abit of tlc you'll get it started would enjoy watching more on this old truck and i see their were snakeskin's there glad to see they cleared the area around the truck thanks for sharing Bruce and the cameraman take care everyone blessings till next time

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you Denis

[@roudyrusty610]

Keep working on it,nice to see it drive

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, I’ll preserve

[@ianatkinson8464]

Keep on at her Bruce😎👍

[@stevemurphy795]

Got to finish this one. Worked on a lot of the diesel versions of these back home. Solid, reliable but uncomfortable to drive. Great video as usual 😃

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Steve

[@alanrichards6963]

Well done Bruce, excellent workmanship. I told my partner the firing order as you were checking the engine and she ask me. " How do I know that" Like you haven to worked on many old 6 Cylinder engines" Enjoy your commentary. Would like to see the old Bedford up and running, please continue with part 2. Love your videos Bruce. Cheers, Alan

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Like Jim Stafford said in his song, "I don't like Spiders and Snakes", especially poison snakes, and y'all got a bunch of different poison snakes down under, we've only got maybe a handful here in the US and that's more than enough for me. Anyhow, rock on Bruce 🤘✌️

[@GippslandLakesExplorer]

Thanks Bruce! I'm posting from a new channel. Cheers Evo from down south.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Evo

[@michaelshallett6665]

Hi Bruce...great job on the old truck...yes I would enjoy a part two.. watching from Maine USA..

[@Tinn_Whisker]

get her going Bruce!

[@picknikbasket]

Thanks Bruce, I remember these old TK's from my youth and would love to see you get this one running.

[@bruceinaus]

Keep you posted with an update down the track

[@ajaks7636]

Yes and Yes! A Great part 1, can't wait until part 2. Thank You.

[@graeme9679]

First truck I ever drove when I was 15, 1970 TK (7 tonner I think), was our local fire tanker, replaced our old Blitz. Only a 2 wheel drive with Goodyear Hi-Milers, still amazed us where it would go. Thank you Bruce.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Graeme, I thought this one might have been a 5 ton

[@robleary3353]

Brilliant!. Old school mechanics!. Wish I'd had your channel to watch back in the eighties when I got my first car! Bril!. Keep doing what you do. Teaching mechanical 'Noddys' how to fix stuff!. On ya!. Nuff said. 🙂

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Rob

[@johnmcmahon3436]

Grew up in Ireland when our village shop delivered sand and gravel to farmers . Shop used that exact lorry back in early 60s . Then changed to diesel when petrol became so expensive. Bruce your from the old days of simple mechanical engineering . Amazing how much of Australian auto language is similar to Brits and Irish back then . I live in USA for years and it’s so different .. V8 s and 300 HP where as my Mini was 32 hp . Great to watch u work and not use scanners to find the problem 😂👍

[@threado-2]

Hi Bruce, really enjoy watching your videos. With regard to the old Bedford 214 maybe a few pumps of engine oil down the cylinders might make those old rings seal a bit better. cheers

[@bruceinaus]

I did think of that and your quite right I should do it for next time

[@andymack5093]

Always have a soft spot for the old TK's - i worked in a timber yard in my school holidays and one of my jobs was cranking up the old (by then - off road) TK Bedford to load sawdust, and timber offcuts for the firewood heap. Beautifully smooth gearbox compared to the clunky two D Series Fords. Can't wait for Part 2 Bruce!

[@linasvelavicius330]

Nice job Bruce!! Very good tip on how to manually check the ignition and the points earth/ground connection.

[@garyphillips7993]

I wouldn’t call working on something riddled with snake skins, spiders & hornets “taking it easy” Bruce 😱

[@Tuilaione]

Again, Bruce is bloody Amazing

[@jimsum7018]

Memories, I used to drive my dads tk 300 petrol, 8 tonne split diff at 6 years old. Round the paddock with the square bail loader attached to the side. Cheers Bruce

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, I might have had this wrong it could be a 300 not a 214

[@jimsum7018]

@@bruceinaus would've been a few variants surely? We put her in a clearing sale when I was 13. After a 300km drive it wouldn't start for the punters.. Old timer said, "typical bedford"

[@jimsum7018]

Never the less.. she fired up and we drove back to the farm.

[@dennis38y]

Excellent video again Bruce, interesting and entertaining in equal measure ! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to part 2 !

[@emmgee555]

Looking forward to part 2 Bruce. Great video thank you! I didn’t realise you had Bedfords and Austin out there. I remember seeing those Bedford trucks in England in the 70’s😊

[@kingsweet4588]

You had me at "Snakes Galore" in the promo... How could I not watch this?... Glad I did. I enjoyed the show very much. You fn' Ozzie's are nuts💥👊😁

[@robertjospeh1097]

Would love to see it running. Great job Bruce!

[@MegaDirtyberty]

You are a braver man than me Bruce. I would have fogged the inside of that cab with that bug spray 🤣, must be an aussie thing, used to all the bugs and critters 😉...

[@fredscheerle7592]

Hey Bruce, when you were checking the firing order it reminded me of my brother and his second car a HR Holden red motor he brought, the motor old and burning old so he got an Reco 186 to stick in it, this is where it gets amusing, Him and his 2 mates worked the Friday evening, Sat and all Sunday to get the motor swapped out, they got it in Sat afternoon, then flattened 2x Batteries cranking it over, then towed it up and down the Road till late Sunday evening, My bro went to work as Apprentice Motor Mechanic Monday, I was studying for my HSC in Vic, and needed a break, so had a tinker with my Bro's car, I checked the Firing order By first checking the rotation on the of the distributor's rotor by turning the Fan the correct way and found the had the Plug's wired in reverse order, so corrected that and turned the engine over and it fired right up, turned it off and went inside and told My Dad and He was not Happy saying he wanted to see how long it was going to take hi to work it out and go out and put it back to how it was, I'm not 100% sure in what happened but I'm pretty sure my Mother told him that I worked it out, and he got it running Monday evening, It was never mentioned of again He must have ben embarrassed about it!

[@jcbro86]

Thanks for bringing us along again Mr. Bruce. I always wonder what causes stuff like this to get parked in the first place.

[@coop_coop007]

Looking forward to part two. TVM.

[@garethraven3933]

Part 2 please Bruce can't wait, watching from NZ.👍👍👍

[@iv2sab512]

Looking forward to part 2! I'd like to see it running.

[@kimmarsh5387]

HI Bruce get it working cheers

[@bruceinaus]

Trying, thanks for watching

[@kimmarsh5387]

@bruceinaus That carbie is a mess that is for sure,

[@kenc3288]

Hi Bruce, I really enjoy your troubleshooting skills and persistence trying to get these old machines running, makes for fun and informative viewing. Cheers from South Coast NSW..😄😄

[@lordstig5474]

Can't wait to hear it run.👍

[@mattzembower2042]

Looking forward to seeing part two, enjoy watching your videos !

[@bullfrommull]

Fantastic video. I learnt to drive in a Bedford TK. great old trucks.

[@C2Baird]

Can't wait for the Carbi strip down episode! Sounds like the starter motor brushes check is worthy too.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Certainly like to see how far you could go,but it has spirit 😂 thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@freeo7601]

Another cracking video Bruce. Look forward to part 2 mate

[@wimalasenawijethunga1668]

Thank you

[@PaulTreefella]

It would be lovely to see her running again.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Bruce, that looks in pretty good condition with a little bit of surface rust from one surface to the other lol

[@bruceinaus]

Lol that’s about right too

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Get it running, Bruce. It doesn't have to drive or tip, but those would be nice extras

[@billcorfu7751]

Hi Bruce I drove one of them when I was younger guy for years, nice to see her running

[@kyleleomarclejr.4347]

Great video Mr.Bruce really enjoyed it. Have a great day

[@XelaSnikliw-fg8wu]

That bird made the perfect noise when you went to put the key in like special effects! 😅

[@jayh1947]

Keep up working on it Bruce............Jay

[@Alex462047]

Bruce, mate, watching what you get up to with these old things makes the fairly routine stuff I get up to with my own truck look like child's play. I'd love to see part two, it would be good to see her go, she seems to want to have a go.

[@not-pc6937]

Awesome job Bruce 👍👍would be great to see you get it going - so many old tips and tricks in here for the younger blokes (and us old blokes to ) great video mate hope you do a follow up 👍

[@mattellis6306]

Easiest way to tell a 214 from a 300 - 214 has screws around the rocker cover, the 300 has 3 dome nuts along the centre.

[@billblock8090]

Bruce, in West Texas where I live we have rattlesnakes, copperheads, coral snakes and scorpians, so we have to be careful aII the time. I am 81 yrs. old and learn a lot watching you work. I worked on equipment and machinery many years, but I still learn a lot.

[@erniefoster7116]

Like my dad use to say, your never too old to learn something new.

[@mickeysadler5272]

Looking forward to part two.

[@brucecliffe6213]

Up till about 18 months ago I had a TK tipper. It looks like it was a later model than that one your playing with Bruce. Mine had the 6 cylinder 300CI petrol motor and the carby was a Stromberg, (2 bolts only) same as Holden as you would well know. The motor looked exactly like that one you were working on. It was seized when I got it so I did an in chassis rebuild and it went like a trooper after that. Plenty of guts even when fully loaded with dirt in the bin. It was air over hydraulic brakes, bit of a pain but the park brake was air release so I used the park brake air valve as the brakes on the beast. Pretty hairy coming down the mountain on my property loaded to the hilt with some road base for road repairs and only the park brake for stopping power. It worked OK, otherwise I would not have used it. Thanks for the video.

[@zonie70]

Nice job Bruce . Thats a beauty of an emblem on the front ! It almost came to life there mate , that hornet blocked carby was no help . Snakes have their place in the world , and I do my best to stay out of their place . We will look forward to part 2 with "Eddie" . Take care Bruce . 🌵

[@crazyguy32100]

Good tip on checking the points. When cleaning them I prefer using an emery board, the kind you use for fingernails.

[@user-mb9tz1om1s]

love watching your videos your very clever at fixing engines i like fixing engines to.

[@randie450]

At your usual best on this one Bruce. 👍

[@gmarshall1026]

Keep going Bruce

[@mischef18]

Sure made for great viewing bro and yes look forward to see ya fire it up. Safe travels. Ken.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ken

[@peterbutcher4848]

Bruce is wearing his going into town on a Friday night shirt.

[@kensutherland414]

I love the old Bedford mate. My Dad had for garbage trucks years ago and I would help on the round in the Hastings VIC area and work fixing them too. Bloody good trucks.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ken

[@outtyrider]

Great memorys in the old TK Bedford it was my first truck I drove when I was a teenager

[@bruceinaus]

Lots of people seem to be familiar with them

[@outtyrider]

@@bruceinaus at the time it was a upgrade from my grandfathers Commer truck how times have changed.

[@tony66au]

I reckon she deserves another chance Bruce, you've done half the work anyway and shes a good spec unit for a TK.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Tony, I’ll get it back to my place and chuck the carb back on

[@tony66au]

@@bruceinaus Might be worth explaining the 50 mile an hour (80 Kph) Final drives at some point too in older Trucks :-)

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

I drove a couple of these Bedys back in the day. They were diesels and one was as slow as a wet week ,only having a single speed diff. The other one had a 2 speed diff and was a lot better for it. I for one would love to see part 2 of this old girls start-up, and maybe some spare parts could be salvaged off her. By the way the controller on the right of the steering wheel is the vacuum brake controller for a trailer brake. When going for a trailerlicence back in those days, you had to keep your hand over the trailer brake controller handle when approaching intersections or pedestrian crossings etc or you would be failed. The good old days??

[@bruceinaus]

Yes I’m not sure what the top speed was. What I’ve seen, because the petrols could rev harder, they actually had a better top speed. Thanks for clearing up that handle I thought it was something to do with trailer brakes

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Cool old truck 🛻👍👍

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Had a Matchbox Bedford tipper truck as a child, toy was older than me, but I know the lines of the cab. Surprised to see the ignition key was located SAAB style on the floor next to the gear lever. When you get used to it, it is efficiently and logically located and you don't have to fuss and fumble with the ign switch located behind the steering wheel.

[@NebraskaOldGoldKnights0505]

I look forward to part 2 also.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

I’m sure it will go. Often I will squirt some engine oil in the cylinders to help the rings seal, every little bit of compression helps. Just my thoughts. I’ll be watching for more.

[@user-xl5np5dp8n]

Wow. Just getting that door open was worth the price of admission.....🤑