Orwell Can't Be Repaired With These Parts! Nothing But Bad News...

[@mauricezurliene1892]

Boy that Chris is a great mechanic he really knows his stuff, keep him as along as you can. Great video

[@wushock92]

Some people get butt hurt over the silliest things. The majority of us get the incongruity of the time line of the videos. You keep doing what you're doing and the true fans will sit back and enjoy the content. We appreciate what you do. Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to the entire crew at FSC Trucking.

[@xheralt]

As OTR trucker (and former KZbinr) Allie Knight used to always say, "Time Travel is complicated", and she was pretty strict about releasing videos in the order they were filmed, with a consistent delay (two-three days) between. Steve's editing delay is a bit longer, and makes it even more complicated by fast-tracking more important or timely videos, like this one, or his various collabs with Gentry & Sons, to coordinate with their video release schedule

[@herbcraven7146]

Is a new hydraulic press better than your 1947 model? One thing is for sure, no one ever accidentally smashed their fingers to a pulp in a horrible industrial accident when they had to have both hands working a manual pump. Safety was built in.

[@frederickoning191]

This was a fascinating video~! A free heavy mechanic tutorial. Please don't change a thing. You are thorough, transparent- and honest.

[@xheralt]

The www audience demands transparency, and when they get it, the genuine article, they jump all over it. Because they're so used to the slick, rehearsed, perfect-every-time productions. Go figure.

[@KellyKelly-qc1rt]

Chris is a beast. Can conquer anything with a handful of teammates like him. Stay safe!

[@danielzentz8163]

Love the shop days with a seasoned mechanic. Keep up the great content FSC.

[@mikelane4940]

Seasoned maybe, Me I've been ,wrenching 40+ years and if I needed that truck on the road I would have used spacer washers and a die grinder to wallow that pin out , down time makes no money.

[@FatKidBrody]

​@mikelane4940 you want a cookie or something ? Maybe a participation trophy ?

[@rogerthomas5940]

As I sit here a week out of surgery to repair 3-4 tears in my rotator cuff, watching you guys manhandle that spring was painful. I once worked with an old school heavy equipment mechanic, like Chris. Learned a lot from him. Good video.

[@jsh6952]

My last 2 rotator cuff surgeries on the same shoulder were a 100% tear with a ruptured bicep. Had it fixed one time, healed up, did the physical therapy, fell on the same shoulder and retore and reruptured that shoulder, had it fixed yet again, healed and therapy. All in, my left arm was in a sling for a bit over 1 year.

[@blueovaltrucker]

I do agree ... content is content..I like the driving and delivery and pick-up side, along with chain downs, load and unloads, the in-cab commentary and all that, but the garage content with you and Chris is especially good. Fun to see how you guys address all the stuff that inevitably pops up when you're wrenching on old stuff. Thank you, Jen and Chris for everything you guys do.

[@davidvollmer959]

In my early career is a machinist in the 70's I ran some lathes and mills that came off of WWII ships. They looked old then. Fast forward to the 2010's and there still running. That press brings back memories of a simpler time. Leaving the press as it is will retain its value and be a conversation piece for years to come.

[@jrneff9773]

1 have a monarch lathe was on a boat 1942 no 3phase convertor to make it run it is nice machine. i saving up for the convertor

[@jsh6952]

I ran a few war production machines and even ran one that was built in 1896. That century old machine ran smoother and quieter than the War era machines. Davenport 5 spindle screw machines.

[@chadsmith7911]

I have a press just like that. 75ton. Doesn’t have the arbor type action on it but had an electric pump added to it at some time. I think it’s a 47 model

[@Sockemtickem]

I ve done this very same job on a log truck that I drive. 1986 western star. Nothing easy about it. I enjoy all your videos, and it doesn't matter what way they roll out..

[@gregshearer423]

Everyone going on about Chris boot being taped up when your boots are wore in and comfy you hang onto them for as long as possible 😂

[@jsh6952]

You nailed it there. I have a pair of boots that are 27 years old.

[@bga.123]

I love the way you edit your videos, mixing the clips together and the music really adds to it and is not overpowering and distracting like a lot of others do

[@mikesautotruckrepairinc.cr5621]

As somebody with a shop it's always a jinx when you bring something just inside the door to do something kinda quick.Always back in as far as possible.

[@stuartaaron613]

Hey Steve, first I just ordered an Orwell Godfather shirt (XL). Also, I don't mind that the ride videos aren't played in sequence, as long as they get played. Shop videos are great, but damn, what a pain you are having with Orwell's parts. Thank goodness that you have Chris, the correct tools and equipment, and the knowledge on how to use them. Have a happy Thanksgiving with your family.

[@CLHardy44]

Chris is my kind of mechanic. Slow and steady do it right

[@clarencewiles963]

Steve after you install the wheels with having new studs and aluminum wheels 🛞 requires a retorque after 50/100 miles. Just a reminder. 😊.

[@radpaddler]

Die Welt braucht mehr Menschen wie Ihr . Denn Nachhaltigkeit versteht man heutzutage nur im wegwerfen und neu kaufen . Ich finde das super klasse wenn man alte Dinge wieder richtet . Danke

[@d6joe]

Orville is going to be a new truck some day, one part at a time.

[@SoLDMG]

Ship of Theseus, Lincolns Axe, Steves Peterbilt

[@lastplacetrophy3821]

The truck of Theseus.

[@keithhutzler1196]

If you had that work done at a shop it may have been done with inferior parts and sent on the way. Good thing you and Chris did it right.

[@paulwiley9102]

Send your videos the way you do. Keep Orwell first and foremost on this channel. As far as the cars are concerned, I can take them or leave them. Good luck Steve and Chris.

[@DEW409]

I have the same press as that. Never thought I would see another.

[@tgland02494]

I agree just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s not good 👍 sometimes the new breaks down more because of electronics

[@JrFlexing909]

And this is why there is so much down time before getting the truck on the road. So much speed bumps before you can get everything put back on. Parts place needs to not take the short cut, give the right part and everyone is happy, Stop giving the wrong one. That is cost and down time.. seem to see that with some parts store.. But I can't wait to see Orwell back on the road, and riding smoother with the new spring leafs.

[@TREE-TOPWOODWORKING-pe4qc]

55 Caddy wow, hopefully you can get the truck up an running soon. Seen Trucking Together s channel with them sitting in your lot looked like an I think gave gave the horn a try haha. Yall stay safe

[@harveyhagar]

I enjoy any and ALL content! I enjoy riding along on the road AND the shop content. I am NOT a mechanically inclined person but I have learned a LOT watching you and Chris...

[@Denis-tu1pd]

My uncle tought me always check your new parts with the old parts before installing new parts . To get a true front end alignment install the new tires first . The old tires are worn to the old front end . I have a lot of respect for you when you told us how you messed put .thats being a real man . Look at the new trucks 500000 miles and people are dumping these complient trucks . Your vintage trucks with half the repairs goes millons of miles . I wish your videos wewe 45 minutes long other wise your videos are perfect . Denis from Santa Rosa Ca

[@salmonaco007]

That press is eye level if something would shoot out under pressure not good were some thick eye/ face protection

[@donalddodson7365]

Hello, Steve. You do what you want in the order you want. The metrics will guide you for content, but ultimately it is your call. Happy T-Day!

[@elijames3041]

Hay Steve i hope you can get the truck fixed soon

[@markchodroff250]

Steve , your doing a great job ! Truck repairs are a hard job and on older trucks it’s a Adventure ! But I love the 362 with your cat engine, keep fighting you will win the war in time !

[@JRTRAPP1]

Love seeing the old press in use. I love old well made equipment like that. The parts situation sucks. The auto parts stores stand behind their product and replace bad parts but it is very frustrating to spend so much time and labor over a simple part that defective. Even worse when you have someone on the payroll and have loss of use for something that keeps everyone.paid.

[@alpharomeo15]

I love your truck driving videos, Steve, but as someone who's been working on vehicles since I was 10 years old, it's a joy to watch somebody like you and Cris work on'em. There's always something new to learn! 👏🏽 👍🏼☺

[@motivepower1]

Happy Thanksgiving to you,Chris and Orwell.

[@Johnny64ism]

Hey Steve and Chris i enjoy every Video you put up Steve i'm not concerned which order they drop. Like Everyone is saying keep doin what you're doin Steve you're doing Awesome God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jen and Chris..Stay Safe You Guys

[@tgland02494]

I love the mix. I love shop and driving videos and why does time line matter? It doesn’t. People need to just watch and learn, or enjoy what you have to put out. God Bless

[@stevencaka]

Enjoy watching you & Chris. How we always done at the family owned towing business where I worked at in Houston (Hidden Valley Wrecker) Brings back memories

[@tinakerr2300]

Love the Videos...anything you post i watch...that 55 wow soo pretty i wanna see an after picture when its all done....and I agree with you that parts store should have ordered what you asked for not what they think you need cause now you gotta wait for the brown truck to show up....

[@derrickmanning2597]

Steve,what is it with people that don't understand that running a truck the miles you do will require a bit of love now and then. As you say,trucks break down,and if,like me,they could understand that repairs are a part of keeping the wheels a rollin! Take it as it is guys,you get to see the whole story with repair work to Orwell,and other than the bits that do wear out,how many new trucks are off the road cos the computer says no,and the techs laptop says I don't know!so days of watching a pair of really good guys doing cool stuff to keep Orwell running and earning is worth it. I watch the road trips as well as the shop stuff. I like seeing your countryside and those ribbons of road,and the sound Orwell makes when out in his environment,that is not possible if ya don't fix it! Keep it up Steve,and Chris,you're old school,a modern fitter wouldn't ok ow where to begin without a diagnostic socket! Keep em turnin and burnin! Derrick in the UK!

[@tonyclare9349]

Hello from New Zealand watch your u tube videos all the time just asking what and who's is the yellow truck in the back ground cheers keep them coming 👍

[@daryllcooper2695]

Man that sucks, probably a good time to go through the hold truck. Ain't no tell what else is going on.

[@tabithasalb9903]

You and Chris work really great together. Awesome.

[@dailesperry8256]

I like your press and the fact the cylinder is actually pressing it witch gives you easyer access to tight spots

[@johnhowell224]

Happy Thanksgiving to y'all! Things happen bro. you'll get there.

[@garyengland2441]

I personally couldn’t care less about the order of the videos. I was drawn to this channel because of the truck. Little did I know that you are actually the infamous Cue-Ball from the overnight trucking radio show which had me even more intrigued. Keep up the good work and I’ll watch every single video in whatever order they come out. Happy Thanksgiving…

[@keneldred9030]

I know life has its ups and downs, but I am still sorry that “ when it rains it pours!” You and Chris can only do what you can do- you both are doing your best, and, that’s all anyone can do! And, you guys are doing really good with what you have to work with! And one final thought here- “ to all that only want to see what and how they want, GROW UP!!” Take care boys, and keep up the great work as best you can!

[@edwardcaseyjr5490]

Well said, I agree Steve and Chris are going to get the job done right.

[@Carlnewman68]

Can we see your train set . Carl .uk . Nice to see you both working on the truck

[@robertwiley7744]

Ordered an Orwell shirt. Thanks!

[@JeronWhite]

It a good pete it does the work a good rig

[@WestEndDroneDude]

Steve ... Feel your frustration over wrong parts. Love the shop videos! Love watching Chris in action (and his mouse). Maybe consider getting someone to edit and upload your videos. You have too much on your plate to work on Orwell, drive OTR, edit, and upload. The channel is growing! Off to get an FSC shirt. Take care and be safe out there. There's on OJ waiting for you in central PA. 😄

[@johnmalone2680]

Keep on plugging away at it.Nice to see a good hard working man working. God bless

[@timeisalways420]

Absolutely 💯 on the content Steve 👍.Like them all.Keep them coming.Y'all taker easy.Catch ya on the next

[@TruthAlways59]

Experience is invaluable! Ya, the 55 Cadillac would be sweet!

[@garymorris5974]

don't forget the king pin bushings and ball joints. Stay safe Trucker

[@timothynichols6374]

I love all your videos working on kool things.i agree i dont want to see you pull crap out of shop or 90s Cadillac engine pull.everything 80s and down maybe.and i completely understand stand and wont give my opinion on what you do with your shop.because your a busy man.my dad used to own a 5 truck.trucking company.keep up the good work

[@christopherrapley6432]

Hey steve this chris again besides being a mechanic all my life , I am also an musicianand i am here to say not to worry about your audiance, because you are not nomatter how good you are , going to please everyone! Pay them no attension and keep on doing your best and your own thing keep on truckin my friend!

[@TruckerBill0531]

Dam an old refrigerator still running strong. They don’t make them like they use to

[@Rick-kk4yy]

❤❤❤we love the shop videos please keep them coming.

[@fredrickhaemker8434]

The press looks like it came off the USS Texas. Cool piece!

[@SmR-x3z]

That's just business Steve. Shit happens. You did right with the explanation, nuffsaid. Speaking for myself I enjoy all the content also I'm with you about the older trucks especially the cab over's and Orwells still pulling his weight. I'll be here for the next one. Thank you.

[@tabithasalb9903]

Omg.....the parts bullshit! Glad you held your cool better than expected. You had all right to blow a gasket at people for things being wrong... you held it all together!!! Amazing

[@garyinman5400]

Your content is great a mix is good. There are people out there that just WANT to complain, and will for any reason they can make up. As you said the numbers of views don't lie people like your content. Some times I get a bit bored wit watching some things here and on other channels I skip over a bit, but I will not complain. keep up the great show.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Fill it out with rings. The spring mounts and that pin. To get it tight.

[@pitbull4029]

Chris one hellva mechanic, Steve is the parts chaser , gopher youtuber.

[@joshuaragin8945]

I would love to see what y’all do with the 55 cat !!

[@DavidCinelli7815]

HaHa the "bomb cyclones back" waiting for the weathermen to invent new terms. Love the shop repair content and watching Steve.

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

First law of thermodynamics: energy can be neither created nor destroyed, it can only be transferred from one place to another. Second law of thermodynamics: all things move towards enthalpy. I hear you on the old press, I have a lathe that was built in 1896 which was the same year my grandmother was born. It works better than the one I have from the mid eighties.

[@thecolonel4037]

What a screw up!!! Wrong pins, whooda thunk it! BTW, just as an aside, on my last truck,a 1994 White/GMC [aka Volvo] I tried Horton Roller Bushings on the front end. Actually were very nice, made the front ride very nice. Just for what it's worth. 'Axe.

[@kevinhurley1172]

Love watching you guys work in the shop keep doing what you're doing thanks again in advance you're never too old to learn something new.

[@-SkyCat-]

At Some point Old parts wont be found and upgrading to newer more efficient parts and Engine will be needed.. i love watching you drive places. shop stuff is cool but just not my liking. but that's ME don't take my words as what you need to do.. i'm just one of your 115k subs that enjoys the ride!

[@robindenker2504]

Nice work, tough having to explain issues sometimes!

[@coryhoover01]

The patina is great on there increases the value

[@theoregontruckerT880]

Every other video Steve uploads is of Orwell in the shop for a major repair but somehow new trucks are bad. Meanwhile I’m driving a 2017 KW pulling 3-8 axle lowboys grossing 130,000 on a lite day and my truck has only had 1 major breakdown when it blew the head gasket at 500,000 miles which is normal for heavy haul

[@earlhudson6913]

Love your videos so informative love Orwell looking forward to Elaine anyway hopefully it all comes together.

[@joelipps6003]

Hey Steve. Keep on what your doing. I'm enjoying a spotted cow here in NE Ohio

[@82randyacman]

Like that vintage refrigerator.

[@mikebuehler6248]

I enjoy the content regardless of the order. If someone doesn't like an old video, just don't watch it.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Steve and Chris glad to see your getting Orwell back together. But parts for older trucks can be aggravating because some machine work not done to par. Love your content no matter when it was filmed. Happy Thanksgiving to Steve and Chris and Family.

[@tucobenedicto109]

It's Holiday time so save up some video of the ho scale train. Maybe you have scale Peterbilt cab overs. Show it at the end of next month. One farmer forgot a go pro in a tractor and posted a video of harvest from the like september in October. He did meniton it was lost footage.

[@philipmichel215]

Love Orwell that is for sure, but I am interested in seeing the 55 Caddy restoration project whenever that happens!

[@producerk8247]

I have ordered parts numerous times just to reorder them. Such a hassle on the down time. Oh, and he government wants to see everything!! 👀

[@warrenpatton5138]

Try to polish the front wheels while they’re off. No lug nuts in the way. I know they’re clean but, a polish would compliment the drives so much. Keep doing whatcher doin !!!

[@zacharyholbrook7930]

Beautiful press

[@patframpton6193]

I think you have your content about right Steve. Come Monday all your problems will have evaporated. All the best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@badboybennyhill]

Don’t blame the kit, you two started smashing shit with a hammer, it was so obvious that something was wrong, I’ve done hundreds of shackles and NEVER had to drive the pins home with a hammer

[@eddieg8tormccormick331]

JUST A SUGGESTION.. maybe record some of each of those projects, cleaning shop, caddy,(X2) razor, and put into a breakup between driving and in shop specific videos..🤔 just a thought from a sub.. Love your videos! Keep safe driver!💪🏻🇺🇲

[@dalelusk622]

I like any content of old school stuff, your doing good as you do

[@user-j4200]

Still say you should check on that cab over across the street from swing time on 175 North of Fleet Farm in Germantown.

[@scott-gg8iq]

All in a days work your posting I'm watching

[@donmalone6416]

11-24-24 First time ever on any Utube channel ¡ Poor Orwell 😢. Love the channel. Takes a big man to admit his mistakes like you did on shirt order 😊. You mentioned the huge (cool) press built in 47& your dad in 48. I was born in 49. I drove trucks from '67 till '02 when I was forced out due to health issues. Never ever had an accident & only had to be towed once. Pa.-Il. (I can smile now) Just wanted to introduce myself. We are both definitely old school cool 😎 Keep up good work. I'm live in Abingdon il

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

I bet it's hard to find parts for cabovers these days because cabovers phased out & got replaced by more conventional cabs a while back.

[@ruston723]

good luck guys

[@joecummings1260]

Yeah I like the press. My buddy rebuilds industrial gearboxes and power transmission equipment. He has a WW2 Era 100 ton press. I've run modern 100 ton presses and really the only difference is they are electric over hydraulic. His has a hand pump. Actually his ww2 press seems to be a higher quality machine

[@fid4446]

Love the press!!

[@coryhoover01]

Happy thanksgiving 🦃 Steve,Chris, Jen and Chris,s better half. Stay safe

[@archangel729]

Thats an awesome press .

[@Roadrunner8119]

Steve i live in the UK and love watching your videos about orwell, Just a thought how about making a separate channel Called FSC BTS " Behind The Scenes" that way you could make videos of stuff like the car projects or any project people dont get to see on this main channel, the new channel could give updates on the chapel trailer or a day in the workshop showing what you get up to etc, that way if people want to see more from what goes on in and around the shop they have the choice of seeing the main channel with the star of the show about everything to do with orlwell and the second channel for anything else, just a thought mate, keep up the amazing video i love to watch, Stay safe

[@michaelderkacz5526]

Your commitment to keeping Orwell running is very impressive

[@colinbourne8345]

Loving chris' gaffer taped boots😂😂😂

[@johnbartell4826]

I personally have no problem with your videos I love watching all of them your content is great

[@xheralt]

Patina is aesthetic, but rust is destructive. It might be worth your while, Steve, to strip off the last remnants of the original paint on the press and repaint it with RustOleum product or something similar to bind up the rust and protect the structural material...especially if it needs to hold up under extreme stresses generated by high pressure. Aesthetic improvement purely secondary but a useful side effect. Just throwing that out there for your consideration.