Peterbilt 359 Rebuild ep47 - Injector replacement on the big cam 3

[@aussierockbands]

Thanks for taking the time to film these videos for us Ezra, it's annoying enough having to go back and forth getting tools doing a job without moving a camera around while you do it, then it's still gotta be edited and uploaded, your efforts really are appreciated.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you, yes trying to do video's adds hours to a project for sure.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

I can’t imagine having to do all that extra work ... I sure hope your monetized ! I have no idea because I have KZbin premium so I never know if a channel is monetized because I don’t see the ads anyway

[@Ezrider359]

I am monitized it's not a lot of money though it's enough to cover the extra time and help out with a few parts every now and then

[@mintyman1968]

@@Ezrider359 That’s good.

[@TangoAlpha83]

Have you considered also uploading to Floatplane? I subscribe to a few content creators on floatplane. I enjoy watching videos ad free and still support the creators financially. Your channel is one that I would definitely spend a few bucks a month on.

[@nicholasbrown5801]

This truck is coming out mint and runs like a top. Excellent work dude! Put her to work!

[@donrutheford4192]

Old Red getting better each day. Old School Kool !!

[@DutchK75]

I don't know a whole lot about the Big Cam 350's and 400's. My grandfather loved them. He had a small fleet of trucks all were Cummins powered. He shook his head when I bought a W900L with a Cat. 🤷‍♂️😂

[@carlthor91]

I still love the Big Cam series, a little smokey until warm. Also a good 3406E or C-15 properly setup is a joy to hear on the road. Best wishes all.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

@@carlthor91 I’ve never seen one not smoke on startup ... it’s just a case of how much

[@xxxmikeyjock]

I love driving a big cam cummins. cats are for sleepy old men.

[@bigjim5723]

@@derekchauvinisahero2010 ha! back when i had mine-and my dad would let me use his garage to work on it-he would make me pull it outside before i started it. he claimed that smoke was in the rafters for a week till it left no smell. had the pump set at 20 percent above specs-guessing that's why it smoked so bad till it got warmed up.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I can still remember the first time I was old enough to ride with my uncle for the summer. 1985, I spent the entire school vacation with him, 78 359 with the KTTA, and a Double Eagle 96" sleeper. He was with Ligon before Landstar bought them out. The sound of that Cummins screaming through 6" pipes was never forgotten. My grandpa ran an 84 359 with the BC 400 up until he passed away in 88. Loved both those trucks and engines and I ended up becoming a lifelong Detroit fanatic, 😂. I have owned a 3406E powered classic, a 389 with deleted ISX 600, and they were both powerhouses, but I still run the little mean green 12.7 Detroit machine today, my gliders all have a Detroit. But I wouldn't give to find a 359 with a KTTA and recreate my uncles rig.

[@lancemcswain214]

So glad I found this channel! Thanks Ezra for the videos and Twin Sticks for the suggestion!

[@TwinStix]

Sounds mint👌

[@robertquast9684]

That is a smooth running smooth idling Cummins. I love the simplicity of the old big cams. We have one in a 9370 binder and in a Deere 8960 tractor

[@paulmartin3340]

Lookin good Sounding like it could pull the Titanic off the bottom of the ocean ! Dang Ez you got this thing full on Awesome! Love it !! Cheers from Sydney Australia yet again . 🇦🇺🦘🐨🇦🇺 🇺🇸

[@paulyarlett1238]

As a british commercial mechanic i enjoy seing a good mechanic at work doing something he loves thier is no better feeling than standing back and seeing and hearing something you put your heart and a bit of soul in come to life and breathe again its like a rebirth and a new life for something that was dead and forgotten.

[@ralphe2839]

Started in seventy eight. two ninety cummins then three hundred then 400 big cam then 435 now got isx 450 injectors for it I think are six hundred a piece. Have never had to replace yet. Got million six miles on them. Great mechanic. Learn a lot from Ezra.

[@richardmcferrin9847]

2nd up of coffee and a great video I didn't get time to watch that's a way to relax while the sun comes up you are a true craftsman and we must be related because Bob's your uncle is a good one my kids always say they dont have an uncle Bob stay safe great video

[@mazda_squad2481]

I Love this man video he like to do things the right way

[@jeffsomers5363]

Anything Cummins 855ci is magical in my eyes!

[@sjp52047]

This is one nice Peterbilt! I'd be taking it to the drive-in on Friday night and parking it next to the hotrods. They'll be jealous! LOL! Regards, Solomon

[@TheRoadhammer379]

A man after my own heart.

[@samvandeneynde3590]

I just want to show some appreciation. I am not a trucker, not a mechanic, and not American :-) But I appreciate you, with your set of skills and how humble you are about it all, trying to get a bit closer to achieving your goals every day by putting in the work, supported by your family. It is a great thing to watch. And hey, name one boy or guy that doesn't like trucks, right? :-)

[@kennyspry5189]

Brother l have to Say watching You Work on your Truck is Awesome it's Really Good to watch a Person Take Pride in His Work You are always Careful and Very Clean when You are able to You just don't throw things around You Cover things up that needs covering to keep Dirt or Dust or something from falling in I'm Not putting Twinstick Down But He's Always Throwing His Tools and Part's around He just doesn't seem to Care Like You do He's Always Beating on thing's Like l said I'm not putting HIM Down l just Like your way of working Much Better l can tell You take Pride in your Work and Truck Awesome Video

[@joemode101]

Big red sounds awesome going down the road great job 👍🏼

[@jameshickey9393]

Fabulous Ezra, your videos are top notch.

[@Bigmike3406E]

Gotta pull the Jakes and rocker boxes . . Wow good thing you pulled it apart . Great video thanks . That engine is so clean inside . 400 big cams are a good running dependable motor . And with a little pump work they can run like striped assed apes. Jakes sound like there PULLING down good and hard . AWESOME

[@robbalinski1606]

that theres a proper going to town rig now there Ezra, great job!

[@_mart_7183]

Sure is a good goin to town rig ahaha

[@michelgodin5563]

A master mecanic on top of that

[@ejerez359]

My dad sure has heartwarming stories about the Big Can Cummins back when he drove plenty of Freightliners and a Pete 362 back in the 90s!! You should add a rear light bar on Ol Red!!

[@aaronching5129]

I love a show truck as much as the next guy, but to know u r actually gonna be using this beauty is awesome brother. She’s comin along great🍻

[@Ezrider359]

Pulled 2 64k lb loads with it this week.

[@richardeckert6130]

The old girl is sounding awesome, great job and great video

[@Rajo20024]

You can't tell me you dont have a smile on your face driving that old girl around. Big pride rt there. Great job ez

[@johnferreira2044]

I love them Old big cam Cummins, Back in the day that's how I done the overhead, Untell I run across a old school mechanic in Phoenix Arizona, He taught me to do one hole at a time in firing order, Adjust your valves , And then turn the engine all the way over again, And adjust the injector, All 6 holes but do it in firing order, Takes a little bit longer but it is worth it, It made a huge difference the way it fired up and in cold weather, and it made a huge difference the way it pulled and ran Cooler , be safe

[@chriswatts2096]

Valves first?

[@johnferreira2044]

@@chriswatts2096 Yes valve's first and then the injector, Every hole in firing order , Do the valves and then turn it all the way over and do the injector, Repeat in firing order

[@ragman069]

Both of those injector part #'s are listed under your 0531CPL. I got high flow injectors and a built fuel pump from Pittsburgh Power about 20 years ago for my BCIV. I also plumbed a duel fuel line to feed fuel to the head from both the front and rear. I also added a ceramic coated pulse exhaust manifold. Those mods cost me about $1600 at the time. The motor really woke up and responded well, adding 125-150 hp. I also gained .6mpg. So the fuel savings ended paying for everything in the long run! BOOM

[@kirkjones9827]

I got my leg smashed by a forklift 17 years ago. These old trucks reminds me of when I started, but only dream of a truck like this. I remember when I would have to wear a rain jacket because I could put my fingers in the gap above the door.

[@LT.X380]

You seem to be very good on your mechanical skills. Good job. God bless you.

[@kp__truckin]

I’ve had some really good luck with interstate mcbee injectors in my ol 7.3 IDI now I have a great 6.0 🤪🤣🤣🤣 great content ✌🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻💯‼️

[@will9191]

Truck looks and sounds great. I watch these videos drinking my morning coffee :p

[@robertesposito9871]

You did a really nice job on Ole Red

[@cbmech2563]

I was at the Allison dealer on Thursday and they had 2 hay squeezes with big cams in them. Sounded sweet

[@91Grunta]

Old Red is scrubbing up real nice Ezra, a lot of hard work but what a transformation. Awesome channel.

[@psavel274]

Nice job addressing those injectors and all that valvetrain stuff. Definitely a smart man for knocking it out before it becomes a problem. Always look forward to Old Red as it's one of my favorite projects on the 'Tube! I enjoyed the vidja as usual. Take care Ezra, and excited for the next one! 👍👍😎

[@cobraspottedwolf8791]

Man that's a "while I'm in there" job... Love the videos keep it up

[@luispaulovieira8675]

you are a true master, congratulations, here in Brazil we follow your channel.

[@shetlandspecialized3989]

She is sounding good , it’s funny how a one day job turns into a 5 day job all the time , I unfortunately know that feeling, nice work sir looking forward to next update

[@alexcooley1665]

This thing is getting nicer and nicer every single day. Both you and Twin Sticks are doing a very good job on your trucks.

[@davee62]

Very nice restoration

[@ronmccon2290]

Bob’s your uncle, n there ya go! This channel is full of knowledge both mechanical and vernacular. Love it and subscribed! 👍🏾

[@Ezrider359]

Thanks 👍

[@fordy2604]

Ah mate that sounds beautiful what a lovely truck. And another engineering master class thanks mate. Regards from south London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@billyrose7181]

Always a joy to watch the best mechanic I know do his work!!! Only problem I see is ole red is about to be wrapped up and we won’t get to see you do your magic 😭

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

Yes the 6 pack is always the best way to go especially given the age of the truck great job there👍🏼

[@tommyhall350]

Good to see you an ole red good luck buddy

[@tommyhall350]

Red sounds great great job buddy

[@johnshelton6722]

Great video ezra with old reds cummins purring at the end and the jakes,better than any stereo.

[@tommyhall350]

You can handle it buddy take care keep warm an safe buddy

[@Graveltrucking]

The sound of the old 400 brought back the memories of the past when trucks sounded like a truck not a vacuum cleaner, the old L9000 Fords I used to drive with 400 BC. It was money well spent changing out the injectors and valve train parts your 400 sounds good doesn't have the 400 Cummins knock.

[@thomaskanipe4615]

Doing a great job on the truck It will be almost like new when you are done Love the older trucks And the videos

[@Ezrider359]

Thanks 👍

[@Volcker1929]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to record. That sure is a nice truck!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

How'd you like Jammin' EIGHTEEN Gears!!?? 😁🍻🍻😊 ..... It was a long time dream, but the biggest thing I ever drove was a Ford F-450 Box Truck. Almost drove a HEMTT 8X8, but missed out. It's fun watching you guys though. I'm A 60yr old Disabled Veteran. Too late for me to start something like that now. But I had NO shortage of fun in what you guys call "4 wheelers"! Can't believe how " theoretically easy" that 13 to 18spd swap was. It used to be ROCKET SCIENCE to swap a 5spd for a 6spd in a Mustang!!! 😵😠😭 Neat trick with the Pilot Shaft, welded to a Jack, for EASIER Clutch alignment. I'm telling friends about that one!! Back to watching! Started from episode one.

[@chadharmon5716]

Such easy access to every thing on that engine what a classic

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Thanks for all the knowledge you share with us Ezra. I have really enjoyed watching Red being restored to better than his former glory. I am headed home and taking a month off before flatbed freight gets busier, the old Detroit is pressurizing the coolant a little bit. I have had to add 2 gallons in the past 3 weeks. It's not pushing actual coolant on the ground through the overflow tube but I can smell it vaporizing and there is clear liquid dripping occasionally from overflow. Was going to open her up and do a head gasket if the head was good but we decided to do a complete out of frame, she just turned 700k. I am going to do the clutch, flywheel, bull gear etc, and we are swapping in a new 13 speed to replace the Eaton 10 speed. Got some exterior work to do too, the ice building up during the winters has broken the bottom of the fiberglass fenders, they are getting replaced and painted, new 3 door headache rack, 3/4 stainless fenders and blasting the frame and painting. Wish me luck buddy, I haven't don't a complete out of frame before but I have 3 of my buddies helping and one is a Cummins mechanic, one is a certified Detroit mechanic, so I should be in good hands.

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

What an extremely nice sound... you will never have to use a radio in that thing... the engine is all the music you'll need!

[@anthonionesbitt202]

Your truck sounds so good😁👍

[@philglover2973]

Excellent video Ezra a fine looking truck 🇬🇧👍

[@endermwatts]

love that big diesel sound! nice work

[@dannyodonnell6227]

Very nice Ezrider 👌 looking good and sounding great thanks for sharing

[@Ezrider359]

So far so good only have about 80 miles on it so far though

[@killercoolcole2698]

It’s crazy how you can make a video so enjoyable to watch and still very informative on how work on these old trucks, I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Great content

[@everalmcculloch2075]

I gotta tell u men everytime I c guys like u bringing back these beauty to life and in great condition inspires me to get my own. Been a fan of trucks since i was a kid...

[@christhefistful]

That is one LOVED up truck.

[@MCMLXXXIV1984]

Watched em all. Your content is by far the best when it comes to overhauling or repairing trucks! Your approach is what makes the difference instead to throw your wallet at specialists you are swinging the wrench 🛠️! Best from Germany

[@dangbeaudry]

Boy she has come a long way since you brought the old girl home, good job

[@sudd2685]

Great job young man you can check that off your list thank you for your videos

[@laurentbourguin6260]

Nice sound your old truck Guy 👌🤘

[@jessecastro4733]

Old Red is coming along nicely!! Your knowledge and passion has that truck just about ready to earn for you and look good doing it!!! Really like how you fix things completely and don’t do just patch work !!! Awesome work ethic!!! You keep doing what you do and we will definitely see you on the next one 😎✌️

[@Forsaken_Angel_of_Darkness]

Sounds and looks like a completely different truck than when you first got it. Can't wait to see it when its done

[@jeffbronowicz3264]

Another fine job, your skills are great, did you ever think about replacing windshields? I know the aftermarket peterbilt ones are cheap. Looks like there fogged up pretty good around thg he outside edges!

[@Ezrider359]

it wont take long after i start working it to get a big rock or crack, then they will get replaced.

[@tbone8560]

@@Ezrider359 that is a true story

[@ianatkinson8464]

Sounding good looking great 👍

[@arrowkart4j]

I'm just loving how this old girl has transformed. Keep up the great work. Sweet Pete.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@paulog8813]

Great music selection! 👍

[@amsoiladam]

Great video Ezra

[@roadkomotive5398]

Yes! Old red update! Loving the level of dedication you have to this truck. We have the same engine and right now I am getting a fair amount of blue smoke and when given throttle she sounds a bit rough so I want to do an overhead and new injectors. Thank you for the step by step instructions! 👍🚛

[@michaelhendrickson8468]

I absolutely love the Pete and your such a great guy and great mechanic. Good luck with everything. If you want a driver i been around trucks my entire life. I will come out to you snd work. I would love to work for you.

[@redneckgringo]

Ol gal looks good and sounds good!!! Thanks for bringing us along on the restore!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That truck sounds *sooo* good Ezra! 😀 Glad the install went fairly smooth. 🙂👍

[@russelltrupia4479]

You have done one heck of a job, this truck is going to be awesome when you are finished with it.

[@jasonguzman564]

This channel is great and love the opening music

[@ricbrowne3249]

No good doing a job if you don't do it right "aye" when you put "ole red" back to work you'll know it will ok for quite sometime great work Ezra you'll be riding proud in that "ole" Pete sounds great too "RB" Albury down under stay safe

[@StjerneDK]

Thanks for shareing. Love the truck 🤙

[@alexsmelly2263]

Ankther great video simple and to the point.

[@marklulow6848]

Been following this rebuild since episode 1. The old girl definitely has the twinkle back in her eyes. Great job, Ezra!!

[@brianherron5400]

Truck is looking good 👍

[@mikeg7843]

I always wondered who my Uncle was! Its BOB!! Thanks for filling in that gap 😂🤘🏼

[@jyd6722]

The camera falls back and in my head all I can think about is the chick from Talladega nights screaming” I love the way the vibrations just running up my legs!!” 😂😂 ..... once you get all this work done I think you need to register the truck to one of those vehicle extended warranty phone calls 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ronnyvandenheuvel9049]

doing a great job again ez ,,love your video's buddy keep up te good work...

[@mohsenjahandideh5331]

Good on you mate well done good job

[@SumterWrecker]

That tractor looks and sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@paul2466]

Excellent work Ezra, she has come a long way!

[@jamesallen5656]

I've followed you on this build and you have done a great job on old red.

[@khwoods01]

She will be awesome on the road! I hope you get many years with her!

[@theteadrinker-143]

Looks and sounds great Ezra , have a great weekend

[@robinbollstrom1292]

love the big cam and the n14

[@TheRoadhammer379]

One of the most recognizable engines at idle, at least for my ears, the n14. My buddy only runs the n14, and buddy do they bark through 8" pipes, and pull like a scalded mule. He bought all his gliders with the n14.

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Long journey is about to the end. Now for the fun to start, trucking in the Pete. Looking forward to lots of in cab trucking videos of the nice ride.

[@devinrussell2372]

Now all that is left,is to replace all of the old incandescent dash lights;with bright energy efficient LED bulbs,and to upgrade the headlights to LEDs,and she's good to go.I would love to see this truck in a video of the 2021 Mid Western ATHS truck show later this year.

[@Ezrider359]

Already done led headlights were a previous video dash lights will be posted whenever I get around to editing that one

[@devinrussell2372]

@@Ezrider359 Oh yeah,sorry I realized that you have already upgraded the headlights;in a previous video.I would still would love to see your truck in a video posted by DailyDieselDose of the 2021 Mid Western ATHS truck show later on this summer.

[@russbrittain7379]

Great job on the motor keep up the Awesome work on that 359 so keep on trucking

[@ghodgeco]

Looks and sounds great inside and out. Good job, Ezra!

[@jth1699]

I sure hope you changed the O rings on those rocker box shafts... otherwise there will be a oil leak ... also I prefer the outer base circle since that method will take up any wear in the valve train for the injector... also my recollection is that 65 inch pounds was the torque when the injectors were in the cup- when Cummins came out with the K model the factory said to set them some kind of silly dial indicator ... but I just kept using my torque wrench at 65 inch pounds with no problem whatsoever ever. I probably ran over 1000 overheads on the 855 series and K model engines on stationary engines mostly on generators that were operating at least 70 or 80% loaded all the time and most of the time I was in the field - being in the field means you have to take all the tools you need to do the job. So a small torque wrench and feeler guages are about as simple as it gets -

[@jamestauschek5424]

Another task accomplished. Lookin' really good EZ!!