Peterbilt 359 Rebuild ep60 - making the air conditioning work again

getting back to work on old red my 1983 Peterbilt 359 replacing the ac compressor witch needed to be modified because i ordered the wrong part.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I've been at this almost 26 years, fixing, repairing and replacing on our equipment and I am still convinced that you've forgotten more than I've learned, 😂. You're knowledge of internals and how things work is insane.

[@pmckee02]

I am an old man. I constantly watch youtube videos. I worked the automobile, truck trade for many years. No hesitation, you are the most versatile man I have ever seen. You can drive it, fix it, repair it, run the office and business. Can't tell you how impressed I am with you. Keep it up. I love your videos and envy your abilities. Pete

[@stevecrazyrednecktrucker4006]

Best description of the weather...EVER!!

[@toterola451]

Very impressive. You're a technician, a craftsperson, and you can explain the job at hand very well. Not a common combination.😉

[@sodapop8408]

The only way to learn tear it apart and put it together again👍👍👍

[@will9191]

Drinking coffee on my day off while watching this. What a great start to the day!!!

[@Patrick-jt4dk]

I recently ran across your videos and yes I am now subscribed to it. I’m extremely impressed by your skills because 99. 9% of drivers and owners don’t have a freaking clue how to do much more than checking their oil. I’m a mechanic and I have my own mechanic shop but we mainly work on tugboats and barges much larger diesel engines and I also have another business with dump trucks excavators dozers and a couple tractors. I understand just how much work and headaches it takes to keep everything running and running smoothly. Good luck in the future

[@Ezrider359]

Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@caveone-365]

Old Red is still looking gorgeous man. Smart idea using the drill press manually to make sure the tap is completely square. It's definitely easy using a hand drill to be slightly off center/ off level when starting to tap the threads. Nice work as always Ezra and thank you for sharing! Keep her shiny side up 👍😁

[@russbrittain7379]

Great video this morning I've been in the trucking business for years it makes me feel good to see other guys doing stuff like you just did with the AC Compressor keep up with the great work your doing to Old Red

[@joemode101]

Good job on that unit everybody’s gotta have AC especially when it’s over 100° out there can I have it nice job on your compressor👍🏼

[@wesleybrabant3595]

Ole Red. Love your channel, and of coarse the videos.

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you

[@realskata16]

Watching ac videos while sitting in a long line at the mill with a true cab temp of 97 @10am. It touches 100+ after 3pm 🥵

[@dougburton1999]

Hi EZ. I was going threw withdraws waitin on one of your vids. We all know how busy ya are. Can’t wait for the next one. Take care….

[@timmay2k]

Bet your happy u rebuilt that cat motor when u did. Bc cat rebuild kits are on back order nationwide. Looking good. Time to put ol red to work 💰💰🔥 I need to replace my ac compressor in my paccar. It still blows cold I think it’s the original bc I haven’t replaced it yet and I have 1,049,000 on it. 😎

[@truckercowboyrobertharris6787]

You and Twinstick Garge are my favorite two KZbinrs. You guys have the best videos keep them coming. I want Peterbilts like yours and Twinstick's. Both with 3406b Cat engines. But they are hard to find.

[@alexmcdenly4743]

Good to see you back working on the old beauty of the pete. Hope you been staying safe while driving

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I replace compressors once a year on each truck. These new ones seem to have one year obsolescence built into them, being made in red China doesn't help. I bought the Sanden compressors and retro fit kits for the trucks and that is getting done within the month. Great vid as usual Ezra. Stay safe brother

[@tossedsalad5532]

You are the master of getter done great job

[@paulmartin3340]

Good to see you and old red are all well and safe. Cheers and thanks for sharing your never ending talent for truck build,service and repair. 🇭🇲👍🦘🐨👍🇭🇲 Sydney Australia MATE. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice work Ezra! 😁 Glad you could thread them yourself. Way easier than sending it back and waiting for another. I hope you're doing well my friend. Take care 🙂👍

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Hey Zane, good to see you here!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@dans_Learning_Curve oh yeah! 😁👍

[@722garage9]

And now over to the weather. “It’s negative screw my ass”. Legend.

[@chadharmon5716]

🤣

[@lesliechester7059]

Another informative good video as always. Leslie

[@gas_lol85]

Glad to see you come across my feed again, love your content and old red!

[@philglover2973]

Excellent video Ezra top job thanks for your time and consideration ❄️🥶❄️🥶

[@lyndleshelby6291]

If you're doing merchandise, your weather description is T-shirt worthy! Good to see you and ol' Red again! It went from 60*F to 30*F here in northern Wyoming at the same time you fixed the a/c. Coincidence? I think not. I'm sending you my heating bill in protest! 🤣🤣

[@gregorystewart6539]

Good to see some interesting content on a Saturday AM. So, I have an idea. A couple actually. First, in the case of the AC compressor for the little additional time needed to create on your part perhaps expand on the theme. Find an old pooched compressor and tear it down to its innards then rebuild. Sell it after if you do not need the part. You are winning here because you have an incredible ability to explain the "how to" part of the business. Same goes for any system or part / repair. Everyone who watched this segment is better for the time invested. Second, you can do short segments. Easily done with light editing if any at all from your driving day. Keep it at 5 -7 minutes dropped as needed. More paying content. Both you and TwinSticks are setting the bar for this trailer trucking content.

[@donfichter5312]

Awesome job on your ac good tutorial

[@mpstenz3520]

You have a great channel! I also really like the dude from Western Truck and tractor repair. He is located in Oregon near the California border…. He and you are real and really good ar what you do…

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day that was a good fix than waiting for a replacement one it will be terrific in the warmer weather looking good regards John

[@tommyhall8301]

Good to see you an ole red love all your videos buddy

[@sixtoes2313]

@ 2:05 . Best weather report I ever heard...

[@adambennett2176]

I don't know who I like better this funny guy or twin sticks garage!!! Keep it up man!!

[@carlthor91]

I like both Ezra and Mark's channels, great content on both. Best wishes from the far North.

[@Ezrider359]

Mark has a great channel. I enjoy watching his videos

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!

[@Blackinthailand]

Good work bro, good to see old red again.

[@kunu98]

“Negative screw my ass outside” funniest thing I’ve heard, ima start using it lol

[@N1RKW]

Well done as always, Ezra!

[@ronnyvandenheuvel9049]

Graet ez always good to see you buddy and your knowledge, waiting for the new ones ... Take care

[@billestep6804]

Old red looking good dude.

[@dptp9lf]

Great Video! A lot of off roaders use those compressors for onboard air on the trails for tires etc.

[@jameswilson9368]

Hi bud, long time glad to see you with another vid. Cold cold , up there. Probably lots of snow. Good to have you back..

[@squeaksvids5886]

Good to see ol’ red back. 👍🏻

[@Carnold_YT]

Great to see Old Red again! I had a bit of a struggle with copper washers too last week, I rebuilt my fuel system, forgot to test it and put everything back on. So I ended up doing it twice, second time with aluminum washers :-) Video is uploading now, so if you want to laugh about someone else making that mistake - be my guest. Anyway: great video Ezra!

[@rmbuser]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and Old Red!!!

[@timothywhitlock8349]

Great video. Keep cool..barometric pressure who knew? Good job.

[@Ezrider359]

temperature not barometric pressure.

[@mikestobbe4274]

I like your idea with getting 90° with the drill press i’m going to steal that idea

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

I love that peterbilt 359,I enjoyed your show

[@nightsailor1]

Try heating your used crush washer cherry red to anneal it before re-use. Do not quench. They work harden.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Just heat them the copper washers in a flame and then quench them. That will re-anneal them so re-use is a wee bit better. If they’re scarred though then new best!! Great to see Old Red still coming back together.

[@mikeshultz1007]

I learned that trick from my dad when I was about 8 years old when we were doing a top end on my dirt bike and reused the head gasket.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@mikeshultz1007 I'm sure you've learned a lot from your dad!

[@cullenmiller8170]

I use a digital kitchen scale to weigh my refrigerant cans. I weigh the can full and empty and can get pretty close that way.

[@ronbeck9761]

I miss ur videos about old red it's been a while man love the truck u have done alot nice rig

[@s.h.280]

gotta say your intro music is waaay better than twin sticks lol,

[@yhird]

Super job Ezrider!

[@wendellhagg3511]

Another Awesome Video. Thank You and God Bless. Stay Safe !! H.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

That was good to learn! Thanks for showing us!

[@rustybottoms8859]

Thanks for making this video.

[@americaninfidel9001]

Great job as usual 👌

[@wilE6764]

Negative what?...that was hilarious 😂

[@screamingeagle9553]

“Negative screw my @:) outside”! 😂 😆

[@christopherkraemer]

It’s “negative screw my ass outside” had be in tears! That was funny.

[@the.porter.productions]

Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Being in a truck with the temp of 100 plus degrees is pretty hot! When you want to cool down you want to cool DOWN! ❄️ Now that you don’t need the ac it will be ready for when you do need it! 🤩 So how’s that new Cat engine running? Hope all is well! Still enjoying your stuff! 🥰😎✌️

[@raymondbradley6788]

👍👍👍

[@aaronwhitesr9245]

Love your channel wish you would make some driving videos with old red pulling loads with the cat engine a normal days work

[@MrTruker1]

I remember first AC TRUCK after 5 years.

[@chadharmon5716]

i believe summer is canceled or on back order this year in north dakota brother lol

[@Pattern4lifez]

I never laughed so hard when you said "It's negative screw my ass outside" lmao I know that feeling

[@d.springer8444]

Love this truck , a friend of mine’s dad had one called Ally-Oop with pictures of Ally oop on both air breathers

[@arrowkart4j]

Funniest line I've ever heard, negative screw my ass outside. LOL 😆

[@a222parker]

Great content thank you 🐎

[@MrOlegalis69]

Awesome 👍🏾

[@michaelbailey7483]

All you need is a good set of digital scales my brother has used them for years

[@mikeshultz1007]

I really like you chuck key for the drill press, is that original or did someone braze it together like that. You can get a refrigerant scale for probably 50 bucks and that is the most accurate way to charge a system. Charging based on pressure is actually extremely inaccurate.

[@MCMLXXXIV1984]

EZ, love your content man. What is your opinion on the Canadian truck drivers in Ontario?

[@j.r.branch1681]

You can get a set of digital scales for around $100 to $150 I have a field peace set they work really good I’ll don’t HVAC services for 22yrs I am getting my CDL and getting in a truck I have my permit just have to finish the test

[@TrainboyRR]

i hope all is well with you

[@jkgoogle5185]

Here's a lesson for everyone on what not to do.. If It's the wrong compressor, send it back and get the correct one.. Modifying by drilling and tapping holes avoids warranty and remember, there needs to be o-rings to seal the system and o-rings usually fit into pre-shaped recesses that are made by the compressor manufacturer...Use a qualified tradesperson.

[@Ezrider359]

warranties generally are not worth the paper there written on void the warranty boo hoo. the fittings used a copper crush washer not a o ring but that also doesn't mean anything, as far as use a qualified tradesperson, i don't work on other peoples stuff only my own but thanks anyway.

[@magus7935]

I`m wanting to install my new firewall insulation. Do i need to remove refrigerant or anything to unhook the A/C box under there. or can i just pull out the box and bolt it back in.

[@pamnchip]

The original a/c was charged with R12. Did you switch to R134 and what did you do to make the switch like flushing the system or changing the evaporator? Or had this already been done when you got the truck?

[@prevost8686]

Can’t do nothing with big money tycoons like you.👍

[@MegaEaglelover]

Best line I’ve heard in a while “Screw my Ass Cold 🥶.”

[@josephbanda8814]

How far can we run a load if the a/c compressor melted off the fan clutch?

[@katmandu8208]

👍🍻

[@edbarnes2364]

Hi how is the new engine running? Fuel consumption. Oil consumption and whatnot?

[@garygeer7646]

😎👌

[@scottblume3720]

Whats the part number on your turbo elbow? The piece that comes out the compressor side of the turbo with the two large o rings?

[@traymckinney8894]

Negative screw my ass outside! Best quote ever! Lol 😆😎

[@joestreiff9401]

I use a digital scale to charge by weight.

[@chuckychuck]

👍🏿👍🏿

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@MAXXEDOUTTRANSPORTATION]

It's still negative screw my a$$ 🤣🤣 hilarious

[@Pete-from-Tn]

How's that 3406 doing? You need to throw up a video or 2 each week. Just 8 or 10 minutes of you pulling hills with it.

[@createachanneltopost]

Do you also need to replace the dryer/condenser?

[@Ezrider359]

dryer should be replaced any time the system is opened up.

[@jaredmayer3960]

If you vac it good moisture leaves the dryer desiccant bag. I’ve never seen one that really needed to be changed. The system runs at more than atmospheric pressure all the time and can’t really get “air” into it. I agree that you’re supposed to change the dryer out but I never have.

[@benjaminkauffman3875]

Ah negative screw my ass I’m familiar with the kind of weather in Maine 😂

[@marknegrete9353]

Hey good sir I’m in need of your assistance. I’m running a big cam 1 350 . What happens if I run 1500 rpms cruising? I’ve read it’s supposed to be 1700+. What’s your advice?

[@Ezrider359]

If you're at stock power your probably ok. Install a pyro. Gauge

[@marknegrete9353]

@@Ezrider359 thanks for the reply. I should be stock. Pyro was around 300-400 . Is that a normal range? I was going easy on the pedal and downshifting when needed.

[@re9947]

You need a bigger crescent wrench.

[@rickrogers2649]

Cool Video ! 😁(sorry).

[@chad1106]

- screw my 😂 😂 😂 outside

[@morgansword]

That easy... I understand it didn't fall together but the challenge level is very low on this and I baked my brains out in a cab over

[@Ezrider359]

K?

[@FlyDirtyDan97]

OLD RED!!!!

[@danielhofer7386]

What type of Freon did you use in your A/C system? My 1994 Peterbilt 379 ex-hd was equipped for the use of R12 Freon & was the last year it was used. I had the truck until 2017 & never had it converted to the 134 Freon. My truck being a 1994 still had the small condenser below the Air to Air Cooler. The shop that worked on my truck told me with the small A/C condenser that the 134 Freon would cool but not as good as the original R12 Freon. He still sold & worked with the R12 so I kept using it. I could keep cool on any warm day even if running against the sun. I also had very little trouble with the R12 leaking down compared to the newer trucks with the 134 Freon. The R12 wasn't cheap but boy did it COOL.

[@onemoredeadman]

Negative screw my ass? What's that in bananas? ( fahrenheit ) 😆