Repairing the CHEAPEST Army Truck I could buy, (How Bad can it Be?)

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[@DieselCreek]

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[@TwoAcresandaMule]

Really gonna name it jackass name like that? I lost a s*it ton of respect for you matt.

[@TwoAcresandaMule]

Enjoy the building matt. I'm out.

[@codymccauly349]

Hello diesel Creek

[@codymccauly349]

I like that big army trucks

[@TwoAcresandaMule]

Name a truck after a kid with Asperger's that loves the environment. F*ckin despicable IMO. I'm sure your mother is so proud dude.

[@darylcole6853]

The build up to the shop has been great. If anyone doesn't like the content, they can watch something else until the shop is done. I have enjoyed it immensely. Keep up the good work.

[@centauri61032]

Totally agree....

[@captainover-tighten6729]

They are sick of the shop building videos????? WTF do they live under a rock? They are obviously the 90% of the arseholes who can’t be bothered to hit the like button. Video mooches! Pay no mind to those nah sayers Matt. The variety of your videos is your “shtick” man - rock on. As for the engine - 1) how is the oil level (ie is fuel getting past the rings?) 2) take out the injectors and if u have a shop (or some farmers have them) have the spray pattern checked 3) compression test, maybe, a leak down test would be better. 4) while on the cylinders you must have a wee camera you can put down the cylinders to check out the cylinder walls. To conclude - KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING. The DL’s can pound sand. Take care.

[@jonathansimmons178]

The best content ever

[@harrygoodwin8998]

Same ..👍👍

[@jonjohnson102]

Honestly tho! Hope he puts a 1 ton crane in there

[@bigsteel7737]

We use these trucks in wild land firefighting operations here in WY. A tip from a guy who has worked on them for awhile is to replace the fuel filter under the generator with a spin on filter housing. It will save you a lot of headache in the future. Also you can get adapters for the oil filters to make them spin on, saves making a large mess. Great video as always.

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Thats what I would do since it's easy to get a wrench on from underneat, vs that top bolt

[@TheJohndeere466]

I have a filter base around here somewhere from a white tractor that used this engine. It takes spin on oil filters.

[@RealGhostActual1]

I do think my town has one

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I used a Trans-Dapt kit to relocate my oil filter. You could not do an oil change without filling the crossmember and steering rack with oil.

[@mattpatplays0216]

See them all the time up near Sheridan. Really cool trucks and enjoy seeing them have another job after military purposes. Know quite a few people in and around Casper that own these privately and use them for camping rigs, project runners, etc. Love these trucks to death, and wished I could own one.

[@Huskiedrive361]

Matt, on some models, the LDS multi-fuel Continental diesels have variable injection timing so the engine can be optimized for the fuel being burned ie: jet fuel all the way to near crude oil. The symptoms you are experiencing, hard starting, white smoke, low power, overheating, all could be a injection pump timing issue. Check to see if your engine has the variable timing feature and learn how to set it for standard diesel fuel operation. Just a thought. Love the channel and just got my Diesel Creek shirt in the mail. Carry on!

[@juhomaki-petaja]

I was thinking that injection timing is the issue, looks like very late injection. You verified it

[@Highlandwoodandmetal]

I second this....I've only worked on British army multi fuel vehicles- but they too had pump rack settings for the different fuels. It wouldn't take much for the uninitiated trying to get more 'power' to 'adjust' to the wrong settings giving you all the issues shown...

[@toddk1377]

This is an LDT engine and it regulates the fuel by the FDC, not variable timing. I've heard of the variable timing on some models but I've never seen one on a deuce with a LTD engine. I'm guessing he's got an injector or two that's not working properly.

[@fernandorondon4004]

The pump has different timing match and different timing on the engine for different configurations of this engine. Get the 35 manual for information. FDC does compensate for fuel density. Some had turbos and others did not.

[@jameshathaway5117]

​@@toddk1377 my deuce acted the same way. For me it was small fuel leaks along with bad filters. Under load the injection pump would pull more fuel than the lift pump could push through the bad filters. The result was air in the system that made it run like garbage. A quick way to see if this is the problem is just adding another in line pump to boost the fuel feed. If the problem goes away you found the culprit. If it doesn't then the injectors or injection pump would both be good places to start.

[@matt8145-d4d]

Hey fellow Deuce owner. The head gaskets are known to fail on these so the compression test will tell you a lot. It's a pita but not bad to get the improved gaskets for them. The bearing seals will be done so you need to do those. Again not too bad and kia makes them because the south korean army makes these new. I think it is called the k250. The o rings on the injection pump go bad so those can also cause a hard start. Also look into a remote reservoir for the master cylinder. It saves you so much time and is fairly easy to install. Get rid of the vents on the axels and do remote lines to each. That will prevent you from blowing bearing seals. You can't clean them enough for them not to fail. I see you have the cold start ether bottle. Get a replacement for that and you don't need to shoot it with the can. It only engages under 40 degrees. Also you can do spin on conversions for all of those filters that should make all of that a trip to napa and not have to deal with all the housings. I've had mine for about 12 years and have thousands of miles on it. They are fine trucks if you just get the military filters out of them. Also, look into lockouts for the front axel. It changes how they drive completely.

[@jameshathaway5117]

Do you have the Sprague type transfer case? If so I'd say the lockouts are almost an absolute necessity! I have the air shift transfer case and I'm not sure what difference it would make for me as the front end is free spinning. I shopped around till I found one with the air t case and a smile (with winch).

[@toddk1377]

The spin on filters are definitely better and the vent lines for the axles is a good idea as long as those are secured well so they don't get easily snagged and pulled off. The vents are definitely a pita to keep clean and requires a lot of time and work to do so anytime that truck gets mud over the axles.

[@ChevyConQueso]

Guess the South Koreans like real trucks. I'm not a fan of the cabovers we have now. The Deuce was so much cooler. One day I'll own one and bob it, probably run 54" tires like everyone else.

[@jameshathaway5117]

@@ChevyConQueso I wouldn't recommend the bobbing... it completely ruins the truck for anything other than a pavement queen. The engine is far too heavy to get rid of that much weight on the tail. They literally struggle on a gravel hill. If you go the route of tracking down a bluebird bus transmission adapter you can run any 90 degree chevy v8 and the drivability offroad is much better. For me the whole reason for buying a deuce was the 12ft bed and multifuel engine. Just 2 cents from a long time owner.

[@cdoublejj]

this guy deuces

[@johnvanhal2450]

Next item to install in the shop: exhaust extraction system. Prevents dirty walls and you getting lung diseases. Btw: I always put a thumbs up, and the rare cases I forget it, I go back and correct that. Most videos I watch more than once, so no problem. Love your content, especially the variety. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@steffen1182]

I recommend building an extraction system for your workshop. With every engine start, the beautiful white walls become darker and darker. Seen at Welker Farm. And it would be better for your health too. All you need is a hose with a fan that is attached to the exhaust.

[@sneakypress]

Yes. As soon as Matt mentioned starting the truck inside, we thought of how the exhaust fumes would dirty the nice new walls and ceiling. Not to mention the health aspect. Diesel fumes are very hazardous to one’s health; especially the lungs.

[@bladezfigaro2027]

Vehicle Exhaust Ventilation Systems

[@pokemonrocks08]

I was gonna suggest the same thing when I saw him crank up that truck inside the shop and it blew out a huge cloud of black smoke. I think you can also get some that have O2 sensors installed in them so you can tell if the vehicle you're working on is running rich or lean.

[@pilsplease7561]

@@sneakypress They are not toxic at all unless its a closed in room where you gas yourself with the fumes.

[@billdodero3810]

@@bladezfigaro2027 26:06

[@thomaspetroff9117]

Nice job Matt on the primary filter. Yes it takes the short filter and spiring setup like you made. Reason is for water to settle at the bottom and be drained off. The gaskets that come with the other filters from Wicks are wrong. You can get correct gaskets From Clint, or any Military vender along with correct filters. Also a Spin-on adapter is available but pricey. That fuel system appears to be losing prime. Not sure about the engine locking up, but definitely a cooling issue going on. A remote master cylinder reservoir is very helpful for filling, and more capacity. I mounted mine between door jamb and seat on the back cab wall, and as soon as you open the door you can look and see the fluid level. Real handy. Clint @ C&C should have all the advice and parts needed. Bought a lot from him When I had my M35A1 Tom

[@bishopcorva]

Just thought of something you can probably add later to the shop. A exhaust extraction tube and fan. Much like those in fire-stations that you can hook over the exhaust tip of a vehicle and start a fan to pull all the smoke and soot, whatever outside the shop don't soot up the white walls.

[@manifold1476]

Capital Idea there, Watson.

[@davemetcalfe3388]

Complainers aren't rolling in the mud with you in the heat, cold, and rain. They don't count! Setting your shop up to be more productive is entertaining and very informative ... I bet the complainers get mani/pedi's and sparkling water and never wear out their deodorant. I'm always looking for your videos and I don't fast-forward or skip. Thanks for a great job!

[@drumfunktion3184]

Well put man!

[@CrimeVid]

Some of us found out early, that kneeling in a foot of semi frozen mud for half a day handing tools to a half drunk crane driver is not a really fun way to make a living. But watching other people doing it is great. Personally the shop build is dull because I spent my life doing similar.

[@davemetcalfe3388]

@@CrimeVid Were you good at it or was it just a job? You kinda sound like one of the complainers and you have no appreciation for someone else who enjoys what you did begrudgingly. Kinda sad.

[@robertgifford4871]

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[@tomre2769]

I love the shop videos, dont see why people would have problems with that. The fact that you do different things on the channel is one of the features I like.

[@burnstransport]

Great video! You mentioned near the end that many were tired of shop building videos. I totally disagree, I love seeing the shop come together!! Always interested to see how metal shop buildings go up and the modifications everyone makes to increase the building's usefulness. Keep them coming!

[@TheSwitzertrainer]

He meant usefulness

[@bige.3474]

He knows because the stats show that we all fast forwarded through them.

[@AA-sq1xz]

nobody cares about the shop, I'm here to see old junk come back to life.

[@ToreDL87]

@@bige.3474 Yeah I can't speak for others, but the skipping on my end is entirely beyond my cognitive control. I just don't like watching that kinda stuff, I'm not a construction guy, I don't like construction, but out of necessity still do enough of it IRL that I don't find it the least bit enjoying on KZbin. I watch a few bits on it here because I'm happy for the guy and wanna give it at least a little time, of course he should get to upload shop building videos. It's not that I hate the channel, I just genuinely don't like watching construction stuff on KZbin, in most cases it's instant skip or pass.

[@joeanonemouse]

@@AA-sq1xz I enjoy seeing the shop come together so I guess you're wrong when you say nobody cares. 😁

[@daleheiligenthal3988]

We ran into issues when we switched to the silicon brake fluid because of the rubber of the wheel cylinder and master cylinder cups swelling up. The truck should have a data plate stating what brake fluid is used. I did 21 years in the military in vehicle maintenance. That was when these were new trucks.

[@bigmotter001]

Matt we watch your channel because of you! Shop, brakes, ditch digging whatever your project we will watch. If some don't like them let them find something else to entertain themselves. The vast majority of your fans are 100% loyal fans and will stick with you through thick and thin. I also like all of the shop videos and always, let me repeat I always, find something entertaining and educational with everyone of them. Keep the faith and looking forward to the next one no matter what the content is! Take care!

[@philgrimsey3637]

Those complaining must be newcomers or completely unaware of the church project....

[@jgcracker81]

I wish more people would be patient with the shop building videos. It is necessary for you, Matt, in order to continue to make videos (and better videos). What a blessing the shop is for you! I am excited to see you finishing it and for more regular content too.

[@Ezekiel-OffRoad]

Exactly and I couldn’t say it in a nicer way myself.

[@holladiewal6812]

Maybe a extractor system would suit your shop quite well, to get all the exhaust stuff outside. Would also have the added benefit of not having to open the garage doors during winter time.

[@Plexico41522]

There not very hard to build either i used a old blower from a furnace, and metal duct work probably have less than 100 bucks in mine and and it handles a smoky old 8v71 just fine

[@____________________________.x]

The shop build has been my favourite series? You carry on doing whatever you feel like doing, it's your channel

[@joellake26]

The growl from the exhaust, the whistle and whine from the turbo.. man that thing is sweet!!

[@roywaite5793]

Matt, I for one Can’t wait for MORE shop build content! Want to see the crane get installed as well as the boiler. Thanks for the great videos.

[@DieselCreek]

Coming soon!

[@moefuggerr2970]

I would temporarily put a modern temp sender and gauge. Check compression, might as well clean the injectors. Put your eyeballs under them valve covers. Flush the coolant. Can have a blockage causing a local overheat while the rest of the motor is OK. That is actually what I think is happening. One or more cylinders are overheating.

[@markymark6089]

Matt don’t ever stop the shop building videos till you think it’s to a stage where you feel it’s goood enough to get back to repairing stuff Love you’re work keep up the good work

[@cujoedaman]

Matt, you should invest in some of those exhaust hoses they use in automotive shops and run them out the door(s). Maybe even have a pass-through in the walls where you can plug them in and vent to the outside like a dryer vent :D Also, should name it Burt. Then you can go hunting Graboids.

[@jonathanstancil8544]

"Burt" is a great idea but "Greta" is such a dig on the eco-warriors that it fits perfectly.

[@dubuque1]

I thought the same thing about exhaust hoses,maybe through opening in roof/ Would keep the inside sheet metal a bit cleaner. But it is a shop :)

[@cujoedaman]

@@jonathanstancil8544 I'm just biased because Burt Gummer had one of these in Tremors 2 :D

[@backyardpotentialllc5763]

Just for the record, I love shop building videos and I love wrenching content. No complaints here. I personally hate doing hydraulics of any kind, but watching you comb through a system gives me a bit more knowledge to apply to my own stuff.

[@CliffManis]

I drove a 2.5 ton ( Deuce) US Army truck many times in the Army in 1959, and almost every morning, when cold it wanted some Ether to get started. it was normal to use Ether in order to help start one of them... i spent 20+ years in the Army and retired.. 84 years old now.

[@mikeprice4566]

Hey Matt, on Jim's Automotive Machine Shop there is a diesel tractor that seized up and then started again when cooled down. It had other symptoms that your Deuce has too. It was caused by the injection pump timing being too far advanced and causing the piston tops to overheat. Great videos!

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

The truck is a great project as long as you can get parts. We used to go to the military auctions and find pallets full of random “new” parts. I didn’t miss how smooth the road on the property must be, you were hammering the truck with a military stiff suspension. Well done! I also enjoy the shop videos, If you didn’t show the progress as you go along, people would also complain. You started this channel with your ideas and look what happened, success! Thanks Matt, I’ll always watch what you feel like filming.

[@tujuprojects]

NOS, new old stock.

[@gregsimon1285]

I for one like the shop build videos. This has become one of my favorite channels. Your can do attitude is inspirational. No job is too big or too hard for Matt.

[@nandi123]

I agree. I enjoy the shop build videos. I would really like to see Matt to do some bodywork, sand blasting, and painting on his fleet of senior trucks and tractors. Shine those old girls up! 😉

[@428gearbender3]

My mechanical injected Cummins did the same smoke when I had bad injectors, new ones made it run perfect, no more white and blue smoke. Also, I have poured water on an injector pump that's hot and no start, and it started every time, the cold tightens up loose clearances.

[@j.w.3345]

Hi Matt, we all love the diesel revival content, but I have enjoyed the shop building videos! Never hurts to learn about new/other things. As always, thanks for bringing us along!! J.W.

[@MightyMoose646]

Steel soldiers is a great resource for anything you want to know with these trucks. If you got a problem, someone else has already had it and asked it on there. We got our m35 off a guy on there that had a couple, he told us that they were built to be beaten, sometimes you just gotta take them out and give it the beans to get the rings just right if its been sitting a while. We will leave ours sit over the winter, service it in the spring, give it a good 30 mile highway run with some atf/sae30 in the fuel tank and she'll run like a dream. Another thing is keeping your air pack oiled. thats one people forget about a wonder where their brakes went.

[@rorywithers2720]

Great Episode today Matt, I've got a few things that I loved. 1. Your Technical knowledge is incredible and the obscure amount of little nitty gritty fixes in flawing. 2. I bet you loved sooting the shop for the first time. 3. Maybe an extraction system is needed. 4. This vehicle was not designed with Greta in mind, Nickname is perfectly suited. 5. Your property is amazing, the view looking out from the roof of the truck was beautiful. Love your work man.

[@johnprice9766]

Matt, when you install the filter gasket, tuck it into the groove at quarter points before you jam it into the groove. The way you did it stretched it out. The quarter point tuck prevents elongation.

[@1917Enfield]

As a Carpenter, I love seeing Operators figure building stuff out. LOL! The shop build videos are good stuff. I wanna see how you are going to get the overhead crane installed. That's gonna be THE video to watch.

[@Horus9339]

The shop building videos are just as interesting as the mechanical jobs. Keep up the great work.

[@brendadorward7221]

My husband is an ex Australian army engineer, he gives you verbal advice while we view. Cracks me up! Keep doing what you’re doing, we love it all.

[@richardford4570]

I'm in Sydney and my wife said who you talking to ? I love Matt's efforts .cheers mate.

[@johneisenhauer1663]

when i was in ,working on the duece, we used what we called a brake bomb to bleed the brakes,as for the running and hard starting ,i would agree that it might be a head gasket blown.U.S.Army 79 to 83.

[@rattles3044]

Can't believe what I hear that You Tubers have to put up with from viewer's. I'm just glad you are providing content and entertainment ! Keep up the great work ! And as you said...... Being able to do what you do inside a shop, instead of outside or that tiny garage, has got to be a joy ! It has been great watching the shop come together. All the ideas I would do. A few companies that I worked for had sensors in the entrance aprons to detect moisture and turned on the radiant heat so the were clean when it snowed. That was a nice feature. Keep your content coming and can't wait to see your house rise near Diesel Creek ! 👍🏻

[@centauri61032]

AMEN to that. YT content providers need to have thick skin unfortunately. It's great to see that guys like Matt actually read the comments. But there is a find line between a comment that is constructive, and one that needs to just piss off.

[@paulstanding7267]

I don’t know about anyone else but the shop is a very big part of your business being able to repair vehicles in a nice clean environment so keep working on the shop with videos as for me I love them. 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidlongman2341]

It is interesting to see you travel the whole journey on this channel. Building the shop is part of that journey. I am fascinated to see things come together and to see just how much work you are doing. I for one am happy to see shop building videos woven in to the content and will continue to follow with interest.

[@alysongr]

hell yeah!

[@kemv]

Don’t worry about the negative comments. People are jealous creatures and there are plenty that will tear another person down. Keep making the videos you make and say what you want to say. I and a lot more people enjoy your videos and value your opinions and ideas. God Bless.

[@keithspillman]

I restored a 1941 M2A1 Half Track and it is also much smaller than folks realize. It's about the same length as your Duece and a Half. I really enjoy working on old military equipment. Simple and NO computers!!! 😆 Enjoy your channel and keep up the great work!! Fyi......my half track's name is Bertha.

[@TgWags69]

Silicone spark plug grease works like a charm on those gaskets like that. I use it all the time, especially for my oil filter gaskets. It doesn't harden up and doesn't let the rubber bake onto the boss. Obviously, you don't want to squeeze a whole tube into it, but just a light coat is just the trick!

[@shawnwright2356]

The Tactical Repair Channel is a great source of info on these M35A2 trucks too. Great job Matt.

[@animalbeast6564]

I use to work on 5 tons in the army. I recomend exaust ports that can be hooked up to your trucks when your working on them inside. We had them in all our motorpools

[@LanternLabs]

An easy way to clean your injection pump is to get 2 bottles of Liquimoly Diesel Purge. Put them both into a jug and plumb that jug directly into the injection pump. Plumb the return back into your jug. Run the engine just on diesel purge until it's all consumed, then reconnect it as normal. There will be a bunch of black goo that comes out of the pump, you might want a filter or strainer inline while you're doing this. I don't remember if you checked valve clearance in part 1 and I don't know if these engines have adjustable lash but that would make the engine hard to start and smoky...

[@mikec3142]

Nothing wrong with shop videos. That being said, the people that are of working trades work all week. Most do not want to see the work they do on the weekends. Having a break from work is very nice. Most mechanics do not watch other mechanics in their spare time with the exception of diagnostics. I am not complaining of the hard work you do, and we are privileged that you offer us entertainment. Thank you for brining us along on the adventures with you.

[@glennlitchfield1578]

I love your content around the shop build. Feels good to see you make progress. And it's starting to pay off as you can wrench clean and dry. Call the truck "Sarge".

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Sgt Horvath.. Fits with Tom Sizemore's passing..

[@cambrian7119]

Hi; I find the shop progress videos to be interesting and informative so far. Obviously a lot of thought went into the planning and execution, so I don't mind following along to the conclusion of the build. I have learned a lot from your mechanical videos as well, and slowly came to the realization that I too could challenge myself to be a bit bolder when tackling the unknown where it comes to hydraulics or diesel workings. Your love and respect for older machinery is also a good thing, and entertaining to view. Michael Rzewuski

[@richdorak1547]

" how bad can it be ? " he says. Gotta admire your unwavering optimism my friend. Big respect from NJ.

[@richardjones5255]

Sometimes defining the size, style, and extent of problems counts as huge progress. Perhaps the previous owner had fears about issues that might be coming up, you are the guy to sort them out, tenacious and driven. Two good things to have, add in capable, and you are off to a great start.

[@ischmidt]

Matt, I loved the shop building videos and I love that they're going to enable you to do a lot more wrenching even when the weather isn't ideal there. Speaking of that, it looks like you need a hose to route the exhaust out. I've seen them in other shops and they're great for keeping the doors closed when it's 15 degrees outside.

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

I agree, the shop building videos are great and entertaing as well as the normal content! Pro Tip: Bring the wife to help you encourage you

[@criggie]

You need one of those exhaust hoses like fire stations have for their big diesel vehicles. Basically a kitchen fume extractor but with a big sock to fit over the exhaust stack. Your lungs will appreciate it and the walls will stay clean for longer.

[@CharlesLScofieldJr]

First off I'm a bit envious of you regarding having your very own Deuce and a Half. One thing I noticed that is a cautionary thing is any time you are working under the hood of this truck or a 5 ton truck is to always use the hood latch in front of the drivers windshield. When I was in the Army we had a guy that pulled his truck up on the grease rack and was working on the engine and he didn't use the hood latch, a gust of wind blew the hood over and it hit him in the head and knocked him off the truck and the grease rack about 8 or 9 feet to the ground. Luckily he didn't break any bones or get a gash in his head from the hood hitting him in the head. One other thing from the first video the currosion that was in the fuel strainer was a definite sign of condensation or water in the fuel tank. We always topped off the fuel tanks after every mission so the inside of the tank and fuel strainer was covered with fuel. Less space for moist air. Also all that rust that was on the inside of the secondary fuel filter housings indicate more water in the system. We always put like a pint of denatured alcohol into the fuel tank with each fillup of fuel. It helps keep the fuel dry and water free. Have fun with your new to you Deuce and a Half and get some hearing protection otherwise you will be like me with hearing loss and tinnitus from hearing that sweet turbo charger whistling for like eight years as a Army truck driver. One other thing you might want to get your is a hydraulic break bleeder ball so you can have constant break fluid pressure and plenty of break fluid supply when bleeding the break system especially if you are doing it by yourself. Here is a link for the break bleeder system: www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-air-operated-brake-bleeder-with-auto-refill-kit-57057.html

[@Helen-sound]

I love the shop building videos . I also love the vehicle stuff as well . I can’t wait to see you install the overhead crane .

[@Brian18741]

Love the shop build videos, great to see the revived machines being put through their paces. 👍

[@cochip__5897]

At the firehouse we have an exhaust system to keep the bay from filling with fumes and also keeps all of the other items in the bay getting covered in exhaust/soot. May be a good time to cobble something together there. Especially with those beautiful white walls

[@mtvrchannel3051]

Safety tip @ 3:29 see that little loop hook on the cowl of the truck? It’s so you can latch the hood open and prevent the hood from seriously injuring or killing you while under the hood. Don’t ask me how I learned 😅

[@roygardiner4002]

That workshop is looking brilliant Matt, well done.

[@barrettdent405]

I love the building content. Do whatever you choose Matt! There’s always be people who’ll watch if you keep doing what you do: keep showing us what you’re up to as you chase your dreams and live your passion!

[@lucky3662]

the shop building episodes are at least equally great as all the other adventures you show us! keep them coming as long as it takes :)

[@tdtvkc1]

I agree, I like it all 😀✌❤

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks, will do!

[@marshallreynolds9604]

It’s hard to beat a video from diesel creek on a Saturday 👌can’t wait to watch this one

[@n1dp]

Your extended troubleshooting of the M-35 is a joy to watch. Played around with a M-54 with a Mack engine. Blue smoke killed bugs for miles. Ours was a Fire Truck, so always playing with it to keep it running well. You'll do the same I'm sure. As for the shop videos, a nice change of pace and a pleasure to watch you make so much progress with you dream shop! You are doing just fine.

[@wilco3588]

The reason the primary filter originally was shorter was to allow water to fall to the bottom of the filter to be drained out. Water was a big problem and diesel fuel in Vietnam.

[@BlueDually4x4]

Compression test sounds like a good place to start, the smoke never clearing up makes me think an injector or multiple injectors are going south. As I just had that problem myself on my truck, and new injectors cleared up the constant smoking. Personally, I would have them flow tested while they are out just to be sure they are good or bad. I forget if you had checked the radiator out in the first video, but maybe it just needs a good cleaning and not replaced. I have enjoyed the shop build videos, because that is exactly the kind of shop I want. And having busted knuckles working on stuff outdoors, I know how much more enjoyable and easier it is to work on things indoors with good light and some heat.

[@shannonelliott6116]

We had the exact style truck we used as a tanker for the local FD. Every single issue you had, I too dealt with. Master cylinder makes it even more difficult having the chemical resistant paint sprayed on every fitting. The front axle boots are a timely fix, but easily done. You will never go fast in an M35, but you also will never stop it. I hope you have power steering! I noticed it has the ether start on the firewall, and several other add-ons that help with the operation..

[@swoopulater]

no worries matt, let the complainers complain, i myself think variety is great and i didn't mind at all. Just shows how rounded you are on ALL things 😉 You're taking the time to do these videos for all of us to watch and we all should be grateful that you're doing it in the first place. You keep makin em, we'll keep watchin em lol 😁

[@hoveycorbin5712]

Aloha Matt. When cracking a bleeder valve, put some grease completely around the base of the bleeder valve at the threads. That will seal up the bleeder valve threads and improve the air extraction process. You see a lot of bubbles in the clear tubing when using the vacuum pump, and lots of that is air that has seeped into the tubing and coming in around the threads on the bleeder valve. The alternative would be to use a pressure bleeding system, then you will know for sure when all of the air in the system has been removed.

[@B.Dawson76]

The struggle is real when bleeding brakes especially with a bonus axle.

[@dalemettee1147]

Matt, those screws that you took out are actually called Philister head screws. The ones on the pump itself , under the lock wire, are really buggered up.

[@v3124]

Fillister head

[@cattlerepairmancattlerepai9414]

For brakes, 1) put in a "remote reservoir" i.e. a reservoir on the back cab wall with a hose to the master cylinder. That way, brake fluid is easy to check and refill. Also, use a pressure bleeder and save yourself nerves and time.

[@RMonkey]

I like every video you produce, doesn't matter whether your pushing down trees , changing oil. and love how proud you are of the new shop. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. mow your lawn I'll like comment and subscribe to that too.

[@justinmcclanahan6036]

Hello Matt,You should've had a pipe vent right there in the wall. That way, the smoke would go out through the pipe & vent on the outside of the wall

[@MitchGaar]

I love your shop building videos! I want one just like it! Keep making both videos, building and repair videos! great content Matt!

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Matt, I'm not sure if you've used it much but I gotta recommend Marvel Mystery Oil--it does similar things to ATF and I'd personally use both, but it's got added vitamins and minerals in it to free up rings and ungum injectors. I don't sell the stuff (I wish) but I do drive junk. My old beater burned a lot more oil before I started dumping it in the gas tank and crankcase. Nice to see more of this truck, these things are great fun. Have a good one!

[@dcwebb1]

Hearing that Army truck run brings back many memories of my Army days, lord what a glorious sound!

[@danielsirman8865]

one thing you might want to remember about the Deuce is keeping your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel when driving on rough terrain. the front wheels are bad about causing it to spin it uncontrollably in your hands and it will try to rip your thumbs off. saw one dislocate a guys thumb when i was in the Army.

[@krm8372]

I love the shop build. Keep them coming. Can’t wait to see the crane install.

[@SPW812]

You got plenty accomplished! Can’t wait for parts 2 and 3!

[@tyendor1952]

this was part 2

[@Spawn303]

Dude don’t worry what trolls and whiners complain about. We are here for the adventure and journey that is Diesel Creek. KZbin channels like yours are all about the ride and evolution of you and your life…everything you create is amazing! Keep up the great work Matt! Thank you buddy

[@tracy5017]

Hey Matt, I will like if you would change your floor drains to go into a oil recovery system that can be pumped out. Would save the fish in the creek. Surely from your past you would understand not to put oil in the creek. You can say you keep your floor clean but we know oils are going in the creek. Accidental spills happen or tank gets a leak. It happens! Why have floor drain if you don't expect to need to use them. Taking that protection would at least make up.for your past accident. You make plenty off these videos to do the right thing.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

These old military trucks have a sound all to themselves. Takes me back…

[@paulprigge1209]

We made memories with those deuce and Half and 5 tons.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Early memory from boot camp at Fort Dix, laying in the rack, in the middle of the night and the whistle of those trucks in the distance

[@BrownMatters]

Hi,Matt As a fellow Pennsylvanian I gotta say I love basically watching u move forward.Whether it's the shop or old equipment u enjoy doing what u do and I enjoy ur successes,ur 1 step froward,2 steps back situations but u may step away for a bit but ur not a quitter and I really respect that.Keep doing all that u do and thanks for bringing us along for the ride.Peace......

[@jackbockman3102]

NOT sick of shop build vids. I watch because you do what you do. Keep it up!

[@johnmowrer1359]

Call the duece Gomer.Was an owner/operator moving oversize/super loads for 35 years. Used Power Service injector cleaner at every oil change. Never had an injector failure. You might check injection timing. Could explain hard starting and rough idle and smoke. Best of luck.

[@Rayden440]

You definitely need a shop exhaust system, preferably one with the flex hose to the exhaust stack. It would help greatly considering you like to tinker with old diesels

[@141poolplayer]

I always hit the like button on any KZbin video that I like. Keeps them coming with more great content. Matt is one of the best!

[@kenolena9933]

The shop building videos are great. Really enjoy them. Can’t wait to see heat added

[@mikewestcott3059]

You made progress. It wasn't even running when you first picked it up. You've managed to clean it up some as far as the smoking. One step at a time!

[@zachthorn237]

Idk but to me the shop videos are just part of the journey. It's all good stuff Matt , thanks man. Greetings from North Central WV

[@lkchild]

Keep the workshop videos coming - I love them!

[@tomwilliams8675]

Never sick of the shop build videos! Keep them coming whenever you can. Did the truck engine "lock up" and skid the tires or did it stall out? The lock up problem could be way worse internally than the stalled engine. But I'm not telling you anything you don't know already.

[@grandy0406]

The whole shop build and furnishing is a testament of the best way to build something. Great how to for first class building how to. Enjoy it all.🇺🇸👍🇺🇸😁

[@monkeyboy4746]

I like the shop building videos and the mechanical videos, the auction videos too, you end up learning more than you realize , it's all engineering related.

[@REDBIRD-95]

I always hit the Like button before watching any vid👍 Nothing like watching a Diesel Creek vid and seeing old machinery come back to life😊

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks 👍

[@tedohio3038]

Me too

[@dnmpatriot]

Keep showing us the shop videos! Everything you share with us is fantastic.

[@OcotilloTom]

Having never built a shop I enjoyed it. Anything you can learn is never a waste of time. Same with finding these problems with "GRETA". You know more now than you did before you started. El Mirage, Arizona

[@TwelvePaws]

I love all your content, whether working on your vehicles or on the shop. I started my life working on large construction vehicles before I transitioned to Jet engines and aircraft, which was way more fun but equally frustrating. Keep it up - and I always like to help 😊

[@InsaneBimmer]

Keep doing what you're doing Matt. I agree with some others that are a little tired of shop videos but it's part of the show and I appreciate the sprinkling of diesel content along the way. Obviously we're all still here watching and supporting. Roll on!

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@kevinsuminski7167]

I do enjoy the shop build videos and it's awesome to see the first work being done inside so you are nice and dry

[@awkwarddude]

Regarding exhaust smoke, most fire stations I've been around have an air handling system for vehicle exhaust. Ductwork at the ceiling provides a large hose like a dryer exhaust hose at each bay for each vehicle like a big central vac system. The hoses connect to the vehicle exhaust pipe. They don't run constantly but usually can be automatically activated when an alarm comes in or manually when doing engine checks. You likely don't need something that elaborate but on a simpler scale. Something to think about...as if you need something else to think about!

[@therealelijaholson]

The shop build has been sweet! Love to see everything you do!