The crazy process of rebuilding a Pettibone Telehandler engine : Part 1

Removing and tearing down, assessing the damage inside a pettibone 636 telehandler with a john deere 4039DF engine that has blowby, hard start and lots of smoking

[@jmuller86]

My facebook account got hacked and disabled. So to all the viewers that I had as friends, try to find me again because I lost everybody and I am really bad at remembering names. Also, I have been tinkering with the idea of doing some firearms videos. What do you guys think of that? just got my pistol permit. Would you guys like to see me and the boys shooting some stuff?

[@bigsid1984]

What Facebook

[@bigsid1984]

Need star group like Andrew has

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

Get rid of the shop we’re not used to you doing a rebuild under cover and in comfort 😂 wow just love the Chanel you’re family and work ethic Perth Australia 🇦🇺

[@kellysherrill4224]

Our mechanics steam all the bus engines every year for state police inspections.. the diesels are always pretty nasty. So interesting to watch you guys figure all that out.. love to see the little out there learning

[@JohnDiMartino]

@@kellysherrill4224They steam them so they can get past the DOT safety inspection,no leaks allowed so they are cleaning them and rinn8ngbthem thru every year in leubof fixing the leaks since most are minor anyway.

[@plankroadworkshop]

The little boy helping is awesome. He is going to remember those times for the rest of his life….fondly.

[@tunepatrol]

Looks pretty straightforward providing you have a huge warehouse sized workshop, and massive crane, giant excavator, skid steer and a couple of dedicated helpers :-)

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

The slide out skid is a lot of work but it’s also kinda a pretty neat concept. Especially on heavy equipment where like you said , some things are literally just not accessible. This was really awesome to watch. Jesse , you did awesome at filming and you got good friends too. Thanks to all 3 of you guys. (Seth from North Carolina )

[@MookieMan1]

I think with a proper gantry it would be easier.

[@jmuller86]

@@MookieMan1 a gantry to pick that up would have to be a serious setup. I think it would have to be no less than 10k lbs

[@Rockport1911]

Yeah neat concept to have the complete drivetrain slide out, allows for a really dense solid welded frame. But in reality its still alot of work to get to that point, and pulled out you still cant just take off the oilpan. Todays telehandler all have the engine mounted more accessable on the side of the frame opposite from the cab.

[@MotoRestoFL]

Your kid is a hoot. My youngest was the same exact way. No shirt no shoes, outside all the time. That was a long time ago, he’s 35 now!

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Jesse , Ive followed you for years and I knew that you would absolutely be working on equipment in the new shop before it’s finished. You have done amazing things “in the elements” and now you have officially stepped your game up. It’s gotta feel good.

[@bandyboylilboy]

Jessie talking about how to do tis job., do I make this a 1 hour video by cutting the crossmember, heck no, lets give them a freaking awesome 8 hours of video! Love these projects! One of the best channels out there!

[@jmuller86]

Lol I almost never worry about the video part. Its really more about doing the job right or not. Really glad I pulled everything out to fix the other transmission leaks and pressure wash everything out

[@philipashley9723]

Great to watch, as always. I've always been fascinated watching professionals, work. I used to live right near the docks, (Liverpool), as a child, there was very little in the way of entertainment during my childhood, (second world war). I used to spend a lot of time, watching the dockers, loading merchant ships with goods, for foreign lands. I'm 80 now, and still love to watch, really interesting, innovative professionals, such as Jessie, do incredible work. Always a highlight of my viewing experience. 👍

[@ewanstewart8011]

Hello from Scotland Phil 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sensitivewsm]

Same here.

[@Jnes01]

Most talented youtuber in this genre.

[@normfromhawaii1173]

It's cool seeing the little feet climbing up the side of the lift to hang with Dad! With Aloha...

[@morgansword]

I am the old man who lives in alaska, worked as a heavy duty mechanic. To address the pump and where its leaking, there are metal shavings, yet not uncommon to find. They are coming from something but drawing a line in the sand, I would use a gasket maker like the one mentioned as I now can't remember what you said.. yeah my memory is so bad that sometimes feel like I might need to write my name on stuff to remember that also. Ah, right stuff has been my go to for ever. Now that you find metal and its coming from something you can always fix later... leave it alone and it may or may not ever rear its head. Its a old machine with wiring that is just as old and should get at least some attention. Fix the obvious issue of rings, not sure if you are going with new pistons, liners and rings but its your call. Money dictates what your choices are and so saving money that might afford you a porta power or winch for this shop is a better idea for the time being. Seeing a problem with those cast iron manifolds makes me ask you about you using a header system like they do in vehicles. Steel can conform a lot easier. I did not see a turbo on it so if all it does is exhaust smoke, then it might be a option for you. I know from experience about drains and there being a issue with complying with clean water. I believe its easier to shovel up a mess than take on the EPA later. I was grandfathered in my shop but that made my shop unsellable as they required any new owner to comply.

[@chrismulholland7697]

Good work mate, liaise with C and C Equipment?

[@morgansword]

@@chrismulholland7697 and also area diesel service, best two companies short of watch wes work.. he also is the best mechanic

[@ChuckNorriz1122]

Jesse drops a two hour video and I free up my schedule. This is must watch content! Thx Jesse.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Man, that engine “skid” is quite the piece of engineering, too bad it didn’t function as intended with all the bolt interferences and such. Always love your repair vids

[@trader4239]

This is much better than tv, man the effort you put in it. Thanks Jesse!

[@markreetz1001]

It was funny watching you working because I could see little boys through the openings and gaps of the machine. I guess they were close by hanging out with Dad.

[@brianconnelly2115]

The appearance of barefoot engine urchins is always a joyous sign when diagnosing difficult problems; it means your success is all but assured!

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Damn Jesse...stay tuned he will be overhauling a jet engine next then after that build a skyscraper! Hats off too you my friend ...I always new you were gonna be a big utuber since you started helping with Andrew in the castle and of coarse you Daddy! GOOD!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Getting the lower cost 1" hose from NAPA was such a time saver and cost saver. Living in the area you do is so efficient compared to around here out west, plus getting such good deals on such used equipment you desperately need. Such heavy lift equipment is very necessary for working on heavy equipment. For me with a skid steer moving that sliding unit outside would lower the amount of work and contamination.

[@ronvera]

That boy and his goat made the wait to the end well worth it. Glad to see good the good side of New York State.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Another good one! I just finished it last night. I could feel your satisfaction when it was raining and you are dry, working on smooth concrete! True luxury right there!

[@Zerostar369]

Jesse. You're a badass and we all look up to and are inspired by you. Man its crazy what you dive into. Thank you for being a pioneer into some crazy isht and showing us that we can do it to. Keep it up! Sub for life!

[@kennethewertz9313]

Man you have some major balls in the air, and juggling them like it's just another day. This is what a strong man looks like, and I am not kidding. God be with you with all of your projects. Thank God NAPA had the hose. That little surprise wasn't supposed to be there and you went through it like butter. Hope someone gives you the insight you need on the pump.

[@colin8532]

OH SWEET! It's going a good night when a Jesse Muller movie gets posted!

[@magilla9792]

WOW! Jesse, that was one of the best videos I have seen. All of the hard work was unbelievable. I think there needs to be a gasket to that pump but I'm not sure. Can't wait for part two. This was better than a movie.

[@MarcPlatinum]

Always look forward to your next video. They are very inspirational to watch. Great to see wholesome loving families in a day when they are trying to divide us and break families apart. Marc: Edmonton AB CA

[@ZionSos]

Wish you had your merch game going so we could contribute to these builds, love watching the crazy ish you do fixing these machines

[@lilreb601]

What an undertaking! Jesse never disappoints. The crawler dozer was an awesome video too. And ALLL in the same week! Thanks Jesse!

[@scottdrummond6453]

You’re a good man,father,husband well done .please keep the good work up .

[@Naplesfrank154]

Great video again as usual or should I say Lesson Time. You would make a great teacher Jesse. The best part was the ending of your son hanging with the goat. They grow up very fast, enjoy these moments Jesse. ❤

[@johnholland1560]

Great photography,and very interesting to watch,narrating only when necessary ,very well executed , looking forward to the roof department !

[@suzrtimm5930]

I think you should make your own parts for this. It would be less hassle and less time consuming and you would have the parts at your hands rather than having to wait. You are very talented and you know exactly what you’re doing. I love your videos. You’re right when you say they don’t make parts like they used to. No they don’t. Especially on vehicles.

[@MookieMan1]

You think he should make his own head and rings?

[@firesurfer]

@@MookieMan1 I think he was referring to hoses. Too bad it's not practical. Too many special fittings and tooling.

[@sensitivewsm]

Wow what a machine! Being able to slide it all out to work on engine and transmission is fantastic.

[@robertrousseau5264]

Jesse, you meant ask the questi in a couple videos about where you should put the air compressor I would say put the air compressor outside and soundproof it, so you don't have the air compressor cabsolutely hearing it when it Kix in and put it automatic drain on it. To keep water out of it just suggestion.Alright, this is Bob from Vero Beach Florida.God bless and say safe

[@lukasboscher9674]

This sure is a good video for promoting electric construction machinery.

[@sdjr]

That sled is a crazy design

[@mikemcdonnell1395]

Love the kid crawling all over the rig. $10 moms at work and dad is “watching the kids”. 👍

[@robertgeorgewerner]

That machine is handy as the pocket on a shirt as my father used to say. I'm glad you're fixing it up because you'll probably use it until your boys inherit it. Wild and highly entertaining video, Jesse. Keep up the good work. BTW, Pat is becoming an excellent presenter in your videos.

[@chugaaa]

No better way to spend the weekend than following Jesse's projects!

[@jonahbauman-t8q]

Hi Jesse the only thing can tell you is don't take shorts cuts it will bite you later. Thanks for the good videos.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Awesome work Jesse. Not a solution here but noticed the rockers were pretty sloppy on a few cylinders. I have John Deere skid steer that would give me fits missing on a cylinder because those rockers would rattle out of adjustment. Your kickin ass and taking names keep up the good work.

[@jgcenb]

Good job Jessie love that positive attitude. That’s the way to get things done. Good to see your kids around you enjoy them while you can they grow up pretty quickly.

[@kenhart6330]

One boy and his goat friend. Although it's a real goat it's also the greatest of all time friend! I wonder if in years to come he remembers his little goat friend? I'm sorry not to remember his name Jesse but he seems to have an affinity with animals, what a grand little man he is. I'll watch as long as I can and how he grows up, whether he follows you working with big machinery or if he goes his own way in life.

[@lodollar23]

Turn those bolts around for reinstall. Someone put them in reverse last time. I have that same Makita. It's a beast and I use it almost daily. Man you do great work. My favorite channel for sure!

[@ianhaylock7409]

They may have put the bolts in that way around because they were bottoming out on the counter weight plate.

[@lodollar23]

@@ianhaylock7409 good point

[@beyondgaming9473]

i think the most useful machine you could have for the kind of jobs that you have it will be a 360 telehandler. Awsome video as always Jesse keep it up. greetings from France.

[@freepress8451]

When I was on the tools, a tilting cab was a godsend having a slide out skid is on a different level altogether

[@timbo1961]

I would use some anaerobic gasket sealant on that pump/transmission surface. Doesn’t seem like there’s any pressure behind it but just some seepage. Great video and as usual- you make another massive project look easy!

[@hollywd269]

I know this is totally off subject with this rebuild, but I think it's awesome how you have your boys in these videos and that youngest one seems like such a pistol. Great video looking forward to seeing the wrap up videos and sorry I can't offer any advice on fixing this stuff I watch and learn from you as well as Andrew Camarata, Diesel Creek you guys always have such educational videos and Farm Craft 101 is a good one to. Thanks for sharing your repairs with us.

[@meturns4666]

Hey Jessie , loving the videos , much respect mate for your don't quit attitude, sorry can't help with any info on gasket , but did want to say Pat's getting buffed quick, good onya mate , keep it up .💪..

[@karencary3312]

You took on a big job. Glad you cleaned up the gunk. Love Noah and his goat!!!❤❤❤❤

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Watch every minute. Love how determined you are. Always try to study how to do. And never do halfway

[@AW-Services]

Wow, yet another massive project and undertaking. You most certainly don't mess around and jump straight into it. I hope Paddy isn't still out in the shop working under candlelight with his magic scraper. The ring cap is huge. When you consider the combustion the pressure and produced gases, you must be down on power massively and not to mention the blow by into the sump, etc. I'd agree that it's definitely a previous 3pm Friday job and some mechanic threw in the wrong size rings. Can't quantify how they're worn that much where they are missing around 5.0mm of material. Keep up the great work, Jesse & Paddy

[@Brad.whatthe]

That’s the craziest idea I’ve seen, having to pull the power train out from under the machine on a slide but Jesse and Pat made it work

[@SPUDHOME]

I think maybe the builder had a little bit to do with it.

[@the2060ish]

Nice closing shots. Great video Jess, your poor garage floor its officially a work area..👍👍

[@joeanonemouse]

Love your channel Jesse. Thank you. 👍

[@jednevada]

Love the long format videos. ❤

[@Shawn_the_Protogen]

If that's you son helping, good on you teaching him yound how to fix an engine. I wish my family had more mechanics besides me.

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Jesse and helpers, very interesting video…I’ve never seen pulling the sled out before … the engineers figured out a unique solution to keeping the frame integrity but made maintenance a nightmare . 😊

[@donanything6816]

Jesse, you chose the absolute perfect time to take on the project. If the roof was on it would only make it more difficult, Right? Everything in it's time. Thank you for a great video. Now waiting on two part two's. LOL!!

[@1944chevytruck]

So nice you have a covered place you can work out of the weather!

[@chrisdawson6380]

Great video. Can't wait to see the finished result.

[@plastikblomsterskalikkevandes]

good job Jesse. looking forward to seeing the finished result. 😊

[@seanwalsh999]

Loved the outro, especially the music. Thanks for posting.

[@utubota5522]

Jesse, with all you will be doing, I would put a seal on the splined shaft. Much more assured solution, and with it torn down this far, that would be good insurance. Just my opinion. Thanks for a great video.

[@tdimccullough]

it's amazing the noise of all the creatures you have in your part of the world, i live in Northern Ireland GB and nearly all we have is birds and come darkness silence except humans

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Wow that's onother big project, I like the way that slide machinisiom works it made your work a lot easier.

[@aeros4me]

Wow, a different way to get a sump off! Cheers Ray (UK) Well done :)

[@rc6614]

I learn so much watching your videos. I will go to Napa. Next time I need a hydraulic hose.

[@RandallPhillips-mn9pd]

Jesse, there is a square oring that goes between the pump and housing to deal the pump and housing.

[@deane9996]

HEY JESSE, WALMART SELLS 10 X 20 ROLLS OF 4 MIL PLASTIC. PUT THAT UNDER MACHINE, WRAP 2X4 AND STAPLE PLASTIC TO 2X4 TO CREATE A BORDER TO CONTAIN MESS, AND WATER, LEAVE IT OPEN AT SHOP DOOR, AND YOU CAN SWEEP MESS RIGHT INTO SKID STEER BUCKET, AND DUMP WHEREVER YOU WANT IT. CLEAR PACKING TAPE TAPES THAT PLASTIC TOGETHER PRETTY GOOD FOR MAKING BIGGER SHEETS, YOU COULD EVEN PUT PLASTIC WALLS ON SIDES TO CONTAIN SPLATTER. ON MOTOR, MIC PISTONS, AND USE BORE GUAGE TO MAKE SURE BORES CORRECT SIZE FOR PISTONS.BORE SNAP GUAGES ARE PRETTY ACCURATE, AND CHEAPER THAN BORE GUAGE, JUST PUT IN BORE, SET LOCK AT MAX DIAMETER AND YOU CAN MEASURE IT WITH YOUR MIC.

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Jesse. I am five days late seeing this video. If I was as close as you are, I would find out more about the engine and look for a better mechanics book. Too many things have been left out. While you are there, why not? Have good days!

[@renezwart3201]

You must be soo happy with your workshop, good on ye!

[@BustedGeezerGarage]

When you buy new "power-packs", (piston, rings and liners) the rings come pre-set. You quoted a minimum spec of .013" and that is way too small. If the gap is too small you will end up breaking rings. If you check online, many complain that the ring end gap on Deere diesel was found to be .100", is common from the factory. There are charts to tell what is proper. On Cummins they recommend a minimum of .015" and a max of .028". Also, make sure that during your installation, the ring staggering on the piston is every 120 degrees on the piston to prevent blow-by. If an engine is boosted the ring gap has to be greater. I would set the ring at max to insure no ring breakage. As long as the 120 degree method is maintained it will not have excessive blow-by. Finally, I would send that injection pump out to Area Diesel and get it rebuilt. Best of luck. C&C Equipment is a good source for info. They rebuild and restore most brands of HD diesel.

[@johnkranz4004]

Definitely good video Jesse and interesting way to get the motor out

[@jg6142]

My goodness you have the projects ! Good job.

[@george1-nu5ey]

I enjoy the hell out of your videos. I think one of your best things I’ve heard so far was at timestamp 33 minutes and 36 seconds “I think I have the will to do it” and we all know you do.😂😂😂

[@gm558]

nice we got a John Deere 6300 tractor with the same engine, they are a beast but we broke the crankshaft on it. That was a 7k bill to get it back and running.

[@wastelander69]

Great video you guys did very well thank you for sharing

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Sweet video, Jesse ,friends and family.

[@malcolmbooth7241]

Keep Up The Good Work As Always Jesse.

[@larrycrowe9971]

Long videos are the greatest, At least jesse's loan videos are the greatest

[@SciPunk215]

I don't think there was enough cheering when the oil pan was finally removed. 😆

[@jmuller86]

there was actually. I just had to cut alot of parts cuz the video got kind of long

[@ryancasey4807]

For doing pressure washing inside a garage like that with no floor drain, get some real cheap roll up irrigation line, cap the ends and fill it with just enough antifreeze and water that it creates a damn, then you can lay them outside behind your building in the winter without them freezing and you can create water dams anywhere in your building to direct 99% of the water out the door, been doing this trick for years when bringing in equipment in the winter that's covered in snow in buildings without floor drains and you need to let them melt all the snow off in the heated building

[@jmuller86]

Thats a nifty idea

[@kurtwerner4258]

I'm really looking forward to the next videos on this, hope its a series.😊

[@merlepatterson]

I'd think that outer recess groove around the pump housing is a place for a flat O-ring seal to go and somebody just forgot to put one in.

[@jmuller86]

Yea thats exactly what I thought too. Just having a hard time finding out where to get one

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

I agree. I’ve pulled many pumps while working in a hydraulic shop and not all , but many of them had o-rings there.

[@MookieMan1]

If it’s accessible after the skid is back in place I would probably try some gasket maker.

[@deanc486]

I guess the side that would be pushing against/ into an O ring would also b machined so as not to damage the ring. Another clue to look for perhaps?

[@merlepatterson]

@@jmuller86 Go look up FarmCraft's last video of his big excavator and he had a huge catalog for all kinds of seals.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, another great and long video, i learn a lot, the explanation are awesome, always a pleasure watch your project 👍👍👍👍

[@rebeltexan1704]

Jesse, i have a business idea.... once you get your shop finished ( hopefully with a overhead crane) .... start a heavy equipment maint service. You can create an outside pressure washing station, and once its clean, you can drive into the shop to start the maintenance whatever it needs ( basic tune up to major repairs) 😉. And, once everything is fixed, be able to sand blast the rust and give these girls some yellow paint. You seem to enjoy that type of work and i bet in your area there are people needing that help cause they don't have the equipment , tools or skills like you do. Advertise what your crew can do for a fair price. 👍

[@jmuller86]

@-XtraCredit- yea I dont really like the idea of having alot of people coming and going unless I know them pretty well. maybe when the kids are older. but there are some wackos out there

[@proevilz]

still at the start of the video but wow those birds make it sound like you're on the set of Jurassic park or something :D

[@rebeltexan1704]

😁 ... I was thinking the same thing. 🦕 🦖

[@nathanhoogs8029]

Those are tree frogs

[@g-man7938]

A clean freaks utopia lol. Sounds like you have Barn swallows setting up house keeping in the rafters. Wish I could help with the pump but I don't know a thing about it. I agree that ring gap is crazy wide. Excellent video as always, all the best to you and your family.👍

[@tujuprojects]

45:40 counterwight has bolts at the back, you can remove the only casted piece just like in excavators and the remove the frame assembly.

[@tjhanlonjr]

Omg a 2 hr video from Jesse it's like Christmas thank u jesse

[@BustedGeezerGarage]

OTC makes engine stands for HD diesel engines but they are very expensive. Most, if not all of the HD diesel engines I have rebuilt use the OTC side mount set up. I would also cut that welded-in frame mount out and fab it to a bolt-in. That way you would be able to do an in-frame overhaul on the engine in the future and would not have to pull the entire engine/trans slider out to work on it.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

I see no point in modifying the frame mount. Jesse does not use the telehandler all-day, every-day for a living. He just uses it occasionally in a concentrated time for 10-20 hours here and there. A proper engine rebuild will easily outlast the rest of the machine as well as his own expiration date.

[@donaldmendes184]

I've done this several time with great success .

[@jmuller86]

Done what?

[@tujuprojects]

Jesse, you should have a separate washing station just like the C & C has, just a small concrete pad and drainage. Drag your stuff there and wash. You would need it all the time it appears.

[@Maximusprimeatyahoo]

Jesse my friend, Grab a few tarps from Harbor Freight and put on that nice floor when you'er scraping dirt and grim of equipment.

[@dwilley3754]

I am a fan of discount hydraulic hose. Hoses are so much cheaper if you can wait to get it. I had a 36’ 1/2” hose on my telehandler that goes out to the end of the boom blow up. Local price was $600. Discount hydraulic hose made it and shipped it for $90. Good quality too.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Watching from Texas. Blessings to everyone in Jesus's Name. Praying that you get all your contacts back. So, the sounds of birds, tree frogs, kiddos talking, wrenches clanging and the calm and confident voice of an experienced mechanic assessing the difficulty of his big diesel engine equipment all flavored with the slight echo of a new workshop environment. What a life. I do appreciate your sharing the experience and creative expertise coming through this KZbin video. Been waiting all week and ready to settle down to a very interesting tutorial...🤠👀🍇🍑🌶🥙🧃🍨👍

[@kurtwerner4258]

I really like Pettibone equipment. I have heard they are hard to work on, but wow..

[@TheAAAAZ999]

Great content Jess as always 👍 .. Yeah would love to see you and the guys shoot some stuff up

[@eddiezackery4819]

The pump is supposed to have an O-ring on it to seal between the torque converter and the pump big Ed coming to you from Central City Kentucky. Have a great day.

[@plumber802]

YES to the bang bang videos!!!