Western Star left to Rot Will It Start after all these years

On This Episode we get after the Western Star... Should we get it?
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[@JamesPretty]

Hey Guys, thanks for watching I really appreciate it ... don't forget to check out Marla Will it start... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGbHlmx6raernMk

[@adanbenitez5218]

Wuaoo good job brother

[@stevencaka1360]

Awesome 👏 job James!!😌👍 Love those old 425 CAT 🐱 engines

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

What’s the point of having a POV camera on if you’re just gonna use the footage from Jess standing ten feet away from the truck.. we don’t want to HEAR you talk about the truck, we want to SEE the truck .. and there’s no point in repeating things twice, it’s not like you have to talks directly at the camera for it to hear you lol

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

Also, injection pumps on 3406b’s are very finicky.. deboss garage just built a truck with a 3406b and had his injection pump completely rebuild by zagar diesel, and if he hadn’t, the truck would have for sure run away

[@JamesPretty]

@@cameronsienkiewicz6364 nobody like the pov footage because it’s Shakey and annoying. Thanks for watching

[@ericgilbert8114]

You're making old school mechanics proud with this re start

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Eric. I appreciate ya

[@PurplePeterbiltlife1958]

I’ve driven many of these trucks absolutely beautiful trucks . Had a buddy had one of these trucks for 15 years and you still had to crack the window down to close the door it would pop your eardrums. Solid truck and also always love the way Westernstar ran their tanks and battery boxes we’re all the steps lined up perfectly Also a nice light package and nice diamond tuck interior always great attention to detail. The heritage style Cab and iconic bunk it is a true classic.

[@JamesPretty]

oh man it sure is a sweet heart. appreciate the comments

[@kellyefstathiou4127]

P8 no

[@k-a-p-a-l-o-s-u-k-u]

@@JamesPretty saya mendukung channel anda

[@JamesPretty]

@@k-a-p-a-l-o-s-u-k-u thank you

[@larrywhitfield3304]

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[@vanPoll]

I will never be able to understand, why people let good equipment rot outside. Every little item that's worth at least something and is no longer needed in my area of accountability get's picked up and sold off as soon as possible.

[@JamesPretty]

Same. Don’t make no sense

[@trashyspeeds266]

Not everyone is able to just sell something, sometimes they are just too old, or other times they are planning on restoring it (eventually)

[@syedaroksanaakhter9908]

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[@stevemcnally7655]

When I worked on diesels the first thing I was told to look for on a non-runner was smoke from the exhaust when you crank it. No smoke? No fuel. There's your problem, get that sorted and it will run, as your video proved. Beautiful old truck, with the old White/Autocar cab still being used.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching Steve

[@chosenone101]

Beautiful truck! Love those era of Western Stars...built from 86 to mid to late 90s. We owned an 84 Western Star large car up til 2009 and people often thought it was an Autocar highway truck due to the same sleeper design they shared.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice. Ya I think it’s gorgeous. Appreciate ya watching

[@robpeters5204]

Hey Jimmy! That western Star is a good looking rig! It’s got sex appeal. All of them have the grill like that. The chassis were made in British Columbia Canada at a place called Torner West. It was owned by my dads business partner. I’m a Ford man and I’ve always loved the CLT 9000 COE. Ever since I saw the tuxedo black on the cover of the brochure, I’ve always loved them and they did have the biggest cab in the industry in that time. They were taller than the KW and Peterbilt COE’s.My personal favourite is the Louisville LNT-LTS series only because it’s what my uncle ran in the 70’s to mid 80’s and I learned to drive them. Hats off saving another one. Hope you can add this to your collection. It’s truly a sin that these trucks are in bone yards.

[@JamesPretty]

OH I have my eye on a clt9000 COE. its next on my list... appreciate ya

[@troyl5498]

_LOVE IT!_ Give that beautiful baby back to road life!!

[@JamesPretty]

It’s for Sale. I got too many myself

[@Gentryandsons]

Heck yah 20k subs you are killing it dude

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks brother. I appreciate all your help and encouragement

[@biffsbigwheel210]

Excellent! Another Quality "will it start" video👍 Keep them coming James!

[@JamesPretty]

Ill try to do one a month.. hopefully I don't disappoint . appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@railman4390]

My dad drove one for a while hauling logs. Thing was a beast!

[@JamesPretty]

Nice. I believe this one hauled some logs as well

[@martineames2491]

Great work again James! Love seeing these classic trucks get going again, ran sweet too

[@JamesPretty]

Ah ya me too. It did sound nice. Appreciate ya watching

[@carriebrumley8926]

Great job!! Love hearing these ole girls pur!! Thanks Jessica for all your hardiness as well....love your videos!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Carrie appreciate ya

[@ohiovoodoo5479]

JUST LOOK AT IT love it man thanx for taking us along yu too be safe and keep them smiles on .. OhiO vOOdOO

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks brother. Appreciate ya

[@charlesroer972]

Used to be a pit mechanic in copper mine . Operators always missed fuel up so would run out of fuel a couple hrs into shift . I’ve seen other mechanics spend 6-8 hrs to start up . I rigged up a 12 v. And24 volt electric fuel pumps . Line and extra fittings I’d hook up pump fuel trk would fill it up . Charge up fuel system and start . These were all the way to 12 / 645E DD EMD loco engines in ore trks . Wabco haul pac 3200 . Sure rules out fittings or fuel line , that leaks like sprinkler system . This Worked for me !

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on

[@mikeg7843]

Finally 🙌🏼 and yes I’m serious as I’ve stated before super interested in that western star! Shoot me a message when you have a price!!

[@JamesPretty]

Ok Mike I will. Hit me up from Time to time on Facebook and remind me

[@BRD379]

Dude that W has some awesome lines no dought.bought. Just sitting there it's straight. Nice truck tons of potential.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it’s gorgeous. Wish someone would buy it

[@paulobrien7209]

another great video james and man what a beautiful truck.sounds great too.looks like we have more videos to look forward too.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Paul appreciate ya

[@thatmainah562]

Another great video of making a classic truck run again. Bravo James and Jessica

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks I appreciate ya watching

[@adriangutierrez463]

I saw you struggling with the heat and the bugs, but the result was worth it. Perfect video!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Adrian

[@wallacebowie3849]

Sweet ride James it makes it even greater seeing that kitty start up after the other 2 awesome

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Wallace. Appreciate ya

[@iftekharislam2876]

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[@thesystem7519]

Hey buddy. Would love to see the fix up vid on this one. Hope ya get er. Nice looking truck. Enjoy what you both do. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much appreciate ya

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James the Western Star is a very nice truck. The engine sounded great once you got fuel to it. Stay safe James and Jessica.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya Richard

[@jamesharkness1058]

We love these old trucks! Well worth saving!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James appreciate ya

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@JamesPretty]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ronhelman3985]

Great video James, I always enjoy the will it start!!!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ron. Appreciate ya

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nice work buddy!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro I appreciate ya

[@ericeverett52]

Glad to see another video posted by you James. Your videos truly are on a different level sucks that the Morman wouldn't start . Got our fingers crossed in hopes of the Western Star being the one........

[@JamesPretty]

I will get that marmon running.. im going to tear into it and see what's causing the problem

[@weepweep2225]

Man I like that truck! Sweet rig Y’all and I hope we get to see more of this truck and some more sweet music to go along with it 😂😎🇺🇸

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@garryfloyd883]

Absolutely love your videos great how you restore real truck's

[@JamesPretty]

thanks Garry I appreciate ya being part of the channel

[@nedhd9375]

Love the old heritage model stars, spent a few years driving one with a 3406 E set at 500hp was a great truck. The condition of that one is good makes me wonder why it was parked, be nice to add that to your collection needed or not. Over in oz that doesnt happen much they just get put on local work. I have to say in my experience you have to push that hand pump about 50 times or more to get fuel pressure. Always enjoy your channel keep up the good work.

[@JamesPretty]

Hey I appreciate ya watching and commenting. I want it I just don’t know if I’ll get it

[@danmac5510]

These trucks are beautiful pieces of engineering , Reminds me of the old steam engines , beautiful compared to the mediocre ergonomic soulless garbage on the roads now

[@JamesPretty]

I agree Dan appreciate ya watching

[@michaeldaugherty6419]

James another nice find. I hope you get your hands on it. I'd like to hear this one run. God bless 🙏🙏

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Michael appreciate ya

[@garydault8805]

I drove an old western star just like it! Very nice trucks! Great video keep it up! Hi from Ontario

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Gary appreciate ya watching

[@DaytonaJets]

Hi James and Jessica, great episode! Enjoyed it from my no-tell hotel room on the other side of the world ✈️

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@25slider]

Thanks James for another great video nice to see ths old girl running again thanks again

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Keith. Appreciate ya

[@rondolan6457]

Jimmy nice looking truck , glad to see it comes back to life after sitting for so long.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ron appreciate ya

[@lionelparker5043]

Hi James & Jessica thanks for your video ,man that western star is beautiful truck it will make a good catch and look good in your fleet of trucks take care &stay safe&cool , look like a hot day,hope you recovered from it😃❤️

[@JamesPretty]

appreciate ya Lionel. will do and ya its awful hot in Georgia right now

[@lionelparker5043]

Hi James ,we got raining &ice winds blowing it's winter here ,it's freezing wouldn't mind having a little bit of heat our way take care ,p.s say hi to Jessica thanks 😊

[@Darylatlarge]

I thought I saw a putty cat lol . Hi James. That’s a lot of truck right there. She sounded real good ! That would be a nice project to get back on the road. I’d roll in new rod and mains . New injectors. I couldn’t tell if it had Jake’s . Wheel base is just right. Keep us up to speed on this one. Great video !! See ya on the next one brother trucker .. 😎

[@JamesPretty]

Has Jakes appreciate ya bro

[@d.w.d-limited]

Perfect video for the sunday =) Best regards from France !!!

[@JamesPretty]

thanks so much I appreciate ya

[@Bungoonafarm]

Great video and I always wanted a Western Star so I hope it gets a great home 🏡

[@JamesPretty]

I will see to it. Appreciate ya

[@justinrad5073]

Just found your channel and I'm already hooked. 👍🏻🇺🇸🚛

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Vinny. Appreciate ya watching

[@jonorowland9777]

Cracking video as per usual buddy would love the western star we dont have any in Ireland. God bless keep em rolling buddy 😀

[@JamesPretty]

id love to have you buy the Star Car and have me bring it to ya.. that would be an awesome video

[@jonorowland9777]

@@JamesPretty I drive all over europe in a cab over as that's all we have what a road trip that would be from your yard to our yard that would surely take some memory card to record lol

[@heaveymelt]

Don't see them on road anymore in Ontario Canada drove one that was all done up thought they were best looking truck when done right

[@JamesPretty]

For sure. It’s gorgeous

[@user-ir1bh2vm2w]

My dad has a Western Star 4964f built in September 1994. It's showing its age but it's still in service. It's a dump truck. Hydraulic lift and air operated pioneer cover. Love that truck. Hope you get this one and fix it up

[@JamesPretty]

Me too. Appreciate ya watching

[@rondoriancartnail3463]

Very nice truck and love the color

[@husqvarna545markii9]

My friend Had a 1985 Western Star Dump truck with a cummins + 15 speed Eaton

[@JamesPretty]

Nice. Appreciate ya watching

[@backpi]

James don't underestimate yourself I can tell from your physique you're a pretty strong guy!! Me and Jessica had faith that you could take that fuel filter off by hand.💪🏾😊

[@JamesPretty]

thanks I appreciate it. ive injured my elbows and shoulders lately and its not healing. I gotta get some strength back

[@brucehodges7889]

"Sounded Pretty good, that's unfortunate for my wallet" LOL! Great video James, except for when Jessica got distracted...Sounds like you got your eyes on a couple more Pretty cool trucks...Good Luck!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Bruce. Appreciate ya

[@adriangutierrez463]

20:41 The best music without a doubt

[@jakem.6359]

Western Star.....now we're talkin'...... Nice diversity in your collection and what you choose to save. To me any old iron is worth saving. Keep up the Great Work!

[@JamesPretty]

Right on I appreciate ya

[@tyhogue8316]

You made reference to Hamiltonville farm’s, I love watching Hank and Wally, even if they aren’t professional’s.😊

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I watch them all the time. We did a collab did you see it?

[@madcowmark7129]

Love to see you keep the Western Star, but I understand. I grew up down the road from a Western Star dealer and the Kenworth factory here in Melbourne Australia.

[@JamesPretty]

the longer it goes the more I want it..

[@bryanclark2879]

Killer old western star don’t see many on the road anymore.James love the army truck 🛻 you were driving

[@JamesPretty]

thanks I appreciate ya

[@chaunceychauncey6580]

Super kool love this definitely

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@krisphoton7304]

Humvee,-Mil edition- is my favorite vehicle U have. pls drive it more often.

[@JamesPretty]

Okay I will

[@7viewerlogic670]

Nice Star Car!

[@JamesPretty]

thanks I appreciate ya watching

[@ibrahimaitoubaddaz5345]

TANK YOU FOR WATCHING

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@allenmitchum9356]

Wow nice project, not a KW but a beautiful truck James.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Allen

[@robertironside3166]

Love'n all the variety of the trucks you guys. I like them all... just wild :-) 359 Pete Yet? Don't remumble one yet but I'm sure one will show up with it's corvette dash in tact [no doubt looking for some new wire]. But never mind that, love the ones you've got going [the freighliner cabby's are outstanding man]. 3406 may be giving you a bit of trouble but ... they have the low frequency growl like no other... Something Caterpillar does from Dozer's, trucks, excavators.... they just sound... alive :-))

[@JamesPretty]

well maybe ill end up with a 359 not 100% sure. appreciate ya watching. stay tuned :)

[@isaacjacobs6192]

You have some nice pre def trucks sir! Love your channel

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks isaac

[@bush600r2]

They are cool old trucks. I have a 94 model with a series 60 and a 15 speed OD. I always liked the detail of them inside and out, the heritage cabs are cool. Mine still goes well and has done 1.8 million kms now. I drove same erra ones like this and similar back in late 90s with KTA 19 motors factory fitted air starters and 18 speeds on roadtrain work in western Australia too, good memories.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I love the truck. I want to drive it

[@abones7243]

@bush600r I have an 01 that needs an ecm to cab harness to get back on the road and had a 96 600r street legal 😅

[@bush600r2]

@@abones7243 Goodluck I'm sure you should be able to find a harness easy enough. Yeah man love the old XR I've owned three 600's over the years but just have the 94 now. Don't think I'll ever sell it.

[@larrysouth4467]

I drove a Hanover back in the day with a 3406b back in the day. It was a 375 horse. Ran about 90 mph with the od trans. Good video 👍

[@larrysouth4467]

Cabover

[@emmittarrowood2609]

I am so glad you're checking her out for me you know I asked you about it back of now she was up there her self

[@JamesPretty]

For sure

[@kyrkbymannen]

It ran very smooth after getting fired up

[@JamesPretty]

Yes it’s a good running truck for sure

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Nothing runs like a CAT. The ole girl purrs. Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Anthony.

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

Last of the really good looking old Western Stars. Long flat hood , the vertical bar grill ,the square headlights ,narrow cab. All the lines of the trucks were just right . Everyone loves an old Pete or W 900 ( so do I) but I'll take the Star. Excellent video but would have been nice to get a side shot with the hood closed.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching

[@fredricksmith9543]

Go through this now same engine been sitting trying to get it to start turns over

[@Lorenzzini]

Good job man👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much for watching

[@johnanderson5256]

Have driven a western star here in NZ. We had a cab over yip that’s right a cab over. It was imported from Australia, it was a Road train.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice. Appreciate ya John

[@tomtbi]

She's a runner!! Sounds pretty healthy too!!

[@JamesPretty]

Sure does Thomas. I love it

[@liza.andkeithsimpson5081]

Congratulations

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks brother

[@jellevr1983]

Very nice👌👌 greetings from the Netherlands!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for being here

[@d.jparker8632]

Cool video. Nice job

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you. For watching

[@terryharding7476]

Learned how to drive in one of these,big cam400 and a 15 speed.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice

[@user-eu9ry6cf9f]

There is a rod inside of the pump and when they go bad you have to take the pump off and cut it just to run it bit then you can't shut it off, if you have the tools it shouldn't take an half way decent mechanic no more than an hour to do it, it's very easy to do

[@PrincessOPD_Utah]

Yay thanks buddy love 💗 bye ✌️

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

She's a runner! Great job!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James. Appreciate ya

[@daveanwaugh1143]

Nice what is the PTO

[@LouisJr.]

Hey! Just wanted ask did you end up getting this Western Star Semi? It sounded real good once you got it to run. Do you think it's got a problem with fuel supply from the gas tanks?

[@JamesPretty]

I didn’t get it yet. I’m working on a price. Ya I think it needs the tanks flushed and filters changed and a new fuel shut off

[@adamformanack318]

nice heavy haul truck,... started right up,...cat motor sounded good,..

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it’s a nice truck. I want it

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

IF I ONLY HAD HALF YOUR TALENT. GREAT JOB GREAT RIG GREAT VIDEO JAMES

[@JamesPretty]

appreciate ya bro...

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

@@JamesPretty appreciate you BROTHER truly do still haven't got the mack running yet😪

[@markli3889]

Another great video 👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Mark appreciate ya

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

James I'm impressed your four and a quarter Cat curse is over them Western Star truck are nice lots of guys uses them to haul logs up in New England ole grand Papy he was diehard Peterbilt 12 log haulers 6 chip/grindage aka mulch oh yah 6 lowboy or detach haulers 1 long chassis straight truck tri axle. The good ole days.. as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya Daniel

[@frederickschroeder5538]

Like the presentation

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you.

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Dang nice Western Star. Looking at it I thought it would fire up and run. I bet if you filled the coolant and built up air it’d drive out of that spot if the tires were hard. Curious why it got parked there? Looks like it’s roadworthy sounded like it has good oil pressure. Puzzling to me, that’s most likely why he wants good money for it. Those were beautiful trucks inside a good cleaning and a few pieces it’d be cool. Too bad the Marmon is overgrown already. Those Cat engines can be finicky but that one fired up it wants to get back to work. That truck was someone’s baby at some point in it’s life. Stay safe can’t wait to see your next video

[@JamesPretty]

well the guy died is why that truck ended up where it is most of the trucks I show from here were in a different location for years and when a truck broke down it was easier to just buy a running truck then to try to lose time with repairs..

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Oh I didn’t know that. That’s why it looks well cared for. Still kinda sad to see it sitting there like that. Looks like someone has already been stealing parts off it. Who knows what will happen to it. Hopefully someone that will use it and appreciate it will see the video and rescue it.

[@wendellhagg3511]

Another Great Video. Thank You. Nice work around to fire Her up. Hope Someone seriously falls in Love and makes a Beautiful Truck !! H.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks wendell appreciate ya

[@Dylanesque]

It's criminal the way some folks just walk away from vehicles and allow them to be taken over by the environment/nature and ultimately the wildlife. I've seen some pretty good potential restoration projects on my travels around Finland including a 69 El Camino. Finns love their American classics and there are some real beauties prowling the roads during the summer months. Although with regard to the El Camino, it looked like its owner didn't really care for it at all along with the other rusting and rotting relics littering the surrounding forest and property. I will never understand that sheer disregard for as long as I live.

[@JamesPretty]

Same and the fact they won’t let go of stuff so people who care will restore them. They just continue to let them rot

[@johnarnett1172]

Man what a awesome truck that would be a hard one not to buy

[@JamesPretty]

Same. I want it. Appreciate ya

[@adriangutierrez463]

Could it be air in the fuel lines that was having trouble starting? or pump problems? That camera you use is great! Very comfortable to use and great image quality.

[@JamesPretty]

Looose fuel solenoid wiring

[@bigdaddycrypto3894]

Keep us posted on what he wants for it !

[@JamesPretty]

I will for sure

[@pupweiller1]

That Western Star would look good in your fleet as 14

[@JamesPretty]

I know I want it. But just not room for it in the inn

[@georgefisher2021]

Sad to see that truck abandoned like that, I bought a brand new '88 Western Star back in the day, what a ride she was! 🙂

[@JamesPretty]

It’s only on hold ;) it’s going to be great again

[@georgefisher2021]

@@JamesPretty I'd be interested to see it come back to life. I'm 74 now and been retired close to 10 years. Bu I still think about my Star. She had the 3406B in her and just felt so solid and indestructible. Good luck and thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@barrypierce9100]

Nice job

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks barry

[@donwiley1055]

Good job James wait on the next video

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Don

[@craigbeats1498]

Walking up seeing they took the batteries out was a good sign for me it was gonna start up Lol

[@troypatton7290]

is it for sale james? whats the price?

[@renatosaraiva1397]

James, I would like to know, in your opinion, which are the best engines for trucks. By the way, you do an excellent job, congratulations!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

well I like the 3406 cat and the 12.7 Detroit im not a cummins fan

[@johntrevor5532]

We don't have trucks like hat in the uk That is some big boy hope he does a deal with ya.

[@anytractorman]

You need a lot to put the overflow trucks on! Good job getting it to run!

[@JamesPretty]

appreciate ya watching