What Tools Do I Need To Work On Hydraulics

[@blackfi12e622]

5:19 those wrench rings are still sold at HF; I found them at the end of the aisle. Item 37074. Use em to hold the cheap Pittsburgh wrenches I keep in the truck.

[@FunkFPV]

Assume! I looked it up and they are the ones I got 👍🏻 They weren’t advertised as wrench holders when I bought them 😜

[@GTIwarrior]

A tip for those who may need it. Disposable foam earplugs make great hose and port plugs.

[@klo1679]

Especially for those quick connect or push fittings that don’t have caps for them

[@rudyardganuelas6254]

Genius

[@kennygilmore6791]

A no BS, straight to the point and informative video. KZbin needs more of these. Keep up the great stuff Funk!

[@FunkFPV]

😎👍🏻

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

​@FunkFPV this is why I watch your videos.

[@macbergson]

I'll never use half these tools but still really enjoyed this video. Interesting to see what everyone uses.

[@ronblack7870]

if you don't have multicolored nylon ties you can try putting multiple ties instead . so 1 , 2 , 3 ties etc. you can put them over each other if space is tight.

[@jackalope9001]

I didn't check to see if someone else already mentioned this but HF does still sell the big steel carabiners. They are a 2pc Pittsburgh Wrench Ring Set, for $2.49. They are usually located on the ends/end caps of the middle walkway through HF at the wrench section or around that area.

[@zorrorides1]

I have been around construction for a very long time and I really enjoy your videos. Good knowledge and good attitude. Thank you and please keep it up.

[@UnknownUser-fe5zu]

“Show up on time and sober, we’ll work with ya” Well damn I failed one of those 😂 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JimmyJones-w3p]

If it's not one it's the other they ask too much. 😂

[@FunkFPV]

😂😂

[@aaadamt964]

I'm dumb enough to show up. You can't expect me to be on time or sober. 20 years in and everything hurts.

[@GearheadOutlaw]

Always fun hanging around tool guys

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

The caribiner for the wrenches is a great idea! I'm going to steal that and claim it as my own.

[@FunkFPV]

Haha I might have done the same thing 😜 I’ve been doing it that way for so long I can claim it as my own

[@edgarcornette6387]

wow thank you for taking the time to go through all that .. I wont be working on that stuff ..but I sure do thank you for sharing your valuable experience and tips.. who knows I may run into something .. you never know.. i am a electrical , computer and network engineer.. again .. hope you and your family are well. love ya brother.

[@FunkFPV]

I appreciate you sticking around 😁👍🏻

[@kenbrown2808]

having worked in a caustic environment, I can say that replacing hydraulic hoses with rotten ends is common in corrosive environments.

[@potatoboy792]

We're changing them on a daily basis on garbage trucks.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@potatoboy792 changing the SAME hose daily? that sounds like a design defect. having daily hose changes across a fleet, is just a matter of numbers. the bigger the fleet, the more hoses have the potential of failing.

[@spvillano]

@@kenbrown2808 or poor hose selection, choosing one that cannot tolerate the chemical exposures.

[@markm0000]

@@kenbrown2808the people deciding which hoses to buy are probably not even in the same building as the technician. Cheap hoses work the same on paper. Job security as they say.

[@_P0tat07_]

Those cup seal installers are game changers. I got a set of 3 off Amazon for like 15 bucks. The only problem being the cylinder I was working on that I bought them for, the cup seal was just a bit too small to use them. So I had to use needle nose pliers to twist and wedge the seals in the gland nut.

[@machineman6498]

About to go tool browsing… One good thing when the pick handles unscrew, they’re a perfect fit to plug brake line banjo fittings.

[@coalminer6278]

I’m an electrician and repairman in a coal mine. I use a lot of those tools. But, one thing I haven’t seen that, I am getting is a set of those Snop-on Pipe Wrenches those are absolutely nice and I’m getting me some of those thanks man!!

[@alecjahn]

Colored cable ties... dang, that a good idea for a lot of things.

[@jerpro-fu7mo]

Very Good Explanation for All to Understand . God Bless . Thank You .

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

A handy tip for dealing with jobs that involve removing a bunch of lines, stamp your caps with letters or numbers. It's nice if it's been a while since you started the job or if someone else has to finish it up. And paint them a bright color so you don't leave a line off or dead head a circuit that might not have a relief.

[@FunkFPV]

Good idea 👍🏻

[@HayChaffandSawdust1]

I like all of the shorts and stuff you publish; this was, by far, my favorite; it was "real" all the way through!! Great channel you have created!!

[@JD-ul2zj]

Only tool needed is magic pliers

[@nhendrix1291]

Magic pliers, blue drill bits, and the orange impact you pig into the cigarette lighter

[@FunkFPV]

This is true 😜

[@RajitSunderani-k8w]

no no no

[@nasis18]

Don't forget the safety sandals.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Lobster / Lobtex 12 to 49MM jaw capacity , length 190 MM . $37.00 Amazon 9/26/24 Other sizes available

[@iFixJunk]

Interesting timing with this video... Been thinking of reinventing myself either as a forklift mechanic or an industrial equipment mechanic. Thanks for sharing!

[@chazkaloust6715]

Solid video brother 👌 keep making these types of videos! So freaking helpful!

[@mrmerkin6203]

On a separate note, I just did my first ever forklift repair. I pulled the steer axel out of my 40 year old Cat T50E and rebuilt the hydraulic cylinder. No leaks now and the damn thing drives like a Mercedes. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FunkFPV]

Nice 👍🏻

[@francovance1]

Nice to have the voice of experience in videos like this, thank you sir!

[@comando1911]

First! Awesome and informative video bro. Keep it up

[@chrisleech1565]

One neat trick I have seen is to use a vacuum on the reservoir to clear the lines during hose or cylinder service. Not clear on what is involved with the feed lines. But at least the returns begin to clear once the fittings are loosened. Less hassle with managing hydraulic fluid spillage.

[@legionofanon]

Similar concept for changing an oil drain plug gasket on your truck, vacuum the fill port pull drain plug and nothing comes out

[@BigBaz23451]

Great video Captain , love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jimcarter4929]

Retired heavy equipment mechanic, Cat has a very nice plastic plug kit that is not bad price wise. And you can buy refills of specific sizes too in like 100 count if I recall. I hate to see people stick them small ones inside a line like that because some times they get left in and I was always the mechanic that had to come and fix the others guys F.U. Used to get lengths of bell wire about a foot long and inch in diameter to mark lines, it can be found free if you know a phone guy. Used to like multi gauges but got tired of fixing them when valve failed, but especially good for variable or unknown pressure. Also hate to see plumbing and brass used on pressure test equipment also for obvious reasons.

[@ronblack7870]

lisle also sells special shaped spoon type " screwdrivers" that are great for prying off hoses such as heater and coolant hoses . there is a pull style and a push style as well as many hook types too large for orings but great when you really need to pull on something.

[@Sam-y5o6j]

Great video, I've had guys tell me terrifying stories about high pressure fluid injection injuries - pinhole leak and high pressure leak, someone runs their have across it and next thing you know.. they're having their hand amputated as they're gangrene and never noticed the injury. Never really understood how much they're bs'ing.

[@RonKimmerly-v1o]

In Canada we have heavy equipment training schools. And that is do to the safety of the job so you must have certificates in the job.

[@d3faulted2]

Been at this 20 years with golf course equipment and a bit of heavier stuff for a company that build golf courses. These are the same basic tools i use. I too have found that i like expensive wrench's for smaller stuff and after about an inch it doesn't really matter all that much. I don't know about you but i've never been able to work on hydraulics without making a bloody mess. No matter how many caps or rubber plugs i use it's still messy. When going to school and some of my early experience was with guys from the automotive world. I was taught to not use adjustable wrenches and don't for the love of god put the pipe wrench down. Working on hydraulics has cured me of that.

[@FunkFPV]

I always make a mess no matter what precautions I take. 😂😂

[@klo1679]

I buy coloured zip ties by the bagful off of basically any Chinese site for a dollar for 100, I like mini zip ties over full sized ones, they’re easier to wrap around a hose or harness, and you can double up and even triple up on colours for more fittings and harnesses. With 10 colours you get so many options for what you can mark

[@Booney1286]

I have those exact angle wrenches they’ve served me well also for adjustable spanner wrenches OMT has a nice quality set for a budget

[@rorybyrne975]

Cup seal installer. Did away with the extra tea brake.😂 As we heated them in the tea pot😂😂.👍

[@JohnPeter-bz7fi]

Do more lloooooong form content my dude 💪🏼💪🏼

[@bigfunwmu]

For large threaded fittings 2" and up, Crescent makes a 90 deg adjustable wrench with flat jaws that is light and will grab big stuff and not mar it up. Takes a cheater pipe well, and holds up to a hammer pretty good even though it has forged right into the handle to not do that. C718 or C715 for the 18" and 15"

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Love your content and your humor

[@Digitalhunny]

Think, I gotta video/ short series idea for you. People that use safety equipment properly, but when it's in use they dangle helplessly, sometimes looking pathetic just hanging there, patientlt awaiting help from their coworkers. That is the funniest shit I've seen, in some cases. Nobody gets hurt, shows why safety equipment is so vital & is YT friendly. Winner??

[@DamagedF0X]

Yeah, lot of hoses have a "memory" Had to replace a tilt function valve today on a doosan. It was very obvious where they went. For marking where hoses go on manifolds and to keep the stuff on my van to a minimum, I will cut lengths on black zipties. Short, medium, long, full length (that last bit of smooth length on the ziptie) Also, it's odd how unnoticed the material handling field is. Everyone wants to work on the big stuff, because it's cool, semi trucks because it's cool or because they're everywhere. But it seems forklifts are very much forgotten, despite every semi truck hauling a dry or reefer, was loaded by a forklift or pallet jack. Since I went into material handling, it's been really cool to see that not-so-seen world working behind the scenes. From construction sites to manufacturing.

[@combo6340]

MIT turned into Tekton. The family owns an import company and brings goods to Taiwan for finishing and labeling. They also own GRIP.

[@bigamigo4863]

Wrenches, snap ring pliers, and a deadblow will cover about 90% of it haha. Quick tip: JIC and ORB are the same thread in case your in a bind for a fitting or plug.

[@NOOTSMAZDAS]

Great vid im starting in the material handling industry 👌

[@Franklyhesaid]

Hey kids, when a pro displays his tools, take note when you start working on your arsenal

[@robcanthandlestupidy9249]

After watching this I felt confident. The tools that are important to you a 25 year pro, I have also in my box, I might be prepared without realizing 😂

[@FunkFPV]

Haha 😁👍🏻

[@ronblack7870]

tekton is selling a nice pick set 4 sharp and 4 rounded for about 35 bucks

[@seller559]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@thecrowcook]

Harbor freight still sells those bug wrench rings, I just stocked a bunch yesterday, they are in the screwdriver section hanging off the side of an endcap

[@BrianStevens-y6h]

I really thought I would have a long detailed comment on this, but the only thing of note besides, covered well, is paint pens work as good as wire tie's, one dot is all it takes.

[@noc8076]

#1 is Gloves. Good quality gloves that are chemical resistant. Hydraulic oil and brake cleaner soaks into your skin giving you cancer. It is also nice to just take them off and have clean hands. Another underestimated tool is a wrench extender. And get the large Knipex pliers wrench. They will become your go-to tool.

[@twostroke12v71]

Good information. Thank you for the upload

[@ForfeMac]

Those picks are made by ulman, and they're very nice picks once you put a dab of loctite on the threads so they don't spin out like you were talking about. I definitely prefer them over the set of snapon ones I bought because the handles are so small and it's easier to get into places than the strapon ones. You really shouldn't be putting enough force on one to break the tips off, so there's no reason for the giant screwdriver handles that the strapon ones have, though I've made good use of the warranty in my years of working on heavy equipment.

[@kevinhauser8250]

Awesome video sir

[@davidduma7615]

"Leave 'em on there so the next guy has the benefit" Thanks. ---- signed, the next guy

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Apparently I’ve been told we look like each other lol 😂 only just come across your channel

[@TimmyMill87]

If you live in the Midwest, Menards sells a 2-piece set of those wrench carabiners for ~$1.79 (MN here) and they're currently on sale through 9/22/24 for $0.69 + the 11% rebate. I have no affiliation with Menards, btw, just wanted to pass the information along

[@leearmstrong9763]

Magic pliers and the finger remover 2000 are essentially all you need

[@michaelboyle4553]

Thank you

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Great video, suprised how few tools you use. I realise you'd have a bunch of other tools to like sockets pliers etc. But main hydraulic specific tools aren't that many. Ive got most of them. Not the diagnostic gauges though. Cool video.

[@rorybyrne975]

Good vid .enjoyed 👍.

[@highpwr]

Good talk. 👍

[@RobertELee420]

Spot on bro, thanks

[@MrBassplayer259]

"Must-of been feelin rich that week"

[@dogwalker666]

Problem with FLT and Scissor Lifts is they have Imperial bolts and hoses, Costs a fortune importing Imperial from the US.

[@FunkFPV]

Haha We have the same problem in the other direction. I used the work on Leroy compressors (I think that’s what they were called) And all pipe fittings were British pipe threads.

[@dogwalker666]

@@FunkFPV It’s a funny old world 🤝

[@Rmartin689]

They do sell those wrench clips at harbor freight still, they just don't put the in a place that's obvious or makes any sense. Seems to be where they keep the nick-nacks and doodads.

[@FunkFPV]

I’ll have to take a closer look. They used to keep them at the end of the lawn and garden aisle.

[@HarleySLA]

Safety sandals are a must

[@FunkFPV]

😜

[@Callelle6251]

Pretty sure MIT is what became Tekton, dunno if quality is the same or not though.

[@srogers88]

Yeah it was like Michigan Industrial tool tool or something. The quality is for sure probably better today, but if his set has lasted this long since the rebranding then its probably stout enough.

[@pdrhodes68]

2 things you didn’t talk about. What do you use to compress the rings when going back in the cylinder? And I’ve been looking for a small o ring installer like the one you showed but that would fit inside a quick coupler. It’s such a pain to get those small packings sitting where they’re supposed to.

[@FunkFPV]

Toyota gives you a disposable seal guide with their packing kits. They do make them but for the most part I really never need one. Just be real careful not to over stretch the piston seal.

[@thesneak281]

12:51 that my friend is a coilover wrench 😂 but yah I bought the nice cylinder tools for my vehicles, work great compared to those laser cut ones

[@tootoosick18]

No it’s not. lol

[@thesneak281]

@@tootoosick18 that's the joke..

[@cl1587]

😁👍 Thanks

[@iainbearyay2236]

I have a family of Knipex pliers that have served well in the hydraulic/pneumatic systems I have had to fight and argue with. E: The open end crows feet look fucken choice also

[@yugidude1]

Those wrench carabineer things look an awful lot like hf item 37074 don't know if they're the exact same but they'd probably work nevertheless

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Lobster / Lobtex brand short adjustable wrench 12 to 49MM jaw capacity, 190 MM in length $37.00 Amazon 9/26/24 Other sizes available . . Great Video !

[@zosocox]

I could be working for just a pretty bad and unsafe company (which I know for a fact I am) but I’ve never had a collar swivel come off so freely even after breaking it loose. I could probably use some of these sets, and probably a better employer. The best bet would be a lawyer 😂

[@gravekeeper89]

any ida what to use to get the cylinder cap off of a back boom of a new holland B75 backhoe? the set screw is out and marked but can’t get the cap off.

[@rorybyrne975]

The stilson is the man have a bent 48 inch. To many scaffold poles.😂

[@donkmeister]

Stilson wrench, and anything that uses the same principle (e.g. stud extractor) is a godsend when all else has failed! Yeah things aren't pretty once you've finished but fuck it, you asked nicely and gave it fair warning.

[@kaleidoscopechameleon3067]

Which O-Ring seal remover tool hurts the least when it slips and stabs you in your hand?

[@andydroid9782]

Are the front forks or (shocks?) on a 70's dirt bike considered hydraulic?

[@rorybyrne975]

We're are the oxi set bottles ted😂

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

That loctite sounded personal lol

[@FunkFPV]

You don’t know rage until you spend an afternoon unscrewing a cylinder gland that was put together with red loctite 🤬

[@thereal2scummy636]

QUESTION are you also a HOSE DR and rebuild rams valve assembly's etc etc? Or just doing your servicing and what not and getting some else to make up your hoses etc? I love being a Hose Dr, awesome sauce seeing what tools you have onboard compared to what i have in ENZED Van nothing like the jingle of a couple thousand fittings being shaken down the road 😂

[@FunkFPV]

I do it all. Valves nowadays are throwaways. Short of replacing the seals I don’t see many you can rebuild.

[@thereal2scummy636]

@@FunkFPV oh yea rad i do don't do alot of forklifts other than old old stuff ,i mostly farm and forestry equipment so i see alot of old gear still and do quite a steady amount of adding 3rd service to Allsorts

[@thereal2scummy636]

@@FunkFPV oh yeah should say I'm in New Zealand were i live is surrounded by farmland on mountains and volcano's so U get the latest flash equipment right thru to old Soviet made machinery often get into places where U gotta fix the machine to drag work truck or van out if weather changes ,good times🤣

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Mines also a 1 inch that fits in your hands

[@XRayStarGaming]

I love that ziptie idea.

[@knowntalker135]

Your awesome

[@FunkFPV]

You sir are awesome 😎👍🏻

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Rubber gloves??😂😂😂 oh common sense 😂😂

[@mattwilson3634]

May I add. When buying tools for hydraulics, you don’t want rubber grips. I don’t know what’s in that fluid but it completely ruins the rubber grips. They won’t come clean and they will swell and come apart.

[@FunkFPV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Can I use hydraulic fluid as lube asking for a friend

[@nomusicrc]

Did your hands get dirty JUST from handling the tools in this video

[@FunkFPV]

Yes 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@s3dchr]

9:36 No TWO NUMBER NINES?!

[@DangerousDaveyBoy]

Show up on time and sober. We'll work with ya..... That sounds like my job. Where a 45yo is the baby in the shop.

[@X862go]

Where is the fpv stuff 🤔

[@ogonbio8145]

Probably 2 monkey wrenches that’s it

[@AdamHammel]

Tool? You mean forefinger and thumb?

[@TamagoHead]

Main tool is 🧠s.

[@joshuaanderson4246]

Why they call you funk

[@FunkFPV]

It’s part of an old Xbox gamer tag.

[@joshuaanderson4246]

@@FunkFPV kool

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Why do you still do KZbin part time why not go full time KZbinr lol

[@rawwetzel]

Sober. Most places now hire crack heads. We need people they say. I was like not those people

[@mrmerkin6203]

On the pick handle covers that slide off ... spray glue should do the trick. 3M 77 or 90 always work well for me. Personally, I'd drill a hole through the handle and put a roll pin in. Loctite on the treads that that little irritation with go away forever. Just a thought .......

[@rebelwithoutaclue9387]

A tremendous amount of Kirkland industrial soap 😂 is one of the most important! Btw which company do you work for? My father worked with hydraulics and Air Compressors for years with Atlas Copco, and Engersol Rand before starting his own company called Air Network (get it, double entendres 🤣). Love your stuff btw!

[@Bjorn_____]

seeing how you've been in the bussnings for a long time. Have you ever encountered someone who go oil percid in there finger?