Will it START after 20+ YEARS? OLD VW Fire Truck Engine ONLY 86 HOURS!

[@steammachine2136]

The Bob Ross of mechanics

[@midway27272727]

"Bob Ross" you're aging yourself :)

[@matty_isthemotto]

Legit

[@DSGMATT]

Great comment 😂 It’s so relaxing to watch

[@TheTomyossarian]

Seriously. Very relaxing.

[@stephensmith6055]

Underrated comment

[@madusan1]

Canadian here... so just an observation: when you see an Australian sweating you KNOW it has to be hot!!! Loved the video. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦!

[@alans.7733]

Bruce, you’re a absolute youtube gem. Thanks for taking us along with you again. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Using an old fire extinguisher to fill up an old water pump is just classic, love the methodical way you work on these old engines.

[@Midnight_oil125]

Thx Bruce from Vancouver Island, Canada

[@bruceinaus]

Hi there, and thanks for the support

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

@@bruceinaus what is your age

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Bruce, I'm watching from Wisconsin. I worked as a mechanic and now that I'm retired I also pick up old trucks and put them back on the road. I'm currently rebuilding a 1965 Ford F350 with a small dump body. I've got the chassis pretty well road worthy and now I'm repairing body rust getting ready for some fresh paint. Hopefully by July I'll have her ready to go. Thanks for the videos! It's nice to see you're respect for these old girls!😊

[@robleary3353]

Always an education!. Bril, Nuff said.🙂

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

I don't know how anyone can get along without a rural fire truck. Now I want one....

[@lewiemcneely9143]

A FINE job and I wager the old VW is purring by now. When I was in the Army I ended up while in my 1st duty station driving a 5-ton 6x6 with a 2500 gallon water tank on the back and a 4 inch Marlow pump pulled by a V-4 Wisconsin motor. It was a spray truck for watering down roads but I ended up hauling water from a hydrant out to where all the reservists and weekend warriors had their summer camp so they could take showers. I even got to fight a brush fire and wet down some tank trails. Then joined the local fire department and they had a 1942 and a 1948 American LaFrance pumper and a 2 1/2 Army truck with a tank on it. Been jamming gears ever since. So THANKS and I hope you lube those bees up with the WD-40 a little. CHEERS!

[@1Longranger]

Respect for a man who can get an old dirty carb working by 'hand' choking to get a workable mixture. There aren't many of us around!

[@anagonda6747]

Thatś old trick ;-) This man is wizard...

[@RoyBastarache]

A BIG thumbs up to you and Steve for the things you BLOKES do. Keep up the good work.

[@1BIGFROGGY]

105 degrees Fahrenheit and 90+% humidity. Weather good for snakes, wasps, working on old trucks and drinking beer to heal the pain of the snake and wasp bites! 🤩🤩🐍🐍🕷🕷 🛻🚚🍺🍺

[@reuben9213]

You do one thing most don't have Bruce and it's the key pretty much to everything . Patience 😁

[@lukewilliams1188]

I love your work and attention to detail. I used to work for a small business restoring old VW buses, bugs and MG's etc, here in South Africa. My mentor would smack me upside the head if i missed a bolt or forgot to clean a thread😂 skills you don't see in the new era of the motor industry. Amazing to see the care and thought you put into your work. Thanks for the good content!

[@daddybob6096]

Have a cold one Bruce, you have earned it. Bob NZ.

[@jimrio3628]

Bruce, I love the methodical approach you take by checking everything prior to starting the engines that sat idle for years. This way there is no disappointment or damage. Steve at Steve's place down under is a good friend. We communicate often and tells me you guys talked over 2 hours. I appreciate your calm demeanor and your explanation of what you are doing. Love to see a video of you guys together. I always give you a like. I'm 68 and you remind me of my grandfather. He was a good man and a great grandfather. Be good. Jim from Connecticut

[@andysparks1973]

100% correct about bees and wasps smelling the sweat. Ive spent long hours prospecting in the bush and they will seek you out and become very persistant at having a drink.

[@Neil-ru7kw]

Hi Bruce . When I was 10 (1960) a song was getting played every day in the Los Angeles Ca. area that myself and the other kids loved and sang along to . I'm sure you know it . "Tie me kangaroo down" was a big hit . Cheers and take care , Neil

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Unfortunately the singer of that old song went bad and got jailed for shady doings. I haven't heard a song of his on air since.

[@Matt_1975]

😂

[@Matt_1975]

Hi Bruce, were you a fitter in the past? You’re a clever lad, just watching you hand choke reminded me of me as a young fella trying to tune my old HR Holden 😂

[@brianpedersen4714]

Yep..rolf Harris was a paedo

[@drcovell]

“Tan me hide when I’m dead Fred, tan me hide when I’m dead.” “So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde and that’s it hangin’ on the shed!” 😂😂 😂😂😂

[@wjhjr1415]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from you. Thank you.

[@mickburns5546]

The previous mechanic put grease on the fitting. Remember, the next guy is sometimes yourself. Wasps and snakes? Welcome to Australia 😊😊

[@thorsbyguy5121]

Hey Bruce. For brushing inside battery clamps, I buy a plumbers brush for cleaning inside copper fittings, cut the handle off, and chuck it up in my battery drill. Works very well.

[@nodaklojack]

Yes, I too was hoping to see it spray water. Your demeanor, knowledge, actions remind me much of watching my father work on equipment while growing up on the family farm. Another very enjoyable video, thx for sharing.

[@tomhudson1409]

Bruce and camera man, thank you so much for sharing these videos. It takes me back to hanging in the shed with my grandad working on old farm equipment on the north coast of NSW. Probably what lead me to become a mechanic my self. Your Aussie ingenuity and humour makes you a national treasure. Cheers!

[@woodhonky3890]

If there's one thing I've learned in my lifetime of resurrecting old gas engines that have sat for many years, the carb is ALWAYS knackered and must be cleaned. I hope to see this fascinating water pump pump water!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate great video again. Thanks for the shoutout. It really means a lot. I have one of these pumps at my place but without the engine. Not sure where I got it. Anyway mate all the best and talk soon

[@MotorheadLars]

This is one of my new favorite channels. Really appreciate the historical knowledge on all these old trucks combined with the mechanical know how and bringing them back to life! I currently do motorcycle restoration and this is fascinating to me.

[@henryrokstad1125]

Never Sean a starter motor on that volks wagon motor like that before interesting set up

[@Journeyman53]

Queensland Rail used to use VW motors for portable air compressors. Two of the cylinders had modified cylinder heads incorporating inlet and discharge valves for air.

[@ajaks7636]

Incredible patience. Great Video! Thank You.

[@user-cz3ey6hu2g]

Bruce you are an amazing mechanic and you teach me something every video. Keep it up

[@stuartbatcheldor5978]

Mr Bruce, your workmanship and patient approach reminds me of how my Grandpa used to get things done. I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy watching your videos. I do hope that the hot weather subsides.

[@johnmcdonnell81]

You're the man Bruce, a pleasure watching you work.

[@bx16v]

Australian wasps are the size of UK birds! Thanks again Bruce for another entertaining video. Sadly mechanics of this caliber are becoming few and far between and being replaced with single make fitters. My father is this generation of mechanic where it was the norm to repair or improvise instead of simply replace parts.

[@drcovell]

Just be glad the wasps ain’t the size of TX or African mosquitoes. There was a crazy song “😮How to catch an African Skeeter alive” which can be found on YT. (I graduated rom Mesquite, TX High School, aka the “Mesquite Skeeters.). It’s a ROFL!

[@larsbkurin1740]

VW industrial engines were available with magnetic ignition and an ejector that sucked up water to the pump to fill up the pump housing at start-up using the pressure in the exhaust pipe. As usual, you do a nice and serious job.

[@dadyo63]

We use to swap plug leads around to creat a backfire most times it would clear a blocked jet ,then reset leads into correct order

[@kymmarshall1116]

Very good advice on using heat near batteries and fuel Bruce 👍🏾🇦🇺

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@AA_RON86]

Hello Bruce all the way from the US!👋👍

[@bruceinaus]

Hello, thanks very much for your support

[@lancenutter1067]

Same! Enjoy the videos! Thanks!

[@majangkim]

If you ever work with Bruce for a week, you are level up easily worth of 25 years. His tips and explanation worth it all. Only a A MASTER mechanic wears a Gold watch while doing his work.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Bruce, it’s almost there and I hope you get that carby sorted, I was speaking to Steve the other day on the phone, he’s a top bloke with plenty of toys to last a lifetime mate, top job, cheers

[@irwinthedj]

So much universal useful tips & tricks in a single video! Thank you!

[@matrix54190]

The Jimmy Hendrix of old truck engines👍👍😉 Greetings from🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@hazzahales6222]

It’s taken me so many years to find exactly what this is on KZbin, an old Aussie who’s worked the land all his life and it’s the generation that’s getting lost

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

I know exactly what you’re talking about with the right tools 🛠️ i was a mechanic for 26 years and I definitely know the swivel socket stuff gets u out of trouble and like you say take your time and be patient

[@Shadowcify]

Thank you for another great video! Love the content, best regards from Sweden ❄️

[@2wiseib]

love the hand choke - reminds me of my old HD holden and many a time of having to resort to that

[@MickOxlong1]

I've always turned an old motor by hand with the plugs out, never thought about the compression forcing the oil down before but makes perfect sense...

[@aaronkcmo]

Great video! Love the production improvements.

[@Golden-dog88]

great job Bruce its blokes like you that get/ keep this old stuff goin again❤❤❤❤ im in NSW and out west still see those W.P signs NEVER knew what they ment so thanx for the info

[@21ringers]

Good on ya bruce 👍 i always learn something from watching your videos. We all greatly appreciate you sharing your knowlage 😀

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks Bruce have worked on this type of unit way back then they came from Narwhal flushers out of Sydney

[@codygambin5082]

G'day Bruce you are the sort of mechanic I aspire to be and the type of person I want to learn from. My career may still be relatively young, but I see myself being like this some day

[@phillipmonroy]

Great Video Bruce! Looking forward to the next video on the VW Fire Truck. Thanks!

[@zakhanson5720]

Man that is one of the best engines for a project bug, I heard that the old industrial vw power plants are like the old ford straight six drive from Brisbane to WA and back happily… great video great find

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

You are a legend, I’m a mechanic but been out of the game too long, you should be a teacher but I guess that’s what you are mate, leaning a shitload from you bruce. Keep up your amazing work!!!

[@sarahstahl2913]

Holy crap this bloke is such a legend hey

[@Bigbirdlittledog]

Thanks for the video Bruce

[@WJHProduction]

Not sure if you were a firie but your info was bang on. Hello from NSW, good to see fire trucks havent changed as our current fleet at the NSWRFS is identical in function.

[@mcshane124]

Watching a magician at work

[@frankpirri3533]

Bruce thanks so much for all the great videos I really love them

[@JP5isalive]

Brilliant video Bruce. Can't wait to see the next installment. Watching from England. You're great to watch 👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nice old rig, certainly needs some TLC ,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@Art-Dean]

No worries Bruce!😊

[@geraldharkness8830]

i do watch steve`s place down under,,very enjoyable im from the uk

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

You are awesome man just clean the carby out and the main jet ✈️ and all be good. Can’t wait until you get it done and running like a new one boss

[@robertpegels8009]

a real volkswagen beetle. There you have some good things from Germany. major service, clean all filters, fluids, battery, new spray/suction hoses and it will last another 40 years, nice to see German stuff in Australia, greetings from the Netherlands

[@tonydoggett7627]

It would be a Australian manufactured VW 1200 engine from the mid 60’s. These engine were also use in Australian army generators from the same era.

[@mischef18]

Enjoyed following along on this mission bro. Look forward to see it pass water. Safe travels. Ken.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ken

[@micklec9769]

G'day Bruce l was familiar with those pumps when l worked at Forrestry in the ACT They were mounted on the back of an Isuzu The engines would run hot after a long period and the fuel would vaporise in the fuel pump The solution was to keep a water bag handy to cool the little pump down !!

[@johnjordan4647]

A bit hot there old fella. Thanks for the video Bruce 👍

[@chriscorrigan7420]

G'day Bruce. Working on boat engines trying to get plugs out and in I found using a piece of 3/8 fuel hose about 6-7 " long worked a treat. It was like a long flexi socket and they don't drop out of the socket either. Probably wouldn't hurt to look at the points too..

[@54mgtf22]

What a sweet sounding engine

[@alancoller1602]

With that fergy haul out tractor try tap the injector pump the rack may be stuck, and check the stop leaver that may be still pulled out or stuck off. Like your channel.

[@PieterSijbesma-r8z]

Top hoe jij alles aan de praat krijgt Erg leuk om te zien hoe veel ervaring jij hebt Blijf jou video's bekijken 🙂👍🙂

[@adamm6051]

I fell in love with your channel instantly!

[@Shedshenanigans-g8q]

Well done mate. Got the 1200 fired up and it sounds good 👍 If the jets are ok it might have an automatic choke which sits behind a little triangle with 3 screws. Under the cover is the spring choke which is like a large spring from inside a watch. They become temperamental for sitting for so long in the one position. Might be worth a little inspection if that when your checking the jets 😉

[@matrix54190]

By the way Bruce, I'm using ATF to prevent the piston seizure, when I trying to start an old motor 😉 since long time ( An old army mechanic told me that ).

[@GaryPArmstrong]

😉It seems you have picked on a Unit that was well maintained, Bruce. Your tips regards oil on the internals with plugs in and with the plugs out was exceptional none the less.

[@dennis38y]

Another great video Bruce, it must have been hot inside that shed ! Thanks for sharing

[@bruceinaus]

Ha Ha it was hot

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Never stop mate and I would love to meet you someday. I have a 1hdt factory turbo diesel lawnmower haha landcruiser. Sorry I’m not putting the old girl down but the truck 🛻 things you do are you knowledge is out of this world 🌎 ❤ it.

[@darkwingduck3320]

Steve's place is awesome aswell. But i like your style ole mate😊

[@flowerstone]

I learned a few things. Good video. 😊

[@arnorheeder7699]

Respect a real mac, great videos Sir, Arno

[@Stephen-ou4sy]

Doesn't take long to release a wasp in the hand. Steve has some great content. Thanks for sharing, sure is humid in South East Qld lately.

[@EminenceFrontX5]

I love this no nonsense channel, RockOn

[@fastst1]

Got it so very close! might be able to get that main jet freed up soaking in fresh gas. Hand over the carb is a good way to force clean some of the jets, pulls small debris right through

[@banditgrizzy1955]

Can't wait to see er pumping again 👍

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Plus I wish every starter motor was that easy to get to 😄

[@Jonathan-qz9kd]

Hello from the uk! Keep the food videos coming

[@-frippu--3926]

Bruce, i wanna see you repair that carb and bring it alive again ! Loved the video but i need moooore :D

[@zonie70]

Great video Bruce ! I have been waiting for this one . Really unique set up with the VW engine . You should be able to get that engine right without too much more work . I already watch Steves place and Pete-mate . Enjoy watching all three of you blokes . Take care mate , get some rest between videos . Scott 🌵

[@stevereber4630]

I worked on vw motors for a few years, and most interesting were an old 36 hp driving a compressor for an ice skating rink. Another was a liquid argon truck that used a 40 hp to drive the pump for the Argon.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Looks like a British Army military spec Bedford too. You were very lucky to get the original manuals with the vehicle too, wonder they weren't chucked out years ago. A lot of work in getting that pump going, you have more patience than I have Bruce, great video, I learnt a couple of things and picked up some tips from you too. I bet you could feel a XXXX coming on!

[@brockmitchell3989]

Hi Bruce, if you can find it in Australia, you should try PB Blaster spray. It works wonders breaking down rust and getting bolts loose. I use it and it has always worked for me better than WD40.

[@Matty12787]

Some signs are also marked as HWP meaning it'll be useable for Heli's too ie; Helicopter Water Point, depending on the dam and the tree coverage, some dams are only accessible by long line Heli's. My dam is both but would advise not to use it with a fire unit as the scrub around it is highly volatile and thus leaving it for the Heli's (short and long lines). Edit: Forgot to mention, our 'Bush Fire Brigade' now called Rural Fire Service was founded with an old bedford fire truck but the centre was all tank and only had hand rails to hang off either side. Pretty cool seeing another states version!

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

You are right plugs in!!

[@Bartman4800]

Bruce, could it be that the idle jet has an electric solenoid? They added those to stop the engine from "dieseling". Great video, and keep them coming.

[@PeteWilliams-sb7nf]

Another great video Bruce,keep em coming really enjoyable.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Pete

[@bobroberts2371]

I have ( in the USA) a Sullair rotary screw air compressor with the 1200 VW motor. Be aware that if the belt between the governor and engine breaks, the engine will go to full throttle so adding an electronic over speed controller would be a good idea.

[@mjm7187]

Many great tips Bruce and your easy going manner make it a pleasure watching your videos, I will be checking out Steve's place down under site as well. Looking fwd tothe carb rebuild video if that's in your plan!

[@nevillegoddard4966]

You juuust about got her runnin now mate not long now! 😃👍!

[@alexandrewelby5287]

Congratulations Sr. Bruce. My names is Alexandre Welby . My family and I are from Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.