Will it START & DRIVE out of this SWAMP? OLD Diesel Dump Truck SITTING for YEARS!

The viewers requested it, and here we are. Back to this old UD Turbo Diesel Dump Truck left sitting for years in this swampy marsh.
Disclaimer: Recovering a vehicle is a high risk activity and should only be carried out by trained professionals. Actions or techniques used, or observed during this video should not be replicated by any person. Information shown and comments made should not be relied upon as being correct and expert advice should always be sought.
I did manage to get it running on the last video, but the ground was just far too wet to try to do anything. With it drying out slightly, I thought I’d return to answer the question will it start and actually drive out of its watery, overgrown grave, one last time. Thanks to everyone for watching.
PS - since filming, I’ve had the eye surgery and now recovering.

[@bruceinaus]

I made a comment that Old timers always said to me do the D shackle up tight, then back them off slightly. Based on a few of the comments here, that is bad advice, not best practice and they should always be tight.

[@barrythompson8813]

Interesting, I understood that they bind up on the thread if stretched in use. I always turn them back a fraction then use a cable tie to stop the pin from coming loose. Coming looser ? :-)

[@jimmcfee3488]

I backed them off slightly for the forty years I have been a tradesman, I have seen many that haven't and needed to be cut off.

[@joedatuknow]

🙏

[@mikek5298]

You have one of the best channels on KZbin. No fake drama, no over-acting because the camera is on, no distracting (always annoying) background music, no pretense; just good, honest content.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Mike, I did a poll a few months ago and most people said they weren’t that keen on music so that’s why I don’t have any. There are probably a few “slow” parts in sections but I’m not getting too many complaints.

[@iamjesper]

​@@bruceinaus"slow parts" are great. They are very much needed in these stressful times we live in. Also no music makes it so much more relaxing. Its the right choice 👍👍

[@garyholt4445]

There is a New Zealand contributor who has his own KZbin channel named Marty T. He has the same idea as Bruce. His commentary is very frank and factual, no obnoxious behaviour, just what the viewer wants to hear. Marty T concentrates on tractors, bulldozers and an excavator.

[@seanworkman431]

@@bruceinaus good luck and best wishes with the surgery, great content.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Man, I agree 100%!!

[@Lukeaus420]

Good video mate, i hope all goes well with your surgery and a speedy recovery 👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, recovering now

[@vicbittertoo]

yep, same here, best wishes :)

[@brendoncullen2540]

I wish I had a farm with old machinery! I’d want Bruce to come revive it 😊 Best old school mechanic I’ve seen ever

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Brendon

[@samrolfe2563]

"Grounds Pretty Spewey !" - Oh my. Starts off with an absolute banger!

[@295walk]

lol lol

[@charlesdesaintlaurent5957]

Did you start it before filming ???¿

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Well done Bruce, I knew if anyone could get that truck started, you could. I’m always amazed at why machinery like that just gets left as it’s seems to still be in good mechanical condition. Good luck with the surgery mate. Cheers, Stuart. Canberra.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Stuart, recovering now actually

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@bruceinaus That’s great to hear Bruce, cheers mate👍👍

[@rodneydrew9117]

I agree they should of put it under cover look after it and sell it if they didn't want it let someone eles fix it put to work

[@bengepp9314]

Ive driven one of these that was an absolute beast ,, it had a drill rig on the back and would roar like a dragon all the way up to 130k's . Definitely an impressive truck of their time in my books .

[@bruceinaus]

Feels like it would be not too bad off road

[@deuchebaggins8660]

The reason I like watching Bruce is I think he would still be reviving old machines even if he wasn't making videos just because it's fun. I always have some project I'm fixing on, making trash into treasure

[@larryelliott6321]

That diesel starts right up and just purrs. Amazing.

[@erniepenny221]

All the best for your eye surgery, you have a good cameraman, we enjoy your videos, looking forward to the next one, regards

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ernie, much appreciated

[@yesterdaystreasures797]

Prayers for a perfect surgery and speedy recovery !

[@cwarburton90]

Good luck with the eyes Bruce.😊

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@JohnCompton1]

Never saw the siphoning process initiated like that.. pretty handy tip... As always, thanks for sharing Bruce... Hope everyone has a great day or night!

[@davidkilts1670]

The hose with the ball valve in the end is a handy item!

[@SuperJlonergan]

cpl bucks harbor freight

[@justingrunwald4431]

Good luck with the eye surgery

[@jasony2k-ef4tk]

Wow someone that listens to the comments thanks bruce

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Jason

[@kingreto]

watch from bangaldesh ❤​@@bruceinaus

[@chops6302]

Great work guys, thanks for all your work, as always it’s a pleasure to watch a knowledgeable gentleman in action. Best of luck with your surgery, and hopefully we’ll see you back here soon.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, in recovery now so hopefully not too far away

[@FINNIUSORION]

There's an old Canadian comedy show called kids in the hall, best little skit is called 'try it now' . Guy gets into a car and it won't start so he opens the hood, says try it now to the wife and it still won't start. So he checks the tires. Again tells the wife try it now. Still won't start. He washes the windshield and again tells the wife try it now... nothing. Then he gets out his painting equipment and gives it a new coat of paint. Tells her try it now. It starts right up . They get in and go. Lol

[@bruceinaus]

lol I might look that up on here, thanks for sharing

[@robhodder1687]

Great stuff. I’ve brought a few old crocks back into life, so this is very familiar. I can smell the grease n diesel!!

[@bruceinaus]

The smell of mould in this cab ha ha

[@5678niall]

Only problem with your will it run videos is we know you are the master and engines will always start for you Bruce ❤

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He never films his failures. Haaa!

[@5678niall]

@@Hjerte_Verke Bruce is too clever to fail 💪

[@bruceinaus]

lol, thanks gents but there’s is a couple on the channel I couldn’t get to run

[@paulswift700]

Glad you got the old girl moving under it's own power. Good luck with your eye surgery. Hope you can come back to make more interesting and great videos. Paul. In Thailand. Oh and I'm an English Expat.

[@laurencehastings7473]

Hi Bruce, here's wishing you all the very best from a Brit in Berlin, Germany. I hope the operation goes well , is successful and you have a sppedy recovery. She's up, running and moving. A testament to Japanese engineering and your tenacity. Now to the question that's bothering me. There were obviously no serious issues when the vehicle was abandonded otherwise you wouldn't have got to where you are now so why was she sat there so long? Something for you to think about while you're recovering. Hope you keep us posted as to how you're getting on. No video, no vehicles, just a quick update about you.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, yes I’m not sure why it ended up there, I’ll keep everyone updated with maybe a short in the next few weeks

[@VolvoV8seriously]

I hope your surgery goes well Bruce, I look forward to seeing more videos soon

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, recovering now, hopefully not too far away

[@bradleywindle9396]

Hi from Central Arkansas. I hope you recover well, Bruce. I really enjoy your videos. Please say a prayer for my wife, as we just found out she has some sort of mass on her left kidney. God Bless.

[@bruceinaus]

I wish her all the best (and the rest of your family) thanks for the kind wishes

[@lewiemcneely9143]

All us older guys are ailing from something. PRAYERS for you and the eye surgeon! I've had clutches go out on me before and have gotten them dumped and back to the shop but you've sure got to watch what your doing. PLEASE let us know how you're getting. CHEERS to you!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Yes we are!!

[@jackdonaghyjr]

2 videos this week! We are blessed. Good luck with the surgery, Bruce. Make sure you take all the time you need to heal up.

[@wercs4me]

All the best with your surgery , and hope for a great outcome.... Rest up and when the time comes, start knocking out those great clips.... Good Luck :)

[@paulorourke9198]

Good on you, Bruce. All the best with the eyes. Look forward to the next instalment, hopefully, not that far away.👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Paul, hopefully not too far

[@PeterLasky-fp9rz]

Good luck mate you need it

[@bruceinaus]

I know, thank you

[@alans.7733]

Good luck with the eye surgery Bruce! Looking forward to your return whenever that may be. Take your time and heal up. Alan from Ga USA.

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

Yessssssss, another new Bruce video ! Bruce you are a true mechanical wizzard,i always learn form you a lot from youre video's. Thank you so much 😊 Greetings from Holland 💪🏻🫡🇦🇺❤️🔧

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Tommy, greatly appreciate the support

[@skyhi750]

Thank you for your sterling work on these films good luck with the surgery,and hope to see you soon ,from me in the UK.

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Well done! Hope your surgery goes well.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, recovering now

[@waiheke109]

Go well with the eyes bruce My mates had good results with surgery Quick recovery

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much

[@jackflak]

Great video again I enjoy watching nice camera angles as well .. yeah man get fixed up and hope things go well .. see you soon

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Jack, hopefully the next video isn’t too far away

[@67hr74]

Great job Bruce & your associate cameraman. Good luck with the eye surgery and a speedy recovery. Cheers Trev

[@AKATOKA]

That was well worth watching Bruce, made my day when I saw the truck move. All the best for the surgery, looking forward to your next episode once you've all healed up. Cheers mate from New Zealand

[@philippendlebury4518]

Best of luck with your eye surgery Bruce. Top man in my book. Well done!

[@johnmcdonnell81]

Thanks for another great vid. Looking forward to the next one. Wishing you all best with the operation. 👍

[@brycesefonte9093]

Great stuff Bruce, all the best for the surgery, look forward to your speedy return to video making.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Bryce

[@cabbelos]

I wish you a speedy recovery Bruce. Thanks for all the videos, catch you in the next one when you're back in action!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for that, hopefully not too far away

[@iamjesper]

Lol having the hydraulic oil cap inside the cabin 😅 can you imagine that in a new truck

[@85Macklife]

Well done Mate. Best of luck with your surgery. Lookin forward to your return 👍

[@timovilkki5209]

Nice sound.

[@bruceinaus]

Yeh it’s got a pretty throaty note to it

[@roberthevern6169]

Cheering you on from Boise, Id! Love your methodical, approach! With SAFETY as #1 priority!

[@MarcSmarrelli-ud8ek]

Good luck Bruce with your surgery.👍👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Bruce, pretty wet there, all the best with your surgery mate, take care

[@johnhall235]

We wish you a speedy recovery!

[@lylechapman9757]

Awesome video Bruce , they are one tough truck . All best for your eye surgery and your recovery 😉

[@daddybob6096]

Good luck with the surgery Bruce. Look forward to seeing you soon. Bob.

[@padretiempo8143]

Good luck with your surgery Bruce!

[@chrisevans8455]

Good luck with your surgery Bruce. We need more 'bush mechanics just like you.

[@markclifton14]

Great video Bruce. Good luck with the eye surgery. Can’t wait to see you back . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thebossventures]

Success in ur surgery, get well soon, and thank you for the videos.

[@bilinda508]

Good luck with surgery Bruce. Back at it soon!!👍

[@nathanwright8477]

Best of luck on surgery mate. Another great video! Hoping youre back soon

[@stephenhall7176]

Good luck with the eye surgery Bruce. Can’t wait to see you again after. Thanks for the great videos and take care mate.

[@davidaobrien1783]

was a fleet mechanic for 20 years a fair while ago,ran these up and down the hume for years as prime movers and trailers,reliable as,minimal maintenance most went over a million kilometres.

[@1BIGFROGGY]

Hope the surgery goes well Bruce and look forward to seeing your next video. 👀

[@fredharrowven1040]

Hi Bruce, another fine job is there anything you can’t start I just love it when you get them running a great job mate, I like it as you just get stuck in to it and of you go but it not that easy you just make it look that way I enjoy every minute, Well Bruce you take care of yourself and stay safe.🛠️🛠️🛻🛻⭐️⭐️👍❤️

[@navan777]

Another great video. Best of luck with the surgery

[@hondafrk]

I’m glad your eye surgery went well! I read in another comment where you’re recovering. I’m 38 and lost my left eye about 10 years ago; I’ve had my fair share of eye complications and surgeries.

[@owlhead7594]

Bruce enjoy your show here in NH usa. Love the old vehicles. Great job.cheers.

[@54mgtf22]

Good to see the old Datsun again. Love your work, Bruce 👍

[@johnjordan4647]

All the best for the eye surgery Bruce Thanks for the video Mate

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for watching John

[@TheDrewboy84]

Great work Bruce! You're a legend! Hope all goes well with the eye surgery, all the best!

[@andrewhumphreys9889]

all the best Bruce, hopefully back soon

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@drchunkybiscuit9973]

Very best of luck with your eye surgery!! Hope you get well soon. 😊👍

[@brad8451]

Hey Bruce, great video, good luck with your peepers. Cheers

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you Brad

[@21ringers]

Love the channel Bruce 👍 hope you have a quick recovery from the surgery. Also well done to the camera man for feeding her out onto the road 😄

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, I was sure we were going to skull drag forward it but it had dried out a bit more after another hour or so and we got lucky

[@Tuilaione]

Bruce you Legend... Heal up well my friend... Love these videos

[@bruceinaus]

Greatly appreciate your ongoing support

[@petergrinnell2500]

Good luck with the operation and hopefully you will recover quickly and be back doing wat you enjoy Bruce 👍

[@MrBonger88]

That moon buggy is like having your own tank. Definitely my favourite piece of equipment so far. Good luck with your surgery. Hope to see you back soon

[@garyphillips7993]

Thank goodness, no creepy creatures! Best wishes & speedy recovery 👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, yes they had moved on I think by the time I came back

[@nickwilson2318]

the "slowness" is great. Unlike anything else. Feels old school in best possible way. Keep it up, this is fantastic knowledge you're sharing

[@davewarrender2056]

And there we have a real life demonstration of the most significant advantage of a tracked vehicle..... minimal footprint in loose/soggy ground. Great job there mate.. keep it up

[@mcjdubpower]

G'day Bruce, another great video.

[@bruceinaus]

Gray, thanks for that glad you liked it

[@christhomson7526]

All the best with the surgery Bruce your a legend thanks for the awsome content once again I’m Shaw we will c u back in action real soon cheers mate

[@KarateSensei71]

Good luck with the surgery, Bruce; we will miss you.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Good luck Bruce you should be right in no time 👍👍👍

[@bruceinaus]

I hope so

[@dogpotter]

I watched the earlier part of this truck glad you were able to get it up and running. good luck with the eye surgery. I will go back and watch your other videos. thanks for sharing Dean USA

[@MrDmjay]

Thanks for another great video Bruce. All the best with the surgery mate, good luck hope it turns out well.

[@Retirement_Life]

Good luck, mate!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for the support

[@Cloud_Shire_82]

Good luck on the eye surgery, and lvoing your content. Nothing btu a true calm honest old man, remind em alot of my grandfather just aussie.

[@NapierNimbus]

Great video. Wish you well with the eye surgery. Getting that moon buggy working proved itself invaluable. I remember the cattle looking on with interest when got the engine going on first video of the tipper.

[@PaulFellows3430]

I'll tell you this for nothing - it's been a long time since anyone was able to see anything through that windscreen! Man alive, it took some scrubbing! I wish you all the very best for your eye surgery and hope it all goes well. Take care.

[@shmackie]

I'd never heard of the automotive brand UD before so I looked it up. It's a Japanese truck manufacturer. Which explains why it started up again with little smoke after some TLC from Bruce. Well done!

[@raulmarra6551]

Good luck Bruce you are a legend

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Great work Bruce and good luck with the eye surgery. We will be thinking of you and here waiting for your return to this wonderful hobby

[@jeep2701]

Good luck with surgery can’t wait to see you back

[@kiweekeith]

Thanks for ALL your Great Vidclips .... As I am about the 'Same Vintage' as Yourself, I sure enjoy your 'Approach' and 'Attention to Detail' .... Very best to You and Yours, Best for your Eye Surgery .... Will catch you again soon .... Cheers from ChCh, NZ

[@michaelsimpson9779]

All the best for the surgery Bruce. It'll be brilliant when its done. Dad's 85 and can see better now than ever after a couple of different procedures

[@tyhogue8316]

That swamp buggy is neat!👍

[@MysticMetals92]

Here in the states we use Morooka Buggys to carry our engine-driven welding machines up and down the treacherous Right of Way building pipeline. Haven't seen an older Morooka like that in ages. New fan here Bruce. Great videos.

[@michaelwalsh98]

Well done Bruce, you rescued another sleeping Old Girl, and brought her back. Get well soon !!!

[@2wiseib]

Thanks Bruce - great videos and all the best for your operation

[@pioneeradx]

Speedy recovery, Bruce! Great content!

[@Stephen-ou4sy]

Good luck with the eye surgery. I had mine done about 9 years ago. Cataracts are buggers but all good still.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, that sounds positive

[@MartsGarage]

Good job Bruce. All the best for a good outcome from the eye surgery.

[@MrBarrySell]

Keep up the fascinating videos I just love to watch them! You are Genuine and sincere!

[@ewanstewart8011]

Do you get asked by the people who own these machines to come and get them mobile and they then reimburse you for your time and effort. Best of luck with your eye surgery Bruce hope to see you soon 🤞🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, recovering now

[@Golden-dog88]

hope all goes well with ya surgery sir Bruce, another great job by you n your cameraman…