Hey, I watched the video Jordan, & have something to impart that you might want to know. A lifetime trouble free rebuild requires bolt torqueing at least twice. I used to do it 3 times. After assembly, run up to operating temp, cool down overnight, then re- torque sequentially a second time. Its a pain removing the valve train to re-do the heads, but, it really does pay. For those running turbos, the additional boost pressures really requires a 3rd for total peace of mind. I used to do the 3rd after a few thousand miles or when I I felt the tight new motor loosen up & run free. Ditto exhaust manifolds, twice, same deal or they blow their gaskets & if you run them with blown gaskets the mating faces burn out metal. Again, for those with turbos its a pain taking the turbo fan out of its housing to get at the manifold studs, but totally worth it. The thing to remember with quoted torque settings is that these are for "new threads", both male & female. Torque settings are arrived at by destruction testing, then quoted at 80% of that figure, so factor in a suitable reduction if old, & or using anti seize compound, or oil etc. Lastly, always look at old bolt threads critically under magnification to see if the threads are ok, especially into aluminium or iron castings. Ruining those is not an option. All other mating surfaces using cut gaskets should also be re-torqued at the 2nd interval. Piston rings are the life of a motor, so ultra clean air is vital. No joint leaks. That oil trap air filter is very much not good, but if you especially want to use it, the oil to use is that super sticky foam filter oil that dirt bike riders use. Injectors last a very long time only if you feed them super clean fuel. I always used a large fuel sedimenter online pre the paper filters. You can easily make this yourself, don't forget a drain plug, & don't use any copper or brass fittings, it rots diesel when left to sit. Painting........Strip the chassis bare, sandblast it & components, then spray vinegar on the bare metal to fix the flash rust into black oxide, keep moist an hour or so immediately prior to applying the etch primer coat. Vinegar, not the salad kind, 6% acidity, but the cleaning kind marketed as 2x or double strength is available at supermarkets. Its magic, & cheap. Don't use soft paint, it will only last a couple of years. Do use 2 part epoxy, & since you are in Washington State that should be easy. Get it from where they repair fishing trawlers. You will want all of 5 gallons of top coat for the chassis & components, & bolt heads, + 2 gallons of primer. Make the primer coat very thin, topcoat thick, leave just a bit of paint to cover the nuts & bolt heads by brush, after assembly.. Epoxy is super hard, you cannot cut it to polish after 24 hrs or so, & no more stone chips. Application ambient is temp 25 to 35 Celsius. When remounting components to the chassis use a good liquid gasket at the mating faces to totally salt & weather proof, especially protecting the bolt shanks. Do it like this & you'll never have to do it again. With cabs, if you want a show truck finish, use automotive 2 part epoxy. If you want a rugged working truck finish, use the same paint mentioned for the chassis. Just pick colours that fishermen use on their steel hulls. I'm subbed, so let us know how you get on Jordan. I was a Cat trained heavy mech, but now I'm a retired Western Australian desert roadtrain operator who misses his trucks.
Thank you for the update on the old iron KW. A good choice in keeping a vintage semi truck working. I will keep my eyes on the watch for the next video. The start up on the truck was like great classic music to my ears!
Absolutely love this truck love the In cab view facing the road it’s like we are riding in it with you and the engine sound is awesome Keep the vids coming
That truck is looking real good! I learned to drive on a 65 Kenworth needle nose with a 318 and 5x4... it was fun at the time but I'm glad I don't do that anymore! Lol
We don't put many miles on either.. used to haul a lot of silage at harvest, but anymore, just haul our own hay. Maybe put 7k on a year, if that.. I do have to say, I don't miss walking beams! Last time we updated trucks, they're on air ride, with a little different plumbing to the bags. Walks like a walking beam, rides like a Cadillac.
Jordan Good afternoon Thank You for sharing this video Your Kenworth is priceless. If You manage to keep it that way it will be great So far it is a great truck
@@jordanlesamiz4599 I hope you keep posting videos about the progress of the old girl. That’s one awesome truck. You did an excellent job on the interior. Can’t wait to see what it looks like when you get it painted one of these days. But I know time is money, it takes a lot of money to paint a truck. Thanks for the video. Take care. God bless bless
Very nice I love to see that I had one of the old ones years ago I've been Trucking for 55 years and retired down the last five years but love to see the old trucks that's what I used to keep going all the time when I first started I love them Wish I Still kept one but I sold them all but it's very nice to see that and that looks really good
She sounds great! I hit the alert bell after seeing another of your videos on this truck. Would be great, if you get a chance, to do a video of her going down the road. Keep on truckn. Don from NH
@@jordanlesamiz4599 hey Jordan how are you. This video just showed up in my recommended about a year after I saw it and left you a comment. I’m curious if you have gotten around to making more progress on the kenworth. Hope everything is going well, don, New Hampshire
@@snydedon9636 thanks, for asking! No I haven’t done anything new with it. However, I’ve put a lot of miles on it this year, and it’s running strong. I still get a lot of thumbs up going down the Highway!
Good stuff Jordon! I'm retired now, after over 35 years, but started out in a '72 KW (narrow hood) w/ a 335 and 4 and 4. Loved that truck. How many trucks today can you, in a pinch, lean way over and see if you're going to clear something with the right front corner?? ....pulled Stevens at 21 MPH, or maybe 25, depending on things like humidity!! It's been along time since I've thought about a compression release. Ya made my morning! Thanks! btw, hauled many a lumber load from Midway and Grand Forks down Anarchist with that truck. 4 axles braking, and a good jake. I never had trouble, but was always checking for a tail wind, and always glad to be at the bottom!
That is great stuff! There is a lot I like about the ergonomics of this truck. Liking being able to role the passenger window down from the drivers seat. Turning radius leaves a little to be desired though haha. I put 3000 hard working farm miles on her this year so far and couldn’t ask for more🙂
about 1955 a roofing co. in dallas/ft worth area had 30 or more KW like the one in the picture only bright Yellow & with .25 cent gal fuel they were set wide open and that the way they drove with smoke covering the road. P/S they had black fenders
Hi from Russia.. After watchin this video i remember US land lease (USA, Canada and Great Britain helped USSR in WW2). А lot of US trucks соmes to us - it was gmc, studebaker us6, Ford,... Your Kenworth is Beautiful truck. 👍. Goog luck 🤝
Yes! I really try to avoid driving in winter conditions. I figure driving on slick roads is my biggest risk for piling it up. Besides, most of my farm and ranch duties are finished up for the year. I do have a tractor that I need to haul, so I will video that trip🙂
Does it say CC-825-C on the build plate for the model? I'm trying to figure out the terminology of some of these older Kenworths and I'm trying to look for some examples.
Engine, was $12,000. I have about 20,000 in the truck. Can’t remember, but maybe I mis spoke🤷♂️ And that includes a ton of extra parts to make it a 380. And a complete radiator rebuild. I doubt there’s anywhere on the planet. I could’ve had it done for less and had it end up as good as it did.
My trucks got a stalker haha….exactly half way between Oroville and tonasket on highway 7. It’s locked away right now. But it spends a lot of time sitting right next to the highway.
I have a place off of the molson chesaw road I stay on 97 that's why I've never seen your rig. After I get done fishing at wannacut I'll have to look for your trk
