Cabover Gets $2,000 In Service Work, Headache Rack Mounted! 

It is going to be fun repriming the fuel system with out prefilled the fuel filters 😂😂

I’d like to see a video of how the hot shots never rust lubricant can break through the high-gloss paint. Especially breaking up the rust inside the nut

All I can do is watch and shake my head 😂😂

The black in the fuel filter could be some type of fungus growing in the bottom of your tanks. My dads boss runs two Detroit’s that both had the same problem. And also a tip for changing the oil, when your draining it out of the pan poke holes in the bottom of the filters and drain them too so it’s easier to get off

Man I really enjoy these videos! I’m a huge fan of cab over trucks and there’s not much content out there like this. Keep it up and I’ll keep watching!

This video reminds me of Forest Gump's ping pong endorsement....I just loved playing ping-pong with my Flexolite ping pong paddle.

Be careful changing your ride height it changes drive line angle a little and will wear pinion and through shaft seals quickly

Always pre-fill engine filters. Priming fuel filters by hand sucks. Also...for heaven's sake, lubricate the filter gaskets!! Next, don't fool with the ride height, especially if you want to run fenders over the drives. The truck will need that suspension travel to keep from beating up the equipment. Remember this is a class 8 semi, not a Camaro.

It is very satisfying to watch someone do so many things the wrong way.

Always pre-fill filters when you can, before reinstalling them. saves a lot of aggravation down the road

your hyd line you cant figure out were it goes..goes on the shifter rod from the cab to trans ,it disconnects when you start jacking up the cab... also dont lower the air ride .if you lower it you will get a drive line vibration from u joints running at the wrong angle

If your steering axles is sliding back and forth double check your center bolt on the leaf spring pack. Pretty commn issue when then get rusty and snap off that the axle starts to slide

I see that you filled up the oil filter. But didn’t do anything with the fuel filters. But the truck looks good otherwise.

You forgot to fill your air filter with air 😂

I glad you mount that headache rack properly everyone that said something just wanted u to be safe and the headache rack to actually do its job

Looks awesome like I said ignore everyone make blue collar the way you want

BRUCE. You gotta prefill the fuel filters on those Detroit engines. The 60 series doesn't have a manual primer and it won't automatically fill itself. You'll damn near never get it started if u don't prefill the filters.

Loving it Bruce. The trucks coming on can’t wait to see it finished. Well done pal. Keep err comin. 👍

Make sure you get flex hose for the exhaust because you have the pipes solid mounted.Chrome bolt caps for the frame would look good too!

Headache rack looks sweet!! Can't wait to hear those stacks on that Detroit!!!

Love the freightshaker! A couple tips I've learnt along the way: 1. Run an oil flush additive through the engine and get the oil warm before draining especially on a truck that's been sitting for a while. 2. Before removing your old oil filters drive a screwdriver or sharp punch into bottom of oil filters to let them drain so it doesn't make a mess everywhere but make sure you have the correct replacement oil filters before putting holes in the old ones. 3. use a filter cutter and cut open the old oil filters to see if there is any contaminates/bearing material, good way to check condition of an unknown engine. keep up the good work

I believe that line lift and drops the cab.

Yeah, do a algae test on the fuel. I drove a truck that had black filters and kept plugging. Found out it was algae from one tank sitting empty for about a year.

Bruce you do you on taking parts from the International. I know you don’t have tons of money just chillin I’m an account for these builds. Do the best you can with what you have, she looks good, keep it up!!

I wonder if the the people commenting about the International being dead don’t watch the videos. The FLB is going to be a work truck making money. The International is going to be a show tractor. Bruce explains this in the videos. Bruce you doing the right thing with both trucks keep posting videos..

Some shocks,and airbags for the cab mount,would be a nice addition to the truck.Since the truck is stretched;and has a long wheelbase,an air ride cab mount will improve the overall ride of the truck;even further.

I have been a Diesel Technician for a freightliner dealer for 7 years but have been in the trucking industry for over 10 years. Black fuel is one of 2 causes algae in the filters and tanks due to water buildup and oil coming from the fuel pump due to the Series 60 detroits having a oil lubricating pump. Need to check pump seal for damage since it is run by the air compressor and check for tanks for algae growth

Putting on all new bags, shocks, etc. is a great ideal!

Yes lets respray the frame before we do any maintenance...

Every piece of chrome you pit on that freightshaker will make it look even.more bad ass

GREAT PROGRESS BRUCE!!!! KEEP IT COMING!!. Remember to prime your fuel filers before you start the truck. Keep some fresh diesel fuel in the shop. Filter pliers are the best tool for removing the fuel filters. Take fuel treatment and fresh fuel to remove algae and other deposits. I would also recommend cleaning the fuel system with a fuel system cleaner to improve the fuel system's efficiency. Please forgive me, I am a railroad man, I know a little bit about diesels from friends.

Plastic bottom of the airbag is perfectly fine. Thats how they make them now and 80,000 ibs gcvw no issues.

on a Semi you really should pre fill your filters oil and fuel. Would be nice to run a buffer with a wool pad over the paint with some wax or compound, And the hose probably goes to the one end of the ram cylinder you have to have hydraulic pressure push the cylinder both ways

That line should be going to the cab lock. It does have them. They pull upwards on Freightliner

Aren't you supposed to fill the filters before installing?

Make sure you put some rubber between the headache rack and the frame as isolation 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

This video just feels like a whole sponsorship

Jheez putting nee filters on without lubing up the seal would love to take them off in a year lol

Hey man looking good i always put Transmission fluid in my fuel filters

Tip for changing those big oil filters put a small hole in the bottom and let it drain into a pan .

Some old school truckers dump the used oil into the fuel tanks claiming "it lubricates the fuel system." Also you should've filled the fuel filters before installing them.

That line, I believe it goes to the shifter tube. The shifter has a disconnect cylinder/ latch that works with the cab Jack. I have a 92 high roof that's almost done from a complete restoration job

Some people run red fuel and put burnt motor oil in it so you cant tell it’s off road

Bruce you got to fill those DETROIT fuel filters, its a must. Those 60 series doesn't have a fuel primer and I don't think you want to put a 6 pack of injectors in it down the road because of it. Also ask the previous owner if he "blend" ( used oil/diesel) his fuel, if not I hate to tell you but, that's a tell tell DETROIT rebuild symptom.

That trucks gunna sound so fuckin good with them pipes cant wait to see her on the road Bruce.

Hey Bruce, tip for you. On the spin on oil/fuel filters knock a small hole in the bottom with a punch so they can drain before you spin them off. Also would be worth while to invest in a good set of filter pliers.

this cabover are awesome ! is my favorite !

Glad to see you doing the mechanical side of a project for once!

Bruce it’s definitely an awesome build that you are doing on the cab over!! I absolutely love it!! Oh & seriously people do you really think Bruce is dumb or what on not filling the fuel filters?? For real guys I’m pretty sure Bruce no’s what he is doing!! Give the guy a break seriously he wasn’t born yesterday off the back of the turd truck!! Well done Bruce & all your helpers also!! Make sure you let your helpers no that I give them a big thumbs up on all the work they have put into the cab over build!!

The International is back there saying, ""please finish me up, I don't like sitting here doing nothing.""

You didn't prime the fuel filters. It is better to prime the filter before you install new ones.

Hi Bruce, I believe that line should run to the gear shift lever under the cab. When you try to raise the cab there is a lock on the shaft that lets it telescope to raise the cab. SHould be right below the shifter.

Bruce , You guys are doing an awesome job!!! Keep it coming!! Thanks Jay

The only problem with running the stacks on the headache rack is the stacks will get really hot because there only 6 inch pipes so it will end up melting or woarping the back of the headache rack after you driving it for a while

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Hey Bruce an easier way to change the filters is to poke a hole on the bottom with a flat head and a hammer (3 pound sledge) and let them drain in the drain pan and unscrew them and they won’t be as heavy

I am not expert but I can google "black diesel fuel" When diesel fuel cools down during storage dissolved water will be released as small droplets. ... Dirt, rust or oxidised fuel may form a fine suspension of brown or red particles, causing a greasy black deposit on the fuel filter. Laboratory analysis of the filter and fuel may be required to establish the cause.

This is gonna look freaking sick man, cant wait!!!

I don't think each shock bolt should have a solid 3 seconds of impact use after already snug.

The line goes to the little finger on the shift rod that locks the two parts of the shaft back to together when you set the cab all the way back down. Same as my 1990.

Do what you need to do on the truck don’t listen to everybody else it’s your money and your trucks.

There you go! “We have to get this reg on the road and make some cash” Damn right! So get her serviced, make her safe and reliable. Get her on the road! That truck will not make any money sitting in the shop. Best of luck to you and thank you.

This thing is gonna sound great with those stacks. Looks good keep it up Bruce 💪🏻

This is my recommendation YOU should put on the chrome face flare on the sides too it will match the bumper

The black fuel means that you have algae in your fuel from moisture! You can get a fuel treatment and fill the tanks up but you need to have some extra fuel filters 2or3 because you will need them! Carry them in the truck with you! We had a problem with fuel at work a few years ago and we got good at changing filters!! We had a issue with a 6000 gallon storage tank

your mystery cabel is the air ride for the seat in the cab, connets drivers wheel well back wall closer to the back of the cab

Good update! Truck Lookin Good! Like them Shocks!

Looks great can't wait to see it outside.

The freight liner looks better with the stacks and the head ache rack then the international

Bruce the truck looks good you guys are working hard on the cabover I'm watching the video I'm just a fan

5:04 that shocker nut don't need to come off again lmao #uggadugga

blue collar looks sick as cant wait to see more

Looking good Boyz, Please don’t abandon the International Boyz!

Thanks for busting ass and bringing us videos daily!!!

Don’t forget to prime your fuel filters, plus when you pull the oil filters poke a hole in the bottom with a punch, makes them easier and less messy to get off

You got to jack up the front axle where tires are off the ground. To check and grease the king pins properly.

You will need a DOT inspection before you can hit the road with this truck. It will have to be done by a certified shop. You also need an NSC # before you hit the road as well even if you haul your own equipment you still need this. If you plane to haul for someone else equipment you will need DOT authority to operate in the area you want to. You can not change the ride height in the rear suspension it must be set to factory specks whit no deviation. IF not it will do all kinds of driveline damage and the truck will shake like crazy. Its been a while since I worked on one of those trucks. But the broken line is likely for the locking mechanism for the gear shift. without it you will not be able to shift the transmission or lift the cab next time. (I can't remember which it is) If you put a small bottle jack between the frame and the front of the spring and jack up then the same at the back of the spring and lift. You will be able to tell how much play are in the bushings. I would say that the bushing are shot on your truck by watt you say. When you change the bushing at that back of the springs you can flip the aluminum shackles over so the wear is on the outside. The shackles must fit tight on the spring and the frame bracket. If they do not the truck will tend to wander down the road. With the age of the truck, you may have to change the frame bracket as well. All things you do be for painting the truck frame.

The truck is looking sick

Truck is looking better and better

This truck is looking beautiful Bruce you go man I can't wait to see it completely done

Those shocks are supposed to have that longer end at the bottom to align the shock. Unless the shock mounts have been altered

I like the headache rack with the twin stacks

Good work Bruce, I'm glad you have a couple guys helping!!

My Freightliner had a little latch on the shifter that unlocked when you tilted the cab , it unlocked as you jacked the cab up. It locked back in place as you pumped the jack to lower the cab.. It allowed the shifter to slide when you tilted the cab. I'm not sure if that helps you or not.

Small tip add a little bit of oil with a cloth to the gasket so next time you take it off you won’t have to pry it off with a filter wrench!

Headache racks are good for flatbed hauling logs , steel beams and sewer pipes. BUT I feel like the design of that headache rack fits Mack truck design better.

When filling those oil filters set them in the box ti will help hold them while fill them

Hay to help you out you need to grease the plate. So first scrape the old grease off and take sand paper heavy grind and sand it down to the metal. The the bushings on it put cam grease in them. And the grease for the plate use red grease and about 4 tubs of it. And for the trailer plugs you electric grease

I worked at a scrap yard where the drivers were regularly 120k llbs + and we used the composite shell air bags and never had an issue

Bruce: stick em up am taking that headache rack International truck:... Bruce: yeeeeeeeaaaaahhhhh😂😂😂

Hi 👋 Bruce good to see that your truck coming long nice Slowly all done up be Proud of your self Bruce good on you there mate keep it up Bruce 😜

Also your king pins are most likely shot.. the right way to check them is lifting the truck up stick a huge pry bar in between the wheel and drum (yes flip the wheels back around) and lift up and down.. if there’s play then you need some new king pins.

Hey Bruce Wilson I can't wait too see the new truck finished completely.

Good point. I was driving my 2003 ram from Casper to Stearns, and showed I had 93 miles of fuel left, when I was in Columbia, MO. It ran out of fuel there and I had to primer the fuel line with diesel to get it started.

The Hotshots sponsor everyone. Stuff looks as if it's moving along nice. Keep diggin brother.

Im excited to see this cabover on the road, he's almost there.

Hi bruce and fellas new truck looks sick. I like the faded blue colour. Looks mean 😎

If you see your fuel filters have black fuel in them next service check the fuel pump on the block. It could be allowing oil from the engine into the fuel. Series 60s can have this problem. Easy to change in a new one.

Tip to Bruce always refill your fuel filters back up with diesel !!!! Your a diesel guy come on bro !!!

By the time you see this, you'll have already realized you should have filled those new fuel filters. Newbie mistake... The fuel is black because the truck sat and the filters broke down. OR... the previous owner used to recycle the motor oil in the fuel rather than dispose of it after a change. Somebody already said this, but you need to move those air lines and trailer light connections further back toward the fifth wheel. I'd hate to drive that things with super long lines. The only issue I can think of with the stacks on the rack could be state laws against that setup. Because the engine flexes in the mounts, there needs to be some kind of flex pipe between the engine and the stacks.