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Either a blown head gasket or valve seals with the possibility of vacuum sucking engine oil into the combustion cycle (the vacuum routing on these trucks is a comical nightmare). None of those is the end of the engine or expensive/difficult to fix. I can see wanting a different truck but that one is not condemned, it just needs a mechanic who wants to work on it.
So sorry about your little truck, but so nice that Tony made it good! Like he said, this is the 1st failure. I just love these trucks! I wish we could get one in Northern California.
You always looked so happy with that first truck that it was a real joy to watch. And then so sad when it quit working that it made me sad, too. Really glad you've got a new truck for the farm!
In Japan the koi farmers use these mini trucks to transport the koi all around the mountains. Let's hope your new truck will become your work horse and not let you down xxxx
I had a heavy thick rubber mat in my 1993 chevy s-10 for two decades and had no rust. It is all about how your treat your truck. I took the mat out for loads of mulch so it was easy to unload; I cleaned the bed when it needed it... and it was easy because I could pull off the matt and just hose everything off. Liners are more difficult to clean off than a regular metal bed. Also, non-lined beds allow for much easier mulch / dirt unloading. I love liners too... but everything has their place.
I am sorry that your first farm truck had a problem. I am so happy that you didn't give up on the little trucks! I think they are cute and so versatile. Thanks for sharing.
I’d keep the “broken” one and just drive it into the dirt. It would make a good one to use for the kinda stuff you wouldn’t do with the new one! Jumps, water and the like. Also, it would be a good one to teach your daughter how to drive with, that way if it gets messed up, oh well! Good video as always!
Very happy for you. Let's face it, equipment like this really helps give you more time to do more things on the homestead. FYI I believe you can find kits that will turn that truck bed into a dump bed. Very handy. Have a great day. 😊
I think we missed your mini truck almost as much as you did! It made you so happy!! I'm sorry it wasn't worth fixing but glad you found another one you like.
Jason. Your channel/station, makes me smile and laugh. You want reliable. It’s at least 30 years old, right??? I’ve learned so much from your RU-vids and with the 3 talking heads. Keep trucking!!! I’m also from California now some farmsteadning In Kansas. Goooooooo Jason!!! 😁
Love the new truck Jason, the rubber mat is a great addition. Maybe roll it up if it ever rains to stop water collecting underneath if you are worried about rust.
I am surprised and pleased for you that the seller was willing to work with and for you. And yes, I think I could get used to the right hand drive easier than a left hand shifter! That clutch foot and shifting hand action is so automatic. Its automatic enough that at least once I reach in half a panic or slam on the brakes when driving an automatic.
I have to say I have a big smile on my face in the UK we are aright hand drive country with what you call stick shift. I’ve been to the USA a few times and refuse to drive because your left hand drive. Well done and brave of you swapping sides of road is scary . Love your channel
Glad that you got your new truck, but what astonished me is the quantity of grass on your property when compared with when you bought t, it has improved so much!
Good thing you live close to Mayberry, I bought one from them about 6 months ago. It to has issues, contacted them the day it arrived, told me that I live too far from away, to help me. By the way I live in Oklahoma. Hope and pray things work out better for you than me
Those are just the cutest lil farm vehicles. Been driving on the left for about 7 yrs in the Caribbean. I can not do a manual transmission here. My brain just wont do the left hand shifting. Learning curve lol.
we bought a Hijet in the spring - my husband loves it! It is getting around 40 mi to the gallon, and gets up to 60 comfortably on the highway. ended up put in a lift kit
I'm glad you got another. I wrench for a living and was bummed out for you when I saw that white smoke. I could tell you loved the truck (and totally get why you do). Hope dude gave you a break on the replacement. (And part of me was really hoping you were gonna pop for the brand new dump body!)
That truck would be a good project for them Rhodes boys or the Hollars boys. Their all very good about gitting it dun , just like y'all are. So happy you have a wonderful relationship with your family and in laws . I gasp when I heard Lorraine say peach peels/skins to the pigs . My Granny made peach gelly with the skin and let over scrap pcs. The same with apples. Much love to y'all and pray for a wonderful weekend.👍💛🙏
If your mini guy has them, get a Sambar with a supercharger. You will have a lot more power (52 hp) and can drive on the freeway without holding up traffic. The rear engine configuration makes for better traction and stability. The rear engine location facilitates easier access for servicing. The holy grail is to find one with differential lock.
It’s a 3 Cylinder engine!! Like a Motorcycle, more than a car!.. Just fix yours! Can’t believe you bought another one, over the head gasket issue! lol, I love your friend pointing to the Valve Cover, and says here’s the head gasket right here!!! lol…
I was rooting for one thst had the lift in the back. Makes for a versatile transportation vehicle on the Homestead and all those wood chips a collection of tree branches and trunks.
Of course the Honda sounded quieter because you're not sitting on top of the engine like the Suzuki!..The Honda engine is at the back axle. Really bad luck to have the head gasket go on the original truck. Poor Jason. I'm glad you got a new one and you're happy with it! We've all been waiting for this video.
These are all over the place in Guam. They have the vans and Jimny too. They kind of have a cult following like low riders. People pimp them out. They are all 25 years old or older.
I want the Sambar because it’s a 4cyl and the engine is at the rear of the truck to give more weight for better traction. We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state USA. We need a small truck for grunt work in tight areas. We have steep terrain so a 4WD is a must. During the winter months it’ll be parked as we get 5-7 feet of snow every winter.
So happy he worked with you on another farm truck We missed seeing you using it in the videos I'm praying it last you at least 10 years God bless you my question is did Randy buy one to?
The Honda Acty is the best pound for pound kei truck on the market, also the most reliable of its class. Hence why I own two Acty Trucks and one Acty Van.
We have a decent sized farm that relies on side by sides. We have gone the mini truck route before and it has never worked out. Constantly breaking. Can’t go off-road,rides like a wooden wagon. We have side by sides that range from brand new to 18 years old. They all work fine and don’t give us trouble.
