MY NEW F-550 LEAVES ME STRANDED IN NEVADA (MASSIVE FUEL LEAK) 

As soon as I saw that bulging gasket I knew there were two o-rings. Only because I am also an idiot and have done it myself!

For me, the best part of this adventure was seeing how strangers came together to help you. You turned what could have been a terrible situation into a fun day and made new friends in the process. Well done, James!

This dude has that crazy ability to make friends with anyone that I wish I had man

The owner of the company I worked for had his legs degloved while working inside a rock crusher. Someone fired it up while he was inside. He survived. Walks around with 2 canes. Had arms on him bigger around then my head. He grabbed a beam above him when his legs got pulled in between the rollers. Saved his life.

We need to help this ingenious gentleman with his dream by buying merchandise from his company.

That is a memory you’ll have forever. These kind of things I’m sure happened all the time 100 years ago . Gone are those days.

Next time you fly to buy, carry a small socket/wrench set you can stuff in your carry on bag! Obviously leave screwdrivres and blades out! Just the sockets & wrenches!

The ooolllllld double gasket! The badges we have to earn to be a real mechanic! Good on ya, keep er tuned!

words from a wise man, always have a tool bag on hand when you run a 7.3 across country. i had a excursion that had the 7.3 and kept my tool bag in the front with a spare fuel filter just in case. didn't need it but made me feel better going from South ND to South GA.

I bought a F250 Superduty with 7.3l powerstroke in 1999 brand new. I’ve done exactly what you did by putting on double o-rings on the filter. I found mine right after changing while checking for leaks. I get it, it happens. Distracted or whatever. Also, always carried a spare cam position sensor in the glove box too! Anyway, I always appreciate the sound the 7.3l makes starting up

@15:07 I build classic vehicles and we use modern suspension drive trains underneath them we do frame swaps and for what you want and what you're talking about registration was you running off of the VIN number on the 67 cab. Your best bet is to buy a 67 bump side register it, pull the cab off of it and put it on that truck frame that you want to do and they cannot say anything about it. But if you're going to do it your best bet is to literally cut out the firewall and floorboards of the original cab from the frame and leave the dash with it then cut out the the firewall and floorboards of the 67 and marry the two together so you can use your cruise control you can use the air conditioning every modern amenities with an old cab over the top of it

What an awesome group of guys. Kudos to you for admitting your mistake. Safe travels home!

It was working fine, and he had to touch it!

Some states use the body for titling (Illinois) for sure. Meaning you can take a dodge challenger SRT and put a Toyota Corolla body on it and it registers as the Corolla

Man, washing the underside like that was rough 😂. Great video, you're way underrated. The jazz music is classy, keep it up.

Glad it was an easy fix, sorry it was a not so easy adventure to get it fixed!!

I bought a camper 5 hours away from home last November and I didn’t think to bring even basic tools with me and had a scare about the axle bolt on one of the tires being loose, I made it safely despite everything, congrats on getting your truck sorted and back on the road

If you Build the 67 or any other pre emmission stuff, you title it as a 67, I don't know Cali information, but the weight problem is normally solved if you title it as an RV, and you might be able to title it in a not inspection state which is what i would mostly suggest

title it out of Vermont as a 2006 and don't worry about California emissions. they'll allow you to title and register it there without actually being in the state. find a modified car club near you and I'm sure they could help you with it.

The post 2005 5.4 triton in an E-Series is a two valve (NOT 3 valve with cam phasers) . The pre 2005 spit spark plugs. The E Series NEVER had any thing but 2 valves (the one you want!)

Going from Montana to Sacremento would have taken you by my place here in nowhere NV...glad you made it out safely...

Good video man, but with mining equipment like that, i know you said youve never worked on it before, but you need to make sure its locked out and tagged. that's to prevent out anyone from turning that machine on while your inside of it. one bump start of a motor could take a limb off. seemed like good dudes and a small operation but saftey doesnt sleep for anyone.

@16:20 the 5.4L Tritons are horrible only because of the spark plug threads in the heads they blow out even when you do the kit to fix them they blow those spark plugs out too.

At least it was a mistake that was easily fixed. Getting the tools was the hard part. Keep on truckin.

Just found your channel last episode. Love that you embrace adventures and the good and bad they entail.

Amazing video dude. It was great to see people trade time for service instead of immediately asking for money or other weird stuff. These are the people that have been through things and know the value of a good trade. The story so far is epic. I feel like this should be a movie

I am so dang happy it was just the 1 too many O-rings problems, I commented my thoughts on the last video about the fuel bowl, and you said wate until this video to see. Well, I think I guessed ok for just seeing it on video and not being there in person. Best of luck with the rest of your trip.

LOL when you were washing the truck and then spraying your junk, the expression of pain was like you got a water shave that was painful or you cut it off with that water. LOL So cool they helped you out as well. As always keep up the great work and can't wait to see what you have for us next.

Great utilization of all available resources, wherever they may be! Thinking outside the box at its best!

You have got to be the only guy moving the hell hole called califonia. Good for as a young guy doing something cool.

Wow! I called it I said, I bet he left the old gasket on there. I'm an old diesel mechanic. I haven't worked on any for over 30 years but I saw it and I called it. I was surprised that I was right. I've never seen that happen on a fuel filter. I've seen it on oil filters when the mechanic forgets to take the old gasket out . Well, you're not learning if you're not making mistakes.

Well, I am glad you made it and got your truck fixed. Yeah. I travel out in No Where Nevada too mainly on the eastside and it's sure desolate. I know you'll have an awesome camper build once your done. I like the builds that your are doing they are awesome. Thanks for sharing

My 92 and my 97 Dodge had the 12 valve Commons it was the most reliable engine I've ever had Would of loved to be able to put that transmission on it. Those transmissions were definitely the weak point on those Dodge trucks. I went through 3 of them on the 97. The 92 was Manual so obviously never had any issues.

I cannot even comprehend why you did not at least have some basic hand tools before you started home. That is definitely on you. But you actually got you're situation resolved in a good way.

ive been there too with leaving an old o-ring stuck and not paying attention haha

Working on the crushers was some of the hardest, dirtiest, hottest, coldest and longest days Id ever worked. Props to the guys who make careers out of that work.

Bro, you are my new favorite channel.

So they got product in the bottom roller. Yes there is adjuster left and right. But if dust and rocks get in. Left side. It gets tight. Will pull to the left. If have dust stop that goes across the belt. On a angle. Will stop product going between roller and belt. God on ya young learn my friend. Mick Australia 🇦🇺 No tools . Nono

This video has make me realize I need to just take chances and who knows what will go down love your videos bro

obviously you posted about it, edited and posted the video. So hopefully no spoilers, so glad you made it out okay. Summer heat in the desert is no joke. This could have gone very much worse. You lucked out finding these guys! and honestly I've left an old gasket on an oil filter when changing it. It didn't last anytime before it failed unlike that fuel filter gasket

That was quite an adventure! Ive actually done the same thing but with an oil filter. Sh*t happens, just roll with it.

On the list for the next purchase: Buy truck, stop by harbor freight and get a set of tools. But then you would not have met the crushing crew...

10/10 video man I need this kinda dad lore in my life you really just motivated me to take more chances I’m gonna strive to do that now wow man thank you

24V had a VP44 injection pump not a CP3.

This is what happens when your on a time line and dont check and recheck stuff. I wouldnt be mad that I left two gaskets more than that it started leaking after holding that long.

Thank god for men who will climb down into those machines that make big rocks into small rocks.

New subscriber here … awesome channel man. You have very good quality videos and editing skills. You will go far keep it up! Can’t wait to see what there is to come!

Dont go too heavy on the South Bend clutch it'll shutter when you engage.

Fluid looks dark bc the top side of everything probably rusted from sitting and then it was drove and mixup

Young guys need to get after it, I'm 17 starting out my journey and it's great to see others succeed young

The guy with the cigarette, you are lucky you have a Diesel! 😛

If you haven't seen it you should check out Westen Champlin he put a Cummins in a Mustang

Whenever I buy a vehicle and plan on driving a long distance home my first stop is harbor freight to get an assortment of basic tools

what a awesome adventure and fun video! Thanks for sharing!

You should go back and see how they fixed it and see it in action.

I belive the transfer case fluid should be mercon lv not v.

Can’t wait to watch bro!

120 likes let's step up our game people!! This is quality content!!

Just got a new subscriber from Philippines. 😊

Wow that a lot

that was the best episode yet!

Lots of rubber parts need to be rehydrated.

7.3 is a crazy full germilins

Great Video man! Best one yet!

I would guess they bought that rebuilt transmission out of a junk yard based on the fluid color. Or it was replaced a long time ago.

The guy selling that truck was so sketchy. That truck was a old service truck for oil or constitution. They have low miles but he get used hard. They bought it at a auction, that's why he knew nothing about it.

Those after market caps and filters are full of problems. They do exactly what happen to you, and the filter will pinch the fuel heater wires. Always best to stick with motorcraft. My journeyman thats been with Ford diesel for 34 years swears oem

You're amazing!

you would have to tittle the truck with the 67 Vin goes with the cab

How does registering this truck in California work? I know you can get grandfathered in with diesels but with a non DEF truck from out of state how can you get it registered here?

Now I know this might be a little weird but I know where you can find a right hand drive f-350 or 450 idk remember exactly.

Glad he had a smoke while your truck was covered in fuel 🤣

Damm James, Good to see you're doing cool shit since you left Kenyon. Fuckin keep it up!

Great video, James!

How are you planing to register a pre 2010 diesel over 14k gvwr in California? Are you going to 1k less mile exempt it? Or is there some other loophole I don’t know about? 🤔

what is what is junk top to bottom or front to back bottom to top then back to front it all skill process dont rush enjoy it park it

How are you planning to deal with the low cruise speed, or do you care much? I find its a great excuse to take the back roads vs highways with my f550 ambo

The old seals are NOT designed for the new diesel ...need nitrile seals

That's how things were in the 70's. I was a young kid and adults would grab me all the time to help them. Just the way it was, No big deal. I'm 61 now. Retired and loving life. I do travel a lot.

God is Good!! He shows himself in unexpected ways and blesses you with people and opportunities you couldn’t possibly imagine 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I could’ve sworn Keanu Reeves was a lot older!

Did nobody notice that the radiator reservoir looked completely empty?

“No fuel in the valley pan” that’s cool

Being struck on the side of the road just seems to bring out the best in people! Your adventure mirrors several I’ve seen on RU-vid & personally experienced myself! You’ve just been repaid for the $60 that lady at the airport scammed you out of!!

Thanks for sharing and taking us along

Great vid loved this

I can’t wait for the video of you exposing the corruption of the guy you bought this truck from

Pretty awesome guys.

Title it with the cab not the frame. The Vin number is on the cab.

you gotta start buying a harbor freight tool kit when your doing these sketchy trips lol

This guy kinda looks like James from Big Time Rush

I would have called AAA...

Jax Teller???? Looks and sounds like him 😂😂

Lol, I also have an 88 comanche and 99 f550

The worst part is you don’t know how many miles are actually on it. It could easily have 550k.

P pumps are 94-98

Let me guess fuel filter o ring

how many trips are you going to make w/no tools? get a "travel kit" of basic tools, mail them ahead to your seller or a friend or to the postmaster. spend $40 on postage. you won't meet the nice people you met today, but you'll have peace of mind.

Your brave man to drive in nevada but it not bullet proof. I littlreey did this and died the same way i got lucky the seller was cool

"Edit that out" 😂😂😂😂