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Will it START after 20+ YEARS? OLD VW Fire Truck Engine ONLY 86 HOURS! 

Bruce In AUS
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@steammachine2136
@steammachine2136 8 месяцев назад
The Bob Ross of mechanics
@midway27272727
@midway27272727 8 месяцев назад
"Bob Ross" you're aging yourself :)
@matty_isthemotto
@matty_isthemotto 8 месяцев назад
Legit
@DSGMATT
@DSGMATT 8 месяцев назад
Great comment 😂 It’s so relaxing to watch
@TheTomyossarian
@TheTomyossarian 8 месяцев назад
Seriously. Very relaxing.
@stephensmith6055
@stephensmith6055 7 месяцев назад
Underrated comment
@madusan1
@madusan1 6 месяцев назад
Canadian here... so just an observation: when you see an Australian sweating you KNOW it has to be hot!!! Loved the video. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦!
@alans.7733
@alans.7733 8 месяцев назад
Bruce, you’re a absolute youtube gem. Thanks for taking us along with you again. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.
@QuantumTime-pc9ts
@QuantumTime-pc9ts 8 месяцев назад
Using an old fire extinguisher to fill up an old water pump is just classic, love the methodical way you work on these old engines.
@Midnight_oil125
@Midnight_oil125 8 месяцев назад
Thx Bruce from Vancouver Island, Canada
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 8 месяцев назад
Hi there, and thanks for the support
@KevinLyons-gn7eu
@KevinLyons-gn7eu 7 месяцев назад
@@bruceinaus what is your age
@lewiemcneely9143
@lewiemcneely9143 8 месяцев назад
A FINE job and I wager the old VW is purring by now. When I was in the Army I ended up while in my 1st duty station driving a 5-ton 6x6 with a 2500 gallon water tank on the back and a 4 inch Marlow pump pulled by a V-4 Wisconsin motor. It was a spray truck for watering down roads but I ended up hauling water from a hydrant out to where all the reservists and weekend warriors had their summer camp so they could take showers. I even got to fight a brush fire and wet down some tank trails. Then joined the local fire department and they had a 1942 and a 1948 American LaFrance pumper and a 2 1/2 Army truck with a tank on it. Been jamming gears ever since. So THANKS and I hope you lube those bees up with the WD-40 a little. CHEERS!
@johnwesner3935
@johnwesner3935 6 месяцев назад
Hey Bruce, I'm watching from Wisconsin. I worked as a mechanic and now that I'm retired I also pick up old trucks and put them back on the road. I'm currently rebuilding a 1965 Ford F350 with a small dump body. I've got the chassis pretty well road worthy and now I'm repairing body rust getting ready for some fresh paint. Hopefully by July I'll have her ready to go. Thanks for the videos! It's nice to see you're respect for these old girls!😊
@1BIGFROGGY
@1BIGFROGGY 8 месяцев назад
105 degrees Fahrenheit and 90+% humidity. Weather good for snakes, wasps, working on old trucks and drinking beer to heal the pain of the snake and wasp bites! 🤩🤩🐍🐍🕷🕷 🛻🚚🍺🍺
@RoyBastarache
@RoyBastarache 8 месяцев назад
A BIG thumbs up to you and Steve for the things you BLOKES do. Keep up the good work.
@1Longranger
@1Longranger 8 месяцев назад
Respect for a man who can get an old dirty carb working by 'hand' choking to get a workable mixture. There aren't many of us around!
@anagonda6747
@anagonda6747 8 месяцев назад
Thatś old trick ;-) This man is wizard...
@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f
@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f 8 месяцев назад
I don't know how anyone can get along without a rural fire truck. Now I want one....
@jimrio3628
@jimrio3628 8 месяцев назад
Bruce, I love the methodical approach you take by checking everything prior to starting the engines that sat idle for years. This way there is no disappointment or damage. Steve at Steve's place down under is a good friend. We communicate often and tells me you guys talked over 2 hours. I appreciate your calm demeanor and your explanation of what you are doing. Love to see a video of you guys together. I always give you a like. I'm 68 and you remind me of my grandfather. He was a good man and a great grandfather. Be good. Jim from Connecticut
@robleary3353
@robleary3353 6 месяцев назад
Always an education!. Bril, Nuff said.🙂
@Neil-ru7kw
@Neil-ru7kw 8 месяцев назад
Hi Bruce . When I was 10 (1960) a song was getting played every day in the Los Angeles Ca. area that myself and the other kids loved and sang along to . I'm sure you know it . "Tie me kangaroo down" was a big hit . Cheers and take care , Neil
@StarlightWorkshop0z
@StarlightWorkshop0z 8 месяцев назад
Unfortunately the singer of that old song went bad and got jailed for shady doings. I haven't heard a song of his on air since.
@Matt_1975
@Matt_1975 8 месяцев назад
😂
@Matt_1975
@Matt_1975 8 месяцев назад
Hi Bruce, were you a fitter in the past? You’re a clever lad, just watching you hand choke reminded me of me as a young fella trying to tune my old HR Holden 😂
@brianpedersen4714
@brianpedersen4714 7 месяцев назад
Yep..rolf Harris was a paedo
@drcovell
@drcovell 3 месяца назад
“Tan me hide when I’m dead Fred, tan me hide when I’m dead.” “So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde and that’s it hangin’ on the shed!” 😂😂 😂😂😂
@reuben9213
@reuben9213 6 месяцев назад
You do one thing most don't have Bruce and it's the key pretty much to everything . Patience 😁
@lukewilliams1188
@lukewilliams1188 6 месяцев назад
I love your work and attention to detail. I used to work for a small business restoring old VW buses, bugs and MG's etc, here in South Africa. My mentor would smack me upside the head if i missed a bolt or forgot to clean a thread😂 skills you don't see in the new era of the motor industry. Amazing to see the care and thought you put into your work. Thanks for the good content!
@MotorheadLars
@MotorheadLars 5 месяцев назад
This is one of my new favorite channels. Really appreciate the historical knowledge on all these old trucks combined with the mechanical know how and bringing them back to life! I currently do motorcycle restoration and this is fascinating to me.
@mickburns5546
@mickburns5546 8 месяцев назад
The previous mechanic put grease on the fitting. Remember, the next guy is sometimes yourself. Wasps and snakes? Welcome to Australia 😊😊
@wjhjr1415
@wjhjr1415 8 месяцев назад
Always a pleasure to see a new video from you. Thank you.
@nodaklojack
@nodaklojack 8 месяцев назад
Yes, I too was hoping to see it spray water. Your demeanor, knowledge, actions remind me much of watching my father work on equipment while growing up on the family farm. Another very enjoyable video, thx for sharing.
@tomhudson1409
@tomhudson1409 7 месяцев назад
Bruce and camera man, thank you so much for sharing these videos. It takes me back to hanging in the shed with my grandad working on old farm equipment on the north coast of NSW. Probably what lead me to become a mechanic my self. Your Aussie ingenuity and humour makes you a national treasure. Cheers!
@andysparks1973
@andysparks1973 8 месяцев назад
100% correct about bees and wasps smelling the sweat. Ive spent long hours prospecting in the bush and they will seek you out and become very persistant at having a drink.
@daddybob6096
@daddybob6096 8 месяцев назад
Have a cold one Bruce, you have earned it. Bob NZ.
@thorsbyguy5121
@thorsbyguy5121 8 месяцев назад
Hey Bruce. For brushing inside battery clamps, I buy a plumbers brush for cleaning inside copper fittings, cut the handle off, and chuck it up in my battery drill. Works very well.
@woodhonky3890
@woodhonky3890 8 месяцев назад
If there's one thing I've learned in my lifetime of resurrecting old gas engines that have sat for many years, the carb is ALWAYS knackered and must be cleaned. I hope to see this fascinating water pump pump water!
@Journeyman53
@Journeyman53 8 месяцев назад
Queensland Rail used to use VW motors for portable air compressors. Two of the cylinders had modified cylinder heads incorporating inlet and discharge valves for air.
@ajaks7636
@ajaks7636 4 месяца назад
Incredible patience. Great Video! Thank You.
@stevesplacedownunder
@stevesplacedownunder 8 месяцев назад
Hi mate great video again. Thanks for the shoutout. It really means a lot. I have one of these pumps at my place but without the engine. Not sure where I got it. Anyway mate all the best and talk soon
@larsbkurin1740
@larsbkurin1740 26 дней назад
VW industrial engines were available with magnetic ignition and an ejector that sucked up water to the pump to fill up the pump housing at start-up using the pressure in the exhaust pipe. As usual, you do a nice and serious job.
@user-cz3ey6hu2g
@user-cz3ey6hu2g 7 месяцев назад
Bruce you are an amazing mechanic and you teach me something every video. Keep it up
@stuartbatcheldor5978
@stuartbatcheldor5978 8 месяцев назад
Mr Bruce, your workmanship and patient approach reminds me of how my Grandpa used to get things done. I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy watching your videos. I do hope that the hot weather subsides.
@johnmcdonnell81
@johnmcdonnell81 7 месяцев назад
You're the man Bruce, a pleasure watching you work.
@dadyo63
@dadyo63 8 месяцев назад
We use to swap plug leads around to creat a backfire most times it would clear a blocked jet ,then reset leads into correct order
@henryrokstad1125
@henryrokstad1125 8 месяцев назад
Never Sean a starter motor on that volks wagon motor like that before interesting set up
@MattysWorkshop
@MattysWorkshop 8 месяцев назад
Gday Bruce, it’s almost there and I hope you get that carby sorted, I was speaking to Steve the other day on the phone, he’s a top bloke with plenty of toys to last a lifetime mate, top job, cheers
@AA_RON86
@AA_RON86 8 месяцев назад
Hello Bruce all the way from the US!👋👍
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 8 месяцев назад
Hello, thanks very much for your support
@lancenutter1067
@lancenutter1067 8 месяцев назад
Same! Enjoy the videos! Thanks!
@kymmarshall1116
@kymmarshall1116 8 месяцев назад
Very good advice on using heat near batteries and fuel Bruce 👍🏾🇦🇺
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 8 месяцев назад
Thank you
@2wiseib
@2wiseib 5 месяцев назад
love the hand choke - reminds me of my old HD holden and many a time of having to resort to that
@mrbulkerman
@mrbulkerman 8 месяцев назад
I've always turned an old motor by hand with the plugs out, never thought about the compression forcing the oil down before but makes perfect sense...
@bx16v
@bx16v 8 месяцев назад
Australian wasps are the size of UK birds! Thanks again Bruce for another entertaining video. Sadly mechanics of this caliber are becoming few and far between and being replaced with single make fitters. My father is this generation of mechanic where it was the norm to repair or improvise instead of simply replace parts.
@drcovell
@drcovell 3 месяца назад
Just be glad the wasps ain’t the size of TX or African mosquitoes. There was a crazy song “😮How to catch an African Skeeter alive” which can be found on YT. (I graduated rom Mesquite, TX High School, aka the “Mesquite Skeeters.). It’s a ROFL!
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
I know exactly what you’re talking about with the right tools 🛠️ i was a mechanic for 26 years and I definitely know the swivel socket stuff gets u out of trouble and like you say take your time and be patient
@irwinthedj
@irwinthedj 7 месяцев назад
So much universal useful tips & tricks in a single video! Thank you!
@codygambin5082
@codygambin5082 7 месяцев назад
G'day Bruce you are the sort of mechanic I aspire to be and the type of person I want to learn from. My career may still be relatively young, but I see myself being like this some day
@zakhanson5720
@zakhanson5720 7 месяцев назад
Man that is one of the best engines for a project bug, I heard that the old industrial vw power plants are like the old ford straight six drive from Brisbane to WA and back happily… great video great find
@aaronkcmo
@aaronkcmo 8 месяцев назад
Great video! Love the production improvements.
@Golden-dog88
@Golden-dog88 8 месяцев назад
great job Bruce its blokes like you that get/ keep this old stuff goin again❤❤❤❤ im in NSW and out west still see those W.P signs NEVER knew what they ment so thanx for the info
@Shadowcify
@Shadowcify 8 месяцев назад
Thank you for another great video! Love the content, best regards from Sweden ❄️
@majangkim
@majangkim 8 месяцев назад
If you ever work with Bruce for a week, you are level up easily worth of 25 years. His tips and explanation worth it all. Only a A MASTER mechanic wears a Gold watch while doing his work.
@matrix54190
@matrix54190 8 месяцев назад
The Jimmy Hendrix of old truck engines👍👍😉 Greetings from🥖🇫🇷 Peter
@WJHProduction
@WJHProduction 8 месяцев назад
Not sure if you were a firie but your info was bang on. Hello from NSW, good to see fire trucks havent changed as our current fleet at the NSWRFS is identical in function.
@21ringers
@21ringers 7 месяцев назад
Good on ya bruce 👍 i always learn something from watching your videos. We all greatly appreciate you sharing your knowlage 😀
@kerrygleeson4409
@kerrygleeson4409 8 месяцев назад
Thanks Bruce have worked on this type of unit way back then they came from Narwhal flushers out of Sydney
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
You are a legend, I’m a mechanic but been out of the game too long, you should be a teacher but I guess that’s what you are mate, leaning a shitload from you bruce. Keep up your amazing work!!!
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
You are awesome man just clean the carby out and the main jet ✈️ and all be good. Can’t wait until you get it done and running like a new one boss
@phillipmonroy
@phillipmonroy 8 месяцев назад
Great Video Bruce! Looking forward to the next video on the VW Fire Truck. Thanks!
@sarahstahl2913
@sarahstahl2913 8 месяцев назад
Holy crap this bloke is such a legend hey
@matrix54190
@matrix54190 8 месяцев назад
By the way Bruce, I'm using ATF to prevent the piston seizure, when I trying to start an old motor 😉 since long time ( An old army mechanic told me that ).
@geraldharkness8830
@geraldharkness8830 7 месяцев назад
i do watch steve`s place down under,,very enjoyable im from the uk
@mischef18
@mischef18 8 месяцев назад
Enjoyed following along on this mission bro. Look forward to see it pass water. Safe travels. Ken.
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 8 месяцев назад
Thanks Ken
@hazzahales6222
@hazzahales6222 7 месяцев назад
It’s taken me so many years to find exactly what this is on RU-vid, an old Aussie who’s worked the land all his life and it’s the generation that’s getting lost
@GaryPArmstrong
@GaryPArmstrong 8 месяцев назад
😉It seems you have picked on a Unit that was well maintained, Bruce. Your tips regards oil on the internals with plugs in and with the plugs out was exceptional none the less.
@Bartman4800
@Bartman4800 8 месяцев назад
Bruce, could it be that the idle jet has an electric solenoid? They added those to stop the engine from "dieseling". Great video, and keep them coming.
@chriscorrigan7420
@chriscorrigan7420 8 месяцев назад
G'day Bruce. Working on boat engines trying to get plugs out and in I found using a piece of 3/8 fuel hose about 6-7 " long worked a treat. It was like a long flexi socket and they don't drop out of the socket either. Probably wouldn't hurt to look at the points too..
@Shedshenanigans-g8q
@Shedshenanigans-g8q 8 месяцев назад
Well done mate. Got the 1200 fired up and it sounds good 👍 If the jets are ok it might have an automatic choke which sits behind a little triangle with 3 screws. Under the cover is the spring choke which is like a large spring from inside a watch. They become temperamental for sitting for so long in the one position. Might be worth a little inspection if that when your checking the jets 😉
@fastst1
@fastst1 7 месяцев назад
Got it so very close! might be able to get that main jet freed up soaking in fresh gas. Hand over the carb is a good way to force clean some of the jets, pulls small debris right through
@Bigbirdlittledog
@Bigbirdlittledog 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video Bruce
@robertpegels8009
@robertpegels8009 8 месяцев назад
a real volkswagen beetle. There you have some good things from Germany. major service, clean all filters, fluids, battery, new spray/suction hoses and it will last another 40 years, nice to see German stuff in Australia, greetings from the Netherlands
@tonydoggett7627
@tonydoggett7627 8 месяцев назад
It would be a Australian manufactured VW 1200 engine from the mid 60’s. These engine were also use in Australian army generators from the same era.
@frankpirri3533
@frankpirri3533 8 месяцев назад
Bruce thanks so much for all the great videos I really love them
@Matty12787
@Matty12787 7 месяцев назад
Some signs are also marked as HWP meaning it'll be useable for Heli's too ie; Helicopter Water Point, depending on the dam and the tree coverage, some dams are only accessible by long line Heli's. My dam is both but would advise not to use it with a fire unit as the scrub around it is highly volatile and thus leaving it for the Heli's (short and long lines). Edit: Forgot to mention, our 'Bush Fire Brigade' now called Rural Fire Service was founded with an old bedford fire truck but the centre was all tank and only had hand rails to hang off either side. Pretty cool seeing another states version!
@PieterSijbesma-r8z
@PieterSijbesma-r8z 8 месяцев назад
Top hoe jij alles aan de praat krijgt Erg leuk om te zien hoe veel ervaring jij hebt Blijf jou video's bekijken 🙂👍🙂
@brockmitchell3989
@brockmitchell3989 5 месяцев назад
Hi Bruce, if you can find it in Australia, you should try PB Blaster spray. It works wonders breaking down rust and getting bolts loose. I use it and it has always worked for me better than WD40.
@JP5isalive
@JP5isalive 8 месяцев назад
Brilliant video Bruce. Can't wait to see the next installment. Watching from England. You're great to watch 👍
@donaldhalls2189
@donaldhalls2189 8 месяцев назад
Nice old rig, certainly needs some TLC ,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 6 месяцев назад
Thank you
@Art-Dean
@Art-Dean 8 месяцев назад
No worries Bruce!😊
@micklec9769
@micklec9769 6 месяцев назад
G'day Bruce l was familiar with those pumps when l worked at Forrestry in the ACT They were mounted on the back of an Isuzu The engines would run hot after a long period and the fuel would vaporise in the fuel pump The solution was to keep a water bag handy to cool the little pump down !!
@johnjordan4647
@johnjordan4647 8 месяцев назад
A bit hot there old fella. Thanks for the video Bruce 👍
@alancoller1602
@alancoller1602 5 месяцев назад
With that fergy haul out tractor try tap the injector pump the rack may be stuck, and check the stop leaver that may be still pulled out or stuck off. Like your channel.
@-frippu--3926
@-frippu--3926 7 месяцев назад
Bruce, i wanna see you repair that carb and bring it alive again ! Loved the video but i need moooore :D
@bobroberts2371
@bobroberts2371 8 месяцев назад
I have ( in the USA) a Sullair rotary screw air compressor with the 1200 VW motor. Be aware that if the belt between the governor and engine breaks, the engine will go to full throttle so adding an electronic over speed controller would be a good idea.
@mjm7187
@mjm7187 8 месяцев назад
Many great tips Bruce and your easy going manner make it a pleasure watching your videos, I will be checking out Steve's place down under site as well. Looking fwd tothe carb rebuild video if that's in your plan!
@arnorheeder7699
@arnorheeder7699 6 месяцев назад
Respect a real mac, great videos Sir, Arno
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
Never stop mate and I would love to meet you someday. I have a 1hdt factory turbo diesel lawnmower haha landcruiser. Sorry I’m not putting the old girl down but the truck 🛻 things you do are you knowledge is out of this world 🌎 ❤ it.
@zonie70
@zonie70 8 месяцев назад
Great video Bruce ! I have been waiting for this one . Really unique set up with the VW engine . You should be able to get that engine right without too much more work . I already watch Steves place and Pete-mate . Enjoy watching all three of you blokes . Take care mate , get some rest between videos . Scott 🌵
@dennis38y
@dennis38y 8 месяцев назад
Another great video Bruce, it must have been hot inside that shed ! Thanks for sharing
@bruceinaus
@bruceinaus 6 месяцев назад
Ha Ha it was hot
@SteveMack
@SteveMack 7 месяцев назад
Great content! ALWAYS great to come across another Aussie youtuber! I've been doing this for 18 years now (& somehow, still retain a tiny bit of santy!) ;)
@stevereber4630
@stevereber4630 8 месяцев назад
I worked on vw motors for a few years, and most interesting were an old 36 hp driving a compressor for an ice skating rink. Another was a liquid argon truck that used a 40 hp to drive the pump for the Argon.
@kensakamoto258
@kensakamoto258 7 месяцев назад
That pump looks like ones sold in the US back in the 80's for rural fire departments. I think they were sold under the Hale pump brand.
@darkwingduck3320
@darkwingduck3320 2 месяца назад
Steve's place is awesome aswell. But i like your style ole mate😊
@mcshane124
@mcshane124 8 месяцев назад
Watching a magician at work
@flowerstone
@flowerstone 7 месяцев назад
I learned a few things. Good video. 😊
@54mgtf22
@54mgtf22 8 месяцев назад
What a sweet sounding engine
@dieseldavetrains8988
@dieseldavetrains8988 8 месяцев назад
Looks like a British Army military spec Bedford too. You were very lucky to get the original manuals with the vehicle too, wonder they weren't chucked out years ago. A lot of work in getting that pump going, you have more patience than I have Bruce, great video, I learnt a couple of things and picked up some tips from you too. I bet you could feel a XXXX coming on!
@Stephen-ou4sy
@Stephen-ou4sy 8 месяцев назад
Doesn't take long to release a wasp in the hand. Steve has some great content. Thanks for sharing, sure is humid in South East Qld lately.
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
I’m near redland bay so if you need anything or close to the area I’ll be there to meet you bruce. Never know unless you put yourself or myself out there.
@adamm6051
@adamm6051 7 месяцев назад
I fell in love with your channel instantly!
@WidowUK
@WidowUK 7 месяцев назад
Them nettle engine have alloy heads and are normally fitted with a bosh plug that’s stainless steel and 90% of the time they pull the threads out of the plug holes. When putting new plugs in it best using another brand of plug that’s not stainless steel but of the same type. They also suffer from cracked plug holes and leak compression, the 1200cc be engine was a good engine I had one in a beetle it gave very little trouble the carburettor choke assembly use to rattle to bits from time to time tho.
@twotypetwos
@twotypetwos 3 месяца назад
Love your videos, I'm fairly certain that VW made motors for stationary or industrial use much like Ford did with the Model T engine. Assuming they were similar to the engines for automobiles that pump engine should be 1500cc or 1600cc. The 1200cc has a different intake attachment at the cylinder head.
@Jonathan-qz9kd
@Jonathan-qz9kd 8 месяцев назад
Hello from the uk! Keep the food videos coming
@BrettWilliams-n1c
@BrettWilliams-n1c 8 месяцев назад
Plus I wish every starter motor was that easy to get to 😄
@EminenceFrontX5
@EminenceFrontX5 8 месяцев назад
I love this no nonsense channel, RockOn
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