Franna Crane Project | Part 6 | Brake Assembly & Engine Tests - Summary

Summary

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The speaker is working on a crane project and explains the problems and solutions he encountered with the brake system, the fuel system, and the engine. He shows how he removed the brake assemblies, tested the compression, and decided to replace the pump and the rims. He also interacts with a bird and his assistant.

Facts

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1. Curtis from Cutting Edge Engineering is working on a frer crane project.
2. Material for cylinder rods and seals for the steering circuit have been ordered.
3. Air tanks and valves are readily available in Australia.
4. Parts for the brake assembly are not readily available in Australia.
5. The brake systems on trucks in Australia are slightly different from those needed for the crane.
6. The crane's diffs are Dana Spicer, which means they are American-made.
7. Importing parts from America is expensive due to high freight costs.
8. A local truck wrecker had a diff with the needed brake spider, but it cost $7,000.
9. The decision was made to buy new and current model parts locally.
10. Before ordering new parts, the condition of the other three wheels and hubs will be checked.
11. The crane needs to be jacked up and put on stands for safety before further work.
12. The boom of the crane is hanging low and needs to be lifted.
13. There are issues with the crane starting, which were thought to have been resolved previously.
14. The engine is believed to be quite new but has many leaks.
15. A compression test will be conducted to assess engine health.
16. The brake assembly is extremely corroded and completely seized.
17. The crane likely came from a wash plant at a coal mine where acidic water is used.
18. All brake assemblies will be replaced due to severe corrosion.
19. Water has entered the diff, making the oil milky, which needs investigation.
20. Tires on the crane are old (from 2003) and show sidewall cracking.

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