Kurtis from Cutting Edge Engineering is working on a Franna crane project. He has ordered materials for the steering circuit and seals, but is having trouble finding spare parts for the brake assembly. After consulting with a parts supplier, he discovers that the brake parts are not readily available in Australia due to slight differences in design.
Kurtis decides to inspect the brake assemblies and finds that they are heavily corroded and seized. He removes the brake drums and hubs, discovering that the S-cams are rusty and the brake shoes are not working. He also finds water in the rear diff, which is causing corrosion.
Kurtis decides to replace the brake assemblies and upgrade to a standard 10-stud pattern. He also plans to machine and sandblast the brake drums, but ultimately decides to replace them due to their poor condition.
The crane's engine is also having issues, with Kurtis suspecting a problem with the fuel system. He performs a compression test, which shows low compression across all four cylinders. He then tests the fuel delivery system and finds an issue with the injector pump.
Kurtis decides to remove the pump and have it tested, but first needs to pull the engine out of the crane to access it. He also needs to fix oil leaks on the motor and gearbox.
Throughout the video, Kurtis is assisted by his wife Karen, who provides commentary and helps with tasks. The video ends with Kurtis planning to continue working on the crane in the next video.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Kurtis, is working on a Franna crane project.
2. He has ordered materials for the cylinder rods and seals for the steering circuit.
3. Kurtis found that the brake assembly parts for the crane were not readily available in Australia.
4. The crane's brake system was corroded and seized, causing it to not function properly.
5. The narrator discovered that the crane's brake drums were glazed and would need to be machined and sandblasted to be reused.
6. The crane's tires were old, with sidewall cracking, and were made in 2003.
7. The narrator decided to replace the crane's brake drums and tires due to their poor condition.
8. The crane's rims were corroded, and the narrator planned to replace them with new ones.
9. The narrator performed a compression test on the crane's motor and found that the compression was lower than expected.
10. He suspected that the problem might be with the fuel system and decided to test it.
11. The narrator found that the fuel delivery from the injector pump to the injectors was not working properly.
12. He planned to remove the pump and have it tested to determine if there was an internal issue.
13. The narrator decided to pull the motor out to fix the oil leaks and gearbox issues.
14. The crane's split rims were corroded and would need to be replaced.
15. The narrator planned to change the crane's rims to a standard 10-stud pattern and paint them black.