The Journey to Pick Up an International 3850 | Diesel Creek

TLDRDiesel Creek picks up a free International 3850 in Upper Michigan after an eight-hour drive. The machine needs some work, including a fuel pump issue.

Key insights

🚛Diesel Creek drives eight hours to Upper Michigan to pick up a free International 3850.

⚙️The machine has a fuel pump issue, which needs to be addressed.

💨Using compressed air and ether to try to get the engine started.

🧰Inspecting the machine for any other issues and planning necessary repairs.

🚛Successfully transporting the International 3850 back home.

Q&A

Where did Diesel Creek pick up the International 3850?

Diesel Creek picked up the International 3850 in Upper Michigan after an eight-hour drive.

What issue does the machine have?

The machine has a fuel pump issue.

How did Diesel Creek try to get the engine started?

Diesel Creek tried using compressed air and ether to get the engine started.

What other repairs does the machine need?

The machine needs further inspection to identify any other issues and plan necessary repairs.

Did Diesel Creek successfully transport the International 3850 back home?

Yes, Diesel Creek successfully transported the International 3850 back home.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and thanks to viewers for support.

00:49Diesel Creek drives eight hours to Upper Michigan to pick up a free International 3850.

01:00Description of the International 3850 and its weight.

01:27Reason for picking up the machine: a generous subscriber was going to scrap it.

01:57Hopeful that some tinkering could get the machine running again.

03:00Attempt to start the machine with compressed air and ether.

07:55Investigation of the fuel injection pump.

09:19Testing the fuel injection pump solenoid with a 12-volt power source.

10:02Attempt to start the machine again with compressed air and ether.

12:14Transporting the machine back home on a trailer.

14:22Arrival back at Diesel Creek's home after the long drive.

18:10Evaluation and inspection of the International 3850 in the shop.

20:05Using ether and compressed air to try to start the engine.

21:28Outcome of the attempted engine start and next steps.