Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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So after all the hard work getting the Loader to run properly and actually WORK, I'm having MAJOR problems again!

It will not stay running, and I'm pretty sure its a FUEL supply issue, but I don't know for sure!

We'll dive BACK into the fuel system, but this time with the help of the guys at @AreaDieselService and see if we can get the old Allis Loader BACK into service and running well again!

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Check out PART 1 of rescuing this Old Loader HERE:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYawuZlnembuutUYYdnSMVr8gCoesMyvh

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This old loader is a 1965 Allis Chalmers TL645 Wheel Loader with an Allis Chalmers 3500 turbo charged 6 cylinder diesel engine. It has an Allison automatic transmission, and can reach speeds of 21MPH going forward! It is articulated and can make VERY tight turns, making it very nimble in tight places. It weighs about 26000 lbs or so, and it's a PERFECT sized machine for all the random things I do!

Join me on this journey as we work together to figure out what it's going to take to get this machine back up and running once again! This will be a daily account of the process showing a bit more of what is takes to properly bring this old beast back to life and make it usable once again!

This machine should be a LOT of fun!

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Thanks as always for watching and following along with all my crazy adventures here on Salvage Workshop, I TRULY appreciate it!

Please enjoy! I know I did!

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Salvage Workshop Playlist FULL of other Heavy Equipment Rescues and Repairs - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYawuZlnembv8NPpUqTUOJNzy6V7QJId0

Dragging a Forgotten Skid Steer from NATURE's Grip - youtu.be/jgvaZHV71_8

Have you seen my 1956 Caterpillar Track Loader "Old Red"? - youtu.be/MlN9gqQtTs8

Saving the Broke Down Backhoe - youtu.be/vWjNICbYOvY

I built a Deck with a TRAP DOOR - youtu.be/xvK6zQV7_d4

Rescuing an AMAZING Anvil buried in a collapsing garage - youtu.be/P_wZ5a-OlWQ

Touring the MACHINES at the Forgotten Junk Yard - youtu.be/2UlhIWKv-A8

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0:00 - Recap on how we got to this point!
1:28 - Now I'll show you the NEWEST problem
3:04 - MANY Months LATER... Let's try to start it
4:27 - Making a Machine Repair Shelter to keep the SNOW & COLD AWAY
7:50 - Removing the Injection Pump and Injectors
13:31 - Loader Injection Pump Rebuild @AreaDieselService
30:01 - Loader Injector Testing @AreaDieselService
34:15 - Reinstalling the Injection Pump and Injectors
51:47 - Changing the Fuel and Air Filters
58:29 - Attempting to Start the Loader
1:02:15 - IT RUNS.... SO Bad!
1:05:14 - FINALLY back to give the Loader another TRY
1:06:34 - Setting up a HUGE Shade Umbrella to keep the SUN & HEAT AWAY
1:07:08 - Removing the Injectors & The Oring I added
1:07:24 - Trying to Start the Engine WITHOUT the Extra Oring
1:09:15 - Removing the Turbo & Exhaust Manifold
1:09:52 - Repairing a Hole in the Exhaust Manifold by Brazing it closed
1:13:34 - I FOUND the PROBLEM!!!!!
1:17:46 - Setting the Engine Timing to 34 Degrees BEFORE Top Dead Center
1:19:23 - Cleaning up the Engine and Removing the Valve Cover
1:26:20 - Reinstalling the Injection Pump, Manifolds, & Turbo
1:28:11 - Priming the Fuel System
1:30:47 - It's ALIVE..... It FINALLY RUNS!!!
1:32:21 - MASSIVE Coolant Leak
1:34:24 - I LOVE OLD MACHINES!
1:35:49 - Fixing the Coolant Leak and Replacing Other Old Rubber Hoses
1:43:45 - Will It MOVE?!?!
1:46:48 - Final Overview of the Old Allis Chalmers 645 Wheel Loader
1:50:00 - THANK YOU for ALL of your support! LOT's More to COME!!!

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Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!

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