Firefighting Pilot Off-Season Project: 3 Hours of Work in 23 Minutes

Описание: When fire season slows down, life doesn’t.

In this video, I take on an off-season project: replacing the fuel sending unit on my 2002 Ford Excursion after the dash gauge stopped working. What took about 3 hours in real life, I’ve condensed into 23 minutes—with real-time moments, time-lapses, and voiceover explaining what’s happening along the way.

This channel is about what really goes on behind the scenes of aerial firefighting—from cockpit views and fire missions to off-season prep, travel days, gear setups, and everyday projects like this one.

No hype. No fake drama. Just real work, real flying, and real stories.

If you’re into aviation, wildfire ops, or what life looks like behind the controls, you’re in the right place.

👇 Let me know in the comments:
Do you want more off-season content like this, or should I stick mostly to fire missions?

🛠 Vehicle Specs

Truck: 2002 Ford Excursion
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
Mileage: 85,000 miles
Issue: Fuel gauge not reading correctly
Fix: Replaced fuel sending unit
Time to complete: ~3 hours
Video length: 23 minutes

Chapters

00:00 Intro – Off-season & what this channel is about
00:52 Walkaround & what we’re fixing
01:41 Tools, prep, jacking & bracing the truck
05:30 Disconnecting filler hoses & removing tank bolts
08:10 The connector (thumbnail moment)
10:00 Disconnecting the fuel lines
10:55 Removing the locking ring & cleaning the tank
13:00 Installing the new sending unit
14:50 Reinstalling the tank & reconnecting lines
19:00 Reattaching the fuel filler hose
21:00 Removing jacks & stands
21:30 Priming the system & cold start
22:45 After-action report
23:25 Outro & what’s next

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