If true, it's pretty amazing.
So I'm gonna watch this, but I'm only 20 seconds in and I have to mute it.
The squeaking
The starter motor (starting at 8:40) is amazing!
Did he just clean the downpipe with a hatchet?!?
This reminds me of working on 80s diesel VWs when I was broke.
Seriously though, this guy shows what every mechanic in the rust belt knows. Anyone can remove a bolt, removing broken bolt after broken bolt is a test of patience and skill.
A few minutes in and I suspect the hull repair is going to be like grandpa's ax. Replace the handle and replace the head now look at the antique I have.
Flip Flop mechanics are some of the most amazing mechanics in the world.
His spouse is either very patient and understanding, or approves of absolutely anything that keeps him out of the house.
Anyone recognize the motor? Looks like the block says Isuzu on it when he is doing some of the prep. Quick googling doesn't show me anything with the intake/turbo arrangement like that, though.
In reply to Mr_Asa :
It's a JMC of some variety. Apparently they are used in some Isuzus. A quick image search turned up some that looked similar.
02Pilot said:In reply to Mr_Asa :
It's a JMC of some variety. Apparently they are used in some Isuzus. A quick image search turned up some that looked similar.
After some looking, I'm fairly sure its in the 4JB1T family, maybe even one with a different intake. If so, 90ish HP
Can't find the next installment.... not released yet?
The second part isn't out yet. The entire channel is the guy doing some pretty impressive stuff with trash.
Nice work on the engine, but I can't imagine that turbo will last long with all of the barnacle shells that fell into the oil inlet and outlets, even if the saltwater hadn't destroyed it already.
I think that music at the beginning is banned by the Genova convention as torture!
He seems to be using a highly calibrated IPullThisHard torque wrench.
It would be interesting to see what the torque spread on those head bolts are.
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:Flip Flop mechanics are some of the most amazing mechanics in the world.
What's crazy is that these guys can earn a decent wage (relative to their countrymen) just from youtube views.
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:Flip Flop mechanics are some of the most amazing mechanics in the world.
In Ho Chi Minh City, I walked by a guy assembling a land cruiser bare block on a dirt floor in an open garage. I ate lunch, walked back by in 45 mins and he was torquing head studs. The super clean hospital like conditions of engine assembly rooms be damned, I bet that thing ran just fine and will live another 40 years.
In reply to John Welsh :
Our friend needs a welding shield, as well as to learn to tack then burn in when stuff is disassembled. Hes gonna burn something down one day.
Edit: I guess that bottom seal and bearing isn't servicable?
Slide hammer with a hook would probably get them out.
funny how they just find completely torn apart cars on the street and take what they need.
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