Mike’s Broken Acres
Mike’s Broken Acres
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DIY Transmission Valvebody & Pump Vacuum Tester!
Today we'll show how to build a Sonnax style vacuum tester with NPT Fittings, needle gauges, and a vacuum gauge.
Simple and easy solution to be able to test the most critical part of your 4L60E or other GM, Ford, and Dodge transmissions!
Link to Sonnax Vacuum Chart; www.sonnax.com/tech_resources/441-gm-4l60-e-vacuum-test-guide
Remember to calibrate your tester!!
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Видео

DIY Cylinder Head Vacuum Tester!
Просмотров 5805 месяцев назад
Follow along as we make a FREE (at least for me) Vacuum Cylinder Head Tester. This is an easy DIY ANYONE can do! You will see as I make mine out of misc junk in the shop. With this tester you can verify your cylinder heads don't need major work out of the gate and check if valve stem seals are sealing. Don't spend $100 plus on one if you can make it yourself. Save yourself a lot of cash you can...
Trailblazer V8 Oil Pan MUST DO! (Kevin Hanson Baffle) Rebuild and Upgrades!
Просмотров 5975 месяцев назад
In this video we will SAVE the new LQ4 from certain death with some cheap and easy mods. Follow along as I rebuild this Oil Pan for the Trailblazer. Not only will this prevent catastrophe, it'll ensure the new engine lives a happy and long life. This applies to all LS Engines, but mainly those found in Trailblazer SS and 5.3 v8 models. Whether you rock a regular Trailblazer, TBSS, 4WD or AWD. T...
Purple Power does what to Aluminum?!?!
Просмотров 5186 месяцев назад
Does Purple Power Ruin engine parts? Or more specifically aluminum parts? Can it safely be used? Come along as we fill Broken Acres with bad smells and broken hopes! The results are... Shocking to say the least.
Best Cam Bearing Tool? From Amazon?!
Просмотров 5596 месяцев назад
Today we're going to see how well this cam bearing tool will remove and install bearings. Does it damage them? Does it actually work? Or does it permanently ruin my engine block and stall my rebuild. Find out here at Broken Acres as we test this Orion Motor Tech Cam Bearing tool from Amazon.
Engine Block Prep 101: Get that LS ready or any Engine
Просмотров 166 месяцев назад
Follow along for prepping an engine block. Tips and tricks and best practices. Take that junkyard block and turn it into something. Doesn't just apply to LS based engines, the concepts are the same whether Ford, Mopar, Honda, or etc. Music featured in video; Big 10 - Tracktribe Hotlanta - Tracktribe Amazon link to LS Head Bolt Thread Taps; (Note: This is not a sponsored or affiliated link. I re...
Powder Coating Factory Engine Bolts
Просмотров 1398 месяцев назад
Powder Coating Factory Engine Bolts
I Bought The Cheapest Mag Starter on Amazon
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
I Bought The Cheapest Mag Starter on Amazon
PRO Powder Coating Results with Harbor Freight Gun!!
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
PRO Powder Coating Results with Harbor Freight Gun!!
Fixing Harbor Freight’s Powder Coating Gun
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Fixing Harbor Freight’s Powder Coating Gun
Is it worth it? Crework’s 30L / 7.9 Gallon Ultra Sonic Review (Yes with caveats)!
Просмотров 2778 месяцев назад
Is it worth it? Crework’s 30L / 7.9 Gallon Ultra Sonic Review (Yes with caveats)!
Building a Quiet Box for an air compressor
Просмотров 945Год назад
Building a Quiet Box for an air compressor
5 Easy tips to organize your Garage!
Просмотров 22Год назад
5 Easy tips to organize your Garage!
99-06 & 07 Classic Silverado Sierra 2500HD Rear Wheel Seal & Bearings
Просмотров 112 года назад
99-06 & 07 Classic Silverado Sierra 2500HD Rear Wheel Seal & Bearings

Комментарии

  • @izzy_c10
    @izzy_c10 День назад

    So I can use long crank on a 95 lt1 t56

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 17 часов назад

      If you’re planning to swap your LT1 to a Gen III/IV LS to mate to your existing T56 then a long crank will work. I’d recommend getting a short crank and using a factory spacer if you have a choice so later on if you wanna swap to an LS style transmission, it’s just ditching the crankshaft spacer. The long cranks won’t allow you to use an LS era transmission without swapping the crankshaft itself.

    • @izzy_c10
      @izzy_c10 17 часов назад

      @@mikesbrokenacres thank you that’s the answer I was looking for

  • @aidenclark1821
    @aidenclark1821 День назад

    Thanks for the great video, I’m working on restoring multiple old drive-in speakers, which are cast aluminum, and now I know for to use Purple Power on it!

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 17 часов назад

      Thanks for watching! Any cleaner with lye (sodium hydroxide, mainly all purple colored cleaners) you should avoid using on aluminum. Mean Green should be safe for aluminum but I haven’t tested that one myself… Yet! Good luck on your restoration!

  • @billheinzl9048
    @billheinzl9048 24 дня назад

    Love the videos can you please tell me why did you have to tip off the powder coating gun the little yellow tip was missing is that better for doing smaller things? I'm just learning and I've been watching your videos I got a Harbor Freight powder coat gun

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 23 дня назад

      Glad you’re loving the videos! As for the diffuser on the powder coat gun, I personally find it works better for coverage without the diffuser. The gun can have some issue getting into 90 degree bends, so without the diffuser the powder flows a bit straighter instead of around the diffuser. The downside to not running a diffuser is you can get too much coverage on parts if you’re not being careful. If you mod the J tube on the gun and run your air PSI extremely low it’s a great gun and you’ll get a lot of use out of it! If you have any questions feel free to ask! Thanks for watching!

  • @Christopherbever
    @Christopherbever 28 дней назад

    What powder are you going with? And any primer?

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 28 дней назад

      I currently use Prismatic Powder exclusively for all my needs. As for the parts here they are done already and just a basic gloss black. The transmission I didn’t use any primer as I’m not worried on max protection with the skid plate. Suspension/chassis parts I always use a primer and then top coat. In the future I plan on doing a full length video on blasting, priming, and coating for max rust and impact protection. Right now I have a 4l60e video in the works! Thanks for watching!

  • @Goldwing1500rider
    @Goldwing1500rider Месяц назад

    Does it really have an on/off switch on the side? That's one thing I need. I put 240 switches before the pressure switch…. 30 years it started to burn. I'm replacing the motor and wanted to do every at once.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres Месяц назад

      Yes, it does have an on/off switch on the side. So far, the mag starter has performed wonderfully and I haven’t had any issues regarding it. And the switch does work, I throw both the switch and breaker when I’m not using my compressor. I’ve accidentally forgotten to turn the switch back on and wondered why my compressor doesn’t work for a hot second!

  • @brieflean
    @brieflean Месяц назад

    Let it matte out then just take the tape off and finish cure

  • @DerSumpfadler
    @DerSumpfadler Месяц назад

    ☝️🤓

  • @bnkrdbones4391
    @bnkrdbones4391 3 месяца назад

    If it’s a new timing cover and seal can you remove the seal and put it back on or it needs to be replaced once removed?

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 3 месяца назад

      If you’re working on an LS, like I was in this video, chances are very slim of getting the seal out without damaging or ruining it. I’d always recommend a new seal in this situation. Thanks for watching!

  • @adrianpena5219
    @adrianpena5219 4 месяца назад

    Why make video but not show how to wire it

  • @Simple5.0
    @Simple5.0 5 месяцев назад

    Do you think this will fit 19’s off my mustang AND maybe be converted to do 17” motorcycle tires? I can weld anything I need I just want to know if it looks like a worthwhile project.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 5 месяцев назад

      It’ll do 19s. I’d recommend looking into doing the duckbill mod if you care about your rims. If you’re not careful with the bar with the changer will scratch your rims. Make sure to pad the changer with rubber to prevent any scratches or marring on your rims. As for the motorcycle tires, Harbor Freight use to sell an adapter that mated with this changer. They no longer sell it right now but you may be able to find one used. For motorcycle tires I spoon them on, I find it’s quicker and easier myself.

    • @Simple5.0
      @Simple5.0 5 месяцев назад

      @@mikesbrokenacres good to know about the spoons being faster. Thanks

  • @thomaswilliams4215
    @thomaswilliams4215 5 месяцев назад

    Only looking for how to wire mine up. What a waste of time

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 5 месяцев назад

      If you watched the video you’d see I pointed out where the incoming 240v comes in and where the wires go for your motor. If you’re having trouble with the pressure switch, it’s wired under the thermal relay for the in and out. Your wiring for the pressure switch may and probably is different then mine. Depends on make of the switch. Look at the wiring diagram. One wire goes out to the switch. One wire goes from the switch to the other terminal under the relay. Make sure to ground it all. Remember it’s 240v single phase. Two hots and a not. If you cannot figure out the basic wiring between the wiring diagrams and this video and comment, call an electrician. You do not want to be on the receiving end of 20 amps of 240v.

  • @thomaswilliams4215
    @thomaswilliams4215 5 месяцев назад

    How can I unwatch this

  • @GrimReaper-play24.7
    @GrimReaper-play24.7 5 месяцев назад

    👍👍👍

  • @rbarr1200
    @rbarr1200 5 месяцев назад

    Sweet

  • @comfort_in_discomfort
    @comfort_in_discomfort 5 месяцев назад

    Remember, dB is a logarithmic scale. So 2dB reduction is great. If you add more mass to the walls, you'll have better performance (like double/triple the drywall). I'm about to do this myself.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely! And if you build it as two walls, isolated as much as possible from each other, and offset the studs between walls you can reduce it much farther!

  • @bikbildr.5186
    @bikbildr.5186 5 месяцев назад

    Wish I had seen this before I returned mine. Really mad surging.

  • @gerrymasterman5766
    @gerrymasterman5766 6 месяцев назад

    I used it diluted in my parts washer. It removed the paint below the liquid level and dissolved the aluminum filter. It was diluter 8 parts water to one part Purple stuff

  • @dbmail545
    @dbmail545 6 месяцев назад

    I think you should have weighed the test samples

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 6 месяцев назад

      I absolutely should have. I didn’t think at the time it’d be so destructive to my test samples. I plan to revisit this once I setup some ventilation and test this against a few products to find what cleans aluminum safely and the best

  • @electron1012
    @electron1012 6 месяцев назад

    New sub here. Nice video.How long does your compressor take to build till cut off pressure?

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! And from 0 psi to 150 psi it takes about 6 minutes to fill my 80 gallon tank

  • @rudyflores9395
    @rudyflores9395 6 месяцев назад

    New to your channel what was the size of drill bit you used for re-drilling the extra holes on the part in the gun ?? I did see another video where the tip ( a metal tip ) was ex-changed for another & it looks like a PVC type pipe added to the tip of the gun. Would these mods help the gun more ? Since I'm barely starting to powder coat I can't afford even advise LOL to buy extra stuff for the gun. Thanks for the video's its awesome how you use the kiss method (keep it simple stupid ) Bueno sir be checking out the other videos you got.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 6 месяцев назад

      I used an 1/8” bit. Since these videos the only thing I do different is I run the gun without the diffuser on the tip (the yellow plastic). I find the gun is a lot better without it in corners and I just bump the PSI to barely on when spraying. I don’t know how the metal tip or the PVC mod affect the gun but currently I’m happy with how it works with just the holes drilled out and 2 added. I’m glad you like the content! Thanks for watching!

  • @artistryoflockwoodandthorn8320
    @artistryoflockwoodandthorn8320 6 месяцев назад

    Did it come out of the Wilkes-Barre area?

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah this one came from there. It needs the ways repaired and a 3 and 4 jaw chuck made for it. It had all the change gears and the other attachments minus a taper attachment. I’ve slowly gotten it back to working order and looking good again.

    • @artistryoflockwoodandthorn8320
      @artistryoflockwoodandthorn8320 6 месяцев назад

      @@mikesbrokenacres I had seen it up for sale, and was debating on making them an offer when you must have gotten it. I look forward to seeing you progress with it. I might be able to get you the specs for the chucks.

  • @commentbotog2025
    @commentbotog2025 7 месяцев назад

    Looks great congrats

  • @Surfweinerhawaii
    @Surfweinerhawaii 7 месяцев назад

    Better keep cleansing...... Definitely not sanitary to eat chips out of it.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 7 месяцев назад

      The chips I found tasted fine to me! They aged just like a fine wine

  • @ryananderson8974
    @ryananderson8974 7 месяцев назад

    Real f****** nice? Thanks for sharing!

  • @CycleFab
    @CycleFab 7 месяцев назад

    Good job.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, gotta give credit where credit is due. You’re the original founder of this mod and you also make an excellent replacement for the original one. So thank you for your videos on this!

  • @genegalpin556
    @genegalpin556 7 месяцев назад

    Great Video buddy. I am looking into doing some home Powder coating. Thanks.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks and awesome! Let me know how it goes for you then!

  • @Anthony-vq1wn
    @Anthony-vq1wn 7 месяцев назад

    Paint it Chevy Orange engine paint.

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 7 месяцев назад

      I am a Chevy guy so makes sense!

    • @Anthony-vq1wn
      @Anthony-vq1wn 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@mikesbrokenacres Engine paint is a super tough finish.

  • @benjitheengi4447
    @benjitheengi4447 7 месяцев назад

    Look for dtm or some damn good bonding primer. Dont beleive that paint and primer in one bs. Surely whats what happened with the last paintjob. High gloss red might look good. Or magenta

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres 7 месяцев назад

      Everything minus the bed, chip tray and legs I’m going to powder coat. If I had a large oven I’d do all of it. I’m not sure if I want to take it to someone to do those since my oven isn’t large enough or if I want to spray it. If I do spray it I’m thinking an epoxy primer on it first. Perhaps a red and black combo would a good choice!

    • @benjitheengi4447
      @benjitheengi4447 7 месяцев назад

      @mikesbrokenacres7927 ohhhhh a powder coat. Ive never worked with those but i bet itll look sweet

  • @Arv.99
    @Arv.99 7 месяцев назад

    You can never have too many tools

  • @little_one
    @little_one 7 месяцев назад

    Oh my gosh what a beauty.

  • @ewaldvanderbiezen5892
    @ewaldvanderbiezen5892 8 месяцев назад

    Looks good😊

  • @emorygates
    @emorygates 9 месяцев назад

    Great tips my man

  • @rollinchevys6134
    @rollinchevys6134 10 месяцев назад

    Dam thank you 🙏 sir u made a whole lotta sense knowledge like this u can’t just find anywhere. I have a 98 2 dr Tahoe and thinking of dropping a LQ4 in it and the tranny was my issue but u answered everything in a short.

    • @SofiaSclafani
      @SofiaSclafani 2 месяца назад

      I believe 2001+ is all short crank

  • @ignaciosisneros9420
    @ignaciosisneros9420 Год назад

    Sorry not hateing but 6-8 ply tires are LT also

    • @mikesbrokenacres
      @mikesbrokenacres Год назад

      No worries! Didn’t even think of that, when I buy tires locally for my truck I always say LT before the size and end it with ten ply to make sure I get exactly what I want. Didn’t even think of the 6 and 8 ply tires that are also LT. Thanks!

    • @mosesandrews4381
      @mosesandrews4381 9 месяцев назад

      what kind of wood you use in order to mount the tire changer down

  • @mikesbrokenacres
    @mikesbrokenacres Год назад

    Building a Quiet Box for an air compressor ruclips.net/video/T_-trAUPf0I/видео.html