How to Magnaflux an Engine Block at Home to Check for Cracks! Project Brutus, Ep. 17

In this video, I demonstrate how to do magnetic particle inspection (commonly called magnaflux) of an engine block to check for cracks. I am using a Magnaflux Y-1 yoke that I picked up used for $200. The victim is the 7.3 IDI engine block for Project Brutus, our 1987 F350 field find crew cab dually 4x4 project truck. If you enjoy the video, please hit the LIKE button and consider subscribing to the channel. Thanks, Scott

[@kannappandharmalingam713]

Thank you for your patient explanation.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Glad you found it helpful. Scott

[@TheDarkangelman]

Scott, as a ford enthusiast and specifically im into ford trucks I want to thank you for the great in depth videos your putting out! The way you take us through each process is very easy to understand and appreciate as there is not a lot of other videos out there that take us through in depth. Keep up the great work and im looking forward to seeing project Brutus really start to take shape!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hi Alex - Glad you find the videos helpful! Thanks for the feedback and kind words!!! Scott

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

Cool thank you so much for sharing

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

You're welcome! Scott

[@royhaught9516]

That's good news... it appears you have a solid block to work with for your build.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks, Roy. It's a good feeling to be proceeding with a solid foundation for the build. Scott

[@anthonymazzone6463]

I don't know what you have received more like and subscriptions. Your comment is amazing, almost pro level. You should be on tv with your own site

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words, Anthony! Hopefully I get there one day! Scott

[@MichaelJordan-jv6ic]

Good video. A lot of work ahead. I look forward to following you along your journey. I'm glad the block checked out ok!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks, Michael. Glad you enjoyed the video. Lots more content on the way! Scott

[@pingwuan_works]

ANOTHER VIDEO LETS GOOOOOO! Thanks for the hard work!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks, Pingwuan! Scott

[@donolbers]

Gotta remember the Like button, I forget to do that sometimes. The IDI dinos are fun, simple too.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Agreed! Simple as they come! Looking forward to getting this one back together and running. Thanks, Scott

[@jeremyhallam5392]

I've looked at dozens of these engines. I have seen two or three that were cracked in the lifter valley, but they were 6.9s. I don't remember if they were A blocks or B blocks. It is a good idea to check there for cracking on all blocks, but it is rare for it to happen.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Jeremy - Always nice to hear from the voice of experience! I agree that the lifter valley isn't a common place to crack, but checking it only take a few minutes. Thanks for the input! Scott

[@TheFSeries]

You literally sound like the guys off Power Nation, etc!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Wesley - I'm not sure who/what Power Nation is, but I'll check it out. Thanks, Scott

[@836dmar]

@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGEThe difference is you are actually doing the work and not just creating a show in order to place products for selling advertising. Those shows are a misleading joke to anyone who has actually worked on things. Everything is a “kit”, etc. Sorry to tee off but my friends mention those shows and it’s clear they haven’t a clue either about what’s really involved. Home improvement shows are the same and always sponsored by home improvement stores/brands. Not saying “call a professional” either but the whole industry is insulting to those who actually do such work and do it well. Great instruction here!

[@LukesGarage]

Does the block need to be broken down and everything removed, crank, pistons,? Can it be done with them installed and cover the bores?

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Luke - Yes, there's no requirement to completely disassemble the engine. Just a lot easier if you're working with a bare block. Scott