Q: What’s the purpose of this project? A: To follow along with the adventures of Jimbo while he has fun doing pointless things with technology and an impressive set of skills. Well done once again!
A-#2: The purpose of the project is for Jimbo to produce RUclips videos that enable him to deliver his unique brand of humor to an audience that is easily amused. 😂 Thanks for the videos Jimbo !!!
When Google was young they used to say "Don't be evil", you say you won't go over to the dark side but as soon as you get rich and famous you'll change too! You'll start putting lawnmower engines in Maserati's and Ferrari's, just wait. I really enjoyed this video, Sundays wouldn't be the same without Robot Cantina, great dedication.
@@camino6431 Unlikely to add much performance through a different exhaust system other than going equal length. There isn't anything particularly restrictive about the thing. It's just the sound from an x-pipe that would be utterly ridiculous on a little lawn mower engine like that lol. The individual carbs are already overkill for practically anything, but they should help with response as you have less vacuum from the top of the intake valves to the throttle body (carb). The one thing I can think of that could be of use would be to run the air filters for the carbs to a different location where they get more cold air and less hot engine bay air. Maybe a metal heatshield to cover the header and running the filters to the back of the windshield would help. After all, the lack of efficiency is why engines like these never make much power to begin with since more fuel goes to heating up the engine rather than making more power. Doesn't matter for a lawnmower where your main concern is having it be cheap enough, but if you want perfromance then it's something to keep in mind.
It simply amazes me that with all of the performance modifications done to this car through some miracle the exterior paint somehow manages to still be adhered to the car!
You know, I used to drive a 1997 Subaru legacy outback that had piston slap in cylinder 2. You could hear it tapping at anything under 1100 revs. It made that sound the whole time I drove it. It gave me 98,000 leisurely trouble-free miles. Great car.
A group of scientists conducted a study to figure out why crows often manage to avoid being hit by cars but still sometimes end up as roadkill. They observed that crows are incredibly smart birds, able to work together and communicate warnings when danger is near. In fact, when they see a car approaching, the lookout crow always caws loudly, alerting the others to fly away just in time. But, after months of research, the scientists discovered the problem: crows can say “Caw! Caw!” to warn about American cars… but none of them know how to say “Renault!”
Yay! I got to see Robot Cantina & the famous genius Jimbo before breakfast & church! Now, I can concentrate on the sermon without distracting thoughts of a small chunky french car!
Thanks Jimbo for an interesting ride with this Renault project, I look forward to seeing what you’re gonna come up with as the next project. Mike from Montreal.
Very nice...she is back on the road and not drooling all her oil out... Very cool...definitely a pretty cool little in town "grocery getter" if you ever needed just to tool around in a car/4 door go cart I wonder if this type of build would work on an old clapped out old school jeep or old ranger...just to have a vehicle to putz around in So awesome! Keep em coming!!!!
That thing sounds amazing. No wonder it turns heads. I know you're keeping it all low buck, but again, I couldn't help but put some love on this thing. It's not butt ugly!
These projects are utterly ridiculous and pointless, and I absolutely LOVE them! I watch every episode with interest and have been watching since the start. Jimbo, you deserve every bit of success that comes your way. So I suppose they're not pointless if they're entertaining weirdos like me!
I just noticed that using the CVT clutch behind the Predator engine makes the Renault shift like an EV conversion that uses a manual transmission as part of the drivetrain. Transmissions are commonly used on low voltage settups (less than 180V) where the motor rpm can't go high enough to reach freeway cruising speeds if the gearing was setup for optimal acceleration. These cars are driven similarly to the Renault except that the acceleration gear is usually 2nd and the speed gear is usually 3rd. And you could drive the car in third, or even 4th all the time if you were willing to live with the less than stellar acceleration. It's a curious coincidence that two very different drivetrains could act the same way.
Hi Jimbo For what it’s worth, 70mph would have been a perfectly respectable top speed for such a car, as it left the factory. If you envisage going much faster, you really need to invest in suspension and brake performance modifications, similar to those available at the time. I bet you never thought you’d need to consider that, with your lawn mower motor modifications.
I just found your site. I love how you’re “restoring” that car. I’ve loved the look of it since I first saw one in The North Avenue Irregulars, it was being used by some bad guys.
I love wacky French cars, and adding a drive train that was never intended for road use just makes me love it more. I'd daily drive that thing. In good weather only of course.
Hi Jimm. Am in love with the renault project. I am almost willing to bet there are a lot of people out here in youtube land wanting to see a speed test with you shifting through the gears in the manual box !!! PLEEEAASE !!!
This always makes my sunday evening great!! Haven't even seen it yet. This comment is only a support for uncle Jimbo's channel. He deserves all the views in the world!!
I love the R&D you've shown us here. It has been extremely inspirational. I have wanted to create a range extender for cheap used 1st gen EVs like Nissan Leaf, Focus EV, 500e, Smart EV, iMiEV, Spark EV, ect where a reciever hitch is mou ted on the back with a 5th wheel mounted on a hinged arm with a coilover for damping and articulation, powered by an engi e like this. Its only job would be to maintain steady speeds on mainly level ground, accelleration, in town, traffic would all be electric and any steep hills at higher speeds the electric drive could again step in. It would essentially trick the ev into thinking it is coasting. Its a perfect job for a small engine like this, all accessories are handled by the car electrically, all the power can be aplied directly to this 5th wheel behind it. I would say that even if only 30-50mpg was possible depending if you are cruising at 45mph or 80mph, the rare occasion ypu wpuld need to go a cpuple hundred miles in a day on the highway or B roads, the cost and convience is totally worth it. Of course to make a contraption like this worth it, you would probably need to keep the price down to a couple thousand dollars at most, then add a $2000-5000 old EV with 45-70miles of range. It would be a good alternative to people who cant afford a new $35,000+ automobile for basic subsistance uses and they can't afford to drive a cheap but bulletproof old truck or car around that gets 8-12mpg either. This research is great and I think that there could be a few people out there turning these engimes into transportation.
I like the exhaust mic! It's like the microphones they put underneath the wrestling mats on tv to make it sound like someone had a really hard landing haha
I’m a long time subscriber. I’m always grateful for your content. I’d like to see you take it on a roadtrip. It may not be your style video. But it’d be fun to see where you could go, what trials you might face, and how you would deal with them.
Honestly most of the cost these days is probably in engineering the crash safety and emissions. Can't really skimp on those in a modern context. All the silly electronic gizmos are a small fraction of the cost of a new car.
Any time you're thinking of how mediocre any car is, stop on the side of the road and get out and walk. Cars are time machines. For anyone who's ridden a horse, the same applies. You'll feel small and insignificant. Wonderful little machine you have there. Of course, I had to subscribe. Cheerio, mate!
Nothing wrong with a "Because I can" sort of project. You never know who will be inspired by a project such as this. I wish I could ride along sometimes and just get a better feel of the acceleration. I imagine this would be an OK in-town rig.
I like the demonstration of modifications, your experimentation could save others time and money. I remember about when gas got crazy, someone took a 1 st gen Mazda RX-7 with toasted engine and installed similar Kubota 3 cylinder diesel. He had inline setup similar to yours and went through process of getting to turbo, 30+ mpg. Used as daily commuter. Would be cool if could be able to adjust timing, adjustable keys is it. I have installed MSD 5 box on old gravely lawnmower, about 40 years ago and wondered about use of MSD ignition timing adjuster, since it used auto ignition coil. Dump clutch, would leave rubber patches.
you did pass over to the dark side the day you put in that predator engine in a car 🤣and we love that journey you provide us sometimes you must have fun and this is perfect fun
Although it probably won't happen I would love to see a cross over vid with Greg from red beards garage, not for all out power but i bet he could help with tuneing for better low end torque and help with better rods ,valve springs and camshaft...oh and a flywheel that doesn't shatter if you over rev it . Good stuff as always 🇬🇧🇺🇲👍
I was overwhelmed by some force I don't understand and clicked the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, even though I already had done so before. I don't know what came over me. It's almost like someone Jedi Mind Tricked me... EDIT: Damn it, I can't stop clicking like and subscribe, over and over! Help me Robot Cantina! You're my only hope!
I'm driving down the East side of Iowa today with the best Iowa corn fed beef in the Universe! If I still lived on the West side of Iowa I would stop and wave to the gnomes today! Good luck and God's speed brother from another mother!
WooHoo, c´mon, We can crack 70! I think the Renault was to top out at around 120km/h anyways so You´re so close… I think new shocks would do Yous well. Just take the cheapest that fit- for science. But I think that would help make the wheels feel more like …wheels. I love the Honda Diesel- what a lovely car it became. Kind Regards
Your ideas are always so original and interesting. Thank you for your hard work!Thank you for your creativity and efforts. Your videos are always a joy to watch.🐕🌇📷
I can see more speed and better fuel economy coming soon! a couple of side air intakes feeding those carburettors (air fed from a non-heated source + some free ram-air charging effect) plus a lid stuck on the engine bay for better aerodynamics. note 1: those who use no assembly lubrication rely on the farce, may the farce be with them! note 2: the 9mm wrench was designed to be beaten onto a rounded 3/8" (9.5mm) head 😁
Really appreciate your Videos. Without knowing hardly any French, instead of Fast and Faster, I was thinking We and We We. Seemed funny to me. Thanks, Jimbo.
For assembly lube you ought to try what shops used to use back in the day, Vaseline. It's pure petroleum jelly and will react with very little if anything in the engine. It's closer to being a soft grease but without all sorts of additives mixed into it, it will dissolve in oil and gasoline will strip it with no issue whatsoever if you need to remove it from your parts for some reason.
Great video! I wouldn't see a problem reusing the metal gaskets. I would anneal them before reuse though. Have you figured out a heater for winter driving? I imagine it's not the worst car in the snow. Like the old Bug, it should be decent I would think.
Congratulations! You've successfully converted a Renault into a "half engined" soviet ZAZ (aircooled V4 pushing in the beginning something looking like the original FIAT 600, and later on similar to this Renault sized and looking cart with stolen from german NSU Prinz 4 looks) :) Your contraption seems more powerful than soviets' one, though.
Spray headliner adhesive or spread Edelbrock Gasgasinch on one side of the gasket and the surface it mates to, then seat it. Then grease the other side. What I did for years on Chevy V8 valve covers that were frequently removed for adjusting solid lifters. Glued the gaskets to the valve covers and greased the head side. Works like a charm.
You could install a small cable operated disc brake system on the input shaft of the transmission to stop the rotation for the initial shift into gear, put the break lever on the shifter.
If it's unstable at speed, I'd check for lash in the steering box (or equivalent), see if any bushings are worn out, and maybe look into shocks and struts! For such an old car I doubt the parts are readily available, but it could be a fun episode to see what kind of difference it could make to your driving experience. Maybe put it up on Jack stands and see what the steering does before and after, and do some of those snakey turns on the road to see body roll and all that.
@@robotcantina8957 Oh, I guess you've already researched those components? That's unfortunate... Still, if you ever get any hits on those parts, I'd love to see some kind of update on it in the future!
Instead of 'fast' and 'faster', it needs to be a Turtle and Rabbit Icon. It IS a lawnmower engine afterall..
after all*
It's not one word.
@@zavatone meh, if we still get what he's saying, it doesn't really matter anymore, does it?
I'm voting for snail and squirrel, for reference.
@@TheFreshmanWIT roadrunner and coyote? lol
Its better than the stock engine
Q: What’s the purpose of this project?
A: To follow along with the adventures of Jimbo while he has fun doing pointless things with technology and an impressive set of skills.
Well done once again!
THANKS!
George, you win at internet today.
I believe this is profound work! Not at all pointless!
A-#2: The purpose of the project is for Jimbo to produce RUclips videos that enable him to deliver his unique brand of humor to an audience that is easily amused. 😂
Thanks for the videos Jimbo !!!
And a 9mm wrench.
We need a drag race between the Predator Renault and the diesel Insight!
Pretty sure the Subaru guys are gonna come knocking now 😁
Aren't they always knocking?
@@TotesCray😂
Knock knock knock knock knock knock...............😂
@@TotesCray I thought the exact same thing 😂
They definitely blew a head gasket, at minimum.
When Google was young they used to say "Don't be evil", you say you won't go over to the dark side but as soon as you get rich and famous you'll change too! You'll start putting lawnmower engines in Maserati's and Ferrari's, just wait. I really enjoyed this video, Sundays wouldn't be the same without Robot Cantina, great dedication.
My goal is to buy a vintage Porsche 356 and install a predator engine in it. That would light the internet on fire... lol
@@robotcantina8957Would you ever try to figure out how to fit a car tranny to said predator engine to make it practical? :D
@@robotcantina8957 Or a Corvair engine!
What, like in a Merak, or a Dino? Those would be good candidates for a Predator XD
@@robotcantina8957if its got a totally blown engine, no harm in putting something else in it.
Jimbo educates us all! Now we know the 9mm wrench is for tweaking nipples. Smarter every day!
Time for coffee and Robot Cantina!
The Subaru joke at the end felt personal. 😂
You have individual carbs, now all it needs is individual exhausts :). Imagine that little cheap turd engine with an x-pipe going out both ends lol.
Might be interesting to compare the present exhaust to one like that.
@@camino6431 Unlikely to add much performance through a different exhaust system other than going equal length. There isn't anything particularly restrictive about the thing. It's just the sound from an x-pipe that would be utterly ridiculous on a little lawn mower engine like that lol. The individual carbs are already overkill for practically anything, but they should help with response as you have less vacuum from the top of the intake valves to the throttle body (carb).
The one thing I can think of that could be of use would be to run the air filters for the carbs to a different location where they get more cold air and less hot engine bay air. Maybe a metal heatshield to cover the header and running the filters to the back of the windshield would help. After all, the lack of efficiency is why engines like these never make much power to begin with since more fuel goes to heating up the engine rather than making more power. Doesn't matter for a lawnmower where your main concern is having it be cheap enough, but if you want perfromance then it's something to keep in mind.
The sound would be rad af
You've got individual exhausts, now it's time to add individual turbochargers
That puts a smile on my face. Greetings from the EU.
Coffee and Robot Cantina. My typical Sunday morning.
Same. It's almost as fun as waiting for the next Mad Magazine edition at the candy shop in 1969.
Same here plus a little 420 special.
@@boxxdrmtb same
It simply amazes me that with all of the performance modifications done to this car through some miracle the exterior paint somehow manages to still be adhered to the car!
Hey hey, that paint is load bearing.
@@nvcnc It is probably also lead bearing.
Those ports are great! Large, "tunnel" shaped, and matched perfectly to the gasket with appropriately polished surface.
That was my thought, like damn they already port matches and look smooth if not polished finish 🤔.. killer work for stock 😅
You know, I used to drive a 1997 Subaru legacy outback that had piston slap in cylinder 2. You could hear it tapping at anything under 1100 revs. It made that sound the whole time I drove it. It gave me 98,000 leisurely trouble-free miles. Great car.
That thing definitely sounds sporty roaring down the road! Sounds faster than it is.
MartyT was the guy who turned me on to greasing one side of the gasket so it will come off the next time you take things apart! Great videos!
Not only will it open when needed its also much less likely to leak
A group of scientists conducted a study to figure out why crows often manage to avoid being hit by cars but still sometimes end up as roadkill. They observed that crows are incredibly smart birds, able to work together and communicate warnings when danger is near. In fact, when they see a car approaching, the lookout crow always caws loudly, alerting the others to fly away just in time. But, after months of research, the scientists discovered the problem: crows can say “Caw! Caw!” to warn about American cars… but none of them know how to say “Renault!”
Classic conundrum of such a clever corvid.
I'm so pleased you've got the Renault running so well. It's been a fascinating journey.
Fun times!, I bet there is 0.5 to 1 seconds with a deep dive into the cvt tuning. Springs, weights and ramp angles
That was my thought as well. It's close, but not perfect.
Yay! I got to see Robot Cantina & the famous genius Jimbo before breakfast & church! Now, I can concentrate on the sermon without distracting thoughts of a small chunky french car!
Thanks Jimbo for an interesting ride with this Renault project, I look forward to seeing what you’re gonna come up with as the next project. Mike from Montreal.
Jimbo throwin daggers with the end credits!!
Very nice...she is back on the road and not drooling all her oil out...
Very cool...definitely a pretty cool little in town "grocery getter" if you ever needed just to tool around in a car/4 door go cart
I wonder if this type of build would work on an old clapped out old school jeep or old ranger...just to have a vehicle to putz around in
So awesome!
Keep em coming!!!!
That thing sounds amazing. No wonder it turns heads. I know you're keeping it all low buck, but again, I couldn't help but put some love on this thing. It's not butt ugly!
Mercedes Benz brake bleeders are usually 9mm.
Metric tube fittings commonly use unusual sizes like 9, 11, and 14 mm.
If they're commonly used, they aren't unusual are they?
These projects are utterly ridiculous and pointless, and I absolutely LOVE them! I watch every episode with interest and have been watching since the start. Jimbo, you deserve every bit of success that comes your way. So I suppose they're not pointless if they're entertaining weirdos like me!
Having the right tools to get a job done is great, having the tools, skills and creativity to build a one-off tool for an odd job is sublime.
I just noticed that using the CVT clutch behind the Predator engine makes the Renault shift like an EV conversion that uses a manual transmission as part of the drivetrain. Transmissions are commonly used on low voltage settups (less than 180V) where the motor rpm can't go high enough to reach freeway cruising speeds if the gearing was setup for optimal acceleration. These cars are driven similarly to the Renault except that the acceleration gear is usually 2nd and the speed gear is usually 3rd. And you could drive the car in third, or even 4th all the time if you were willing to live with the less than stellar acceleration. It's a curious coincidence that two very different drivetrains could act the same way.
Hi Jimbo
For what it’s worth, 70mph would have been a perfectly respectable top speed for such a car, as it left the factory. If you envisage going much faster, you really need to invest in suspension and brake performance modifications, similar to those available at the time. I bet you never thought you’d need to consider that, with your lawn mower motor modifications.
that's the top speed of an old vw with the stock 40hp 1200cc engine, so definitely respectable
The top speed was about 79mph for the US spec ones; you could get a tuned one in South Africa that’d do 97!
I just found your site. I love how you’re “restoring” that car. I’ve loved the look of it since I first saw one in The North Avenue Irregulars, it was being used by some bad guys.
Welcome aboard!
A relaxed Sunday afternoon includes a video by Robot Cantina! 😅
It's 8:00 am in my world.
👍
I can't wait until the afternoon!
@@fragman21Well, I'm living in the old world... 😊
I love wacky French cars, and adding a drive train that was never intended for road use just makes me love it more. I'd daily drive that thing. In good weather only of course.
Thanks for the video. I'm enjoying your projects.
Thanks for watching!
Nice 😊 great to see it back up and running better than ever !
As a former subaru engine builder and tuner, I can relate 😂
Looks like the perfect little car for small town living. As long as the green Deere don’t pass you on the highway you are doing good. 🤣
Hi Jimm. Am in love with the renault project. I am almost willing to bet there are a lot of people out here in youtube land wanting to see a speed test with you shifting through the gears in the manual box !!! PLEEEAASE !!!
This always makes my sunday evening great!! Haven't even seen it yet. This comment is only a support for uncle Jimbo's channel. He deserves all the views in the world!!
thank you!
3:23 I clicked like button, dont know why...
Well done on the dual carb upgrade, really paid off!
Best video yet, Jimbo! Thanks a bunch.
I love the R&D you've shown us here. It has been extremely inspirational. I have wanted to create a range extender for cheap used 1st gen EVs like Nissan Leaf, Focus EV, 500e, Smart EV, iMiEV, Spark EV, ect where a reciever hitch is mou ted on the back with a 5th wheel mounted on a hinged arm with a coilover for damping and articulation, powered by an engi e like this. Its only job would be to maintain steady speeds on mainly level ground, accelleration, in town, traffic would all be electric and any steep hills at higher speeds the electric drive could again step in. It would essentially trick the ev into thinking it is coasting. Its a perfect job for a small engine like this, all accessories are handled by the car electrically, all the power can be aplied directly to this 5th wheel behind it. I would say that even if only 30-50mpg was possible depending if you are cruising at 45mph or 80mph, the rare occasion ypu wpuld need to go a cpuple hundred miles in a day on the highway or B roads, the cost and convience is totally worth it. Of course to make a contraption like this worth it, you would probably need to keep the price down to a couple thousand dollars at most, then add a $2000-5000 old EV with 45-70miles of range. It would be a good alternative to people who cant afford a new $35,000+ automobile for basic subsistance uses and they can't afford to drive a cheap but bulletproof old truck or car around that gets 8-12mpg either. This research is great and I think that there could be a few people out there turning these engimes into transportation.
Awesome. What’s the point people ask? Because you can. Then we watch! It’s fun! Thank you!
Success! I once made a copper head gasket for my old Gravely walk behind tractor. Works fine.
Dadgummit Jimbo, you just keep putting out great content. I suppose this is the only channel I religiously look forward too. Keep up the good work :)
Jimbo, your vids rock, thank you for putting so much quality content out there.
Hell yeah, that new exhaust mic placement is great. Also love the "fast" and "faster" transmission graphic lol.
10 points for the nice dad joke. You win the dad joke of the day in my house.
I love her vids. I look forward to watching them every Sunday. Thank you, sir.
Thanks Jimbo. I Love every weeks adventures regardless of the car involved. Keep up the entertaining work. Thanks, Morty. 😁
Jimbo, This is awesome. You and Red Beard are masters with the predator engines IMHO. Have a super blessed week. Texas here.
Thanks, you too!
I know I’m sad but I do luck forward to my Sunday cup of tea,and seeing how the Renault is doing,keep them coming please,thanks .
I like the exhaust mic!
It's like the microphones they put underneath the wrestling mats on tv to make it sound like someone had a really hard landing haha
Excellent work and great results.
Another great Sunday morning! Hope you are doing well jimbo!! The Renault is coming together nicely
I’m a long time subscriber. I’m always grateful for your content. I’d like to see you take it on a roadtrip. It may not be your style video. But it’d be fun to see where you could go, what trials you might face, and how you would deal with them.
Yap, had tons 'o fun! Thanks, From Quebec, Canada!
Nice work and great ingenuity. Goes to show how simple things can be.
If cars were less sophisticated we would have more in our wallets.
Honestly most of the cost these days is probably in engineering the crash safety and emissions. Can't really skimp on those in a modern context. All the silly electronic gizmos are a small fraction of the cost of a new car.
Any time you're thinking of how mediocre any car is, stop on the side of the road and get out and walk. Cars are time machines. For anyone who's ridden a horse, the same applies. You'll feel small and insignificant.
Wonderful little machine you have there. Of course, I had to subscribe. Cheerio, mate!
The purpose of this project is to bust the accepted norms of automotive design, whilst entertaining the curious 😊
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Is the Predator finally living up to its name?
A real street sweeper to come.
You're such a legend Jimbo! Certified mad dog 👌
Nothing wrong with a "Because I can" sort of project. You never know who will be inspired by a project such as this. I wish I could ride along sometimes and just get a better feel of the acceleration. I imagine this would be an OK in-town rig.
I find your videos really educational and entertaining to watch
I like the demonstration of modifications, your experimentation could save others time and money. I remember about when gas got crazy, someone took a 1 st gen Mazda RX-7 with toasted engine and installed similar Kubota 3 cylinder diesel. He had inline setup similar to yours and went through process of getting to turbo, 30+ mpg. Used as daily commuter. Would be cool if could be able to adjust timing, adjustable keys is it. I have installed MSD 5 box on old gravely lawnmower, about 40 years ago and wondered about use of MSD ignition timing adjuster, since it used auto ignition coil. Dump clutch, would leave rubber patches.
That fn Subaru joke. Chefs kiss
you did pass over to the dark side the day you put in that predator engine in a car 🤣and we love that journey you provide us sometimes you must have fun and this is perfect fun
Although it probably won't happen I would love to see a cross over vid with Greg from red beards garage, not for all out power but i bet he could help with tuneing for better low end torque and help with better rods ,valve springs and camshaft...oh and a flywheel that doesn't shatter if you over rev it . Good stuff as always 🇬🇧🇺🇲👍
I was overwhelmed by some force I don't understand and clicked the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, even though I already had done so before. I don't know what came over me. It's almost like someone Jedi Mind Tricked me...
EDIT: Damn it, I can't stop clicking like and subscribe, over and over!
Help me Robot Cantina! You're my only hope!
Thanks for being part of a perfect Sunday
Awesome work! Great episode, thanks for sharing.
Time for a performance cam!
Then performance heads
Then the world
ah finally. I always waiting for your car project
Looks like a good little car for puttering around town.
So much fun Jimbo. How about dual turbos next? Or nitrous for the 0-55 run. 👍
3:27 I was already subscribed and felt compelled to like, it works Jimbo!
You know you want to bust out the speeduino and build an adjustable ignition system fir this beast.
I clicked like when instructed, I would have anyway but I felt compellled this time.
Thanks Jimbo. Great video 👍
I'm driving down the East side of Iowa today with the best Iowa corn fed beef in the Universe! If I still lived on the West side of Iowa I would stop and wave to the gnomes today! Good luck and God's speed brother from another mother!
Can’t wait for the stupercharger. Have you considered electric motor assist? That would be a cool project.
The ports look fine. The normal thing to do is to match the ports to the gaskets but those already match.
Always a good Sunday thank you jimbo
WooHoo, c´mon, We can crack 70! I think the Renault was to top out at around 120km/h anyways so You´re so close… I think new shocks would do Yous well.
Just take the cheapest that fit- for science. But I think that would help make the wheels feel more like …wheels.
I love the Honda Diesel- what a lovely car it became. Kind Regards
Keep up the awesome work, Jimbo
This is real science....youve got my respect
Very cool video. Love how u narrate
2/3 of the catch line from Action Jackson. Love your projects, thank you for sharing.
RIP to all the actors from Action Jackson that passed on.
Amazing! I'm currently working on rebuilding a Renault 11 engine
Your ideas are always so original and interesting. Thank you for your hard work!Thank you for your creativity and efforts. Your videos are always a joy to watch.🐕🌇📷
I can see more speed and better fuel economy coming soon! a couple of side air intakes feeding those carburettors (air fed from a non-heated source + some free ram-air charging effect) plus a lid stuck on the engine bay for better aerodynamics.
note 1: those who use no assembly lubrication rely on the farce, may the farce be with them!
note 2: the 9mm wrench was designed to be beaten onto a rounded 3/8" (9.5mm) head 😁
VW used a 9mm 12 point for the pressure plate bolts. That's a rare one! Like GM using the 5.5mm for the ignition modules in HEI distributors...
Ford used 5.5mm for a lot of Super Duty grille bolts. My 1999 F250 and 2005 F350 used them.
Really appreciate your Videos. Without knowing hardly any French, instead of Fast and Faster, I was thinking We and We We. Seemed funny to me. Thanks, Jimbo.
You were the chosen one! You were suppose to not play with the Subaru, not join them!
For assembly lube you ought to try what shops used to use back in the day, Vaseline. It's pure petroleum jelly and will react with very little if anything in the engine. It's closer to being a soft grease but without all sorts of additives mixed into it, it will dissolve in oil and gasoline will strip it with no issue whatsoever if you need to remove it from your parts for some reason.
"It would be a miracle if something inside the crankcase didn't get splash lubricated" Well said, Jimbo.
I love every bit of this. Keepnup the good work.
Great video! I wouldn't see a problem reusing the metal gaskets. I would anneal them before reuse though. Have you figured out a heater for winter driving? I imagine it's not the worst car in the snow. Like the old Bug, it should be decent I would think.
Congratulations! You've successfully converted a Renault into a "half engined" soviet ZAZ (aircooled V4 pushing in the beginning something looking like the original FIAT 600, and later on similar to this Renault sized and looking cart with stolen from german NSU Prinz 4 looks) :) Your contraption seems more powerful than soviets' one, though.
I always enjoy your videos. It would be interesting to drive this car as a daily driver just to see how well it holds up.
Spray headliner adhesive or spread Edelbrock Gasgasinch on one side of the gasket and the surface it mates to, then seat it. Then grease the other side. What I did for years on Chevy V8 valve covers that were frequently removed for adjusting solid lifters. Glued the gaskets to the valve covers and greased the head side. Works like a charm.
You could install a small cable operated disc brake system on the input shaft of the transmission to stop the rotation for the initial shift into gear, put the break lever on the shifter.
If it's unstable at speed, I'd check for lash in the steering box (or equivalent), see if any bushings are worn out, and maybe look into shocks and struts! For such an old car I doubt the parts are readily available, but it could be a fun episode to see what kind of difference it could make to your driving experience. Maybe put it up on Jack stands and see what the steering does before and after, and do some of those snakey turns on the road to see body roll and all that.
I'm afraid that taking the front suspension apart would likely take weeks or months to repair the suspension.
@@robotcantina8957 Oh, I guess you've already researched those components? That's unfortunate... Still, if you ever get any hits on those parts, I'd love to see some kind of update on it in the future!