I never realized so much work went into getting an engine block ready for assembly ! I always just dropped the block off at my local machine shop,you guys are really talented! Thanks for taking the time to show us knuckleheads this process .
You guys put way more love and expertise into the engine than he put into the entire rest of the car. Junkyard guys probably shouldn't try to do restoration work. 🤣
As an old guy, an old car guy, and a home machinist, I love this channel. I wonder where in the journey of skill gathering you are compared to the cleaning guy? Nothing but respect for you and your dad, and nothing better than seeing a business span generations.
The cleaning guy knew exactly why he set it off recording in slow motion. So the apprentice doing the commentary on the video could see exactly how it is done 😂😂 Well done the cleaning guy 👍
It’s not brand new again, it’s way better than new. With the whole rotating assembly balanced including the flywheel and pressure plate, that little thing will be as smooth as silk.
Absolutely phenomenal that even with an old ass engine like this you still go to all these efforts to make it as perfect as possible, and in some cases, better than factory!
You guys do so excellent work! Most shops gloss over old machine mistakes and just do whatever they can to get the job out the door. I really enjoy watching your videos!
I love the fact that he is rebuilding the Hercules. I have an old Oliver crawler with an IXK engine in it. Very similar to the IXB and it's fascinating to watch someone actually work on one of these old engines!
Awesome project. I love the transformation on this engine. They did a good job back in 1948 but 2024 machining and balancing looks so good! I can't wait to see this engine run.
Thanks for another great video, and YES to a farming channel by the cleaning guy. Many people today don't no the trouble Farmer's go through and the work that goes into running a farm. GOD BLESS Rick
I just love when you “clean” the cylinder deck and you can see a rainbow reflection. Brings back memories when I rebuilt my cars engine, had it sent out to have that done along with new valve guides , bored, and new freeze plugs. When it came back the cylinder deck was a thing of beauty
Very fun to watch! I rebuilt one of those engines in about 1979 for my old Lincoln DC portable welder. It was a much different work environment back then. The machinery we had was so much more primitive and everything was manual. And we sure didn't balance that old engine. But I know it was still being used in 2008!
I'm 53 and have had a couple really great cleaning guys do my machine work. We as a community are blessed that this cleaning guy has a son to carry on the tradition of being the best I've ever seen. Great job guys!
Watched Junkyard Dave get the car on his channel, and saw that you came up on my RUclips feed with his engine. It's great to watch people who know what they are doing fixing up something as rare as this and doing it correctly. Great job.
Wish I had found an opportunity to work at an automotive machine shop. I've been machining for years as well as building cars so seeing both come together would have been fun.
Delta is n awesome resource. Quick service, knowledgeable and new blanks for some very odd applications. So too is Smith Bro pushrods. If they don't know the specs they'll take your sample n make what you need.
Wow! Great job , I used to rebuild Hercules engines the four-cylinder and six cylinder on forklifts, maybe 40 years ago now retired, my favorite job was building those engines and painting them , after a few days they were running in the machines! Great satisfaction having them start right up and sounding great ! Also did many Continental engines and Wisconsin air cooled ones .
I'm positive that once assembled and running, were it not a solid lifter engine you wouldn't be able to hear or feel it running. Nothing better than something taken well within the sometimes wildly variable specs and clearences of the original design and manufacture. It will be slick to say the least.. .Very nice work as Always... Wish you guys weren't so far away, as I've got a Farmall engine I need to have the machine work done on. Being in a big city these days doesn't mean you can find someone capable of doing this quality of work... Thanks guys....
The cleaning guy? That's phunny as hell! My dream was to be a machinist since I was a kid. I love it, there is nothing in the world I would rather do! I enjoy watching these videos, because I have never done engine machining.
family run shops with generations of knowledge passed down.. these are the type of places I have gotten the best ever machine work done. attention to detail and real pride in their work!! most of us over 50 have grown up with toolboxes in our garages that got used.. so cool to see when a young guy gets interested in what his dad or grandad is doing and takes the same pride...
What a nice show! I really like that valve guide puller- I cringe when I see a valve guide being driven out with an air hammer. I use my 10 ton shop press most of the time but that gets hairy with 454 heads. Good luck for the New Year!
I'm surprised that you balanced the non-counterweighted crankshaft. Thinking about it...the pistons will counter each other at the ends of each stroke and without the counterweights the secondary imbalance fore and aft will be greatly reduced. So the main reason to use the counterweights is to reduce the stresses on the bearings which won't be a problem in a low revving engine like this one. Would be curious to see just how badly it shakes in operation...maybe for another video down the road?
Any time you can get a rotating assembly to balance, it will smooth out the engine. some of what he was balancing wasn't necessarilt the crankshaft, but the items added to it that almost no one thinks about if it will affect the balance.
Amazing to watch such skilled folks at work! Makes me ashamed of the cobbling I do on my tiny lathe and Chinese milling machine with my tiny collection of tools....
Make sure you check out the entire playlist from @Junkyard_Dave! ruclips.net/p/PLkNWcauLgjAmykJTK6lbwd-X2xxdksIpG
Thanks man
Heck yeah!!!!!
I never realized so much work went into getting an engine block ready for assembly ! I always just dropped the block off at my local machine shop,you guys are really talented! Thanks for taking the time to show us knuckleheads this process
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You guys put way more love and expertise into the engine than he put into the entire rest of the car. Junkyard guys probably shouldn't try to do restoration work. 🤣
As an old guy, an old car guy, and a home machinist, I love this channel. I wonder where in the journey of skill gathering you are compared to the cleaning guy? Nothing but respect for you and your dad, and nothing better than seeing a business span generations.
Retired engineer, and same here!
Like usually.. the newer generation is often ahead with newer methods and the older generation has more experience in total of course.
Its a joke amongst the father and son. The son calls his father the cleaner lol
The cleaning guy knew exactly why he set it off recording in slow motion.
So the apprentice doing the commentary on the video could see exactly how it is done 😂😂
Well done the cleaning guy 👍
It’s not brand new again, it’s way better than new. With the whole rotating assembly balanced including the flywheel and pressure plate, that little thing will be as smooth as silk.
Thank you for the calm and peaceful video. So many RUclipsrs put in loud music and goofy stuff. I love the channel.
Those Timeserts have saved so much parts and equipment. They could charge twice as much and we'd still use them lol. I wish they were cheaper as well.
Props to dad's mixup on the camera settings. Made for a more dramatic shot. Probably better footage than standard speed getting to see whats going on.
Nice to see engine machine work being done properly and with great precision. Keep up the good work.
Fabulous video guys! Wonderful to see such precision engineering restoring and old block.
Absolutely phenomenal that even with an old ass engine like this you still go to all these efforts to make it as perfect as possible, and in some cases, better than factory!
Fixing the mistakes of others is the mark of a true craftsman!
You guys put great attention to detail into your work! I wish you guys were closer to do some of my work.
You guys do so excellent work! Most shops gloss over old machine mistakes and just do whatever they can to get the job out the door. I really enjoy watching your videos!
I love the fact that he is rebuilding the Hercules. I have an old Oliver crawler with an IXK engine in it. Very similar to the IXB and it's fascinating to watch someone actually work on one of these old engines!
Awesome project. I love the transformation on this engine. They did a good job back in 1948 but 2024 machining and balancing looks so good! I can't wait to see this engine run.
Thank you for the opportunity Dan.
Thanks for another great video, and YES to a farming channel by the cleaning guy. Many people today don't no the trouble Farmer's go through and the work that goes into running a farm.
GOD BLESS
Rick
Heck yeah. I'd love to see a farming channel. Great work guys.
The video quality is freaking amazing in this video!
I just love when you “clean” the cylinder deck and you can see a rainbow reflection. Brings back memories when I rebuilt my cars engine, had it sent out to have that done along with new valve guides , bored, and new freeze plugs. When it came back the cylinder deck was a thing of beauty
Kudos to you all on restoring that block and hope the car it’s going in will be restored to its former glory!
It’s nice to make it better than new!! Thanks!
I love seeing these rare older engine builds.
Fascinating business so meticulously going through that engine. I loved seeing how cranks and valve seats are done.
I am a fan of a few "Farmers" YT channels. I would love to watch the cleaning guy working on his farm day to day.
Cleaning guy definitely need his own farming channel! Love the videos keep them coming ❤
Yes I agree! I’m a big A/C fan
The slow motion definitely was fitting! Awesome content!!!
Very fun to watch! I rebuilt one of those engines in about 1979 for my old Lincoln DC portable welder. It was a much different work environment back then. The machinery we had was so much more primitive and everything was manual. And we sure didn't balance that old engine. But I know it was still being used in 2008!
Another really interesting engine to work on. Brilliant.
Well done. Enjoyed all the details of the work.
beautiful work,thanks for taking us along
woo hoo. happy new year and congrats for the cleaner becoming a grandfather
Beautiful work, both of you!
I'm 53 and have had a couple really great cleaning guys do my machine work.
We as a community are blessed that this cleaning guy has a son to carry on the tradition of being the best I've ever seen.
Great job guys!
Good content and Happy New Year and thanks.
Flickery slow motion aesthetics should be added to every video, I'm a fan Nick!
One of the most important and informative videos I have seen, and I am a tube addict.
There something that is just satisfying about watching old iron being saved and brought back to function again... GREAT JOB
I have no words aside from fabulous!
Watched Junkyard Dave get the car on his channel, and saw that you came up on my RUclips feed with his engine. It's great to watch people who know what they are doing fixing up something as rare as this and doing it correctly. Great job.
Fantastic work as always. Cleaning Guy FTW
yes we would like to see more of cleaning guy the farmer!!
Great job, thanks for cheering with us.
"cheering" with us? You mean "sharing" with us?
22:02 Incredible precision ! 😮 👍
Happy and prosperous New Year to you the vireo editor and the cleaning guy
I love the fact that you got to work on the super chief engine. Ive been following Dave for a long long time.
You do great work. Its a pleasure watching your videos.
outstanding work on that engine block and always remember Work Smarter, Not Harder
Man, I love this channel-always a pleasure to watch the process and see how you guys approach every situation. Looking forward to seeing the next one!
great vid guys love the great quality of your work.
Wish I had found an opportunity to work at an automotive machine shop.
I've been machining for years as well as building cars so seeing both come together would have been fun.
The slo-mo crank grinding is very cinematic, I expect to see this effect used in all your future videos! 😁
Very nice work.
Should be great running little engine for many years!
Delta is n awesome resource. Quick service, knowledgeable and new blanks for some very odd applications. So too is Smith Bro pushrods. If they don't know the specs they'll take your sample n make what you need.
I really like watching old steel made new again.
Another great video! Thank you for sharing! This video really shows what it takes rebuild/restore an engine! I enjoy the details you share!
Wonderful Video ! Amazing Work provided for the customer as usual ! Thanks for sharing !
Great explanations!
Love the videos...good job
Yes more videos of fixing the tractor and putting it back to work please, and once again love you guys content
Wow! Great job , I used to rebuild Hercules engines the four-cylinder and six cylinder on forklifts, maybe 40 years ago now retired, my favorite job was building those engines and painting them , after a few days they were running in the machines! Great satisfaction having them start right up and sounding great ! Also did many Continental engines and Wisconsin air cooled ones .
I do enjoy watching you and your dad doing a hard job and the great time you and him enjoy with each other that is your blessing too.
God bless y'all.
Dang ! That Engine is as Old as me ! I enjoyed the Slow Motion ! Wonderful Video on a nice old engine ! Thanks for sharing !
I'm positive that once assembled and running, were it not a solid lifter engine you wouldn't be able to hear or feel it running. Nothing better than something taken well within the sometimes wildly variable specs and clearences of the original design and manufacture. It will be slick to say the least.. .Very nice work as Always... Wish you guys weren't so far away, as I've got a Farmall engine I need to have the machine work done on. Being in a big city these days doesn't mean you can find someone capable of doing this quality of work... Thanks guys....
Like the 3 angle valve seat cutting tool.
Making it brand new again?? You made it better than new!
Nice work and Happy New Year!
Stellar work, I like your attention to detail and just going the extra mile.
Machining AND farming in one channel??? Hell yeah!
It's always entertaining to watch craftsmanship in action.
I’m here from Dave’s channel. He does great work & I’ve followed him for years. So now I’ll follow you. If he trusts your work. Good by me. ✌️✌️
Such unbelievable attention to detail, you're an incredibly skilled pair of gentlemen.
The cleaning guy? That's phunny as hell! My dream was to be a machinist since I was a kid. I love it, there is nothing in the world I would rather do! I enjoy watching these videos, because I have never done engine machining.
family run shops with generations of knowledge passed down.. these are the type of places I have gotten the best ever machine work done. attention to detail and real pride in their work!! most of us over 50 have grown up with toolboxes in our garages that got used.. so cool to see when a young guy gets interested in what his dad or grandad is doing and takes the same pride...
Outstanding video! Great attention to specific details. The valve fitting was amazing with the alternate colors of Dykem.
Funny how slow and steady makes a much better job. Great job!
Came from Junkyard Dave's channel. Subscribed! Great channel!
Always fascinating watching all the precision work. Always learning,thanks!! Happy new year!!
Love these non mainstream engines (e.g., not an sbc, FE, etc.). They are may favs to watch,
Great content. Have learned a lot from your vids
What a nice show! I really like that valve guide puller- I cringe when I see a valve guide being driven out with an air hammer. I use my 10 ton shop press most of the time but that gets hairy with 454 heads. Good luck for the New Year!
Nice work as usual guys! ❤ happy new year !
amazing tools and the the machinists who run them!
You guys do a great job, I wish you were close to where I live.
This is a beautiful piece of machinist cinematography
Love watching and hearing what you are doing
Really nice work, and enjoyable to watch it being done.
You guys do excellent work and go way above for your customers
Well done and always nice to see your work
you guys do great work, love watching you go thru the step by step details on what you have to do with cleaning up and fixing motors
The cleaning guy does nice work
I'm surprised that you balanced the non-counterweighted crankshaft. Thinking about it...the pistons will counter each other at the ends of each stroke and without the counterweights the secondary imbalance fore and aft will be greatly reduced. So the main reason to use the counterweights is to reduce the stresses on the bearings which won't be a problem in a low revving engine like this one. Would be curious to see just how badly it shakes in operation...maybe for another video down the road?
Any time you can get a rotating assembly to balance, it will smooth out the engine. some of what he was balancing wasn't necessarilt the crankshaft, but the items added to it that almost no one thinks about if it will affect the balance.
I had my gmc 1944 270 straight six balanced and it became a completely different engine so smooth now
Great content thanks for sharing
It's a pleasure watching you work!!
Amazing to watch such skilled folks at work! Makes me ashamed of the cobbling I do on my tiny lathe and Chinese milling machine with my tiny collection of tools....
I'm about 30 miles away from Delta cams in Tacoma been using them for years, keep the videos coming
Excellent work! -Former engine machinist
2 thumbs up for the Cleanup guy farming channel from this old Iowa boy!
Wander, how much more compression, that engine has now? Bring on, the farming channel!