Not only a bonus video for the week. But a gear head type to boot. That was both informative for those who don't know about such things. But also provided great visuals for those who do to just enjoy looking at a rare engine from ww2. That the general public will never see the inside of in person.
That is exactly the same process I go through to time the magneto on my 1929 4 cylinder car. I am surprised that a mechanic from the somewhat younger generation knows how to do this. Well done. I always enjoy the videos from Steve.
While breaker points do take some maintenance compared to the modern electronic counterparts, a spare set in the glove box with a screwdriver meant that almost no matter what you could get the engine running out on the road where today you call the tow truck. Years ago I went for a ride in an old boat on a river in New Jersey and after running a while the engine shut off. Problem was we were in the middle and flowing toward a dam...so it was a problem. Engine was an old Buick and I popped the distributor cap, saw that the points were burned, cleaned them with sandpaper from a book of matches and got us running again before we went over the dam. It's great to understand how things work...might just save your life.
I still remember getting stranded cars going again by borrowing a girlfriend's emery board or rubbing them on the flat side of a concrete lamppost. Advising them to change points and condenser. A get you home tactic not available to modern cars with a module for everything.
Many years ago when I had a Holden with a Chevy V8 and was towing a boat up a steep hill in the dark the engine cut out. Lifted the bonnet and immediately saw that the distributor had spun round away from its normal position. Got out my tools, among which was a 12V lamp with crocodile clips - used that to retime the distributor to the mark on the engine pulley, clamped the distributor nice and tight and away we drove again.
Love these bonus video's. As an electronics tech one thing I come across is leaky capacitors, not leaking gunk, but leaky electrically. On some vintage capacitors the insulation breaks down or you get moisture ingress, the capacitor then leaks current. This may effect sparking on vintage vehicles.
Jack Bradham ‘s first racing car had one of these Maybach donks in his first GP race car, which he aquired post war surplus and came from a captured 251 which was shipped to Oz, then stripped for tech examination. Cheers.
The Magneto has a HELICAL gear. Points ignition systems need experience and careful adjustment to get them to work well. That Maybach engine is high quality in its valve train design......even has gear driven camshaft. Could have better access for removing the Mag and Carbie, but compared to some of the exhibits its probably in the better category of service access.
The fact that the engine is still running as sweet as a nut after how many years. Yes it’s been a rebuild but. Bet the modern day engine wouldn’t be running after the same amount of years
Any older racing car fans here?. I read that Alan Jones father Stan had Maybach powered car in the 50s. Apparently the engine was taken from a german vehicle used by the African corps. Any simulates to this one?
Steve is a wizard. I love watching him work. He sure knows his stuff.
Not only a bonus video for the week. But a gear head type to boot. That was both informative for those who don't know about such things. But also provided great visuals for those who do to just enjoy looking at a rare engine from ww2. That the general public will never see the inside of in person.
Love how Steve explains what he's doing. What a great teacher.
Hats off to the one who keeps Steve’s yellow shirt tidy and neat.
The MASTER at work, marvelous sounds of working engine.
Love the content, I think videos of Steve doing work on these vehicles is honestly important to document
That is exactly the same process I go through to time the magneto on my 1929 4 cylinder car. I am surprised that a mechanic from the somewhat younger generation knows how to do this. Well done. I always enjoy the videos from Steve.
Well done. A mechanics life - dexterity and persistence. Great work.
How many folks on hear remember the good old days of adjusting a set of points on an engine.
While breaker points do take some maintenance compared to the modern electronic counterparts, a spare set in the glove box with a screwdriver meant that almost no matter what you could get the engine running out on the road where today you call the tow truck.
Years ago I went for a ride in an old boat on a river in New Jersey and after running a while the engine shut off. Problem was we were in the middle and flowing toward a dam...so it was a problem. Engine was an old Buick and I popped the distributor cap, saw that the points were burned, cleaned them with sandpaper from a book of matches and got us running again before we went over the dam. It's great to understand how things work...might just save your life.
I still remember getting stranded cars going again by borrowing a girlfriend's emery board or rubbing them on the flat side of a concrete lamppost. Advising them to change points and condenser. A get you home tactic not available to modern cars with a module for everything.
@@dukwdriver2909 always found a match box was always good to have handy
Yep. Cracked point covers meant no sparks and you could remove the arm to disable you vehicle 😊
Many years ago when I had a Holden with a Chevy V8 and was towing a boat up a steep hill in the dark the engine cut out. Lifted the bonnet and immediately saw that the distributor had spun round away from its normal position. Got out my tools, among which was a 12V lamp with crocodile clips - used that to retime the distributor to the mark on the engine pulley, clamped the distributor nice and tight and away we drove again.
Friday bonus day!!!!
The thing I like about this site is that everyone knows what they are talking about
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Awesome!! What a wonderful surprise! 👍👍😊
the engineering from back then is truely amazing
What a treat! Those engines are just a jewel
Whist out the front of the museum testing it, Steve should've taken it for a Maccas run around the corner.
Epic Steve, used to work with magnetos on aeroplanes, so it was fun, Thanks!!!
Purring like a kitten lol. Amazing video Steve.
I didn't understand a bit of that but watching Steve work is amazing
What a wonderful old machine, and that engine is beautiful. 🙂
Oh what a wonderful treat a long clip on Friday wonderful
Love these bonus video's. As an electronics tech one thing I come across is leaky capacitors, not leaking gunk, but leaky electrically. On some vintage capacitors the insulation breaks down or you get moisture ingress, the capacitor then leaks current. This may effect sparking on vintage vehicles.
Fantastic video. Love these tinkering with Steve videos.
Kurt, you're spoiling us mate!!! But I am not complaining!!! Nice one.
Absolutely brilliant, once again!
He’s done it again 😊
You`re a legend mate.
I like “Flak Fridays” can we have “Tiger Tuesday” next week? 😂😂 😂 Great video thanks everyone involved.
Its missing the starterfluid container (anlass kraftstoff) they are easy to find here in the eu, hope it will have one once again
1st time I've seen any half track moving under it's own power moreover with it's original or original type of engine.
Love ya work. What a gem to have in the collection.
Great work 👍💨💨
What a magnificent vehicle - I couldn't guess at the value of such a survivor - Maybach and Bosch equipped - astonishing . . Fascinating video . .
Great video, what a beautiful engine. Great job Steve
That is fantastic, great explanation of what you were checking. Charles
Yippee, fix it Friday 😊
Fixin Friday, perfect!
Wow. What a beauty. Well done. 🤓
Excellent work Steve! Nice camera angles!
Epic video!
That thing is beautiful. Great roo shooting wagon 😂
Come on Steve I know you just wanted to run over those cars in the carpark😢😅
wunderbar!
Outstanding!!!
Wow, started right up and sounds great. Nice job team. Lubing every track pad sounds like not fun. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks AAAM. =)
Jack Bradham ‘s first racing car had one of these Maybach donks in his first GP race car, which he aquired post war surplus and came from a captured 251 which was shipped to Oz, then stripped for tech examination. Cheers.
Love your channel ❤️ it'll be appreciated if there'd be a "bonus video" every week 😁
superb video. just loved it.
Nice, bonus video...
The Magneto has a HELICAL gear. Points ignition systems need experience and careful adjustment to get them to work well. That Maybach engine is high quality in its valve train design......even has gear driven camshaft. Could have better access for removing the Mag and Carbie, but compared to some of the exhibits its probably in the better category of service access.
What a little ripper!
Awesome
Great vehicle to take through a drive-through! lol
Great video 👍 The sensitivity to points gap could be indicative of the mag magnets becoming weak. Had similar in the past.
What a pain in the ass. Nice work.
Hola 👋 buenos días saludos desde Argentina, gran video, un abrazo 🎉🎉🎉
I wonder if Silvio's family back in Germany watch these videos and realise just how impressed us Aussies are by his skills.
It's been a while since I adjusted points. Still got my dwell-meter, though.
Old Hieronymus Bosch made some weird paintings but you couldn't fault his distributors and that.
Having learned on distributors and coils, magnetos are fascinatingly similar but different.
"The key thing is to not drop it on my head". OK class, this will be on the test.
Delighted to see the engine wizard working his magic.
Who else knows how to adjust a magneto that's 80yo...?
Now imagine having to do this in Nth Afrika or Russia in winter.
How lucky are we, two vids in one week. Is this the new normal? Hope so.
It reminds me the nigthmare to set the ignition on my 1956 Manurhin scooter, until i understood it was way more simple that i though.
I can’t imagine doing this kind of work under field conditions.
The fact that the engine is still running as sweet as a nut after how many years.
Yes it’s been a rebuild but. Bet the modern day engine wouldn’t be running after the same amount of years
So, do you ever take them to the shops to do some shopping?
would that make your day, have that 20mm going off over head, nice work guys.
Another awesome video. That would light you up if you accidentally touched it lol
Yes Steve, totally correct....who gets a chance to take out a magneto from a genuine maybach ww2 engine. Thats the attitude mate
what a great job you have, i bet you dont even ask for money
Did he take it for a spin to the supermarket ? ;)
Prime example of German 1940’s “turbo encabulator” design 😂.
"Kick it in the gets" ia an actual terminal term for mechanics.
❓How does the Steering work, is it not Skid Steer ?
Any older racing car fans here?. I read that Alan Jones father Stan had Maybach powered car in the 50s. Apparently the engine was taken from a german vehicle used by the African corps. Any simulates to this one?
25 years ago, no digital photos, no videocamera to help with access.... the digital era helps to keep the analogue era running.
Quiet Daryl. Steve is talking to the camera.
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I'm straining my ears here trying to make out the workshop chatter in the background !
A German working on a german vehicle 🤣 greetings from Germany!
Steve could do with a genuine pity helmet instead of a straw hat.
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Kurt, just leave the camera with Steve please.
zzzzz
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