G'day Brian. The rope seal install was a very informative video to see. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these harrowingin times. Please pass on our condolences to Garry's family. Stay safe.
I am hoping that making vidoes will help people that are at home during this time. Hopefully some tips for things they are working on. Thank you we are well and hope to continue that way.
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Installing rope seals is a lost art. Young people just don't seem to interested in skilled labor. It will now be passed on with your videos. 👍
Thanks for watching. I am always hoping I can pass on my skills to the next generation but that is a crazy thought these days. The few that seek out information will be able to find it here on RUclips if they are looking for it.
You have away given good advice and now giving very good advice, just stay at home and then we all can get through this. I am sorry for your loss god bless him .
You won't catch me out in public and I am trying to get the word out to everyone to stay away from here. I hope everyone would just stay at home so we can beat this virus as quickly as possible.
Brian, g'day from Australia mate. Sorry to hear the news about your friend, interesting to know he passed because of the complications...I'm guessing he was well into his 70's/80's and had prexisting health issues because that seems to be who is being hit the hardest so it's worrying for us guys with friends and family in that high risk age group. Keep safe, keep the videos coming mate...you're doing a good thing for a lot of people.
It is a shock to hear about Gary---My condolences on the loss of your friend. Great video on the rope seal---Its good to see not only how it supposed to look when seated, but also how it should feel. I would have never taken the seal out once in place (afraid I would mess it up) but seeing you slip it out, showing how to measure to ensure its fully seated and re-seating the rope is only learned from experience!!. Thanks!!!
I hope this video helps people install rope seals. A lot of guys hate them because they don't put them in correctly and count on the crank to squeeze them in place. Share the video and let people know how to do it correctly. Yes it was quite a shock to hear about Garry, the phone call was very disturbing. He was just in the shop and we were planning on doing some J20 work as soon as the weather got just a bit warmer.
Gary sounded like a good fella with a passion for tractors like we have for Jeeps , sorry you lost a friend. You turn out some great detailed video's . keep up the good work.
I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now and have been especially enjoying them while self isolating. My condolences on the loss of your friend. For all that appreciate this kind of work and share the same passions, we are all friends. A big salute to all from Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. I know a lot of folks are at home so I am trying to make as many videos as I can to help people pass the time. Good to hear from you from Canada, stay safe up there. Brian
Great video, I can see why in the 50s and 60s why mains leaked so badly. It took extreme care to do this right, a lot sloppy work was done back then in cheap rebuilds
Sad to hear about Gary... I saw that video... My oldest brother past away February 1st, he was looking forward to me taking him a ride in my 48 cj2A when I finished it...didn’t get to happen.. But life goes on and we still have to keep making plans... I still plan on taking him a ride.. he’s my brother!
Sorry to hear about your brother as well. I guess as we age this will be a more common situation in our lives, but it sure is hard when it is all of the sudden. Hoping for better days ahead. Hope your CJ2A is close to being finished and you will get some drive time with it soon. Stay safe out there. Brian
metalshaper he had congestive heart failure he was 71 he had a auto repair shop D&B Auto... Thanks for sharing all your info for us backyard Jeep restorers... I learned a lot from you
Sorry to hear that. We stayed home all week but did take about a 15 mile ride around Friday just to have a look at things and get out just a bit. No stops or contact with anyone. We were shocked at all the traffic, so many cars at Lowes and Walmart, etc. People just are not getting the message to isolate and avoid contact with ANYone.
I have not been out in many weeks but hear the same thing all the time. Stores are choked with people and nobody wants to stay home. It doesn't hit home until you lose someone you know or a family member, friend, etc.... Stay safe out there.
Sorry to here about Gary. Friend of mines boss a real go getter went in to the hospital and 3 days latter was gone. They said it was covid. You have the right idea reduce or eliminate contact
My condolences to both your family and Gary's family on his loss. I wish you the best regarding your health. On a happier note, you have a great channel. Your style is genuine, and the way you explain stuff is easy to understand. Well done. Greg
Defiantly sad news and knew Gary was not only a close friend, but this really hits home that you guys we love dearly, have been exposed to this as well. I wish we all could spin out a magic juan on our lathes and make all this go away. We are doing our part here by staying home as well, and finding that staying busy makes the stress seem to go away. My second Quarantine Quickie #2 was about my grandfathers old carpentry tools getting a make over, and bring back fawn memories of him using these tools. Our best goes out to you, Maria, and Mat during these sad and stressful times. I must get back on our CJ 5, but trying to knock out some long over due upholstery jobs that pay the light bill and food on the table, Bear
Always good to hear from you Bear. Yes, Garry will be missed around the shop. It was so sudden and nobody knew that he was going to pass, but at least he went at home instead of some strange hospital. Stay healthy down there and do what you must to keep the lights on. Hopefully these times pass quickly and we can all get back to our normal lives.
Garry was great, we were making some progress on his GTB Bomb Service Truck and he was going to help out on the J20 as soon as the weather turned a bit nicer. Thanks for watching.
Brian, So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Gary. These are scary times and I hope people realize how serious this has become. You're wise to confine yourselves. Thanks for continuing to create these videos, they contain a wealth of information. Stay safe.
My sincere condolences. Stay safe. Really appreciate this video, as my crank is wore and the best seal doesnt fit. Gonna be trying this myself. Thanks.
this looks like a very good installation job. Sorry for your loss of a dear friend and co worker. but keep on keeping on... thanks for sharing this tricks of the trade ,RP
I am so sorry to hear about your close friend, I am sure your shop will never be quite the same. It sure is maddening to see people not respect the isolation order. They are the ones causing the spread! As for the seal, thank you for showing us this at this time. I have never seen one but will need this knowledge to seal my F-head . Viewing at a screen it looks very much like pump packing we would use to seal pump shafts in many industrial applications . This is a Ep, I plan to view several times. Thank You and your Wife for bringing us this video .Stay Safe!
Yes the shop will be sad without Garry. Take your time when installing a rope seal and follow the instructions on the video and you will have a great, leak free engine.
Dear Brian and Maria , God bless you both and God be with you two always . Be healthy and safe . My condolences to your good friend Gary and his family . Stay strong .
Real bad news about Gary, as you say it always brings home the seriousness of the situation when those close to you go down, it also make it even more annoying when you see others carrying on as if there was no problem. As always an excellent tutorial on installing a rope seal, I think that there are many that just whack it in and then complain the rope seals do not work, fitted like this they are good for many hours running. Many thanks for posting this Brian, this weeks cameraman was so much better, stayed focused at all times, and perfect framing! Stay safe! Chris B.
Garry will be missed, thanks for the comment. Please stay safe and healthy in your part of the world, we don't need any more of the "good" guys going down. Brian
I agree with you on all parts of the virus. I am also at home , due to the Gov of Texas closing our business, even though I have not been exposed. I wish everyone in this country would just stay home, it’s not the end of the world to do so. I am also working on Jeep and Scout projects and doing work around the house. Love the new video on the rope seal and condolences to Gary’s family!! Keep the videos coming in the future.
I am trying to put out as many videos as I can. I know a lot of people are at home and watching RUclips so I am trying to put things out there that people will enjoy.
Nice reply over to Brian. See you are from TX as well. We are in Boyd and also abidding with Gov Abbott and staying home. We are retired, but fill for those with a big mortgage and loss of jobs. Please watch our channel @ YT - Bears Rod Shop as we also are trying to help stress relief by post wkly videos on our CJ5 and other projects around our shop. Bear
So sorry to hear of you friend's passing. Looking forward to watching your rope seal install, I did one forty years ago on a mopar 318 but it leaked, appreciate your videos. Our family is practicing being safe as well.
Hey Brian so sorry to hear about Gary. I had two friends who passed as a result of this virus and a few who came through it as well. It's no big deal to being safe either. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Anyway another great video! I would just like to hear your take on using a neoprene lip seal instead. Some say there is no such thing for these engines but I know they are out there. Thanks Paul
Thanks! Very Good to se how to assemble it the right way! I tried the rope seal that was delivered in my kit. It pinched to much so i bought a pre formed rope seal, didnt get it right. So i ordered a rubber seal and hoping that Will work. Sorry to hear about your friend. Many in Sweden doesnt seem to realise how dangerous it is. Keep up the good work!
Sure is sad, but I am trying to tell everyone to just stay home and not continue to spread the virus. Hope some people get the message. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Good to hear from you. So many people don't like rope seals because they don't take the time to install them correctly. If installed like the video they do seal well and last a long time.
Good camera work! Sorry to hear about Gary. Stay a LONG way from another person. 14 days is kinda the outer limit of incubation for this crap. Great video!
Yes, I am staying in the shop and house here on the farm. Not going out and keeping the doors locked so nobody can come inside. I don't want to be part of the problem, I need to be part of the solution. Thanks for watching
Sorry to hear about Gary. Could you help me with some wiring issues? You do such a great job, there is not a good video on wiring a cj3a from the switch to ignition,lights and gauges. Thanks !
Hello Brian, hope you are well. Thank you for all these tutorials. Excellent stuff, many thanks. My comment would be on the final burnish of the seal do you think it would pay to install even a used main bearing in the main cap to keep the burnishing tool alittle more true and straight.
I may have missed it; best practice for REMOVING during breakdown? Someone used a lot of sealant on the dowels and not sure if it’s best to heat to remove drill out a little?
So sorry to hear about Gary--he seemed like a great guy. This virus has become a nightmare. With respect to the rope seal, can they be replaced with the engine in the vehicle? Please stay safe!
Hi Brian, thanks for the video!. It seems that the rubber crank seals we get now days are problematic. As far as I can see the crank must come out for installing the rubber or the rope seal. Is it not just better to stick to the rope seals now days?
That is a very useful video, I have been trying to fit the same kind of seal to my 1956 Ford Consul and it keeps locking the crankshaft, my question is there a difference between a graphite impregnated gland seal and the rope seal you used here. I got my seal on e-bay and it has grey silver look to it.
There are a lot of seals out there today some with graphite and some without. If they are installed correctly I have not seen a difference between any of them. They all seem to work when installed properly.
Sorry for the loss but nice you have the J 20 as something to remind you of your friend. A hypothetical regarding the rope seal... would a person be reasonable to expect a properly installed rope seal to last the same hours/milage as a good rubber seal, or should one only be expected to last, say half or two thirds the life of a rubber seal?
The work on the J20 will be in remembrance of my friend Garry. The rope seal will last a very long time. I have an original CJ2A from 1946 with the original rope seal in it that was installed when the engine was built. Does not leak one drop 74 years later. I have put many rope seals in restorations that are going on 20 years with no leaks as well. Do it right and do it once and it will last.
Hi Brian. I just installed a rope seal in my engine but I've noticed that my crankshaft won't spin at all, could it be that the seal is not sitting properly or that i need to squeeze it better?
I don't use Napa for parts much so I am not sure if they will stock it but I am sure they can order it for you. Fel-Pro still makes a good one, and the one from Best Gasket is very good as well.
Brian sorry to hear about your friend. If having a choice between the rope seal and having your crank welded up and reground to 2.335 and using the Best rear main which one would you prefer.
I use both depending on the situation. If crank is in good shape I will use a rope seal. If crank needs to have seal surface fixed due to a groove or corrosion I will have it made bigger and use a neoprene seal.
Hi Brian. Sad news about your friend. Stay safe! Usually the seal assembly process here in Brazil we uses soybean oil to moisten the rope for approximately 24 hours before installing. It Works very well.
@@edivonelopes116 When I am using NOS seals that are old I soften them up as well. New seals such as the one in this video are fresh and very easy to work with. Stay safe out there. Brian
Brian, I am changing out the pan gasket on my M38 late mode L head. I noticed a lot of oil on the engine backing plate. I am thinking of replacing the rear main seal but the motor is mounted in the vehicle. How would you replace the rear main seal in this situation?
Depends on what you have for a seal, rope or neoprene. If you have a rope seal you can get a tool found at auto parts stores that you can get the upper rope seal out with. Usually called a sneaky pete. You will once the rope seal is out you will have to install a modern neoprene seal. You can not install a rope seal in an engine with the crankshaft in. IF you have a modern neoprene seal you can loosen all the main caps a bit and carefully tap the upper seal out with a punch. Then lube and roll in a new seal. Let me know what type of seal you have an I can give you better advice. Brian
My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. Thanks for the quality content.
Trying to put out videos so people have some things to watch while they are at home. Hope it helps keep people safe.
Im sorry for your loss, I to lost a Gary to COVID he was my brother! Thanks for your videos
G'day Brian. The rope seal install was a very informative video to see.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these harrowingin times.
Please pass on our condolences to Garry's family.
Stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed the rope seal install, a lot of guys were waiting on that video. Thank you.
My deepest condolences. It is remarkable you can make videos for people at a time like this - thank you. I will pray for you and Maria to stay well.
I am hoping that making vidoes will help people that are at home during this time. Hopefully some tips for things they are working on. Thank you we are well and hope to continue that way.
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Installing rope seals is a lost art. Young people just don't seem to interested in skilled labor. It will now be passed on with your videos. 👍
Thanks for watching. I am always hoping I can pass on my skills to the next generation but that is a crazy thought these days. The few that seek out information will be able to find it here on RUclips if they are looking for it.
You have away given good advice and now giving very good advice, just stay at home and then we all can get through this.
I am sorry for your loss god bless him .
You won't catch me out in public and I am trying to get the word out to everyone to stay away from here. I hope everyone would just stay at home so we can beat this virus as quickly as possible.
Brian, g'day from Australia mate. Sorry to hear the news about your friend, interesting to know he passed because of the complications...I'm guessing he was well into his 70's/80's and had prexisting health issues because that seems to be who is being hit the hardest so it's worrying for us guys with friends and family in that high risk age group. Keep safe, keep the videos coming mate...you're doing a good thing for a lot of people.
It is a shock to hear about Gary---My condolences on the loss of your friend. Great video on the rope seal---Its good to see not only how it supposed to look when seated, but also how it should feel. I would have never taken the seal out once in place (afraid I would mess it up) but seeing you slip it out, showing how to measure to ensure its fully seated and re-seating the rope is only learned from experience!!. Thanks!!!
I hope this video helps people install rope seals. A lot of guys hate them because they don't put them in correctly and count on the crank to squeeze them in place. Share the video and let people know how to do it correctly. Yes it was quite a shock to hear about Garry, the phone call was very disturbing. He was just in the shop and we were planning on doing some J20 work as soon as the weather got just a bit warmer.
Sorry about Gary. I know how much you enjoyed him as a friend. Appreciate your videos. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks so much
Gary sounded like a good fella with a passion for tractors like we have for Jeeps , sorry you lost a friend. You turn out some great detailed video's . keep up the good work.
Yes, Garry had a real passion for garden tractors since he was a kid. He will be missed. More videos on the way, keep watching.
I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now and have been especially enjoying them while self isolating. My condolences on the loss of your friend. For all that appreciate this kind of work and share the same passions, we are all friends. A big salute to all from Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. I know a lot of folks are at home so I am trying to make as many videos as I can to help people pass the time. Good to hear from you from Canada, stay safe up there. Brian
Great demonstration of the proper installation technique. Thanks for showing us that.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, I can see why in the 50s and 60s why mains leaked so badly. It took extreme care to do this right, a lot sloppy work was done back then in cheap rebuilds
it does take a bit of work to get a rope seal in correctly but when done right they do last a long time and are leak free.
I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. I'll be praying for you, your wife and family.
Much appreciated, thank you for watching and commenting
Sad to hear about Gary... I saw that video... My oldest brother past away February 1st, he was looking forward to me taking him a ride in my 48 cj2A when I finished it...didn’t get to happen.. But life goes on and we still have to keep making plans... I still plan on taking him a ride.. he’s my brother!
Sorry to hear about your brother as well. I guess as we age this will be a more common situation in our lives, but it sure is hard when it is all of the sudden. Hoping for better days ahead. Hope your CJ2A is close to being finished and you will get some drive time with it soon. Stay safe out there.
Brian
metalshaper he had congestive heart failure he was 71 he had a auto repair shop D&B Auto... Thanks for sharing all your info for us backyard Jeep restorers... I learned a lot from you
Sorry to hear that. We stayed home all week but did take about a 15 mile ride around Friday just to have a look at things and get out just a bit. No stops or contact with anyone. We were shocked at all the traffic, so many cars at Lowes and Walmart, etc. People just are not getting the message to isolate and avoid contact with ANYone.
I have not been out in many weeks but hear the same thing all the time. Stores are choked with people and nobody wants to stay home. It doesn't hit home until you lose someone you know or a family member, friend, etc....
Stay safe out there.
Sorry to here about Gary. Friend of mines boss a real go getter went in to the hospital and 3 days latter was gone. They said it was covid. You have the right idea reduce or eliminate contact
I am so sorry to hear this!
Prayers of comfort for you and the family!
it was a shock to receive the phone call, but we are picking ourselves up and continuing on as Garry would have wanted.
I'm very sorry to hear about Gary. Thank you for all of your videos, and for all of your help during this difficult time.
Hi Brian, sorry to hear about Gary. You are doing the right thing to quarantine the shop. Great video as always, thanks and stay safe!
Good to hear from you Joe, hope you are enjoying the Jeep the best you can during this crazy time. Keep safe and healthy out there.
Brian
I’m so sorry about Gary! So sad...... thanks for the rope seal instructions. I was really curious to see this
Always good to hear from you, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Brian, so sorry to hear about Gary. God bless, stay safe! Will
Thanks, good to hear from you. Stay home and stay safe.
Great info Brian, thank you ."R.I.P." Gary
Thanks for watching, more videos coming soon
Regret Gary's passing. This is just a rough time. Thanks for your seal information, take care.
Much appreciated
My condolences to both your family and Gary's family on his loss. I wish you the best regarding your health.
On a happier note, you have a great channel. Your style is genuine, and the way you explain stuff is easy to understand. Well done. Greg
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you watching.
Brian
Defiantly sad news and knew Gary was not only a close friend, but this really hits home that you guys we love dearly, have been exposed to this as well. I wish we all could spin out a magic juan on our lathes and make all this go away. We are doing our part here by staying home as well, and finding that staying busy makes the stress seem to go away. My second Quarantine Quickie #2 was about my grandfathers old carpentry tools getting a make over, and bring back fawn memories of him using these tools. Our best goes out to you, Maria, and Mat during these sad and stressful times. I must get back on our CJ 5, but trying to knock out some long over due upholstery jobs that pay the light bill and food on the table, Bear
Always good to hear from you Bear. Yes, Garry will be missed around the shop. It was so sudden and nobody knew that he was going to pass, but at least he went at home instead of some strange hospital. Stay healthy down there and do what you must to keep the lights on. Hopefully these times pass quickly and we can all get back to our normal lives.
Great video I have been watching your videos for a while now and learning a lot Thanks!
So sorry for your loss, Gary seemed to be a good guy.
Garry was great, we were making some progress on his GTB Bomb Service Truck and he was going to help out on the J20 as soon as the weather turned a bit nicer. Thanks for watching.
Good time for everyone to slow down and organize thing's.And do the things we have been putting off.Glad to see your still keeping busy.
Yes! Thank you!
Brian, So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Gary. These are scary times and I hope people realize how serious this has become. You're wise to confine yourselves. Thanks for continuing to create these videos, they contain a wealth of information. Stay safe.
Good to hear from you George. Like I said in the video it doesn't really become real until someone you know dies from it. Stay home and stay safe.
My sincere condolences. Stay safe. Really appreciate this video, as my crank is wore and the best seal doesnt fit. Gonna be trying this myself. Thanks.
Thanks. Follow these steps when installing a rear rope seal and you shouldn't have any problems.
this looks like a very good installation job. Sorry for your loss of a dear friend and co worker. but keep on keeping on... thanks for sharing this tricks of the trade ,RP
Thanks for showing the rope seal. I have them in the 225 v6. So far I've been lucky
Good info, thanks ."R.I.P." Gary !
Thanks for the comment great to have you watching.
I am so sorry to hear about your close friend, I am sure your shop will never be quite the same. It sure is maddening to see people not respect the isolation order. They are the ones causing the spread! As for the seal, thank you for showing us this at this time. I have never seen one but will need this knowledge to seal my F-head . Viewing at a screen it looks very much like pump packing we would use to seal pump shafts in many industrial applications . This is a Ep, I plan to view several times. Thank You and your Wife for bringing us this video .Stay Safe!
Yes the shop will be sad without Garry. Take your time when installing a rope seal and follow the instructions on the video and you will have a great, leak free engine.
Dear Brian and Maria , God bless you both and God be with you two always . Be healthy and safe .
My condolences to your good friend Gary and his family . Stay strong .
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, great to have you watching, much appreciated.
Real bad news about Gary, as you say it always brings home the seriousness of the situation when those close to you go down, it also make it even more annoying when you see others carrying on as if there was no problem. As always an excellent tutorial on installing a rope seal, I think that there are many that just whack it in and then complain the rope seals do not work, fitted like this they are good for many hours running. Many thanks for posting this Brian, this weeks cameraman was so much better, stayed focused at all times, and perfect framing! Stay safe! Chris B.
Garry will be missed, thanks for the comment. Please stay safe and healthy in your part of the world, we don't need any more of the "good" guys going down. Brian
I agree with you on all parts of the virus. I am also at home , due to the Gov of Texas closing our business, even though I have not been exposed. I wish everyone in this country would just stay home, it’s not the end of the world to do so. I am also working on Jeep and Scout projects and doing work around the house. Love the new video on the rope seal and condolences to Gary’s family!! Keep the videos coming in the future.
I am trying to put out as many videos as I can. I know a lot of people are at home and watching RUclips so I am trying to put things out there that people will enjoy.
Nice reply over to Brian. See you are from TX as well. We are in Boyd and also abidding with Gov Abbott and staying home. We are retired, but fill for those with a big mortgage and loss of jobs. Please watch our channel @ YT - Bears Rod Shop as we also are trying to help stress relief by post wkly videos on our CJ5 and other projects around our shop. Bear
Nice job on the seal, so many get it wrong. Sorry for your loss.
appreciate you watching, thanks
I'm sorry for your loss mate , I hope you and your Family don't get the viruse , God bless
Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your knowledge
So sorry to hear of you friend's passing. Looking forward to watching your rope seal install, I did one forty years ago on a mopar 318 but it leaked, appreciate your videos. Our family is practicing being safe as well.
Take your time with the rope seal and put it in correctly and it will be leak free for a long time.
Thanks for the lesson.
So sorry to hear about Gary , condolences to you and everyone else that knew him.
Thanks for the kind words.
Brian... Thank you for showing the rope seal installation process. Juan
Glad you enjoyed it.
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
Thank you George.
Brian you and your wife stay safe and I'm sorry to hear about Gary's passing.
Thank you Jack, keep yourself safe as well
My condolences on the passing of your friend. Stay safe.
Thank you.
Thanks so much for this video!! great information
Glad it was helpful!
Man...really sorry about Gary. :(
Hey Brian so sorry to hear about Gary. I had two friends who passed as a result of this virus and a few who came through it as well. It's no big deal to being safe either. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Anyway another great video! I would just like to hear your take on using a neoprene lip seal instead. Some say there is no such thing for these engines but I know they are out there. Thanks
Paul
Thanks! Very Good to se how to assemble it the right way! I tried the rope seal that was delivered in my kit. It pinched to much so i bought a pre formed rope seal, didnt get it right. So i ordered a rubber seal and hoping that Will work. Sorry to hear about your friend. Many in Sweden doesnt seem to realise how dangerous it is. Keep up the good work!
sorry for loss of you friend. And thank you for help all use fix are jeep right way.
Thank you for this video you make my work easier
That is sad news about Gary. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Take care.
Sure is sad, but I am trying to tell everyone to just stay home and not continue to spread the virus. Hope some people get the message. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
metalshaper Sure! The stuff that you post is interesting and educational. I look forward to each post.
So sorry for your loss...
Sorry for your loss. Stay safe.
I hope you and everyone stays safe and healthy as well, thanks for watching.
So sorry for your loss!!
Much appreciated Jim.
So sorry for your loss ❤
It is a loss for all, he will be missed around the shop and I can't even imagine what his family must be going thru at this time.
It will be different without Gary. I appreciate all that you have done for the Jeep rebuilder/restorer community!
Yes, the shop will be different without Garry. Thanks for reaching out. Brian
Brian Thanks that's a Exelant how to do it right video 👍😁
Good to hear from you. So many people don't like rope seals because they don't take the time to install them correctly. If installed like the video they do seal well and last a long time.
thanks for info.stay safe also.
Rest in peace Gary
Sorry about Gary. My condolences
It is really hard to believe Garry is gone, he is already missed around the shop . Thanks for watching and commenting
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Good camera work! Sorry to hear about Gary. Stay a LONG way from another person. 14 days is kinda the outer limit of incubation for this crap. Great video!
Yes, I am staying in the shop and house here on the farm. Not going out and keeping the doors locked so nobody can come inside. I don't want to be part of the problem, I need to be part of the solution. Thanks for watching
Sad , my condolences...
Sorry for your loss.
thank you
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend....Hal
Lots of sad friends and family at this time. Thanks for the comment, and taking time to watch my videos. Brian
Thank you
You're welcome
Sorry to hear about Gary. Could you help me with some wiring issues? You do such a great job, there is not a good video on wiring a cj3a from the switch to ignition,lights and gauges. Thanks !
Hello Brian, hope you are well. Thank you for all these tutorials. Excellent stuff, many thanks. My comment would be on the final burnish of the seal do you think it would pay to install even a used main bearing in the main cap to keep the burnishing tool alittle more true and straight.
I have installed more rope seals than I can count and they don't leak when I install them as this video show. You can install them any way you like.
How about a video on a rear seal for a 6-230 tornado? I'm about to do mine and I'd love to not do it wrong. Thanks and Sorry about Gary
I may have missed it; best practice for REMOVING during breakdown? Someone used a lot of sealant on the dowels and not sure if it’s best to heat to remove drill out a little?
just run a drill bit thru the sealant and the rear main cap will come off easily
So sorry to hear about Gary--he seemed like a great guy. This virus has become a nightmare. With respect to the rope seal, can they be replaced with the engine in the vehicle? Please stay safe!
Crankshaft must be removed to install it correctly. Much easier to remove the engine.
On the f head rods do you use the little lock nuts on the rod bolts or just leave them off?
I leave them off. Stock nuts with moly lube and proper torque is good. Or a high quality metal locknut will work great.
Brian Hope all is well. Great video! Having a hard time locating a rope seal that are long enough . Any help ??
Hi Brian, thanks for the video!.
It seems that the rubber crank seals we get now days are problematic. As far as I can see the crank must come out for installing the rubber or the rope seal. Is it not just better to stick to the rope seals now days?
That is a very useful video, I have been trying to fit the same kind of seal to my 1956 Ford Consul and it keeps locking the crankshaft, my question is there a difference between a graphite impregnated gland seal and the rope seal you used here. I got my seal on e-bay and it has grey silver look to it.
There are a lot of seals out there today some with graphite and some without. If they are installed correctly I have not seen a difference between any of them. They all seem to work when installed properly.
earl;y s-10's used the same seal and buick motors, maybe im getting old
Sorry for the loss but nice you have the J 20 as something to remind you of your friend.
A hypothetical regarding the rope seal... would a person be reasonable to expect a properly installed rope seal to last the same hours/milage as a good rubber seal, or should one only be expected to last, say half or two thirds the life of a rubber seal?
The work on the J20 will be in remembrance of my friend Garry. The rope seal will last a very long time. I have an original CJ2A from 1946 with the original rope seal in it that was installed when the engine was built. Does not leak one drop 74 years later. I have put many rope seals in restorations that are going on 20 years with no leaks as well. Do it right and do it once and it will last.
Sorry about Gary
thank you, he will be missed around the shop
Hi Brian. I just installed a rope seal in my engine but I've noticed that my crankshaft won't spin at all, could it be that the seal is not sitting properly or that i need to squeeze it better?
Your crankshaft should be snug but not tight. Get the seal pressed into the block and cap better before proceeding with the job.
Were rubber dowels the original sealing method, or was it "punch packed" rope seal in those cap side drillings?
Both ways on early engines, then just rubber dowels on all later production
Brain sorry about the sad news of your friend. I want to ask you to do as much lung exercises, but not over do. It is a live safer. Please keep safe.
Can I get a rope seal for my 42 GPW at NAPA? I am having trouble finding one.
I don't use Napa for parts much so I am not sure if they will stock it but I am sure they can order it for you. Fel-Pro still makes a good one, and the one from Best Gasket is very good as well.
Brian sorry to hear about your friend. If having a choice between the rope seal and having your crank welded up and reground to 2.335 and using the Best rear main which one would you prefer.
I use both depending on the situation. If crank is in good shape I will use a rope seal. If crank needs to have seal surface fixed due to a groove or corrosion I will have it made bigger and use a neoprene seal.
Thanks so much Brian be safe . I have been in the aviation industry for 30 years and learned so much from your videos. Keep it up.
Hi Brian. Sad news about your friend. Stay safe!
Usually the seal assembly process here in Brazil we uses soybean oil to moisten the rope for approximately 24 hours before installing. It Works very well.
@@edivonelopes116 When I am using NOS seals that are old I soften them up as well. New seals such as the one in this video are fresh and very easy to work with. Stay safe out there. Brian
Brian, I am changing out the pan gasket on my M38 late mode L head. I noticed a lot of oil on the engine backing plate. I am thinking of replacing the rear main seal but the motor is mounted in the vehicle. How would you replace the rear main seal in this situation?
Depends on what you have for a seal, rope or neoprene. If you have a rope seal you can get a tool found at auto parts stores that you can get the upper rope seal out with. Usually called a sneaky pete. You will once the rope seal is out you will have to install a modern neoprene seal. You can not install a rope seal in an engine with the crankshaft in. IF you have a modern neoprene seal you can loosen all the main caps a bit and carefully tap the upper seal out with a punch. Then lube and roll in a new seal. Let me know what type of seal you have an I can give you better advice. Brian
metalshaper Save pulling the seal out completely I did pull one of the packing dowels out a bit and those are neoprene