Building Paul, from Fab Rats, Rat Rod Tow Truck Motor
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Watch as Merlon, Paul from Fab Rats cousin, builds the rat rod tow truck motor. He delivers it to Paul just in time to mock up the truck! Follow along to see the magic he gives this motor, specially done in honor of Paul's Dad, Merlon's Uncle Sherman.
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This video is phenomenal because it is shot and edited in a way that is relaxing and easy to watch. The pace and refreshing lack of music makes it feel like you are actually in the garage learning. Thanks, Merlin.
I don’t care for slick productions either. Much rather listen to Merlin mumble:)
You can only please some of the people some of the time..... those "flashy" productions are generally a direct result of viewer feedback. So. I mean it's a knives edge these creators walk, right. Time lapse anything is better with music. But what the f do I know. I just watch
Merlin, I’m so glad I found your channel through FabRats. I enjoyed everything I’ve seen you do with Steve. You’re so full of knowledge it’s a joy to be able to see what you work on.
I’m excited to see the Mini Semi finished.
Also what you’re doing with Wes is nothing less than special. I love that he wants to and is willing to learn your trade. A big thank you for bringing hope and knowledge to a younger generation.
Enjoying your channel Merlin. I watched all of you guys getting the boat out of the lake, taking it back to your house. What a great recovery for being under water for 30 years. Really enjoyed watching all of you guys coming together and excited about seeing if this motor will run again. Later after cleaning and putting it back together “wow “ it’s “alive “. Paul asked for viewers to comment on “why” is this possible, after 30 years? Okay here is my version on “why”. It was “destined “ to happen. I think you should name the boat “DESTINY “what is your take on this?
Paul at fab rats has gave us a lot of good content one of his best was introducing us to your channel you definitely owe him I bet I’m not the only one here from fab rats y’all definitely need to do some kind of colab build or project 👍🇺🇸
Add me to that list!
Me too!!
Merlin, I wish you had kept recording about your town you grew up in. I’m from East Kentucky and I think that area is beautiful and I love to hear your history, as well. Great video. I have been a fan of Paul and Michelle for a long time and that’s how I found your channel.
I'm from Eastern Kentucky, maybe bloody Harlan might ring a bell with you...lol just glad to see someone close to home on here!
@@shanecarmechanik2893 I’m from Letcher county originally. Live in Magoffin county now.
@@klc3478 that's awesome I live right on the Harlan letcher county line near c-land, just an old dirty coal miner. But it's just cool to see an ol local hillbilly on here. Cause you know as well as I do there is nothing around here and it's getting no better..
@@shanecarmechanik2893 that's true. My brothers and other relatives live there still. Lord willing, I'm moving my family closer to Lexington soon. I have two autistic sons and one Is in therapy there and the other needs it and I can't afford to drive it anymore. Let's go Brandon.
Amen I wish you the best! And those boys also, I have a nephew pretty far up on the spectrum and could use better care than what we have around here..
Merlin.... I can't hear your pearls of wisdom. TURN SOMETHING UP DUDE..
I love your “ families are forever” policy. I agree and I love to see your family work together, and the fact you are passing this awesome knowledge and experience on . Keep up the great job 👏
Only thing I like about FRAM is the grip. The rough coating on the end gives your palm a slip-free surface when dry & almost slip-free if it gets oily so it can be wrenched on//off by hand (if you have a strong grip).
What type of oil filter do you recommend because of Fram being junk. And thank you for telling us. I'm glad I saw you on an episode with fat rats. And now follow you as well. I hope you get a chance to see this and acknowledge it. God bless and stay safe. Tony
Im glad to see someone finally getting to the bottom of the problems with that motor because Paul is rough on a motor and we all knew something was wrong no one really knew the problem but I think it will be good now
You went and packed that motor full of goodness! There will be burnouts!
Thanks Merlon! Your toy collection is about as cool as it gets. You move pretty quick in tear down mode...lol
I'm more of a Purolator guy myself.
It's just the most beautiful thing, family that is there for each other. For those of us who didn't have that, it is a glimpse into what we missed out on. I, for one, enjoy this.
What's a better oil filter? Love the engine rebuild, learning a lot. Thanks
It seems like a tow truck should have a torquey low rpm motor, but that dominator intake is for high rpm. Wouldn't a dual plane manifold been a better choice?
Dude, I love WIX. I have tried many brands and models and unless you count $20 filters I haven’t found a better one.
What brand of oil filters would you recommend?
Watching you get that motor going from that sunken boat got me here . Plus I really like your puppy......keep on pushing your projects brother we only get one go around in this rodeo .
That was a cool video on the motor rebuild. So glad Paul turned me on to your channel. Can't wait to see Landon's LS get built too.
Your relation to Paul is evident in your speech delivery. 👍
What a treat it is to see what you're doing for your cousin Paul. I've always done my own maintenance but I know nothing about the newer vehicles with computers! LOL!! You're knowledge just amazes me!!
I was watching the tow truck games and I realized I never watched Paul go through this motor. When I searched You had built it before I had subscribed to this channel. This motor ripps man well done.
Patience and more patience are most likely the key to success.
And Merlin YOU proved to have PLENTY.
Thanks for the video...🤠🇿🇦
This was so rad to see your side of the motor build for the tow truck Merlin. I would have loved to ride along to hear all about the builds of the highway and all. What a great video!
I am so Glad that Fab Rats turned me onto your channel. you have a great work ethic and I appreciate the BS attitude! you get down to it and speak your mind and the truth about everything. I didn't know about the Fram oil filters. Thanks Merlin.
Man I can’t wait for Wes for comeback and work on that truck! He did a great job on the welding it hard to learn how to watch the puddle!
I enjoyed this video a lot, the little tips & tricks and the dissection and explanation on the oil filter are exactly the kind of thing I love watching. I’ve been working on cars my whole life and knew not to use Fram stuff but it’s awesome to see exactly why. I love an old school Chevy build but I’m also a Cummins/diesel guy so I can’t wait to see you share some knowledge on those as I’m sure you know some stuff I don’t. Keep it up and keep filming what you do, it’s more interesting to others than you realize.
Well that was tome well spent!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Great show, Paul will appreciate what your doing for your uncle and his dad, I put a Fram filter on my 72 Montecarlo and next day it stopped up my recently built 350 was making some noise, it was right after the orange ones came out.
I also found your channel from Fab Rats, love the content. Coming from Australia were most of us live near the coast I enjoy the scenery were you guys live. Wish the interior of our country was more assessable like yours.
If a dude showed up to my shop who owns a Cummins boat that everyone said it wouldn’t work…. Fuck yeah I would let him build me a motor !!!! Shoutout to Merlin !!!
Seeing that ATC 250R was a flashback from my youth!!! My parents regretted buying that for me the first time I blew past them on the highway with it. Ha ha. Always enjoy watching your content!!!
I love that trike! I owned an 81, 83 and an 85! The glory days of Honda!
Great video! Awesome to see the rest of the story ❤️✅😎
You and paul not surprising your cousins, always waiting for your next vido I'm always learning something new and exciting.
Wow great job on the engine rebuild, I miss doing that myself. Love being around people like yourself, oldschool and taking your time and doing it right. Great job. Keep up the great work. P.s yes the gas prices are absolutely out of this world.
We pay 2.60 per litter and there's 4.5 litres in a gallon lol enjoy your long drives
By the way in Brisbane Qld Australia
Only $1.16 in rural South Australia
I Love the Virgin River Gorge blew a radiator hose there once was amazed how steep it is.driving towards it from Nevada it looks like a solid rock wall. That Motor will be a heartbeat in Paul’s truck when Graders takes over. Thanks for sharing
Love Southern Utah, I'm up north in Tooele but my brother owns a "summer" house in Kanab. Beautiful place to go four wheeling.
If I ever win the lottery and I’m building a car I would pay you and Paul your weight in gold to build me a car! This is based on your connections alone! And then looking at you building this motor you make me think I can do it dammit! You’re a good man at explaining what you are doing.I can definitely tell this is your passion! Please keep making videos we enjoy them a lot!💯👊🏽👊🏽✌🏾💨
I grew up in Bullhead City AZ we only had 1 stop light in the town @ Hancock and 95 I believe don’t quote me it was many moons ago lol
I was up that highway twice weeks ago. Came from Matt's, going to Paul's. NO one around so finally took selfies in drive with shop behind me. Then on to Robby Laytons. Next trip I'll have to stop by your place if you don't mind. Subscribed and happy to oblige. Great video, thank you and looking for more.
Been waiting for this video to drop since Paul's video friday .ps this is the first time since you tube started that I got a 1st comment.
Thank you for the support! Enjoy the video!
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage absolutely enjoyed it and learned I've gotta get rid of a oil filter on my wife's car lol guessing I'll go back to Purolator
Always cool to ride along in the ole 97!
I like your layer back attitude. I’m out here north of L.A.. everything is running so fast.
awesome motor!! i like driving the virgin river gorge but it was with a KW T680 with open deck 53' flat bed trailer
Great to have cousin’s that are great at building stuff😁.👍
A Master at his Craft!
Found your channel a while ago thru Paul. Had to subscribe right away. Between you, Paul and Steve from Welderup, there is way too much knowledge for this 75 yr. old brain to absorb but certainly enjoying watching.
Merlin, Really enjoyed watching your videos and interactions with Fab-Rats, etc. Keep up the good works. Sincerely, Thom Moore from West Columbia, SC.
Merlin... this is such a special video! Thanks for helpin a bro. out!
BEEN MISSING THE CONTINUATION OF THE BUILD OUT OF THE MINI-SEMI AND WES'S TRUCK....
I was working on a project running loads from California to Idaho they started started that construction back in September or October last year definitely some beautiful country there
0:30 Hey Merlin, I'm quite certain that the offending camshaft that Paul originally put in that big block was an eBay special. He replaced it with a proper one, but by then the damage was done.
I’ve been through the Virgin River gorge several times to and from Mesquite Nevada to St. George. Where I live for four months. Still wished I lived down that way. Love the weather love the scenery. Things didn’t work out for me too well down there in St. George. So I ended up having to move back to Michigan. Would love to come back and visit sometime soon.
excellent video. glad I was able to find this channel through the fabrats channel
I love it out there. Put it in the middle an the peddle to the floor.
I'll subscribe.
I didn't notice what oil filter you used at reassembly. I share your distaste for Fram, but usually run a WIX, so my curiosity is piqued.
Haha, Paul loves them Fram filters!
Merlin, if I had the git up and go I’d move to Havasu. You make it so appealing. 1 selfish recommendation, could you please put a towel on that metal table, every time you put that pry bar Down I start dreading the next cylinder. Love the show. Not a criticism or hate, as I said, purely selfish on my part!
Loved your video... best way for me to hang out and watch you work and not bug the crap out of you.
Love the video it'd always cool to see you at Paul's the motor special project Uncle Cherman's truck is coming along great 👍 and I guess it explains what happened to that motor in the first place you seen all the parts when you where walking around 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 a piece from this motor should do a piece from that motor should do , Paul's famous words 🤪
His demeanor, I watched more intently than him building the engine. SImply yet nicely produced content. I havent seen this channel before, Ive been watching Paul for a few months. Now Im gonna go down this rabbit hole of videos!
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
I like the way you approach building a motor. Very common sense. I love that country down there and in fact I have a place in Kanab that I plan on retiring to in the next 4 to 5 years. I'm in the process of getting ready to build a big shop on my property and take on more of my motorcycle projects.
Keep doing what you're doing filming it. I truly enjoy watching how you go about doing things.
Awesome Merlin I'm glad 😊 you have your own show love all the videos love the diesel I'm a nut for diesel I drive around a 03 Duramax love watching Paul to fab rats anyway ✌️ stay cool AZ.
Thanks for the build & tech, interesting... And, of course, the ride along. Smiles & chuckles all along. (tho I definitely need to locate on the map for that 11 bridges in 9 miles, must be awesome terrain.). Thanx's Greatly.
Thanks for not spreading the misconception that the end caps are bad because they're not made of metal. Fram has stood behind their products and given great support in my experience on Bob is the oil Guy forums (unlike the well documented issue of Purolator ignoring all their customers while their filter media was tearing left and right).
Having a metal sleeve is normal in the vast majority Fram filters. Only the super cheap ones have plastic supports.
The flapper valve you're referring to is the anti drain back valve. It keeps oil in the engine while it's off and has nothing to do with the bypass valve on the top of the filter cartridge. There's a spring and a plastic valve on top of the cartridge that allows oil to bypass. The cartridge stays in place during operation.
We like to cut a section of filter media out and then squeeze in the vice with blue wiper to absorb the oil. Then the metal becomes much easier to see. Not much point of that in this motor, but good tip for regular oil changes.
So enjoy watching you work and enjoying the ride while traveling, keeping in touch with family is very important now a days. I have 4 cousins I haven’t seen in over 40 years, we could pass one another and never know it. Keep up the great videos, nice and simple, easy to edit and view!
I enjoyed this video. Thanks Merlin.
That should be a ripping motor for that old tow truck hopefully it won't rip the truck it in half knowing Paul's shenanigans out there on the trails. You definitely put some good parts in there and it should be a good set up for him and it will be put to good use.
Hey Merlin!!! GOOD for Paul that you are an engine builder too !!! Great work & Waiting to see your ""Little 18 "" Rolling with a trailer for sure !! Have a good week & Thanks for the ride to Paul's !!! 🙃😉🤔🤠😎😎😎😮
Thank you Sir. I enjoy watching your work. And appreciate you taking the time to share. All the best, from New Zealand. Cheers
Another great video Merlin! BUT We all would still like to see that Rat Rod truck that you picked up all those LS engines with! I know that you are a busy guy so when you get around to it! LOL
Cool. You're in. 👍
Seeing these videos really makes me want to do 2 things. Find some project trucks, and move to Utah!
Favorite new channel...came here from cousin Paul's Fab rats.
Aloha Merlin and I must say you are really cool guy love the way that you approach work calm and collected keep it up!!!
First time watcher ,, like the way you think about building up engines, nice shop! a man is only as good as his friends
Hi Merlin,
I enjoy watching you and Fab Rat. You mentioned in this video that Wix oil filters are not good. What oil filter do you recommend, I have a 2020 F150 with the 5.0, I have been using Amsoil since it was new and change oil at regular intervals and I always used Wix filter.
Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I love the different builds you have.
Regards
Ed
I was wondering the same thing.
Same.
@@redwrangler7985 Same?
Same question about the oil filter
I want to know what he recommends as well. I just bought my first WIX but have used K&N as well or Mobil1
Always enjoy watching what ever you have going on!
Just started watching your channel I just love how relaxed you make your videos and the information you share is awesome keep it up big fan of FabRats that's how i found you, p.s.love the Cummins powered boat wow super job on that and the kool powered hacksaw never seen one of them before!
Awesome to hear you talk when working, and telling stories, and helping others. The wind on the mic was a bit loud in my headphones :)
Here through Fabrats from Matt's offroad, great segue if the ever was one.
Merlin, Love the videos. all us tech geeks love the details you have in rebuilding engines. Keep sharing your knowledge. We love it. In the video you were looking for true 2x4 dimensional lumber. You can still find them in wood pallets. the wood is rough cut to 2x4 and since pallets want it cheap they don't get it planed down. Good luck to you in your adventures.
Awesome 👍👍
I enjoy all of your videos! I have made many trips through that Gorge traveling from So Cal to Colorado & Wyo. Glad I moved from Cali though. Spent countless weekends in Bullhead City jet boating on the river. Sure do miss those days.
Thoroughly enjoy watching you work on engines. Brings back great memories of working with my grandfather on engines and body work in my childhood and teen years !
As far as oil filters, motorcraft is the way to go! Cheap and really good, flow all most as good as k and n.
Can’t wait to hear it run and see it in action I’m sure Paul is going to be very happy with it you da man
great educational video. i agree with the crappy fram filter but i have heard that the wix is a "good" filter. if not what filter(s) would you recommend. thank you for the video.
DITTO…I’ve been using WIX Oil filters on my Chev LBZ diesel truck. What brand of oil filter is good??
Thanks to Paul for giving heads up on your channel. Building engines and trannies are two of my fav vids. Subscribed immediately. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely excellant
I’ve never been a shiny new paint guy either.
Better to just enjoy the ride and not worry bout it.
You rocked it on the Olympics brother did anything slow the beast down if it did I missed it it was like you had some pebbles to run over a couple times lol tow mater rocked it rolling cole . I told ya you had this lol . You ran through that place like you was on a mission Lmaso.
So Wise , Thank You . Merry Christmas
Sorry I'm late to the party but love this channel watching your videos and Paul's I'm now out in garage again broken foot and all hope everything is well taker easy.
I only have three favorite channels I’m not going to say what they all are but two of em are cousins and one had a tow truck that looks rough as a cob lol but it’s bad as hell had another one but seems like they changed a lot in the past year but the three or four I still watch have great content and learning ability for some people.
Man your another nugget, I found you at Fab Rats. I like your video's. I feel a little guilty getting all this schooling for free.
What's the reason why those filters are no good fram or wix
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you from KSA.
Love the tri color too cool 57 my favorite car