Barn Find 1964 Jeep CJ5 (Is It Road worthy?)
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2 Diesel Creek videos in one week is like Christmas, with more motor oil. Thank you for the entertainment and motivation Matt!!!
3 things Matt... 1- your videos are NEVER too long! I'm certain that others will agree, your videos could NEVER be too long. 2- I would love to see you do more videos, but I get it takes a lot of work just make one, let alone doing as many as you do already. Lastly - Your sponsored talks. They're so natural and go with the flow of your videos and I love that. All other youtubers that I watch are so outlandish with their sponsor segments that it disrupts the whole video. I, after watching so many of your videos, know that Rotella do good quality fluids and I found that out without it being drummed into me! Thanks man, and enjoy your weekend!
I have been a Shell products guy for over 40 years, from Aero Shell products in the light aircraft I flew to small engines in various toys. Nothing else will ever find its way into any vehicle I operate.
I agree videos are never too long wish they was longer fantastic viewing all of them
thats like exactly on the point yes i would watch even 4 hours of matt just working on something
I love the plug wires arching across every time you rev it up lol. Still a work in progress
I can confirm - I use the videos as therapy for anxiety and can watch Matt working on stuff all day long 😂
This what I miss so much from my childhood. The ability to disassemble a part and fix it instead of planned obsolescence. I still try to fix anything I can instead of outright replacing it because I grew up dirt poor and it was imperative . Many a night of holding a flashlight under the truck as my dad dropped the transmission. Thank you Matt for keeping the spirit of yesterday alive.
DIY's have been obsoleted with modern technology / obsolecence
@@araofmadisoncasey4247 just get a horse like everyone else. I knew these "cars" were a fad anyway.
@@araofmadisoncasey4247 naw you still save a ton of money running old equipment and fixing it yourself. Some truths are timeless.
Some things are just not worth repairing due to low cost
@@alexstromberg7696Like GM EVAP system that picks up all the dust from rear tires, clogs the system and you end up changing a $700 part? South main auto has a short available.
Matt, you need to clean the commutator segments because each pair of the commutator segments goes to one of the windings and the other end of the winding goes to another commutator 180 degrees on the other side. So each brush connects to a single winding via the commutators. Try this with an ohmmeter, pick any commutator segment connect one lead to the commutator and the other lead to the commutator 180 degrees on the other side - you should see continuity (it will read some resistance (ohms)). If you go to the adjacent segment you should NOT see continuity. So, the reason you clean the insulating space is to keep the adjacent commutator insulated from the next commutator (set of rotor windings). It is the same for both generators and starters. When you clean between the commutators be gentle!!! The pick should be used to dislodge bigger pieces with a gentle scratch, then a paint brush to gently clean down into each slot. It is a very good idea to lightly clean (sand) the commutators like you did on the video. But the brushes need a very light cleaning too. But again you have to be very careful that you do not damage the delicate brushes. The brushes are not square to the commutator but are curved to ride against the copper commutators for maximum brush to commutator contact.
If you have the patience this is a good way to diagnose problems with alternators and generators. Using the ohmmeter, each pair of commutators should have about the same resistance. If one is open that is a bad winding. Likewise, if you touch one of the leads to the commutator on either side of the target commutator the resistance should show open. If not your have a shorted winding or dirty commutator segment, hence the cleaning. Sorry this was a bit long winded but it is difficult to explain clearly in writing.
Good explanation, I have been into starters and generators and never knew this before. I’ll know better next time. Thank you!
Matt, you're producing some of the best content on RUclips right now. This type of content is what keeps me coming back to your channel. Thanks for a great video.
The commutator requires a gap between the charged rails.
It’s interesting watching you tackle stuff you have never tried before and is an excellent example of your innate mechanical skills. Good job Matt.
Dang Commies are everywhere
Good mechanics have worked on mechanical devices they know nothing about all their lives. that's how we learn. Personally. I started out fixing cap pistols.
I really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to watching you get the shop organized.
Definitely, Lon... and since carbon will conduct electricity, having a bunch of it packed into the gaps will tend to short-circuit each commutator contact to it's neighboring contacts and reduce the overall efficiency of the generator.
A hacksaw blade works well for cleaning the gaps. And for cutting down the insulator if you turn the copper down in a lathe.
What a blessing that new shop is.Concrete floor and bright lights.It's a game changer.
I like that Jeep, Matt! Once you get it road worthy/legal, I still think it is important to install a roll bar. It is especially important if Ms. Eva will be driving it some. Anyway, thanks for showing us how you're bringing the old Jeep back to life!
And seat belts, even if it not required by the age of the vehicle!
For 17 years I drove my S-10 THIS IS FUCKED ⅕2 C300 from BTW she
Can you imagine the knees going into that metal dashboard too.. Yikes
8k views in 20m, Matt you have come a very long way. Please keep us entertained with the great videos for years to come.
great channel
47k VIEWS in 3 hours
@@paulsilva3346 *57k
Yeah, two Diesel Creek videos in one week! Way to go Matt
Jeepers Creepers! She's alive! Built right here in my hometown Toledo Ohio
Something about a jeep that makes me smile.
To find one of those in PA that isn't just a seat sitting on a pile of rust is a minor miracle. Great find!
As my truck sits up on jack stands waiting for rear axel seals, it occurs to me how much funner watching someone else fix things is!
It's so strange to see Matt working inside on a bench😂
Just a little tip for future, whenever I fit a new thermostat that does not have a hole or gigle pin through it, I drill a hole. I do this with a small hole no more than an 1/8". This allows very easy bleeding, quicker thermostat opening and possibly less chance of overheating. At the very least the filling and bleeding is so much easier and won't blast out when thermostat opens. I have been a mechanic for 32 years and never caused me a problem yet. hope this helps. Love your channel too.
Matt is putting his shop to good use. No more mother nature as a roof!😄 As Jackie Gleason would say... How sweet it is.
Now he needs a part washer and a sand blaster in the shop, plus modifying and installing the gantry crane, and then the list goes on forever:)
@@PatrickPoet I'm expecting a vehicle lift very soon. Unless he doesn't want to dedicate space in the shop for it.
@@centauri61032 Mustie1 has a lift that is movable
@@centauri61032wild fire lifts like the ones that vice grip garage has are movable
Love the new custom interior
Glad to see you’re taking care of the bosses Jeep.
Oh boy! That brought back memories of working on the drum brakes of my first few automobiles when I was a teenager, far too many years ago to count!
That brake line was probably internally collapsed and was holding pressure on the front brakes. Then when you went to heat the line you were building pressure and it blew apart. For your safety please use two more jack stands and not the jack alone when working under a vehicle. Accidents happen all the time but you are far away from where anyone could hear you screaming for help. Keep up the good work.
The dichotomy of the old Jeep and your new ride is taken for granted but still should be noted. Good work Matt, brings back memories of learning basic mechanics 30 years ago for me.
The bottle on that Rotella coolant you used said it is “concentrated”. That means it should be mix 50/50 with water - distilled is best. It will actually cool more effectively and have a lower freezing protection temperature if it is diluted per the instructions.
Those old Jeeps were awesome. They were meant for 4-wheelin' and work, they were barebones vehicles and practically hard to find. Definitely deserves a restoration or at least a refurbishing. Great video, Matt
Dear Matt,
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I’m a “city slicker” who really loves your channel, and I want to give you compliments.
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Actually, I’m not so much of a city slicker: I’m a medium-skilled woodworker, me & a buddy installed a new water heater, a top-of-the line model, with hybrid (heat pump assist) & Wi-Fi. With all soldered copper pipe & fittings, I might add!
I don’t like getting dirty, but sometimes you have to! Afterward, you clean yourself & are all shiny again!
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What I like about you is, you really get your hands & clothes dirty, but you’re smart with your brain, and your enunciation & speaking voice are SO EXCELLENT!
What I’ve learned: “Metal loves oil & grease!”.
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Thank you very much, 😉👋🏽🛢️‼️
Thanks for so many memories, Matt. My dad had Jeeps all his life after he came home from WWII, and they all had snowplows. I learned to drive at age 14 in the mid-60s plowing snow with his '64 CJ5. Many were the times I'd take it to high school. Yes, I also learned auto mechanic skills working on that Jeep. Radiator changeout, installing new clutches, starters, and new brakes. Even constant body work, as they all rust out over time. I so wish I had that Jeep today. Jealous. 👍
I can relate totally! My uncle who lived close by, bought a 1947 surplus Jeep when I was about 8 yo. I helped him work on that thing until he got it back to original. I've owned, bought, fixed and sold Jeeps off and on ever since and I'm 78 now. I have a 1977 CJ5 the exact same color as Matt's with a T98 granny low 4 speed, PS, PB, 3.54 lockers front and rear and 9,000 lb winch. I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone so you can guess who gets called when someone gets stuck! Love them Jeeps!
One of my first vehicles I owned as a teenager was a ‘59 CJ5. Loved that thing. The simplest vehicle you could ever own. Perfect for someone learning to be a mechanic.
@@billmoran3812 👍 Exactly! I learned so much from my uncle that by the time I was 14, I had my own farm equipment repair business. My dad had bought me a set of combination wrenches and a 1/2" drive socket set for my 13th birthday. I still have some of those tools.
If you ever want to repair on check out C&C equipment the import most jeep part bodies frames ect.
@@emiliosolis5056 👍
Great trick on testing generator. I never knew that one. One tip is get some left handed drill bits and a lot of the time as you drill it counterclockwise the bolt comes out without using an easy out. (Easy outs tend to put outward pressure on the bolt and make the threads dig in thus making it harder to unthread than the left hand drill bit does)
Have a few LH bits for that reason - works way better than an EasyOut.
agreed I have a set of leftys for that purpose.
Yeah, roll bar, seat belts and a thourough cleaning is the ticket. Love the videos, Matt.
Hi Matt,
I have been keeping a cj2a running for the last decade after inheriting it from my dad. I ended up fixing the starter, replacing the generator with an alternator and generally replacing fuel and brake systems as needed. Very similar process to yours. I enjoy watching and learning from you. Thanks for taking the time to record and post. My only suggestion would be to spray some high heat black paint on the radiator to make the aluminum rad appear slightly more stock. Great work so far. Keep it up!
28:20 Matt, what you saw was exactly correct. Generators produce little to no output at idle speed which is why you only saw battery voltage until you ramped up the engine RPM. This is why alternators quickly replaced generators after reliable high current silicon diodes were invented. For a given size alternators also produce more energy than generators and they're more efficient.
Thanks for answering all my questions. Before I even asked.🇬🇧☺
@@mickkelly6389 swap out to a 10si GM alternator to solve probs
One comment on lighting - a small spotlight/snoot would make wheel-well shots clearer? Maybe? That new shop looks SO NICE to work in. Looking forward to seeing the floor heating going.
Hey Matt! I expected you to pull your Kroil off The shelf and hit the 6 sheet metal screws that looked like they were going to give you a problem. 😊 I'm really liking your remove teardown, inspect, cleanup, reassemble approach to the starter and generator. One of the reasons we like the old iron is because it still works. Just needs a little attention. | Think you outta drop that gas tank and clean it out? Run your salvage fuel through a paint strainer so you don't find yourself stranded on the side of the road when that "plug" finds its way back into the fuel line.
Great video! Great to see someone actually fix the starter motor and generator so many channels throw them out when they just need a clean and lube!
Many have already said it but seeing you working in the new shop really reinforces how awesome it is seeing how far you and the channel have come. I've been watching since my dad told me about your channel roughly when you got that Unit dragline, I think the first video I saw was the trench compactor getting forked off the trailer. It doesn't feel that long ago you were working on that thing getting it running in your garage, and doing initial groundwork like digging out roots and getting water out of the ground where the foundation of the new shed sits. And now you have this awesome new workshop to let you get your teeth back into these project vehicles. You've put in blood sweat and tears on everything you've worked on, you work hard, you're knowledgeable but don't BS if you don't know and it's fantastic seeing you succeed. You've inspired me and I'm certain I'm not the only one. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Diesel Creek and yourself Matt. Cheers from Tasmania Australia 👍
Love how your projects go like most of our projects go....taking twice as long with several head scratching moments. Fun video!
Quick edit - the soft line exploded because the inner liner collapsed. It trapped expanding gasses and the rotted rubber couldn't take it. I'd definitely recommend replacing all the soft lines at this point.
On the springs, _DO NOT_ go with either the Skyjaker or Rancho spring kits. They WILL give you the patented "empty dump truck" ride. Remember that more thin spring leafs give a better ride than fewer thick leafs. Ask me how I know. Best bet is to just buy Crown brand _heavy duty_ springs. They should be a 10-leaf pack for the front, 9 for the rear. Both Skyjacker and Rancho have 4-leaf packs.
Matt, if you're ever interested in upgrading the brakes, hit me up. A gent on TheCJ2APage forum designed a 1/2 in plate that bolts in place of the drum backing plate for mounting a 95 Geo Tracker front brake caliper. That done, what you'll need to complete a full manual four-corner disc brake conversion is slightly longer wheel studs, 1.2" longer bolts to attach the spindles, four 95 Geo Tracker front brake discs, four caliper brake hoses, and two sets of brake pads. The last step is to cut off the ends of the axle mounted brake lines, install the proper metric fittings for the caliper lines, and re-flare. This works because the Tracker closely mimicked the axle dimensions of the Dana 25 and Dana 41/44 axles used on the early Jeeps. The bolt pattern and hub size perfectly fit the Dana axles. It's truly a bolit-in swap. My cost using wrecking yard calipers and discs (in excellent condition) was under $250 for everything
I've been running this system on my daily driver 1948 Willys CJ2L* four about four years now and it works great. If you're gonna tow a trailer weighing more than a ton or so, I'd recommend a controller and electric trailer brakes or a Hydrovac power brake system mod on the jeep.
The other popular disc brake conversion is 3/4 ton chevy. I didn't go this route myself for two reasons. First, it's far more involved and expensive. The second reason is that back in the day, a four wheel drive magazine (I forget which one) did this conversion and when they tested it in the alley behind the shop, they stood the jeep up on its front axle. The _last_ thing I need is to jack the brakes crawling down a very steep hill and dump the jeep over on its lid.
The most popular conversion by far though, is with 11" drums from slightly newer jeeps. Wagoneer, I think. I'll check, but I think I have a full set of these in my parts stash. If you're interested, they're yours for the shipping.
I bring this up because the brakes fitted to your CJ5 are essentially similar to the design in the CJ2A and _do not self-adjust._ You're going to find yourself having to adjust the brakes every 1500-3000 miles to keep them working their best. The give-away is that there's no ratchet mechanism between the bottom of the brake shoes.
How much you find yourself driving the jeep is going to be the deciding factor for you. IF you only drive a couple hundred miles a year, your fine with the original system. It'll be years before you need to adjust it. But if you're like me driving it every chance you get, you'll get tired of adjusting brakes pretty quickly. The bonus is that the more modern systems provide better braking and are just plain safer.
*A CJ2A stretched 24" at the dealership in Spokane and rebranded as a 'long' jeep like a CJ6. About 10 are known to exist.
Let’s see a full wash, buff it and polish it too. (No fixing existing dings/scrapes, but make the paint that’s there shine)
Just a friendly note - the coolant is concentrated mix. You should dilute it with water to at least to 1:1 ratio :)
And - I don't see the relationship coolant to fuel. It is not supposed to come in contact with fuel, so what different does it make whether you put it in a diesel or a gasoline engine.
@@laoluu There is no reason for comming in contact with fuel. You must have misunderstood my message.
Morning coffee and Diesel Creek with Matt! Ahhh starting off great!
Great to see that it is becoming more ready than just rough!
Your a great field and bench mechanic. I was both long ago but since I turned 80 there is no more laying in the dirt with my face inches from a hot oily or both undercarriage part. Today I have a nice bench like yours and a stool with a small pillow. This allows me to sit at my bench in comfort and waste hours if not days fiddling with something or another.
Love the clean, smooth, concrete floor Matt, looks like heaven to work from. When you opened the door to go on the test drive, the lights in the new shop spoke of the progress you've made. Your dream shop is inspirational.
Your new shop is a real game changer for doing videos Matt! The Jeep is going to be a fun driver when completed.
Love watching your videos, I love your honesty about how things really are when working rusty bolts and stuff. Your the real deal and that’s why I watch your channel. Thank you !
I’m glad to see you having fun in your barn find man what a transformation I know it’s a lot of work editing these videos I sure do appreciate the time an effort you take to make them I sure do look forward to every one of them.
From your beginning working in your garage to your dream shop you have come a long way not afraid of taking on most any projects keeps me watching you prove there’s still hard working people out there
Either his day jobs pays well or it’s the money from RUclips.
@@jumpinjojo Or Both.
Now this was a great Diesel Creek video just the right length and great content, matt you get a 10 out of 10 and 5 star rating thanks again Matt awesome job
I love the spark plug wires arching across every time you rev it up lol. Still a work in progress
Such a great project. My favorite way to spend a day. You will use it more than you realize. I love driving my old jeep, it's like nothing else. Thanks for taking is along.
Matt, love seeing the old CJ come back to life. A few months before I was born my parents bought a brand new 1974 CJ5 with the 258 I6 and a 3 speed manual in it. When I was 15 that was the vehicle my dad taught me how to drive a stick in, so I've got a lot of fond memories of driving that thing around town with him. Before you let your better half drive it, you might want to do a little bit of upholstery work on the drivers seat. I'm pretty sure janky wouldn't be the word she'd use for the current state of that seat. 😄
It really is a wonderful thing to know you can still take something that's worn out, abused over time, or simply neglected and disassemble it, lubricate and clean it, put it back together and watch how well it works. I really have gotten tired of simply replacing parts on things today. Yes, we live in a disposable world now, but man I really enjoy fixing things without replacing them! Great beginning 20 minutes of the video. I can't wait to see what else you come across.
I always drill a 1/8" hole in those completely closed thermostats, this way it will push the air thru and have a tiny bit of flow.
Very cool you got the jeep running!
Keep em coming!!!!
I still REALLY want to see that Volkswagen diesel go into this thing. Even so awesome video as always!
It's still strange to see you working inside on a dry, even ground😄 That workshop is gold!
Matt: you have to use jackstands for every axle. Safety first!
At last someone with a sensible, obvious, safety comment
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That civilian M38 should be damn near unstoppable. If you encounter further cooling issues, know that painting that rad black will increase the cooling capability. They paint’em black for a reason. Everything on that unit is rebuildable and the seal and gasket kits cost about a song an a dance.
Trick I've learned for old rusty bolts is get em hot, then blast them with a upside down can of air to freeze it. Much more success when you get to the east outs that way.
I love the sound of that jeep. It actually sounds like a jeep!!!
I love how you just jump in and tackle any project, large or small. Thanks for sharing your time and adventures with us. Great camera work, editing and music. Stay safe. Peace
After you puled back into the shop from your first test drive I saw it leaning to the driver side and I thought new springs & shackles. During the brake job I saw the shocks were shot and front springs did not look well.When you rebuilt the starter and generator I was right there with you,I've rebuilt those many times in my life I would have even rebuilt the wheel cylinders just for the heck of it I still have my brake cylinder hone! LOL .Whoever learnt you how to mechanic must have been "Old School" and that's a skill to have forever. I'll be looking forward to the spring job video!!
Can't wait to see you put the crane in the shop. What a game changer that will be.
Yeah!! Was thinking same thing when he was doing the brakes. Either a crane or a floor lift. Maybe both? Heaven knows he's got the room in that enormous shop he's built!
The road’s not worthy of the Jeep Matt 🍻
None of them really are anymore..
But it is Off-Road Worthy!
@@mwnciboo thats perfect because a lot of roads now days are
Comparable to off road
@@young11984 so true especially in Pennsylvania 😂😂
@@calebcarinci2428 and in the UK, too! 😤
Glad to see the old Jeep getting a little love.
And I really enjoy the longer format. Seeing you working through issues (like many of us have done so many times) is very rewarding. Thanks!
The only suggestion I'd make is that there are many sources out there for upgraded Jeep components (such as alternator replacements). They will serve you well in terms of both functionality and ease of maintenance.
Also very happy to see you able to perform your mechanical resurrections in a clean well lit shop. Well done!
Love this thing. Reminds me of all the old war movies I used to watch with these jeeps running around sounding just like yours. That engine fan sound is unmistakeable
HEY! What a nice surprise to have a video waiting from Diesel Creek! Good morning Matt and thumbs UP! 👍 I hope that everybody has an awesome day! 💪
Matt if you ever have the option, replace your radiator hoses with silicone hoses. They were originally developed for aircraft and they never go bad. We used to used them in the fleet of vehicles where I worked and we stopped having overheating problems/failures. Finding them and ordering silicone hoses does cost a but more up front but it saves so much in the long run it is worth it. Guarantee!!
That Jeep sounds pretty cool. Got a low tone rumbling to it -- I like.
GOOD ON YOU!! Its a real pleasure to watch you working indoors on a clean flat floor with a well lit environment.
We had that same master cylinder on the old Clark forklifts and a cool thing about them is you can actually bleed them without cracking a bleeder screw. Just add fluid and pump the brakes alternate between long and short strokes kind of like you showed in your video with the cap off and the fluid returning, after awhile presto you have brakes 😊
You are actually lucky the bolt sheared off while you had it in the shop. Great video.
Having lived in PA and worked on some older 60-70's pickups that required brake system rebuilds; I smiled with a warm heart seeing the Latrobe Rolling Greens on your bench - fond memories. Thanks for all the fun you provide! 😁👍
Great video Matt. Good to see the shop serving it's purpose!
Hey Matt. I was thinking "If he blows that, it's gonna go everywhere! How long is this shop gonna stay nice?" I'm super glad you had the same thought. Love the new shop. Loved watching it being built. Thumbs up.
To see you enjoying working in your new shop brings a smile to my face. Keep enjoying and sharing!!!
Quick tip for burping coolant systems. Put a big giant funnel in the rad as you top off with it running. That will stop any overflowing burps/splashing and it will just overflow into the funnel.
nice to see someone simply degunking an old starter and generator, which is what is the problem with the vast majority, rather than replacing them.
I always enjoy the teasers at the end of your videos. You’ve got to love Clint and C&C equipment. Looking forward to seeing how you clean up all the downed trees around your property
Matt i just want to thank you for all the hours of entertainment you provide cheers mate
Anyone else give a pre-emptive thumbs up before the video even starts? 😁👍
Nope
I remember helping Dad with brakes like this. On my first solo job on my 56 Chevy stepside I installed the shoes backwards small in front of the large shoe on the back and promptly wore them out quicker than I thought . Good memories none the less. Good to see some new stuff on the old jeep or jip as we called them
I noticed the coolant jug was labeled "concentrate" and was wondering if you used it straight or diluted it when the camera was off. Anyway, I glad your shop is functional and providing you with a comfortable workspace. Take care and be safe.
You can use it at different concentrations for different climates 😊
Matt, thanks so much for this video. 1st, it takes me back 40 years when i still worked on my own cars and the only cars that disk brakes were too expensive for me to afford. 2nd, we saw this in the last video and i wondered what happened to it. 3rd, it is great to finally see you able to really work in the shop! Good show!!
My 3 year old son and I love to watch your vids. Keep it up.
My first ride in high school was a 56 Willy's station wagon. Put an 8 track with some 6x9s and a folding bed in the back and it was on. Dad and I did all the things you are doing here for the most part. It had been my Grandfather's hunting jeep. Drove it my jr and senior years. 74 and 75. Then went to an Opal Cadet station wagon. It was when the nation was first learning how to create a shortage and then double the price. Worked well then and they have never stopped since.
Seeing you service the starter and generator took me back to my time in the UK military as a mechanic in the 1970s.
As a fellow CJ owner I really enjoy your videos about the Jeep. Bring on more.
I think this work is where the expression "in your face" came from. This really can test ones humanity. Yes, just a few more minutes! Good job. Do you ever eat or sleep? Thanks for long vids.
A jack does not replace the proper jack stands on the front of your jeep. Safety is number one on any job we tackle. Sorry to be critical, but in my 74 years of living, I have lost friends to vehicle repair accidence. I do love all of your videos and there content. Great job and explanation. Look forward to your next video.
Its a whole different feeling driving these things, you feel like your a kid again. Great video Matt!
Matt's got some classic phrases... "Not good as new, but good enough for who its for!" Keep up the great videos!
PS. Love the inside shop work. So much nicer than under that leantoo... SO, has the boos picked out her paint colour for the Jeep? 🤩
If my wife would hear me saying something like that, it'd be the doghouse for a week...
Nice to to see old machines running again Matt !
Matt, I have to say that using emery cloth on an armature will imbed grit in the soft copper surface. I always use a file. It will probably work fine but will wear somewhat faster. As always, I enjoy watching.
Love it when a plan comes together...but as always still more to do. Besides which...you have the hurdle of state vehicle inspection to jump over. With your skills and tenacity you'll get 'er done. Soooo nice to see your dream shop working for you. Well done sir...well done.
No one’s doing it better on youtube than diesel creek, quality of videos, amazing projects. Cant wait to see what the future holds.
Matt, Matt, Matt hoses belts and fluids should be number one priority for your basic restoration. Other than that potentially a great fun find.
Love to see you bringing this little beast back to life. Has to be my favourite project of yours.
Great to see you cleaning out the air gap in the commutator on the generator, the reason you've seen others doing it is that carbon brush debris/dust is just as electrically conductive as it was while still attached to the brush. Effectively over time it will cause a dead short between the segments and hence the windings themselves (each segment being directly attached to one side of an armature winding). Also be careful whenever lathe turning or polishing a comm like you did with emery cloth, the air gap needs to have a minimum depth to avoid arcing between the segments, I spent some time during my aprenticeship undercutting and chamfering the damn thing on rail traction motors and the importance of getting it right was belted into us apprentices after we saw the carnage of getting it wrong.
Matt didn't turn the commutator on his lathe lol, he was turning a thermostat neck that he repaired with epoxy.
Truly great watching you not only save this ole gal but also giving her a second chance at life!
Great to see the old jeep again. Your first video of the CJ was my introduction to your channel. Love it.
Love the long format!!! Thanks for taking the time to produce them.
Can't wait to watch the next episode of this repair,man i wish i could own one 😅 what beautiful vehicle
I think C&C Equipment in Indiana sells everything to build one. There is a UTube video where they put one together.