Well done Steve, well done! You know your work when it come to older race cars. One thing I like to do when bringing back an old car, no matter it's use, I replace every wire, guage and switch. I have no idea of the abuse it's been through and the peace of mind is epic! Thanks again, Steven Piedmont Oklahoma
Steve, very clear tutorial and well worth the time to watch it. I have been in the same position with the strange previous owner wiring. It is worth the effort to clean it up for sure. Auto electrical fires are no fun at all. I have has several older vehicles and almost the first thing I do is water pump, thermostat and belts, and check the radiator flow as you describe it. Keep up the good work!
That was a good run down on cooling systems. You've covered this in the past. I can't remember what engine had a cooling issue before, but there was a pressure problem and you tracked down the issue to the overflow tank. I can't say I am typical of your viewers but I am interested in the little things you do such as the inner tube over the fitting or the bleeder valve on the water line. I don't tune in to view you undo bolts or watch you go through the whole thing. Set up is key so you just showing before and after photos is even satisfactory to me. An example of this is what you did regarding the relay. That rats nest was obviously a problem and then you just showing the wiring diagram afterwards is excellent. This is what I like to see. Perhaps some dialog on what your reasoning was in finding a place for the relay would have been appropriate and some discussion on it getting wet maybe. One thing I would like to see from you, or maybe you might consider this, is to re-manufacture a part that is mostly a casting such as the starter wheel on Old Rusty. You frequently go out and just buy new parts. You've had a lot of discussions over new parts versus old parts and cheap parts etc. You've made your own stuff which I love seeing. Perhaps you can get some parts manufactured for you. Like in Old Rusty's case, perhaps you have some part which is no longer available. Can you get someone to make a cast for you? You could have the cast machined or you could do this yourself. A video on this would be good from start to finish.
Thank you for the comments and the request, yes it is possible to make your own parts.. but it takes a lot of time and tools. Often is far more cost effective to go out and buy the parts. On Old Rusty I had to make all the panels and soon there will be more on that where we will make some parts ourself such as the brake pipes. so hang on
As always, another great video. Just a couple of comments: When flushing a rad, I like to do the same, but bung the bottom, fill it, then remove the bung to purge in order to ensure the top rows in the rad get a good flush too. Secondly, the hole/value/jiggler on the thermostat is positioned upper most when re-fitting (12 O'clock position) to encourage any trapped air to the top. Cheers
Thank you for this execellent vídeo, you have curved most of what I was seartching for! There was one thing that would hope to see, is how can we Flash the engine channels as well.
A tip is to clean the cooling system on older cars is to add a dishwasher tablet to the radiator. Set the cabin element for max warm and drive the car until it is warm and the thermostat opens. Then let out all the cooling water and flush the system with clean water. This is very effective on older cars with cast iron blocks. Of course you must always fill up the system with cooling liquid even if the car is used in warmer climate where freezing never occurs.
another great video of trouble shooting the whole system, well done! btw: when re-installing the thermostat, I found it best to have the little hole on top, makes it easier to burp the system of air afterwards.
Yet again another excellent video. I like your idea of using the cycle inner tube, in the past I have used PTFE tape but I think your idea is much better and I will use it in the future.
I would put in a bypass switch so you can turn the fan on manually, one that also bypassis the relay. And has its own fuse feed. sometimes you don't always feel you can trust those old bimetallic switches, or replace it with the modern variable controller, after all I'm sure you don't run points ignition anymore but use a modern electronic converter
steve you lie when you say you are not good on working on car fitted with too much of electronics. you were doing wonders working on MAF of land defender. you are amazing blom moshitoa (south africa)
Thanks Moshitoa, I wanted to say that I do not like to much electronics as in most cases they are locked for access. I have written fuel maps, did ECU diagnoses and so on...but still I like the simple things
Would you recommend using distilled water to fill the cooling system? Tap water could contain minerals and the water provider also adds chloride to make it drinkable. I use tap water but a friend uses distilled water. The static electricity in the water will be different in the different waters too. Thanks!
De ionised , but yes, or premixed as you buy it now ahas deionized water, much better to have the manufacture mix it ready to go, it will stay clean in the engine much longer,
Heerlijk om naar te kijken. Btw, waarom maak je n's geen video met een overview van uw workshop/tools/equipment, incl. foto- en videomateriaal... Als dat niet om van te smullen zal zijn....
@@D3Sshooter Bah, ik denk het wel. Het brengt ook altijd wel iemand op ideeën om de eigen workshop uit te rusten. Ik zie toch altijd wel ferm materiaal/gereedschap als ik kijk. Nu ja, ik heb dan wel een zwak voor workshops en materiaal.
Perfect video perfect audio and absolutely perfect clear teaching no one can compare with you!!!!!!!!
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Fantastic video briliantly explained thank you for sharing knowledge with us.your the best.👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
really informative video, like most of your videos. Watching your work feels like I am back in school again. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Well done Steve, well done!
You know your work when it come to older race cars.
One thing I like to do when bringing back an old car, no matter it's use, I replace every wire, guage and switch. I have no idea of the abuse it's been through and the peace of mind is epic!
Thanks again,
Steven
Piedmont Oklahoma
Thanks for the comments
Excellent work Steve!
The quality of your videos equals that of a major network production!
Thank you for taking the time to share...
My pleasure!
Steve, very clear tutorial and well worth the time to watch it. I have been in the same position with the strange previous owner wiring. It is worth the effort to clean it up for sure. Auto electrical fires are no fun at all. I have has several older vehicles and almost the first thing I do is water pump, thermostat and belts, and check the radiator flow as you describe it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comments David, indeed
That was a good run down on cooling systems. You've covered this in the past. I can't remember what engine had a cooling issue before, but there was a pressure problem and you tracked down the issue to the overflow tank.
I can't say I am typical of your viewers but I am interested in the little things you do such as the inner tube over the fitting or the bleeder valve on the water line. I don't tune in to view you undo bolts or watch you go through the whole thing. Set up is key so you just showing before and after photos is even satisfactory to me. An example of this is what you did regarding the relay. That rats nest was obviously a problem and then you just showing the wiring diagram afterwards is excellent. This is what I like to see. Perhaps some dialog on what your reasoning was in finding a place for the relay would have been appropriate and some discussion on it getting wet maybe.
One thing I would like to see from you, or maybe you might consider this, is to re-manufacture a part that is mostly a casting such as the starter wheel on Old Rusty. You frequently go out and just buy new parts. You've had a lot of discussions over new parts versus old parts and cheap parts etc. You've made your own stuff which I love seeing. Perhaps you can get some parts manufactured for you. Like in Old Rusty's case, perhaps you have some part which is no longer available. Can you get someone to make a cast for you? You could have the cast machined or you could do this yourself. A video on this would be good from start to finish.
Thank you for the comments and the request, yes it is possible to make your own parts.. but it takes a lot of time and tools. Often is far more cost effective to go out and buy the parts. On Old Rusty I had to make all the panels and soon there will be more on that where we will make some parts ourself such as the brake pipes. so hang on
Hi Chris here from UK. Excellent show from master of his craft. Keep up good work Steve.
Thanks, will do!
As always, another great video. Just a couple of comments: When flushing a rad, I like to do the same, but bung the bottom, fill it, then remove the bung to purge in order to ensure the top rows in the rad get a good flush too. Secondly, the hole/value/jiggler on the thermostat is positioned upper most when re-fitting (12 O'clock position) to encourage any trapped air to the top. Cheers
Thanks paul for the comments and indeed
Always good videos Steve.
Thanks for the comments
Well done Steve
Very well explained once again 👍
Thank you
Thank you for this execellent vídeo, you have curved most of what I was seartching for! There was one thing that would hope to see, is how can we Flash the engine channels as well.
Thanks for the comments
Excellent video Steve, one small remark: it's called a V- belt ;-)
Thanks for the comments, and correction
A tip is to clean the cooling system on older cars is to add a dishwasher tablet to the radiator. Set the cabin element for max warm and drive the car until it is warm and the thermostat opens. Then let out all the cooling water and flush the system with clean water. This is very effective on older cars with cast iron blocks. Of course you must always fill up the system with cooling liquid even if the car is used in warmer climate where freezing never occurs.
thanks for the comments
Love your videos ,Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
my plreasure
another great video of trouble shooting the whole system, well done! btw: when re-installing the thermostat, I found it best to have the little hole on top, makes it easier to burp the system of air afterwards.
Thanks for the comments, good point ....
Another enjoyable video Steve You have done a n amazing job of the relay wiring harness very neat just the way I like
thanks for the comments, that was a real mess
Yet again another excellent video. I like your idea of using the cycle inner tube, in the past I have used PTFE tape but I think your idea is much better and I will use it in the future.
It always worked so far, thanks for the comments
Great information Steve many thanks for posting this one.
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Great explanation. Thanks Steve.
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A veery comprehensive video .. thanks!
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Great information. Thank you.
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Goed uitgelegd weer,is zeker zo set vanHBM ,heb er ook zo één .
Groeten Mike.
Mike, ja dit is een set dat ik kocht een tijdje geleden bij HBM en werkt wel goed... niet voor alledaags gebruik, maar occasioneel gebruik.
Great video as always.
Thanks for the comments
Practical and enjoyable video, thank you
Thanks for the comments
I would put in a bypass switch so you can turn the fan on manually, one that also bypassis the relay. And has its own fuse feed. sometimes you don't always feel you can trust those old bimetallic switches, or replace it with the modern variable controller, after all I'm sure you don't run points ignition anymore but use a modern electronic converter
Thanks for the comments, that is always a good approach to have a override with a manual switch. I have done that before...
The only thing you left out was rinsing out the radiator fins. Dirt and bugs like to block air flow.
Thanks for the comments, and yes that is so true...
Is there any chance of a video on points to electronic ignition conversion, pros and cons and possible problems?
Yes, there is one planned with the 123 ignition module
Encore une super vidéo .
J’ai une question concernant vos whell spacer , de quel modèle s’agit-il ? Les vendez vous ?
Mercie, wheel spacer a fait a la maison. Je ne vente pas , sorry for the poor French..
@@D3Sshooter merci ☺️, your french is good! Thank you for your precious videos
steve you lie when you say you are not good on working on car fitted with too much of electronics. you were doing wonders working on MAF of land defender. you are amazing
blom moshitoa (south africa)
Thanks Moshitoa, I wanted to say that I do not like to much electronics as in most cases they are locked for access. I have written fuel maps, did ECU diagnoses and so on...but still I like the simple things
Would you recommend using distilled water to fill the cooling system? Tap water could contain minerals and the water provider also adds chloride to make it drinkable. I use tap water but a friend uses distilled water. The static electricity in the water will be different in the different waters too. Thanks!
I would not use any of it, I use a pre-made mix with anti-oxidants.. I might make a video on it
De ionised , but yes, or premixed as you buy it now ahas deionized water, much better to have the manufacture mix it ready to go, it will stay clean in the engine much longer,
Hello Sir.. I'm waiting until u teach us about diesel injection pumps
thanks for the comments, I will see if I can do one... What would you like to know exactly as their are many types of diesel injections ?
@@D3Sshooter can u do a video about a mechanical diesel pump and how it works and how to advance and retard them..
Hi Steve, could this kit be used to test an empty AC circuit for leaks
John, I would assume that it would be possible as long as you can apply pressure or vacuum. Something I need to think about... Not sure
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Every time great video i wish i could add more subs
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Heerlijk om naar te kijken. Btw, waarom maak je n's geen video met een overview van uw workshop/tools/equipment, incl. foto- en videomateriaal... Als dat niet om van te smullen zal zijn....
Bedankt Philip, zou daar interesse in zijn... is allemaal maar gewoon spul..
@@D3Sshooter Bah, ik denk het wel. Het brengt ook altijd wel iemand op ideeën om de eigen workshop uit te rusten. Ik zie toch altijd wel ferm materiaal/gereedschap als ik kijk. Nu ja, ik heb dan wel een zwak voor workshops en materiaal.
@@PhG1961 Zal er eens over nadenken...
Coolant should be changed every 5 years,according to some automotive manufacturers. 👍
yes indeed, all depending what type it is and what engine it is.
Is Old Rusty coming back soon?
Yep , very soon
And new cars are all blocked with crap under the hood.
thanks for the comments
Encore une super vidéo .
J’ai une question concernant vos whell spacer , de quel modèle s’agit-il ? Les vendez vous ?
no comprende !
Bonjour, je ne les vends pas. Je les ai fait moi-même. Bonne journée