Yes! It was a Great Day and Knowledge for the Future Aviators! I’m still learning how they make the Cooler! 👊🫡👍❤️🇺🇸🦦. It was Amazing and Loved it, don’t forget the scraps! 👌👍🇺🇸🫡
That 'salesman' was intimately familiar with every aspect of that shop. And he wasn't even the owner!! Kermit,, you have a fascination and curiosity for everything. Thanks for posting!
A perfect example of never judge a book by it's cover. I never thought much about the repair and manufacturing of oil coolers until I watched this. Amazing people.
That is why I watch your channel: you show not just why, but the how, of aircraft restoration. I have been a fan of yours for 40+ yrs now and have never been disappointed by anything you are involved with, thank you Kermit. (I can't but think of the green one, who was truly loved way back when) Sorry for that diversion. Thanks for showing the inside story of oil coolers, as I didn't know definitively how they were made, now I do!!!! Thanks from UK.
It's fascinating to see the workings of this place. What a quality company, and Wayne didn't miss a beat.... answered every question without hesitaion... He really knows his stuff! Kermit, thank you for sharing this.
This is one of the Kermie Cam videos with truly educational content. I never would have imagined how much manufacturing skill is needed to repair and manufacture new oil coolers. I love the aircraft videos, but those shop visits are even more educational.Thank you for posting. 👍
Hi Kermit, Wayne's brother here, Kas Thomas. Thank you for making this fantastic video! Extremely interesting and educational! It's amazing how technical and specialized (ajd diverse) something as mundane-sounding as "heat exchanger" technology is. We pilots tend to take oil coolers for granted, and yet, many decades of engineering improvements and enhancements in materials and processes have gone into (and continue to go into) this essential technology. Wonderful to see you dive right into it for us.
I used to send out my coolers to Pacific, and they always came back with a small plastic baggie of the dirt they got out of them. It impressed the customers who knew they were getting their monies worth for the job well done. If you are overhauling an engine at TBO, it is cheap insurance to do the cooler too.
Thanks for a super tour Kermit. Appreciate that company showing you around like that. Learned a lot about coolers in this video. They remake coolers for all over the world and lots of different aircraft. So interesting. Thanks Kermit for taking us along. Retired Air Force veteran.
I worked on C 124's in the Air Force, 1967-71 and still have rubber expandable plugs for the oil cooler tubes front and back to keep them from leaking, I also have known Paul Saureman for over 40 years, the Best place for oil coolers and a great guy................
The person that gave you the tour is the classic example of a "old master" What will we do without people like that when they retire. Great video. Thanks
It's a great video, as always ! I met kermit over here in the UK back in 87 when he was at booker with his DH Mosquito before it was flown to the US! He is very knowledgeable about all things Aircraft, and he's not too bad as a pilot either !
From the time of official approval by the Government to proceed with the Boomerang production, to the time of the first official flight was a little over sixteen weeks, a remarkable achievement by world standards. The Boomerang still remains to this day the only fully Australian designed and built fighter aircraft to see production.
Kermit, thanks for showing us this, noise and all. They really have improved the technology and lowered weights where it makes sense. One wonders how long they will find it profitable to continue providing this support as the gasoline powered airplanes slowly disappear over time.
Kermit - would you please consider doing a comprehensive video about your B-29? -- its history, condition, and your plans for it? Thank you sooooo much!!!!
After watching this, I'm moved to make a confession. When I received my Wright Cyclone 7 R-1300 from the Yankee Air Museum, it came with the firewall from its donor T-28A, including the oil cooler. I removed the oil cooler and, since it was not a popular engine, I figured it was worthless and scrapped it. Not long afterward I had Facebook friends who operate a T-28A ask if I still had the oil cooler. I had to confess to them, and they reminded me to never scrap any warbird parts in case they were needed elsewhere. I really should have sent it to Pacific Oil Cooler for overhaul. Phew, I feel better now. What a great facility!
Most mechanics (automotive) do not realize that 30/40 % of an engine cooling is from oil. I solved my cooling issue on an old 1978 F 250 with a 400 cid engine by adding a large oil cooler. Oil temp went from 300 plus degrees to around 160 degrees.
Thanks for sharing Kermit, it’s impressive again. @46:44 your guy forgot to put the 8130 back in the box For the non American speaking. “ aluminum is quite similar to aluminium. 😂”
They use those SAME style Wax actuators in most Door locking mechanisms on Front loader washing machines in your home to keep you from opening the door untill it's done spinning to prevent you from breaking your hands- they Heat the wax capsule with a coil and voltage applied- the wax expands, and extended a plunger that locks the door, when it's done spinning, it cools and the plunger withdraws and the door can open
Kermit, that was cool ! You probably have a thermostatic valve on your GM Tahoe/Suburban transmission that prevents the fluid from going through the cooler until the truck heats up. There's actuall a kit you can install ~$35 that allows full flow to the cooler that keeps the temps down. I dealt with a lot of tube bundle coolers/heat exchangers in the marine industry so I enjoyed this a lot.
The Automotive industry used a Thermal Wax Element in some of the Carburetors.. to controll the Opening of the Automatic Choke as the Engine warmed up, the Wax Element Epanded to open the Choke for Lean mixture and at the same time brought the Engine off of Cold High idle to Warm Engine idle
Again a very informative and interesting Vid. The Thermostat-mechanism is awesome. However I'm somewhat confused regarding the P-51's Cooler - the one that was shown towards the end, as I understand contain the Coolant radiators - where is the Oilcooler located ? It must be beneath that large coolant radiator ?!
Even after 40+ years of working and consulting for manufacturers (including one that made vehicle oil coolers), I always learn something new in each video like this. Thanks!
The tour guides who understand this technology end to end are getting scarce. The radial engine and prop rebuild shops in FL are also fascinating and have a lot of history and techniques that are fading. Shade tree mechanics cannot do justice to these given the cost of equipment needed to NDI, oven braze, test and do other processes that require fixtures and special tools. These PMI approved shops work very hard just to survive.
Kermit,I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time. Why can’t I get Naked in Jamaica rum in Texas? Is it only available in Florida? I found a liquor store that sells it on line but 2 quart bottles ended up costing me $90 shipped to my house! It’s smooth rum but not worth it at that price.
Currently, we only sell my Rum seasonally in the Museum Lite gift shop on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven’t had the chance to promote it and currently don't have a distributor. It’s an interesting market. We’re getting low on stock, but at some point, I’ll run another batch and hopefully be in a position to sell it to a broader market.
Just went up to Paul Allens museum and saw some showroom-perfect aircraft that were all out of certification to fly currently, i hope the new owner can get them in flying condition again or sell off them to museums that can
In 1971 & 1972 as a young Navy Airman stationed at NAS Norfolk, Va., I could walk through the big shops where Civil Service mechanics were still rebuilding the R1820s for the T-28, S-2 and C-1. And I've gone through the oil cooler shop when they still had one. I know the R2800 was done at Alameda Ca.. The R3350 was done by a civilian business in Texas under contract to the Gov.. Bring them a box of donuts early in the morning and they would show you what was going on. 🙂
Currently, we only sell my Rum seasonally in the Museum Lite gift shop on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven’t had the chance to promote it and currently don't have a distributor. It’s an interesting market. We’re getting low on stock, but at some point, I’ll run another batch and hopefully be in a position to sell it to a broader market.
Hi Kermit, As a life long historic aviation enthusiast I must say Thank You for your many contributions. I have visited Fantasy of Flight many times and was even there when you first opened. I even did an hour of dual with the team that sold rides in the Fleet. I did my hour in the Stearman. I find your Kermie Cam videos both educational and entertaining. I have but one request as a Christian. Please try to curb your use of "Oh My god" as it makes me concerned of who is your god. Stated 51 times in this video I understand this is just an old habit. I know this is a big ask but I do truly respect your position in historic aviation. Please don't take these comments with offense.
I never knew I was interested in virtual tours of factories which work on aviation related projects until Kermit showed me how fascinating it is.
A big Salute to Pac.Oil cooler Service,&Aero -Classics !!-Old school service & engineering Excellence-'thanks for the tour Kermit !!
Yes! It was a Great Day and Knowledge for the Future Aviators! I’m still learning how they make the Cooler! 👊🫡👍❤️🇺🇸🦦. It was Amazing and Loved it, don’t forget the scraps! 👌👍🇺🇸🫡
That 'salesman' was intimately familiar with every aspect of that shop. And he wasn't even the owner!!
Kermit,, you have a fascination and curiosity for everything. Thanks for posting!
Amazing to see all the back-up manufacturing that supports the renovation of your planes. Keep it up!
What a great facility, oil coolers are important but who knew how fascinating they could be .
I have never met a material processing system or manufacturing plant that I did not find extremely interesting and entertaining. Grate show!
A perfect example of never judge a book by it's cover. I never thought much about the repair and manufacturing of oil coolers until I watched this. Amazing people.
I used to work in a radiator shop right out of high school. That brings back a lot of memories. Some things never change.
Respect to the knowledge and capability of this company and its craftsman. Great vid Kermit.
That is why I watch your channel: you show not just why, but the how, of aircraft restoration. I have been a fan of yours for 40+ yrs now and have never been disappointed by anything you are involved with, thank you Kermit. (I can't but think of the green one, who was truly loved way back when) Sorry for that diversion. Thanks for showing the inside story of oil coolers, as I didn't know definitively how they were made, now I do!!!! Thanks from UK.
It's fascinating to see the workings of this place. What a quality company, and Wayne didn't miss a beat.... answered every question without hesitaion... He really knows his stuff! Kermit, thank you for sharing this.
Very amazing place, and wow the knowledge of Wayne is amazing!
Amazing tour with a knowledgeable and agreeable guide. Learned a lot just by watching the video. Thanks for sharing, Kermit. Cheers.
That was fascinating!
Wow! Great video!
This is one of the Kermie Cam videos with truly educational content. I never would have imagined how much manufacturing skill is needed to repair and manufacture new oil coolers. I love the aircraft videos, but those shop visits are even more educational.Thank you for posting. 👍
Switched to an AeroClassic Oil cooler 5 years ago. Problems solved. Very interesting video
Hi Kermit, Wayne's brother here, Kas Thomas. Thank you for making this fantastic video! Extremely interesting and educational! It's amazing how technical and specialized (ajd diverse) something as mundane-sounding as "heat exchanger" technology is. We pilots tend to take oil coolers for granted, and yet, many decades of engineering improvements and enhancements in materials and processes have gone into (and continue to go into) this essential technology. Wonderful to see you dive right into it for us.
I used to send out my coolers to Pacific, and they always came back with a small plastic baggie of the dirt they got out of them. It impressed the customers who knew they were getting their monies worth for the job well done. If you are overhauling an engine at TBO, it is cheap insurance to do the cooler too.
Amazing!
Kool video I must say. Oils well that ends well!
Thanks for a super tour Kermit. Appreciate that company showing you around like that.
Learned a lot about coolers in this video. They remake coolers for all over the world and lots of different aircraft.
So interesting.
Thanks Kermit for taking us along.
Retired Air Force veteran.
I worked on C 124's in the Air Force, 1967-71 and still have rubber expandable plugs for the oil cooler tubes front and back to keep them from leaking, I also have known Paul Saureman for over 40 years, the Best place for oil coolers and a great guy................
NICE KERMIT, NICE ! I AM MESMERIZED !
That was an interesting tour. Tour guide really knows his stuff!
Great tour.
The person that gave you the tour is the classic example of a "old master"
What will we do without people like that when they retire. Great video.
Thanks
probably one of two or 3 of these shops in the country, so good to see these guys have such pride in their work
Thanks Kermie👍
It's a great video, as always ! I met kermit over here in the UK back in 87 when he was at booker with his DH Mosquito before it was flown to the US! He is very knowledgeable about all things Aircraft, and he's not too bad as a pilot either !
That is a big workshop!
absolutely fascinating! i didnt know i needed to learn about aeroengine oilcooling until today! thanks kermit!
This was just great!
Thanks for the tour Kermit. Amazing facility
WOW that tour was so Cool and AMAZING to watch.....Thanks Kermit.....
Old F-4 Shoe🇺🇸
Big thanks to Wayne Thomas for talking about all these technologies in such an interesting way.
It was a fascinating trip.
Best video I've seen about oil coolers. Thanks! The explanation of how the vernatherm works was pfm. Never knew.
Thanks for this video…..learned a lot,really pretty interesting
From the time of official approval by the Government to proceed with the Boomerang production, to the time of the first official flight was a little over sixteen weeks, a remarkable achievement by world standards. The Boomerang still remains to this day the only fully Australian designed and built fighter aircraft to see production.
FANTASTIC Kermit, thank you for who'd thunk😂
Nice to see a new video from you, Kermit!
This is a well-run company. Everything looks clean and efficient.
Kermit, thanks for showing us this, noise and all. They really have improved the technology and lowered weights where it makes sense. One wonders how long they will find it profitable to continue providing this support as the gasoline powered airplanes slowly disappear over time.
Thanks, Kermit. I learned a lot about oil coolers and I learned the POC, inc. was in my old hometown!
OK Kermit, that was a like ??? Cool. Yah, cool man, cool.
Very informative.
Well, that was pretty interesting!
Reminds me, Of the Fab Department at McDonnell Douglas Company! Miss that place everyday
Kermit - would you please consider doing a comprehensive video about your B-29? -- its history, condition, and your plans for it? Thank you sooooo much!!!!
After watching this, I'm moved to make a confession. When I received my Wright Cyclone 7 R-1300 from the Yankee Air Museum, it came with the firewall from its donor T-28A, including the oil cooler. I removed the oil cooler and, since it was not a popular engine, I figured it was worthless and scrapped it. Not long afterward I had Facebook friends who operate a T-28A ask if I still had the oil cooler. I had to confess to them, and they reminded me to never scrap any warbird parts in case they were needed elsewhere. I really should have sent it to Pacific Oil Cooler for overhaul. Phew, I feel better now. What a great facility!
Cool Tour 💦😎👍
awesome !
Most mechanics (automotive) do not realize that 30/40 % of an engine cooling is from oil. I solved my cooling issue on an old 1978 F 250 with a 400 cid engine by adding a large oil cooler. Oil temp went from 300 plus degrees to around 160 degrees.
It’s the same with “air cooled” motorcycles, are actually oil cooled. But most people don’t realise it.
45:42 ament to that! amen to that.
Thanks for sharing Kermit, it’s impressive again.
@46:44 your guy forgot to put the 8130 back in the box
For the non American speaking. “ aluminum is quite similar to aluminium. 😂”
Kermit is the dream tourist for anyone guiding folks through a factory, because he's really interested in how things work.
They use those SAME style Wax actuators in most Door locking mechanisms on Front loader washing machines in your home to keep you from opening the door untill it's done spinning to prevent you from breaking your hands- they Heat the wax capsule with a coil and voltage applied- the wax expands, and extended a plunger that locks the door, when it's done spinning, it cools and the plunger withdraws and the door can open
Wayne looks like an older version of Paul the guy who used to work with Kermit.
I can honestly say i've never learned that much in an hour long video.
Kermit, that was cool ! You probably have a thermostatic valve on your GM Tahoe/Suburban transmission that prevents the fluid from going through the cooler until the truck heats up. There's actuall a kit you can install ~$35 that allows full flow to the cooler that keeps the temps down.
I dealt with a lot of tube bundle coolers/heat exchangers in the marine industry so I enjoyed this a lot.
The tour guide looks like your old mechanic Paul.
Made in the USA!!! All quality work.
Kermit…they should have made you worn a little eye protection.
The Automotive industry used a Thermal Wax Element in some of the Carburetors.. to controll the Opening of the Automatic Choke as the Engine warmed up, the Wax Element Epanded to open the Choke for Lean mixture and at the same time brought the Engine off of Cold High idle to Warm Engine idle
Again a very informative and interesting Vid. The Thermostat-mechanism is awesome. However I'm somewhat confused regarding the P-51's Cooler - the one that was shown towards the end, as I understand contain the Coolant radiators - where is the Oilcooler located ? It must be beneath that large coolant radiator ?!
Prettee cool!
WAY, cool. Thanks!
Had too..Man Wayne Thomas knows HIS S*IT hes gonna get my business.
Babe wake up, Kermit just posted a new video
Even after 40+ years of working and consulting for manufacturers (including one that made vehicle oil coolers), I always learn something new in each video like this. Thanks!
The tour guides who understand this technology end to end are getting scarce. The radial engine and prop rebuild shops in FL are also fascinating and have a lot of history and techniques that are fading. Shade tree mechanics cannot do justice to these given the cost of equipment needed to NDI, oven braze, test and do other processes that require fixtures and special tools. These PMI approved shops work very hard just to survive.
OOH My GOD!!!!
They didn't show Kermit much of the actual assembly of a cooler which would have been interesting.
Sorry Kermit,-I failed my "Leak-Test" & have road-map,of all "Free-Way"toilets-(inc-Hwy-10)
Kermit,I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time. Why can’t I get Naked in Jamaica rum in Texas? Is it only available in Florida? I found a liquor store that sells it on line but 2 quart bottles ended up costing me $90 shipped to my house! It’s smooth rum but not worth it at that price.
Currently, we only sell my Rum seasonally in the Museum Lite gift shop on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven’t had the chance to promote it and currently don't have a distributor. It’s an interesting market. We’re getting low on stock, but at some point, I’ll run another batch and hopefully be in a position to sell it to a broader market.
“Oh my gaaard!” How many times did he say that?!?
Just went up to Paul Allens museum and saw some showroom-perfect aircraft that were all out of certification to fly currently, i hope the new owner can get them in flying condition again or sell off them to museums that can
the machines that make the products are more amazing than the products they make.
Who knew a high tech California company builds and rebuilds parts for 80 year old machines! Thanks Kermit
Kirmit i have to ask you this' why are there so many aircraft with the last 2 numbers that equal 11? b47- p38 -b29 and i can go on.
In 1971 & 1972 as a young Navy Airman stationed at NAS Norfolk, Va., I could walk through the big shops where Civil Service mechanics were still rebuilding the R1820s for the T-28, S-2 and C-1. And I've gone through the oil cooler shop when they still had one. I know the R2800 was done at Alameda Ca.. The R3350 was done by a civilian business in Texas under contract to the Gov.. Bring them a box of donuts early in the morning and they would show you what was going on. 🙂
“Ooooh myyyy godddd”, “yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah”, “Let me ask you…..”,
Is it possible to get hold of the ” naked in Jamaika Rum” over in europe? Any retailer?
Currently, we only sell my Rum seasonally in the Museum Lite gift shop on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven’t had the chance to promote it and currently don't have a distributor. It’s an interesting market. We’re getting low on stock, but at some point, I’ll run another batch and hopefully be in a position to sell it to a broader market.
need to clean carbon, or starter dust get Brulin 512M friend even cleans smoke damage with it to exhaust soot marks.
What ever happened to the ME 108
No AirVenture '24 appearence, how come?
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Anyone else notice the guy leading the tour looks just like former employee Paul maybe 20 years down the road?
Hi Kermit, As a life long historic aviation enthusiast I must say Thank You for your many contributions. I have visited Fantasy of Flight many times and was even there when you first opened. I even did an hour of dual with the team that sold rides in the Fleet. I did my hour in the Stearman. I find your Kermie Cam videos both educational and entertaining. I have but one request as a Christian. Please try to curb your use of "Oh My god" as it makes me concerned of who is your god. Stated 51 times in this video I understand this is just an old habit. I know this is a big ask but I do truly respect your position in historic aviation. Please don't take these comments with offense.
Interesting workshop but to noisy and no ear protection unfortunately cheers
Can you not use "Oh My GOD" please find something else to quote.............thanks