Squatch, you said that you had never hit a home run yet on a complete power system rebuild, that there was always something you had to go back in and fix. I bet I'm not the only one who would love to see a list of the things you had to go back and fix with the various units. It would be a wonderful mental checklist tool that we could use to perhaps ensure we did it right the first time, if possible. Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful knowledge. You are a true Master
Oh the memories! Pulling a 3-16 Deere plow with Dad's D2 back in the 1950's starting at about 8 years of age. The sun was hot and the days were long. We slipped on steering handle extensions of 1/2" pipe so the operator could stand while operating to avoid the wind blown dirt that the tracks brought up the backside. The rocking fore and aft of the short tracks would sometimes cause loss of operator balance so had to hang on to the extensions which was not a good thing in and of itself. I vividly remember holding back on the throttle lever past the last notch so as to gain a tiny fraction of additional speed. Would wear goggles to keep the dirt out of eyes. Would let the RD6 and D2 engines idle over the noon hour. The D2's right track would slip off the idler occasionally and would do reversing and steering maneuvers to get it back on. Running the track in the furrow wore the rails unevenly. Could go on and on here.
The overall look of the completed power unit is neat because all the parts are cleaned but not re-painted. The new parts standing out with an occasional polished brass or copper fitting for minimal bling. It says I am in good shape, ready for work and not afraid to get dirty. Great show!!
OH PHOOEY.... Go ahead and start your engine. I'm waiting for the transmission and drive-train to be put together and it has some tracks back on it. :-) Love that drive-train.
The old Girl is ready to Fire...Cant wait to hear her purr like a ktten..This will be Your Unicorn..LOL Squatch. The one that firs right up Great Video..I believe you touchrd every part on the Machine at least twice. If not 4 times. LOL. And that is how you have to do it to make hrr Purr...Thank You for bringing us all along....
You KNOW we’ll all be back! Let’er turn and burn! Ready to see all your hard work come fruition and see it run. Have faith Squatch, it’s gonna purr like a new baby kitten!
The closer I got to finishing an engine rebuild the anticipation faction kicks in. Then the "What if's" grow and grow. That's when I would go through all thorough my check list and proceed. As diligent and thorough as you are I'm confident that the problems will be few. One of my beliefs is the 6 "P's" Prior Planning Prevents Post Problem Panics. I'm looking for your next video. WOW! You do such great work.
Great to view with nice clean bench... The Start up, shall be a High Amount of Viewers...... Keep it going, and that darn Snow, we in Calif. all nice and Warm..... Thanks :)
Found 5J1113 during the chassis rebuild. Had to binge the backlog and have finally caught up to regular releases with this video. I am hype for both these engines to start.
This has been one bad ass series! Please don't be so critical of your skills. (they are far north of mine.) One hell of a cliffhanger for sure. High anticipation for smoke and the sounds of a top quality build roaring to life here.
Magnificent craftsmanship was employed in this very fundamental but effective vintage equipment, including the magneto, fuel delivery, controls and everything else. Rudimentary by today's standards, but which allowed a functioning machine to rise out of raw materials with very basic engineering. Hence, the elegance, the art, and the elemental nature of the machine. Magnificent craftsmanship also describes your technique, stewardship, and care for resurrecting this proud example of American ingenuity. I admire you for that. You're an artist yourself for your efforts.
Initially, I was less than thrilled with your decision and reasoning behind not re-painting & aesthetically restoring this particular build. Seeing it all coming together and recognizing obvious use and age etc, I've come around to your way of thinking. I appreciate the entire patina of your build! Fresh paint would have masked so much detail like materials used, method of manufacture, nature of wear patterns! I could go on but I'm sure you already get it, good call! Any
I've been looking at the whole starting system and when you look at all the components that make a starter motor they are very cool very Awsome and simple in their individual construction .that being said it is still complicated. With modern technology as it is things are more simple in design today , but that was the technology of the day and probably advanced for its time .very cool vid keep up the good work
I worked for Ford as a technician many years ago and my specialty was carburetors, fuel injection and ignition systems. One day I was talking to the shop manager who also did the same specialties as myself and he told me that back in the late 60's early 70's, Ford had a problem with vehicles quitting or a no start after running for a long period of time. He would pull the distributor cap off and inspect it and reinstall it and the vehicle would start right up and run. What Ford found out was the constant sparking created a gas that eventually choked the spark form the points causing it to quit. The solution was the vented distributor cap. That is why the magnetos and distributors are now vented. Just an FYI.
Awesome video the fuel filter work around looks really nice. The pony motor in full dress is a real compact package. It's always a pins and needles moments when you are starting a rebuilt engine for the first time especially when you have never heard either engine run before and in this case you have lots of parts from several other machines and lots of new parts all combined into one package. Keep up the great videos Toby. It's going to be nice to see it running and blowing smoke.
We're also anxious...and have our fingers crossed, ha. You've done a masterful job of the re-building mechanics AND presenting / teaching the thousands of us. We cheering for - and sincerely appreciate you Toby!
Squatch, What size Cats used a 4 cyl pony engine/the CM4 mag, if I may ask? I imagine D7 D8? I Enjoy your videos on the old equipment...your excellent attention to details and doing things RIGHT!
Just watching your " need a tool, make a tool" solutions are worth the watch. Seeing junk transform back to working marvels is just invigorating! Better than the NFL TV.
Can’t wait until the start up, fully appreciate the nerves but with your knowledge and skill nothing is insurmountable, sir you are a master engineer. We are all routing for you.
Be BACK ?? Are you kidding me ! I CAN HARDLY WAIT? WHAT A CLIFF HANGER ! Dude we all love the vintage stuff it’s ornate. I love the the over build of the vintage parts . Question? Is the new stuff built as good or is it better ?
Squatch, I am always so thoroughly impressed by your videos!! Your work around for the sediment bowl was great!! I can feel your nervousness about the first time starting a new engine!! Everytime I start a locomotive after heavy mechanical or electrical repairs I always feel those same butterflys. The second guessing in the brain is deafening. Push on with the confidence in the job you've done and be reassured by your ability to repair any issues that arise. I cannot wait to see it make smoke from all the right places!!
Old Wisconsin small engines have the same aluminum stack style filter in the sediment bowl👍 not sure of the models but those old single cylinder motors are super common
Rudy has a TON of rare and unusual magnetos. A couple years ago we did TWO for a vintage TANK. They were both the size of a shoe box and VERY heavy. Was pretty cool too know they were going on an old tank!! That old girl is going to purr. With as much time, attention, and patience you've put into it... I can feel it.
Wix 33051 filter for a quadrajet would also do if need be. Has a check valve in it but they are seated in the rubber sealing gasket on the filter and pull right out. I've put several in sediment bowls over the years.
You are the Man !! What a awesome idea removing the filter from a in-line filter and fitting it in the sediment bowl I love watching and listening when you work I learn so much that I can apply to my own projects keep’em coming Cat-Man
Only a couple of engine rebuilds I have done started without issue, a Fordson Major unit (superb starters at the best of times) & a Isuzu pickup truck unit. Both started on the 1st turn of the key. Other times with various diesels not so lucky, indeed I've had to tow some down the road to get them started. Great video Toby & can't wait for the start up.
Every engine I build I feel the same as you. Until you try to start them they are all perfect in your mind. Once you try to start them all the flaws are there at once.
Wow. What a milestone. You have come a long way on this Toby; an accomplishment in its own right regardless of what happens next. I'm feeling somewhat nervous myself. Gutsy of you to film it, as I would be a mess.
That is the way the Fuel Controls should be, none of these darn computers that can fail with no way to repair in the field without a truck load of special tools.
I'm the same way after a rebuild. You're always so meticulous putting it together but it's still amazes me that the unit starts right up and functions like it should.
Nice, first start coming up! At least we know its the internet critics/keyboard heroes fault if it doesnt work out exactly as planned.. they should have pointed out the problem in advance, they have had enough time to do so ;)
Can't wait!! Then I'll have to go through all the ups and downs of making it run with you Squatch253. At least you won't have James Condon's discovery that the small Honda engine he was trying to start had NO pushrods!! After all, you rebuilt this powertrain from scratch! You just have to figure out where you yourself screwed up. I came to consider the lack of pushrods to be a warning from the last guy inside the little Honda engine. It was a huge mess. There had been too many cooks fiddlin' with it and the snow blower it was in! You couldn't tell what parts were ok without looking at and testing everything!
I love the simplicity of the friction puck/spring. Need something to push against? Why, no...just put the choke rod on the other side. Clean and efficient. I know it probably isn't practical at this moment in time but I would love to see a video of the big Eisemann disassembled, at least, if not rebuilt. :)
What size of fuel filter did you use to cut open to get the filter paper from ? Don't worry, it will be nice to see that engine start after all those long hours of work you put into it. Always have a positive mind, my friend.
Superb attention to detail as always 👌 and think you have less confidence in your work than any of us out here 🤔 can't wait to hear it run an behave as it should 👍
well done so far Squatch, you know what your doing and so far the machine has co-operated with its rebuild and all will go perfectly and I for 1 cant wait to see the outcome, good luck
Back in the 70s and 80s, yeah I'm old, Rochester carburators used a fuel filter at their fuel inlet that looked identical to the element you removed from that universal inline unit. I believe it was used primarily in their two barrel units. They also had a sintered bronze option. Dan
That is what I thought too. That element is like the GM fuel inlet filters. My concern is if it will flow adequately with the low head pressure. I have always avoided using inline filters on gravity systems. I have moved on to the in tank combination standpipe filter screen with just a shut off ball valve and no crappy chinese filter bowl.
Gravely used a much smaller eisemann mag up till around 1950. Then went bendix for a short time, then wico, and fairbanks&moorse mags. One on my 48 L has been great.(knock on wood) Looks great assnbled hopefully works great too. I know the feeling all to well of success its together. Then the I really hope when it starts its good sounds I hear
Getting so close now. First starts is always nerve-wracking but we are here for the long haul. Kinda off topic I'd love to see the Iron mistress push some snow .
I am like you and I don't look fwd to the "start it" phase. I've built a 32 street rod, fully restored a car and rebuilt a few engines and gearboxes. No matter how careful and diligent your are it is rarely 100% successful. There will always be adjustments to make, oil and/or coolant often finds an escape route and there could be the dreaded rattle or noise that spoils the smooth whirring sound. If its none of these one of the new parts you fitted will suffer infant mortality. I love these car restoration tv programmes where they are fighting against an impossible deadline. They only have one day to paint the car and put the engine in but they always make it and they turn the key and everything works perfectly - what a load of spherical objects.
An "in tank" chainsaw filter might work better. Freer flowing. Looks like about the same size as on my 120 cc Stihl. Luvin this stuff. Keep up the good work.
I've been watching this build for 3 years, 5 months and 2 days, You bet I'll be back! lol
Oh man, trying to get it started and checked and adjusted while trying to film it is gonna be rough... good luck!
This project is like project Binky, its not the end result, it the journey getting there.... and the end result being fabulous.
I love how starting up for the first time brings out the full range of human emotions.... and all pegged at 10. Hang in there! ;-)
Squatch, you said that you had never hit a home run yet on a complete power system rebuild, that there was always something you had to go back in and fix. I bet I'm not the only one who would love to see a list of the things you had to go back and fix with the various units. It would be a wonderful mental checklist tool that we could use to perhaps ensure we did it right the first time, if possible. Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful knowledge. You are a true Master
Oh the memories! Pulling a 3-16 Deere plow with Dad's D2 back in the 1950's starting at about 8 years of age. The sun was hot and the days were long. We slipped on steering handle extensions of 1/2" pipe so the operator could stand while operating to avoid the wind blown dirt that the tracks brought up the backside. The rocking fore and aft of the short tracks would sometimes cause loss of operator balance so had to hang on to the extensions which was not a good thing in and of itself.
I vividly remember holding back on the throttle lever past the last notch so as to gain a tiny fraction of additional speed. Would wear goggles to keep the dirt out of eyes. Would let the RD6 and D2 engines idle over the noon hour. The D2's right track would slip off the idler occasionally and would do reversing and steering maneuvers to get it back on. Running the track in the furrow wore the rails unevenly. Could go on and on here.
I am a self employed engineer and my life mantra is if its worth doing its worth over doing, Loved the egine stop lock knob puller. fantastic cheers
Thanks for digging that long trench just to show us a shot of the filter! Another plus to this channel.
Next. Assess, monitor, adjust. Repeat as necessary. Lol. Never a dull moment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Heck yea! The ol girl is getting ready to roar back to life!!!!
The overall look of the completed power unit is neat because all the parts are cleaned but not re-painted. The new parts standing out with an occasional polished brass or copper fitting for minimal bling. It says I am in good shape, ready for work and not afraid to get dirty. Great show!!
OH PHOOEY.... Go ahead and start your engine. I'm waiting for the transmission and drive-train to be put together and it has some tracks back on it. :-) Love that drive-train.
The old Girl is ready to Fire...Cant wait to hear her purr like a ktten..This will be Your Unicorn..LOL Squatch. The one that firs right up Great Video..I believe you touchrd every part on the Machine at least twice. If not 4 times. LOL. And that is how you have to do it to make hrr Purr...Thank You for bringing us all along....
You KNOW we’ll all be back! Let’er turn and burn! Ready to see all your hard work come fruition and see it run. Have faith Squatch, it’s gonna purr like a new baby kitten!
The closer I got to finishing an engine rebuild the anticipation faction kicks in. Then the "What if's" grow and grow. That's when I would go through all thorough my check list and proceed. As diligent and thorough as you are I'm confident that the problems will be few. One of my beliefs is the 6 "P's" Prior Planning Prevents Post Problem Panics. I'm looking for your next video. WOW! You do such great work.
Not the UK's SAS version then: "Perfect Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance" :-)
I’m rebuilding an engine for a project. I’m going to have to invest in a cradle of some sort to test it outside on the car prior to install.
After all that assembly, I finally see why it should not be painted. There is a thing of beauty that the decades have given that D2.
Great to view with nice clean bench... The Start up, shall be a High Amount of Viewers...... Keep it going, and that darn Snow, we in Calif. all nice and Warm..... Thanks :)
Found 5J1113 during the chassis rebuild. Had to binge the backlog and have finally caught up to regular releases with this video. I am hype for both these engines to start.
Squatch, Squatch, SQUATCH!!!!!
You have 10s of thousands of cheerleaders, you got this Pal!!!!!
That fuel filter was shear genius....thank you. She Gets heavier day by day.
This has been one bad ass series! Please don't be so critical of your skills. (they are far north of mine.) One hell of a cliffhanger for sure. High anticipation for smoke and the sounds of a top quality build roaring to life here.
Magnificent craftsmanship was employed in this very fundamental but effective vintage equipment, including the magneto, fuel delivery, controls and everything else. Rudimentary by today's standards, but which allowed a functioning machine to rise out of raw materials with very basic engineering. Hence, the elegance, the art, and the elemental nature of the machine. Magnificent craftsmanship also describes your technique, stewardship, and care for resurrecting this proud example of American ingenuity. I admire you for that. You're an artist yourself for your efforts.
Initially, I was less than thrilled with your decision and reasoning behind not re-painting & aesthetically restoring this particular build. Seeing it all coming together and recognizing obvious use and age etc, I've come around to your way of thinking. I appreciate the entire patina of your build! Fresh paint would have masked so much detail like materials used, method of manufacture, nature of wear patterns! I could go on but I'm sure you already get it, good call!
Any
I've been looking at the whole starting system and when you look at all the components that make a starter motor they are very cool very Awsome and simple in their individual construction .that being said it is still complicated. With modern technology as it is things are more simple in design today , but that was the technology of the day and probably advanced for its time .very cool vid keep up the good work
I worked for Ford as a technician many years ago and my specialty was carburetors, fuel injection and ignition systems. One day I was talking to the shop manager who also did the same specialties as myself and he told me that back in the late 60's early 70's, Ford had a problem with vehicles quitting or a no start after running for a long period of time. He would pull the distributor cap off and inspect it and reinstall it and the vehicle would start right up and run. What Ford found out was the constant sparking created a gas that eventually choked the spark form the points causing it to quit. The solution was the vented distributor cap. That is why the magnetos and distributors are now vented. Just an FYI.
Another fantastic episode Squatch, you have us spoiled! Happy St. Patrick's Day from Dublin, Ireland
It wouldn't be a proper Squatch episode without a specific, single purpose tool made. :) Love this series.
Awesome video the fuel filter work around looks really nice. The pony motor in full dress is a real compact package. It's always a pins and needles moments when you are starting a rebuilt engine for the first time especially when you have never heard either engine run before and in this case you have lots of parts from several other machines and lots of new parts all combined into one package. Keep up the great videos Toby. It's going to be nice to see it running and blowing smoke.
That is one very nice trick for the fuel sediment bowl
We're also anxious...and have our fingers crossed, ha. You've done a masterful job of the re-building mechanics AND presenting / teaching the thousands of us. We cheering for - and sincerely appreciate you Toby!
Squatch, What size Cats used a 4 cyl pony engine/the CM4 mag, if I may ask? I imagine D7 D8? I Enjoy your videos on the old equipment...your excellent attention to details and doing things RIGHT!
@@squatch253 Thanks, I should have known that, but Cat in my mindset is "Diesel" lol...did not even think of the old gas jobs...cheers!
Off course we will be back - can't stop watching
Your shop floor looks like stop motion animation of an exploded diagram that slowly coming together! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I understand the hesitation. So many systems that need to work right, right out of the gate. We are here with you.
Just watching your " need a tool, make a tool" solutions are worth the watch. Seeing junk transform back to working marvels is just invigorating! Better than the NFL TV.
Can’t wait until the start up, fully appreciate the nerves but with your knowledge and skill nothing is insurmountable, sir you are a master engineer. We are all routing for you.
The paper element filter that you substituted for the original looks like a GF427. Old GM in-carb filter.
👍I can all most hear it run. SWEET Nice job
I am right there with you. Every in paper looks perfect......on paper. I wish you good fortune.
Have no fear squach we are with you can’t wait to hear that kitty cat purr
I can smell the diesel smoke from here!👍
Looks fabulous Squatch!! thanks again for another great video
It's almost like Christmas Eve as a kid!!
Fluids! Fluids! Fluids! --- VROOM
Be BACK ?? Are you kidding me ! I CAN HARDLY WAIT? WHAT A CLIFF HANGER ! Dude we all love the vintage stuff it’s ornate. I love the the over build of the vintage parts . Question? Is the new stuff built as good or is it better ?
Cant wait to see the startup video!!! And what kind of issues pop up, none of which sound too major. But a bump in the road No less!!
nearing the finish line. nice work squatch.
It's just about show time. Love the filter fix.
Great video! Look forward to hearing that baby run!
Squatch, if you where a writer you would be Tolkien. I absolutely love the attention to detail!
Squatch, I am always so thoroughly impressed by your videos!!
Your work around for the sediment bowl was great!!
I can feel your nervousness about the first time starting a new engine!!
Everytime I start a locomotive after heavy mechanical or electrical repairs I always feel those same butterflys.
The second guessing in the brain is deafening.
Push on with the confidence in the job you've done and be reassured by your ability to repair any issues that arise.
I cannot wait to see it make smoke from all the right places!!
Old Wisconsin small engines have the same aluminum stack style filter in the sediment bowl👍 not sure of the models but those old single cylinder motors are super common
Rudy has a TON of rare and unusual magnetos. A couple years ago we did TWO for a vintage TANK. They were both the size of a shoe box and VERY heavy. Was pretty cool too know they were going on an old tank!! That old girl is going to purr. With as much time, attention, and patience you've put into it... I can feel it.
Very clever idea for the sediment bowl retrofit. Will probably filter way better than original equipment also.
Wix 33051 filter for a quadrajet would also do if need be. Has a check valve in it but they are seated in the rubber sealing gasket on the filter and pull right out. I've put several in sediment bowls over the years.
You are the Man !! What a awesome idea removing the filter from a in-line filter and fitting it in the sediment bowl I love watching and listening when you work I learn so much that I can apply to my own projects keep’em coming Cat-Man
Been watching all your rebuilding shows and as mechanics go your way of doing things is 100% the way to go. Great show you and your dad have!
Only a couple of engine rebuilds I have done started without issue, a Fordson Major unit (superb starters at the best of times) & a Isuzu pickup truck unit.
Both started on the 1st turn of the key.
Other times with various diesels not so lucky, indeed I've had to tow some down the road to get them started.
Great video Toby & can't wait for the start up.
Well Done Squatch, exciting times ahead. Looking forward to hearing her run. Mick 👍👏🍻
Every engine I build I feel the same as you. Until you try to start them they are all perfect in your mind. Once you try to start them all the flaws are there at once.
You are the only one not looking forward to the next step. Thanks for explaining the edge filter, It was a puzzlement and pretty clever way to do it.
Wow. What a milestone. You have come a long way on this Toby; an accomplishment in its own right regardless of what happens next. I'm feeling somewhat nervous myself. Gutsy of you to film it, as I would be a mess.
That is the way the Fuel Controls should be, none of these darn computers that can fail with no way to repair in the field without a truck load of special tools.
I'm the same way after a rebuild. You're always so meticulous putting it together but it's still amazes me that the unit starts right up and functions like it should.
Exciting time! Nice adaptation of the fuel filter bowl. "Zenith: the quality went in after the name goes on also".
Oh boy oh boy here we go!
Nice, first start coming up!
At least we know its the internet critics/keyboard heroes fault if it doesnt work out exactly as planned.. they should have pointed out the problem in advance, they have had enough time to do so ;)
You put a MacGyver on that fuel filter,very cool !!
Excellent ! Now you have me nervous about the startup. Didn’t know there was so much stuff to monitor. Can’t wait
Can't wait!! Then I'll have to go through all the ups and downs of making it run with you Squatch253.
At least you won't have James Condon's discovery that the small Honda engine he was trying to start had NO pushrods!! After all, you rebuilt this powertrain from scratch! You just have to figure out where you yourself screwed up.
I came to consider the lack of pushrods to be a warning from the last guy inside the little Honda engine. It was a huge mess. There had been too many cooks fiddlin' with it and the snow blower it was in! You couldn't tell what parts were ok without looking at and testing everything!
I’m so excited about seeing the cat purr!!
Man I can't wait to hear this thing pop! I've watched this build since day one. Cheers squatch253
You’ve come a long way. Looking forward to the startups.
I’ll look forward to the next part for you! It’s going to all work out and make a big smile come across your face! Can’t wait!
Magnet in the fuel tank or in the bottom of the sediment bowl. Will keep any sediment out of the needle and seat.
I love the simplicity of the friction puck/spring. Need something to push against? Why, no...just put the choke rod on the other side. Clean and efficient.
I know it probably isn't practical at this moment in time but I would love to see a video of the big Eisemann disassembled, at least, if not rebuilt. :)
What size of fuel filter did you use to cut open to get the filter paper from ? Don't worry, it will be nice to see that engine start after all those long hours of work you put into it. Always have a positive mind, my friend.
@@squatch253 lol. Thats funny man. The mod with the filter looks really good thor I must admit. Looks like it was meant to be.
I believe you can use a short inlet fuel filter for a GM quadrajet carb.1969-74 somewhere in that era.
Whats more is all the craftsmanship that went into those,,,,,, they worked.
Anticipation is building...I can't wait to hear this thing run.
Superb attention to detail as always 👌 and think you have less confidence in your work than any of us out here 🤔 can't wait to hear it run an behave as it should 👍
well done so far Squatch, you know what your doing and so far the machine has co-operated with its rebuild and all will go perfectly and I for 1 cant wait to see the outcome, good luck
Absolutely I be waiting on that first start. Can't wait. We will hope it goes great.
Back in the 70s and 80s, yeah I'm old, Rochester carburators used a fuel filter at their fuel inlet that looked identical to the element you removed from that universal inline unit. I believe it was used primarily in their two barrel units. They also had a sintered bronze option.
Dan
That is what I thought too. That element is like the GM fuel inlet filters. My concern is if it will flow adequately with the low head pressure. I have always avoided using inline filters on gravity systems. I have moved on to the in tank combination standpipe filter screen with just a shut off ball valve and no crappy chinese filter bowl.
Cant wait for the start up....been 3 years in the making and now im truly impatient! Great job so far!
Pretty clever idea on the starting engine sediment bowel final filter. Getting excited about the start up, lets hope it's a "home run."
The fuel bowl thing looks totally awesome with that itty bitty fuel filter…
Gravely used a much smaller eisemann mag up till around 1950. Then went bendix for a short time, then wico, and fairbanks&moorse mags. One on my 48 L has been great.(knock on wood) Looks great assnbled hopefully works great too. I know the feeling all to well of success its together. Then the I really hope when it starts its good sounds I hear
Getting so close now. First starts is always nerve-wracking but we are here for the long haul. Kinda off topic I'd love to see the Iron mistress push some snow .
Be back? I would camp in your shop to make sure I didn't miss this!
Live that fix for the sediment bowl filter!
I am like you and I don't look fwd to the "start it" phase. I've built a 32 street rod, fully restored a car and rebuilt a few engines and gearboxes. No matter how careful and diligent your are it is rarely 100% successful. There will always be adjustments to make, oil and/or coolant often finds an escape route and there could be the dreaded rattle or noise that spoils the smooth whirring sound. If its none of these one of the new parts you fitted will suffer infant mortality. I love these car restoration tv programmes where they are fighting against an impossible deadline. They only have one day to paint the car and put the engine in but they always make it and they turn the key and everything works perfectly - what a load of spherical objects.
fingers crossed !could be very interesting !!!!
I like the update on the filter/sediment bowl,,,, good idea, !
Great insight to the build , hopefully all goes well at the next hurdle, meticulous as ever , well done 👍
At last moment of truth is coming, looking forward
Wouldnt miss an episode for the world!
nice job matching patina on the spark wire tubes
An "in tank" chainsaw filter might work better. Freer flowing. Looks like about the same size as on my 120 cc Stihl.
Luvin this stuff. Keep up the good work.
Great idea on the sediment bowl filter. Just lay month added an in line paper filter since the edge filter was crumbling.
I wouldn't mind a mini series on that big Eisemen rebuild :)))