My favorite thing about this channel is how each video contains so much material, rather than releasing clickbait titled videos where only one or two small things are accomplished amidst a bunch of fluff. Keep up the good work :)
I'm sure it's too late now, but blue RTV melts when exposed to gasoline or its vapors. I unfortunately found this out the hard way. ...I now use Toyota FIPG or Hondabond for nearly everything. It's worth paying 3x as much.
Depends on the brand I think. I use Loctite 5926 which is blue and alcohol and oil resistant. Never had any problems when using it to seal parts of fuel systems. I repaired a crack in the surge tank of my car with it, and after 5 years it's still holding!
NEVER! Use gloves while drilling. You much rather cut your finger than to have the glove getting caught by the drill. My grandpa made the mistake of wearing one when the drill caught on the cloth and wrapped his hand around the multiple times. Breaking many bones in the process.
Also never use them on the grinding wheel either for the same reason. I know it's hot and you might get steel splinters like I did but I'd take that any day over having my arm yanked into a rotating machine. Safety glasses and medium length sleeves are all you need. But please do use proper gloves when welding. Don't want you to get burnt or get skin cancer.
Heater hose for vacuum lines (especially PCV one) Yep I've made that mistake before. You'll be back to replace those sooner then you think. And for those wondering why. Heater hose is designed to hold in internal pressure, not resist external pressure so it collapses under full vacuum. And the oil that comes through the PCV will make it super soft and break down over time. you can actually see it 'sweat' with oil over time.
Next time use a single thick base plate. To get the port just cross drill from say..., the PCV hole to the opening for the throttle. Major air leak you say? NO! Just tap the opening of the hole where you started and put in a set screw. That said, a valiant attempt to solve your problem. I once adapted a single SU carburetor to a Datsun down draft intake making a tapered adapter out of sheet metal.
I'm not a mechanical engineer nor a mechanic, just an indian hotelier. I'm sure I must be the most distant fan you have (Geographically). However I do have an interest in cars and the Internal Combustion Engine and the mechanism behind the working of a car. What I enjoy in your videos is the presentation and silly anecdotes, wisecrack and witty phrases that make them more enjoyable than the movies that get various Filmfare awards. Look forward to more of your videos.
"I'm lazy, I'm not gonna modify the choke thingy" proceeds modifying the other bit with probably the same amount of effort (if not more). That's what I like, I do the same with my moped.
I suffer from unrequited Saab disease.Your video gives hope to us who have only nominal mechanical skills.Excellent work. Remember,Tis always better to be lucky than good
I don't like these cars, will hopefully not even ride in one as a passenger, not to mention ever own one. I just wanted to say that as a background to what I'm going to say now: I love your presentation, your honesty and no frills attitude. It is highly amusing. You have a great personality. I enjoy your clips immensely Thank you and hello from the home country of the Saab.
I had a Saab 96, I think it was a '71 model and I loved it! It was great in the Buffalo snow and fun to drive, wish I still had it. I also had a 1970 Saab 99, that was a great car too.
Those spigots on the valve covers pull air INTO the crankcase through the air filter, not the other way around. The PCV valve pulls gasses from the crankcase, creating a draught, and those spigots provide a clean source of vent air....
Some of those fabri-cobbles might not chooch forever :-) The good thing is that you're learning the hard way and that is the best way. Keep it up and learn from more experienced mechanics every chance you get. If you have the opportunity to take formal courses, do it. If you don't have that opportunity don't worry about it. With time and continued effort I have no doubt that you'll be a top notch mechanic. I say this because you've displayed aptitude in your videos on this job. I'm a technician of 26 years with a varied work background. The only arm chair advice I have is that hoses will rub through when in in contact with steel. Familiarize yourself with rigid tube bending and flaring. You can get tubing with standard pipe thread terminations and you can barb and flare tubing using hand tools designed for the job. In this way, you can custom plumb difficult areas. I love the way you dry fit and plan your next move. The presentations were entertaining and I've learned some things about your SAAB. Thank you!
Of all the videos I've watched tonight.... this is the only one I watched to the end! You are upgrading your Saab like I would've done, and I'm a Swede so hats off to you. Cheers!
I just found your channels and I applaud you sir! Having done somewhat similar projects (not knowing what I was doing) I appreciate the problem solving, fabricating w/o the proper tools and ingenuity! Every mistake and/or failure is a huge success because it’s a learning experience! Keep up the great work!
I gotta say props for trying, and I guess making that adapter plate. You work with what you got, with the knowledge you've got. I really admire the determination
Those quick edits during the assembly, just enough to give us a look at what your doing and feeding that sensory lust for the ratcheting sound. Mmf. Brilliant bit of work, and nice job on the engine too!
u know what you dont have in common with a comedian, comedians try to be funny, you opening your mouth without even trying, everything u say is funny. Im thoroughly entertained. funny how i came across you, i was looking to fab my own truck camper, since im not happy with my brand new camper
Kerosene in a squirty bottle and spray it on your aluminium when you cut it or drill it and your cuts will be faster and much smoother. Love your videos. You are indeed an entertainer.
for your future fund of knowledge: if you are making gaskets for just about anything (I've used them for head gaskets I'm ashamed to say) the thin cardboard found in 12 pack beer boxes(whatever your flavor is) makes the perfect gasket material. I've never had one fail. Very much. Keep up the great vids!
Definitely an alignment pit. I use one at my work. We have ramps to drive on the lead over to turn tables and an air jack. We can do repairs there and alignments. We do mostly road tractors, this is the easiest way for us work on them and be safe too.
Guy, I just found your channel and I love it. Your motto seems to be the same as mine: "if it looks stupid but it works, then it's not stupid. Unless it involves electricity."
I think you did a good job especially since you had to make the base plates so you can have vacuum lines. Thank you for making these nice videos for us to watch!
I don't know which was worse: using the remaining epoxy on the holes or the butchering of the welds! The best part about your vids is that I'm learning with you. I would have probably have done the same. I am living vicariously through you, man. I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you! (...and not getting criticized for it!) I've been with you since the 944 vids so I do appreciate all the effort and running humour that you put in all your work! Thanks for the vids! Keep 'em coming!
Hope it is redundant: Thank you for sharing your metal blocks and issues with us so openly! It is refreshing and nice! We should be more open with this commonly! I have similar feelings and the escape is to "underperform" consciously. You do the same. I took the tip from Scott Adams creator of Dilbert, no less. Cheers!
I was so happy for you when it started up. I’ve recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed your videos so much. I really like your personality and presentation style and your honesty. It’s also really nice to see you working on this Ford V4 engine. I have the more common V6 variant in a couple of my Ford Capris. I admire that even though you don’t know how to do something, you get started and learn as you go. This brings you progress even through mistakes. I do very little on my cars and if I adopted your attitude I would probably be much further ahead. Your Weber carb looks almost new! Nice to see that and the cool air filter housing going onto your engine. I hope this work makes for a much better drive.
You’ve got to be kidding me 😎 I’m halfway through the second video and granted I’ve got little to no mechanical ability to but I’m your age And own 3 96 v4,s and one 95 v4 wagon and at a minimum your an exceptional mechanic👍 Props for your modesty
There should be a plastic thermally insulating spacer between the manifold and the carb. The manifold likes to be warm to help vapourise the petrol, the carb needs to be cold. Said spacer is a very common part and can be bought with a vacuum port already fitted, form Ford tuning shops in the UK. That Carb was very common on UK Fords in the 80s and is much used for tuning up.
Sweet build, it looks and sounds great. I dig the "ratchet ratchet, clunk clunk, ding ding" montages. One suggestion is to use fuel hose for PCV etc, it will hold up to the vapors better.
Lovely, how simple old gas engines really are. And this is even a V4. It requires a tad more cleanliness and precision with diesels, but at least they don't burst in flames by accident. :D
You're doing fine, aging wheels, the autos and engines are unusual and fascinating, and pretty good instruction, too! I'm subscribing, loved the simplicity of the little Trabant, assembly is suitably careful, and you're making custom parts. Hard to believe you're just starting out, good job, sir.
my g pa bought a 1968 new mod 96 so i was 4 years old the first trip he took 2 piglets from albany ore to hermiston ore. when i turn 27 he gave it to me 450,000 miles still ran great. do you know saab had a kit that let you make the inside into a bed .i loved that car i gave it to a museum still looked great they said they will take good care of it cool car sorry about the bad spelling
Two fuel pumps. You can have the electric one on a switch to give quick carb fill for starting and then switch it off to allow the mechanical one to do its thing. Check that you have the fuel pump push rod in the right way round. Only one end is hardened and that should bear on the cam. You will be able to see, when it is clean, that one end is discoloured a bit yellow. That is the hardened end. If you have it in wrong the rod will wear and shorten, so reducing the amount that the pump diaphragm works. Result, not enough gas, especially when going up hill. Push rod length should be 130mm. I would have liked to seen a tidy up of the engine bay and a lick or two of paint on the engine while it was out, Full degrease first of course. Doing that is entertainment and the end result is satisfying. Have fun on the road in part 3.
I've got a friend whose a welder and he takes great care in his work even when helping me with jack job welds, so now I know what to send him if I want to give him nightmares.
G'Day, "if it's ugly, but it works, it's therefor not ugly", words you can live by, and build an entire life by. Congratulations, with this theory, many marriages can be saved.
"Cant fall into a pit if i am already in it."
Love you dude 🤣🤣🤣
Spencer Smith !
LOL
@@pauljohansson7697 well hes' right he can't fall into it but he can still fall in it lol
PAINT THE VALVE COVERS OR I'M GOING TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT
I'm going to paint just one of them to irritate you. No, that would irritate me too
that will actually half please me
The remaning paint at least have the same color as the silicone sealant :)
I was way ahead ... You didn’t paint the sump!
Project Binky is watching you!
My favorite thing about this channel is how each video contains so much material, rather than releasing clickbait titled videos where only one or two small things are accomplished amidst a bunch of fluff. Keep up the good work :)
this would be like part 20 on almost any other series
Part #1.... The introduction
Part #2: the introduction part 2
You will love Project Binky, in colour!
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I aint!
are you sure about that?
@@raven4k998 Amd panel / body filler of course!
Jankiest adapter plate EVER.
takumi fujiwara is your pfp thumbs up lol
That is why it's perfect.
That's Roadkill level butchery right there
Subscriber since long back really enjoy your odd sense of humor
julie m agreed
I'm sure it's too late now, but blue RTV melts when exposed to gasoline or its vapors. I unfortunately found this out the hard way. ...I now use Toyota FIPG or Hondabond for nearly everything. It's worth paying 3x as much.
It's not too late. That's a good tip, thanks!
exactly my thoughts
Depends on the brand I think. I use Loctite 5926 which is blue and alcohol and oil resistant. Never had any problems when using it to seal parts of fuel systems. I repaired a crack in the surge tank of my car with it, and after 5 years it's still holding!
NEVER! Use gloves while drilling. You much rather cut your finger than to have the glove getting caught by the drill. My grandpa made the mistake of wearing one when the drill caught on the cloth and wrapped his hand around the multiple times. Breaking many bones in the process.
Also never use them on the grinding wheel either for the same reason. I know it's hot and you might get steel splinters like I did but I'd take that any day over having my arm yanked into a rotating machine. Safety glasses and medium length sleeves are all you need. But please do use proper gloves when welding. Don't want you to get burnt or get skin cancer.
damn ,thats a hell of drill
I've also heard fun stories of rings getting caught by lathe chucks and ripping people's fingers right off.
iv had my hand stuck to an angle grinder because the glove got stuck, i saw my life flash before me ...
@@Boemel Me too, wearing fabric gloves that snagged the wheel dragging my hand in; I was surprised how deep a hole it cut out of my hand.
Looking forward to part 3 now. :)
"If it's ugly and it works, it ain't ugly." Gonna have to remember that line.
Heater hose for vacuum lines (especially PCV one) Yep I've made that mistake before. You'll be back to replace those sooner then you think.
And for those wondering why. Heater hose is designed to hold in internal pressure, not resist external pressure so it collapses under full vacuum. And the oil that comes through the PCV will make it super soft and break down over time. you can actually see it 'sweat' with oil over time.
Next time use a single thick base plate. To get the port just cross drill from say..., the PCV hole to the opening for the throttle. Major air leak you say? NO! Just tap the opening of the hole where you started and put in a set screw. That said, a valiant attempt to solve your problem. I once adapted a single SU carburetor to a Datsun down draft intake making a tapered adapter out of sheet metal.
Craftsmanship only rivaled by Project Binky
Only rivaled by Project Binky and any high school shop class
@@agingwheels lol
That is truly a beautiful fitting you welded together. The amount of character is off the charts!
Love the AvE reference and this video all together!
Just as he was making a dooblydoo.
Don't lose a minute's sleep over a little fabricobbling. It's what keeps things going around the world..... Nice video!
I'm not a mechanical engineer nor a mechanic, just an indian hotelier. I'm sure I must be the most distant fan you have (Geographically).
However I do have an interest in cars and the Internal Combustion Engine and the mechanism behind the working of a car.
What I enjoy in your videos is the presentation and silly anecdotes, wisecrack and witty phrases that make them more enjoyable than the movies that get various Filmfare awards.
Look forward to more of your videos.
20:00 Whoever said "You can't fall off the floor" is lacking in imagination. Love the project. Freewheeling SAABs are a lot of fun.
"I'm lazy, I'm not gonna modify the choke thingy" proceeds modifying the other bit with probably the same amount of effort (if not more). That's what I like, I do the same with my moped.
well, at least when that base plate fails, you'll have some good ideas of how to improve the next one you make.
funny and informative, the best kind of informative video, thanks robert.
I suffer from unrequited Saab disease.Your video gives hope to us who have only nominal mechanical skills.Excellent work. Remember,Tis always better to be lucky than good
I don't like these cars, will hopefully not even ride in one as a passenger, not to mention ever own one. I just wanted to say that as a background to what I'm going to say now: I love your presentation, your honesty and no frills attitude. It is highly amusing. You have a great personality. I enjoy your clips immensely Thank you and hello from the home country of the Saab.
Dude when that thing started I was stoked for you!!!!!!!
My first car was a 5-speed Saab 900S so this stuff hits me right in the feels. Great stuff!
"Cant fall into a pit if i am already in it."
i Love you dude you have good sarcasam
yes hes amazing
I had a Saab 96, I think it was a '71 model and I loved it! It was great in the Buffalo snow and fun to drive, wish I still had it. I also had a 1970 Saab 99, that was a great car too.
I'm always excited to see a new video!
I love this guy. He is so entertaining, clever and funny. Thank you and well done Man.
Those spigots on the valve covers pull air INTO the crankcase through the air filter, not the other way around. The PCV valve pulls gasses from the crankcase, creating a draught, and those spigots provide a clean source of vent air....
Some of those fabri-cobbles might not chooch forever :-) The good thing is that you're learning the hard way and that is the best way. Keep it up and learn from more experienced mechanics every chance you get. If you have the opportunity to take formal courses, do it. If you don't have that opportunity don't worry about it. With time and continued effort I have no doubt that you'll be a top notch mechanic. I say this because you've displayed aptitude in your videos on this job. I'm a technician of 26 years with a varied work background. The only arm chair advice I have is that hoses will rub through when in in contact with steel. Familiarize yourself with rigid tube bending and flaring. You can get tubing with standard pipe thread terminations and you can barb and flare tubing using hand tools designed for the job. In this way, you can custom plumb difficult areas. I love the way you dry fit and plan your next move. The presentations were entertaining and I've learned some things about your SAAB. Thank you!
ugh the machinist in me cringes but i have to understand people dont have full machine shops to play in
A cutter and some rtv, makes me the machinist I pretend to be.
15:25 This is the same weld that caused the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster!
😂
no that one is on his trabant
Of all the videos I've watched tonight.... this is the only one I watched to the end! You are upgrading your Saab like I would've done, and I'm a Swede so hats off to you. Cheers!
Nice Series. Waiting for Part 3.
I just found your channels and I applaud you sir! Having done somewhat similar projects (not knowing what I was doing) I appreciate the problem solving, fabricating w/o the proper tools and ingenuity! Every mistake and/or failure is a huge success because it’s a learning experience! Keep up the great work!
I gotta say props for trying, and I guess making that adapter plate. You work with what you got, with the knowledge you've got. I really admire the determination
Your excitement is hilarious and inspiring, your engine looks lovely, I was a MIG/TIG pressure welder, love watching you work!
Those quick edits during the assembly, just enough to give us a look at what your doing and feeding that sensory lust for the ratcheting sound. Mmf. Brilliant bit of work, and nice job on the engine too!
u know what you dont have in common with a comedian, comedians try to be funny, you opening your mouth without even trying, everything u say is funny. Im thoroughly entertained. funny how i came across you, i was looking to fab my own truck camper, since im not happy with my brand new camper
Kerosene in a squirty bottle and spray it on your aluminium when you cut it or drill it and your cuts will be faster and much smoother. Love your videos. You are indeed an entertainer.
Another excellent video... Your sarcasm is something to hold aloft and be proud.
for your future fund of knowledge: if you are making gaskets for just about anything (I've used them for head gaskets I'm ashamed to say) the thin cardboard found in 12 pack beer boxes(whatever your flavor is) makes the perfect gasket material. I've never had one fail. Very much. Keep up the great vids!
“Power goes out”
Continues to work on car engine
Love the way you go ahead and just do it, makes me want to get an old car and do that, too :)
Definitely an alignment pit. I use one at my work. We have ramps to drive on the lead over to turn tables and an air jack. We can do repairs there and alignments. We do mostly road tractors, this is the easiest way for us work on them and be safe too.
Love your honesty and humor in your vids. ☺️❤️
My man! This is truly funny, entertaining and educational.
I'd pay to watch this!
I love how your fab work peaks and falls hopelessly down a hill
I was really worried about your front plate there. You've got the finesse of an angel.
I see your modifications and I am reminded of my father repairing a battery connector on a ford popular..... with a roofing nail.
Guy, I just found your channel and I love it. Your motto seems to be the same as mine: "if it looks stupid but it works, then it's not stupid. Unless it involves electricity."
I think you did a good job especially since you had to make the base plates so you can have vacuum lines. Thank you for making these nice videos for us to watch!
I don't know which was worse: using the remaining epoxy on the holes or the butchering of the welds!
The best part about your vids is that I'm learning with you. I would have probably have done the same. I am living vicariously through you, man. I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you! (...and not getting criticized for it!)
I've been with you since the 944 vids so I do appreciate all the effort and running humour that you put in all your work! Thanks for the vids! Keep 'em coming!
Hope it is redundant: Thank you for sharing your metal blocks and issues with us so openly! It is refreshing and nice! We should be more open with this commonly! I have similar feelings and the escape is to "underperform" consciously. You do the same. I took the tip from Scott Adams creator of Dilbert, no less. Cheers!
Given it your best Project Binky from Bad Obession Motorsports I see. I for one, support this.
Awesome channel. Thank you for taking your time to make these videos
My 1956 Caddy Eldorado Biarritz had TWO FOUR-barrel carbs! So there!!😁😁😁 Love your videos BTW.
You did a great job, functional is most important.
Congrats on getting it all back together!
I was so happy for you when it started up. I’ve recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed your videos so much. I really like your personality and presentation style and your honesty. It’s also really nice to see you working on this Ford V4 engine. I have the more common V6 variant in a couple of my Ford Capris. I admire that even though you don’t know how to do something, you get started and learn as you go. This brings you progress even through mistakes. I do very little on my cars and if I adopted your attitude I would probably be much further ahead. Your Weber carb looks almost new! Nice to see that and the cool air filter housing going onto your engine. I hope this work makes for a much better drive.
I woke up right when this was posted, love it as always!
You’ve got to be kidding me 😎
I’m halfway through the second video and granted I’ve got little to no mechanical ability to but I’m your age
And own 3 96 v4,s and one 95 v4 wagon and at a minimum your an exceptional mechanic👍
Props for your modesty
most RTV will degrade in contact with fuel or fuel vapor. permatex permashield is supposed to be fuel resistant just fyi. love the vids!
Tapered Pipe plugs, as well as short pieces of bolts and screws are perhaps possible for plugging holes, using a bit of thread sealer.
It's so good for my soul to see that other people do ghetto mods to their cars without thinking 😍
There should be a plastic thermally insulating spacer between the manifold and the carb. The manifold likes to be warm to help vapourise the petrol, the carb needs to be cold. Said spacer is a very common part and can be bought with a vacuum port already fitted, form Ford tuning shops in the UK. That Carb was very common on UK Fords in the 80s and is much used for tuning up.
I’m currently watching you torcher tools whilst I torcher pasta
Sweet build, it looks and sounds great. I dig the "ratchet ratchet, clunk clunk, ding ding" montages. One suggestion is to use fuel hose for PCV etc, it will hold up to the vapors better.
Lovely, how simple old gas engines really are. And this is even a V4. It requires a tad more cleanliness and precision with diesels, but at least they don't burst in flames by accident. :D
One thing I like to do before starting an engine that has been disassembled is to remove the plugs and spin the motor until it builds oil pressure.
When stenciling a gasket on a hard surface use the ball end of a ballpine hammer to "cut" your holes and for small holes use ball bearings
15:50
Ah yes, after all these years, I have finally found him... The Buddy that can Weld.
I effin love the the amount of effort you put into this! No matter what it still works! :D
For being such a novice and not knowing what you should be doing, you have done a pretty professional job over all.
Oh my God you are definitely a entertainer!!! Thank You
my new favorite channel ! You fabricate like I do.
You're doing fine, aging wheels, the autos and engines are unusual and fascinating, and pretty good instruction, too! I'm subscribing, loved the simplicity of the little Trabant, assembly is suitably careful, and you're making custom parts. Hard to believe you're just starting out, good job, sir.
dude ... the welding was awesome !
my g pa bought a 1968 new mod 96 so i was 4 years old the first trip he took 2 piglets from albany ore to hermiston ore. when i turn 27 he gave it to me 450,000 miles still ran great. do you know saab had a kit that let you make the inside into a bed .i loved that car i gave it to a museum still looked great they said they will take good care of it cool car sorry about the bad spelling
21:57 absolutely priceless!
Thank you for the many laughs during your videos, I watch for the knowledge, but it's hard to beat a good laugh!
just finished watching part 1, and what do ya know, part 2 just got upped
thanks boss
The material on the inside of the bearings where the balance shaft, crankshaft, etc rides is called babbit.
This is a great series!
Brilliant editing man! That must be a lot of work! 👌🏼👍🏼
Two fuel pumps. You can have the electric one on a switch to give quick carb fill for starting and then switch it off to allow the mechanical one to do its thing. Check that you have the fuel pump push rod in the right way round. Only one end is hardened and that should bear on the cam. You will be able to see, when it is clean, that one end is discoloured a bit yellow. That is the hardened end. If you have it in wrong the rod will wear and shorten, so reducing the amount that the pump diaphragm works. Result, not enough gas, especially when going up hill. Push rod length should be 130mm.
I would have liked to seen a tidy up of the engine bay and a lick or two of paint on the engine while it was out, Full degrease first of course. Doing that is entertainment and the end result is satisfying. Have fun on the road in part 3.
You have the same humorous approach as Project Binky. Me like.
That was satisfying, thanks Robert 👍🚙
Subscriber since long back really enjoy your odd sense of humor
Keep up the good work! Very fun to watch 😁
Thank you for the therapy session.
Great video. Love seeing a Pebble watch. Wish the battery in mine hadn’t conked out.
Can't wait for part 3.
Your style makes a 28 minute video seem like a few minutes. Congrats on making it run!!!!!!!
I've got a friend whose a welder and he takes great care in his work even when helping me with jack job welds, so now I know what to send him if I want to give him nightmares.
Man a enjoy your videos, waiting for part 3.
YOu have the same great swagger as the Top Gear Team. Love your Channel. Thanks
Can't wait!!! All the best:-)
I really like how it just works because that is what it is supposed to do.
doesnt look great but it works💪👌
G'Day, "if it's ugly, but it works, it's therefor not ugly", words you can live by, and build an entire life by. Congratulations, with this theory, many marriages can be saved.
I love this series !