Hey guys, thanks for watching! Humor is subjective and my humor is not everyone's cup of tea but I sure had fun making it! Plus, my mom thinks it's funny too.
I designed the first alt bracket for the fiero in 06'or07? For West Coast Fiero, Chris West, backwards was what I came up with, it's been running 20k miles no problems. I still have the car, and do love it so..lol
Awesomeness…….. happy new year John. You’re making incredible progress. Love watching you make a bracket. Hope it’s as relaxing for you as it looks and feels for me 🤣. 👍👍😊👍👍
Thank you and enjoyed seeing the progress. Beautiful design and workpersonship (pc comment. Lol). Looking forward to the next installment of the epic saga that the build is. Happy Newest of Years, take care and peace our!!
Alternators will work in either direction (because they are AC), and usually the fan isn't an issue. Fan blades are often just bent sheetmetal, they often beat the air into submission more than they operate in any particular direction. The only thing you need to be careful of is to replace the brushes. Brushes take a "set" when they are in use, and if you operate the alternator in the opposite direction they will often chip and spark, leading to failure. There are also alternators that have brushes that are offset from the centerline of the slip rings, these should only be operated in one direction (ie. factory direction) otherwise the brushes will fail quickly.
Happy New Year John. Like the alternator bracket. Looks sturdy. I see you have been taking comedy and magic lessons. Makes for a fantastic video. Thanks.
Nice work. I noticed you use 4130 "A" on some of your weldments over condition "N". Are you using that for ease of forming or is that just happens to be what you are sourcing ? I envy getting to weld that thick stuff. I fabricate/restore vintage aircraft and most of the tubing wall thickness is .035 and .049. and sometimes .028. You have to be having one of those good welding days when you put the heat to that .028. Thanks for the video.
Good question, I started ordering the steel from McMaster-Carr because of their price point but didn't notice the different lettering. I'm used to bending and forming 4130 and did not really notice a difference when bending the "A" material.
@@JohnReynolds661 When I worked at Chevy, had many 5.3 Impalas with belt squeal complaints only with compressor running. New belt would fix them for a while, but the wrap area should have been more. I never realized this. Oh well it is what it is.
Nice Fab work. It’s hard to tell from the video, but could you have put the alternator where the new power steering delete pulley was at? You know 2 birds, one stone?
@@JohnReynolds661 I always feel honored when a famous guy looks and even responds to my comments 🙂 I am a boatbuilding cousin of yours. Not a brother because my workmanship is not at your level. My build approach is similar, the problem with composite builds is you have to wait for at least 24 hours before the epoxy sets. when I watch your current project I wonder if you had designed it the same way? e.g. the challenge of finding the right place for the coils springs. It's always good to know that the bolt on parts from Amazon can resolve your problem in case you are stuck :-)
I'm sure you're selling yourself short. We look at a problem, find all the different ways to solve it and pick the most elegant solution. Then it's a matter of being patient in the execution.
If you run into cooling problems with the alternator, There are small, ductable fans available that run on 12v. or, you could make a new fan for it for turning the opposite direction.
TH-cam deletes comments about DDG. FYI. They are scared. I would not use those words in a video. I appreciate it but you are hurting yourself in the long run.
Hey guys, thanks for watching! Humor is subjective and my humor is not everyone's cup of tea but I sure had fun making it! Plus, my mom thinks it's funny too.
You obviously watched Chuck Jones cartoons.
I love the way you come up with beautiful, elegant solutions to problems. Your filming and editing skills are coming on well too!!
Another great vid!
Your video’s are informative and entertaining, thank you!!
Clearance Clarance Thanks for sharing the update... Happy New Year !
I designed the first alt bracket for the fiero in 06'or07? For West Coast Fiero, Chris West, backwards was what I came up with, it's been running 20k miles no problems. I still have the car, and do love it so..lol
Nice, I looked on that site to get the idea, thanks!
I think corvair alternators run backwards and therefor they have a reverse fan. Check it out.
I love the videos!!
While I would do anything for your talent, I'd happily settle for your shop!
Awesomeness…….. happy new year John. You’re making incredible progress. Love watching you make a bracket. Hope it’s as relaxing for you as it looks and feels for me 🤣. 👍👍😊👍👍
Happy New Year John. Love you sense of humor and this build it is so cool!!
Thank you and enjoyed seeing the progress. Beautiful design and workpersonship (pc comment. Lol). Looking forward to the next installment of the epic saga that the build is. Happy Newest of Years, take care and peace our!!
Your videos are very informative John keep it up
Alternators will work in either direction (because they are AC), and usually the fan isn't an issue. Fan blades are often just bent sheetmetal, they often beat the air into submission more than they operate in any particular direction. The only thing you need to be careful of is to replace the brushes. Brushes take a "set" when they are in use, and if you operate the alternator in the opposite direction they will often chip and spark, leading to failure. There are also alternators that have brushes that are offset from the centerline of the slip rings, these should only be operated in one direction (ie. factory direction) otherwise the brushes will fail quickly.
you go to Costco also i recognize those towel's!!!🤣
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2022. Your craftsmanship is wonderful. 😊
Happy New Year John. Like the alternator bracket. Looks sturdy. I see you have been taking comedy and magic lessons. Makes for a fantastic video. Thanks.
You are the smartest fabricator I know.
Happy New Year John
I kept trying to figure out “ where is he going with this hand grenade bit”? Nice 👍
Nice work. I noticed you use 4130 "A" on some of your weldments over condition "N". Are you using that for ease of forming or is that just happens to be what you are sourcing ? I envy getting to weld that thick stuff. I fabricate/restore vintage aircraft and most of the tubing wall thickness is .035 and .049. and sometimes .028. You have to be having one of those good welding days when you put the heat to that .028. Thanks for the video.
Good question, I started ordering the steel from McMaster-Carr because of their price point but didn't notice the different lettering. I'm used to bending and forming 4130 and did not really notice a difference when bending the "A" material.
Happy New Year John! Your skills are amazing and your humor is pretty good too…
To much involved in flipping the fan? I'm guessing so. You are a man of reason after all. Awesome work
good job John 👍
This time I had my hearing protection ready and didn't need it. Sad :( Stick with cars John, leave the magic to the professionals.
Thanks again
Made me laugh! hank you sir
If you install the pin on that grenade backwards you WILL have cooling problems.....but they will go awayyy............
Looking good! Do you think there is enough belt wrap around the AC pulley?
with a 160 amp alternator and that small pulley, yes.
It's the factory wrap so good enough for GM, good enough for me.
@@JohnReynolds661 When I worked at Chevy, had many 5.3 Impalas with belt squeal complaints only with compressor running. New belt would fix them for a while, but the wrap area should have been more. I never realized this. Oh well it is what it is.
@@scrappy7571 Good to know.
Nice Fab work. It’s hard to tell from the video, but could you have put the alternator where the new power steering delete pulley was at? You know 2 birds, one stone?
Nice French horn in the orchestra.... the player has a very distinctive way of playing :-)
Most ppl know the beginning of the piece (circus music) but never hear the middle, which I like.
@@JohnReynolds661 I always feel honored when a famous guy looks and even responds to my comments 🙂
I am a boatbuilding cousin of yours. Not a brother because my workmanship is not at your level.
My build approach is similar, the problem with composite builds is you have to wait for at least 24 hours before the epoxy sets.
when I watch your current project I wonder if you had designed it the same way? e.g. the challenge of finding the right place for the coils springs.
It's always good to know that the bolt on parts from Amazon can resolve your problem in case you are stuck :-)
I'm sure you're selling yourself short. We look at a problem, find all the different ways to solve it and pick the most elegant solution. Then it's a matter of being patient in the execution.
It must be frustrating.
Great!
What intake are you going to use?
Fast 92mm.
now the power steering pump needs to go back on.
Super nice!
Did you weigh the two alternator mounts to determine the weight difference?
I meant to but didn't get around to it. I just like making brackets and this one was a little challenging which is the motivation.
10lbs of coffee in a 5lb can... nice work!
If you run into cooling problems with the alternator, There are small, ductable fans available that run on 12v. or, you could make a new fan for it for turning the opposite direction.
Cool !
How about there's not ps on the car.
👍👍😆😆
"In color". Nice "mini" homage to another build.
TH-cam deletes comments about DDG. FYI. They are scared. I would not use those words in a video. I appreciate it but you are hurting yourself in the long run.
Can you give me another hint, I don't know what you're talking about?