Knock Knock... Who's There? The End of the Road!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage and Desiree are well on their way across the country in the Model A and are starting to learn that the little "rod rattle" has developed. They still have a ways to go to make it to Kevin Hutton's. Merlin is thinking he should have dealt with this problem back in Ohio. He might have to rent a truck and trailer to tow it back to Arizona. These parts are not easy to come by.
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This channel should have 2 million subscribers. Merlin is one of very few people in this world that actually know stuff....
One of the few that puts his work into videos. There are alot that know alot.
No doubt he knows his shit tho....
he def should teach that saying they don't make them like they used too speaks volumes for this man
What an amazing mechanic, and extremely patient person this Merlin is. No cussing or throwing of Tools. 😀🇺🇸
We only see the edited portions, LOL. JK. Merlin IS a rare find, he and chads fab owner have virtually the same temperament.
Merlin did say he wasn't going to be in a hurry.
Just a relaxing drive across the country.
When there’s a mrslike this i think all explained.
She's lucky to have you as a owner .she'll run forever
I've said it before...there are guys who think they know everything...then there is Merlin who actually does
Closer to home. Hillbilly puts the word out. Dan comes through with 2 machined spare rods. Eternally grateful. She starts. Road trip resumes.
It's heartwarming for me to see there are folks out there still making it happen in the small machine shops across the country. Glad John got you fixed up!
Merlin, You Sir are the definition of a true mechanic. Nice work.
It really is amazing how many good knowledgeable people there are in this country. And the best part is there ability to help.
Merlin's vast knowledge of these old Model A's is amazing! So nice to see Desiree traveling with Merlin on this journey! Be safe and careful out there and welcome home!
I have NEVER seen a rod INSTALLED from the bottom. Merlin is a mad man !!
Ive never really had an interest on learning the ways of the model A. Merlin has changed this. Its fascinating to learn how these old engines were built to be repaired and not thrown away when done. Everything can be repaired with simple hand tools and some knowledge. The wealth of knowledge he has is amazing. Im a mechanic of 25 yrs and i watch every week with anticipation of what i can learn next. Thanks for what you do.
I have a 1928 A, and it's really a fun vehicle to work on.
This is the wrecker games all over Merlin is the champ of getting things fixed on the spot. This has become 1 of my favourite channels. Keep on rocking tne 31 Merlin👍
**knockknock!**
"Who's there?"
"It's me, Rodney!"
And that is why it's called a 'Rod-knock'... 😁😁😜😜😁😁
💥Thanks Merlin and thank you Desiree for all you do in editing and such!💥💯💖😎
And that's why classic cars are better ... no matter where you go, you have friends you've never met who will stop everything to help you!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
“I’m not afraid to try it”. Best Merlin quote ever. I’m gonna put it up in my shop…
This is the shit that I was told as a child, We rebuilt motors on the side of the road
Thanks for taking me along Merlin. Really enjoyed watching the trip & on-the-road- repairs. Wish I was there!
Thanks for the adventure. This trip makes me consider a cross country adventure of my own at 70 years in a 50 year old car.
Not only did you find a fellow Model A guy, he had spare rods and a full blown machine shop! Only in the heartland of America. 💪👍🏼
Merlin and Desiree it's so nice to see you two enjoy the ride. I think it would be so great in a Model A.
That's how cross country was in the 1930s. You had to rely on friendly folks to help you make it through. The roads were a little rougher though. Good to see America is still filled with good people who understand hospitality and the value of hard work.
We're everywhere, you just don't hear about us on the news.
Good job Merlin. You are now a certified proctologist. Dr. Merlin. LOL
🤣🤣🤣😮💨😮💨😮💨
My Sunday is now complete. Thank you. Desiree really rocks that hat. She is stunning.
I agree, 😊
Nice to see your wife participate more in your videos between yourself,,fab rats,Matt's off road and robbie Layton you people rock
I took the rods out of my 301cu in small block chevy at the dragstrip back in the 60's without pulling the heads. Just couldn't find enough pieces to put them back in! Enjoying the trip with you guys.
What a Dad Joke cold opening! 🤣👍
❤ Desiree & Merlin .. modern day Bonnie & Clyde .. minus the bank robbing thing. 👍😎✊
Yep Merlins parents named him right, Merlin is definitely a mechanical magician I really don't think there isn't anything mechanical he couldn't fix 🤔👍
Best knock knock joke ever! Love the simplicity of the old stuff!
My dad used a chunk of boot leather to get the last 50 miles he needed on his Model A when he was a youngster.
Mrs Merlin has the right idea, ice cream.
It's as if I can hear Costello calling out, "Hey Babbet!" 😂
What a cool adventure you guys are on Merlin. Nice to have the talent you have Merlin, anyone else would be panic stricken with the troubles you are having, not you though. I think you like having problems so you get to work on the car. What a gear head you are. Lol
@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage_ What do you want to discuss?
When there is technical difficulties the adventure begins. John's "call center" has some nice machine tools...
The knowledge of all these men, is dying because we live in a throw away society. We mechanics are 3rd and 4th generation with no way to get the original knowledge of prior built machines. It's sad for the easy complexity of these dying wonderfully built machines built by American ingenuity. I been wrenching for 25 years on new and old school iron. And the knowledge base of old school equipment and motors is drying up.
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The Babbitt metal alloy has both soft metal (Tin & Lead) with the harder Copper and Antimony. It is easily melted and can be cast in-place around shafts and then "run-in" to achieve proper fitment. It allows a low precision shaft to be mated with a custom made bearing that can handle high load with low friction. It's a useful material for taking a non-standard size shaft and forming a tight tolerance bearing around it.
Hey Merlin, Just a tip, back in the early 50's I helped the old man redo the mains on the side of the road, he cut sections out of his leather belt, and used that in place of shells got us home over a 100 miles, but as I said that was the mains, don't know how that would hold on big ends
While in England in the Air Force in 1979 a co-worker had a 1960's Plymouth with the rocker arm bearings totally gone... they were galling the rocker shafts. Oil pressure was basically zero. He had about 6 months left before rotating elsewhere, parts just were not available there, and he had hardly any funds. He had to have transportation to get to work as he lived off-base. I recalled my grand-dad telling me about using leather for bearings in some of the early engines. He was born in 1906 and tinkered with everything mechanical he could on his small farm in Idaho. We rounded up some old leather belts and cut them to size for every rocker arm on that old V-8. Then we used a file and some emery cloth to smooth out the rocker shafts - we couldn't afford any other options. We pre-soaked the leather in oil, then put it all back together. Lo and behold the oil pressure came up and the car ran fine the rest of the time he was there. He sold it to another poor airman just arriving, and the last I knew when I left around a year later he was still driving it. Not a recommended method of course in todays world - even almost 50 years ago - but for the low speeds and relatively short distances it saw it worked just fine.
In the early 50’s I remember dad putting in main bearings on old Plymouth inn side of road … just like it was no big deal
Merlin’s mechanical badassery.
You need to replace the babbitt with regular bearings and balance the crank shaft. Also turn down the flywheel. That's what my Father-in-law did on all his restorations. He came up with this back in the seventies.
An older friend of mine was heading to California years ago when he heard a rod knocking dropped the pan cut a piece off his leather belt and kept going . He smiled and said you can get about 3000 miles out of a good belt.
What they didn't show is that Metlin took the rod out from the bottom with one hand while it was running. What amazing talent and awesome channel! God bless you all!
Just goes to show there's still great people still out there finding that rod then get two!!!
Use pure Rain X spray on wind shield if you haven’t all ready. Won’t need wiper 👍
Looks like a cool trip.
Grampa told a tale of repairing a bearing with a piece of leather belt cut to size and swapped out on the roadside.
Early autos with radiators don't have pressure caps so they don't build pressure like a modern radiator. When the radiator gets low just add more water.
Great job Merlin! And thanks for jumping at the chance to help, John! Nice to speak to you on the phone. Dang nice shop too!!
Would love to see a series on building and tuning a 12v Cummins by Merlin. I love your style and the way you do things.
So happy you took the back roads..... hope all continues to go well with your journey.... it's definitely gonna take it's toll on that motor.....
Good old Paul Shin does it again!!!
He has quite the heart!! Thanks for helping Merlin out with thus excellent connection!!
Go Merlin Go
All the best from Canada
awesome field repair Merlin, if there's a guy who could pull that off and end up with a running engine, its you!!
Merlin, you are Definitely a Magician!! I’m glad you had Hillbilly to go yo yo work on it. There would have been limits as to fixing it on the road. Thks for Hillbilly for throwing out the word on the internet and by Luck, found John. He not only had Rods, he machined it TOO!! And Thks to Desiree for being a Great Sidekick, Wife of Merlin. Great, Great Video!! Safe Travels!🤙😎
Merlin is the man! Im convinced he can make just about anything run at this point. Hopefully the rest of the trip goes smoothly!
Excellent! I love it when people help out when he chips go down! That feller with the rods and machine shop was awesome for the save! That car is sweet! Pray no more repairs and the rest of the trip will be fun!
Hillbilly in another state. Merlin you amaze me again, pulling a rod out of the bottom of the engine. That's one master mechanic that can do that. Great finding the guy with the rods and the machines to make the new rod fit the Model A. It sounds good when you start it up my friend. Desiray is so supportive of Merlin's work and his passion to complete this drive home.
GOOD LUCK
What a beautiful way to see America. Even with adversity you keep such a positive attitude. Love it. Just remember never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly. You’ll make it home just fine. You and your wife. Have a blessed day.
Growing up I had a neighbor just like you and I'm very very miss the guy I wish I lived close but your great old-school kind of person
I think Merlin is like me don’t tell me it can’t be done because I will show you it can. I had a pretty good mechanic tell me the difficult we do immediately the impossible just takes a little longer. Keep showing us your amazing mechanical skills
2 best communities i have ever been a part of is the car guys and gun guys. You will never find better folks. The fun teasing among the car guys on makes and models is always fun. Sae with brands of firearms, were always teasing eachother over certain brands but there is no hate.
mount the tools. on inside of lid.. so u have access to them...
Having friends with connections....PRICELESS.
THIS is truly an EPIC JOURNEY 😎
Wow, what a great community around you! Nice to see, love that ride and the coolness of your wife!
Good to see Desiree along with you on this trip. I don't believe my wife and I would act like we were just taking a family drive. I have watched a mechanic many years ago pour bearings for a Ford. I wasn't very old, but I remember watching it done. I wish you both a happier trip home.
Paul Shinn would be proud of you Merlin.
I just love the poster frame. What a great picture. 👍
The beauty of the old cars is that they were simple and easy to work on.
Merlin, I’m from Indiana and we pronounce Terre Haute as like “tear a hote!” Like hotel but without the L. Great video. Just love them old cars
Yep, my late wife was born there. Her family all pronounced it like you explained it. And it is located in Vigo County. Pronounced "Vie-go". She always hated it when the TV weathermen tried to call it "Vee-go".
They wife says I can fix anything but dinner. Merlin is next level. Great work!
Watched the video again words don't describe the hospitality and the great friendship in the gentleman John merchine the two rods let alone finding them makes you feel good about America
No matter how stressed my day, watching a Merlins Old School Garage video always brings me peace and joy. TY good sir. So very glad I found your channel through cousin Paul.
You know. As I've watched this series from the start, I can't think of anyone else that I'd even consider making a trip like this with. Merlin, you ARE a genius when it comes to mechanics. You don't get rattled when things happen (or at least you don't show it), you just dive in and work through it. What an awesome adventure you and Desiree have had on this trip.
Merlin- Paul’s Rod and Babbit in Kansas City.(actually Parkville, MO). They do a great job.
Awesome repair job, way to think outside the box dropping the rod out of the bottom!! Am I the only one who thought of the part in the book "The Grapes of Wrath" where they keep putting oil soaked leather in the rod bearing of the car because the babbit was gone??
Good people across the country willing to help out, Priceless. Good friends to be made. Never seen a rod changed from the bottom, so I learned something new. It can be done. The adventure continues. This is reality, far better than the crap on TV. Looking forward for more to come. Thanks for sharing.
I ain't had Steak n Shake for 'bout 13 years. I's in Ohio. Been in Arizona for 12 yrs, now.
What a fun series this has been! Glad to see Desiree is at least having fun going home the languid way. Pull a rod out thru the bottom, dodging around the crank.... well, it worked!
This is my idea of a fun time on vacation.
I loved the vid of your trip. People have no idea what it is like tripping in an old car. I drove my brother's 1928 Whippet about 110 miles and boy was that a trek I will never forget. Thank you for bring back those sights,sounds,feelings and smells of that day. You are the MAN. Thanks!
❤ Love the content. Merlin and Paul knowledge mechanically is at the next level.
Merlin and Desiree,you are beautiful people ,enjoy watching you content ,and the way you take everything in your stride .
Automotive community is so undervalued, mechanics and engineering are what has helped the world.
Amazing how you can find the right people when in need and glad to help out !! That's what's right with this country !!! Great road trip so far !
America rocks and so do you Merlin.
An adventure of a lifetime long ago...helpful knowledgeable people along the way...
Merlin, you would be handy to have on a road trip.
I noticed you parked on the grass to keep the oil off the driveway. LOL
Just cant the people in americas heartland--thanks to all for helping Merlin !!!!
People like Hillbilly and John is what’s right with this country and we thank God for it…✝️🇺🇸👍
Merlin and Desiree, the memories you guys are adding to YOUR book 📕 of life is priceless🤌.
Thank you for taking us along. Now saddle up and head West.
3 millions subscribers. Old school we enjoy your video Merlin thank you sir
Many moons ago, I worked with a older mechanic. He always called channel lock pliers "water pump" pliers. He said that they were used to tighten the packing on the pumps when he was a kid. Guess it stuck with him all those years.
Great wizardry. Merlin, Kevin, and John! My dearly departed diesel mechanic dad never referred to brand-name--always called them "water pump pliers."* My parents' first car was a Model A, BTW.
*I was the eldest son--and trust me--I had to know the name and size of every tool in the box!😅
Terra Holt for us , but we're 34 miles south of Mitchell. I've been told by people from Lawrence county anything south of Mitchell is Kentucky. So we don't talk right
Old school mechanic at the finest.
That new rod quieted it down real nice. That was one trick fix man. you handled it like a pro!
This is so awesome to watch this vehicle and what you've done with it I've been watching the whole game of videos I'm trying to catch up I'm enjoying this thank you for sharing
Wow! What a great adventure! You have the perfect way to see America!! Taking the local highways and county roads.. where the heart of this country lives!! It is full of good people with common sense and family values. You're getting to meet a lot of them and getting some really good stories to tell your friends and family when you get back home!! Good luck tomorrow!!!
Watching the other video. I said I wouldn't mind having a bottle of the Covid buster on the back seat. Then Merlin just said something about Moonshine on here. lol That's what I was talking for.
It's "Terra Hote". (long "o") Least that's what us Buckeyes call the place.
At first,I thought he was going to try the old 'leather bearing' trick ( it doesn't work). Darned lucky the gudgeon pin wasn't a press fit in the rod or the piston.😄
thanks for sharing this amazing story. it's great to have friends along the way that have connections. eagerly waiting for the next segment of this journey.
Back when I was a kid in Mitchell Indiana there was no air in bees and Just a good old car hop that was our hanging out
You certainly have tenacity.
AMAZING! GOOD JOB EVERYONE!.....
Dr Frankenstein operates on the green model A & its alive again. Your knowledge on any motor or engine is mind blowing. Love to start my Sundays with Merlin Old School Garage. Love your pride of the American flag ! Thanks