Local guy with an excavator thought he could underbid us doing land clearing along a ditch, we use dozers with clearing blades, well he ended up almost killed when a two and half foot diameter cottonwood fell back on his cab and pinned him in there for over two hours before he could reach his phone and call for help. Get the right tool for the job! You don't call a plumber to do a roofing job with a pipe wrench do you? lol
Hi folks , Hi Frank, Hi Sharon 👋, Fabulous 👌 video 📹 massive amount of work 👏, love your little John deere blade , great to see you keep the cat alive, great to have a fun laugh along with you looking forward to seeing 👀 it all get up and running .
Hello Frank hello Sharon Good to see You back at the mine. Much work to Do. I wish you luck and alot of Power and health to finish your Projekt Take care Yours Frank Galetzka
I would check the fuel filter first, if i remember right theres a filter where the gas line goes in the carb. Also running only with fuel poured in the card is indicitive of a clogged main jet,and check float level and needle seat.
Coming along well Frank. Good luck at keeping the water dry. That was funny. Great place to keep the sodas cold. Nothing like cold mountain mine water.
️You guys are working so hard, and achieving so much it's so great when you share these updates. So pleased you got Hank fixed and roaring again, but Frank did a mean job with the John Deer, there's no stopping the crazy man and woman!!! Thank you Frank and Sharon - Keep safe.. 👷🏻♂️⛏👷🏻♀️⛏❤️❤️❤️❤
Check that gas is coming up to the carburetor and the filter is clean , then see if you can get a rebuild kit for it . This carburetor is super simple to rebuild , a can of brake cleaner and a air compressor to blow it out . Make sure the needle valve and float are working , simple rebuild ! And I'd use used motor oil and maybe some diesel fuel on them beams . P>S> Looks like you need some experienced help ? Good luck !
Timber! Y'all are the modern-day Flintstones, Sharon mucking adits and Frank felling forests w/his heavy equipment. "Watch out for that tree!" Mixed animemory.
Happy to see things are progressing. Looks like tons of work but also fun as heck. That shiny chrome exhaust on the beat up backhoe made me legitmately laugh out loud. Like Grizzly Adams wearing a fancy hat.
check your fuel pump and or filter on that old chevy. the float bowls are probably not filling up. hopefully one day I can bring the fam to ye old yankee boy! cheers.
Frank and Sharon, you guys are awesome to put this mine in better shape! Maybe I’ll take some time to go explore this mine! We all can appreciate all the hard work you guys do to deliver such an awesome show. Keep it up you two!
Awesome to see more update videos Frank. You and Sharon are doing an awesome job. Can't wait to see the house going up and roads done and entrance looking tip top.
Very nice!! Really comin along, ton of progress!!! I'd extend the roof off of the compressor house over the tracks and bring your supports out and just tie those into the building. Cover it all the way to the door, put your lagging on the sides and you should be good and covered. As always stay safe and stay strong out there.
Yep nothing runs like a deere. especially Frank running after one🙄 Doing a great job on the operation. is it the mechanical fuel pump that's not working? two carbs same thing? and weld up a cage to prevent that from accidently happening...again🤔 love to come up and help out on the mechanicals and setting framing. that whole project looks like a great way to spend the day👍
Frank and Sharon your the best hardest working couple I think we can all see your dedication and everything you do like they say if you're going to do a job good do it right the first time how true it is. ⛏️❤️🥂
I live in Grant's pass, made me really haply yall would take take and visit our beautiful state!!:). I Plan on coming to you're Minning museum in Canda, when it's open of course hahaha. be safe frank and Sharin
Get a rebuilt kit for that carburetor. You can tear it down in no time, soak it overnight in carburetor cleaner, wipe clean and reassemble in about a man hour of labor. I have rebuilt many of them. Really simple. I got a book that covers the Rochester Carburetor you can probably find it or one like it on the net.
Everything is looking good guys ! Hope the house sells fast and you can start getting the new home all settled. We will definitely have to come see the mine when it’s ready for the public. Also welcome to the Jeep life 😂👋
19:20 A little crossover tip from the Ford inline 6 mechanics... make sure that exhaust heat box doesn't have pinholes through to the intake side. If it does it's a vacuum leak and makes carb tuning absolutely heinous because it'll also suck exhaust which can be cool to hot.... Also, got proper fuel pressure? Give gravity feed a shot and see if it runs longer.
Timber is the least effective ground support system you have. The portal probably should be cleaned out of timber. Bolted and screened with a mix of expansion shell bolts and resin grouted rebar. If there is still an issue, get a contractor to spray with shotcrete or gunnite. You can then put the timber back for show.
@@2rbeck In ground like that I would have to disagree. Drilling rock that is that fractured is dangerous and makes it even more unstable. I have been in dozens of mines that have had rock bolts fail. I am not a fan of them. More for show I would say. They might be cheaper and faster but not better than timbering.
hahahahaah, Frank, Jeff would be proud......Frank who do talk to for your permits?....What do they coast?.......Have you had any claim jumpers? The Scenery is most Excellent.........JB.
It sounds like a fuel pump problem on the 235. Maybe hook up a small 12 volt pump for it. Between JC Whitney and speedway motors, you should be able to find a fuel pump (mechanical or electrical) and a carb or rebuild kit.
Hey Guys, wow you guys have sure been busy. I really enjoyed the video. Ya know Frank I'm pretty sure that I have a couple of those 235 single barrel carbs kicking around here if your still needing and or want
@@exploringabandonedmines Kool. I have all kinds of parts fot those type engines from the 194ci.-292ci. and everything in between including V8s. My brother even has an Autowreckers here on Vancouver Island on Hwy1 just out of Mill Bay in Cobble Hill called Maxwell's so if you ever looking for something I have access to of stuff including shipyard materials and also steam related equipment etc. I hope that the other carb works out because I was just going to donate this one to you.
I thought you where going to keep your house and land down in the valley there and have the mine at the same time brother. My friend has a new jeep Willie's also
That carter W1 carb is off a 216. So if that fits on the manifold you have (The base of the 216/217 is 2 3/4" from center bolt to center bolt) then I would go with a carter YF cab that is a newer design. they are available re manufactured, can be found various places. . look for UREMCO 3-315 or 3-312 .
Awesome to see guys, looking good! Me and my 2 friends just got back to fsj from our annual mine exploring trip, went to 7 mines, and we visited grand forks as well, but we figured you were in the states so maybe next time we can stop in
Fuel starvation? Check filter, pump and any vacuum pipes. Maybe try rigging up a bottle with fuel in it and hold above the engine to see if it needs gravity feed.
Another great video, looks like your progressing ahead despite the setbacks. Wife and I are heading your way early next week, probably Tuesday and hopefully we can stop ans say hi Jan
You should try and contact Kevin from the TH-cam channel Junkyard Digs. I guarantee he could steer you in the right direction with the carburator. Awesome video as always Frank and Sharon!
Why not buy a newer used engine and retrofit it for the belt drive. This way you could get parts and have something that is more fuel efficient. Amazing progress by the way. Kepp up the great work! ;-)
Its about long term reliability, an old inline 6 like that will run decades with very little maintenance or care ontop of being easy to maintain and cheep too.
Hey guys greetings again from Florida been a while since I've talked to you but I've still been watching faithful. I wish I could come up and help you guys. But I don't think I'd be any good to you for at least one season LOL I've lived in Florida my whole life, looks cold up there. Anyway thank you guys for doing what you do. I do look forward to coming up and visiting when you guys get moved
Are you two actually doing all of that by yourself? Got nobody to help you? Need to see if we can exchange information maybe I can come up and help you guys
@@exploringabandonedmines My BD is in June so just a few days older than you, planning to do a smoked brisket and drink a few beers with friends. Cheers.
Local guy with an excavator thought he could underbid us doing land clearing along a ditch, we use dozers with clearing blades, well he ended up almost killed when a two and half foot diameter cottonwood fell back on his cab and pinned him in there for over two hours before he could reach his phone and call for help. Get the right tool for the job! You don't call a plumber to do a roofing job with a pipe wrench do you? lol
Hi folks , Hi Frank, Hi Sharon 👋, Fabulous 👌 video 📹 massive amount of work 👏, love your little John deere blade , great to see you keep the cat alive, great to have a fun laugh along with you looking forward to seeing 👀 it all get up and running .
Glad you enjoyed it
Got some of Jeff's energy rubbing off on you lol
COME ON! LETS GOOOO
Hello Frank hello Sharon
Good to see You back at the mine.
Much work to Do.
I wish you luck and alot of Power and health to finish your Projekt
Take care
Yours Frank Galetzka
crikey brilliant job .Frank Sharon , cant wait to see you mates . up and getting . happiness
Good idea, a change is better than a rest.
🍻🇨🇦👨🏭
I haven’t kept up with videos for awhile, you bought a mine? Crazy. Let’s go.
16:10 Ghost ride the whip!!! 😂
Looks like the new homestead is gonna be awesome!
Rock on guys, Jolly good stuff. 😊😀💚👀✌✌✌✌
I would check the fuel filter first, if i remember right theres a filter where the gas line goes in the carb. Also running only with fuel poured in the card is indicitive of a clogged main jet,and check float level and needle seat.
Coming along well Frank. Good luck at keeping the water dry. That was funny. Great place to keep the sodas cold. Nothing like cold mountain mine water.
You got that right!
Keeping busy.
The place is coming along really nice frank !
Lots of nice equipment.
You have the best intro out of all the tubers that I watch. Please 🙏 don't get rid of it
️You guys are working so hard, and achieving so much it's so great when you share these updates. So pleased you got Hank fixed and roaring again, but Frank did a mean job with the John Deer, there's no stopping the crazy man and woman!!! Thank you Frank and Sharon - Keep safe.. 👷🏻♂️⛏👷🏻♀️⛏❤️❤️❤️❤
Sharon has take over Johnny Cat. I don't get to run him anymore.
i found this channel today its my favorite
02:08 I was NOT expecting this. Hilarious Frank !!!!!
I wish U both success on the new homestead. U guys are awesome🍻
Thanks so much!
That little dozer sure would be handy for me 👍
Check that gas is coming up to the carburetor and the filter is clean , then see if you can get a rebuild kit for it . This carburetor is super simple to rebuild , a can of brake cleaner and a air compressor to blow it out . Make sure the needle valve and float are working , simple rebuild ! And I'd use used motor oil and maybe some diesel fuel on them beams . P>S> Looks like you need some experienced help ? Good luck !
Timber! Y'all are the modern-day Flintstones, Sharon mucking adits and Frank felling forests w/his heavy equipment. "Watch out for that tree!" Mixed animemory.
Good video. Have Scott look around Gold Field for a carb. Should be some around there on some old junk.
Happy to see things are progressing. Looks like tons of work but also fun as heck. That shiny chrome exhaust on the beat up backhoe made me legitmately laugh out loud. Like Grizzly Adams wearing a fancy hat.
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
Morning!
Looks like Franks having the time of his life, love the little dozer and the new Jeep is cool, great episode guys 👍
Hey, you painted the picnic table!
Somebody did!
@@exploringabandonedmines
I'm willing to bet you didn't pick the color.
What an exciting time for you and Sharon. You both deserve the best of everything for all your hard work. I wish you all the best, just stay safe! x
Thank you so much!
check your fuel pump and or filter on that old chevy. the float bowls are probably not filling up. hopefully one day I can bring the fam to ye old yankee boy! cheers.
Funny how mine exploration earns more than the mine did!
Frank and Sharon, you guys are awesome to put this mine in better shape! Maybe I’ll take some time to go explore this mine! We all can appreciate all the hard work you guys do to deliver such an awesome show. Keep it up you two!
Did you say you and jake williams got together... Oh boy you had em runnin for the hills xD
So excited for you guys. Beautiful view for the house. Keep safe and well. Will be watching the progress. Always
Awesome to see more update videos Frank. You and Sharon are doing an awesome job. Can't wait to see the house going up and roads done and entrance looking tip top.
Us too!
looking good
You brought the black Jeep of the family!
Don't break that cute little dozer!
Very nice!! Really comin along, ton of progress!!! I'd extend the roof off of the compressor house over the tracks and bring your supports out and just tie those into the building. Cover it all the way to the door, put your lagging on the sides and you should be good and covered. As always stay safe and stay strong out there.
Slowly but surely it's all coming together.
One day at a time!
wow cool plans to move to the mine
Goodluck Frank and Sharon
Yep nothing runs like a deere. especially Frank running after one🙄
Doing a great job on the operation.
is it the mechanical fuel pump that's not working? two carbs same thing?
and weld up a cage to prevent that from accidently happening...again🤔
love to come up and help out on the mechanicals and setting framing.
that whole project looks like a great way to spend the day👍
The little Dozer that could...of course it's driven by crazy Frank...LOL!!!! 🍻💖& Rock On!
It has auto pilot!
Frank and Sharon your the best hardest working couple I think we can all see your dedication and everything you do like they say if you're going to do a job good do it right the first time how true it is. ⛏️❤️🥂
Cool
Good Stuff, thanks
Love your spread of land
Thanks for sharing look like things are coming along. Stay safe and have fun working on your mine. Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🧔🏻
Thanks 👍
I've got the bigger inline 6 292 in my 64 3/4 ton pickup solid motors GM made✌️ Napa California
I live in Grant's pass, made me really haply yall would take take and visit our beautiful state!!:). I Plan on coming to you're Minning museum in Canda, when it's open of course hahaha. be safe frank and Sharin
So glad to see ya finally making allot of progress.!! It sure is looking good ! Thanks for the video
More to come!
Your getting somewhere now mate, looking good. Wicked view , looks like a top spot for a house . Carbs can be a bitch, but you will get it.
hefty bill on that lumber.
We sawed it all ourselves. The mill cost $30,000 !
@@exploringabandonedmines with the price of lumber now though, you'll save a lot of money in the long run.
hey frank great video as usual!
Thanks for watching
use chainlink fencing and rock bolts to secure the entrance it works great it
4 x 4 welded wire mesh is cheaper and standard in Canadian mines
Get a rebuilt kit for that carburetor. You can tear it down in no time, soak it overnight in carburetor cleaner, wipe clean and reassemble in about a man hour of labor. I have rebuilt many of them. Really simple. I got a book that covers the Rochester Carburetor you can probably find it or one like it on the net.
It is a Carter carb. I kind of doubt I could find one that old.
I like how you imitated Jeff Williams lol
The two of you did a lot of work and things are shaping up.
Thanks for the update Frank! looking great up there!
Very brave thing to do , live you passion and share with others
Everything is looking good guys ! Hope the house sells fast and you can start getting the new home all settled. We will definitely have to come see the mine when it’s ready for the public. Also welcome to the Jeep life 😂👋
good job!
Nice job Frank.
19:20 A little crossover tip from the Ford inline 6 mechanics... make sure that exhaust heat box doesn't have pinholes through to the intake side. If it does it's a vacuum leak and makes carb tuning absolutely heinous because it'll also suck exhaust which can be cool to hot....
Also, got proper fuel pressure? Give gravity feed a shot and see if it runs longer.
Was thinking the same thing about fuel pressure.
I took the top of the carb off and the float bowl was full of gas.
@@exploringabandonedmines So what exactly is it doing, just stalling out on load?
might have to set up a concrete portal to make entrance safe. be good way to secure/lock up mine when not in service as well.
I have been thinking about it.
Timber is the least effective ground support system you have. The portal probably should be cleaned out of timber. Bolted and screened with a mix of expansion shell bolts and resin grouted rebar. If there is still an issue, get a contractor to spray with shotcrete or gunnite. You can then put the timber back for show.
@@2rbeck In ground like that I would have to disagree. Drilling rock that is that fractured is dangerous and makes it even more unstable. I have been in dozens of mines that have had rock bolts fail. I am not a fan of them. More for show I would say. They might be cheaper and faster but not better than timbering.
hahahahaah, Frank, Jeff would be proud......Frank who do talk to for your permits?....What do they coast?.......Have you had any claim jumpers? The Scenery is most Excellent.........JB.
Permits... who needs em?
@@exploringabandonedmines lol........
It sounds like a fuel pump problem on the 235. Maybe hook up a small 12 volt pump for it. Between JC Whitney and speedway motors, you should be able to find a fuel pump (mechanical or electrical) and a carb or rebuild kit.
Fuel pump is fine.
Man Frank, that Sharon is a real keeper! You sure scored there! I bet your Carburetor problem is the Main Jet clogged with stuff.
Nope checked it
“CANT HAVE ROCKS FALLING ON PEOPLES HEADS” LMFAO Frank that’s classic.. all tho some people might get a benefit from it lol
A very nice video, hope everything goes too plan, and dont let your equipment run away from you Frank. Lol
Too late
Put some track inside that building so you can roll Or cart in there.
Sharon I think hank digs you.
Good job Frank ! lots of work ahead of you !
Yes, thanks
If you got nothing else out of your trip the U.S., you picked up “so come on, let’s go”. We laughed so hard.
Hey Guys, wow you guys have sure been busy. I really enjoyed the video. Ya know Frank I'm pretty sure that I have a couple of those 235 single barrel carbs kicking around here if your still needing and or want
Someone else offered to send me one
@@exploringabandonedmines
Kool. I have all kinds of parts fot those type engines from the 194ci.-292ci. and everything in between including V8s. My brother even has an Autowreckers here on Vancouver Island on Hwy1 just out of Mill Bay in Cobble Hill called Maxwell's so if you ever looking for something I have access to of stuff including shipyard materials and also steam related equipment etc. I hope that the other carb works out because I was just going to donate this one to you.
@@jbrobertson6052 We should keep it touch. Send me your email or phone number. Mine is frankmcranch@gmail.com 250-444-0183
Have you tried to take the main jet out of the old carburetor and install it into the new one might just be to small
Toujours un véritable plaisir🎬Beau Travail💪🔬Hello From France🌐🙏🌌🍀
I thought you where going to keep your house and land down in the valley there and have the mine at the same time brother. My friend has a new jeep Willie's also
That place is beautiful 😍
It really is!
That carter W1 carb is off a 216. So if that fits on the manifold you have (The base of the 216/217 is 2 3/4" from center bolt to center bolt) then I would go with a carter YF cab that is a newer design. they are available re manufactured, can be found various places. . look for UREMCO 3-315 or 3-312 .
Tough to find.
Awesome to see guys, looking good! Me and my 2 friends just got back to fsj from our annual mine exploring trip, went to 7 mines, and we visited grand forks as well, but we figured you were in the states so maybe next time we can stop in
Sounds great. I moved here from Cecil Lake!
@@exploringabandonedmines awesome! Id imagine we know a few of the same people. Bidulkas and such
CHECK THE FUEL PUMP OUTPUT AND THE LINE ON YOUR 238 ENGINE
Not the problem
Frank goes to play, here’s my chance to muck around with Sharon!!! 💙💙💙
Bring up some shot Crete for mine opening stability
Hard to tune a motor when its sucking in air with the fuel. Watch the video and you will see your issue. 18:13
Only for a few seconds in one clip. It is not the problem.
Fuel starvation? Check filter, pump and any vacuum pipes. Maybe try rigging up a bottle with fuel in it and hold above the engine to see if it needs gravity feed.
No it is getting fuel
Evening Frank and Sharon. We will be in Grand Forks tomorrow AM sometime, are you going to be near your museum?
Jan
We have closed the museum temporarily until we get everything relocated and set up at the Yankee Boy.
@@exploringabandonedmines thanks Frank, will catch you next time, looking forward to your next video
Another great video, looks like your progressing ahead despite the setbacks. Wife and I are heading your way early next week, probably Tuesday and hopefully we can stop ans say hi
Jan
Sounds great!
I hope I can see this place when it’s done.
Sharon, your a good woman, keep Frank straight - 2 peas in a pod.
Looking really good Frank! Would love to come out west and visit your mine! (From Calgary)
You should try and contact Kevin from the TH-cam channel Junkyard Digs. I guarantee he could steer you in the right direction with the carburator. Awesome video as always Frank and Sharon!
Incredible vision and ambition. Where exactly if future mine.
Why not buy a newer used engine and retrofit it for the belt drive. This way you could get parts and have something that is more fuel efficient. Amazing progress by the way. Kepp up the great work! ;-)
Its about long term reliability, an old inline 6 like that will run decades with very little maintenance or care ontop of being easy to maintain and cheep too.
We are restoring an old compressor.
Sounds like you have a fuel pump problem on the compressor. But not sure with out standing beside it
No it is getting lots of fuel.
What a beautiful day to dig in the dirt! Remember your safety protocols when working in the mine, love you two! Bye!
Thank you! Will do!
Cmn lets go 😅
I am sensing a road trip...
Hey guys greetings again from Florida been a while since I've talked to you but I've still been watching faithful. I wish I could come up and help you guys. But I don't think I'd be any good to you for at least one season LOL I've lived in Florida my whole life, looks cold up there. Anyway thank you guys for doing what you do. I do look forward to coming up and visiting when you guys get moved
Are you two actually doing all of that by yourself? Got nobody to help you? Need to see if we can exchange information maybe I can come up and help you guys
Please do. It has been cold everywhere this spring!
Big projects for a man that's 60, I'm the same age and wish I had your energy.
60? No not until July!
@@exploringabandonedmines My BD is in June so just a few days older than you, planning to do a smoked brisket and drink a few beers with friends. Cheers.
look into getting the busted rad welded back up those all metal rads are pretty simple to repair even if they have to block a few channels
The rad shop said $ 4,000 to repair it!
@@exploringabandonedmines thats enough to make you want to just buy a tig welder