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Turbo would be overkill on there, biggest improvement would be just to put a silencer on it, and also upgrade the hydraulic lines to the lift cylinders, improving lift speed. Then fix the Donaldson, and put a cover over the engine. 2 rolls of masking tape, 5l of yum yum yellow, and it will be a brand new crane again.
Living in the rust belt of Midwest USA, I can't tell you how jealous I was to see how easily you could break free any of the bolts connected to the exhaust system.
Almost enough to make a Canadian move..... Nahhh. We have smaller spiders, normal animals, and a list of poisonous species of local animals, instead of a short list of ones that aren't. Bless you Australia, but I'd vote no to a land bridge.
I am amused that Curtis wants an OEM water manifold. The shop-made one looks way better than any crusty old one ever will! As usual the workmanship appears to be impeccable.
I just love how fast Curtis goes from asking nicely to the “can’t be tight if it’s liquid” approach and blowtorching the living bejeezus out of that bolt
The video footage is very professional done. Well focused and very well edited. Karen has become an expert photographer while documenting the outstanding jobs performed by Kurtis. Regards from Nordic.
You’re gonna miss the old girl once she’s gone! She won’t lift what you want, but she got you here. Iron has feelings too! (I know I’m deranged)! Keep Homeless happy.
Great to see you using some old school techniques such as working very tight nuts and bolts backwards and forwards to get them started, plenty of heat and a good squirt of "Dubya". I worked on some pretty old ships and we used the same techniques most days. The younger crew were quite surprised to see me tighten before slacking off and even more astonished when I got the bolt out without shearing off. Old school tale. I was working with some young engineers from a South American country and when overhauling a Lister Petter generator engine, used lead wire to check the bumping clearance (I'm sure you'll know what I'm talking about), removed the head and measured the lead wire with a micrometer. I handed the micrometer to the young lad and asked him to read it, meaning the vernier scale and he replied.........yes, Chief, Moore and Wright, Sheffield, England. True as sure as the sun rises in the east every morning, I swear.
Always impresses me that Curtis always goes that little bit further to do a job right and NEVER takes the easy way out.. The guy has so much knowledge in such a young mind !! When he gets old - you know he's going to be one of those (old-timer's) that you go to for help with problems and he will know several different ways to sort your problem !! ;) Great job well done as always !! Outtakes are always a blast to watch !! and love when Karen laughs at him..
This couple is AMAZING! Is there nothing that this engineer can NOT do? And the videography is outstanding. Really glad you came into my feed. Keep up the astounding work.
That crane is a freak show! Imagine the board meeting where the engineers proudly presented their design and everybody nodded and said: "YES! That's exactly how we imagined it to look like!"
If you want to see a really weird design, have a look at the old Volvo BM back loaders (such as the H10). Essentially a tractor in reverse with the lifting arms mounted around the cab. I think the most efficient term to search for is "Baklastare", as these don't seem to be very common outside Sweden.
@@liamstephenson1686it also adheres to Meis van der Rohn's axiom "form follows function". Too often now "form follows industry accepted norms". Over a 40+ year career in architect I have frequently challenged colleagues, industry reps, builders et al "why do you do it this way", and was envariably told "everyone else does it that way so it must be the cheapest, most efficient.... bla bla bla". Me say, "Does them making the same unsubstantiated assumptions as you mean you arecorrect in your assumption?" ... how not to win friends and influence people
One of my favs so far, as a bloke who has too many old and decrepit machines to swing a spanner on. The details of facing part numbers out, oiling bolts, and cleaning up/inspecting everything as you go will make it easier on the next bloke, and we all know the next bloke will be you. Glad to see the old girl with new life. Also, wouldn't it be great if we all greeted each other with the same excitement and energy that Homey shows his chicken chew toy every single time he saw it.
I'm so impressed that with every video Curtis shows how he knows how everything works and can fix it too. I'll bet he's the type of guy that knows how to fold fitted bed sheets too.
Fucking nobody knows that wiazardcraft. Apart from my partner, she's a wierdo, what do you mean you don't fold them? I roll the and chuck them on a shelf?
Your attention to detail assures the job won't be half assed. You never know when a tool or machine not running at its best can fail and cause major problems . Stay safe Kurtis, Karen as always your filming and editing are masterful. Give Homeless a treat for all us fans.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering mate the old girl is still running and on kero as you say a wile ago the crane part still works well for what you use it for a new or newer one wont do the job any better and the other chap that says change the hydraulic lines make it go up down faster that is Not necessary true as it come back to the R P M you run and the PUMP size cover over engine and a lick of paint and you wont know the old girl also parking it under shelter wont do it any harm either and give it a run daily maybe park under your shelter area and move it in the morning when you need that area then put back when day becomes night as i have noticed you never go home before dark time sorry this was a long one Cheers P S Karen magic job on the camera as usual also just love play time with Homie the Safety Officer
Cambiar esa bomba por una en linea, y regular bien los picos inyectores; creo que serían las mejores cosas que puede hacer a la máquina... La pintura creo que es secundaria, y no tan necesaria...
I was a craftsman for over forty years and Curtis is by far one of the best, very skilled in all aspects of his trade, he shows his dedication and pride to his profession, something so many young guys lack today 💙
The way the leak cut that dimple in the back of what appears to be maybe a water manifold, that it didn't damage the block or the head is amazing. I've never seen a torque wrench like that, cool. I also like to re-torque the head bolts after the first warm up, especially on high compression engines like diesels. And keep your shop made manifold, way better that the factory one. Nice job by the way.
I noticed that dimple as well, Curtis did say he had a slow leak in the cooling system so he probably fixed that as well. I would like to have seen him put a straight edge on the block and head just to check it for flatness especially where the head gasket failed. It’ll probably be fine. That was a different torque wrench, when he said it was a beam style I thought of the old beam torque wrench I’ve still got in my toolbox. Definitely recheck the torque on those head bolts and recheck the valves while you’re in there. I’ve never seen an old crane like that, extremely handy piece of equipment.
Hi guys Kurtis you are a young bloke after my own heart the way you stored the vave push rods. Iys the way I was taught so many years ago and I just do it any other way. Regards to all 3 of you
Watching the new CEE video is becoming my Friday morning routine, it's always fun to see what project Kurtis has for the day. Cheers from Denver! PS: You got me at 55:34!
Kurtis, it's a pleasure watching you work. When you are repairing a motor, it reminds me of a funny sign at my auto mechanics shop that says the labor rate is $40 / hour. If I watch the mechanic actually fix the motor, the labor rate goes up to $80 per hour. Nice to know we can watch for free. Thanks for another great video. 😎
I think the latest revision is $100/hr: Standard $150/hr: If you watch $175/hr: If you help $200/hr: If you worked on it first $250/hr: If you try and tell me how to do my job...
@@brand-x7049 LOL, I have a mate in the computer game who gets guys crowding him when they look over his shoulders. He gives them one polite request to back off. The next time, he explodes and tells them fsck off in no uncertain terms. One guy cried once.
@@ohasis8331 The trick with inquisitive over the shoulder watch me service the oil burner guys is to open the inspection port, disconnect the ignition transformer, cycle a few squirts of oil into the chamber, re-connect the transformer, give the final warning, turn your head, and then push the button. Bwoofff!
That crane really gives mad max vibes, such an unusual beast. Really enjoyed this episode. Grew up in the 80's before reliable japanese imports became the norm. So heard adults talking about blown head gaskets and taking apart engines. My dad who didn't do stuff like that had many of the tools like the set of feelers you used. Had never actually seen them in operation. So really neat to see what folks were actually talking about all those years ago.
Farmers are still the same. That old diesel stuff never dies. Prewar tractors are still running. If you liked this you should google "decking a block" and see how the skimming and rebuilding is done.
It’s going to be so strange seeing Kurtis in a different Yard Crane, hope he will still look like a 2 year old in a Tonka Toy with the replacement Yard Crane
I envy you 2 as a couple still making each other laugh in such stressful situations. I am a newer subscriber from the imperial states of banana, New Jersey to be specific. Your work is amazing to watch, learning a ton! Thanks, Scott
Hi Curtis, Great video as always. I do think this crane is based on a IH 574 platform and has the IH d-239 engine in it. The water manifold you made Is the old style 4 inlet. The later ones were replaced with the 2 style inlet. The other 2 inlets (left ones)are then covered using two blanking plates. In Europe (the Netherlands) parts for all these IH engines are widely available in new aftermarket parts. Water manifolds are also no problem at all. If you want I can look up the part numbers. I think any CaseIH dealer in Australia can order them for you. Hope this is any help. Regards , Jaco
This is the look inside we all needed. I, like many others I'm sure assumed that because Kurtis owned it that the old yard goat was at the absolute pinnacle of mechanical functionality and condition. It's good to see that there is at least a tiny little bit of slacker in Kurtis :-)
I would use to rebuild motors when I was younger. My dad worked in a machine shop where I can clean the head in a spray washer then glass bead the the head. Then buy lapping compound to lap the valves to the seats. Then use a sharpening stone an ATF fluid to clean up the surface of the head for the new head gasket. Even tho I had a machine shop at my disposal I still did the work at home.
"Eff off train!" Nope, no trouble with "F"s here! I do love this hoon's crane - got such a funky look to it. Again and again, I get fully absorbed in these videos, to the very end, regardless of subject. Everything becomes interesting when seen this clearly; and heard - the little, distinctive sounds of different parts and actions. And you're the master of "silence speaks..." and few well-chosen words. Creatures great and small come to watch!
Thank you for posting these videos. Always entertaining and informative. The bloopers had me laughing out loud, reminding me of all the tribulations of mechanic work.
as a mechanic for most of my life... the ""impact" is your friend on exhaust bolts.. I was impressed you got out what you did "not" using one... the trick is turn the thing down and let it hammer at lower powers to jar the rust bond (loosen/tighten/loosen)..... Machinists.... magic guys but a hazard with wrenches :) Great channel..
Excellent videography and editing, Karen…usually on TH-cam it’s outside in dim light or dark shade and few closeups, but we get to see up close to the action. Kurtis, you are very meticulous, detailed, and organized - having a cart and pig mats ready to accept the head rather than 2 guys struggling to yank it out of the engine and then drop it on a pallet or the ground. Very organized, thanks!
Your Frana Crane series alone has so far been as educational as my college major was. The whole CEE series is like a master course in grad-level material science, mechanical insignts, perseverance hard work and grit (both kinds) despite the frustration and inevitable difficulty of life, and I'll keep watching and posting as I figure out more great things I'm getting from these videos that I thought I was using just to entertain myself. Sometimes the best education is the one you weren't expecting, so thanks for that! If you had set this up as an formal educational channel, I think it would not be anywhere near as good. I think the best real learning often comes instead from genuine interest and casual explication not explicitly meant to "school" or impart, but just fulfill curiosity and answer natural questions.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I was expecting at least half those exhaust bolts to need the sparkle spanner, but they all actually came off. Keep that water pipe, it likely is a lot better than the OEM one, and for sure is much better put together than the OEM one. BYW, great work on those throw away welds on the nut, each one came out looking perfect, even though both were destined to be in the scrap bin 30 seconds after they were cooled down. As you have the base of the bolt available I would have first tried putting a nut and lock nut on the bottom of the thread, and taking it out that way, less thread to engage, and also the galled section will be easy to move in the same direction. One of the times a plain drill would work to drive it out as well, just drill it, and it will probably have zipped right down after 10 seconds.
A brilliant side track from engineering, and the hour length just zipped by. Fantastic production skills as always Karen, with another seemless CEE episode showing Kurtis's multi talented skills. The Friday night beer (beers in this case) was as enjoyable as ever. Cheers Pete' New Zealand.....the other island according to Americans 🙂
Tim from Canada just started watching your channel suggestion for you.. if you can get a hold of a good piece of solid wood, a good square piece the same size as your cardboard box.. and you can drill out the holes and number them just like your cardboard box and this way you’ll always have this diagram, hard piece of wood, and then your cardboard box will not be destroyed and you can keep using it over and over again just a suggestion and you can do this for any size of automotive engine repair. The hard part was trying to find a good piece of sturdy wood to use as a template.
Great video. Memories from when there were a lot of those engines in existence. Special thanks to the camera operator for getting some great shots. Many thanks to you both for the video
I literally spewed my water out of my mouth when Kurtis was zipping around the shop like he was going to try and drift the old international. 😂 Another great video guy's!
You got to love it when bolts are different and you have to keep changing the wrench very frustrating now I see why you feed the birds and play with the dog for a few minutes New to the channel been enjoying watching you work have a good day
I tend to keep the older ones I haven't watch yet for emergencies when I need a Fix now I am watching the old ones twice, still love them, thank you Kurtis, and Karen, and a big thank you to the star of the show Homey, and a shout out for the birds.
It is great to see how easy you make it look, but I know just how hard it is and thank you for your hard work. I like to see your company growing too very nice . Your hard work is paying off too. God bless you and the wife each day old man Cliff.
As usual, great work even though there was not a chip in sight 😂 What I found amazing was that you could still get spare gaskets for a 50 year old crane. All the best, Paul
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering That engine is still being made, at least in India and Pakistan, as well as in China, as it is reliable, low tech, and sodding reliable, so is still being used in the tens of thousands, and made by the hundreds every year. Plus no high tech to fix it, and you can literally overhaul it on the side of the road with minimal tools.
It's the tech I remember from my schooldays. The valve seats could be re-ground. It has been too long for me. There was a special tool to compress the valve spring. I can see it being done but the words don't come.
We can still get service parts for our 1950s fordson major. Though looking for parts for a 90s ute im continually told "it's very old" by spotty kids who don't know a gasket from a gearstick
There is just no end to your skill set, love these videos because they are so random. Most kids these days don’t even know what a spanner is and that’s just sad. Your a legend mate keep up the good work, both of you are a great team and a joy to watch especially the out takes lol
I’ve been an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic for about 35 years now. Love the out takes as they show what really happens everyday. Not what you see on tv shows where everything runs nice and smooth. As others have stated, I love your attention to detail and how you explain what you are doing and why.
Great to see equipment maintained. It's an ongoing task, but if you fall too far behind then everything is dilapidated and failing, and work is no fun. A good mechanic takes care of his tools because he knows that they feed his family. Strong work, Kurtis.
This going to be curse paradise, engine repair ... what could possibly go wrong! i have tears in my eyes! Thanks for all the great videos, the excellent work and they enjoyment you give us! Greetings from Belgium
Hello, I'm 71 years old and I have never set my eyes on a crane like that. I can see where it would fill a purpose. You did a fine job of letting us know your step-by-step instructions. Bang up job!
Nicely done, Kurtis. Just a little tip: take a Sharpie and mark the date on the oil filter and fuel filters. This way, you know exactly when to replace them next time. It's also a selling point to the buyer, showing him how well you maintain the machine! ;)
If the machine has an hours meter, it's even better to write that on the filters :) Until the hours meter rolls over and nothing makes sense any more, of course...
This is just fantastic from start to finish. There's nothing like watching an old workhorse machine getting some TLC and being put back into service. Well done 👍
Hey Kurtis, you have an invaluable amount of experience working with tools. I know it's not your usual style of video, but it would be a huge help to guys like me who are building up their tool collections if you could make a video on some tools or tool brands you've found to be high-quality. The market is flooded with garbage, cheap tools, and it would be awesome to get a hands-on perspective on those worth having!
Tekton gear wrench icon and others are all good medium quality tool brands. I'd recommend tekton personally of your just building your basic tool set collection. There durability is great and the warranty is the best in the business
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Brings back memories! I recall (before OH&S) half a dozen of us swinging off the back as the operator tried to lift a very heavy casting off the back of a truck. Certainly brings back memories from a long time ago when life was simple and uncomplicated.
It’s a pretty good move to pre fill your oil filters. The oil pressure will recover a lot faster at start up. Some newer diesel engines have electric pumps to bring the oil up to pressure before they will start. Reducing engine wear from dry starts.😎👍🍻
Excellent entertainment and instruction for the machine-head as always. One quick note: Dogs and animals love ethylene glycol (antifreeze coolant) but it will kill them. I have to sequester my animals whenever I drain such. Good work!!
So our guy knows his way around engines, too! I liked the way you handled those two very rusty bolts. It is a pleasure to watch a competent craftsman do work like this.
Argh, my 2yr old boy is asleep; normally we watch your show together when a new ep drops. He's all about diggers etc, loves your show: "Macheeeens!" he calls it. I'm gonna cheat tonight, looks like a goodie! Much love from Auckland New Zealand!
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering no worries whatsoever lol, we regularly do. He really liked the "Repair and Upgrade the damaged bucket for 30T..' vid, because it was about diggers, got at least 4 view from us on that one. Your channel is great guys.
Nice job guys, takes me back a few years. I got to say thats the weirdest looking crane I have ever seen! Looking forward to seeing your new one. Have a great weekend. Regards from Wales
It’s his consistency, and efficiency is what impresses me the most. He’s not trying to rush just to get the job done. However, he doesn’t procrastinate either. He just keeps at it, until the job is complete! His knowledge, and machining skills are incredible!
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@1:57 With all those critters, I'd just sell it.....or maybe just set it on fire.
Turbo would be overkill on there, biggest improvement would be just to put a silencer on it, and also upgrade the hydraulic lines to the lift cylinders, improving lift speed. Then fix the Donaldson, and put a cover over the engine.
2 rolls of masking tape, 5l of yum yum yellow, and it will be a brand new crane again.
@34:16 If you call it a "Motor" one more time, I'm unfriend you and blocking your channel. btw, SUP HOMIE ?!!!
@@mars6433 Hurt much, motor and engine is a pretty common interchange, all through industry.😃
I notice your sediment bowl is mounted upside down.
Living in the rust belt of Midwest USA, I can't tell you how jealous I was to see how easily you could break free any of the bolts connected to the exhaust system.
Almost enough to make a Canadian move.....
Nahhh. We have smaller spiders, normal animals, and a list of poisonous species of local animals, instead of a short list of ones that aren't. Bless you Australia, but I'd vote no to a land bridge.
Try living 1.5 miles from the pacific ocean lol.
I came here to share my jealousy as well!
East coast USA as well…would have gone through a lot more acetylene to get 1/2 the result.
Try living in mass none of these would come loose not even the head bolts 😂
I am amused that Curtis wants an OEM water manifold. The shop-made one looks way better than any crusty old one ever will! As usual the workmanship appears to be impeccable.
haha yeah i've seen a few viewers comment to leave the custom made one on there 😅
Agree with that.
Agree
The guy who has the spare just wants to swap, and get your shiny custom manifold!
@@arose62 Brilliant
I just love how fast Curtis goes from asking nicely to the “can’t be tight if it’s liquid” approach and blowtorching the living bejeezus out of that bolt
Nothing wrong with that 'home made manifold', it's a work of art that any good fabricator would be proud of!👍😁
Maybe someone else out there needs one for their same engine.
*this is the best job in the world* 🔥👍🏽🔥
I remember my blue pressure washing tip. I didn’t seat it well in the wand. Last time I saw it, it was heading over several houses through the air.
😂😂😂
Exactly what mine did!!
I hear ya. I believe mine is still in orbit.
It grew wings and fucked off !
I did that also, flew over the house. Found it in the backyard. 3200 psi pressure washer with 11 hp Honda engine.
The video footage is very professional done. Well focused and very well edited. Karen has become an expert photographer while documenting the outstanding jobs performed by Kurtis. Regards from Nordic.
Thank you! 😄 Karen
Yay Karen
That she has!
The bloopers of all the bolts and nuts being different was hilarious! Love you guys
Wondering if he was trying metric on a banana made tractor
28:39 Whenever he takes a sander or wire brush to clean up a metal surface, those are the most satisfying shots to me. Love it!
You’re gonna miss the old girl once she’s gone! She won’t lift what you want, but she got you here. Iron has feelings too! (I know I’m deranged)! Keep Homeless happy.
Great to see you using some old school techniques such as working very tight nuts and bolts backwards and forwards to get them started, plenty of heat and a good squirt of "Dubya". I worked on some pretty old ships and we used the same techniques most days. The younger crew were quite surprised to see me tighten before slacking off and even more astonished when I got the bolt out without shearing off. Old school tale. I was working with some young engineers from a South American country and when overhauling a Lister Petter generator engine, used lead wire to check the bumping clearance (I'm sure you'll know what I'm talking about), removed the head and measured the lead wire with a micrometer. I handed the micrometer to the young lad and asked him to read it, meaning the vernier scale and he replied.........yes, Chief, Moore and Wright, Sheffield, England. True as sure as the sun rises in the east every morning, I swear.
Always impresses me that Curtis always goes that little bit further to do a job right and NEVER takes the easy way out.. The guy has so much knowledge in such a young mind !! When he gets old - you know he's going to be one of those (old-timer's) that you go to for help with problems and he will know several different ways to sort your problem !! ;) Great job well done as always !! Outtakes are always a blast to watch !! and love when Karen laughs at him..
thanks mate appreciate it, not afraid to get in and have a go but there's always more to learn 👊😎
This couple is AMAZING! Is there nothing that this engineer can NOT do? And the videography is outstanding. Really glad you came into my feed. Keep up the astounding work.
Agreed
Curtis is a national treasure
The fact that this man said I don't have the tooling for something amazes me
That crane is a freak show! Imagine the board meeting where the engineers proudly presented their design and everybody nodded and said: "YES! That's exactly how we imagined it to look like!"
Ikr! It's the rat rod of cranes...kinda badass actually.
If you want to see a really weird design, have a look at the old Volvo BM back loaders (such as the H10). Essentially a tractor in reverse with the lifting arms mounted around the cab. I think the most efficient term to search for is "Baklastare", as these don't seem to be very common outside Sweden.
That’s how mobile cranes looked like from the early 1900’s until the 1980’s
@@liamstephenson1686it also adheres to Meis van der Rohn's axiom "form follows function". Too often now "form follows industry accepted norms". Over a 40+ year career in architect I have frequently challenged colleagues, industry reps, builders et al "why do you do it this way", and was envariably told "everyone else does it that way so it must be the cheapest, most efficient.... bla bla bla". Me say, "Does them making the same unsubstantiated assumptions as you mean you arecorrect in your assumption?" ... how not to win friends and influence people
LOL. A riotous thought!
One of my favs so far, as a bloke who has too many old and decrepit machines to swing a spanner on. The details of facing part numbers out, oiling bolts, and cleaning up/inspecting everything as you go will make it easier on the next bloke, and we all know the next bloke will be you. Glad to see the old girl with new life.
Also, wouldn't it be great if we all greeted each other with the same excitement and energy that Homey shows his chicken chew toy every single time he saw it.
I'm so impressed that with every video Curtis shows how he knows how everything works and can fix it too. I'll bet he's the type of guy that knows how to fold fitted bed sheets too.
Fucking nobody knows that wiazardcraft. Apart from my partner, she's a wierdo, what do you mean you don't fold them? I roll the and chuck them on a shelf?
Next April 1st, I hope we’ll find out. OK, Karen?? :)
Don’t be silly, it’s impossible to fold fitted bed sheets properly. 😂
Your attention to detail assures the job won't be half assed. You never know when a tool or machine not running at its best can fail and cause major problems . Stay safe Kurtis, Karen as always your filming and editing are masterful. Give Homeless a treat for all us fans.
there's plenty more that could be done to this crane but also comes down to if it's going to be worth our while doing it
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering It just needs new yellow paint now.
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering mate the old girl is still running and on kero as you say a wile ago the crane part still works well for what you use it for a new or newer one wont do the job any better and the other chap that says change the hydraulic lines make it go up down faster that is Not necessary true as it come back to the R P M you run and the PUMP size cover over engine and a lick of paint and you wont know the old girl also parking it under shelter wont do it any harm either and give it a run daily maybe park under your shelter area and move it in the morning when you need that area then put back when day becomes night as i have noticed you never go home before dark time sorry this was a long one Cheers P S Karen magic job on the camera as usual also just love play time with Homie the Safety Officer
@@KJ6EAD A new coat of yellow paint might look suspicious to a buyer so best not to paint it unless it’s a complete rebuild.
Cambiar esa bomba por una en linea, y regular bien los picos inyectores; creo que serían las mejores cosas que puede hacer a la máquina...
La pintura creo que es secundaria, y no tan necesaria...
55:41 YESSSS VICTORY LAP! So glad I'm not the only one who does this when I get something running right again!
That cardboard trick to keep bolts labeled is how i disassembled and reassembled my entire 748. Good trick.
I’m not even a mechanic nor an engineer but I watch your videos just because of how detailed and interesting they are, keep up the awesome work
thanks for watching!
I have to admit: this low-rider crane is one of the strangest looking pieces of equipment I’ve seen. Nice demo of maintenance work.
I was a craftsman for over forty years and Curtis is by far one of the best, very skilled in all aspects of his trade, he shows his dedication and pride to his profession, something so many young guys lack today 💙
It's good to watch someone who knows what they're doing and simply enjoying that.
The way the leak cut that dimple in the back of what appears to be maybe a water manifold, that it didn't damage the block or the head is amazing. I've never seen a torque wrench like that, cool. I also like to re-torque the head bolts after the first warm up, especially on high compression engines like diesels. And keep your shop made manifold, way better that the factory one. Nice job by the way.
I noticed that dimple as well, Curtis did say he had a slow leak in the cooling system so he probably fixed that as well. I would like to have seen him put a straight edge on the block and head just to check it for flatness especially where the head gasket failed. It’ll probably be fine. That was a different torque wrench, when he said it was a beam style I thought of the old beam torque wrench I’ve still got in my toolbox. Definitely recheck the torque on those head bolts and recheck the valves while you’re in there. I’ve never seen an old crane like that, extremely handy piece of equipment.
My girl would rather poke her eye out with a sharp stick than hang out with me at my shop. You’re a lucky man Kurtis.
It was wild seeing Curtis doing hot laps in the IHC.😊
how does one man get to understand so much about mechanical items. this guy can do anything.
add me to the one man tally BUT at 79 years old the mind is still up for it but the body is on it,s way out .. Curtis has such a workaholic outlook .
Have a look at Marty T. He's just as good.
@@kelvinrf But boring.
Hi guys
Kurtis you are a young bloke after my own heart the way you stored the vave push rods.
Iys the way I was taught so many years ago and I just do it any other way.
Regards to all 3 of you
Watching the new CEE video is becoming my Friday morning routine, it's always fun to see what project Kurtis has for the day. Cheers from Denver!
PS: You got me at 55:34!
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Kurtis, it's a pleasure watching you work. When you are repairing a motor, it reminds me of a funny sign at my auto mechanics shop that says the labor rate is $40 / hour. If I watch the mechanic actually fix the motor, the labor rate goes up to $80 per hour. Nice to know we can watch for free. Thanks for another great video. 😎
hey mate we appreciate viewers taking their time to watch & hopefully enjoy our videos! Thanks for always supporting it means a lot to us!
I think the latest revision is
$100/hr: Standard
$150/hr: If you watch
$175/hr: If you help
$200/hr: If you worked on it first
$250/hr: If you try and tell me how to do my job...
@@brand-x7049 LOL, I have a mate in the computer game who gets guys crowding him when they look over his shoulders.
He gives them one polite request to back off. The next time, he explodes and tells them fsck off in no uncertain terms. One guy cried once.
@@ohasis8331 The trick with inquisitive over the shoulder watch me service the oil burner guys is to open the inspection port, disconnect the ignition transformer, cycle a few squirts of oil into the chamber, re-connect the transformer, give the final warning, turn your head, and then push the button.
Bwoofff!
@@redjohnson4859 A damned sight better and much more fun that a common garden variety 'bugger off'.
That was different, that was fun
i absolutely love the outtakes at the end of these videos. they really show how much of an awesome team you guys are! cheers!
Whoop whoop, right before bed time!!!! Love it 😊😊
Thanks for watching!
That crane really gives mad max vibes, such an unusual beast. Really enjoyed this episode. Grew up in the 80's before reliable japanese imports became the norm. So heard adults talking about blown head gaskets and taking apart engines. My dad who didn't do stuff like that had many of the tools like the set of feelers you used. Had never actually seen them in operation. So really neat to see what folks were actually talking about all those years ago.
That's awesome mate 👍
Farmers are still the same. That old diesel stuff never dies. Prewar tractors are still running. If you liked this you should google "decking a block" and see how the skimming and rebuilding is done.
It’s going to be so strange seeing Kurtis in a different Yard Crane, hope he will still look like a 2 year old in a Tonka Toy with the replacement Yard Crane
Spoilers!
I envy you 2 as a couple still making each other laugh in such stressful situations. I am a newer subscriber from the imperial states of banana, New Jersey to be specific. Your work is amazing to watch, learning a ton! Thanks, Scott
Jesus man you can literally apply your hands to anything and turn out an A1 job. Love this channel, and the out takes are just hilarious 😂
Hi Curtis, Great video as always. I do think this crane is based on a IH 574 platform and has the IH d-239 engine in it. The water manifold you made Is the old style 4 inlet. The later ones were replaced with the 2 style inlet. The other 2 inlets (left ones)are then covered using two blanking plates.
In Europe (the Netherlands) parts for all these IH engines are widely available in new aftermarket parts. Water manifolds are also no problem at all. If you want I can look up the part numbers. I think any CaseIH dealer in Australia can order them for you. Hope this is any help. Regards , Jaco
This is the look inside we all needed.
I, like many others I'm sure assumed that because Kurtis owned it that the old yard goat was at the absolute pinnacle of mechanical functionality and condition. It's good to see that there is at least a tiny little bit of slacker in Kurtis :-)
I would use to rebuild motors when I was younger. My dad worked in a machine shop where I can clean the head in a spray washer then glass bead the the head. Then buy lapping compound to lap the valves to the seats. Then use a sharpening stone an ATF fluid to clean up the surface of the head for the new head gasket. Even tho I had a machine shop at my disposal I still did the work at home.
There are plenty of videos online showing head gasket repairs etc. So why is it so enjoyable watching Curtis working on the yard crane?
"Eff off train!" Nope, no trouble with "F"s here!
I do love this hoon's crane - got such a funky look to it.
Again and again, I get fully absorbed in these videos, to the very end, regardless of subject. Everything becomes interesting when seen this clearly; and heard - the little, distinctive sounds of different parts and actions. And you're the master of "silence speaks..." and few well-chosen words. Creatures great and small come to watch!
Thank you for posting these videos. Always entertaining and informative. The bloopers had me laughing out loud, reminding me of all the tribulations of mechanic work.
I cannot describe how happy the Homey-intermissions make me ❤
as a mechanic for most of my life... the ""impact" is your friend on exhaust bolts.. I was impressed you got out what you did "not" using one... the trick is turn the thing down and let it hammer at lower powers to jar the rust bond (loosen/tighten/loosen)..... Machinists.... magic guys but a hazard with wrenches :) Great channel..
It’s nice to see your bloopers
I'm glad you removed the ground wire from the battery first thing. Some mechanics forget this part.
Great vid, and some awesome sound editing Karen - actually had me chucking with the exhaust manifold nut removal!
The more I watched this video the more I was looking forward to the outtakes and you didn't disappoint! Well done guys!
Spider jump scare was awesome!!!
Its good you're taking a video on disassembly. The real trick is to remember where all the hardware goes on reassembly. Good videos, keep it up.
We hate it when there are parts left over when we think we're done.
Excellent videography and editing, Karen…usually on TH-cam it’s outside in dim light or dark shade and few closeups, but we get to see up close to the action. Kurtis, you are very meticulous, detailed, and organized - having a cart and pig mats ready to accept the head rather than 2 guys struggling to yank it out of the engine and then drop it on a pallet or the ground. Very organized, thanks!
Your Frana Crane series alone has so far been as educational as my college major was.
The whole CEE series is like a master course in grad-level material science, mechanical insignts, perseverance hard work and grit (both kinds) despite the frustration and inevitable difficulty of life, and I'll keep watching and posting as I figure out more great things I'm getting from these videos that I thought I was using just to entertain myself.
Sometimes the best education is the one you weren't expecting, so thanks for that!
If you had set this up as an formal educational channel, I think it would not be anywhere near as good. I think the best real learning often comes instead from genuine interest and casual explication not explicitly meant to "school" or impart, but just fulfill curiosity and answer natural questions.
Hi Curtis, hi Karen respect from the UK
Hey Chris! Hope you're doing good over there mate
So there we have it folks, Kurtis is also a mechanical genius too👍
Just one broken bolt? Seems under the average for an engine that's exposed to the weather. Nice job.
Don't use impact wrenches 😉👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering I was expecting at least half those exhaust bolts to need the sparkle spanner, but they all actually came off. Keep that water pipe, it likely is a lot better than the OEM one, and for sure is much better put together than the OEM one. BYW, great work on those throw away welds on the nut, each one came out looking perfect, even though both were destined to be in the scrap bin 30 seconds after they were cooled down. As you have the base of the bolt available I would have first tried putting a nut and lock nut on the bottom of the thread, and taking it out that way, less thread to engage, and also the galled section will be easy to move in the same direction. One of the times a plain drill would work to drive it out as well, just drill it, and it will probably have zipped right down after 10 seconds.
Thanks for watching? Thanks for the video, that's it one man and one woman and one dog and some birds SHOW. Thank you all so much
that dog is such a wise guy!!!
Mate, you are better than most professional mechanics, love your versatility.
A brilliant side track from engineering, and the hour length just zipped by. Fantastic production skills as always Karen, with another seemless CEE episode showing Kurtis's multi talented skills. The Friday night beer (beers in this case) was as enjoyable as ever.
Cheers
Pete' New Zealand.....the other island according to Americans 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! 😄
Curtis, it’s really true that in Australia everything, even your yard crane, tries to kill you huh? That’s one unique but awesome rig/unit.
I dunno why but pick and carry yard cranes are always kinda fascinating. Usually very unique looking and built
Tim from Canada just started watching your channel suggestion for you.. if you can get a hold of a good piece of solid wood, a good square piece the same size as your cardboard box.. and you can drill out the holes and number them just like your cardboard box and this way you’ll always have this diagram, hard piece of wood, and then your cardboard box will not be destroyed and you can keep using it over and over again just a suggestion and you can do this for any size of automotive engine repair. The hard part was trying to find a good piece of sturdy wood to use as a template.
Great video. Memories from when there were a lot of those engines in existence. Special thanks to the camera operator for getting some great shots. Many thanks to you both for the video
thanks for watching mate glad you enjoyed it
As a Subaru owner, I'm envious of how much less involved your yard crane's head gasket job is. Haha
I literally spewed my water out of my mouth when Kurtis was zipping around the shop like he was going to try and drift the old international. 😂 Another great video guy's!
Gave of nascar vibe...LOL
You know he had a drift S15 back in the day too I'd like to see him give it a go in the CEE truck lol
@@LightIySaltedPeanuts he also used to have a sprint car.
You got to love it when bolts are different and you have to keep changing the wrench very frustrating now I see why you feed the birds and play with the dog for a few minutes New to the channel been enjoying watching you work have a good day
good move to keep the push rods going back to the same cylinders they came from . A cummins dealership I once worked nights respected that same idea..
Wear patterns. Saves refitting.
Just discovered your channel yesterday and I'm loving the content. Great work Kurtis and Giggler 😁
Hey mate welcome to the channel! 👊😎
I've long suspected you were no stranger to engine work, even if you don't do a lot of it, very nice job
In an earlier ep it was revealed he used to build drift cars!
Engines are machines. Just different ones. As you say....no surprise.
Another Standard of Excellence episode. Both of your knowledge and skill levels are amazing.
Great job Kurtis & Karen & Safety Inspector!...LOL! straight away from the beginning of the out takes! 😀
I tend to keep the older ones I haven't watch yet for emergencies when I need a Fix now I am watching the old ones twice, still love them, thank you Kurtis, and Karen, and a big thank you to the star of the show Homey, and a shout out for the birds.
It is great to see how easy you make it look, but I know just how hard it is and thank you for your hard work.
I like to see your company growing too very nice .
Your hard work is paying off too.
God bless you and the wife each day old man Cliff.
Cheers Cliff we appreciate the support!
Karen is the one that helps make it look easier.
As usual, great work even though there was not a chip in sight 😂
What I found amazing was that you could still get spare gaskets for a 50 year old crane.
All the best,
Paul
Yeah mate I was also surprised I could get the gasket, only $120 for the whole kit 👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering That engine is still being made, at least in India and Pakistan, as well as in China, as it is reliable, low tech, and sodding reliable, so is still being used in the tens of thousands, and made by the hundreds every year. Plus no high tech to fix it, and you can literally overhaul it on the side of the road with minimal tools.
It's the tech I remember from my schooldays. The valve seats could be re-ground.
It has been too long for me. There was a special tool to compress the valve spring. I can see it being done but the words don't come.
The jargon term for what I remember doing is "lapping" and there are a lot of videos here on TH-cam.
We can still get service parts for our 1950s fordson major.
Though looking for parts for a 90s ute im continually told "it's very old" by spotty kids who don't know a gasket from a gearstick
There is just no end to your skill set, love these videos because they are so random. Most kids these days don’t even know what a spanner is and that’s just sad. Your a legend mate keep up the good work, both of you are a great team and a joy to watch especially the out takes lol
I’ve been an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic for about 35 years now. Love the out takes as they show what really happens everyday. Not what you see on tv shows where everything runs nice and smooth. As others have stated, I love your attention to detail and how you explain what you are doing and why.
Bit that takes time, so here's one that we prepared earlier.
This is gotta be the coolest shop crane I've ever seen!
Great to see equipment maintained. It's an ongoing task, but if you fall too far behind then everything is dilapidated and failing, and work is no fun. A good mechanic takes care of his tools because he knows that they feed his family. Strong work, Kurtis.
Any "good" tradesperson takes care of their tools... which reminds me I have chisels to rehone
This going to be curse paradise, engine repair ... what could possibly go wrong! i have tears in my eyes!
Thanks for all the great videos, the excellent work and they enjoyment you give us!
Greetings from Belgium
Hello, I'm 71 years old and I have never set my eyes on a crane like that. I can see where it would fill a purpose. You did a fine job of letting us know your step-by-step instructions. Bang up job!
This machine is the icon of the place
your videos are always constructive...
greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽.
Mate
Don't change the water manifold
Yours is a work of art a bloody work of art
Nicely done, Kurtis. Just a little tip: take a Sharpie and mark the date on the oil filter and fuel filters. This way, you know exactly when to replace them next time. It's also a selling point to the buyer, showing him how well you maintain the machine! ;)
Paint pen even better, doesn't fade in the sun 👌
It's in the company diary . Maybe a service is recorded too? Unless the interval is hours used. Generally.
It's on TH-cam.
If the machine has an hours meter, it's even better to write that on the filters :)
Until the hours meter rolls over and nothing makes sense any more, of course...
Or leave it blank till you want to sell it and write whatever you want on it that makes it look like it was serviced recently if your a scammer.
This is just fantastic from start to finish. There's nothing like watching an old workhorse machine getting some TLC and being put back into service. Well done 👍
Outstanding! I would ROCK THAT CRANE Freaking everywhere!!! Good show ya all
Wow Kurtis is there anything you can't do. Amazing machinist, fabricator and now motor mechanic.
Hey Kurtis, you have an invaluable amount of experience working with tools. I know it's not your usual style of video, but it would be a huge help to guys like me who are building up their tool collections if you could make a video on some tools or tool brands you've found to be high-quality. The market is flooded with garbage, cheap tools, and it would be awesome to get a hands-on perspective on those worth having!
Tekton gear wrench icon and others are all good medium quality tool brands. I'd recommend tekton personally of your just building your basic tool set collection. There durability is great and the warranty is the best in the business
When I started my apprenticeship wayyyyy back in 1977, we had a yard crane exactly the same as yours, but it was nearly new hahaha
that's awesome, always great to know if viewers can relate to our videos 👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering Brings back memories! I recall (before OH&S) half a dozen of us swinging off the back as the operator tried to lift a very heavy casting off the back of a truck. Certainly brings back memories from a long time ago when life was simple and uncomplicated.
It’s a pretty good move to pre fill your oil filters. The oil pressure will recover a lot faster at start up. Some newer diesel engines have electric pumps to bring the oil up to pressure before they will start. Reducing engine wear from dry starts.😎👍🍻
only fill the dirty (outside) to avoid contamination which is worse than the delay
Excellent entertainment and instruction for the machine-head as always. One quick note: Dogs and animals love ethylene glycol (antifreeze coolant) but it will kill them. I have to sequester my animals whenever I drain such. Good work!!
So our guy knows his way around engines, too! I liked the way you handled those two very rusty bolts. It is a pleasure to watch a competent craftsman do work like this.
It's ALWAYS enjoyable to see you work on anything.
Love Karen's editing skills. Awesome work.
Argh, my 2yr old boy is asleep; normally we watch your show together when a new ep drops. He's all about diggers etc, loves your show: "Macheeeens!" he calls it. I'm gonna cheat tonight, looks like a goodie! Much love from Auckland New Zealand!
you'll just have to watch it twice mate 😂👍
@@CuttingEdgeEngineering no worries whatsoever lol, we regularly do. He really liked the "Repair and Upgrade the damaged bucket for 30T..' vid, because it was about diggers, got at least 4 view from us on that one. Your channel is great guys.
@@jimmyfleebot I like the kid already 🚜!
Nice job guys, takes me back a few years. I got to say thats the weirdest looking crane I have ever seen! Looking forward to seeing your new one. Have a great weekend. Regards from Wales
It’s a standard looking yard crane in Australia, several of this sort in my town.
Your mechanical and engineering know how is brilliant, entertaining and informative to watch.
It’s his consistency, and efficiency is what impresses me the most. He’s not trying to rush just to get the job done. However, he doesn’t procrastinate either. He just keeps at it, until the job is complete! His knowledge, and machining skills are incredible!
Look how beautiful and clean the inside of the intake manifold is! Pre-govt/epa diesel engines are wonderful
Thanks guys great video.Kurtis it would also be interesting to hear how these maintenance activities matter to your daily business.
like most maintenance jobs it's always better to do them before they become a major job so just got to put the time in to get them done 👍
Watching an accomplished machinist use a die grinder to prep surfaces makes me feel like I'm less of a hack. Great video as usual.
Love the video, great work by Kurtis, and also great editing by Karen! the satisfying clicks of the nuts and bolts being removed is perfect.
Who doesn’t love every bolt being different sizes fun in every nut!