1. Don’t grease a bendix drive. I am a moron. In fairness every starter I’ve pulled out of a vehicle has been oily, so the thought never crossed my mind not to oil/grease them. 2. No, I'm not worried about the solder failing, but it won’t shock me if it does. I mean it may literally shock me… Anyway, I would have preferred to use a spot welder, but I don’t have one. If it fails, I'll fix it :)
Geoffrey Croker Almost every one of these motors I’ve restored have came into my possession because a person has greased, or oiled the bendix drive. As soon as you put that grease on, it thought, oh sh*! Then it didn’t retract with the battery on correct polarity. It’s an extremely easy mistake to make, and entirely logical given it’s a metal on metal part. I just found your channel, and will certainly be trying your electroplating technique. It’s funny, swearing seems to add enormous humour to a serious video! Peace from Edinburgh 🙏🏴
You are a brave man to stare down that Lucas starter. Everyone who knows British motoring has experienced the three-position Lucas switch: Dim, Flicker, and OFF.
A quick tip to get those annoying clips back on. Just don't put them back on and hope it causes a fatal failure while in use so you know for sure you never have to deal with them again.
Hahah. Instead, you should have given me tips about not putting grease on the bendix drive, and to not call dielectric grease conductive... I'm getting shredded over here. It's raining old man knowledge down under 😬😬
Having given 20+ years of my life to keeping a 1973 Safari 109 V8 on the road, you make it look oh so easy - fantastic wish I'd seen them 30 years ago before I became a proud owner of the Solihul Icon. Well done and thank you.
I have never owned a land rover, however I watch these videos while tripping balls. Your leaf spring video got me so good, it's crazy how much humor you hide in these videos!
Many years ago, a car was towed into my shop for a no crank condition. I pulled the starter off and found the brush holder had cracked and pulverized the brushes. It was a gear reduction starter, which were fairly new in those days.There was no way to tell what went where, so I got out the service manual and carefully installed a new holder and brushes, exactly like the illustration. When I installed the starter, it spun, but didn't crank the engine. This had the roller clutch starter derive. It engaged, but the starter was spinning backward. I took it back out and checked the brush arrangement against the manual again. Then the wind turned the page to the standard starter, without the reduction gear. They used the same illustration for both starters.
I SO look forward to your videos..... I don't care if I'm 70 when you finish, I'm gonna see this one through to the end.... Pleeeze don't stop making videos.... This is going to be, by far, the nicest 78 Land Rover on the planet surface..... I wish I had the time & space, for a passion project like this....
I remember back in the day of my father's series 3 Landy '78, when we used to soldering iron on the starter motor rotator copper because there are no replace parts. I love to see your '78 Landy restoration 😊
WOW am n"t a technical person but your video makes me a mechanic oh bro! thanks a lot am watching like TV movies interesting you are smart no word can describe my feeling ...Thank you
These are brilliant. Informative, entertaining, and not hours of introductions or explanations. You have a great sense of humour, steady filming and a great way of explaining the work. Thanks for sharing.
This one took me back... the starters used in 60's Minis and '50's Morrys and Hillmans use a different pinion with the helix fully enclosed; M35G (or J) perhaps? The manual always said: no grease on the helix! We always called snap rings 'christian clips' because of the inevitable "taking in vain" when it flies off... :) Loving this series, thank you.
Greetings from Sweden! Just wanted to let you know I really enjoy your videos! Can't wait for the next part! Land Rover is an iconic piece of automotive engineering... Keep it up!
One of the best series on youtube for sure Geoffrey. And your sense of humor and self reflection is second to none.. Keep up the good work. The vids make my hands itch in starting messing about myself. Best regards from Holland.
Just binged your channel and it's great. Love the 80's musical Intro's. I like your commentary rather than the silent video's with subtitles. I will be electro plating in my shed this week and it's all your fault.....all the best and good luck.
Hello the homeland! I must say, when I spent a couple of weeks camping in the UK the weather was excellent. Even when it did rain, it was gentle polite rain. 🏕️
God I can't believe I stumbled upon this series and the series isn't complete and you take so long to update videos! I want to see the rest of this build so bad now and will have to wait months!!!
I love all your video's mate, I'm really impressed with your attention to detail. I have a 1975 s3 109 truck and am rebuilding the gear box as per your video's. Cheers'
Geoffrey, awesome series. I love your work both video and hands on. Missing NZ, you're a great ambassador! can't wait until the next video. Me and my 9 year old did electrolysis experiments last weekend - he especially enjoyed how you "chuck" things on the table.
Lucas, the price of darkness. I have had several Lucas units in my shop over the years, sometimes you have to wonder what they were thinking while designing them. The M 50 is a good unit. I have heard the reason the English drink warm beer is because Lucas builds their refrigerators. Good video
When i was a kid i used to use a ten mill tap to remove the end cap bush and you should have use a hack saw blade in between the commutator after machining on the lath great little starter motor good money spinner for an auto electrician.
It's a clever design, I don't know if it's more reliable than a modern starter with a solenoid to flick the gear out but it's certainly easier to jump with a cable from the battery when the original cable going behind the engine breaks and loses connection. I assume that's already on the list to replace but if it isn't I would highly recommend it. Been there, done that.
Ahhh Geoffrey I stumbled on your vids looking at restoration stuff and I can say that your editing with the quick cuts from the foul languages make me LOL😂👏 Enjoying the build series.
That little circular"demon"clip at 8.48 can be challenging to put on. I was once working on my 1976 Mercedes Benz starter with limited home tools and yes, remember that little demon jumping around the place. Make a tool to slip it in and wear eye protection gear.
Best Bendix compression tool I ever used 2 slotted washers 2 long bolts and loads of faith/hope/prayers/goddam luck and the golden rule DON'T look at it then it can't hit your EYES!!!
Those bendix drive starter springs and gears are notorious for being a bugger to part. So much so I still have a specially made coil spring compressor from the '70s I'd use to replace the lighter return spring. These light springs rust away and then the gear flops about and doesn't disengage from the starter ring on the flywheel.
This project has joined Project Binky in how excited I am when there's a new episode
Amen to that brother!
I should read the comments more often. You have just put me onto a gem of a series with project Blinky!! Thanks.
I second that!
Was going to write exactly that - Geoff and Binky are the only two things on TH-cam I have no doubt I'm going to love. ToT a close third.
And Gordon Murray's Escort
This is gonna be the best damn 78' Land Rover when you're finished.
I call dibs.. if he ever puts it on sale its mine.
@@iteerrex8166 I'll fight you for it! Lol
Not if I get there first.
Okay.. the war is ON. Go home cry to mama U going down. lol
we'll see lol
1. Don’t grease a bendix drive. I am a moron. In fairness every starter I’ve pulled out of a vehicle has been oily, so the thought never crossed my mind not to oil/grease them.
2. No, I'm not worried about the solder failing, but it won’t shock me if it does. I mean it may literally shock me… Anyway, I would have preferred to use a spot welder, but I don’t have one. If it fails, I'll fix it :)
Geoffrey Croker Almost every one of these motors I’ve restored have came into my possession because a person has greased, or oiled the bendix drive.
As soon as you put that grease on, it thought, oh sh*!
Then it didn’t retract with the battery on correct polarity.
It’s an extremely easy mistake to make, and entirely logical given it’s a metal on metal part.
I just found your channel, and will certainly be trying your electroplating technique. It’s funny, swearing seems to add enormous humour to a serious video!
Peace from Edinburgh 🙏🏴
You are a brave man to stare down that Lucas starter. Everyone who knows British motoring has experienced the three-position Lucas switch: Dim, Flicker, and OFF.
A quick tip to get those annoying clips back on. Just don't put them back on and hope it causes a fatal failure while in use so you know for sure you never have to deal with them again.
Hahah. Instead, you should have given me tips about not putting grease on the bendix drive, and to not call dielectric grease conductive... I'm getting shredded over here. It's raining old man knowledge down under 😬😬
Your videos are way more enjoyable then actually going to the garage and working on my own stuff.
One of my favorite series on TH-cam. You know your electrical and engineering stuff, the videos are informative, and your sense of humor is hilarious.
Haha, thanks, but I really don't... I just try and leave out most of the mistakes :)
so you follow the philosophy of fake it till you make it? much wisdom with this one
Having given 20+ years of my life to keeping a 1973 Safari 109 V8 on the road, you make it look oh so easy - fantastic wish I'd seen them 30 years ago before I became a proud owner of the Solihul Icon. Well done and thank you.
Yours are the best Landy resto’ video’s on TH-cam by miles. Many thanks.
Blueberries, mint tea, and an all new Land Rover video of yours. What a better way to start this bright shiny morning? Cheers from France.
Ahhh, wish I was in France right now. I spent about a month in France a few years ago. Loved it.
I have never owned a land rover, however I watch these videos while tripping balls. Your leaf spring video got me so good, it's crazy how much humor you hide in these videos!
Many years ago, a car was towed into my shop for a no crank condition. I pulled the starter off and found the brush holder had cracked and pulverized the brushes. It was a gear reduction starter, which were fairly new in those days.There was no way to tell what went where, so I got out the service manual and carefully installed a new holder and brushes, exactly like the illustration. When I installed the starter, it spun, but didn't crank the engine. This had the roller clutch starter derive. It engaged, but the starter was spinning backward. I took it back out and checked the brush arrangement against the manual again. Then the wind turned the page to the standard starter, without the reduction gear. They used the same illustration for both starters.
Thank you for the video. I love your sense of humour and your practical approach to just making stuff! Well done!
I cannot express how good these videos are for instruction, education and humor. Thank you for doing them...Please keep it up. They are priceless.
Thanks for these mate. Great to have the level of detail. Might now look at buying one again. Thanks again from across the ditch
Only 115k followers of this excellent channel? Unbelievable.
Nothing like a restoration with humor. You are the man!
I SO look forward to your videos.....
I don't care if I'm 70 when you finish, I'm gonna see this one through to the end.... Pleeeze don't stop making videos....
This is going to be, by far, the nicest 78 Land Rover on the planet surface..... I wish I had the time & space, for a passion project like this....
I remember back in the day of my father's series 3 Landy '78, when we used to soldering iron on the starter motor rotator copper because there are no replace parts. I love to see your '78 Landy restoration 😊
Geoffrey you have officially inspired me to restore my ‘73 series 3 that has been sitting in the garage for 10years.
Bravo from BC Canada!
WOW am n"t a technical person but your video makes me a mechanic oh bro! thanks a lot am watching like TV movies interesting you are smart no word can describe my feeling ...Thank you
These are brilliant. Informative, entertaining, and not hours of introductions or explanations. You have a great sense of humour, steady filming and a great way of explaining the work. Thanks for sharing.
I don't care about cars let alone old ones or even restoring things, but your videos are somehow therapeutic and I like them.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person left without a lathe.
Well, let me tell you - there's at least two of us.
There may be three. I also feel the same way.
Yeah, but you three are it.
There are dozens of us! (Does it still count of I have one at work?)
I guess I will join the club , but no way in hell am I attending any meetings.
So brilliant, not only a mechanic, machinist and an artist but a filmmaker you are! Now going to watch the transmission rebuild...for the 10th time :)
Your video’s are the best. Thank you Sir for sharing.
Another great production. I like the subtle humour, a good Goldilocks amount.
This one took me back... the starters used in 60's Minis and '50's Morrys and Hillmans use a different pinion with the helix fully enclosed; M35G (or J) perhaps? The manual always said: no grease on the helix! We always called snap rings 'christian clips' because of the inevitable "taking in vain" when it flies off... :) Loving this series, thank you.
Greetings from Sweden! Just wanted to let you know I really enjoy your videos! Can't wait for the next part! Land Rover is an iconic piece of automotive engineering... Keep it up!
Really enjoy the humor mixed in. Well done with this series.
Bit by bit, you're getting there! Can't wait to see the finished Rover. Regards, Silas
The commentary is both helpful and hilarious!
One of the best series on youtube for sure Geoffrey. And your sense of humor and self reflection is second to none.. Keep up the good work. The vids make my hands itch in starting messing about myself. Best regards from Holland.
This and Mustie1 are now my new favourites
Another superior technical reference chock full of comedy gold
Just binged your channel and it's great. Love the 80's musical Intro's. I like your commentary rather than the silent video's with subtitles. I will be electro plating in my shed this week and it's all your fault.....all the best and good luck.
Every time I see a new video of yours has arrived, I know it’s a good day! Great job as always!
Mr C ..... as always outstanding and what an excellent way to start a cold and wet Saturday here in the 🇬🇧
Regards
PARTSMADE
Hello the homeland! I must say, when I spent a couple of weeks camping in the UK the weather was excellent. Even when it did rain, it was gentle polite rain. 🏕️
That’s good to know the rain here in the 🇬🇧 is politer than some other people’s !😂😎👍
Wow, amazing work and video. So satisfying to watch.
Most people would buy a new starter and you do this, well done chap, well done.
I LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!!! KEEP EM COMING, GOOD SIR! THANKS
God I can't believe I stumbled upon this series and the series isn't complete and you take so long to update videos! I want to see the rest of this build so bad now and will have to wait months!!!
I love it! Your dry style the humour and all for such a small part in a total car resto. Well done! A video a day please
Best car DIY vids I've seen! Thanks a lot!
I love all your video's mate,
I'm really impressed with your attention to detail.
I have a 1975 s3 109 truck and am rebuilding the gear box as per your video's. Cheers'
I really am enjoying your style of restoration videos. These are really awesome and great to watch. Great content. You have a gift for this.
Ahh the refreshing sound of a kiwi accent whilst abroad. Great stuff
I'd never heard of Oilite bearing before - cool stuff, and every day a school day. Keep up the good work
Geoffrey, awesome series. I love your work both video and hands on. Missing NZ, you're a great ambassador! can't wait until the next video. Me and my 9 year old did electrolysis experiments last weekend - he especially enjoyed how you "chuck" things on the table.
You're fast becoming one of my top 43 youtube channels
Brilliant video
Geoffrey I have been binge watching your channel, I'm genuinely hooked. Cant wait to see more of the defender restoration
Once again, amazing video! Thanks a lot Geoffrey!
Oh man this is a good series... Just found you. Your videos are informative, detailed, thorough, and amusing. You really know your stuff too.
Bloody hell..
I just realised that Im binge watching a Land Rover restoration...
But I have so much to do...
Oh well.... there is always.. tomorrow...
Lucas, the price of darkness. I have had several Lucas units in my shop over the years, sometimes you have to wonder what they were thinking while designing them. The M 50 is a good unit. I have heard the reason the English drink warm beer is because Lucas builds their refrigerators. Good video
Neat bearings! I'm equally astonished that you can get parts.
Nice job. Greetings from Denmark
Brilliant explanation. Thanks.
Love the videos man. You have given me ideals and have shown me how not to do thing and the way to do them better can't wait for the next one
Lovely series mate, enjoying these very much. Quality stuff and love the humour!
That Land Rover is going to be better than new..Nice work..
Love these videos; learn a bit laugh a bit. Thanks for sharing!
Love the videos this Land-rover will better than new when you are done
May the spring force be with you.....always
Yes! Finally :)
Where you get the nice drill press ;)
Yes Geoffrey you magnificent bastard.
When i was a kid i used to use a ten mill tap to remove the end cap bush and you should have use a hack saw blade in between the commutator after machining on the lath
great little starter motor good money spinner for an auto electrician.
Geoffrey , I learned something. Thanks.
That trick with the hammer and the oil to drive out the ~bearing~ bushing is fucking genius.
Great Geoffrey. I'm also finishing my restoration of my lathe and I hope by the end of November I'm done.
This is just amazing to watch! Great work!
Great work, nice spring compressor too
While other people get excited about a new GoT episode, I'm binge-watching this. Good work.
I don't even have a Land Rover but I love your accent and your humour ☺
Love the themed music - nice touch
As always informative and entertaining many thanks
I’ve been waiting so patiently for your next video. I feel like a junky wanting my next fix. 👍
Country calendar quality video , impressive .
Your channel is fantastic.
It's a clever design, I don't know if it's more reliable than a modern starter with a solenoid to flick the gear out but it's certainly easier to jump with a cable from the battery when the original cable going behind the engine breaks and loses connection. I assume that's already on the list to replace but if it isn't I would highly recommend it. Been there, done that.
These videos are like ASMR for my eyeballs
Good work. Thanks for sharing
Superb video.
you made a new spring retainer tool, we need that video!!. good job by the way!
I don't like to go on about it, but I did make a basic build video for the guys over on patreon.
Anyone that can make Lucas work gets 👍👍👍👍👍
Love the humour..........particularly the “f....” spring compressor.......
Ahhh Geoffrey I stumbled on your vids looking at restoration stuff and I can say that your editing with the quick cuts from the foul languages make me LOL😂👏 Enjoying the build series.
Interesting design, the starter gear looks like what I have on my 2cyl Wisconsin
Love your work as ever.
4:40 OK, one more Thou... SO satisfying! = )
I’m looking at buying a stage one v8 now , I BLAME YOU !! lovely video
That little circular"demon"clip at 8.48 can be challenging to put on. I was once working on my 1976 Mercedes Benz starter with limited home tools and yes, remember that little demon jumping around the place. Make a tool to slip it in and wear eye protection gear.
Impressive as always.
Funniest bloke on the inter webs love your work Geoff
Love your work sir so methodical. Your workshop. Wish i could be your aprentice.
Best Bendix compression tool I ever used 2 slotted washers 2 long bolts and loads of faith/hope/prayers/goddam luck and the golden rule DON'T look at it then it can't hit your EYES!!!
That was a good rebuild.
Those bendix drive starter springs and gears are notorious for being a bugger to part. So much so I still have a specially made coil spring compressor from the '70s I'd use to replace the lighter return spring. These light springs rust away and then the gear flops about and doesn't disengage from the starter ring on the flywheel.
Can you please make a video on the electroplating setup you are using in this video?
This is the best Series starter rebuild on the internets. Not looking forward to doing mine as I don't have a lathe, spring press, or vice.
fantastic video - thank you!!