To experience letting the clutch out for the first time after the engine is all buttoned down, and let the car move again under its brand new rebuilt engine… Wow!, as the heart rate increases and the excitement pours on. That’s truly a wonderful feeling, and one I know you’ll keep firmly in your brain And heart. Hoping you have a Fantastic time in Bavaria with great and safe travels. Glad it’s finished on a high note for you , Adrian.
I would have had a heart attack driving down the road with a brand new rebuilt engine and the thermostat housing held together with JB Weld. I can't even imagine what overheating would do to a newly rebuilt engine not yet broken in.
@@tarstarkusz We had it idle and warm up for at least 15 minutes, carefully inspecting the waterneck for leaks before departing. We then did a quick tour around the block and checked the waterneck again. Even with the crack, 55 ft-lbs of torque won't allow the waterneck to just fly off - had it started to leak, it'd start with a small drip which could have been more than compensated by the jug of water I carried in the trunk. It may have been a band-aid repair, but I'm not naive enough not to take precautions ;)
Don't know what to say. That was a lengthy road you had to travel. We're very fortunate back in the U.S, when it comes to motor builders,hopefully I'll never have to test them out.Your buddy can sing,get him signed up for a record deal. Can't say enough about your videos you put out,this one was great .Upu certainly have a great sense of humor even going through the s you had to go through. Thanks again, good motoring my friend.BE SAFE AND ENJOY.
What a great video! That hour flew by and we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks for taking us along on the journey. After watching you work im convinced you could do anything with the right equipment and never have to rely on other workshops again!
Glad to hear that! I really didn't want to split it into parts. Well, sadly that's the only moral left here: Even if you can't do it, it's easier to learn how to do it than have somebody else do it..
Travel safely, you have surrounded yourself with quality friends and some even demonstrated some good singing voices! The running sound of your engine is one of the best A’s I’ve ever heard. I know you are sill navigating your path in life but I, an old fellow, see many open doors ahead for you with your curiosity, patience, determination, rye humor, logic and skill! Oh yea, I’m still greatly impressed with your taste in music!! Have some fun…
Very original, Authentic, Your year long delays are experienced by most of us. Broken promises of finished work. Finally we end up rolling up our shirt sleeves and DIY. Your workmanship and video are excellent and entertaining. Thanks for your sense of humor.
Well done!! It's a fantastic (and stressful) time when one finally has it all back together and making sounds again. I also liked the long format, especially for something like engine assembly.
I am so happy you are back on the road again. This was a wonderful video. We will all be looking forward to more adventures with you and your Model A Ford. I just got DD, my 1930 Model A Coupe', registered and licensed here in TX. and will be enjoying driving her as my "D"aily "D"river. Blessings from the "Model A'r doin' his thing" ........................
Man, so happy to see you get back together. Alot of aggravation for sure... Two thumbs up from over here in Texas!!!! Glad you got her back going down the road......
A joy to watch. Your friend has a good voice, he should be part-time on the stage. Nice to see intelligent people still smoke pipes, and the beer looks delicious. Probably can't get it over here. Congratulations.
Nice job. 👍Amazing the laziness of those engine rebuilding shops. I guess it still goes to show that if you want it to be done right, you have to do it yourself.
Congrats about getting it driving again! Just did a valve job on min, as i had some burning going on in the seats and valves. (because i did a terrible job of that last time)
I feel for you in this aggravation. I too had to deal with an irresponsible restoring company that was completely unreliable, however at the time I did not know they were crooks.
Very very great video! I have learned a lot, of your professional approach, and yes I was missing you and your Model A . Have a awesome time in Bavaria, and with your friend with his Das Kleine Wunder🤣🤣🤣, and hope you will be back with your very sympathetic and packed with your experience as always. So long my friend from Germany 🇩🇪.
Absolutely a great channel, love how the videos seem as though it's the early 1930's,by how you dress,the background of vintage tooling,the music and of course the car. Thanks for sharing.
Nice. Not done watching but I will say it is amazing that a “machinist” could mess up on the simple stuff like bearing insert direction, crank fit at the slinger, etc. It’s likely he has never worked on such an engine but such things are common on all engines. I bought a boring bar machine and a line boring setup as I have similar expectations of pros that are routinely let down. It’s not that model A’s nuances are mechanically complex, it’s that the typical individual’s concept of quality is not what it used to be - including the pros. Good work!
Very gratifying to see that you now have you Model A back on the road. You are a very patient man not so sure I would have had that fortitude. Always enjoy your blogs keep up the great work. I did see Paul Shinn approves of your skills. Look forward to more adventure from you to come in the future. Congrats from a subscriber on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada
Wow, what a tale! Sadly your experience is not unusual, the same sort of shit happens here in UK too, I don't know why these people seem to think that this sort of behaviour is acceptable, well, it is now in the past and time to enjoy the fruits of your labours. Looks like you have done a superb job on the engine rebuild, you are much more meticulous than I am - it is inspiring and you and others make me want to do my own work better, so thank you for that! Well done, and now make sure you make up for lost time and get some serious driving under your belt! Thank you, greetings from the UK!
I saw Paul Shinn," a Model A Guru" do a manifold meal. He used a disposable aluminum loaf pan. It was sealed at the top with aluminum foil, wrapped in aluminum foil, then secured to the cold exhaust manifold with steel wire in a few places. That manifold gets up to 400 Fahrenheit! Hot as a hot frypan! Use heat resistant gloves to remove.
A guy working in his backyard shed, assuming he comes with good reviews from model A owners is probably the best bet. Absolutely NOBODY is running a professional shop rebuilding these engines. They don't have the tools or the skills to do it. The only professional you can ever get is a guy working in his shed and by reputation among current enthusiasts of the car whose engine you want rebuilt. Not just any old guy in a shed, but one who comes highly recommended.
Many people underestimate how much time even the simplest things can take. My Amazon is also finally back in business after being out of commission since October or so. Finding someone that could machine the carburetor wasn't easy either. I got a lot of people asking on a regular basis when it would be up and running again. Often also with comments about how simple it would be, or even making arrangements on my behalf to "motivate" me to get it fixed faster. Many things did halt during that time, as I didn't want to throw money at other repairs if the car ultimately wouldn't run. Anyway... Glad you finally got it sorted out! Best of luck with your trip. Looking forward to the next video.
I've read a few stories of car owners getting into very nasty situations over a small job they gave away. Really sad to see that honest mechanics seem to get more and more rare.
Congratulations!!! Amazing Craftmanship. Incredible Video. It was WORTH the wait. (Sort of) 🤣🤣 I use you video's to inspire restoration work on my 1932 V8 Ford. There are very few "restoration" videos for 1932 Ford. Mostly just for "Hot Rodding". So much of the technology is similar between the Model A and the 1932. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks alot! I really like the 1932 model (there's a 30-odd minute advertisement by Ford on youtube somewhere which goes into every detail); it's just such a pity that seemingly every Model B was hot-rodded. They look so neat when stock!
I freel your pain, and I tought that wouldn't happened in Germany, I'm in Mexico and in March 2020 I took my brother's 2005 Megane RS to a shop for a general re paint job, I paid in advance to get a discount, well, then covid striked, and the shop got in trouble, with permits, the autority closed it , some months later they solved that, and time passed they relocate, took my car with them but didn't started to work it because this , that, you named it.. Well, it has been until now , they started to work , but when it cames out , I will to have to take the head out because of the old gasoline, of three years some valves stuck and the piston hit them and bended them when the engine started and I ended with only 3 cylinders working. It is a nightmare , but it serms it will be ending soon. Great wotk you're doing.
Wow, what an ordeal! Who knew that a repaint could result in fatal engine damage. I wish you the best of luck that whoever rebuilds your cylinder head does it properly!
@@AstraWerke Thank you Adrian, I know 2 or 3 machine shops that I have sent work before, just one month ago, I sent to one of them the head of my brother's 1990 Nissan Sentra station wagon because it was warped and needed solder to fill corrotion among some water passages. They did a great job.
Nicke work, and nice to see you back on road. It reminds we of my own experiences with old motorcycles, where I have been waiting too long many times although I have planned it well from beginning. I have learned: do as much as possible yourself, use only the resources you trust and let them do only what they do best, build your own professional experience - you are then safe on road where things might go wrong. I have also learned that everything can be repaired (almost…), trust your own considerations. I do not listen that much to the profis any longer, also not the friends at rallies and net. I can see that my own experiences and work are proving themselves in long rallies on road, which make me safe and relaxed on my trips. And if something happens, it can be repaired - often with the helpful guys you know or get to know along the road. Have a nice trip to Bavaria, love to watch your videos! 👍⚓️
I had thought it would for once be easier to give the work off to a professional. Turns out it would have been easier to learn the profession myself. Which paints a really bad picture of the state of this country's industry.
I know what ur going through. Owned my car over 50 years and my car went to several "restoration" shops. Work, when done was sub-par at best. My engine rebuild took me installing, then pulling and crating it to ship back to the shop because they could not get the clutch chatter and a leak issue corrected. (Believe that was a crack in the be housing causing chatter) after all the time and efforts it runs well with only a small leak at the front seal (ive tried to correct 2 times). The Model A is rabbit hole when an issue arrises. If you drive daily consider electronic ignition, great for regular driving. Also the oil filter kit if you dont already have it. Good luck and lots of $$$
Haha I'm so glad I got that video out in time to help you. I like your approach of working backward from full advance. Bad luck with the broken water outlet - that's a common result of using the paper gaskets. People say the only way to do it is with Permatex, but I've had good luck so far using the original-type copper gasket and torquing the outlet nuts in smaller increments than the rest of the head.
I've been very gentle on the outlet - I even deviated from the head nut torque sequence so as to tighten both waterneck nuts directly after one another. But since it looks like it was already half-cracked beforehand, there's not much one can do... Especially against the forces involved during warmup and cooldown. Thanks again for the timing advice - it couldn't have come at a better moment - timed perfectly, one could say ;)
@@AstraWerke That's exactly what I did on mine, I tightened those nuts slowly back and forth. Those nuts will also need to be checked for re-torquing more than the others because there are two gaskets between them and the block. Sounds like the blame lies with the guy before you, as is so often the case with these cars.
❤ ich bin beeindruckt, das du dich dieser Herausforderungen gestellt hast. Glückwunsch. Ich verzweifle an meinem noch an meiner Zündverteilung. Aber wir haben ja solch ein Auto nicht um in die nächste Werkstatt zu fahren und uns ein paar Teile tauschen zu lassen. ❤ Gruß Hans-Peter
Excellent job. I saw you had a Les Andrews book in one scene. Suggest you read the section on installing the water neck. He suggests placing a match on each side to help prevent a crack when torqueing it. It really works. I have rebuilt one engine recently and it runs as good as yours. Also, just had a new Burzt 5 main engine assembled, but don't have a vehicle to put it in.
Great job and enjoyable video. It's interesting that it seems like it's just as difficult to find a good engine rebuilder in Europe as it is here in the States! Glad to see you had the stamina and resources to see the job through. Welcome back!
Dear ModelARickLasCruces. I highly recommend Strong's Garage, Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada with their amazing, period correct work shop. There is also the worldwide known Model A- specialist Paul Shinn in the USA. There is also someone called Mortske repair. Of course all 3 have utube channels. Best regards, luck and health in particular.
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 Paul's a friend of mine. Didn't know he was "worldwide known". None of those entities you mentioned do commercial restoration work, do they?
@@ModelARickLasCruces ??? If Paul Shinn really is a friend of yours, he could've provided you with informations about decent workshops. 2) Why didn't you research for instance Strong's Garage instead of asking here again? I know that Matt and Jim work for customers too.
If you’re in New Mexico I hope San Antonio TX is not too far away. I use James Taylor, Taylor Made Motors in New Braunfels, TX. He does entire engines as well as smaller jobs. He re-wired my 1931 Roadster, redid the radiator, and much more. His prices are reasonable. Best of luck.
Thanks for the video, really enjoy your channel.🙂 The groves in the main bearings are there to keep the bearing from spinning. I don't know if you knew that.
Thanks alot, but allow me to object: The crush force is what keeps them from spinning. The groves are purely for axial alignment during assembly. Best Wishes Adrian
Once again a great video with things taken nice and slowly and correctly. Too bad about the "professionals" but it seems to be contagious or at least rampant. Well done and I look forward to the future videos.
Don't use a gasket on the new waterneck.... just use RTV. And make sure the surfaces are perfectly flat. This will minimize chance of breaking the flange(s).
Wow - Gratuliere. Der Ford ist wieder auf der Straße und Du am Ende für die warmen Tage rasiert 😂😂😂 würde mich freuen Dich und den Ford mal in Live auf der Straße zu sehen...
It sounds like those two companies (people) are like a person whom I have heard of over in Tennessee who steals parts and delays as well as robbing the customer blind.
Best video to date,, I love the sarcasm, I understood your frustration, I laughed, I cried, I was giddy with excitement as you were ready to start the engine the first time. I noticed the spot of pee on the front of your overalls from your excitement. 😊. At 25:56 I noticed your participation certificate (we get lots of those in the US). I noticed your fair weather friend was there to help you drink your beer after you had fixed all the problems!! 😂. Congratulations on getting back on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about some video of the trip to Bavaria?? Again best video so far!!!! 33:41 Uber alles!!
Super 👍 Echt klasse, dass Dein Motor wieder läuft. Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Deine Viedeos sind immer 1A und ich kann einiges abgucken für meinen Motor. Der ist auch seit 2 Wochen vom Motorenbauer zurück. Sieht alles gut aus. Jetzt muss ich noch die Ventile einschleifen und dann alles zusammenbauen. Viel Spaß bei deiner Tour. Ich drück die Daumen, dass alles perfekt läuft. Viele Grüße Kai
I'll go with yes, but you should talk to a tech inspector about your intentions BEFORE doing it. He'll tell you what and how it needs to be done so it can be approved and noted down in the car's papers. Or just do it and find a clueless inspector. But especially regarding brakes, I wouldn't want to do that gamble. There's many wrong ways to install hydraulic brakes.
To experience letting the clutch out for the first time after the engine is all buttoned down, and let the car move again under its brand new rebuilt engine… Wow!, as the heart rate increases and the excitement pours on. That’s truly a wonderful feeling, and one I know you’ll keep firmly in your brain And heart. Hoping you have a Fantastic time in Bavaria with great and safe travels. Glad it’s finished on a high note for you , Adrian.
I would have had a heart attack driving down the road with a brand new rebuilt engine and the thermostat housing held together with JB Weld. I can't even imagine what overheating would do to a newly rebuilt engine not yet broken in.
@@tarstarkusz We had it idle and warm up for at least 15 minutes, carefully inspecting the waterneck for leaks before departing. We then did a quick tour around the block and checked the waterneck again.
Even with the crack, 55 ft-lbs of torque won't allow the waterneck to just fly off - had it started to leak, it'd start with a small drip which could have been more than compensated by the jug of water I carried in the trunk.
It may have been a band-aid repair, but I'm not naive enough not to take precautions ;)
Congratulations you have your car back together I know you are happy having your motor back now you have a brand new hundred year old motor
Glad that you are reunited with your engine and your Model A
Don't know what to say. That was a lengthy road you had to travel. We're very fortunate back in the U.S, when it comes to motor builders,hopefully I'll never have to test them out.Your buddy can sing,get him signed up for a record deal. Can't say enough about your videos you put out,this one was great .Upu certainly have a great sense of humor even going through the s you had to go through. Thanks again, good motoring my friend.BE SAFE AND ENJOY.
He already is kinda signed up ;)
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What a great video! That hour flew by and we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks for taking us along on the journey.
After watching you work im convinced you could do anything with the right equipment and never have to rely on other workshops again!
Glad to hear that! I really didn't want to split it into parts.
Well, sadly that's the only moral left here: Even if you can't do it, it's easier to learn how to do it than have somebody else do it..
43:07 - I had the BIGGEST grin on my face, thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
Congrats on finally getting it back up and running! I know the wait has been a killer.
That intro was magical!
Dear Adrian...a friend in need is a friend indeed and there is nothing like good friends and good beer.....
Best engine rebuild video ever thanks Bro😊
Super, endlich!! 👍👍👍
I'm happy to see it together... :) Pleased for you. I also say it's nice you have friends to help too!
Travel safely, you have surrounded yourself with quality friends and some even demonstrated some good singing voices! The running sound of your engine is one of the best A’s I’ve ever heard. I know you are sill navigating your path in life but I, an old fellow, see many open doors ahead for you with your curiosity, patience, determination, rye humor, logic and skill! Oh yea, I’m still greatly impressed with your taste in music!! Have some fun…
Well done, apprentice!
Thank you, Master ;)
Very original, Authentic, Your year long delays are experienced by most of us. Broken promises of finished work. Finally we end up rolling up our shirt sleeves and DIY. Your workmanship and video are excellent and entertaining. Thanks for your sense of humor.
Congratulations on the successful rebuild. Hope you get many years of happy motoring.
Liked the beer bottles on top of the pistons going up and down!
Well done!! It's a fantastic (and stressful) time when one finally has it all back together and making sounds again. I also liked the long format, especially for something like engine assembly.
Glad you enjoyed - after all the wait, I didn't want to disappoint by stretching it into two or more videos.
I am so happy you are back on the road again. This was a wonderful video. We will all be looking forward to more adventures with you and your Model A Ford.
I just got DD, my 1930 Model A Coupe', registered and licensed here in TX. and will be enjoying driving her as my "D"aily "D"river.
Blessings from the "Model A'r doin' his thing" ........................
Great job! I’m really glad to see your car back on the road. The engine sounded really good.
Fabulous from beginning to end. So pleased you successfully overhauled the engine. Well done. 👏👏👍😀
So good to see the old girl back on the road again! It must have been such a frustrating year. Looking forward to some driving videos.
you doing a great job,,long wait.cheers from New zealand
Oh my god, this was so much work for an engine. Great work and obviously even more patience. Well done, this car is so damn pretty.
Thanks alot!
Rebuilding the engine yourself is what we always wanted! Congratulations!!!🎉
This made my day! We have Scheisse days here too. You'll have a long time to wait to redo that one again. At least you have that. Blessings!
Man, so happy to see you get back together. Alot of aggravation for sure... Two thumbs up from over here in Texas!!!! Glad you got her back going down the road......
Beautiful work! She is purring along! Nice to see the old girl back on the road.
A joy to watch. Your friend has a good voice, he should be part-time on the stage. Nice to see intelligent people still smoke pipes, and the beer looks delicious. Probably can't get it over here. Congratulations.
FINE BUSINESS! And no computor to reset! CHEERS from Westcoast Canada!
Nice job. 👍Amazing the laziness of those engine rebuilding shops. I guess it still goes to show that if you want it to be done right, you have to do it yourself.
Congrats about getting it driving again! Just did a valve job on min, as i had some burning going on in the seats and valves. (because i did a terrible job of that last time)
Good to see you’re back on the road. Looking forward to new videos.
I feel for you in this aggravation. I too had to deal with an irresponsible restoring company that was completely unreliable, however at the time I did not know they were crooks.
If it's an Adel Vice, that's good shit, man.
Very very great video! I have learned a lot, of your professional approach, and yes I was missing you and your Model A . Have a awesome time in Bavaria, and with your friend with his Das Kleine Wunder🤣🤣🤣, and hope you will be back with your very sympathetic and packed with your experience as always.
So long my friend from Germany 🇩🇪.
Absolutely a great channel, love how the videos seem as though it's the early 1930's,by how you dress,the background of vintage tooling,the music and of course the car. Thanks for sharing.
Happy to see the A alive again.
I’m amazed that Warner Bros and Disney and Southpark haven’t gotten in touch yet. Good luck.
Dooon't talk about it, dooon't raise their attention ;)
"Fair Use". Not a Problem. Short Snippets OK.
It was nice that you had some help with the assembly.
I could not have done it without him
I feel your pain, this also happen to me with my engine. I waited forever. (1.5 years). A lot of excuses....but finally got it back.
Nice. Not done watching but I will say it is amazing that a “machinist” could mess up on the simple stuff like bearing insert direction, crank fit at the slinger, etc. It’s likely he has never worked on such an engine but such things are common on all engines.
I bought a boring bar machine and a line boring setup as I have similar expectations of pros that are routinely let down. It’s not that model A’s nuances are mechanically complex, it’s that the typical individual’s concept of quality is not what it used to be - including the pros. Good work!
Very happy to see it back on the road again. I will have a drink in your honor Tonight.
Thanks, I feel honored :D
Not only have I been learning about Model A’s from you, but I think I just learned some German cuss words at 14:00
Very gratifying to see that you now have you Model A back on the road. You are a very patient man not so sure I would have had that fortitude. Always enjoy your blogs keep up the great work. I did see Paul Shinn approves of your skills. Look forward to more adventure from you to come in the future. Congrats from a subscriber on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada
Wow, what a tale! Sadly your experience is not unusual, the same sort of shit happens here in UK too, I don't know why these people seem to think that this sort of behaviour is acceptable, well, it is now in the past and time to enjoy the fruits of your labours.
Looks like you have done a superb job on the engine rebuild, you are much more meticulous than I am - it is inspiring and you and others make me want to do my own work better, so thank you for that!
Well done, and now make sure you make up for lost time and get some serious driving under your belt!
Thank you, greetings from the UK!
Same crap in the USA
I saw Paul Shinn," a Model A Guru" do a manifold meal. He used a disposable aluminum loaf pan. It was sealed at the top with aluminum foil, wrapped in aluminum foil, then secured to the cold exhaust manifold with steel wire in a few places. That manifold gets up to 400 Fahrenheit! Hot as a hot frypan! Use heat resistant gloves to remove.
Well, it's not always 400 degrees. Once the car sat for an hour or so, you can touch it without gloves no problem.
Fantastic work Adrian... rough year for you no doubt! Thanks for taking the time to put the video together and sharing with us.
A guy working in his backyard shed, assuming he comes with good reviews from model A owners is probably the best bet.
Absolutely NOBODY is running a professional shop rebuilding these engines. They don't have the tools or the skills to do it. The only professional you can ever get is a guy working in his shed and by reputation among current enthusiasts of the car whose engine you want rebuilt. Not just any old guy in a shed, but one who comes highly recommended.
Sounds like that's the way to go!
Many people underestimate how much time even the simplest things can take. My Amazon is also finally back in business after being out of commission since October or so. Finding someone that could machine the carburetor wasn't easy either. I got a lot of people asking on a regular basis when it would be up and running again. Often also with comments about how simple it would be, or even making arrangements on my behalf to "motivate" me to get it fixed faster. Many things did halt during that time, as I didn't want to throw money at other repairs if the car ultimately wouldn't run. Anyway... Glad you finally got it sorted out! Best of luck with your trip. Looking forward to the next video.
I've read a few stories of car owners getting into very nasty situations over a small job they gave away. Really sad to see that honest mechanics seem to get more and more rare.
Allow me to congratulate you on your engine rebuild, and once again on your excellent taste in music.
It's nice you have a lathe and the knowledge. Great job!
Congratulations!!! Amazing Craftmanship. Incredible Video. It was WORTH the wait. (Sort of) 🤣🤣 I use you video's to inspire restoration work on my 1932 V8 Ford. There are very few "restoration" videos for 1932 Ford. Mostly just for "Hot Rodding". So much of the technology is similar between the Model A and the 1932. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks alot! I really like the 1932 model (there's a 30-odd minute advertisement by Ford on youtube somewhere which goes into every detail); it's just such a pity that seemingly every Model B was hot-rodded. They look so neat when stock!
@@AstraWerke Yes, you are correct, I have watched the 30 minute advertisement several times for clues !!
I freel your pain, and I tought that wouldn't happened in Germany, I'm in Mexico and in March 2020 I took my brother's 2005 Megane RS to a shop for a general re paint job, I paid in advance to get a discount, well, then covid striked, and the shop got in trouble, with permits, the autority closed it , some months later they solved that, and time passed they relocate, took my car with them but didn't started to work it because this , that, you named it.. Well, it has been until now , they started to work , but when it cames out , I will to have to take the head out because of the old gasoline, of three years some valves stuck and the piston hit them and bended them when the engine started and I ended with only 3 cylinders working. It is a nightmare , but it serms it will be ending soon. Great wotk you're doing.
Wow, what an ordeal! Who knew that a repaint could result in fatal engine damage.
I wish you the best of luck that whoever rebuilds your cylinder head does it properly!
@@AstraWerke Thank you Adrian, I know 2 or 3 machine shops that I have sent work before, just one month ago, I sent to one of them the head of my brother's 1990 Nissan Sentra station wagon because it was warped and needed solder to fill corrotion among some water passages.
They did a great job.
Nicke work, and nice to see you back on road. It reminds we of my own experiences with old motorcycles, where I have been waiting too long many times although I have planned it well from beginning. I have learned: do as much as possible yourself, use only the resources you trust and let them do only what they do best, build your own professional experience - you are then safe on road where things might go wrong. I have also learned that everything can be repaired (almost…), trust your own considerations. I do not listen that much to the profis any longer, also not the friends at rallies and net. I can see that my own experiences and work are proving themselves in long rallies on road, which make me safe and relaxed on my trips. And if something happens, it can be repaired - often with the helpful guys you know or get to know along the road.
Have a nice trip to Bavaria, love to watch your videos! 👍⚓️
I had thought it would for once be easier to give the work off to a professional.
Turns out it would have been easier to learn the profession myself.
Which paints a really bad picture of the state of this country's industry.
Thank you for all of effort in putting this video together!
Glad you got car back going love your vedios
I know what ur going through. Owned my car over 50 years and my car went to several "restoration" shops.
Work, when done was sub-par at best. My engine rebuild took me installing, then pulling and crating it to ship back to the shop because they could not get the clutch chatter and a leak issue corrected. (Believe that was a crack in the be housing causing chatter) after all the time and efforts it runs well with only a small leak at the front seal (ive tried to correct 2 times). The Model A is rabbit hole when an issue arrises.
If you drive daily consider electronic ignition, great for regular driving. Also the oil filter kit if you dont already have it.
Good luck and lots of
$$$
It's a two-handed car: One hand on the steering wheel, the other on the wallet ;)
Maybe this summer i can do a trip with my tudor to germany, and do some driving together
Sounds like a great idea! Maybe we can meet someplace half way down the road or so!
Haha I'm so glad I got that video out in time to help you. I like your approach of working backward from full advance.
Bad luck with the broken water outlet - that's a common result of using the paper gaskets. People say the only way to do it is with Permatex, but I've had good luck so far using the original-type copper gasket and torquing the outlet nuts in smaller increments than the rest of the head.
I've been very gentle on the outlet - I even deviated from the head nut torque sequence so as to tighten both waterneck nuts directly after one another.
But since it looks like it was already half-cracked beforehand, there's not much one can do... Especially against the forces involved during warmup and cooldown.
Thanks again for the timing advice - it couldn't have come at a better moment - timed perfectly, one could say ;)
@@AstraWerke That's exactly what I did on mine, I tightened those nuts slowly back and forth. Those nuts will also need to be checked for re-torquing more than the others because there are two gaskets between them and the block. Sounds like the blame lies with the guy before you, as is so often the case with these cars.
❤ ich bin beeindruckt, das du dich dieser Herausforderungen gestellt hast. Glückwunsch. Ich verzweifle an meinem noch an meiner Zündverteilung. Aber wir haben ja solch ein Auto nicht um in die nächste Werkstatt zu fahren und uns ein paar Teile tauschen zu lassen. ❤ Gruß Hans-Peter
Ich drück die Daumen!
I like your videos; the longer the better.
Nice to see her back on the road. Nice job, and enjoyed every minute of your video.
Beautifully done and glad your A is back on the road. Have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
Turned out great!
Great video congratulations from Aotearoa New Zealand
Sorry about your engine re-builder fiasco. Happens a lot I'm afraid. Engine sounds good though. Enjoy it. Love your music.
Gut Gemacht!!!
Fantastic video. Be very proud.
Excellent job. I saw you had a Les Andrews book in one scene. Suggest you read the section on installing the water neck. He suggests placing a match on each side to help prevent a crack when torqueing it. It really works. I have rebuilt one engine recently and it runs as good as yours. Also, just had a new Burzt 5 main engine assembled, but don't have a vehicle to put it in.
Great job and enjoyable video. It's interesting that it seems like it's just as difficult to find a good engine rebuilder in Europe as it is here in the States! Glad to see you had the stamina and resources to see the job through. Welcome back!
Dear ModelARickLasCruces.
I highly recommend Strong's Garage, Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada with their amazing, period correct work shop. There is also the worldwide known Model A- specialist Paul Shinn in the USA. There is also someone called Mortske repair. Of course all 3 have utube channels.
Best regards, luck and health in particular.
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 Paul's a friend of mine. Didn't know he was "worldwide known". None of those entities you mentioned do commercial restoration work, do they?
@@ModelARickLasCruces
??? If Paul Shinn really is a friend of yours, he could've provided you with informations about decent workshops. 2) Why didn't you research for instance Strong's Garage instead of asking here again? I know that Matt and Jim work for customers too.
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 I watch Strong's Garage. Good guys. Too far away.
If you’re in New Mexico I hope San Antonio TX is not too far away. I use James Taylor, Taylor Made Motors in New Braunfels, TX. He does entire engines as well as smaller jobs. He re-wired my 1931 Roadster, redid the radiator, and much more. His prices are reasonable. Best of luck.
Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed your video.👌🏻
Thanks for the video, really enjoy your channel.🙂
The groves in the main bearings are there to keep the bearing from spinning. I don't know if you knew that.
Thanks alot, but allow me to object: The crush force is what keeps them from spinning. The groves are purely for axial alignment during assembly.
Best Wishes
Adrian
@@AstraWerke Thank you, I stand corrected!
Once again a great video with things taken nice and slowly and correctly. Too bad about the "professionals" but it seems to be contagious or at least rampant. Well done and I look forward to the future videos.
Done at last, nice video! My apologies for the nightmare I helped to cause you.
Großartig!
I have a clock just like the one I saw in your room. From Chuck USA.
I really enjoyed your video. I also have a 1930 coupe.
Don't use a gasket on the new waterneck.... just use RTV. And make sure the surfaces are perfectly flat. This will minimize chance of breaking the flange(s).
Wow - Gratuliere. Der Ford ist wieder auf der Straße und Du am Ende für die warmen Tage rasiert 😂😂😂 würde mich freuen Dich und den Ford mal in Live auf der Straße zu sehen...
Great job!
Das nächste Mal gleich selbst 🙂
Hoffentlich gibts kein nächstes mal xD
@@AstraWerke Wenn der Motor wieder 80 Jahre lebt, wird es frühestens Deine Ur-Enkel betreffen 🙂
Very nice video - Ein sehr schönes Video
14:00 - mein neuer Klingelton fürs Handy
Sicher auch ein guter Wecker für 6 Uhr früh ;)
wunderbar
Actually I forgot about this channel.
Can't blame you!
congrats!
Awesome video. Also, you're SO gorgeous. Come visit Sydney sometime!
i saw the what the f*** is a kilometer, still laughing 10min later :D
It sounds like those two companies (people) are like a person whom I have heard of over in Tennessee who steals parts and delays as well as robbing the customer blind.
Seems to be a reoccuring scheme in this trade..
Adrian, great Video, I'm glad that you have your car back together. What is your engine numbe? I love Bavaria.
I kid you not, it's R4-10662M.
Even has the font style Ford used and the two stars to mark beginning and end.
Best video to date,, I love the sarcasm, I understood your frustration, I laughed, I cried, I was giddy with excitement as you were ready to start the engine the first time. I noticed the spot of pee on the front of your overalls from your excitement. 😊. At 25:56 I noticed your participation certificate (we get lots of those in the US). I noticed your fair weather friend was there to help you drink your beer after you had fixed all the problems!! 😂. Congratulations on getting back on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about some video of the trip to Bavaria?? Again best video so far!!!!
33:41 Uber alles!!
Super 👍 Echt klasse, dass Dein Motor wieder läuft. Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Deine Viedeos sind immer 1A und ich kann einiges abgucken für meinen Motor. Der ist auch seit 2 Wochen vom Motorenbauer zurück. Sieht alles gut aus. Jetzt muss ich noch die Ventile einschleifen und dann alles zusammenbauen. Viel Spaß bei deiner Tour. Ich drück die Daumen, dass alles perfekt läuft.
Viele Grüße Kai
Hej, das freut mich zu hören! Bin gespannt aufs Ergebnis!
Just like to know how the car is doing now that you got it rebuilt and back on the road
Take a look at my "Model A Mechanics Log" series - that's where I go into detail of all the little things it takes to keep the car running.
BTW, have you ever thought of a two speed rear end such as a Mitchel's? Also, good job on the rebuild!
Yes, I don't want one.
Tech regulations being what they are in Germany, Are Model As there allowed to upgrade to hydraulic brakes?
I'll go with yes, but you should talk to a tech inspector about your intentions BEFORE doing it. He'll tell you what and how it needs to be done so it can be approved and noted down in the car's papers.
Or just do it and find a clueless inspector. But especially regarding brakes, I wouldn't want to do that gamble. There's many wrong ways to install hydraulic brakes.
Sehr schön!
Adrian, why didn't you time the engine with the timing pin?
I did - see 40:31
I share your pain and frustration. Both 'block builders' were/are completely FULL OF $H!T! BUMMER
Muy lindo ,pero no pusiste la opción traducción,hubiera Sido interesante escucharte,saludos gracias
am anfangt auf deutsch fluchen ging dann doch leichter über die lippen, und der junge mann der dabei war ist das dein bro. oder ein friend...😉👍👍👍
Na, einen Bruder so lang geheim zu halten wär glaub ich sehr kompliziert geworden xD