The cleaning guy appears to show a good aptitude for this line of work. I recommend he be promoted to the machine shop. Mind you mucking out pig sheds and scrubbing toilets is an honorable trade, but he's got a gift here!

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

We will keep that in mind! lol

@kurtisstutzman7056

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I got that same feeling...

@jamesberdine8574

Ай бұрын

Yea, seems to have a knack for machine work.

@GrahamFrench247

Ай бұрын

Definitely got a talent for both cleaning and machining! 👍🏻

@notsofresh8563

Ай бұрын

Dont praise him too much or he will want a raise.....

On the subject of balancing, as a power generation engineer, we had a gas turbine generator that had developed a severe vibration. Rather than spend over $100,000 to remove the generator and transport it to the manufacturer’s repair facility, we brought in precision vibration analysis equipment and identified the direction and magnitude of the displacement. A single 1/4” flat washer was added to a balancing post on the rotor which was peened over to hold it in place. This solved the vibration and saved $100,000 plus weeks of downtime. One single hardware store washer!

@robertwest3093

20 күн бұрын

Amazing how simple the solution to a complex problem can be.

I love seeing a master doing what so many never even knew about. Thank you for all the memories.

I'm an electrical engineer, so am really interested watching you work your magic on a crank. I don't know if you have a degree or certificate in your line of work, but you COULD be a great teacher, & teachers are indispensable, especially in our 'throw away' society now. ALWAYS enjoy watching you, guys, but THIS video just shows how knowledgeable you are, & how much money you charge is worth every cent! Thnx You were always better than the "cleaning boy" we last saw you as:)

@Gregorybridgewater

Ай бұрын

I 💯 agree.

@ricksmith4736

Ай бұрын

I just watched a video about the restoration shop at the Pensacola Air Museum... The machinery in the machine shop was to die for.. I was thinking the same as you, are there young people coming up being taught how to use these machines????

@ellieprice363

Ай бұрын

Let’s change that to “is” a great teacher. Now on KZread.

@rcf8367

Ай бұрын

He’s a degreed mechanical engineer

@frasercrone3838

Ай бұрын

Engine repair machine shops are a dying breed. Performance engines and large truck diesels are what keeps most of them going these days. Modern vehicles rarely have engines rebuilt even when they die. A secondhand unit is usually the repair option for that situation. Repair time is the main factor involved here. The more labor involved the higher the cost. it used to be that parts made up the majority of cost hence repair was the cheaper option.

Unbelievable education! So much skill, patience, and attention to detail!

Jim you are a master craftsman. I was an apprentice mechanic in the late sixties. We used to take our machining work to a couple of " old boys" in a workshop full of machines, probably pre-war, or war surplus. they always did a perfect job. later I encoutered newer shops with newer machines, but you didnt get the quality. Thank you for showing us your workmanship. All the best to you and Nic, from here in the UK.

Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me wish I had found a local shop like you guys to go the extra mile instead of slapping it back together with fresh bearings and calling it a day. Awesome work and attention to detail!

Stoked to watch some more old school stuff. If I ever need machine work, I'm bringing it to you. You guys care about quality.

@Mothermopar426

Ай бұрын

Thats a fact!

Is it just me, or does this seem like amazing overkill for a 75HP engine? I love it. And as an old Jeep owner, I am sooooo jealous of whoever owns and is going to run this engine. Thanks so much for letting us see what goes into doing this. :)

Cleaning guy, you are definitely from the old school. I believe you're the 1st person I've seen shut down a torch properly. Well done sir.

Best Sunday morning television ever right here. I tell ya, that cleaning guy has some chops. It's like he's done this stuff a time or two.. 🤔 Also good to hear the culprit with the wrist pin getting into the cylinder wall.👌

That crank grinder is a beautiful machine. I’m glad to see the cleaning guy takes good care of it.

@rosschamberlain1823

Ай бұрын

He does keep it clean!

Every episode there are always a couple pieces of experiential wisdom that the cleaning guy imparts.

"Always think of the next guy, because the next guy may be you... " :)

I could watch you guys rebuild engines all day, something so satisfying about building something nicely.

Another excellent episode of The Cleaning Guy in Action!! Way to go, Jim and Nick!! Shops such as yours are becoming scarce and the two of you are doing a great service!

I'm happy I've found your channel, I have some machining experience, but this is fun to watch... Thank you for allowing me to be able to watch... And the Cleaning Guy definatly needs a partial raise...

Usually a ring-the-bell test is done suspended to prevent damping from the support surface as well as the hand used to stabilize the crank.

The 3 machinist I know all shake like that. I think it's from a couple things. Working all the time, using the old machines, small tedious work. I look at it as a good machinist with lots and lots of experience. Love watching the videos. Keep them coming.

I’m amazed. I wish you did the work on my first car (1937 Plymouth). Keep up the great work 😊

So educational to see a young guy workind down to a couple tenths that far between centers. He has a bright future ahead!

The bolt on counter weights will dampen the ring of the crank. I just wish you were closer to me, I would give you all my machine work. All the good shops in so cal have closed up. It's very refreshing watching professionals work.

These guys do excellent work, I know because I do some of the same type work ! They don't hide anything, most machnist will hide tenths of and inch and claim they landed right on measurement. 1 to 2 tenths of and inch is some pretty good tolerances! These guys are very good at what they do.

I love it when the cleaning guy goes solo, he's a great teacher!

Been a long time since I hung out at “Mike’s” when I was a lot younger. I refreshed my learning curve and seen some new balancing “tools” ! Thank You Men, nice quiet way to spend Mother’s Day afternoon. (Hey MaMa got a nap too 😃👍)

You have created an absolute treasure trove in this YT channel! This video is, perhaps, the exemplar for clear, precise, and correct information for proper engine building.

As a military vehicle owner and enthusiast, it's almost comical to see how much care and precision you're putting into this old engine. I love watching the machine work but it's going to end up absolutely light years better than it ever was, even brand new. This is going to be the most precision F-Head ever!

Really enjoyed this comprehensive format. Amazing how much goes into these engine rebuilds 😊

I can’t get enough of these videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them and teaching us along the way. Fascinating.

Cleaning guy is a national treasure!.....Sure wish you were closer to east coast. Got some EJ 25 heads that need him.

JAMS, You guys are very talented. While watching I wonder the engineering that went into design, development of the machines you use. Very interesting and informative. It would be nice to see the engines running after assembly. Thanks, Boe

Always love seeing the crank grinder in use. Such a cool piece of machinery.

Love watching the balancing act.. Ain't cheating..it's working SMART!! THANK YOU for sharing your time with us!!

I was a mechanic for two summers in (75-76) High School and a Tank mechanic in the Army for 3 years. I studied all things automotive. Came across the term Balanced and Blueprinted I found out what Blueprinted is reading Smokey Yunick's book. But I never knew what balanced entailed until now. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for sharing yalls talents and adventures. Ole Pops does a good job of explaining not just what he is doing but thw thought peocess behind why he would do it that way. Great job. Also the camera work and editing were spot on.

Real pleasure to watch a craftsman at work.Hopefully the younger generation will one day be as good.

For a second life, I've seen many crankshafts converted to mailbox posts.

Thank you Jim , just one more great learning experience for me. Nothing better than watching you preform your magic on motors.

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

Abracadabra

You and Bob Ross have a soothing way of explaining what takes yrs to master. I could watch for hrs!❤

Very nice Jim! First time I have this process. I used to check our Allison C28 Turbine engines after OH and build up in our helicopters. Vibration is a component life ending happening. The manuafacture would not listen that they had a vibration until we brought vibration specialists in th the equation. You did a very nice job explaining and showing the process.

Great video, the cleaning guy seems to have a knack for this machine work. Seriously though, true expert and great explanation of what you are doing each step of the way. My only regret is that you are too far from my area to give you any business. Both you and Nickolaus have a great work ethic and always a commitment to quality. I truly appreciate your candid discussion of being inside specs, demonstrating that nothing is ever "perfect". You always demonstrate a desire to get the end product as perfect as possible for your customer. Well Done!!!

Picky. Picky. Picky. But, if I were paying for the work, I'd pay it in a heartbeat. Precision. Precision. Precision. That is the motto of a great shop.

Really enjoy watching the cleaning guy do his thing with old engines.

What a pleasure to watch a Master at work.

Jim, your experience and understanding ,along with your articulation is truly helpful for those of us with substantially less experience. Thank you very much! Cheers

Use it as a post for a letterbox. I have seen a crank from a large engine used for the post and a connecting rod and piston with a cylinder sleeve used for the letterbox

Thank y'all for doing these shows, even though there are some real a-holes that would comment.

Learning so much! Thank you and please continue with the Willys F 134, certainly enjoying this series!

Love watching a master at work, the amount of equipment and knowledge in their use and goals, would love to use your shop for work and would be honored to work under your knowledge with a flair of humor thrown in 😊

What a Master on this engine! The 75 horses will have a smooth run now!

I'm Learning from a PhD in Machining! Just so impressive and great job!

Wouldn’t dream of making fun of something you can’t help,you’re a clever man with only skills I could dream of having.keep it up 👍

10:30 pm, Great skill with the technical work, I thoroughly enjoy viewing your videos, looking forward to the next episode of this series. Thank you 😊

Thanks again Jim!

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

It was nice visiting with you last week.

As an auto mechanic apprentice [late '60's] I learned that forged cranks ring clear & crisp, while forged [correction, Cast cranks] cranks ring kinda flat. And that's how it's been for all the engines that I have overhauled or rebuilt over the last 55 years or more. Your used Willys crank looks like a casting.

@thomasegjoergensen

Ай бұрын

I think you wrote "forged" on both, which one rings clear and which one rings flat?

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

The Willys is actually a forged crank but the bolt on counterweights seem to dampen the sound.

@Raphael-eu7cw

Ай бұрын

That and weights are bolted on that would just kill the vibrations of the ring.

@joemuncie9187

Ай бұрын

Yes, I thought that the replacement crank might be cast iron because it has a much narrower parting line than the original. The difference in "ring" might just be caused by the bolt on counterweights

@francisschweitzer8431

Ай бұрын

@@JAMSIONLINE THAT is what I said when you did it. The bolted weights will not ring.

9:40 look at the cleaning guy using the flashlight on his hand held surveillance device 👏

So amazing to have these F Head videos. Just got my F Head 61 Willys running.

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

Nice! Been wanting to do one on the channel for a while.

Thanks for the detailed explanation of the steps &process ! You are VERY thorough! I think there’s not many shops of this quality left in this country !

When I was in Tech School 40 plus years ago, our instructor had us do the same thing when resizing rods.

One of the best descriptions and view of what is being done as you go

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and tooling.

@JAMSIONLINE

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thank you the education you give is priceless. I have an engine builder just around the corner from me and I asked him if he needed help and I would love to work for him, but still no luck.

This guy must be new.... it looks like he's only done this a few thousand times. It's pretty impressive to see him apply so many little tricks. A lot of time was invested for him to do that so quickly.

Love your channel. i used to work on Cummins and Detroit Diesels in the 1980's as a school bus mechanic in the Sierras in California, so watching your work is very interesting to me. My Step-granddaughter is named Amelia Pelz, Her Grandfather is Joe Pelz, who has a dairy very close to your location. When we visited my step-daughter when she lived there in 2001, I bet we drove right by your shop. Small world. Keep up the good work.

@JAMSIONLINE

25 күн бұрын

Yes, it is a small world. I know Joe. Too funny.

Great video and Great work! Thanks for letting us watch!

You answered my question before I asked. When you were grinding the rod and cap ends I was thinking that will make the hole oblong. Glad I waited to comment.

This was an interesting video to watch. The owner of this engine is going to be very happy with all the thorough care you have taken so far. I am looking forward to seeing the next phase in getting this engine together.

I was thinking about all the specialty equipment you use to accomplish the machining. Impressive equipment…..but useless unless you have someone knowledgeable enough to use it. I applaud you my good sir.

A lot of work for an F Head motor. I doubt many would have balanced the entire rotating assembly like that, and if they didn't, I doubt the owner would ever notice via the operation of the engine. Nice work. I appreciate the attention to detail.

The depth of your knowledge is unbelievable ❤ thanks you for the time u spent making this video .❤

so nice to see the great detail you take in all the work you do ,,, AMAZING STUFF GUY,S

He has so much old school knowledge combined with modern, its crazy. True craftsman and very very rare he is. Awesome to watch!

Best video I ever saw you produce. WOW nice! /thank you so much!

This is excellent insight into the mission of doing good engine engineering. Promote the cleaning guy!!!

You guys are so amazing! Real American precision craftsmen!!

thank you for this video. And the cleaing guy sure knows what he is doing lol damn it this was both fun and educational and I fell for it

Amazing machine work. This guy has probably forgotten more than most machinists know.

The attention to detail and explanations of why the details are important make this channel simply amazing!

Been watching for a while, now. This video was just fun!

The one good thing about Jeep they keep people employed fixing their junk.

I'm glad you show every step so people have an idea of how much time effort and knowledge it takes just to get ONE of many many tasks involved in building a motor correctly.

You remind me so much of my deceased father-in-law. He was a machinist and had all the equipment in his garage. He would be thrilled at the newer computerized equipment to make things much closer.

Man that crankshaft grinder looks like a blast

Quality hour and a half. Felt like 10 minutes. Such a great watch. Thank you.

You're son-in-law is doing a great job with the camera. I bet he's a good student as well!

That's going to be the best running jeep engine ever!

Great video. Not everybody does the crank grinding. Fierce machine and operator.

So cool watching an old school pro!! Thanks for the info!!

Those little F head Hurricanes when all was well and in good condition ran like a top already... I can imagine this one will have to be visably looked at to see if it's running. It's gonna be smooth like a sewing machine after "The Cleaning Guy" gets done.. Love the work as always. No doubt in my mind that customers get what they pay for and more at Jim's Automotive Machine Shop... I need to find an excuse to drive to CO and bring you guys a little 4cyl gas Farmall and a Cat C7...

The last crank you checked out wouldn't have a ring even if it was new, because that crank is cast and not forged. I've always been told that the ringing test works on forged cranks and it's easy to tell them apart because a cast crank will have a very thin line on the rod throws from the molds used and a forged crank has a fairly wide grinding line where the extra material from the hammer forging has been removed. Somehow the first crank is a forged crank and the second one is a cast version. Possibly the earlier military jeeps used a forged crank and the later civilian units would use the cheaper cast ones.

I never thought that grams could make such a difference...I'm happy to see you guys take such care with customers parts, that you care enough, in this day and age

46:47 I like those custom copper vice-jaw protectors. Coming along nicely. I wish I could follow along and learn all this in the shop with a legend like Jim, the cleaning guy! 👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧📏

My grandfather who was a machinist said, to get it to ring, you have to hit it with a DING bat. 🤣

Another interesting and informative video Jim. Your work is very precise. @1:04:23 I like your dog.

Excellent long video; I've always wanted to know what went into engine balancing step by step; Thanks for the clarity and detail of your explanations.

Dam lot more stuff tor me to understand. Glad you have the patience and knowledge to do this kind of work

Awesome...enjoyed!...thank you Jim.

Wow, what a great video! I wish I could be an apprentice in a shop like this. Learned so much!

What a laborious process, wow. Thanks for sharing

29:34 By the side of the belt sander you can see how time progresses. If you carry out this "breaking edges" often enough and use the side of the unit to parallel out the rods and caps - the paint is gone in that area. Thanks for showing !