Did We Ruin The FREE Abandoned Airplane Engine ? Ep6
In this episode of Rebuild Rescue we are back on the right side of the plane trying every trick in the book to breath some life back into this turbo-charged Continental engine. After arming up with a few suggestions from your comments, we have a plan on how to get this engine to run again.
Will everything work out and we can get this engine to run for the first time in 17 years? Or will we be met with yet another obstacle in our journey to get this airplane in the sky once again
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I'm a bodywork repairer and detailer from Manchester England, I'd be happy to fly out and get the bodywork and interior looking like new again
yessssssss
Yes please do!
Yupp
Comment so he can see it
Yes!!! That would be so cool! :D Really want to see it cleaned out!
For the interior, you should call in “The Detail Geek”, from Canada. He’s very conscientious and methodical, & he would free you up to keep going with the Mechanics. “Stay in yr. Lane”!
Would be a good opportunity for a collab. Jimmy too.
Oh that would be AMAZING. If anyone can make that interior brand new, it’s that guy.
I was thinking the ammo nyc guy, he has done a plane before but likes the old abandoned stuff
100% do this!
They have to disassemble most of the plane's interior anyway to get to structural joints and harnesses. There is also the upgrade that caused the plane to be abandoned in the first place, so I guess interior is neither priority, nor a concern, except of getting rid of unhealthy stuff.
Brother, as an A&P and IA in general aviation for 40 years, I can tell you that these things will break your spirit and make you feel like a failure. You’re a good thing. Hang in there.
The airport in Grants Pass Oregon has a fleet of Cessna 441 conquest II that they maintain and overhaul at the airport. Might be worth tracking their mechanic down.
Ahh yes my weekly dose of airplane lumberjack, I've needed this lol.
yeah I don't think this airplane lumberjack was or is STUPID! (enough to RUIN The FREE Abandoned Airplane Engine!)
he's a lumberjack and he's okay
@@8o86 Initially he downplayed his knowledge. Yeah, a lot smarter than he led on. 👍
2 names that seem to fit this plane. Birdhouse and lumberjack.
@@brandoncaldwell95 I like birdhouse.
This is my favorite series on KZhead right now.
Me too
Agreed
Same
It's all our favorite series on the tube
Hands down the best
I am an old school ex-Navy jet engine mechanic and troubleshooter with a later civilian A&P license for reciprocal engines. I love your tenacity. Reminds me a little of myself. Logic would tell me that the cylinder walls are dry and not turning nearly as fast as your left left engine even when switching out the starters which would tell me your mags are not producing quite enough spark for ignition. Also, seems like you’re not fuel is not getting to the spark plugs. God bless you brother for your efforts and your desire to donate the plane for mission work.
I was an ADR way back when and they converted me to ADJ. HC-1 Det 6, CVA43
You’re definitely the expert here. We both may have worked on the T 58-10 turbo shaft engine in the Navy for the SH-3 helos. I was with HS-4, Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King. anti-submarine warfare on CV-61 and 63 Westpac tours 1973-76. . Wasn’t HC-1 also an SH-3 Sikorski Helo cargo version?
Great job on the cesena thanks for coming to it's rescue.
Just made a donation! Seeing how passionate you are and how hard you're working on reviving this plane has touched my heart. My grandfather was an F-86 Sabre mechanic in the NJ National Guard. He worked on and flew planes his entire life - even restored a J-3 for JFK JR in 1968 - and while he died when I was young I have pursued an interest in restoration and revival projects. My dad tells me he would have loved what Rebuild Rescue is all about. Keep up the hard work. I love these videos, keep them coming!
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Keep at it. Your going in the right direction.😊
What makes your channel different from similar channels is that we don’t see things always work out perfectly. We get to see your logic and thinking throughout many problem solving processes. This is more representative of the real world and thus more educational.
Viewing asmr
He is also incredibly pleasant to listen to. Something about Jason's voice and personality is incredibly tranquil to me.
You have hit the proverbial nail right on its head. It is the problem-solving aspect that attracts me so much.. Besides I just love that plane!
I was thinking the same thing.
Hello Jasson, I was watching your compression checks on engine number two, BORDER LINE LOW!!!! Good compression is the secret to any engine start and run. Here is what I want you to do, squart some 20W-50 crankcase oil in each cylinder, one at a time, install your compression tester and crank the engine for the heighest compression for that cylinder. If you get no increase in compression, your valves need to be relaped to the seat. If you get a huge increase in compression, your ring are shot. Now, since you are commited to an expensive engne over haul, remove the jugs and lap the valves and replace the piston rings. Who ever does the engine overhaul must be informed that all six cylinders pistion rings are new and must be used in the engine rebuild as they meet manufactures specifications. Your engine will now start and you own the plane. Where you stand now, is you lose. Do this same test procedure on number one engine and compare the compression reading and you will see why number one will start. Enjoy success!!!! Kenneth W. Gilbert
Yah the other engine was so much higher pressure. It was all 110-150 I think.
He had oil in the cylinders of that engine before. There might be a varnish buildup on the valves, so springs cant close it fully or the aluminum he scraped off the plugs came from cylinder walls. I think the leak-down test is in order.
I have friends that have used kerosene (jet fuel) to clean really old engines. it works really well. Thanks so much for your videos.
Watching this whole series, a year later, seen every episode, probably 6 or so hours deep in this. Absolutely awesome thing, happy I stumbled upon this. I wish more people had your mentality; we would live in a totally different world. Thanks for this.
An hour and ten mins. Not your typical 20min KZheadr. Loving this channel.
I wish content creators would move past the 10 minute thing - that was a 2012 rule
Holy smoke I never noticed the length. I was so engrosed. Totally loving this series
Over an hour long video... And I watched the entire thing!
I tinker at best with car engines, but I noticed when you were doing a compression test that a couple of the cylinders were much higher compression, in the vicinity of 115 to 120 psi. I had a truck that wouldn't start and had a similar experience with compression. Turns out I had three cylinders out of eight with stuck exhaust valves. Once freed, the beast came to life. What made me think of it was that you touched on a possible exhaust problem. You might want to go back and check to see if you have a stuck exhaust valves. That was certainly slow the engine rotation at startup.
Agree with you!
Can add air to the cylinders and see where air might be escaping, exhaust, or intake..or crankcase through oil filler.
Maybe look at that turbo again, because exhaust could be blocked there, too. Would also explain the slow crank speed when the plugs are in?
I agree. Good call.
@@make1tup if the exhaust were plugged up it would still have normal compression and it wouldn't only affect certain cylinders. It also wouldn't be slow to crank right off the get go.
I was a co-pilot on an Angle Flight from Buffalo to White Plains NY in IMC. My instructor was PIC. We were transporting a cancer patient and she was wonderful to talk with.
I Love that this guy is willing to give free stuff he doesn't need or intend on using anymore to his KZhead audience if they want to try to fixing it up. He's clearly passionate about what he does, and I will definitely keep an eye on my notifications for new videos from this channel. Great content, keep up the great work man!
I'd be very happy to donate my time to helping you work on the interior of the plane. Retired, in the UK, myself and my partner could donate up to 2 months of our time helping you out. Just let us know. We are HUGE fans and can't wait for the next installment of this 401 saga!! Great work so far!!
As an electrician I would recommend to measure voltage across starter on the engine. The wire resistance towards second engine is quite high and you will have a huge voltage drop, therfore starter cannot rotate a full speed. Also you have jumper wires, that also doesnt help.
Yeah, with all of the corrosion issues on that plane, voltage drop is definitely going to be an issue. You can see how much running #1 helped spin #2 a bit faster, hooking a second set directly to #2 start (carefully routed of course) might be enough to get the rpm to where that engine will kick on a few cylinders.
Having good batteries and cables ruins the crap fake reality drama narrative
Yes you got a point but he also tried when the other engine was running. Assuming this would generaye enough power. But still a good test to use another wire before the selenoid.
@@erik_dk842 No one is forcing you to watch. Take your negativity somewhere else.
@@kstricl Also, I would check the starting sequence. The previous owner said that he has 500h+ flightime on it so he should know but starting engine 1 and then engine 2 might be just standard sequence. The thing is that the starter switch to the generator mode after engine is running and powers everything instead of batteries. I would definetely check the grounding connection and starter power line. Aluminium is bitchy specially with copper, it creates electrochemical reaction and corode like hell.
My father used to mix jet A 10 to 1 20w40 and an equal part kerosene and 2 to 1 or diesel in 40 gallon drum to soak any hoses to clean any stubourn residue out and some vasoline jell 1to 1 withe soak to revietalise the deicing boot and all wing and surface corrosion. Works great and lasts. It also can stop corrosion ond flaps aerleos and rudder joints.Lleave 24 hours then wash it will act like new. Love the show good luck and I will try to find the RAF short fix book with years of helpful tips thanks for a really great show
22:01 Something so satisfying about the sound of a screw or bolt breaking free! Great series so far! Hard not to skip ahead a year!!!
Thank you for following along on this journey Johnathan !
I agree
I would love a cleaning video, inside and out!
Me too
The clean interior would be amazing to see
Honestly it's been bugging me that he didn't wash the plane and completely clean the engines prior to working on it. Seeing all that stuff in there was on the annoying side.
😆 bet you would 😂😂😂
Jes
I’m an Extra-Class Ham-I’ll restore those headsets and send them back to you-no charge. Also, you might want to rob a control-panel vibrator from some old WWII aircraft-they were literally designed to vibrate the panel enough to keep the meters true. Though a couple good finger-flicks usually do the job, the vibrator works better. Awesome project! Keep on truckin! 😄
Thanks for the go fund me link. I gave what I could at the moment, but will watch the video again and donate some more. Almost 2/3 to goal. What an incredible group of people in this family. I rewatch all the episodes regularly and love them. I always wanted to see the plane fly, but now that I know how you want to use it YOU went to the top in my book. I got my pilots license in 1978 while nine the USAF. I was commander of the local squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and flew MANY search and rescue missions, took up fire chiefs to guide the firefighters while fighting wild fires. Even circumnavigated severe thunderstorms to get snake bite anti-venom to northern Florida to save the life of a man in intensive care from multiple bites. I’ll do anything I can to help to complete this Angel Project. Thanks for sharing your dream with your family.
Working my way through every episode and loving the journey and community you and this plane is creating here! Keep going! 🙌🏼👍🏻
I am so glad you're enjoying the channel Matt ! Thank you for all of the support !
I’d love to see a cleanup series. I get the feeling that it’ll absolutely be a series though, unless you make a multiple hour time lapse
I feel sorry for my phone. Every time you crank that engine I find myself squeezing the crap out of it hoping it will start. Really enjoying your videos.
Im almost screaming every time 😂 especially when he had no.1 running and it almost cought on
@@hiddewieringa3911 same here. I really thought it was going to fire.
Iv been a line service tech at an airport for 7 years now, I find your videos super interesting and entertaining thank you! Even though Iv seen a ton of aviation stuff it’s very cool to watch. You mentioned the jet fuel smelling like diesel, it is basically just super refined diesel/kerosene! Back in the day the airports used jet in all the diesel equipment. We are no longer supposed to due to taxes and all that. But diesels do run great on it
The military uses jp8 in their "diesel" vehicles, humvees, medium trucks, even(or especially) the M1 Abraham's as it has a turbine powerplant
I laughed at that too. But I have a feeling he'll be learning a lot more about aviation, such as not making the faux pas of calling the left engine number 2.
I'm a teacher now mechanic by birth. My father was an aviation mechanic in the navy. Diesel mechanic in civilian life. Taught me everything I know. One thing we would do to clean out an engine is fill the crankcase with diesel and crank it around to wash the pump and oil galleries clean. It won't damage an engine unless you run it under power as their is not enough lubrication. If you got bad bearings you will know by metal deposits that get washed out. Also without a build up of gunk excessive clearance on a journal may be felt and heard when hand propping the engine. P.s. I d like to restore those headsets.
Me being a USAF veteran, and my Love of aviation this is something that I’m so proud to be apart of. I’m glued to every episode and can’t wait for this project to be spreading its wings. Good luck!!
Thank you for your Service in the USAF 🇺🇸 ❤
I crewed F-16 back when they were new. Now I work on C-130J
Really want to see the inside cleaned. :)
Getting engine #1 running last episode earned a sub from me! Really interested to see where this goes.
44:18 OH MY GAWD You had me rolling! "Let's get inside the engine"
Just a couple observations, I've been watching you use those batteries with those jumper cables and like I keep saying you need the proper batteries or/and external power, you noticed with the left engine running you almost got the right one going with the proper power! I really don't think you have proper fuel pressure on the right engine, I know when we setup the fuel system and flow into cups like you did they'd fill up fast! I'd pull the fuel pump and make sure it's not plugged or restricted also I noticed when you had the fuel manifold open the center plunger looked a little crusty, they taught us at TCM engine school that plunger is supposed to be clean and move freely up and down so check that.
Someone shared my observation. Those cables are too light to get enough current to the starter that is further away. May be a few other problems too, but that arrangement won't help.
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship They aren't listening. Many have pointed this out. Jumper cables are not sufficient to provide starting power. I suspect much of the incompetent work is deliberate to drag things out and get more views. Rebuild the entire fuel system. Rebuild all electrical and starting systems. 100% of the drama and bullshit will go away. Better to half ass everything and pretend there's some struggle of discovery and triumph than do shit right the first time in a few hours.
Totally agree! BRING THE THUNDER! Bigger batteries and heavier jumper cables! 😀😎
He had dry plugs after his starting attempts, too. With his compression that low, and it will inevitably be low until it runs for awhile to pitch the years of garbage out the exhaust, it's going to have to get super rich to start. I read your comment before I heard him say the plug was dry, and now I have to say I think you're quite correct.
shoulda coughed with the ether!
As a disabled vet, thank you for considering using this aircraft to help. I personally dont need it, but I know many others who do. The families more than the veterans. It sounds like a load of trash, I know, but us vets are pretty hard headed and generally dont care if it hurts, or how something will destroy us. But we DO care how that affects our families. Give them a safe and rapid flight!
We can’t wait for that first flight ! Thank you so much for sharing your comments with us….. We can’t thank you enough for your service Lonnie 👍🏼
AMEN my fellow Veteran Brother....
Thank you so very much for your service to our country!!!
Bro you are a legend... Im a bicycle mechanic and love cars but these series has more quality than anything ive watched in the last few years... :) Even if its about an airplane :P
20 Years USAF - retired 2000 and have wanted to fly my whole life. Today is my 60th Birthday and I'm feeling life beginning to slip away. But your airplane can be fixed to fly again! I can't get my youth again! Here's my donation!!!
Thank you for your service Kevin!
Jet fuel is just kerosene. I've used it to un-stick a sewing machine. Slow cranking is possibly a bad earth. Try running an extra earth to the battery. A jump lead to the starter would do it. (bear in mind I'm writing this at about 7 minutes in..)
Ground?
He needs number one/ 4 °°° welding cable he's losing a lot of amps in that setup he's using
@@carey_metv earth ground Same thing
Me too. I get old industrial machines often. I separate them from the table, use a bug sprayer to soak. Then compressed air for the rinse. I sell them at cost to deserving friends. I’d love to assist with upholstery, I’m in Nevada so that’s out.
jet fuel is not kerosene,that the dumbest thing ive read
Watching this from the UK. Completely addicted to this series. I'm sure you'll get it flying - although I doubt I'll ever see it in my country.
that thing aint gonna fly again xD
I'm also from the uk. Not sure how this channel ended up on my watch lists but really glad it did.
Same here- been here since the first episode dropped.
And another from the UK! I like these twin Cessnas, I drive past a 401A several times a week at Norwich aviation museum. When I go past now it reminds me of this guys project. It's easy to make the judgement that his is unrestorable, but I've chucked a bit of cash at his gofundme anyway and there's a good response so hey maybe there's a chance😁😆
You are an amazing mechanic and far beyond that, so determined and focused. Good work, you are inspiring people to try something hard too. Good luck!
I have binge watched this series and am hooked. I started my project, a 1932 Buick Coupe ana am learning along the way. Worked on the basics and have been learning by reading and following some simple steps. Anything I can do with chasing tools down or being a mechanics helper to power washing the plane, I am in. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not even into planes as such but I’m hooked on this project. Thank you so much and please keep at it 👍
same here... came up in my feed, and i feel obligated to watch now haha
Me too
Same
Also you can try to putting compressed air into one of the cylinders, exhaust valve open and see if the air is coming out the exhaust. That very slow cranking with compression only 60-90 sounds like the exhaust is blocked
Does it crank slow with the spark plugs removed? If that's the case, I don't believe it's the exhaust that's the issue. The engine isn't putting pressure in the exhaust without the spark plugs.
@@dans_Learning_Curve he was turning it over by hand and the other started cranked the same plugs in.. Of course some of the exhaust valves could be stuck closed and there would still be compression. Seems like an exhaust issue, time will tell. Removing the valve covers and the turbo for an inspection may show something up.
How has there not been a flow of 4 letter words coming out of your mouth? I’m super impressed.
I’m biting my tongue often 🤣😂
Hey Bro Congrats! I am an old South African man of 76. Worked on engined of all the cars I owned when I was young. Most challenging was a Citroen DS20, 1969. All the hydraulic stuff overhauled etc. Always enjoyed it. I understand that enjoyment and satisfaction when you finally meet with success! Enjoy!
Would love to see AMMO NYC work his magic on the interior and exterior! Keep up the good work 😁👍🏻
I was going to suggest the same!
They would do an excellent job 👍💯
That would be a fantastic collaboration!
As an old mechanic, there were always 4 things we were taught in the 60’s to get an engine to run. Compression Spark Fuel Exhaust. Having trained many many mechanics over the past 55 years, for diagnosis I always reinforce those 4 basic elements.
An old timer told me long ago. The only time you fail is when you quit. Stay in the fight. I was a master journeyman concrete carpenter I built grand structures. I never failed because I never quit. Reo speed wagon. Keep pushing on. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm 100% sure someone already told you this but the reason the jet fuel smells like diesel is that it often is, about 30% kerosene and 70% diesel or other hydrocarbons like gasoline. Love the series and I'm not gonna try to tell you what to do, thanks for the hard work.
I would be happy to restore a pair of those headphones. I’m studying audio engineering in school and worked at a computer repair store for a couple years and love restoring old tech. Would film the process too
Get this guy those headphones!
Cool! Yeah i like old tech too! I started building and restoring pc's when i was 9 lol, pretty young!
Hope that works out for you! Also you should prob send him an email or so in case he doesnt see it.
Wow, I didn’t expect this kind of support! Thank you guys!
@@D3nn1s good call! I’ll make sure to do that. Thanks!
Broke guy here going through some tougher times. But man, my heart and soul is with this project. Donated the little I could. Let's get that pupp flying bro! Cheers! 💚
Every time you find another little nest, I think that this aircraft had it's own ecosystem! I'm totally hooked on this series and can't wait to see the progress. Thanks for such a wonderful series - I'm most definitely along for the ride on this fascinating project! As for the spillages, have you considered seeing a therapist for some 'hangar management' ;)
I love this . My daughter and I watched the first 6 shows today. We are hooked. I used to work on F-15s in the Airforce in the 1990s. Lol I drive in the oil fields. But this show has brought me back to one of my passions . Seeing an aircraft get repaired and fly.
The long jumper wires to your batteries will cause a voltage drop that's gonna limit the cranking speed when you're drawing a lot of current. Try using as short wires as possible, and as thick as you can get hold of.
I would have gone to marvel mystery oil before I tried jet fuel as a solvent, since it's an internal combustion engine and not a turbine. People have been using MMO for almost 100 years and its useable in fuel and as well as oil.
It shouldnt be the problem, when he start engine 1 and tries to start engine 2 that should supply the power to the second engine (like using another car to start your car), thats how dual engine boats work, most newer engines only have starter battery on one engine and then you use the generator from the first engine to start the second engine.
or double up on jumper cables and batteries
@@Enonymouse_ jet fuel is a horrible solvent it's basically koresene which is oily id have used gas or acetone and general he could use welding wire for starter wire it's thick insulation and flexible
@@michaelf.2449 It's a good solvent for things like coked oil, etc.
I noticed that when the 1st engine was running the 2nd engine was actually wanting to start. And that was at the end of the day and you was done trying. So maybe you should start the 1st one then prime the 2nd one and try starting it , there will be more charge in the batteries to start the number 2 engine. Keep up the great work and God Bless you guys and your families.
Still no constant ignition in the bores, not even a misfire/backfire makes it seem like the second engine is just giving it more cca's. The noise that sounds like the pistons against the bores isn't normal, nor is the lack of fuel getting into the cylinders, all of them should be flooded with zero fire.. They all have compression so it's not passing the rings. I am putting my money on it being fuel related or blocked/dead injectors.
That looks like it did not get fuel.
Sitting here watching the #2 engine spin, saying come on sucker fireup...LOL
I'm too old to start, but watching you makes me wish I had learned at a young age. Love your idea of helping others. Randy
I would love to see a FULL Clean-up done on this plane.
I REALLY want to see the interior all stripped out, deep cleaned and looking good again. Please do a video like that soon. I’m loving the engine stuff, but that interior makes me itch every time you get in there 😂
On GOD🙄💯
I have watched the entire series so far up to this point. I have faith that this plane will not only run but it will fly. I believe in your experience and knowledge in what you’re doing. And I’m sharing in your joy. Great job keep it up can’t wait to see what happens next
You haven't failed until the airplane is in the scrap yard keep your hopes up a smile on your face we all need something to do until we die for me it's a 1970 Ford Torino with a 351 Cleveland that I've owned over 30 years good luck and have fun
Dude, I’m so pumped about how close this is getting to running. My money is on electrical. You just aren’t getting the amperage out to this engine for it to run. It’s a bit better when the power supply is stronger from the other engine running, but still not quite enough. My next check, in your shoes, would be electrical connections from the fuselage.
Id go with grounding,possibly corrosion
I had the same idea, when the left one turned the right starter motor suddenly got a lot more speed and almost started, so too little amperage I think. My 1.5 diesel already has a 70 Ampere battery, with all those instruments that turn with ignition on, it may need 80 Ampere, I don't know what the description of this aircraft says. And Jesse Chapman has a good point too, checking the ground of all electrical connections.
OK- just for you guys- A&P mechanic here. This is not like a car, cranking speed shouldn't make a difference. What I'm not hearing is a magneto impulse coupling snapping (a mechanical linkage that winds up as it cranks, then releases to give the magneto a boost)
you saw the plugs fire? ignition doesnt need battery with a mag.
@@MrDdaland Do you believe, like I do, that all these people fixating on the cranking speed are overlooking the real problem? The engine that does start does so turning only ever so slightly faster than the one that does not. When the left engine was running, the right engine cranked MUCH faster and tried harder, actually sputtering a few times, but still didn't run. He pulled out a spark plug after a lot of cranking but no start, and it was dry. As low as the compression is, it's going to have to get very rich to start. I believe it is simply not getting enough fuel. Does your credentialed assessment of probability agree with my uncredentialed assessment based on a lot of real world tinkering?
Dont know why i am watching this. I am not a mechanic one bit. Not into airplane. Yet I watched every episodes. Good job!
I love Your tenacity, great focus. Aviators, like Yacht type People are a tight group. Your right about them wanting to help. I hope You can avoid the jerks. 🤨 sitting on the edge of my seat, rooting for You and Your team.
What an amazing group. I am subscribed and donated. Born in Oshkosh myself, look forward to seeing you and this bird at the show someday!
Thank you for your support Brother ! Glad to have you apart of the Rescue Crew !
id love to see a whole rebuild on the plane, exterior and interior.
Never thought I’d be so invested in an engine starting. Yet here we all are cheering on this build. We believe in your engine #2 … I’d like to call it the engine that can
I was glad to hear you acknowledge the cost of about $300K to fully restore the plane. A lot of people have idea how extremely expensive airplanes are to maintain let alone restore. Most planes in this condition get scrapped because they are worth more scrapped than full restored after expenses.
Im a german car engineer and i'm so excited that i cant stop the video to go to sleep at 1:39am. I love it to learn your technical language. Keep going dude, your awesome. Hope i can learn more about that and travel to the US soon. Much love.
Absolutely love this channel, but please get the interior out of the airframe so you can at least take a look at the main spar and any other areas of concern for corrosion. The interior could be hiding severe corrosion that makes the engine issue seem minor in comparison. You have to strip it sometime, better now than later. Besides, cleaning up a seat frame or a walnut table are those little victories that can keep you from becoming discouraged. Great video, I wish I lived closer to help.
You wouldn't be Mike Murphy from alberta
Yeah, this entire operation is a farce, from the whole 'if you can get the engines running you can have it' which makes zero sense.
This plane will never fly again. It’s just a content generator.
@@brandonbell359 I'm glad a lot of people understand this, Still a lot that believe that it will fly again though :/
@@marinopacentrilli9533 no
The engine that takes longer to get going, always gives a more rewarding feeling when it finally fires.
“This is actually good workout”… clearly never tried to burp a Rotax 912 😂
That's what she said
That’s not how this works
Every day spent on the engine is a day closer to it working according to spec. Think positively!
👍😁Failure isn't trying at all,& that certainly isn't you.😜Keep rockin' brother,& God bless🙏🎚
Love the mess you made with the oil. That was so obviously going to happen. 🤣🤣🤣 Hands on learning by doing. That's the spirit!
My guess is a blocked exhaust, next to the turbo, from bird's nests. A few episodes ago mentioned a seized turbo. Birds built a nest at the exhaust side of the turbo, is my guess, blocking both exhaust flow/turbine wheel and compressor wheel/impeller from spinning. Quick solution, as mentioned before, is to remove turbocharger temporarily. Just straight pipe
Plugged exhaust is a good reason. Check it out. As.you spin it mags. Disconnected, see if you have something coming down the exhaust pipe.
So this amazing video shows a guy who repaired and rebuild an engine that he recovered from the ocean. It also had a seized turbo and he just removed it kzhead.info/sun/bNGNh82ba6OdoGw/bejne.html
The turbo being blocked sounds reasonable but wouldn't you still see some evidence of fuel and smoke on the plug and in what little exhaust that it put out. The better would be a complete blockage of air through the intake you would have to think that any combustion would blow out the exhaust short of a complete mechanical blockage. The engine would kick every so often unless it was corked
@@brettcoburn673 good thoughts too
I'd love to see a cleanup series. I get the feeling that it'll absolutely have to be a series though, unless you upload a multiple hour time lapse.
That'd be stupid. it all needs to be taken out of the plane for the inspection and near total rebuild required.
Marvel Mystery Oil. I had a 454 Chevy in a boat with the racing lower unit. Clutch was a cone shape. Famous for sticking and rough shifting. Filled it with Marvel. Let it sit for a week. Went in red. Came out black. Shifted like a baby - silent and slick afterwards. Marvel has been used for years on locked up tractor engines used outdoors. My 100 year old grandfather used it religiously for his lifetime. He made me a believer on multiple engines he salvaged that ran perfectly afterwards.
I don’t know how u can work on something so complex on such a cluttered bench, it’s doing my head in watching you. Love your videos best of luck
Man, I got excited towards the end when it appeared the right engine was really close to catching while the left engine was running. It won't be long now. Instead of starting fluid in the cylinders, maybe light oil at bdc to get them cylinders lubed up a bit as much as possible from the spark plug holes, IF that's what we heard squeeking. I'm excited to see this thing progress! Keep up the hard work.
I'am agree with your comments.
I think there is some air in the injectors coz it is miss firing in the last
This series already had my full emotional investment WITHOUT the prospect of angel flights. Now I'm hooked for life. Donated what I could to the GoFundMe. Can't wait until the next episode. Don't be discouraged by the other engine. In the grand scheme, it's irrelevant anyways because it will have to be fully rebuilt. Let's just clean the damn thing already 🤣
Would love to see the whole process. Clean up inside and out..... Repaint gauges frame and all. Dude you so lucky. Love doing that stuff.. and watching.
The our hangar explosion lmao I love it! 🧡 Rotary Winged Mechanic 13+ yrs, but A&P Student
Dad always told me "If it's got fuel, fire and in time, it'll fire. If it doesn't check compression." It has never failed to be true.
I was cheering on that motor when it got so close there starting! Legitimately stood up and cheered on! You're getting close, they need to be rebuilt anyway and I'll be damned that you didn't get me emotionally invested. Way to go!
hah, exactly what I just said too! I was actually yelling at the screen!
im with you guys i was like yes come on baby start its starting yes and then :( but its coming soon cant wait to see it in the air :)
Yeeessss!!! Me too lol
I don't know if the interior has already been disinfected of fumigated or similar, but if not you'd want the interior cleaned to eliminate the chance of Weil's disease or - tongue in cheek - bubonic plague! ☠️ ☣️
A failure is only a failure if there is nothing learned by it- the starter in 2 spun 1 just as fast as original starter in 1 spun 1- but you never gave up and threw in the towel- you're awesome !
For cleaning points that are installed, nail boards work extremely well
I’m over here in London, UK and I’m very pleased to have just donated, let’s get this done! How about reaching out to AMMO NYC and get this beauty detailed inside and out. Love what you’re doing!! 🇬🇧
I'm pretty sure Larry Kosilla from AMMO NYC would be up for it. He seems to be a nice guy.
Yes this is just what i thought . He has done some Planes in the past ;)
I agree. I suggested that in the last video
@@lucky3662 I remember he supervised a team that detailed a vintage Air Force One. Not quite that scale, but if this is going to be used for humanitarian missions, I’m sure we could find someone up for the job.
I'm up here in Brum uk, also passionate about getting this plane flying,
I would absolutely love to see a time-lapse of this thing being cleaned out!
Hey, love the Chanel, a few tips from a long time A&P, 1. The Jumper cables are choking down the amperage getting to the starter. Remember that Aircraft are built to be as light as possible. So the battery cables are just barely large enough for their purpose, by adding the 6 feet of your thin gauge jumper cables may not be providing the full amount of amps the battery can give. 2. I've used the Jet fuel truck on a few engines in the past, you do not want to run it more than a few minutes without changing the oil
Yep I also love these little moments of "Watch that" "hold that steady for me, turn that prop.." lol. I bet there's DOZENS of people around you would like to come along and scrub that plane clean within an inch of it's life, in fact That's a Project a cleaning solvent manufacturer/retailer should def. sponsor. What a great Before/After advert opportunity for them!
As stated in multiple videos I'm happy to detail the interior and exterior.
In in for the entire restoration! Getting it running, washing and detailing the exterior AND the interior! Show us everything! Loving watching your progress on this! Keep up the great work!
A victory is one win more than the losses. Go, Dave. B737/A320/A330 jockey.
I used to fly the 401 back in the 90’s for a charter outfit in west Michigan. Brings back memories. Thanks man!
I’ve just lost hours of work watching to this point…. I can’t stop looking at this!! Great stuff!!
Compression is too low! Valves are stuck partially open or the rings are stuck. Leak down test is the only way to diagnose this and eliminates any speculation. It will run once that's fixed. So close, though! I enjoyed watching you go through everything. Once the compression is up I'm confident it'll run as good or better than #1. -AME M (Canadian version of A&P) here.
I can't believe how emotionally invested I am in this airplane. I was literally yelling "GO! GO!" when you were trying to start the 2nd engine. We will raise the money to get this thing saving lives again!
It would be really nice if You got that thing cleaned up & flying again.
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I'm so happy for this project and for you! Sam beying part of it it's awsome! TY Sam. I can't wait to see it fly. I don't understand nothing from planes but whatever i can do to help i will. All the best from Portugal.
i rebuilt my 310 mag with a mechanic. try swapping one mag from the left engine to the right engine. When i got my 310 i bought it from a junk yard, hadnt flown in 30 years after 4 years ive put 100 hours on it. Love to fly in and lend some cessna knowledge after having been down this road personally with 4 planes
I'd love to see the interior coeaned…..AFTER both engines are started! 😊
I'm the other way around, I'd much rather see all the bird crap get removed before any more mechanical work is done.
It just all needs to be yanked out/hosed off and sat in a corner for the year it's gonna be til an interior is needed again.
I know nothing about plans or engines really anything mechanical, but I love this. Let’s fly!
Kudos to you for so many viewers and subscribers your real gift is your talent to entertain people.