One of Pearly Divers, 1980 Princess 38, Ford Dorset engines has a cracked block, lets get it fixed.
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@denisohbrienАй бұрын
mortals cant pay someone for that level of care on a repair, definitely a labour of love.
@kurtolsson9557Ай бұрын
Nån har dragit toppskruvarna med mutterdragare vid montering med olja i hålet å sprängt det!
@samrodian91920 күн бұрын
@@kurtolsson9557that certainly could be the reason for it in the first place. It's a great pity that the 'monkey' with the Hellicoil drill didn't bother with making a drilling jig to get the Hellicoil hole in the right place, but it would have been a poor repair anyway because the original cause cracked the side of the block bolt hole.
@savostanivukovic9801Ай бұрын
I love your honesty Luke, don’t ever change. You are a genius sir! What a way to repair cracked block, well done 👍 sir.
@andrewwilson8317Ай бұрын
Very impressive work. It’s so good to see sound practical engineering actually repair something rather than condemn and replace potentially viable equipment.
@marklayland542426 күн бұрын
Oh man, I moved to New Zealand 20 years ago, I could taste that Greg’s sausage roll😆 made me home sick. Love the video, so nice to see someone do things right. Very impressive.
@chrisjohns7137Ай бұрын
First class Englishman's video that. Clever bloke, great craftsman and no bollocks hype. Thanks.
@cullenmiller8170Ай бұрын
Nice video and great repair. A helped a friend 20 years ago rebuilding one of his diesel engines in his 38’ Bayliner. While I was working on the engine he pulled the turbo off the one in the boat and didn’t cap all the cooling lines properly. He got a call from the marina the next day that his boat was sitting on the bottom. 🤦♂️
@Rinkydink73274Ай бұрын
What the Pearly Diver needs is a couple of 600hp om606's...built by yours truly..😂😂 great vid..
@bladenrexroth2555Ай бұрын
And a jet drive conversion
@jamzie89Күн бұрын
@@bladenrexroth2555 don't think he wants to go slower
@radioace318la24 күн бұрын
holy crap, man. what a pristine repair/refurb. your attention to detail is unmatched. my hat is off to you, sir. Cheers from Louisiana USA.
@allankatie113 сағат бұрын
Excellent craftsmanship. Very impressed with your attention to detail and the level of care you put into that repair.
@adamfletcher4262Ай бұрын
Brilliant repair Luke makes me so happy to see another Dorset live on instead of being scrapped and replaced by a different engine she sounds absolutely lovely im sure she will do you well for many more years
@deksea13 күн бұрын
A well engineered and economical solution to a potentially highly expensive repair operation. I'm impressed, well done.
@thelatemickb6927Ай бұрын
This is brilliant. I've a pair of sabres in mine waiting for TLC. What a job you've done. Well jell. Well done.
@XFolfАй бұрын
Bravo. That's not just a fix, that's actual tender love n care.
@richardstamper5630Ай бұрын
That is a top repair, one which I doubt a workshop would attempt, especially with the engine still in the boat. Much admiration
@desobrien3827Ай бұрын
Once again...such a pleasure to watch someone who does not like to induce failures into a repair/rebuild...excellent explanation of your reassembly job.
@allistairc1232 күн бұрын
Absolute legend ! Can't wait to show this to me Dad. Proper British problem solving
@ralphroberts71462 сағат бұрын
Great video. I couldn't count the number of those engines I've worked on in Iron Fairies, Jetters and boats and whilst they're old tech nowadays, I'd rather have one of them under me in a rough sea than much of the ££££ units available today. Very novel approach to that old problem - well done sir!
@PeterEndeltАй бұрын
The King of diesel engines 👍👍👍 Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
@alexmann3309Ай бұрын
My favourite motor ever, ran two of these but the 2704etp version with 250hp not 180hp, for thousands of hours of abuse in an offshore fishing boat with zero issues. Honestly absolutely bullet proof motors from what I’ve always seen.
@boydovens4180Ай бұрын
Love your attention to detail and cleanliness , that was a really great repair well done .
@des4000Ай бұрын
You deserve 10 out of 10 for that repair. Attention to detail brilliant 👍
@ericdunn55523 күн бұрын
Nah, deserves at least 11 out of 10 for that; I rarely use the word "awesome" - it's bandied around far too often these days and just as often is unjustified, but Luke, if you read this, that was A W E S O M E in the truest sense of the word.
@miguel_abreuАй бұрын
The care and precision on every single detail! So difficult this days, to find people that works like this! 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
@Jimini56Ай бұрын
What a superb piece of work, with passion winning out over ease. Hats off to you👍
@jakemurphy9536Ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Your preparation, work and finished job are admirable. Like you, I could never leave something I've worked on, looking in a poor state. On oils: use whatever is best for the job, always taking into consideration the bearing metal composition compatibility. If vintage or veteran bearing metals, then period compatibility is essential.
@zubeystinzen540Ай бұрын
Words of wisdom & a very practical solution to poorly designed block. Now thats engineering 👍
@johnhaggerty42572 сағат бұрын
A clever clever man you are. Common sense at its absolute best. Well described &, a joy to watch. Well done you.
@richardmills5450Ай бұрын
Very nice repair, well done on saving that block. cheers
@turbo349220 күн бұрын
Excellent engineering well done. I'm in my mid 70's now,I'll tell you a little story of how much I know about boats.A friend of mine bought a cabin cruiser on the river Nene,it had seen a rough life so he asked me if I would make some cabinets to fit the boat.Well I said of course I'll help you.On the first day of the job I turned up on time to start the job.I was up to my ears in wood all over the place,I carried on working away,I could hear quite a few of my mates boaty people laughing on the key side.Curiosity got the better of me so I climbed out of the boat to be greeted by piss taking applauds.The leader of the boating club,I think they called him Commador said " One finds a spirit level whilst doing this kind of work whilst on the river to be somewhat useless"
@samrodian91920 күн бұрын
Oh that's priceless!
@davidvivian5964 күн бұрын
Just stumbled over the channel today and watched this video with increasing admiration and interest - that I'd found another channel where an expert can actually repair stuff. Now subscribed. It joins Tyrells Classic Cars, Samson Boat Company, M539 Restorations and Mend it Mark on my favs. list. Thank you, Luke.
@minmogАй бұрын
Great bit of engineering. Agreed on the Nordlock washers, I used them everywhere.
@karlalton3170Ай бұрын
Luke your now a Marine God , great repair buddy 🤘🤘🤘
@reTool462Ай бұрын
That was a cracking repair. Top job👌
@tonnierooker5374Ай бұрын
It’s nice to see a professional at work my compliments 👍👏👏
@michaelrobineau818Ай бұрын
WOW, so skilled and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great video!
@eurosatwizАй бұрын
Brilliant unique innovative repair with a great detailed description
@SamuelElfstrandАй бұрын
Always a pleasure seeing you work, great job👍
@michaelmichael7250Ай бұрын
I am a retired diesel mechanic by trade. You are very correct there is to many mechanics out there that don’t take pride in their work. All they think about is how much they can s--w people over. What ever job was done by me I am exactly like you professional job I take pride in the work I do. I do the job once and the customer is very happy with the end result.
@coreydenadmirant2528Ай бұрын
Amazing workmanship. Very impressive.
@addictedtoboating9554Ай бұрын
Well done Luke for doing a great job I am a boat owner with a princess 470 flybridge I do must of my own repairs to but if I ever needed a good Boat Mechanic I would like to find somebody as good as you are. Cheers for posting 👍
@redskiclayton11 күн бұрын
SALUTE! Wheather you own a large vessel or not, some videos (like this one) for us gearheads are a must! Thank you for sharing
@biasbiltАй бұрын
Nice repair, good solution! Love the copper gasket and press tool too
@dennyoconnor8680Күн бұрын
Bravo. In my engine guy circles you are a a good wrench. (US slang) A high compliment. As an old Chevrolet Plant Engineer, I would have loved to have a man of your caliber as Foreman over my skilled tradesmen crew.
@eddiestafford331320 күн бұрын
Brilliant difficult repair, 10/10 well done.👍👍👍
@scottvirgogp5 күн бұрын
A brilliant example of a skilled engineer at work, doing an appropriate repair with care. Thanks for the update!
@jeremysaunders991628 күн бұрын
Very impressive repair Luke, applaud your engineering technique and knowledge you pass on to us mortals 😊 👍
@myface69417 күн бұрын
Cyril, sadly departed was the go to guy at Lancing when i had my turbo four, it is a breath of fresh air to see a task done with care and detail.👌👍
@DieselPumpUK17 күн бұрын
@@myface694 Cyril was the name of the chap that owned mermaid marine during the Dorset/dover years. Different place different company Mike bellomy was the chap your referring to at Lancing and yes he passed this winter.
@user-lj2ip5wo4eАй бұрын
Great job. pleasure to watch your vlogs. 🙌🙌🙌
@alanbennett6152Ай бұрын
Top bit if repair work there. Love the old mermaids.👌
@dillpickle7468Ай бұрын
That was a really good video! I learned alot and appreciate your efforts. You are very skilful.
@JPMotorhead1993Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Great ingenuity and quality of work.
@iaino45Ай бұрын
This is wonderful. I could watch this all day
@jonocharles1046Ай бұрын
That is impressive work and a neat solution to a potentially massive expense. Well done getting it all sorted on site. I do all my own boat work and most jealous of all the specialized back room skills and equipment. If you supply all those bits I will forward details to a a pal of mine that has two of those stoves in. Kent based Nelson.
@DieselPumpUKАй бұрын
Yes I have all sorts for them
@gordonagent7037Ай бұрын
No wonder you guys developed the mighty RR Merlin motor and won two wars, your attention to detail, knowledge and execution were meticulous. First time viewer and now subscriber, loved this video, absolutely spot on repair done once, done right, very nice with awesome outcome
@yvonnedunn1555Ай бұрын
A privilege to see. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Essex.
@bencolby6546Ай бұрын
Very impressive and good workmanship.
@lmbfr1Ай бұрын
Toolmaker doing the diesel fitting, the best boat KZfaq, thank you..
@jonathanlevoir4998Ай бұрын
The first ever video of yours I’ve watched - absolutely loved it. You have some really fantastic skills and knowledge. I’m off to watch your whole back catalogue of videos
@fitzyholden103615 күн бұрын
Really well filmed and explained. If only all how to vids were done this well. And you are 100% right about studs and Nord-lock washers being well worth it.
@clivelee4279Ай бұрын
That definitely “A proper job” thanks for sharing and well done.
@mikelclark1017 күн бұрын
Cracking video - really high-value content and loved every minute. Really skilled workmanship.
@nkdm157Ай бұрын
Congratulations, when i see your work, I feel like someone still knows how to work conscienciously. Keep going !
@theCybershot123Күн бұрын
Well impressed have not seen workmanship like that for a long time . Ex Merchant Navy wow 10/10
@user-qj8id9rf3oАй бұрын
brilliant vid ,very well explained .I learnt loads ,thanks a lot. look forward to the next one.
@ashleyweston5420Ай бұрын
A good bodge is a real skill, and an art! Well done you, it's a pleasure to see. Shame you can't market the head studs, they are a proper upgrade especially with the fine threads at the nut end you've probably got 50% more clamping force on the head gasket for the same torque wrench setting now.
@user-vh2cf7zu1mАй бұрын
Well done, that was a proper repair! We had similar engines in CSB boats and they were run for four hours inside a test tank flat out whilst moored via a dynamometer. Head gasket leaks were common and if found the engine was refused for service and sent back to be redone. . I spent many hours setting them up sitting between the two engiones running full chat. Ford should have used studs rather than the 1964 Fordson Major tractor head bolts which were designed for 50 bhp. I am not sure how many bhp the Army versions were but no more could be had....they were tuned to the limit of the turbo. The army versions often come up at ex arrmy sales. They are usually completely rebuilt, boxed and then put up for sale.
@InvictaView29 күн бұрын
As soon as he started it up I could hear a Ford lorry in my mind! I never knew Ford made boat and generator engines. Nice job. 👍💯🇬🇧
@anthony163627 күн бұрын
@@InvictaView Ford did not build Marine engines. They were basically truck engines marinised by different companies.
@InvictaView24 күн бұрын
@@anthony1636 Thanks. Got it. Hence the Dorset and Dover connection. 👍✔
@jmpersonal240219 күн бұрын
Brilliant work. When I was younger, I had a Halvorson Island Gypsy with Lehmans. My mechanic and I got on fine, but his boss billed extraordinarily!! I changed shipyard... I loved the old girl. I got sick of redoing her varnish. Like you, we did mechanical repairs the right way, with no cut corners. It was a labour of love indeed, but age creeps, so she has now gone to others. Top effort, great video... thanks and enjoy your vessel.
@makeitwork583Ай бұрын
First time watching. I learned a boat load, and love that copper gasket with the raised parts, to seal the head better. See you next time!
@Mantaman400Ай бұрын
Hobbyist ha, you’re a hero. Great video again and glad to see a good engine saved. Keep it up your one of the very few with the know how, equipment and enthusiasm for this work and best of all you share it with us and make the parts available to others. Keep it up.
@nkelly.917 күн бұрын
A man in pursuit of quality. Sadly all too rare these days. Terrific job.
@MRBIGH21Ай бұрын
Remove engine & rebuild with new parts on a engine stand, KZfaq is full of it! Using your head, making a solid robust work around! Separates the boys from the men! 💪I subscribed from this video! Great video, and thank you so much for putting this on KZfaq. 👍
@jglerum6472Ай бұрын
I have repaird the same Ford engine,all original mend to be in a tractor,and notist that the dieselpump is not beiing old from the engines oil pressure,but must the level be checked by hand,dont forget this............................Great repair ,greetings from Holland.
@TechOne7671Ай бұрын
Proper job mate. We used to use Belzona Supermetal for thread and casting repairs. It would have been good for filling the small gaps between your piece and the block. All the best.
@MgBagggАй бұрын
That was a lot of fun to watch! Great engineering solution
@TakticalsАй бұрын
Fantastic engineering and repair
@peterthornton239629 күн бұрын
I dropped on this man’s work shop the other week whilst out on a job. This is absolutely nothing compared to what they do. Quality work ❤
@spideybrentАй бұрын
Hello from Moosomin,Saskatchewan you have great videos and great at communicating. Thanks for sharing
@KenMorgan-ku4kd2 күн бұрын
I think you are one of the best mechanics and engineers I have seen for a long while you are very keen enthusiastic and brilliant and I think for the series are brilliant myself could do with a few more mechanics about a lot of new mechanics would say oh we want scrapping and replacing it with a Cummins but you are a proper man and realise bending things is better and cheaper and afford is better than any Cummins when Ford was making the series. There wasn’t much as good 6354. Perkins was a very good engine I prefer afford, Ken Morgan
@chinesepopsongs00Ай бұрын
So much love for engines, this guy is a fantastic mechanic. Funny that i never heared the full synthetic oil hoax story. I put it in all old engines. The only modern thing you do not want in old systems is modern brake fluids in a system of a old car if you are not sure the seals are replaced for modern ones. As soon as all seals are replaced the newer stuff is always better.
@grantghinn104Ай бұрын
Love how refreshingly straight forward he is 😅
@gavinralph2910Ай бұрын
Amazing job! most would have given up and run around on one engine whilst saving up for a replacement engine. Just a note on fully synthetic oil (you knew it was coming) for flat tappet engines, a higher zinc content is recommended, fully synthetics oils are normally low zinc blends and therefore not recommended for flat tappet engines.
@stephenward34687 күн бұрын
My dad taught me how to work on engines and how to do a proper job.I went on to do a mechanics appy ship. I can relate to the work repair you did well done.
@threepotMR2Ай бұрын
That was a damn sexy repair and an equally sexy finished job. Subscribed!
@jackrussel853Ай бұрын
Excellent video and repair, very enjoyable, i hope the other engine doesn't get jealous!
@raasalghul921123 күн бұрын
The most clever man in Britain. Well done.
@smgw15Ай бұрын
really enjoyed it, i love seeing somebody fix something, a lot of people replace things
@SimonClaringbold14 күн бұрын
1st class job - thank you for running through the steps to repair what I thought was a total loss
@karlwatson4510 күн бұрын
Good engineering to fix an otherwise scrapped engine. Hopefully it lives on for years to come. Well done
@stumpertsailing383118 күн бұрын
A real pleasure to watch a dedicated professional engineer work
@billday76225 күн бұрын
Excelent repair. I spent a lot of my life repairing engines but I noticed @ 24.34min it looked like a couple of valve springs look to be installed upside down. the tight windings normaly go to the head . it will still run fine, I pulled a lot of engines apart that had the springs mixed up after being repaired by other people. but your block repair has impresed me beyond belief. Cheers & great work. you have a great talent.
@julianchambers8372Ай бұрын
Top job Luke mate. I worked on these 2700 range engines many moons ago, some with very heavy site usage. Never really had any head gasket problems. Also I have used in the past helicoils with success as always it depends on the person fitting them. However I do like the inserts you used they seem much better quality and as you say studs are always a better engineering design for this application. I had a pair of 150s engines in my boat smoke always a killer.
@endamcdonald616612 күн бұрын
That was brilliant & the splint repair on the side of the block was genius ! 👏
@panther105Ай бұрын
I was all set up to see some in situ cast iron welding...... Beautiful repair..... Rewarding to watch a true professional share his wisdom and experience..
@stevebell1128Ай бұрын
Lovely repair. For studs into blind holes I usually turn end few mm to root of thread so definitely bottoms in bottom of hole, rather than maybe gauling threads at bottom.
@beboboymann3823Ай бұрын
From the states……awesome job indeed.
@davekreidenweis312627 күн бұрын
That was a fantastic job, I had a large twin engine boat and had to do a few repairs like that. Great job 👏
@alexgoldstein7997Ай бұрын
Really nice boat....I like those cabin cruisers. Well worth your time to fix her up. Well done.
@mattjacomos2795Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Watching you work motivated me to change my MX3 gearbox in the middle of winter...
@robertthorp1304Ай бұрын
Fantastic to watch a proper engineer at work! I enjoyed that way more than I should have!!
@johncunningham482025 күн бұрын
That is actually the Heart and Soul of Marine Engineering . Great Job ! Doing " work arounds " to keep Century Old mechanisms and Engines and Gear-drives etc ....... serviceable .
@peternorman256329 күн бұрын
Great video and so nice to see a good engineer who doesn't cut corners !
@bigaljack5612 күн бұрын
That's a fantastic video. I use the nord lock washers everyday in work but I didn't realise the were expensive or how they really worked, nice to get a bot of an education as well as entertainment.