People who have never gone to war with broken bolts will never understand the satisfaction of victory. Knowledge is knowing how to remove broken bolts and wisdom is knowing which method to use in the different situations.

The cleaning guy got some great skills!

Love to see these old engines getting back to being on the road again. No matter how many headaches they end up giving you. 😅

One of my favorite KZfaqrs; Jim is a great teacher, and seems to be a truly decent man! Would have confidence in him working on any engine I brought to him!

Just goes to show you, you are never too old to learn new things. Great job Jim. Glad to see the block that is 6 years older than me get a new life.

Your secrets safe with us, nothing beats a lifetime of experience and an open mind to new things

I felt that when Jim said “I’m having trouble keeping track of my tools lately”😂😂 story of my life

This guy reminds me so much of my uncle, when he was still with us. He brings me plenty of good memories.

I like the guys demanding torque plates on every single engine. Because everyone loves doing free labor.

I'm 70 years old too and I have all the same problems you observed with the block in the first 5 minutes of this vid. Similarly, I plan to just keep running as long as I can 'cause I can't find any spares either! I hope they give me a shot of something when they start using tools on me.

when i grow up i want to be known as the cleaning guy

When you take the best of the old ways and mix in the best of the new ways...I think you end up with the best ways, period. NICE VIDEO. Love seeing old stuff like this coming back to life!

You guys have turned broken bolt removal into an art form. Thank you for another outstanding video 👍🏻

It’s really nice to see an old engine coming back to life one piece at a time. Thank you Cleaning Guy for sharing this.

Powell Machine recently did a video about torque plate use, might be a good reference for those demanding torque plates.

Really enjoy seeing y’all keep the old school engines going. Thanks

I’m getting more addicted to your videos everyday. I’ve been building hot rod 2 stroke engines but I’m just learning about machine work. I just picked up an old Pennsylvania Railroad lathe that I need to learn how to learn how to fix some of the sloppiness of it. It’s not horrible but just enough to make it a pain if you know what I mean.

it's fun seeing you two take on these old engines and all the obstacles they put in your path. def one of my favorite youtube channels.

Cleaning guy deserves a huge raise.

Have you guys ever used left hand drill bits on broken bolts? Being from the rust belt (Michigan) I always keep a set on hand. Lots of times, just as it's about to break through, it catches the end of the bolt and backs them right out. I have about a 70% success rate. I even use the cheapies from Harbor Freight....they work well.

I’ve had a few of these F-heads, hot rodded one 25 years ago that I still drive. 72hp up to maybe 100 is a huge difference! Really glad the owner elected to save this block. I run 100% glycol specifically for rust prevention and it works awesome. He should be fine with 100% and some good block sealer. I did make a torque plate years ago, and it helps a lot to run hot water in the block when you bore & hone it. I circulated hot water from a small electric hot water tank. WAY over the top, but I was doing all my own work and not paying a shop rate. Really nice work as always!! That owner chose wisely to take it to you!!

It was very nice to watch. Every second of it. Thank you.

Wishing that block another 73 years of life.

Love the trick with the "warsher". 🙂

One thing, I am ALWAYS entertained by JAMSI videos! Love ya work guys.

Love following you two! My father is a retired Machinist and I've been wrenching and fabricating since the 80s. Kids need to know how important Math is! Lol

I have a set of Left handed Cobalt drill bits that work well for broken bolt removal, a lot of the time the bolt will spin out just as your ready to drill completely through. The drill bits have paid for themselves many times over.

You are so right how the old ways worked. And they worked well. We did things by feel. How they looked. And some simple Mathematical formulas. parallel and perpendicular. And don't forget how clean everything was before we assembled it.

The cleaning guy needs a raise!!!

Your broken bolt removal process methodology is superb!

Thank you for saving the old stuff

Really enjoying this series, thank you! I’m doing a home shop freshen-up on a 1958 Willys F 134 that has a .010 overbore. I’ll likely install new rings, valve guides and possibly new valves and rebuild the oil pump. Sure can’t achieve your level of sophistication and accuracy, but it should survive well past my lifetime and give my grandkids much enjoyment on our Montana forest service roads! Thanks again for sharing! 👍🇺🇸

This mans work is so professional I am totally amazed by how much I am able to learn from watching him work, I sincerely thank you for making these videos.

Great episode. Enjoyed watching your skills and experience giving an old engine another chance to live on.

This was such a great video. I could watch videos of Jim working in the shop all afternoon.

My hats off to you and creators of machines and tooling you used

Jim the main thing I love about your videos is the variety of engines you've worked on this is fantastic I love the videos thank you .

I could watch the S*^* all day. The Cleaning Guys attention to detail is amazing...balanced out by losing his tools. The best casual conversation while locking in for the hone

Mate, your secret is safe with us! Very nice episode. It's a huge pleasure to watch you work on these.

I learned that welding a washer and nut in school ag mechanics! It's too bad more mechanics in the past haven't heard of anti seize.

Compared to the level of precision used when this engine was originally made, this is a perfect example of blueprinting - this engine will run tighter and smoother than it ever did right out of the factory! Excellent video, showing how much judgement is necessary and all of the decisions that have to be made along the way, stuff you just don't learn from reading a book on how to rebuild an engine. I took machine shop class and automotive shop in high school, and we did have an entire small room dedicated to heads/valve grinding, but didn't have the big equipment for doing the blocks. I really hope and believe that videos like this will inform and inspire a new generation of machinists that keep this critical skillset alive moving forward!

Found this channel about a week ago and I can't stop watching I use to do work like this for about 3 years and i miss it and you just scratch that itch plus You have learned me a thing or two Tha k you so much for your Videos! Love you guys!!!

I just love watching you, because there is always such a relaxed atmosphere, no matter what actually happened. (I know that videos get edited but still...) Even though I am no machinist, I have learned many things and especially I learned to stay calm and think for a minute before taking a hasty decision and making things even worse. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany! Alex

Great video, from the days your dad would be potting about in the back, to now presenting great educational videos.

If one needs to (and wants to pay for it) these blocks are being made by Kaiser Willys. A Jeep parts supplier. P.S. Brand new blocks that is.

True craftmanship....I wish I could afford to ship my 2001 5.9 magnum to you for a refresh session.

Wish my shop teachers had Jim's demeanor.

I truly enjoy this channel.. I was an old gear head from the 60's on ward and have always love to build cars.. But Alas my body has finally betrayed me and I had to stop about 4 years ago.. In all of the fun I have had I never got around to doing machining though I always wanted to.. But seeing how this was a kind of hobby (I was a builder and a wood worker) I never got to go that far.. This is so relaxing and enjoyable I still want to do it.. But my memory is also going by the way side also.. not that I am complaining mind you I have had a great life.. I just wanted to say thanks for the enjoyment my friends.. Carry on!

When experiencing fastened bolts like your two broken ones, I usually use a screw extractor. (The cone bolt with left threads) I love those old engines as I appreciate your channel. Carl

We used JB weld on holes like that, then sanded until smooth. we then installed the cylinder sleeves. it worked good

Love watching you guys!

Awesome video. I believe I'm learning more watching you folks and other similar channels than I ever did in my ASE courses. My personal record for extracting a broken fastener was a 4-40 that snapped off below the surface.

You guys are great, really enjoying your videos. I have a valve grinder, a stone seat grinder set, and a forklift that runs terrible. I’m going to give my first head rebuild a shot.

Thanks for another absolutely amazing video Jim!!!!! It was extremely informative and ever so interesting and entertaining!!!! My compliments to you Jim for the fantastic job you have done on this 73 year old engine and block and head. You used what I refer to as the old ways and watching you work was an honor. You got the touch and I respect your work. So glad I found your channel. I personally think this engine is going to run just fine when put all together again. The owner is so fortunate to have you doing his engine. Those small spots in that one cylinder I believe will be just fine the way you did it and the time you took to redo it. I like your comments about taking your time and using patience!!!!! That makes a huge difference in this kind of work. Loved watching you get those broken off studs out. You are a master at that. I have tried over the years and I always made a mess of it. So watching you was a pleasure plus I learned a lot by watching your work. Well guess that is it for now. Throughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for everything Jim. You take care. Looking forward to the next video on the Jeep engine. My best regards always. The retired Air Force veteran.

The cleaning guy doesn't spend a lot of time cleaning. You may have to pull him on the side and have a talk with him. A verbal warning should be sufficient.🤣

Great video as always. I did rebuild a lot of this L-134 and F-134 Jeep engines here in Spain coming from military auctions. I agree with the cleaning guy, the torque plate honing is a boomer thing, for 100 years engines have been honed without it and engines ran fine without any problem. Only thing I would have done is to change the remaining 3 exhaust valve seats and install hardened ones as the one in #1 cylinder, just to be safe for the modern unleaded gas. For the rest, always top notch service and machining job. 👍🏻👍🏻

I had a 56 willys cj5 with the F head! It is so cool to see the tech back in the day. I wanted to have that engine gone through too but as things turned out, sold it.😢 keep up the good work guys, can't wait for the next one!

as an armchair mechanic, I always enjoy your videos - Greetings from Bangladesh

Setting the stop by using the seat! I just learned something that can be applied to many other things!!

Enjoying the series of videos very much. Thanks

These are always great to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

Nice job Jim! Always a treat to observe and learn from you. Props to the camera guy!

At about 1 hour and 6 minutes into this video the janitorial specialist says "torque plate" at least 10 times in the span of 45 seconds. Probably the most intense 45 seconds of this video! 🤣 You gentlemen are amazing!

Glad to see the next chapter of this engine rebuild. I've been following along as I have a couple F134 Jeeps that will need attention. Fortunately a local junk yard had an old orchard sprayer with a F134, so I have a spare set of components.

I wonder if “The Cleaning Guy” ever thought he would be a KZfaq star? 😂

I found while I was working if I picked up something new it made me better at my job. Good to see you are doing the same.

Thanks, very informative, learning how things are done on building engines and repairing them. FROM AUSTRALIA

Found your channel about a week ago. I really enjoy your content. The precision work is amazing.

Absolutely Mesmerizing!

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks again to you and your camera person for doing such a great job making your videos. I absolutely trust your skill and experience and would definitely bring any special work to you.

I find this very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Early machines are awesome. Would love to have that mill. With all those tools. Love it.

A pleasure to watch an expert. Thanks

What a great channel to learn about machining. Thanks guys for the lessons. Take care.

1:28 "no seat at all" yes I agree (with previous re-builder) because valve seats do fall out, so the fewer the better.

Maybe 1 to 5% of modern technology is worth it, but you Sir, are the guru on top of the mountain!!! When I watch your videos, my blood pressure drops 1 to 5% !!!!

I have been enjoying the time spent watching this. Subbed 😊

Enjoyed the video very much. My first vehicle was a 55 jeep, my dad had me driving my brothers and myself to school when I was 14, 1974. Slightly illegal but he had great trust in me. Drove it for a week once with no clutch 😂

Impressive. I love building my own engines but watching the real work done by a professional is soo awesome. I wish my engine guy would let me go see how he does it. Thank you for the videos.😀

Amazing work, invaluable experience, great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.

I don't think that sleeve would ever leak however a block filler ( we used yrs ago for truck pulling engines) could be used probably at 3/4 inch would ease your mind.

You answered my biggest question about torque plates for that hi-po engine you guys did: doesn't seem feasible to get torque plates for every block. Glad for your perspective, Jim.

Excellent job...the "WILLYS" will run like new...great content...and thanks🔧🔧👍

When that Jeep was new in late 1940's early 1950s a motor only lasted 50,000 to 80,000 miles before rebuild. Motor oil was so bad that they generally smoked after 40k.

53:20 i did not expect that haha

Nice work Jim. Nice save on the sleeve. Should be a very nice engine and run many years. Thanks for sharing the process. 👍

Great video! Very instructive and excellent production values. Enjoyed it,

Man ,you guys do some amazing work !!!

We used to rebuild engines on the picnic table we did a 283 back in 1985 are decking tools were 120 sandpaper Pep Boys hone that engin is still running great today

Great content thanks for sharing

Love your work guys, keep up the great work and the hours of entertainment,

As you may already know, if a bolt hole opens into the water jacket you can drill out the center of the bolt clear through into the water jacket, then burn the bolt out with the torch. With an open hole, the crumbs will blow right on through. Get the shell of the bolt red hot, then hit the oxygen lever and stay on it until all the remnants of the bolt are burned out of the bolt hole. The rust/crud in the bolt hole threads serves as insulation so the cast iron threads do not get red hot and thus are protected. All you need is a thread chaser to clean out the crumbs and you are left with an undamaged threaded hole ready for a new bolt/stud.

Always enjoy these videos.

Sweet!

I have not seen some of these methods since 1983, Thank you. Yea I'm Old.

Great show thank you from Nashville Tennessee

Thank you , very enjoyable presentation .

It's a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work 😀 🍻❤

On Ford tractor blocks, 4.400 bore, have had them to cavitate through to within 1/8 above shelf for sleeve. Install sleeve top side down with no bevel. Have had no problems.

I love to watch you guys work. I can't wait for the day you guys do a 426 HEMI or a boss 429. That's the engines I love the most :)