Getting My $500 Chopper Engine UNSTUCK After Sitting For YEARS *Birds Nested In Cylinder*

Getting My $500 Chopper Engine UNSTUCK After Sitting For YEARS Birds Nested In Cylinder

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I bought this Bensen B8 Gyrocopter from the scrap yard for $500. Yes I realize Gyrocopter and Helicopter aren't the same thing but no one has ever heard of a gyrocopter so we're calling it a helicopter like any normal person would. In the last video we bought new wheels and installed them to get it back on the ground and rolling. Today we're moving on to the most important part, getting the stuck McCulloch 4318 engine, unstuck. The entire machine was sitting outside for years but I don't think anyone was expecting what I found.
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@jeffreya1264 2 жыл бұрын

You REALLY need to pull the jugs. Horizontally opposed engines need the sidewall cleaned well and honed.

@Digital-Dan 2 жыл бұрын

That's my take, too. Do it at least semi-right and disassemble.

@timbonnell279 2 жыл бұрын

I sent your first video to the last registered owner. He was surprised the machine was still around. If you want his number to get some history let me know.

@ChrisCollins-Oakland 2 жыл бұрын

Even better JR interview him on the channel. Anyone "living" oldster who has registered a gyrocopter at some point, is worthy of some content.

@Rolexor 2 жыл бұрын

This is reminding me of Rebuild Rescue fixing up the FREE Cessna 401. I dig that Durrell is on here, like I’ve said before, your friends are your content. Bring them into the conversation more. Just my opinion, but others have agreed. Your interactions with everyone is gold.

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

What I like best about Darrell, is that you can tell when he started this, he didn’t know really much about mechanicals or cars or engines or anything like that and he was pretty quiet. But as time went on he has taken the initiative to learn, ask questions, and even help JR in certain situations and work with him. You know so he has really come leaps and bounds and is willing to learn and continue forward and you know open his pallet to a lot more things it’s pretty awesome to be honest.

@Big_M_T 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to get JR to do an intro but to no avail so far. At least what I can do in the comments anyway.

@kevindadams 2 жыл бұрын

Quick tip. A kitchen funnel and a piece of 3/4" pipe on a shop vac will make quick work of tight places.

@68vette11 2 жыл бұрын

I vote Gabe as test pilot. Way safer than nothing off a roof.

@Robsav-yx6vi 2 жыл бұрын

No Waaaaaaay . We like Gabe he’s a keeper. I vote for No One . Danger Stranger machine

@Fibs4Tibs 2 жыл бұрын

He can’t break any more bones if his bones are all already broken *points to temple*

@danielseelye6005 2 жыл бұрын

I vote 100 percent Jake. With a name like that it'll 100% work or 100% fail. 😋

@davidedgar3509 2 жыл бұрын

Don't get Hoovie for the test flight!!!

@MrMattDat 2 жыл бұрын

Evapo Rust is very cool stuff! I keep the "well used" stuff in a wide-mouth jug and drop old rusty tools in there whenever I come across them and after a day or two, they are great!

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew this stuff existed, but I’m definitely gonna pick some up as soon as possible and do exactly what you said lol. Thanks for the comment

@CrashRacknShoot 2 жыл бұрын

@@B0xlife1 if you wanna see just how good that stuff is, give Handtool Resue a watch. Guy uses it on everything, and probably as an aftershave.

@dougsrosen 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrashRacknShoot Can we import him down to JR and get this truly restored? I also was waiting for him to dip this all in a 55 gallon drum of the evapo rust.

@Dynodon64 2 жыл бұрын

There is a drain plug in the bottom of the case. This engine runs on caged needle bearings on the crank and rod journals. So you may have rusted up needle bearings that will destroy the crank on start up.

@NathanConlin 2 жыл бұрын

Put the plugs back in it and fill it the rest of the way up with evapo rust, don't want halfway rusty piston rings lol

@Flies2FLL 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a commercial pilot for a major airline, have an ATP, four Boeing type ratings and 12,000 hours of flight time. I wouldn't even sit in that thing; Frankly I wouldn't even have it on the property- Be careful John!

@phenomanII 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing the Aztec in the background... I feel like that video will bring a bunch of new people to the channel. (With a title like "Spending a NIGHT in the Pontiac Aztek CAMPING TENT *Finally* ".) Also, that "Corvette tuning session" backing track was definitely pleasant once I figured out what it was (it just had me confused for a bit).

@Smilyface509 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious that You and Samcrack are both using evaporust today 😂

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Jr is so much more wholesome and worth watching.. I stopped watching Sam when he only started making videos only when he has a sponsor, because god forbid 1.4 million subscribers as is, isn’t enough income that u can’t make ONE video without a sponsor. It’s greedy and a huge turn off.. He’s easily clearing $60k+ a month but yet still can’t do a video without a sponsor. It just gets old fast.

@Big_M_T 2 жыл бұрын

I know right?!?! Never heard of the stuff before and now two totally different KZfaqrs using it on the exact same day!

@moonraker5534 2 жыл бұрын

As a retired licenced aircraft engineer I am enjoying watching you take on this project and I hope you get it to at least the taxi run stage BUT of course the engine is going to be your biggest challenge. I am not so sure it will be recoverable but none less keep going JR you have a lot of support behind you judging by the comments you are receiving.

@OldCarAlley 2 жыл бұрын

The issue with that engine is, it has needle bearing on the rods. The rust will cause steps on the crank journal. The engine will blow up!.... but that would make for good content. I would be shocked if it docent blow up.

@unstablebobgable 2 жыл бұрын

If I could work on the Gyro Copter with Watch JR Goes I would drink the shot of whiskey and roll up the fat Woolford and get all schmoked up

@CarswithNash 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I love old things like this, they really tell a story. No way I would go up in it but I can’t wait to see it run nevertheless.

@andy-in-indy 2 жыл бұрын

The person who had that before the junk yard obviously took great care to keep it well maintained. It is almost a shame that it will not fly again.

@bmh67wa 2 жыл бұрын

Take the prop off before you attempt to get it running. It looks like it will fly apart if it ever gets up to speed with that huge crack in it. Safety first!

@family-accountemail9111 2 жыл бұрын

He seems a sensible guy I hope he does take safety first! We were taught What are you doing that could hurt you or others, What can you do before you start prevent anything hurt you or others. I have learned by rushing in to things that suddenly your injured, and you know exactly what went wrong and then the regrets.

@mcseforsale 2 жыл бұрын

At the beginning, I thought you were going to say "Marvel Mystery Oil". LOL.

@julias-shed 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this project 😀

@Digital-Dan 2 жыл бұрын

Evaporust works by reacting with a surface to remove iron from it. It finds iron oxide more easy to deal with than the metallic iron. Magic. It shouldn't have much effect on aluminum.

@therealjimmysworld 2 жыл бұрын

Nice find! Might have to use that stuff in Mighty Mouse! Savethe310!

@roadwarrior8213 2 жыл бұрын

"A Wild Jimmy Appeared". Also congrats on buying those warbirds!

@plus790 2 жыл бұрын

Please just pull the jugs off no matter what. 1) It's the right thing to do. Don't go moving the pistons in the barrels when there surely is rust and grit still in there. 2)Good content.

@jlinn2211 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid, something other than cars and trucks. Hardly wait to see is fly. Thanks JR

@pclayton5063 2 жыл бұрын

"Wow, it's like something made a nest in here!" Duh. LOL

@rpavlik1 2 жыл бұрын

You literally had the birds and the bees in that engine...

@kentmckean6795 2 жыл бұрын

The spark plugs are shielded. This is a aviation thing. The "bolted" connection of the wires onto the spark plugs is both to ensure a secure connection to the spark plug, but also to provide electrical shielding so that the high voltage of the ignition system does not interfere with other aircraft systems like radios and navigation systems.

@NathanConlin 2 жыл бұрын

And also grounds the plug in some scenarios

@jerrysmith5782 2 жыл бұрын

If you just want to see if it will run just pour a cup or pint of gas/oil mix into the carb throat. You only need the carburetor if you want it to run longer. My high school auto shop teacher had one of those McCulloch 72 horsepower drone engines in the shop attic, so I attached a flywheel and engine mount to it, clamped it to a shop table, and we woke up any sleeping students on campus. Sounds like 4 huge chain saws running simultaneously.

@69Dartman 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it frees up and actually is ok and runs. The crap in the cylinders is ugly but I have seen old military trucks that have sat in a field for over 20 years run with some fresh gas and maybe plugs. Sometimes you had to soak the cylinders down but many would run OK eventually. The old engines were pretty simple and stout.

@31dknight 2 жыл бұрын

Great video from JR.

@jeffreywaterson3053 2 жыл бұрын

HI JR , I have one just like yours , it took me 2 years and $8,000.00 to restore it to like new condition . May I suggest, if you are serious about flying that Gyro, you should have that engine rebuilt by a professional air craft engine re builder ! after all it is an aircraft . have fun !

@tollefreyerson6710 2 жыл бұрын

Evapo is awesome! Love the copter project!!

@foxyloon 2 жыл бұрын

I find it ironic when birds decide to nest in aviation vehicles, and even more so when said nests cause issues that prevent said aviation vehicle to not properly operate. Like when I saw a DC3 revive on TV one time, and one of the engines was lacking power on takeoff due to a dove's nest in the intake restricting airflow.

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

They don't want us to have wings, it's a bird monopoly 🤔

@sirseriously 2 жыл бұрын

If you like birds in planes check out rebuild rescue's recent videos on the free twin engine he got. The thing was disgusting inside and out.

@foxyloon 2 жыл бұрын

@@sirseriously Oh, I remember when the first video popped up in my recommended a while back, but I didn't watch it yet. I'm honestly glad to see it's an ongoing series now! Also, the 401 A looks to be a better candidate for restoration than Jimmy's 310 project. That thing's beyond rough!

@roadwarrior8213 2 жыл бұрын

The birds do of course work for the Bourgeois Z, definitely checks out they don't want us flying....

@redneckbryon 2 жыл бұрын

PL100 works very good. Also Evapo-Rust is environmentally friendly.

@nebraskapicker2952 2 жыл бұрын

Use shop vac attachments lol

@toolzshed 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw Sam Crac use Evaporust in a Viper Engine 🤣

@Digital-Dan 2 жыл бұрын

And peanut butter. Well, I guess it was coke, but neither one makes all that much sense, when you have specific alternatives that work better.

@sirseriously 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing - was just about to pass out.

@rogercollins2653 2 жыл бұрын

So this might fly. I'm hoping it doesn't happen i believe this is hazardous.

@gertraba4484 2 жыл бұрын

Makes good wall art hanging. From rafters

@fevengr9245 2 жыл бұрын

Hey neighbor! Went to the FAA N number database and looked up N3913 and found Model and engine information along with dates and other data.

@Cartier_specialist 2 жыл бұрын

You fooled me by posting a little after 11:45. I have my phone reminder set for 11:44.

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

Took too long to upload 😢

@TheBizzle1978 2 жыл бұрын

a smaller vacuum tip would have went a long way. And/or shop air lmao

@tonyscherer8281 2 жыл бұрын

Please be careful of the prop. If the engine break loose the prop will turn and if any part of you is in the path it will be pain city.

@steveluken3180 2 жыл бұрын

Basic engines like that are hard to fully kill. Our highschool shop teacher pulled little engines from the landfill and had us get them running. We never had to more than replace some rings, gaskets, or re-seat valves on any of them.

@gregdiiamond3899 2 жыл бұрын

What exactly is the copter used for? Maybe a dumb question but I’ve never seen one.

@gulfcoastbeemer 2 жыл бұрын

This engine needs to be disassembled completely and cleaned and refurbished if there is any hope using it. Forcing the pistons with debris in the cylinders is crazy, it’s only going to further damage this engine.

@michaelhawkins5530 2 жыл бұрын

Can you reuse the Z06 wheels on the copter trailer?

@piotrzakrzewski2766 2 жыл бұрын

I volunteer Tyler, from Hoovies Garage, for a test pilot. Up, up, up and away we go son

@TheJeracuda 2 жыл бұрын

lmao you and Rebuild Rescue both have some nice birds nests going in your engines

@dalesworld1308 2 жыл бұрын

It's a cool thing to try to restore. What's the end game though, sell it to an experimental pilot? I still think that boxer engine would be cool in a motorcycle.

@johna1160 2 жыл бұрын

"It's like something made a nest in here". Ya think?

@selrahc2061 2 жыл бұрын

Place in Texas sells parts for those WW2 target drone motors. Also do the updates the airframe.

@sgttombailes3380 2 жыл бұрын

un-damn-believable at the trash in the engine~~!

@carlosnsosa99 2 жыл бұрын

Love the black fox 🦊

@matthewdropco 2 жыл бұрын

I bet one of those kits you can get off newegg or wish with all the attachments you can put on vaccuums for computer keyboards and whatnot would have been good to have. I guess you'd have to have a kickdown from the bare hose first, but then after that, you can get them really small and long nosed. I Bet it would have massive suction power. I found one at goodwill for my Dyson home vac, and its for cleaning out a car, and computer, etc. I'm sure Rigid make something too. (btw they are located in my home town. )

@bspencer415 2 жыл бұрын

This thing looks like something Mustie1 would buy

@Element_Garage 2 жыл бұрын

Evaporust is great. BTW what are you doing with the Aztek?

@noway234 2 жыл бұрын

John Ross, this thing is a hunk of junk. 😆

@garysnyder5608 2 жыл бұрын

Not an engine that I would say “maybe it will work.” 🤣

@suide3275 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your content, its always interesting and you always surprise with new projects. I also really like your Friends but i dont think that your content is "your Friends" so pls dont listen too much to comments saying that other people should be more in your content. Just pushing back a bit from this comment section. I watch your stuff because I like your content and not because your Friends are pretty cool

@andrewward4246 2 жыл бұрын

haha Samcrac just used this same rust stuff on his flooded viper

@bmwloco 2 жыл бұрын

If you have ever listened to old Radio shows, The Shawdow flew a Gyrocoopter to fight "the darkness in men's souls"

@bjjbenoit 2 жыл бұрын

the birds and the bees hanging in your engine

@schroederb2007 2 жыл бұрын

Samcracc just called it evapowallet 😄 must be a florida thing

@bmh67wa 2 жыл бұрын

He also said it was $30 a gallon and JR said it was cheap.

@Digital-Dan 2 жыл бұрын

Sam's stepmother keeps him broke all the time.

@bmh67wa 2 жыл бұрын

@@Digital-Dan he does owe her a lot of money for all of those loans.

@jeffleach2668 2 жыл бұрын

Come on JR…….everybody has that friend that’s crazy enough to try anything. This thing needs to leave the ground again !😬

@trapjohnson 2 жыл бұрын

People save evapo-rust in a five gallon bucket? *Laughs in Hand Tool Rescue's 55 Gal Drum*

@daveb7663 2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of very specific FAA-driven rules concerning all levels of aviation. I'm not very familiar with the "recreational" aircraft requirements, but it's worth getting familiar with.

@Digital-Dan 2 жыл бұрын

So far, he claims he's not planning to leave the ground with it.

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

He would be a fool to actually fly that thing, he knows he’s not gonna fly it but he’s gonna get it running and use it as a land vehicle. Which is awesome in its own way, and then afterwards maybe you can use it as a prop in the warehouse hanging up on the wall or something you know as wall art, that would be awesome. After you paint the engine,and clean her up good and have a beautiful showpiece that everyone who comes will say something about!

@MrFuzz34 2 жыл бұрын

have a look at this KB-2 Gyrocopter with McCulloch Engine

@apelikemenace 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe you would even think about flying that thing w/o it being totally torn down.

@shephusted2714 2 жыл бұрын

you should use a vacuum more often doing the scope to see what you are dealing with helps - samcrac is doing same thing - he should take engine apart and clean - for apps like flying the standards have to be higher - you can use compressed air but that jams dirt in #ring gap #diagnostics

@doingyamom 2 жыл бұрын

I dunno if it was planned but funny enough Sam Crac posted a video testing evaporust just a few hours ago

@donreinholz8121 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe also spray brake clean all around the pistons so you can get the whole cylinder cleaned off. I'm assuming that is a 2 cycle or are there valves that could be stuck too? Are you rebuilding the carb? Probably a good idea.

@nukedathlonman 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. But nice it's freed up.

@rumplestilskin5776 2 жыл бұрын

I still think u should bring your Dad in on this project. If anyone can make her fly again it's you two.

@wdmfan 2 жыл бұрын

Put that engine in a motorcycle or go cart. Parallel 4, 2 stroke is pretty rare.

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

I was just gonna say that, I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard of or seen a parallel 4,2 stroker!

@carlfowler1996 2 жыл бұрын

Where are the other parts?

@2011AWBeck 2 жыл бұрын

The last time I have seen that modle was in mad max 2 they had the same one in it

@ReelMenCOOK 2 жыл бұрын

who gets the maiden flight ,lmao !

@sheltdog8463 2 жыл бұрын

Hey JR. I seen these guys overseas that had a 4 cylinder that was locked up, head had been off for no telling how long out in the weather. They took a can of coke and filled each cylinder and I swear within 48hrs they were able to free it up! What’s the name of the air tool with the horn looking device on the end. I’d like to add one to my tool box. Good Luck.

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a tornador 🍻

@sheltdog8463 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@ivor7407 2 жыл бұрын

Why not unbolt the cylinder covers and clean the pist ons?

@joswags 2 жыл бұрын

Evapo-Rust now brought to you by CRC

@drivenserb7152 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo Late Gang 🙋🏻‍♂️

@jordanturner9173 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I was cringing watching that surgical pick in the aluminum engine 😅

@B0xlife1 2 жыл бұрын

Lol same! The scratching noise just made me cringe!!!

@tiredoldmechanic1791 2 жыл бұрын

Evporust won't harm aluminum. You could soak the entire engine in it.

@DJStrikeItUp 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you got rid of the Saab?

@pebear 2 жыл бұрын

At the very least I would take the heads off. You have to put the evaporust on top of the cylinders and with opposed 4 cylinder engine, that's difficult.

@tedstriker754 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get it in condition to run, I'd be leery of using that prop. It's too far gone, and if it flew apart it could cause a lot of damage to things around it. Don't stand to the sides of it. Those are pretty standard aircraft spark plugs. The ignition harness may be bad, need to use a special tester that has a buzz box that will show if the leads are good or bad. I have a friend that used to fly those things, he switched to Volkswagen engines, the old air cooled version.

@mmonkeyman1403 2 жыл бұрын

Whole thing is a deathtrap

@tedstriker754 2 жыл бұрын

@@mmonkeyman1403 Amen. They have a horrible accident rate.

@asubutler 2 жыл бұрын

I. Assume you have a 3d printer. Should print some custom vacuum parts to get into the cylinders etc.

@ToddEStewart 2 жыл бұрын

Evaporust is a cheat code for rust.

@watchjaredwork1487 2 жыл бұрын

Hey!

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

Yo! 🍻

@MrHamlet 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't run the engine with that prop on it. It looks cracked and may separate.

@tbozzz8785 2 жыл бұрын

Issues with like the vaccum not working for the top of those heads, be innovative and use a funnel on the end of it or a smaller hose etc lol people struggling when theres an easy solution is my kryptonite basically so had to rant my bad

@thegeekyouseek8229 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, OMG what's wrong with you!! It's an air cooled aircraft engine. Just pull, the cylinder heads! Easy peasy!

@daveb7663 2 жыл бұрын

It's a two-stroke engine, I think the cylinders and heads are integral. If the piston is stuck there's no removing the jug.

@shephusted2714 2 жыл бұрын

you need to step up vacuum game - do a central vac with schedule 40, pressure test overnight - less vac maintenance - build a welding table - another good content idea #toolcrib