Testing for rod knock and isolating the faulty cylinder using just a screwdriver and a ratchet!
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@labradormcgraw4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how this guy makes everything clear. I've never heard of this test before, but I understood everything from a single viewing. I guess some people are just born to teach.
@sepu19182 жыл бұрын
I still dont understand. Can u teach me
@mintech1000Ай бұрын
He is all about the “why!” That’s why I love this channel.
@oneginee9 жыл бұрын
This video deserves an award. Self disinterest, everything about the topic, applause.
@frankhoward76457 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is one great video.
@travisbarrow34085 жыл бұрын
I agree. You can tell that he cares more about informing people than anything else. He's also a great teacher.
@fromra85699 жыл бұрын
As a handy home mechanic that will fix just about anything on a car from head gaskets to diagnostics,, i have to say,, i have lots of respect for good professional mechanics which are hard to find,, i could never do this for a living working at a shop. I can do it,, i just take longer than the book says. Thx for the post
@rhigh445 жыл бұрын
I dont think he's a pro mechanic. I believe he is a microbiologist.
@slimpickens21649 жыл бұрын
"when the bearings disintegrate into your oil you'll think Tinkerbell lives there" lol
@brandihodges206 жыл бұрын
This is the video I have been seeking for WEEKS, thank you. I have an 88 Accord with a knock but upon researching knocking sounds, there are different problems that sound the same to me. My husband swears it's the bearings which we have a rebuild kit but he's working full time all week, I do not have the knowledge to tear that far into this car myself lol. I am worried there is a bad rod or crankshaft bearings bc I do not have the ear to distinguish the differences in these sounds, they sound pretty much the same to me. And my exhaust is loose, no cat, it rattles along with this knock but I notice the engine knock right upon starting it, the exhaust doesn't usually rattle at that same second. Anyway, I'm glad I found this video, it helped me understand this issue WAY BETTER than my husband just telling me. Thanks!!
@ucnhtmenow16 жыл бұрын
I've been building engines for about 10 years now and it I'd all the videos I've seen, you're probably one of the only guys that explained to others what exactly a rod knock looks like.
@Mikeshawtoday5 жыл бұрын
That was incredible. Best explanation and test ever, bar none! I now have a way to test the knock in my engine which I feel confident will work. Thanks so much!
@codyburns41495 жыл бұрын
That is one of the most impressive ideas I've seen in a lot of years. The simplicity is amazing!
@gooberrulz7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your common sense approach to diagnosing this problem. I'll check out your other vids while I'm here. I'm glad I found you.
@johnfritz59037 жыл бұрын
Best, most concise, and informative youtube video this watcher has seen.
@closetcleaner11 жыл бұрын
This is quite clever and useful for a quick diagnostic with minimal invasion. I was just repairing an engine with a rodknock and it matches my experience as well. Thanks for the video.
@soyeldiego48785 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very descriptive troubleshooting guide. I’ll be doing this tomorrow on my 1997 Accord.
@luiscasillas98536 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah this Video is helpful. Now i know a new skill. Thank you for sharing knowlege. Your video deserves a award man.
@oibal608 жыл бұрын
Superb diagnosis, explanation and demonstration.
@Limou5516 жыл бұрын
Use moly, ptfe is not good. You should do it to prevent not to FIX. Lucas will form a gum in engine
@flipztuh245 жыл бұрын
I like the way how you explain things for like us who's not familiar with that. Thank you so much for taking your time making this video.
@kelvinselders5166 жыл бұрын
You reminded me of a lesson I had 30 years ago! Backyard Mechanic, Shade Tree Mechanic or Teacher. No difference!
@azoresmarine10 жыл бұрын
Dang does this make sense or what. At last some explanation instead of just the sound of rod knock. this might have just saved me lots of time and money making a specific diagnoses. Thanks very much
@michaelrepman99096 жыл бұрын
Honestly one of the most well explained and professional video ever. You are awesome.
@alienfunbug7 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing, the just right amount of humor, information, and visualization of what is going on. Though the image quality is ancient (as posted), WELL DONE all around!
@SchrodingersBox7 жыл бұрын
Yes this was one of my earliest videos before i invested in stereo HD
@sgivens23087 жыл бұрын
Wow - I wish I had seen this years ago to really understand rod knock. Great presentation and information. Thanks!
@MrSsandwichman692 жыл бұрын
That was explained perfectly! Gonna change my bearings tomorrow and this video gave me a load of confidence. Thanks!
@jeffr596 жыл бұрын
Awesome technique and presentation. I've been working on cars/trucks over 50 years now and rebuilt a few engines and never heard or thought of this clever technique. Came across your video at perfect time. I have an F150 w/5.4 Triton in garage. o2 sensor failed and motor hydro-locked on gasoline attempting to start. Cam Phaser knock can sound similar. I have cams and timing components out and just tonight scratching my head trying to make decision how to proceed whether to replace faulty phasers and bad chain tensioners, only to find I have bent rod/bad bearing after the fact. Will sleep good tonight. Thanks Schrodingers Box!
@kloug20068 жыл бұрын
Spot on demonstration, easy to understand, brilliant !
@aeridyne7 жыл бұрын
I 2nd that this guy deserves an award, you can apply this to just about any engine! Great idea!
@terrythao71866 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who goes straight to the point and just explain this perfectly. 👏👏👏
@bodeine4547 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that I may have a knocking rod in our 11 HP Briggs Snapper RER. I will perform this test tomorrow and see what happens. Thank you, you are a scholar and a gentleman!
@ericlambousy24175 жыл бұрын
damn. i cannot believe how helpful this simple video is!!!!
@Accarvd8 жыл бұрын
My left ear enjoyed this video :D your channel has changed a lot since 2012! Keep it up!
@stezo158 жыл бұрын
So helpful! I don't know why you don't have over a million subscribers. I've learned more than what I would have on some other videos. It's about the methodology that you use and the logic that makes you such a knowledgeable mechanical engineer. When I get my next project car, I hope you are still around to tap your brain! Keep em coming! Thanks!
@Mr.EeToMyself10 ай бұрын
Right! How did it take so long for this video to find me? Bravo man.
@cybil68536 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. You explain what to do AND WHY. Thank you!
@RC-Heli8358 жыл бұрын
Looks like you did it again man. This is phenomenal! I wish I had thought of it, its such a common sense approach.
@joseoliveira66189 жыл бұрын
I'm just a newbie to this stuff and your channel, and you just helped me add another piece of knowledge into my diagnosing toolbox. love your channel and your explicit explanations and demonstrations.
@SchrodingersBox9 жыл бұрын
Jose Oliveira Thanks man. Most of material really isn't newbie level but it should appeal to all people who use logic and reason regardless. It's the only way to approach things correctly.
@jonathanbignall11987 жыл бұрын
Really good explanation, thanks, I only had a vague understanding of what rod knock was before, now it makes complete sense!
@mca4u3 жыл бұрын
This clarifies for me the source of the knocking. Excellent tutorial, can't be any better. Thanks.
@SchrodingersBox3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TooManyChoices15 жыл бұрын
This video is as good and informative as the old army video explaining fluid coupling of a torque converter. Two thumbs up 👍👍 and a like 👏!
@iconsign-lashes-38475 жыл бұрын
Very well explained and demonstrated!Thanks!🤗
@justinh48664 жыл бұрын
thank you so much I always learn a whole lot watching your videos. Today not only did I learn something new, I saved 100$.
@charlesmcgehee32275 жыл бұрын
Very well done. You put and often over-explained issue into perfectly simple words. Thanks . And stay out of Schrodingers Box!
@whistlewing5 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Thanks Mr. Mechanic
@peterlonter90532 жыл бұрын
best explanation I ve ever seen .now I understand what happened to my little 1.2 Renault car
@VetteDaily7 жыл бұрын
omg where has this video been??? I WAS gonna scrap my car but now I want to try to tackle this. Great job buddy this is so valuable!
@MaximNIN9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome video. You couldn't have made that any more simple to understand.
@figibloom10 жыл бұрын
Hey that was a good video and it was well explained.
@jchrg23363 жыл бұрын
On the position of ''tumble'' Great testing method Nice & very interesting practical video
@ArcadeGames10 жыл бұрын
Best video on KZfaq bar none.
@travailenligne85499 жыл бұрын
very good video. my mechanic told me the noise from my engine was rod knock and proceeded to quote me a price for repair. i did your test and it passed. looking at removing pan now and checking cam bearing. good work!
@SchrodingersBox9 жыл бұрын
Travail Enligne Why would you possibly remove the pan to look at cam bearings?
@cheekygit20026 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you for taking the time to publish it.
@fatmanjack77828 жыл бұрын
this was an informative video. I learned more in 5 mins than I would of learned reading a manual. Thanks for uploading. 1988 Nissan 1.6L loud tapping noise on #2 cylinder? I'll try this tomorrow. Thanks again. Keep posting, I'll keep viewing.
@sertone7778 жыл бұрын
ever so grateful for this video , wonderful talk through on this ! thank you so much !
@tanmansu10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much , that was really very helpful .
@glenyoshida7 жыл бұрын
Great explanation and diagnose of rod knock! Thanks!
@tomknud3 жыл бұрын
That's a neat idea and might especially be useful to me as I try to figure out if my short block is junk. thanks
@L35inColorado4 жыл бұрын
Much thanks -- I'm going to try this later in the week on a Toyota 3SFE that I suspect of rod knock.
@fernandoramalho36443 жыл бұрын
You are one of the best mechanics that youtube can get....!
@danielsandoval20606 жыл бұрын
I love your video sir. don't have enough words to thank you.
@metzmatu8409 Жыл бұрын
Short precise and well explained there. Thanks
@Utubin8 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for this video . Excellent job on explaining very informative. Thank you
@scottmills89438 жыл бұрын
Man you are King, what a great explanation, very cool.
@craigtate59303 жыл бұрын
Excellent testing idea
@raybrezina61409 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos, Very much appreciated.
@johnconnor35608 жыл бұрын
Thanks you, It help me fix my detroit series 60
@daddyduck18275 жыл бұрын
That was very nicely explained. I really appreciate it. I have subscribed to your page and hope you have more. Thanks again.
@hellbent4bass9 жыл бұрын
Very detailed explanation.
@aggiefan3328 жыл бұрын
great simple quick explination
@ramos58757 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and explanation
@mgd91518 жыл бұрын
I recall appreciate your videos. I am currently enrolled in school to become a mechanic and it is very difficult to understand sounds of motor problems from text books. These are some of the best videos on the Tube. Keep up the great work and I wish you much success.
@you-tube15310 жыл бұрын
EXTREMELY Helpful Thanks!!
@jayrichmond23257 жыл бұрын
I know what I'm doing this weekend, good job,Great idea
@MrGstar19826 жыл бұрын
Great video! Learned something new today :)
@perchancethishandleiswens4 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained, thank you very much!
@daleanderson76297 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video perfect test to confirm terrible news. my ford 302 had an issues on #8 i wonder if there's a trend that the damage occurs on the furthest cylinder from the oil pump. (would have been smarter to test furthest to closest and save some time). thanks again for the time and effort you put in. I watch the adds through and click there links hoping you get a few more cents from the corporate machine.
@extraNaz6 жыл бұрын
Dale Anderson my brother I truly believe tinker Bell lives inside your engine
@michaeloh64529 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I did indeed find this very useful!
@angelokarantonis75093 жыл бұрын
Very great video. Super helpful. Just so scary to check your own pride and joy.
@ScaredCivilian8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Excellent video.
@tubejim1019 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for posting it.
@Clickbaiters10 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!
@TheJeffcurran9 жыл бұрын
Excellent test
@jacojonker77357 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid! Thanx for this.
@hoss22007 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work!! I am tired of those crappy video making hacks all over KZfaq
@32314 жыл бұрын
Very nice to explained with practical thumbs up 👍
@adamsauto897 жыл бұрын
bro i will spread your mastery to those worthy. great old timer type trick
@devonmiles42238 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video! It was helpful!
@dannymartinez83144 жыл бұрын
Found it very helpful, Thanks
@190mitchidproductions75 жыл бұрын
NICE! thats a good little trick!
@orlanmedina36938 жыл бұрын
good explanation man! good job well done
@John-dz6vm8 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the help.
@mrtrueheyo11 жыл бұрын
Damn. Awesome video. Keep them coming! I wish we could have head that engine fire up to confirm its running noise. Lots of confusion on KZfaq about that.
@jrgsxr337 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation
@craigrichardson8096 Жыл бұрын
GREAT explanation !!!!!! Thanks!!!
@RichCompMan8 жыл бұрын
u rock dude! Another great vid! thanks!
@randykruger9 жыл бұрын
Wow very helpful video .. Thanks
@iam5hadow4448 жыл бұрын
great vid man
@freesafe710 жыл бұрын
Great video brother
@roffdanials11349 жыл бұрын
thank you so helpful you have saved me a lot of effort isolating the cylinder
@SchrodingersBox9 жыл бұрын
roff danials Excellent, looks like you might also be interested in my engine rebuild series though. Once you have rod knock, it's basically conclusive you need to replace or rebuild the engine. You can't just replace the bearing without machining the crank, not to mention all the metal in all the other bearings in the engine.
@farenbilliot69127 жыл бұрын
roff danials I learn something new. I have rod knock on a diesel engine. thank you for the education
@josesaavedra65716 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL video hopefully my 01 mustang cobra engine does not do this because I’m getting a tick from the engine
@kylewoodward70786 жыл бұрын
Good video man!
@xavierrivera91309 жыл бұрын
Entertaining and informative!
@ferris23234 жыл бұрын
I have both cylinder heads off for a valve job, might as well see if it was knocking too, neat trick using the downstroke