Inspecting my 12.7L Detroit engine block

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Inspecting my 12.7L Detroit engine block

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Mechanic Joe is teaching me inspection points and methods for this engine block. Hope it passes…
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@joshuawilliams3831 5 ай бұрын

Jax you’re a good man with an old soul and you deserve all the good things that are coming your way buddy!

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@rustycomer8502 5 ай бұрын

Thank the Lord for people who have a mind for engineering! 👍

@user-nq9qv4lu2t 5 ай бұрын

Love watching your videos keep up the good work on them old trucks .Brings backs memories watching you drive them.

@cobraspottedwolf8791 5 ай бұрын

Gonna be a sweet ride when you guys are done!

@garymessina1609 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jax and Joe great video

@QuickAF 5 ай бұрын

The IH plaque/clock on the wall at 18:33 is awesome

@johndean2925 5 ай бұрын

To assemble an engine correctly takes a strong balance of experience, tools, patience, commitment, CLEAN work place and knowledge. You can cut corners and the mechanic will be long gone before the customer experiences a failure. You are blessed to have a craftsman like Joe building your engine...not many of them out there these days!!!

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Well said!

@akbarshoed 4 ай бұрын

I'm wondering... if the mechanic decided that that crankcase bearing was out of tolerance after all, is there not something that could be done to increase the metal there and bring it back into specs?

@docholiday1034 5 ай бұрын

That evaporust is great stuff! I even use it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Keeping it at 70 degrees plus makes it work quick. Great videos. Remember cutting counter bores in old small cam big cam cummins back in the day....i was very lucky to work with/ for guys that had the equipment to cut the counterbores. They actually did them inframe. Pushed a brake diaphragm rubber in bore and cut them. Than vacuum out. Cummins shop didn't even have the tooling.

@akbarshoed 4 ай бұрын

sir, after thinking a lot about this episode, I'm wondering... if this mechanic decided that the crankcase bearing was out of tolerance after all, is there not something that could be done to increase the metal there and bring it back into specs? I see an Aussie machine shop channel where he adds metal to surfaces them machines them back to spec. That would work here, too, right?

@mykalmcb 5 ай бұрын

You need to convert one of your trucks into a diesel hybrid electric truck using technology from Edison Motors. I just really enjoy watching you guys rebuild these old trucks. It makes me wish I was 50 years younger, had made a different career choice, and traded my desk for a steering wheel.

@charlesferebee263 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Don't forget to get a new Fluid damper balancer. Keep everything running smoothly. Keep Up the Great Work. Stay Safe out There. 🇺🇸 👍🏁

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Great point. It’s done and done ✔️

@Noman3 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining and showing how plastigauge works. I have heard about it for years, but it makes so much sense now.

@MarylandStreetcarsandBikes 5 ай бұрын

great to see another video from you brother sending love to you and the family your in our thoughts and prayers-

@OGRocker1 5 ай бұрын

Nice update Jax... hope it all goes well for you. Take care and stay safe !

@kenmurray4232 5 ай бұрын

Every time I hear about Evaporust I think of Rust-ease from the movie Cars. Always good to help out the guy rebuilding your engine. Cleaning parts is a nasty job but it gives time to the mechanic to work on the crucial stuff.

@Mr-MH227 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely a great explanation of how an engine runs and rebuilt 👍

@mbdraper 5 ай бұрын

JAX, The Jack of all trades!! Always enjoy the content what ever it is!

@raymondbradley6788 5 ай бұрын

Jax, I’ve never heard of inferior antifreeze before. I guess it’s out there there’s your proof. I always try to stick with a major brand.

@awesomecreationschannel 5 ай бұрын

I love this truck restoration! I'm excited to see what your secret addition is 😁👍

@eaglebrink 5 ай бұрын

The plastigage was not used correctly... In the middle of the bearring is a oilgroove where the oil can pas through, so the plastigage has to lay on the shaft in line with the shaft so the bearring can squish the outer parts and then you measure them.....

@Lstn2urmama 5 ай бұрын

As a woman still a great thing to see and learn some things about !!

@throttlewatch4614 5 ай бұрын

I use only Detroit branded coolant the 50/50 and change it once a year it’s cheaper than an engine

@spotts9668 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a mechanic, but I can be one now! Great lessons!

@raymondbradley6788 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video Jax👍👍👍

@rlwoods61 5 ай бұрын

I worked in the Electrical Power Industry for 40 years. Our machinists used the same epoxy any time they needed a high strength surface they could machine back into specs!

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

That makes me feel good about it!

@westcoastsupertrucker 5 ай бұрын

Man that brings back memories I have a isx15 that blue up 80k miles after a unprofessional rebuild I need to get a spare truck so I can rebuild motor like that keep up the good content I would love to meet ya some day

@javieraviles6314 5 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project. It’s a little hard but you will make it happen.

@user-ro1ct9cc9p 5 ай бұрын

Good truck

@troyadams1076 5 ай бұрын

Man the best channel by far love it

@rickharper6320 5 ай бұрын

Checking the ph level of antifreeze with test strips at each oil change would have prevented the seal ring cavitation in the cylinders. As Joe will tell you, a lil nal cool goes a long way … Interested in the product you are using to fill the seal ring surfaces in the cylinders. It may be expensive, but much cheaper than a new block ( if you could even find one )…… Thanks for sharing , interesting video.

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. BELZONA. Amazing stuff

@launceherron 5 ай бұрын

Awesome content

@curtfenslau3645 5 ай бұрын

In the next 2-3 months I’ll be looking for a new truck I’m 100% done with emissions, let me know what you’ll be wanting for that shaker, she is sharp.

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Agree on the emissions.. they’re great for a couple hundred thousand and then it all starts firing off problems at you…. I’m eye balls deep Into this truck now 🙈 im gonna at least break the engine and tranny in before I’d sell, but it’d have to be around that 100k mark by the time we re all through.

@curtfenslau3645 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest I agree these emissions trucks are killing me over 50% of my maintenance spend is emissions related, that is about what I was thinking on price with all that work done and honestly I’d rather you run it to work any bugs out just keep me in mind I’d appreciate it 9eight9 three0five nineteen hundred. I’m out of Michigan

@almityace 5 ай бұрын

lovin the thumbnail

@akbarshoed 5 ай бұрын

This is just excellent entertainment! I'm in the Walmart parking lot and can't get out of my car

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Ahhh that’s awesome. lol

@akbarshoed 4 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest sir, after thinking a lot about this episode, I'm wondering... if your mechanic decided that your crankcase bearing was out of tolerance after all, is there not something that could be done to increase the metal there and bring it back into specs? I'm going to repeat this post in the comment section so the whole group can read your answer. Thanks.

@realwildwildwest 4 ай бұрын

@@akbarshoedafter reading up on it a bit more, we decided we would be ok for another million miles. However IF they were all out of spec, YES, you can get oversized bearings to put in there and solve the problem.

@danielkingery2894 5 ай бұрын

Another fun vid man. I'm looking for a good home for an old, rare, interesting Cabover. A 1972 International Unistar. They were kinda AWD for towing triples in the PNW mountains when Oregon first opened up to a three trailer semi. There was even a purpose built converter dolly that could be plugged in the ass of the frame to make it a 3 axle truck. Would be a fun project for someone that nees to bomb around in inclement weather/adverse conditions.

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

That sounds wild!

@danielkingery2894 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest its cheap...pass the word around lol....we are right on I-5 midway up thru Oregon.😎

@DoreensueHopkins-ns8xm 5 ай бұрын

Amen to that

@davidsanders5788 5 ай бұрын

I think you would like the KZfaq channel Vice Grip Garage. It is a family-friendly car repair channel where a lot of the times he’ll buy a car site unseen. Travel to it and get it running and drive it home.

@Josephboley81211 5 ай бұрын

Now im upset... KZfaq unsubscribed me from your channel. THOSE ARE FIGHTING WORDS. Sorry im late bud...but im always hinna be here to support ya bud. Much love from West Virginia 👍👍🙏🙏

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

I can’t figure out why they do that… welcome back !

@Josephboley81211 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest thanks bud. I didn't miss anything...they must have unsubscribed me today or yesterday. Thanks bud. Please let the family know I hope they are doing great.

@MC-re2ry 5 ай бұрын

Just an old retired Iowa farmer/shop rat here. Don't know you. Don't know Joe. But I think if we knew one another we would call each other friends.

@Rapsgarage 5 ай бұрын

Your better to check the bearings with a dial bore gauge and check the crank with a outside micrometer. I’ve seen bearings that were marked wrong or made wrong. That could be why the oil clearance is too much. I’d never trust Plastagauge. Just my two cents.

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Good advice. We all know how inconsistent parts are these days it seems like…

@user-ie8nm7jh4e 5 ай бұрын

Watch out for the Fitzgerald's Detroit, came from junkyards all over. No idea how many miles on the block. They were assembled in a hurry

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Yessir, That’s why we pulled this thing all the way out and stripped it to the bone. They started out good, then lost their reputation in the mid teens it seemed like.. 2013 and on or so. Seems like that’s when gliders really went wild due to the early DEF trucks. They just started cranking them out and cutting corners.. 🙃

@ChiJohnnyJ 5 ай бұрын

You driving for jr Motorsports this year again???? Loved your videos.

@cantwellron11 5 ай бұрын

Bloody oath good donk,s = Detroit up too DD15 here SOUTH AUSTRALIA

@shawnmason5290 5 ай бұрын

Galesburg, il 👍👍👍👍👍

@plowkingf15 5 ай бұрын

Inferior antifreeze? Wonder if somebody used well water in it? I only use ELC premixed antifreeze in my truck recommended and sold by my mechanics shop.

@reecebixler6518 5 ай бұрын

Joe needs a spray cabinet to clean parts.

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

That would be sweet

@akbarshoed 4 ай бұрын

sir, after thinking a lot about this episode, I'm wondering... if your mechanic decided that your crankcase bearing was out of tolerance after all, is there not something that could be done to increase the metal there and bring it back into specs?

@ahadufithaamlak1568 5 ай бұрын

It's gonna be IPD

@dade_countychiko5367 5 ай бұрын

Did the radiator have a ground cable attached to the frame

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

You know I’m not sure, but we ll be sure to keep everything grounded properly this time around for this engine. Good reminder

@youtubeisawesome2487 5 ай бұрын

no dca will do the same thing, wrong ph level is very very bad

@Jade-d 5 ай бұрын

Very informative. Jax, do they make a little thicker main bearing that would create a tighter fit for that front main?

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

I believe That would be the solution until the crank itself wore beyond what a thicker bearing could overcome. (Which would likely take millions more miles?)

@johnhale9892 5 ай бұрын

Are you going with PDI ?

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

🤔…

@Pryor66 5 ай бұрын

Shouldn’t the liners be torqued down to simulate the head being on before measuring liner protrusion ? Seems that .002 is at the minimum spec for Detroit

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

How would you torque the liners down?

@Pryor66 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest look up tool J-35597-A or just Google Detroit Series 60 liner install tool ive also read a particular shop in Pennsylvania recommended setting the liner protrusion at .004

@Pryor66 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest not sure my reply went through but if you look up tool J-35597-A or Google Detroit Series 60 liner installation tool you will see the tool I am talking about, it also has spots to check liner protrusion with a liner height gauge. Also read an article from Bruce Malison of Pittsburgh Power that you want liner protrusion to be .001 higher than what specs call for so for a Series 60 I believe maximum spec is .003 so he is suggesting to make it .004.

@matthewklejeski6641 5 ай бұрын

What happened to the t600?

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

Still parked up in the line

@gaelenecole4053 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ 😊😁👍❤️🥰

@happyhippie2837 5 ай бұрын

What happened to SATW Jax ?

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

On hold, no sponsors. Getting to be too much time and money with no return.

@happyhippie2837 5 ай бұрын

@@realwildwildwest Well that sucks,I'd sit here and eat my dinner and listen to one of them.Kinda like rerun cartoons now,LOL.Always better when you'd have Rooster or Weston on.Do you guys still have any of the shirts left ?

@fordenginebuildersv8power184 5 ай бұрын

You hauling NASCAR again ?

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

I’ll post a video on it this week..

@lonewolf1401 5 ай бұрын

lol some of us are rebuilders

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

I know it, but most aren’t, and I love hearing my own voice explaining stuff 😝😁 I try to keep it quick for those of you that already know the ins and outs. 👍🏼

@cobraspottedwolf8791 5 ай бұрын

I swear dogs just love to dump in front of you!

@realwildwildwest 5 ай бұрын

It’s the weirdest thing…