Come back to us sir...we miss the Alfa life you bring us ;)

Yay Jethro !! It’s been absolutely forever since we saw you last 😅. It’s very good to have you again narrating the story of the poor wee piggy. ( I don’t think he deserves that name, he’s the little engine that could) 🥰😁 love your channel.

Hi Jethro - Hope all is well. Any chance of giving us an update on whether you will continue with the channel, or If life has changed direction for you? If there are no more videos to come, thank you for what you did post as your style was unique with a relaxing demeanor.

We miss you very much... We hope you are well.

As I watched you dismantle the head on the Alfa, I became captivated by the mesmerizing experience. The clunking sound of the disassembled parts and the harmonious melody of the tools at work were music to my ears. Keep up the excellent work, Jethro.

Hello Jethro , even if we need to wait a long long long time in between videos it’s worth it every second of it , they are just excellent very good craftsmanship as always and lots of love put into your work , keep those Alfa’s alive ! Congratulations you have an excellent channel

Wonderful Sunday afternoon, now with a bit of relaxing Porco Rosso to watch. Great work as always.

I have to say that even your bodges are a thing of carefully considered and crafted beauty. Nobody can grind a spacer disc like you. 😀🖖👍

Been a long time since your last video. Excellent as usual. Writing down the valve clearances with a Monte Blanc fountain pen. In Blue. Classic!

Thanks for sharing this Jethro, your clear explanation of the valve setting procedure on this engine and your meticulous attention to detail makes this compelling viewing. Looking forward to seeing it back in the car and hoping it will reward you now that it’s properly set up.

I thought maybe youtube wasn't recommending the channel. Can't believe its been a year without a video.

Rewatching your vids cause i’ve missed seeing them, hope you return soon

Man you dont know how excited I am seeing you posted

Another enjoyable video. Thank you so much. And I'm really happy, that you do not use any stupid music, like it is quite common these days. Let make tools , parts and material make the music, it is all it needs. Best regards, Chris

It is a miracle that it has the original cams and caps with marks in the 'right' spot - whatever LCAs they are! Contrast this process with a pushrod V8 or straight 6....don't want to dwell on it...

Hey Jethro, I sincerely hope all is well? I'll assume that I speak for countless viewers, but I'm a little concerned about the big time gap between the last upload and any follow up.

Fountain pen! Cool🤓

My favourite place to come and relax to some great work and lovely voiceovers 😁

I wish there were more car channels like this. These videos are fascinating and relaxing

You work with the precision of a heart surgeon … even if is just on a half century old engine 👌

Well deserving of a "FOR THE ALGORITHM" but thanks man i do enjoy your videos so seeing a new post is one way to make a day

I absolutely love your work. The passion , the calmth and the great editing.

Jethro good to see you back on the channel.... This topic today was well presented.... I'm glad that you took the time to go thru this process. To be honest this was for me one of the areas that I shied away from back in the day.... Two things 1) I see that you have an assorted amount of inserts for the adjustments of the valves....that was hard to find back in the day, 2) I think that you are the only one that explains this process .... Great video thanks

Jethro is back! Yeah, more Alfa worship.

Hm! Montblanc pen out in the shop! Nice!

While I am unlikely to ever rebuild an Alfa top end, I am certain to face various mechanical and other life challenges that will be amendable to an optimistic, patient, systematic and confident approach. Which is why I am always happy to spend time immersed in these wonderful productions. Thank you for reminding all of us to stay calm, and set aside enough time for a task, and to break complex issues into smaller, simper, manageable ones!

Finally, a new release!

nice video, and totally funny that we are both finishing a 1750🙂🍀🍀

“I prefer to do this with imperial measurements, it’s just a little bit neater” that’s not something you hear everyday 😂

4 month old subscriber here. Discovered your channel when porco croaked. YT recommended it, and what a gem I found. Glad to see another video of yours.

I’m no purist but you are an animal!! Either that or I’m a fool, because I spent hours resizing my shims on a 600 grit diamond file. Literally hours!

HOWDY JETHRO MORE VIDS PLZ MATE. 📌

Good to see you again

He's...alive? I almost couldn't believe my eyes this morning. I get it. If there's not enough content to make a quality video, don't rush it. But it would be nice to get a community shit post every other week just so that we know you're still grinding away Jethro!

Absolutely excellent in all areas. You've eliminated much of the mystery that clouded my ability to move forward.

17:32 •slides pins through timing chain• Ooooh yeah baby, do that sexy thing again.

Great advice, thanks, I will check all this when I rebuild my sons Alfetta GTV😀

Well done. I’d lap that shim by hand though, doesn’t take as long as you might think. Can’t believe it’s flat or parallel after what you did

Another well done video Jethro! Porco will be back on the road in no time!

Missed you…

Splendid work!

Great work again!

Great video as always 🙏

Love this serie

Another brilliant video!

Amazing work.

Glad to see you back, no music, beautifully filmed and so interesting, brilliant 👍

Great video as usual.

Nice job!

Very satisfying and therapeutic!

Lovely job!

excellent work! your videos are worth every second of it

Love these videos - they are always worth the wait.

Beautiful work indeed!

Thanks for sharing this info - much appreciated!

Thanks for the vid Jethro , always fun to watch

Can't wait till you fire it up! Great close ups BTW

Absolutely heart attack with that grinder haha

Long time between drinks Jethro, but unfortunately that's the way the world is these days, it's really good to see you back on your channel and your beautiful video work and your wonderful explanations of your work with added warnings thankyou again ,and I hope to see you again in the not too distant future

Well done and thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!

To ensure I obtain a flat and smooth surface on cam follower spacers that require a modest amount of 'thinning', I found that an ideal method is to use 120 (or 180) grade wet-dry paper placed on a mirror as the flat machining surface. Takes a little more time, but far more control over the 're-sizing'.

Im so happy you posted

Thanks, very clinical, great job.

Excellent Jethro, ...looking for the next one.

Always worth the wait. 😊

Nicely executed and well presented as always Jethro 😎

Jethro, your content is great and very nicely presented, very professional across the spectrum. I’m much older and have experience with cars, my most recent a 1989 Land Cruiser but back in the mid ‘70’s I worked with a friend to do a compete engine rebuild on a ‘67 MGB GT. I’m retired now and thinking of a project car and you give me inspiration, thanks,

Incredible work as always

One of the best videos seen on Alfas saw your other videos also.great work.

Epic video once again Jethro.

You are so talented 😊

Always stunned with your attention to detail Jethro. Great work as always.

i have to say this ones more ...you make so good videos .... its amazing

What a quality, great proyect, alfa romeo here in Venezuela there are not many of them and the people who has one they all complain bout it but still lovin it

Jethro, i really enjoy your episodes. It's awesome work .I'm looking forward to the next one ..respect

Loved the wood in the vice method

Great to see you again. Hope to see new video ASAP :)

Thanks Jethro, I will be watching this again in a few days when I attempt the job on my engine.

Really missed your videos Jethro! Loved your video! Your voice is so calm.

Hey Jethro! I know I'm a bit late to the party here but I just wanted to say that I loved this video, seeing somebody take the time to care for these classics makes my heart happy. Not to mention the great editing and presentation that you put into your videos. As one Alfa man to another salute!

Hey Jethro, it seems like an aeon since you informed us that,'The Pig is dead.' Can I safely assume that this is your first video since the ill-fated inspection, or have i missed any? Masterful work, coupled with imperative insight. Many thanks.

Brand new to the channel, I could watch your Alfa Romeo content all day! Thanks for sharing! ✌️

Not sure I understood what you were doing But it was very relaxing and entertaining Don’t wait too long for the next episode

Excellent job as usual, I had more issues than you to fit back the distribution chain, but your video is absolutely clear and very helpful for people not professional like me. I hope we will see very soon the video with the engine back to the car with a lovely music coming out from it. That's the sound I love!!.

Looking good mate - it may be a less than perfect engine but at least it's shiny and within spec again! Look forward to seeing it back in Porco.

Thank you

what a therapy 😊😊

Love the detail you go into with the video`s Jethro as it`s always an opportunity to learn either something new or a different way to do jobs , keep them coming ;0).

We are waiting for you Jethro. Hope all is well. Always enjoy your videos.

👍💪✌ The porco engine is looking so much better.

Probably the best automotive channel on KZfaq!

Very good details and understanding, the mechanical setup of crank to (cam adjustable gear) TDC, gives a good understanding of VVT oil pressure control timing. Thanks

Oh my god I missed your videos so much!

Great session - thank you for the usual exquisite camera work, illuminating narration, and completely zen experience. Not sure if you ever have days where you fling curses and tools about but I find it very hard to imagine. Until next time then.

Jethro, I am using your videos as a tutorial on rebuilding my own 1750gtv. Keep them coming champ,

Full disclosure, Jethro: I don't own an Alfa, and I doubt I ever will; I'm mostly Porsche. But, your low-key narration and overall production are more than worth my patronage.

There used to be this very cool Alfa restoration content coming out of South Africa

It's a pretty smart idea to time the cams like that. At first I was WTF why did this guys made such a mess but when the locking pins came out oooohhhh I see, clever! Nice work!

Very good Jethro!! Make some more videos:)

Jethro, looking forward to your next update. I hope you don't worry yourself with the algorithm's approval, you have a very loyal following. Hope all is well