Im sorry for your loss, I to lost a Gary to COVID he was my brother! Thanks for your videos

My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. Thanks for the quality content.

I'm very sorry to hear about Gary. Thank you for all of your videos, and for all of your help during this difficult time.

Brian, g'day from Australia mate. Sorry to hear the news about your friend, interesting to know he passed because of the complications...I'm guessing he was well into his 70's/80's and had prexisting health issues because that seems to be who is being hit the hardest so it's worrying for us guys with friends and family in that high risk age group. Keep safe, keep the videos coming mate...you're doing a good thing for a lot of people.

G'day Brian. The rope seal install was a very informative video to see. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these harrowingin times. Please pass on our condolences to Garry's family. Stay safe.

Great video I have been watching your videos for a while now and learning a lot Thanks! So sorry for your loss, Gary seemed to be a good guy.

My deepest condolences. It is remarkable you can make videos for people at a time like this - thank you. I will pray for you and Maria to stay well.

Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your knowledge

It is a shock to hear about Gary---My condolences on the loss of your friend. Great video on the rope seal---Its good to see not only how it supposed to look when seated, but also how it should feel. I would have never taken the seal out once in place (afraid I would mess it up) but seeing you slip it out, showing how to measure to ensure its fully seated and re-seating the rope is only learned from experience!!. Thanks!!!

I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now and have been especially enjoying them while self isolating. My condolences on the loss of your friend. For all that appreciate this kind of work and share the same passions, we are all friends. A big salute to all from Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada.

this looks like a very good installation job. Sorry for your loss of a dear friend and co worker. but keep on keeping on... thanks for sharing this tricks of the trade ,RP

My condolences to both your family and Gary's family on his loss. I wish you the best regarding your health. On a happier note, you have a great channel. Your style is genuine, and the way you explain stuff is easy to understand. Well done. Greg

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Installing rope seals is a lost art. Young people just don't seem to interested in skilled labor. It will now be passed on with your videos. 👍

You have away given good advice and now giving very good advice, just stay at home and then we all can get through this. I am sorry for your loss god bless him .

So sorry to hear of you friend's passing. Looking forward to watching your rope seal install, I did one forty years ago on a mopar 318 but it leaked, appreciate your videos. Our family is practicing being safe as well.

Hi Brian, sorry to hear about Gary. You are doing the right thing to quarantine the shop. Great video as always, thanks and stay safe!

Gary sounded like a good fella with a passion for tractors like we have for Jeeps , sorry you lost a friend. You turn out some great detailed video's . keep up the good work.

Brian, So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Gary. These are scary times and I hope people realize how serious this has become. You're wise to confine yourselves. Thanks for continuing to create these videos, they contain a wealth of information. Stay safe.

Thanks! Very Good to se how to assemble it the right way! I tried the rope seal that was delivered in my kit. It pinched to much so i bought a pre formed rope seal, didnt get it right. So i ordered a rubber seal and hoping that Will work. Sorry to hear about your friend. Many in Sweden doesnt seem to realise how dangerous it is. Keep up the good work!

Great demonstration of the proper installation technique. Thanks for showing us that.

I’m so sorry about Gary! So sad...... thanks for the rope seal instructions. I was really curious to see this

Sorry about Gary. I know how much you enjoyed him as a friend. Appreciate your videos. Keep on keeping on.

Thanks Brian, so sorry to hear about Gary. God bless, stay safe! Will

Defiantly sad news and knew Gary was not only a close friend, but this really hits home that you guys we love dearly, have been exposed to this as well. I wish we all could spin out a magic juan on our lathes and make all this go away. We are doing our part here by staying home as well, and finding that staying busy makes the stress seem to go away. My second Quarantine Quickie #2 was about my grandfathers old carpentry tools getting a make over, and bring back fawn memories of him using these tools. Our best goes out to you, Maria, and Mat during these sad and stressful times. I must get back on our CJ 5, but trying to knock out some long over due upholstery jobs that pay the light bill and food on the table, Bear

My sincere condolences. Stay safe. Really appreciate this video, as my crank is wore and the best seal doesnt fit. Gonna be trying this myself. Thanks.

Great video, I can see why in the 50s and 60s why mains leaked so badly. It took extreme care to do this right, a lot sloppy work was done back then in cheap rebuilds

Sorry to hear that. We stayed home all week but did take about a 15 mile ride around Friday just to have a look at things and get out just a bit. No stops or contact with anyone. We were shocked at all the traffic, so many cars at Lowes and Walmart, etc. People just are not getting the message to isolate and avoid contact with ANYone.

Thanks for showing the rope seal. I have them in the 225 v6. So far I've been lucky

I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. I'll be praying for you, your wife and family.

Great info Brian, thank you ."R.I.P." Gary

Sorry to here about Gary. Friend of mines boss a real go getter went in to the hospital and 3 days latter was gone. They said it was covid. You have the right idea reduce or eliminate contact

Good time for everyone to slow down and organize thing's.And do the things we have been putting off.Glad to see your still keeping busy.

I am so sorry to hear about your close friend, I am sure your shop will never be quite the same. It sure is maddening to see people not respect the isolation order. They are the ones causing the spread! As for the seal, thank you for showing us this at this time. I have never seen one but will need this knowledge to seal my F-head . Viewing at a screen it looks very much like pump packing we would use to seal pump shafts in many industrial applications . This is a Ep, I plan to view several times. Thank You and your Wife for bringing us this video .Stay Safe!

I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers of comfort for you and the family!

Sad to hear about Gary... I saw that video... My oldest brother past away February 1st, he was looking forward to me taking him a ride in my 48 cj2A when I finished it...didn’t get to happen.. But life goes on and we still have to keep making plans... I still plan on taking him a ride.. he’s my brother!

Hey Brian so sorry to hear about Gary. I had two friends who passed as a result of this virus and a few who came through it as well. It's no big deal to being safe either. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Anyway another great video! I would just like to hear your take on using a neoprene lip seal instead. Some say there is no such thing for these engines but I know they are out there. Thanks Paul

Brian... Thank you for showing the rope seal installation process. Juan

Real bad news about Gary, as you say it always brings home the seriousness of the situation when those close to you go down, it also make it even more annoying when you see others carrying on as if there was no problem. As always an excellent tutorial on installing a rope seal, I think that there are many that just whack it in and then complain the rope seals do not work, fitted like this they are good for many hours running. Many thanks for posting this Brian, this weeks cameraman was so much better, stayed focused at all times, and perfect framing! Stay safe! Chris B.

I'm sorry for your loss mate , I hope you and your Family don't get the viruse , God bless

Regret Gary's passing. This is just a rough time. Thanks for your seal information, take care.

Dear Brian and Maria , God bless you both and God be with you two always . Be healthy and safe . My condolences to your good friend Gary and his family . Stay strong .

Good info, thanks ."R.I.P." Gary !

Nice job on the seal, so many get it wrong. Sorry for your loss.

sorry for loss of you friend. And thank you for help all use fix are jeep right way.

Sorry for your loss. Stay safe.

So sorry for your loss!!

Thank you for this video you make my work easier

Thanks for the lesson.

So sorry for your loss ❤

So sorry to hear about Gary , condolences to you and everyone else that knew him.

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend

thanks for info.stay safe also.

So sorry for your loss...

Thanks so much for this video!! great information

Brian you and your wife stay safe and I'm sorry to hear about Gary's passing.

Brian Thanks that's a Exelant how to do it right video 👍😁

I agree with you on all parts of the virus. I am also at home , due to the Gov of Texas closing our business, even though I have not been exposed. I wish everyone in this country would just stay home, it’s not the end of the world to do so. I am also working on Jeep and Scout projects and doing work around the house. Love the new video on the rope seal and condolences to Gary’s family!! Keep the videos coming in the future.

My condolences on the passing of your friend. Stay safe.

That is sad news about Gary. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Take care.

Sorry to hear about Gary. Could you help me with some wiring issues? You do such a great job, there is not a good video on wiring a cj3a from the switch to ignition,lights and gauges. Thanks !

Man...really sorry about Gary. :(

Good camera work! Sorry to hear about Gary. Stay a LONG way from another person. 14 days is kinda the outer limit of incubation for this crap. Great video!

Sorry for your loss.

Brian Hope all is well. Great video! Having a hard time locating a rope seal that are long enough . Any help ??

Sorry about Gary. My condolences

How about a video on a rear seal for a 6-230 tornado? I'm about to do mine and I'd love to not do it wrong. Thanks and Sorry about Gary

Thank you

Hi Brian, thanks for the video!. It seems that the rubber crank seals we get now days are problematic. As far as I can see the crank must come out for installing the rubber or the rope seal. Is it not just better to stick to the rope seals now days?

It will be different without Gary. I appreciate all that you have done for the Jeep rebuilder/restorer community!

спасибо за перевод шикарная работа

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend....Hal

Rest in peace Gary

Hello Brian, hope you are well. Thank you for all these tutorials. Excellent stuff, many thanks. My comment would be on the final burnish of the seal do you think it would pay to install even a used main bearing in the main cap to keep the burnishing tool alittle more true and straight.

Sad , my condolences...

So sorry to hear about Gary--he seemed like a great guy. This virus has become a nightmare. With respect to the rope seal, can they be replaced with the engine in the vehicle? Please stay safe!

That is a very useful video, I have been trying to fit the same kind of seal to my 1956 Ford Consul and it keeps locking the crankshaft, my question is there a difference between a graphite impregnated gland seal and the rope seal you used here. I got my seal on e-bay and it has grey silver look to it.

Sorry for the loss but nice you have the J 20 as something to remind you of your friend. A hypothetical regarding the rope seal... would a person be reasonable to expect a properly installed rope seal to last the same hours/milage as a good rubber seal, or should one only be expected to last, say half or two thirds the life of a rubber seal?

earl;y s-10's used the same seal and buick motors, maybe im getting old

I may have missed it; best practice for REMOVING during breakdown? Someone used a lot of sealant on the dowels and not sure if it’s best to heat to remove drill out a little?

Were rubber dowels the original sealing method, or was it "punch packed" rope seal in those cap side drillings?

On the f head rods do you use the little lock nuts on the rod bolts or just leave them off?

Brian sorry to hear about your friend. If having a choice between the rope seal and having your crank welded up and reground to 2.335 and using the Best rear main which one would you prefer.

Brian, I am changing out the pan gasket on my M38 late mode L head. I noticed a lot of oil on the engine backing plate. I am thinking of replacing the rear main seal but the motor is mounted in the vehicle. How would you replace the rear main seal in this situation?

Hi Brian. I just installed a rope seal in my engine but I've noticed that my crankshaft won't spin at all, could it be that the seal is not sitting properly or that i need to squeeze it better?

Brain sorry about the sad news of your friend. I want to ask you to do as much lung exercises, but not over do. It is a live safer. Please keep safe.

Sorry about Gary

Can I get a rope seal for my 42 GPW at NAPA? I am having trouble finding one.