Nice job Kev 👍👍👍 I especially liked the use of the inner tube. Cheers, Alan.
@MrFactotum3 сағат бұрын
Cheers Alan, keep me going for a bit, just using things I have at hand, if it goes again, it will be off to hyundai for a rubber boot. Thanks for feedback👍👍😉👍👍👍 Atb Kev
@RetroSteamTech10 сағат бұрын
A lovely track Kev and some very nice locos 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.
@MrFactotum3 сағат бұрын
Cheers Alan Can't get enough of it🚂🚂😉😉👍👍
@user-gk8gg1zt7l21 сағат бұрын
Very nice, like ! ! !
@MrFactotum11 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the visit, appreciated👍👍🚂🚂
@RustyInventions-wz6ir23 сағат бұрын
Nice work sir. If it works, it works. Good job
@MrFactotum22 сағат бұрын
yep Rusty it works👍👍👍👍👍😉😉😉 cheers Kev
@hilltopmachineworks2131Күн бұрын
You should be good for a few more years now. 👍
@MrFactotumКүн бұрын
cheers Tom yes, hope so , till something else crops up😄 thanks for feedback👍👍👍👍👍 regards Kev
@trollforge2 күн бұрын
Well done Kev! Only thing I would have done different would be to use a 10 speed racer inner tube... (Cause that and Back hoe tubes are all I have...) ;)
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
cheers Mr & Mrs T hope your both well👍👍👍👍 regards Kev
@kimber19582 күн бұрын
Very cool that’s the real deal
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
cheers Kimber 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 atb kev
@mrmrst90202 күн бұрын
Lovely down to the sunny south Devon 👍🏻 loco looks beautiful
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
spot on Glen👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂 cheers Kev
@modelengineeringadventures3 күн бұрын
nice fix
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
cheers Andy not as exciting as M. E.😉👍👍👍👍 atb Kev
@kentishman51793 күн бұрын
Hope you went on the Paddle Steamer as well.
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
cheers km5179 😉👍🚂🚂🚢🛳 regards Kev
@retromechanicalengineer3 күн бұрын
Great job Kev. My Passat estate needed a replacement loom for the tailgate. It was done under warranty. Then later on, when it was older, it needed one for the driver's door so I did a similar repair.
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
nice one Dean thanks for feedback👍👍👍👍 kev
@retromechanicalengineer3 күн бұрын
GWRtastic! Love it.
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
you've got it Dean🚂🚂🚂👍👍
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian3 күн бұрын
Enjoy the trip! 👏👏👍😎
@MrFactotum2 күн бұрын
Thank you, I will Andrew🚂🚂🚂👍👍👍
@TheRecreationalMachinist3 күн бұрын
Nice fix Kev. I did a similar thing many years ago, when I was fortunate to have access to some robotics cable. Really high quality and super flexible. In hindsight I should have pinched a bit more for stock 😂
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
Yes matt Hindsight is wonderful, there's many times I wish I was back at work😜😉😉😉👍👍👍thanks for feedback, have a nice Sunday, I'm just getting o a steam train on hol at paignton, and guess what weather's great😂 Atb Kev
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian3 күн бұрын
Hi Kev. Definitely a good job. Well done. 👏👏👍😀
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 Andrew another one ticked off cheers Kev
@nobbysworkshop3 күн бұрын
Well done Kev. A very fiddly job but well worth the effort. Saved you some cash to spend on more important workshop stuff. Cheers Nobby
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
cheers Nobby you've got it !! yes thats the idea, thanks for feedback see you next time👍👍👍👍👍👍 kev
@eromsele4 күн бұрын
very useful
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
Cheers👍👍👍 regards Kev
@MattysWorkshop4 күн бұрын
Gday Kev, bloody cars, there’s always something, I just finished putting in a new timing belt, new radiator and starter motor in the young fellas 4wd, not the funniest of jobs to do, glad you got that sorted mate, cheers
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
yes Matty know what you mean, just had 2 week prior to this fixing son-in-laws little mishap, rear ending someone. never a dull moment atb Kev
@malcolmtill4 күн бұрын
I can honestly say this has been useful. My S Type Jag has the same problem on the boot release and I believe it is a broken wire where the loom runs around the boot hinge. Thanks Kev this has given me the confidence to get on and get it fixed. 👍👍👍
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
your welcome Malcolm, glad it was helpful thanks for the feedback appreciated👍👍👍 regards Kev
@julias-shed4 күн бұрын
Looks like a fiddly job Kev glad you got it working 😀
@MrFactotum3 күн бұрын
cheers Julia rather be fiddling with loco😄😄👍👍👍 see you next time atb Kev
@kimber19584 күн бұрын
Brilliant fix
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Thanks very much 👍👍👍
@RB-yq7qv4 күн бұрын
very well done
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers! RB 👍👍👍
@MarkMcCluney4 күн бұрын
Excellent little repair Kev. Wiring loom problems always made my heart sink when I was still a spanner-wielder. Oh well, needs must and all that. Cheers mate and thanks for that.
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark 👍👍👍
@ollysworkshop4 күн бұрын
Nice work Kev, i like the idea of using a bit of inner tube to remake the rubber sleeve. 👍👍 Let's hope this one lasts more than a year! 🤞
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
I hope so too only Pain in neck working on cars today they have no heart and soul like the old ones, old ones to me me 1970's 😂😂😂 mind you thinking about it they were a pain too 🤔😜👍👍👍atb kev
@BensWorkshop4 күн бұрын
Good work. Obvious place for a problem and a bit of a pain to fix.
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Cheers Ben All work on cars is a pain. Needs must Thanks for feedback Atb kev
@OL6162.4 күн бұрын
Hi KEV Nice repair. It is as new....👍👍👍👍👍. Have a nice week-end. Olivier.
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Thanks, you too! Olivier 👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂
@TrPrecisionMachining4 күн бұрын
good video Kev
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@mrmrst90204 күн бұрын
Good job Kev saved a fortune doing it yourself 👍🏻👍🏻
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Cheers Glen 👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂
@lesstoneuk4 күн бұрын
Even though wires may be the right cross sectional area, you have to take into account the number of core strands. Less strands mean less flexibility means broken wires down the line. You have to use the same or better. By better, I mean smaller but more numerous core strands. How do I know this ...I worked in the cutting shop of Lucas/SEI for eight years. I personally cut and terminated the entire looms for the first 25 Rover 75s
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Great info L/uk Your right, but I just use what I have. Wiring today in cars is poor . It soon goes brittle on the insulation. Nothings made like it use to be. Thanks for the feedback See you next time Kev👍👍👍
@christophercullen12364 күн бұрын
Told my 3 boys any thing with tits and wheels is going to give you trouble , they play with both ! Kit from down under
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 nice one kit Atb Kev👍👍
@SteamEngines4 күн бұрын
Saved some money there Kev - Cheers Jim
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Cheers Jim That's what it's all about😂👍👍👍 Atb Kev
@Xynudu4 күн бұрын
Good workaround Kev. One thing I do when cutting a loom like that is to cut all the wires at different places to join them. That way you reduce the overall diameter of the join (as they are all spread out) and any chance of cross shorting through abrasion over time. A lot of 240 volt appliances (washing machines etc) now use steel core wire, which isn't suitable for car looms. Good Job. Saved a pretty penny there. Cheers Rob
@MarkMcCluney4 күн бұрын
That different lengths thing is a super idea! So simple but just brilliant. And thanks for the tip about wire types - is the steel core not flexible enough? Prone to breakage? Thanks mate, very helpful.
@Xynudu4 күн бұрын
@@MarkMcCluney Steel wire has a much higher resistance than copper and can cause voltage drop with 12 volt applications. Vehicle and other low voltage wiring is usually copper (or sometimes aluminium) for this reason. Cheers Rob
@johnwynne-qx6br4 күн бұрын
Great repair, save a fortune in garage prices. 😊👍
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
Hi John i'm and expert at saving garage prices, look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves👍👍👍😉😉😉😄😄😄 thanks for watching atb Kev
@johnwynne-qx6br4 күн бұрын
@MrFactotum too right, I put jumpers on rather than the heating etc. Looking forward to the micro lathe 👍.
@JohnStevenson-bm2no4 күн бұрын
Nice, Tinkerers usually come up with the best tools... like I do.
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
cheers John there's always a way, and in most cases more than one way. keep up the tinkering👍👍😉😉👍👍👍👍 regards Kev
@richard_wenner4 күн бұрын
Satisfying to see this so well explained although I'd be careful about using your continuity checker on live circuits. If you want to add a second motor kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtWpg5llz5OvmKc.html
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
cheers Richard i will bear your info in mind and will check the link you sent. many thanks👍👍 Kev
@richard_wenner4 күн бұрын
@@MrFactotum Thanks. I blew up two bikes this week and needed to repair them. Your video was easier to find than mine. It was really useful Thank you. This is the other broken bike kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edR6ZM6KsrTGqKc.html
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
@@richard_wenner Hi Richard thanks for feedback, now contact made i have Sub'd and Bell'd you and will take a look at what you get up to when im back off holiday. regards Kev👍👍👍👍👍👍
@richard_wenner4 күн бұрын
@@MrFactotum Have a good holiday.
@union3105 күн бұрын
Did you lap the valve in or did you find it seated ok?
@MrFactotum4 күн бұрын
hi u310 thanks for watching.👍👍👍 not to start with, but ended up lapping with fine valve grinding paste later. regards Kev
@union3104 күн бұрын
@@MrFactotum Cheers for the fast response, and in terms of a cutter to cut the seat, I assume you used a commercial countersink cutter
@madguernseyboy6 күн бұрын
great job kev... tool my loco for its first run now its complete and the automatic cylinder drain cock was plugged... as you can imagine didnt get very far once the condensation built up in the cylinders. oh the joys never end. ;)
@MrFactotum6 күн бұрын
cheers Brendan never had a bit of trouble with my auto drain cocks, perhaps more luck than judgement. There's always little niggles to contend with, part of the fun😉😂😂, my pet hate is when loco left for a while the axle pump ball sticks every time and it's a bit of a bugger to take off the way i designed it to fit, but a sharp tap with a long heavy screwdriver or similar, frees it. all the best with running your loco, see you next time, hope you get some video's of it running for us to enjoy with you. Kev👍👍
@JUANORQUIO7 күн бұрын
WoW! That’s Awesome! Have A Wonderful Week!
@MrFactotum7 күн бұрын
Thanks! You too! J appreciate the feedback regards kev
@user-gk8gg1zt7l7 күн бұрын
Good video, like !!!
@MrFactotum7 күн бұрын
👍🚂🚂👍
@user-gk8gg1zt7l8 күн бұрын
Nice video, Like ! ! !
@MrFactotum8 күн бұрын
thanks for the visit👍👍👍👍 all the best wishes Kev
@retromechanicalengineer9 күн бұрын
Love the steam! Glad you got the weather.
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Thanks again! Dean great day👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂 atb Kev
@Hoiles61099 күн бұрын
Looks like a nice days running
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Thanks very Much H6109 appreciate the feedback🚂🚂👍👍👍👍 Now contact made i have sub'd and bell'd you and will take a look at what you get up to. regards Kev
@Hoiles61099 күн бұрын
@@MrFactotum thanks. Like wise 👌
@SteamEngines9 күн бұрын
Great donation to receive Kev - Cheers Jim
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Thanks again! Jim spot on👍👍👍 cheers Kev
@MattysWorkshop9 күн бұрын
Gday Kev, certainly a decent walk around the track to start the day off, fantastic video mate, cheers
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
cheers Matty always appreciated👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂 all the best Kev
@silverbullet74349 күн бұрын
Beautiful job impressive frame build.
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! sb and thanks for the visit👍👍👍👍 appreciated Regards Kev
@eromsele9 күн бұрын
fabulous videos. Great fun
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching👍👍🚂🚂 atb kev
@nobbysworkshop9 күн бұрын
Nice video Kev. A pleasant and peaceful way to spend a day. Cheers Nobby
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 Nobby yes, great day atb kev
@retromechanicalengineer9 күн бұрын
Good old Steve, what a great gift. Such an improvement.
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
It sure is! Dean spot on👍👍 atb kev
@MrKeczan10 күн бұрын
Szia Kev.Egy élmény volt nézni a kis gőzöst.😊👍👍👍👍
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
thanks for the visit👍👍🚂🚂
@tom_tom_go10 күн бұрын
Great track you have there Kev, I have not run at ground level yet. Glad to see the new turbo is working on your loco!
@MrFactotum9 күн бұрын
cheers Tom👍👍 Alton Towers have been in touch!!🤣🤣🤣👍👍🚂🚂 atb Kev