100 Years of the Schebler Carb // Paul Brodie's Shop

[@grumpymealey2441]

So happy to see you back wishing you all the best

[@jwill9637]

I as well. I believe a positive attitude and keeping goals to achive is one of the best cures. Rest is also good - but in moderation. Keep the vitamin D handy over the winter.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@just.some.dud3]

So happy to see you, Paul! I hope everything is going well and you fully recover. You are a gift to the world with the sharing of your knowledge, thank you to you and Mitch!

[@tomfortson5147]

Rooting for you, Paul! And thanks for all you do, Mitch! Looking forward to hearing the Excelsior next time!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tom. Let's hope that Harry starts well 😉

[@deancoley7987]

Beautiful work, not forgetting to salute the original makers of these carbs, great tribute Paul

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dean. 🙂

[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

I'm delighted to see something about the Schebler carburetor! My great grandfather Phillip Schmoll worked for George Schebler, he helped develop a variable displacement V-12 engine in about 1908.

[@paulbrodie]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for your history....

[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

@@paulbrodie Not much history on George Schebler, he was not much in the public eye like the others he worked with, Harry Stutz and Frank Wheeler. The factory still exists was a community center and now being converted to apartments in Indianapolis.

[@paulbrodie]

@@ushouldntjudgeme3683 Thanks...

[@lodgecav490]

A perfect end to my weekend! Thank you Paul, stay strong & keep smiling. When you are going through hell, keep going! (W.Churchill).

[@paulbrodie]

Always!

[@edgeorge785]

I have never seen a carb like that. Our predecessors were brilliant and practical. I am always amazed by the complex simplicity of these old parts. Great to see you Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Ed, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kevincorbin6273]

You never cease to amaze with your ability to accomplish what most would not even contemplate, thanks for sharing your journey

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Kevin 😁

[@gerry343]

Good to see you again, Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

Hey, thanks!

[@garykincaid4339]

Paul, your carbs are AMAZING, you are rightfully proud of them! Your videos never cease to impress but as great as they are your stalwart attitude towards your illness is even more impressive. Sending you all good thoughts, Gary

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Gary! Mitch and I had fun shooting this video.. Maybe it shows?

[@air-gunners-unite]

Hi Paul! I'm very happy to see you making videos again. When I went thru my thing I didn't have the energy to walk down the hall let alone make a KZbin program. I am such a huge fan of you and Mitch. I wish I could help in other ways. My non denominal prayers go out to you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks JH. Yes, my energy is slowly coming back! 😉

[@bigbird2451]

It's great to see you again and I can't wait for next time. Well done Sir!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you..

[@TheOldaz1]

Fascinating how carbs developed over the years. Amazing how good your hand made replacement is. Thanks Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@jojo1966]

Great to see you again!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks.

[@perryengland1271]

Woohoo Paul is back! I certainly have missed your most excellent content.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, Mitch and I are back. Thanks for watching...

[@jobkneppers]

Thank you Paul and Mitch. The ferric chloride is used to etch the bare copper from a wannabe circuit board. The copper that should stay on is covered with a photo resist layer, or old-school, marker ink or vinyl pads/traces. All the best, Job

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.😉

[@craigbrown2183]

I was not expecting to see reed valve induction in the air box! Incredible work with such attention to detail. Thanks Paul & Mitch for taking the time to make and post this video.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Craig! 😉

[@johnwhauserman]

Well come back guys, you were missed.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks John 😉

[@boagart]

Woo hoo! Great having you back :)

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@mateuszk8616]

Soooooooo good to see You guys !!!!!!!! Feel already better myself !!!! Keep strong Paul ❤.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you so much!! 😉

[@joell439]

Thanks Paul for the stories and vintage carb lesson 👍👍😎👍👍. And thanks Mitch for memorializing Paul’s awesomeness 😀

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Joel 😉

[@mikewickstead5852]

Hi Paul, glad to see you back, l hope your recovery is going well, looking forward to your next video........mw

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mike. You should stop by one day! 😉

[@ghockings]

So glad to see you back as inspirational as ever😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Gordon. Appreciate your comments.😀

[@salihiri]

It's good to see you :), hope you are getting better.

[@paulbrodie]

I am. Thank you! 😉

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Interesting, very familiar with marvel schebler aircraft carbs, your examples makes them look modern! Don't often comment but I enjoy your content and am glad to see you filming again.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for finally commenting! 😉

[@jimurrata6785]

So glad to see you back, Paul! Ferric chloride is actually used to burn the copper off of "printed" circuit boards. The "printing" is a photo-resist and once exposed and rinsed the board goes in a vat or tray of ferric chloride to eat away everything but the circuit traces. Flux remover comes in a spray can (like carb or brake cleaner) and is usually isopropyl alcohol and ethyl acetate.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Jim. I guess I was mis-informed about the ferric chloride...😉

[@jimurrata6785]

@@paulbrodie I've grown up with it as my father was a electronics prototype engineer. As you rightly point out, ferric chloride is nasty stuff! 💀 I just didn't want anyone to think it could be used to remove flux, or worse yet to think that FC is as (relatively) benign as flux remover.

[@aaronbuildsa]

I was going to say the same thing - though I think even in prototyping photo-resist and etch has probably been replaced by inexpensive JIT manufacturing (offshore, mostly) these days.. the last time I saw ferric chloride and photo-resist was at school (in the 90s)! No health and safety in the 90s, though, so we were blissfully unaware of just how nasty it is :)

[@paulbrodie]

@@jimurrata6785 Yes, looks like I was given the wrong info.... 🤨

[@christianmccollum1028]

Made my day seeing you and Mitch on here again, Paul. Truly.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Christian.

[@kevinmcmanis7335]

Cant wait for your next video!! Looking forward to see you Paul! ❤

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Kevin. We appreciate you watching our videos... 😉

[@ultimatemonkey]

Great to see you back , ive been binge watching all the old videos . The effort you have put in to your last few videos while on your path of recovery is very much appreciated! My father went through something similar last year and I understand how some days even the smallest of things can take all your energy. Even with the change of pace from fab time to story time , your uploads have been great to watch. Thanks for all the time you and mitch put in to them.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks James. We appreciate you watching and commenting! 😉

[@leonardofurlan.oficial]

Hello Paul here in Brazil we love your videos!! sensational!! you are a Doctor of motorcycles!! congratulations 👏👏👏👏

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Brazil. And thanks for liking our videos! 😉

[@williamfeeney2020]

Great to see you Paul! And to not see you Mitch! Be well and get better. Love this channel.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you William 😉

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Another beautiful burn spot in your front yard. Let's hope the camera shows your smile when it starts. Thanks.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, we did a startup video, and yes, apparently I did smile when it fired up. :)

[@allanrichards3752]

Good to see you back, and I wish you all the best with your treatment. I must say those Schebler carbs look more like a musical instrument than a carb. What I like about carbs is that they give me the impression that they were designed and built purely through empirical processes, and they really are a black art to get to work well. I am more familiar with cars and fixed jet carbs with accelerator pumps. The issue with all carbs is when the throttle is suddenly opened. Air is much less dense than fuel so the engine can get a gulp of air and no fuel and then will spit back or stall all together. Accelerator pumps in fixed jet carbs give the necessary fuel to stop the leaning out and spiting back but I guess the leather spring loaded valve on the Schebler was a clever way of controlling air going into the engine. All in all, very interesting.

[@paulbrodie]

Musical instrument! I like your analogy. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😉

[@foremanwyatt]

Thank you both! Thank you for the inspiration Paul. The world is a better place with you making vids and sharing knowledge.

[@paulbrodie]

Kind words. Thank you Wyatt! 😉

[@ballockybill2277]

That replica carb is just beautiful .

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@kimeldiin1930]

What a RELIEF 2 see u back !!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kim! 😉

[@jamesmccabe5188]

So happy to see you and Mitch back at it making videos. Wishing you all the best with your battle. I really love your Aermacchi content.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you James, Appreciate your comments! 😉

[@tomupchurch4911]

Good to see you Paul. Wishing you the best...Excellent video. You're a pillar of knowledge and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you kindly.

[@firbolg]

This brings back some memories from my late father. He was a mechanical engineer and a lost wax moulding expert and in his free time, he used to tinker and such and I remember seeing him rebuild his Renault 20TX carburettor (far less interesting than a Schebler, I'm aware) by doing the exact same process... He was a shitty father but a brilliant engineer...

[@davidlovell4835]

Hi Paul what an excellent job you r doing!!!! Hope you have success with treatment n a long n healthy future cheers Dave wales Uk

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dave. My chemo ends in February. Still a ways to go! 😉

[@alanstockley391]

Nice to see you back Paul, wish you all the best. ❤️🇬🇧

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Alan. 😉

[@Shopsmith10er]

Beautiful work, Mr. Brodie. And even with all you're going through, the presentation is outstanding. To make and replicate that carb is the crown jewel to your bike. The Schebler company was massive and leader to many OEM makers, from motorbikes, marine, tractors, auto's and even airplanes. The Wheeler-Schebler for motorbikes wasn't budget priced in the 1920's though and considered premium. As for the Marvel-Schebler era they had the agriculture market covered. Remarkable today to see 'brand new' reproduction's for tractors available from India, Asian countries retail at only $120.00. Looking forward to your next vid and thanks for sharing!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you...

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Continued prayers for Healing and Recovery Paul 🙏 ❤️

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Salvador :)

[@TheBarnaby25]

My heart is so happy to see you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@petepure3387]

And once again we have a great video... Thanks Paul and Mitch. All the best! :)

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Pete!

[@donhuebert9151]

Thank you Paul and Mitch. So nice to have you back.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Don.

[@user-ti2xw1xo9e]

Hello , I’m glad you’re doing well. I always learn a lot from your videos. Those old manuals like the carburetor one you have are so good about braking things down and making it easy to understand. Way back in the 1970s the place I worked after school had a cabinet filled with parts & repair manuals starting from the 1930s covering every type of farm & industrial machinery, I learned all about the theory of how carburetors, ignition, combustion cycles operate as well as how to use precision measuring instruments. The books that were new at that time seemed to be trying to impress with technical language instead of starting with the fundamentals.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, I like the older manuals too. 😉

[@mulldoctor]

I was shocked to hear the reason behind why I hadn’t seen any new videos from you guys in a while. VERY pleased to see you back in fighting form Paul! And Mitch, cudos for you amazing work being the scenes! Keep up the great work guys. Excited to learn more about your journey with those beautiful Excelsiors.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mully 😉

[@Manandmachine772]

Paul it is nice seeing you and you look good. Love the excelsior bike and all the info you are sharing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Carl... 😉

[@mygoogleaccount9990]

Man it feels so good to see you making videos & talking about the stuff you enjoy. You really do brighten up the day! Keep fighting Paul! We love ya!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@jamesfeehanm1251]

It's great your back and I appreciate the work you 2 do. My mom went thru the same thing and recovered well. I wish you the best. Thanks James

[@paulbrodie]

James, thanks for watching and commenting...

[@zack-toon6073]

welcome home Glad to see you're doing well. Thank you for all your wonderful videos!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you! 😉

[@phillyb598]

Thank you for the educational videos. I too am on Chemo and I ran across your channel. Im waiting for spring so I can get out there and get back to work on my bike. In the mean time watching your videos helps me pass the time . Thanks again.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Philip. All the best with your treatment :)

[@johnbutler5650]

Thanks for the new video Paul! Good vibes going your way! 🤙✌️

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you John! 😄

[@quartfeira]

So happy to see you Paul!! 😉👍

[@jimeditorial]

Paul, I once owned a 1952 Minneapolis Moline Model Z tractor with a Marvel Schebler updraft carb. Dropped it on my foot once and broke my toe! Yours are beautiful, and I hope, lighter.

[@paulbrodie]

Much lighter.

[@swaddington9399]

So interesting about these old carbs and all the customizing you’ve done. Must have been hours of research and effort, I can see why you don’t want to sell them. Glad to get these video notifications and I send them onto friends, your content is great! Thank you Paul for sharing your stories and knowledge and thank you Mitch for your great video work! Hope your feeling good Paul and your chemo is over soon. It’s good to see you smiling 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, the carbs were very time consuming, for sure... My chemo ended in February 😉

[@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels]

Paul, I can't imagine the incredible things you'd make if you did a bit of 3D printing and CNC machining

[@paulbrodie]

Neither can I. I guess I need a sponsor who will buy me a 3D printer and a CNC machine, then a second sponsor who will pay for the shop extension. Thanks for watching! 😉

[@lihtan]

As much as I enjoy the advances that modern computerized tools have brought us, I enjoy watching how Paul Brodie organically creates things using manual methods. All the modern things we take for granted today started out more than a century ago with someone sitting in front of a drafting table with a ruler and a compass.

[@paulbrodie]

@@lihtan Yes, the Golden Gate Bridge was designed years ago using a slide rule, which still amazes me. No computers! Thanks for watching... 😉

[@jimallen199]

Great video Paul hope your health continues to improve & thanks Mitch for your efforts. looking forward to hearing the Excelsior run.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Jim... 😉

[@Rafael-xy5ti]

I´m so glad to hear you Paul! Greetings from Argentina, still dealing with Italian bikes! Big hugs from here, mate!

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Argentina! Good to hear from you Rafael... 😉

[@petercarbin2077]

Halfway. Into your video on the carburetor I think the ported air sleeve probably is adjustable for a different altitude different times a year. You probably I already know that. I could be wrong. Love your work you are brilliant I love the show.

[@paulbrodie]

I used to think the ported air sleeve was for when you were going 100mph on the straight. Now I think it is to roughly tune the carb for air/fuel mixture....

[@mopedmarathon]

Glad to see you back and smiling. I hope you get back to your old self as quickly and painlessly as possible. Sometimes things feel like they’re sent by fate to test us, a man whom has achieved as much as you in the most fearlessly relentless ways you have should have this illness wrapped up in no time. This is just another challenge for you to over come. Stay strong and fight the good fight sir.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I get a little stronger every day. Thanks for your comments :)

[@gusrichmond5969]

Another stellar vid Paul and Mich. A new shirt with "I can't remember" might go well. I strongly feel you would have an impeccable filing system with all your machining details to hand! I also understand you need to hold some hard-won information to yourself :-). Again, thanks for sharing and may your recovery be speedy and to 100% health.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Gus, seriously, I have lost my 3 ring binder with all of my Excelsior build notes in it. "I can't remember" where I stashed it...

[@peterlavin9373]

Your work is a credit to you Paul. Hang in there.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Peter 🙂

[@jimkelsall9349]

Thank you Paul for the great Schebler show and tell. That is a very pretty repro. The original multi-function linkage is a real engineering feat and neat to see. I can also greatly appreciate your air filter intake system with it's own multiple tuning variables. Really looking forward to the High Pipes Harry start video. May you be well, wishing you success with the chemo. Thanks also to Mitch for making the show and tell video possible.

[@paulbrodie]

Jim, thanks for watching and commenting! 😉

[@pbsgarage3486]

Great to see you guys back at it.

[@sonovoxx]

Had one on my old Indian Scout back in the day.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Ferric Chloride is used to etch circuit boards. You put etch resist - I “borrowed” some of my mother’s “nail polish” in the mid-seventies to do my first ones - on the circuit board to cover the traces, then you put the board *in* the ferric chloride for a while, then remove it and check to make sure the traces are clear of all whiskers, then clean off the resist and drill the holes (for through-hole parts. No surface mount back then for hobbyists).

[@paulbrodie]

I guess I got the wrong info somehow. Thanks.

[@butziporsche8646]

Hey Paul, about 10 years ago I gave my Sprywheel tractor engine to a buddy that wanted to build a Steffey Motorcycle copy. It only had a simple Lunkenheimer mixer. Pretty crude compared to a Schebler but it did work.

[@paulbrodie]

It's surprising how crude something can be and it still works :)

[@robbenge9914]

Well done Paul, your strength and abilities shine through in all that you do. Magnificent effort to get up and keep going when like so many people these days finding in themselves what it takes is more than they have. So thrilled to see you making videos again, thank you for the effort you and Mitch put in for our enjoyment. Greetings from Perth, Western Australia.

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Australia! Thanks for watching and commenting 😉

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Paul, that carburettor is a thing of beauty. I especially like the adjustable air version, pretty simple to operate, but spot on. Thank you for the video, wishing you the very best. Regards Kevin.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Kevin :)

[@Hoggdoc1946]

So good to see you up and about Paul. Wishing all the good luck with the Chemo.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you kindly 😉

[@HepcatHarley]

Good luck with your treatment programme, it's great to see you again and take it easy Paul. :)

[@danmartin3522]

Glad to see you back, hope your getting better daily

[@paulbrodie]

Yes I am... 😉

[@roybartran6756]

wonderful to see you in the "SHOP"....Regards

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Roy :)

[@roybartran6756]

@@paulbrodie hope you are ok as of 3-14-23.....warmest regards to you...

[@paulbrodie]

@@roybartran6756 Yes, I am slowly getting stronger. Thank you!....

[@jonofalltradesmasterofnone832]

Brilliant video as always really interesting that the principles from a 100 years ago was still relevant to the AMAL in the ‘70s

[@sonovoxx]

13:35 Not quite for removing flux - it's isop for that. Ferric Chloride is used to etch the copper layer off a printed circuit board in order to make a... printed circuit board! Mask the area where you want the PCB tracks to remain, and let the rest dissolve away!

[@paulbrodie]

I was just re-stating what I was told... I could be wrong :)

[@gerryh0011]

Hi Paul, I had the pleasure of renovating a 1926 Harley Davidson Pup for a friend. The Schebler carb' was quite un-usable so I had to find another. Fortunately one came up on good old eBay but it cost me nearly $1000AU and still needed work but eventually I finished the project with a running Pup. I put it up on KZbin if anyone is interested on viewing the running bike. Keep up the good work.

[@paulbrodie]

Glad your Pup is up and running. Success!

[@gerryh0011]

@@paulbrodie Thank you Paul, much appreciated. You have to be dedicated and very patient to be able to succeed with a project such as this. Take care and keep up the fantastic work for us.

[@paulbrodie]

@@gerryh0011 Thank you.... 😉

[@simonsenrick1]

Great to see you back! Hang in there!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Rick.

[@cgoodwin2875]

So excited to see it fire up. Many thanks for finding the time and energy to make videos.

[@paulbrodie]

Our pleasure!

[@paulsto6516]

Fascinating as always! Thanks for posting.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Paul :)

[@joehovanec1985]

Good to see you back Paul. Your knowledge is amazing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Joe 😉

[@ericsbr]

Good to see you Paul

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Hi good to see you again Paul, must be time for a coffee ☕

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Paul.

[@icarium6031]

So glad to see Paul. 🎉

[@bcrx7]

Glad you are back at the shop Paul! Must feel nice I'm sure!

[@dubmfg]

casually dropping the "oh I made this carb in my shop". Super impressive Paul, and awesome casting work as well from Ohio

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks again!

[@kevinjohnston4512]

Thanks for the video. You look great.keep it up. I had seven months of chemo. 11 years cancer free. It works

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, I am halfway through my chemo sessions.

[@tomthompson7400]

Always great information , and a fine video. The slimline reed valve version is really well thought out ,, great idea.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Tom! 😉

[@robertadams4415]

Very interesting will definitely be watching you

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Robert! 😉

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Great video Paul, hope all is going well with your ongoing treatment and recovery!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Paul. I am slowly healing 😉

[@JacobASwanson]

Looking good Paul, keep it up! Very educational video on Schebler carbs. I didn't know about these ones. Some of my antique Allis Chalmers tractors have Wheeler Schebler carbs, but they are different than what you are showing. Unbelievable how you made your own carbs from scratch! I can appreciate the work that went into that, just (properly) rebuilding an original antique carb is a big project, let alone building the whole carb. As usual, I always enjoy your videos, thanks!

[@paulbrodie]

Jacob, thanks for watching and commenting 😉

[@thumpershd]

Thanks for the interesting video Paul, it's amazing how you created a carb from scratch so to speak. Wishing you the very best on your fight!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TheBreaded]

That carb design is quite clever (especially for 100 year old tech) and what you did to work an air filter to one and still have the same functionality and tuning is awesome.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much 😉

[@TheBlibo]

Hi In my teens I was into electronics and used ferric chloride for etching copper to make printed circuit boards never did I even think about any ppe

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I used to wash parts in solvent for an hour at a time with no gloves...

[@forevertwentysix]

Thank you for the video, Paul. I hope you're doing well, you already look way more healthy than in the last video.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Yung. My energy is slowly returning... 😉

[@forevertwentysix]

@@paulbrodie That makes me happy to hear. Best wishes from Germany!

[@paulbrodie]

@@forevertwentysix Thank you! 😉

[@ReferenceBicycle]

Just amazing… as usual, Paul and Mitch. The video, the work and the detail. Incredible. As an engineer, motorcycle and bicycle guy, this just hits all the marks.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much. Appreciate your comments 😉

[@jjonesmtb]

Glad to see you back at it guys ❤

[@colinhardie9194]

Very informative, nice to see inside the carb , inspiring stuff 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Colin. 😉

[@justinkeller9187]

Would love to purchase the castings for the carb. Been building race motors for a few years and restoring antique engines for over a decade. Love your videos

[@paulbrodie]

Send me an email to discuss...