1915 FRICK CORLISS STEAM ENGINE RESCUE

[@mikepelz7004]

Never doubt Jonathan's abilities, his knowledge and experience is endless! Rescuing one steam engine at a time.

[@cleophusA]

When you hooked up to the main frame and cylinder, I thought all that wrecker was going to do was grunt and squeal. I truly didn't think it would pick it. It just shows what experience and knowledge and can do. Great job!

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Always see something I've never seen before on this channel. A real process on that Flywheel. Your Son will never forget this day. Thanks.

[@buckeyejim2989]

Much respect to you Johnathan for saving these old engines. The one day build popped up earlier on the pickup. Thanks for sharing 🗿👍

[@raywilson4245]

Wish I would have known. Would have come to help! Only an hour and a half away.

[@davidhamilton7628]

I don't think Jonathan realizes how meny people would love to come help himself could do like sv seeker did and people would line up to come help for a day

[@n1r0l]

@@davidhamilton7628 SV Seeker was kind of suspect. He abused a lot of goodwill of people who donated their time and material. He staged a hoax injury back in 2020, I haven't watched since. His boat build seems to be a grift.

[@chriskulpa4056]

@@n1r0l That's so sad to hear that someone was taking advantage of people's good will :(

[@marktelin7259]

I'm so amazed what you and your son did this rescue. Such really cool stuff. 😊

[@johnmccormick175]

Great job Jonathan and Son.not a easy task and happy all went well and safely..thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

I broke a sweat just watching the wrecker pull the main body off of its former home. Jonathan and Son made this look easy, though I know it wasn't. I'll be looking forward to seeing this one get mounted and running again. 👍

[@edkeniston4786]

You really have to appreciate two men trying to preserve history! You worked away all day and hundreds of cars went by, I’d be willing to bet not 2 of them looked over and said “I wonder what they’re doing”. I’m thankful that there are still good people in this world!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Jonathan & crew, your steam engine archeology is extremely awesome! You may need more property! I grew up in a gravel pit/farming town in Michigan, I knew where every junk pile & farmers fence row was, I was always dragging something home on my bike... I'm now 65 & still have all the stuff I dragged home!!

[@tedium37]

You are as determined as you are resourceful. Love watching you make your dreams happen. Well done.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Can’t. Believe. I just. Saw. What I seen. I could. Feel. Through. My. Tv. Thanks

[@chuckthebull]

Amazing you are saving these engines... Much respect!

[@jasonmccord2880]

Holy moly !! You totally maxed that equipment out lifting that one. You never cease to amaze me. Just a regular guy doing incredible things. Determination defined. Actually motivates me to do more.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Jonathan is not a "regular" guy, he's exceptional!!

[@ianlulham]

It amazes me at how many of these engines are constantly being found and saved. I built a working model of a slide valve engine because I wanted to learn how they work. Looks like I am going to have to build a corliss type for the same reason. Thanks for sharing Jonathan, you don't need me to tell you how lucky you are to be able to save this engine and what's more get to do it with your son. Hat's off to ya

[@MartsGarage]

Wow Jon you really wanted that one! That wrecker is a trooper! Great job Jon and Jordan. It's good to see another one saved. All the best, Mart in England.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

I am glad you were able to get it out without you or your wrecker breaking. That was some real smart pulling to get that flywheel up and out. Great job with your son there to help out.

[@plumbcrazy375]

I worked on a lot or old steam boilers for heating in san Francisco bay area and Seattle Love that you are saving these engines

[@dptp9lf]

Great to see Father/Son working together!!!!

[@tresfingeros]

The most valuable item of your rescue adventure, was being able to spend time with your son👍 Plus you found out what that truck is capable of doing👍

[@robmatthews7972]

Another great save Conservator. Sorry you broke your adapter for the big socket - maybe Santa will bring you a replacement. Your son is very good help.

[@kirk467]

Looks like another piece of history you’re saving Jonathon! People don’t realize the importance of historical value in these old engines and machines! I can just imagine what this engine would save them back in the day! Probably ran day and night making the company money! Never know!

[@lyndonwortley6329]

It amazes me that you are able to drive over grassed areas with big loads like that. If you tried that in Northern Ireland at this time of the year, the wrecker or any other vehicle would be up to its axles in no time! Will done for saving another engine. When I saw you lift the piece of broken leaf spring, before you spoke I first thought it was the broken end of a forklift tine and a legacy of the last time it was moved!

[@jonathanw4942]

Just the right time. The engine was in a flood onces. The water was 4 feet high in the train Depot beside the engine. Guess we just picked the right time.

[@RichardSmith-d3e]

I cant believe how many of these old steam engines you keep finding to rescue,,, Glad that you are tho,, Great job and keep our history alive by doing so,,

[@kirk467]

I know you have a lot under your belt now but hopefully this old engine will live again brother if it’s up to you! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 hey I call you the “Steam Engine Doctor “ , seriously that’s what you love doing my friend! Bringing old engines back to life, like a doctor! lol 😂

[@mjmcomputers]

I bet when you built those wreckers you weren’t thinking that you were building steam engine rescue trucks.

[@faerieSAALE]

Good Job Guys - another steam-powered engine rescued!

[@DonRRicks]

Jon & Jordan this was great content. I’m glad you got it loaded with no injuries and pray that you made it home safely with no difficulties

[@jonathanw4942]

Thanks made to Cracker Barrel, then home. Slept unusually well that night.

[@kirk467]

Good job Jonathon, I’m glad y’all saved it! Thanks for sharing my friend! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@goodkarmechanic]

Wow, what a beast of an engine. Great find and recovery!

[@frankenstang94]

Haven't seen any of your videos in my notifications. I'm glad to see you are doing alright, sir. Hope your Thanksgiving was good.

[@stephenrankin2078]

I know I don’t have to tell you this but you and your wife raised a fine son

[@pthomson9736]

That's in amazing condition ❤

[@robames1293]

WHEW, I bet you guys slept well. You are a lucky man to have a son that helps you with these History saving projects.

[@HermanMunster-o2j]

That went rather quickly 28 minutes and 38 seconds....I'm impressed😂😂

[@lewismartin9980]

Father and son precious moments you don't get back.

[@duncanfrere2656]

An amazing feat, getting that engine apart and safely loaded. Thanks for showing us how it got done! Looking forward to seeing this Frick running!

[@johnkranz4004]

Outstanding job Johnathan Definitely saving history

[@frankkirby5763]

Omg! Yet another save. Good work guys. I love these these steam engine videos. Thanks so much. Best wishes.

[@pappabob29]

Some people in the comments say "you made it look easy". While that may be a figure of speech, that was as tough (and dangerous) as it gets !!! That old engine put up quite a fight breaking some sizable tools and maxing out your equipment !! Don't need to tell you, I'm sure, but be VERY, VERY, careful with that big, old, heavy, stuff. One failure and somebody can/will be permanently injured or worse. Glad to hear you got it back home where you have much more suitable equipment to handle moving the pieces around!!

[@oedsnicolai4989]

Another big engine Jonathan. Got a spot for this one ready back home. Great rescue by the way. 👍💯

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

😱 I've seen this man built a roadster out of some rusty (3?) pieces. I've seen him rescuing and repairing a big old crane. I've seen him doing so much impressive things/work. I've heard him saying "No problem" hundreds of times (and proving it similar often!). If Johnathan W. says that he bit off too much, it must've been an incredibly exhausting, beasty job! To hear him breathing heavily makes me say: Please don't wreck yourself rescuing old wrecks of machinery. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@rolandtb3]

"More than you can chew, thickled pink, nothing broke, no one got hurt." A win.

[@richardcline1337]

If wreckers can get hernias this one sure qualifies! I was wondering if the front end was going to be able to steer. But, Jonathan always finds a way.

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

NOBODY but you could have got that with a wrecker! Incredible work Jonathan! Nice save, that engine looks to be in great shape, too.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

You fellows had me on the edge this whole time. One mistake and I don’t want to think about it Jonathan as you know. However, I know that you have the skill and know how to get it done. 👍👍👍🇺🇸✌🏻🙏🏽😎

[@frederickrodger7249]

Outstanding effort, well done.

[@kooldoozer]

When that flywheel half jumped like a jack rabbit, Jonathan flinched a bit, but Jordan was stone steady. Nerves like that come from working on live electricity. --Doozer

[@russdavis1960]

THAT was a heck of a rescue.... but you guys got it done!!!

[@r.lehmann9345]

Wow you are the Corliss King Jonathan, is it three or four you have now ! 🤔☺ No doubt you will have them all restored or at least presentable and functioning in no time ! we may soon have to send a note to the Guinness People cause you are approaching some kind of world record with all your steam engines, more power and kudos to you in saving and enabling so many to learn and see these amazing historical machines in operation and so artistically too ! Love your channel and you are a real rare Southern gentleman indeed !

[@stevesalvage1089]

Great job Jonathan, another good find , keep us posted on progress of this looks interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@b.t.3780]

AWESOME, glad to see it saved rather then scrapped.

[@xozindustries7451]

Johnathan’s Steam Engine Rigging Service! Great job guys

[@toddavis8603]

That's the mother of all flywheels---- for steam.The folks that cast that engine in the foundry, are all up in Heaven-‐-smiling♥︎

[@scottcarter90]

That's one big steam engine. A good looking engine.

[@ss-qw8vm]

I love your show. It is very nice to have all the parts and to take it apart yourself to have save everything.

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Good video Jonathan you and your son worked hard at least he did good job 👍

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

I really enjoy these steam engine videos.

[@suewyke5844]

Well awesome team work and glad you had Jordan with you to get the flywheel and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@hotpuppy1]

That is one NICE engine. Looks like all it may need is a good polish job and a bit of oil and grease to run.

[@jerryking2418]

Wonderful job disassembling that mass of cast iron. Can’t wait to see it run again.

[@peterselten500]

Hi jonathan good to see you got it. Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@dougscott8161]

Well, Jonathan, that another great save, and your son was involved too. Have you ever turned down a Steam Engine rescue because you already have another one just like it? (I would bet the answer would be "No, not on your life!")! God Bless and stay safe, Meow to nana Catscan.💯👍👍👍

[@eddiekilby]

That old weaker surprised me, impressive 👍👍👍👍

[@hiltonmccowage9436]

What a video. What an amazing job by you both. Well done

[@marktelin7259]

Another great video. !! I watched this 3 times to make sure I didn't miss anything. Awsome job.😊

[@karensavarese5684]

You boys got big ones, thats for sure! Thats awesome,,,,,,,Izzy,,,,,,

[@gruberstein]

Big toys, big tools. Sweet.

[@vettekid3326]

You need to source some tools from some of the closed strip mines. When my father-in-law was a maintenance supervisor for several mines in Illinois all the tools he carried in his mine truck were 3/4 drive and up for working on the pit tractors and especially the huge draglines. Also the mines all bought the good stuff too like Snap On and Mac.

[@SamHarrisonMusic]

Jonathan, your a hero to historical preservation!

[@kennybrown1977]

Had to use your watch making tools this time😂. Glad nobody was hurt. Good job.

[@jasoncorreal8810]

Wow! 48 inch pipe wrench. I dont miss using one of those!

[@WayneGiguere-d9f]

Hey Jonathan have a good video can't believe that little wrecker did all that lifting

[@jlletaw1954]

Y'all did good - Real Good...l was worried about that culvert supporting the drive axle on your wrecker

[@jonathanw4942]

I checked it well. Just had to make sure I was lined up correctly.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Awesome , you’re saving another one Jonathan!

[@rdeanbenson2214]

Wow, I didn't think you could do what you did there!😊

[@SteamCrane]

Son knows to step back from the cable. He was taught well.

[@patmclean1951]

Damn, that’s a crazy adventure! Good for you guys!!!

[@SteamCrane]

Awesome job! 20:03 - What a feeling!

[@DrewToner]

Talk about MAXED OUT!! You sure did bite off a chunk!!

[@iivaridark6850]

Now that was some task! Thanks for the video!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Johnathan W :) also Jordan :) well done guys together take apart and load up trailers too ! Also one Wrecker truck that amazing and so cool to!

[@davidharden4305]

Love your videos if you have to separate any more flywheels a portapower might come in handy? Great job on those steam engines!

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Imagine the logistics involved in doing this 100+ yrs. ago when it was new.

[@pauldehaan3574]

Wow.....Awesome job......Thanks for sharing

[@karensavarese5684]

A pipe wrench can really grab! I know cause I broke alot of stuff with them before Izzy got real tools! About 1000 years ago. Great video. Never let the lack of the right tool stop ya,,Right,, What? Izzy,,,,

[@elkoposo686]

Awesome work chaps. Awesome. Great to see you guys working together and achieving what all good working men should be aiming for. Proud of you both.

[@jimmyrogers2731]

Great save. Looks like that one will clean up nice and probably won't take much to bring it back alive.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I'd say those bolts are "Damn Tite"!!!! Nice work!!!!

[@tomcool6098]

Another job well done congratulations! I see you saved another one. Keep up the good work. Keep them videos coming.i in joy them

[@kirk467]

Maybe get some hammer wrenches to break them loose next time Jonathon, you could weld an eye pad to pull the wrenches with the wrecker next time! Just a suggestion my friend ! But sometimes you have to use what you have, I guess! Good luck guys! Add a welding machine on your wrecker, some of the utube guys have a welder that runs off the engine! Matt’s off Road Recovery and Trail Mater have welding machines on their off road wreckers! Check it out my friend, they just idle the engine up and it powers the welding machine! Pretty cool! You can always use a welding machine Jonathon!

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

What an adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattBrownbill]

What a great haul. 😊

[@fricknjeep]

hi there great find , john

[@williamprice3700]

Great job, safely done. You may want to bring a battery, gas, or electric heavy duty impact next time. All always good to have a spare for as many tools as you have. I don't know if you have a power inverter on your wrecker for plugging in power tools and lighting.

[@George-dy3pt]

Looks like they got the job done without anything you named!

[@williamprice3700]

Yeah, but it would have been a lot easier😀

[@DDRighteous]

You always seem to do the unbelievable with your equipment.

[@dalestofer4301]

Y'all make a heck of a team.

[@kirk467]

I’ve had to weld a crack in one of the spokes almost that size on a big gear for a fish mill, and that thing was a stinking sucker when we heated it up! Thick cast iron spoke and it didn’t stop cracking after welding it for three days and I finally would weld a little and let it cool off to the touch and weld a little more and let it cool! I did that for a week and a half until I finished it and still our machine shop drilled it and scabbed it with steel plates! It was a rough tough job brother and hot because I had to keep a fire underneath it the whole time!

[@fredjones1238]

you are the men well done !

[@garyjohnson9561]

Respect sir, well done both!

[@calparsons2502]

Great job !! Looks like it was a fun day.