1937 Willys Flathead Engine. Will it run after sitting in the woods for 25+ years???

[@arnoldaltjr.2099]

I've been a country mechanic for more than 60 years and I always manage to learn something watching these videos. New terminology like "permanent temporary and sorta fixed" Good job.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

I've got lots of permenantly temporary fixes. 🤣

[@mikescudder4621]

Me too... the "croissant wrench" was my favourite!

[@RodBeauvex]

@@ThisNThatGarage There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix that works.

[@Snblwr]

"It's only temporary unless it works!" 😀

[@jth1699]

That small generator in the back is what's called a field generator- it generates the DC power for the field current for the main generator. The way it works is the voltage generator senses the output voltage and raises or lowers the field excitation on the little generator to raise or lower the field current on the big generator which will raise or lower the ac voltage on the big generator

[@troybarnard4730]

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[@davidfcarsson8702]

Hey it's 85 years old it's old enough to smoke

[@patdaddymusic]

Thanks for the knowledge brother! 👍😎

[@peanutbutterandjammy]

loved this old engine coming back to life, id love to see that generator live again. keep'em coming!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

You'll see it in the future hopefully.

[@bhealiciasilvestre6848]

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[@christophertehan5364]

My favorite part of this video was the fact that nothing came easily. You had to work on every part because nothing went right. New subscriber!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it! 👍🏻

[@danhard8440]

i bet small engine mechanic channel would love the genset for sure

[@michaelbamber4887]

I love you getting a shock every start, it's like the engine getting you back for waking it up!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

🤣

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

Victory ! .. I had doubts @ the beginning , but you pushed onward and SCORED BIGLY ! Epic Thumbs Up ! 😇❤️

[@basshunter428]

From what I've seen of the Jeep/generator (military) of that time period, that configuration leads me to thinking it was built as a one-off, home made unit. It wasn't uncommon for those Jeep engines (surplus was cheap) to wind up powering just about anything it could be connected to. The engine itself is very simple and adaptable. Great work getting it to run! 👍

[@jamesfacci3475]

What talent this Man has!

[@backAtCha9132]

I'd love to see what the cylinders and valves look like now. Great job Chad, bringing an 85-year-old flathead back to life!!

[@wolfgangweimer737]

I guessed a washing machine on that radiator pipe.Damn...

[@richklus9411]

I have laughed so hard I have cheek cramps and have also cheered a lot. Well done. You have a real wisdom for fixing old stuff and are an inspiration to me. Thank you!

[@donaldconnolly220]

You know I actually like this one better than just about any of the other guys diesel Creek you know guys in Tennessee whatever it's it's started out sketchy.... but you showed some real talent or you put that whole thing back together and made it run and I really appreciate that

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate the kind words.

[@beboboymann3823]

This is one of your best vids. It would be interesting to see the big generator come back to life as well. Way to go.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

I'll get to the generator one of these days.

[@therocksteadychoir3459]

The best part about these videos is first of all his enthusiasm, and the second part is it it isn't packed full of commercials. I really enjoy your videos.

[@ianburit3705]

HIYA old buddy, to be honest this video is the first time I watched one of yours.. I sat quiet, listening, talking to you trying to help out but seems you knew just what you were doing all along. The best bit of help, learning and watching in amazement for a long while, and Im just 74 years old.. Many thanks for letting me and others watch your good old honest approach for getting it done and running again. without spending much in doing so.. Be Interesting to see if you can get them generators making power again thats the truth.. Thanks.. FROM WAY ACROSS THE BIG POND In ENGLAND.. IAN -- UK.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Hopefully we'll get the old generator running again too.

[@4funrc11]

👍 I stopped by here while I was searching for something, and I was only going to watch a minute or two, and I ended up watching from the beginning to the end. Amazed by your know-how. Thanks!

[@PRAISETHESAVIOR]

Just an awesome sight to see, I love it. I know this video is older, about a year now. Just going back to some I haven’t seen while you’re in the process of making great videos. Thanks Chad!

[@crunchycowboy3206]

Really enjoyed this resurrection. The flat head design was a very hearty engine and almost indestructible. And your willingness to share your knowledge is greatly appreciated.

[@masonheggie3600]

When I started years ago I worked on a lot of 4 cylinder Hercules motors Another great video

[@michaelolsen2348]

That was freakin awesome! I saw that intake all stopped up with crap and said noooo way that's ever gonna start. The valves weren't even stuck! I thought that open exhaust valve was stuck for sure. Just can't kill those old motors! A speck of dust getting in a new motor will shut it down. 😄 I really thought that head was gonna have to come off to get it to start. Love these videos! And I'm one of the few guys that don't use power tools. I've always done everything by hand. Probly explains why my hands are falling apart 😆 I used to fix and restore forklifts for a living, and almost always used hand tools. Very rarely would I use air tools or drills. I had and used every wrench from 3/16" to 2⁹/¹⁶". Now that size got some torque. Lol. Only used the big size on the German lift. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of these old motors go

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Man your awesome at fixing and getting old Rusty thing going again. Thanks for bringing me along

[@mick00000000002]

Drill a hole to stop the cracks getting bigger he means. ) at the end of a cracks drill a hole. Will stop the cracks getting better. This is everything. Plastic steel. Cast iron. God bless mate. Mick au

[@Jon_B_Quick]

Im so happy i found your channel . I love all things old and I love figuring stuff out . Your channel is just what I needed to go out back and start making all that old junk run again ! Its not really junk, but most would think it was . You now have another old geezer who loves tinkering with stuff as a loyal follower !!! God bless you and your family . I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I pray we have a better New Year 🎉

[@MrPlod999]

Think I’ve found a new favourite channel. This kind of thinking is right up my street. I reckon it’s gonna mainly older people…I’m 67, but young fellas could do with looking at a few of your videos, thy might learn not to throw everything away at the first opportunity! Thanks to you, I’m hooked.

[@Goomer]

What a sweet little engine.

[@virgilnunn1143]

You sure learned a lot hanging around your Daddy. I'm pretty sure Dude would have loved these videos Chad. Great job bud.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

He taught me everything I know and yes I'd give anything for him to still be here.

[@virgilnunn1143]

@@ThisNThatGarage I miss mine too. Dude sure could fire ole pops up. 😆 🤣

[@charlescarter9333]

You remind me of a good friend of mine y’all can fix about anything with nothing. I enjoy watching you videos. He was a coal miner and used kroil for everything.

[@davidonstead9943]

Great job! You help us amateurs better understand just what you're doing particularly when those hot plugs bite you. Think I'll be following your projects in the future.

[@davidpost4131]

I'm a big fan of making stuff work again. I don't restore stuff, I go for the functional fix. JB weld is a favorite! It was awesome to watch your process

[@williammcintosh712]

Absolutely loving this channel. Only just found it and this video is the best so far. Thanks for sharing.

[@allenbuck5589]

Outstanding work. Great save. Thanks for the video. From my hill top in. Sc

[@williamllorens2141]

Brother, u just made my day so much better. You’re a wizard 😮. To bring that old engine back to life and hear it alive again, is a treat to my ears 👂 and eyes 👀. Thanks for sharing with us. Keep them coming. 👍😊

[@raymondrobertson3869]

First time I watched you. First class you are just like me. I am never stuck and never scared to try and get things to work. I have just subscribed. Keep up the good work. Raymond from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ianburit3705]

Me too Raymond from down South a bit near HARWICH PORT.... I just had to watch to the very end..

[@raymondrobertson3869]

The old thing sounded quite perky

[@k-dawg3893]

Nice work on that one! Love the jerry-rigging with the trampoline legs and the jb weld. I enjoy your content!

[@ronniepapepape1629]

Wow, that is just awesome. Thank you for giving it all you got.

[@franklynch5246]

I love watching your videos Chad. I have been in automotive repairs all my life (45 years). It's always fun to watch you and the projects that you encounter. I am amazed that you learned your skills by the seat of your pants and will never say anything negative about your abilities. Thank you for sharing your experiences that most of us enjoy viewing. Keep up the great videos. I have viewed all of them and ready for your next project. Btw, there were several vehicles that you drove past in the field and hope you get to work on those soon. (Color Black: early 70's Chevy pick up and Color White: early 60's Chevy Impala? Take Care Frank from Oklahoma

[@georgeparker7409]

As usual a great video. Sure glad to hear your accent, brings back memories of my time in Tenn. Many thanks!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

I'm about as country as you can get!

[@Patriot-od6xk]

Awesome video 👍. Brings back many good memories for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@MAC-ws8fz]

In three days I've acquired an addiction to your channel! So, good on the both of us!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Awesome! Preshate it! 👍

[@maxmaxwellful]

Thanks, just thanks. Enjoy your vid on this keep them coming.

[@jamessmith7691]

Nice find. Nothing like that smell of a first start. Good video.

[@islawilliams9572]

it is very satisfying to get an item working after being left for such along time ,i,me chuffed for you.

[@germanymcg7491]

Great video; I’ve been tinkering since birth close to 80 years ago and my hat is off to anyone who can pull a motor out of the field and resurrect it. That’s something that they can’t teach you in them fancy schools that people pay a fortune to send their kids. Years ago I recall my 10 year old son being a trashed lawnmower home, pull and clean the carb and the darn thing fired right up. He learned that from watching me in my motorcycle shop. Again thanks for the video.

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Good afternoon gentil man, that toy is running like if nothing ever happened, you are doing a superv job, congratulations, most kind of you for charing it with us, please keep us posted, I would like to see the progress untill is completely done. Those toys were designed to outlast us, I am sure that it won't let you down.

[@Rebel9668]

I understand about getting old things going. I have a 1933 Philco highboy radio I got going a few years ago. Changed out the old leaky capacitors and a couple of out of tolerance resistors. Turn her on, let the tubes warm up and she plays just fine. It'll drift on a station for about the first 15 minutes till everything's good and hot and then she'll grab the signal and hold it good and it has a really good sound. I run an mp3 player full of period music and old radio shows through an AM signal transmitter and "broadcast" it across the house to the radio. Sit there in the evenings sometimes and listen to Abbott & Costello, The Shadow, Fibber McGee & Molly & a bunch of others. It's like a time machine in my living room.

[@brianday6433]

A running Willys Jeep engine is a rare thing and very valuable. I'm sure someone who is restoring an old Jeep will be contacting you about buying it.

[@jamesmichael3998]

Great save on the old Willy's motor, I love to see this type of equipment come back alive, looking forward to seeing the giant generator pumpkin out some KWs you can surely do it. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@matthewpiper3288]

Awesome channel, love your work. Greetings from texas

[@chuckhaynes6458]

Pre-war Willys engine's are scarce. 48 HP 134 cu.in. Designed by Barney Roos. A Carter WO carburetor from a WW2 or early post war Jeep should do. If you find any at local junk yards grab 'em 'cause they're gold. Love to see you save this sweet Willys engine.

[@Cully4x4]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I, too, like to fiddle with the old equipment. I recently worked on getting a 1945 International Harvester TD6 crawler fixed. Great fun!

[@shanemcdonald4956]

I just found your channel today.This is the second one of your videos I watched. I sure am glad I found it.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preahate it!

[@davidanderson3999]

We leave the 6v starter on our 12 volt system so it turns over 2 x faster easier starting we did this with all our H tractors on the farm ,good video just found your channel

[@stevenwebb9972]

Just found your channel by accident and love the content so you have another sub THANKS!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it a bunch!

[@UpVoltageOverclocking]

hahhaah that was hilarious!!! that intake ported and polished gasket matched!!!! genious!!

[@karlelliott9254]

I’ve owned many forties, fifties and beyond Jeeps and I can for sure tell this engine does not have a lot of hours on it. Gasoline is always better than starting fluid. The oil pressure is wow!

[@donmathias1705]

We had a 37 Wylie as kids. We had trouble with spark plugs. Used to take the lodge plugs out of the popping Johnny to get it to run. We tried lots of new plugs but never with the success of the lodge plugs.

[@billyfoster3223]

This is a great video. Great work, sir! Cheers!🔧😁🛠️

[@jimsterling4568]

I didn't think it would even turn over let alone start. WELL DONE !

[@mick00000000002]

I enjoyed your video. Reminds me of the old day. Start easy 12v. God bless. Love old school. )

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice job, glad you got it running again….

[@patrickcase55]

Love to see this old gal running again but I was having a hard time deciding whether I love to see you getting zapped by the spark plugs more 😆 keep it coming man,love what you doing .

[@mick00000000002]

Old school genator. Will work... love a apdate. God bless

[@codygarrett4723]

Awesome video keep them coming

[@jonlamotte588]

Cool video. The very first motor I ever worked on was a 1947 Willys Jeep flathead four singer when I was 12cyrs old. 1969!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good show , had one of those engines was off a old orchard sprayer with a wooden tank . long gone but still have the flywheel somewhere . that is what caught my eye first . thanks for the show john

[@paulsto6516]

That was fun!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelhaiden6718]

My wife said she thought I was crazy until she saw you thanks man

[@phannagan1able]

That amazing. Thought for sure valves would be stuck.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

It's amazing how tough these old motors are.

[@martinadams6067]

It absolutely amazing me how low those old motors from yester year are able to idle so low and be that smooth. It lets listen to everything going on inside the engine.👍👍

[@dustindonald9862]

Love your content! Looking forward to more.

[@waynecap5960]

And we just absolutely love watching your videos keep it up......

[@swanie_6448]

You just found a new fan to your page...!! Cheers...!! Ken Ontario Canada

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Awesome! Thanks a bunch!

[@robames1293]

that "motor" on the back of the generator could be a generator used to determine the revs of the generator (tacho gen). This machine was way before electronics could be used. The RPM would determine the 60Hz. I just found your channel Best wishes from Australia

[@dayleedwards3521]

No, it isnt, its the exciter. It supplies DC current into the fields of the main alternator to "excite" the stator magnets.

[@robames1293]

@@dayleedwards3521 now you explain it it's obvious. A Tacho gen would not need to be that big.

[@WCM1945]

The tachometer would determine the generator speed, and thus the frequency of the power. Most generators run at either 1800 or 3600 RPM, depending on the generator windings. The smaller "motor" is acually a DC generator to supply "excitation" voltage to the field winding of the AC generator.

[@Howlinwolfreviews]

I loved this Project. Great work!!

[@waynebartosh]

Love your videos. Keep up the great work my friend!!

[@garyallsebrook3493]

Looks like a Go Devil to me. I own a ‘42 Willy’s MB and it looks identical. They were also used on generators during the war. Parts are readily available. The bores can be resleeved. The crack can be brazed or welded. Use a nickel bearing rod if you stick weld it and be sure to preheat the block and slow cooling as much as you can.

[@WingmanJohnny]

That is super awesome. Great work.

[@2speed818]

Awesome job on that old engine 👍

[@jjock3239]

I am amazed that you could get 12 volts out of that 6 volt generator. I haven't played with those three wire generators since the late 50s. Great video.

[@laserbeam002]

Loved it. Damn good job. Thank you for posting.

[@davidmunro1469]

Thanks man . That was magic.

[@patriotmob3227]

I love this channel i cant wait to see that old generator make some power. but dont shock yourself on it as many times as you hit them spark plug wires lol. i laughed every time they bit you. lol

[@AZVIDS]

This was an epic “will it run”! Great job👍

[@lllmmggg]

That six volt starter has thicker windings than a 12 volt,so you won't have to worry about burning it up,,on most old tractors that have been converted to 12 volt system the same old starter is still used! You can weld cast iron with nickel rod,or stainless steel too,but in a pinch JB weld does wonders! I like the stick JB weld it's nice to work with and sets up quickly too!

[@stuartcandis1874]

GREAT JOB man keep up the good work ,sey what you can do when you stick with it.

[@mick00000000002]

The time effort. Loved it will watch all your video. ))) God bless

[@pecktox]

I jb welded a 305 Chevy engine that had cracked from freezing..it worked! However it was cracked inside and let water into the oil pan..but hey jb did work! Pex

[@karenmorris499]

This is amazing!! Wish Daddy could have seen it

[@deanmills5106]

You have way to much fun, I'm jealous.

[@garyharrall4002]

I love this. Keep em coming.

[@thebeezerguy4285]

owned a 1958 BSA goldstar single cylinder 500 cc motorcycle. it had a positive ground from a magdyno. the bike ran from the magdyno spark and charged the small battery for lights. starter was a kick from my right leg.

[@shawnnelson6146]

Do flatheads need leaded gas? Also most those old motors used straight grade non-detergent oils

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Great video it might be a good thing to have a working generator this day and time

[@joneggers174]

After just building a trampoline I knew that pipe looked familiar great job Chad

[@michaelslattery2121]

That was a shockingly good video.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

😂

[@USSBB62]

Thanks totally enjoyed the video.

[@jimmybritt9537]

You're not full of crap and you just do what's got to be done . I just found you'r channel and got to subscribe for more 👍👍🇺🇸

[@thesmallenginekid]

Polarity does not matter on starters for some reason. I swapped multiple old tractors from 6v pos gnd to 12v neg and you dont even have to touch the starter. They are fine with 12v and neg gnd. Also, for cracked block JB weld will work for the application. I fixed major crack in Farmall B block with JB weld, its held so far.

[@kenore4003]

Run 12v through a 6v starter will make it run twice as fast but will also run hotter so take care. Way back in the way back I was an aviation apprentice and one of my chores was starting a Bell 47 helicopter. It was cold blooded but we started it for the first time in the mornings on 24 volts, spun that Franklin engine and would start right up.

[@Texassince1836]

The polarity does not matter because when you flip the polarity on the stator windings you also flip the polarity on the field windings.

[@bryanhorne8202]

My Farmall Super A has a JB weld repair on a block crack that's at least 40 years old and I have not lost a drop of antifreeze since.