1JZGTE POWERED LJ HOLDEN TORANA EP 10 - THE SKID FACTORY

[@theskidfactory]

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[@nathanlenehan6128]

You were wrong

[@InSearchOfReality]

It’s a trap!

[@TeamGambleBMX]

" Never gonna give you up...."

[@stephenthompson9722]

Not clicking it...

[@geotard]

You're right ;)

[@Ollaris]

“And the word of the day is Compromise”

[@Paul_VanGo]

...or else you'll end up becoming an arsehole. Nothing to add.

[@rlsimpso]

I must remember that trick of using the drums to pull the axles out.

[@paulcost6446]

Yep works well with drums

[@Mardy72]

Works with disk's as well

[@tfriesen3866]

That’s how you get the inner bearing seals out of a hub.

[@michaelwelch5392]

The center section is a pre 65, no fill plug. The housing is after 65. Pre 65 housing have a fill port on the back.

[@555_Kochi_STi]

We used to have a truck come in to dad's garage that was like this. Had to fill through the axle tubes.

[@andrewstewart1464]

@@555_Kochi_STi I guess you fill it until it runs out the tube?

[@555_Kochi_STi]

@@andrewstewart1464 That was the idea. and it was basically the right level, if not a bit overfilled. Good enough for a work truck just farting around yard. I'm not sure on the history of that truck though. But it was likely just slapped together with mismatching on the years (as OP described) to get it back to work. Can't imagine it came out of the factory like that unless it was built on a Friday in early 65.

[@MrHulliemam]

That ending is hilarious! Mates making fun of each other haha. top notch work guys!

[@datasailor8132]

Lots of reasons to use a 9 inch. 1. NASCAR standard 2. Aftermarket support 3. Easy to work on. It's better to set it up on your bench back in your warm shop than lying on your back in the freezing rain at the track. 4. Pre-setup variations for different track conditions. 5. Keep spares on the shelf. 6. Pretty strong. 7. Non-tapered axles for easier length changes.

[@garageadz]

You know that plastic mesh that covers scuba tanks? I have that over my oil cooler and it deflects road junk really well and is light as a bonus. Last time I serviced the oil (I need to drain the cooler separately) I pulled the mesh off and there was zero damage to my oil cooler. Maybe something like this or even perforated stainless plate/mesh would be cheap insurance against unforseen debris ?

[@colta51]

Good life tip about being open to compromise 👍🏻

[@microbuilder]

7:05 For just a second there, I thought it was me that was hearing things lol

[@Ausblack]

I was checking the rest of the browser tabs for videos

[@georgimihalkov4781]

16:00 Al is dropping some knowledge! At The Skid Factory you're not only getting expert car builds, but also legit life lessons!

[@scareyaf]

The little sync up's between the music and Al banging on shit is a neat little editing trick. I like it Woody.

[@jasoncampbell5518]

I also lmao when Al heard the voice from the axle it sounded like Herbert from family guy.

[@someyoungguy6990]

Look out Al is getting his mojo back. Good to see you smiling again mate!!

[@Ryandmarsh]

Al's metronomic hammering was satisfyingly in-time with the backing music.

[@lukezivkovic3233]

Can not get enough of how Al just says how it is. Absolutely love this. The Internet was begging for you blokes.

[@davalar1188]

The beat matching to the hammer blows makes me feel good.

[@nudgerss]

Yay I got a mention! Woody and his Flamingo legs!

[@mrcaps1971]

Hahahaha...flamingitis 🤣

[@80aussiepride08]

Milton performance was a Torana parts shop in a little shed in Everton park. You could get literally anything torana related there . I believe old mate passed away

[@charlieb2340]

Chassis kits are only necessary when you go full Dominic Torreto... So much torque the chassis twisted brah!

[@mrcaps1971]

Diff starts whining at 7:05. Very clever Al and Woody! Which "chooch" thought of that? 🤣

[@bryansenulis7242]

I'm in the states and I'm a fabricator aswell....worked on a 2005 jeep wrangler and guys put a ford explorer rear end in it ....took us month to figure out it from a ford....so I understand everything yal talking about from Houston texas...enjoy yalls lemon squash.. I do miller light

[@chriswillson9223]

Bryan i live in Australia and i agree with you miller light is a gun beer .. err which means good , wish i could get it here, always have it if I’m visiting the good ol

[@dementedstreettriple9770]

So when does Al start his Life coaching business. Dishing out pearls of wisdom like no tomorrow.😅

[@redgoesfasterdotcom]

9:08 - Give it up for Al hittin' that beat!

[@phukkinjohnno]

I bought my 1st car a 75 LH Torana from Andrew at Milton Performance at Everton Hills. He passed away some years ago but his business passed through a few hands afterward. Im unsure if its still around. Good memories and nothing beat a visit there to get some bits because he was the go to Torana wrecker in Brisbane 👍

[@bytmee69]

18:41 nice touch, editing and music is always spot on, but this one really made me smile :)

[@Torpedomtb]

chassis kit is also called a sub frame connector to join the 2 sub frames front and rear together making it like a body on frame

[@nickanderson631]

At 9:10 my ocd is so pleased he's hammering to the beat

[@Justin-vz5rp]

Can we just take a moment to see how smoothly Al’s hammering went with the beat of the music at 9:09 in this ep 🙌🙌

[@MiniManAlis]

I'm absolutely loving the music to action synchronization.

[@Pablo668]

'Giant Steel Member' the name of Al's new hair metal band.

[@simeonorive145]

Good tunes once again and nice syncro at 9:11 with the mallet smashes.

[@Michael-sz4he]

Always an automatic thumbs up for new Skid Factory video!

[@turtlemonkey69]

Can never get sick of skid factory videos. Great vid as always guys.

[@TerminusVox]

Nice edit matching the beat to the hammer blows!

[@jasoncampbell5518]

I have been watching you from the beginning. I also went back and watched all the content I missed.You guys have the best car/ ad for Lemmon squash channel on youtube . I love the awesome cars u build and how u guys put the ribbing and the jokes in your vids. Keep up the great work.

[@garythompson883]

Have a watch of Million Dollar Bogan. He is a little turd, but some of his earlier stuff would have taken some guts. It will definitely frustate you.

[@MitchGuindon]

I also have Flamingitis, my knees go backwards like Woody's. I find it quite helpful when I have to spend ages leaning over an engine bay as I can lean a bit farther in without falling forward.

[@camver100]

Metal gutter guard mesh is what we have used in drag racing applications in the past for the oil cooler

[@adamrobertson61]

Lads, I have an LC with a nine inch and adjustable upper control arms to correct the pinion angle although I found that just using the top arms did rotate the diff and move the tyres back enough in those tiny wheel wells to rub on guards. I remedied by fitting adjustable lowers also from United speed shop. They will custom make to suit your needs as I needed to shorten the lower arms to correct my pinion angle.

[@TimHoppen]

The audio mixing at 7:05 was well done 👏

[@AndyQuinton]

15:25 Nuggets of wisdom from Al.

[@fendel_]

Another great episode of the Torana saga. Loved the compromise speach, that's some wisdom right there.

[@twisted2291]

The Ford 9" became the diff of choice for a few of reasons. As Al said. The serviceability is the biggest advantage with it. The 9" ring gear allowed larger gear sets that just don't fit into smaller housings. No C-Clips to hold in the axles, and being able to pop out the center housing at the track to change the gear ratio with another one that is set up and ready to go.

[@L.C.A.car_adventure_channel]

Al that was hilarious at 7:08🤣. God job 👍.

[@TheBigwadey]

Gather round YT kiddies, Turbo Yoda, Yodering hard! Nice life lesson about compromise boss. This practical attitude is what I like about you guys.

[@davidcarvill1723]

Nice work on lining up the hammering of the diff with the music

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Turbo Yoda has spoken... we ALL have listened... all hail compromise!!!

[@jamesruralsparkynz3504]

Top notch banter gentlemen and the "compromise" yarn was a goodin keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to share the awesome builds 👌

[@Laz_Arus]

10:58 Aussie: "We'll have a squizz" Rest of world: "Huh?" Interpreter: "He'll have a cursory look" Rest of world: "Why didn't you say that then?" Aussie: "'straya mate!"

[@b1g1lz]

Lol, was thinking the same when Al mentioned "tonners". "Woosh", over the rest of the worlds head.

[@phillipwood9833]

Maybe I've been immersed in Skid Factory/MCM/BCW for too long but Having a squizz made perfect sense to me without any need for a translator ! I need to get out more !

[@seery188]

I'm from Ireland and I knew exactly what he meant, irish and Aussies have the same funny bones,

[@thecelticprince4949]

not jus Straya mate it's aNZac we k1w1s have a squiz regularly.

[@stephenthompson9722]

Oh boy EP and still working on mechanical things. What a build this has been. Love it!

[@scottr9900]

Those rear suspension arms call to mind a truck arm suspension from Chevrolet C-10 trucks of the 60’s. The long lower arms are fixed to the axle housing, eliminating axle wrap, and locating the axle fairly closely.

[@trevorsmith9251]

Flamingo T-shirt coming soon 😂

[@ajw828]

Came for the milk crate action, was not disappointed.

[@prfxshnst]

Excited for Al's Crown

[@dxd48c]

Al.... thanks for putting down the knowledge.

[@wheely90]

loving this series! keep it up, really not like any other auto youtube channel! thats why i love it!

[@gazza116]

the old school diff set up is,face or flank move the crank(pinion) toe or heel move the wheel (crownwheel) . any diff without a oil level half up the pinion is ample.

[@bustedrusted7385]

Wow Milton performance I used to buy torana parts from Andrew when he was at Milton and then when he moved to Everton Park Funny for a Torana nut he had a gold Statesman that was his pride and joy

[@zoogoober]

I really have enjoyed this series so far.

[@HereComeTheTrainComingBlues]

True words have been spoken 15:45

[@capitalcityperformance4948]

some 9" housings don't have drain or fill holes, same for center sections. my ma70 had this situation when I built it 15 years ago, so I added the needed fill and drain w o2 bungs, dont forget the vent ;)

[@kevinlyon9501]

Just to add to any Trans cooler discussion, working on some new factory prototype vehicles, diesel fuel cooler is in a similar location, albeit does have an undertray abd a thin mesh over it but it could still get hit.

[@nicbrown7963]

Ohhh Al after seeing so many of those dam arms not boxed from factory and whinging about it my whole mechanical life then seeing you box them up!! Ohhhhh (wipes tear away)

[@Sandawgk5s]

Those bushings pop out like its a California car. Pic-N-Pull removals are so easy here.

[@TorqHub]

Got an overwhelming similarity to the vibe here at TSF over at my workshop. Easy jobs becoming much harder than they should be, and wanting to get it done so we can work on our own shit 🤣 Keep on grinding boys, over the crest now 💪🏻💪🏻

[@hahaha12345678993]

lee : "20 bucks is 20 bucks"

[@lancelaprarie6128]

Always good stuff from SF.

[@MrLincoln87]

Mint! Can't wait to for episode 43 when its almost finished

[@nathanhoekstra5189]

Some 9 inch diffs had a plug on the housing and some on the centre so it a mix of both. The 2 you don't want together.

[@MrKombiman]

Aaah the old holden place on Queens road, John, used to tweak all sorts of old stuff from F series to Kingys. Didn't do commodores. Long retired.

[@Br3no94]

Is definitely turning into a bit of a Bedford 😂 Cheers for taking us along fellas!

[@garythompson883]

Brilliant, voices coming from the axle housing. As funny as big hat no cattle.

[@steveholland1163]

if going to weld plates to the arms then you might as well use a unibody kit to connect the front and rear to stifin the complete car

[@joealex65]

WTF was that ending?! 🤣🤣🤣 Always love to hear Al roast Woody to no end! 🤣🤣

[@4familyman]

Loved the rant about the placement of the trans cooler. Had the same argument with my father about my rear mount radiator. So concerned with road debris; apparently forgetting the same thing or worse will happen up front 😂😂

[@spiv_gennedy]

Another reason the 9in ford was popular was race classes that required positive axle retention (c-clip eliminators). One common feature for all banjo style axels that I know of. The 9 was one of the first that was common and didn't weigh a ton and a bit.

[@cynzhero62]

Thank you for today's lesson al ,woody,lee.

[@andrewfriesen7077]

Speed Holes for the Win! Love these guys!

[@enakjustenak97]

So iv been pulling axles out the hard way since forever 🤦‍♂️. Cheers Al. Will be using that trick next time 💪

[@crezychameau]

Ow my, that Raceworks Dash 6 fittings briefcase O_O I'm drooling everywhere now, I want it so bad !

[@ShainAndrews]

Supposed to have copper sealing washers under the nuts for the carrier housing. Some sealant on the threads doesn't hurt either. The studs can weep oil. I've never used a gasket there, those housings are usually not as flat as they should be and sealant is the fix.

[@jasonbirch1182]

"If you don't have compromise in your life you're probably going to be very unhappy and most likely an asshole too" 🤣😂🤣😂😍😍😍 spoken like a true Yoda!! Love it. You rock.

[@davidlinos2761]

Al the philosopher. Love it.

[@klimaniac]

Urchfab dimple die resonance. Trans cooler discourse spot on. Top vid!

[@Ben_Craven]

Turbo Yoda going full Yoda in this one with the life wisdom

[@ryanf2709]

Music Track during the montage at 17:40 is sweet as

[@lorinmueller4102]

Man, there are some life lessons in this one!

[@gerrywhelan6608]

Engineering is all about compromise. There is never a perfect solution. Loved this episode guys. :-)

[@aaronpodosky6071]

You should use silicone on the diff centre gasket. Always have never had a leak

[@N01_a_Ch3f]

Spritiual lessons from the Yoda 😂 " if you don't have compromise in your life, you're probably very unhappy and an arse hole" 😂😂 class

[@chikogota]

thank you for taking the time and give some advice to everyone apart from all the mechanical things you teach :=)

[@Paul_VanGo]

I think that was directed to the presumptuous keyboard mechanics...

[@chikogota]

@@Paul_VanGo in part of yea, still it is a good advice for anyone trying to learn ( depending if it touch your ego or not)

[@Paul_VanGo]

@@chikogota Agreed. Sadly these days, more and more people only think black or white. To compromise is a very good advice.

[@marvinmartian7941]

Aha the memories off clutch dumping and then mass smoke .... lol .... was quite awhile ago ... the silly things we did as kids hahahaha

[@Martin.ac.85]

Thumbs up for the life lesson Master Yoda

[@lamos8691]

Came here for the GU teasers, did not disappoint. "Time to work on my own car" 👌

[@tfriesen3866]

That 9” looks like they used a late housing with an early 3rd member housing. That’s why there’s no fill in the 3rd member. The early 3rd members has no fill plug. The fill was in the steel axle housing (at the back) ‘50s-era axles.

[@kryptux2463]

Good work guys. All those tough times are going to be worth it 👍🏻

[@darthvader8433]

Had a S1 RX7 which copped a shortened Hilux diff once. So that might be an option for some. Or maybe a GQ diff if you value strength over weight..

[@scottnielsen2210]

Love the show guys, don't let the negative comments get to you!👍🍻

[@trevorhunter374]

Awesome video. Love the manorizm

[@robertwells6454]

Love the speed holes! 🤘

[@morriewyatt6234]

Or as the "Muppets from Shropshire" would describe it; "Adding lightness".

[@krispykruzer]

words of wisdom there with the compromise !