A Gifted Mechanic - Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story

Edward Marko was a mechanic who drew attention from everyone who watched him work. They were surprised at his talent. Find out more about Ed in this episode of Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story."
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[@morgansword]

Everyday at noon we shut our equipment down to listen to Paul Harvey. Then his son did this for a short period of time. Miss him yet like Bob Ross, the painter who was always happy

[@BradDison]

That’s very interesting. I like hearing how people experienced his broadcasts. Bob Ross was wonderful. I never had any talent as a painter I watched his show because of his warm personality. I loved watching him paint his happy trees. :)

[@TomSarelas]

Thank you again, Brad. God bless you & God bless America. TFS

[@BradDison]

God bless you too, Tom. :)

[@jeffhill4229]

As a guy that spent almost 30 years as a Master Auto Technician, engine builder and automotive machinist, I find this utterly amazing.

[@BradDison]

I’m glad you do. This kind of mechanic is hard to find these days. A lot of mechanics are parts replacers. To see someone listen to the engine with his/her eyes closed is the first sign of a real mechanic. :)

[@jeffhill4229]

@BradDispulls. Be honest, I am most amazed he didn't lose any hands or fingers by getting them too close to radiator fan blades or engine accessory drive belts and pullys!

[@waynecribbs786]

Just discovered and subscribed to your channel. Thanks for what you're doing. I like many others long for the days when Mr. Harvey was on the radio. Much better times my friend. Keep em coming Sir!! We love these stories and I really enjoy your rest of the rest of the story. Good day Sir

[@BradDison]

I’m glad you found it. I miss hearing Mr Harvey’s broadcasts too which is why I began replaying and researching them. His stories fit right in with my lifelong love and study of history. I’m glad you enjoy my part as well. Good day to you too, my friend. :)

[@alexbaker2615]

This man was a master mechanic and the story was a great inspiration! Incredible, thank you, Brad and Paul!¡

[@BradDison]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@stevenf1953]

Thank you Brad. This story reminds me of my grandfather. He was blind, played the fiddle, just from hearing the music a couple of times. He also ran a news stand, a place you could get newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, and other things. people would tell him what item they would want and give him the money for it. Gramps would feel the coins and tell what they were. The bills He would pull a little trick incase someone wanted to cheat him by saying it was a higher bill than it was. He would hold his bills in his left hand, putting the bill he had just received between his little finger and ring finger. Gramps would then get the item and hand it to the person that asked for it. Gramps would pretend to fumble with the bills, show a bill, asking the person what denomination it was. They would tell him, 1, 5. 10. or 20. and that was the bill they had given, Gramps. He hardly ever got cheated. When business was slow, he would play his fiddle to the delight of the people nearby. Thanks again Brad. Please keep up this wonderful research. I do love the info.

[@Mr6384]

@@stevenf1953 this is an awesome family story. Thank you for sharing

[@tw2800]

What a remarkable man!

[@BradDison]

That’s a fantastic story. You need to publish that somewhere. Findagrave.com would be a great place to publish it because it will be available for future generations. Your gramps was certainly talented. :)

[@stevenf1953]

@@Mr6384 Thank you.

[@stevenf1953]

@@tw2800 Thank you.

[@Don-Kruse]

Great follow-up Brad on an amazing man 👍

[@BradDison]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@dixiesmaster]

Great story, Brad!

[@BradDison]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@Mr6384]

Excellent story and so well told. We all take things like sight and sound for granted. About 5 years ago my wife began to say she couldn't hear things well. By the time we had it diagnosed, she had a 30% hearing loss in the left ear and 70% in the right. She wears hearing aids now but we all as a family need to be aware that she doesn't wear them all the time.

[@BradDison]

To help make my way through college I played in a band that was waaaay too loud. I’ve lost a lot of my hearing because of that. I’m glad you enjoyed the episode. :)

[@dominichamel4685]

Thanks yet again Brad. This is definitely an inspiring video. I'm a mechanic by trade. Quite honestly, more times than not I have to work blind and rely on feel to accomplish the task at hand. And yes, diagnosing a problem by ear is is very important. Good mechanic's can do amazing things, like starting a nut on a bolt with a single finger without being able to see it.

[@BradDison]

I enjoy working on old cars. I have a 65 Ford. I can’t work on new cars. Hahaha. Most of the work on my old car is by feel or sound. (And it’s more reliable than our newer cars. Hahaha). I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@thomaspayne130]

My uncle was totally blind, yet he would buy old Gibson guitars & refinish them when he bought them he could tell you what was wrong with them & tell them what it was worth before he bought them... You could not BS him !!

[@thomaspayne130]

Yes I had a stroke & am 98 % blind & use my ears & go by feel yes it takes me much longer but I can still get things done, it just takes a whole lot longer & trust my hearing a lot more!!

[@mikeslater75]

While my father was not blind, the way my father would adjust the valves on his muscle car was the same way I saw a you tube video of a Blind Mechanic in the Chicagoland area adjust valves, that was to place the extension on the adjustment nut and listen, I don't recall my father ever checking the gaps with a feeler gauge

[@donpardo2510]

@mikeslater75 your story sounds much like mine. My father in law did every adjustment by ear. He amazed me. Set timing, valves, whatever. He amazed me

[@BradDison]

My uncle still does it that way. He’s not blind but he closes his eyes to do it. :)

[@ronniewatkins]

Thank you, Brad, for sharing this most inspiring story. I can relate to Ed as I've had 14 eye surgeries in my life, and ones eyesight is definitely taken for granted, as you said. I took mine for granted until about 5 years ago when I had 4 surgeries in 2 months. One must remember that it can always get worse. Thanks again, and God bless!

[@BradDison]

The thought of eye surgery is terrifying to me. I hope your eyesight improved. I’m glad you enjoyed the episode. :)

[@ronniewatkins]

​@@BradDisonIt didn't get any worse, but I can't drive at night or read small print, even with powerful cheaters. It could always be worse! 😉

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

This story should make us all stop and think before complaining about simple aches and pains or any of the minor hindrances that seem to "plague" us. Any problem can be overcome.

[@BradDison]

I agree completely. :)

[@matthewerickson4501]

This reminds me of my grandfather who was deaf from a young age but he didn’t have to listen to the car to find out what was wrong all he did was touch and he was able to figure it out. If hearing was needed he would have my uncle listen and tell him what it sounded like.

[@BradDison]

By touch alone? Man, he was talented. Your grandfather was truly gifted. :)

[@jenica3874]

Hi Brad - wosh you had said how long he worked on cars after opening his shop at the age of 65 and is he still alive? Thanks for the rest of the rest of the story - my husband live the extra information you share after Paul or his son share their "rest of the story"

[@maurice7413]

Died 2011.

[@BradDison]

I was unable to determine how long he worked on cars or exactly when he retired. Maurice was correct. He died on September 9, 2011. I'm glad you and your husband are enjoying the rest of the rest. :) www.findagrave.com/memorial/214455075/edward-p-marko

[@2puffs770]

I tried typing a comment with my eyes closed.......it did not come out very well. I should have left it and sent it anyway. Yes, I very often give thanks to the good Lord for all my capabilities. I can appreciate that Edward didn't let a little thing like being sightless stop him from doing what he loved.

[@BradDison]

Hahaha. I’ve tried that with the same results. I’m very thankful as well. :)

[@petuniasevan]

Someone needs to link this story to Pete Gustin. I'm sure that the Blind Surfer would love to hear this.

[@BradDison]

Blind surfer? How does that work. I’ve got to look that up. :)

[@petuniasevan]

@@BradDison Pete has a youtube channel "Blind Surfer Pete Gustin" - he has over 2 million subs. Like Edward Marko, Pete lost his sight over time from an inherited condition he was born with. He's a voice actor by trade, lives in the San Diego area, and indeed surfs regularly. He's an inspiration to all!

[@cotton-Dave]

Hey Brad. I was going to say something along the lines of "amazing". But it's really not. He and people such as Helen Keller have proven to the world time and again that you can do all sorts of things if you want to and have the "drive" to. The part about him running his hands around through the engine compartment while the engine was running...shivers! Thanks for this one, Brad!

[@BradDison]

It is definitely something I wouldn’t try. :)

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

Are these stories going to be completed on here? On Facebook several just cut off and I’m not the only one that noticed it.

[@BradDison]

I have no idea about Facebook. I haven't heard from anyone else having difficulties.

[@mcconn746]

This Guy was oppressed by people who can see. Seriously, just using liberal logic.

[@BradDison]

:)