Are we Quitting still? And, Commer Knocker explained. (Talking only)

In this episode I explain where the channel is head after feedback from our recent episode and I will explain what a Roots Diesel engine is and how it works.
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[@oldamericaniron5767]

You can’t stop collecting, it’s who you are. To you other viewers who may read this. Steve and his family are great to be around. After spending a little time with him I can tell you he doesn’t get to serious, enjoys life and what he is doing even when things don’t go as planned. I consider it a privilege to have worked along side him and his Dad even if it was only a couple days.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you for this magnificent comment mate. Sorry for the late reply. It was such a popular episode with comments that I’m still getting to them all

[@colinwheeler4166]

Just keep doing what Ur doing Steve. The content is awesome.

[@stevecallagher9973]

Rockin and knockin! Definitely a motor you'd want to be wearing earmuffs while driving...the opposed piston concept is a great way to get a lot of power out of a small poweplant, another application is the Napier Deltic locomotive engine...mindblowing!

[@Tiger351]

Just upload when you can Steve, irregular content is better than no content. I read an article probably 25 years ago about some bloke bolting a TS3 blower onto a 2V 250 six in an XY Falcon, apparently it made decent power with water/methanol injection and a 600 Holley fueling the gadget.

[@J.R.in_WV]

Back in the 60’s guys used to pull the blowers right off 6-71 Detroits and cut the inlet flanges off then weld them to Milled down factory intake manifolds, then speed part businesses started building knockoffs based on the Detroit blowers and selling them as kits and today almost every common roots blower sold for automotive use in the states is still based on a 6-71 Detroit blower housing. It’s nice to see elsewhere in the world there are still folks willing to put in the work to make something that was never designed to work both fit and function well.

[@Rigga-pw7nm]

Well spoken Steve I would love to see those old engines come back into life cheers tony

[@coreydavis5552]

Don’t be afraid to show and explain Steve, that was great explaining about the knocker engine, I have heard about them but had no idea how they worked.

[@nevillewomersley7841]

I am one of the silent viewers. I like what you do and have done. I have passed your site onto a mate or two who have an interest in trucks as I do. I started out with the Blitz and am still watching. You do not have to change anything, the content is good and your presentation keeps me interested. Perhaps one day we can share one of those circular sandwiches that you seem to enjoy. Keep up your spirits and keep going!

[@johngibson3837]

Hey Nev I always have a nice cold circular sandwich when watching Steve's videos even in winter

[@korymills1590]

Brilliant news mate 🍻🍻

[@Awsom47Merc]

Relax Steve ! We love ya out here mate ! Post when you can. The best vids are the ones where the poster is having fun. Have a few friends over to help tip some brews talk some rubbish that's the stuff we all love. The stranger stuff like the knocker engine is interesting stuff too. I'm so glad your not giving up. Your on my favorites list and it's not a long list. Check on a couple "cold war motors" vids. I love Scott's stuff. Him and his "Agents" are always good for a laugh. Love the margarita mixer ! That's Cool ! Anyway , Cheers Mate ! 🍺🤛😎👍

[@deeferdownunder]

You keep plugging away at your own pace Steve. I and many others will be here when youre ready. Cheers mate

[@anaussiedashcamnchat3059]

So glad to hear you're not quitting Steve. All the best from down south, Evo.

[@petermccall9354]

Hi Steve, keep what you are doing, it beats going to therapy and taking medications, you keep us sane or insane, Cheers Peter, from SA.

[@jontaylor1652]

Good post Steve. Back in the 60's there was a company pretty close by where I live that had a fleet of those Commer (and Karrier) two strokes, they were about the size of a Bedford TK. I can't remember the name now but they used to carry crates of pop (soda) around, those trucks used howl like a Banshee.

[@stuarttrengove]

Keep up the good work mate, it's refreshing to hear an Aussie bloke doing this. I would hate to see your channel disappear. I love seeing all your beautiful old gear.

[@jimrio3628]

Steve, would love to learn more and see and hear that knocker engine run.

[@ShaggyBiscuits6354]

This channel needs to be bigger!! Spread the word!! Help a bloke out!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Beautiful mate thank you 🙏

[@smithy4869]

Steve, forget the doubters, the critics, the knockers (not the Commer) and do what you do best, just speak and show the old relics, and some new relics, and your efforts to save them. Doesn’t matter whether it’s a truck, trailer, tractor or other weird and wonderful gear, it’s always relaxing to watch your videos and your progress. And it’s the anticipation of what’s coming next on a recently released of video of yours that makes it a must to watch. I’d rather watch you washing brake drums than the current crap on free-to-air TV. By the way, I Love the 8 wheeler Kenworth behind you! Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@kennethcarr2511]

Thank you for staying around for a while, Kenneth Carr from Nashville Tennessee

[@doulasmcrae2557]

hi steve ,,doug mcrae here from griffith NSW im pleased you talked about the commer knocker ,i drove a commer knocker single axle rigid carting rice from the paddock to the rice the benerembah rice sheds back 40 years ago for one of my fathers friends who did some grain carting contractor work ,now we use to put 9 or 10 ton on that old knocker and it did it easy i cant remember now the gearbox but i remember it was a dam easy truck to drive,farm trucks back then werent as they are now, sorry about the rambling but i really enjoyed that episode you brought back memories that i had forgotten about ,keep the good work up , i sound like a very old man but im 63 i have done alot in my life ,i will send you some more ramblings another time .thumbs up from me .

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Doug, sorry for this late reply mate. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve never driven or even sat in a Commer but would like to. Thanks for the support

[@robertstevison1448]

Little brother and little sister and family I would be lost without my KZbin families I can't work and i pass a lot of my time enjoying my video channels i enjoy all of your videos brother no matter how few you share !!! Yall are awesome !!! Just take care of yourself and your family first !!! Brother family before videos hands down

[@paulfranks9760]

Love the Commer Knocker sound I'm old enough to remember when they were on the road,my older cousin drove a flatbed truck in the early sixties.Keeo up the good work .

[@rodgeorge7244]

Hi Steve I drove a Commer Knocker back in the late 60s carting livestock and yeah it was noisy but it did the job .As for the pump or other parts someone from the Historical Commercial Vehicles Club may be able to help you ,good luck with the hunt.

[@keithhellyer4565]

Keep doing what you're doing, can be a tough road at times but your content is great.

[@darylstorer3369]

Steve you put that together realy well cobber and yes i enjoy every bit of it mate. Stright down the line and hear where your coming from. Up on the top shelf where the Commer knockers are, me being me spotted the old table saw. You and old tractors, and me old wood working machines LOL.🤠

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Steve, that was a good episode explaining what’s going on, I’m off to the second channel now to subscribe, cheers

[@glengriffiths4090]

Thank You steve

[@anthonysmith-qz1xt]

Keep at it Steve . I am sure your channel will grow.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I hope so too thanks mate

[@ac-xz6bf]

Mate, irregular delivery is fine, just keep putting them up when you get a chance.

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Glad you’re not going anywhere Steve, I love your content. Would love to see the Commer knocker running, I never knew they were such an unusual engine. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@FrenchMcBaldus-hk5ud]

Thank God you're not quitting! I just found your channel

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy it. No we won’t be quitting

[@JohnDeehr-cc7mh]

Keep up the good work Steve, Michigan appreciates you.🤠

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Beautiful mate thank you

[@williammurfin6354]

Steve, just keep doing what your doing. Love what you show, share all the videos with the truck club site. Looking forward to what's you've coming up. Thanks heaps. Oh PS-- that show we are chatting about is on next weekend. its looking to be a good as usual.

[@andrewhoskins1636]

Your channel/show is awesome thank you for what you do and happy mothers day to your wife it great to see Australian people having ago at youtube there ant that many out there you are awesome thank you

[@brettseddon8652]

really enjoy your videos plz keep them coming cheers from new zealand

[@adamperri9082]

have you ever thought of setting up your place perhaps down the back as a walk in truck museum as they Sit just add some data and history sign beside them all. just keep them as they are and then slowly restore them all one by one

[@stevemurphy795]

Glad you are working at keeping it going. Love your stuff. Just release stuff as and when, there is only so many hours in the week.

[@wonjat5]

Like a few others, I’ve been slack, committed to watching your videos more regularly. Rebuilt a couple of Commer engines a long while ago, be good to see how you go. Thanks for the update.

[@Glenn1763]

Just keep battling mate I’m a bit slack on comments but I really appreciate your work and enjoy your channel 👍👍

[@alex84896]

Keep up the good work steve I love seeing what Australia has for trucks and stuff and I love watching you rebuild them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

We will keep it up mate thanks for watching

[@LordGrievous1970]

Glad you're sticking around, mate. I always look forward to your videos, always enjoyable, and always appreciated. Thanks, mate.

[@adrianorourke2893]

Thanks for telling us your plans. I haven't heard an old TS3 running for years, loud and screaming but a slightly different noise to a Detroit.

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome morning little brother and little sister from down under !!! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us little brother yall do an excellent show every time !!!! I am one of those that can't make financial support but I enjoy your videos because you are genuine and you have awesome content !!!! It's always an honor to be a part of your adventures !!! But your real job is where you have to be attending !!!! Just take a step back brother and don't let this channel take away from your family !!!! Family first brother !!! Your piece of mind first this channel is not as important as your well being !!! Love yall brother and no reason to explain I will be a supporter as long as you put videos out and will continue to support your channel even if you don't make videos for the public !!!!

[@raven_hawk_1736]

I usually don't comment much. But I do watch your videos.

[@user-gl5kj1fm5x]

the old common knocker a legendary engine from history!!

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

So much great stuff in here, I’ll be near each week to watch you enjoy the gear I wish I had.

[@pagano126]

As always, loving the content. Don't understand how someone can be shy when they have the knowledge you do!

[@kraan60]

Steve keep it up when you can I appreciate your content and thanks for being a real Aussie cheers mate 👍👌

[@peterbartlett4167]

That's the spirit Steve never give up this is the first time I've ever commented on youtube I have watched your channel as soon as they come up you have a wealth of knowledge share it if you can

[@markknoxx7164]

Oh man my grandfather had 2 commer knockers in 70s a ridged and tractor unit what a noise they made

[@brionyplant3689]

Hey Steve, me and the family love watching your videos. We hope you guys keep going but don’t wear yourselves out, take care 👍

[@cowinwatts9025]

Good Stuff Steve 👍

[@stevecorey3399]

Another Steve checking in from Chicago Illinois, I am Former auto mechanic who still can’t quit! I am almost your father’s age, and I enjoy every bit of your channel. It’s great that you will not give up and I can say I would really miss you if you decided to stop. I would be down there every week, if I was able to if your father is not camera shy, it would be nice to see a little more interaction with him.….

[@GarethDavidWebb]

Always wondered how a Commer Knocker would go with a turbo....Thanks for the Vid

[@dieselwrench3621]

I really enjoy your channel, and hope you keep it going. 👍

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up Steve thanks for the ramble mate enjoyed it with a refreshment, hopefully your liking this weekends rain. That margarita mixer is just to cool to be living on a shelf, get it in the shed

[@terrybooker45]

I've only found your channel yesterday, terrific videos. I'll keep watching

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Terry sorry for late reply. I’m glad you enjoy it mate

[@TheSeastar19]

Actually that reminds me, my uncle Stan had an old Commer body truck years ago and he referred to his Commer motor as a Commer Shocker not a Commer Knocker. lol

[@BentAxlecroft]

I messed around with youtube and its hard mate. Just make the content you would want to watch, the algorithm is rooted and the internet is unpredictable. Do the work bench videos, they will be slow burners but the amount of times I've searched 'broken X on Y machine' and some legend filmed it ten years ago and had the views, especially common stuff like Hondas and the like, someone is always new to them and looking for actual advice not a video production. You're cultivating an awesome community, I dream of having 20 acres and more than 1 machine! Bottom line is make the content that you want and can afford mate, we'll all keep watching and who knows where it'll end up 👍

[@pauldensley5459]

Would love to hear that Commer engine running. Used to do maintenance and small repairs (none tear down) on the railway Deltic engines, which i suppose would be this engines big brother. Keep up the good work Steve.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you Paul. I think they were very similar mate yes

[@samkwok7195]

Keep up the great work, wicked videos enjoy watching them all from NZ

[@gravelrashadventures5051]

great video l remember the old knockers you could tell the commers with the knocker they had two air cleaners hanging off the back of the cab ( your videos are worth the wait take your time doing them)

[@joemalone9380]

always enjoy your videos . helps me through the week . take care .

[@marcduthie4327]

Lots of good information. Keep it up. Have a good week. Marc

[@joelkirk3537]

I’ve said it before mate. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love the content on the channel. Do what works for you and your family. I aspire to have a collection like yours one day. I might have to take you up on your offer when I get some free time.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Beautiful mate thank you. It’s good to have all this stuff, but it can be a headache sometimes. I make plans for it all then get frustrated when I can’t find the time to make it happen. Certainly mate

[@tonez2231]

Sorry mate, I'm one of those subscribers that have been a bit slack lately 😞 I'll do better 👍🏻

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Mate we all like that. I’m subscribed to a lot of channels but probably watch5-6 of them overall. It’s just how it works

[@gordonagent7037]

Me to, need to lift my game as well

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@gordonagent7037 can only do what you can do mate. It’s never a problem either way

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

​@@stevesplacedownunderdoesn't matter Steve, keep doing what youre doing, we love you just the way you are ! Greetings from Holland 🙏🏻❤️🔧🇦🇺

[@andywilliams1160]

Just keep at it Steve it is growing, your not going backwards. If you could fix the travel motors on that old 360 Komatsu it would make a couple of great videos. Marty T's channel blow up after he fixed that old Hitachi swinger mate, 14 million views & nearly half a million subs now. He only had a few thousand subs before that, and both of your channels are very similar.

[@steveblack1753]

Steve we’ve been having that shit weather here in Tasie for three going on four days straight now mate,keep up what your doing it will work out ! Good job to the both of you’s 🤙🤙🤙

[@spikeamer]

Mate, keep up the good work. I've only just discovered you when going down a Detroit rabbit hole a few weeks ago. Thanks for what you do.

[@bobcliff2890]

Keep it up whatever look forward to any content any time

[@rowanm4074]

Just keep doing what you can Steve all your videos are tops no matter what there about just keep doing what your doing your 100% you and know one can copy what you do

[@vwboy57]

Stay with it from eastern Sydney

[@adamc4655]

Great to hear you're going to continue with the chanel.I always look forward to your videos.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Great stuff mate thank you

[@johnklemets1809]

hey there Steve sorry i have not been on the chat mate im having some bad health problems sow its knocking me around a lot but i still watching all your videos im glad your keeping the channel going as i enjoy them all keep up the good work and thanks to you wife for all the hard work she puts in

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi John I hope you are going okay at the moment mate. Thanks for reaching out and my apologies for the late reply. I can’t keep up with all the comments. Stay in there mate.

[@iksexplorationsfollower2588]

Yes Steve, just do what can, we all have busy love even those of us who retire, so keep with the video and, and have fun making and sharing, For me I enjoy the tractors more as that was my back ground from farm to earth moving stuff also have had a classic tractor of my own, and been involved with a Steam and Vintage machinery society, and that way I enjoy what you do. Thanks Mate. Dave, from Queensland.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

We will keep going at this stage Dave. There’s too many good comments on here to walk away from it all. There is both tractor and truck stuff coming up. It’s mainly whatever I am doing at the time I will record

[@alanmc66]

Just keep doing what you're doing Steve love your content the only one thing for me personally is I like the longer videos best, please keep going from a very appreciative Pommy.

[@adamevans4422]

Love the videos mate I love the old trucks mate

[@R.Sole88109]

Alreet Marra, I'm a bit quicker with my algorithm sacrifice this time!.😂 I appreciate the talking video for letting us know what's the go. And getting to see all the fans you have. It's a shame you can't show a mint sense of humour without youtube taking a shit on your videos. It'd be nice of youtube to kick back some more of it's billions to the content creators but you generally don't get rich by being generous!. Best of luck for this week's shenanigans. 👍🏻

[@MickBurns-ev1nn]

Gday Steve. I know a fair bit about the machinery that you feature. I still enjoy that you explain all the ins and outs for those who don’t. Someone has to show the new mob the basics of how these things work. Good onya for what you’re doing and don’t put this stuff before your family life. Kids grow up too bloody quick and you’ll never get that time back mate. 😊

[@tigerdolphin8999]

You are doing a great job it is great what you are doing and just put out what you can and what life allows you to

[@janicekerrigan5863]

Really enjoy watching both you and Bruce. Keep up the great work that you do Tony from North Brisbane.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Beautiful Tony thank you mate

[@nicbell7138]

Keep it coming mate I love the old gear

[@benwinstanley101]

Happy days glad your here happy for the video made my day

[@brettjones5041]

Thanks Mate Keep on Punchin Looking Forward TO see a Knocker Run .back in the day they were everywhere maybe some pommy mates may have some bits

[@rustybeemer]

Hi Steve. I'm a fairly new to your channel from over in the UK. I really enjoy your content and love seeing all different types of machines you're working on, and no, I didn't know how a knocker engine worked! Every day is a school day. Keep up the great work and I for one will look forward to seeing your new content, when ever you're able to release it 😊.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you for the support mate

[@johnmoore1025]

I've only just found your channel and I think you are doing a great job i love seeing the old equipment and seeing it being used it's going to be great when you start restoring them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you John

[@markymark21105]

good luck with the channel mate

[@fetus2280]

you keep at what youre doing and things will fall into place mate. Youre still young too, you have Lots of time. Keep on keeping on . Cheers .

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you mate

[@davidwilson9988]

Good ya mate, it’s a grind I know, you’re a great talent, do what you can, when you can, thanks so much 👏👏

[@PeterShaw-lb9lt]

don't give up mate I enjoy watching your videos as do heaps of other people great content a really layback easy to listen to presentation very good

[@keithnewby7949]

Steve just keep doing what your doing mate absolutely brilliant and will go find your new channel mate nice one

[@kevinayres9091]

Hello Steve & Family, I am so grateful to the places you take us and pictures you place in my mind. This is the first time I have written to you but have hit the tick button regularly. Kind regards ✨️ to you.

[@shanehall7767]

I’m liking your honesty and compassion, keep it real and honest mate. I come from a similar background as you and love seeing the content. Keep it up 😎👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

We will keep going at this stage mate. It’s still very enjoyable, just hard at times. Thanks Shane

[@jv0632011]

Love your work Steve! I'm a new subscriber and love your videos. Love the old gear and seeing it still in use. From a young bloke in Melbourne

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you Josh’s I’m glad you enjoy mate: and plenty more to come

[@MegaFluxcapacitor]

Legend of a bloke. True Aussie. I’ll keep watching, love your collection

[@gsamanyika75]

I've watched all your videos from day one and they bloody fantastic mate

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s much appreciated mate thank you 🙏

[@warrenchapman8587]

Hi Steve , I enjoy what you had been doing, It's good to see Ausy truck content on you tube , I hope you can keep going but you have to do what is best for you cheers mate.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Warren. Great stuff mate thank you. We will be going for a while yet. Just may change a few things around

[@rum5812]

that is quite a common complaint from veiwers (I don't like talking ) well hit the mute button and watch just saying . just do what you do steve cheers mate

[@scottm6188]

I sure hope you guys hang in there 👍

[@kerrybradbury8768]

Hello from Tasmania. Just subscribed. Thanks Kerry.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks for subbing Kerry

[@tom9952]

Keep up the great work Steve, great videos, great content, love all of ya collection. Thanks mate 👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you Tom