THE BEST SMOKE TESTER YOU CAN BUILD!! / THE MR. FUSION MINI BUILD

[@cobralife0417]

Best. darn. channel. on. KZbin.....Period!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

I’m not sure about that.... but this comment deserves a pin 💯👍 thanks brother 😎

[@TejasToolMan]

ya it's really good

[@dotzpowerhouse]

Can’t lie it is Ford should pay you all my friends wants foxes now

[@dotzpowerhouse]

T Web wow times we living in

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

LOL Love it!

[@robertkelley6574]

This thing worked like a charm. Located my EVAP leak in less than a minute once I got it hooked up. I was contemplating buying a $100 part in hopes it would fix my problem. After hooking this up and finding my leak I was glad to see it wasn’t the part I was going to buy but instead a $10 water separator. This thing saved me a ton of time and money.

[@roncoon3464]

Just failed a SMOG TEST in Cali with an 0456, 0457 small leak codes. Mechanic wants $165 just to do the diagnostic test, a smoke test. There are a lot of smoke generators on youtube, but yours is, by far, the most professional. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the public.

[@sstjacques]

CA makes old fox mustangs need to pass smog? Wtf

[@heyallenify]

Building one today, chasing vacuum leaks on an old Porsche that I've been fighting vacuum leaks on for a couple of years now. Thank you for posting this!

[@farfromperfect4643]

You got my subscription when you included the rumbly idle clip. Now for the rest of the video.

[@timwagner7705]

You guys could use a fish tank air pump instead of your air compressor. You can find those a garage sales on the cheap.

[@jessicaandtrains7768]

Nice design mate. I made a similar design but using a cheap soldering iron as a heater. After the first use it failed. Ill now make one with nichrome wire like yours.

[@RK-fp7ob]

this by far the best diy smoke machine i've seen on youtube... thanks

[@weloveups831]

Awesome build! Somewhere I missed what you used to push the smoke out.! I see a hose that looks like from and air compressor.

[@alanw5879]

I added an extra valve so I can monitor pressure while injecting smoke. Works great.

[@jenniferk8756]

Thank you for an easy to follow video, with a list of parts! My son and I built this today and tested the snorkels of his ATV. Found 3 leaks, fixed quick and ready to ride!!!

[@francogalloso2167]

I have not idea how I found your video, but this is amazing. I spent the whole day just typing "smoke testers" keep it up. Thanks

[@ezwa9979]

how is probley that it was right when U stopped tryng👋😑

[@_insan_]

The best EVAP smoke machine ever , thanks for sharing 👍

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Thanks. Just put it together. Works awesome. Finding the wire was the biggest challenge. Just looking for a recommendation to put on nut and screw so it don't melt pvc body

[@michaell6335]

Made my own today. Same build except I call mine Mr. Wok because it runs on vegetable oil! Thanks brew2l

[@BrailsfordsRides]

Awesome!!!! I have a vacuum leak on my 85 LX I just picked up. I was told you made a cool kit and low and behold this popped up in my suggested vids 👌

[@lovisla]

I would buy one it even though it only cost $25 to make and every one seems to improve on the last one - I can't wait to see whats next - its brilliant

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks 🙌

[@aztecahernandez6539]

Making me one just bought all the parts. Now lets put this humpty dumty together. Thankx for this design looks Awesome.

[@angeloyourreflection9331]

Azteca Hernandez Can you please make a video? Take us inside the store with you and show us the aisles where you found all the parts and afterwards show us how to put it together. I would greatly appreciate it if you can provide that help.

[@josuetobar1196]

This is going to save me a lot of time and money thanks again for the informational videos.

[@dm7097]

Ok #1) I was going to build a paint can smoke machine (as I've already got all the parts), but I really like this idea! #2) I really want to buy a fox body mustang! Damn I love the look and sound of the 5.0!

[@pcmfrenzy1089]

So basic, cheap, and usable. I made my own from scratch that looks like a professional one. But this little guy is SICK AF! Excellent video, Excellent job!!!!

[@3613jeremy]

Just a add on to this set up is adding a propane regulator they'll drop your air compressor PSI to a safe 1 psi because a lot of systems will get messed up with anything over 2psi

[@chriscadman5715]

Jeremy, Please post a link to the propane regulator you use. Thanx!

[@johngonzalez1193]

Link?

[@Roller76]

No one needs to add a link. Just simply do a search. Spoon fed.

[@johngonzalez1193]

@@Roller76 couldn't find anything

[@Roller76]

@@johngonzalez1193 funny cuz I did a search on Amazon and got a slew of results. Then I went to harbor freight online and did a search there and there were 11 pressure regulators.

[@kennethmcmahon4457]

The only channel I watch religiously, was bummed about the weather how it affected you's glad to see you all are well and the videos are flowing like normal.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thank you! I’m trying to get back on track for sure. 🙏

[@bjr2379]

I built this yesterday, but I had to order the resistance wire. I tried using mig wire, but count get the right resistance. Did you just use one strand of the 26 gauge stainless wire or was it doubled up?

[@ponyupgarage2960]

I was just saying I wanted one of those. Never dreamed it was that easy to make! Thanks for taking the time to put this video together!!!

[@georgesmith8988]

Great I will make it. You could use a constant current power supply

[@DumbCarGuy]

Thats a pretty good idea. When I made mine a long time ago. I just used a glass jar and an incense. Yes an incense. One of those little triangle thing that smokes. I also used the long incense on a stick too. The best part is that it smells good. Mine requires no battery or bicycle pump.

[@angeloyourreflection9331]

BREW2L How are you doing! I went to Lowe’s today to go find all the parts on your video receipt and I found all the parts. After I found all the parts I went back to the pvc plumbing section cause I realized I grabbed the wrong Flange and in the process of doing that a worker asks me if I need help with anything and I told him what I was going to do with all the parts from your receipt and he said that it would all melt in seconds because pvc can’t tolerate heat, I ended up putting all the parts back and not buying anything because I don’t have knowledge about this project like you do, if you can please make another video regarding this matter talking about what a wick or heat of any kind can do to pvc I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! :)

[@legallyfast]

I work on Foxbodies all the time, and I have been using a smoke machine and love it. Unfortunately, they cost like $800 so I wasn't going to get one anytime soon, but I will be building this. Thank you for all of your useful information.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Your welcome brother! Thank you 🙏

[@91rss]

we took a strip of paper 1 1 /2 wide and the diameter of the pipe, then divided it into 4 marks, , wrapped the paper around the pipe then used those marks to locate the holes

[@MegaLostOne]

Thanks for the vid. Made myself one today out of ABS. One thing I did do differently was using some liquid tape on the bolts (outside of plastic) so if it slid for some reason it couldn't ground out the to body or engine. I know there is a fuse in there also to protect against that but I figured it wouldn't hurt and I already owned the liquid tape.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

From continued use, doesn't the wire cause the screw heads to get hot that will melt the PVC ???

[@travisbailey9509]

Thank you so much for this video. I built my own and located the massive vaccuum leak on my fox that was causing idle issues and lean condition.

[@sergiochavez1673]

This is the best one i've seen yet. sure you can't see the "Smoke" through a glass screen but why would you need too. Good job!

[@HedoBum]

The most obvious reason I found is to make sure your oil level isn't too low. Sucker gets hot without enough oil on the wick and it does dissipate quickly.

[@lavachemist]

@@HedoBum It would be pretty easy to make a sight glass for monitoring the oil level, especially on the taller version of the Mr. Fusion. It might be a worthy addition if you're worried about that.

[@leonardopupo-tuperet6080]

Great idea. You also could use a mosquito fogger machine ($50 from Amazon Prime) and pour baby oil in it. It works like a charming. It harmless to engines.

[@2112user]

That's originally what I googled when I found this.... a DIY way to adapt a Halloween smoker for automotive use. Being a vaper and tinkerer, only thing I need is $18 bucks worth of PVC. Wonder if Domestic/Import have a flavor preference :D

[@szzpawnkntrl2018]

Amazing!!! Thanks for your time;... Sell them on ebay ill be the first buyer!!!

[@semirm8248]

When I tested mine with the top open after about five seconds, it catches fire on the inside. Is this normal? I assume when the top is installed, it will not.

[@deven6518]

Maybe not enough oil to the cotton, or too much current. Could also be because of the airflow (being open top).

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

Nice job. Thank you. Kind regards

[@johnnyjohn8073]

New subscriber here. I've seen videos in the past of people making their own smoke tester. Your's is the best and easiest by far. It never crossed my mind to use plastic plumbing and run voltage through it. It just seems counter intuitive but you proved me wrong since it's very hard plastic and very little voltage running through it. I'm running to Lowes tomorrow and to my local vape shop.

[@christianmiller9039]

Best channel and best audio of any other channel out there! Thanks for this brother!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

I appreciate that Bro 😎🤟🔥🔥

[@christianmiller9039]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY Man I appreciate the time you put into everything you put out! Im so glad that yall made out alright in the storms and that I can continue to watch your videos like they are cut out clips from behind the scenes of smokey and the bandit lmao! Your cars hold the same status as Eleanor, or any other movie car in my opinion brew2l! This video is really neat too lol! Stuff I would have never thought up lol!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thank you 🙏 that’s really cool of you to say! My cars aren’t anything special for sure but I love sharing their progress with you guys! We all get to grow together!😎

[@christianmiller9039]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY i appreciate it and Im sure a lot of others do as well man. I like your cars and love seeing them brow. Be safe brother and Ill see you in another comment section lol..

[@ace66067]

Of course the guy with the Mustang builds it solid nice job

[@trailerpark187]

I just got done building my own mr. fusion. Works flawlessly, thanks man

[@clydedent1415]

I can't find the wire

[@trailerpark187]

I dont see it on there now either.

[@joecnc3341]

Great Video. Now I have a good project for the weekend - and can test for vacuum leaks on my vehicles. Thank You!

[@comanchejr921]

This is a late comment, but I used copper wire around the wick and I used my jumper cables to test it out and mine caught fire and burnt up where did I go wrong?

[@marshallartz3194]

Good video. I added a shutoff valve, 0.5 PSI propane regulator (CAMCO Olympian 59013 from Amazon) and ring end 12VDC power cables with battery clamps. Made power through-bolt seals from high-temp silicon rubber. Mine leaked smoke from around the cap, which I resolved by smearing the threads with plumbers putty and reinstalling.

[@timtucker7762]

So 0.5 PSI is the input pressure? Would it work with no input air, maybe just plugging the input? I wonder if it would build enough pressure on it's own?

[@marshallartz3194]

@@timtucker7762 0.5 psi was recommended in several different build videos, etc. to not overpressure the car hoses. It seemed to work so I went with it vs. reinventing the wheel. No idea if it's optimal. Smoke does dribble out on it's own without pressure, but IMO pressurization is better to speed the process. I fed a 12V plug-in pool toy inflator nozzle into the pressure regulator. I've even seen designs where people pressurize by blowing into the hose.

[@joedirt6585]

Made my own worked well aside from being unable to find coil wire. Any suggestions on alternatives? I ended up using an old soldering iron in place of the wire works well but not very portable.

[@maddogbarfog2492]

Try the heater wires from inside an old toaster.

[@mustangman302HO]

I'm going to build one .. I'm chasing a surge on my wife's 88 lx ... watch from new Brunswick Canada eh !! Great station man !!

[@milosaleksic1982]

Perfect! I was just thinking about how cristal jars or metal cans are not the best containers, this one looks great. Maybe as an addon, a hook to hang it off the hood. Kudos for the music :)

[@mustangmarty8491]

Wow that is cool, and I hope all is well after the storm. You're right nothing sounds better than a push rod V8. That is a cool project thanks for the info.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks man, we are doing fine thanks for asking!

[@scottrogers9542]

I need help, I’m trying to make my own smoke machine. Everything is done, I don’t understand how and what actual setting on the multimeter to get to the 2.5 ohms. I’ve watched a few videos and it seems like I’m doing everything correctly, but I don’t get a decimal in my numbers

[@achristian7015]

2:19 I stopped in at Lowes and the 23304 (4" Adapter by Charlotte Pipe) and the 253251 (Toilet Flange by Oatey) are a loose fit. There is at least a 1/4 inch gap in the pipe....can't glue that together.

[@sriharipeesapati7698]

I tried this for some reason. O smoke is coming out. Does it matter if I have a 15amp fuse instead of the 10 amp.

[@jpp9846]

You the man B! Thanks for sharing this...I'm definitely building a Mr. Fusion. I appreciate all you do for us Fox Bros!!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

You guys are more than welcome! Thank you all for the support and love you give the channel 💯💯💯

[@jetski2726]

Your right about the BCam sounds great ,great videos, i try to add a comment in your b-cam install video but they are turned off, my question is when you installed your b-cam did you change your stock valve springs?

[@utolean3025]

Thanks for this useful information , now i have a better idea how to chase vacuum leaks ✌️

[@n4thawin]

Best one I've seen so far!

[@JoelFJB]

Another great video man, good job and keep them coming!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Appreciate the kind words🙏💯

[@turnercmedia]

Just put mines together and if works great... really helpful when you do your own repairs.... great video man... I have a 2012 S197 6speed

[@860fox9]

I just built one. I wanted add that you need to twist two pieces of the 26 gauge wire together as that will make a difference to what ohms people see. But thank you for the video.

[@lavachemist]

That's a great idea. I got 22 gauge kanthal wire, because it's cheap, so I'll definitely try twisting it.

[@terrywashburn3852]

Thanks for the tip. I have 24 ga ss wire that i gotta go about 10' before i get anywhere near 2 ohms resistance. Will give this a shot.

[@jrram1590]

Mine keeps catching fire

[@johnciely8209]

WOW! I’ve watched a bunch. This is definitely the best. Great video. Thanks.

[@mikeshepard3602]

Now I know what I’m making this weekend. Hell yes! Awesome vid and that Fox sounds amazing.

[@pauljohnson8385]

GAME CHANGER for sure.....need to make one to find the leak in my 2008 Frontier 4.0

[@trisa9625]

Question what fuse did u use in order to use the activate the battery links I baught one but my fuses keep buning up

[@WRJ63]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video! glad your all safe after the storm, well now I have a weekend project, this will also help me to check for leaks on the turbo pluming on my Super duty diesel

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

No problem brother! I enjoyed making the video👍 I’m sure it would work just fine for that!

[@jasoncameron34]

Thanks bud for the build plans I'm gonna build one this week

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

👍Let us know how it works!

[@jasoncameron34]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY will do brother it's a great lil smoke machine and under 30 bucks cant beat it and I can get some of the stuff at work😉😉

[@scottbutler2761]

Thats great . I have no idea where to get a wick . Could i use a Tampon ?

[@تابعناامرح]

Thanks man Very useful and simple What air pump did you use and what is the recommended pressure?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks! Any air source should work. About 5psi

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

finally something to do with all the coil building shit I have left over from when I vaped!

[@TTurbo06]

I made this and it works great but the wick gets burned where the wire touches and the wire gets pretty red within like 30seconds. Is that normal?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

If you feel like it’s getting too hot just wrap a few more rounds of wire around it.👌

[@3613jeremy]

I'm wondering if there's a pressure reducer so you don't have to worry about dropping the compressor or even a portable air tank

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

I’m sure you can find something that will work. It only takes a couple of psi to operate

[@pilotmaintainer576]

Definitely about to build this thing!

[@kevintobin8554]

thank you sooo much for the idea, I have been using air pressure and a soap test to find a leak, but this is so much better and very inexpensive, half the stuff I had around the house, very good video, can I ask you something ? what is with the music ??? On some videos you can't even hear what is being said

[@garyvanremortel5218]

I built mine using 28AWG four core Clapton SS wire.

[@codyhonaker5808]

@BREW2L I made this exact thing for $27 (everything came from menards) but didn't have the wire suggestions but had some 16g kanthal wire and it worked fine

[@codyhonaker5808]

**UPDATE** so i used this machine to try to find where my truck has a leak in the ceiling and so it was plugged in for about ½ hour and just ended up fogging the WHOLE inside of my truck but never did find the one in the ceiling 😭 and after it being plugged in that long it actually melted the holes where the bolts stick through.... suggestions for this @BREW2L thanks man

[@aneff461]

Awesome, I built one but what psi are you pushing through the machine?

[@Okie-Tom]

What a great little build. I will have to make one of these! Since it is made out of plastic, does the plastic get soft where the power screws come in? Thanks, Tom

[@dotzpowerhouse]

I second that this is the best channel on KZbin hands down glad to see things are ok with you and the family after the hurricane but small question my clutch cable in my 1993 fox keep splitting this will be cable number 3 waiting on it now to come through Fedex it has a stage 3 clutch a friend told me it can be the fork but not sure

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks brother 👍 more than likely it’s the cables you are using. The aftermarket adjustable cables suck. Try a factory cable and see if that fixes the problem 💯

[@dotzpowerhouse]

Thank you will give that a try

[@dotzpowerhouse]

gfunkxpress yea I had the same kit as well still using the bbk quadrant it’s just the cable keep splitting

[@1320horse]

Dario Chase where is the cable breaking? Under the dash by the quadrant or somewhere else? Maximum Motorsports makes a great cable and quadrant. I was having the same problem years ago and finally bought the MM cable, haven’t had a problem since and that was 5 years ago daily driven.

[@dotzpowerhouse]

1320horse it’s braking under the car close to the clutch fork it’s splits there

[@richpatrick3424]

Great idea!! Thanks, going to make one today.

[@manabu51]

Made one these, works great, thanks for posting and sharing !!!

[@pierreculvert4580]

Just made mine, but wick keeps catching fire about 6 seconds after I connect it, any ideas why or what I did wrong, using 26 gauge nichrome wire and baby oil

[@MarkAnthony-e9o]

Built this exactly like this and when connecting to battery, it sparks up the wires.... as if im getting too much power, not sure what it is.

[@johnealy6916]

awesome gonna have to make this one the best one I have scene by far thank you

[@milek021]

Is it safe to "inject" that kind of smoke into turbo intake sade? I would remove MAF and put broken one instead... I think that i have leak somewhere just arround turbo on plastic "pipes" ? Smoke through turbo, safe or not? (p.s. my turbo is alredy fucked up)

[@ChristKingJesus]

Smoke tests is a known practice to check for leaks.. your ok lol

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Have everything but the wire. Any alternative that they sell locally? The wire you use is only online. Welding wire? Galvanized?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

You can buy it at a local vape store

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY thanks. What about the screw leads getting to hot and melting the pvc body

[@jamieprater3398]

How full do you fill it to? Do you submerge the wick or fill it up just to the bottom of the wick where the wire is wrapped?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Just enough to wet the wick

[@jamieprater3398]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY just the two legs of the wick or all the way up to the wire windings?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Just leave a 1/16 or so of baby oil at the bottom of the wick

[@jamieprater3398]

Good deal. Thanks for the info.

[@AnythingEverythingGh]

So you dismantled the cigarette lighter socket and used the leads for the smoke machine right ?

[@glockjay18]

Nice design thank you ill make one in the near future and ill let you know how it comes out. Again thank you for sharing.

[@comanchejr921]

Hey can I use aluminum wire on the evap smoker and get same results?

[@jbigburnout]

That beats the soapy water test i gotta make 1

[@charlieeverhart6646]

How do you keep the wick from catching fire. I am using vape wire 26awg at 2.5 ohms? It seems like my wire is shorter than other people's at around 12 inches long. Would increasing the length(ohms as well) make the wire hot but not red hot. Seems to me the olms the hotter the wire will get but also the longer the lower the voltage. Ideas?

[@itsjustmike7858]

Extremely helpful video, thanks for uploading!!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Np bud!

[@johnc7512]

Awesome video accept for the music.

[@JCRaya69]

Like a boss! mad skillz ya have brother.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks brother 👍💯

[@1SirCarlton]

Did you put the baby oil directly on the wick or just in the very bottom of it?

[@elmostong1865]

Thanks for this detailed video Brother. Gotta see now if I can source these parts here in Colombia! LOL

[@kennyspringer7668]

Can I use Kinthal wire

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Yes sir 👌

[@henrym3780]

That's amazing! How much pressure are you putting into it?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

1/2 pound, thanks 🙏

[@thegeneticmachine270]

Thanks for this “Mr. Fusion” build! I just finished piecing mine together, looks identical to your mini fusion. The hardest part was waiting on the 26 gauge wire from amazon, since no one in town kept it in stock. Keep up the good work!

[@rahrah8076]

The Genetic Machine you could take it from a scrap portable heater..just measure the width of wire

[@90FF1]

How about a broken string from your guitar?

[@prabup5568]

Sir,in the previous video,you have mentioned to close the throttle body, do we have to do this in diesel engine as well?if so which part to be closed,your video or amazing

[@TotoGuy-Original]

this is great but im a bit concerned about safety so how can i stop it burning itself out or heating up too much and burning the resistance wire so it breaks. ill be connecting to a car battery wont be the same car every time though