Can You Straighten a Crankshaft?! And your other machining questions answered, feat Danny Soliz

In this video, Danny and I answer your questions from Supra Saga part 3:
Questions featured in this video:
"What oil did you use?"
"What kind of Chickens are those?"
Rick West "How Hot would an oven have to be to accomplish the same task?"
Christopher Baker: "Do you do heads for the older Mercedes diesel engines?"
Kurt Zimmerman: "Can he straighten a crankshaft?"
The video of "Lethal weapon" that we talk about when answering this question: • 1200+HP AWD Ladybug Lo...
Responding to a comment: "All heads are bent"
"Are you going to have to cut the seats and guides again?"
ajs222222: "Can you do this with cast iron heads?"
John Klaus: "If it didn't take, could you still do an oven straightening?"
Seth Hollis: "Could using an AC tig welder be substituted for a torch?"
Steven Bauer "What is the cost difference between doing the oven, and doing the 'less invasive' method?" and "is doing an align hone for the cam journals an acceptable alternative to straightening the head in terms of cost and reliability?"
For more info on Hill Country Performance, check out their Facebook here: / hillcountryperformance
To get caught up, watch part 1 here: • Lessons Learned !! Sup...
Part 2 here: • Rebuilding my 7M Cylin...
and Part 3 here: • How to straighten a cy...
Background Music by Lakey Inspired: "The Process" "I Found Me" and "Good Morning"
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[@kutlee2009]

No one in entire KZbin has this kind of video. I have searched far and wide. Thank you for uploading.

[@douglasjreynolds]

Awesome, loving this series!!

[@ashc5728]

Yeah this is very unique content, while i assumed the sort of repairs he talks about were possible, i had never seen them done before, or any detail about the equipment / procedure

[@turtlezed]

He's an interesting guy, I bet you could do a whole series on engine build blueprinting with him explaining the process from start to a finished job....

[@jvh22a]

That would be an awesome series! Maybe do a few different popular engines. From budget build to your average build.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

If I was you I'd hang around Danny & turn myself into a sponge , knowledge like that is a precious commodity , and I can tell you are absorbing every little bit !!! :-) Big D.

[@jeoj13]

I have to say this about Danny and his wife Elaine are the nicest folks and when Danny does anything for you all your gonna get is the best that can done anywhere period. God Bless Faye,and keep it going

[@FayeHadley]

I couldn't agree more. I love them both so much, they have done so much for me!!

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Agreed! Best machine shop ANYWHERE! Unlike most shops, these guys become your team on whatever your project is.

[@LiveWire-it8zr]

One of the best Q and A episodes I've ever seen on you tube dealing with mechanics!!! A+

[@Elaba_]

He is still passionate about his job and he loves to teach.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

100%!!! I've met him and he is just as awesome in person. Will spend the time to teach you, the customer, all about whatever you want to know. He is now my machinist. I won't go to ANYONE else from now on. :)

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

Man faye, you found a real gem on this planet. Dudes like Danny are SO RARE to find. The guy that taught me how to rebuild jeeps and has given me most of my knowledge is similar to danny except he just wanted to make you feel like an idiot all the time. :D Great videos Faye, keep up the great content!

[@elainesoliz2205]

Danny will only make you feel like an idiot if you ask the same question twice! (means you weren't listening and he was wasting his time!)

[@jamiecotterill2475]

As an old Marine Engineer I can remember soaking up information from engineers I worked with during my apprenticeship. This man seems to be a wealth of information and hope you are bending his ear constantly.Good luck on both your career and channel Faye.

[@freq4323]

We had a crank straightener in the machine shop I worked in years ago. We were the only shop in town that did that kind of work

[@justingreaves6769]

Knowledge is power. Donny is power in a physical form

[@TheTallGirl]

What a joy to see a man proud of his work with all the knowledge That chickens are really cure :)

[@FayeHadley]

Absolutely!! It's so refreshing! And thank you 😊 I love them!!

[@louisward3654]

Thanks Faye, this dude is kool as hell, people w his knowledge are rarely willing to share their secrets.

[@darrenshpak4533]

Wish we had a guy like Danny for a teacher in high school

[@MJPilote]

To see an old school engine builder sharing his knowledge really warms my heart. I could really talk with him for hours without ever getting bored. Passing the knowledge is what's it's all about, why take it all with you in the end.

[@datghettoazn127]

The excitement you get from car talk makes me so happy 😂

[@saraelaine10]

That’s my grandpa Danny! The best man I’ve ever known. 😭❤️

[@andygilbert1877]

I get the impression Danny’s answer to “Can you.........” is going to be “Been there, done that!” Love his knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and general old skoolness!

[@humbertorubi2735]

This guy is one of a kind 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@802Garage]

This is just a conversation with "the guy" we all wish we could have a long wandering conversation with, but you're sharing it with all of us! So epic. Lot of info to absorb so I'm gonna have to watch twice. 😂

[@FayeHadley]

YOU AND ME BOTH!!! I am probably going to re-watch it 10 times!!!

[@stonehands0249]

Danny should have his own KZbin channel. Listening to him speak his experienced knowledge...amazing and entertaining! Learned my lesson on forging today!

[@RacerRickxx]

Straightening a crankshaft is a pretty brutal process. If you want to see a customer faint, this will usually do it. lol. Stick it in a press, bend it straight, then bend it a bit more and beat the crap out of the journal shoulder with a blunt chisel to reduce spring back, check again, do it a few more times until it stays straight, then grind the crank. I like this guy. He knows his stuff.

[@FayeHadley]

Yes!! Same!! Makes me wish I had a bent crankshaft just so I could watch him straighten it 😂😂😂

[@mc1dash1b]

This guy explains all the stuff the gear heads talk about but he makes it easy to understand and let’s the amateur mechanic know for certain his own vast ignorance concerning engines and their engineering. So interesting!

[@davidrobinson6495]

Danny is awesome. Be thankful to learn from him in person. Really enjoying the videos.

[@KOME11]

You're so excited and happy! I love watching car videos in my spare time but they're so monotone and boring. Thanks for changing up the KZbin scene, I hope other people take note.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you! Haha I appreciate that. Most people see my enthusiasm and think that I am a total newbie just learning this stuff. And true that I am always learning, but.... - I am actually in my 10th year of wrenching! I love the side-by-side here with Danny who has been doing this stuff since he was just a child - we are both equally enthusiastic so it shows our true passion and love for what we do, ya know?

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

this man has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to engines. excellent video!

[@kc2743]

Videos like this should shut all the haters up that try to say you don't know your stuff...great stuff as always FH!! I really enjoy watching and listening to you two converse.

[@andymarteney9820]

Its awesome hearing a machinist who is passionate about his craft and will actually tell you the truth from what he has experienced and not what he has read. I would love to see small series with him speaking about machining and metallurgy. Seriously, i could listen to his Knowledge all day long

[@phxamigo]

This channel!!!!! My new addiction!!!!!!lol !!!

[@needmetal3221]

Your enthusiasm is infectious and this guy knows his shit.

[@desolatemetro]

I love talking to people like this. He's obviously really enjoying talking about it especially because you're clearly absorbing what he's saying...repeating stuff back and asking intelligent questions. This is a really great conversation...I actually don't think I've seen something like this on youtube before, but I've had conversations like this myself!

[@mbsnyderc]

The Guy's knowledge is gold and so are you for bringing it to us.the world still needs craftsmen like this that what to pass on there knowledge so the next generation can still do this kind of work.

[@Cheesycook]

There is nothing cooler than picking the brain of an experienced mechanic or Machinist!

[@stberry]

Really enjoy the more advanced content. There's already a ton of "whats a spark plug?" content out there. This is really good stuff.

[@darkiee69]

Beauty and the beast answering all your engine questions. ;) And the white chicken was having a bath, but in soil instead of sand. Take an old car tyre, put it on the ground and fill it with sand and they'll have a sandpool to take "baths" in.

[@thevandivers]

You are SO lucky to have Danny as a resource!

[@FayeHadley]

Yes!!! So true!

[@garyharms276]

Thanks for all the questions...lol .. Isn't it amazing what a lifetime of experience will get ya ...

[@dreally7029]

Truly an awesome video!!!! Great information and a wholesome chemistry. This really was entertaining, thank you!

[@johnnellis3025]

danny is very smart ,no doubt. almost a genius. he explains his expertise in a fun way that i think any one in auto. repair or just interested, can understand. his passion as does yours shows how much you guy's care! great show! fun to watch the chicks show also.

[@CCROSS5882]

Am I boring because I could listen to you guys all day!

[@matthewrafferty4117]

Great video with a guy that's truly passionate about his craft and willing to share his many years of experience.

[@1996turbocamaro]

Good video - there was a lot of good information shared !!

[@DavidVerch]

So cool to watch 2 knowledgable people get excited about a topic.

[@FayeHadley]

:)

[@rgraptor2542]

Love it! Wish I could sit down with Danny and just pick his brain! Thanks for doing this Faye!🙏

[@thesteaktc]

Everyone appreciates this awesome series. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamieblt194]

Well done👍. Full of solid , useful information.

[@omegamanRA28]

This guy is a God. Some info given here that not many builders or backyard mechanics think about.

[@fightnight47364]

Chickens with Afros 😆 ! AWESOME, Love the channel 👌

[@bjr2379]

He is very enthusiastic! Great guy and video Faye. Thanks.

[@DanLance100]

Another terrific video ! Danny is an absolute gem ! I'm glad I found your channel. Thank you Faye !

[@710pappy]

Thank you and Danny for these videos I’m loving and learning on this subject

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Faye. Danny is a wealth of information about engine machine work. What an awesome Q & A session. Looking forward to see what's next for that cylinder head.

[@MrWhoops7]

Great interview series Fay! Love your channel. Just keeps getting better and better. Wish you continued success!👍

[@ashc5728]

Faye: What Can You Tell me about engine Repair Danny? Danny: Yes

[@Rick-tt6yq]

Interesting video, waaay above my level of mechanical expertise...mostly drawn in my Fayes overall ‘cuteness factor’, particularly her nose that wrinkles up when she laughs...Makes my old heart smile.

[@meh-canics9628]

Thank you for introducing us to your friend Danny! Keep up the great work!

[@JDK73772]

Yall are funny. Love your two videos as I learn a ton but its not a dry lecture. Its fun learning. Your chickens are an interesting twist too.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!

[@wademiyataki9221]

Great series! Very educational! Love watching videos like this.

[@gptg1981]

Metallurgy class with Danny! Awesome, Aluminum expands like CRAZY vs. steel.

[@danmay9728]

Love the chickens, they make your videos. Be safe. Peace.🇺🇸

[@rogerjohnson2515]

Thanks Faye, another great video, Danny is a wealth of knowledge, I really enjoy this series on heads, you are the best.

[@generatorjohn4537]

Great informative video. My Triumph Tr7 has an aluminium head and cast block. The early engines had problems with those aluminum heads warping. Luckily my engine was a later engine. I always learn something new with your videos. Thanks

[@dannydyer9961]

Im so glad to see you putting out more videos. Keep up the great work Faye. You are honestly good enough to host any car show on tv, so you will make it farther than you ever thought on youtube 🤘😘

[@FayeHadley]

Awww thank you! I appreciate this! If only I had more time to work on my own stuff and do KZbin, I'd put out so many more videos!!

[@dannydyer9961]

I totally get that. Just realize we all wanna hear from you more than you think. You are smart, a great wrench and gorgeous, you will have real sponsors soon. Just stay happy and dont make yourself miserable lol 😘

[@multibucker]

Wow, that video just expanded my brain threefold.... keep bringing the awesome content!

[@douglasjreynolds]

Awesome! Love this series! Danny might want to switch to decaf after lunch though! 😊😊

[@frankm8533]

I could listen to him all day

[@FayeHadley]

SAME!!! Hahaha and I do! Once a week, which is what brings you these videos!!😅

[@frankm8533]

@@FayeHadley hes great! Always love the chicken check in to 👍👊

[@elainesoliz2205]

i do listen to him, all day, every day!

[@gilmello8296]

Once again a thank you for this video series

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Love your personality Faye.

[@loganwolfe7926]

Dude these videos are so awesome and informative. Keep up the great content!!.

[@JayWelchy]

Awesome vid. That dude is super fun ... I could listen/learn all day.

[@audiophileman7047]

You are a natural, Faye. I could see you being an interviewer or other media personality, like a talk show host. There must be a lot of well running cars from you working on them down where you live!👍💖🎸😎

[@rockroll9513]

Another great video. Great questions! Thanks Faye!

[@KingCharles52003]

Amazing Video.. Extremely educational..

[@davestewart9146]

This was great, made me laugh, please keep doing these videos 😁👍❤️

[@randallgoeswhere]

This dude knows car stuff down to the metallurgical process. What he was talking about was when they forge metal what it does is opens up the molecule so they can hammer the carbon together so that when it cools its literally bonded together giving it that strength. Im just now getting into cars. I went into carbide. If I was 20 again I would have def went into auto mechanics. Its so fun now. Would have been a great career.

[@casperthesavage22]

You always have amazing vidz, keep it up

[@mattneely6721]

You guys are really cool. Very educational thank you

[@craigsmith6044]

That was a great video. I can't believe how little i knew about cranks/heads. Faye your awesome

[@aaronshall9258]

Great video Faye!:) Looking forward to the next one! That guy is just awesome! You got yourself a friend for life:) Thanks for the 🐔 footage! So freaking adorable!!!!

[@yogib37]

Faye thanks for asking my question, Since the older Mercedes are harder to find parts for it is also harder to find people to work on them if a major repair is needed Danny has so much passion that is what makes these some of the best videos. He gets so side tracked but it is like ok cool yeah did not know that LOL He is a treasure chest of knowledge.

[@freshlystealthy45]

He is obviously a master at his art!!! Cool video as always Faye!!😁

[@LordTominator]

Guess where I'm sending my engine! Love this video series so much ❤❤❤❤

[@ruthlessronniethemechanic5639]

I run valvolene vr1 non synthetic strait 30w in my ls1 turbo setup. Love it

[@ozmodius12]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@BucketList22]

This was so freaking informative AND entertaining at the same time!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@camaro72_justin9]

Dude Danny's like a Sir Isaac Newton man of the car world it's great! 😁🇺🇲🤙

[@davidhill129]

Thank you Fay, I learned a lot here.

[@imJGott]

great video, i learned quite a bit of useful things!

[@maingun07]

I don't get down to San Antonio, but the next time I pass through Kansas City I'll have to remember to stop in Nolan's head shop and ask about some of this. I love that place. It's cylinder head Mecca.

[@jrsanchez6603]

Tnis dude is pretty awesome... thanks Faye for having him on!!!

[@Gambit4u2]

Love this series!

[@yma9960]

So much knowledge it’s so cool just too listen and learn 👍

[@taccom1617]

Great content. Thank you!

[@jackiegammon2065]

OMG! How very interesting, now I want to learn to work on my vehicle...thanks for sharing!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you, Jackie! Welcome to my channel!!! 😀

[@colingan8652]

Very informative video, Faye has great video ideas.

[@smallweights]

Nice one Faye, you n Danny make an awesome team, what an interesting guy!!!! So much could be learned from him that would benefit the DIY mechanic!!! Not any mechanic to make them better at what they do!!! Luvvin this group of vids, plus I luv ya old school supra

[@magogomez7664]

Wow!...been a mechanic for a decade.lots of info that I didn't know. Like you faye

[@FayeHadley]

I have also been a mechanic for a decade and I learn new things everyday!!! thank you for being a subscriber I appreciate it!

[@johnnyarnett2392]

Loved it love hearing him talk

[@hotchinahk]

Thank you for this video, I have learnt so much about cylinder head from him :)

[@charleskamau1775]

Thanks. It's very detailed

[@MrRotaryrockets]

You guys are a kick to watch..keep it up thanks for sharing ..your chickens are cute.