Did We Make The Bombi Too Powerful? Massive LS Engine Barely Fits.

[@corbsy]

My grandfather spent his last months watching your videos. He passed last December but he loved this show. He had a 1970 Bronco that he restored and it's painted all yellow. Thank you for all you have done for him through with your show. I remember that we binge watched this channel instead of watching the Olympics. God bless you.

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

Sorry for your huge Loss.Grandfathers are So Cool. Both of mine were amazing men

[@DuctTapeDan]

I shared this channel with my father while he was hospitalized in the beginning of covid. Long story short these videos kept up our moral. I am wanting to start my own off road recovery business here in New England. Focusing on quads, side by sides, jeeps ect

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Matt’s sarcasm and Tom’s quick wit work so smoothly together.

[@danburby7936]

MATT ,AS AN AFRO ENGINEER YOU ARE SECOND TO NONE...AS AN OLD MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZED IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS I WONDER HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE INVESTED IN TOOLS ? GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES..WHILE LIVING IN IDAHO IN THE 60S I CAME TO HURRICANE TO BUY SOME WALKER HOUNDS FROM A GUY THERE..LOVELY PLACE

[@Devils_Arrow]

Hey Matt, the lower 48 is also a reference to the 48 of the 50 states in the US that you don't have to cross another country or a body of water to get to. Truckers like me use that as a reference all the time!

[@percyfaith11]

Matt knows that. He's just trolling.

[@Devils_Arrow]

@@percyfaith11 oh I figured, he's got a great sense of humor in his videos! That was more so also for the folks that really didn't know. 😊

[@PanheadJeff58]

Flipping the differential will work fine. Gears get "splash" lubricated from the ring gear slinging oil, like in a manual transmission. Your solution for inlet and outlet may come back to bite you. Oil will loosen your silicone plug. A more permanent solution would be to tap the hole for pipe thread and install a pipe plug. The lower 48 refers to the continental US.

[@russlehman2070]

Since I heard a reference to the 49th parallel slip into that conversation, I think they know that and are just having a little fun with it. Much of the border between Canada and the lower 48 follows the 49th parallel.

[@NT5RA_Still_Learning]

OK, Matt, you got me. :) I'll take the bait. Two terms that are roughly synonymous: "Lower 48" and "CONUS" Lower 48 refers to the 48 states of the USA excluding Alaska and Hawaii. CONUS or Continental US refers to the 48 states of the USA excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and also excluding various territories like Puerto Rico. I'm not going to go into the various usages nor history behind the terms, but perhaps the most common usage is in the context of shipping cost. You will often see statements like, "Free shipping to the Lower 48," or a price breakdown that lists one cost for the Lower 48 and another higher cost for other locations. That's because a typical item can be shipped by ground to any of the Lower 48 or Continental US, and ground shipping is usually cheapest. Shipping outside of the Lower 48 or CONUS is going to involve other more expensive shipping methods such as air or sea, or via other countries (you have to leave the USA and go through Canada to drive from Washington State to Alaska). Great videos! Thanks for all you do!

[@RMac350]

For added engine longevity, I'd replace that oil pan with a pan from a TrailBlazer SS. 8 cylinder GMT360 use a front sump oil pan. Perfect for that reverse mount engine setup in the Bomb Bee.

[@DerUnbbekante]

I am not an expert on oil pans but I would assume that the Bambi could never pull enough g in any direction to create that type of problem.

[@philb5593]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@DerUnbbekante There’ll be quite a bit of slosh when you hit the end of the rope, but nothing sustained. I guess the bombi could see some extreme slopes

[@bigredc222]

I'm always surprised that oil pumps in rock crawlers don't suck air when they are on extreme angles. Matt talked about it and he said it's never been a problem. So I doubt a few seconds of momentum is going to hurt anything.

[@RMac350]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn I just re watched the video. I counted the same number of requests for my opinion as I counted for yours.

[@RMac350]

@@DerUnbbekante probably not. Just like under normal driving conditions having a front sump pan in the TrailBlazer SS isn't an issue. However over the long haul, those brief losses in oil pressure that can happen during hard acceleration will catch up. Considering how much time and money is going into this overhaul it's cheap insurance.

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great video! You inspired me to do some mechanical work so today I'm putting a rear end in my recliner.

[@darrellmyers7709]

Lol..good one😉

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

That’s hysterical!!!

[@JCinJCout1]

Shoutout to Tom 👏, I had a coworker over 25 years ago that said “Work Smarter not Harder”. It has stuck with me all these years and I share it with everyone!! Great little life nugget!!

[@davee5384]

Matt, you can use electric fans and put the radiator anywhere you want it. That way you dont have to worry about space at the front of the motor / engine :)

[@ubercdr1313]

I was thinking that same thing too. Also, I lived in some -20 winters and freezing brakes wasn’t really a thing.

[@haywood12]

Theres a roadkill episode on the mazdarati that proves that statement wrong. Sometimes you actually need to route aur towards them

[@steveschritz1823]

Train locomotives do this, big fans push the heat out the top.

[@agentcrm]

@@haywood12 That's only at speed where placement becomes an issue. Not something Matt needs to worry about with tracks.

[@e.reifschneider1374]

Electric fans will also give you options for radiator mounting

[@davidhorley749]

It's always good to see Ed, sometimes sitting in the background and sometimes in amongst the action, he is a wonderful character. I'm going to miss Lizzy, but hope she is real happy and doing well.

[@lew-e]

I havent been watching as regularly as I used to. Did she leave?

[@mperkin174]

@@lew-e yes, she left the channel to follow her rodeo and ranching dreams

[@davidfarmer1666]

Matt had an F-150 Ford truck purchased and gave it to Lizzy. He said she would need it to pull a horse trailer.

[@SPUDHOME]

@@lew-e yes he blew it, he let her go. She was the only reason to watch videos in the shop

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@SPUDHOME Not!

[@GarryReitler]

The lower 48 refers to the 48 contiguous states excluding Hawaii and Alaska.

[@simonnovak]

Love the days when the MORR episode is long! Those are the best days. Specially when they're building in the shop.

[@pauladams8714]

You’all crack me up! Tom is catching on to the craziness, I liked his smirk when Matt was explaining the inter workings of something? Then the Matt Jr comment! Perfect. Rhett’s the silent guy in the shadows taking everything in. Pulls out the knowledge when needed and nails it! Kicked butt in the tire mounting games👍. He’ll fill in Lizzys shoes quite well. She’ll be missed

[@enockmusara7971]

I think Matt would make a very good teacher😊

[@catman19]

Hi Matt,, on ford 9in you press bearing on axle like you did but the retainer ring should be heated red hot & then droped on axle & pushed against bearing & let cool. It will retain a lot better

[@bgslade1]

You should make the cab able to hinge up like a cab over truck. You can tip it and them work on the drive line easily

[@calholli]

I agree-- but In order to do that, they would need to weld a bottom onto the cab - which would add a lot of weight.

[@sharlenerevels]

Google it Matt. The lower 48 is the states of the US not including Alaska and Hawaii. My name is Howard im 78 years young. I have been watching your youture for long time and love it. God bless you all.

[@pascalc.2217]

Just discovered your channel couple days ago. And I love it. Also the answer to the question of the lower 48; I believe they are the 48 states in-between Canada and Mexico. And not the country's.

[@desertdweller4951]

😅 all these years of traveling the lower 48. Just to find out, I've never gone below Mexico. Dang it Matt, sure would have been nice if you had brooched this subject 😳 years ago 😂

[@masterbates7016]

It's pretty obvious he knows what the lower 48 is and someone in the comments doesn't

[@masterbates7016]

It's pretty obvious he knows what the lower 48 is and someone in the comments doesn't

[@willieguapo]

Make sure you put blue Loctite on that fan because it's rotation will back the fan out and smash the radiator

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

Nothing has changed as far as the rotation goes.

[@kaydog2008]

A nice heavy duty pintle hitch on the back would make it quick and easy to hook up to. 🤔🤔👉👉Hey Matt idea for the exhaust why not build a strait rear facing exhaust manifold with four 90s to pipes runnning down long the back and out to the side corners to small mufflers.

[@bryancondrey6457]

Your homebrew high pinon will be fine. The probable use is low speed and cold weather (or cold for you anyway). If it fails in the future, Currie Enterprises has a high pinion casting for the 9" with the necessary oiling modes built in. Build it, drive it break it, build it again. Have fun!

[@misterrc51]

True Hi 9 actually makes 9 high pinion, that would work for this.

[@Dlawler]

He's said multiple times they intended to use it all year round, so abit more speed and heat could be normal for it

[@marzsit9833]

upside-down diffs are really not a problem. amc used an unmodified upside-down dana diff in the 4x4 eagle front end with absolutely no problems. 90 weight oil is very sticky stuff and the inside of a moving diff is like a dishwasher interior, everything gets plenty of liquid.

[@honeybee2362]

As an Alaskan , the Lower 48 is a commonly used term to describe the 48 contiguous states that are lower geographically than Alaska. As an Alaskan, if I was traveling to the 48 contiguous states, I would say, “I am going to the Lower 48.” In Hawaii, where I have also lived, Hawaiians say, “I am going to the Mainland.”

[@davidcampbell4465]

Yeah, I tried to explain that to them.....but apparently it wasn't "absorbed" into the grey matter..😅

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

You are correct.

[@rosechols]

Do you what I do ask Alexa it’ll make you seem a lot smarter than you are love the show I was in the tow truck selling business for 40 years

[@MurCurieux]

Exactly, the MORR team is just trolling the trolls… I think/hope.

[@trentlewis1473]

We use that phrase here in Canada in the same manner more or less.

[@maxironpaw]

I am pretty sure that I have watched every single one of your videos. Your editorial approach has changed over time - rescues this way, fabrication that way. This video is your absolute best. The way it is edited, including the non-sequitur soliloquies, are just perfect. The 40 minutes went by in a flash. More and more (pun intentionally avoided) of those like this, please!

[@Navyuncle]

You have to watch out for non-sequitur soliloquies. They might be something unexpected.😵‍💫😁🤣🤣

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

Huh! 😂

[@maxironpaw]

@@Navyuncle As an aside............................ :)

[@davidsoutar8508]

Way to go Matt! Busting out the different linear expansion coefficients on the engineer...legendary

[@bc30cal99]

Thanks for another video folks. Regarding the cooling fan direction, I'm thinking that in powder snow conditions blowing outward will tend to blow snow away instead of into the radiator which is also a plus. All the best.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

May I suggest before you finish. Think about oil changes. Look into plugs that have a petcock. Then you can attach a hose to make draining oil easier. God bless

[@YewtBoot]

Dolphin chatter is a hoot! And those yellow toolboxes look so sweet in the garage, Well done!

[@countrygirl4287]

Rhett did that rodeo obstacle perfect! Great job on that project!

[@rightwingmanscott]

Can't beat living in a small town!! Set up barrel races with Jeeps!

[@stevehoward8322]

Matt, if you use a product called Power Punch gear additive, the oil will climb up the ring gear and follow the pinion back and lubricate the pinion bearings when you travel. It has molly in it which fills the micro pits and makes the gears last longer. Great in transfer cases too

[@NVMDSTEvil]

yes, stickifier/tackifier additives would be good to put in there.

[@inmyopinion6836]

Later you could add a tandem axle trailer swivel mount to the inner two axles. It'll sure help cresting hills and humps. Might help equalize the torque on the tracks, as well. LOVE this build. Why???? I know we will get to see the proof-of-concept success and failures. THIS is learning. Thanks a million!

[@always420bngdp]

The Lower 48 is the USA. 48 states not including Alaska or Hawaii. Keep up the good work! Love the channel.

[@zacksaylor8203]

I love how Rhett is so involved with everything he will have so many memories when he gets older

[@gman1185]

Rhett is awesome, he will be so successful. what a great kid!

[@jamiegaboury3912]

It's a waste of time.. today's technology says get a tracked truck

[@Doubie.]

Given that engine placement you might want to look at a clear view filtration remote oil filter and a no spill system oil drain plus given its for matt maybe a bypass filtration system so when he doesn’t change the oil for long periods of time the oil is still clean

[@stevejette2329]

At 23:00, what is the purpose of the little square plate with holes in the corner ? It's a Barnes product. Maybe for fuel pump change type thing ?

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Oil doesn't matter at all. Not when it sits out of gas on the trail. =))

[@IcedragonofSolitude]

@@stevejette2329 I believe it's a plate that bolts up to the original engine mount spots, to make it easier to fabricate a custom mount.

[@stevejette2329]

@@IcedragonofSolitude THX

[@gotchaSix]

The comment about brakes freezing up on the Alaska highway is a very real thing. I live in Manitoba, Canada and semi-regularly assist people who have locked up in this way. It seems to happen most commonly to people driving in whiteout conditions and using the brakes a lot. When they stop the blowing snow touches the brakes, melts, and refreezes. The easiest way to deal with that is torque. Your bombi shouldn't have a problem because it only has brakes on the power axel. The biggest problem is the 2wd systems where they can break their drives free but the other wheels are locked up and the ice on the ground doesn't provide enough traction to break the other wheels free.

[@timothythompson3029]

They do make rear end oil pumps and coolers. Specifically for endurance racing. I would also put a cross brace across the housing. Ford 9 inch housings are really light and are known to bend.

[@chrisdeanndavison3626]

I remember the axle-flipping solution from an episode of Junkyard Wars. All the forward gears went out of the vehicle but they still had reverse. They just flipped the axle over so they could keep it going.

[@acemcgee2012]

Thank you for bringing back the memories from junkyard wars! Nice bit of nostalgia to start the day!

[@nateducker4787]

That was the drag racing episode. I remember that one

[@truejim]

I miss Junkyard Wars.

[@zyeborm]

From memory it was an audience member or something that suggested it too. Such a great show

[@chrisdeanndavison3626]

@@nateducker4787 Yep! That was the one!

[@dougbunn5018]

Seeing Rhett working in Matt’s shop reminds me of me working with my dad in his shop. By the time I was 12 I was stick welding. I had been changes spark plugs, points, and condensers and some of this was done on the new engine Dodge put in there trucks, the hemi. My dad was killed in a crash by a semi and trailer. Hang in there Rhett. Learn as much as you can. Enjoy the time spent with your dad and his team. Everything will not be fun but it will be a learning experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Dad will not always be right but he will be your dad all the time.

[@Ted007-r5r]

I always thought the "Lower 48" referred the 48 states south of Canada. I see this in internet shipping quotes a lot, e.g. free shipping to the lower 48 Love the videos.

[@kenchasser4376]

“Lower 48” refers to the 48 contiguous states, and all happen to be south of Canada.

[@BrianHurry]

The camera guy is on point today. I loved his "fly over"of all three men working at the same time

[@pauljongedyk6605]

For those of you too young to remember in the early 1950's before Alaska was given statehood there was only 48 states. After Alaska made statehood we referred to the original 48 states as the lower 48. Not really all that complicated. Love the work on the Bomber.

[@paulkramer4176]

yeah, not too young and knew the same. I figured that these guys were probably making some joke when talking about "the lower 48" being countries, but maybe they weren't? Lower 48 were the contiguous states.

[@pauljongedyk6605]

@@paulkramer4176 Matt's a very creative guy with loads of talent who I would never accuse of trying to pull my leg 😂.

[@charlesmccarthy2064]

Nerds accept for you Matt!!!! People actually think you need a lesson on the lower 48

[@kdigiacomo]

When he said that, I honestly questioned myself for about 3 seconds. It has nothing to do with countries. Whatever spoof this is about makes zero sense, I'll assume that's the joke. **Unless you're from Australia.

[@pauljongedyk6605]

@@kdigiacomo What Matt pulling our leg. Would he do that. 🤔 I think we all know the answer to that.

[@silentsnooper3307]

2 things: I love when Matt gives a percentage value and asks what the equivalent is in metric. Brilliant! I've always understood that "the lower 48" means the 48 continental states of the US. (IE: All except Hawaii, separated by water, and Alaska, separated by Canada.)

[@jdougn2255]

Matt has the same trolling sense of humor whether talking about metric percentages or "the lower 48".

[@thorgerman8558]

It's nice to see the angagement Rhett has with his dad. He clearly enjoys this work, and he is also very hardworking and always up front.

[@NapakettuVT]

Rhett is quite good welder too.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Ditto! Without pointing any fingers or naming names, It's nice to see Rhett front and center helping his dad instead of being non-interested and just sitting there on camera, texting on phones like I just witnessed a few minutes ago on another channel. Shameful /shameless, unprofessional behavior to me is disrespectful and it looks bad on camera. In my opinion, anyone who condones this type of thing is just as bad

[@davidlynch7666]

@@IR-nq4qvperhaps he’s just not really that interested? Ppl have different interests.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

​@@Martys-4x4did we have the same dad?

[@tonytony978]

My dad was also like that. Never had nerves to explain anything. I could learn so much more..

[@cjc1103]

"..if you know, you know." "..we're not going to know, until we know". Matt, my hero.

[@NotRyanJohnson]

Make sure to think about plug wires and coil location when flipping the manifolds on an ls. Firecore sparkplug wires are the best custom application wires.

[@sidkear9743]

Love you guys and really enjoy your videos! I'm sure you really do know this but the lower 48 is a term used in Alaska when making reference to the lower 48 " contiguous " states. Keep up the good works!

[@akbmunsell]

Also referred to as “outside”, as in “we’re going outside for vacation” outside Alaska to the “lower 48”. 😂

[@Nickel55555]

Lol of course they know, they aren’t idiots.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

I get the feeling they got a couple of pajama boys claiming an alternative definition and it was so ridiculous they decided to play with it.

[@franksafranek7766]

I always thought the "lower 48" referred to the 48 states that touch another state. Number 49 and 50 that aren't attached to any others are Alaska and Hawaii. Love your show.

[@susanjones8748]

You would be correct. But Matt did give his misinformation like he knew what he was talking about.

[@chandlerblad4945]

@@susanjones8748Matt knows what the term “The lower 48” mean, he’s being sarcastic.

[@warrendon1388]

@@chandlerblad4945 ... and generating a lot of comments for the KZbin algorithm to devour.

[@chandlerblad4945]

@@warrendon1388 which in return, generates more money. So it’s working.

[@hanktownsend7911]

For the manifolds use turbo headers that are meant to come forward.

[@jeremywolfe5483]

Rhett is the man. Love his attitude and hard work

[@dylon8425]

As a plumber who works for his dads biz also, there’s nothing a grinder can’t take care of. From grinding off nuts n slamming bolts, to doing a water line repair for what you run into; there is truly something to learn everyday. Keep working hard and play harder!

[@josiatokirina1788]

It is so much fun watching all the creativity and craftsmanship and jovial team work as you rebuild the "Amazing Bombi"! Thank You for sharing all you do with us MORR Fans!

[@sandyposey8074]

I just can't tell you all how much I enjoy watching your channel! It gives me so much pleasure! I love Matt's sense of humor and everyone's cheery attitude!

[@anakalamaui4673]

For well over a year, I have learned and learned and learned from you all. and the others in your Utah State via KZbin I am trying to wrap my head around your choice of pneumatic tires. solid tires in my mind will handle the wear and tear.. wear rubbing on the sides far better than pneumatic tires. It seems to me you will have 8 failures around the same time as they wear on the sides keeping the tracks inline . You guys are brilliant. You must have thought that through. what am I missing? if you even see this comment.

[@Lukaslevanen1435]

Best part of the LS motors is you can pull the headers and swap them to the other sides.

[@Jim-fe2xz]

I know you didn't say this about the fan but it reminded me of the number of times we had to explain that turning a right handed thread nut over does not make it a left hand thread LOL! With all that power the Bombi will be awesome! Enough power to get you in trouble so be careful!

[@roynewton7442]

The term Lower 48 refers to the 48 contiguous states in the United States. This is from the point of view of Alaska, which is higher than all the other states. Hawaii is not included because it was not a state when the term was coined.

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

You can look at marine, dry exhaust headers for a V Dr. LS engine, which will give you the turnaround that you’re looking for

[@KerboOnYT]

Great fabrication, great banter, great camera work, great editing, and great project. I'd say it's pretty great

[@RyanWithAviators]

Pusher radiator fan makes perfect sense. To aid in efficiency, the low pressure area behind the "cab" will help evacuate heat from the engine compartment, especially if there are louvers on the sides of the Bombi to help make a positive pressure area inside the engine compartment.

[@jacobkarns2025]

I know y'all aren't "fabricators" but the work Matt and the team put into these projects is second to none!

[@jcorkable]

Second to none*…. *except an actual fabricator

[@calholli]

but they are fabricators... by definition. The action of fabricating something for actual use, makes you a fabricator.

[@JoelKreider]

Ok… I’ve been holding off with this info, but with Matt’s request for sparks out the back it kinda seals it for me. This is bound to be in the comments somewhere, but here goes… There’s an insect called the Bombadier Beetle. It has the ability to mix two separate chemicals it produces in its body. When threatened, the beetle can aim its tailpipe, and shoots tiny sparks at the imposing opponent.

[@JohnFL]

Actually you're the first person I've seen mention that!

[@Mini-Driver]

FYI: Lower 48 is used by people in Alaska to reference the contiguous United States. (48 States that are connected) Hawaii is NOT counted in that reference.

[@donaldmarty8445]

I was waiting for Tom to give us a physics lecture on aliasing to explain why the fan appears to rotate in the opposite direction in the video. Maybe next time. Good explanation Matt on the use of "engine" and "motor" terms. It really doesn't matter and in addition, there are likely regional differences in the use of the term, just like "driveshaft" and "driveline". Some parts of the country (or world) use one term and another region uses another term. Always enjoy your videos, but Sundays are the best!

[@milesbartlett]

My thought was always this: Intelligence is knowing the difference between an engine and a motor, Wisdom is knowing it doesn't really matter what you call it, you know what it does.

[@richwood8650]

I can't wait till the BOMB Bee gets it's first job, gets stressed in true MORR fashion and performs flawlessly, then reveals some superpower nobody expected! That's what usually happens when this team gets down to business. Thanks MORR family.

[@mtnbound2764]

im pretty sure with the new engine and drivetrain that thing is going to be a mini beast when it comes to pulling!

[@frankmcgowan9457]

Matt & Co. DO tend to over build and over power the vehicles they build/rebuild so they tend to over perform. I can hardly wait for Matt to decide the Bombi needs a boom and 7 winches... oh, and a few more feet in length on the chassis, the track and the footprint...

[@merlinsopenroadtherapy2641]

Now that BFS has one I can see the winter tow games lol

[@willemp6432]

Bomb Bee 😅🤣😂 👍 It reminds me of "Olivia Neutron Bomb.."

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

I've been stranded in the SKETCHIEST places and times sub zero blizzards where you WILL die outside fast AF no matter what skills and gear ya think will help lol from our snow cat. Very very good mechanic and fabricator, mech engineer. It's been random things every single time screw snow machines😂😂

[@dannop2562]

Lotta philosophical depth spilling outta Matt in this one: Parallel Realities, Schrödinger’s Fan, et al…

[@concernedonlooker]

Watching Toms face as Matt explains what he thinks is the "lower 48" was priceless! 😂😂😂 🤦

[@thecapturban]

That hurt my head😂

[@daviddd44-63]

😂 jefe was also cringing 🤦‍♂️

[@battlebornsupermoto954]

​@daviddd44-63 that's where I died laughing

[@micahap1559]

That's just a joke. Has to be. He knows what the lower 48 is. It may be believable is he was a gen z or maybe millennial. Just comedy.

[@ImDelphox]

Lower 48 just means all the US states minus alaska and hawaii, matt's obviously just messing with viewers who can't figure that out.

[@ewood88]

Love how Rhett is stepping up and helping in all areas of the business from recoveries to fab work and everything in between. 💪

[@gkgameplaycz]

and the rodeo :D

[@maxturgidson568]

Just got a Pritchett canyon bumper from Barne’s installed today. Well made, Good stuff. Missed the 10% 😢.

[@jdcoverland365]

Matt: I spent my working life in Northern Manitoba. Winter hits late October. NEVER use the park brake in winter or you will have to take a torch to the cables to get them to release. Yes, I have had to heat oil pans to get the oil flowing !

[@larsharris]

They seldom are in real cold. When they are it’s not for days. Stored in place with no snow , hauled up to place with snow, used, hauled down. Should not be a issue.

[@thomassummer7478]

probably not a huge issue for their mild winter country, unlike you guys who get real winter

[@larsharris]

@34 minutes in Matt explains. (It won’t let me edit)

[@MrGarfield4]

Same thing applies in New England. I NEVER set my parking brake in sub freezing temperatures. I only use my parking brake enough in the winter to keep all the moving parts free. I WILL engage it when necessary or appropriate but never over night. MANY years ago my brother set his parking brake in the winter and froze his car in place directly in front of the garage door. He and my dad spent a LOT of time under the car in the cold freeing everything up so the car would move. My dad was NOT happy.

[@robertcribb3859]

Matthew you know you could put vents in the back deck adjacent to the motor with small fans to provide engine compartment heat to your rear disc brakes to keep them from freezing up I know you and Tom can see what I'm thinking

[@darkclwnz]

You need turbo headers They are made to mount the turbos in front so they are piped forward

[@mikebell9166]

Hadn't heard that particular definition of 'lower 48' before... seems suspect... In other news: the Bomb Bee 🐝 is coming together nicely. I'm a bit concerned about pinion oiling; it may pay to figure out a separate oil supply for the pinion, some sort of bypass. That's about the only weakness a 9" has.

[@grosengr]

The States of the U.S. not including Alaska and Hawaii.

[@garychristison763]

The weekend they are using the offroad wrecker at the rodeo has to be one of MORR's busiest weekends. Kudos to Matt for thinking of community first and figuring he can handle off road recoveries during that period with other assets.

[@machine7767]

Use ARP studs or bolts for the exhaust manifold and you won't have to deal with broken off bolts again. Older LS engines came with a longer oil filter and newer ones a shorter filter. Be sure to use the longer Napa Platinum 41522 filter.

[@TheOldaz1]

That's gonna be the fastest Bombi in the world. You put a taller diff ratio with bigger drive sprockets and a more powerfull engine, I'm guessing speed will be almost 50% higher than before. Rodeo looks like it will be a lot of fun. Thanks guys.

[@reddog543211]

Great video guys....bombie is lookin excellent.....NEVER to much power !!.....i miss Trevor and Lizzy as well 😢

[@lostmissing4252]

Just a suggestion; think about putting the exhaust and the waste heat (radiator) above the engine and pointing straight up. An electric fan pushing air upward through the radiator should keep the engine nicely cool and happy. You might also remember that heat rises naturally.

[@kevinm3059]

Rhett is really becoming a productive part of the team and just in time to fill the gap created with Lizzie leaving. Always great to see how Matt gets the next generation exposure to build useful skills.

[@claytonharbin1151]

Lizzie left?!

[@Tom-bo2wj]

@@claytonharbin1151yup they did a last day episode on it. Go back and see will explain everything

[@NBSV1]

@@claytonharbin1151Yeah, left to pursue ranching and such.

[@buysncharge]

You're right. He needs to wear a wig. And then it would be fine

[@shaunolinger964]

I miss Lizzie's energy, but you're right about Rhett in there. It's pretty neat to see him in there with the impact gettin it done.

[@th3ch33t]

You can get more clearance for the engine with a Corvette style accessory drive. I also wonder if you've looked into a Torsen differential. Supposedly when the brakes are applied on one side, a Torsen unit multiplies torque on the other side something like 5x.

[@benedicttusia700]

The contiguous 48 must really create problems for you guys. Thanks for posting all you do. I learn much. However, I mostly watch just to see good people.

[@marvincarter870]

Matt is an expert at measuring, fabing all the different parts and assembles and it works awesome! The Bombi will be so much better than it was on these recovery's. We love the way Matt's Recovery supports the community events. Nice to see Ed observing and Jaymie making her appearance. Rhett and Jake are really gaining in their experience at different projects.

[@anotherdave5107]

But he's terrible at guessing temperatures.

[@ReedsBeans]

An terrible at wearing a welding helmet!😂

[@davidbingham7404]

Rhett is really grow up to say the least, Glad to see ED in the picture but miss Lizzy . Good luck with the new add on to the shop. Hope you were able to get the water problem fixed fast. Take care and bless you all. David,Utah. ♥♥♥.

[@sumo_steve45]

Excellent use of 39+ minutes. I could watch ya'll work and talk smack all dang day!!! Keep on keepin on guys.

[@kirk467]

It would look cool with the headers flipped upside down and turned towards the back, like they do on speed boats! Just saying Matt, that would look cool brother, I’ve been a welder/fabricator since I was 18 and I’m 63 and retired now! I still build small things around my house and I’ve built wench mounts and brackets back in the day, I enjoy watching y’all fab up the bombee! Looks great guys, Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and good vibes my friends! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👋🏼👋🏼👌🏻👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@justinlowe6691]

You guys are my kind of people! You use what you have, anything to get the job done. The best solution isn't always the easiest or "Right Way", but that's how things get done!

[@KTMSkinner]

Matt you made a comment about individuals making comments about front drive sprocket. I have worked on many Military tracked vehicles. They were all front drive sprockets or commonly referred to as “final drive sprockets”. Regardless I think is because it is more desirable to have the tension on the top because it loads up the suspension on the bottom if you drive from the back. I

[@prestonduke7859]

A couple suggestions 1. Add a electric locker so when your pulling hard it cant choose which track is spinning and then your not wearing out the brakes. 2. A remote drain system for the oil on the engine You've done so much thats totally awesome might as well finish it out right.

[@JW-cn6op]

Remember to put a vent in the drive axle so you don't blow oil out all of the seals. Guessing you welded up the original being it would be on the bottom side now.

[@flanata818]

[@The05Phatboy]

Matt, to solve your exhaust manifold clearance purchase headers made for a turbocharger application. The header tubes turn up and forward or in the Bombi's case aft. Lol

[@georgejulien3286]

Matt’s lower 48 theory is absolutely hilarious 🤣

[@calebweathers]

Is anyone going to tell him?

[@josephmccloskey641]

I want to but let's let him live

[@georgejulien3286]

Y’all know it’s sarcasm right?

[@CloudyinPalmer]

I told him but I’m positive that he’s just kidding, so it was just for fun.

[@alkoenig85]

As an Alaskan, this is the explanation I’m using from now on.

[@greatwhitedon]

I’m so glad you finally was able to explain the lower 48 to me. Such an educational channel. Love the work.

[@ripvanrevs]

I always thought the lower 48 was the counties in Ohio below I-70.

[@Xxarsenic33xX]

I'm 90% positive the lower 48 refers to the contiguous 48 states in the great ol U.S. of A. (Hawaii and Alaska makes 50)

[@bripslag]

@@Xxarsenic33xX I'm 96.3% positive that the Lower 48 is referring to the low A to the G# above middle C on a piano keyboard. Those are the lower 48 keys.

[@JohnFL]

​@@bripslagI'm 3.14159% sure that the lower 48 refers to the lowest 48 hours of the week - Monday + Tuesday

[@jeremyhicks6889]

Drive sprockets are raised on tracked machines so that they don't see shock loading from rolling on the ground. Front sprockets/idlers are often raised to provide an angle of attack. This aids in climbing over things and compressing the snow/mud/soft terrain underneath.

[@GasquatchGutty]

It’s 1 in the morning here in New Zealand. Can’t wait to watch this with breakfast when I wake up. Cheers for the content fellas always top notch. Chur

[@Sinzuke8472]

Whenever I see you guys build stuff the quote "Nothing is a permanent as a temporary solution" comes to mind :D would look nice in the shop as a reminder. Keep up the great work!

[@NathanWert]

Where I live the winter temperature will rarely get above freezing for most of the month of February....even during the day.

[@3866TIM]

Glad we finally got the Lower FortyEight cleared up, I didn't think Matt was ever going to get it. :)

[@andytn6507]

It's too bad his explanation was incorrect. This is what it really means/came from. The term "lower 48" used when Hawaii is actually the southernmost state? Alaska was the 49th state. When Alaska became a state, there was "Alaska", and then "The lower 48". Hawaii wasn't a state at that time.

[@TurdJesus]

@@andytn6507Woosh!

[@GoneGinish]

On the header situation, maybe take a look at turbo headers for it. They’re typically just flipped forward and have the port facing straight out for ya!

[@johnlee8523]

You can take the stock manifolds and do that as well.

[@ralphmiller1147]

OK Mat, it's time to straighten you out on the lower 48. I lived in Alaska starting in 1950. When Alaska officially became the 49th state in 1959 and before Hawaii became the 50th state the Continental 48 states became "The lower 48" That is a fact. Any time we traveled south we were going to the lower 48.

[@marvindoolin1340]

I'm looking forward to seeing the revamped Bombi in action this winter. As to "lower forty-eight," I may have missed some discussion, but it used to refer to the forty-eight states before Alaska was admitted in 1959. I like Matt's explanation. I may just get ambitious and count the countries in the southern hemisphere some time. Probably not today.