FIRE BREATHING V12 BURSTS INTO LIFE. (FV4005)

In today's video we start up the recon Rolls Royce meteor V12 for the first time in the FV4005. We also change the final drive oils and top up the suspension oils ready for fitting the tracks this weekend.
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[@yoochoob1858]

So used to seing this all pristine and freshly painted that the state of the dashboard was a bit of a shock. Shows how far you've come from where it started. Amazing.

[@MrHewes]

All of that will be done in time but yes large difference

[@Jyarber102]

To be Continued.... lmao

[@Goosefeet]

you'd be amazed at the amount of tanks that look pristine outside are utter rust buckets inside, even a lot of the tanks at the tank museum are essentially painted shells

[@mikeschillinger4427]

Jack hasn't done that bit yet....

[@WestCoastVisitor]

"just check the temp gauge is working".....dips in tea....needle moves...."yep, that's working well' 😀

[@zeberdee1972]

Tea fixes every thing , even smiths gauges .

[@johnhughes4147]

Typical British ’shed’ engineering…. We built an empire outta blokes like that! Good stuff!

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

The most British way of testing a temp.

[@SteamCrane]

...drinks tea.

[@michaelallen2698]

Ah the glorious sound meteor warming up takes me back 60 years with Cent and Conq ARV’s playing soldiers on the North German plane wonderful

[@zeberdee1972]

They sound like good times , im sure the taste of German beer and the hang overs the next morning may spring to mind as well lol .

[@ckm-mkc]

I had no idea they could fly.

[@diggercranwell]

Paderboner pilsner? Kolster alt?

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

Sennalager

[@55bigblockcid30]

Just an FYI.....the mechanical water temperature gauge has a capillary tube with a small amount of diethyl ether connected to a Bourdon tube and encased in a dashboard gauge housing. When the tube is cut, it looses the fluid from the capillary tube. Thanks for the videos love watching you guys get the old stuff running and working again. Say hi to Ted .

[@joeedwards627]

Beat me to it! As you probably know there are people out there who can repair them also👍

[@peterwardle572]

You took your life in your hands running that open exhaust, if those flames had damaged Jacks paint work I would not fancy you chances.

[@zeberdee1972]

It's true there is nothing more dangerous than a angry Dwarf !!!! , sorry Jack only joking you got a few inches on a Dwarf .

[@Powershift]

It's so cool you guys are restoring this rare tank. It's the most anyone will see of this beast.

[@michaelgillett5477]

National motor Museum here you’re so lucky with the tanks we’re currently rebuilding 1000 hp Sunbeam land speed car and there is no plans. No nothing so we consider you lucky. Best Of luck, the Workshops

[@willtricks9432]

Great to see interest from the rebuild nation. Do you have any uploads on this Parish?

[@user-bc6cb9zu1u]

Fancy firing exhaust flames all over Jack's nice new paintwork, tut. 😁

[@andywindy]

You will no doubt be pleased to know that the old Smiths Industries factory in Basingstoke is now a Costa Coffee shop, a Greggs, a Nando's, Smyths Toys, a Food warehouse (Iceland), a Currys, an Aldi, and Wren kitchens. Don't park in the little car park outside Costa, Greggs and Nandos, because you only get 30 minutes, and if there is more than one of you, you will time out and get a ticket!

[@charlesemerson6763]

I have to say that must be the first video you've made where it hasn't been raining. Excellent progress. Next week will be even more interesting.

[@zeberdee1972]

Yes finally here in the UK we have had sun and no rain ....summer is that you my long lost friend .

[@jonnoMoto]

​@@zeberdee1972 and all to change this Sunday. 10days straight of rain is forecasted where i am.

[@zeberdee1972]

@@jonnoMoto Oh no , we don't exactly need more rain . Im thinking I might start building an Ark .

[@tompayne4945]

I'm really enjoying Joe's slow journey towards 'proper practice ' for KZbin with the relevant safety gear and professionalism...with a wry smile that us long-term watchers get 😊 You did very well guys considering Ted wasn't overseeing things! Side note: Where was our obligatory "IS IT RUNNING"? Stellar work chaps and chapess!🙏

[@HailHydra27]

must have not been running i guess 🤔

[@johnnunn8688]

Ted now has a control room, with a bank of CCTVs and a treat machine.

[@Wayoutthere]

You mean the inevitable loss of the channel's character? No more foul language, snarky political comments, safety-over-work, entertainment-over-work, clickbait, merch crap etc. No there by a long shot, but the creep is indeed there.

[@Tuck-Shop]

​@@Wayouttherebunch of knowledgeable men working and laughing whilst wearing hi vis jackets that need an oil change. Proper character that.

[@Null_an_Void]

Amazing work guys, amazing to see a one of a kind piece of history being restored to a running condition.

[@572Btriode]

The fuel pump is the fuel pump, the jerrycan provides a bigger head than an internal tank, we'll see how it runs later but I reckon the idle is weak, it runs fine on the main jet when revved and that needs a lot more fuel than idle. . . . . . . . . . I think the idle needle screws need a tweak. We'll see.

[@Spartan902]

It's Alive! Looking forward to this one being finished and mobile. 😁👍

[@wideyxyz2271]

The FV4005 started up nicely. My 16-year-old RAV4 just flew through its MOT, and I picked up a couple of your Tee's for my birthday on the 18th...... Happy days all round.

[@peterlarkin762]

Keep that Rav4 going as long as possible fella! Newer ones are not designed to last that long.

[@zeberdee1972]

The RAV4 as much robust as a very early cold war tank .

[@glynluff2595]

You are quite correct about the connection to the temperature gauge because they are basically capillary. You do realise that Jaeger gauges were made by Smiths as well? Well done with restoration so far!

[@stephenl7048]

"Bless you", after a sneeze used to have more significance than today. In paganism it was important to bless the person who had just expelled an evil spirit before they took their next breath and re-inhaled it. Lots of carry-overs into modern religion from these ancient times, another example being the presence of yew trees in Christian cemeteries

[@willtricks9432]

I assumed that was to keep the Supply of Yew Wood for bow and arrow making within the town building with the thickest walls, during attacks. Cheers

[@stephenl7048]

@@willtricks9432 Lots of modern habits have ancient roots. The ewes were believed to ward off evil spirits. The 25th December was (and is) the date for the pagan ceremony of Saturnalia. The birth date of Christ was specified by, "The church" to coincide with this (widely thought actually to be somewhere in May by many researchers, even of the time) in order to filter pagans into Christianity by an osmotic process associated with this overlap. p.s. I am not a pagan. p.p.s. I have a fund of this kind of stuff, another example being the origin of why something might be called, "A devil of a job". Look it up and follow me into the bottomless pit of useless information, or, if you are afraid to put your toe in the water, I will explain it to you, though cannot promise a bedtime story.

[@razzo15]

Love Vikings and did not know this! Thank you

[@stephenl7048]

@@razzo15 You are most welcome. Another you might find interesting is the decision to celebrate the birth if Christ on 25th December. This was already the date for the major Pagan festival of Saturnalia. The conjunction of the 2 festivals migrated, by a process of assimilation and indoctrination, many Pagans to Christianity. Ain't religion great?

[@razzo15]

@@stephenl7048 I’m atheist tbh

[@Jin-Ro]

You should see if the museum will allow you to fit an indiscreet small brass plate stating that it was restored on this date, by you. History will find that interesting in 100 years when it gets another restoration.

[@MrHewes]

I have asked about this and they have agreed

[@Zippytie]

Engine sounded fantastic , always a worrying time for first start ups , lovely to see all the fresh clean engine bay , you could emagine how exciting it was when it was first built brand new !

[@timothyirish4590]

Can't wait to see the finished vehicle.Brings back lots of memories as it was outside the tank museum when I joined the Royal Armoured Corps Junior Leaders Regiment across the road from the museum.1979.

[@cuthbertdingleberry2325]

You guys have the best, most interesting job. Must be great to have a working environment where every day brings something new. New experiences, new challenges and new rewards. What’s the old saying, do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. 👍🏻

[@BobbyEdwards-w4c]

You can never ever mistake the noise of a meteor engine takes me back to when l drove the cent bridgelayer & AVRE in 26 AES 😊

[@user-jal99]

Joe, the cable on the gauge is not cable but a tube. The gauge is purely mechanical in operation.

[@natacus1234]

Thank you for timing this video so well! I've just done my first gcse exam and am on my way home on even better spirits now! The engine is sounding amazing!

[@FireWarrior2013]

Best of luck in your GCSE's dude!

[@natacus1234]

@@FireWarrior2013 thank you!

[@gregwilliams7227]

Bit disappointed that the engine start-up wasn’t filmed at twilight - the belching flames and engine roar would have been spectacular!

[@johncrook7705]

Great progress for both vehicles. It is only when you see some of the old bits like the dashboard you realise how much work you guys have completed. Keeps us all looking forward to the next adventure!

[@tlrfun3]

The Air filter top trying to leave building as it was backfiring 😂😂

[@Mia-hr2]

She's lives and breaths what's this Ted's day off.

[@danielmartin1617]

Im watching the videos and i cant help but say this is a tank that wants to go. I watched the track vid and ive never seen it done that easy ever.

[@stco2426]

Brillaint. This is really coming along and you are all restoring a great piece of history. Impressive how the RHS(?) air filer housing lid popped on a small backfire. The engine sounded very good as did the birdsong in the later, quieter part. Watched a Tank Museum vid the other day and they fitted a new, smaller fuel tank inside an original to keep the old shape and newer functionality. Be interested to see what you do here. Lots to do and when the turret goes on will be very special. Great video. Thanks!!

[@SteamCrane]

That's a good idea to remember!

[@prillewitz]

Runs great! Almost no smoke. Great to see it works!

[@masterkaljami6822]

I really like those birds chirping in the background. Creates a relaxed atmosphere.

[@carlwilson1772]

An excellent film like always. Great to see the engine burst into life without issue and run sweetly.

[@captsam54]

I see you remembered to tighten the air box thumb screws the second time around.. Nice to see the GF making sure your doing it right...

[@steveascension9626]

I like the fire extinguishers you have around for safety. A good move!

[@alanclark-e7e]

It`s not a wire on that gauge, its a capilliary tube containing fluid which expands with a rise in temperature. This expansion causes a bourdon tube in the gauge to move the needle. I am 86 years old and back in the 1940s and 50s most cars had that sort of gauge including oil pressure. The tube was very easily broken. Oh happy days!!

[@lesallan4042]

Used to top up final drlves using an angle iron picket , dribble the oil till it over flowed, 2 man job

[@K1lostream]

Cheeky first start without the exhaust on! I’ve done exactly the same thing! Albeit I don’t have anything with a tank engine - you’re a man after my own heart!

[@Packrat_Garage]

Those bourden tube gauges are repairable by many companies, even smiths - I'm in the states and know a couple of companies that refit them. Even money there's someone that can work them on your side of the big water.

[@TheMalootrager]

THE BRITISH DEATH KETTLE IS ALIVE

[@stevewareing8525]

The sound of a mighty Meteor.👌👌👍👍.

[@andyglastonbury6032]

Haven’t watched this yet. Just wanted to say thank you for improving my life 👍

[@AngryCanine]

Oh that is going to be a nice moment, to finally mount the turret to the hull. I really am looking forwards to that next video!

[@robertkeable1627]

Excellent progress. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

[@zeberdee1972]

Looking and sounding great , nice job and great video as always . And as for the spilt oil , in true military style as when we used to take some of our Fire Engines to Air shows or shows ( of the vehicle variety ) . Some of our Fire Engines were painted in IRR green to go in the field ....so the big fire engine wasn't seen !!! or the noisy Harriers taking off in the woods !!! . Anyway as every thing in the Military has to shine , we used to brush diesel or oil on the IRR green to make it shine ? . Yes can you believe it and yes on VIP visits I have painted dead grass green !!!! . The MOD became broke because of the amount of paint that was used in making things look nice for VIP's we never saw . Military Madness .

[@aserta]

Music to my ears, beautiful meteor start-up.

[@chris1newbury]

testing a smiths temperature guage in a cup of tea is the most british thing ive seen

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I lurve all those sets of spanners on the wall, wish I had such a collection...........👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardphelan8414]

Nothing as sweet sounding as a RRV12 some tuning and tweeking is due but she's a runner ,if that's the first time you changed the final drive oil it didn't look that bad little by week by it's coming alive well done mate

[@andrewreilly8791]

Great start to the weekend!

[@stevesalvage1089]

Super progress , great way to start the weekend with a Mr hewes video , thanks for sharing Joe !

[@ThatEngineerDad]

it looks like you all are really enjoying yourselves on this project, keep up the great work look forward to the next one.

[@b6s4shelter]

Congratulations Jack! Great to hear the FV4005 S#!TBarn fire into life!

[@dxr1jockey]

thats a sweet sounding motor

[@clivehibburt]

It so good the sound of the engine running and going through start up 👍👍 great job

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

Hurrah to you guys! I can not wait for next week.

[@triton401]

I had really important stuff to do today like patting the dog and taking Nan Ice Skating but they cant wait as its a NEW VIDEO FROM MR HEWES YES!!!!

[@Lisi_Gilby]

8:40 the engine sound sooo smooth! incredible work mate!

[@lwilton]

Watching you run that thing with no mufflers or tailpipes, I had this mental image of an attacking army mounted on Harleys and Honda Civics, intending to force the enemy to surrender just from the sheer noise level.

[@matufujiwara7493]

WE SURRENDER. PLEASE JUST TURN OFF YOUR TANK ENGINE

[@deerstrike1050]

"Somewhere there's a proper tool" need to be your next shirt design.

[@animalian01]

These videos make my day

[@arwelagrimachinery]

1:16 the old type gauges are actually tiny pipes full of Ether (easy start) probably under some specific pressure

[@MasterSawdust]

Super work FV4005 team! wonderful progress!

[@Tanksalot1897]

Extra Rations as always to you and the team Joe lad. Absolute cracking job being done on this. Proud to see us Brits restoring it.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

So, did the temperature probe add a bit of flavor to your tea? Brilliant first start, well done . If Jack watches this video, he will know that you spilled some oil, so make sure you get it cleaned up before hand. The turret is big enough for an overnight sleep out. Cheers.

[@mikey__g__5043]

Excellent video, really appreciate the effort you're making to tell us the details of what you are doing, love the jokes along the way 😂

[@squirrely1548]

Hi from New Zealand, the vids are too short, want more! :)

[@MrHewes]

Can you put up with me rattling on for longer

[@nickjoy8868]

@@MrHewes hell yeah!

[@squirrely1548]

@@MrHewes yup lol

[@BradleyFordAus]

Nice Rack!!!!! (Don't be dirty...I am talking about the tool rack on the wall)

[@gerardhogan3]

Ahaha nice one

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

Yes, displays like that can be very distracting. Nicely laid out, mind.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

So cool to to hear it run. You guys have done an amazing job and should be very proud of yourselves. Just top notch work. Can't wait for the video on the track installation. Keep safe and mind your backs with the heavy shit.

[@robertrawlings]

Well done guy's its coming along nicely 😊

[@anthonywilson4873]

There is a fluid that expands when it gets hot in the temp sensor end it expands through the associated pipework and straightens a coiled tube in the temp gauge that shows a reading. Any leaks it’s shot. Careful with tubing it’s easily damaged folded or broken. Used to change this type of coolant sender on some older Leyland Trucks.

[@Luddite1]

Amazing that the mighty meteor engine is so relatively small

[@mikecrees159]

Another very interesting video like all the spanners on the wall proper job all the best

[@rickpeters1626]

Love the way it rattles the lid of the air filter!

[@1chish]

Glad you screwed down the RH air cleaner lid becasue it was having palpitations on that first start up .. 🤣 But what a long way the FE has come. Paint brushes to the fore in the driver's cockpit now ....

[@Yokotukanoshi]

These videos can never be long enough! Love the content Joe & The team!

[@busterdee8228]

Love the sound of a Meteor deciding how it feels about the guy who started it and if it wants to sling the tracks off something that day.

[@PumaTwoU]

Rolling along very nicely gentlemen. Love the sound of the RR V12. Test drive will be nice to see when you get there. Fitting the gun will be something to see.

Progress lads! Well done 👍🏻

[@petergreen9322]

i am really looking forward to seeing this at Tankfest , tickets booked for the Friday 😁

[@MrSilverbackracing]

Really enjoy your videos. FYI one of your sponsor adds was ‘Love Honey’. !!!!!!!!

[@thinfourth]

That wire on the gauge is actually a pipe. It is filled with something that expands when it gets hot and that will increase the pressure and then that drives the pressure gauge Which you are calling a temperature gauge

[@Scott-xl9oh]

You seriously need your own tv show on the works you do!

[@leenewman4344]

Very methodical as usual, Mr. Hewes.However, with that sort of success, I don't think a can of pop quiet hits the mark!

[@kerrydunn7760]

She's lives and breaths what's this Ted's day off

[@kiwidonkeyk1656]

Ted is no doubt off guiding Jack on his honeymoon. A dog's work is never done.

[@nicholasviney5975]

Looking and sounding like it is all heading in the right direction, the handover is going to be hard

[@VetvsWorld]

Sounds amazing guys. ✊🏻 Cheers!

[@yknott9873]

"ACK-sherally...", the way those water temperature sensors work is, that's a small-diameter metal tube; no wires in it at all. The bulb has (air? oil?) in it, that expands as it gets hot, and the gauge is just a pressure gauge, only calibrated in degrees F instead of PSI...

[@ChopperMeir]

So smoooooothhhh. Absolutely cracking job on the deathbarn, runs like silk.

[@gardenrodent]

If a tooth falls out of the gearbox, would you put it under your pillow?

[@Live.Vibe.Lasers]

Ahh yes..the gearbox tooth fairy.

[@warwickmclean690]

Absolutely love the nice clean tool wall. Very well organised and plenty of all different sizes of everything, but where is a nice big bed for Ted.

[@gilleyb1900]

Bloody marvellous.

[@philglover2973]

Awesome video thanks lads very much appreciated top job top team 🇬🇧🛠️🔧

[@chopper7352]

It's Alive...& it's breathing Fire !! 🔥🔥

[@jester5ify]

Ahhh tis a thing of beauty.

[@stefen456]

What nice sounding v12 engine

[@bigold81electra]

Seeing the lid of the air filter pop up against the springs during the backfires makes me wonder if the lid was designed to relieve pressure in the housing so the wire mesh doesn’t get blown out of place.

[@johnd7288]

Engine sounds great ! Ted !

[@Ralph94967]

Guys and young ladies what an absolute. Babe. Runs sweet and starts dam well. Well done chaps.