Fixing A Boat With A 454 Big Block Engine

[@JCWren]

Nice save! FWIW, the "air filter" is actually a spark arrestor. That's also why there are marine rated alternators. They typically have a fine mesh screen over all the openings so that should there be any spark, it can't ignite any fuel/air mixture that might be in the bilge. That's why you run the bilge blower for 5 minutes before starting the engine. Boats going boom is a Bad Thing(tm). Lived on a houseboat for 10 years. Had two 350ci Mercruiser engines and outdrives, and a 10KW Onan generator. BOAT == Break Out Another Thousand.

[@jeffh4505]

Yup. Boats don't need air filters, just like snowblowers. They run in a relatively clean environment, so no dirt and dust to keep out.

[@JCWren]

@@jeffh4505 Fortunately, pollen isn't very abrasive and burns fairly well in the presence of gasoline.

[@anzakaleem7932]

How did you comment two days ago when it was uploaded 2 hours ago? 😮

[@JCWren]

@@anzakaleem7932 Patreon members get videos 2 to 3 days early.

[@jeffh4505]

@@anzakaleem7932 I'm betting it's a paetreon pre-released video. Or @JCWren is magic.

[@EricMosegard]

You should get an award for that bolt removal

[@evanpenny348]

Yep. You are the luckiest bastard unhung. Well done.

[@refixed]

I cheered

[@Richard.blackburn]

GOAT fixes BOAT 🐐

[@jamiethacker675]

The bolt coming out was the reward! LOL

[@LeeRodrigue]

@46:00 - I cheered out loud, then had to explain to my wife why I was yelping at 10 PM at night.

[@ukbeeps]

That engine came back from almost death, the rebar wrench award definitely earned that one.

[@protonhead1]

Your content is the best on the internet. The step by step troubleshooting and great camera work is second to none. And no matter how perplexing, you never give up. You have my respect.

[@timrobinson9978]

I second this. Jon you have way more perseverance an patience that me dude! Thanks for giving us the satisfaction of a victory you earned.

[@tweaker1968]

"I'm gonna need a bigger bar" - That deserves to be on a Farm Craft 101 T-shirt.... Keep up the good work John.... Always entertaining and educational...

[@jaywilkinson5203]

I agree that would be a great quote on the next t-shirt design

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I agree entirely.....

[@joshuaharlow4241]

"That ain't going anywhere... I need a bigger bar"

[@sverkermansson1744]

😂

[@gregorypargee8180]

M lokkollllkoooooooooiiiuuiiiiiuuuuiiiiiuuiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(@@jaywilkinson5203

[@micheledykeman4255]

Great job! You showed so much patience and tenacity. Your brother owes you big time. It was really enjoyable going along on this journey with you. Gave me a good chance to test my engine knowledge and troubleshooting ability with you doing the actual work. And I wasn’t the one hitting my head over and over and removing and replacing that starter over and over. Well done!

[@rpetty]

Your pain and frustration is our entertainment. The carb did have rust, so makes sense there was water there. Seriously, your troubleshooting is without equal. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jakem5339]

Great job! I am a Mercury certified tech. I’ll be honest, it was frustrating to watch some things, but super gratifying to see you succeed! A couple tips; -Put a timing light on the plug wires and leave it on there the whole time you’re diagnosing. -you can use a battery load tester through the engine and your battery to test you positive and negative cables. -pumping the control handle in throttle only position will activate the accelerator pump within the carb and shoot streams of fuel into the intake. I.E. - pump the handle 3-4 times, crank the engine for 3-5 seconds and repeat. All carb sterndrives have an accelerator pump. - trim the gear case down while running to straighten the u-joints in the transom assy. Due to how the boat is made, let’s talk about that piece you kept hitting your head on… That piece appears to end right over the top of the carb, so when it rains, water will run right off of that and on top of the carb, bad boat design…thanks engineers. Now to combat this issue, there is suppose to be a metal washer with a rubber seal on top of the motor cover that has all of the motor info on it. That washer usually disappears or erodes. Take the boat to the lake and put a load on it, then compression test again. And yes, we would have said it needs an engine, due to shop warranty issues, or a disclaimer would have to be signed.

[@seanbhaney]

^^^^This!!!! I cringed when I saw the condition of that carb and starter, and thank gawd you have the wherewithall to deal with those! I can think of a billion other things your brother needs to address on that boat! We have had quite a few RV Toyhaulers, and just like a boat (we've called them Land Yachts), they're nothing but a big hole in the middle of the RV park (desert in our case in SoCal) that you throw a whole bunch of money into. 🙂Oh...and like a good brother that you are, I'm sure you detailed his boat for him before he picked it up (boy, it needs some TLC!!!). 🙂

[@johnbomenka6131]

It was the most frustrating You Tube video I have ever watched and I have watched thousands. I could only make an hour and could not take anymore.Even if he got it started, who would have the confidence to take that boat out further than he could swim.

[@str8inPilot]

Do you know anything about the starter motor alignment issue? Was that meant to be doweled into position by the bolts? Did one of the original factory bolts stretch? There seemed to be something not quite right about the story on how the shims got there.

[@daleslover2771]

​@@str8inPilotSpot on... Check the Mechanical Manual on exploded illustrations, the manufacturer, will always show that detail, unless it's a aftermarket starter, with a different mounting housing. Seen it on some engins before.

[@DandoleALaRueda]

Duuuuuuude!!! The starter bolt removal… I would’ve lit that boat on fire right then!🤣🤣🤣 This is one of the most painful videos EVER! You, my friend, have the patience of a saint. Hats off to you…

[@JonPMeyer]

I have two brothers, and three sisters. If you add up all the love that I have for all of them, it wouldn't be enough to warrant the amount of effort that you put into that engine! Truly impressive.

[@qualitydirtmoving]

I think he's charging him

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheGrimReaper1]

@@qualitydirtmoving yes, a pint of beer and some fish and chips at a posh restaurant.😊

[@Rorschach1024]

To be fair, he is getting quality you-tube content, so....

[@ricklarouche4105]

“Don’t give up” will be your legacy John.. A very good one in these “throw away” days of our society.. Love your videos, and your attitude toward things! 🎉

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Me too.......

[@Giant97]

I think you got a world record for pulling out that broken bolt. No one on planet earth has been that lucky. NO ONE.

[@willscottrell6919]

That bolt removal is darn near a miracle.

[@stephenmeeks684]

Oh my, You are a brother who deserves an endurance medal!

[@CarmenBorruso]

You need to trim that outdrive down when you're running it your Wipeout the U-joints on the drive shaft the cost of velocity joint in the outdrive

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

😊

[@danielcookeb90]

In the purest of forms, you are a true engineer! People like yourselves are sadly getting rarer and rarer. the depth of knowledge and experience, the curiosity of a child, the pursuit of solutions, the LOGIC of your discipline and the determination of that never say die attitude ensure you stand head and shoulders above 95% of others who have stood in your shoes! That is what raises you above so many of your contempories. What a brilliant outcome! Absolute respect!

[@philipschneider6396]

totally agree

[@WonkyStud]

the fact that you even consider if it's "worthy" makes you one of my top 3 yt'ers; quality is what we always get, and still uploading weekly; thanks for that man!

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Yep it's always a humerous trip watching Jon's videos......

[@dadgarage7966]

A 454-powered pleasure craft rumbling around a small pond is oddly satisfying.

[@jontisdall6248]

Small pond ? In the UK that'd be regarded as a lake, most likely with a bunch of people sailing dinghies and canoeing on it. Guess they aren't kidding when people say everything in the US of A is just bigger. Great video. Got my sub.

[@masonreppeto882]

@@jontisdall6248 It's true, if you look on the map, one average-sized US state would be about the size or bigger than an entire European country.

[@richmonk508]

Love watching you work. You "NEVER" give up and always find a way to finish any job with success in spite of constant obstacles!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanbeshears931]

Gotta say, one of the best things I’ve seen on this channel so far is the drill as a hammer on a 2 foot bar

[@FarmCraft101]

It's a hammer drill! ;-)

[@tirbomax]

@@FarmCraft101 LOL

[@JonBaldry]

@@FarmCraft101 Came here looking for that exact comment. Not disappointed 😀

[@quantumss]

@@FarmCraft101 Make sure you use it as a drill first, then as a hammer. Works better that way.

[@paulsvensson5247]

John you are a mechanical wisard with an unbelievable patience 👍👍👍

[@jackmanatee3162]

I've had three boats, One outboard, one I/O and one inboard. Watching you struggle with limited access brought back some serious PTSD. 😱

[@robertsebie6201]

The most calm, patient and tolerant guy. Got on you! Watching this was funny, entertaining as I have been through many of the same troublesome issues as you have. It was great to see you go the engine running.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

An almost 2 hour long video from FarmCraft?! This is going to be a good weekend!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

You mean long weekend 😂😂

[@gaveintothedarkness]

@@bombardier3qtrlbpsi You have a long weekend where you are? Lucky!

[@dannieholland9926]

You are a glutton for punishment

[@tujuprojects]

Multiply that with views, multiply that with manhour price. That boat is getting expensive.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

I agree but I usually stick to videos 45 minutes or less because most of us have a life also....... I'm gonna pass this one up and look for something shorter. Hate getting half way through and leaving. Must leave early........

[@1TEDSong]

Sorry dude, but the compressor "heart attack" was funny as hell. I know how it goes with that first hand. I love how you keep a video this length entertaining AND educational. Thanks for ALL the work you do. Watched all the way through.

[@ebshusha]

Farmcraft101 just keeps getting better... The amount of work that is put on each content is worth every single second I spend watching it. Keep up the good work...Sir John.

[@davidlee950]

It’s 2:30 AM Saturday morning in Tokyo and I can’t sleep.... enjoying watching John wrenching on a boat engine. Wishing I had a brother like him to assist with every sort of mechanical and electrical issues. Nice job!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

His name is spelled Jon, not John. 🙂

[@Marcus-george]

There should be a Tokyo fan club. I always wait till Saturday morning to enjoy with breakfast. I had miso soup with my bacon and eggs and Jon.

[@NineSun001]

Saturday 01:00 AM in Germany here :D

[@Mr.frag-out]

Man, I'm so glad you put that thing in the pond. I was so hoping you would. Made it all worth it. Great job. I thought you were screwed on that starter bolt.

[@str8inPilot]

I can’t understand why your brother put up with problems and let his boat sit and deteriorate for so long, when he has a brother like you. Very impressive to see you get past all those problems. Love your work.

[@SDSBBQs]

Dude the smile I had when you ACTUALLY put it in your pond! Fantastic job 👏

[@brian_2040]

Who else loves this channel as much as I do?? This is by far one of the best channels on KZbin! The whole farm setting makes me feel like it's me working on my equipment. He doesn't have any crazy tools that most people wouldn't own, hands down one of the best channels on this platform. Oh and Mr Jon, that plate in the distributor is more than likely a tachometer. Like a wheel speed sensor or camshaft sensor in the newer engines?

[@robertmills3554]

That plate breaks and opens the coil spark signal. It is called a Hall effect sensor. It takes the place of ignition points that were on older engines.

[@mikezeestraten7000]

Yep, Jon is up there with Watch Wes Work, South Main Auto, Ants Pants ect.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I ❤ it to mate he's a wonderful guy, with better skills he gives himself credit for.

[@diggiz22]

Yup. Love this channel

[@northwestcountrytractor2497]

I hope KZbin is paying you well. These are top notch videos. Good job.

[@MrRiorust]

That was probably the best 1.75 hr You Tube video I've ever seen! The broken starter motor bolt removal was a master stroke. What's next ?? A small plane maybe?

[@benclark5225]

Great recovery Jon! You didn't mention the greatest frustration about working on boats is that you are climbing in and out of them every 2 minutes to go get another wrench or something. Wow what a hassle they are to work on. You persevered so Kudos to you dude.

[@kaseymccleary946]

very few people are going to truly appreciate what you went through and accomplished here, well done.

[@philipschneider6396]

I'm amazed the engine, even with the rust and corrosion damage to pistons and cylinder walls would be able to run and idle as you got it to run. GREAT SAVE. Your total experience learning what happens during storage periods is worth a $1000 bucks to all of us who will probably encounter similar issues with tractors, outboard motors, lawn mowers, cars, etc. THANKS.

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

Been doing that for a living for a while (40 years) and personally shoot the two bolts at the back of the engine, the two or three for the engine mount, remove the exhaust rubbers and unplug the electrical then pull the darn thing. Oh and your starter is MISSING the support bracket that goes from the end of the starter where the solenoid wires hook to the block that keeps the starter from twisting and breaking the bolt. Be glad it had the small starter on it and not the big one we used to run ( twice the weight and size. Well done for going in blind John.

[@danjones4748]

I second that. And, as a kid who grew up on a car lot, there used to be instructions in the box with a new starter explaining some voodoo magic to figure out which, if any, shims were required. But that was the late 60's when they started making everything easier for them and harder for us.

[@BCDanno63]

Someones brother owes someone a case of something flavorful and flammable,, I took one look at that rust and said no way … That things just going to grind it’s own heart out…. I’m blown away!!!

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

When loading, if you kill the engine as the boat contacts the trailer , boat wake can overflow the exh. manifold hump and enter the cylinders. The case I knew of requires a total rebuild.

[@jansmit4628]

New bolds, Starter, Coil, Distributor, sensor coil, working hours. You already know: BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand. Your brother should give you a lifetime of free boat usage.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

I agree....

[@sectokia1909]

There was probably nothing wrong with the starter or coil, it was just the bad ground. Good lesson to learn!

[@pdnetzer9561]

Boat: a hole in the water you pour money into.

[@pdnetzer9561]

Boat: A hole in the water you pour money in to.

[@rocksfire4390]

@@sectokia1909 there was something wrong with both of those things, the new ones work WAY better then the ones that were on it. while it wasn't strictly needed, it certainly will prevent issues later on related to those things.

[@firstmkb]

You deserve an award just for the name! I didn’t think there was a chance of it running AT ALL after seeing inside the inside of the cylinders. You are a miracle worker!

[@DenHvideHund]

1 hour and 43 minutes...you just made my entire friday evening. Thank you Jon

[@finschalvideoes504]

Compressor "heart attack" - 😂I think many of us know that feeling all to well. Not to mention working in crazy positions to loosen a bolt. Great video - again!

[@marlinyohn8982]

When I saw how long this video was, I figured that I would watch it in bits and pieces. Once I started watching, I couldn’t quit watching until the end. Great video Jon. I assure you that I would have taken that boat to the lake, remove the drain plugs and watched it slowly sink to the bottom.

[@drummer0864]

Your patience and tenacity Is so much more than the average person and the key to your success. Not to mention your mechanical flow of rational problem solving, near genius. Keep up the good work, your a pleasure to watch. I can't wait for the next video. Thanks, Chip

[@keevstr]

I was a bit disappointed when you said that you couldn't test it out in your pond, because it's too small, but looks like you never disappoint! Great video as always

[@stephenorosz5151]

I had a high-school auto shop teacher with the patience and humor like you, well done .

[@ZanDeeMan]

We used to have the same Chaparral! I think I know what happened... Water likely collected around the tarp in the engine basin due to leaks in the back seat and engine compartment. If it sat for several summer seasons, a hole in the tarp might not be the issue. The water likely evaporated and collected underneath the tarp, especially since the high point was atop the carburetor, providing a direct path to seep through and collect in the engine. Tell your brother not to cover the engine like that anymore and cover the back seat with a big ass tarp instead. Fixing that leak would also be smart too. Good work Jon!

[@JFirn86Q]

I really admire your tenacity and how you never seem to get upset even at the most frustrating things. That is an amazing quality. One of my favorite channels that I watch religiously.

[@jamesnelson6565]

dude!!!!! BROTHER OF THE YEAR, that was insane .i knew when i saw the cylinders that you were in for some hEl1 ,I didn't see the broken starter bolt coming, however I knew you would have to clean the carburetor and everything else including fuel filters and drain old gas etcetera ...You truly are brother of the year. And the Patience of a saint. And I'm not even done watching it om my tv .i had to get on my computer and write you. god bless brother

[@DisclaimerGarage]

The subtle innuendo in Jon’s commentary makes his videos that much better! Thanks for the random chuckles.

[@drewwagner7985]

There is no greater feeling then seeing the easy-out back out with bolt intact. Great work. Cheers.

[@midnightsailor1]

I'm dying watching you try to start this. Being a boat builder and mechanic for 40+ years I have to give you great credit for both your work and patience. That said, I would have checked that ground as soon as I got such poor starter performance and would have changed out the battery cables. Those cables can build up considerable resistance after years in salty environment. I tried to wait until end of video before jumping in but I just couldn't hold back lol. But I cheered when it finally fired and ran. Nice work!

[@chrissmith7655]

Hey Jon, get yourself a 'Bump Cap' . A Baseball like cap with a hard plastic liner, good for thes kind of jobs and when working under vehicles up on your lift. Believe me I know, haha. Many thanks for ALL your always interesting videos, from UK.

[@jt9498]

I was going to suggest using a pool noodle split over the edge of that protuberance! :)

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Those plastic bump liners can be bought separately and used in just about any ballcap. A company I used to work for allowed them as an alternative to a mandatory hard hat, and my liner fit every ballcap I had. They are trimmable if need be, to make them fit in the hat better. And they're pretty darn cheap.

[@brandon2076]

Definitely change the oil asap! it's safe to assume that that if there was water in the cylinders, that some made it past the rings and is sitting in the bottom end, and after running i'm sure a lot of that junk made it down there too. Good save!!!

[@fritzkabeano1969]

Speaking of changing the oil.....you might want to check the outdrive oil and tell your brother he can crack it open and replace the brittle plastic water impeller before that takes a shit......

[@stumpingrimy1686]

whats the procedure for changing the oil? there a drain on the outside?

[@rjhyou2821]

@@stumpingrimy1686 My boat has a hose connected to the bottom of the engine. I can pull the hose through the drain plug of the boat and drain it easy peasy.

[@DB-yj3qc]

​@@stumpingrimy1686 Some you vacuum pump the oil out. It's great if it has the drain hose setup like other posted.

[@johndavies6769]

I felt your pain and triumph when you got it to run. Man how awesome was getting that broken bolt out. I would not thought it possible. Just goes to show what perseverance can do. Your brother owes you big time, fishing trip and beer come to mind. Cheers John from County Durham,England

[@MrBlack.]

Getting that bolt out? You, John, are an actual miracle worker with the true patience of a saint. Not forgetting, having the right tools or creating the right tools. Amazing and always entertaining and educational.

[@Name-vu1kn]

Fun fact, That is not an air filter as there is little to no particulates on the water they are not necessary. It is a flame arrester in case of a backfire. It prevents the ignition of gas vapors in the engine compartment, keeping the back of the boat from departing without warning.

[@BoilermanMsla]

Unscheduled Dis-Assembly

[@systemsrenegade9888]

just for warming the boat in winter.

[@alexgladstone6799]

Trade problems and training and perseverance..... you saved a great big block...a little worse for wear but getting a 2nd life. Very proud of your completion.

[@katbeck1867]

I don't know how many times I used another 4-letter word. Locked up, rusted cylinders, carburetor, bolt, no spark, etc. It was an impossible ask that you totally nailed! Always appreciate the Frankenstein tools. The ups and downs...this video had it all!!

[@johnbichell8023]

You have seriously impressive trouble shooting skills…..and the determination of a competitive athlete with the patience of a saint. I enjoy your videos immensely.

[@coryatcosta2714]

You have unbelievable patience!! I would have punched a hole in that thing hrs back.. I give you a lot of credit for sticking with it.. And no. I would think most mechanics would not have gone this far and would have recommended a full rebuild. Great work as always

[@patrickhughes7302]

Gotta say I actually held my breath when you started backing out the easy out with the screw. Also Top notch drilling! I doubt many people could get that close to center when they can see the bolt!

[@JCat30127]

You have more patience and determination than anyone I know. Congratulations on being very entertaining. Thank you.

[@canklemedkits3772]

By far the most informative troubleshoot video I have watched. I would’ve set that thing on fire day two. You have inspired me to never give up on future projects. Great Job!

[@Jjvblack88]

That sign of relief and astonishment when you realized the bolt was out was akin to man harnessing fire for the first time.

[@user-ph8zz7zm5f]

Sometimes you are so unlucky with things, but in the end you work miracles. Great job.

[@my3boysonly]

Fuel, spark and air. You covered the basics. Modern electronic ignition and fuel injection solves half the problems you had. Great video.

[@punkyhollow6115]

Well done Jon. You made me laugh, you made me cry, and it even had a happy ending. Your brothers owes you big time.

[@MakersAcres]

Seeing that bolt unscrew I thought “It’s a Christmas miracle!”

[@jaskajokunen2586]

Tear jerker is what that was. Holy shit.

[@rexwells4552]

If there were awards for patience (something like an Emmy award) you should win it.

[@richardbennett22]

Jon is like that kid you told NO and he kept doing it anyway, LoL. You sir are relentless, that was a lot of hard work, excellent diagnosing and once again, an amazing video.

[@robertmills3554]

Finest you’ve ever done! In answer to your question, most boat mechanics wouldn’t have been as thorough as you. Nice job. Be sure to tell your brother he needs a new engine or a farmcrafter to rebuild it for him.

[@jukeman57]

You can say you’re lucky but persistence pays big dividends sometimes. I like your willingness not to give up.

[@johanrudefors6489]

Old chevys never die....keep up your good work John.. its amazing.

[@ewjorgy]

Haha! You complain that the engine is inaccessible but on my sailboat I can literally only access the front of the engine and there is only 4-8 inches between the sides and the walls. And all the stuff that needs servicing is on the back! Almost every operation is done blind with a lot of praying. While watching this I could not help thinking how nice it would be to have such great access to my engine! Awesome job! All the best from California! 🧡

[@mdorf61]

Now you get to do the bellows & the water pump impellar in the lower unit. I have 15 years experience. I love that you got the broken bolt out. AWESOME 🎉

[@knutbjornlarsen4435]

Wouldn't have broken the bolt, if you have the front support strap on the starter. You are lucky it didn't break the starter nose and then you don't have a starter core.

[@brianlee5344]

Whenever someone works on an engine, unless it is something really small, I always recommend pulling the engine. When working on a boat, I recommend dropping the engine through the bottom. That usually resolve both the engine and boat problems...... Thanks for sharing another great video. {I still miss the cannon, but this is good too.}

[@philipmoores5202]

I take my hat off to you sir. When I saw the state of the cylinders and the fact the engine was locked up, I thought it was for the scrap heap. But no, you persisted and it ended up running like a sewing machine. Brilliant.

[@wayneallan2550]

I really thought you were wasting your time. I would have given up! You are a legend and an inspiration.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

A friend told having a boat is like throwing your money in a hole in the middle of the lake. He also told me his two happy boat days, when he bought it & when he sold it. Sorry, Jon, I took a nap about half way through & woke up at the bad ground. Great name!

[@paulnewman2115]

Id be surprised if a mechanic would try that hard for a customer but maybe a few rare ones. That was dedication 👏

[@wry569]

Amen. That would have never happened at a boat shop. After the borescope, the engine would have been trashed

[@donhappel9566]

Would you be willing as a customer to pay a tech the $125-$250/hr to experiment? What happens when he's 4 hrs into it and you find it's not repairable? As a shop owner, would you be willing to take the liability for putting out a job like that into the field? The answer to both of these is generally NO, which is why most shops won't do such work and would just say put in a new motor. Which, btw, is actually pretty easy on something like this.

[@ryanjohnson8340]

The repair would cost more than the boat is worth.

[@geohazelman7039]

Jon, you have some of the best viewers/subscribers in the comments. I like seeing how many people out there know their stuff and are always happy to spread their knowledge.

[@Connor-wv6ln]

I love the whispered “it’s actually working” when getting the stud out. Because god forbid that bolt hears you, it’ll break the easy out

[@jcondon1]

Great save! Cannot believe how well it runs. Your brother is lucky to have you.

[@lawrencepecho5204]

Best mechanic I have known, has many recorded subjects, this one shows his his depth

[@trentbowen3649]

Like a Battleship in a tub... So glad you actually put it in the pond.

[@fetus2280]

And this is why we sold Our inboard/outboard boat. Was far too much trouble to repair. Ill stick to a smaller aluminum with a fixable engine now. Youre a trooper mate.

[@stevenhallsworth5839]

Well done you deserve a medal. Outstanding spannering. You put the proper name on that boat.

[@JC-sc4il]

Good morning, John. I rarely post comments... but this time I have to. I would like to congratulate you for your perseverance, your patience and your know-how. It's impressive ! 👍 I watched this video and didn't see the time passing... Without forgetting the quality of your videos! THANK YOU for all of this. Best regards from the south of France. Jean Claude

[@Richard.blackburn]

What an amazing save. As soon as I saw those crusty cylinders I thought there is no way that'll run. Simply amazing work. You have so much patience and perseverance to fix stuff and film it at the save time. Farmcraft 101 is the best! 💪🏻👨🏻‍🌾✌🏻

[@libertyauto]

Had to pause the video to stop and tell you congratulations on getting that broken bolt shaft out. Truly amazing.

[@thekenneth3486]

Un-Be-lievable, Jon. And that massive boat in your tiny pond is just icing on the cake.

[@michael_3985]

You’re absolutely amazing Jon and the patience of Jobe. Good job.

[@perrystoll6122]

What a great journey and you are a really talented story teller. I was just starting to think “man I really want to see those cylinders scoped after the engine has run for a bit!” and sure enough you were taking us there.

[@FarmCraft101]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cactuskiwi4218]

One of the top 3 most satisfying engine starts in KZbin history

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Im loving the content Jon. You are very mechanically inclined. I’m glad you told your brother you would look at his boat so that we got a video. Thx for all the uploads lately. Nice job.

[@jacklabloom635]

My neighbor’s inboard/outboard sank in his slip. Four ropes on the corners attached to the slip and boat were the only thing that kept the $40,000 boat from going all the way to the bottom. The depth of water beneath his slip was nine feet. I used a sump pump and a small generator to pump the water out. The local marine mechanic flushed the engine, got the engine running, changed the oil and filter twice, and repaired replace the bottom seal for $3700.00. My neighbor used the boat for two more seasons before selling it.

[@bigjarn]

We had a 24 ft twin inboard outboard, and we took the engines out as a habit each fall; they were gone over and dry stored and re-installed in the spring. I know what you are going through. After a vacuum test of the cooling system and cylinder compression test, we fogged the engines with oil. and ran mineral oil through the cooling system, and that was it until spring. The first year of ownership was the turning point for all the BS of salt water invasion.

[@local631]

I made almost the same tool when i started doing boats. when I learned how fast and easy it is to lift the motor a few inches 2 nuts, 2 bolts .. game changer..

[@chickenhawk212]

That starter bolt coming out is proof that the boat gods love you

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

I didn't know that Bosch made hammers.🍻

[@kevinmills5293]

It’s a hammer drill.

[@mwolrich]

“greatest mechanic of all time”, John, you ARE the GOAT 👍✅

[@OAK-808]

You're a patient man. Any sane person would have given up when seeing the scope of the cylinders. I am truly impressed. Well done.

[@That_ole_Dodge]

Like a “Whack-a-Mole” that had me rolling. 😂 I believe your brother owes you a cold beverage or two of your choice. Talk about dedication to a repair! I am not sure I wouldn’t have torched the boat and pushed its carcass into a deep hole.