Ford Ranger Exhaust Repair

[@Bryanbobber]

As an exhaust fabricator (Muffler Moron) for the past 14 years here in New England i clicked on this expecting a good chuckle but i was really impressed with this. Im used to having to redo what other mechanics call a "fix". But you took the time to do it properly. Love your channel!

[@FliesLikeABrick]

It's been a few years since I saw this video. I recently picked up a '95 ranger and am finishing putting a new engine in it, with exhaust work needed too. I was finishing the exhaust work last night, realized it's almost exactly the same job you did here.... and between watching this video and owning this truck, I have since picked up the same Lisle expander kit and used it to do almost exactly the same repair last night -- no flange behind the cats, and installing a new muffler after cutting the flange off the new intermediate pipe (using the old intermediate pipe to bridge a gap in the new system). Thanks as always for the great content. Lessons from this video a few years ago have stuck with me and resulted in a better repair than I would have otherwise done on my new-to-me Ranger

[@shapzadeh1379]

Please don't stop doing videos.lots of people watching these videos. Thay have helped me with depression and loneliness. I don't think you realize how good good you are.

[@FleetTech97]

This man really Is Jack of all trades. Those look like great welds too. He’s taught me so much on being a better mechanic.

[@kenman1717]

Awesome welding, looks like a machine did it. And a great tutorial on brazing. When I went to trade school we did a week long welding course in our year long auto course, their were 2 classes, the one I was in got an instructor from England who worked in the ship yards, he taught us mig welding, stick welding and oxy/acetelene cutting, while the other class, got an instructor from Virginia who was just a welder, but he taught them mig welding, brazing and oxy/acetelene cutting. I've never actually got a chance to gas weld, have seen it done a few times, never with actual brazing rod, just with coat hanger wire.

[@cermem]

impressed with your welding abilities being able to run a continuous bead on a tissue paper thin pipe and one side of the joint rusty is awesome

[@LiezerZero]

Doing what you love while being fed by the one you love. Sounds like an awesome life.

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Your mig welding is really good Eric, wish mine was half as neat.

[@Docoski]

I do tractor/trailers all day and I look forward to your vids every time!! Good job and thanks for entertaining us at the same time!!!

[@williamdaniel6802]

Another great repair video Eric O. Thanks for all the help you give to the DIYer. I'm liking that pipe expanding tool and your tips on gas welding.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Since 1999 South Main Auto...The right tool for the right job. As always Dr. O. You da man.

[@WoZIMoo]

Nice welding man. I remember doing exhaust work on my crusty old Maxima without proper equipment. Had rust flakes in my eyes and smelled of WD40 for weeks. Never again. Damn rust belt life.

[@williamarnold7903]

i remember the day getting in time places smelling like fried chicken lol.hell I am a certified welder with 50 years of experience your welds look better than mine.i kind of got away from sheet metal welding working as a heavy duty diesel mechanic ,refrigeration, maintenance K

[@Sandbag1300]

Outstanding thumbs up video production. At 28:51 priceless..."What are ya doing Mr. O, welding any ball joints there?" Nearly fell off of my chair.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Sandbag1300 Yeah she is a funny girl

[@jamesdayton9530]

My era teens (1950s) wanted "Gutted Mufflers". I use to use coat hangers to gas weld old mufflers after they were cut open and gutted. Coat hangers worked well.

[@denniswilkinson1118]

You're welding looks great. I like the way you try to save your customers money, I'm sure that's why they keep coming back. You are definitely the Man for all jobs. Great video as usual. Thanks for what you do.

[@wyattoneable]

So glad to be back in the States so I can watch SMA! I could write a paragraph of comments but I'll just say I was entertained and learned something. Love the work brother.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable Haha Glad to have you back from Germany! Thanks Man!

[@ollie2242]

I bought the same kit from snap on we have a pipe bender/expander at my work but this comes in handy aswell I love it

[@johnhafernik9468]

better kit than I own [a powerbuilt]never thought to expand to fit in a larger pipe, learned something new, thanks

[@mannys9130]

"Welding some ball joints?" 🤣🤣🤣 Even Mrs. O knows about the "other" Eric's shenanigans.

[@joetiller1031]

Nothing like having a cook in the shop nice job Mrs. O.

[@shaun27ful]

come on now Mrs O Eric is a trained professional he would never weld ball joints together great video as usual

[@mikedevv1]

Love when i log on youtube and there is a new SMA video to watch with my coffee!

[@Lvhp356]

Great instruction video. Thanks!

[@eggbrook]

Haha welding a ball joint. South Main Auto wouldn't do such a hack job. Another great video Eric, thank you for giving us your time.

[@mrexecutive1]

Eric O is a bad ass, nothing he cant't do! Thanks for all the great video content you put out.

[@777fuzzypeach]

+mrexecutive1 Master Mechanic

[@SouthMainAuto]

+777fuzzypeach OH no... no master cert here

[@777fuzzypeach]

Sir, you could be a shop foreman at ANY large repair facility. Owning your own business is far better, but your ability far exceeds your current arrangement.

[@zoidberg444]

+mrexecutive1 I know. One week hes doing full on rocket surgery with Ivan on some obscure electrical issue. Next thing hes welding exhaust or swapping an engine. Its never boring when you run your own shop. Especially when every other shop for 30 miles dumps what they can't fix on you. lol

[@001desertrat3]

@@zoidberg444 - But remember , he's making the Money and the "CAN DO" reputation that the other shops are NOT .

[@mod_incllc3235]

@SouthMainAuto Nice to see a classic video from 7 years ago! Thanks for linking it in today's upload. Miss Sheeba what a beautiful dog. You were definitely more relaxed back then maybe less jaded? Lol! Who can blame you. Not many people have consistently done entertaining and informative videos even close to as long as you have! Pretty impressive to see you still pumping out the quality. Back then I was way too busy to be anything but an occasional viewer. Would love to hear you talk about the changes you've experienced over the years. Keep posting hand picked classics for us to watch. I bet the majority of current viewers haven't seen any of these! I can do it if you can do it!

[@hansreichwagen8015]

You will have that tool forever had mine about 8 years works great,thankfully my boss likes to buy tools now we have a pipe bender it is great and can make other stuff with it,a lot of money but worth it.

[@spelunkerd]

Mufflers and tailpipes seem to last a lot longer than they did before the days of catalytic converters. I certainly agree with your point about oxyacetylene -- as slow as it is, it's kinda fun to have a go with gas. You made a lot of excellent points here.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Had a few pipe stretchers since the 70's...great tools.

[@1998dodgeram318]

Coat Hangers! Good cheap gas welding rod. No "pops" from oxygen too high (Eric knows much more than he leads on) Gas welding is much like other welding, amount of heat & how fast to move. Metal takes on a shine when its molten & fluid. Keeping the tip of the inner flame on the rod aiming in the direction of travel gives nice welds. This keeps the rod always melting as enough heat is applied to whats being welded to melt the surface and not burn through. Good show Mr O!!

[@collisnaylor839]

Great job it's a pleasure to watch a good technician

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

I like your videos, the gas welding was helpful too, I am a retired HVAC tech and have a torch which I used for brazing, but haven't welded for many years.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I've owned an expanding tool for 50 years now. I've not used it in 15-20 years, keeping it 'just in case.' Amazon is down at the moment so I can't see the hi tech one you used. Another fine video, Eric!

[@547Rick]

Nice fun video! Who needs Brake Clean when you have Mrs. O!!

[@caryk2779]

Good review Eric. I've had that Lisle kit in both my Amazon and eBay carts for a year or so now. I want to get it to put a new exhaust on my old '85 GMC short-bed half-ton. Looks to be a good piece of kit! Also, great job explaining the alternative way of welding up the exhaust with the torch and filler rod. I'm a fan of this type of video. It demonstrated a great tool under REAL WORLD situations in a REAL shop. It wasn't just a plug for a product or a manufacturer like other KZbin mech. videos do. Most importantly, I think the viewers (including myself!) learned a good bit about the process. Keep 'em coming! One of these days I'll either send up some tools or make a donation to thank you and your family for putting this all together for us. Good job man.

[@cobraninetysix3883]

Nice bead. After watching you pulling broken studs with the welder, I think I'll buy maybe a harbor freight one to play and practice with. Great videos!

[@MrYuck9]

Gotta love the brake clean sound effect's. :) Eric is the brake clean master.

[@chungaleta1234]

Credit must be given to whom credit deserves,,,,,, you have it Mr O.

[@joeyesparza87]

Ah there used to be a show on tv a long time ago called "Red Green".....this is totally reminding me of it. Love this channel

[@mikemayfield487]

Rollin in the floor with the "brake clean"! Love it bud! Keep em coming!

[@brettman8952]

Oh wtf... how did I not know this kit even existed. mind blown and life is now much easier.

[@wesleybrabant3595]

another great video Eric O. Got a nice bead on that weld. Found doing muffler work is kinda tricky, but you make it look easy.

[@MediumHalf]

Great job on the camera angles here, particularly when you were welding. Thanks for showing gas welding for curiosity's sake too.

[@45AMT]

Like the new editing style. Nice repair! Even here in the south with no road salt Ranger exhausts rot out. It just wouldn't be a Ranger without an exhaust leak.

[@donaldpainter628]

I've fixed a lot of power steering pumps that cracked with that method back in the early 80s and we used to gas weld cracked radiators before they was plastic

[@utah133]

I bought a 1994 xlt rice ranger (Mazda) for $600.00. It has the 4.0 OHV. I Replaced the clutch and exhaust system, including two mini-cats in series. It passes Utah emissions inspection perfectly. A new clutch and cooling system overhaul and it works perfectly. Odo says says 260,000. Apparently the 4.0 OHV V6 is long lived.

[@Mikeywil0003]

LOL. I love Mrs O. with the ball joint welding joke.

[@deepsquat600]

+Michael Williams I thought she might joke about a muffler bear replacement .. but throwing ETCG under the bus was coll too

[@Mikeywil0003]

+deepsquat600 ETCG threw himself under the bus. If he didn't do hack job work, people might take him seriously. He isn't even a tech, all he does is make KZbin videos.

[@anti0918]

+Michael Williams Didn't he used to be an Acura tech? Making a living off KZbin videos can't be all bad.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+jay “clowning loud” dogg Oh Yeah ETCG Is far better than I will ever be. Shoot he is ASE MASTER. ACURA MASTER, HONDA MASTER. I can only hope to be as good as him someday and have his mechanical repair skills...

[@Mikeywil0003]

+brian0918 he did used to work for acura. The problem I have with it, he is making "instructional" videos on stuff that he as never done until making the video. So how can he be teaching the right way to do something if its his first time.

[@G31mR]

On that exhaust pipe expander: you could put the TOOL in a vise and that way you wouldn't crush the pipe. Maybe grind some flats on the tool's large collar to better hold it in the vise jaws. Love the vids.

[@rue2973]

What a baller, gorgeous bead with no gloves.... tough friggin dude

[@robiscrupe7694]

I'm going to have to take a trip up there I have so much work that needs done on my truck eric you ae the best one for the job thanks for the vids well done

[@sparklander]

He's just showing off the first time he uses this fancy tool. Good job! I bet Amazon is nearly sold out of this pipe expansion set. So many orders, it crashed the website. He swings a hammer better than many carpenters.

[@vernonhall9262]

thanks for another great video....all the detail an explanations are awsome ....feel like i cud tackle a job like this for myself now...except for the welding part

[@garyalford9394]

Nice to have a muffler shop close to expand your pipes !

[@rheidtech]

thats some really good welding for a mechanic. nice set!

[@theoldwizard998]

The "close eyes" tack weld mask. Patent Pending !

[@001desertrat3]

theoldwizard998 - No , just Shade 8 sun glasses .

[@benjammin4456]

Safety squints

[@michaelmerta8956]

What brand you are using Miller or Lincoln?

[@JohnSmith-ft2tw]

@@michaelmerta8956 The best welds are done with a Lincoln after drinking a Miller. Or so I'm told.

[@jeffl398]

I'm way far behind on your videos Eric. We are all lucky to have them.....for free! I think the best thing you teach is proper thinking. all the best to you and your family. Thank you for your channel.

[@Makapo3791]

My Grandpa was an expert gas welder, as well as a master old school mechanic. His favorite filler rod was straightened coat hanger wire. lol

[@int53185]

Nice looking welds. I have seen the hack muffler shops use JBWeld on the top of the pipes where they couldn't weld it!

[@wyrtwister4260]

+James Last Yes , nice looking welds . I was thinking the same things . It has been ages since I used stick welding . Have never used a wire welder .

[@scottmarquiss7941]

Perfect timing. . .It's my lunchtime too! I just found your vids a short time ago! Excellent work! you and ETCG, rock!

[@aleskyfinis1025]

scott marquiss Qa

[@johnmurphy6366]

And remember people,safety third!!!outstanding use of safety eyewear mr O.

[@jwo7777777]

Exhausted just watching him work ...

[@eddogg2eddogg25]

i really enjoy your videos you think out of the box and you use your brain I wish you were in Missouri because I sure would take my car to you when it needed to be fixed thanks for your videos and keep it up

[@fightingfalconfan]

I want to learn welding! It looks like soo much fun! Great video as always and Mrs O is looking great as ever :)

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

Eric O customs....nice exhaust work. I like to paint my exhaust with high temp paint to protect it. Seems to make it last longer.

[@Spelter]

99 of 100 times, it is the water from inside what rusts your pipe

[@GettinJunkDone]

Another great video Eric. Keep em coming!

[@donbraden8533]

Your mig weld on exhaust are incredible very nice repair all together great videos 😎👍😂

[@andyb6367]

Love your channel EricO..Keep up the great work..Cheers from Canada !!

[@louoldschool3163]

had an "87" Ranger up in Michigan, it needed a "cat back" every year. took it to Florida, never needed exhaust work after that. I drove the truck for almost 18 years and it was running when I sold it.

[@Blazer02LS]

+lou oldschool Ain't salt great !!!

[@laohantun7404]

Wonderful job, thanks for the welding tips.

[@hanskinslo326]

Eric O. - you are the best!

[@billybadtoes]

People were using a touch to weld long before they had welders so im sure that they could use them fairly well

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Good welding skills Eric.

[@michaelfrancis3261]

Wow you always have the coolest tools

[@mallesbixie]

Pfew, that was a close call! Big fan of the Brake Parts Cleaner ;) Love the videos, Eric!

[@TheTruth4313]

Cool tool. Thanks for the demo and tips.

[@keithkennedy9065]

nice welds..i like your optimism" this will be rusted out in a year anyway" lol. funny but true up here in northeast.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+keith kennedy Well it is the truth ahah

[@rukusbukus]

We keep it old school with the oxy/fuel welding. It's so much easier to get into tight places to weld with than a mig. And the only stainless we work with are tips of course, and it can be a little tricky to weld. But with a little practice and keeping most of your heat on the pipe and you'll be good to go.

[@eyesdilated9237]

This guy should have more subs, awesome job Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Eyes Dilated Nah people want main stream vids... we don't do those here. Just plain old repairs is all.

[@Bobbyjwmwb]

He's got lots now

[@MIKESALLSURE]

I have 1998 Ranger 6.0 RWD, but i think I've watched this video like 4 times already. LOL thanks Eric

[@rfcasey]

Great video. Mapp Has works great for brazing exhaust systems

[@Ottonic6]

What a handy tool. It makes it so easy...

[@RealCadde]

I love the new intro's you have there. Please keep up the good work! BTW, i have never welded anything because i know i would just make a huge mess out of everything. In fact, i hate all kinds of metal or woodwork. Bolting stuff i can do and maybe use those pipe expanders etc but anything that requires finesse, measuring or hard labour is out of the question for me.

[@Blazer02LS]

+Cadde Torch work takes practice but once it "clicks" it can be very enjoyable. It allows you to shape, weld, colorize, heat treat metal in a huge number of ways.

[@ponyhorse127]

Congratulations Dr. O for your fantastic welder skills!!!..Youre very tallented!!!...My welder skills sucks man!!!...since like 8 or 10 years Ive wanted to build a set of headers for my car by my own!!!...but thats just a dream to me!!!...hahaha...that tool you used in this video to expand the pipes got me a lot of ideas!!!...but my welder skills....hmm no!!!...well, maybe one day I got it right!!!....Congratulations for teaching us (bad welders) how to make an start in a practical way!!!....hello to everybody at SMA!!!....great video!!!

[@motorcyclesandridingfree2899]

Welding it is always best as then you don't have leaks like clamps will give you with that cheap pipe. Nice looking welds by the way

[@hotrodpegleg]

I use wire coat hangers as my mild steel filler rod

[@nicknicu1787]

Now that's a weld! That's why they call you the Doctor!

[@blockbertus]

"Welding a balljoint on", nice hint to ETCG, Mrs. O. :D

[@paulsmedberg6366]

He was replacing the muffler bearing.

[@humidbeing]

lol mrs. O getting in on the balljoint welding joke

[@jwise1203]

Just found your channel. Thanks for your videos! Very impressive welds by the way!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jared Wise Bahhh ETCG he is the real automotive welder on YT

[@theoldwizard998]

I "hung" quite a few exhaust systems "back in the day" ! I never would believe that you could expand those pipes that far without them splitting at the seam ! I hope your customers appreciate you "going the extra mile" to fix their cars and at reasonable prices. (Junk yard shopping for that electrical connector and still getting the vehicle on the road without one.) In this case, most shops would tell the customer they need a new cat !

[@shelleyking8450]

Nice solid job on the pipe work, that's a great tool to have. Plus, the "chinglish muffin" lunch looked tasty.

[@eddiemartinez265]

Good work eric that should keep that truck on the road for a few more years

[@lazypurplepeeps4393]

I was a welder/ fabricator for 15 years , some of the guys that called themselves welders couldnt have done as good of a job as you did with the oxy/ acetylene welding. Im impressed , maybe they were better mechanics. Prolly not.

[@stoneblue1795]

nice job Eric. Metal-art!

[@oCHUCKoNORRISo]

Mrs O subtle jab at ETCG at 28:50

[@tannerparsons8980]

Hahaha I caught that also

[@raykrv6a]

+Kyle Tatum That was funny. Eric looked a little guilty. LOL

[@joelcr250]

+Kyle Tatum not nice

[@Bruel111]

+Kyle Tatum Mrs. O's got jokes today haha

[@hawaiianf1504]

+CR2504life What's nice got to do with it? Want to bet me ETCG hasn't done the same at some point? But regardless, A little harmless and caring ribbing now and again is good for the bowels - it gets the old crap out and gives your center a new and fresh start. A little bit is harmless and healthy for everyone now and again. Of course nobody like full on running drippers so ... manners are important and the amount is relative.

[@GhettoWagon]

I was going to buy that expander kit. they had a deal on it, I should of bought it!. It seems to work really nice! Anyone one out there watching Walker sells ball flange kits in various pipe sizes for CHEAP. Like 8 dollars a side. I buy them and use to give them to the exhaust guy. I hated how the pipes were all welded together lol. Exhaust places always weld everything up. Lisle makes those shaping cones. Nice welds! If its your own car on those walker pipes, high temp paint it inside and out. Use one of those extension sprayers for the inside of the pipe and they last longer. The down side is that it really reeks like paint for a little bit when you start it.

[@ekop1778]

+Ghetto Wagon JUST SPENT 350 ON A NEW CAT CONVERTER ON MY 97 DODGE

[@GhettoWagon]

Edward Koepke My exhaust friend who did excellent work would put a cat on for 40 bucks. Of course you buy the part RIP, the guy died.

[@paulhenderson9585]

Lot of effort will last longer than the car great job

[@camshaftP16]

Did lots of gas welding back when I was a kid, put dual exhaust on all my trucks and buddies rides. so cheap then use up a lot of wire coat hangers as filler rod, ya those were the days..lol

[@brucel.6078]

Nice weld job!!!!

[@toyotatechMDT]

That's some nice MIG welding Eric. I'm jealous, never welded anything! The guy I was apprentice to was a very good gas welder but didn't ever teach me, I wasn't that interested at 16 years old! Regrets hey!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Toyota Tech Oh man pick it up and try it gas welding is pretty fun

[@normansmith7806]

Good job Eric O !! 👍 Would be hard for me to get by without my MIG welder .

[@SouthMainAuto]

+N Smith It is a great tool