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!
@FliesLikeABrick3 жыл бұрын
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
@shapzadeh13794 жыл бұрын
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.
@FleetTech972 жыл бұрын
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.
@kenman17178 жыл бұрын
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.
@cermem8 жыл бұрын
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
@LiezerZero5 жыл бұрын
Doing what you love while being fed by the one you love. Sounds like an awesome life.
@todayintheshopbanksy59048 жыл бұрын
Your mig welding is really good Eric, wish mine was half as neat.
@Docoski8 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@williamdaniel68026 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinwoodcock75788 жыл бұрын
Since 1999 South Main Auto...The right tool for the right job. As always Dr. O. You da man.
@WoZIMoo8 жыл бұрын
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.
@williamarnold79033 жыл бұрын
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
@Sandbag13008 жыл бұрын
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.
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+Sandbag1300 Yeah she is a funny girl
@jamesdayton95306 жыл бұрын
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.
@denniswilkinson11188 жыл бұрын
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.
@wyattoneable8 жыл бұрын
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.
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+wyattoneable Haha Glad to have you back from Germany! Thanks Man!
@ollie2242 Жыл бұрын
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
@johnhafernik94688 жыл бұрын
better kit than I own [a powerbuilt]never thought to expand to fit in a larger pipe, learned something new, thanks
@mannys91305 жыл бұрын
"Welding some ball joints?" 🤣🤣🤣 Even Mrs. O knows about the "other" Eric's shenanigans.
@joetiller10318 жыл бұрын
Nothing like having a cook in the shop nice job Mrs. O.
@shaun27ful8 жыл бұрын
come on now Mrs O Eric is a trained professional he would never weld ball joints together great video as usual
@mikedevv18 жыл бұрын
Love when i log on youtube and there is a new SMA video to watch with my coffee!
@Lvhp3563 жыл бұрын
Great instruction video. Thanks!
@eggbrook8 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrexecutive18 жыл бұрын
Eric O is a bad ass, nothing he cant't do! Thanks for all the great video content you put out.
@777fuzzypeach8 жыл бұрын
+mrexecutive1 Master Mechanic
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+777fuzzypeach OH no... no master cert here
@777fuzzypeach8 жыл бұрын
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.
@zoidberg4448 жыл бұрын
+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
@001desertrat34 жыл бұрын
@@zoidberg444 - But remember , he's making the Money and the "CAN DO" reputation that the other shops are NOT .
@mod_incllc3235 Жыл бұрын
@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!
@hansreichwagen80158 жыл бұрын
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.
@spelunkerd7 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnysechrist63132 жыл бұрын
Had a few pipe stretchers since the 70's...great tools.
@1998dodgeram3188 жыл бұрын
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!!
@collisnaylor8397 жыл бұрын
Great job it's a pleasure to watch a good technician
@raymondsprengelmeyer12786 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeffryblackmon48462 жыл бұрын
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!
@547Rick8 жыл бұрын
Nice fun video! Who needs Brake Clean when you have Mrs. O!!
@caryk27798 жыл бұрын
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.
@cobraninetysix38838 жыл бұрын
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!
@MrYuck98 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the brake clean sound effect's. :) Eric is the brake clean master.
@chungaleta12348 жыл бұрын
Credit must be given to whom credit deserves,,,,,, you have it Mr O.
@joeyesparza876 жыл бұрын
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
@mikemayfield4877 жыл бұрын
Rollin in the floor with the "brake clean"! Love it bud! Keep em coming!
@brettman89527 жыл бұрын
Oh wtf... how did I not know this kit even existed. mind blown and life is now much easier.
@wesleybrabant35954 жыл бұрын
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.
@MediumHalf8 жыл бұрын
Great job on the camera angles here, particularly when you were welding. Thanks for showing gas welding for curiosity's sake too.
@45AMT8 жыл бұрын
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.
@donaldpainter6283 жыл бұрын
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
@utah1333 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mikeywil00038 жыл бұрын
LOL. I love Mrs O. with the ball joint welding joke.
@deepsquat6008 жыл бұрын
+Michael Williams I thought she might joke about a muffler bear replacement .. but throwing ETCG under the bus was coll too
@Mikeywil00038 жыл бұрын
+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.
@anti09188 жыл бұрын
+Michael Williams Didn't he used to be an Acura tech? Making a living off KZbin videos can't be all bad.
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+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...
@Mikeywil00038 жыл бұрын
+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.
@G31mR4 жыл бұрын
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.
@rue29735 жыл бұрын
What a baller, gorgeous bead with no gloves.... tough friggin dude
@robiscrupe76947 жыл бұрын
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
@sparklander4 жыл бұрын
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.
@vernonhall92628 жыл бұрын
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
@garyalford93942 жыл бұрын
Nice to have a muffler shop close to expand your pipes !
@rheidtech8 жыл бұрын
thats some really good welding for a mechanic. nice set!
@theoldwizard9988 жыл бұрын
The "close eyes" tack weld mask. Patent Pending !
@001desertrat34 жыл бұрын
theoldwizard998 - No , just Shade 8 sun glasses .
@benjammin44564 жыл бұрын
Safety squints
@michaelmerta89564 жыл бұрын
What brand you are using Miller or Lincoln?
@JohnSmith-ft2tw3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmerta8956 The best welds are done with a Lincoln after drinking a Miller. Or so I'm told.
@jeffl3988 жыл бұрын
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.
@Makapo37918 жыл бұрын
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
@int531858 жыл бұрын
Nice looking welds. I have seen the hack muffler shops use JBWeld on the top of the pipes where they couldn't weld it!
@wyrtwister42608 жыл бұрын
+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 .
@scottmarquiss79418 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. . .It's my lunchtime too! I just found your vids a short time ago! Excellent work! you and ETCG, rock!
@aleskyfinis10258 жыл бұрын
scott marquiss Qa
@johnmurphy63665 жыл бұрын
And remember people,safety third!!!outstanding use of safety eyewear mr O.
@jwo77777778 жыл бұрын
Exhausted just watching him work ...
@eddogg2eddogg257 жыл бұрын
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
@fightingfalconfan8 жыл бұрын
I want to learn welding! It looks like soo much fun! Great video as always and Mrs O is looking great as ever :)
@lexmaximaguy87888 жыл бұрын
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.
@Spelter6 жыл бұрын
99 of 100 times, it is the water from inside what rusts your pipe
@GettinJunkDone8 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric. Keep em coming!
@donbraden85334 жыл бұрын
Your mig weld on exhaust are incredible very nice repair all together great videos 😎👍😂
@andyb63678 жыл бұрын
Love your channel EricO..Keep up the great work..Cheers from Canada !!
@louoldschool31638 жыл бұрын
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.
@Blazer02LS8 жыл бұрын
+lou oldschool Ain't salt great !!!
@laohantun74047 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job, thanks for the welding tips.
@hanskinslo3267 жыл бұрын
Eric O. - you are the best!
@billybadtoes2 жыл бұрын
People were using a touch to weld long before they had welders so im sure that they could use them fairly well
@willemstreutgers11548 жыл бұрын
Good welding skills Eric.
@michaelfrancis32617 жыл бұрын
Wow you always have the coolest tools
@mallesbixie8 жыл бұрын
Pfew, that was a close call! Big fan of the Brake Parts Cleaner ;) Love the videos, Eric!
@TheTruth43138 жыл бұрын
Cool tool. Thanks for the demo and tips.
@keithkennedy90658 жыл бұрын
nice welds..i like your optimism" this will be rusted out in a year anyway" lol. funny but true up here in northeast.
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+keith kennedy Well it is the truth ahah
@rukusbukus7 жыл бұрын
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.
@eyesdilated92378 жыл бұрын
This guy should have more subs, awesome job Eric!
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+Eyes Dilated Nah people want main stream vids... we don't do those here. Just plain old repairs is all.
@Bobbyjwmwb3 жыл бұрын
He's got lots now
@MIKESALLSURE6 жыл бұрын
I have 1998 Ranger 6.0 RWD, but i think I've watched this video like 4 times already. LOL thanks Eric
@rfcasey2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Mapp Has works great for brazing exhaust systems
@Ottonic67 жыл бұрын
What a handy tool. It makes it so easy...
@RealCadde8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Blazer02LS8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@ponyhorse1278 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@motorcyclesandridingfree28998 жыл бұрын
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
@hotrodpegleg5 жыл бұрын
I use wire coat hangers as my mild steel filler rod
@nicknicu17878 жыл бұрын
Now that's a weld! That's why they call you the Doctor!
@blockbertus8 жыл бұрын
"Welding a balljoint on", nice hint to ETCG, Mrs. O. :D
@paulsmedberg63665 жыл бұрын
He was replacing the muffler bearing.
@humidbeing8 жыл бұрын
lol mrs. O getting in on the balljoint welding joke
@jwise12038 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Thanks for your videos! Very impressive welds by the way!
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+Jared Wise Bahhh ETCG he is the real automotive welder on YT
@theoldwizard9988 жыл бұрын
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 !
@shelleyking84502 жыл бұрын
Nice solid job on the pipe work, that's a great tool to have. Plus, the "chinglish muffin" lunch looked tasty.
@eddiemartinez2658 жыл бұрын
Good work eric that should keep that truck on the road for a few more years
@lazypurplepeeps43934 жыл бұрын
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.
@stoneblue17956 жыл бұрын
nice job Eric. Metal-art!
@oCHUCKoNORRISo8 жыл бұрын
Mrs O subtle jab at ETCG at 28:50
@tannerparsons89808 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I caught that also
@raykrv6a8 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Tatum That was funny. Eric looked a little guilty. LOL
@joelcr2508 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Tatum not nice
@Bruel1118 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Tatum Mrs. O's got jokes today haha
@hawaiianf15048 жыл бұрын
+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.
@GhettoWagon8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ekop17788 жыл бұрын
+Ghetto Wagon JUST SPENT 350 ON A NEW CAT CONVERTER ON MY 97 DODGE
@GhettoWagon8 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulhenderson95853 жыл бұрын
Lot of effort will last longer than the car great job
@camshaftP168 жыл бұрын
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.60786 жыл бұрын
Nice weld job!!!!
@toyotatechMDT8 жыл бұрын
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!
@SouthMainAuto8 жыл бұрын
+Toyota Tech Oh man pick it up and try it gas welding is pretty fun
@normansmith78068 жыл бұрын
Good job Eric O !! 👍 Would be hard for me to get by without my MIG welder .