I GOT A NEW PROJECT!!!!!!!, and it's all bad news.

G'day Everyone.
Things start to get out of hand as I make very questionable life choices and we set to work on my latest project.

[@djmini2numpty141]

if you scored a new project and it was just dandy, then what would be the fun in that ? lol. besides, the learnings that us commoners get from your builds are priceless and for that we thank you. Frank

[@HarpersShed]

Very true Frank, things that are in good running condition just don't appeal to me that much 😀

[@benthomas8411]

With your skills mate you’ll be driving that Rex hunt special in no time! Great video, you and your dad work well together 👍🍻

[@HarpersShed]

It will be a super fast rebuild that's for sure. I need to get it in the road so I can actually have a car to drive again 😀

[@midgoog2]

I'd be drilling and tapping a couple 8mm holes in that gear and a piece of 6-8 mm plate and try to wind it off with high tensile bolts and some "gentle " jolts of the air hammer. The young lad probably couldn't believe his luck when you turned up. Looks like you've got hours of "fun" ahead of you. Cheers Eric

[@HarpersShed]

That is exactly what I'm going to do mate, I will probably just use the harmonic balancer removal tool I have to pull it off once I have tapped the bolt holes.

[@Sluf7]

Yup thats a project 😮. 500.000 just run in eh😅. For cost of new engine might as run with it.😅 This gonna be a good one to follow. Trucks a bonus some nice add ons as well. Crack on Fulla.😊

[@HarpersShed]

Yeah 500k is really nothing to be to stressed about with the old patrols. Give it a birthday with some wheel bearings and swivel hub seals and it will be good for another 500k. Oh and an engine rebuild lol

[@kencramer1697]

Got plenty of heads around here for dirt cheap. But none of them are for your engine, and definitely not local. I can get Jeep 4.0 heads all day long for dirt cheap here in Texas. But those heads nor the location will be of any use to you. Good luck on the project! I have 4 project trucks I am working on and the budget always gets in the way. 1985 Dodge D150 1989 Chevy 1500 1996 Ford F250 5.8 Gas 2008 Ford F250 6.4 Diesel Should have at least 2 up and running by the end of spring. :)

[@HarpersShed]

Lol that's a solid list of cool projects mate. Yeah you're right though none of your parts will help me unfortunately.

[@francisagosh2175]

Wow

[@jimw7916]

Since I am long past your stage of eagerness to accomplish these tasks, I sort of cringe to think of what is to come. Great vid material thats for sure. Take care.

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks Jim, there should be some interesting content coming out of it that a given 👍

[@michaelsimpson9779]

I've seen a guy use an air hammer to get tightly fitted keyed centrifugal clutches off small engine crankshafts.... might work here.... impacting on the end of the crankshaft.

[@HarpersShed]

Worth a shot, I have a small air hammer.

[@72mardy]

If its got hot enough to warp the head 40tho the crank bearings have gone soft for sure. I've made that mistake before. You run those and its gonna start knocking after a tank or two...100%

[@HarpersShed]

Won't make any difference now mate, she is coming out to make way for better things

[@m8113622]

Good work mate, enjoyed the video keep it up. If you need another project let me know my missus would love to give you one of mine and im just around the corner hahah

[@HarpersShed]

Lol thanks for the offer mate but I think my missus would be rather unhappy with me if I took on another one so soon.

[@KarlLittle1975]

Great video Tim

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate

[@briansmythe3000]

Hey bro Truck looks good, You will get it sorted, Rex hunt edition hey lol

[@HarpersShed]

Yeah apparently the Rex Hunt edition is a real thing 😂

[@jameslandi4688]

Don't beat yourself up, my friend. Similar to you, in nature, I've accepted the fact that a good mechanical challenge keeps me engaged and challenged, and at age 78 still does. I respect your intelligence, perseverance, and good cheer, and truly enjoy your videos.

[@HarpersShed]

Thank you mate, and your right. As much as it frustrates me I do enjoy the challenge of getting something that's ready for the scrap pile and bringing it back to life.

[@scottsorby7966]

Well that got blown to bits in a hurry Tim, you do love the battle and that's why you punish yourself 🤣🤣 At least its not that bad that a replacement engine is on the cards, so that's a big plus. Have fun mate, see you next week

[@HarpersShed]

Thanks mate, yeah I really need to get it all back together and back on the road as soon as possible so I can actually have a car again. Right now we are down to one car and it's a bit of a pain 😔

[@joelnagle2214]

You striped that down fast 🙂 I was thinking you where gonna sell that engine to one of them cashed up VL enthusiasts and put a diesel in it? Quite surprised to see you keep it, can't wait to see you get it running again.

[@HarpersShed]

Lol I need to get it up and running again as fast as possible so I can have a registered car again. It will get the diesel engine eventually but that's even further away from being ready.

[@moosenbeans903]

Morning mate. Only no content is bad content. I am living vicariously through you. See its your mind that makes sence cause you see what you can do. A wise man ( me ) said people bring me there junk cause who am I going to ask how to fix it? Me! So I am the fix I figure it out, my job. We just crossed the equinox so spring on the way for me as fall or autumn is on your way. Keep the wet side down mate.

[@HarpersShed]

Lol nice wise words mate, and good to hear you on the tail end of winter too

[@moosenbeans903]

@HarpersShed I have a feeling people bring you their broken junk. Cause just like me we will fix it. I think of myself as the problem solver

[@HarpersShed]

@@moosenbeans903 yeah you're dead right

[@jeffreylord8172]

Budget rebuild,only do what you need to, because you have said you will later replace it with a BIG DIESEL, .

[@HarpersShed]

Spot on mate. I will put rings in it and the full gasket set but that's about it

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I think old mate, got better deal. I bet U swap because it was rex hunt patrol, cheers Graham.

[@HarpersShed]

In the short term he definitely got the better end but now it's all done and on the road I think I have come out onto

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

@@HarpersShed so true mate, I still U only swap because it was affiliated with Rex Hunt

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Yibideee yibadah........ can't kiss that and throw it back.....lol

[@HarpersShed]

Lol that's fantastic, I was waiting for someone to chime in with the catch phrase 😁

[@kranson8514]

Exactly what I thought 🤪

[@vanhooler358]

Project time, or project crime ? a man's got to do what a man's got to do.

[@HarpersShed]

Lol yeah something like that mate 👍

[@GBCobber]

Apparently wax penetrates really well with a little heat.

[@GBCobber]

As for the head. There are vidoes on head straightening with a mig welder. I'd just try the same thing you did again and let it sit through a decent temperature change or two. A little heat while it's under strain, then an ice cold night, might just sort it out.

[@HarpersShed]

I will give it a search on KZbin and see what I can come up with. I will definitely bolt it back down and put it through some heat cycles with an oxy flame to help normalise the alloy

[@philipstreechon4523]

What is it worth as is and worth rebuilt, and cost of your replacement then decide good luck .

[@HarpersShed]

I will be into the rebuild for around $400 in parts but that's provided I don't have to get another head. You can get a complete engine for around $1500-$2000 but then you still run the risk of it being no good either

[@philipstreechon4523]

How true@@HarpersShed

[@jenniferclulow2287]

Oh Timmy

[@HarpersShed]

Yeah I know lol, you would think I have learnt by now but I guess not 😂

[@mriley4955]

With the engine opened up, why would you not put new rings,bearings, and seals? Unless your goal is to do this with the least amount of replaced parts.

[@HarpersShed]

The goal for the build was to do it on a budget and replace parts on condition. I did replace every gasket and seal on the engine and also did the rings. The bearings were in good condition and well inside tolerance so I didn't replace them. Things like thermostat, spark plugs and other general service items are also new.

[@mriley4955]

@@HarpersShed I love your content. After I posted my comment you answered that. I have watched you from the start of Kiara but I especially like your engine builds. I always learn a little something. When I was younger and on a budget I did the same thing.

[@HarpersShed]

@@mriley4955 ah okay fair enough glad I answered your question mate 👍. Thanks for sticking around the channel too mate I really appreciate the support and it's because of comments like yours and the support base that I keep making content.

[@mriley4955]

@@HarpersShed don’t stop brother. Love the channel