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[@saltysteel3996]

Umm what? Aluminum conducts electricity better than iron and steel bro. Lol Matt, I was in the Marines for 5 years, was a RADAR, COMM, and NAV electronics techinician certified to SME level. I currently work for Boeing as a Test Technician in missile defense programs. I own a perfect M998 HMMWV with a 6.5L. Mine is a 1988. First contract batch built for the military. 53331 serial number. My co-worker was a HMMWV mechanic for 10 years. The glow plug controller is electronic and goes out more than anything else on a Humvee. Follow the troubleshooting guides in the tech pub manuals and you'll figure it out sooner than later. Your wait light not coming on with a no start condition is very common of a bad glow plug controller box. PS just got my first 50 cal. And I'd go with a Stingray Corvette. Nothing is more American than a Vette besides a AMG HMMWV. ;)

[@disgruntled181]

Salty Steel If you were 2M certified then you would know why aluminum is shit.

[@jettalvarado401]

Salty Steel I laughed when this dude said aluminum conducts more electricity did you finish school my dude

[@michaelmartini4979]

Damn, bro just broke the record for longest comment

[@luketuttiett]

Aluminium is the fourth best conductor of electricity behind silver copper and gold. A lot of electronics use aluminium. His issue could be due to oxidisation of the aluminium but more realistically it’ll be in the area of the glow plugs.

[@MaddJapp73]

1st, Thank You and, you're freakin' awesome, for serving in the military! 2nd, all 3 thst he mentioned would be great cars. I'm more of a Ford Head so the 69 stang would be my pick but, the 69 vette, Monte Carlo would be my choice for a GM, along with the 68/69 Chevell. The 1 thing, if he chooses a 69/70 Corvette (my personal fav) you think Matt would vlog while sporting a "70s porn star stache" around town? Just my thoughts😅

[@brandoncarey2329]

Aluminum conducts electricity. The wire going to your house is aluminum probably. The problem sounds like its the normal reaction that steel and aluminum have which causes a form of oxidation which will make your grounds not work.

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Yes this.

[@other9293]

Yea, thinking he should question advice from the person who told him that.

[@FarFromAvgJoe]

Galvanic Corrosion is what you're referring to. Result is a yellow/green/white gross looking dust build-up around connections of mixed metals. Copper and Aluminum are exceptionally bad about it. My guess is the steel to steel connection for the glow plugs has been replaced with a more modern copper terminal that has either broken off or as you suggest, corroded away.

[@cloudrush3711]

Brandon Carey u smart asf

[@davidredwood3873]

Hi Matt, just a thought, is there a military camp nearby ? Find out if there is a mechanic there who might help you out.

[@Tatarinfidel]

My favorite part was when he said that Aluminum doesn’t conduct electricity. 😂😂😂

[@Eisenhammer78]

Those stupid manufacturers make cables out of that stuff 😂They must watch this video!

[@tommcstacker4216]

At least he said aluminum right and didn't call it aluminium! 🗽🇺🇸

[@KennyMcNutt1321]

I just had to shake my head, I had no words.

[@CircusSized13]

I immediately paused after he said it :)))

[@finnleyelijah3628]

i realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online?

[@anolisporcatus]

*BUYS OLD HUMVEE "THIS THING IS SO AWESOME!" -- 4 MONTHS LATER, "I HATE MY OLD HUMVEE"*

[@JoseRodriguez-tq4rz]

Bill Carson it’s the boat of the car world.

[@jeffh4505]

Matt, buddy, aluminum is an excellent electrical conductor. When copper wire isn't used, aluminum is. In general, any metal that conducts heat well (copper, aluminum, gold), are good electrical conductors.

[@theoregonguy]

I was just about to make this comment, I'm glad I looked down here and saw our comment first. Don't forget Silver when you think of highly conductive metals, pure silver is an even better conductor than copper.

[@thickachu4001]

Except that Aluminum gives off tons of heat while conducting which leads to fires which is why aluminum wiring is against building codes.

[@patti441]

i was serching for that comment

[@somnorila9913]

Yeah, some doctor, some researcher (on forums and stuff) :))) Shameful display!

[@macnorman]

Aluminum has a dis-similar expansion rate vs copper. So, when Alu wire is used on a standard plug/light switch with copper fittings it tends to loosen them over time, causing high resistance. Resistance = high heat. Heat = fires

[@juniordepape6396]

Matt... buddy, aluminium is actually used as a conductor in High Voltage cables since it still conducts well enough at those voltages.

[@mnbackwoods5623]

Junior De Pape there's low voltage aluminum conductors but most aluminum conductors are of a higher circular mils

[@juniordepape6396]

(After googling circular mils) Thanks, I learned a thing.

[@telefon72]

Yeah and it's a better conductor that steel.

[@Chris_Garman]

And as house wiring.

[@juniordepape6396]

Really? Crap, the pit of ignorance grows. :D

[@ShrekMedic]

Aluminium is an excellent electrical conductor

[@TheRealWilliamWhite]

Firefndjunk this is true, but aluminum oxide, which forms on aluminum almost immediately, is not conductive which is what could be causing the ground problem.

[@lilsadboy69]

Matt the piston has a screw that it let's you adjust how fast or how slow you want your door to close.

[@aviationist]

Aircraft are all grounded through their airframes, which are made of aluminium, aluminum conducts better than steel. I'm an aircraft electrician and avionics tech. However, since the chasis of this humvee is steel and the body is aluminum, you have two dissimilar metals which will cause aggressive corrosion if they're in contact with each other. It's very possible that the chasis and the body are insulated from each other in order to prevent this. If this is the case, then it would make sense that you can't use the aluminium body for grounding, and the electrical system would be using the steel chasis for grounding. Also, grounding between two different metals can build a charge between the two metals and cause a dangerous situation. However based on everything I've heard, you probably have a bad relay in the ignition system. Pull a wiring diagram off the Internet and test some points with a multimeter. Cheers!

[@Pondo1221]

The body panels are anodized, which is non-conductive. Aluminum is very conductive. They make some wires from it. But anodized parts are not conductive unless the anodizing is ground/worn off so contact can be made with the aluminum underneath.

[@aviationist]

Yes, you are required to burnish the bonding area for aluminum materials, you are then supposed to verify the bond with a bonding meter. This is standard practice. Reference the FAA's AC 43.13-1B chapter 11.

[@JeffStewart78..]

You need to adopt Elmer.

[@ArgonautCaptain]

Looks like you need to change the blinker fluid

[@Pro_DRIFTZ]

Jason Updegraff aaaah chrisfixit

[@williboy1b]

Jason Updegraff 😂😂😂

[@thrancodes]

lol

[@hello-pv1zg]

14:17 your light went out

[@goofyleo3869]

He just might fall for that because he is in NO WAY mechanically inclined.

[@johncatania7712]

that new door pump should have an adjustment screw on it to quicken the closing speed..i installed thousands of those on screen porches. UP VOTE THIS GUYS!

[@thinkright]

^^ This ^^

[@cannellofglory6968]

Aluminium does conduct electricity. its actually a very good conductor. i've used it many times as a conductor. steel (depends on the type of steel) is usually not a very good conductor, though it still conducts.

[@markheidt8323]

Cannell of Glory I was going to say, I’m studying electrical engineering and aluminum is slightly behind copper for conductivity.

[@Z0MB13L30N]

They used to make power lines out of aluminum... if they still don’t

[@mayankpawani7307]

Aluminium is a good conductor , so good that the Conductors used in power transmission line are ACSR ( Aluminium core steel reinforced )

[@Neon_Caveman]

Mayank Pawani It can conduct, but the reason it is used in power transmission lines is because copper is expensive.

[@Awesomelord101]

Aluminum is a great conductor, its used ALOT in wiring. especially larger gauges, its approx 4th ranking for most conductive elements while steel is approx 11th

[@antoniofdez620]

It is a batter conductor than steel.

[@beartankoperator7950]

and its light, definitely a benefit for longer lines

[@nothanks9205]

Actually, it's because copper work hardens too easily and becomes brittle then breaks from swaying in the wind.

[@mr4x4s]

“Aluminum doesn’t conduct electricity”.... is this why the make electrical wires out of copper AND aluminum both?? Aluminum actually conducts electricity VERY well. As a licensed master electrician I cringe every time you do something that involves electricity. I love ya Matt, but you gotta stop with the electrical comments....

[@frankgallagher2262]

Agreed, but cleaning connectors is still probably a good idea because of corrosion.. aluminum corrodes easily

[@bigdaddyray5599]

Damn electricians... you ever wanna be a real man get on a line crew and get on a pole with me

[@MapleMan1984]

(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭)(☭ ͜ʖ ☭) i likey (wait what kind of pole)

[@cerneysmallengines]

I'm with him, aluminum is a great grounding material because it doesnt rust out like steel does

[@uthinkthisisahair4183]

JohnK2112 yep. It also has a thick layer of paint.

[@grettapitts3068]

did anyone notice the light bulb go out in 14:21? matt fix it! please?

[@RR-zn1lv]

came here to say the same thing haha

[@nottoday8437]

Me

[@beefymcskillet5601]

Gretta Gritsy yes

[@Shadow11567]

Please fix it matt!!!!

[@spaceguardian700]

3:56 "Aluminum does not conduct electricity" Aluinum is a Metal... And like other Metalls like iron or cooper, aluminum conducts electricity realy well! There are even some high voltage cabels made out of aluminum because its cheaper than copper. (I apolgise about my bad english. Im not a english speaker.)

[@bigal2012745]

I have 2 of the M998 models and was a 63T (Bradley diesel mechanic) but did spend some time working on the HMMWVs. You might want to disassemble the ground bus that is located in the battery box. I was having trouble on one of mine with starting. After cleaning the brass ground bus, everything started to work just fine. I also upgraded to the new Smart Start Box and have had no issues with the glow plugs burning/swelling.

[@natearooksi1618]

Your light bulb died at 14:20 :)

[@Binford2500]

Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity?!? LOL

[@vinokurovalexey]

Binford2500 nearly dropped my phone when I heard it.

[@xSchattenfluchx]

It does, but if it's corroded it will not make reliable electrical contact.

[@aaronhall7740]

The more you know... lol!!!

[@lraptorelitel3649]

Aluminum oxide doesn't conduct electricity, and if you run electricity through aluminum I believe it accelerates the oxidization process.

[@Ivie1357]

www.tibtech.com/conductivity.php

[@jons6834]

Go with the beater, it's more demolitia. Think of it as urban camouflage.

[@debbielehrman5508]

lol

[@Dangleebles117]

aluminium doesn't conduct electricity? yea um, go try that!

[@xfactor5326]

it defiantly does.

[@albertszabo5289]

Actually better then alloys, this is the ranking: Silver Copper Gold Aluminium Iron Steel . .

[@raajmata]

😂😂😂😂😉

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

Service wire that feeds your house is aluminum. 😂

[@landene8230]

That is what I thought

[@jerreece]

Matt, aluminum used to be used for electrical wires in houses before copper became more popular. The problem was that aluminum had to bi thicker wire than copper because it would melt at lower temperatures than copper.

[@swiley223]

jerreece aluminum has replaced copper in electrical entrance services in most applications not the other way. And it's a fantastic electrical conductor.

[@Okie8T9]

Aluminum is a good conductor, and is extremely common in larger wire sizes.

[@kougarlanier6224]

Ford Bronco update?

[@PetEmAllFarm]

There is a screw at the end of that screen door closer.... if you turn it you can adjust the way it closes!

[@tylerb.4076]

Matt: owns truck Also matt: puts new ladder in back seat🤦‍♀️😂

[@SemtexWarrior]

"Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity.." -Dr. Matt 2018

[@billyjoe9894]

Aluminum does conduct electricity

[@bearwright4416]

sciencing.com/aluminum-vs-steel-conductivity-5997828.html (

[@lerch400block]

Was fixing to rant on this

[@alphamike2839]

As a electrician you make a great vet.

[@megannewton8390]

AlphaMike or is it as a vet he makes a great electrician?? Lol

[@bigby2010]

Aluminum is a much better conductor than steel IIRC... :)

[@kasag37]

yeah i was gonna say the same thing..aluminum is a good conductor ..thats why they make wire out of it

[@alphamike2839]

No. Not really. LOL.

[@alphamike2839]

Copper covered aluminum is the wire of choice. Most auto ground problems are caused by rubber vibration disc between the body and frame. A lot of Jeeps have that problem. Ground jumpers are the answer.

[@glennluciano2478]

adopt him already! It's not like you don't have the room!

[@zacharyinman3]

Glenn Luciano Hey please help me beat my friend in subscribers

[@meyou245]

FYI: The close rate on the door piston is adjustable. That is what the screw on the end is for.

[@LittleOldDodges]

On the headlight- real simple. Your dimmer switch is broken. Replace it and should have both high/low. Also: Q-ships are love, Q-ships are life.

[@ryansmetzer9969]

You gotta keep tripod, I mean Elmer

[@losgunz6692]

Ryan Smetzer lmfao yooo I’m crying 😂😂😭😭😭💀💀

[@isolationmusic3820]

Keep the dog he's so cute

[@takiua2264]

Lmaaaaaaaaaao you win the comments section

[@CrashTestCoder]

Aluminum is a very good electrical conductor, aluminum oxide is not (which is why it’s a pain)

[@Some.Canadian]

Thank the lord for anti-ox

[@rodus1216]

Option 2 on the car...old sleeper Monte Carlo or Malibu. Big nasty twin turbo LS motor. Kind of the best of both worlds...old school class and character, new school reliability and efficiency. 500+hp and 20+mpg 😁

[@ragebaca2269]

Rodney Audas but thats not the old muscle rumble

[@bribrabro717]

@14:20 one of the lights in the background dies :D

[@thebgamer3019]

outdoorranger😂😂😂😂

[@mr.tree_7527]

Yea

[@bribrabro717]

Thx! 😂😎😎😎

[@Fabtilldeath]

I can get it running I work on them every day for the army contact me if u like

[@straitsouthern8]

With that old model of the M998, check these items first. Start switch to see if the wait light comes on, if it does not illuminate at all, check the glow plug controller connected on top engine on the water crossover pipe. It may be disconnected. If connected securely and wires are not damaged, check the PCB under the D/S dash (Black Box) for continuity on the pins. If those check out last is checking each glow plug for ohms. Those components are what start your vehicle. Oh and don’t forget the batteries. You may have 12 volts per battery but if you have wet cell batteries I highly suggest check the CCA of both of them they may be well below the minimum of 400 CCA each and will need to be jumped. Hope this helps.

[@eduardocortez4752]

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

[@CormacMacCormac]

What!?! Did you say aluminum doesn't conduct electricity!!!!!!?????? You better not work on anything electric, cause aluminum is an EXCELLENT conductor. Most of the power lines above your head are aluminum. In fact aluminum has twice the conductivity of copper. This is why you NEVER use an aluminum ladder to work on electrical, only wood or fiberglass.

[@Highstranger951]

CormacMacCormac aluminum does NOT conduct twice as much as copper. The other way around dude. It does however conduct electricity.

[@vatodad]

I certainly agree that it could be a problem with copper grounding to aluminum as galvanic corrosion can result. The easiest way to detect it is to disconnect the positive side of the battery and using an ohmmeter check the resistance between the positive battery terminal and the grounding locations. If you see a high resistance, that's your problem. I'd begin with the ignition system and related subsystems. Since the car does not even want to turn over, check the starter system first. This is very easy to do. Just check the resistance from the positive side of the battery to the ground side of the starter which is often the housing. I'll bet you find the problem there or check the solenoid system.

[@dankboye1909]

You should definetly get the 69' charger rt

[@sydney4911]

Team Elmer all the way. That little boy needs a little boy to snuggle with.

[@jeffspink4300]

I had a '69 Pontiac Grand Prix. Built with upgraded brakes and springs, handling pkg, lowered, engine and trans. I worked in straight line, it could stop and turn as well. All wrapped in the stock body, the only give away was that it was lowered and a bit louder than stock.

[@iGabSchiavon]

Matt, you already had a old Beetle, why don't you go with a '69 Dodge Charger or something?

[@louisdonatucci9168]

What about a 69-70 challenger

[@thefreaky22]

69 charger!!!!! Don't be like the rest and get a mustang. This Channel is about being unique!

[@dacronnewport8354]

Gabriel Schiavon read my heart beat daddy 😫

[@randytheracer3664]

Caleb Harrison 69 mach 1 is my dream car

[@ussocom3644]

Caleb Harrison agreed

[@ronaldjuhlinjr9309]

You did a good thing by upgrading the headlights. I’m proud of you for doing that.

[@jeff_lamp5471]

Option #1 Also, if you use KZbin's poll voting option for your videos then we could all see what others chose. Just a thought!

[@adityaverma6754]

I think Elmer thinks that has found new home and family , but in couple of weeks he will be sent away .

[@themadhattar]

Aditya Verma yea Matt that just said! Keep the little guy!

[@claytonsmith4960]

aluminum does conduct electricity........ bc im an electrician and the service cable we run from power pole to breaker box is aluminum. so Idk whats up w your source... maybe theres something different that I'm missing here.

[@Shepard_AU]

rip light bulb at 14:20

[@nemfrob]

HAHAHA!

[@Free_Krazy]

Dang, what an eye!!!

[@nothankyou6483]

Lol

[@5thElementDFW]

Oh wow lol

[@NakuruMotorClub]

Loooollll

[@backcountrydiggerschester6206]

Hey it's the foot switch thats bad for your headlights not dimming. Very easy to replace and a cheap fix

[@taxman121]

backcountry diggers chester I agree. Had the same issue on a Jeep CJ-7, and a new dimmer switch fixed it.

[@overcompensatingoffroad6061]

I'm currently a 91B, and just some hints are you do not have a grounding issue. The wait light doesn't come on due to a timing module, the headlights aren't operating right because the wires are hooked up wrong. I bet you have the high beam wire in the low beam spot. We have a few trucks that the wait light doesn't come on but the truck will still start.

[@maguiar109]

Aluminum is a great electricity conductor

[@michaelholub5027]

But Aluminium is also known for corroding badly when in contact with other metals, aka the steel/copper of wires. I would suggest an aluminium approved dielectric grease on all contact points.

[@gg5115]

Not with steel grommets crimped to copper wire after a year or so. Galvanic corrosion. The main ground to the block was fine though, no need to check it - not what they mean when they say check your aluminum grounds.

[@dtimmer015]

14:20 The light bulb died at the left side of your head 😳

[@twiggss4344]

I thought I saw that! lol

[@jorhodes4949]

LET ELMER STAY. 1. Puppies chew --crate him with chew toys. NOT shoe shaped. 2. Your kids and Dozer are AWESOME PEOPLE and they deserve a new dog. 3. Mere needs a new running partner.4. Your Humvee will start every day of your life IF YOU LET ELMER STAY. TEAM ELMER

[@korbanmartin7869]

Jo Rhodes team Elmer

[@troyfankell6581]

Buy an M998 -34 (depot maintenance) and -20 (unit level maintenance) manuals. Those two manuals will give you all of the information you need to maintain and troubleshoot. If you need hints or tips contact any Base, Reserve, or Guard unit with a motor pool, they may be able to help.

[@gregorywhatley9659]

ELMER YEAH!!!!! PLEASE ADOPT HIM FOR REAL! But I'm so happy we get to see more of that lovely dog! You can just train the stuff you don't like out of him. He's PERFECT

[@zeldaxhan1956]

Gregory Whatley too late :(

[@scamp9003]

Did someone already foster ELMER?

[@nathanchronister9493]

Gregory Whatley he should get another boxer

[@fullgratz5370]

Aluminum certainly does conduct electricity. They use it in large gauge service wire....

[@AllFourSpinDsm]

Jon that’s painted aluminum. Not a good conductor.

[@magnatracker]

Jon I was about to make this same comment. We pull aluminum for warehouse feeder wires all the time. Occasionally copper if it’s spec

[@magnatracker]

Grounds are always copper though. Idk how well aluminum would work for grounding

[@jamesthompson6851]

If aluminum wasn't a good conductor then how come it's so easy to weld aluminum?

[@Ranstone]

Girls, girls, please. He skipped that day in metal-conductivity class, and instead, took fluid physics to prove all the anti-chicken-coop-watering-system people wrong. XD If anyone isn't familiar with zappy-conductivity... www.tibtech.com/conductivity.php

[@ThaWickedDrAzTiK]

I love the fact that youre a mossy oak fan and make some of the greatest youtube content ive ever seen especially when you make videos woth LunkersTV

[@VinnieRed71]

As a man with three kids, get something with a bench back seat like a Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Charger or Fairlane. I’ve got three kids as well and a sweet 79 Z28 Camaro but only four seats. Not ideal for family time. If you’re into fastbacks, the 68-69 Fairlanes come with one and some nice V8 muscle!

[@johnviola3]

It's a bad glow plug control module. They go bad all the time on Humvees. You can get one on eBay.

[@Iceaxehikes]

He can just jump the glow plug solenoid under the hood to get the glow plugs to come on and if that works it tells you right there the problem is with the glow plug card. Better yet, just wire in a manual glow plug switch and be done with it. Most people do that.

[@kthwkr]

Door closers typically have a little screw that adjusts it's speed of closure which is useful so the closer can work on different weights of doors. Hope you can find that little screw so you can make use of that closer and be even more green. :)

[@nicoleworkman3857]

You have to adopt him Matt

[@damien12221]

Matt has to adopt me ;D

[@johannesrambo3221]

yes Do IT Do IT NOW!!

[@norm19199]

Adopt him

[@igors_lv]

Aluminium is great conductor of electricity, better than iron 😁 but clean those contacts by all means.

[@stormvladcs]

Igors Jakimenko thats what i was thinking...

[@tannerung7655]

Option 1 and a 1969 Mustang would be amazing!

[@noam6600]

Tannerung why 1969? 1970s almost the same

[@jamesharrison9902]

Matt im a HMMWV Mechanic at Fort Hood check the wiring on the dimmer switch if they all have good contenuity but the dims still dont come on, youll need a new dimmer switch its pretty simple on these trucks

[@tcarts9263]

Adopt Elmer now

[@garrettchapman8170]

Matt.... Two words.... General lee....

[@amysteriouspotato4383]

At this point you're just asking him to ramp off of a cliff lol.

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

Well might as well make it worth our time lol

[@maxbowen6482]

YESSSSSSSSSS

[@branengreen416]

Garrett Chapman yes

[@megannewton8390]

Garrett Chapman YES!!!!!!

[@Tombichrist110]

You're so wrong!!! Aluminum is the next best conductor to copper! You might not be charging properly because military electrical systems are 24volts. Strip your grounding locations to bare metal and install more and heavier grounding wires.

[@davesmith1771]

Aluminum conducts electricity very well actually, perhaps it's the loose nut behind the wheel?

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

14:21 looks like your barn is having electrical problems too! One of the light bulbs went out. Lol

[@boltaction6547]

I saw that too. lol

[@TheAngelofaDaemon]

Hehe same

[@ibtallanted52]

Saw that too

[@blakevanderpool2265]

I dont see it

[@coolbreez4406]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 the hell.... I SAW IT TO!!! Its just one of those things that catches your eye

[@RedH4xx]

The light bulb dies at 14:21

[@flyverjonas]

Holy Sh.. :O

[@kennyg8920]

Yup, saw that. More electrical problems.

[@JuanLopez-ce8cj]

Was about to post that, came to the comments to see if anyone saw that lol

[@jakeorr23]

Aluminum is a great conductor, I'm a lineman and 95% of high lines and transmission and distribution lines are aac or acsr. One is all aluminum conductor and aluminum conductor steel reinforced core

[@torkrench]

Aluminum conducts!! Different metals cause corrosion. Add more straps & clean grounds will help... better yet add a dedicated ground block with a 10g wire direct to frame bolt and/or batt

[@mrraimundo130]

Aluminium does conduct electricity, just like any other metal. Not as good as copper, but it does.

[@jayt3796]

It is Actually twice as Good as Copper.. Fact.. Problem is once it oxidizes it doesn't Conduct well anymore

[@mrraimundo130]

Jay T That fact is wrong, according to my knowledge. If pure copper's conductivity is 100% then aluminium is roughly 60%. The part about oxidization is right though.

[@jayt3796]

Aluminum, when compared by unit weight, is actually more conductive than copper and costs less. Thats a FACT. Look into and you'll see I'm right. I understand why you would say what your saying but I am correct. Im an electrician and have done lots of school on this matter..

[@tondaty]

But still both of these are way better than steel! XD

[@JamesEsau]

Jay T: While your answer is technically "correct" once you defined your parameters, it is all but irrelevant, since nobody measures conductivity of materials by weight (except maybe when doing a cost/benefit analysis). When people talk about conductivity, unless otherwise specified (you only did after it was pointed out that you were wrong), it is understood that they are referring to conductivity by volume (generally cross sectional area x length). Also, pointing out that you're an electrician means precisely as much as me pointing out that I'm an electrical engineer (hint: nothing).

[@theman991813]

What ever happened to the bronco ?

[@seangray8971]

Guillermo Madrigal Mat gave it to a highschool to work on and do projects with

[@theman991813]

I remember that but has he gone back to see how its going?

[@nolanyork733]

Do mustang 1969 just do it ,my dad had one, loved it

[@brogannachtigal12]

14:19 ever see a light as it burns out😂 have fun replacing that

[@ThePolish2107]

Mat, i'm sorry i love you, but you got that one wrong, as a guy that studies Physics I gotta say; ALL METALS CONDUCT ELECTRICITY. AluMINium (say it right you Americans) is actually a decent conductor aswell, not as good as copper, but better than steel (in the UK the HV cables carrying electricity through the country are aluminium with a steel core, and the steel core is just there for structural support). Metals have de-localised electrons which enable charge to pass through them, that's why all metals conduct electricity.

[@ThePolish2107]

Also get the Shelby GT500 67'

[@brendonperkins8349]

Yeah but it's a military humvee so it's curse with problems that shouldn't exist. Doesn't conduct electricity check. Leaks every fluid imaginable. Will run away for no reason. Likely to fall apart at 60 mph. ALUminum Brit.

[@K663wup]

The Polish Aluminum, when compared by unit weight, is actually more conductive than copper. And you say it wrong.

[@boltaction6547]

"Aluminum" was used before "Aluminium".

[@OmgBeckyy]

we'll say it however we damn well please

[@Sphere29385]

option 2, make it a sleeper muscle car.....looks like your granny's grocery cart, but is actually ready to take the quarter mile by storm!

[@lukepankau8609]

Keep Elmer

[@malcolmrivers1168]

Looking at the date of this video this will be late but most common for vehicles of those times is glow plugs. For some reason if you have driven through water in a rough manner it can get minerals through the air intake and cause some corrosion.

[@android61242]

Aluminum conducts electricity very well m8. Aluminum oxide does not.

[@Matt-dc8lp]

Bob Builder is totally right. Some old homes have aluminum wires.

[@juggsforlife1]

Beg to differ

[@UhhhWinski1]

aluminum conduct electricity better than copper, but it grows and shrinks more as it is conducting it hence copper wire.

[@matthewtremain683]

Aluminum is a great conductor. But it has a habbit of corroding when attached to other metals. It is when it corrodes, that is when you loose your conductivity.

[@delta2167]

Aluminum is what all those high voltage power lines use to transmit power (as an example).

[@calebstewart4046]

Matt you should get a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

[@quinstew92]

Caleb Stewart gunna cost more than his raptor.....

[@REDSHlFT]

"Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity"? I guess that's why Matt's a vet and not an engineer ha. Hint: Guess what most high tension power lines are made of? It's ok...I'm not unsubscribing lol I'm not about to argue with some people (complete dopes who write like English it's their 3rd language) who actually think aluminum isn't conductive, in KZbin comments. It's actually quite conductive in the overall spectrum of materials. I KNOW what the problem is that Matt is having here. It's just when he said 'Aluminum doesn't conduct electricity', it actually made me laugh out loud...it was funny. Matt's great and so are his channels...just bustin b@lls and it made me laugh (and of course it's a completely incorrect statement, though I know why he said it).

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

is it unobtainium? lil

[@ptld_train_horn]

Red Shift I was thinking the same thing. I have cut aluminum power wire out of buildings.

[@mcmania5797]

um steel and aluminum does not conduct electricity anything that conducts electrisity has a lower melting point and have you ever put tin foil in a oven suprise it won't hurt to touch it

[@thevitaminp]

Red is correct. Aluminum with a steel core is used in high tension lines. Aluminum isn't the best conductor, but it's lighter and cheaper than copper. I was a buyer for a high voltage engineer/constructor for 10 years and purchased much of this stuff

[@mcmania5797]

+Rudder Gator yes it conducts but poorly it conducts 63 percent worse than cooper the only reason it it used for anything is it is way cheaper

[@carltonhunt8088]

I would check the glow plugs the number 7. & 8 cylinder was always a problem for us. If the operator didn't cycle the glow plugs correctly it would burn those cylinders out they would swell and ground out. So definitely check them.

[@CaptianGlory]

Option 2... comeon! Way more personality there!

[@andrewnelson1369]

Personally I’d go with option one but hey then again I would have kept the pup. Different people want different things

[@coryraddysh6110]

1969 Ford Mustang Fastback, please Matt 👍

[@whateverracer7578]

no

[@xavierjaquet95]

to the top!

[@achikensamich]

Best year too!

[@coryraddysh6110]

to the top

[@davidtodd4035]

Bud, aluminum is a good conductor. They used to use aluminum for wiring in 70s track houses. The reason the connecting failed was due to electrolysis between the steel cable end and the aluminum body.

[@michaelrios3394]

#AdoptElmer

[@tobeyscheier9709]

I think you're a sleeper car kinda guy

[@jotijot6]

For the love of god! Keep/adopt elmer he is such a good dog.

[@lerch400block]

Joti Jot my wife wants him too

[@rgbigdog]

Matt aluminum does conduct electricity. Many home in 1960's were wired with aluminum wire. The ground wire form the power pole to my house is aluminum wire.

[@jasontravis6098]

matttt adopt him

[@calebbankston1723]

Where's the bronco?

[@reece7259]

Getting worked on

[@jhershy3787]

first name last name It’s at a High School getting worked on by Students that want to be mechanics and stuff.

[@domainjester]

Please keep Elmer, he rocks!

[@tames_games9316]

keep him

[@Brian-vz5cu]

#keepelmer

[@timbrooks9498]

The floor switch in some of our hmvs were to quickly turn off the white lights and turned on the infrared light.

[@BrianRitchey03]

You should do a 1970 Dodge Challenger.

[@AJ-ir3qw]

I want one of those.

[@Racejakestar]

69 Challenger the ole general

[@peterschrauben6092]

Racejakestar actually the General Lee was a 1969 Dodge Charger.

[@Racejakestar]

Peter Schrauben everything I knew in life was wrong FUCK

[@pngarcia1563]

Look like your glow plugs are out! Really common on these HUMVEE's. This comes from not allowing the glow plugs to turn off before starting. You need to give them a few seconds, wait for the glow plug light/relay to turn off, then continue to turn over the starter.

[@overcompensatingoffroad6061]

pngarcia 15 the "glow plug light" is the wait light that he pointed at. If he just gives it like 30 seconds it would turn on even if the light does not illuminate.

[@BeSatori]

Your dad was right. Option 1: '68 Camaro all the way. The first Firebird body style was sweet too. Option 2: Chevy Nova was the "poor man's Camaro", but still pretty cool, and any engine you could want in it. You might try out some dielectric grease on those contact points after you clean them. I'm sure you didn't actually mean aluminum doesn't conduct electricity, but I could see some corrosion issues between the different types of metal being a problem over time. They make stuff to put on battery terminals too that would probably be even better. Any autoparts store would have it.

[@Crit1cal57]

Aluminum is conductive it is used in high voltage cables

[@koener24]

It is add the same level as kopper. It only melts ad a lover temperature

[@_milo590]

koen klein breteler actually, it doesn't conduct the same. The gauge needs to be triple that of copper to hold the same load

[@ozbejozimic7950]

Dodge charger 1970 is a awesome choice & with a triple bug catcher outta the hood

[@thomasfenn2982]

Ožbej Ozimic so the exact same car from fast and furious

[@ozbejozimic7950]

Thomas Fenn yeah basicly

[@nevgaming3426]

Ožbej Ozimic yes my favorite car

[@Bonnoront]

72 Buick Riviera is the car I've always wanted because of the looks of it. The boat tail just is unique and is a huge car for hauling stuff.