Will THIS 134ci Willys Jeep Hurricane Engine Last ANOTHER 73 Years?

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Today we're wrapping up the F-head 134ci Jeep motor that a customer brought in for their 1951 Willys Jeep Truck restoration... The components we started with had all seen better days... but do you think it will last another 73 years?
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[@pipbernadotte6707]

>chips ahoy and Mt. Dew I see you too are a man of high culture

[@TonyKing-si2ns]

THAT BLUE SEALANT IS WHAT ROLLS ROYCE USED JIM .

[@mikepalumbo4362]

Hope to see it running like a clock soon! Test/first runs after overhauls would be a great and interesting addition to your JAMSI repertoire.

[@perrymclennan868]

Yep I used it back in the early 70ss on car engine s and moter cycle engine it's great shit

[@Gr33kG33k]

I love the videos where "the cleaning guy" is the main character. No offense to the son but the dad is great to watch. I love to hear how he thinks through the process and how things used to be.

[@jws3925]

Me too. Not too many "experienced" machinists left like this man. It is actually difficult to find a good machine shop.

[@davidelliott5843]

Many refuse to give this depth of information, because you might end up knowing as much as them.

[@Jesselovespinball]

Always pay attention when an older guy is talking . There’s so substitutes for years of experience.

[@ellieprice363]

@@davidelliott5843Knowing as much and being skilled enough to do the job are two different things.

[@mikepalumbo4362]

Yes, how and whys are better than watch us do this.

[@wadewilson524]

It’s like having one of the best shop shop teachers around! (Back in the day kids, we used to have things like “auto shop” in school..)

[@bluecollar58]

I was just about to write the same thing. He really is a natural Teacher.

[@MiamiZombie2012]

Early 2000s middle school, we had a woodworking class. Spent most of it, causing mischief with my friend. Like hitting bang caps with a hammer on a vise.

[@cr-cg7kn]

yep.. auto shop AG woodshop.. those are r*crest and inequitable in todays progressive leftist society we’re currently trapped in .

[@cr-cg7kn]

@MiamiZombie2012 🤦‍♂️

[@aaronj7327]

out with mechanics and in with gender studies

[@yosmith1]

These series of videos with the cleaning guy walking through the thought process and explanation of his decades of experience is so incredibly valuable. I really look forward to these each week. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@dknoll85]

The cleaning guy is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs! The amount of knowledge this man has retained and how he is able to explain it to us is mind blowing!

[@1978JonBullock]

The amount of free education Dad is giving to anyone who is interested in engine building is invaluable. Thanks for your time and effort in producing quality content.

[@davissampson3991]

Thanks! There is nothing as satisfying as watching ‘the Guru’ at work. Great camera work, as well!

[@JAMSIONLINE]

Thanks! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch and support the channel!

[@busterdee8228]

Humble and capable. What's not to like. I do like those old engines. So many have innovations that remind us that engineers were always engineers.

[@tomupchurch4911]

I've seen alot in my time. I'm not easily amused. You sir are EXCELLENT at what you do.

[@brianwaldo2642]

This was more entertaining and informative than any 2 hour movie spit out of Hollywood these days. The camera guy did an awesome job irregardless of a couple of boo boos. With a little practice he’ll be as good as the cleaning guy.

[@needsaride15126]

James makes some the most informative and instructive in depth videos on KZbin. Watching someone with so many years of old school knowledge and lost tricks of the trade. The stories of experiences of past builds. These are such great videos.

[@thomasknobbe4472]

This is so fine. Even just watching you set the valve lash, I can get such a good "feel" for how everything should go together. It's just a big ol' metal birthday cake, getting ready for the oven. I do look forward to seeing it running, I bet it will be so very smooth. Thanks, Jim!

[@lewislaw-pn7zh]

Being a former machinist, tool and die maker, and then engineer, I have enjoyed watching these videos. I also was a gear head hobbyist and appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks for sharing your abilities and expertise!

[@jimmungai1938]

My dad’s name was August and he always was called Augie. It’s a beautiful doggy. Got there and I really like your devotion to doing it right

[@mikebell9166]

Starting with the 2 center stands for the intake rockers was genius! I'm absolutely stealing that for the next F head I build! This has been a fun one; you see so many F heads ripped out and replaced with something else, but they worked decently well for a long time. No reason in the world that they can't be one of the survivors. Thanks for the video!

[@LarryBunch-q7j]

I love to watch new and rebuilt parts go together in nice clean conditions. That Engine should run great.

[@garyradtke3252]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that glues gaskets to the removable parts. Removing glued gaskets from around studs and tight spots always made me wonder why I chose mechanics as a profession. The worst gasket removal to me was the 70's vintage Oldsmobile and some later model Honda outboard engines.

[@jakk222rem]

Just wanted to give some recognition to the editor. Nice work. That panning cut was seamless.

[@samuelgambrel6890]

I don't know alot about machining but this channel is awesome and there is very few ppl these days that take this much pride in there work

[@dennismirante9528]

Man, I wish I had the cleaning guy as a mentor when I was learning this stuff on my own the hard way. Love all the videos you guys post! Long or short format, they are all great!

[@waynee.3244]

Thank you for doing your part to keep this skill, and these great old engines, alive. There is a beauty in the simplistic design and function of these machines. You have acquired the knowledge and skill through the best means possible….time and effort. Bravo.

[@joepiker]

I didn't think I could watch that long, but I'm glad I did! I did nod off a couple of times, and had to "rewind". Very enjoyable, Thank you! That motor really is a simple work of art. I had an F-head CJ 3B (54), back in 1970. It was really a honey. I still have a flathead 226 in my 59 Jeep truck...it hums right along. My 84 CJ7 is about due for a re-build (285K)...I wish you could do it. I really enjoy the work on the old engines...thanks!

[@lark100180]

Long video is fine with me. Always loved fixing things and these rebuild videos are great for watching on those bad weather days when I can relax and watch, coffee in hand.

[@ddh1480]

I love all the detail you guys go into and pay attention to with every motor. I just rebuilt a case 1270 engine by myself and watching these videos really helped me look for important things. Happy to report it runs great. Thanks again and keep it up!

[@LeslieOtwell]

Always great to watch you build a engine. That engine will serve your customer for many years

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

This was an informative video to watch. I used to have a Jeep from this era. I enjoyed watching it. The customer is going to enjoy using this engine in his truck.

[@criswagemansbophadoung8081]

Great video, and it's good to see older techniques still being used and shared with younger generations.

[@haydenc2742]

So awesome that an engine built so long ago still can maintain it's accuracy and repeatability! If taken care of, I am 100% sure that little guy will last another 73 years! Goes to show you the quality of yesteryear...and the expertise of "the cleaner guy" I wonder if possibly tacking up weld on that thermostat neck, then filing back into shape would help prolong it's life...NEVER run just plain water in old cast iron... Can't wait to see it up and running! Keep em coming!!!!

[@tstevens6554]

Enjoyable to watch a long format video from y’all. I usually like to digest them in sections but I guess I like the format because I don’t have to go find and watch the part 1,2,3,etc. Good job!

[@geneheck]

Jim, an excellent, well done video. Thanks! More like it, please. You bring back to some of us the "good old days" when things were a lot simpler. Don't sweat being a boomer, I'm one also, a 1950 model. Always be thankful for making it as far as you have and in reasonably good health. Keep 'em coming.

[@jeffhopper3526]

Hands down my fav machining channel. I echo all the positive comments. Thank you Whippersnapper & zen guru Cleaning Guy!

[@davida6110]

Love the videos. The buzzing doesn't bug me. I appreciate the occasional loud noise warning too!

[@PieterJongenburger]

Nice work. Good to see those old engines getting the love they deserve.

[@lkrug1043]

I agree it is entertaining together with enjoyable. thank you for the trip down memory lane of my engine rebuilds 70 years ago

[@xaviermercado2079]

I love to work on old cars. You take the mysteries out with the information that makes sense! 😮 ❤🎉🎉

[@Carcrafter7165]

I don’t understand why people are complaining about background noise this is a machine shop I can hear you just fine.

[@rickerb7196]

Your expertise is very evident! One note for your evaluation, in the year long Military aviation schools we were taught to Never torque a nut twice as that could change the value you're actually imparting! The military was so strict about this you would fail a practical hands on test if you clicked the torque wrench more than once.

[@Carcrafter7165]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. When you do a series on a single engine build from tear down to machining to assembly I love it all. The experience of the cleaning guy spot on the money 💰. To the son you need to up his salary x3 and the camera salary. Jim you’re good man.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

You did a very good job with machining and assembly ! The customer should have a good engine for his jeep ! I enjoy all of your videos ! ! !

[@sc5015]

Hylomar is good stuff. Helps seal many things, it is NOT an adhesive and it will never fully dry. Years from now you disassemble a joint sealed with Hylomar and itll still be tacky. I wouldn't use Hylomar alone as a sealer unless both surfaces are perfectly machined. I have always used Hylomar on paper gaskets with great success. Only issue with Hylomar is it needs to be mixed well in the tube, you can only vigorously massage a metal tube a limited number of times..

[@billdoodson4232]

One of Wigans great exports.

[@geoffthorn5832]

Hi Jim, love your videos. Your knowledge is clearly on display and greatly appeciated.

[@gday8744]

I really enjoy these long content videos, thanks Jim 🍻

[@jamesbegley2700]

Great Show Jim, would love to hear that one on first run.

[@andygreen6383]

longer format is great! Its a grab a couple of beers and a comfy chair detailed learning opportunity. Great presentation style and very clear explanations backed with a lot of experience. A lot of this learinng is transferable to more than just engines. Thanks very much for your time.

[@aaronbaird3533]

I'd forgotten about the great size difference between the exhaust and intake valve on these engines. It's a bit startling when you see it for the first time. If you want an even more oddball Jeep engine the Kaiser 230 Tornado is it!

[@kevincampbell3943]

In 1972 I took my cj3b to Mr Spiker.I was 17 and it was my first vehicle.He took it apart and it had 2 burnt valves and cracked rings.The piston where ok.He repaired all that with parts and labor of $102.50.Ihave allways remembered that and have liked to think that he was an old man that went easy on a young boy.

[@pault4513]

Brings back memories of my 1953 M38A1 with 134 F head Served time at fort Ord

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

Really really cool old engines, also brings back memories.

[@slowjoe]

Pleasure watching a master craftmen working.

[@beaujohnson2021]

Always liked the more bare bones style vids with narration. Cleaning guy's explanations are always nice.

[@johanabrahamsson3353]

One of few good channels about engine rebuildin and engineering. Keep on keeping on. Another interesting channel is Cutting Edge engineering from Australia/Johan from Sweden.

[@bretcolombo3731]

Neat, what a cool example! Thanks for the effort making this video series, sharing a piece of history and making an effort to pass on such knowledge.

[@paulcaliendo9402]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video just the way you did it showing all the steps in the rebuild, except for the ending. Loosing footage happens, otherwise another great video gentlemen!!! CHEERS 😊

[@Z-Bart]

Yes. Fuel for it may be an issue in another 73 years. And if the owner uses a quality antifreeze instead of just water.

[@06colkurtz]

have replaced more than one rope rear main. Did our 78 F150 rear main in the parking lot of our appartnment house when it started leaking. Dropped the pan, loosened up the crank bearings enough to get the new seal installed, then just tightened the crap out of everything. No torque wrench. No shop. Outside. In the sunshine. In the desert of eastern Washington. Truck ran for another 10 years with no issues.

[@Taulksik]

Gotta love the grease and rope seal

[@grudd61]

Thank you very much for your fantastic video!! Always look forward to the next.

[@scotte2815]

the rule of thumb for the rate of expansion of iron/steel due to heat is for every inch of material it will expand 0.001inches for every 100 degrees F.

[@Neal-lf7rk]

Always a pleasure Excellent job Jim

[@danwilliams5867]

I remember doing the weatherstrip adhesive on small block chevys back in the 70's-80's for valve covers. It worked but probably only 10% of people would bring the car back once a year for valve adjustment. The rest would run it till it poured oil out or rockers came out of adjustment.

[@jimking9205]

I love the cleaning guy content, especially when Auggie is around to supervise.

[@louiskogok8940]

Awesome video Jim. Love the attention to detail in every phase of the process. Fascinating to watch. I find myself being a little annoyed when the commercials pop up because it breaks the flow... a necessary evil I know. I was wondering when the dry oil filter was going in, but your explanation about the four quarts and pressurizing the engine with oil took care of that. Proud to have watched, learned from and enjoyed Every JAMSI video. Thank you.

[@robertwest3093]

The cleaning guy uses the same band aids that I use 👍🏻And look how clean you guys get those engine parts!

[@JAMSIONLINE]

Hate watching people put dirty engines together 😢

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Double hump head!! First component I install is the cam,, easier than after fitting the crank. Graphited cotton rope. AFAIK they always have been. Dont use spring washers on main or head bolts. Hardened ground washers only with lube under the bolt head. Fibre cam gear,, not seen those in a long while.

[@surferdude4487]

That was a lot of work. Yes, I would like to hear that engine run. Thanks!

[@seabulls69]

Seeing that double hump in the head casting reminds me of the 60s when I was a teenager. Every time I saw a small block Chevy, I'd look for those humps wondering if they were the "fuelie" heads. No idea if that was fact or fiction, but it was a big deal among my peers.

[@JAMSIONLINE]

Those heads were a big deal before all of the aftermarket aluminum heads came on the market. I still look for those camel humps every time I see an old small block Chevrolet engine. At the very least, depending upon the application, the double hump heads had 1.94" intake valves and smaller combustion chambers. Some even came with 2.02" intakes from the factory. I remember as a teenager how excited I was when I found a set to put on the engine in my V-8 Vega.

[@logancarter2134]

Another fantastic episode!!!

[@johnwilimczyk4188]

excellent job on the assembly cleaning guy

[@mikeburgess7331]

Jim, you are not just a master machinist and mechanic, but an artist!

[@UncsPlacePerformance]

I really enjoy both long and short videos. If I HAD to choose, I'd say long.

[@transmaster]

The "F" head was such a good valve lay out for low compression engines.

[@toddsculley2710]

Great job for the shop cleaner. Love to watch your videos, keep them coming guys.

[@johnd21]

Great job! The old man can sure build an engine.

[@LyleCochran]

Keep it up. For a "Boomer" you are very good in front of a camera. As an old repair shop and Caddy dealership engine re-builder, I didn't do machining. So I find this stuff really interesting.

[@weskirkland5850]

Never knew what an F-Head engine was. fascinating little engine!

[@markchodroff250]

I rebuilt Continental and Hercules engines, and some Waukesha’s in my career of 50+years on forklifts, always loved to Assembly engines, but I always used High Tack , spray or with a brush on gaskets never silicone never had leaks from that ,and on my rope seals I would use gasket paste and sometimes on the oil pan also! Love your videos you guys do great work much better then I did back then ! LOL but my engines ran smooth and quiet , setting both my valves at a 12 thousands lash also , never had problems except for some piston rings that took time to seat in , I use baking powder down the carburetor and the rings stopped smoking, but the shop smelled like fresh bread , LOL 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@Ham68229]

Jim, I know you're using some "specialized" sealant(s) but, what about using Permatex Avaition gasket maker? You just brush it on. To be honest, I really don't mind watching these longer video's. You and your son are always very informative and some of us old school peeps well, we need refreshers/reminders. Thank you for sharing, great video as always, cheers :)

[@sjcottsi]

When tightening a rear main with a rope seal you may find that strands of the rope have squeezed out between the main cap and the block upon removal. This keeps the cap from seating properly. A razor blade can be used to clean it away.

[@ColinZilko]

A great show. One of the best.

[@terencegillespie6675]

No idea why I watch this other than I own a Wrangler. Shrug. Love watching you work. The Willys name… I’m going to letter TERRYS on my Jeep Wrangler.

[@randallsanders7446]

Another great job. Love the commentary: telling us what you're seeing & guessing why it looks that way; what you're doing & why you're doing it; how it all adds to the finished product; etc. Watching for 2 hrs & 12 min was not as bad as I thought it might be. I was keeping involved with your work & the time seemed to pass rather quickly. By the way, thanks for the response to my issue a few weeks ago (I don't remember thanking you) -- a copper pipe running from the oil distributor on the left side of the engine, through the water jacket to the right side of the engine, & then up to the rocker arm shaft. I used a ferrule (compression sleeve) on the left side to keep water from leaking through. Also did the same thing on the right side but it makes the copper pipe stick out too far & it interferes with the push rod cover. I'll have to come up with another plan to stop any water leaking out & that will allow clearance for the cover. Thanks for your time & effort in keeping the videos coming.

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

Those old hurricanes and tornados are awesome engines, they are super stout and reliable otherwise jeep wouldnt have the reputation they have.

[@GaryH-pw9cm]

Need a pressure line to your oil filter. The brass fitting on the oil filter is a special orifice to limit the flow to the filter. If it is left out it will blow out the cover rubber gasket. I found out the hard way on a flathead V8.

[@alexdeglavina1412]

You are the first one I have found that uses Hylomar sealant outside of the aviation industry. It's great stuff originally used by Rolls Royce turbine engines.

[@transmitterguy478]

Really really cool video, guys. I watched it twice. Thanks for doing these videos for us.

[@Patrick-xd8jv]

The 1/2 flathead 1/2 ohv is an interesting design

[@mudbunny6388]

Well, shop class is over for another week. I enjoy the old engines a bit more than the newer ones. This engine is a move away from the flathead but only halfway. At least its a crossflow technology. You must have looked over your dads shoulder when you were cleaning back in the day.

[@vonnsnyder2481]

Pretty cool build..in depth and informative.. definitely entertaining

[@mikevollmer721]

Another great video from the “ cleaning guy”.

[@psp1921tsmg]

Ok. I love your videos. But I hate you guys, I am so envious of how talented you are at machine work. The cleaning guy’s skills are freaking amazing

[@4Truth4All]

Nice job on the rebuild Jim!

[@2drx4]

That pre-oiler is nifty, I didn't know anyone sold those. Would be easy enough to build one too.

[@thogevoll]

I really enjoy watching you work. I love your patience and attention to detail. You are truly second to none. I know it's a joke on your son's part but I certainly don't think of you as the "cleaning guy."

[@spyderMN]

I learned to drive a manual in my grandpa's Willeys Jeep when I was 6 or 7. Wish my uncles had not lost it...

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RAK402]

I am really enjoying these videos!

[@richardbaas2748]

Great video. I really hope the running vehicle swings by. As an aside, anyone dealing with the glued-on valve cover gasket will be fine with it. A wire wheel on a bench grinder will clean it all up in no time. But if you glue the gasket to the block, the next guy will curse you and your descendants until the end of time.

[@stevew4976]

Enjoy all of the videos but this one outstanding

[@JeepMurphy]

Thank you.

[@MorrisBreedlove-wl6tc]

I used to have a tool call a keeper keeper. Looked somewhat like miniature ring expander. There was a small magnet in a little cup that held the keepers.when the spring was released enough for the keepers to start in the retainer the handle were spread and the tool removed. Sure beats grease and clubby fingers. Lost the keeper keeper in a toll box full of old tools.