Will it Run & Fly? I Found a Cheap Airplane in Pieces...the Suspense!

[@islandvoyager7061]

Yo Jimmy! As a retired flight test engineer, pilot and mechanic one must never forget the old favorite saying " a good mechanic always has parts left over for the next job".

[@kevinjarchow8812]

Those are just installed spares.

[@joecary5875]

Kn I’m o

[@bheinlen]

True. Save those parts for the crash.

[@AZFlyDive]

Great video. Check the clocking of the prop. On a four-cylinder engine the power stroke should start when the prop is horizontal. Check out the four-cylinder planes on the ramp. Most of them will have the prop stop in the same orientation. This is subtle and easy to miss, but it will reduce vibration and help performance.

[@evelyncaldera2420]

I would check the appropriate maintenance manuals on the proper propeller orientation. As I recall, the prop blades should be at 10 and 4 o'clock, but it's been awhile and I could be mistaken.

[@johnhugo886]

I would definitely ops check that gear like 20-25 times with no failures cause the nose gear is moving against the airstream when you lower it. Hate to see it collapse on landing destroying the prop and overhauled engine. Maybe leave the gear down for the first flight or two while your testing everything else out.

[@therealjimmysworld]

100% agree!!!

[@markp.9707]

Jimmy actually has time to read the comments!!!! Super cool....love your channel.

[@jasabasenara8124]

👍

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Defitine deal breaker due to bad design! That's priceless info!

[@benhawke7231]

I was an AT in the Navy. I worked on the ea6b prowler. I love smoke testing. It's the quickest and easiest way to find out what's wrong and where the problem is. 🍻🍻😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@matthewarnold6794]

I just love the way you do the pilot's job (standing around watching while the ground crew guys get it done).

[@donnaber4918]

Jimmy you make my day (retired USAF Jet Engine Mechanic/C5 Flt Engineer)

[@HP.Customs]

Check engine light flashing while in flight I bet hits different than me on the highway while in my crapbox.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Not when you are trying to flee from a zombie apocalypse with your lady.

[@doylefrost4314]

Jimmy, watch out Bud. I'm retired Army, served USAF and Navy, yet all my life has been dealing with aviation, (even these little toys. LOL)

[@larrysouthern5098]

I love the smell of old avgas and burnt oil...and the metalic sound of aluminum making that beer can crunch..and tools clanking on the conrete floor and the sound of the wind making the hanger door rumble from the wind outside!!! What's that smell that feeling???.. VICTORY MY FRIEND!! VICTORY!!! 🐦

[@MultiGoulash]

Love watching your trials and tribulations. Glad it all works out in the end. Greetings from the UK

[@kenyatrendstv4380]

I love planes Jimmy makes it better since he is so real with his personality... We love your content. Mad love from Kenya..

[@jamesmorse8555]

can believe you share hanger space with N16244, I flew that plane at Hoffman aviaton Saginaw Mich in the 70s, had engine failure at Port Huron on departure, glad to see N16244 still flying,

[@therealjimmysworld]

Small world!! That’s awesome

[@c140flyer]

Can't wait for the test flight! I know what you're going through. I took my engine out to overhaul (PA28-140) a year ago and just got all the parts back (but still have to assemble it!). I also opted for a RAM 160 conversion and a Powerflow exhaust. Between the different hardware involved in the conversions and the time that has gone by, I'm sure I'll run into numerous issues like you have. Naturally while the engine has been out, I've gotten involved in other projects like the Cherokee corrosion AD and prepping the firewall forward which also amounted to re-wiring all engine related stuff. Like you, every step of the way, I've run into road blocks. I did take pics of everything I could think of as I was removing the engine, but I know it'll still be a hassle. Your channel is one of my favorites because I can relate to your problems. I'm an A&P, but that doesn't mean I'm any more savvy than you! Good luck with everything and would love to see the 310 fly again! I got my multi in a similar old 310 and remember it as being a "tiger by the tail".

[@Pixy643]

"money to noise converter". Imma use this for my next check ride lol

[@robertthomas5906]

I was asked - what makes a plane fly? I said money.

[@MrJorgerocha]

I'm totally in on Jimmy's world 🌎 🙃.

[@david99j]

Having watched all your videos, I have to tell you you have been the most organic, and truly evolving presence on KZbin. Your best quality is your lack or pre-planned itinerary. Your best asset is your unassuming, and humble exploits that you allow us viewers to experience with you. Please....never become polished, prepared, or professional. You are our only hope!

[@ebzn2801]

This is like watching Hoovie's Garage but for airplanes and I love it.

[@R3Dband10]

That's what I was thinking the first video I watched lol

[@ferebeefamily]

Always fun watching. Thank you Jimmy and guys.

[@MJPilote]

Oh the old rattle can overhaul. I'm so jealous on your ability to tinker with airplanes, and now and then actually fly some of the gatherings of parts!

[@therealjimmysworld]

the used car special ;) hahahaha, next I'll be armor all'ing the engine bay! hahahaha

[@miguelperalta7882]

Can't get it enough of this .thank you

[@iamtuben2]

"Jimmys World " The only channel that I SMASH that thumbs up 👍 before I even watch it, cause.... I already know it's going to be good.

[@alexmikhael5061]

youtube tried to fix their algrythem a few months back and peeps didn't get credit if the peeps smashed like too soon... or some such stuff, it was a BIG HOOOHAAA HAAA peeps not gettin paid ... peeps gettin told their 4000 fans are BOTS and stuff.... yea... I usualy wait into the thrid min nowadays just for that reason it proly don't matter anymore but... at one time it DID! :)

[@spitfirehornet9465]

Sorry, but you are a bit squrrily to me

[@DuvalDashCams]

This one and Demolition Ranch... Those are the only 2 I do that with haha

[@jkxdjkdfmnx]

Quit suckin up

[@mutrescianisme]

Honestly i love this guy so much I keep watching his videos whenever i'm sad af and he always puts a smile on my face

[@digitalranger4259]

Another fun video, Jimmy! Keep them coming! If I may make a suggestion, watch the light source. When you are shooting the cabin, and afterwards for a bit, the camera is pointed at the bright daylight outside the hangar, and you and the cabin are a dark blob. Always keep the light behind the camera. :)

[@marc-andremuller1954]

that plate at 12:12 making space for the accessory looks screwed on from the cockpit side (nutplates visible) this might indicate that the accessory is accessible from the cabin side without taking off the engine may be?

[@victorvodkafish]

I like the look of that JPI engine monitor...looks like it gives plenty of info about the engine. I have a JPI fuel-flow monitor, and that is pretty handy. I would be tempted to also retain the analog gauges for cross-checking, maybe. The exhaust pipe... surely it would be causing drag, sticking out at 90deg to air stream??

[@429thunderjet2]

Aw just make into an airfoil shape, like a airfoil shape on a high wing strut as compared to a round strut tube. That's supposed to make quite a difference 😂

[@meinkamph5327]

I could fix that one brass bolt problem ur having in a snap. And no $180 bolt.

[@kevinjarchow8812]

Ya know Jimmy, they publish service manuals for a reason. That's just painful watching you having to install the engine four times, the prop twice.

[@josephgould3832]

Modern humans don't read more than tweet length texts; if it is a paragraph or more; forget it!

[@kevinjarchow8812]

@@josephgould3832 How sad. I read a book a week.

[@josephgould3832]

@@kevinjarchow8812 Makes one wonder what happens next; cerebral interfaces with machines listening, watching and saying what to think, say and do next no doubt. I think Jimmy is a bit on the Bi-polar side of this world.

[@kevinjarchow8812]

@@josephgould3832 I'm pretty sure that Jimmy isn't interested in becoming one with his flying machine.

[@SniffBackBetter]

Take that mask off!

[@sheepdoglogic]

Love your video's brother, truly do and I don't even want a plane but, still love watching you. Those two guys must be good friends of yours to put up with you while they work on that plane lol

[@marttimattila9561]

Good that you didint cover the wind schield during spaying, now you got something to do later.

[@RobtheAviator]

Haha good one

[@homeblt]

BEST episode ever! Hysterical!

[@japrogramer]

There's a middle support beam in the first garage, how did you get the plane out.

[@michaelb.8953]

Just a couple of months ago you only had 2000 subscribers!!! It's impressive how fast your channel is growing.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

I don't know if any airports were hit during the Friday night tornadoes but there might be plenty of planes for sale up in Kentucky, or Arkansas.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Yep.... 👀

[@ronjohnson9507]

Plenty of parts

[@leesydneyharry7958]

I don’t think he needs any encouragement. 😂

[@i.r.wayright1457]

@@leesydneyharry7958 Likely not. But I'm trying to show him how to make a small fortune in aviation. Start with a big one.

[@realemonful]

I have asked this question before but never got an answer so I'll try again. Is there any reason, other than mounts and things, why you can not use a small or big block V8 for an engine on a plane like that?

[@Kilhamjim]

Weight alone I would imagine

[@johnregan3732]

Cooling. Most car engines are water cooled. Airplane engines are air cooled. The weight of the water cooling system is prohibitive.

[@dicel87]

Not sure the FAA likes that. If you built an experimental aircraft (Vans, Zenith, Rans) you could put whatever you want on the front end....within reason of course.

[@josh3771]

Avweb did a good video on this and why it's so hard to bring new engines to market. Weight is the big thing, reliablity working at full power, redundancy in the ignition systems and certification requirements. Experimental aircraft's are the wild West, certainly not uncommon to find snow machine and motorcycle engines powering things.

[@jimru5574]

Realemonful, the main reason that other engines (including auto engines) cannot be used is because of certification. Once an aircraft is certified as ‘Airworthy’ it MUST be built, operated, maintained, and repaired using ONLY “FAA-approved” processes, parts, practices, and test/inspection methods. No deviations are allowed to the aircraft’s TCDS (type certification data sheet), which lists by make/model acceptable (aka approved) engine, propellor, fuel, etc. The aircraft has been through extensive flight testing in a specific configuration, and all test results and performance data from certification flights get rolled into the FAA-approved Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Only an aircraft registered as EXPERIMENTAL is allowed modifications, such as swapping engine types, or alternative parts/systems.

[@ronalvalerio1195]

Hi Jimmy, love your videos, question? Cheapest safeties aircraft, you can buy to become a private pilot. Zero hours no license. Thank you

[@Allthrashedout.]

u bring laughter to my miserable world atm .. ty

[@joespinella7773]

Ha! I've built/repaired a couple of those sundowner engine mounts in my shop

[@stoptheplanetiwantoff6906]

Love your videos keep your very expensive hobby up just love it and my father was saying that those aircraft have a lot of modern stuff considering he used to fly Tiger Moths and Hawker hurricanes when he was in the Royal New Zealand Air Force but my father is 89years old p.s. Merry Christmas to you and your family and have a great New Year🎄🎁👌

[@Staygoldfarms]

My neighbor built 2 long easy planes in his garage. His son would fly over the house all the time. I liked hanging out with him while he was building the last one. This reminds me of those days.

[@hcopter3960]

I just bought my GARMIN GTX transponder from Cletus from Gulf coast for my Schweizer 300C and a special shout out to Jimmy

[@therealjimmysworld]

Holla!!

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

31:44 what you said about being just like a brake housing on a bicycle is the exact reason why I'd have at least one coil loop or maybe even two if theirs enough length because sometimes nuts back off even though their nylock!

[@MonteD1]

Love all the technical terminology.

[@johnbrowning741]

Is this a retractable plane? How do you find so many of the planes that have abandoned ? I used to fly a 175, cessna, but lost my medical. I just keep on wishing I could fly again. lots of luck with your [rpjects.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the comment John, yes, it's a retract and somehow I'm a magnet for broken things....lol. Thanks so much and stay tuned, lots of project stuff happening!

[@ronnydowdy7432]

If everything like the $180 bolt with a hole in it was reasonably priced more people could own their own aircraft. 55,000 engine rebuilt wow. Too much for the average person. Just gotta hit the lottery. Lol. Enjoyed this show. Keep em coming

[@alfreddurmeier4178]

With all available maching, tools, CNC and laser technology, a asking price of 55k for an overhauling from an engine, is robbing with a slap in the face.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

@@alfreddurmeier4178 that's what I think because I was a machinist for 30 years 8 years for the Air Force and I also have rebuilt engines . I know the materials for aircraft are lite and cost money but dang .

[@OpalScaleProductions]

IF You are any good with some basic hand tools, and a soldering iron, I have a lil tip for lighting the panel up. One gauge at a time, from inside the panel, and not one light for the entire board. Let me know IF you want my idea.

[@brianwestmoreland9852]

Thought on the front gear-might be binding where all the rattle can paint got in the mechanism, I'm just saying..love the channel.

[@raysutton2413]

Really enjoy your videos

[@amtpdb1]

Do you have the manuals for this? It should have the installation and maintenance manuals for the engine and airframe. Thanks

[@terrenceminer9787]

Jimmy your videos are the highlight of my Sundays! Keep up the great content.

[@RelativeWind]

omg I saw your mountain dew shirt and looked down I am wearing the same exact shirt. I wish I could take a picture your just going to have to believe me. Good stuff

[@Heysupdan]

Great to watch,” money to noise converter” cracks me up!

[@terryhoffmeier4879]

Was wondering if I would even fit in a lab air? 6’4. 215. Or would I just be to uncomfortable?

[@shaffinallan3962]

From 🇰🇪 , really learning alot .Thank Jimmy 🤝

[@Cougracer67]

Good way to seat those new rings-flood it and wash all the oil off the cylinder walls! Nice!!

[@sylviaelse5086]

"Money to noise converter." Yes, I definitely know that feeling.

[@oldmandoingstuff8997]

Tks Jimmy 4 Longer Videos,. Would like to know "Airborne" price $ of this project if possible in follow up video. Captain John

[@dalemalpas4960]

Excellent! thanks for that jimmy 🤙 ( my first comment from across the pond)

[@jaydee7614]

Brilliant stuff Jimmy, love every minute, regards from Scotland.

[@barrywood5357]

Jimmy you are now the official hanger ramp queen collector CLEAR PROP

[@tompirtle6916]

Do you have a General RE-ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST.......might help....don't you think, Just Saying, Thanks for your video's

[@achicken6477]

can you do a tutorial for finding broken aircraft because i cant find any tutorial on how to find these and no webside i seached told me how to find them

[@tobysirus4996]

I thought there was much more to powerplant installation on aircraft like certifications,tool inventories,logs,checklists ect.Looks like your only missing a couple of 6 packs of beer.

[@stephenwolinski4651]

He’s got a IA with him

[@damiangillett6443]

Was it crash landed ? New Motor and the fact it has front landing gear issues ?

[@IexoPeoa]

I was wondering how that nose wheel would fit, I should have known, as unconventional as the main gear were, it wouldn't simply fold into a bay. That's really neat, the main gear fold outward like Bf-109 and Spitfire, and the nose wheel rotates as it folds like the main gear of the P-40.

[@tedtheodorelogan5993]

I’m a car guy, don’t even know what a plane is… love the content though. Go jimmy!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Novadean1]

Love your channel 💕 watch this from Germany / appreciate. I wich when I was a kid, I could with a Dad like you, my Dad was a Miner / US say night crouler..... ?

[@friguy4444]

34:21 How many aviators does it take to install an engine....SIX. Fave to talk about the way the other guy is putting it in wrong and one to ignore the other five while he gets it DONE! LOL.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Hahahahaha!!! So true!

[@BobbyJones-nh4cb]

I’ve make it a practice to turn off a movie when they eat and don’t say grace. Thank so much for saying grace before eating. Love your program. Bobby Jones

[@debbiemilka2251]

Why did a rebuilt Lycoming engine cost just under 55 grand ? According to an engine rebuild site, new out of the box is just a bit over 55k and rebuilt should be around 31-33k.

[@russellwood5867]

thats STILL to high.

[@mouser485]

@@russellwood5867 I about hit the floor when I heard $55k and it’s just a 4 banger ! I might understand a 6 cylinder with a turbo being $55k but geez. However, I haven’t priced motors in awhile and maybe I’m just out of touch.

[@danielstrachan8988]

Yeah, for the interior you do need some more lighting, otherwise great video as usual 😁😁👍👍

[@mikeday62]

The firewall's junky appearance looked much nicer after fresh paint. Huge improvement in less than 4 minutes.

[@jimhayes2786]

From an EE, buy yourself a good multimeter and check for impedance on the main and avionics bus inputs (past the relay/solenoid) before connecting a battery. I've saved myself numerous times and tons of $ with a 10 second check for shorts.

[@87mini]

They probably did that, but it's just not as dramatic. Anyone who's seen a wiring loom go up in smoke from a miswired switch knows about the good old ohmmeter... or they're clueless...

[@BLACKROCKSTECHNOLOGIES]

I really love this Channel 👍👍👍👍👍👍Jimmys world 🌎 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@frankdalla]

You Sir, must have been born into great wealth.... And there is nothing wrong with that. It's good to see that you've found something that you enjoy, and the fact that you share your experiences with others via U Tube. Thanks...

[@samlouis9601]

Another good episode

[@stevem7868-y4l]

"Money to noise generator" hahahaha, quote of the day, made me Lol

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@barnclebill6333]

My Dads favorite saying. When someone would say, things didn't go as planed. He would say ' You planned This? " Love your Videos. "

[@therealjimmysworld]

Haha, good saying

[@DDFergy1]

Jimmy those guys are so good you can watch them work all day.

[@ribalabuhilwa4216]

I would love to do what you do…thanks for keeping the dream alive!!😀

[@rayarthur586]

There just ain't no world like Jimmy's world. Yea and I love this stuff. Keep putting those birds back where they belong, (in the air)..

[@jordanmatte1144]

Another great video! 👍 Thanks for the entertainment Jimmy!

[@killerdoxen]

Re: the magic bolt, that's a big reason I'd prefer experimental over certified. Paying out the nose for simple stuff is insane in my opinion. Government interference ends up costing you in the long run.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Exactly!

[@andref6956]

I would have just made one? it's just a bolt with a hole in it Or are you not allowed to?

[@killerdoxen]

@@andref6956 I can’t say for 100 percent sure whether making one yourself is actually allowed. Because it’s a part of a certified aircraft, I’d lean towards it requiring to be replaced by an actual aerospace grade part. If someone was to take an existing bolt and modify it to work, luck would have to be against you big time for an inspector to find it and see it as not approved. Those restrictions don’t exist for experimental aircraft.

[@frankw8ite]

Which plane is that again I love it ?

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

Wish I had known you were in Houston I could have come and met you. Taken you for dinner or given you a nice home cooked meal

[@johnregan3732]

We could all go together.

[@beboxbabe55]

I'm in Houston as well. Would love to meet him or just be able to see this plane up and running in person

[@johnregan3732]

@@beboxbabe55 See it! I want to fly it! Maybe buy it. Oops, wife said I can’t afford to buy it.

[@beboxbabe55]

@@johnregan3732 lmfao! True I'd do anything to be able to go on a ride. My dream is to fly one someday, but doubt it'll happen 😏

[@berniemccann8935]

Jimmy; not everyone wants a 'glass cockpit'. Maybe the fuselage is rotten to the core ... but why are the avionics being trashed ??

[@RealRickCox]

You're always having fun with these planes... love seeing the adventures. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen what appears to be an abandoned airplane at an airfield and thought about doing what you're doing right now. :D

[@Rufus6540]

I swear this is like watching a Christopher Nolan film. You're not really sure what's going on or where you are in the story, but dang if it isn't entertaining! That, and you don't want to admit to yourself (or others) that you have no idea what's going on. Let's all just agree to call it "art" and keep moving forward.

[@Randsterone1]

Dude, I love watching your videos, you remind me of my family. We were nothing but a living comic book. If i had any advice to give is don't change a thing. Love your boy too! Randy from SATX

[@patrickrooney5130]

Good luck buddy and hope you have a safe flight.

[@barryk8969]

Regarding the front gear , look and behaves like air in the system. Try bleeding it?.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yes sir 👍👍👍

[@mrwebber35]

Disappointed as to how and the why the front landing gear ended up out of adjustment. That tube was like that but for what reason? What about the fuel line pressure light? What was up with that? Nothing said @ 28.30 ... curious minds need to know.

[@eknuds]

Is that 100 point Concours paint?

[@mikeb5556]

I think I have the same CTEK charger for my cars (uk, you see): they're good.

[@therealjimmysworld]

nice!

[@wargro3574]

how and ware can i get a abandid airplane i do not fly want to lurn live in wis can you help ?

[@FoxBodyDale]

Haha those cute little wing jacks

[@sssigsauer2266]

Jimmy just wanted to tell you God Bless you and your family and may y’all have a very Marry Christmas. Wishing you much Joy and Happiness. Greetings from West Texas, Land of Sun, Fun and Sand.😂😂😂

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much! I waved at you on Thursday as I flew over at 245kts :)

[@sssigsauer2266]

@@therealjimmysworld and I’ll always wave back.😂

[@user-oy1gk8is9o]

great videos Jimmy....you know what the problem is with general aviation....it's to EXPENSIVE!!!!!! otherwise more people like myself would get into it

[@toddbrown107]

Do aircraft engines require a camshaft break-in period or this done at the factory?

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Such good times Jimmy! Merry Christmas!!!

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

I flew with a guy quite a bit that had a Beach Sierra. I thought the retractable gear was cool, but in my opinion its under powered. You should've done and upgrade......more BTU"S!!!

[@wutangca2476]

Your channel should be in a TV show! Love your channel man.