Making the engine mounts

[@sootylum]

Watching the news about the terrible bush fires in NSW. Hope you and your neighbours are safe.

[@codywood6527]

Grinding and welding barefoot. Absolute legend.

[@jamescunnold6]

Gas bottle under the plasma cutter? Love it!

[@daedster1]

What about the bare feet! lol

[@danieloliver20]

@@daedster1 bare feet, he had plastic wrap on the counter to cover his feet, at least that's what he commented on in another vid, haha!

[@daedster1]

@@danieloliver20 lol

[@georgewright691]

"Tell ya story walking" one of the great aussie quotes, wonderful to hear it...

[@Route66Sprint]

I'm a fabricator in the US, so I really enjoyed this video. I use plasma cutters pretty often. For thick materials like you are cutting...I'd just run it wide open and adjust the speed to keep it from blowing back. Also, you are right about running through the end of the work to keep the tip cleaner. Keep up the nice work, and ignore all the safety nuts. In the US, must of us who are self employed and don't have a Safety Manager to watch us, work the same way as you...well, except we wear shoes. :)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I'll give it a go at max amps next time and see how it goes. Happy New Year! :)

[@jeffr0]

8:44 Stu grinds with safety glasses, ear muffs & mask. Stands barefoot while doing it. Do your thing, Stu. One of my favorite channels.

[@liftmanleigh]

Happy new year to Stu and his family, and to all the viewers of this great channel.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@glennbellamy8492]

Excellent drill press chuck key valve mod. Happy New Year to all.

[@tbirdracefan]

I'm afraid to even walk barefoot in my shop yet alone weld barefoot. Amazing and very enjoying to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@artnickel1664]

I like the new chuck handle.

[@Jethrosgarage]

Love your shop, the equipment may be old but it gets the job done. Basic measuring, cutting and welding, a few bits of escaped livestock. Wait, that's my back yard!

[@cowsareus9931]

good to see health and safety taken into account when grinding above the gas bottle then welding in shorts and bear feet. Looks like our workshop on a Saturday

[@DangarMarine]

I did have my safety undies on though ;)

[@joshuadunn882]

Hi Stu, I'm not pro welder but just on the subject of welding I noticed at 8:55 while you were tacking up, you held the welder clamp with both hands. While this is fine is does limit the amount of control over the tip of the rod especially on a new rod. If you try and hold the clamp with your right hand and hold the actual rod with your left hand as close as possible to the weld pole as your glove can take. I find at helps and awful lot. Also being in a comfortable position I find is so important to a good weld. Keep up the great work Stu. Love the project

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Stu, nice looking solid mounts. Looks like they pivot a bit too. Some of the angles on the old ones must be there for clearances inside the engine bay. Hopefully it all hooks up well when lowered into the boat. Wouldn't want to hold up the crane guy for sure. Love the chickens. My mom raised them when I was little and would go with her to the feed store. Loved the smell of the animal feeds

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tim. I figure even if it doesn't all fit perfectly I should be able to let the crane guy go and deal with it insitu. Animal feed is a nice comforting smell. :) Happy New Year!

[@ronaldsmeaton1432]

I’m happy that I am not alone there’s 85 other people with nothing to do New Year’s Eve but watch stu weld engine mounts anyway happy new year stu to you and your family love your videos always learning thanks pal

[@cantsolvesudokus]

Ronald Smeaton we are plenty, happy new year

[@mikemullay5622]

Now there are more like 1,800 folks with nothing else to do on New Year's Eve.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@stephenward3468]

As a Temporary fan belt for your drill press.Steal one of you ladies stockings,my dad always kept them in the boot of the car just in case a belt snapped when we were out in the bush in Zimbabwe.All the beat to you for 2020 love that Detroit engine.

[@sukalanger]

How did he explain the knickers and hi heels

[@stephenward3468]

@@sukalanger LOL if there were any hi heels he must have kept them hidden behind the spare wheel.

[@Cjnchef]

I am not a welder but it’s interesting to see how you are developing that skill It’s something I am wanting to learn

[@davidwoods4366]

thanks Stu.last one this year,awesome as always.Love the pigeons

[@ImnotChuck.]

Hi Stu, In the US generator business, we call the rubber bits in the mounts "isolators." It is looking good. My last chicken died of old age last week; it was a blessing since she was very lonely. ETA: 8:42 Love the steel-toed work boots! I have an identical pair...work great and cool.

[@DangarMarine]

Sorry to hear about your chicken, but understand when it gets down to having only one. They do like company.

[@johnduffy7502]

I also loved the part where, exposing a knackered 30-year-old drive belt that probably should have been changed a few years ago, you start philosophising about how things always break when you need them most. Just priceless. Have a great New Year Stu :) Look forward to more of the same in 2020...

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@peem1244]

Hi Stu, just finished watching Brupeg latest when you popped up. Engine mounts look awesome, really robust and well made. Thanks for sharing and all the best for the coming year. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖🐶🦴🐔😎🛥⚓

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year!

[@ruperthartop7202]

Cheers Stu, have a great night tonight

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Rupert!

[@youdotoo3]

I just got some of your T-shirts in the mail last week. That I ordered before Christmas. Absolutely love them.

[@Michael_Mears]

"Grinder and paint made me the welder I am." That cracked me up. So true.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

Wonderful to watch your journey, thanks for sharing! That valve key fluffing rocks!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Nice back reference. :)

[@grottyboots]

Happy New Year, Stu! Nothing better than a Dangar Marine video to start the day! :) Even a very small pilot hole would make a big difference to your hole quality (roundness, finish, location...), and would be easier on your press. Keep in mind that the center of the drill is not turning as fast as the outside edges. Matter of fact, the exact center isn't turning at all relative to the metal. Without a pilot hole, you're trying to push the tip thru the metal, requiring significant force. A small, perhaps 4mm dia, pilot hole would help a lot. No need to step up, just go 4mm then 18mm. Keep up the great work, sir!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I'll try experimenting with different size pilot holes to see which works best on the next ones. The other thing I like about no pilot hole is that you can fill the start of the hole with lube and it won't just run out the pilot hole.

[@tamaralee4108]

Stu: With resilient mounts, when doing the shaft alignment, you need to account for the mount deflection caused by the weight of the inboard shaft end, so that the stuffing gland is not required to act as a bearing. The mount company should be able to give you a procedure for doing this. Basically it involves centering the shaft in the stuffing gland and adding weight onto the end of the gear to mimic the shaft weight so the mounts deflect the right amount, then aligning shaft to gear, and then removing the weights and the shaft gland centering support. Greg

[@SeahawkSailor]

That was fun! To avoid delays like the drill press belt, I buy an extra one for items like that, so I’m ready next time. Important to write what the extra belt goes to when you store it!

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, having the part is one thing, finding it is another!

[@AW-Services]

You can't beat polyurethane mounts. Happy new year Stu and fellow subscribers

[@DangarMarine]

Happy new year!

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Here's a good tip for your welding... Pre-heat your work. The Boeing Lube helps keep the MIG torch nozzle from fouling. You can also apply a thin film to the work piece to help reduce spatter from sticking. I even put a very lite film on my welding helmet viewing lens.

[@DangarMarine]

Will give it a go.

[@COMM114]

I hope that you are keeping safe what with all the fires across Australia. I know that Australia is a big place but the pictures and videos are scary to see from the U.S. Make sure that all your animals have a safe haven.

[@jonwetherell5214]

Happy new year to Stu and all his viewers.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@philiptipping6738]

Great video mate, but hey man it's well past spring cleanup time. Your oh&s work place is a bomb waiting to happen. Plus love your work boots mate.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Happy New Year to you and yours Stu, may the new year hold many blessings for you and those you hold dear. I started learning stick welding in 1972 in high school. It's one of the skills that has helped keep me employed all these years. AND I still learning new tricks. At current time I work as a welder fabricator at a quarry but I end up doing many things including running a 5 yard loader or dump truck, or I could be turning a part with the lathe. It's good to see you trying and learning new skills.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year Kriss! I really love learning new things and welding is certainly something very handy to know how to do. Next up I would really love to learn how to use a lathe.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

And I thought I was the only "learn as you go" guy out there crazy enough to work on their own boat stuff!!!! Taught myself how to wire weld and do steel work on my boat trailer this year...Thankfully it's gone GR8! Love your work m8 and have learned a lot from ya. Will be happy to use your store for all my Amazon buys this year! Happy New Year! Cheers from the states! :)

[@DangarMarine]

I think learning as you go is half the fun! Thanks for using the store, Happy New Year! :)

[@tonybutcher4762]

Bookmarked your Amazon page for my future purchases.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tony! :)

[@matthewharms7869]

Hey Stu, that drill lubricant is probably the best stuff you can use. Boelube was invented by Boeing Aerospace for drilling holes in airplane parts. Keep up the good work!!! Oh and one observation....boots man boots....😂😂👍

[@-TheRealChris]

once you get the puddle correct try and concentrate on keeping an even speed and correct angle, trying to react to fluctuations as you see them usually just puts you behind the 8 ball because your reacting to stuff thats already happened, it may feel counter intuitive but it produces better results. its especially noticeable with TIG welding but applies to all processes including oxy and plasma cutting. once worked with a bloke who used a piano timer to time the dabs when TIG welding.i use much faster dabs so it wasn't for me ,but it worked well for him he got very nice results.

[@DangarMarine]

Interesting, thanks for sharing that, it does make sense.

[@HughJazz69696]

Heya Stu, love the chicken updates, gotta keep us in the loop on how the girls are doing. Great tips on the plasma cutter and welds as well, getting into a bit of that this year myself and it's nice to learn from others! Happy New Year mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Michael, great to hear you are going to be getting into your own metal working. Will do some updates on her progress. :) Happy New Year!

[@kenknight4560]

Stu, awesome channel! I found you about two months ago and have been catching up on the trawler restoration. Wow, I thought rusty car restoration was crazy. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ken, Happy New Year! :)

[@dongorsegner4607]

Spent many years as a welder, aside from grinding rute passes we only ground two types of welds. One that was in the way and those that looked like a dog turds

[@tkaald]

Happy new year to you from an old sea dog still in the old year. About your drill press, mine is same type and I use home made belt dressing made out of pine resin and meths to prevent belt slip and thereby increase belt life. Original belts are poor and are easily damaged when changing speeds so make sure enough slack. Rounding off the sharp outer edges on pulleys is also advisable. Suggest you drill at lowest possible speed and apply coolant but these drill presses tend to slip belt unless you apply belt dressing. Looking forward to see test run of boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Nice idea, I'll try that with the new ones.

[@mikeskelly2356]

Always keep a roll of 'keyway belt' on hand, whether ashore or at sea. It will get you home and finish your tasks without having to run to the belt shop. 30 years as a master maintenance Tech taught me that, plus a few decades of sailing and motoring...

[@DangarMarine]

I'm definitely going to get some. Didn't know about it before this video.

[@citichap]

Just remember to use stainless steel nuts and bolts everywhere. Nice job. Love your videos.

[@regorsgarageboatbasin7515]

Same motor mounts I use on my 540 CI V8. With a 620 hp engine they have been totally reliable over the past ten years.

[@DangarMarine]

That's good to hear Roger. :) Happy New Year!

[@bgreenwoodphoto]

Hi Stu With regard to any “solid” lube, they work best if you dip the drill bit into them and fill the flutes. That way, as the bit heats up, the lubricant flows down into the piece you are drilling helping to keep everything cool and.....well.....lubed.

[@DangarMarine]

Cool, I'll give that a go.

[@nic_the_aged_woodworker]

I noticed as well as the drill bit being lubricated the operator was also being treated too! My sort of tool care. Also loved the natural toe protection

[@dinacaldwell7522]

Great tip on Amazon link. I shop on there all the time. Now I will just visit your site first

[@jesseltine]

Looking forward to seeing the install and i use that lube all the time but with smaller bits try dipping the bit in it works pretty good

[@DangarMarine]

I'll give it a go.

[@129jagman]

love the site.but really no shoes in a work shop. its only going to end in tears. keep the good work up am learning alot from you

[@shadowbanned69]

Nice job stu

[@kingoffcool]

Nice update again Stu, i still love how you work there in australia, welding just grind nicely on your bare feet in your shorts. Happy new year and many updates may follow cheers mate. greetings

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year! :)

[@jeremykamel9655]

Stu, I standby the statement that since you do use amazon that you should create and share in your video description a Amazon Wish List for you. So we can buy things you need and have them shipped straight to you. The list works well and if you set quantities you need it will tell us how many of each item you need and how many have already been purchased by others. It’s very easy to set up and links areas readily available to make shareable.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jeremy, I will look into that. I just feel awkward about asking for stuff. I'll add a drive belt to it though. ;)

[@jeremykamel9655]

Dangar Marine well I don’t look at it much different then Patreon. You essentially have business of putting out video. Some people show support on Patreon and others can in other ways but I indefinitely understand what you’re saying. Like me I was thinking going to give you that Detroit Tune Up kit while you were in the States a few months ago. It seems people send you packages from time to time like Dan who sent you drill taps. Not a lot of difference except that it might save us overseas viewers some shipping costs if Amazon has it in the AU. Even if you don’t plug it in your videos and just add a link to the description. Once you set it up then show Damian and Jess from project Brupeg next time you see them. They apparently don’t understand Amazon. Maybe give them a little assistance. Since they are proudly community funded it seems that giving people another way to support might be helpful. Have a great 2020 Jeremy K Seattle, WA USA

[@davefrancis4246]

Happy new year Stu and keep the videos coming, checking for new ones has become part of my daily routine

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David, happy new year!

[@gameon2546]

I'm about at the same stage as you with my boat .. good luck and may the new year see both our boats on the water.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Andrew, good luck to you too!

[@charlesdavis4396]

I use Boelube a lot as being an AMT. When you use it take out what you need to use for the job your doing so you don't contaminate the whole jar.

[@bgfeet]

Thanks for the Amazon tip Stu, I'll save your store and then just go buy stuff from other places too. Like the safety specs too.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@petemac4428]

Great vids mate, keep them coming! We need more!!!!!!!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Pete. :)

[@trevorhall9524]

Happy New Year Stu and co, thanks for a compulsive channel. Hope you are safe from the fires.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Trevor, currently safe but it has been very bad fire weather lately. Happy New Year!

[@kentsavick2516]

Uh oh, the dreaded mystery part! Happy New year Stu! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@DangarMarine]

I'm sure Arn just added in to mess with me. ;) Happy New Year! :)

[@VintageRestorationsAustralia]

8.45 - Good to see you wearing your best welding/grinder undies - saftey 7th!

[@DangarMarine]

They were my special welding undies. Never failed me yet Steve!

[@63256325N]

Murphy's Law. Gotta love it. Thanks for the video.

[@dm9449]

Happy new year Mr Allen!!!!!! May all your detroit dreams come true 😂

[@britcom1]

Happy New Year, Stu! Looking forward to more videos on the trawler in the new year.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@googleplusisdead]

See 'ya next decade! Oops, already the new decade there, only 6am on the 31st here in San Diego. Thanks for all the great videos! RichE

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year! :)

[@matickers669]

Happy new year from Slovenia to you and your family. Cant wait for new videos in next year.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@donbianic4232]

Happy New Year.. lots of fun watching the great work.. Thanks Stu from Metlakatla BC Canada

[@llewellinbelton3991]

Happy New Year, Stu. Thanks for all your hard work in 2019. I hope you remain safe from the awful fires which we see in the Melbourne and Sydney areas. Good luck.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

The engine mounts look good and strong, so you should be ok as long as the angles fit up right. You may need to make some tapered wedges to fit under the flex mounts to align the prop shaft to the engine. It won't be long till she is in the engine room.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, it will be interesting to see how the alignment goes but where there is a will there is a way.

[@dennissytsma3561]

Happy New Year, I hope enjoying your project, not so much working on it. The fires look grim from where I sit south of Miami Florida and I hope you and your loved ones are safe. More eddy!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, was a bad day for the fires yesterday for sure. Happy New Year! :)

[@gary1887]

have a great new years eve and I too look forward to more

[@mattinsley1721]

Happy New Year Stu. I have been a loyal follower for some time even though I am currently boat-less my self. I finally parted with my 1965 Boston Whaler this last year. It served me well for the last 30 years but I am getting too old to have my spine compressed from the pounding every time I go fishing. I like the idea of a heavy slower trawler for many reasons now. (makes me sound like an old man) I have enjoyed your journey to say the least. Keep it going my friend. Have a great 2020. From Southern California. Cheers mate!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Matt. I can definitely understand the want for a heavier boat. The jarring of a light boat in chop really does wear thin as you get older. Happy New Year! :)

[@mongomay1]

Happy New Year Stu!!!! Get a package of acid brushes for putting lube on your drills and lathe boring/drilling. Mount a magnet to hold it onto the machine. Old liquid hand soap pump dispensers work okay for oils, put a small piece of clear tubing on nozzle to keep your hand/fingers out of the spinning/cutting parts.

[@DangarMarine]

Nice idea! :)

[@nevets7152]

Happy new year to you and your family, Steve in Thailand.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@alant956]

Happy New Year Mate! Always a pleasure watching what you’re up too. All the best.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Alan, Happy New Year! :)

[@Collideable]

Happy new year stu and all the subs! Nice way to start my new years eve day! The Jabsco pumps are very good but the rubber impellers don't stand for much dry running so keep a spare! We always have a similar piece left over from our service set but our Jabsco is slightly different, I believe it may be for the shaft on the engine side. Keep up the hard work chief, Ps glad to see the landy home

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Clyde, will definitely carry a spare. One start up with the seacock closed and they are a goner.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Your making great progress Love your work

[@larryg3326]

Happy New Year, Stu. Thanks for sharing all the learning and work on your boat, she's going to be a beauty.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Larry!

[@bobpitt1261]

What a wonderful way to start the new year, with a Dangar Stu video. All the best for 2020.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@leeh.4453]

Thanks, Stu, for the vids and the best wishes. Happy New Year to you, too.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@alain610]

Happy new year ! there is no small progress ! one bolt at a time and a new drill strap will help :) take care !

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@earlwilliams8730]

The most important feature of mounting your engine is a collision block. This protects the engine from moving if vessel collides with a dock or another craft. Usually it looks like a large flat triangle about 4mm from front of strongest part of the engine at the base.

[@DangarMarine]

Interesting, I'll look into ways of adding that.

[@michaelwise1224]

Also known as rake and ramming stops. Rake for when you get hit from behind and ramming for when you run into something. You didn’t need them with solid mounts, but you may now with flexible mounts.

[@RoadhogRNA]

That some real fabricating Stu, nice work Sir!!!! And Happy New Year!!!! This boat is gonna cruise in 2020!!!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year! :)

[@mitchellstadnik752]

Happy to say I spent my new years with my favorite aussie, sorry Damian

[@DangarMarine]

LOL. Don't worry, he's a Kiwi. :)

[@martinrothwell8966]

Have a happy new year. Look forward to more vids in the next decade.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year!

[@charles1379]

Hint , when you drill an angle positioned as you did at 16:20 on, use a thin packer under the area being drilled to fill in the gap produced by the radius of the internal corner of the angle, or alternatively chamfer off the corner of your wood block so the angle sits flat on your block

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, it would be nice to do something to make it sit more steadily while drilling.

[@rayg9069]

Hi Stu, hope you had a safe and happy New Year. We can see the smoke building outside, stay safe with your fire fighting, as of Jan 1. Five states of Australia are alight and the authorities have admitted there is no hope of putting them out before mother nature wants them out. Be extra careful this Friday, another 40 Deg C day with high winds.

[@DangarMarine]

Definitely has been bad fire weather. Happy New Year!

[@doogiek13]

at 3:40 "tell your story walkin buddy!" LOL

[@TheNeverendingProjectsList]

This is my favorite new line.. :)

[@charlesxix]

Happy new New Year from Yorkshire, have a great 2020.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@gordiebrooks]

Those safety shoes again when grinding 😲😲 You should provide a disclaimer on safety 🤣🤣

[@AM-ni3sz]

Happy New year to you. I enjoyed this video, although no view of the boat. I said in an earlier message I would pay you to take my family around Brooklyn on your boat once it was finished. Well, I am starting a new job in Port Hedland in two weeks so the trip will need to wait. My mother and father still reside okn Brooklyn Road so I will still be in the neighbourhood. Keep living the dream.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, happy New Year. Might see you around soon!

[@nickframe6743]

Happy New Year Stu and to all you other subscribers. 🥳

[@garrylearmonth9313]

danger Marine notification popped up 50 seconds ago, I'll bring the rubbish in later, lets see what stu has been upto.......

[@TheSlumpen]

You're like a movistar, every time the camera angle changes you got different clothes on. Keep up the good work and a Happy New Year!

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@WolfpackproductionDK]

Happy New Year from Denmark :)

[@miguelfatman6066]

Love that chuck key stu, got a get me one

[@cdouglas1942]

He should make some and put them in his store. Sell like hotcakes I bet.

[@mikemullay5622]

Have a great new year Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Happy New Year! :)

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Nice one Stu! Them mountings are looking well sturdy! :-) A very Happy New Year to you, the good lady, and the heckling chooks! :-)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year! :)

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

@@DangarMarine My pleasure! :-)

[@UrbanFisherman]

It's all coming together😎

[@DangarMarine]

Slowly but surely!

[@mikecollins8241]

2 things I've found helpful in my welding projects: 1 you can get magnifier lenses for your welding helmet (so you don't need magnifier glasses also) and 2. Get a 7" or 9" grinder! Working with thicker metal, a 4 1/2" takes forever!

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, the big grinder makes a big difference. Just bought some new disks for mine yesterday.