Rolls-Royce Engine Starts After 13 Years!

[@LOKI-vk5hx]

Awesome what a great way to start a Sunday. Lying in bed bacon butties strong sweet tea. And latest epistle from Mr Hewes and the crew. Sod the ice and frost I am stying here

[@raegaldorn7681]

Sounds like an epic sunday, Enjoy 👍🏻😊

[@muddyboots1881]

Comment of the year imho 👍

[@kensjobs2237]

Exceptional work as always Mr hewes, not many people can excite a starter motor 😅👌

[@johnhammond9455]

I have no idea how I came to watch your videos. The KZbin algorithm must work well because I'm really enjoying them. (Leaving a comment in the hope of nudging the algorithm a bit more.)

[@mcjdubpower]

You are living your best life 💯🔥😃💪👌😀

[@davidtidbury9395]

30 odd years without running you guys are absolute legends

[@PeterCompson]

I can’t believe he isn’t Indian being able to do what he dose

[@Unknown1880]

Everything aside, that little yellow crane is quite handy! 🛠️

[@lairdcummings9092]

I know, right? Dead useful.

[@alanbates1471]

Impressive demonstration of years of hard won knowledge and without supervision by Ted. Great video as ever, keep them coming!

[@robertsneddon731]

Ted went past in the background earlier, I knew that was going to fix it.

[@theflyingfool]

They'll be stumped when Ted retires...

[@babaganoush6106]

ted was pulling their strings out of sight

[@theflyingfool]

@@babaganoush6106 his dexterity and subtlety never ceases to amaze ;)

[@dynadya770]

Wow!!!!, just the sound of that engine has bought the memories flooding back from my time with BAOR in Germany in the 1980’s. Great job there Joe & crew.

[@Qspecialman]

I’m amazed how quiet that engine is without an exhaust system, she sounds really sweet. Well done lads, a good start to a Sunday.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Sounds very much like a 2 stroke Detroit Diesel. Amazing that they got it started with little effort after all those years.

[@bridgetown45]

Our workshop in Germany was next door to a British Forces primary school, and running up a power --pack after a service or repair,caused some annoyance to the school. We had to rig up a system where all running power packs were connected to a central installed exhaust system complete with silencer.

[@Icebuntrucker]

Joe uploading a video early on a sunday makes me think he is out rescuing another classic piece of automotive history ,

[@pl1068]

The 432 exhaust was just the right size for heating our cans of food in. We would drop in five cans then 20 minutes later rev the engine out to retrieve them 😊 good times.

[@Pepe46873]

Looks like a dual crank engine?? Popular design back in the day for compact power

[@AW-Services]

Having that crane has to be refreshing that you can work at a height where you haven't got to be bent in half to work on an engine. (Other than Jack) Not many work benches have wheels and a windscreen. Runs clean and sounds sweet

[@ppf_services]

And the crane is still for sale on the shop website!.. looking very useful so there might be a re-think there....

[@ThePstorm]

Only discovered this channel by accident over Xmas and now im hooked on this stuff. Going into the garage this afternoon to show my stroppy lawnmower engine who is boss...😉

[@chox2001]

Amazing how the engine has no movement under acceleration.👍👏

[@johnnunn8688]

Gearbox not connected 🤣😂.

[@Wayoutthere]

Very nicely balanced indeed. A good engine.

[@johnnunn8688]

Is it geared so the cranks turn in opposite directions?

[@amandagardner565]

back around 1996 my partner had a work visit to an Australian Army base, she was offered a ride in a Leopard tank, before setting off around the test track they warned her that she might not be used to the rolling of the tank. while going over he rough parts of the track she was laughing her head off, they of course asked what was funny, she told them her beloved 1961 Wolseley 6/99 rolled about a damn sight more on the public roads than their tank did on the test track.

[@ppf_services]

@@johnnunn8688 Cranks turn the same direction but phased 180 deg... amazing engine...

[@brianwillson9567]

Wow. You guys are true 'doers'. If all the 'clip board, pen and form fillers' in government, local government, the NHS and industry put down their clip boards and each displayed 1/4 of your ability thecountry would be GREAT again.

[@wazza33racer]

This situation is very interesting.........normally, the only engine that has a bad habit of "running away" after sitting a long time is the mechanical rack, Detroit Diesel 2 stroke engines. But here we can clearly see, an ordinary CAV inline fuel pump having an issue with wanting to run "full tilt" when started. Shes a crackin nice sounding menace when it fired up! See.......Mr Hewes really is "the tank whisperer".

[@koenvangeleuken6544]

this too is a 2 stroke diesel......but mr Hewes knowswhat hes doing.

[@zeberdee1972]

Cool video as always , it's amazing how these engines start up after so long with very few issues . I wonder if modern computerised cars would do the same ?

[@extraneus1630]

Not a chance in hell

[@SpankMyFace]

In Britain, hell no. Either mice or corrosion would get to the wires/ECU and wreck it. The engine would probably be fine, though.

[@bradleybatt1401]

if the ECU were knackered by water damage etc then no. Since these are mechanical fuel systems they can stand the abuse. If a EFI engine has been left in good condition though. There would be nill difference.

[@Wayoutthere]

Looser tolerances and some extra fuel use make these go forever with severe abuse even. Nowadays modern cars are far more fuel economic......and writeoff after 10 years. But glad we saved the weather.

[@davidelancellotti8796]

i mean those engines were made to withstand everything and still run. todays car are not made with that goal in mind

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

After 13 years and it's alive this is when the uk made great engines a great video and a pleasure to watch untill next time

[@ldnwholesale8552]

UK made engines?? They made lots of excuses for engines and then a whole pile of ashmatic zeems.

[@bigbaza30]

I didn't recognise the sound until you rev'ed it hard. The first time I heard that sound was when I was 9 years old in 1978 in a brand new 432 at Dempsey Barracks 39 Regiment in Sennelarger Germany where my Dad was a Gun commander on M109 132 Battery (Bengal Rocket Troop) and sometimes took me to work with his, when he could get away with it, they also had a Battery of M107. Great memories

[@zanderboy]

the knowledge that you have on these machines is mental Joe, and the rest of the guys and girls

[@PaulEdwards-jn3jj]

Just goes to show how deceiving looks can be. I really love your vids, keep it up

[@lairdcummings9092]

Grungy and rough-looking, but it's a diesel, and a Rolls, at that. Fantastically durable.

[@FaustoTheBoozehound]

He might be young but that doesn't mean he's inexperienced

[@loadzofhobbies4219]

That little yellow crane/mobile workbench has become a right asset! Should mount a vice to it.

[@alantaylor353]

Fantastic way to start the day... Watching someone else succeed so I don't have to.!! 😉 😉

[@robertclarke8631]

Quality and i love the attitude have a go and make it work

[@ianhunter5136]

Hello I have worked on these for many a year with the starter there is a screw near the bendex on the front take this off and put oil in there this will help the starter and hopefully you don’t have to lift the pack to replace it as often . Regards Ian

[@davidcolman6070]

The little crane works great as a workbench. Glad I found your channel.

[@richardhasler6718]

Impressive as always Mr H!

[@gagatube]

I think the little yellow crane just earned its spot in the yard. And also that is one fine engine - no runaway, not much smoke, great sound when revving, responsive and does not vibrate the crap out of everything at idle! I own a Landy with an Isuzu 4BD1 in it - couldn't kill it with an axe, but its principal job is, as some wag once said, _to shake everything else to pieces!_

[@davidgibbings6085]

K60 music on a Sunday, who could ask for more , nice one joe 👍😉

[@keithsmith4236]

Have to agree on your take on the starter. The amount of people who will discard perfectly serviceable items such as starte motors without even pulling them apart to clean brushes and free off a stuck bendix is unreal. Engine purrs just lovely. Look forward to seeing it re installed. Great content

[@SteamCrane]

From the US, I never knew anything about a RR K60. The second it fired up, there was no question. 2 stroke opposed piston. Beauty!

[@legbreaker2762]

And that ladies and gentlemen, is what a win looks like.

[@chopper7352]

With a little elbow grease & half a can of WD40,...she's running like a charm. Well done lads. 👍 Cheers from Australia

[@Sheffcolelectric]

Brings back many memories hearing that purring

[@gordonagent7037]

All the best lads for a great productive and safe 2024 for you all

[@jeffdavies688]

Ted....you are a genius.....!

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Congratulations! 13 years, wow. Loved the way you fixed the starter and enjoyed your description of how a runaway can happen. I've experienced a runaway at least once on the M60. We had a fuel cutoff in the drivers station, so one just keeps their wits about them and pull that lever. And then you get to pull the pack. Our mechanics trained us to do all the disconnection/reconnection and then they supplied the crane. Then it was off to the civilian contractors to fix so I didn't get to see the inner workings very much. Do FV432's have fuel cutoffs?

[@TheFatNumpty]

Amazes me every time how you and the lads manage to get these engines going again with, as you say, just some WD-40 and time. Excellent 👌

[@schwabrichard9829]

You are a mechanical genius Joe! Another near death recovery!!!!

[@greenbimoon]

That's how I like to fix old vehicles, remove, clean, oil/grease, replace. More time involved than just changing out a part, but I think better results.

[@DrKerr..]

Awsome job. Getting this old girl started.

[@jlytollis4]

Love the sound..bring back memories of me learning on these machines back in the day with the 3RRF Germany and doing my YTS with their REME section..

[@martinsummers4305]

Great video!!....It's all down to subject knowledge....and the passed down tightness of being a farmers son!!😉😆

[@peterthomas120]

Engine sounds great ball of fire and a trail of smoke keep them videos coming

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks, really enjoyed watching it come to life, Cheers

[@ianb6595]

Again you’ve got to be chuffed getting it running, couldn’t see anything leaking from the camera view, as you have said before time and patience with a bit of knowledge cures everything, top job Mr Hewes

[@scottnyc6572]

She’s a beauty and runs as good as a sewing machine.Another job well done!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@CPWorld68]

Its just too easy now. Too easy. Mind you I'm still sitting on the edge of my seat, every episode. Godlike thats all I can say.

[@petergavin1184]

Served my time in the 70's as a fuel injection engineer. That's a CAV NN type pump with the very expensive hydraulic governor option (rarely seen on civilian engines due the the cost, a regular mechanical governor was the norm). As the hydraulic pressure falls away, the rack just drops back. Perfectly normal operation :-) Glad you got it running.

[@MrHewes]

It’s needed to work the kick down piston on the Allison gearbox

[@bridgetown45]

@@MrHewes Known in REME circles as the Actuator.

[@bridgetown45]

I remember the AEC Reliance bus engines were fitted with CAV pumps with hydraulic governors, and to be on the safe side the oil in the governor had to be checked once weekly without fail, after one engine had run away.

[@unclefranko2452]

Hi chaps , that motor sound great 👍 , Army maintenance is the reason the engine started and runs after 13 years 😊 regards Frank ps love the vids keep em coming.

[@keefer12360]

And another reason it started…..built by Rolls Royce…nuff said😊

[@DavidSkidmore-e5t]

Never ever will a ev motor create so much joy.. passion and downright never say die of diesel / petrol motors...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 well done again lads

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Yeah an electric tank,,,, that would go really well,, for amybe 5 minutes

[@markclifton14]

Another great success Guys . Just goes to show you . Take a little time and you can get it running without spending a fortune on new parts. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johndrew3202]

Not beaten again, well done lads. One of the shortest 'will it start'?' videos from you perhaps. Excellent job, thanks for sharing.

[@redsteadyon]

That was Proper Enjoyable...🪝🔧⚙🪛

[@dieselhatz4247]

Favourite vehicle to work on and drive. Cut off 9/16 and wrist like Garth to remove the prop bolts, great times. Started one in reverse at full throttle, driver had rigged up the linkage, I messed up the arm position (no piano boards fitted) took off like a scalded cat, luckily my oppo pulled the emergency stop and we only crushed some batteries. Made the Kit mag, my only claim to fame. Thank you for making these videos, though I’m envious of your vehicles at times.

[@mhomho1979]

Well done, now it's running can you slap it into my ford escort for me, I'm sure it would fit.

[@richarddawson4498]

Don’t forget “The little yellow crane that could”.It’s perfect for the job of running engines on and the removal and installation of the engines.Great content like always,keep up the good work Ted😂,and the boys as well lol.👍

[@geordiegeorge9041]

Well that took me back a few years. Our 432s were MK1s with the petrol engine. I only ever saw one runaway, and that was on an M110 with a Detroit Diesel engine. Quickly pull the air filters out and stuff combat jackets into the air intakes.

[@barrydavis3044]

Your a man after my own heart just make it work. 🤘.

[@ianwestmoreland5950]

It makes getting out of bed worthwhile when the first thing you do works. Job done, what's next on the list? 🤔😃💪

[@Tigerodoes]

Roys-roys, truly one of the motors ever.

[@richardsalisbury496]

Thank You so much guys. You see your videos show us the audience, everything (within reason ) that your doing and why it's like being your apprentice. I like it.

[@stevescott245]

I tell you what. I'm very impressed 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@stuhill6408]

Well that a great start to 2024 the way that engine started

[@donaldross4217]

Another great start I used to do this with old car and bike engines on the floor of my dads garage It amazed people to see a running engine sitting on a concrete floor with no car about But you guys are on another level Keep up the great work , I knew a ex tank mechanic that would have loved to spend a day with you guys But sadly not with us now But I still remember him telling me all the tricks and bush fixes he had used to get things going

[@mattgraham1983]

👍thank you Mr Hewes and team/crew🤔😂 although the FV432 looks rough its got good bones, motor run up perfectly considering and as of yet no nasty surprises. nice one👍

[@garypoulton7311]

You are a smart man, love your videos. Thanks

[@bobuncle8704]

What a great sounding engine

[@prillewitz]

Congratulations guys! And a happy New Year of course!

[@ejharrop1416]

Brilliant result, the phoenix’s heart beats once more. You are truly a 21st century resurrection man, well done. Thank you, onward to the next phase. Cheers lads.

[@jimmcculloch3786]

Thank you, and absol brilliant! What a treat for a frosty Sunday morning :)

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Brilliant, love these big engines being brought back to life. To my untrained ear that sounded awesome. Thanks. Andy UK

[@chrisbarnes2823]

After starting at Royce’s in the 70’s I was eventually taken to the Dark Side of MTU’s in Canada on equipment here.

[@stephensmith4480]

It sounds as sweet as as a Nut once it got running for a bit and as you say No expense. Great job as usual.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Brilliant learning all the time , experience is golden , well done most people wouldn't have a clue lol 😮

[@Its.Mine1]

We all knew you would get it running as that is what you are known for ie getting the old girls working again 👌👍

[@johnblunt1834]

I've messed with a few engines over the my life, but how did you manage to fix that so fast! Unmentioned skills and experience I suspect. Great vid. Well done.

[@brianaroe]

Love it! Sound very healthy. Can’t wait to see it t back in the apc and moving under its own power.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

It's just so amazing to watch you guys tinkering with a little WD and hearing that engine come back to life. It sounded so good. Can't wait for the next video to see it cleaned up and reinstalled.

[@normplatt7549]

Good Show old bean! Great Knowledge! Hard work looks easy with your demonstrations!

[@stuartrich4574]

Great video, love watching you, your knowledge is amazing

[@assassinlexx1993]

That is what you call a dirty gem. We use a old dolly with multiples batteries and a charger all in one. Not in use , it is charging. But easy to roll out . Use old welding cables. So no lifting batteries. So you can give her all the juice, she can handle.⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@shaneyork5686]

Well done boys that's a runner,sounds sweet

[@alanbeckett4]

That little yellow crane was worth getting then! Crane and engine test platform in one..

[@FrontSideBus]

01:30 Is that an actual oiling point for the throw out bit under that big flat head screw on the end cap? I love the sound of the supercharger on these things!

[@livadaruadrian9104]

Ahhhh ...... the sound of that engine it's music to my ears , thank you !!! 👍👍👍 Hard work it's always rewarded .

[@willtricks9432]

Another Sunday treat. Cheers

[@leea7799]

Spot on lads. Not even a can of easy start

[@reddo84]

tidy work cheers Jim

[@petrolhead28]

Fabulous sound. Will be even better on full chat in the vehicle

[@nicholasviney5975]

That is sounding great and it idles, I thought you were going to be tearing that down to get it going

[@allobject]

Amazing... to know where and how to apply the Mr Hewes' magic touch bring sturdy stuff back to life. A testimony to both, the builders and Hewe's knowledge how things work and where they start to fail first. - A great start in the new year...

[@glynluff2595]

Excellent! Good to see field engineering. Super start to 2024!

[@heartproblems2727]

Love the sound of these engines. When you think of a tank...this is what I hear in my head. Thanks again and I look forward to the next video.

[@johnshaw4140]

Excellent stuff Mr Hewes , that motor sounds sweet

[@PaulioMaldinio]

Im amazed, honestly how well these engines sound, 😂. Potential buyers can hear a healthy, serviced engine.

[@newtube7187]

Love how the little crane is becoming a regular.

[@twin40dave]

Great result .... free fix 2024 couldn't start of any better

[@matsandersson8448]

The sound when running ❤❤❤

[@MrSimonfoz]

You’re a genius !! 🎉

[@peterwardle572]

A result, brilliant, just work at things before you shell out loads a money. And I love the sound of the engine, sounds like a big Commer TS3 from the 1950's.

[@lascm5237]

Good old fashioned quality engineering - sounds really sweet 😁