FIRE BREATHING V12 BURSTS INTO LIFE. (FV4005)

In today's video we start up the recon Rolls Royce meteor V12 for the first time in the FV4005. We also change the final drive oils and top up the suspension oils ready for fitting the tracks this weekend.
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[@yoochoob1858]

So used to seing this all pristine and freshly painted that the state of the dashboard was a bit of a shock. Shows how far you've come from where it started. Amazing.

[@MrHewes]

All of that will be done in time but yes large difference

[@Jyarber102]

To be Continued.... lmao

[@Goosefeet]

you'd be amazed at the amount of tanks that look pristine outside are utter rust buckets inside, even a lot of the tanks at the tank museum are essentially painted shells

[@mikeschillinger4427]

Jack hasn't done that bit yet....

[@WestCoastVisitor]

"just check the temp gauge is working".....dips in tea....needle moves...."yep, that's working well' 😀

[@zeberdee1972]

Tea fixes every thing , even smiths gauges .

[@johnhughes4147]

Typical British ’shed’ engineering…. We built an empire outta blokes like that! Good stuff!

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

The most British way of testing a temp.

[@55bigblockcid30]

Just an FYI.....the mechanical water temperature gauge has a capillary tube with a small amount of diethyl ether connected to a Bourdon tube and encased in a dashboard gauge housing. When the tube is cut, it looses the fluid from the capillary tube. Thanks for the videos love watching you guys get the old stuff running and working again. Say hi to Ted .

[@joeedwards627]

Beat me to it! As you probably know there are people out there who can repair them also👍

[@michaelallen2698]

Ah the glorious sound meteor warming up takes me back 60 years with Cent and Conq ARV’s playing soldiers on the North German plane wonderful

[@zeberdee1972]

They sound like good times , im sure the taste of German beer and the hang overs the next morning may spring to mind as well lol .

[@ckm-mkc]

I had no idea they could fly.

[@diggercranwell]

Paderboner pilsner? Kolster alt?

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

Sennalager

[@peterwardle572]

You took your life in your hands running that open exhaust, if those flames had damaged Jacks paint work I would not fancy you chances.

[@zeberdee1972]

It's true there is nothing more dangerous than a angry Dwarf !!!! , sorry Jack only joking you got a few inches on a Dwarf .

[@michaelgillett5477]

National motor Museum here you’re so lucky with the tanks we’re currently rebuilding 1000 hp Sunbeam land speed car and there is no plans. No nothing so we consider you lucky. Best Of luck, the Workshops

[@willtricks9432]

Great to see interest from the rebuild nation. Do you have any uploads on this Parish?

[@charlesemerson6763]

I have to say that must be the first video you've made where it hasn't been raining. Excellent progress. Next week will be even more interesting.

[@zeberdee1972]

Yes finally here in the UK we have had sun and no rain ....summer is that you my long lost friend .

[@jonnoMoto]

​@@zeberdee1972 and all to change this Sunday. 10days straight of rain is forecasted where i am.

[@zeberdee1972]

@@jonnoMoto Oh no , we don't exactly need more rain . Im thinking I might start building an Ark .

[@Powershift]

It's so cool you guys are restoring this rare tank. It's the most anyone will see of this beast.

[@user-bc6cb9zu1u]

Fancy firing exhaust flames all over Jack's nice new paintwork, tut. 😁

[@tompayne4945]

I'm really enjoying Joe's slow journey towards 'proper practice ' for KZbin with the relevant safety gear and professionalism...with a wry smile that us long-term watchers get 😊 You did very well guys considering Ted wasn't overseeing things! Side note: Where was our obligatory "IS IT RUNNING"? Stellar work chaps and chapess!🙏

[@HailHydra27]

must have not been running i guess 🤔

[@johnnunn8688]

Ted now has a control room, with a bank of CCTVs and a treat machine.

[@Wayoutthere]

You mean the inevitable loss of the channel's character? No more foul language, snarky political comments, safety-over-work, entertainment-over-work, clickbait, merch crap etc. No there by a long shot, but the creep is indeed there.

[@Tuck-Shop]

​@@Wayouttherebunch of knowledgeable men working and laughing whilst wearing hi vis jackets that need an oil change. Proper character that.

[@K1lostream]

Cheeky first start without the exhaust on! I’ve done exactly the same thing! Albeit I don’t have anything with a tank engine - you’re a man after my own heart!

[@Sharon-hr2]

She's lives and breaths what's this Ted's day off.

[@Null_an_Void]

Amazing work guys, amazing to see a one of a kind piece of history being restored to a running condition.

[@stephenl7048]

"Bless you", after a sneeze used to have more significance than today. In paganism it was important to bless the person who had just expelled an evil spirit before they took their next breath and re-inhaled it. Lots of carry-overs into modern religion from these ancient times, another example being the presence of yew trees in Christian cemeteries

[@willtricks9432]

I assumed that was to keep the Supply of Yew Wood for bow and arrow making within the town building with the thickest walls, during attacks. Cheers

[@stephenl7048]

@@willtricks9432 Lots of modern habits have ancient roots. The ewes were believed to ward off evil spirits. The 25th December was (and is) the date for the pagan ceremony of Saturnalia. The birth date of Christ was specified by, "The church" to coincide with this (widely thought actually to be somewhere in May by many researchers, even of the time) in order to filter pagans into Christianity by an osmotic process associated with this overlap. p.s. I am not a pagan. p.p.s. I have a fund of this kind of stuff, another example being the origin of why something might be called, "A devil of a job". Look it up and follow me into the bottomless pit of useless information, or, if you are afraid to put your toe in the water, I will explain it to you, though cannot promise a bedtime story.

[@Spartan902]

It's Alive! Looking forward to this one being finished and mobile. 😁👍

[@tlrfun3]

The Air filter top trying to leave building as it was backfiring 😂😂

[@wideyxyz2271]

The FV4005 started up nicely. My 16-year-old RAV4 just flew through its MOT, and I picked up a couple of your Tee's for my birthday on the 18th...... Happy days all round.

[@peterlarkin762]

Keep that Rav4 going as long as possible fella! Newer ones are not designed to last that long.

[@zeberdee1972]

The RAV4 as much robust as a very early cold war tank .

[@572Btriode]

The fuel pump is the fuel pump, the jerrycan provides a bigger head than an internal tank, we'll see how it runs later but I reckon the idle is weak, it runs fine on the main jet when revved and that needs a lot more fuel than idle. . . . . . . . . . I think the idle needle screws need a tweak. We'll see.

[@timothyirish4590]

Can't wait to see the finished vehicle.Brings back lots of memories as it was outside the tank museum when I joined the Royal Armoured Corps Junior Leaders Regiment across the road from the museum.1979.

[@Jin-Ro]

You should see if the museum will allow you to fit an indiscreet small brass plate stating that it was restored on this date, by you. History will find that interesting in 100 years when it gets another restoration.

[@MrHewes]

I have asked about this and they have agreed

[@steveascension9626]

I like the fire extinguishers you have around for safety. A good move!

[@natacus1234]

Thank you for timing this video so well! I've just done my first gcse exam and am on my way home on even better spirits now! The engine is sounding amazing!

[@FireWarrior2013]

Best of luck in your GCSE's dude!

[@natacus1234]

@@FireWarrior2013 thank you!

[@user-nu4ig7dp4c]

Engine sounded fantastic , always a worrying time for first start ups , lovely to see all the fresh clean engine bay , you could emagine how exciting it was when it was first built brand new !

[@cuthbertdingleberry2325]

You guys have the best, most interesting job. Must be great to have a working environment where every day brings something new. New experiences, new challenges and new rewards. What’s the old saying, do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. 👍🏻

[@glynluff2595]

You are quite correct about the connection to the temperature gauge because they are basically capillary. You do realise that Jaeger gauges were made by Smiths as well? Well done with restoration so far!

[@user-jh9hu8cp6k]

Joe, the cable on the gauge is not cable but a tube. The gauge is purely mechanical in operation.

[@prillewitz]

Runs great! Almost no smoke. Great to see it works!

[@johncrook7705]

Great progress for both vehicles. It is only when you see some of the old bits like the dashboard you realise how much work you guys have completed. Keeps us all looking forward to the next adventure!

[@danielmartin1617]

Im watching the videos and i cant help but say this is a tank that wants to go. I watched the track vid and ive never seen it done that easy ever.

[@TheMalootrager]

THE BRITISH DEATH KETTLE IS ALIVE

[@andywindy]

You will no doubt be pleased to know that the old Smiths Industries factory in Basingstoke is now a Costa Coffee shop, a Greggs, a Nando's, Smyths Toys, a Food warehouse (Iceland), a Currys, an Aldi, and Wren kitchens. Don't park in the little car park outside Costa, Greggs and Nandos, because you only get 30 minutes, and if there is more than one of you, you will time out and get a ticket!

[@user-te9kh9gz2q]

You can never ever mistake the noise of a meteor engine takes me back to when l drove the cent bridgelayer & AVRE in 26 AES 😊

[@masterkaljami6822]

I really like those birds chirping in the background. Creates a relaxed atmosphere.

[@carlwilson1772]

An excellent film like always. Great to see the engine burst into life without issue and run sweetly.

[@lesallan4042]

Used to top up final drlves using an angle iron picket , dribble the oil till it over flowed, 2 man job

[@AngryCanine]

Oh that is going to be a nice moment, to finally mount the turret to the hull. I really am looking forwards to that next video!

[@kerrydunn7760]

She's lives and breaths what's this Ted's day off

[@stevewareing8525]

The sound of a mighty Meteor.👌👌👍👍.

[@PumaTwoU]

Rolling along very nicely gentlemen. Love the sound of the RR V12. Test drive will be nice to see when you get there. Fitting the gun will be something to see.

[@dxr1jockey]

thats a sweet sounding motor

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

Hurrah to you guys! I can not wait for next week.

[@b6s4shelter]

Congratulations Jack! Great to hear the FV4005 S#!TBarn fire into life!

[@andrewreilly8791]

Great start to the weekend!

[@Mister_Hyper]

Love watching every episode that comes out! I can’t wait for the final result!

[@animalian01]

These videos make my day

[@aserta]

Music to my ears, beautiful meteor start-up.

[@kiwidonkeyk1656]

Ted is no doubt off guiding Jack on his honeymoon. A dog's work is never done.

[@robertkeable1627]

Excellent progress. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Super progress , great way to start the weekend with a Mr hewes video , thanks for sharing Joe !

[@matthewpayne42]

Another awesome video from you guys. Thanks and keep them coming soon. 👍

[@gilleyb1900]

Bloody marvellous.

[@robertrawlings]

Well done guy's its coming along nicely 😊

[@MasterSawdust]

Super work FV4005 team! wonderful progress!

[@user-wr4se6qg6n]

It so good the sound of the engine running and going through start up 👍👍 great job

Progress lads! Well done 👍🏻

[@user-pq8rp8wz6u]

Excellent work guys.

[@livz666]

That Cherry Coke can is 100% filled with Thatchers Haze.

[@safn1949]

Excellent, well done.

[@mikey__g__5043]

Excellent video, really appreciate the effort you're making to tell us the details of what you are doing, love the jokes along the way 😂

[@Tanksalot1897]

Extra Rations as always to you and the team Joe lad. Absolute cracking job being done on this. Proud to see us Brits restoring it.

[@zivadivathedog9392]

Fancy leaving all for Jack when he gets back. He won’t care though because he will be on cloud 9 after the honeymoon. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrHewes]

He’s back today

[@ChopperMeir]

So smoooooothhhh. Absolutely cracking job on the deathbarn, runs like silk.

[@Yokotukanoshi]

These videos can never be long enough! Love the content Joe & The team!

[@johnd7288]

Engine sounds great ! Ted !

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Absolutely outstanding effort 👍

[@llillian4055]

Sounded glorious ... bravo!

[@copee2960]

Fantastic work fellas ... brilliant stuff.

[@jester5ify]

Ahhh tis a thing of beauty.

[@brianjudy1653]

Keep up the great work guys! 'Love to watch your progress.

[@user-yx6ry5ow2r]

Brilliant video as always,cannot wait for the next one.

[@garyphillips7993]

Awesome progress 'it's alive' 👍

[@clungepoker6749]

IT'S ALIIIVE! 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-jn9tv5by3c]

It`s not a wire on that gauge, its a capilliary tube containing fluid which expands with a rise in temperature. This expansion causes a bourdon tube in the gauge to move the needle. I am 86 years old and back in the 1940s and 50s most cars had that sort of gauge including oil pressure. The tube was very easily broken. Oh happy days!!

[@andyglastonbury6032]

Haven’t watched this yet. Just wanted to say thank you for improving my life 👍

[@ThatEngineerDad]

it looks like you all are really enjoying yourselves on this project, keep up the great work look forward to the next one.

[@chopper7352]

It's Alive...& it's breathing Fire !! 🔥🔥

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

engine sounds really good‼️👊🔥 Steering clutches and breaks seem to be all right❓ Looking good thus far… 🪖

[@EwanWeetch]

The videos keep getting better and better!

[@gregsabo6371]

You blokes do fine work!

[@riot1745]

this thing is gonna be a beast

[@anthonyreed2228]

You guys really do a superb job, Impressive!

[@stco2426]

Brillaint. This is really coming along and you are all restoring a great piece of history. Impressive how the RHS(?) air filer housing lid popped on a small backfire. The engine sounded very good as did the birdsong in the later, quieter part. Watched a Tank Museum vid the other day and they fitted a new, smaller fuel tank inside an original to keep the old shape and newer functionality. Be interested to see what you do here. Lots to do and when the turret goes on will be very special. Great video. Thanks!!

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Another interesting video. Thanks 😊

[@theflyingfool]

Outstanding!

[@Ralph94967]

Guys and young ladies what an absolute. Babe. Runs sweet and starts dam well. Well done chaps.

[@rickpeters1626]

Love the way it rattles the lid of the air filter!

[@Jonathanbaker]

Nice progress lads and lass

[@studarbyshire3851]

The beast awakens and how good did it sound 👏🏼 Great work guys n gals

[@Jerry8171]

Brilliant! Just brilliant!!

[@TheAde71]

Great progress lads

[@Lisi_Gilby]

8:40 the engine sound sooo smooth! incredible work mate!

[@robertbalcombe2466]

Cracking job lads and keep up with the good work

[@Scott-xl9oh]

You seriously need your own tv show on the works you do!

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I lurve all those sets of spanners on the wall, wish I had such a collection...........👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lilianecasner3336]

Good God that sounds sweet,love it!

[@mikecrees159]

Another very interesting video like all the spanners on the wall proper job all the best

[@ssberlina]

Awesome, been waiting for a new video 😊

[@smalcolmbrown]

Thanks :)

[@petergreen9322]

i am really looking forward to seeing this at Tankfest , tickets booked for the Friday 😁

[@twin40dave]

That engine sounds sweet 😋 😊 great job so far guys 😊