Snowmobile long track conversion

[@chrishelms1967]

Most people would have edited out the whole catching on fire part of the story....cudos for being legit Andrew

[@davidj4662]

Bonus footage.

[@Losttoanyreason]

Nothing fazes him, LOL. Oh a fire. Let me amble over a grab a fire extinguisher and use it. No hurry.

[@richmichaud168]

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[@ImEmix]

kinda looked like a spill that caught fire

[@lennym1273]

The castle is fire proof lol...

[@Taylordrifts]

Man I wanna live somewhere that it snows so bad. I'm sure I would get sick of it, but being from the south, all that white snow on a sunny day just looks magical.

[@dayneruth6988]

Stick to Florida

[@chrisE815]

What they don't tell you is you can only use your snowmobile a few times a winter some years unless you live in the cold Northcountry

[@zachkjaer9152]

@@dayneruth6988 it’s his life😂

[@Hoonmaro]

@@chrisE815 move to Canada and you can ride a solid 8-10 months a year

[@chrisE815]

@@Hoonmaro lol, I deal with lake effect snow for 5+ months out of the year. I ain't moving further north!

[@Figarooo]

25:30 i love how the snowmobile caught on fire and no word was said. just continuing the welding :D

[@sl06bhytmar]

Little gasoline leaks never hurt anyone, right? :D

[@craighall4675]

No words needed he just dealt with it, we need more Andrews on this planet lol

[@nickthompson3432]

Oh!! Bob Sagget!!.. I was just commenting to my son that a few holes and some rivets might be a better plan than the welder...then....WOOOF... fire!

[@lauraspencer9368]

Darren OK

[@finaldrivetv3669]

Oh im sure in his head he was saying "fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck oh shit"

[@Crazyreseller]

When i saw you take an angle grinder to that shaft and weld it with the expectation of getting it perfectly straight i cringed.....but, when i saw how straight you got it bye eye, i am super impressed. Nice job.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, I had allot of fun on that sled last year. I brought it out a bunch of times, that project was a success.

[@peterwill3699]

I had a Forman who could Mic things up by eye,not.

[@DannebergAcres]

Me too! When I saw it on tne lathe I thought "Skilz".

[@South_Texas_Fail]

Andrew I can't help but think that the world would be a better place if more people had a quarter of the work ethic that you have man. Keep making such awesome videos!

[@CARyan08]

No doubt, his dad should be very proud.

[@Darryl603]

Grit and determination!

[@dwdjr6937]

What "Yankee ingenuity" getting that piece put on straight. Unbelievable talent Andrew, you are truly gifted.

[@stemwhacker]

Forget about the Dos Equis guy, I think you are the "most interesting man in the world"! Really enjoy your videos!

[@lifebeginsat190]

nailed it...agree 100%

[@lauraspencer9368]

Darren. Newsome

[@JerryDLTN]

Professor Andrew should also be teaching at the local vocational school

[@JerryDLTN]

Mike Rowe should come visit Andrew

[@williammyers9773]

Exactly... "Stay busy my friend"

[@GreyerShade]

Anyone else pucker a bit when the lathe operator got that close with his baggy sweater sleeve? 21:46🤪😚

[@kirkmcclean9686]

Just asking for it

[@jlucasound]

Yes I did. Themurdo21 has obviously never worked in a machine shop.

[@jlucasound]

Yes I did. Themurdo21 has obviously never worked in a machine shop.

[@halleffect1]

yes. i guess he hasn't got bitten yet.

[@kirisameM]

Yea I was scared

[@RedneckTipsByScott]

The old machinist seems like a really cool guy.

[@im3517]

I'd watch his channel.

[@hinz1]

He needs to pay more attention to the sleeves of his woolen pullover on the lathe, though. That thing got almost caught a couple of times on that belt drive mechanism.

[@hypercube33]

@@im3517 Time to start a spin off channel

[@garethjudd5840]

The fact the Bravo is still going strong after 40 years is proof of its build quality unlike the plastic garbage today.

[@NJP76]

Although I have never owned a Bravo, I still love them. One of the best little sleds Yamaha ever made. I currently have an older Polaris Indy 440, which I love to bits, but I still have a big soft spot for "older" Yamahas. Bravo, Enticer, Ovation...all pretty good sleds in my opinion.

[@AugfistIsPvping]

I really like how he doesn't use the fire as a click bait or anything like that. He is here purely to educate.

[@Kenneth_James]

nahhh he def enjoys ppl seein his work n the comments n stuff

[@AequitasSaints]

Andrew, a mouse can still get through that screen. If the eraser end of a pencil can fit through a hole a mouse can fit in it. About 1/4 inch is all a mouse needs. Trying to help out. Loving the channel!

[@justinfiorini3142]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. I've been filling holes all damn month in my basement. Fucking mice.

[@morganrussman]

I was thinking and wondering about that too. I couldn't see a mouse not being able to get through.

[@kevinroy1105]

Just a casual fire no problem😂

[@demoman1282]

Like the time he told the story of his door catching fire and he drove to the car wash

[@TBPollock]

The way this guy just dives into repairs and jury rigging parts is both impressive and amusing as hell. Just a natural born engineer and Mr. Fixit.

[@mikemcneil7327]

"Super important that I cut this square" On the floor, knee holding piece, freehand with grinder... Love it! Haha

[@stokeburner6730]

I know that was hilarious. I got to make a perfect cut here and just does it like you said freehand with his knee on it. Then he centers it perfectly I could not believe how true it was on that lathe. Your tha man Andrew. LMAO

[@eddiereichel9354]

Fucking utterly amazing that thing was on there that straight

[@jaydensdream714]

I agree. I usually gotta roll and weld oppisite sides in a huge hurry burning myself in the meantime...

[@Audrey_L]

Stoke Burne

[@larsandersson4394]

A thru pro!

[@jmwarden1]

I can't believe you were able to cut the shaft ends off and weld the small one back on that close to perfect, very well done Andrew.

[@cat637d]

Andrew, you are the MAN! Work hard play hard, that is the American dream and you are living it!

[@gonget]

I love that you didn’t edit the fire out, you show mistakes and all. Awesome.

[@michaelovitch]

I suggest you to never wear long sleeves when using a lathe. Very interesting video,very ballsy move on the shaft.( no pun intended) I wouldn't even have tried without a lathe to cut it.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, good call. I need a lathe now.

[@michaelovitch]

I want one so bad too : )

[@evilgrin123]

I thought the same thing about the sleeves. Amazing job, Andrew you got a great attitude.

[@budworx1639]

I was thinking the same thing about the long sleeves. Lathes are great though. I have a buddy that uses them to weld up axle housings.

[@mtadams2009]

@@AndrewCamarata Back in 1978 I worked in roller chain factory. A women was working on a lathe and her sleeve got caught and it pulled her into the cutting tool and though there was maybe ten of us within twenty feet or so it severely damaged her shoulder. I can still remember her screaming and all the damage to her body. She had worked on the same machine for over twenty years with no mishaps. She never returned to work she was so injured. Take care.

[@3069mark]

Andrew, I love how you always buy equipment that nobody else wants and you restore it to new life .... often making it better than it was even when it was new, by making improvements on the original design. I think everything you have is like this. It sure has been my pleasure to find your videos. I watch at least one a day, and usually several a day. Thank you so much for allowing us to come into your life and see your amazing talent at anything you undertake.

[@dre04mach]

Tip for welding 2 cylinder type things together - get a piece of angle iron, support it so it sits like a V and put the cylinders in there and tack them together. If they're different diameter, figure out the math to shim the side for the smaller one (by the difference of the radius of the two - if you have a 2 inch rod and a 1inch rod you have to weld, radius is gonna be 1 in and 0.5 in, so you have to bring up the smaller one half inch, so shim it with half inch pads on the angle iron) You will get them within a few thou of dead center each time, not to mention straight (as straight as your angle iron is).

[@CARyan08]

Couple comments. 1/2" air impact gun...you will feel powerful using it. 😁👍 The snowmobile track mod took me back to my days growing up in upstate NY. You always figure out a way to get the job done. Sign of a real leader.

[@jerrybates5791]

Power washer needs power washing.

[@alexmartinez3862]

😂😂😂

[@dylanengland4113]

Texas Jerry lol

[@jaydensdream714]

After so many custom fabrications, the fact that your maiden voyage was one handed, holding a camera I might add, with no less than two turning uphills and some dirt along the way is a true testament to your crafstmanship. Well done sir.

[@odc43054]

Itttttsssss ALIVE! Frankenmobile LIVES!!!!! You've developed quite the herd of snowmobiles. No one should ever underestimate your ability to put stuff together. Bonus points for a cute Golden Retriever. Levi will be sad when she goes back home.

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Dave O ya I was just gonna say that

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Frankenstein

[@coreywright6774]

COREY 11 3 THE PSKISKIKKSK

[@pierobernini5964]

I've watched 27 youtube videos today.. 24 of them are yours. That's a good sign. You're very inspiring.

[@Finn-McCool]

22:19 Andrew, buddy, NO LONG SLEEVES while working on rotating machinery!

[@Zorbatron]

Amen. You wanna keep yourself up at night just do an image search for 'lathe accident.'

[@Finn-McCool]

@@Zorbatron yes, I've seen the poor fellow wrapped around a mandrel.

[@steeniversen2590]

Agrees

[@jjiacobucci]

Images are gruesome

[@andrepadovani8441]

The Russian lathe accident video is a good reminder to never become complacent around rotating machinery.

[@Norweeg]

I can’t believe how time flies when I watch your channel. 45 minutes go by like 5 minutes. Before I know it I’ve killed 4 hours watching a handful of them.

[@MrMrWrench]

I admire your confidence. I am convinced you can fix anything. Thanks for great videos.

[@jamesbeer5350]

I don't know two other dogs who have as much fun on a daily basis following your frenetic working playing days. You are truly an inspiration. Happy Yuletide to your family and keep safe. James in NZ

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

I just found your channel a few days ago and I'm seriously impressed with your skill set.great videos.subbed.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@tomharrell1954]

Andrew, welding the nut to a broken bolt is a great trick! Add this to it for even better result, after you weld the nut onto the bolt spray the nut with cold spray! Any freezing spray. Try to not spray the material the bolt is in. The cold shrinks the nut and bolt away from the material the bolt is stuck into making it smaller and easier to get out!!!! Works like magic!

[@markbonham3477]

Maybe a universal camera holder that mounts on your different machines so you can use both hands. We can't lose you Andrew to a silly crash as we need our entertainment. great video!!!

[@XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav]

There are harnesses to put cameras in your chest

[@palco22]

...........that little Bravo never ran snow so well !......years back (younger days 1960s and 1970s) we would head out for a week or two week expeditions and someone with your talent was an important part of the group (8 and sometimes up to 12 machines plus the toboggans) tools and spare parts (mags, pull cords, sparkplugs etc. etc.) Great times they where ! Thanks, great video !

[@anthonyestee6185]

Andrew, I’m just happy to see that someone else loves “junk” as much as I do. You see the potential in everything and really impress me with your execution. I converted a late 90’s ski doo formula 500 to a 144” track with Polaris extra 12 suspension. Getting the geometry just right so the shocks didn’t bind was a process. I love this channel, makes me wanna get a divorce and build a container compound!!!!’

[@dloglesby57]

The one thing I so enjoy aobut how you fix cheep bought items to working condition again is that you have the pride in knowing that you brought it back and after a bit of work and effort, the items are running and again functional again, where they would be just garbage and added crap in a land fill somewhere..Great Job Andrew!

[@drummingriffin]

I'm always amazed at how resourceful you are. Great stuff Andrew.

[@pauk4874]

а мне нравится этот парень! он на станке работает с длинными рукавами и пользуется сваркой когда разлито топливо! просто ЭКСТРИМ!

[@fabiolus2007]

Way back in high school I saw a guy sleeve cut in the lathe. I swear to that day I still remember him making two full turn with is arm cut in the machine. I love your vids man, please be careful

[@teressaalford8950]

I know I am late to the party by a year, but Move over Red Green, Andrew is in the house!!

[@mhrepoman]

To get the two parts welded up and have them be perfectly center, if you have a lathe, you can put each part into the lathe and machine out a 1/4"-3/8" diameter hole into each one, then use some steel rod and turn it so it's a nice snug fit into the holes, then use that to center your parts, then I would definitely tig weld it as well as do some rosette welds for extra strength.

[@quarrena280c7]

Hey andrew I loooove your Channel when I started watching your vids I thought to my self where was this channel all my life lol all those years on KZbin wasted lol I can watch your 2 hour long vids easy and I like all of em your lifestyle is exactly what I would want man Wish you the best From New Brunswick Canada

[@quietclarence7998]

I had an 87 xl-v when I was a kid. It was a great sled and never left me stranded. Seeing yours sure brings back fun memories

[@bryonfife7662]

I was not sure on that chain case idea. Really nice job . You have an outstanding ability to repair and improvise anything you take on. Keep up the good work.

[@nitrofish1974]

That was some precision alignment there when you welded that shaft. It showed true on the lathe. Awesome hats off to you buddy. Badass.

[@watwat79]

Please make a video of your plane crash/camping trip you mentioned.

[@farmkid9028]

watwat79 I

[@AndrewCamarata]

I want to, need a drop more snow.

[@PKerusso]

and what do you wanna bet he MIGHT try to rebuild the plane??

[@fjrdriver8924]

I have no doubt Andrew could repair a plane they are much simpler than the equipment he works on now. It does take getting the surfaces right though.

[@Matt-wl3jo]

@@AndrewCamarata replying to find out when that is dropped. maybe take 4 wheelers/dirt bikes there?

[@diceyr6056]

Andrew as an ex-pest controller I can honestly say you need a finer mesh than the one you used. Rule of thumb is “if you can get a pencil through a hole a mouse will get through.” Good luck...love your channel.

[@DoRC]

I've found its a safe bet to multiply the amount of years someone says it was sitting by 3-5.

[@pauldenver5410]

For someone living in Australia. Snowmobiling looks like a shit tonne of fun. Killer video

[@freyguyproductions]

I really appreciate your no BS videos. Great, easily viewed content. I appreciate leaving the fire bit in, cause shows viewers that shit happens, but you can handle them calmly and effectively with some preparation. Stay safe, man.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@keeganfoster1792]

Andrew now that you have like three of these bravos you should do a quick segment or short video on comparing are three you have!

[@dg98adams]

Love the "yeah, that oughta work" fix it attitude!

[@oby-1607]

This is why I respect Andrew so much. Doing what no one else would do to make it work. After an apocalypse, he would be the leader of the new civilization.

[@stephenhcharlton]

Love the no crap approach to your projects and the way you explain stuff makes it really easy to follow best channel 2018 for me keep giving the great content. Steve Portugal

[@jaypiosled]

What an awesome build. Love the driveshaft alignment trick for welding. I usually tack up, chuck it in the lathe and tap it concentric, protect the lathe with a welding blanket, then run it slow for a rollout weld. After that you can flame straighten the rest

[@eformance]

If you had a lathe and wanted to transplant the drive stub, the way to do it is to cut off both pieces, then drill and ream them for a dowel pin. You assemble both parts of the shaft wit ha dowel pin in the center for alignment. Ideally you'd weld it with TIG on a rotary axis (a fancy positioner isn't necessary, just rotate it smoothly around).

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I like that idea. Next time.

[@delwhylie4748]

Andrew lets nothing slow him down. Gitter done kinda guy. McGyver would have a hard time keeping up with this guy, always a joy to watch. Been watching you tube videos since it began first time today I subscribed to his channel any ones channel. Thanks Andrew always makes me smile watching you work..

[@lizlill5707]

Andrew has boundless energy and mad skills. I’m always impressed! 👍

[@waylonthompson1149]

First off that's not how you clean a carburetor second welding that drive shaft isn't smart and if it's unbalanced it will rattle and go slower

[@69uremum]

That splined shaft turned out unbelievably straight for just welding and aligning it by eye!

[@aleksanderslyngstad593]

Normal youtubers: OMG! BIG SNOWMOBILE EXPLOSION!!!! Andrew: Stops fire and keeps on working😂

[@dwitcraft]

I have a friend who absolutely loves his old Phazer, He has several Polaris Indys, but he has a special spot for that old Yamaha. Great conversion.

[@kevhunta]

am glad you dont edit out the mishaps like a lot of people do

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Nice fabrication. That's a Beast now.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Andrew your range of talents always continue to amaze me but fitting a car radio using a chain saw really topped the bill and another talent added to your repotroire lathe work I still got to insist Levi Sadie and the other dog whose name escapes me and the black dog at the edge of the pond steal the limelight away from your endeavours Keep up the good work and videos and you can never include your dogs and cat enough times

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Love Andrew never doubting “the guy said it was working”. He treats others like he likes being treated.

[@tazmun]

I'm still trying to figure out if this dude is just blessed with the Luck of the Irish or this is all skill!

[@XexBradley]

This is the most Frankenstein sled I’ve ever watch someone build and I love it!

[@sheathes]

I bet you're keeping your eye out for a lathe now.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yes.

[@newdogatplay]

I was thinking same thing lol as soon as i seen him looking it over,ha,

[@mikespain8655]

The old lathe guy was helpful. Welding the nut to extract the broken bolt was the way to go.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

@@AndrewCamarata I knew it 😅😂🤣

[@morganrussman]

Lathe?

[@philshifley4731]

I know I'm old when just watching you work makes me tired. Keep up the good work!

[@glenngoodale1709]

This has got to be one of the Top Videos on You Tube ......wow

[@JamesCouch777]

Good work there Andrew. I've been modifying and fabricating since I was a kid starting out building bicycles from junk parts. I'm 67 now and I've seen very few people that would tackle a job like that...kudos!

[@CJay702]

Me 20 hours into this project: "Well shit. I've destroyed the carburetor and the track and parts are more than this thing is worth. Goodbye $200 and 20 hours of my life. On to the next project!"

[@tomharrell1954]

Andrew, the build of the extended track is fantastic! Welding the new end onto the drive shaft is fabulous! I just got to get you to wire brush the rust off and wipe the grease off before you paint!!! Great work !!!

[@Harley04]

This guy is crazy good, watching all his videos since they came up in my recommendation list a few weeks ago. He should be in Alaska but I guess New York is pretty good!

[@michaelday7890]

Andrew you made saydi and Levis day they are both happy being together. Good job on rebuilding snow machine, you put her threw the paces I'm sure. Be safe my friend.

[@williamwalter8554]

Hi Andrew, Epic build video. YES more please. That fire yo, sent my heart racing for a second. Cheers, Bill

[@jlucasound]

You are awesome, Andrew. You'll never be lacking for money. You do the things that many cannot and they will pay you dearly to have you get them back up and running.

[@cmc7106]

Nice job!! Acorns and mouse crap in the carburetor!! Great video!!

[@rivetsleather4176]

The reaction time on that putting the fire out was goddamn impeccable !

[@reminoel483]

My first sled was a enticer 340. These were super quick!

[@Mr.M1STER]

Good quick action with the fire extinguisher. It's crazy how fast a fire can start and spread but you handled that well.

[@user-or1lu3ku3m]

Oooo boy, those long sleeves right over the work piece on the lathe were making me really nervous, shame on him for letting you do that

[@ednaalvarez3485]

I can spend hours looking at your videos. You do such a great job with them, you make me want to clean or fix something . I find you to be very talented in what ever you do.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Well done, bravo! I need time to find the rights words for my comment. How you say, I'm blown away on what you can do.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@davidcatanzaro8838]

What I recommend for extra stuck bolts is to use a torch, preferably an oxyacetylene, and heat it until it's red hot. Take an air compressor and blast the bolt cool, rapidly shrinking it. Sometimes you can hear the bolt pop loose.

[@coreylahey1711]

This dude is really smart

[@mikethespikemorgan]

Yes he is, kind of a practical, creative genius

[@YoungerPrice]

except that fire part

[@stanpatterson5033]

shtuff happens sometimes.

[@davidmathay7117]

It happens to the best even. But he had a fire extinguisher. Problem solved.

[@throngcleaver]

Yep. If you haven't started an accidental fire in your shop, you're not doing much in your shop.

[@FishinAddicts_USA]

this kid so creative.. keeps him self busy all on his own...Nice...

[@briantayler1230]

G'Day Andrew, we have found a solution to the mice problem here in Brisbane. We 23 types of venomous snakes. Sometimes the cure is worse that the ailment, but if a box of assorted would be of help, I will ship. Please tell your postman to be careful, great video.

[@frederickfitzwilliam5909]

Its amazing what you do by yourself. I can imagine what having a team behind you would produce

[@whitley4337]

Anddddd you just became my fav mechanic KZbinr

[@hpda44]

Very nice job and good imagination. Your welding that shaft so true is a testament to your skill.

[@eviltwiner]

It would probably be a good idea to get that fire extinguisher powder washed off ASAP, since it's very corrosive, especially to aluminium. I worked on a engine that had an engine bay fire once where the fire had been put out with a powder fire extinguisher, and the alternator casing and engine mount just disintegrated in my hands, like crumbly rock.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Ok, ill go wash it in a little bit.

[@brad8665]

Yes it is very corrosive stuff! Accidentally started a fire welding at work, had to put it out with an extinguisher. I left some of that crap on my steel table over the weekend. Ate through paint, and it’s all white and crusty to this day.

[@paulnicholson3221]

Reminds me of what my buddies and I used to do right down to the " fire fire " moment bwahahaha, it looks like a fun Frankenstein 😄. Good video and worth the Watch.

[@Eggsr2bcrushed]

Dude with the long sleeves and those track dogs spinning on the lathe, makes me scared.

[@clipznidas1824]

is it just me or, im going back and rewatching his videos until new ones come out and then rewatching them again on repeat

[@demoman1282]

29:27 phill Swift here with FLEX TAPE, even in the toughest conditions it holds on tight

[@firstgan114]

Love your work mate. Especially your attitude to fixing everything yourself, those vids where you diagnose a problem and then have a go at fixing it are very educational and will save a lot of people a lot of money. That camping video up to the plane crash sounds like an awesome idea.

[@yurapishwall621]

Andrew Camarata It would be awesome if you made a video explaining how you became good at all these different trades also how you solve a problem with practical critical thinking . THANKS FOR THE UPLOADS ILL BE SUBBED 4 LIFE

[@curmudgeon1933]

A moment to appreciate the extra amount of time to edit and upload such content to such a consistently high standard. By all accounts filming and editing adds at least 2 to 3 times the work.

[@grantdubridge7995]

The suspension is so stiff because the track is too tight and the swivel shafts are frozen. You adjust your track by pulling down on the bottom with a fifteen pound weight and having it sag about two inches. Then you spin the track to see if it's running true, in the middle.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Good advice.

[@GotrekGurninsson]

probably stiff because the skid has to be installed with some preload in it if you bolt it relaxed like you did it won't have any preload and will bind. For example a skidoo 136"skid in a zx chassis installs at 30.25" but relaxed is about 30.75"

[@wmcruzcarrollsr.5727]

Watching you ride that beast brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you!