New Engine Gets Old Parts

After driving the truck with the newer motor in it for the weekend I was very disappointed in it's performance. So I decided to pull the heads and the cam put of the old motor and swap onto the new motor... And I'm going to continue calling it a motor because I know 8t drives some people crazy, and that makes me happy... Anyway, we got everything changed over and right away even on start-up I was happier with it. It doesn't smoke any more, it fires up easier and has more power and I definitely got more grunt in the low rpm's. So I am very happy with the outcome. Of course right after we got it together and running we got a call for a stock truck stuck on Hells Revenge, he had gotten unstuck by the time we got there but we ran into some people in the parking lot needing a grinder so we helped them. Then we got back to the shop and got another call for a jeep broken at Potato Salad Hill, which is right near where we had been. So we drove back and helped him and the motor did great. So we hauled him down to his condo so he could do repairs there. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
Swing over to www.trailmater.com to get some cool merch.
#trailmater #moab #offroadrecovery #wheeling #offroadwrecker #jeep

[@Dakiraun]

The fact that you guys don't do all that sponsorship garbage on this channel is one of the many charms. I hope you get enough continued support to keep it that way.

[@duder9752]

Like in the NFL? It literally stops play for commercial breaks

[@kmet2000]

Get a Patreon support maybe?

[@gordonmurray3153]

BF Goodrich, Warn, Factor 55, just the product stickers that come to my mind, and I live in Scotland. We don't use vehicles to do rock crawling over here.

[@dennispalmer6007]

When you mentioned questionable decisions with the motor rebuild,I immediately thought about the questionable decision that got you in that mess. Not that I haven’t made a few of those decisions myself. I know not many new parts get used by you but I wonder if you do have to buy the expensive stuff if the business wouldn’t give you a discount for mentioning their name as the supplier. Other channels also get a discount for there viewers if they buy from the same source.

[@nickwulf]

The Devil's Hot Tub Time Machine

[@jonfranklin4583]

You guys are what KZbin used to be, just some guys who love doing what they do and sharing it with us. I've been watching your channel for 3 years now and though you have grown in subscribers your attitudes have not changed and that is awesome! I love that you guys do pre-emptive strikes on the internet Karen's, most of whom can't do a quarter of what you guys do on a regular basis. I've broke my fair share of stuff over the years doing questionable things or just screwing up so thanks for sharing your fails, just shows you guys are the real deal. Keep up the awesome work, you guys Rock!

[@larrybe2900]

I have'nt ever hydrolocked an engine but have had enough experience getting things wet and the engine electrically not run. That was a PITA.

[@nate8088]

This is why I love you guys. You're not amping it up for the camera, you're just documenting what you do. It's good honest stuff, and that's why you'll always have support.

[@BubbasDad]

It is a pleasure to see REAL mechanics work! When I was a kid, back in the 50's and 60's, you could take your car to the local gas station and the mechanic there would do your repairs and rebuilds. In today's world you need a degree in computer science to even think of working on a motor. Good to see old school!

[@michaelc.3812]

Mike is always looking out for you Rory…. I truly believe he has your back.

[@Foxfatherracing]

In life I have found most of us need a ying to your yang, the other voice that says shouldn't we? Or how about we?

[@timothydarrow9474]

It is our pleasure to watch you guys do what you do. Don't change a thing. 😊😊

[@WildChinoise]

Screwing around with old big block engines! It never gets old

[@ronsereda4242]

Glad you got Trail Mater back to a happy place. Would have liked to see more of the engine build. In general don't be afraid to make your videos longer (or more of them). Everything about them (content, camera work, scenery, editing, comradary and interaction amoung you guys, etc) is absolutely first rate. For me they are often over too soon, often left wanting for more.

[@Kiki-Kauai]

I’d love the occasional long video as well. I suspect these guys worked so much harder than we got to see. I get it though that editing takes a bunch of time, and he’s trying to keep a routine with video drops for us.

[@masterbates7016]

I agree. I would have watched the whole thing not sped up

[@masterbates7016]

I agree. I would have watched the whole thing not sped up

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I agree. Then content and composition are perfect. Longer would be better. At least that's what my wife said.

[@ronsereda4242]

@@Fix_It_Again_Tony Good one!

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

splish splash when an engine gets a bath

[@bushbaby_6272]

Always remember to fill your engine with water on hot days so it doesn’t dry out 😆

[@davestevens4263]

Dam ! It’s about time someone gives accurate & great advice!

[@davidbeers5949]

Why isn't the engine running right today open the hood and see it we tilting over like a flower without water.......

[@TrevorDyck]

"The gas tank's leakin', so... That's a win!” 😂

[@richardcoombes5292]

Channeling your inner Matt and running out of fuel 😂😂😂

[@everready19373]

I'm shocked the rods are not bent worse than that.

[@tt600pch]

My kid had a 454 in a 23 Chevy coupe that hydro hard locked enough it wouldn't turn over. He went out to start it up after rain from the shop eaves splashed in the aftermarket air cleaner. Just turning it over to start it bent the rod. It's much better now...

[@joefudd]

None of the rods ever broke, either! That's Chevrolet for ya! Like a rock!

[@richardthomas1743]

Trail Mater sounds awesome , glad that it is up and running again. I appreciate you guys, thanks for taking us along and of course 👍👍👍

[@talon0863]

All three of you guys are definitely in the spirit world. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@rudiekeyser2495]

True words 💥😳🇿🇦👌🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@larrpenn]

HUGE props for not being a sellout. Not many left that makes great content without being fake and scripted you and Casey with Cascade Towing (or whatever it is) are the last remaining people not only in this field of content but any content its mostly fake scripts BS. However you need to reconsider a Patron account you can have this and not be a sellout just continue as you been doing and don't beat it into people's heads like all others every video "hey we got a patron go give me your food money to help making content for you" . Make a Parton post it in a header or something and let it be that. People are wanting to help your channel grow because we enjoy it and you. Make one and you just might be surprised. People like helping people that are in it for the right reasons and truly enjoy helping their fellow neighbors. You are a great role model for all. Thank you for what you do good luck and have a great day folks.

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Patron idea is a must Rory! You guys deserve to know how people want to support ya.

[@kevinking3402]

You ain’t kidding about staged recovery’s. Good advice for sure…

[@aphextwin5712]

I don’t really know how this works but I’ve seen comments on KZbin videos that said something like subscription and a Dollar amount. They probably aren’t recurring like Patreon, and there is something to be said for having something that is independent of KZbin. Maybe Rory would feel obliged to offer something extra for Patreon subscribers and is not something he wants to spend extra time on.

[@darrendoolan4906]

This channel has become my go to channel to watch, I discovered it from watching Matt’s KZbin channel and I enjoy both shows but you guys are awesome great laughs and I’ve learned a lot from you. Great to see the rig up and running, keep up the great videos.

[@moretoliving2236]

I hope you guys get this engine dialed in and also come across a spare somewhere that fits the needs for "if and when". So crazy to know that you literally just assembled a motor, disassembled a motor, hopped into the truck and went out to do a recovery. Somewhere there is a diamond bill rock pecker watching over you and giving you good luck!

[@vinamerosa1923]

Great Team, no BS on the Channel and Rory is the Champ at off-road recoveries !

[@esobeegarage]

While I absolutely love that you guys don't push products or sell ads directly, I do think there's a big chunk of us who would gladly "donate" to your motor rebuild. At that point I'd also say it's probably worth exploring a Patreon account as well but I can't remember if you guys already have that or not. Worth a shot, fellas! Only takes a few Patreon supporters to help cushion you from future happy accidents ;)

[@jimmyburks7030]

I love what you guys do, your a real shop doing what real mechanic shops do, making your stuff run so you can go rescue guys like me! THANKS for what you do. The thing that comes across to me is that you guys really like each other and you enjoy what you do and doing it together, I was in Moab last week of June and had some issues and stopped by the shop but no one was home so like you I made it work.

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Poor Mike, I thought I noticed him holding a twitch back. You rock Mike. Rory seems to be one of those guys, like my dad was, that could make stuff work with almost nothing. We are all pulling for Trailmater!

[@jayfoster5756]

We're just gonna paint a happy little TDC right here - love it!

[@ROACHRAGE2]

Y'all are absolutely the best shade tree mechanics I have ever seen! And I mean that! Loved this episode!

[@KenMugrage]

Today I learned: New gaskets solve everything. Awesome!

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

See Mike, timing isn't exactly science, it's merely relative to how well you want it to run 😂 I'm happy you guys got it running again!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Timing is where you hang your hat.

[@thomaswaddell9012]

Timing it is. I used to have an acct name 1 degree off. It was a great fit. Everything my life has been 1° off.

[@gordbaker896]

Actually, it IS.

[@mossyhollow3732]

“WE” hydro locked. 😅 That’s a true team attitude.

[@kenmurray4232]

A real good display of what happens when you hydrolock an engine. You guys make a great team. Thanks for sharing

[@Tom-bo2wj]

The look on Mike’s face about the timing marks was priceless. You guys are great love watching and how well you guys get along and work together couldn’t have a better crew

[@johntuttle5396]

Mechanicing in Moab Rory: "Hey Mike, get me a hammer, please. I want to adjust the distributor." Mike, pausing: ".... Adjust the ...., okay, ball peen, 5 pound or sledge hammer?" Rory: "It's a delicate adjustment, so the 5 pounder should do it!" (Mike walks away, shaking his head, talking to himself.")

[@tedfisk1211]

I remain amazed that you could find an old junker pickup, yank the motor out of it, and put it into Trail Mater and it works. I think the automotive designers need some time in your shop as you tear apart a motor and show them how the real world works. Great job guys. And belated congratulations on passing 200K subscribers.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello Rory , Mike and Shawn! Thumbs UP

[@TheRoostersGarage]

Glad you got the new motor dialed in! This sounds great now. The last motor didn't sound like Trail Mater, but this one does and has that low end grunt it needs! Congrats on not only getting it running, but getting the recovery done with the 3 hour old motor! Great job not missing any important steps.

[@pioneerpowered8208]

Thanks for keeping it real boys. KZbin isn't a retirement center for wealth...

[@paengsolo2047]

Trailmater is alive that's all that matters. Good team work.

[@AFloridaSon]

I'm glad to see Mike survived the changing of the spec's. Awesome job. I wish I was 1/2 the mechanic as any one of you.

[@paulcooper2897]

Doing things by the seat of your pants is twice as fun when you know its driving someone else crazy!!! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@ravingdog24]

Mike is an equal to TomTominthe ability to know specs and still being able to except and support the mad genius in most of the crazy ideas

[@perfectdisabledparent6949]

Rory, your approach is similar to how I fix my wheelchairs!

[@crazypict]

I'm really impressed with how you handled the recovery of the broken jeep 13:14. It was on a steep incline when you connected it to your truck. It looked almost nearly impossible for you to get both vehicles up the hill. But through your experience and by pulling differently on the two winches you had connected to the jeep, one that pulled upwards and one that pulled forwards. So you were finally able to pull the Jeep up even though it looked completely stuck. Really nice job! I am impressed👍😎

[@vincentlamoureux8446]

You guys are freaking awesome never stop doing it your way! Nay sayers eat hay!!!

[@loosemoose9799]

Rory, you are the Master Mater Surgeon that installed a new heart and he lives on into the future to create new adventures we enjoy.

[@jimderrick846]

Oh the fun never ends when we try to keep all of the toys functioning…. Keep it up guys 🎉🎉🎉

[@MC-re2ry]

Well . . . whatever you do - don't change a thing. I watch Trail Mater because you guys are real.

[@nelagmor7647]

Couldn't agree more...except one thing, the same air cleaner, change that! We want to see a proper snorkel so you can give er all the way!

[@marvincarter870]

Alright Trail Mater has a much better engine now and it's back in service and completed the recovery post haste! Shawn and Mike are an important part of this team for sure. Good job team!

[@belindakt]

Reminds me of a good movie from years ago- "tdc mark? We don't need no stinkin tdc mark!" LOLOL!! Thanks for taking us along

[@tobysmeiman6921]

Trailmater........ that THING OF OLD METAL with a soul👍👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️

[@kstricl]

This shows how well you know your rig. I was actually surprised you didn't do the cam and heads right away, but glad it's running well for you now that the swap is done.

[@davidpurdue3992]

Rory, you guys are so fun to watch! You show the real side of the hard work it requires to maintain your equipment. Life isn't always an easy proposition when you work hard to keep the lights on and gas in your vehicles. I look forward to meeting you sometime this October when my wife and I will be camping in Moab to explore the national parks.

[@Luke-Cant-Stop]

I've NEVER seen a truck move it's rear wheels with no gas, the torque on that thing is NUTS!

[@raeanker3078]

This channel is the real deal, what you see is what you get, it’s just three blokes having a crack, and we are all lucky enough that they film everything they do and put it on KZbin. Not like other channels that seem to stage things to get people to comment, things like the old, have we got enough fuel, will we make it, Yes that channel that’s jumped the shark ( in yellow vehicles ). Keep pumping out videos lads, you’ve got 201K subscribers, hope you get to have a 1 in front that number. Cheers from down under.

[@cid9099]

Funny to watch how Rory makes Mike krazie and Matt makes Tom krazie. LOL 🤣 It also teaches the OCD people like myself that things don't have to be 'perfect' in order to work just fine. 👍

[@douglasbrooker5834]

You guys are amazing at turning a bad situation into an enjoyable show for us. Glad to see you've got a working solution. Thank you.

[@cmc7106]

Trail Mater is reborn again!!! 👍👍

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was a good way to give it a test run with two jobs. One to tow back to the guys house!

[@Lunentucker]

Not as bad as I would've guessed.

[@jongrant5736]

Rory, your team is amazing, and your such a genuinely very humble person. We are constantly learning from from our mistakes. Great watching you adventures! Keep up the hard work.

[@matthewhatton3637]

The one front tire said I got traction I want to go but the rest of the Jeep said no. Good to hear trailmater live to fight another day 🤙

[@feikebanning532]

Looks like y'all are ready for Matt's sand chute challenge...😂

[@ateamoffroad1179]

Awesome job. Hopefully your channel grows and you can build what ever you want

[@shahabalam1994]

Waiting for you doing the sand chute backwards 😂 Lets get Matt mad😂

[@beaumont9072]

I just want to say watching your mechanic work makes my mechanic work look not so bad, but still pretty bad 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Using old parts to fix an old truck makes sense. Having a shiny (expensive) vehicle doesn't get the job done any better...look at how many shiny (broken) vehicles TrailMater rescues. Talent and the right approach makes more difference in reality.

[@therealtashiro]

Real Men can always fix their own problems! Great JOB Rory, Mike and Sean! 👍🏻🇺🇸🍻

[@G34RH34D]

You guys have nothing to prove. I know you guys do this for fun, maybeeeeeeee educational (when it's not throttling through puddles lol), and for the goofiness. Most of us know you guys are the real deal and down to earth. It's gotta be super fun doing what you enjoy doing and getting paid for it and still getting the support you guys do. Never stop being what makes you guys you. Cheers.

[@calholli]

When you're cranking it (8:29).. and you hear the starter have like a pulse to the sound, where it revs high and low, high and low.. over and over. That means that one of the cylinders has lower compression than the others. The starter should sound very steady and repetitive. It's still fine-- that cylinder will still run, it just won't have quite as much power as all the others. I guarantee if you do a compression check on all cylinders, one is going to be lower than the others. If you had a scope, you could graph the current going into the starter and you would see that weak cylinder would cause the starter to pull lower current each time it passed it. This is called a "relative compression" test. Like I said, it's not as important on these old motors. But if this was a fuel injected engine-- it would be tripping codes for misfires and that whole mess. So luckily it's old school enough not to matter.

[@pmkstudios]

One guy with great ideas one guy with practical advice one guy praying to the spirits that these idiots don't kill him or each other. Sounds like a perfect recipe!

[@SpatialDragon]

Mike's the little dog sitting in the cafe drinking his coffee while flames surround him. Hang in there Mike. It will all be fine. Rory knows best.

[@baloolamo1725]

Keep it up Rory. Videos are great, editing is wonderful. I love the pacing, I love that you show everything without dwelling on something too long, this does well with us who have short attention spans. Keep up the great content.

[@coreydemarce4652]

One must remain in touch with the spirit world. Good job Shawn! Nothing like a fresh heart forkeeping things rolling. Thanx

[@trailtimeszr250]

The B roll endings of your videos are gold.😂❤

[@jeffm2214]

Just tell Mike I said "what could go wrong?"! Ya build it, ya break it, rinse and repeat! It's life offroad 😂😂😂

[@Kentucky921]

I’m here to watch, be entertained, and learn, I don’t criticize people for how or what they do, great job keep up the great videos, nothing like cubic inches for the torque, I love big blocks

[@realguy268]

I think this is great. Too many people make a huge deal about not using old parts and torturing every bolt to the exact spec, etc. no reason to spend a ton of money to replace good parts .

[@lowellcrabb151]

Don't go down the sand chute. You hate sand.🤔😉 Can't wait to see it.

[@Mrflynlow]

Thank God most of us that watch and enjoy your channel have never done anything stupid!! I think that is the way we learn. LOL

[@Gadsyd]

Good to see trail matters again on the road, doing some good stuff.

[@larrykirkpatrick7458]

You guys are Ok. Your videos are great, down to earth and keep it real. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GuyChapman]

A truck so solid that any blacksmith can mend it.

[@Hat6000]

Good to see the old Trail Mater back doing what it does so well and running better than ever! All's well that ends well.

[@johnkruton9708]

My understanding of timing and the TDC timing marks is that everything is relative. As long as you don’t have an interference fit and make it so things go bang to start with putting your own marks on it is all relative. As others have stated before me about factory marks and timing marks are all based on OEM. Once you start swapping and doing custom work it’s all about your knowledge on how it all works together. You guys are awesome and while I watch MORR for “glitz” I watch you guys for down to earth kick ass rig and recoveries. Please do the sand chute in one run with mater. 🎉

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Damn Rory, you were struggling lifting that head like it was off a Jeep 4.0🤣

[@jarrod2254]

Trail mater sounds very happy with the fresh motor, love hearing that big block sing! Keep it up guys!

[@billfrev]

amazing how the new motor sounds great again . looking forward to more content guys

[@ronreith5185]

Nothing like a happy little TDC; gently paint it on ... great crew !!! Rory, Mike, & Shaun, no price you can put on coming to work, having great comradary, and being happy and fulfilled at the end of the day. Ordering a couple of T-Shirts and a hat for sure ...

[@tacder1]

So glad Trail mater is back up and running, he sounds much happier with the "old" parts back in him

[@6wheeladventure]

Hey we were all teenagers at one time ! LOL .... Team Trail Mater once again shows how 3 guys doing what they do gets the job done !

[@scottmorgan2467]

Thanks for putting out the videos. I know I enjoy them and learn from them also. You guys are awesome! Thanks for what you do!

[@justgopherit3454]

It was funny, I couldn't help but think how much of your mechanic style is just like my dad's. [and yes, I feel you Mike] And then you go and mention the guys name that you got the engine from, and his name is the same as my dads. Never change Rory, it suits you.

[@davidmoran1422]

Awesome. You make shade tree, backyard mechanics proud. No B.S. Thanks.

[@squatch2461]

🍻 "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist." Pablo Picasso. Congratulations, you're artists. 😄

[@davidfarmer1666]

Rory, Mike, and Shawn you make a great team. Each of you has a profound input to the team. Shawn has strong mechanical abilities and skills. Mike has mastered the use of a pencil, not really, he just barely uses a pencil but, he has the camera gig going strong and mechanical abilities about matching with his pencil skills. I kid Mike he does have strong mechanical skills, he's well read, hasn't missed a copy of Playboy in his entire life, and he is dependable as the day is long. He's up before the crack of dawn and then still in a seat well after dark. Shawn is dependable too, I forgot to list that. Now for Rory, he never toots his own horn. He is more inclined to point out his weaknesses, as few as there are, and give credit to his team mates. He knows engines inside out and can make a 4 X 4 walk around like it has a mind of it's own with his double transfer cases. Driving is a strength that has Rory in demand all the time. He takes his team into places other people refuse to go, then he hooks onto a vehicle and drags it out. He has pulled side by sides out of holes where they are lying on their heads and turns them over,drags them out, and all the while minimizing damage to the vehicle. Guys you make a great team and you need to recognize your combined skills and abilities, and stand up and say we are good. Serious on everything I've said here.

[@benrossbach6501]

The engines that I've thrown together knowing it's a bad idea, alot of the times were my favorite engines.

[@ken-do7np]

I have had a few like that!

[@goldviper5280]

Rory and crew are always so transparent. That is why we watch. Great job Mike and Shawn.

[@darrellnichter9894]

Should write pray for me on the valve covers...that way every time Rory opens the hood he reminds himself not to act like a 16 year old! Y'all are great!

[@brokenanklesfpv8552]

thank you rory for being human us fellow humans we make mistakes sometimes

[@calholli]

I bet you could just get new rods and put your old motor back together.. I'm sure the crank is still fine. You could probably get some used rods from 3bay for cheap (maybe).

[@tomizbick4922]

We all do silly things when we’re having too much Fun!❤ I’m still watching !

[@michaelfranks6521]

You guys should sell old tools and parts ,expletive love having history like that..

[@lopin890]

Morning Rory!!! Yep...TrailMater's got one helluva support crew with you, Shawn, and WisconsinMike!!! Nice save from the Potato Salad ... The first rescue on the new motor is done, and now, onto the daily-whatever-comes-along!! Safe travels, friends ❤️❤️ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸