Will It Still Run? Rotten vw engine repaired.

we took this engine from a damp old basement that was pulled from a wrecked car 30 + years ago then tore it down to find lots of corrosion to the case and sheet metal, lets see if it can be put back into service to be used in this 1965 vw karmann ghia,

[@5150mxVW]

Great in depth video ! I love how you don't just show us , you explain to us " why " as well . 👍

[@TedBishop1]

that's one of things he does very well. I know what an accelerator pump is but not everyone does he explains things very well

[@mbfaber4314]

@@TedBishop1 Agreed... No skipping of important parts like other channels where its often POOOF... and its done! We see it all. :-)

[@n1r0lanynonmouse6]

What is the best part of a Mustie video? When he laughs when the pile of rust and crust he started with comes to life. It reminds me of Dr. Frankenstein. "It's alive ! It's alive!"

[@jimsalmi6898]

Could watch these videos all day long (actually I almost do). You take a nice direct path to getting these old "junk" engines up and running without getting carried away with the perfectionism that afflicts some corners of the old car hobby.

[@jamesshanks2614]

He while he does a beautiful job bringing another pile of rust back to life leaves just enough of the rust and damage from sitting for years behind to give his projects the " character " that says I was rescued from the scrap pile or a long death stored away in a dusty old garage. The best example of that is his latest project, an old VW bus rusted and smashed in a junkyard until someone spotted it and saved it and Mustie1 bought it to reuse the engine and transaxle, the rest of it was smashed and rusted not to the point where you couldn't restore it, anything is restorable if you throw enough money at it but this if someone supplied enough money it would be for the knowledge your money, sweat and tears brought her back from the grave. Imagine driving her after the restoration was complete and then setting up a picture board detailing her original condition and her like New restored condition. I've seen a few cars at shows in my time but the owners did it for love as no one would ever pay what it cost to restore. One was a 1941 Plymouth business Coupe that was my first car before I got my license to drive. I paid $15 for that car in 64 and first repair was down to a local scrapyard to buy 27 steel license plates which I used a new to the market tool called the pop rivet tool to put them together si I had a solid floor. I sold the car to a gent from RI, I lived in Wakefield, Massachusetts and 20 odd years later ran into the car at a classic car show with a a frame of pictures detains the condition it was in when acquired then showing the full restoration. The only thing they left the same was the license plate floor. The reason he bought it, he owns a body shop in RI. It was his first car and where he and his wife first made love. It to this day has the largest trunk of any car built. Salesmen bought them, loaded up thier wares and usually slept in the trunk acceding the trunk from the behind the front seats. It was a teenagers dream car back in the late 50's early 60's. You ever see one at a car show ask the owner to show you how big the trunk is. Cheers!

[@shivangsingh8417]

Man, I couldn't tolerate video more than 10 mins of most you tubers but this guy makes such addictive videos that makes me wanna watch till eternity!

[@smokyofstormwind6320]

true that, Namaste bhai

[@ivorwm2291]

Free mechanic school

[@jackgaither2419]

I belive him to be one of the best instructors Ive ever enjoyed watching. Very very good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hosseinsalamat1138]

The only thing that cures my depression is watching you bring a 50 year old engine back to life. Your small jokes really lighten me up. I've probably watched over 200 hours of your videos in the past 2 years. Thank you for giving me something to enjoy when everything and everyone makes me sad. Thank you sir.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Hey Mustie1. I don’t know whether to hug you or punch you. You have rekindled the love of working on Volkswagens that I haven’t had since high school. And that was 30+ years ago. I now find myself cruising craigslist for deals on Volkswagens, and have great plans to start rebuilding a nice little bug again. I need to clear some crap out of the garage, and buy a few more tools, but that’s part of the fun. Thanks brother!

[@mhadlock78]

This is some of the best content on KZbin. Your conversational style makes me feel like I am hanging out with you in the shop. I have some experience with engines and have rebuilt a few, however I have learned so much from your content. Makes me want to open a side business doing small engine repair. Never messed with VW stuff, very cool to see how these old air cooled engines go together and the various issues that you run into. Thanks for sharing you wealth of knowledge with the world.

[@bobdickweed]

Well said man...i think we All feel the same way...from the Rep of Ireland

[@MrWoodfiddler]

Well said Arden. Everything he works on, he makes it seem so simple for us that I think - hell I can do that! He is smooth and reserved, and so smart too. Chuck in NE Kansas

[@Sam-m04]

Eye Toldyoosso from Northern Ireland I am!

[@gorillaau]

There could be a side market for small engine repairs. I'm think of 4-cylinder motorcycles here. Balancing four carbs is a pain if you haven't done it before.

[@joegilly1523]

Got the upmost respect for mustie. He loves his Volkswagens.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I haven't messed with classic VW engines since college, but just from watching your vids, I feel like I could tackle one with only minor headaches and cussing. LOL. Thanks for sharing your expertise, Darren.

[@jaimel4740]

Is it just me or does anyone else get in to the video so much you feel like mustie's talking you. Great video Mustie thanks. ✌

[@vekmachharrold1216]

Hi Mustie thank you for posting this vid. you are special i love your vids. they keep me sane.I have ALS and on thursday mornings my wife has a 2 hr class your videos help to while away the time until she gets back home. thank you

[@mustie1]

l feel for you harrold

[@jackmahogovv]

You never cease to amaze me. Who needs cable TV when you can grab a coffee and chill out for an hour watching Mustie fix something.

[@2stroke4me]

Gotta love those little engines. They don't have much horses, but they're work horses and always stand-by. I wish my motorbike had thermostat operated blinds in front of the radiators; the engine just doesn't want to go anywhere near operating temps during the winter. Always have to tape them off. My Beetle, which i use once a month, always fires up and doesn't care what the outside temperature is. German engineering FTW!

[@Evergreen64]

That's got to be so satisfying. You take an engine that's been sitting for years in bad shape. Wrench it. Put it back together and it starts right up. Nice.

[@CTmoog]

Good morning Mustie! I'll be watching this tonight! Can't wait! Thank you!!!

[@JayjayWalkers]

Nice. You really know your way around those things. My first car was a 65 beetle. Beat to hell, rotten floor pans. Man.....I loved that car. So easy to work on.

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

A lost art. Its nice to see you working on a VW engine as its so clear that a master is at work. Enjoyed it!

[@toneillish]

Brings back memories of working with my Dad in his shop after school.He had the only VW repair shop in our area. He and I used to build custom VW when I was a kid.

[@desendermtb6146]

What a transformation! I quite liked the loud flame thrower version though.

[@senderkik]

I think it's really cool when you ask your audience a quick question, "Did you see where that went?". Love it!

[@nbrowser]

As a mechanic myself I find it greatly satisfying when you tear an engine right down and put it back together...and have it running great after all that work to be a great moment. Makes the labour worth it!

[@kevinhines4240]

Mustie old buddy, this is really unique how we can preserve our favorite vehicles like Volkswagen Beatles & Busses, preserving the engines, transmissions, wiring, and everything else. The situation is like this Our generation is getting further away from these type of cars and I am glad that we can make effort to keep this trade alive and we'll, and keep these classic gems on the road for years to come

[@eskieman3948]

Kev, you're right. And if you read some of the comments from the punk trolls that like to haunt these video, you can see that your comment "Our generation is getting further away from these type of cars" is dead on.

[@Millay2006]

Awesome video, thanks for bringing us along, due to my health I will never work on a car so I get to do so vicariously through your videos. Thank you

[@mustie1]

glad it can help in some way Andrew,

[@packingten]

Me to brother I had a well equipped shop!. I miss it so bad!. Thanks for sharing with us old timers!.

[@VWLifeVW]

Love waking up with a cup of Joe and Mustie1 video!

[@tooljst8]

I've had many cars. Hondas, Fords, Chevies, Toyotas, Subarus and my first gen MR2 for the last 10 yrs as a daily driver. But I still haven't had an air-cooled beetle or karmann ghia. My Uncle had five of them. He used to tell me about reversing the polarity on his generator and also talked about his Corvair. This video is inspiring. The simplicity that we have strayed from is still desired, by me at least. Thanks for sharing, Mustie!

[@junkman6456]

You're The man for old engines, mechanical stuff. But welding isn't your business.But its cool to watch and how you explain your steps. You're welcome, dude.

[@sprocket226]

Awesome... Over an hour long! I'll check it out when I get home from work! I may may even stop and get some beverages 😊

[@noisefuljoy]

My Dad had an enduring respect and admiration for the "farmer mechanics". He had a 67 bug, followed by a 69 squareback type 3. I feel like he's with me, enjoying your ingenuity and self-reliant common sense. Thanks.

[@douggardner9175]

I also had a 67 bug. In 67 it was a split year early 67 had a 6 volt system later 67 is when they changed to 12 volt system a few more changes were made that only a few VW owners would know about even the wheels and hub caps were not inter changeable ,headlights were different, the trim chrome went from wide the narrow I just thought I would throw that information out there. I did love my VW .

[@nicoleking772]

@47:10 I have watched several of these carburetor rebuilds, yet I can't get E-nuff. My daddy used to work on my bug and did both the carb rebuilds along with the valve adjustments after he had ME change the oil (yes boys I'm the hot girl you always wanted who can change her own oil and tires). When I watch Mustie videos I think about the most loving man I have ever know. An only child, I was the "son" he always wanted and the daughter he always loved. Watching these videos from a working garage bring back memories of wonderful times

[@mastermachineman1462]

Awesome 😻

[@8056443232]

hi Nicole - my wife had two Ghias when we married (1980). Her late father had spent time with both his daughters teaching them to do brakes, oil changes and to generally keep them running. We sold one to pay for our honeymoon, and since then we have bought and sold several more. Our daughter has also learned the basics, but she has never really wanted to own anything without a big V8... go figure.

[@jackthatmonkey8994]

@@8056443232 Ha that daughter sure has some umpf to her! Too bad they're so horrible for the environment really

[@neil1150]

@@jackthatmonkey8994 Why so horribe, 50 odd years old and still running. Got to admit I'm still not convinced about all the claims for 'dirty' engines, to me the bug will do far more to the gallon than any of your modern trucks, so is better for the environment to my way of thinking.

[@madmax2069]

@@rarerides I think it's you that needs to be gone.

[@shoknifeman2mikado135]

The more of these "Will this fosslised VW engine run?" videos I watch, the more that Prof Porsche's miracle engine impresses me!

[@richardvarner2802]

Hey, Mustie1, I did the same type of rebuild on a 1965 Beetle I had back in the 1980’s (back when I was young). Mine was a running VW before I rebuilt the engine. I put new jugs on, gaskets, everything. I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the oil cooler, painted the tin, pretty much everything you did to that engine. I’ve had numerous VW’s over those early years, to include a 1969 VW Fastback, which I bought new, back in ‘69. I always enjoyed VW’s, and always enjoyed working on them (not professionally, just a hobby). I got to where I could pull and engine in about 30 minutes. That engine of yours sounded pretty good, once you got it tuned and leveled out. Good job. I’m a first time viewer. Enjoyed the video.

[@alvon911]

Thank you for demonstrating the thermostat

[@VicPhillipson]

Man, I could watch you work on these engines every day, all day long.

[@Steven_VE9SY]

These videos bring back a lot of moreish. 45 odd years ago my father, still a relatively young man, ( most of his grey hairs were well earned as I hit my teens) he was in the Air Force, and as a corporal pay wasn't the best with 5 kids. So he would pick up TV's and radios to repair and sell. He would do the same with VW's. I can remember him in the bitter cold taking the engines out of them and bringing them into the house an rebuilding them. Then he'd put em back in. He could tear them apart in his sleep. And as his helper I can remember being amazed at how he could remember where everything went! Then as I got older I would help tearing them down and rebuilding. I think 45 odd years later I think there is still some of that grease under my nails! Plus your calm demeanor is the same as the old mans. If you've got his sense of humor, I think we'd be good friends!

[@kowaltoboggan]

Yet another superb offering from Mustie1 that makes youtube the source of quality content. Thank you!! Best place to be during winter is in the garage with Mustie1!

[@jeffkamen2307]

As well as I know the type 1 engine, I yet again learned something new from Mustie1 today. I never knew what the exhaust ports on the intake manifold were for, and now I do. Thanks Mustie!

[@ProfSimonHolland]

thanks...you make it seem possible for me to do this.....that's your magic.

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

it is

[@gregmannos]

Brought back memories with this video..Good times. Motor sounds good.

[@jsainz]

Mustie is the Bob Ross of small engines. So soothing and interesting.

[@PaulLemars01]

Hi Mustie, thank you for giving me a detailed appreciation of the VW air cooled engine. As an Englishman we didn't really have exposure to either VWs or air cooled car engines growing up in the 60s-70s. All my experience was inline 4 cylinder variants of the old Cambridge engine from Austin and Morris (and Wolsey and MG and Triumph and...). If I'm honest we kinda looked down on VW and air cooled car engines, it must have been something to do with a war or two in the past. Anyway, I'm a lot older and a bit wiser and I have to say what a masterful design of an engine. I love how Dr Porsche used 'tins' to cool the engine. Thank you for the detailed teardown, the rebuild and giving us a very nice running example at the end. Well done sir!

[@muskokamike127]

I have to say: What an analog engine! No complicated and delicate electronics, simple, and it works!

[@supertramp6011]

Probably one of the best all round engines ever produced,simple,reliable,easy to work on,and used in hundreds of different applications.

[@pushinold]

You know you're a GREAT mechanic when you run out of screws and holes at the same time! (Spares go into the trunk!)

[@motorv8N]

From beater to beautiful! Terrific video, Mustie. First time I've seen someone explain how all those wacky tins work on these motors. Very helpful...and of course entertaining!

[@tcniel]

Owned two bugs (70, 73) and never knew how the engines worked, thanks for the knowledge, loved the 70 hated the 73.....

[@Single70s]

Well, now the suspense is behind us. All we need to do is get it in the car and and drive, drive drive. Love your videos.

[@donm8856]

Watching you drive in the snow makes me glad I no longer live up North.. I was stationed at Brunswick Me back in the 70's

[@engineerlutz]

It’s so satisfying watching you wire wheel the studs on the exhaust. Looks good, feels good.

[@FatPeaches330]

I couldn't believe how good of a channel this is. I don't know crap about engines, but I always have Mustie streaming at work. My buddy's snowblower died last week and I was able to diagnose the issue by running though all of the steps Mustie does. Nice work!

[@TheGhungFu]

You did a great job of explaining why I put external oil coolers on my buses, especially the 6 volters. I know you aren't a big fan, but they just made sense, especially for daily drivers.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

Wonderful explanations on everything you worked on. So much fun to watch you do such a great job!

[@traymuse]

The Zen master of engine work strikes again. I'll swear if it weren't so cold up there, I'd come up and work for free.

[@MrDoeboy356]

I love driving the old snowy New England roads.

[@husky500cr]

Thanks for the videos over the years. I really enjoy them and have pick up some tricks you use when working with stubborn parts.

[@drinkwise1007]

Hi Mustie 1. Thanks for the video.

[@acmesoundw]

Last summer I rebuilt the carb on my bike, watching this channel for the last several years i'd noticed that they all basically work the same. It took two attempts to get it right but it's working like new. That's why I continue to watch and look forward to new content. Thanks Mustie1

[@beakittelscherz5419]

The diversity of motortype and Machinery mixed with his teaching/Mechanical skills makes this channel really special! I also like the interaction with the comment section and the little stories people tell. ...Not to forget the crazy drives around the block trying new old fixed machines out!

[@kenfosdick6869]

WOO HOO! Over an hour of Mustie1! This makes my whole day!

[@frankt6906]

I appreciate the detail of your explanations as well as the visual demonstrations. Thanks.

[@chrishuston4445]

This is historical video. Thank you for putting in the time to put it together.

[@raymondkoonce5827]

Great job, Mustie. Basically a piece of junk turned into a princess. On the chance that you might be interested, I have a low-wing all metal open cockpit experimental airplane, powered by a 2150 VW converted to aeroengine and developing 65 hp. Very smooth running engine swinging a 52 inch wooden prop. The plane cruises around 125 mph. I love it.

[@letartcircuitrider118]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched. I hope that some younger people watched this. You’re knowledgeable on just about everything, your hands tell the story. Keep them coming👍🏼

[@charger19691]

I've really enjoyed watching you bring this old VW engine back to life Mustie. A poor old engine left for dead now running and running nicely! EXCELLENT JOB!

[@harshakarunaratne9581]

I like you're restoration of VW ENGINE because you fired up the engine without dismantling the entire engine.

[@williamburdon6993]

Awesome job buddy. You sure know how to massage these beat up engines back to life. Thanks for the in depth explanations too, never know what little tidbit might make the difference.

[@vwnut1967]

i consider the new old stock accelerator pump diaphragm to be a piece of gold. good find HUGE THUMBS UP SIR

[@jordandenmark8443]

What I really like about this engine series of videos is how fluid your information flows with what you are doing. It shows just how much knowledge and experience you have with these machines and it makes for really enjoyable content to watch and learn from.

[@muskokamike127]

wow, been 40 years since I heard about an accelarator pump.....damn, remember when they had a leather gasket/seal......A little piston with a leather strip around the perimieter with a spring....

[@lwinters8468]

I had no idea how air cooled VWs worked before this but now I can say I've got a basic idea. Great video

[@allene564]

Well Mustie you've inspired me to start my own little project. Its not a VW or older car but does need an engine. Also thought about making a video just to document the work done. I've learned a lot from you and look forward to many more of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@rayjones3212]

Well, document your project and share with us. It could be the beginning of something big for you! We look forward to whatever you come up with.

[@Swordie100]

@@rayjones3212 Really? I'm wondering if people would be interested in me taking a 1600 block apart, as well as a 34pict5 carb and starter from my old Mk1 which has been sent to the heavens. But then again I see Mustie and other channels like Restore It and I'm thinking to myself, yes people actually do watch this stuff...

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

Mustie I have cleaned out the intake heat tube with a piece of 3/8" wire cable with the one end slightly frayed and the other end chucked in a drill. I used that setup to grind out the carbon in the pipe on my daughter's intake. Took about five minutes to clear it out and it was completely plugged when I started.

[@dixoncider7256]

I have some long engine cleaning brushes, maybe 3 feet long that may have helped too. They are nylon brushes so I think your wire cable idea might be better.

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

I uses some old transmission dipsticks to do the EGR tubes on a ford 2.3l then chased through with a cable... it was so plugged up it took the better part of the morning as I remember

[@cochinero547]

I like your direct, simple explanations of how parts work. I've learned a lot, thank you!

[@Prestone44]

Using WD40 to check intake manifold gap... respect, Master ! I learned something new from you - again.

[@libertyauto]

This was really really good. Every possible "gotcha" that my Dad taught us, you seemed to cover. And there was a part I don't remember being taught; the needle & seat adjustment via the shim thickness. I guess I was lucky in the past just going back in with what it came with. Thank you for your videos.

[@ukbeeps]

Love the fact you breave life into what would be heading to the scrap heap, keeping classic motor's on the road 🙂 looking forward to the Vespa build.👍

[@guygrotke7476]

That thing in back of the carb is called a "throttle positioner". This brings me back to the days I rebuilt VW engines for fun, about 40-50 years ago.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I found the thermostat testing most enjoyable! Nice work on this lovely little engine. ✌😃

[@stom5292]

Can't wait for the next episode.Really enjoying this rebuild.

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Wow, have you considered opening a school for rehabbing old vw's ? I've sent my brother your way to help him with his lawnmowers. He's very visual in his learning but mechanically ignorant. You have inspired me to do more and better. I'm not going to rebuild a vw engine but I have a free old lawnmower sitting under a snow pack now here in MN. Per your insight I have started to rehab and protect my old cars , the underside I've neglected. When I feel overwhelmed I listen to you and believe that I can. Again thanks for being here.

[@unclebuzz6913]

I HAD A 68 BUG AND DROVE IT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO ATLANTA ,IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER.. THAT WAS IN 85 I THINK . WHAT A TRIP ,IT HAD NO HEATER "HOSES" AS MY POP AND I REPLACED THE ENGINE IN IT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND LITTLE DID I KNOW I WOULD BE DRIVING TO ATLANTA IN JANUARY ... I LIKE YOUR 13YR OLD JOKE..THAT WAS SO APPROPRIATE .. GOD BLESS VERY NICE JOB

[@CarlMichaelAyotte]

This video comes out the same day Kombi Life gets THEIR new engine!!! I’ve spent the day watching engine videos and I love it!!!

[@Wiltshire-observer]

I’ve watched nearly every video Mustie 1 has made ! - so addictive !......a fantastic conversational style, brilliant demo’s and well paced. I’ve paused the latest upload half way through.......I want to savour the rest for tomorrow:-). Oh happy memories of my green 1303s super beetle....

[@CrunchyKiwi]

An absolutely **fantastic** video! I adore watching you taking everything apart while laughing and joking, cleaning it all, then putting it back together. You are incredibly skilled, and in my opinion you deserved that amazing end result. Awesome!

[@rverro8478]

I have to admit, I'm not into VW's but, can't stop smiling when I see one of those engines brought back to life because, it's part of our past and, they're not too many out there. Thanks "Young Mustie".

[@broxmouth]

Superb 'infotainment' - you have a true talent for teaching complex subjects by 'doing'. this is real education. Thanks for all your efforts

[@earlrichardet2102]

Mustie, thanks for bringing back fond memories of the day when my uncle and my dad operated a Volkswagen repair garage. I spent many a day between 10 and 16 years old, tearing down V dub engines and doing all the part cleaning. In spite of the time that I worked on these engines I’ve still learned some things from you. Specifically how to take the dang rusty nuts off the heater boxes. If only I had known that trick way back then. I absolutely look forward to all your vids. Thanks for taking the time to produce them for us. Keep them coming!!!

[@IndianaDoug]

Does anyone else feel confident that they could rebuild one of these after watching 5 years of this channel? Or am I the only one?

[@chrisjablonski9313]

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[@IndianaDoug]

@@chrisjablonski9313 I agree 100%

[@tbw357]

The only thing more satisfying than a Mustie1 engine coming back to life after a refresh is one that I have refreshed myself.

[@dalemaloney5803]

I used to watch u all the time, but haven't for a while.. well I just had my beetle motor spin a bearing and picked up a 200$ type 3 motor that's been sitting for 30 dusty musty years lol.. this was just the vid I needed

[@stampydragon2739]

I’ve modified some of those old versions engines for aircraft and I generally turn it upside down and tap those oil cooler passageways on the blood and pipe them to a motorcycle oil cooler set up in a different location in order to improve engine cooling

[@glennbennett6578]

Love you channel and even the occasional "thats what she said" joke. I'm pretty handy as this stuff goes myself but always pick up better ways when watching your vids. Keep up the great work, I watch your stuff more than anything else on TV, Thank you

[@patbfd]

Brings back memories of building and racing a 356 Porsche at Limerock CT. Thanks!

[@buddyrevell6369]

Never gave any VW a second thought until i started watching your channel. Definitely see the appeal of being able to put together low buck restoration runners like this.

[@JamesAllmond]

Not freaking bad for a "junk" engine! The "junk" Ghia will love it. I am slightly jealous...but my garage is full of sidecar rigs, so can deal with it.

[@restocal63vw82]

Excellent many thanks for your patience and time taken to prepare, explain and upload. You are an inspiration to many in fact watching your videos made up my courage to overhaul my vw beetle engine. Thanks a lot again !

[@mcmoffitt]

I love these trips down memory lane. Getting those type ones to seal up and not leak oil was a trick, especially the oil cooler and the push rod tubes. I use to use permatex aviation gasket sealer to no end and then cross my fingers.

[@DavoShed]

Strarted first go and running nice after a few minutes. Very impressive. There has got to a lot be satisfaction in taking a pile of dirty old bits and turning it back into a running engine that someone will be proud to own. Thanks for sharing with us. Looking forward to the next one already.

[@eugenerob8492]

Perfect way to spend a rainy day in a rock truck watching mustie

[@AimlessMoto]

Great work! Inspiring me to buy a bug!

[@philiphartley8823]

It always surprises how few of YT mechanics don't use a small vacuum for sucking up debris, dust and bits of stuff. I have had a small tube fitting for my shop vac and it's invaluable.

[@overmarsdaria3222]

Gosh !!! I like this guy !! No introduction heavy metal bullshit!!! straight to the point !! I m just addicted to his knowledge!!

[@rayjones3212]

Regarding the accelerator pump spring - I reckon you could have looked at the old diaphram to see if there was / were mark(s) from the spring. I love it when you demonstrate how things work - re: carb accel. pump. I knew what it was and I understand how it works, but had not seen one in action. Cool!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Your knowledge of engines is astounding. This truly is my favorite KZbin channel. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for the next episode

[@dixoncider7256]

Me too. Mustie is great.

[@ranchdog7920]

Because of this guy I’ve obtained a flat deck trailer and a bunch of grinders.... the other day I caught myself looking through vintage car ads for VW parts.... I don’t have a VW.

[@ZacVaper]

You and Andrew Camarata are my top 2 shows. Love the drive in the snow at the end. Soon we'll watch you driving the Karmann Ghia in the snow.