WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: WWII Grant Tank Project UPDATE - Radiator, accelerator linkage & PART UNBOXING!

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Grant Tank Project UPDATE - Radiator, accelerator linkage & PART UNBOXING!
This WWII Grant Tank is part of the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum's restoration program.
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[@scottcrawford7310]

I love workshop Wednesday

[@midwesttempestapoc4178]

Kurt, shout out my man. You do a great job filming and narrating. Thank you.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Thank goodness that “scrap” has been preserved somehow. So happy for you guys!

[@sparkyprojects]

I hope you're going to put a gromment in the hole next to the radiator where the pipe passes through, wouldn't want that leaking in an inaccessible place ;)

[@outlawflyer7868]

This is coming along great. You still haven't showed us how the door was finished though. Perhaps a bell crank or an "S" bend for that throttle linkage you got there. If your gonna stick with that set up, I would add some cross braces. Take some fuel line and cut a slit down it and use that as buffer between your hoses that are being ran through the metal wall. U should add a shield to go over your belts incase one breaks and it doesn't damage your homemade radiator pipe.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks again for another brilliant episode. I love Daryl's statement! ' I had the lid, so I built this box." Fantastic stuff, I was trying to explain why I need to travel to Carins, I think she understands!!!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

If you told her that you want to "travel to Carins" she probably has the Private Detective and Divorce Lawyer lined up already! 🙄😁

[@stevepringle2295]

The hardest working restoration team team in the world!

[@ariedekker7350]

This episode was also top notch. How are Bo, his wife and the little one?

[@alexandermarken7639]

This is fantastic. So much work and we see the smallest part of it. Love the work.

[@whoknows335]

Great work! I would suggest attaching a small chain to the radiator cap to prevent it being accidentally dropped into the engine bay.

[@bertenerny7867]

This is better than having to sit in a classroom with nothing but boring...I like the previous commenters, really appreciate the lesson(s) that we can learn and apply the tips, techniques and procedures to automobiles, motorcycles, or boats. You're great instructors. Thanks again. Bert from Alabama, USA.

[@dukwdriver2909]

Great work to restore to running order. I understand the necessary mods in a modern world but, please tell me the new radiator hose will be fitted through a rubber grommet in the steel hole necessary to reach the fabricated header tank to prevent unnecessary wear and tear and future repair..

[@stitchjones7134]

Mock up process at the moment. They're pretty switched on, I doubt they'll forget it.

[@yattaran1484]

Awesome restoration work as always !. A water tank for the crew ?. Never seen such storage on any of the WW2 German tanks !. Can't wait next Wednesday !.😄

[@formerparatrooper]

G'day from the land of the Big PX. Great watching you folk's rebuilding and getting some of these old machines running again.

[@johnbradshaw354]

Great update on the Grant. Well done to all.

[@Rogster559]

Absolutely love workshop Wednesday, these people are amazing , how they work out where things go and how they work , I’m in awe of them , well done from Tassie

[@michaelleal416]

I'm looking at 03:22 where the rubber hose from the radiator is fed through a metal bracket. There should be a grommet of some type to protect the hose from vibrations cutting the hose. After working most of my career on Sea King helicopters, protecting wire bundles and hoses going through bulkheads this was an easy pick up.

[@blueduck9409]

You people do the work many of us can only dream about. You do very good work, and the videos are great!

[@robertmoyse4414]

I always enjoy workshop Wednesdays. 70mm pipe is probably 2 & 3/4 inch. You can still get that.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

And being US components that is what it would be. These young guys should have a crash course on imperial measurements as these US vehicles were made imperial. German Tanks near certain are metric

[@stephengunnell5048]

I was up at the Nungarin Museum a few weeks ago and they are in the process of restoring a radial Grant there.

[@troymolitor7766]

Another great update on the Grant. Looking forward to seeing the beast moving under its own power. Thanks for the great updates gents.

[@jamiesharp3726]

Great work guys! chain on the header tank cap? I can see that ending up in the engine bay somewhere...

[@harpo3791]

What a fasinating build. Thank you for keeping the history alive. My dad would have loved to watch this, he was in the 79th infantry of Pattons 3rd Army. The tales he told were both horrific and heartwarming,

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

Thank you guys for sharing what you are doing to save our joint history. Best wishes from Minnesota USA

[@mikeschillinger4427]

More good stuff. Amazing how much attention to detail is put into the rebuilds for the interiors. You'd think for a driving vehicle you'd want to strip out as much as possible, add some comfy padded seats and air conditioning, but no it's going to be as uncomfortable as the MOD first intended it to be.😅

[@5cloudwalker]

It’s like finding an ancient puzzle and figuring out where all the pieces go… I love❤ ot😊👍🇨🇦

[@earlatkins9559]

Amazing work guys. It's nice to know these machines will be preserved as a dedication to all those who have served in harms way.

[@scottnyc6572]

Beautiful work by Jesse on the linkage and radiator pipes.Thanks again!!

[@toolshed3216]

Curt the whole sneezing thing makes this just so personal. :) Supportive Bleep Boop

[@Jmp5nb]

This is so much better than the overdramatized “reality” repair programs-thanks for that and the excellent content! BTW, very professional fabricators/technicians, their enthusiasm and love for their project shines through! Greetings from California, USA!

[@garymucher4082]

Never disappointed watching your videos. Always something interesting to see and learn how those tanks were built. Thumbs Up!

[@grandpaweber2097]

An exciting video! And Christmas in May, too!

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Thanks Kurt & the guys! This tank is gonna be awesome! Wow I'd never heard of that transmission cover armour mod for just the Aussie Grants! What a great idea! Probly a more practical mod than the baby change table lol! Did the Aussie Grants have the additional external rear stowage boxes like the Aussie Lees did? Mind boggling accelerator linkage! I hope the gas pedal isn't too hard to press, or have too much play?

[@bobhannah9944]

Cool! looking forward to seeing this tank up and running! This group of guys in this shop, work well together, and no nonsense, and they do great work. I have been working in fab, and repair shops for 40 years!

[@johnjackson4322]

Rube Goldberg and his accelerator linkage, magic stuff!

[@craigmoore7521]

Hurry up and make more episodes PLEASE!!!!

[@jlconway]

As a Jess myself and a member of the completely imaginary international order of people called Jess, I'd say you folks have got yourselves a darn good Jess working with you. I'm always impressed with the work your whole team does, really. Love to watch these old machines come together, love this channel.

[@k5nutt]

I look forward to wednesdays!

[@timothygunckel7162]

You guys have the best job in the world

[@scottfortune9016]

I watch other channels repairing heavy machinery, but this one with the heavy machinery being tanks, is awesome. Great job you guys are doing saving history!! Thank you from Southeast Michigan! USA

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🏆🤗🙏🇺🇲

[@michaelleal416]

BTW, I really enjoy watching the episodes.

[@pfineyut]

Love these videos, they take me back. Drilling armor plate? I was an apprentice (1980) working with Shot blast machines (not sand blasting) and we used WR500 hardened plate that you could only grind, weld or oxy-cut. To get a bolt hold we used an Oxy torch to blow a hole in it, then use a tapered dowel and hammer it while it was still red hot and belt the hell out of it until big enough for the bolt.😁

[@terrysmith4831]

You guys are making amazing progress 👍

[@echohunter4199]

Please take a closer look at the fabricated gas pedal linkage at the pedal itself, the tolerances are very close and without a bearing to ensure it’ll resist rust damage. Temperature consideration also dictates that the steel will swell causing more binding so add any rust buildup from sitting for a few months and when the driver applies the gas pedal, it won’t spring back to the idle position. And we can’t just apply a stronger return spring because that will fatigue the drivers foot since he’s constantly applying 10 pounds of down pressure as he drives the vehicle. I suggest widening the Y yoke at the gas pedal pivot joint so there’s at least a 1/4-1/2 inch gap and a sealed bearing installed on the pedal linkage that goes in between the Y yoke. By using bearings along the entire throttle linkage, it’ll allow the driver to apply fuel more accurately which will translate to longevity of the engine and clutch assembly. I’m amazed at the progress the team has achieved so far, thanks for sharing.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Always look forward to workshop Wednesday!

[@Dougprince72]

That radiator to release all the Air pockets will need air bleeders. Because the bottom of the water fill is drasticly lower then the top of the water level of the engine. So you will have over heating cause the air cant be naturally purged as you fill the engine coolant .

[@discordia013]

If the radiator pipes had been bent instead of using 90 joins the problem would have been a lot less. I don't normally have a problem with the fab on these builds but square fluid pipes makes me itch. Scale and muck is going to collect everywhere and the air traps in that setup are really bad.

[@ceedub04]

@@discordia013 I just posted my concern about this issue. I have no experience with this kind of installation, but it just didn't look right. I suggested that the pipes should have been bent instead. Glad to get an explanation from someone who knows what they are talking about.

[@Spitsz01]

Awsome work! Love this channel to bits. As a modelmaker it's great to see all the details. Hi from the Netherlands😄

[@Michael-he7xn]

Holy mackerel! The throttle linkage… the coolant pipes… the basket guard… Mechanical genius must be the Australian way given what the boys can pull off and the long gone farmers cutting armour plate so they didn’t have to go to the local hardware store. Wow!

[@TDOBrandano]

For the door latch I wouldn't drill through the armor plate, I'd weld studs on it.

[@RHButler22]

Love these series! Thanks again for sharing. Getting to watch something be restored is amazing to see. Make sure to thank everyone for their time in explaining what is being done and for having to do the work.

[@timcope6685]

Outstanding video Kurt, Tell the fellas Outstanding work!!!

[@dustyfarmer]

You'll need to re-route that radiator header tank hose up so air bubbles flow up & out as they way you have it now there will be an air lock at the top of the radiator.

[@chriscampbell2327]

I have really enjoyed the Grant restoration videos it is coming along nicely.👍👍👍

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great progress on the restoration.

[@mr.m2556]

Hopefully all those cut 90 miters won't restrict the coolant...not what I expected.....was wanting to see more chrome in that engine bay. Cheers A3 team on the progress.

[@terrancethayer124]

I am impressed by the hard work and dedication of all of the crew. I look forward to Workshop Wednesday each week. Thank you!

[@cmck472]

I love the Heath Robinson accelerator linkage!

[@WACRE44]

I never seen anyone do a great job filming like you do!!!😊

[@lotuselanplus2s]

As always , great vid, always look forewards to your vids, good to see the Grant again.

[@andybrown9427]

Always a pleasure gents.

[@patchmack4469]

nothing better than opening Christmas pressys, especially when its tank parts, identifying everything and finding a proper home for it - i did the same with parts for aircraft and its amazing what crops up on eBay, making cockpit restoration almost affordable

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Fantastic update, thanks guys. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@highlander147]

Nice work lads! I did wonder with that sloping hose to the radiator at the potential for airlocks in the radiator top tank though?

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

as long as the Fill is higher than where it goes into the radiator it will be fine.

[@thurin84]

that was like christmas!!! sure is fun seeing it all come together.

[@stuartwilson7958]

do you need a grommet where the hose passes through the bracket to prevent vibration from wearing a hole in the hose? especially if there is no easy accecc once the top panel is back on? Rgds Stuart

[@nevillegoddard4966]

@@stuartwilson7958 Yeah I saw that too! The hole looked pretty jagged from the hole saw ay? They should put some kind of edge protection for that hose for sure!

[@MGB-learning]

Always an outstanding video and presentation.

[@richardphelan8414]

Good stuff these men are Brilliant fabricating parts for the Grant Tank

[@doughudgens9275]

I’m starting to wake up early on Wednesdays to get my restoration “fix”. Keep up the good work.

[@Ronaldl2350]

The fabrication skills of the guys there are amazing.

[@bobw7066]

I used to build RFW TRUCKS, and we used WILLIAMS AIR THROTTLES. It saved a lot of linkage and stuffing around , just a treadle valve a air cylinder and two air lines. It also had a cold start built in to run the engine at 1200 RPM until the air pressure came up to sixty psi.

[@johnmcameron1811]

Outstanding!!! I've told my Mrs I want to visit you guys next time I'm in Aussie :-)

[@jasonmarmor4683]

Amazing work! I really appreciate all the great videos - fascinating, and everyone involved is so good at clearly explaining what they are doing. Great job Curt! I look forward to the next Grant episode!

[@skyraider8793]

More videos please, these guys are great.

[@Vip3rGER]

For normal people it is certainly difficult to imagine how much work goes into such a project. Respect from my side. I also find the "Kanonenjagdpanzer" (KanJPz) of the Bundeswehr interesting in the background.

[@nathanroberts355]

It be unreal and amazing to see this m3 grant tank at this year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest and I hoping to get a ride on this tank

[@georgesgohier484]

The Grant is taking shape quickly.

[@lesliestephenson1298]

Churchill turret is the lh side and the opening is a pistol port

[@michaelguerin56]

Good progress and … an interesting unwrapping video🙂! Darryl had himself a second Christmas. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

[@dougstubbs9637]

Der Vor Panzer, much like the prototype Tiger. The Grant in Pukka Museum has this extra plate fitted. The Australian War Memorial Archives on Utube has footage of this Churchill, the turret remains shown, undergoing jungle trials in Bougainville in ‘44-45. FYI, the Sherman competing was a clear winner, daylight second. Like it’s namesake, the Churchill was slow and useless.

[@obsidianjane4413]

Wouldn't be true if the Japanese had had 88s and Pak 75s...

[@cmck472]

But they didn't...

[@raystarr4388]

Kurt, these videos are amazing. You guys look like you have so much fun doing what you're doing. I know I would. I am very fond of the M5A1 Stuart. I have driven 3 during reenactments. Keep up the great work

[@roycarter6235]

Ingenuity plus and lots of skill I always avidly search for my weekly fix of Workshop Wednesday. Thanks

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I am so looking forward to my visit there in august 👍👍

[@stephenyoud6125]

Multi talented Daryl!,

[@josephbaca1899]

Nice work... it's coming along in good fashion.

[@stevebettany8778]

Great episode all sorts going on.

[@Niels_Dn]

I’m just wondering about fluid dynamics and these 90 degree angles. Is that an issue? Or is it not critical at all in engine plumbing?

[@obsidianjane4413]

Its not ideal, but it'll work for a parade queen.

[@nevillegoddard4966]

@@Niels_Dn I'm guessing that the water flow rate from the water pump isn't that large, that the sharp 90° bends aren't going to make much of a difference. There will be some extra agitation & swirling in the water flow though. I'm thinking that with 60mm hose & about 10psi it should be ok. Fingers crossed!

[@markquinn1104]

Love watching how you fellas restore the Stuart and grant or lee.

[@northislandguy]

I hope there are some WW2 veterans alive who could see and cherish this project

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@ceedub04]

Would all those sharp 90 degree welded bends in the cooling system be a concern? What about bending the pipe instead? My experience with this is less than zero, so there is likely no problem with his technique. One of my favorite channels.👍

[@SaperPl1]

Almost forgot it's awesome Wednesday morning :)

[@danbenson7587]

Men, in regards to the aluminum return pipe from the engine to radiator ….fully support it. Aluminum welds fatigue crack in no time. Or just go hose, clamps, and push on fittings. (Welding anneals the aluminum pipe in the weld vicinity way down to beer can strength. Vibration just eats it up. An aluminum weldment can be sent to a heat treater, solution annealed and age hardened back to full strength). Look forward to the first run. D

[@markcherriman6136]

Are you going to support the throttle linkage on some rollers ?.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

3:35 Sorry, the mech engineer in me is speaking here. Why didn't you use short radiused elbows on that coolant header? The tee is fine, but those hard 90 degree elbows will create some turbulent flow at the outside of the "bend"... OTOH I suppose it's not that big a deal since the tank will only be driven a few times a year. Sounds like you also had a bit of trouble with sourcing the 70mm pipe and cut it down to 60mm... hopefully that doesn't reduce the flow rate too much for the engine to stay cool. Would've been better to go with the bigger pipe and use a couple of reducers. Probably was overdesigned originally, so you may be OK there. I live in a very hot arid climate, so that is also where my mindset is. Here in Las Vegas if ANYTHING in your cooling system is compromised even a little bit your car will quickly overheat when it is 110+ deg F outside with road surface temperatures of 140 deg F! Anyway, nice work as always.

[@bobkohl6779]

Oh buggah! Wanted to see the 350s fire up! Rube Goldberg would be proud of the linkage

[@bigboy9693]

You could have used a morse cable for the throttle cable that would have been a much neater and a lower mass.

[@theessexhunter1305]

Put a gusset on the 90's as the vibration will crack on the line where the threads are..

[@nevillegoddard4966]

@@theessexhunter1305 You're right mate! - Especially if there's vibration!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@nevillegoddard4966 Surely anything running on iron tracks isn't going to rattle, is it?! 🤔😉

[@nevillegoddard4966]

@theoztreecrasher2647 Yep, you're right too! I guess I meant if there was destructive vibration, which is likely with such a long, convoluted path of the linkage. There's a bulkhead, multiple springs, & 3 or 4 support bases supporting the linkage, which is quite a bit. The other thing is that the linkage is 16 mm rod, not tube! - not insubstantial you have to admit. So I spose I was giving Jesse the benefit of the doubt that he had already considered the vibration factor. The reality is we won't know without the test of time.

[@sunflowermahea225]

Should put all the series of this tank together and make one documentary.

[@64Pete]

Killer content guys, keep it up!