Engine refuse to come apart! 1939 Chevrolet.

[@SharkoonBln]

No silly music. Just the right amount of narration, no constant "...next I will unscrew this bolt...". This is fun to watch.

[@gerardwood4059]

Watch his older videos, the old victorian engines he gets running are fascinating to watch. The very beginning of diesel engine technology.

[@edbelledin9600]

Sir, it is a pleasure to watch a true mechanic / craftsman at work. Your precise explanation of what you find and your gentle persuasion as you dismantled the engine was greatly appreciated. I love the old machines and appreciate your effort to restore them. I’m old now and can’t do it any more, so I happily smile watching you do it for me. I’ve watched all of your videos, and am looking forward to Many more.. Thank you for documenting your efforts in restoring these old machines. Sincerely, Edward Belledin

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hello, and thank you for those kind words. Yes i am working now on the reassembly and now it is time to mesure ring gap and then fit the pistons. I wish you the best. Take care! /Richard

[@richwhitaker1506]

That engine was certainly very dirty,showing its age. Your careful disassembly and cleaning was outstanding. You'll have it running like a top in no time.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Fingers crossed! Hehe. I am very confident that it will make thousands more fun miles in the truck! /Richard

[@rustybum2]

Hi Richard, I found your video very refreshing. No fancy tools, no huge workshop, just common sense, hard work and a bit of good luck. Well done and best regards from Ireland.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you. Yes it takes time to afford all fancy tools and stuff. I like to work with what i have. I also like to watch videos with the same content. Not to much music and not to fancy but a good desent end result. Take care mate. /Richard

[@wlrIII]

It's great to see you back, Richard. You were missed!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

He must be busy living life!

[@Richard-t2b]

What a pleasure to watch. No BS, no idle chatter, just careful mechanical knowledge. Thanks. 😊

[@starcarrier1874]

Opening up the valve cover…Ohhhhh! That was hilarious. I’ve been there brother. This is fun stuff Richard. Keep going.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes a bit worse than i hoped but we will sort it out! A fun challenge! Take care! /Richard

[@atvheads]

@@YesterdaysMachinery Some mouse habitat!

[@ppd3bw]

Ohhhh was very kind wording in this situation 😇

[@urbankotto9685]

I made the exact same sound when the cover came of.Maby it`s beacuse we are Swedish?.

[@starcarrier1874]

@@urbankotto9685 There are many Swedes and Norwegians who settled in Wisconsin long before my relatives did. I learned a lot from those guys growing up around the machine and repair shops as a youngster.

[@philiphartley8823]

Great old blowlamp. I think I still have one of those amongst my boxes of old toold from whern I started in engineering more than 60 years ago. Great video, I love the care you take this old engine apart with. Sign of a good craftsmsn.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Im in love with these old torches. Sivert petrol like this one is the most durable in my opinion. I use it at least every week. Runs for 1h on 1L petrol. /Richard

[@iamrichrocker]

Richard..appreciate your calm and concise narration with no BS music or grandstanding,,your camera setup and editing makes the videos run smooth and understandable..one of my fav content providers whose passion shines through..ty

[@kingearl2596]

You do your work like I do, step by step. No music, no vanity, just good ol' work. Btw.: These Chevvy sixbangers are VERY reliable, I like them.

[@robwigglezz944]

Thanks for taking your time. A lot of these types of videos are just guys busting them loose and breaking everything in the process.

[@lstone.09]

Your reaction on seeing the mess under the valve cover was priceless. Couldn't of said it better myself. Awesome video Sir. 👍👍👍

[@1955snipes]

I am new to this chanel and I find it interesting. Dealing with old engines is what I like most about this channel. The engines belt during the period that you are working on was all case iron and very heavy. I imagen that the crank shaft weighted a lot after you pulled it out. That is how they had to build the engines back in those days. There were no aluminum heads at that time they were all cast iron and very heavy. Enjoy your show, and great to see someone restoring old cars and their engines.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you! Yes everything is heavy but it also last very long and is often easier to repair than aluminium or plastic and computer boxes. /Richard

[@binarydinosaurs]

Talk about a relaxing video to watch. It may not have been relaxing to actually DO, but watching it was excellent.

[@MCW1955]

What a great channel to watch. Doing all this work while doing all the camera duties is not easy. Also, sneaking up on 100k !!

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Much appreciated! Yes and the Subs and people watching makes it all possible to make! /Richard

[@farmworkMi]

Just picked up a 235 and this helped me out a lot I learned tons thabks

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Glad to help. Take care! /Richard

[@bigmountain7561]

My Dad graduated high school in 1939 and joined the Navy. I will be 64 next week so I was the Oops or the baby of the family. Back then they made things to last if they were taken care of properly. Looks like you have a job coming up. Great Video Will Be Watching Thanks 🙏

[@andy_rb]

The crank and big ends look great! I wasn't expecting them to be that good after your initial surprises. Looks like you've got a good engine there. Thanks for the videos, I'm really enjoying them!

[@donbennington677]

Crankshaft, bearings and pistons where a nice surprise after the grot you found on the way there.👍

[@djdoo]

He is extremely lucky with those, also cylinder walls are great and it seems that the engine is low mileage but definitely water has rusted the upper parts.. I believe it will be a good engine after all the TLC it will receive

[@zonie70]

I am watching the video as we speak Richard. Thanks for taking the care you do to revive this old engine .

[@johnleerichardson6220]

Always a joy to watch a craftsman at work take care

[@timot7746]

Many times an engine looking like that under the valve cover would be scrapped, but with a careful cleaning most of those parts will be usable again, a 6 story mouse house... looking forward of the next part, tack så mycket och lycka till!

[@grevberg]

This is the first time I've seen anyone treat an old engine with the care it needs. Most people are happy to fire it regardless of the rust in the cylinders!

[@atvheads]

I thought that the engine was a waste of time when i saw all the dirt inside the valve cover, but it seem to be in great mechanical order.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes my hopes got lower and lower. But when i saw the cylinders and bearings i was happy again! /Richard

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi great to see you Richard. From Nr Liverpool UK.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! I wish you a nice day! /Richard

[@georgejohnson1498]

Loved every second of that. The last engine I watched being torn down to the the block was in 1978. I was a four cylinder Massey Ferguson 35 engine! Similarly huge pistons and block, though of course it was a diesel! Thank you. I really reckon that engine looks great and should run like a sewing machine when put it back together! Best wishes from George in UK.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Thanks mate. Those MF engines are real good. I have worked on many. But the diesel MF 35 should be just 3cyl? Take care! /Richard

[@georgejohnson1498]

@@YesterdaysMachinery Dear Richard, This was one of the first MF 35s [Coventry made in 1958] and was in effect a Golden Ferguson in MF red and grey paint. MF soon went to the three cylinder 152 cu diesel for the 35, which was a much rougher and noisier engine that could drive you mad with the lumpy sound. The old four cylinder was actually mistakable for a petrol on idle once warmed through, though under load it definitely a diesel - a refined one. The four cylinder variant were very hard starters in the cold. Anything of an actual frost let alone minus ten C. Minus twenty and you towed them till they went! Best wishes from George

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I am amazed that an engine this rosted, and mouse-infested has such good looking cylinder walls! I was expecting the worst👀👀😎. You never know! What an awesome video. Lately I watched #Jennings motor channel, and I could not believe that you could get totally stuck motors running again... And restore Compression. Awesome! Thank you for showing & Greetings from Germany.

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

Kudos to you for not being discouraged when you saw all the dirt and rust. It looks like it's going to be a great running engine!

[@frankdeegan8974]

We had a 47 chevy car with a 216 it never went over 45 mph till 1966 when we owned the car, the first month we owned it we drove 50 mph, evey month we uped the speed five mph till we reached 93 mph that is all the faster it would go. That engine is a good one.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

I love stories like this. I think it is a very dependable engine. But people say that the rod bearings doesnt like high rpm. But i wont push it that hard anyway. /Richard

[@adrianrevill7686]

What a lovely engine, it is in amazing condition it must have been well-maintained.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes i think so too. Well maintained ans care for untill they put it away. Probably has been standing outside for a while tho. /Richard

[@RUNE-66]

Cool project, great video. Definitely see you in the next one. Cheers 🍻🥰👍

[@JohnReed-c3s]

Good video. I have a 216 Chevrolet, 1940 Master Deluxe 2 door sedan. I have owned this car since 1970, my high school transportation. I found that the original 216 has poured bearings instead of bearing inserts. Some rebuilders will regrind journals and install bearing inserts. Mine is original and still running with the "dipper" type splash oiling system. You have an interesting channel for this old mechanic.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks mate! Nice! Yes i think i will be able to use the original bearings in this one. /Richard

[@ВладимирВасильевич-й1ш]

Ричард, рад снова тебя увидеть в новом видео. Хорошо что снимаешь весь процесс. Особое уважение, что не используешь перчатки, потому что исторические механизмы должны почувствовать тепло рук механика чтобы снова ожить!

[@krr711]

Thank you for no music! I can think and enjoy without distraction. I appreciate your get it done mind set! What size engine is the one you are going to install?

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi and thanks! It is a 1941 216. /Richard

[@mikerussell505]

If the cylinder head is original, your engine is a 1940. A 1941 engine would use the small 10mm thread spark plugs. Also, the main bearings changed from '40 to '41. Looks like the bottom end is in good shape. Very lucky, as that is the expensive area when it come to refurbishing. I have a 1939 Chevy 1/2 ton. I hope I can get it back together , one of these days. New subscriber.

[@robertheine9723]

Thank you Richard for another great entertaining and educational video. I'm always amazed at your vast knowledge of machinery.

[@1974UTuber]

I could have watched this rebuild right through to a running engine again. Should run very nicely by the time you're done.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes i like videos like this myself. This engine i think will be a good one. /Richard

[@donsundberg5730]

Looking forward the the rest of the videos. This should make a great series.

[@andrewhall2554]

Great video! It brought back memories of rebuilding a similar engine from a 1950 Chevrolet pickup when I was a teenager over 50 years ago. Interestingly, that engine had similar bottom end bearings.

[@devonbond3093]

Chevrolet didn't use inserted main and rod bearings until 1954, I believe.

[@markmurphy2758]

Hi Richard, that engine is going to be a beauty. Cant wait to see the build up.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes i think so too! Take care! /Richard

[@stevebloke5455]

Im not rely a car guy but this is great!! gotta love the old bangers back when things were made to be fixed not thrown away. Thanks for posting.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks mate! /Richard

[@joostderidder]

can't wait to hear this engine running! Great job, sir! Thanks for sharing.

[@jefflormans5441]

This brings back memories of tearing down my old EH Holden motor (Australian GM}. Love the old straight sixes.

[@plainnpretty]

The straight 6 is a good design no matter what company made it

[@grahammacdonald6789]

Respect for your perserverance.The engine looked munted but you continued .Keep the faith

[@tectalabyss]

Looks like you have found an engine that has been rebuilt,going by the tuneup parts,bearings,Etc. I remember has a little boy watching my Dad rebuild one of these for a friend. I am looking forward to more on this series. I liked and shared. All my very best.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That was some dirty engine, right there. But, nothing was broken and it wasn't seized. Huge win. Maybe an unheaded warning, because I don't know when was the engine last rebuilt; be careful with those old seals. If they're the originals. they may be - just maybe - made of fiber and asbestos. Some of the shims, too. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers.

[@sparehead2163]

Greetings from Australia love your channel which I have just found and am watching the old videos It's so nice to watch something that isn't from the USA I love to see all that snow looks great but I wouldn't want to live in it 👍🇦🇺😍

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

I really miss those old straight 6 engines. They were so much easier to work on. From the condition of the bearings and cylinders I'd say that you have a relatively low mileage engine there. I'm looking forward to seeing you driving that truck.

[@pete_ski]

Great to see another video of you working on another interesting project. I'm just of to watch the first one.

[@jamesnewberry58]

Helped my Father when He rebuilt his 39 engine in the fall of 1959.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

A good memory! /Richard

[@joshnelson5532]

Flat head screws on an oil pan? What a nightmare! Cool to see content like this around. Quite refreshing to say the least!

[@dog8nut]

That is why old Chevy's were called "STOVEBOLTS"

[@PaulWannenburg]

I like the blowtorch. Can pass a new file on the top of the cylinders, it does not remove metal only dirt. You will see the original factory machining marks on the head when the file has removed all the dirt.

[@fredrikfungdahl442]

Big Thanks for a great show, an old friend actually spent much time whit me when I was young ( 54 today) so really like to see your video, brings up lots of memory. Br Fredrik

[@brucemitch928]

Thanks for sharing Richard, good to see the whole strip down, with comments. Looking forward to the rebuild. BTW, your thermonuclear heating device is scary brilliant. 👍

[@MrBrendog67rat]

Looks like all you need to do is take it all apart and clean it up. mabey some new lifters, and take the head apart and lap the valves. this looks like fun Brendan

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes i could have just cleaned it and put it together. But there will be some new parts like rings and cam gear. Lifters are actually usable after cleanup. 12 new lifters are 700 dollars here.. All valves was quite bad so there will be a different soulution there. Seats are ok after regrind. /Richard

[@burninpwder76]

A heart of iron forgotten. Left to grease and rust and sand. Takes the skill of a craftsman true. To make it beat again.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Another excellent video 👏👏 really enjoyed the meticulous strip down of the engine 👌 and considering the grot inside the engine it seemed like pistons liners crankshaft etc looked fairly well preserved 👍 look forward to the next installment 👍

[@chriscansdale6389]

With all that crud in the engine, I'm amazed you managed to get it apart so easily.. those bearings..❤ I am doing the same at the moment. Except my engine was running really nicely, but with a small head gasket leak, bearings were AWFUL, had some rust or the like go through them and marked the crank. You were very lucky!

[@mimasdog1]

Nice Richard!! Didn't come out so bad at all, in the end! 😊 Mamsen

[@swedethour]

Kul avsnitt och video, ser fram emot nästa!

[@philipreiffel5077]

I had a 216 stovebolt 6 chev in my truck, those motors had a lucky dip oli system, on an incline the oli pickups on the crank would starve the motor of oil so it got the boot for the better 235 that actually had an ioil pump and more power.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes a 235 is better. A Mercedes 606 is way better. But i will use the 216. Cant be that bad. We will find out! /Richard

[@2018NukNuk]

You doing it all with patience Richard, I like that!

[@nineteenandfortyone]

Great Video! That Truck will be a good investment for you. Basic and reliable.

[@-DC-]

Incredible to think we went from this to Modern Day Wet Belt Junk.

[@daleolson3506]

The next version of this engine the 250 with full lubricantion was much better.

[@masterofnoneMB]

Love your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@danpags7023]

Richard, that is a great looking engine! At first, it looked sketchy, but those bearings have minimal wear. They definitely don't make them to last like they used to. Excellent video, thank you for sharing 👍👍

[@roberthocking9138]

What a find Richard , well done. Easy to see they didn’t run rust inhibitor in the radiator water, by the looks of the coolant passages being so rusty. Cheers from AUS 🇦🇺🦘

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

The gear drive for the cam will last forever. All-in-all, a fine example to put back in operation. I noted that there was not even a "ring ridge" atop the cylinders, which made piston removal easier. Overall, considering the poor oils back when it was new, it is not filled with sludge, as so many early engines were. A very good find and should run quite smoothly.

[@richardbabik8383]

Sorry about the condition of the valve train, that is unfortunate, but the lower end looks great, even the rings were not stuck. I love the look of 1930's trucks, Chevy and Ford. It is hard enough to work on them in the U.S., I can't image how difficult and expensive it is on the other side of the world.

[@allanrichards3752]

Great video. I also tjhink this is a perfect example of why you should never try and run an engine that has sat for many years if you want to keep and use it. Like these "will it start videos" Dirt, rust, water, old oil and potentially blocked oil ways will destroy an otherwise good restorable engine.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Great point! The oil pan and valve cover is always good to remove and clean even on a good engine. There is always a lot of carbon and dirt. /Richard

[@lennartjohansson4356]

Ser jättebra ut, jättetrevligt att se, lycka till!!!!

[@larrydavidson3402]

You have a good engine for a rebuild and it should turn out to be a good running one when you are finished with it.

[@tubeDude48]

Looks like the lifters were the hardest part. 👍

[@jjrosty9792]

I’m have a 1941 Chevy pickup. When we redid the brakes we used DOT5 brake fluid. All the steel & rubber lines were replaced. DOT5 is not hydroscopic, it will not draw water & rust every thing in a few years. It will also not remove paint like DOT3. BTW DOT3 & DOT5 DO NOT MIX ! If everything is new & clean you will not have any issues

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Yes i will do the same thing here. I have to order brake hoses also. I have new copper lines. And everything else is new. /Richars

[@telemachus9350]

Well done. You were a bit lucky with the state of those big ends.

[@ashlynntaylor6045]

A very interesting video. My late Father was a motor mechanic during and after WW2. In a large tool chest he had was a small red pasteboard box, nearly full of those rod and main bearing shims. Wrapped in a oily rag were a few camshaft followers, the same as in your motor. Now I know what engines and timeframe they came from. Thank you, Richard.

[@306champion]

I haven't seen you here for ages mate. I do love the old stove bolt Chev. 11:52 At this point I would probably put this in an electrolysis for a couple of days. I see you have gone a bit high tech compared to your earlier videos.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Time is not always on my side! Yes electeolysis would be something. /Richard

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Good that you can still order engine parts. I have a vehicle from 1929 (a Singer Junior from the UK) and apart from a few items of old stock in Australia I have to scrounge for old used parts from various parts of the world or have them made. Great work so far, it is a good looking truck. Love watching your work. BTW my old man always told me that your hand is not a hammer (when you were removing the bearing caps).

[@jeremytoms5163]

Nice to see you back in my feed. KZbin has been weird lately, I’m having to hunt down channels I’d subscribed to, to see them at all. Nice van though.

[@ProSimex84]

Man, im just happy to see youre back so soon.

[@gvii]

I can't believe the bottom end survived as well as it did. After that valve cover came off, things weren't looking so hot. But those rod and main bearings look like they're almost brand new. That's pretty wild.

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

Great video !! Gotta go back and watch the one prior.. Thank you for providing me my evening entertainment!.. Better than anything on the tube

[@zonie70]

Hello Richard , Good to see a new video from you ! Just a friendly reminder that the "T' in Chevrolet is silent. Pronounced Chev-ro-lay ! You can say it anyway you like though ! So glad you found an original engine for your truck . Scott 🌵

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! If that is the only thing i didnt say right i am very proud anyway! Hehe. But thanks! I try to learn as much english as i can! Take care. /Richard

[@zonie70]

@ You are very good at English. The only Swedish I know is Volvo . 😊

[@jakebrake5776]

Where I come from its pronounced "shivalay" 😂

[@DavidMiller-s7g]

@@YesterdaysMachineryyour English is very good. Chevrolet happens to be a French name, which is the reason for the difference in pronunciation

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

@DavidMiller-s7g Here in Sweden we say it like "chevvrolett" so that is why i have a hard time. Hehe /Richard

[@torbjorncarlsson4123]

Roligt att se dig skruva jag har alltid tyckt det är inspirerande att skruva med gamla motorer och sen få kvittensen när man får igång dom

[@tomla6992]

I'm looking forward to the next episode. Greetings from a fan from the Polish city of Warsaw.

[@Mishn0]

Wow, the bottom end looks really nice, I'm surprised because of all the seaweed on the valve train, I thought you had a boat anchor there!

[@robertkeyes2654]

Very impressed and so pleased with your efforts. Good luck & I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[@plainnpretty]

I prefer rebuilding motors on a table but we all have our preferences. A word of advice Don’t hit them wrenches with your hands when you get to be my age you will regret it . Looking forward to it going back together. Thanks Richard

[@patrickwilliams6774]

I don't miss your videos. Like your knowledge and ability.

[@dekon70]

This is going to be an epic build!

[@daveinidaho7970]

In the late 1960s I bought a crankshaft and rods from Sears for the 216 engine in my 1952 Chevy pickup. The rods had been converted to use insert bearings but still used dippers for oiling. These engines would run forever if you didn’t over rev them.

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great automotive video be watching for the next one.

[@markcollins457]

The old 235 was a work horse. I had a 1956 Chevrolet pickup with a 235 and the intake and exhaust manifold from an early Corvette with side draft Weber carbs. The 216 was proof the inline 6cyl was the best for Chevrolet.

[@judeschexnyder8008]

Great video Richard.

[@pekkakoski6595]

Hello again from Uleåborg, östriket

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Video Richard :) yes 216 motor are interesting motor 👍 to take apart and rebuild up like new again too I did one years ago too! Lots those inline 6 cylinders motor so interesting and cool too! Looking forward to watch more this 216 your fixing up and first start up too in vehicle also testing out on drive!

[@kevindaly5093]

I wish I was there to help. Great video.

[@DL24StaS]

You most likely already know that, it's there in the Manual, but those bronze shims are there for tightening the bearings as the babbitt alloy wears down. You'll probably have to remove at least some of them during the assembly because the bearings are already loose and have to be tightened. It's a good thing that in your case the babbitt seems to be in fine shape. These engines were a curious mix of old and new stuff, like - overhead valves, heavy wall babbitt rod bearings with shims and conrods with dippers for splash type lubrication. Best of luck.

[@JAQ157]

I wish the best in your project, I know you can accomplish the rebuild of the engine the only delay I see is you having to order parts from the USA and where every you plan acquiring all the parts you'll need. Like you mentioned in the video many of the internal parts look like you maybe able to reutilize them. I know you have to measure and veryfy if they're within spec. I'm looking forward on your future videos on your progress for the Pre-WWII chevy P/U.

[@scottsession7789]

Great video and great reaction to all the challenges presented to you Scott