960 miles traveled to help others, I can't find the words to give value to this person's gesture. thank you sir if only the whole world were like this we will do unimaginable things
Man, seeing Lee work so hard after driving 14 hrs. is amazing, as well as Jay and his wife. There really are good people in the world, to see it is refreshing. Thanks for the video.
England. It's a real pleasure to see the way you all pull together to get these buses / coaches back on the road. You don't waste money and repair rather than buy new, the way it should be.There is not much of what you do going on in the U.K., our roads and fuel prices are pretty grim. It's a pity that Detroit 2 stroke isn't made now, emissions / fuel economy no doubt. Does sound nice and looks bomb proof. Your videos have a nice friendly atmosphere. What a wonderful bunch of mates you have. Can I come and make the tea and scones ? I wish. Take care.
You want to listen to a bigger version of the 6-71? Go down to a railroad station that has freight running through it and listen to a 66 class freight engine.
It is truly inspiring to see people help others when it requires personal sacrifice to do so. I am very impressed by this team and their willingness to help out. Good for you folks. This is really what makes this country great.
Thanks Jay and Nancy from Tenn....fairly new to the bus life family....believe when I say after 25 years in law enforcement it is very refreshing to see people helping people....
Jay, Nancy and Lee are truly selfless and make me proud to live in a country with people like that. I was truly impressed with the fork operation, precision...
Pretty amazing that two major parts of an engine, the block and the head, that were probably made at times maybe years apart can fit together perfectly.
G'day Kevin from Australia. Another great video. For me the best part of this video was the picture of you guys and the coming together . It really shows the friendships formed in doing the engine in this bus. This bus will always have good carma. ✌
I discovered that I was holding my breath when they were lowering the head, and I don't know why. Scott didn't seem worried, so I should have been relaxed also. As usual, everything goes well when the master is there to orchestrate! 😊👍
You guys make a great work team, its good to see complete strangers come together and help each other with a project and get it done...Yes, there are still good people in America and that's great to know. Congrats to all on a job well done and keep the video's coming Scott, thanks..
@@wushock92 It's not a "j", it's better... It's a "E4500". Big difference and my personal favorite bus to drive. It's nice to see one in great shape! I've worked with Richfield in the past, but I never saw their yard and the collection they got! Kinda reminds me of my yard..... But much cleaner! LOL
@@ewelmo3921 By golly you're right! I missed that backmost sideglass originally. I put many miles on a '98 Renaissance (aka 102EL3) which was renamed the E4500 . Riders were always impressed with the sweeping staircase to climb aboard.
Scott, Reading the comments from your fans thus far and I believe that they translate into a big THANKS 🙏 to the folks involved in donating and delivering the much needed head AND for team of volunteers working with you. 👍🇺🇸
Awesome isn't hardly the word. These are fantastic people to have that head in your hands. Would you have done that? I think they did this for Phil as well. My hat is off to you all. Just saying, Lee
I JUST REALIZED AS I was watching you film the yellow bus moving ,,,"THAT" the way you film everything you do is , PERFECT to watch !! I all ways feel like I'm right next to you and seeing everything from that view !! Like looking through your eyes !! It's SO good that I forget I'm seeing a video or camera view , instead I'm seeing like being there helping !! Hope that doesn't sound nuts, But I just realized what I was seeing < I don't know if anyone else notices that ?? Thanks
Yes I agree and would dare say that is exactly what is missing out of Tylers videos on Indiana Diesel. He could learn alot from his mothers camera work and Scotts editing skills. There is a lot of skill in making a good video.
I had a '50 GMC suburban that had a 270 six in it. The head on that engine was notorious for cracking the head, guess where? Right from the middle of the chamber into the exhaust valve seat! They made that engine from '41 to '63. Looked high and low, couldn't find a good head anywhere for a hundred miles. Must have looked at at 70 heads. So I can relate. Finally welded that crack shut. You lucky dogs found one! Quite a team you've got there!
Very Nice tot see others helping out nice work on the head and the valves keep up the good work i AM waiting tot see IT start die the first time greetz from the Netherlands
The good thing is you got ahead of yourself 😊 This is what one would call unity in the community, well done guys, another giant leap for mankind... Keep up the good work y'all ..
Any more helpers and Kelly will have to do crowd control ;-) Also impressed with your awareness of where other people and their pinkies are, keep it safe. Cheers.
This is when "social media" shows its true intended purpose...bringing passionate people together to achieve incredible goals. Think of the cost & time of sourcing and shipping that head commercially (though it came at a personal expense of time & money to Jay & Lee)?. Great job one & all...can't wait for light-off!
Just came to the cities from up north, I may stop by and say hi to you guys! I like how you used the tried and true way to grind those valves....Also it WAS really nice for Jay and Lee to come through with the head!
Scott, I really enjoy your channel. My Grandfather was a machinist for GM Truck & Coach way back in the day. Certainly during 1947 when your bus was built. He may have worked on your bus.
I noticed the green paint monster is slowly " eating " the engine! Your wife helped load the cylinder head? Only affirms that in beauty there is strength. Nice work gentleman and Lady. Just wondering when was the last time anyone in the US rebuilt a low block engine? Thanks Scott for the extra time to video, edit and post the videos for this project. And a BIG thank you to Phil for putting this project in motion. Cheers!
Late comment: i'm proud of you men who give it all you have to get these old buses restored and in working condition. Shame there's 1000's of miles of water 'twixt us ! Incidentally, i loved that ' little ' white bus - it's a tad larger than my own, and a lot younger too i suspect. All the best to y'all ftom not- so -sunny Dorset.
@@philepstein524 Thanks for the reply Phil. i saw your two pups in the latest video. My little girl died in Feb 2018, but you never get over something like that - at least i don't. She was an exceptional dog companion who was a 'rescue' and she graced me with her company for about 10 years. Take care of yourself, your wife and those two pups of yours. All the very best to you all with your bus projects. Stay safe, stay well.
Scott, I have a question which I've been meaning to ask but keep forgetting....Lee reminded me, when he drove in.....have you and Kelly ever thought about towing a car/Jeep behind Lenny? I know it would probably kill your mileage, but having an independent means of travel, when you're camped sure does come in handy.
Scott: I absolutely love your love and dedication to what you're doing.. you are the first or second channel i check when I come in .. you do soo many valve jobs, please look on eBay for a "hand crank rotary lapping tool" I had one years ago; (they're antiques now and, I don't know why they are not still made!!?)It's just so much better than that wooden stick thing that would be way better used by a Boy Scout to start a fire!
Scott in my youth I lapped a lot of valves using that little wooden tool. I rebuilt a 348 Chevy V8 and hand lapped each valve with compound and that little rascal.
348 Chevy? Those had a nickname back in the day , boatanchor. Yes I used a suction cup arrow before , but the old hand crank lapper was more fun!! Tripolar cause Mania and Depression aren't Enough.
Drive all night , Lee you're my kinda guy, in my youth, I was right there! Hey it almost looks like snow! Don't mean to be the asshole, but it is snowing in Wisconsin I hear! 76 here in Hayward today! Brrrr !! The last blower I tore down(and only) had about an inch of grease on it! (In a junkyard on an 8v71 in a truck crane) That one looks nice. Good looking crew doin good work, good video.
GREAT idea using the water THEN the thinner to check the valve seating, BET this would be even a bigger aid using this check method with like small gas engines like for lawn mowers
Love the videos and bus adventures but I do have a request. Please show the completion on this project after getting the head back on then it ends. BUMMER!
Gotta love Phil ! He is the proprietor of this location , correct ?? Love when a plan comes together , especially including a 14 hour drive , just because ! Thanks for the video ?
I watched it sat night on my 55 inch high def tv I am so impressed with all the great guys to help out would love to be there with u guys I would like to know if u ever replace the cam shaft
I WISH I HAD one of those old fashion doctors headlamps to send PHILL !! the chrome ones with the big round reflector that surgeons wore, in place of the one he was wearing !!
nice work you do good team work also love old buses waiting to buy a 48 kb-5 international all original 500 bucks and it runs,, has minor rust in left front fender that's all
Hey Scott, This is Lee. I enjoyed getting to help and learning about a different type of diesel engine. Come to find out the app on my tablet doesn't show the comments section when it is rotated in landscape view.
Lee, in the lower right hand corner in landscape mode you should see a little bit to press on to go from a full screen to a much smaller screen so you can read the comments. That's how I'm reading the comments and replying to yours on an IPad 4.
As many times as you've pulled heads off a 671 in recent weeks, have you given thought to designing a lift bar to use instead of a chain? Maybe one with an adjustable center lift point for your engine lift, as well as slots for a forklift?
Idea....have them drill or burn a hole in the ends of the forks on the fork lift just big enough to put a drift punch or something like that in, once you slid something like a chain on the forks you can secure them from sliding off and killing someone ! It is cheap security !
When using a torque wrench you shouldn't have a hand anywhere but the handle on the end, it can affect the torque. Or at least that is what I was taught.
Dave is correct. Comes right out of the snap on torque wrench manual. 1. First exercise three times at 50% of the desired torque. 2. Pull from the center of the handle end. Normally marked with a line. 3. Lower the torque setting to its lowest point before putting back in box.
@@bradfordlunt1468 They tell you to put your hand in the middle so you don't over-torque. If you know what you're doing, you can hold it more towards the end.
The US Navy torques every flange and joint in this manner and has not lost a Sub since 1963. But hey torque it the way you want. Why not just use the feel method and get it over with.
I'd put a c-clamp on the end of those forks until you started to set it down... it would'a been tragic to see an accident with that head (and maybe save a foot too) ! Long day, multiple people working, be aware, prime time for an accident.
I was thinking the same thing. Having worked around forklifts, I have occasionally hit the wrong control or, in situations like this with so many people around, had someone try to help and hit the wrong lever. Generally, it's not a problem but when trying to do surgical work such as this, an inch in the wrong direction can cause the head to drop. Watching the gentleman who was helping Scott keep putting his thumb between the head and block had me cringing.
We talked about it and decided it was safe to keep the fork carrier tilted back so if the chain slipped, it would be toward the back, not off the edge of the forks.
Job well done by all,,, interesting dealing with old low block 671 and head gasket,, I had a low block gray marine 671 in an old WW 2 tug boat,, 185 hp 225 battle speed !
So you don't have to tighten the head bolts or nuts in a "spiral" motion like a gas engine? (by "spiral" motion, I mean tighten the center bolts (or nuts) and work your way to the outers)
