Setting up the top end on my Alfa's Twin-Cam engine. 

Come back to us sir...we miss the Alfa life you bring us ;)

We miss you very much... We hope you are well.

Hi Jethro - Hope all is well. Any chance of giving us an update on whether you will continue with the channel, or If life has changed direction for you? If there are no more videos to come, thank you for what you did post as your style was unique with a relaxing demeanor.

Yay Jethro !! It’s been absolutely forever since we saw you last 😅. It’s very good to have you again narrating the story of the poor wee piggy. ( I don’t think he deserves that name, he’s the little engine that could) 🥰😁 love your channel.

These videos are priceless documents, you can read about this all day long on the forums (which are great) but to actually see the work being performed in such a high quality format like this is something else.. thanks for the work and effort put in.

Hello Jethro , even if we need to wait a long long long time in between videos it’s worth it every second of it , they are just excellent very good craftsmanship as always and lots of love put into your work , keep those Alfa’s alive ! Congratulations you have an excellent channel

As I watched you dismantle the head on the Alfa, I became captivated by the mesmerizing experience. The clunking sound of the disassembled parts and the harmonious melody of the tools at work were music to my ears. Keep up the excellent work, Jethro.

Rewatching your vids cause i’ve missed seeing them, hope you return soon

I thought maybe youtube wasn't recommending the channel. Can't believe its been a year without a video.

I have to say that even your bodges are a thing of carefully considered and crafted beauty. Nobody can grind a spacer disc like you. 😀🖖👍

Wonderful Sunday afternoon, now with a bit of relaxing Porco Rosso to watch. Great work as always.

Another enjoyable video. Thank you so much. And I'm really happy, that you do not use any stupid music, like it is quite common these days. Let make tools , parts and material make the music, it is all it needs. Best regards, Chris

Been a long time since your last video. Excellent as usual. Writing down the valve clearances with a Monte Blanc fountain pen. In Blue. Classic!

It is a miracle that it has the original cams and caps with marks in the 'right' spot - whatever LCAs they are! Contrast this process with a pushrod V8 or straight 6....don't want to dwell on it...

Finally, a new release!

Man you dont know how excited I am seeing you posted

Thanks for sharing this Jethro, your clear explanation of the valve setting procedure on this engine and your meticulous attention to detail makes this compelling viewing. Looking forward to seeing it back in the car and hoping it will reward you now that it’s properly set up.

While I am unlikely to ever rebuild an Alfa top end, I am certain to face various mechanical and other life challenges that will be amendable to an optimistic, patient, systematic and confident approach. Which is why I am always happy to spend time immersed in these wonderful productions. Thank you for reminding all of us to stay calm, and set aside enough time for a task, and to break complex issues into smaller, simper, manageable ones!

Fountain pen! Cool🤓

My favourite place to come and relax to some great work and lovely voiceovers 😁

Revenez, les vidéo nous manque !

You work with the precision of a heart surgeon … even if is just on a half century old engine 👌

Good to see you again

Well deserving of a "FOR THE ALGORITHM" but thanks man i do enjoy your videos so seeing a new post is one way to make a day

Absolutely excellent in all areas. You've eliminated much of the mystery that clouded my ability to move forward.

I wish there were more car channels like this. These videos are fascinating and relaxing

He's...alive? I almost couldn't believe my eyes this morning. I get it. If there's not enough content to make a quality video, don't rush it. But it would be nice to get a community shit post every other week just so that we know you're still grinding away Jethro!

I absolutely love your work. The passion , the calmth and the great editing.

Great advice, thanks, I will check all this when I rebuild my sons Alfetta GTV😀

Great work again!

I’m no purist but you are an animal!! Either that or I’m a fool, because I spent hours resizing my shims on a 600 grit diamond file. Literally hours!

Jethro good to see you back on the channel.... This topic today was well presented.... I'm glad that you took the time to go thru this process. To be honest this was for me one of the areas that I shied away from back in the day.... Two things 1) I see that you have an assorted amount of inserts for the adjustments of the valves....that was hard to find back in the day, 2) I think that you are the only one that explains this process .... Great video thanks

Im so happy you posted

Jethro is back! Yeah, more Alfa worship.

nice video, and totally funny that we are both finishing a 1750🙂🍀🍀

Well done. I’d lap that shim by hand though, doesn’t take as long as you might think. Can’t believe it’s flat or parallel after what you did

Long time between drinks Jethro, but unfortunately that's the way the world is these days, it's really good to see you back on your channel and your beautiful video work and your wonderful explanations of your work with added warnings thankyou again ,and I hope to see you again in the not too distant future

What a quality, great proyect, alfa romeo here in Venezuela there are not many of them and the people who has one they all complain bout it but still lovin it

Another well done video Jethro! Porco will be back on the road in no time!

Thank you

Lovely job!

Loved the wood in the vice method

Hey Jethro, I sincerely hope all is well? I'll assume that I speak for countless viewers, but I'm a little concerned about the big time gap between the last upload and any follow up.

I hope you come back. Be well. Stephen

Jethro, your content is great and very nicely presented, very professional across the spectrum. I’m much older and have experience with cars, my most recent a 1989 Land Cruiser but back in the mid ‘70’s I worked with a friend to do a compete engine rebuild on a ‘67 MGB GT. I’m retired now and thinking of a project car and you give me inspiration, thanks,

excellent work! your videos are worth every second of it

Beautiful work indeed!

Can't wait till you fire it up! Great close ups BTW

4 month old subscriber here. Discovered your channel when porco croaked. YT recommended it, and what a gem I found. Glad to see another video of yours.

Glad to see you back, no music, beautifully filmed and so interesting, brilliant 👍

Nice job!

Hey Jethro! I know I'm a bit late to the party here but I just wanted to say that I loved this video, seeing somebody take the time to care for these classics makes my heart happy. Not to mention the great editing and presentation that you put into your videos. As one Alfa man to another salute!

HOWDY JETHRO MORE VIDS PLZ MATE. 📌

Incredible work as always

Very satisfying and therapeutic!

Hi JB trusting you are well, and all is okay with you. Best regards from South Oz

Full disclosure, Jethro: I don't own an Alfa, and I doubt I ever will; I'm mostly Porsche. But, your low-key narration and overall production are more than worth my patronage.

Thanks Jethro, I will be watching this again in a few days when I attempt the job on my engine.

Excellent job as usual, I had more issues than you to fit back the distribution chain, but your video is absolutely clear and very helpful for people not professional like me. I hope we will see very soon the video with the engine back to the car with a lovely music coming out from it. That's the sound I love!!.

Nicely executed and well presented as always Jethro 😎

Looking good mate - it may be a less than perfect engine but at least it's shiny and within spec again! Look forward to seeing it back in Porco.

Love these videos - they are always worth the wait.

Come on Jethro!!

Always stunned with your attention to detail Jethro. Great work as always.

Thanks, very clinical, great job.

We are waiting for you Jethro. Hope all is well. Always enjoy your videos.

Very good details and understanding, the mechanical setup of crank to (cam adjustable gear) TDC, gives a good understanding of VVT oil pressure control timing. Thanks

Not sure I understood what you were doing But it was very relaxing and entertaining Don’t wait too long for the next episode

Love the detail you go into with the video`s Jethro as it`s always an opportunity to learn either something new or a different way to do jobs , keep them coming ;0).

Missed you…

Splendid work!

To ensure I obtain a flat and smooth surface on cam follower spacers that require a modest amount of 'thinning', I found that an ideal method is to use 120 (or 180) grade wet-dry paper placed on a mirror as the flat machining surface. Takes a little more time, but far more control over the 're-sizing'.

Love this serie

Really missed your videos Jethro! Loved your video! Your voice is so calm.

Jethro, I am using your videos as a tutorial on rebuilding my own 1750gtv. Keep them coming champ,

Probably the best automotive channel on RU-vid!

Always worth the wait. 😊

Amazing work.

i have to say this ones more ...you make so good videos .... its amazing

Hm! Montblanc pen out in the shop! Nice!

👍💪✌ The porco engine is looking so much better.

Excellent Jethro, ...looking for the next one.

Jethro, i really enjoy your episodes. It's awesome work .I'm looking forward to the next one ..respect

Brand new to the channel, I could watch your Alfa Romeo content all day! Thanks for sharing! ✌️

Hey Jethro, it seems like an aeon since you informed us that,'The Pig is dead.' Can I safely assume that this is your first video since the ill-fated inspection, or have i missed any? Masterful work, coupled with imperative insight. Many thanks.

One of the best videos seen on Alfas saw your other videos also.great work.

Great session - thank you for the usual exquisite camera work, illuminating narration, and completely zen experience. Not sure if you ever have days where you fling curses and tools about but I find it very hard to imagine. Until next time then.

It's a pretty smart idea to time the cams like that. At first I was WTF why did this guys made such a mess but when the locking pins came out oooohhhh I see, clever! Nice work!

Let me say first, I absolutely Love your channel! BUT...I've been waiting forever for your next video!!!! Obviously I don't know your life and it's comittments. I miss not seeing your posted video's weekly as other channels do. Can you somehow speed up your time line of posting new video's?

Another brilliant video!

Thanks for sharing this info - much appreciated!

Jethro, looking forward to your next update. I hope you don't worry yourself with the algorithm's approval, you have a very loyal following. Hope all is well

Very good Jethro!! Make some more videos:)

Thanks for the vid Jethro , always fun to watch

what a therapy 😊😊

There used to be this very cool Alfa restoration content coming out of South Africa

Well done and thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!

17:32 •slides pins through timing chain• Ooooh yeah baby, do that sexy thing again.

Glad to see another video! I was wondering where this update was. I don't think I've ever taken my daily driver BMW E34 off the road for more than like 1-2 days for repairs, haha.

Oh my god I missed your videos so much!