This thing is going to purr. The play-doh Nana figurine was crucial to the process. I'm wondering: "Where's this beauty going to end up?"
@annalorree
3 жыл бұрын
Early in my fire service career, I operated a 1959 American LaFrance. It had a Continental gas engine, 6 cylinders. Regardless of the difference, I just wanted to thank you for bringing this back to life!
@melvinthompson4323
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool video and project thanks for sharing!!!😎👍🏼❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@slawkowegrzyn2115
3 жыл бұрын
Well done with this project and thumbs up for this episode. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@michaelguinn5736
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Jonathan, pretty cool! You will get this ironed out, can't wait to hear this thing idle & run. Jonathan ya know what drives me nuts??? All of these naysayers on your channel, the JB weld was & is an excellent idea, it may even last, I wouldn't do anything until need be....I can only imagine what this motor will go in, what about putting a vintage wrecker together using that old Osh Kosh(?) cab that you picked up? Not a rat rod or anything like that, a truck they may have put together back in the day....don't let those naysayers bother you, they probably have never picked up a screw driver.....keep up the good work!!!
@garthsheane2440
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of JB Weld. I had a diesel pickup that had an oil leak between the block and the oil filter. For some reason, there was a small chip out of the cast block right where the filter seal seated. We cleaned out the chip pit to remove all oil residue and filled it with JB Weld. I ran that truck for another 10 years and nary a leak. I've mended many things over the years with JB Weld, and most held together.
@larrygall5831
3 жыл бұрын
I fixed an aluminum oil pan that had a chunk missing on a car I had when I was young. It had a quarter sized triangle shaped hole with some cracks from some idiot jacking up the engine. It not only worked, but it lasted 3 years until I got rid of the car. Amazing stuff, that JB Weld.
@michaelguinn5736
3 жыл бұрын
@@garthsheane2440 I am also a fan of JB weld, I bet if the naysayers were stuck out on a job or in the middle of a field & that's all they had to use....
@larryhutchens7593
3 жыл бұрын
JB weld works quite well for a lot of jobs but will deteriorate when constantly exposed to modern gasoline. I have rebuilt several thermoquads and sometimes have to re-glue the main jet well back on. So far haven't found anything that will last very long. Devcon plastic steel works ok but breaks down after a while just like everything else.
@ronaldhuff635
3 жыл бұрын
or all they can think about is toyota, kia, honda, mitsubishi crap which are everyone for the loser new wave crowd
@rodneymiddleton9624
3 жыл бұрын
That's too cool!!! Never heard one of those run. Thanks Jonathan.
@williamgunter6801
Ай бұрын
A super rare engine today! Kudos to you Jonathan, for preserving another rare gem.
@ChipsAndSparksGarage
3 жыл бұрын
One of the Coolest engines I’ve seen!👍
@darrenblue5537
3 жыл бұрын
You just keep on amazing me. My favorite first start to date. Impressive!!!!
@Way43Reich
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, I usually watch on my TV and can’t add comments. I wanted to let you know I truly enjoy your channel, the unique things you work on, and your ingenuity to come up with solutions. Keep up the good work!
@RobertFay
3 жыл бұрын
*My lady friend said: "Wow! It sounds good!" She has never heard your show or your first starts, doesn't know how to drive at 70+ years of age, or why we all like the sounds your engines make so much . . . but she instantly got-it! Who knew? . . . Oh, did I mention she has always liked football and prefers to only smoke her Gurka Maduro Black Ops cigars. ||| She is really glad for you exploring and amplifying your creativity, Jonathan, as do I, and as do probably everyone of your fans here.*
@MichaelMcFearin
3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing engine, thanks for sharing this project.
@MichaelBrody-sm1ie
Ай бұрын
Jonathan, you’re as real as real can get brother. Meaning you’re an A+++++++++ mechanic and just a STRAIGHT UP DAMN GOOD PERSON! You’re my absolute favorite to watch! Would love to come to your place one day and meet you personally!
@newjerseybill3521
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, this is going back years in my memory banks, but here we go.. The throttle plates in the "adapters" under the carburetors where controlled by the fire pump pressure governor and where normally wide open. The engine speed was controlled by the throttle plates in the carb base. Depending on the type of fire pump in the engine ( gear or centrifugal) the two carbs where able to be controlled separately. ALF used an exhaust gas ventury to create a vacuum in the centrifugal pump to pull a draft from a river or lake. The primer would close a valve in the exhaust downstream of the venturi in one exhaust ( right bank, I think ), and speed up the carburetor on the same side creating lots of pressure through the venturi.
@stevewhyte8476
3 жыл бұрын
you ,sir, are a very knowledgeable fellow !
@newjerseybill3521
3 жыл бұрын
@@stevewhyte8476 Thanks!
@newjerseybill3521
3 жыл бұрын
Another priming method ALF used in the early days, was using intake manifold vacuum through a float chamber to the fire pump housing. This method wasn't used for very long, 1, if you pulled a slug of water and the float closed off, you had to drain the float chamber and start over. 2, if the float didn't work, water straight into the engine. OUCH!!
@williamdavidson9009
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's interesting. They certainly were clever to think up something like that
@cranki6316
3 жыл бұрын
That's a lot to recall. Dang.
@OwenFromOhio
3 жыл бұрын
You have a gift Jonathan, you amaze me at every turn!
@jenniferwhitewolf3784
3 жыл бұрын
Remarkable for being engineered SO long ago.. It has a huge cool factor, times 12!
@DannyWalker1949
3 жыл бұрын
You have't remember these was used in Fire Truck's they had to sit and run for hours sometimes for the Firemen to pump water. 5.5 quarts wasn't enough for that. And, The 0ld Stuff sometimes IS THE BEST Stuff. I Might Add👍🏽👍🏼👍🏻
@charleschidester6767
3 жыл бұрын
This motor is perfect for rAt rods. Or steam punk. Would look better than a small block in a t bucket.
@davida.p.9911
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I'd like to see it running full out.
@JungleYT
3 жыл бұрын
@Russell Gerdes Just saw another video of one of these engines cherry restored and getting fired up. After seeing what Jonathan did with this old wreck, it piqued my curiosity...
@christopheraugustine5816
3 жыл бұрын
Actually a 45* V12 (the vast majority of V12s are 60*) because they were designed to be a V16. ALF hacked off four cylinders from the design to use them in firetrucks. Neat engineering, but by no means the pinnacle of their time.
@davidwaskiewicz3289
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, love that oldiron!👍🏻
@petesscrapheapgarage3130
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan I think Nana's so proud of your engine work she's trying to give you her photo glamour shot for treats every time she hears a fire up lol 🎬🐱📸
@philipallard8026
3 жыл бұрын
I can tell you’re somebody’s grandpa - you have play dough and know how to use it!
@markcollins5026
3 жыл бұрын
Man, how about silly putty !
@scottcupp8129
2 жыл бұрын
@@markcollins5026 I know and you could copy newspaper pictures on to the silly putty by squishing it on to the picture.. Silly putty was great wasn't it? lot of fun!!
@wesallen4228
3 жыл бұрын
Your the man to get the first time start in many years. Awesome.
@stevezwemer1262
3 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to hear one of those V12 engines run for a long time!
@edkeniston4786
3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see a man that understands priorities, when it fires the gas bottle goes! Fantastic work as always! Glad to see someone else who remembers what it was like pre-internet and rock auto. Keep doing what you do, regardless what the comments say! And don’t over work Nana cat.
@xltranger98
3 жыл бұрын
You definitely know your stuff when it comes to mechanical things. Not many people can do what you do these days. Love your channel, very educational
@richierich396
3 жыл бұрын
Lot of history at Lycoming. I remember my shop teacher back in the day talking about all the various types and applications their engines were used in. Thank you for sharing and uploading!
@jtthill5475
3 жыл бұрын
Four 6 cylinder ignition systems! That took some ingenuity back in the day. Simple once you figure it out, but not easy. Great job getting one distributor to work, should really fire up easy when both are working. Now for some long tube headers, a triple quad manifold, and some wheels to carry it all. LOL Thanks for sharing.
@mikec5722
3 жыл бұрын
I smiled from ear to ear when she hit and started to run MAN that's a good feeling when your hard work pays off. Good Job Sir! Enjoyed the video thank you.
@johnedwards1685
3 жыл бұрын
What a glorious engine! V12, twin spark. Thank you for rescuing it. I can’t wait to hear it run when you’ve finished working on it.
@johnsecord9697
3 жыл бұрын
Watching you is always an education. Thanks! I knew about the Pierce Arrow/ Seagrave V12, but had never seen the ALF motor. I think that an A1 Towing Rat Rod Wrecker is definitely in your future. I am very glad that it ran so well.
@kaprentice
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, after seeing that old Lycoming engine I had a thought go through my head that was "Man that engine was way before my time". I grew up with American LaFrance products and eventually working with them into the Detroit Diesel age in the early 80's. I use to run into some of the Lycoming & Continental gas engines with some of our customers but as time went along most customers changed to diesel engines. I quite enjoyed your video and want to thank you for bringing back some great memories. Keep up the good work.
@ldean-du5im
3 жыл бұрын
Good job as usual! Once it started it was smooth! Thanks for the video. I really appreciate it!
@carlclarke516
3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see what you are gonna bolt this into.what ever you put it in its gonna be an animal 👍.
@johnmccormick175
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting engine,pretty exciting to see it fire up,looking forward to seeing what you do with it....thanks for sharing!
@Flofutz
3 жыл бұрын
And all of a sudden it came to live. And it ran so healty!
@scottyjones27
3 жыл бұрын
I had a old car once just it sitting over nite did not start this easy! The next morning! Lol !!
@johnsmith-gx4zb
3 жыл бұрын
Your doing fine, thanks for the videos
@jackpickering857
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching all of your videos.
@scottyjones27
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes!! Not one thing a Hill Billy can not dew!! I knew when the gas bottle came out she was going to Run!!
@albertmichall5732
Жыл бұрын
Thank you , My son has a friend that is working on restoring 1946 LeFrance V12 I will send this video to him
@jamesdearman814
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE the way a v-12 sounds
@staceylight4047
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, I really enjoy your videos and simple approaches to fixing anything and everything. I love the V-12 Lycoming. I was in the Lycoming factory in Williamsport, PA as a kid many times with my dad. He was VP of Engineering and was always checking on engines that were on test 24/7. They also built many models of piston aircraft engines. My dad was very proud of the company, and owned 2 Cords over the years with the Lycoming V8 engine made in the same factory. Thanks for sharing all your experiences.
@davewhittington1368
3 жыл бұрын
It lives !! Fantastic job JW !! Can't wait for next video. Thanks for sharing 🇬🇧
@mattthescrapwhisperer
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I have a buddy who is a retired fire fighter. He belongs to a group that restores antique fire engines. I sent him a message asking if anyone in his group has a spare V-12 intake manifold.
@deaterk
3 жыл бұрын
Super cool! Sounds great! Thanks for sharing. 👍
@scottguy2768
3 жыл бұрын
That is one cool motor Johnathan can't wait to see what it goes in
@gagacrazy10
3 жыл бұрын
I hope it’s a rat truck or hot rod!
@callmenortnortin467
3 жыл бұрын
Neat trick with the Play-doh and the cup!!, I know i would never have thought of that if i ran into that same problem. Thanks for showing that.
@walterhuggins1506
3 жыл бұрын
You're the man.
@scottcarter90
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Interesting v.12! I look forward to seeing it running!
@RODALCO2007
3 жыл бұрын
Love the cat walking through your workshop. Complex ignition system. Nice smooth sound when fired up. Look forward to part 2.
@pf-flyerthailand1538
3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@spaert
3 жыл бұрын
Love that engine! I'm impressed as all get-out that you can figure out all that wiring - my brain fried just looking at it. Can't wait to see this beauty bolted up to something fun. And as for JB Weld - well, I've used it for a lot of things I probably shouldn't but it always seems to work fine. I say let the naysayers neigh - if it works that's all that matters.
@yournamehere6365
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great start to the week! Old Skool tow truck would be great!!
@amped5234
3 жыл бұрын
Almost 100k subscribers, Love that engine.
@krhoft
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Your precious time is ours to enjoy!
@deanbenson6879
3 жыл бұрын
excellent! Love it, one can imagine roaring down the road with siren screaming behind that mighty V12!
@webhomemadeprojects1173
3 жыл бұрын
U never let us down and ur true savor of junk because it's not junk. U never let them die. Thanks for great videos
@raysmith6973
3 жыл бұрын
You are a mastermind when it comes to working on engines.
@billtopka2584
3 жыл бұрын
Your half ass repairs are better than most final repair I’ve seen👍
@pduff1957
3 жыл бұрын
Too cool, Jonathan. Thanks for sharing!!!
@thirdcargarage2951
3 жыл бұрын
She really sounds smooth. Can’t wait to see what you end up dropping her into.
@chriswareham
3 жыл бұрын
Had a V12 in my first Jaguar and I'm always fascinated by that engine configuration. Super smooth when running well, but can burble and growl like nothing else when pushed wide open.
@brucestmartin777
3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a great video..! Amazing first start!
@georgerenton965
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jonathan. When I was a young apprentice at a Cummins dealer in Toronto early 70’s they did some conversions from gas to diesel. I recall one of these though it may have been in a Seagrave fire truck. That was the first time I saw a duel spark plug engine. Thanks for being who you are. No hype all substance, and doing more with less.
@stevejay8123
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that thing has a sound all it's own. Can't wait 'till you have it tamed and purring sweetly. Two thumbs up! 👍👍
@martentrudeau6948
3 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure to see a Genius at work. What a crazy looking engine.
@CreatorCade
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting patiently for this exact video.
@edwardoneail3800
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work,old engines fascinate me.
@bmh67wa
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone who thought that you would be using JB Weld as a permanent fix obviously is new to your channel and shouldn't be commenting without watching your prior videos first. I was involved in a project where a city restored it's first fire truck which of course was an American LaFrance. She was a beauty when we were done. The ignition system was frustrating until a gentleman who once worked for the company and had most likely helped build that particular vehicle contacted us and came to help. He had his own collection and was a huge help in getting a few NOS parts for our project vehicle. Now the fire truck is used for parades and has technically been back in service for 6 years but of course it will never be used for a real fire anymore.
@gosportjamie
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. That beast sounds AMAZING...
@tmackinator
3 жыл бұрын
Always a great video!
@zeekebagley2691
3 жыл бұрын
Nice sounding ....... I once use JB weld on a 93 Chev front diff after the aluminum case was cracked an had a bad leak.....it last for over a year
@ScottsSpeedShop
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool to finally hear that thing pop to life, looking forward to seeing more of it man. I was gonna make a crude remark about the clothes pin being a nipple clamp, but I chose not to haha
@jkirk0750
3 жыл бұрын
I used to patch lawnmower blocks that slung a rod with plastic aluminum. Never had a leak or crack. I like how you used play dough. That is a neat trick
@hensleyshobbies-doug7761
3 жыл бұрын
That’s too cool! I been waiting to hear it run ever since I saw Jed and them go pick it up for you! Get er done Jonathan!
@IDPhotoMan
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, watch them all :-)
@Sockieknowshockey
3 жыл бұрын
You sir are the engine whisperer!
@howardkoster4026
3 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, I understood your intentions about the quick fix for the intake manifold. You speak clear enough for me. Yes, Jonathan, vapor lock on the '61 For Falcon was prevented by using a pretty big inverted "U" shape bend in the fuel line just before the carb.. Vapor lock was VERY common with slant six cars too. Running a lot of errands with my Valiant, man oh man, the engine would just crank and crank before it would catch. WHOA! That engine wants to run!
@jimearnest4342
3 жыл бұрын
Talking about a timing nightmare, awesome video Johnathan, thanks for sharing brother,I remember my daddy putting clothes pins on his car way back in the day.
@Richkandoo
3 жыл бұрын
Like the play dough. Good idea.quick and easy wall.
@maxwellbutler4184
3 жыл бұрын
Some good old fashioned resourcefulness and ingenuity fixing that manifold flange. Doffing my cap to you and this grand old powerplant.
@loopy4517
3 жыл бұрын
"Well, it started." LOL! Jonathon, you are my favorite YT mechanic. JB Weld is a fantastic product in all its forms. Problem now days it seems is people hear what you say, but they don't listen. I can't wait to see it running on its own.
@JFinnerud
3 жыл бұрын
It ran surprisingly well for a first startup 👍
@leefarmer4212
Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 1978 American LaFrance on a single 103 dollars and we won the bid! I know the facts about this truck,this is American know how! It pulls like a damn mud turtle baby! I know I purchased a machine with the On an Generator,a air compressor,water storage is absolutely no problem when this girl is loaded!
@junksautomotive
3 жыл бұрын
WHOA what a monster motor. Cool video Jon
@johnboutchia2349
3 жыл бұрын
As far as people that don’t like projects that you pick, I’ve found that I’m not wild about some but I learn things from what you do on them that can help on other things I do, so keep working on what you want to and the rest of us will keep learning and enjoying thanks
@oldcars5547720
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Na Na monster --- this thing sounds incredibly smooth for what it is. I cannot wait to see it actually run properly.
@markpatterson7070
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos!!!!!!!!!!!!
@glencrs
3 жыл бұрын
ANOTHER UTTERLY FANTASTIC VIDEO. The comments are always interesting. "What's it going into", was prevalent. Unusual vehicle for an Unusual motor! I live on a farm SW Okla. and we never get rid of equipment. There are a couple of faded red Massey wheat combines that caught my eye. A "Straw Walker" housing is the rear end. Removed from the combine it would look much like a "High Boy" roadster body increased by about 25%. Just playing around, speculating on unusual bodies. Sure do enjoy the videos. Thank you.
@billdysert7109
3 жыл бұрын
i been wondering what this engine sounds like ,,,i have seen these in 34 fords before hope you put this in one of your hot rods looks like fun ,,awesome video Jonathan thanks ,,,that exhaust looks right over the starter motor .stay safe
@loluspololus
3 жыл бұрын
great video ,thanks for showing !!
@Brock_Landers
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Jonathan Winans...king of the junkyard repairs...I would've never thought of using Play Doh to make a casting mold with...
@BarnyardEngineering
3 жыл бұрын
Heck I would've said I was repairing it with JB Weld just to get some people's forehead veins popping. I just temporarily fixed the muffler on my dually with JB Weld putty, and I'm serious about that. That's a JB Weld fix even @ElderlyIron Jeff would be proud of.
@garyfeltus9801
3 жыл бұрын
Dang jhonthon when that thing back fired I jumped as quick as you did. Lol. Another old motor comes back to life. Dang cool. Great video.
@jorgefernandez-mv8hu
3 жыл бұрын
That is a sweet sounding engine. You almost made me do a spit take with the Play-Doh Nana. I can't wait for the next video.👍👍
@andrewmantle7627
2 жыл бұрын
Ninna will have something to say about this for sure. A trained inspector and a ruthless critic. Thanks JW.
@kylenorman5120
3 жыл бұрын
Johnathon! Ur a true builder man love the jbweld job my man
@MrBer43
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy you’re videos. Good luck and God Bless you and you’re familt🙏🏻😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@johnwidgery7189
3 жыл бұрын
In 1965 when I joined the fire departments a 1945 American Lawrance was our fire truck. This brings back lots of memories.
@josephacerra5987
3 жыл бұрын
Sure sounds sweet cool 👍👍
@2tana22
3 жыл бұрын
You do the coolest stuff for us and yourself Jonathan, always fun and a treat to see what your up to next, That big old engine sounds like it’s in great condition, hope it really is, and you’ll find a home for it to power something, fun video,,,,
@brianbloom1799
3 жыл бұрын
I love it when a plan comes together, Motor don't sound half bad. I say put it in a Vega LOL, I was given one of these motors back in early 80's was going to put it in my chevy 3/4 ton, good job sir.
@davidvansickle563
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, your amazing my friend. You also make me laugh 😆😂😂
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