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Brennan's Garage
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Registrace 4. 08. 2006
What I do in my small garage after the daily grind.
Old Blue Willys Part 60
Fabricating the fuel filler neck for the custom stainless fuel tank in the #oldbluewillys
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Old Blue Willys Part 59
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We get the custom fabricated 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank back under the #oldbluewillys for an (almost) final test fit!
Plain Jane Jeep: Nose Job
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Listen to me drone on about the technical details about the front bumper, winch mount, winch, and recovery points I built for my 2017 Jeep JKU Sport. Lighter and stronger than the stock bumper. A different approach to recovery points. A winch that is maybe better than a Warn 8274?
Old Blue Willys Part 55
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Fabrication of the rear section of this unique exhaust is now done, fully welded, and reinstalled.
Old Blue Willys Part 54
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Finishing up the rear section of the exhaust....almost....
This Old Kitchen Box
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What's in your kitchen box? Here's mine just before I set out to change it again!
Rango Willys MB Review: Memorial Day 2024
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Rango Willys MB Review: Memorial Day 2024
Project Blanco: My 2007 Ford F350 4x4
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Project Blanco: My 2007 Ford F350 4x4
Did you / will you put a hydramat in the front section of the tank? I saw some heat marks (~7 minutes in) on the bottom of the saddle portion, is that where the pickup is attached to the tank?
@grewe02 the pickup for the front section is a draw straw from the top. There is a small bracket in the bottom of the tank that the straw keys into so the sloshing of the fuel doesn't fatigue it.
Whatever you are using for a microphone these days seems to be better than a few months ago.
Thank you. I have been using a DJI Action 4 with a DJI mic 2 that connects wirelessly to the camera. So far, I really like this system.
Been catching up on these videos over the past few weeks, excited to finally see the gas tank being finished! Taking notes for when I build one. First I have to teach myself how to tig 😅
Does this really work?? Proven to protect cable in any event? In most cases? A few circumstances??
@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547 yes, having synthetic line covered will increase it's service life.
@@brennanmetcalf Oh, yes, I see. Thought we were talking about aircraft cable. Couldn't see the winch was loaded with synthetic line.
When are these going to be for sale!??
@99Jeep2008 you can buy all the parts on Amazon. I don't really see a market at this time that will pay me enough to sit and assemble them. Sometimes, I just like sharing the tech and ideas.
@@brennanmetcalf really? Can you point me to the core removal part number?
@@99Jeep2008 TSI Tire Inflation Core Retracting Tool - Model Number CRT-100
@@brennanmetcalf thanks man! Love your stuff!
Love the pointing stick.
Alway innovation
I really enjoy your videos I can tell you're a very intelligent person and really try to think of everything before starting. I'm more the build yourself into a corner type even though I try not to be. I don't know if you watched my fuel tank snafu or not ha. Keep up the great work.
@dustineller7853 thank you for following along!
On my passenger drop CJ, with an LS, I used two driver side factory exhaust manifolds. Driver side mounted normally, passenger side points forward of the motor mount. Was much easier to route the exhaust away from the driveshaft that way.
@grewe02 in this case, that would have put the exhaust right into the top of the diff at full compression. 😬
You really got that mount on the front of the tank aligned perfectly with the member above it, seemingly without building it in situ. Nice work!
@@BenFenner thank you. I made lots of sharpie marks during the last fit up.
Have you ever looked into a Holley hydramat?
@taytonhair4358 sure, not interested. I think the hydrophobic nature of the material puts extra stress on the pump. I find OEM swirl pot style pumps to be the best option. There is reason OEMs use that system.
Glad to see more progress on the tank! Can't wait to see it finished, I need to build one for my CJ as well.
Wireless mic is best so far
Is there a pump to transfer over that hump? Filling issues?
The system is basically like a OEM saddle tank. The return line from the fuel injection system will run a small venturi siphon pump that continuously moves fuel from the front well of the tank to the rear section where the main pump is located. The transfer passage between the two sections is large enough that filling shouldn't be an issue. The front section also has its own vent which joins into the pump vent high point and to the filler neck.
Did you do the same frame design on this as you did on Rango but used a 6” tube on bottom instead of a 4” and extended the side plate downward? I’m getting ready to build a frame and just wondering what mods you would make to your original Rango design. Thanks!
@tomgrady9590 Yes, that was basically the idea, but I did some stuff like frenched spring hangers to keep the height down.
@@brennanmetcalf thanks for the answer!
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Something about it being 'bad' and 'street children'?
That tank has got to weigh 100lbs empty! Sorry if you said it in the videos that you fabbed the tank, how many gallons does that tank hold?
No, it doesn't weigh 100lbs, including the 1/8" thick skidplate it is only 45.2lbs and will hold close to 20 gallons.
That is a nice piece of work!
Thank you
Thanks for the updates.
You bet
Great now I gotta go back and watch the one where you talk about the fuel pump, 'cause I'm having trouble figuring out how you are gonna run the front pick-up tube. I also wonder a bit if a 3D printed tank would even be feasible. Not sure if 3D printing plastic would hold up, or how leak proof you could plastic weld something... (I envision printing in 2 halves then plastic welding them together). My Gut feeling is that it would not save any design + fabrication time, plus machine time on a large enough printer would probably make it too expensive.
@donaldendsley6199 I'm going to be using venturi siphon pump powered by the return line flow to continuously move fuel from the front sump to the rear. It's not an uncommon technique in OE vehicles.
Did to you drill a hole for a handle on that ratchet
@chalinp4886 no hole, but I did weld a little threaded tube to the end of the stubby ratchet ( you could use a coupling nut ), then a folding handle screws into that. The handle can fold to be alongside the body of the jack this way and clip into a little 3d printed magnetic handle holder.
Great Jeeps! Would love to have a CJ6.
Cool stuff. Watched the whole thing, don’t even have a new Jeep!
@markhansen8253 thank you very much. A lot of the concepts would be applied to any vehicle.
Absolutely love the recovery points
@sw1ck3n thank you very much. I know nobody is gonna want yellow, but had to make stuff stand out for me in a sea of new Jeeps. Any color is possible.
I'd e-mail but I figure this is better for YT engagement. I have just purchased your 2" SSRA and I think I heard you say in another video (or maybe on a forum) that certain 1/2" soft shackles could potentially fit, possibly if they have a double-leg design? I'm curious if the Bubba Ropes 1/2" soft shackle is one of the ones you're talking about, and if it should fit with some convincing? If not, I can obviously go 7/16" from any reputable vendor (I assume)... (I am also aware of the idea of going too strong with some rigging, so no need to cover that here.)
@BenFenner My house brand soft shackles are the perfect fit and a manufactured from 7/16 Amsteel-Blue by Yankum Ropes for me. The 2.0 SSRA can use 1/2 rope based shackles if the legs are independent, but you will have to give up on having the tubular webbing guard.
Can you explain a bit more how you've got the winch line connected to the soft shackle for storage in the winch? At first I thought you were running the BleepinJeep Freedom Winch Line but I guess not. And do you have any concerns about UV degradation on the knot? Any thoughts about a "sock" to protect it from the sun? (I have just purchased your 2" SSRA and have a question about that but I'll make a new post.)
@BenFenner If you search out my social media at #BrennansGarage or #BeeSafeRecoveryGear you can find some posts about the SoftHook technique I came up with a few years back. The short version. The tail of one of my normal soft shackles is connected to a slightly larger than normal soft loop in the end of the winch line using a Loop2Loop connection ( sometimes called a Cow Hitch ). The top knot of the soft shackle is then run through the extra space in the winch line loop behind the Loop2Loop connection. I haven't found the need to cover the top knot of the soft shackle, but you certainly could if you wanted.
I wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the aesthetics when I first saw the design. But your form-follows-function explanation makes a lot of sense, if I didn't already have a bumper on my JKU I'd certainly consider yours. I'll be watching for other JK parts maybe some lightweight rocker/ sliders? Or aluminum gas tank skid? Hint hint. The butterfly was an added bonus. 😂
There are already some good aluminum parts on the market. Nemesis makes a very good set of aluminum rockers. Next Venture Motorsports has a great aluminum skidplate package including gas tank skid that actually replaces the factory steel skid....not just sandwiches over it. I'm not trying to totally reinvent the wheel....I try and pick my battles ( and products ) pretty carefully.
Great content as always. Bring on the algorithm.
Thank you!
Take my money!!!
Doing it as a semi-custom project is possible. Shoot me an email when you are ready. Info@Brennans-Garage.com
Brilliant
Thank you very much!
Back East we have to use stainless steel or forget about it
Another reason not to live back east. ha. This will probably get coated, but honestly out here a regular mild steel exhaust lasts decades with just BBQ paint.
Looking killer!
Solid work. Always surprises me that you don't have more subscribers.
I appreciate that! I'm sure I will pick some more up along the way.....
Hey do you have a video that talks about how to build the high line fender and also what was your screen name on pirate
@BraydenSchneider-t5k I talked about the fenders a bit when I was making the cover plate for the clutch/master cylinder stuff. Just search for the 'Rango' build thread on pirate, you'll figure it out. 😁
What brand muffler? Thanks.. looks good.
@michaeljames9671 it's the large Flowmaster Hushpower 2.5 inch
Takes up a lot of shop space when it comes apart!
What are you using for springs?
@survivingminnesota8381 the springs are units I custom engineered for the project based on CJ2-3 rear length springs ( used on all 4 corners ).
Hey what leafs springs do you have
They are custom springs I designed based on CJ2-3 rear length springs at all 4 corners.
this is the best working jeep i seen in 6 decades of wheeling the southwest. i still have a picture of our jeeps sitting in your yard on the wall of my shop
any plans for heat shields or anything for the pipes that get close to the body? Maybe my exhaust expander is cheap (it is, lol) but it's alot more work than I thought it would be to expand pipes enough to make a slip fit. doable, not not fun.
@danielbuck yes, I've had really good luck with DEI heat shield material on the body side over the years, but it will have to go on after paint.
@@brennanmetcalf yeah the DEI stuff, that's what it is.\
How about another half tube on that mount hinged with the other one and an over center latch? Might need a couple of rubber or bushing pieces in there to make it work. Maybe too much work, but it sure would speed up removing that mount and make it possibly tool-less. There might be a half round wire over center latch too….
What is your reasoning for running an extended neck on the power steering pump? I haven't seen that done before.
@benjaminreinhardt259 this system has a power assist ram and being able to have a bit more fluid capacity in the PS pump reservoir helps . The extended neck also helps keep the fluid from splashing out when off angle.
Lots of good ideas in here. I already have a fee implemented, and will adapt a few to my kit.
Always cool to see what others have for a setup, I definitely need to down size mine.🤔
nice work!
...And solid work as always. 👍🏼
I appreciate that
Hearty chuckle @ donut. 🤣
lookin' good
Thank you
Cool stuff