Cold Metal Casting Repair | Ford Model T Cylinder Head | How to locate a cylinder head crack |

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In this video I do something that I very rarely get to do, and that is Cold Metal stitching on a Ford Model T ( I think ), cylinder head. I repair it by using methods I learned twenty eight years ago, when I worked at Midland Engine services, by a great guy called Brian.
I loved repairing this, it’s one of those jobs that doesn’t come in very often, but when it does, I can’t wait to get started on it.
Hope you enjoy.
James.
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[@thefixerman1]

Your skill set, James, certainly sets you apart from the majority of engineers I see and currently follow. Cold metal stitching is a dying craft sadly, as you know, but brilliant to see still being used today. The only way to repair cast iron properly amongst the methods used today.Thank you for spending the time to film this for us....love the pride you put into all your work.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you.. I love doing old processes would like to learn it better though.

[@geoffcollier8736]

I take it that all the threaded screws put in between the locking pieces are just there to fill in the crack. If so I also assume they are put in place with sealer. I have used jb weld just to fill in a crack in the side of an old tractor block where it is only an oil leak problem, not under pressure and after fifteen years it is still ok. Had to clean of course very thoroughly first.
I wonder if perhaps, after putting in place the ties across the crack, it would be possible to weld, or braze the remaining crack. Pre heating first of course, and if welding using nickel based welding rods short welds at a time with slow cooling down. It is an art on its own! Very good and non risky process by stitching as you show.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Yes Geoff the screws are interlocked and the locks stop the crack pulling apart. I find stitching better and easier than welding on cracks to be honest.. yes I use ceramic to lock and seal as well.

[@philipcarrotte9989]

Ford,top job, had a Derby Bentley head stitched by a co in Sheffield many years ago but did not see the process being done so that was very interesting.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Philip.. I love seeing it finished

[@andygreen1811]

Ford. Inspirational. Andy

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Andy

[@melvynofford272]

Top man, what an engineer.👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you

[@davestephens6582]

Ford Love to see the old skill sets still in use James far better than welding will not look out of place on a ford T head. Did the same repair on a fordson tractor 40 years ago and it is still in use today running a saw bench.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Dave, I enjoyed fixing it, I agree with the old skills just hope they continue, too much is just binned now a days.. good repair on the tractor I'd like to see that

[@ianperrott4308]

Great result on the old Ford head. Proper old school skills there. 👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Ian, yes I enjoyed fixing that one

[@mikes.2941]

Ford. Well done. Great skill, patience and attention to detail. Fantastic job.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Mike. Loved fixing this one

[@robertclery4484]

Nice work, now I understand the method of cold steel welding on this FORD cylinder head. No manual for this type of class job😇

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Robert

[@marcmorris-kb9ry]

I used to have an old boy make plugs up for some cracks ...peter the magician....i tried to learn a very small amount from watching his capers on all sorts of stuff

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Hi Marc.. I learnt the small bit I know watching a guy called Brian that guy was also amazing.. he's retired now

[@paulcrehan9523]

G’day James, that’s an old school technique not seen much nowadays, a lot of skill involved there, well done and proper result 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Paul.. you ok?

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Yeah good here just busy.. I need a holiday soon working from 8am until 9-10pm is catching up

[@chrisday3882]

Ford. That's quite a job James. Great skill and knowledge to keep that old engine on the road.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Chris

[@davidgerrard8661]

Old skool skills 👌

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks David

[@berkshirebodyshop6031]

Ford really enjoyed watching that James great work craftsmanship

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate

[@mreuropa88]

Ford. Never seen the cold metal stitching before.👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate.. yeah old school fixing

[@mreuropa88]

@@graceenginedevelopments I knew about it just never seen it done before.👌

[@davidbaxter600]

Ford. Top job James

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks David

[@godfreysautomotiveservices]

Amazing job mate, plenty of patience required for that one I bet. Great to watch 👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate.. I don't want to drill and tap a hole for a while 😂

[@andym6608]

Lovely job on the ford mate

[@andym6608]

James I still need to message you on how thick a cos cast head needs to be has I have one here

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Yeah text me

[@robbieneale2583]

Ford, good job 👌🏻

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate

[@Outta_Towna82]

FORD!
Cool repair 😎👍🏻

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks cuz

[@kevowski]

Ford
Cracking video 😉
Thank you for sharing 👌🏻

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks kev.. no problems

[@johnford1332]

hi again james.great work lot of skill required very intreasting.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Hi John, thank you.

[@leebrackstone9256]

Ford. Great job james. Your skills are endless 👌👌👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Lee, hope your well

[@leebrackstone9256]

@@graceenginedevelopments yea all good thanks. can you find them pinto big end bearings mate and I’ll come get them

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Will do

[@sarbec1]

Ford great job 👏

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you

[@mikeowen9667]

Nice job on that Ford head , I have used lock and stich and had good results.
Mike at Owen Automotive

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Mike I was happy with the repair. Always a bit worrying when you don't do it regularly

[@benfrancis4628]

Fooooorrrrdddd 😁👍🏻😎

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Ben

[@bilbobaggins4366]

FORD GR8 JOB

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

james super workshop and you know how to use all the kit [I love the smell of a engineering shop ] great videos , now subscribed your the best .ps ware did you serve your time ,

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you.. yes the smell is nice, my wife doesn't think so though lol.. my stepdad got me into racing and I was more interested in the engine.. I then started working for a guy called Malcolm Riley his company was called midland engine services in shepshed I'm still friends with him and a guy called Paul Exon who also worked there.. I then met my now wife and moved to Newbury where I worked for oselli, then started up by myself.

[@edsmachine93]

Very nice repair James.
Well done.
I do cold welding repairs as well.
Iron Tite and Iron Stitch.
It is an Art to do it.
Again nice work.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Ed.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Ed, I enjoyed repairing the cylinder head. Just very rare to do this kind of repair nowadays.. hope your week

[@kenmoffat617]

Another fascinating repair. Can I ask are the screws butted or overlapped? Also, what is the white liquid you used? As an old fitter used to say when I was an apprentice 'any better and it'd be no good." Ford.

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Ken, the screws are overlapped, the liquid is ceramic.. love the old sayings

[@NickRno77]

Ford nice one 👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Nick

[@user-fo1up6re3i]

Ford. Great video. Got a crack in the cooling jacket in my Model A head. Going to give this a try. Does the type of material of the screws matter?

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you.. yes it does and you need to lock them too

[@piotrprobala4808]

Ford 👍

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks mate

[@christophercullen1236]

Nice work it was very interesting, James how long would it take to line bore and hone a inline 6 cly. Engine with 7 main caps please.
Kit from Down Under

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Hi Kit, thanks, depends on how bad, I'd say around 2 hours

[@Rovinman]

Ford !

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you

[@raymondmcmacon8283]

Ford

[@kevinapps1233]

Ford. Milwaukee drill 😂😂

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Kevin..😂

[@raymondmcmacon8283]

Fovt

[@bobonabike]

Ford. Was the crack cause but the water freezing in the head?

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you... I would guess so

[@thefixerman1]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks

[@raymondmcmacon8283]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Raymond

[@raymondmcmacon8283]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Raymond

[@captainwendell]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thank you

[@craigjollands9802]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Craig

[@mrfrosty42]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks Peter

[@williamwilberforce2136]

Ford

[@graceenginedevelopments]

Thanks William