In this video I getting a couple of F Head engines on some stands. Dragged them out of storage and will be tearing into them to see what they look like inside.
Yea! Can't wait to hear both running together it perfect two part harmony. I literally grew up behind an F-Head. With today's technology it could be one of the best most efficient designs in history with the big centered intake valve. Nothing ever idled or pulled smoother. Wishing I was there, this was the first engine I ever worked on except tractors.
Good to hear from you Karl. The L and F heads are my favorites !! This F head powering the snowblower is exactly what I wanted to do from the beginning of this build. Wasn't until a few days ago that I was able to confirm that the Bros company, who made the unit, offered the F head as standard equipment. Still have a long way to go and need to fit a clutch/pto to the engine but I am headed in the right direction now.
Really enjoy all your videos. Please keep as much detail in them as you can handle. I have learned so much from every video. So glad you are willing to invest the time in making them.
I love the idea of using a Willys engine to power the snowblower. Now that the project is shifting gears a little, maybe the driveshaft can be reworked to run someplace else...other than past the driver's door 😁.
I have seen other snowblower units with the drive shaft just under the door opening. That would allow the door to work and make getting in much easier. I am pursuing that as soon as I get the motor mocked up in the rear of the jeep.
@@metalshaperJeep Thank you very much, the experience details is what i enjoy the most. Wisdom that is not in the manual. No better way to learn then to do it yourself, but your guidance and wisdom is always appreciated and needed.
Super excited about watching these rebuilds! I’d love to see a flathead out of a 2a also. I’ve only ever been inside the I6 4.2’s and the 304, 360, and 401. I’ve got some learning to do about these
When I first started turning wrenches I had 30 plus’s Jeeps. I got to the point I could pull these engines out in about twenty minutes including the front fenders and grill.
Wow, if you could pull fenders, grill, and engine in 20 minutes I could use you around the shop. Bring your 30 jeep rigs and we will have a lifetime of projects.
Hi Metalshaper, I have been enjoying your videos and thanks for sharing. Quick question: I took my 1945 CJ2a out of the barn where it has been sitting since 1983 and put some oil in each spark plug hole. When I turn the engine over with a socket handle on the hand crank boss I seem to run into a hard stop in both directions. Any thoughts? It almost feels like I get through all 4 cycles before the stop. Thanks , Andy
hard to say. is it a very hard stop or does it feel like you might be running into some rust in the cylinder? Keep working at it and see if it frees up. maybe pull the head and have a look in there. Don't over do it and break something, take your time and work it out carefully.
@@metalshaperJeep Thanks for the timely response. It feels like a hard stop and if the valve cover was easy to get into I would look in there for a stuck rod. I like your idea of taking off the head; might be an easier option. Appreciate your time and videos - super helpful. Talk soon, Andy
Very excited for this series. But, your camera man needs practice getting in focus. He almost gets there, but then moves off focus. I hope you keep these rebuilds coming fast and furious. Lots of us out here needing to see the thorough work you are famous for on the f head
Please take this as constructive criticism. Camera man needs to do better at getting the shots into focus. everything is blurry. Great videos and content and enjoyable to watch.
Hi Brian I think that'd be a great video I know a machine shop that would probably be willing to do that and I know for a fact they don't have heads and L heads it is in New England area it's a bit far maybe from you but I will send you an e-mail and let you know thank you
This rebuild will be fun to follow as you move forward with it. Thanks for sharing.
I will share as much as I can, hopefully will get some machining footage .
Wonderful videos thank you very much.
Yea! Can't wait to hear both running together it perfect two part harmony. I literally grew up behind an F-Head. With today's technology it could be one of the best most efficient designs in history with the big centered intake valve. Nothing ever idled or pulled smoother. Wishing I was there, this was the first engine I ever worked on except tractors.
Good to hear from you Karl. The L and F heads are my favorites !! This F head powering the snowblower is exactly what I wanted to do from the beginning of this build. Wasn't until a few days ago that I was able to confirm that the Bros company, who made the unit, offered the F head as standard equipment. Still have a long way to go and need to fit a clutch/pto to the engine but I am headed in the right direction now.
Really enjoy all your videos. Please keep as much detail in them as you can handle.
I have learned so much from every video. So glad you are willing to invest the time in making them.
I love the idea of using a Willys engine to power the snowblower. Now that the project is shifting gears a little, maybe the driveshaft can be reworked to run someplace else...other than past the driver's door 😁.
I have seen other snowblower units with the drive shaft just under the door opening. That would allow the door to work and make getting in much easier. I am pursuing that as soon as I get the motor mocked up in the rear of the jeep.
@@metalshaperJeep I figured you'd come up with something to make it a little more user-friendly 👍
I am extremely excited for this series, I just took my M170 engine apart and have it at the machine shop for machining.
Will show the entire process and hopefully some machining as well.
@@metalshaperJeep Thank you very much, the experience details is what i enjoy the most. Wisdom that is not in the manual. No better way to learn then to do it yourself, but your guidance and wisdom is always appreciated and needed.
Awesome! Looking forward to the tear down-rebuild series.
Will begin teardown when I get some more free time.
Thanks again . I am sure that it would be a pleasure to watch!
Thanks for watching.
Great, I am following along with you !
Super excited about watching these rebuilds! I’d love to see a flathead out of a 2a also. I’ve only ever been inside the I6 4.2’s and the 304, 360, and 401. I’ve got some learning to do about these
L and F heads are very similar, will get to the L head when the next one comes thru the door.
I’m very excited about all of this!!
YES!! I've been waiting for this. Thank you.
May take a while but keep watching
When I first started turning wrenches I had 30 plus’s Jeeps. I got to the point I could pull these engines out in about twenty minutes including the front fenders and grill.
Wow, if you could pull fenders, grill, and engine in 20 minutes I could use you around the shop. Bring your 30 jeep rigs and we will have a lifetime of projects.
metalshaper Oh to be young again, you are bringing back a lot of memories from 70’s and 80’s. Thank you.
Hey William, how long do these engines last? Any idea? Dubious question I know....
They all have "that weird frunt pulley"!!
This will be awesome
I’m soon going to embark on a rebuild of a 1953 M38A1. And I’ve been hoping you would do a hurricane.
Nice!
Why one engine have the spin on type oil filter and the other one the insert type... does that makes any difference in oil pressure
Hi Metalshaper, I have been enjoying your videos and thanks for sharing. Quick question: I took my 1945 CJ2a out of the barn where it has been sitting since 1983 and put some oil in each spark plug hole. When I turn the engine over with a socket handle on the hand crank boss I seem to run into a hard stop in both directions. Any thoughts? It almost feels like I get through all 4 cycles before the stop. Thanks , Andy
hard to say. is it a very hard stop or does it feel like you might be running into some rust in the cylinder? Keep working at it and see if it frees up. maybe pull the head and have a look in there. Don't over do it and break something, take your time and work it out carefully.
@@metalshaperJeep Thanks for the timely response. It feels like a hard stop and if the valve cover was easy to get into I would look in there for a stuck rod. I like your idea of taking off the head; might be an easier option. Appreciate your time and videos - super helpful. Talk soon, Andy
Love it, this is going to be awesome
Very excited for this series. But, your camera man needs practice getting in focus. He almost gets there, but then moves off focus. I hope you keep these rebuilds coming fast and furious. Lots of us out here needing to see the thorough work you are famous for on the f head
Please take this as constructive criticism. Camera man needs to do better at getting the shots into focus. everything is blurry. Great videos and content and enjoyable to watch.
will you be doing an L head series as well?
are my eyes bad or is this out of focus?
How do I contact you?
Want to build another one?
you can contact me directly at metalshaper@comcast.net
I can help you with your engine rebuild.
metalshaper ok i will!
Hi Brian I think that'd be a great video I know a machine shop that would probably be willing to do that and I know for a fact they don't have heads and L heads it is in New England area it's a bit far maybe from you but I will send you an e-mail and let you know thank you
cameraman needs glasses