World's Shortest Bellhousing? Mating an Electric Smart Car motor to a vintage Jeep transmission.
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
- In this episode of my quest to rebuild a rusted out 1956 Jeep CJ5 into an electric vehicle, I cast and machine an adapter plate to put the motor from an electric Smart Car onto the T90 Transmission from the Jeep.
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“…but I’ll make sure it’s either overexposed or out of focus.” It’s that type of attention to detail that keeps me coming back to this channel.
That's funny. I swear when he started casting, i thought he was contracting foundry services from someone of a different ethnicity.
“Because I want to” is good enough for me.
And your seemingly casual just casting an adapter is a delightful bonus feature to the fabrication.
Fantastic video Jeremy. I hope everyone appreciates how much work went into this episode.
Oh yeah. It's not easy to accurately make an adapter plate. But it takes real skill and dedication to make one so professionally that folks would look at it and ask "Where'd you buy that?". Most of the adapters I've made over the years to fit part "A" onto a totally unrelated part "Z" have LOOKED homebrewed. OEM doesn't usually have as much angle iron, box section, plate steel, and "Ugly, yet functional" stick welding. :D
@@Reman1975 I really like your summary there :)
I like your tongue in cheek commentary mate. It always pays not to take things too seriously. Great job on the bellhousing by the way!
The final answer is the BEST answer! Whether you’re for or against electric vehicles, the workmanship and ingenuity on a project like this is top notch! Love the project.
I just can't wait for really good AI robots that can do this work for me - because, I certainly can't/won't.
Can't respect someone ruining a vintage vehicle like this. They're meant to be a certain way. This is the same thing as a "vegan burger"
That adapting flange came out beautifully!
I loved this ingenuity. Re: casting with scrap AL... I found a hint in an old casting book to reduce porosity. Basically, if you melt your scrap, then pour it as ingots, a lot of the impurities introduced from oil, grease, paint, etc. will gas off in the open air pour. Subsequent use of the ingots for actual parts really seemed higher quality.
So the remelt 3x did the same thing...in the end???
@@JohnSmith-pl2bk Probably? It sure must have helped. I remember the advice was particularly for scrap that had oil, grease, paint, etc. residue like that old skill saw would have had. One thing I defiantly saw was that during re-melts there was far less dross in the crucible. Also I seldom had porosity in the castings.
@@crichtonbruce4329
We used the same technique of casting ingots when melting reclaimed bullet lead...
even when melting for the actual casting session we always found dross floated to the top again....
Have I mentioned that I REALLY appreciate the fact that you mostly avoid using the "talking hands" trope that too many You Tube machinist/makers use.
Thank you.
This channel is criminally underrated. Great content as always.
The best of all things combined. Cars, homemade, machining
To break up castings easier, build a fire and heat the aluminum up till it starts to kind of crack. That stage is called "hot short". At that stage it breaks easily into chunks. Also has the added benefit of burning out oils and labels etc so it's cleaner going into your crucible. If you do it at the same time as you're melting it also pre heats the aluminum as well.
As an EV enthusiast and hardcore Jeep zealot (my coffin will have o||||o on it), I heartily endorse this product or service. Absolutely love this project and you’re doing terrific work on it.
That means a lot to me coming from you. I’ve learned so much from your channel and it’s been a source inspiration for me. So thank you!
The proper way to remove an o-ring is to cut it, measure its length, then realize that you can't order them by circumference, and that you should've paid more attention in Geometry to convert it back to diameter.
Fuckin got me good with that one
The haircut gave me whiplash!
This was deeply enjoyable. I love going completely overboard to make something quality and beautiful, and I also genuinely like the idea of electrifying this sort of vehicle. Sure, it fundamentally changes what sort of machine it is, but you know what it isn't? rusting away in the woods. And that's good enough for me. If it was a particularly historic model, that would be one thing, but it's not like there are only a few 50's jeeps left in the world.
As someone that has made most things from race engines to diggerland rides, hats off to you!love your work, your recycle ethic and your messy workshop.
That's not messy. it's the mark of someone who may be Organizationally Challenged, as am I. An orderly workplace is the sign of a diseased mind.
@@The_DuMont_Network I’m severely organisationally challenged myself Jeremy is refreshing conspired to most CZcams machining channels where everything is pristine.
Think the ev conversion is awesome! And the fact that your not going 1000 hp Tesla motor and a metric ton of batteries makes me like it more.
Jere, you the man! Always look forward to your thought process when attacking a job. Thanks for your time and skills.
"because I want too" sold me so I subscribed, I dont even like electric cars...... but that was a fantastic vid with the cherry on the top ending
Killer job on that bell housing. As a life long Machinist I know the difficulties of pulling off a feat such as this. It can be very satisfying and frustrating all at the same time...
Awwww yeeeea we’re entering the conversion era. Let’s goooooo!
I'm not a jeep guy so I'm not offended by your conversion. Also, I dig this project.
The EV thing isn't for me, that being said it's your Jeep so you do what makes you happy. I keep watching your channel because your videos are well done and I enjoy your process. Let the haters be haters, keep up the work. That flange came out awesome.
Yea, not for me either. Though I know his didn’t come with it, the 4.0L I-6 can’t be beaten for a Jeep. If we’re going to get serious about EVs, our infrastructure needs a massive upgrade and solar/wind isn’t going to cut it.
Great! For one, I am an EV Fan, and drive Teslas, thus making this an intriguing project. Two, I got my love of casting & machining in college, and in 62 years in the Broadcast Maintenance and Engineering, those skills served me well. Three, I enjoy watching others do what I can no longer do. So now I have a new channel to watch. Josh Topper and now you: craftsmen, teachers, great personalities, out of the box thinkers, and aren't wasting your talents shilling for any manufacturer sending a sample. That has really ruined a once great channel - I wish him well, but I really dislike infomercials. (I'm glad to see you use Anchorlube, though).
So now I'm subscribed, and gonna binge watch from #1. Thanks for your effort!
Its wild seeing the mill without the collet chuck hanging out!
Milling without DRO!!! Respect!!! Very Good!
It's a jeep. If it isn't modified in some way you are not a true jeep owner. Just stumbled on your works and am gonna stick around to watch this, can't wait for more.
Liked the problem solving and the result. That said the circular hole patterns you put in are just bolt hole circles. Its all in your Machinery's handbook. Keep up the great work!
They’re not though. None of them were evenly spaced (presumably so it can only get assembled in one position.
Hi, you are amazing.
I'm always looking forward to your videos, and this one doesn't disappoint. You're an inspiration!
Lost foam casting instead of a wood positive. Excellent vid 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Absolute genius! You should be working for an F1 team
Haters can’t do. You keep at it ! 👍
It's YOUR vehicle, do what you want with it! Fantastic job on creating an adapter bell-housing.
Because I want to 👍👍Unbeatable reason, love it.
OR BECAUSE I CAN, another one.
Looks good.
A thing of beauty and a joy forever .
Epic work my friend! Thanks for sharing!
Hats off for Jeremy . . . it'll be a blast when you get to driving this beauty. See you next time!
Jeremy, you are the coolest ever! I hate to see your videos end...
Impressive.
Machinery Handbook is great if you trained as a machinist or have decades of experience but to a rank newbie it can be mighty daunting and or confusing.
awesome job! electric conversions are cool, and im glad you dont let the haters stop you. i guess some people hate the idea of instant torque and no emissions.
ShOcK & AWE COoL. You R the "Garage Machinest Whisperer"
You are one smart cookie, Jeremy 🙂
Really cool. Designing, casting, and machining your own parts!
Just stumbled over this video. Your approach to complex science stuff (I'm not a machinist.) is great. Now I have to watch the rest of the videos, and learn new stuff.
I'm a Jeep guy and I love what you're doing. Purely from a "why-the-heck-not" perspective. 🙂 From an environmental perspective, I think PHEVs or full on hybrids are a better ecological solution.
Depends on the use case..
For countries that are more densely populated than the US and has access to clean energy full EVs is the bees knees. For countries with less clean energy and longer distances hybrids are better...
Very nice work. I’m not a fan of electric cars myself, but still appreciate the workmanship. Good job
Try one. Do a little research. Don't just listen to FUDI. You might be pleasantly surprised.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that ends up with aluminium not going down the carefully sculpted pouring basin and sprue! Great result Jeremy 👍👍
Fantastic use of a laser cutter! Making templates!
Regarding that O-ring. You are an absolute animal. There was also an O-ring. ;)
Nice job!. I like you thinking diffrent because you can 👍👍.
I admire the patience you can come up with to do all this casting work over and over again till it works. And the result looks great.
Amazing build..... And you're sarcastic wit still cracks me up!
Love watching this build!!
While in the Navy working in the machine shop I learned that the average clearance for a slip fit is +.003, -.000 of an inch but then I worked on things that you couldn't just walk away from and catch a ride to where you could get help, with that jeep you could easily make your clearances up to +.005 and not have to worry about it.
Really nice job on that casting - that bellhousing is going to work just fine :)
Good luck 👍, That should be cool when you're done .
One of your better and more enjoyable videos. As far as the EV conversion goes, each to their own. Its your vehicle, go your own way. Apparently thats a Jeep thing 😉
I'm starting out as an apprentice repair machinist in 2 weeks at a marine repair shop, and I want to thank you for all the good work you do here. So much of what you do translates to what I know I'll be doing in the future and its neat to learn different ways to do jobs. And with your old machines and figuring out how to work with their quirks is really nice. especially since the spot I'm going to work at uses old machines since the owners don't want to buy new ones since the old ones work fine enough ish. I did a 2 week workterm with them during college, and now that I've graduated I'm really looking forward to working there and learning a lot of old school techniques. Its always the best to repair when you can and you're inspiring sir.
I’m genuinely impressed. Great work!
Outstanding casting misadventures. But the end result was a work of art. I love it!
Yeah! Doing it the hard way is the best way!
Casting looks really professional well done 😀
Nice job! Electric jeep with gearing options is cool.
Very cool. I dream of being able to pull something like this off. Much respect.
You are the man impressive as usual you never disappoint ❤
Just.Awesome.
Have absolutely been loving the jeep series and the videos your doing on it keep getting better and better im already looking forward to what your gonna do in the next part
Jeremy, you should build an electric powered offroad trailer for the jeep and put a diesel genset in it.
I like the part where you adapted the one thing to fit to the other thing with old bits of aluminum
Nice job Jeremy. I am looking forward to the next video.
I absolutely love this build!
talk about freaking rad. beautiful job
custom cast bell housing. exciting!
Making a custom flange for transitioning a transmission onto something it was not designed to be mated to can really be daunting especially when those 2 parts don’t use the usual references like holes being centered to bolt pattern or holes that are centered but not uniform bolt pattern is a pain in the ass.
Like Jeremy said buying an aluminum plate and punching the hole pattern would be the natural place to start but hell for 1 off parts let’s pour a custom casting?
Me: You glutton for punishment, so Awesome! 🤩
Fuck yeah! Been waiting a year for this!!!!
I am loving this series! A, because I enjoy all of your videos anyway. And B, becauss I hope to do a pretty similar conversion, casting and all, and its great to have someone to reference. Although, my transmission has an internal centrifugal clutch, so that should nake shifting a little more fun!
Hi Jeremy. It's your Jeep mate so you do what you want with it. Most of the diehard restorers I know would have scrapped that one as too hard to fix. I am looking forward to seeing what it turns out like. I have an MB Jeep that will soon be restored to my specs. :)
Awesome work.
Rather advanced animal, congratulations!
Wish your videos were 3h long
Very very nice work. Well done. Looks perfect.
The cherry on top.
This is fun! Thanks Jeremy. 👍
Great work ❤
This is going to be very cool when done. Thanks
That is a great goal to make the Jeep electric! Props to you! One day I want to convert my car to electric as well. Would rather keep it as electric than buy a different electric car if I can. But considering how long it takes to convert a car, and climate change’s growing effects, I likely will just get an electric car.
You do a much better job machining with worse equipment than I have. Respect
Can't say I've ever considered "laser kerf" either, on account I've never used one. I'm a bit of a torch 'n grind guy, but I like your approach !
Awesome project!
Looks like a awesome project.
What a great ride down the rabbit hole! You win the internet today. 🎉❤
this is amazing! Cool video Jeremy!
Neat project, thanks for sharing!
fantastic work
Good on you for your persistence.
beautiful result
Nicely done! As always you prove that it's not the equipment, it's whose turning the handles. That fly cutter works great!
Good job!
The front nose cone over the Jeep input shaft Is there as a bearing retainer and the mount for the clutch throw-out bearing that engages the clutch pressure plate. The seal in it stops oil reaching the clutch mechanism but oil is meant to flow through the front bearing and as you saw there is a return hole so oil does not build up and put more strain on the seal. If the gearbox has a breather some place make sure it is not clogged or pressure build up from heat could force oil past our front seal. Nice work that covered many disciplines that would be beyond me. Love your old machines but allowing for their wear and tear is a real pain.
Cool. Because I want too.
Sweet setup. I need to start casting aluminum so I can make my adapter plates out of scrap instead of buying fancy thick plate like a chump. It's pretty funny: I had a biz doing one off diesel conversions into classic 4x4's, customers would bring my grandpas old tractor diesel, and grandpa's old international scout, and I'd make them an adapter setup to hook it up. So I used to do that, and you and I look very very much alike, convergent evolution man, hah.
I did a 71 Toyota pickup ev conversion with forklift parts, for a personal project, I'd do another ev with this cj2a tractor I'm working on now, but I scored a free 20hp yanmar diesel, so I'm gonna run that till I get another killer deal on some ev swap parts.
Oooh! I practically caught a live release! Yippee.
I see a JMT video, a clicka de button.