80-year-old man brilliantly restores broken engine block to genuine one

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Published 2023-03-08

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  • @terrapyn99
    This is living proof that the elderly can provide a huge contribution to society. The old master is living his twilight years in dignity in the firm knowledge that his skills are being passed down to the next generation. The rich industrialised nations disrespect the wisdom and knowledge of their elders which leads to fragmentation of the family support structure.
  • @navvet4518
    That is a legit cast iron block repair. Well done!!
  • Most people watching this dont have the appreciation for this kind of repair.They just think oh hes just welding. Not understanding the difference with cast.I hope i can reach this level of repair before i die. Much respect.
  • @d.s.steele3100
    Many years ago my grandfather told me that cracked cast iron engine blocks would be heated in a kiln to cherry red. Then the crack would be grooved and welded. The engine block was then surrounded by an insulating material and allowed to slowly cool over several days. He claimed these blocks were actually stronger then freshly cast blocks.
  • @anemone104
    Well that gets a salute from me. The accuracy that the fill metal was laid down and the way it seemed to all hang together during the machining. The old guy has 'the touch'.
  • I've been an engineer for 50 year. That is excellent workmanship with the tools available. A job well done. incredible welding. Cast iron is really hard to learn without getting cracks.
  • @beef539
    It’s absolutely amazing what these people can do using worn out tools and poor working conditions.There talents are really something. Great video.
  • This guy has amazing skills, I thought I could braze, but he is the best I have ever seen
  • I've been in Pakistan and watched these guys at work. Their craftsman ship is really awesome. All done with the most basic tools, too.
  • I'm a veteran cast iron welder and I have to say this guy is about as good as they come!I think he's using propane fuel which is the best way to go.I'm impressed!
  • That is the first time l have ever seen a block tooled with a grinder. You really have to know your craft to weld cast iron. Too hot the metal disintegrates, too cool the weld won't take. A black smith taught me how , he could do it by the color of the iron, l never could get it just right. The man here is an artist 👌
  • @MatCendana
    In many places, that block would have been junked. It's satisfying to see these people working to give added life to this particular component. -- Selangor, Malaysia
  • @Thedaleb1
    I have a lot of skills and use my hands to make a great living, but I have no idea how to weld and am always impressed with the people who can weld and do it well
  • When i was teaching oxy welding we would teach then how to weld cast iron with super silicon the same as being shown here, it's 1 of them old skills that are being forgotten, kudos gent's from australia
  • I am glad you chose to make videos like this on Youtube. No doubt it inspires others with creative skills to repair things that was given up on by others. These videos are above entertaining. Educational as well. Tks
  • @lucylopez2118
    Wow, so impressive. This gentlemen knows what they do vastly. Congrats and I enjoy every video. Love it. ❤❤
  • Pretty impressive what these men can do with very minimal resources and tools, starting with the man that did the brazing. If anyone has ever tried working with/welding cast, they can attest to just how dang difficult it is!! Respect to these men!!!
  • @robdobson5056
    Amazing craftsmanship! Super labor intensive but great outcome.