There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches

[OR VietVet]

Makuloco has good info on the Ferds. Quality channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/FordTechMakuloco

I watched about 6 of his videos and he is very informative and does not skip steps. You can tell the rookies from the pros on you tube. The rookies skip and also don't explain very well because a lot of times they are not well versed in their explanations and it is infuriating when they point at or hold a component and they give it the wrong name or they just say "this thing here".

I used to do videos on you tube and I stopped because to do the video right would require a much slower pace during the actual work process, for video value and explanations. I am never going to make money doing the videos, so I just do the repair or maintenance without all the "hub bub".

Since there is hardly any vocational automotive training in schools anymore, I have started to offer, for an additional small fee, to show the vehicle owner/relative/kids the repair or maintenance process and why things are done a certain way, with full explanation for that process.

 

[OR VietVet]

The neighbor across the street has decided to go with crate engine and transmission from Ford. With my military discount, I am saving him $913+. That is a 10% discount but I am working for a shop discount, since I know all the dealer parts guys in the area. That would be 15% to 20%.

 

[89Suburban]

The neighbor across the street has decided to go with crate engine and transmission from Ford. With my military discount, I am saving him $913+. That is a 10% discount but I am working for a shop discount, since I know all the dealer parts guys in the area. That would be 15% to 20%.

Who is installing it?

 

[OR VietVet]

The before and after of the upper oil pan install on the 2010 FJ Cruiser:

 

[OR VietVet]

 

[OR VietVet]

Who is installing it?

It will be done at my friend's shop and I will be directly involved in the removal and replacement. I am not set up to do that work at home. I will be paid cash each day I am there working with my friend. That was one of the requests made by the neighbor. My working at that shop on a part time basis and reduced hours is something that has been in the works for a bit. I do not want a 5 day 8-9 hours a day job and they don't need that either.

 

[Fless]

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Are you using a parts washer or doing the cleaning by hand?

 

[OR VietVet]

Are you using a parts washer or doing the cleaning by hand?

I cleaned all those parts in a parts cleaner tub on top of a drum. It is not a chemical. It is warm water and an enzyme that is added to it. it surprised the crap out of me how good it cleans. I had a stiff bristle straight brush at end of hose and had numerous other brushes that were metal, fiber and plastic bristles and different configurations.

 

[Fless]

It is not a chemical. It is warm water and an enzyme that is added to it.

I'd love to know what the enzyme is called, and if it's available to the public.

 

[tom3]

That's a pretty impressive looking engine I think.