Steve Blancard
Steve Blancard
  • 141
  • 361 471

Відео

Testing a freshly rebuilt Ford model T generator
Переглядів 1732 місяці тому
A short demonstration of a model T generator I just rebuilt.
What a shorted armature looks like on a growler
Переглядів 1752 місяці тому
A short demonstration of how a shorted generator armature reacts when tested on a growler.
Testing a NOS Ford model A condenser
Переглядів 2073 місяці тому
Using a 1940s era Herbrand coil & condenser tester, I test a NOS Ford model A condenser with an original Ford script coil.
How to install Mike Hill's Electronic Voltage Regulator (EVR) in a Ford model A generator.
Переглядів 2763 місяці тому
I walk through the process of installing an EVR in a Ford model A generator. Mike Hill can be reached at mfhill@missioncapital.ca
Installing and sanding in generator brushes
Переглядів 2714 місяці тому
In this video I show the proper way to install brushes in a Ford generator.
Rebuilt '29 - early '30 Ford model A generator with internal Electronic Voltage Regulator (EVR)
Переглядів 3636 місяців тому
A short video showing another Ford model A generator I restored with a new EVR installed.
Shooting the .30 rimfire Marlin pistol with 3D printed bullets
Переглядів 3726 місяців тому
Testing the concept of 3D printed bullets for use in oddball calibers.
Shooting the .30 rimfire Marlin OK vest pocket pistol
Переглядів 6256 місяців тому
A short demonstration using my shop-made, reloadable .30 rimfire ammunition.
Polarizing a Ford 2-brush positive ground generator
Переглядів 2,1 тис.7 місяців тому
A short video showing how to polarize a Ford 6 volt, positive ground generator.
Ford K.R. Wilson Generator Test Meter
Переглядів 2168 місяців тому
This K.R. Wilson generator ammeter came out of an old Ford model T/model A era dealership. It is probably over 90 years old.
Follow up - testing the Pertronix coil with a new A&L Ford model A condenser
Переглядів 1538 місяців тому
A follow up to my earlier Pertronix coil video, show how it works with the A&L short proof condenser.
Testing a Pertronics 1.5 ohm flame thrower epoxy filled coil
Переглядів 9619 місяців тому
I've heard good things about these coils so decided to get one for my 1931 Ford model A. This shows a quick test of it on my Herbrand coil tester.
Testing a generator armature on a growler for opens, shorts and grounds
Переглядів 6199 місяців тому
Usuing a 90 year old generator armature, I demonstrate how to test it using a growler.
Shooting a #2 Remington sporting rifle in .25-25 Stevens
Переглядів 50110 місяців тому
Shooting a #2 Remington sporting rifle in .25-25 Stevens
Polarizing a Ford 3-brush positive ground generator
Переглядів 4,3 тис.10 місяців тому
Polarizing a Ford 3-brush positive ground generator
Tool for removing/installing generator and starter pole shoe screws - UPDATE.
Переглядів 85410 місяців тому
Tool for removing/installing generator and starter pole shoe screws - UPDATE.
Generator 3rd brush setting with LED head and tail lights
Переглядів 30910 місяців тому
Generator 3rd brush setting with LED head and tail lights
Adding a graduated dial to an Atlas 12" lathe tailstock
Переглядів 20511 місяців тому
Adding a graduated dial to an Atlas 12" lathe tailstock
A 85+ year old Weidenhoff model 301C generator test stand
Переглядів 344Рік тому
A 85 year old Weidenhoff model 301C generator test stand
Undercutting mica on a generator armature
Переглядів 2,9 тис.Рік тому
Undercutting mica on a generator armature
Demonstrating an antique Somco automotive coil and condenser tester
Переглядів 237Рік тому
Demonstrating an antique Somco automotive coil and condenser tester
A demostration showing the effect of a bad condenser on an ignition coil's spark
Переглядів 3,2 тис.Рік тому
A demostration showing the effect of a bad condenser on an ignition coil's spark
Shooting a Stevens model 44 in .25-25 Stevens
Переглядів 2,7 тис.Рік тому
Shooting a Stevens model 44 in .25-25 Stevens
Shooting a .25-20 single shot Remington #2 sporting rifle
Переглядів 1,1 тис.Рік тому
Shooting a .25-20 single shot Remington #2 sporting rifle
Tool for removing/installing generator and starter pole shoe screws
Переглядів 810Рік тому
Tool for removing/installing generator and starter pole shoe screws
Remington #2 Sporting Rifle Evolution and Overview
Переглядів 1,3 тис.Рік тому
Remington #2 Sporting Rifle Evolution and Overview
.32 extra long rimfire vs .32 extra long centerfire!
Переглядів 935Рік тому
.32 extra long rimfire vs .32 extra long centerfire!
Shooting a Remington #2 sporting rifle in .32 extra long rimfire
Переглядів 644Рік тому
Shooting a Remington #2 sporting rifle in .32 extra long rimfire
Adding wireless rear turn signals to my 1931 Ford model A pickup
Переглядів 1,9 тис.Рік тому
Adding wireless rear turn signals to my 1931 Ford model A pickup

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @kennethsimmons5235
    @kennethsimmons5235 5 днів тому

    Outstanding.

  • @PadmaPriya-n7u
    @PadmaPriya-n7u 7 днів тому

    Can You tell me the brand name of the growler

  • @Bruckzone60
    @Bruckzone60 7 днів тому

    Where did you get the internal EVR?

  • @52Flthed
    @52Flthed 8 днів тому

    Thats Beautiful!! But the 00 cables didn't have anything to do with your valves did they?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 8 днів тому

      @@52Flthed no. I just happend to adjust the valves at the same time. I shouldnt have mentioned them.

  • @cobbleup
    @cobbleup 9 днів тому

    Very helpful presentation! Thanks for posting!👍

  • @ianrobinson9565
    @ianrobinson9565 11 днів тому

    Thank you for a great video. The local veteran car club here has vehicles dating back to 1898 through to 1918.

  • @Mr19thcenturyman
    @Mr19thcenturyman 16 днів тому

    Thanks. Have adjusted mine for my driving style. Lots of short trips.

  • @cristovaofreire1834
    @cristovaofreire1834 23 дні тому

    Hello, I am trying to identify a couple of old empty rimfire cases which has .32 diameter and 1,45 inches long. Do you know the commercial designation of this ammo? Can you help me? Thank you so much.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 23 дні тому

      I dont know of a 32 case that long. The obsolete .267 Remington is about that length. Thats all I can tell you.

    • @cristovaofreire1834
      @cristovaofreire1834 22 дні тому

      @@steveblancard5566 Thank you for your reply. I have been looking everywhere without success. Thank you anyway.

  • @brianharvey983
    @brianharvey983 29 днів тому

    Excellent Video! Explained everything in nice detail.

  • @tbcoachniblick1208
    @tbcoachniblick1208 Місяць тому

    Nice video, no BS, very knowledgeable about the subject prèsented...learned new fire arm/ ammunition nomenclature...!!

  • @patriotwarrior_556
    @patriotwarrior_556 Місяць тому

    Thanks for what you do. I have an 84 18 foot boat with a inboard stern drive mercruiser....2.5 liter 120hp chevy motor...I had my engine running for over 2 hours...next day started it up...then took to lake....once on the water and it was under a load and or had back pressure on the exhaust from the water it would not stay running...Few times it would start and die and then nothing...few times i kept it running by adding fuel to carb but then it cranked for a while with nothing and then we check and had zero spark....all i have done is clean the points but the points are old and so is condenser....plugs...wires and cap and rotor look good...coil looks newer but was getting hotter then i thought good. 2 times i took it out to the water and each time as soon as i got it on the water it would not stay running?...Any ideas

  • @KennethMoir
    @KennethMoir Місяць тому

    I would like to know what prime paste you used. Thanks Ken

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 Місяць тому

      This: 22lrreloader.com/products/prime-all-repriming-compound

  • @kylewetherington
    @kylewetherington Місяць тому

    Thank you for this. Do you have a demonstration of how to test a condenser with a basic multimeter? I’m struggling with my Ford 8N tractor.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 Місяць тому

      @@kylewetherington If your multimeter can test capacitance, you can use that for a basic test. Also check for continuity, it should not be shorted.

  • @jakeaurod
    @jakeaurod Місяць тому

    I always wondered why .25 ACP didn't catch on for long guns and become a family of cartridges (headspacing on the rim) similar to .22 LR since it was supposed to be comparable to .22 LR, but with centerfire reliability, reloadability, better magazine-ability, and less lead fouling. Then I came across this cartridge and wonder the same thing. Any chance there could be a renaissance in the idea of a new .25 centerfire cartridge family with higher pressures for newer metallurgy and powders that might be able to fire .25 ACP and/or .25 Stevens?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 Місяць тому

      100 years ago there were several very good .25 cal rifle cartridges. I suspect .25 acp would have been cinsudered redundant. And its higher pressures would not be safe in the smaller rifles.

  • @Adigalady-x2w
    @Adigalady-x2w Місяць тому

    Hello! How did u make the stick for it to go on?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 Місяць тому

      I welded a piece of thin wall tubing to a flat plate. The plate was then screwed to the wood cab brace.

  • @mountainhigh4084
    @mountainhigh4084 Місяць тому

    Thanks much for this informative video and for letting me know of this great improvement. I just finished getting one installed and had a little glitch I'd like to pass along. After installing the EVR I had no generator output. Took everything apart, checked the armature and field and everything looked fine. Reinstalled the generator...still no output...suspected a faulty EVR so bypassed it to get full generator output. Reconnected the field wire to the EVR and now works just fine....turns out the field had to be reflashed. Michael provides excellent installation and troubleshooting instructions. I let him know of my problems and suggested he may wish to add instructions on testing the generator to see if the field needs to be reflashed.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 Місяць тому

      @@mountainhigh4084 Good point. I always polarize any generator after working on it. If it motors, I know it is electrically sound. After that I run it on the test stand.

  • @garyallen4486
    @garyallen4486 Місяць тому

    You may be using the ramrod wrongly. The larger end is for your hand to push down on the charge

  • @Portrayalpress
    @Portrayalpress Місяць тому

    Super video - love that tester! Thanks for sharing.

  • @D3ltaboi
    @D3ltaboi Місяць тому

    Great video Sir! You have helped me make my decision to go through with that build.

  • @1001DLW
    @1001DLW Місяць тому

    How do you crimp the bullet in the case? I can reprime that brass and cast bullets, but am at a loss on how to crimp them in.

  • @ahmada.thabata8615
    @ahmada.thabata8615 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video, but we can barely hear anything with all the gunshots. Maybe try putting on a lav mike to minimize background noise

  • @mikehochheiser1090
    @mikehochheiser1090 2 місяці тому

    How does someone contact you about rebuilding a generator?

  • @donvoll2580
    @donvoll2580 2 місяці тому

    G day Interesting. Ths

  • @rickrodt
    @rickrodt 2 місяці тому

    I just picked up what appears to be an identical tester. My manual states it is a 1941 year unit.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      @@rickrodt Lucky find. I'm sure they were made over a period of many years. Can you share that manual? Likeca .pdf file? I'd like to have a copy if possible.

  • @flivverchannel
    @flivverchannel 2 місяці тому

    Really like the pressurized plug tester. Cool! I've seen some homemade ones, but love the original old tools

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      It is a cool old tool. Ive had it over 30 years and used it a lot.

  • @flivverchannel
    @flivverchannel 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!

  • @chapiit08
    @chapiit08 2 місяці тому

    It brings back old memories of working on a much larger machine.

  • @flivverchannel
    @flivverchannel 2 місяці тому

    Great video! I love these old tools... thanks for showing how to use it. Gotta try and find a Growler

  • @flivverchannel
    @flivverchannel 2 місяці тому

    Steve, is there a way to test for a short in an armature without a Growler? Is there a multimeter test?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      Not that I'm aware of. But growlers are not too hard to find. As you saw in my other video, you can test for grounds from the commutator to the shaft or laminations with an ohmmeter.

    • @flivverchannel
      @flivverchannel 2 місяці тому

      @@steveblancard5566 thanks Steve!

  • @armanalexander3084
    @armanalexander3084 2 місяці тому

    what’s the name of this so i can get this for my truck

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      I don't recall a name on it. But do a search on ebay for "bicycle turn signals". You'll find a variety of them.

  • @alexiskai
    @alexiskai 2 місяці тому

    Can the short be repaired or do you just scrap it?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      It could be rewound, but that is pretty expensive. Typically I just swap in another armature.

  • @markstambaugh3273
    @markstambaugh3273 2 місяці тому

    Steve, can you make a video on swapping a Stevens 44 RF block with a centerfire block? Turns out that RMC is making 25 Stevens CF brass.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      I dont have a Stevens 44 rimfire block to swap, only the centerfire block in my .25-25.. In the #4 rolling block, it is just one screw to change blocks. Very easy. RMC makes almost anything. I have some of their .25-.25 Stevens brass. It works well.

  • @gregcrockett2297
    @gregcrockett2297 2 місяці тому

    Nice work. Many thanks!

  • @asherdog9248
    @asherdog9248 2 місяці тому

    Steve where did you get the centerfire block? I have a Stevens 44 in 25 Stevens RF and a Stevens 44 in 25-20SS. Can I swap the 25-20SS block and use it in the .25 Stevens RF with Rocky Mountain 25-20 Stevens centerline brass? Is it that simple?

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      I had an extra block converted to centerfire. You may be able to swap the Stevens blocks, but check the headspace.

  • @TurkishGrandpa
    @TurkishGrandpa 2 місяці тому

    this is great information, thank you very much for posting

  • @bwasman8409
    @bwasman8409 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video! Thank you very much!

  • @rhysmodica2892
    @rhysmodica2892 2 місяці тому

    I remember this turning up as Tubbs' backup gun a couple of times on Miami Vice. Whilst I wouldn't necessarily recommend for primary carry, I'd say having it as a backup in a convenient place would still be very handy. Wouldn't mind seeing the round vs a ballistic dummy sometime just to see what kind of performance one can expect.

  • @BKentMcCullough
    @BKentMcCullough 2 місяці тому

    Great video. How do you adjust voltage on evr in generator

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      You dont. The EVR adjusts voltage automatically based on electrical load.

  • @tomp7141
    @tomp7141 2 місяці тому

    Hi Steve, great video, fascinating carbine. It looks like you're getting a lot of blowback from the breech area when you fire. Is that leakage around the .22 blank? Case not expanding due to low pressure load? I can understand keeping pressures low because I think the split breech design doubles the force on the breech block pin, unlike the later rolling block design.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 2 місяці тому

      I was getting blowback. It was caused by the thin acorn blanks used for primers being pierced. Watch this other video, where I corrected the problem. ua-cam.com/video/WmIgXCcZSPU/v-deo.htmlsi=CtdS11Tj7udN4Dtb

    • @tomp7141
      @tomp7141 2 місяці тому

      @@steveblancard5566 Thanks! I should've looked for that video first.

  • @arionsilva772
    @arionsilva772 2 місяці тому

    Filé

  • @steverandall5814
    @steverandall5814 3 місяці тому

    What a cool piece of vintage test equipment! This is an example of something used in an era of actually fixing things, not just removing the old one and bolting on a new one, like we do today (in the first world). It's in amazing condition, especially considering it's almost 100 years old.

  • @cabotbroughton7458
    @cabotbroughton7458 3 місяці тому

    Hello Steve, Cabot here again, I noticed that on the brush you removed that the holder would look like it is meant for a CCW armature rotation even though the application is CW. My 3 brush Autolite GCJ-4801 for a ‘41 Willys confused me because the main brush holders were also like yours but the 3rd brush holder was oriented in the expected direction to better support the brush. I checked Auto-lite service Parts catalog and all are as listed. I also have a question related to Autolite three brush generator which is off topic, it has a spring clamp to hold the third brush holder my manual does not say how tight to tighten the screw on the spring clamp but if I were to tighten it down I doubt one would be able to adjust the 3rd brush without removing the endcap

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 3 місяці тому

      That was the stock brusholder configuration. I don't recall the autolite 3rd brush spring tension. But on Ford generators I mostly work on now, tension is enough to hold it firmly in place, yet allow it to be moved by hand.

  • @bhartley868
    @bhartley868 3 місяці тому

    Please Google article , .41 BARKS AGAIN , for an actual modern day shooting in Illinois, by a police detective armed with a single shot , hideout gun in caliber .41 short ... The bottom line is it was deadly and worked quite well at close range ...

  • @miamiclipper
    @miamiclipper 3 місяці тому

    I converted my 10/22 the same as you did, refinished stock, Tech 200 sights, sling and oiler, magazine extension, and I love it. One other modification I did, I purchased a bolt handle extension on Ebay from JWH Custom to replace the stock Ruger handle for about 25 bucks. It was an improvement both in use and appearance. This rifle is so fun, good looking, and accurate to shoot. Thanks for the video.

  • @robertrobert7924
    @robertrobert7924 3 місяці тому

    I am amazed that you could make a rimfire using a .22 acorn blank with such a tiny brass case. You are the man. Are you by any chance of Swiss ancestry ?

  • @christopherwhitcomb6233
    @christopherwhitcomb6233 3 місяці тому

    It’s not real hard to jacket pull and make rimfires. There primed with the white part of a strike anywhere match. A pile of them are wetted down and ground into a paste then while damp use a tooth pick to pack the rim. Let them dry then load powder and lead. Never had one fail to go off. The casing is made of flat piece of brass cut into a round disk and pressed through a series of dies. The brass gets annealed every third die. I use a toaster oven. I got a black powder 22 long long I make ammo for. Learned on UA-cam. Think they were making 22LR but the idea is the same. It is a little work but not to bad if you ever wanna try the real deal the way it was then check it out. Might be under drawn casings.

  • @truthreigns7
    @truthreigns7 3 місяці тому

    great condenser and video

  • @cabotbroughton7458
    @cabotbroughton7458 3 місяці тому

    Hello Steve, I’m finally assembling my ‘41 Willys Auto-lite generator. I was going to use an open ball bearing but I see my NOS armature does not have the part that slides over and up against the shaft snap ring that the inner felt slides on. If this was on my old armature I lost it when I sent it to a shop for a quote to rewind. Have you seen anyone selling this part, I assume it also sets axial placement of the armature since the bearing is pressed up to it.

    • @steveblancard5566
      @steveblancard5566 3 місяці тому

      I have not. Probably the best thing to do is look for an extra generator just for spare parts.

    • @cabotbroughton7458
      @cabotbroughton7458 3 місяці тому

      @@steveblancard5566 thank you I’m going to try to find a spare parts unit.

  • @bhartley868
    @bhartley868 3 місяці тому

    General Douglas MacArthur , had one as did John Dillinger . Then there was HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL , with Richard Boone . Almost forgot Doc Holliday , his girlfriend Big nose Kate gave him one as a gift, engraved ...

  • @doct0rnic
    @doct0rnic 3 місяці тому

    Simpsons brought me here