Flywheel Grinding! (1970’s Automobile Technology) Lincoln Continental Mark V
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Jedi Ray training a young Padawan on the mystic art of car repairs. Feeling the Force.
If only Ray and Justin were workin on a Yota your comment would've been more clever!
@@pyro323 … well said.
Is this a star wars reference?
Man you guys are nerds
Cant wait to see them do it blind folded.
Made of Steel and Bald Eagles! LOL! Thanks for the laugh, Ray. I really needed it.
Those 1970's Lincoln's had so much more _presence_ than anything since.
Well well well look who the bandit drug in lol jk hi my friend 😊
Nice beast, wondering what he'd want for it?
Classic detroit steel! That car weighs like 3 ton! Its all american and as they say...thats when they made real cars!
The exterior of that car is in great shape for it's age!
it was before they put their hands all over it!!!😂
it doesn't look bad underneath either. Now I don't know about the quality history of US cars. I know that they used to be good, but then there was a change and things really declined. but I have no firm data on when that happened. But as said, this looks quite nice so far. One thing that helps is that it was obviously not used in the rust belt or it wouldn't look that nice underneath.
Cool, you're teaching the kid the safety aspects of garage work that will keep him safe and serve him well as he will pass it on when he gets older.
Saw a post, one shop insisted that you NOT use the safety stops. If the power goes out, you can't lower the car.
Sigh.
@@russellstyles5381 Well, when the inevitable tragedy happens, they just damned themselves by their own published words.
And in the next clip Ray crawls under the car without letting it down on the safety stops...
But I understand him. You should train to use all safety equipment and only when you have learned everything the way it should be done and why you can start to make exceptions. If it goes bad you have no one but yourself to blame that way. But if you weren't taught how to do things correctly then the blame is really with whoever was teaching you. In my opinion that's even worse. If you know the how and why you can do a calculated choice when departing form the safe procedure. Now crawling under a car on the lift without settling it on the safeties should really not be all that dangerous as the safeties are designed to catch if the hydraulic suddenly fails. It SHOULD keep you safe in such a situation, but should is not 100% safe. So diving in under the car is something that is up to you. As long as you know what the dangers are...
@@blahorgaslisk7763 A minor leak past the valve would not be noticeable, especially if it leaks into the container.
However, the different sides might leak at a different rate, so the car could end up being tilted. Not familiar with how they are built - is there only one side? Unsure how they build them.
A burst hose might stress the safety stop, but I would worry more about having the car fall off when that happened.
I love working on older cars. Just enough wires and HOSES, not plastic tubes, to make it run. No sensors and solenoids every inch in a 200 mile wiring harness.
Congratulations to Justin on joining the winning team. ("Team Ray")
You're a good teacher Ray. You give clear instructions with the right amount of explanations for what you're doing. Your attitude and demeaner are very relaxing making you easy to work with.
Ford came out with the 400 in 1971. My 1971 Ford LTD Convertible had the 400. What a great running and smooth engine.
I've had a few Fords with the 400, and 1 each of the 460, 351M and 351W.
My brother scored one of those at an estate sale. I remember he drove over a rough railroad crossing and at least 50lbs of bondo fell off the front fenders! The other thing I remember was it had a real soft ride and drank gas. It was a car that you didn't really steer so much as you "aimed" lol. Nice newcomer's safety brief BTW!
We called that a dragging starter. You win!
My Mom had a 1979 Lincoln. The smoothest riding car I ever drove. Front seat was like a huge, leather, Lazy Boy. So comfortable.
Sitting in my apartment after knee surgery every morning I heard a Starter/flywheel grounding.
Grabbed my cruntch and went down to show a cutie how to turn the motor slightly with the fan belt.
Some engines like to stop at the same point often, causing the fly wheel to bang the teeth in that one area.
I found that turning the engine slightly gives the starter a new place to grab.
Does this info apply to modern cars? Both of my cars are late 90's and manual so they both got replacement flywheels when I changed out the clutch. I'm assuming this is more of an issue on automatic cars?
@@jimrossabrena7955 this applies to both. Not a fix, just a patch until it can get fixed properly.
The sweet part is seeing her look up at my balcony smiling every morning after, turning the engine,
Starting the car and off to work.
There's always so much to remember when you start. But he's got a good teacher.
When you have a mentor who loves his job you learn a great amount
In Portugal these were called "Blue Whale" cars because of their size and how much petrol (Gasoline) they used. For it's age this car looks like it's in a pretty good shape, since it doesn't look like having major rust issues. Welcome Justin, to the best mechanic shop you'll ever meet and also the best teacher you could ask for. You're un for a treat, believe me. 😁
This IS a southern car. Cars wear out, they don't rust out. Normally. Had a 1963 Rambler with a rotted floor.
I call them boats. :) The power they have is awesome, as long as there are no police around. :)
We call them Yank Tanks in Australia.
Welcome to the crew young man, PLEASE LISTEN TO what RAY is trying to Teach You, YOU will learn a lot, BE gentle Ray He's New,..
Your rules are the best!. Raising my brothers kids, we raised them with 3 main rules. Rule #1 don't die. Rule #2 don't listen to me (I have no filter). Rule #3 turn the fan on when you poop. 😅😂
Justin : you’re going to have bad days . But to learn is a great feeling . Good luck & don’t give up.
Love seeing this. Im 24 and I have a 1979 Continental Town Car and I love bringing it back to life.
When cars weighed up to 2 tons and the hood would stand up to someone sitting on it.
Beautifully clean.
This one had a curb weight of just shy of 2.5 tons - makes my big and heavy CT6 look skinny lol.
@@aperson9495
😂🍻
She's 2.5 tons of fun and floaty handling.
@@jsh6952
Smooth rider.
You could do more on it than sit ......Giggity............
Fun fact. When you slide across the seat from one side to the other you actually change Time Zones. Also, did Ray actually say “I can see the Noise”.😂
Welcome to the shop Justin,as an official old geezer,my advice to you is Always ask questions,the only stupid question is the one not asked
yep that is how I learn't by asking questions that is good advice for an apprentice I was a brake specialist for 49 years
🎉
Love that you are growing your business and hiring more people. Can’t think of a better place to learn and grow under your expertise
Justin listens to you. He's going to become a most excellent engineer.
Listening doesn't make you a good mechanic, but it sure does help. What makes you great is intelligently using what you learn to solve more problems even if it's the first time you see them. Oh and be prepared to at least look at user instructions if it's something you have never touched before. Some things really needs a bit of hand holding the first time. Such as changing the clutch. If you don't know about using a tool to line up the clutch with the center that is a very fun ordeal. Fun for others to watch, not for you to experience.
Now I know how tempting it can be to throw away any instructions if the subject seems obvious. I've written installation instructions for some things, and the first problem is getting the experienced people to actually read them. I remember spending a lot of time creating the first page of the instructions for one thing. In the end it was very large letter saying some thing like "Please read this. It WILL save you a lot of time!" and yet experienced techs tended to throw it away only to dig it out an hour later after spending that time trying to install it and failing badly. Reading the instructions and making it the right way took less than five minutes...
Nice looking old Lincoln. I have a 87 Mark VII that I bought new and retired it after about 120K miles. It just sits in my collection now but it is a beautiful car and arguably the best car I ever bought. Love that car. It still drives really nice. Funny side story……I put new tires on it about 20 years ago but rarely drove it since. Those tires probably have 30 miles on them. I had the car on my 4 post lift just to piddle with it and it has been there a few weeks. I went out to the garage about a week ago and noticed (much to my surprise) that the right rear tire was flat. I started putting air in it and air was escaping as fast as I could put it in. I assumed the tire had lost its seal at the bead. Under closer inspection I discovered a big chunk of tread separated and sticking straight up under the fender. It just exploded one night. It must have made one heck of a pop but the garage is detached and I did not hear it. Tells us a lot about the dangers of old tires and dry rot. Time for a new set of tires.
Welcome Justin. You have best mentor. I hope Dave is still there too. :)
Ray forgot to tell his student to hit the green subscribe button.
I’m throttling information on the first day 😉
@@RainmanRaysRepairs 👍You the man with the plan!
@@Michael-yi4mc The nonplan plan.
What a trip back in time on that Mark V! Your new protege should take notice of everything you say and he'll have a good start in the field of repair. I liked the safety tips on the hoist, very important and cannot be overstressed. That's a lot of weight, not to be taken lightly (ha, a pun!).
Thanks for the Lauren/WifeUnit cameo. Always a pleasure to see her in your videos.😊
Congrats the Rainman Ray's repair family is growing!!
Good on you Ray, for teaching safety to the kid. In my opinion, safety is often disregarded in the trades too much (well, unless you know what you're doing).
It's great to see you start him on the easier parts before just throwing him at something like an engine rebuild. They don't realize it yet (we were young once as well and all of us wanted to do the hard things because most of us were overconfident), but these little things are stepping stones. You have to build the staircase to greatness yourself with the help of others. So thank you, Ray, for helping out the newcomers.
I can't really speak to the matter of cars, even tho I love working on my shitbox. I'm not a mechanic, after all, but your videos have helped me a heck of a lot.
Disclaimer! English isn't my first language, so excuse any mistakes thank you!
Ray has lots of patience to work with the young ones.
They need to learn!
@@RainmanRaysRepairs And, IMHO, is this case, learning from one of the best !!
He's got 3, whats another one with his own tools.
Learning on the job with someone like Ray is the best way to learn the trades (I'd consider automotive work to be one of the trades that doesn't require college).
@@clbcl5 👍His kids are still young and don’t talk back.
Welcome, Justin. Beautiful car.
Welcome to Justin to the crew!!! Little does he realize that he has joined one of the best shops around. He has awesome techs to teach him. Just an unbelievable opportunity.
Absolutely!
He already willing to be on camera, it’s a great start.
It's great seeing you teach a new person and see him take instructions.
Now he just has to remember which order in the instructions, to keep safe.
Ray training the new guy, I always like to see the next generation excited to learn a trade.
Nice to see the youth of today interested in the cars of yesteryear!!
I actually knew what was wrong immediately. I could hear it. I knew because my dad taught me those things decades ago. I sure miss him.
Good on you for teaching the younguns!
How awesome is this?!?! Another employee for Ray! I could not be happier for him!
Poor customers 😢
rays gonna need a bigger shop at this rate
An employee that he had to explain the proper procedure for connecting and disconnecting a battery to. Not someone I'd be comfortable allowing to work on my car.
@@pjstartv6798 Makes me wonder why the other guys aren't around anymore...
@@pjstartv6798 Called an Apprentice, someone who learns from scratch under the supervision of an expert. This is the very start.
I LOVE the 70's Lincolns.. lead sled, land yacht.. nothing better then 40 miles of hoods hiding a 400 or 450 CC engine!
Oh what a throw back?..351 ,modified 400....changed my starter a few times....the bendix usually fail overtime. Nice training,,,,thanks Ray for another great video
Love the big ole gas burner! Looks nice! Congratulations on the new man in the shop! Best wishes!
Justin, welcome to tje wonderful world of Mr. Rainman Ray. That Lincoln is gorgeous... just how much is Mr. Justin seeking for this beautiful Lincoln????
Start with the ground and end with the ground.
Got it!
Welcome aboard Justin. You will learn a great deal from Ray. He is most knowledgeable in mechanical surgery.
Welcome aboard Justin, Ray will teach you well.
Try not to dwell too much on how many of us lot will be watching your journey! 🤔
Best line "dont want get squished like a ketchup packet"😂
Great job Ray teaching the new guy, "SAFTY FIRST"!!
Welkom Justin stay tuned on Ray, do as he say and dont say what he does, you can get a real carrier learning from the best.
MAKE ME SMILE TO SEE THE TIME TO SHOW A NEW TECH THE ROPES(GREAT JOB RAY!)
Now that is a Grandpa car. Back in the day, the snow birds from Long Island going down to Miami in this boat.
And a nice one too!
I always wanted mark v. had mark iv mark vii and viii. I remember on my mark iv that hood weighs a goddam ton
Bendex is stuck outward
Makes me miss my 71 Continental. But I just have one thing to ask. Hey Dave?! Dave's not here man. 😅
@@moparvwfreak Now we will have....Justen time and D.A.V.E. Dave?....DAVE?......Dave not .........
Oh that I were a young man again with Ray as my mentor! Justin, you are in good hands!
Stick with it Justin, with Ray you will learn a lot, nice one Ray👍
Ray's making the lift sound like Algebra on a bad day in school! Ray's teaching safety first for the best of reasons.
Lincoln Mark V, Bill Blass Edition. My parents had 2 of them in 1979.
You really are Rain Man, without the savant part.
She's my baby, I've put a lot of work into that car!
I love old cars. Hide away headlights, ashtrays in every corner, and so much steal if recycled could make 2dozen Hyundai’s. My first car was a 79 Chrysler New Yorker known as a land yacht.
My first car was a 1964 Chevy impala SS
Super car.
Steel and/or
...steal...don't make me laugh😂
"The whole thing's made out of steel and bald eagles." Precious.
this was the most beautiful car i've ever seen on your channel.
It is nice seeing a young man willing to learn a trade. You are going to as good a teacher as you are a technician, Ray. Be well as always.
Grasshopper is learning fast 👍
Your voice at the start sounded like you were a stormtrooper taking into a tin can 😂
Love seeing the Lincoln!
Welcome to the team, Justin!!!
That Land Yacht was built when you got gallons to the mile 🤣
Hopefully you'll find this lil community of ours a helpful and supportive place.
My 79 sedan DeVille with a 425 big block gets 8 mpg
My 73 Fleetwood with a 472 big block gets even less
Hey Ray, great video and patient instructions to Jason. I kinda thought you needed more help there so congratulations to you and Jason. He has the best mentor imaginable. Cheers!
If your new guy gets a can of brake cleaner tossed at him,have the new guy toss it back at Ray and tell him he missed the trash can.😂😂😂.your a grate employer Ray,keep up the fantastic work.
Nice! Teaching once again. Wish more places would do this.
Good first lesson. Knew it as soon as I heard it. Bendix screws were a brilliant solution to a 1950s engineering problem, but prone to that kind of failure. Great job for a ypung Jedi!
Welcome Justin. Your learning from the best❤. Ray has a very special sence of humor. You'll get use to it. Stay safe ....
Hello Justin, been watching Ray for a couple of years now, he is very honest and you would be hard pushed to find a more down to earth decent mech. He will without doubt teach you a lot. Good luck.
Up here in the north, the salt has long ago eaten those cars away. It's nice to see a survivor!
She comes all the way from Washington state! Fortunately enough, she was a collector car for some time and sat in a garage, before being sold at a liquidation as I was told by the previous owner. She was then brought down to Tampa in 2011 and lived in a storage facility till this year when I bought her. She runs like a champ now that the starter has been replaced!
Welcome Justin to the best team Ray and Dave will teach you well
Exactly what I thought it was the starter year is not disengaging. I heard that happen once and I figured it out. It only took me four hours cause I didn’t have a lift and I was by myself nerve-wracking when cars above you
You hired a new mechanic, "Just-In" time!
Gotta say, I am surprised that a starter is still available for such a classic machine, sounds really nice
cheers from Montreal Canada
ahhh the old ford starter, always loved those, they were so easy to diagnose and change out.
as for that flywheel? yep those teeth were chipped slightly but it didn't look bad enough to put a flex plate in it, i've seen em a lot worse. it'll be fine for now like you said.
nice job on the training lesson for the kid. 👍
I'm just impressed that your parts supplier had a starter in stock for a 78 Continental.
I'll never think the same about ketchup ever again. Thanks guys. Lol. Welcome aboard Justin you have got one mighty fine teacher
Keep a good eye on that young feller ray! He seems like he wants to learn but retaining what you learn is a must! Given time hes gonna b great under your wing as he should be! Thanks ray!!!
This brings back memories. I worked in a Lincoln shop when that car was new. That 400 Cid engine was basically a taller block 351 Cleveland, so it's a small block. Some of them were 460 cid powered
Welcome Justin. Nice job on your first starter install. Great teaching Ray.
Nice change of contents ray , even just a new character on scene makes it refreshing.
78…
I graduated high school in 78.
My starter drags sometimes too. 🤣
Welcome Justin! You are a lucky guy. Ray is a great boss. I love your land yacht.
Starter staying engaged
I remember that sound. The Bendix and teeth.
@@2pugman I had a 1971 Chevelle SS w/396 auto trans. One day I went out to start the car to go to work, and when I put it in drive and stepped on the gas, WHAM, Crunch, Whir no more move. Shut off key, had towed to my mechanic, Bendix did NOT disengage and shattered my flywheel.
@@2pugman Bendix is a brand, not a part.
First, an all out WELCOME JUSTIN, who "Just" came "in" 🤣(and hope you don't lock yourself out without the keys in the future)! Second, congrats Ray on your successful endeavors, please do keep up! Third, the grinding noise has a quick and easy solution... Convert that thing into a manual! There's only flywheel grind if there's not a foot in the clutch, or if the clutch actuator is FUBAR 🤷♂
Oh new crew! Hi Justin and I hope you will have a fun time!
"Do ya wanna buy it?" Me no way having flashbacks to my mom's monster 72 Caddy Coupe Deville.
Sounded like the old starter was not retracting from the fly wheel and the engine was turning the starter when running. I've seen that on old cars and some old cars you had to install shims to keep the starter gear from gnashing its teeth on the fly wheel. If that starter had no shims that might be why the teeth are being damaged.
My wife drove one of those for years . Zero to sixty in a minute and a half and ten miles to the gallon . The dimmer switch is on the floor , these have two switches . The other changed the radio channel . Best riding car ever .
I believe that car is the definition of a Land Yacht. It's in amazing shape for a 1978.
I can tell from the sideburns and the Lincoln Continental he's going to be awesome.
Good job with the kiddo. Hopefully he learns the ropes and stays safe. I've trained some rookies in my days. Gd job.
It’s the Nimitz class of cars. Looks sharp tho. Probably rides like a dream. If a little floaty. My first car was a 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. This brings back memories.
Training the next generation of mechanics is our responsibility. With your level of patience Justin has a great chance of success.
Justin will be a good employee he listens to you.
Congrats Justin you’re gonna be a damn good mechanic. 🎊🥇🏆
I miss my '78 Chrysler New Yorker. Last year of the full-size gunboats. It was silver, so my friend surprised me with a license plate cover that just said, "Battlestar Galactica".
Happy Friday afternoon Ray. That starter has the sound of death of the 70’s.
Nice car, I had a 1969 Caddy Coupe De Ville for a short while a few years ago. Somewhat similar.
Two minutes in and I was ready to pull the starter. When I was a kid you could just replace the Bendix. The sound on the first startup was a classic bad Bendix... 2:08 Showing up with that boat for a first date will have dad freaking out almost as much as a hippie van Dredges up memory of Jim Varney performing "Hot Rod Lincoln". 🤣🤣🤣
Bendix is a BRAND, not a part.
@@johnt.848 True, but we all know what it is in the context of a starter. How about if I said the "bendix drive" ? Hugo Bendix did invent the "bendix drive" mechanism after all.