How To Recycle An Engine For Money - Simple Motor Inspection - How Much Is A Scrap Engine Worth?

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • You've got a small engine block to recycle? Fantastic! That's a high quality piece of scrap metal! Now you need to know how to recycle an engine for money. And how much is a scrap engine worth? Those are the right questions, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let me show you how to inspect an engine in ten minutes or less with simple hand tools. Scrapping an engine block is fine money and I'll show you how much, but it's worth a lot more if it can still be used! A simple motor inspection could make you a few hundred dollars in a couple minutes. Recycling an engine for the most money; aluminum block scrapping guide. Smort!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 83

  • @mr.zardoz3344
    @mr.zardoz3344 3 роки тому +7

    My inside voice always screams happy when i see a notification for your newest video. I usually learn something every time i watch. Thanks

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      You’re a prince ☺️

  • @randystone6781
    @randystone6781 3 роки тому +3

    Another great video, Thub! These informational break downs are very helpful. Keep doing the thing...

  • @raychrl
    @raychrl 3 роки тому +3

    I find your videos to be very well done, with valuable content. You add to the presentation with your knowledge, personality, humor, and talent with making effective, enjoyable videos on scrapping. The quality of these videos is high! Corporate will be coming for you! Resist, Resist!!!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! I’m trying my best with these so I really appreciate the encouragement 💙 glad to know they’re enjoyable! I learn a lot as I go so it’s been really fun. Thanks again, and all the best!

  • @dukctape
    @dukctape 3 роки тому

    just found your channel thru the sticky post on /r/scrapmetal. as an aspiring scrapper, this was an instant sub. nice to have someone doing scrap vids who isn't, well, a stereotypical scrapper (no diss to those who fit the bill, they just tend not to be internet savvy folks! lol) thanks for making these vids!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much! I don’t know who posted it there but I’m really glad people have found it useful :) Scrapping is great and has gotten me through some pretty lean months so it’s dear to my heart. I love making videos though 😁 I’ll keep doing them the best I can. let me know if there’s a scrap subject you’d like an informative video on!

  • @carluvvers2024
    @carluvvers2024 2 роки тому

    great video!!

  • @themljhustle8092
    @themljhustle8092 Рік тому +1

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Good video thanks for the Tip 💪🏾💰💰💰

  • @geofft3214
    @geofft3214 3 роки тому +4

    Those helping hands are useful - need to get some of those. lol!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +1

      Honestly bud, best tool in the garage by far 👌👌😎

  • @yiannisk8369
    @yiannisk8369 3 роки тому +13

    Hello from Germany! Great video as always, thanks! Actually there's a 5th option, especially if you're not sure about the engine's condition, and you don't want to risk selling something which will give up its spirit after a couple months..
    Disassemble the engine and keep the engine block and the pistons. Send them in for a sandblasting for about 50 euro/bucks. Buy a glass for about 20 euro/bucks and make an engine coffee-table out of it! I've sold a 4-cylinder a month ago for 150 euro and a VR6 for another 250. If you get yourself a V8 its value could easily reach 350, or even up to 700-800 depending on the level of detail, LEDs lights you might want to install on it, etc.
    One point of attention is that only the aluminium blocks are rust-free (and very light); the other ones need to be sprayed over so that they won't rust due to atmosphere moisture.
    Take care and keep up the great work :)

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +1

      That’s an excellent idea, I’d love to see that sometime! A real heavy table tho, lol. Hope you do real well with em!

    • @goldstandardmarketing3866
      @goldstandardmarketing3866 Рік тому

      What about for marine engines? And cam you send me some pics?😊

    • @yiannisk8369
      @yiannisk8369 Рік тому

      @@goldstandardmarketing3866 the charm of the engine coffee table is the cylinder block which is open to see. Then the more cylinders the more impressive it looks. The marine engine interior (because outside is just plastic) isn’t as impressive to look at. It’s just a bunch of small components in comparison to a car engine. So i wouldn’t say a marine engine would make a good coffee table. That being said, one‘s imagination can be limitless and do impressive things using simple stuff ;-)
      Best of luck!

  • @bensanders7392
    @bensanders7392 Рік тому +2

    Holy crap that is quite depressing, for something that costs 1000s upon 1000s of dollars to the retail consumer when new....at end of life....$12.50. Puts things in perspective.

  • @ddodd626
    @ddodd626 3 роки тому

    I'm glad to see the sheriff is doing well

  • @mollynakamori
    @mollynakamori 3 роки тому +3

    Loved the little lawnmower nugget you dropped.

  • @evolutionsimplified
    @evolutionsimplified 3 роки тому

    Youre providing a lot of value brother, keep it up!

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that bud! I’m learning things all the time about what to do with stuff like this, and I’m always excited to have something to share 😊

  • @ryantimmins9479
    @ryantimmins9479 3 роки тому

    Nice video Thub! Your knowledge of car engines and transmissions is expert level. Are you a mechanic by chance?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +2

      Oh there’s still a massive gap between myself and an *expert*, but thank you very much! I’m just a tinkerer, i enjoy working on my stuff. I owe all my vehicle knowledge to my friend David though, he’s helped me with most of my more challenging vehicle projects and I learned a lot through him!

  • @codydavis1520
    @codydavis1520 Рік тому

    Personally I would disassemble it just because I find it quite entertaining thing to do
    And take the good part to sell to

  • @scrappirateroberts
    @scrappirateroberts 6 місяців тому

    Agreed! You can ad a lot of value by separating from the car and engine. Last one I pulled at Pick A Part was an hour of work on gravel and ran about 100 Dollars US. Would have loved to find one then, that I could have talked to the owner for 90 CA.. 😉 🏴‍☠

  • @tonyg4622
    @tonyg4622 11 місяців тому +1

    I get 60 cents a pound for engines/transmissions right outside of Atlanta

  • @oriondias4281
    @oriondias4281 11 місяців тому

    I'm thinking of parting out my car when its at the end ofnits life. It's a 2008 chevy malibu. 240k kms on it and I love it. I'm thinking of selling as much as I can. But I think I'll just donate the engine to the local college so other students can learn from it.

  • @krayzieworld
    @krayzieworld 2 роки тому

    Does this count for boat motors as well some maybe fiberglass and it's hard to tell the difference

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  2 роки тому

      The scrapping whole part? Tbh I’ve never had an outboard for scrap so I’m not sure, they’d probably classify it as “heavy dirty” or something but it would still count. Definitely try sell those first though, even in “needs work” condition those can be money

  • @meganshafi
    @meganshafi 3 роки тому +1

    Thub I live in nova Scotia and I was wondering if I should take bottles to a bottle Depot or a scrap yard

    • @romanshulik3134
      @romanshulik3134 3 роки тому

      You for sure will get more for recycling water bottles/aluminum cans. In Oregon it’s $.010 a can/bottle.

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      Well I don’t know what deposits are like in NS but I’d bet the bottle depot is much better

    • @makincash3337
      @makincash3337 3 роки тому

      @@thubprint Becarful with that crossing state lines in the usa for that will get you hemed up if caught. But never heard of any one getting caught thou

    • @meganshafi
      @meganshafi 3 роки тому +1

      The price is 5 cents for cans and 10 cents per bottle at a bottle Depot

    • @Evil-Bliss
      @Evil-Bliss Рік тому

      @@makincash3337 yup, our tire “disposale” guys are just some dude in a u haul. We pay 3$ a piece I think for them to be disposed. They probably drive out of state an dump them. Or go to the mountain and dump where no one is.

  • @makincash3337
    @makincash3337 3 роки тому +2

    12.39 that covers gas. Good job

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      All the more reason to sell them!

  • @mehowshorts
    @mehowshorts 3 роки тому +1

    👍👍

  • @glendajames4716
    @glendajames4716 3 роки тому +2

    😎

  • @jasonsaizan5647
    @jasonsaizan5647 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I was thinking the moment I saw the engine and transmission it was a 96-00 non vtech. Many people want that transmission it gets better gas mileage many people convert auto cars to Manuel also note that the flywheel and the bolts holding the pressure plate and clutch are needed to do the conversion. Also the starter. Adding those with the listing would of increased the value of the transmission. 75-125$ for the transmission here in the states but the extras could of brought 175$ for it and the short block was scrap but there was a good harmonic balancer you could of sold off the engine probably to Whomever bought the transmission

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому +1

      Welp, you know a whole bunch more about it than I do! 😂
      That makes sense though, I’ve watched some auto-manual conversion videos and it seems like a ton of work to me but I can see when it starts to make sense if you find a minty clean auto for cheap

  • @bradkroboth5490
    @bradkroboth5490 Рік тому

    My buddy likes to keep D series 1.6 Honda motors around, he buys em for $200+ and about $400 with trans

  • @Onemanstrash1
    @Onemanstrash1 3 місяці тому

    4:08 if one of the seals is gone and it has no compression......UHH I hate to break it to you , but without the head on it you will never know if the rings are toast.....

  • @paulnorton7929
    @paulnorton7929 3 роки тому +1

    How r u all doing and be safe from uk London

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      We’re great over here, hope you’re staying safe too!

  • @shaallen8412
    @shaallen8412 3 роки тому +1

    How did you get the engine to your house?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      When I found it in the alley, I went around to the front of the house and knocked on the door, then the owner helped me load it into my car 😁
      I wouldn’t have been able to do it myself without some makeshift hoist, it was super heavy

    • @dericknorman7037
      @dericknorman7037 3 роки тому

      How are you

  • @fit-with-eaz2627
    @fit-with-eaz2627 2 роки тому +1

    700

  • @javidpathanpathan9147
    @javidpathanpathan9147 Рік тому

    I remember Jack sparrow while watching your video
    You should try in acting too

  • @dameonfochtman881
    @dameonfochtman881 2 роки тому

    Wow that’s from a lawnmower??? Looks like what’s in my Honda crx😂

    • @dameonfochtman881
      @dameonfochtman881 2 роки тому +1

      Never mind it is the same motor lmfao hf motor tho?

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  2 роки тому +1

      I was being funny 😆

  • @BIGGESTYOUTUBER5399
    @BIGGESTYOUTUBER5399 2 роки тому

    .25 cent an lb for al engines here I buy them

  • @CODEMANTHEUNDERDARK
    @CODEMANTHEUNDERDARK 3 роки тому +1

    hit it with a sledge hammer and pick up the pieces you'll get them out or use a really good skill saw

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      I guess that’s probably the most time efficient!

  • @jasonsaizan5647
    @jasonsaizan5647 3 роки тому

    Using a battery you could of jumped the starter and even turned the engine over that way

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      Ohhh that’s a great idea!!

  • @Loctain
    @Loctain 3 роки тому +1

    the cylinder head was off, it would not have compression no matter what lol

  • @athrunzala5337
    @athrunzala5337 3 роки тому +1

    your videos need more lighting

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      I actually have a new light that’s battery powered and more portable, so I think that’s improved things but it would have helped in this one for sure 👍

    • @athrunzala5337
      @athrunzala5337 3 роки тому

      @@thubprint skilled youtubers often forget about it so I thought I'd make this remark. Because from observation, youtubers who have their camera work figured out top notch are more likely to have more subscribers and their content viewed better than those who don't. Good luck to you and nice interesting channel

  • @wdavid91
    @wdavid91 Рік тому

    You could have took the motor to a engine rebuilder they're places to buy engines

  • @jimmybrockton961
    @jimmybrockton961 3 роки тому +1

    Viewer 925

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      Shouts all the way out for Mista 925! 😂👍

    • @jimmybrockton961
      @jimmybrockton961 3 роки тому

      @@thubprint hey its the tire guy in mn

    • @jimmybrockton961
      @jimmybrockton961 3 роки тому

      Different account same guy

    • @thubprint
      @thubprint  3 роки тому

      Oh? Well hello again! Hope the game has been good to you 👌 I’ve been on my own bs lately, but it sure was a blessing at the time 🤘💙

  • @victorpryor9403
    @victorpryor9403 Рік тому

    Bruh if you see d16 and had to look up what engine that's from lmfao you should not be scrapping

  • @spensinthevalley3099
    @spensinthevalley3099 2 роки тому

    Lawn mower engine...... douche beag, hair bun cements it.

  • @mobandz3017
    @mobandz3017 2 роки тому

    Click bait asf unsubscribed

  • @katwoman5594
    @katwoman5594 Рік тому

    Wish I would’ve seen this 30 mins ago -.-