I'm a retired USAF MSgt with 25 years of service. I started out as a jet engine mechanic on large airframe aircraft. I'm currently a Magnaflux service technician at a Magnaflux authorized service center (Stroud Systems, Inc) near Huston TX. I've been a service technician for almost ten years. Magnaflux is the oldest manufacturer of magnetic particle inspection (MPI) equipment. The solution can be kerosene based but can also be water. The powder that's put into the fluid is a very fine iron that's impregnated with a florescent material that glows under a UV light (365 Nanometers) source. This equipment can use one and or several types of currents to produce the magnetic fields. Alternating current is more prevalent for this application due to the type of metal and the geometry of the part. Full wave and half wave direct currents are typically used for thick-walled materials where discontinuities can also be found subsurface. MPI equipment are found in use in the oil and gas, automotive and aerospace industries. Arms manufacturers also use this inspection method to ensure the quality of their firearm products. Other common methods of non-destructive inspections / testing are X-ray, Ultrasonics, and a dye penetrant solution used with white contract paint. There are too many other methods to list. Many are designed for specific applications. It's great to see Steve showcase the processes that go into engineering and building his engines. Great work Steve!
Shout out to Steve for still using a crank guy rather than just buying a new one. He spreads the money around and I appreciate that as a small business owner. Also showing us how the magic is done by the pros
I wish so bad we had a good reputable machine shop/shops in alaska. We had anchorage drag bike that was good but they folded up, we have a newer one that I understand has good equipment, but the experience of some of the employees is minimal, but you pay a professional price, we are better off buying new/refurbished performance parts from lower 48.
You need to change the disclaimer - I ABSOLUTELY learned lots from this video. So cool! Let's hope the family continues the tradition, we need to celebrate these specialists and pros and keep their crafts alive!!!
Love seeing the old school Crank shop. It's old timers (said in a VERY complimentary way) that do best work. Also thanks for sparing the masses from seeing the crank straightening process . . . . .PING ! . . . . PING ! Your choice of the word "barbaric" is correct. BUT it works. Cranks must be "perfect and beautiful". When a crank fails, it NEVER goes alone !! Doug's a rock !!
Used the wife's face book to thank Allshaft repair for You ! Technology has came a long ways and its amazing that 70's black lights are still in use obviously with the help of modern chemicals. Either way enjoyed learning something new thanks S.M. staff and Allshaft repair !
Doug is an unsung hero for sure. What a great guy and his grand-daughter being involved in the business is equally noteworthy. Not many people understand grain structure importance in a part that carries heavy loads so touching on that surely enlightened many. Seeing the shmutz on the perimeter of the weld might raise an eyebrow but knowing the weld itself is void of it, it's good to go. Opening with Dewey made our day once again! Cheers!
Years ago I was sprayed with UV dye working on an AC system. Stopped at the local nudie bar on my way home to have a beverage with my pals. All those black lights in the bar picked up the UV dye that was apparently all over the one side of my body. Lesson learned. Don't go to a nudie bar after working on an AC.
40 or 50 years ago my Dad, a lifelong farmer with a 10th grade education, told me that such dings and pits just held extra oil. I, an avid book/magazine reader, doubted him. Now I hear a top dog engine builder say the same thing! Wonders will never cease!
I have worked in a power plant for all of my life. Now retired. When we performed steam turbine overhauls the rotor was blasted then magna fluxed. Found any imperfections that might lead to trouble. Takes a couple of days to magna flux a steam turbine rotor. Nothing works better. Thanks for your videos and knowledge.
Super fascinating to see how cranks are checked. Also shoutout to Doug, he seems like a great guy and I loved seeing his granddaughter working with him. Invaluable knowledge and family business for the win!
My grandpa owned and ran a machine shop. He was well know for being the best crank grinder around. I remember some cranks taller than I was. He did a lot of work on tractor and large implement engines as well as automotive machining. Unfortunately he retired when I was 11 so I never got the chance to learn much from him. It's neat seeing these machines I haven't seen since my childhood. We used to stop by grandpa's shop every day after school and he would give me a couple quarters for sweeping the floor which was always covered in metal shavings. I put the quarters in his soda machine he owned so the quarters went right back to him and I basically swept for a soda which was fine with me. And it was RC in the cans which I still love. That's some good memories. Man I miss him.
It give me chills watching that old school genuine machinist working. This 2 gentleman are the last generation of real mechanics. Nowadays people just replace, in my days we repair and build back our engines. Fantastic video with a real short class from a real machinist.
Shout out to Doug’s granddaughter, great to see a family business keep going. Reminds me of the stories I heard from my great aunt when she did machine and electrical work on B-29s back in the War.
I have a shop that I have used several times over the years for crank work. But I just drop it off and agree with whatever he says it needs, pay the bill and I have never had a problem. Its so awesome to see behind the scenes.
Many of us west coast guys have always used Velasco Crankshaft Service in Downey Ca. Owned by Henry Velasco who’s been king cranks now probably over 50 years. My late friend Don Ermshar who raced in the blown gas flat bottom drag class then to the faster Alcohol flats turned me on to Henry for my blown gas flat motor and drag car. Never had an issue and did fantastic work. Doubt there is anyone that knows more about crankshafts.
As a crank grinder for over 20 years i find this workshop amazing I've ground cranks in ships over 4 feet + including tug boats and cat cranks it takes a master at his craft.
Thanks for showing us what makes the heart of America what it is. Small business month brought to you buy Steve Morris. I wish I was old enough to work with my grandfather. Sadly, he passed well before I got smart enough to understand anything in this short amount of time we are here for. Thanks again
🔥right on sm, crank guy is a nother solid down to earth hard working guy like rest of the ppl in your circle.. thx again for all the footage. I really like and enjoy shop work like this 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️🚜
Decades ago i went with a friend to keith black racing engines. They had a crankshaft grinding lathe without the grinder but with a vertical mill mounted on it. It was removing all that was not a crankshaft as it turned a chunk of bar stock. It was a machine i always wanted one of. Keith black had a window welded in my friends 556 hemi. Touched up the heads. 8 new rods and 1 piston.
Brings back memories for me, one of my first jobs was at a crank and cam shop, ran all those machines except the crank grinder, ground a few cams though.
Steve, your kindness and generosity in making a second scratch and dent SMX for Garrett is truly admirable. You are an incredible person. Keep up the amazing work! 👍🙌🔧
Gotta say Steve..You kinda threw me off when you didn't post the trigger warning that I might learn something by watching. All jokes aside, you're the man. Your circle is awesome and we love watching you do your thing. Hope everything goes well during the repair and future runs! We want to see the wagon beat on mullet in exhibition matches.
I work for an aerospace company and we do “nondestructive testing” involving magnetic particle testing exactly like what was done here. We use it for rocket parts. Doug is no joke and knows his stuff. Wish I could find a Doug near me.
Great seeing the inside of the crankshaft shop. Those are unsung heroes of engines. New, repair, fine tune/balance/etc. The lifeblood of an engine. To have someone knowledgeable like that is worth the weight in gold. Can't wait to see the story as it continues.
Thanks Steve for showing us how your shaft was inspected and repaired! Not all UA-camrs go this far. 😄 Thanks Doug for your work and showing us this interesting and rare job!
Great video Steve, watching from Tasmania, shout out to All Crank for his old school skill , wonderful to see. Thanks for your informative videos . I am an automotive teacher at tafe and love your honest teaching style . Keep it up ! Rob
I checked out all shaft repair. He's the real deal. My first job was at Bowens tool sharpening in Downtown Orlando. Almost 30 years ago, thanks for the video and making me realize how much of a dinosaur I really am.
Steve, your dedication to making a second scratch and dent SMX for Garrett is truly commendable! 👏🔧 It's inspiring to see your commitment to providing excellent service and going the extra mile for your customers. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are top-notch. Keep up the great work, you're definitely the go-to guy for quality repairs and customer satisfaction! 💪🛠
I don't have a race car, never worked on engines (other than my moped at age 15 🙂) but being a tech head I do find your videos very interesting! So cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff that goes into racing!
Your preamble to your content is true. I learn something new in most of your videos. Thanks for sharing so much information. Entertaining and informative, what's up with that? Next level stuff.
Awesome seeing the crank shaft work that was done and was good Knowing that crank was good and just needed a touching up the whole assembly will have to be balanced again anyway
I do these types of inspections almost daily on helicopter components. You can use it on anything that is magnetic. Steve if you wanted too you could also use florescent penetrant all you need is the kit and the black light. It takes a little more time to dwell but doesn’t heat up the part.
Hats off to All Shaft Repair. Nice sharing the behind the seeds Steve. Nice welding on the block. First class repair. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Ed.
Nice job Doug ! Great to see some younger generation working in that field. Never would have thought it would take 3000 AMPS ! Thanks for bringing us along early in the morning Steve. Another great video!
Steve, I can't say how nice you are making a second scratch and dent smx for Garrett. Your the man
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"Ding on my crankshaft......that sounds weird!" 😂
You can tell that dog loves you with every inch of his heart
The crank whisperer and his granddaughter are awes, what a lost art.
This guy knows his stuff, great to see the granddaughter there cheers.
I was thinking the same thing!
I'm a retired USAF MSgt with 25 years of service. I started out as a jet engine mechanic on large airframe aircraft. I'm currently a Magnaflux service technician at a Magnaflux authorized service center (Stroud Systems, Inc) near Huston TX. I've been a service technician for almost ten years. Magnaflux is the oldest manufacturer of magnetic particle inspection (MPI) equipment. The solution can be kerosene based but can also be water. The powder that's put into the fluid is a very fine iron that's impregnated with a florescent material that glows under a UV light (365 Nanometers) source. This equipment can use one and or several types of currents to produce the magnetic fields. Alternating current is more prevalent for this application due to the type of metal and the geometry of the part. Full wave and half wave direct currents are typically used for thick-walled materials where discontinuities can also be found subsurface. MPI equipment are found in use in the oil and gas, automotive and aerospace industries. Arms manufacturers also use this inspection method to ensure the quality of their firearm products. Other common methods of non-destructive inspections / testing are X-ray, Ultrasonics, and a dye penetrant solution used with white contract paint. There are too many other methods to list. Many are designed for specific applications.
It's great to see Steve showcase the processes that go into engineering and building his engines. Great work Steve!
I don't use facebook but Thank you Doug for showing us what you do!
ALL SHAFT REPAIR 💪🏼🤘🏼
Ditto
Nobody should. That guy who owns it is the biggest creep that you can find.
@@insAneTunA Its a publicly traded company, its owned by millions of people.
I gave it up 12 years ago. I only had facebook for 9 months. Totally didn't like it. So I will also say thank you very much Doug. 👍🙂
We appreciate your support
Shes the grind daughter
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Shout out to Steve for still using a crank guy rather than just buying a new one. He spreads the money around and I appreciate that as a small business owner. Also showing us how the magic is done by the pros
I wish so bad we had a good reputable machine shop/shops in alaska. We had anchorage drag bike that was good but they folded up, we have a newer one that I understand has good equipment, but the experience of some of the employees is minimal, but you pay a professional price, we are better off buying new/refurbished performance parts from lower 48.
The behind the scenes of the crank shop was awesome! Family business getting it done!!
So cool seeing Doug’s old school shop still up n running while passing on the trade to his grandkids. Can’t wait to see you at Sick summer
Great video, thank you both. Especially Doug for allowing this to filmed .!!
You need to change the disclaimer - I ABSOLUTELY learned lots from this video. So cool! Let's hope the family continues the tradition, we need to celebrate these specialists and pros and keep their crafts alive!!!
All those machines bring back memorys. His old machines were brand new when i did it in the 80s
I could watch tours of old shops like this for hours!! Thank you for an awesome post Steve!! BTW, give that doggo a boop for me
I couldn’t find him on Facebook, but thanks Doug it’s good to see old school out there. It’s a dying breed.
Love seeing the old school Crank shop. It's old timers (said in a VERY complimentary way) that do best work. Also thanks for sparing the masses from seeing the crank straightening process . . . . .PING ! . . . . PING ! Your choice of the word "barbaric" is correct. BUT it works. Cranks must be "perfect and beautiful". When a crank fails, it NEVER goes alone !!
Doug's a rock !!
I for one appreciate the craftsmanship coming from this shop. An art and understanding being lost.
Old timers behind old machines really do the best work.
“Hey man you got a ding on your crankshaft”, that would be a good bumper sticker 😂.
I dinged my shaft shirts
Always amazing to see craft people at work. A true professional. Glad to see his grand daugther working and learning his craft
Can you say "craft?" again?🙄
@@gteefxr3094 yes
Craft
You would not understand
What a douche. What's he going to say when you have to explain to someone that you didn't know wether the weather would improve
All Shaft is cool, ol'skool machine shop! Machines stacked in a room with no floor space left!
Used the wife's face book to thank Allshaft repair for You ! Technology has came a long ways and its amazing that 70's black lights are still in use obviously with the help of modern chemicals. Either way enjoyed learning something new thanks S.M. staff and Allshaft repair !
I used to mag cranks all day at Indy Cylinder Head, that was 20 years ago. Thanks for bringing back those memories, Good times.
Doug is an unsung hero for sure. What a great guy and his grand-daughter being involved in the business is equally noteworthy. Not many people understand grain structure importance in a part that carries heavy loads so touching on that surely enlightened many.
Seeing the shmutz on the perimeter of the weld might raise an eyebrow but knowing the weld itself is void of it, it's good to go.
Opening with Dewey made our day once again! Cheers!
Thank you I appreciate the kind words 😊
Years ago I was sprayed with UV dye working on an AC system. Stopped at the local nudie bar on my way home to have a beverage with my pals. All those black lights in the bar picked up the UV dye that was apparently all over the one side of my body. Lesson learned. Don't go to a nudie bar after working on an AC.
40 or 50 years ago my Dad, a lifelong farmer with a 10th grade education, told me that such dings and pits just held extra oil. I, an avid book/magazine reader, doubted him. Now I hear a top dog engine builder say the same thing! Wonders will never cease!
That Crank repair was just some Good OL Old School Hands On Know How Craftsmanship🏁🏁🏁
I have worked in a power plant for all of my life. Now retired. When we performed steam turbine overhauls the rotor was blasted then magna fluxed. Found any imperfections that might lead to trouble. Takes a couple of days to magna flux a steam turbine rotor. Nothing works better. Thanks for your videos and knowledge.
We had a mag particle guy out today checking threads for cracks. We may not make 5,000 HP, but we do test big ass stuff to 15,000 psi.
Thanks Steve, I had sent cranks in to get magnafluxed, but had never seen it done..I had no idea
Super fascinating to see how cranks are checked. Also shoutout to Doug, he seems like a great guy and I loved seeing his granddaughter working with him. Invaluable knowledge and family business for the win!
Murica
My grandpa owned and ran a machine shop. He was well know for being the best crank grinder around. I remember some cranks taller than I was. He did a lot of work on tractor and large implement engines as well as automotive machining. Unfortunately he retired when I was 11 so I never got the chance to learn much from him. It's neat seeing these machines I haven't seen since my childhood. We used to stop by grandpa's shop every day after school and he would give me a couple quarters for sweeping the floor which was always covered in metal shavings. I put the quarters in his soda machine he owned so the quarters went right back to him and I basically swept for a soda which was fine with me. And it was RC in the cans which I still love. That's some good memories. Man I miss him.
It give me chills watching that old school genuine machinist working. This 2 gentleman are the last generation of real mechanics.
Nowadays people just replace, in my days we repair and build back our engines. Fantastic video with a real short class from a real machinist.
Shout out to Doug’s granddaughter, great to see a family business keep going. Reminds me of the stories I heard from my great aunt when she did machine and electrical work on B-29s back in the War.
Yes. Exactly what this night needed!! An smx video!!
I have a shop that I have used several times over the years for crank work. But I just drop it off and agree with whatever he says it needs, pay the bill and I have never had a problem. Its so awesome to see behind the scenes.
That place brings back memories. I used to work in a machine shop just like that a million years ago. Good times.
I think the world needs a "There's A Ding In My Crankshaft" t-shirt now.
Thanks for sharing Steve & Thanks to Doug!
Props to Kyle that wasn't a easy spot to weld up. Can't wait to see the wagon ripping down the track.
The kind of shop that made this country great. Good work Doug.
Many of us west coast guys have always used Velasco Crankshaft Service in Downey Ca. Owned by Henry Velasco who’s been king cranks now probably over 50 years. My late friend Don Ermshar who raced in the blown gas flat bottom drag class then to the faster Alcohol flats turned me on to Henry for my blown gas flat motor and drag car. Never had an issue and did fantastic work. Doubt there is anyone that knows more about crankshafts.
Never had a Facebook and never will but thanks to doug for checking and fixing the crank up for you Steve 👍👍👍
Super cool to meet you, even though I was extremely nervous 😂
As a crank grinder for over 20 years i find this workshop amazing I've ground cranks in ships over 4 feet + including tug boats and cat cranks it takes a master at his craft.
Thanks for showing us what makes the heart of America what it is. Small business month brought to you buy Steve Morris. I wish I was old enough to work with my grandfather. Sadly, he passed well before I got smart enough to understand anything in this short amount of time we are here for. Thanks again
I liked the look on your face as you watched another artist apply his trade while polishing out he nicks. Obvious respect.
amazing shop tour! crankshaft granddaughter sounds both inspirational and cool as heck!
Thank you for showing all these procedures I love it
To see radius cracks it should be magnatised inside the coil . The crank welder is a Gleeson submerged arc welder.
🔥right on sm, crank guy is a nother solid down to earth hard working guy like rest of the ppl in your circle.. thx again for all the footage. I really like and enjoy shop work like this 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️🚜
That SICK MOVIE was the coolest drag racing video i ever seen ,, thanks Steve👍
Decades ago i went with a friend to keith black racing engines. They had a crankshaft grinding lathe without the grinder but with a vertical mill mounted on it. It was removing all that was not a crankshaft as it turned a chunk of bar stock. It was a machine i always wanted one of. Keith black had a window welded in my friends 556 hemi. Touched up the heads. 8 new rods and 1 piston.
One of my first jobs after getting married in 1980 was as an automotive machinist. Sure brings back memories!
Brings back memories for me, one of my first jobs was at a crank and cam shop, ran all those machines except the crank grinder, ground a few cams though.
Steve, your kindness and generosity in making a second scratch and dent SMX for Garrett is truly admirable. You are an incredible person. Keep up the amazing work! 👍🙌🔧
Good video, good to see old school machining. He really should have granddaughter tie that hair up!! Great shot of welding block also!!
Gotta say Steve..You kinda threw me off when you didn't post the trigger warning that I might learn something by watching.
All jokes aside, you're the man. Your circle is awesome and we love watching you do your thing. Hope everything goes well during the repair and future runs! We want to see the wagon beat on mullet in exhibition matches.
I have had Doug do work for me before great guy. Glad the crank was ok.
Your channel is so freaking cool. Don't ever stop what you are doing..
Really Loved this one, fascinating stuff! Thanks for sharing, Steve!
I work for an aerospace company and we do “nondestructive testing” involving magnetic particle testing exactly like what was done here. We use it for rocket parts. Doug is no joke and knows his stuff. Wish I could find a Doug near me.
This a lil more accurate then mag..
Allshaft repair is the best! Thank you Doug for all you did for us, Allshaft does not disappoint!
Seeing the crankshaft repair shop and processes was awesome!
That black fox body 🤤
I really like the wagon content.
Great seeing the inside of the crankshaft shop. Those are unsung heroes of engines. New, repair, fine tune/balance/etc. The lifeblood of an engine. To have someone knowledgeable like that is worth the weight in gold. Can't wait to see the story as it continues.
Thanks Steve for showing us how your shaft was inspected and repaired! Not all UA-camrs go this far. 😄
Thanks Doug for your work and showing us this interesting and rare job!
Wow, that was impressive watching Kyle weld inside that cylinder like that, that's talent 👍
I taught him everything he knows 😁😂
That man has seen more shafts than Pamela Ansderson!
Thank the Good Lord for guys like Doug, a merchant of horsepower.
Dewey dawg for the win.🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Mr Steve I've watched our local shop check for cracks using the metal powder. 😊
Great video Steve, watching from Tasmania, shout out to All Crank for his old school skill , wonderful to see. Thanks for your informative videos . I am an automotive teacher at tafe and love your honest teaching style . Keep it up !
Rob
I checked out all shaft repair. He's the real deal. My first job was at Bowens tool sharpening in Downtown Orlando. Almost 30 years ago, thanks for the video and making me realize how much of a dinosaur I really am.
Steve, thank you for another great video. Always enjoy your calm demeanor, as well as your wisdom,and insight... And of course Dewey!!
You made my day with this video Steve. Thanks for showing this guys shop.
This is different level engineering in my opinion
Good to see Steve less cranky after he returned to his shop.
I love that Dewey threw a paw into that morning chat!
whoaaa TEAM!! hahaa
Steve, your dedication to making a second scratch and dent SMX for Garrett is truly commendable! 👏🔧 It's inspiring to see your commitment to providing excellent service and going the extra mile for your customers. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are top-notch. Keep up the great work, you're definitely the go-to guy for quality repairs and customer satisfaction! 💪🛠
I don't have a race car, never worked on engines (other than my moped at age 15 🙂) but being a tech head I do find your videos very interesting! So cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff that goes into racing!
Get more involved. "Not sarcasm." Performance is very satisfying.
I’m glad and happy for you , the crank was good.
Who knew that the tools of the trade in crank repair are the hammer and the angle grinder. I may have missed my calling.
Had a crank offset ground, and got to watch, it was amazing. That is craftsnan ship at it best, thanks!
"That there's a ding on my crankshaft..."
This needs to be a t-shirt! hahaha!
Your preamble to your content is true. I learn something new in most of your videos. Thanks for sharing so much information. Entertaining and informative, what's up with that? Next level stuff.
Totally enjoyed how the cranks are serviced. Good luck getting everything back together.
See on TV, some one straighten a cam shaft, used a air hammer with a u shaped chisel in fixture.
Awesome seeing the crank shaft work that was done and was good Knowing that crank was good and just needed a touching up the whole assembly will have to be balanced again anyway
Those little dings are battle scars!
I do these types of inspections almost daily on helicopter components. You can use it on anything that is magnetic. Steve if you wanted too you could also use florescent penetrant all you need is the kit and the black light. It takes a little more time to dwell but doesn’t heat up the part.
Got to love the good old “Ding on the Crank Shaft”. Thank you for the great information.
Hats off to All Shaft Repair.
Nice sharing the behind the seeds Steve.
Nice welding on the block.
First class repair.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Ed.
Awesome!!! One step closer to it running again!!
Nice job Doug ! Great to see some younger generation working in that field. Never would have thought it would take 3000 AMPS ! Thanks for bringing us along early in the morning Steve. Another great video!
3,000 amps, and He just puts His hand on it to rotate it!
Great content, now I know how Magnufluxing works, so I learned something today!!! As per your intro warning!!
It's really cool seeing how magnafluxing works and all the repairs on the block as well.
Great news that the crank survived.
I’m from Michigan but I’ve never used him I have buddies that have used him but I’ve always heard he’s the snowmobile crank guru as well
I love how you include God in everything you do brother! Real leader in the industry. May God bless you brother!