Here's what's in a catalytic Converter. Here's how they work.
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- Опубліковано 16 кві 2012
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What's in a catalytic converter? How do they work? Here's what's in a catalytic Converter. Here's how they work.
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+1 for the cat joke and +1 for mentioning Tom Ogle and the petro dollar--and +100 for have backyard chickens! Great explanation of the whole process.
+Eddie Padilla hmm... if i ever have the time (IE in several years) i'll try to remake the ogle carb with a shop vac, though i'd have to try to get it to work with EFI though, if that fails there are a bunch of old trucks i could buy here
Eddie Padilla
subtle things can alter sleep patterns in kids, L, for example, some little guys are more sensitive to cold so wearing socks might is one idea, another is using some source of white noise to block outside traffic, people, and creaking house sounds. I used a fan, for example. Pillows and sheets/bedding can be a source of subtle irritation, too. For example, micro fibre sheets, down pillows (with lots of feathers, typically), or inadequately rinsed bedding - leaving residual detergent or fabric softener- is often a source of breathing congestion, wheezy runny nose discomfort which keeps the kids (and you) from getting good deep sleep. And make sure your window sills are free of molds and dust. Many folks dont realize that molds respire too and its their exhaled breath that our own bronchii react to.
Best damn explanation on how catalitic converters work!
I also remember the predator carburetor. It multi staged gasoline through values that would compress the gas through charcoal filters. The damn thing was almost 99% efficient in burning fuel. And was way cleaner at the exhaust then today.
I still use a water injection system that can pass any inspection station probing.
Hi Brian! It's Shep the Jewish me-chan-ic. Riddle me this "Batman". 3 years ago I replaced the engine in my 2000 S10 (2.2 liter) with a new GM crate unit,along with the injectors and pressure regulator (Sorensen),fuel pump (Carter) o2 sensors (AC Delco),and Cat (Walker). 1 1/2 years ago a p0420 code appeared. No vac or exhaust leaks. Fuel pressure is correct. No misfires and engine vacuum is rock steady at 18 inches. In short, the truck runs great. AutoZone replaced the cat at no charge. Last month the p0420 code reappeared.Same conditions. I ran a live data test. U/S o2 sensor readings bounced all over the place (as it should).D/S o2 readins did the same (as it shouldn't). I replaced the cat (again) and now the D/S reading are .73--.78 volts at highway speeds..43--.47 at idle. And ..50--.53 at around 35 to 40 mph. In other words , steady. All other readings are normal. My GM tech friends say I need a factory cat ($1000--$2000). My independent tech friends and my old auto tech instructor ( the 1 who taught me 30 years ago and is still teaching) say that's nuts and a Walker $179--$400)or any cat should be fine. Any ideas? Thanx and G-d bless. Shep.
you are so incredibly intelligent. this is so useful, I've learned a ton in 10 minutes
Such great info. Really appreciate you taking the trouble to make it understandable for the rest of us. Great job.
tipperary links u.
I watch this and it remind me of all the great teachers I have had in my live. You are just a natural showman and the video is superb! I have been trolling FB for a while and this is the first time I feel that I have complete grasp on this subject matter: so THANK YOU!
Its funny when people bash mechanics as non-educated wrench turners, and you start throwing chemistry terms at them that they don't understand explaining how a car works.
it's exactly the same with people who build computers now... anybody can plug one together.
Joseph Stott
yes darling?
Joseph Stott CompTIA A+ can fix that. Lol.
I first read your user name as BRAINSmobile and it would be well deserved. You sir have got me to understand that I most likely have a vacuum problem on my car and probably nothing else. Thank you for this incredibly informative video. Really, thank you so much!
so, we start off with bad cat meows and i'm ready to click "next", but i wait for a minute, and am treated to a very informative (and very eclectic) video. i really liked it. thanks for reminding me to not be such an a-hole. :-)
+Lyle W Lyle, you're alright man. Great to hear from you!
+briansmobile1 @5:15 it got a bong and it's 'high' time, lol!!
+Lyle W If you have ever seen a briansmobile video before you would know what to expect. His videos are great.
and yet im sitting here wondering what they look like when you spit flames through them. also what is a highflow?
Agreed. That joke was so bad I almost clicked away, but very informative. Glad I stayed.
Great job Brian! Your amongst the best on the Tube. My wife and I have 4 kids of or own and have had 70 foster kids over 7 years. I was so spoiled bc she dealt with all the difficult things like diapers, nightmares (same thing to me). Anyway I see a lot of advise here about limiting "electronic time". No easy task but it really helps. Keep the vids coming, please know they are appreciated. Really wished I was with you and your bro diving!!!! That was beautiful on many levels.
Take care
Hello - just watched your vid on catalytlc convertors, and I have to say, it was one of the best, educational videos on the subject. Hats off to you sir, you made it all very easy to understand!
Thanks Mike!
Hi! Thank's for straight dirt on the catalytic, training session. Great down to earth video...!
used to make catalytic converters and shells for them at TABC in long beach,ca.
great explanation about catalytic converter and corresponding mechanisms!
That was the most informative/educated video on cats I've seen and I've seen a lot .. thank you!
briansmobile1, great vid as per your usual. id like to add if i may, some personal observations from 30 years of repairing cars. the threaded bung on the side of the converter has been around a very long time. it started out as a way to inject fresh air into the converter to burn off unburned hydrocarbons via an air pump on the front of the engine [remember fords smog pumps that always failed?]. even though i have never seen an O2 sensor in that spot, it doesnt mean that its never been done. keep up the good work
Love this video!!! You speak clearly, know your stuff and are not afraid to share what you hypothesize... I also sense a genuinely good person in you... Keep em coming...
Recently with 6 cars in the family, I began to act on my instincts mechanics by suggesting and trying things in connection with my mechanic's expertise. For ex. the computer showed Malfunction on cat and 2 sensors. Bought all the parts myself, but the carparts place kept sending me the US honda sensor, not the import which my Honda was... anyhow I got fed up with trying to get the right part so I cleaned the old one and Voila... it worked!
Great work Elizabeth! And thank you for the feedback!
I had issues getting the wrong cats from autozone and oreillys for my friends mercury mountaineer too. I had to take them off measure the inlet and outlet and get a pipe reducer to weld in too to make the back one fit. One of her front cats was melted and the back one was clogged. Only one worked with the temperature check being 100 degrees hotter after the cat. How did you clean your cat? I have a dodge stratus I bought to fix up and my only cat on this thing is not passing the temp test. I could smell that it wasn't working. I'm just curious on how you cleaned it. I want to flush it out with acid just to see if it will work. I tried vinegar cuz I had it layin around. Nope. I tried carburetor cleaner also. Nope. Oh and by the way I think it is the most awesome thing in the world that you have mechanical instincts. I am honored to even hear of a female that will work on cars, wow!!! That made my heart throb, seriously. Sorry if i sounded sexist or like a creep, lol.
Elizabeth Stenholt did you know you might as well get those codes when your car runs on too rich fuel mixture ? sunburn fuel causes catalytic to heat up and oxygen to read wrong readings :) your "expensive" problem could be caused by anything like spark plugs usually $5-10 each or better yet a broken intake vacuums line thats not even $5 =) find a good technician and stick to him because thats what a life is. on top of that you could demand that mechanic used a scope to verify if his finding is correct or not
Elizabeth Stenholt
Elizabeth Stenholt you should ask him out on a date since you're so mesmerized.
hey brian, just wanted to say that as a chemist, your explanations are spot on.
one thing to mention about the "super carburetor", the vaporization of a liquid under a vacuum makes the liquid extremely cold very quickly which is probably a bad thing for your gas.
cool video
This dude is cool in my book. Being a dad and putting out great videos ain't no ez task I love all of his informative tips and tricks great work bro.
Hey thanks for this vid! I know it's old but I'm just getting into this stuff. I pray that your kids have peace at night and that you get rest!
If not the best, one of the best informative videos on UA-cam, in my opinion, thank you. And I feel your pain... Never been a good sleeper myself and have relied on cat naps most of my life. As for the kids, possibly, one of the things that could help is food: type? Quantity? How late they eat? Sugar.... My six year old grandson seems to be affected by red die in soft drinks. Hope you get some sleep soon.
Ty for that Tom Ogle name drop. Very needed information.
mate i subscribed cos your manner is genuine as well as it being informative
Thanks Brian that was really cool and informative. I always love the way you take stuff apart to show the inner workings. Sorry to hear about your lack of sleep situation. I wish I had something helpful to say about that.
This video is the perfect example of why I enjoy watching your videos. You got auto, biography, sports, chemistry, economics and comedy all in one pot :-) Shucks how could I forget the cat and chickens?! Cool video!
Subscribed. Amazing knowledge on all of this, and I learned about more than just catalytic converters. Thank you.
Good tip. I'm happy to try it out. Thanks!
you drew me in with the meows but i stayed for the vast amount of knowledge
I absolutely love the way you explain things.
Very educative vid. THANKS.
btw, tip for the kids nightmares problem, minimize their internet time, or filter content.
some games and vids out there can really mess up kids brain.
+Jeremy Hall He's telling the truth and I'm 17. If they are 6-9 it is common lol. Don't be ignorant please.
Jeremy Hall
i got nightmares playing resident evil 4 as a teenagers....PTSD...
Also, loss sensitivity to life, people, grew ignorant to personal issues, & non-responsive to activity requiring thinking process (avoidance of challenges). Think my IQ dropped...badly.
I can only imagine the nightmares you will have from real life.
+YangSword9x lol it's not just resident evil man, I think the whole world would be better if it lost most technology especially the ones that require us to stare at a screen for long periods.
loved the video lots of good practical information. try getting your kids energy out before bed, walks, playing games in the park, just because you burned energy all day at work doesn't mean they did the same.
good one; stumbled on glad I did good to hear someone that knows what they're talking about ( cats or chickens ) Thanks
Very very informative I've always wondered how a catalytic converter worked and what was inside. thank you for this video.
Cool video. Very informative. I just replaced the cat on the front of my Honda engine. Didn't know why there were 2 converters or why one was mounted to the block, but now I do. Also liked the background on Tom Ogle. Thanks for the info.
I didn't know I would actually learn something watching this video. I'm subscribing.
Thanks for the information. My exhaust basically rusted out right in front of the cat, and ended up dragging on the highway. I was told I could just put on a straight pipe and get away with it. After watching your video, why would I skip out on replacing my cat? This video was really everything I needed to know.
great video - you're a great educator! thanks and keep sharing!
dude your videos are freakin awesome !!! i really appreciate your great explanations, I'm gonna do my own clutch tomorrow haha
Yeah -- Like it mate.
You have good understanding , thank you !
You have great videos, I think you are my favorite subscription. You make learning about exciting stuff like catalytic converters and suspension clunks fun. If I ever do a JDM STi engine swap on my WRX, I'll bring it to you. (if you are up to challenges like that.) ps- I have chickens and a backyard without a gate, so they just hang out in my carport when I'm working. It's frustrating always having to watch your step.
The meow in the beginning caught me off guard. NASCAR! Lmao. Very informative video by the way!
Awesome Video! ...reminds me of my old Vocational - Trade School days. Its nice when someone can actually SHOW you exactly what it is, whats in it, what it does, and so on. Thoroughly too! Thank YOU
Welcome Kyle!
Thanks Brian, I have always wondered how the cats worked, well done.
Welcome Sam!
Thanks. Great presentation. Really accessible. I've been studying chemistry recently, yours is on point.
I liked the video. Funny and informative, not many people can pull that off. Good work
That's the most educated explanations of cats and other things surrounding the area of them. Wow thanks that was cool.
Good vid!!!!! That shows the real thing in the steel box. learnt loads of thing from it
thank you very much
welcome- happy to do it!
great video. very well explained and informative. answered a couple questions for me. Thank you.
good start, impressed by your chemical knowledge. Thanks for the info.
Kids can be tough, no way around it. Just love them, and help them grow.
very informative, thank you sir. As for the "sleepless nights" I'm afraid I can not help you there. Ear plugs, the soft spongy ones. or as you had said, sleep in the camper. "Out of sight, Out of mind". That should help....Maybe?!
Thanks for the follow up!
You bet- thanks for watching!
Thanks for always making your videos, more than just car repair!
Great cat interpretation Brian, thanks for the informative vids......................your a wealth of auto info
Thanks for showing an actual cat instead of animation. I learned a lot.
Great video! Great sense of humor and an obviously very intelligent man. Thank You for the post!
You have really good understanding of how everything works...even how people die because of their inventions...and I am always happy when I see people like you.
Best explanation yet!
Thank you Brian you did a great job
drdawg3 Thanks dawg!
Good information in this vid! Entertaining as well! Brian sounds like a down to earth cool guy for sure!!
Thanks that answers many of my questions!
thank you for the complete run down. I had no idea what the insides looked like.
Will do. Thanks. It is getting better too. AND.... I have a new one on the way.
Test where the compression loss it BEFORE pulling the engine out by making sure all the valves are closed on that hole. (#6 by taking off the valve cover and inspecting cam position) Brace the crank so it won't move. Then run shop air into that hole and see where it comes out. The possibilities are.... radiator cap, oil cap, exhaust pipe, intake manifold. From there you can tell if it's valves, piston rings, cracked cylinder, head gasket etc.
You are such a cool guy. Keep riding that bike and stay safe!
hey, great video! Very interesting, informative, and fun. Keep up the good work
Good to see a smart mechanic.
nice job for the internals of what a cat looks like inside
LOVE IT! Since I re clamped that hose inside near the gun it's been awesome!
this was very informative I really learned something today thanks.
I'm still contemplating your cool oxbow lake analogy, and now you've posted another winner.
One of the interesting things I recently learned (from scannerdanner) is that the cat requires instantaneously changing ratios, to be sure there is enough CO to allow it to work properly. CO is actually used to make the cat do it's thing, so O2 sensor signals have to cause a lean/rich bounce.
Excellent explanation! Simplified enough but not dumbed down. Thanks.
I love chickens, I just can't eat a whole one by myself, they are pretty dumb to start off with.
Well, I'm 2.5 years late on this advice, but when I was a kid, my parents got me an Indian dream catcher to hang on my wall, its a round leather loop with some feathers hanging off, and beads. They told me it would catch the nightmares before they got to me, and it worked. Placebo effect FTW!!!
Thanks Jonny!
Yes. The only difference is the thickness of the core walls within the honey comb. You have to maintain gas density or the temps and effectiveness suffers. So what they do is make the ceramic thinner so the hole count is higher. GREAT QUESTION!!!!
I know ford and mazda put them in all kinds of applications in the intake manifold. Honda does them too.
Thanks for a very informative video. Since someone cut the cc out of my truck while it was sitting outside my local Dodge dealer last week I was curious as to what they were stealing 😳
Thank you Sir. I Liked,Shared,Added to playlists. All my best.
Thank you!
My 1997 BMW 328i has an air pump by the exhaust manifold that forces air (oxygen) into the exhaust and heats of the Cats quicker. You can actually feel the exhaust heat up quicker with your hand as soon as you start the car. Pretty neat system.
Brian, You are the man! Very smart, and easy to listen to. Keep up the great knowledge base known as the internet!
Wow, I learned a lot from this video. Your really smart man, thanks for sharing this info to all of us :)
+John Smith , Pagan Sunburn suggested checking for vacuum leaks and i agree but also inspect all of your electrical connections as well. it may sound strange to you but more often than not a driveability issue can be traced straight to the most basic and often skipped step in diagnostics. as far as using spray solvents to check for vacuum leaks, theres another way. use a small propane bottle just barely opened and at the same places. if your idle increase youve found a leak. some vacuum tees are temperature switched and wont allow vacuum thru certain hoses on a cool engine, and spraying brake kleen or carb cleaner on a hot engine is as smart smoking around an open gas tank. this is why i advocate using popane to check for vac leaks
Great video! An educator. Please keep doing more.
This video was awesome. It was informative and funny, you've got a way with words Brian. Keep making awesome videos!
Thanks Dan!
I did my spider injection for thanksgiving, THANKYOU so much for teaching me! its a 2W '96 Tahoe. 250,000+ ! Its my first chevy. the check engine light is still on and blinks warm
my question is: I live in the mountains and emissions aren't much of a concern for this environment as much as mileage and kickass. how can I omit the O2 system and run glasspacks out out of headers? thanks again for your videos
Great job! Thanks for the super info!
great download of valuable information .
thanks clucky for the comic relief.
cheers man.
as far as the nightmares go Brian, what I find works for me personally, if I watch something that is creepy, then before I go to bed, I watch at least a few minutes of something funny, like a stand-up comedian, to give my mind different thoughts before I go to sleep.
awww so cute the beginning with the meow
1st video of yours I've ran across, thanks for sharing your info!
Any advise on a 09 Malibu with a clogged cat struggling at least something temporary to help it breath better for my son's school ride?
You're extremely knowledgeable.
Those are some good ideas- thanks!
You are spot on about the carbon monoxide thing. The CO bonds directly and irreversibly to the seat on the bus (on your blood) where the oxygen is supposed to be. That means oxygen can't get on the bus and get distributed where it needs to be in the blood. When CO bonds, the blood gets bright red but that "seat" becomes useless. Blood only has so many binding sites and oxygen deprivation can have term effects, even at lower levels. If it is severe enough it effects the brain and causes irreversible damage and restructuring in the brain. Very dangerous because it has no smell and is invisible. It happens with high temperature fires that aren't getting enough oxygen.
Good info
I learned something watching this. Thanks !!!!
Hi, I just seen your vid. I think you should do these for other companies and get paid. I have developed a prototype carbon Trap fits end tailpipe to be recycled. You have helped me as I am to meet important people. You filled gaps in my work. thanks. Kosta
hey dude nice vid,it explained alot to me.And I feel for you man with the whole not being able to sleep cause of nightmares,stuffy noses etc.I am dealing with the same shit at home.take care
Thanks Kenny
Thanks for posting this vid! Very informative. You're such a wealth of knowledge. Just subbed!