The Free Abandoned Airplane Gets NEW Engines Installed

It's a big day for the free abandoned airplane! We installed the engines back on the plane! I can't believe we are already at this point, it's crazy to think that a year ago we were taking the engines off and now they are mounted and ready for the next steps. We also sent off the propellers for the 401 and the Saratoga! It's been a busy week here at the Rebuild Rescue Hangar, but we got a ton done!

Rebuild Rescue Videos:
FREE Abandoned Airplane... If I Can Start It! Ep1

Taking Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Home! Ep2

He's Trying To STEAL Our FREE Abandoned Airplane ! Ep3

Will Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Finally Start? Ep4

Is The FREE Abandoned Airplane Finally Ours ?! Ep5

Did We Ruin The FREE Abandoned Airplane Engine ? Ep6

Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Gets Its First Wash In 17 Years ! Ep7

Will Engine #2 Ever Run Again On Our FREE Abandoned Airplane !? Ep8

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[johngeen]

Man, I'm impressed with the amount of components taken off the plane to be checked, overhauled or replaced. Goes to show you why nothing is just simple. Watching from the Netherlands and can't wait to see her fly again.

[robertwolfe]

Watching this project from the beginning and seeing this video today shows the he dedication and the amount of effort and work. Everyone involved deserves a well done. The 401 will be better than new and I can’t wait to see her flying again. Keep up the amazing work and as always be safe.

[thebigleone]

I hope my grandson is around to see this thing ever fly.

[RAlter]

Questions: 1) I thought primer had a maximum time to be without a topcoat. For Zinc Chromate I believe eight hours after application is the optimal time to apply the topcoat. Is waiting months for a topcoat all right? 2) Is the engine compartment not going to get painted? Does leaving the primer expose it to peeling and flaking with all the engine oils and lubricants in the future?

[DragerPilot]

One day the 401 will be completely finished, and I will be sad. I will miss the step by step progress of course, but mostly the great team working together. It will be like a good book you can’t put down, and then the emptiness when there are no mire words to be read.

[RealRickCox]

WOW!! This is a HUUUUGE step forward. Seems like you're making some great progress. Can't wait to see this plane mechanically back together again.

[BenRoth]

About a year ago I saw the very first episode of this abandoned airplane. Sadly I forgot about this channel, until I stumbled on it again today.
I have to say, I am truly AMAZED at the progress of this aircraft. I never expected it to be in this stage of restoration by now. This is no longer just working on planes, this is an art form!

[Durandalski]

Watching this I really realize just how much this is a pure labor of love. With how much all this work costs there is no possible way that the income from the channel, donations and merch can turn a profit. At best they can break even. I just don’t see any way Jason can make money on this, but if the channel can fund fixing these airplanes that no one would ever pour money in to out of pocket, that is a win!

[davidhillerman]

Glad to see you are taking the right path on the Saratoga engine. There are a lot of parts that can be damaged aside from the crank. The counterweight bushings can be damaged as well as the gear train. Good call.

[frostyfrost]

A very BIG thank you guys for all the work going into the 401.5, but also letting us share this adventure.

[MrPalmguy]

Greetings from the Philippines, I've been watching all along, ever since you first tried to get the engines started. What a milestone this is, to get the engines mounted up again!
Great work, keep up the spirit, guys.

[davidperrott]

In my experience, any primer is designed to be absorbent (so as to aid bonding between parent surface and following pint finishes, so applying it before you are ready to apply final coats of finish is asking for trouble be it absorbing moisture oil or whaever it comes in contact with.

[cpowerdesign]

I have no plan on getting a plane or getting a pilots license, but I enjoy watching what y'all are doing with the 401. I look forward to the new videos every week. I started watching this channel around the time you got the 401 for free. You've put a lot of money in it, but it'll be worth it in the end. Keep up the great work and fly safe.

[mustafaa-kx]

ALWAYS A PLEASURE WATCHING 401 COMING BACK TO LIFE....LOVE FROM LAHORE, PAKISTAN

[JS-]

I've been following the Free Abandoned Airplane for a while, every step of the way. WOW WOW WOW!!!! There is still mile and miles to go but the engines in the 401 is a huge move forward. Congrats to all of you.

[rickpinelli]

Cosmoline is the protective oil put on metal parts to keep from rusting and corrosion.

[bstiger]

Please show more videos like this one that work on the 401 rebuild. This is why we watch your videos, so please don't side track from the main project. It is very interesting, as I am looking forward to all of the wiring and cabling replacement that needs to be done, especially in the tight places. Please show this part in detail, along with the cleaning & re-painting of those areas. You might as well do it right, as you have indicated in the past. Thanks

[jasonvincent]

The stuff I have seen used on parts going overseas is called cosmoline. It's a green film and it is nasty to take off but it will protect metals from salt water corrosion.

[terrancestodolka]

Wow, their prop pickup truck should have a licence plate > VTOL UP < for it's Company Truck... I fully do agree with you about clean and very Heavy Metal...Engines...

[stevenhayes]

I'm a day one follower and I'm impressed by the growth of Rebuild Rescue! Your not saving old jeeps now.. But I gotta say to all the naysayers from the early days, you grossly underestimated Jason and the crew (and the fans contributions/faith). That my friends is pure satisfaction!!🤗