Ford Model A 4-cylinder engine rebuild time-lapse | Redline Rebuilds - S3E4

Half the cylinders, half the work? If only! The flathead four-cylinder engine in our “Swap to Street” 1930 Ford Model A was leaking oil like crazy and wasn’t running particularly well, either. That made it a perfect subject for our popular Redline Rebuild time-lapse video series. What took us months of long days in the shop is distilled down to a high-paced video that captures EVERY part of the rebuild process.

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[blessedsj]

Whoever's doing your videos should be given a

[Redracer]

My Grandpa allways said "there is nothing more beautiful than to watch an expert at work doing what he statememts never uttered...thank you

[traktorworks]

someone knows how to do an engine rebuild
someone knows how to do an YouTube video
someone is a awesome professional

totally entertaining and enjoyable

[papamike]

As an engineer I'm always fascinated by the design of old early engines, Cool vid.

[aaronscholl]

The filming and editing that went into this video are impeccable. Great job.

[alexanderlytkinson]

always respected people who value retro cars and know how to carefully restore them.

[petersd]

According to the owners manual these engines need to be rebuilt every 100 years

[ghalgren]

I've helped rebuild several of Model A engines with my 84 year old father-in-law. Each time I learn a bit more of the "tricks of the trade" he knows. He pours his own blend of babbitt bearings. He's a genius when it comes to these engines.

[jerryumfress]

Those engines were built heavy duty, and many still survive. Thank you for preserving history

[CidZombie]

im 27 and i found a 1930 ford model a for 6k a few miles from me. iv rebuild motorcycles for a few years and since iv became a engineer. i dont know why but i keep getting pulled towards old cars simple motors and just the calm road. something about being able to complete rebuild a motor with a garage shop set up is just nice. such a simple car and treat it right it will last forever. no complex electronics nothing crazy. best part keep it basic and u can have your kids working on it learning the confidence to tackle much greater mechanical feats.

[CamaroRick]

5:42 With a oem style front crank seal like that Its amazing its even possible to seal it up. Well done. Love the bearing casting work also!

[herbienbrian]

Almost 100 years old and it still does mad doughnuts

[patrickreid]

Wow!! The amazing stop motion photography, the amazing mechanical knowledge makes for an amazing video. It’s no wonder that your subscriber numbers are growing so quickly. Thank you very much!

[SuperLittleTyke]

100% professional job from start to finish, no expense spared. 60 years ago I was in the middle of a 5-year motor mechanics apprenticeship here in the UK, so I recognise all the parts of that engine. In the 1960s we were repairing pre-war cars as well as more modern ones. Great stuff.

[JohnnyRebKy]

Amazing how many originals will still run and go considering they didn’t even have a oil filter on them originally. A tuff little engine !!

[FarmAlarm]

That things gonna sound like a Sewing Machine! *AWESOME*

[xKrispyx]

I love seeing how much care is put into preserving these pieces of history. Thanks for sharing the process with us!

[HornetKingOfficial]

Awesome video, guys! I wish I had the knowledge and resources to do this kind of overhaul to my Model A engine. Must be an awesome feeling to fire it up for the first time and hear it purr after all that work!

[daleswineheart]

my neighbor just asked if I wanted to work on a 1930 Model A 5-window coupe. I told him I know nothing about the engine, etc. I may have to take a look at it. Engine seems easy to work on, (plenty of room). I work on motorcycles so it is a stretch for me. I think this is right up your alley! Dale Swineheart, DeKalb, IL

[paulstan]

Here we go!! Henry would be proud! He’d even love the time lapse. Ha!! 😁