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Episode No.129 - Serpentine and Drive Belts
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In this episode I cover what a drive belt is. We talk about serpentine belts, the evolution of the drive system - from ropes to flat belts, to vee-belt and finally to today's multitooth belts. I talk a little about drive belt layouts, and how belts are constructed and wear.
We also talk about the PK number on belts.
00:00 - History of drive belts
04:53 - Belt layouts
07:28 - Belt in detail
09:00 - Belt wear
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Episode No.505 - Mufflers & Silencers
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Check out the complete course at www.howacarworks.com/video-course This episode has everything you need to know about the exhaust muffler, or in British English, the silencer. We cover what it does, why it's needed, and then chop a muffler up and see what's inside. I also talk about exhaust back pressure and the differences between turbo muffler, absorption or straight-through mufflers, and fin...
Episode No.127 - The Starter Motor
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THE complete guide to starter motors. Stripped down and fully explained, including a detailed explanation of starter solenoids, planetary gears and sprag clutches. This video is detailed and easy to understand. This Mitsubishi starter motor is taken from a Mazda MX5 Miata. Check out my 20-hour Series on automotive engineering at www.howacarworks.com/video-course CORRECTION: From Graham at Wood ...
Using a Refractometer to test coolant
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A refractometer is used to measure the freezing point of vehicle coolant, washer fluid, and potentially also testing battery electrolyte. This short video demonstrates how to use a refractometer and how read the scale. Want to master auto engineering and car mechanics? You want Alex's complete video course teaching you everything you need to know. See more at www.howacarworks.com/video-course
How a Car Works - 2020 TRAILER
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We're now at 14 hours of finished content in the complete automotive engineering video course. Buy the course today at our low preorder price - as soon as we hit 20 hours the price will go up. Everything you need to know, explained clearly but with complete details. www.howacarworks.com/video-course
How an exhaust system works
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Join Alex Muir for a complete tour through the exhaust system of a 2001 Mazda MX5 Miata. Every part is explained clearly and simply.
Automotive Oscilloscopes: What you need to know
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Alex Muir explains what an oscilloscope is, how it works and how to perform two tests: a relative compression test by measuring current into the starter motor, and a full pressure test using PicoScope's WPS pressure transducer.
Engine mounts: The Complete Guide
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An episode from the How a Car Works video course, teaching you everything you could ever need to know about engine mounts. Learn how these blocks of rubber work to reduce vibration from the engine into the car body, and reduce NVH - Noise, vibration and harshness.
Fabrication fun: An assembly stand for the Miata
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I banged together this stand so that we can mount the engine to its subframe and build the entire drivetrain of the Miata up in the air. Easy to show in the video course, easy to move and easy on the back - a triple win! If you want to learn all about modern cars - motor on over to www.howacarworks.com/video-course and enjoy over 20 hours of super detailed, pro content. It'll take you step-by-s...
Water pumps: Explained in super detail
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This is a detailed look at water pumps - covering everything - the impellor, water pump spindle, mechanical seals etc. Super high detail! If you like your content straight to the point, without any fluff and stupid drama, then subscribe. And if you want to get down to this amount of detail on every part of a car then you'll love my video course. Check out the video course www.howacarworks.com/v...
Learn stick welding by making window bars: EASY AND CHEAP!
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This video follows me as I bumble through my first stick welding. It's totally honest account of teaching myself to stick weld, including a load of lessons learnt the hard way! I wish I'd learned to arc weld a long time ago. It's cheaper and more accessible than woodworking! I say it a few times during this video but I'M NOT A WELDER, YOU ARE LITERALLY WATCHING ME DO MY FIRST WELDING. I hope th...
Rust and Corrosion: A 10 minute guide
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Any excuse to clamber around on bridges!! This is a deep dive on rust and corrosion - explaining how paint and barrier coatings stop things rusting, whyaluminium doesn't 'rust' and other useful bits. Watch this once, understand rust completely! As usual, it's just straight, clear talk. No adverts, no begging for subscribes - just good info. If you like this level of detail then you'll love our ...
Everything about Engine Valves
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This is a ridiculous amount of chat about engine valves and explains all their components, covering valve guides, faces, and the valve seats. We also touch on the two main faults that you might encounter with valves - bent or burnt. As always: No adverts. No clickbait titles. No fake thumbnails with pictures of stuff that isn't even in the video No hustling for you to subscribe. ...Just straigh...
How to choose an engine stand
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This video covers all the features to look for in an engine stand, including quality castors, worm vs bar rotating heads, brakes and hydraulic heads. You can find more information on engine stands at www.howacarworks.com/tools/engine-stand Weitner Tools have a website at www.weitnertools.com/tag/engine-stand/
Everything about Engine Blocks
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Everything about Engine Blocks
Mazda MX5 Miata Subframe - Sneak Peak
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Mazda MX5 Miata Subframe - Sneak Peak
Mazda MX5 Miata - Steering System [NO SOUND]
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Mazda MX5 Miata - Steering System [NO SOUND]
Beautiful Engine Teardown - Stop Motion - Miata MX5
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Beautiful Engine Teardown - Stop Motion - Miata MX5
How a Car Works Trailer
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How a Car Works Trailer
How a Car Works: iOS augmented reality preview
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How a Car Works: iOS augmented reality preview
1920s: How the engine works
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1920s: How the engine works
1920s: How car steering and differentials work - Part 1
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1920s: How car steering and differentials work - Part 1

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  • @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse
    @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse 3 дні тому

    Repent to Jesus Christ! Luke 5:32 King James Version 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 13:3 King James Version 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

  • @baladar1353
    @baladar1353 3 дні тому

    The sad thing is that a 4-channel oscilloscope (the hardware) is not much more than a basic soundcard, with 2 stereo line-in inputs. The software can record on both stereo line-in inputs (4 individual incoming signals) and display them individually or together. I remember using my soundcard as an oscilloscope when I was around 14 (now I am 46). Used an audio editing software to record and display the signals on screen. My first soundcard was a SoundBlaster clone, later I bought an SB Live 5.1. Plugged a cable into the line or the microphone input, set up the "volume" of it on the mixer application, then I could push the record button in the software and on the other end of the plugged in cable, there was a 2K resistor for safety. I could measure and display whatever signals I wanted to see, with 44.1 kHz resolution on the clone card, later 96 kHz on the SBLive. So, a PC ocsilloscope (software and hardware together) can cost hudreds of dollars (or Euros, doesn't matter), sometimes thousands. While a cheap soundcard for a PC usually costs maybe 20 bucks or less nowadays, and you can use it for testing the same signals, after making sure the signal won't burn the sensitive parts of the soundcard. It's a big ripoff, but hey, a car mechanic can pay for expensive devices, right?

  • @SoemBunthoeurn-gt8kg
    @SoemBunthoeurn-gt8kg 5 днів тому

    Thanks for your explaining!

  • @1waukesha
    @1waukesha 9 днів тому

    I thought that was very cool to see the amp draw overlayed with the compression spike. I was hoping you would have done a run with one spark plug removed to see a low or no compression graph. Anyway, thanks for the video!

  • @kreemos2698
    @kreemos2698 11 днів тому

    Thank you handsome man for the information

  • @Sifu-intraining
    @Sifu-intraining 14 днів тому

    man this is a great channel for learning car stuff

  • @user-zt3yp4om7v
    @user-zt3yp4om7v 14 днів тому

    @20:00, when the gears misalign, I just tap the starter with a mallet or wrench. And off I go from the club

  • @frank6048
    @frank6048 14 днів тому

    Can someone Explain to me what happened? I understand that they promote a course, but that course only has 122 lessons, many of which haven't been finished yet I think. so how is it that there are 505 episodes? how is this Episode 505, but the next video is episode 129? Did they delete all the content on this channel to save it for the course? I just want to understand what happened to what seemed to be a wonderful channel, I still think the course is a great idea and plan to buy in the future, but some information makes me uncertain. for example, aside from what I already said, on one of the first videos of this channel they claimed a "20 hours video series" (that was 7 years ago), but when you go to the course it says 14+ hours. is this a project from that long ago? if it is that's some serious commitment I just want an explanation, I don't care if this is an scam (which I doubt), after all, with the videos that are already on this channel, I think you already earned that money. a beatiful work of art and passion, with really good explanations I haven't seen in any other part. You fucking deserve more recognition, Legend. By the way, aside from the normal price, I think you should include an option for people to donate. There are a lot of people in this world that really appreciate this kind of project of love and have the money to fund it until it sees the light one day, just out of pure goodwill.

  • @jatoxo
    @jatoxo 22 дні тому

    9:48 Won't the springs return back their potential energy as they slide against the other side of the cam, pushing it along?

  • @muthukumaran2230
    @muthukumaran2230 24 дні тому

    Excellent explanation with pratical presentation.....👍

  • @ArabGabre
    @ArabGabre 26 днів тому

    Thak u for starter motor explanation pls Chevrolet 1993 starter hole on the engine broken so starter and flywheel can't engage how to restore original bolt hole on the engine

  • @wailingalen
    @wailingalen 29 днів тому

    You know you are about to dive into a very informative video when the man pronounces "chassis" as "Shassy" and Starter as "STOTTUH" 😇

  • @YetiYada
    @YetiYada 29 днів тому

    This dude alone makes youtube meaningful

  • @_stonn
    @_stonn Місяць тому

    NTTI 😁

  • @alexyouou7560
    @alexyouou7560 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this informative video

  • @ConeliusNyirenda
    @ConeliusNyirenda Місяць тому

    Wonderful

  • @thelastwooter
    @thelastwooter Місяць тому

    What happened to this channel? These videos were so good. Please come back.

  • @stevehammel2939
    @stevehammel2939 Місяць тому

    I toughly enjoyed this video, having a degree in Automotive Service Technology, we went over basic oscilloscope operation but never delved into anything except electrical theory and a quick check for spark plug wires. Thanks

  • @zozoromeognoka9550
    @zozoromeognoka9550 Місяць тому

    I dont speak English very well but it was so clear, with animations and images, it's very very clear and I got it all

  • @GuldeScott
    @GuldeScott Місяць тому

    They are commonly called freeze plugs because I had water in an engine that I forgot to drain before the cold came. It got cold enough to lightly freeze the water, which made 2 plugs leak. I got the water out before we had a hard freeze. Engine saved.

  • @stellarv5689
    @stellarv5689 Місяць тому

    Good explanation

  • @yvoixfleurant5578
    @yvoixfleurant5578 Місяць тому

    Fine me monffler place

  • @scab14
    @scab14 Місяць тому

    Love these videos their so clear

  • @Expertbulls1
    @Expertbulls1 Місяць тому

    Great ❤❤

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 Місяць тому

    Buses

  • @GabrielIndiazi
    @GabrielIndiazi Місяць тому

    Good teacher i always like you sir

  • @DelgadoAlexander-hs2kh
    @DelgadoAlexander-hs2kh Місяць тому

    My name is Alexander Delgado. I am studying the automotive industry.

  • @DelgadoAlexander-hs2kh
    @DelgadoAlexander-hs2kh Місяць тому

    My name is Alexander Delgado. I am studying the automotive industry.

  • @TVJackStar
    @TVJackStar Місяць тому

    top content

  • @flightofthefatman
    @flightofthefatman Місяць тому

    Hands down the best presentation and explanation of the starter motor. 😎👏👏

  • @javi_scram
    @javi_scram Місяць тому

    This is just gold and I just found it! Amazing!

  • @BassicVIC
    @BassicVIC Місяць тому

    How many kilometres should normally the water pump last for? I would rather replace it periodically, anticipating any coolant pump problems.

  • @JSW42
    @JSW42 2 місяці тому

    I've never seen a person drop the spark plug down a 4 inch rube! Then you used the wrench to start the plugs. You always start a plug by hand. You can also crack the ceramic and close up the plug gap. That was painful to watch.

  • @natalia00909
    @natalia00909 2 місяці тому

    Eva sent me here too 🎉😅

  • @yogendrasinhparmar8626
    @yogendrasinhparmar8626 2 місяці тому

    Greate teacher brother 🎉🎉👌👌

  • @user-on5uh4tu2t
    @user-on5uh4tu2t 2 місяці тому

    Best video ...we used to cram how engine works and had to relearn in exms too.. this video added engine working to long term memory

  • @user-on5uh4tu2t
    @user-on5uh4tu2t 2 місяці тому

    Excellent

  • @richardb1791
    @richardb1791 2 місяці тому

    The word is "aluminum".

  • @eduardodavalos791
    @eduardodavalos791 2 місяці тому

    Excellent videos! Alex: why did you stop publishing new videos in your you tube channel?

  • @Barryd57
    @Barryd57 2 місяці тому

    This video was excellent. No loud music, plainly spoken, one mechanic speaking to others. I wish all YT would follow his lead.

  • @DJBENGRIST
    @DJBENGRIST 2 місяці тому

    just brought this couse love it.

  • @jpalacess4735
    @jpalacess4735 2 місяці тому

    well i just bought me a walker Exhaust resonator and pipe assembly was that a good purchase or not

  • @k.lyadav4021
    @k.lyadav4021 2 місяці тому

    I have a question. India is facing a huge crisis due to pollution from ages diesel vehicles. It results into frequent ban on their usage in capital Delhi area. Can we design a muffler at end of exhaust to trap pollutants by spraying a liquid or passing polluted exhaust through wet filter. Request please answer

    • @r.a.h7682
      @r.a.h7682 2 місяці тому

      Or stop using diesel

  • @kanokponkruasarn4901
    @kanokponkruasarn4901 2 місяці тому

    High quality video! Straight forward, easy to understand and no background music.

  • @user-dw5yh8zj1m
    @user-dw5yh8zj1m 2 місяці тому

    Delivery par excellon! Knowledge priceless!!!

  • @Neil-ru7kw
    @Neil-ru7kw 2 місяці тому

    IT'S CGI GUYS !

  • @mahmoudsemeda8049
    @mahmoudsemeda8049 2 місяці тому

    Marvelous

  • @TaylorHuston
    @TaylorHuston 3 місяці тому

    Is the course still being updated? It's 2024, four years after this trailer was released, and there's still "only" 14 hours of content in the video course.