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Chad Drake
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Приєднався 18 жов 2013
Thank you for stopping by... I'm Chad Drake, a guy from Tennessee that enjoys spending time in the garage reviving neglected vintage autos & wasted engines. No "car lifts" and no special tools - just a floor jack from Walmart, little know-how, and a ton of determination.
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HWY 127 - WORLD'S LONGEST YARD SALE - MIULTI-STATE SWAP MEET
Ride along with us as we drive town to town through Tennessee on the old HWY 127 and visit large swap meets / vendor sales along the route during the World's Longest Yard sale.
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Відео
1950's Flathead Garage - Burned To The Ground
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I met an older gentleman that was interested in selling some old engines and truck parts. He has 70 acres full of stuff. He wanted to take me to show me his old garage from the 50s. The place was terribly overgrown and wooded. When we got their he learned that it had burned long ago. This place is deep in the woods and he didn't even know it had burned. Thank you for watching! Please consider h...
Another FLATHEAD pulled from a BARN and RESURRECTED
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Will it ever start? While I was out buying junk last weekend I met a guy with a very cool history. Turns out that he was a zombie character in several movies as well as starring in The Walking Dead! Anyway, he inherited a property that belonged to his great grandfather. On that property sits an old barn and a blacksmith shop. It was obvious that his grandfather did a lot of engine repair of all...
1937 Ford Flathead V8-60hp first start
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What as I struggle through starting this rebuilt original tin side flathead 60hp engine. Thank you for watching! Please consider hitting that SUBSCRIBE button and leave me a COMMENT. Visit my channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/eqE_TQFqJbH1mgK4FzL4XA.html
V8-60hp Water Pump Rebuild (1937-1940 Ford Flathead 60hp)
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HOW TO REBUILD 60HP WATER PUMP While rebuilding my V8-60 FLATHEAD I learned that there were no helpful videos showing how to rebuild a 37-40 V8-60 water pump. Here I show you how to tear it apart and rebuild it COMPLETELY. Here’s a link to the instructions I used during this video: photos.app.goo.gl/fo6PTqQTXLnv67WE8 Thank you for watching! Please consider hitting that SUBSCRIBE button and leav...
STUCK Starter Drive Repair - Ratcheting Gear Drive Bendix - DIY
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I bought this modern starter with a ratcheting gear drive. They have a clutch drive (ratcheting Bendix) that can easily get stuck when moved prior to install. I didn't thoroughly read the instructions so I got mine stuck as soon as I opened the box. Once it's stuck open then it will not fit into the opening so I immediately started looking for the fix. I found a few options but I came up with t...
Another Flathead Followed Me Home
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While attending my son's graduation from #UTK in Knoxville I noticed this 8BA Flathead posted on Marketplace. I coordinated with the guy, stopped by and scooped it up. Let's see if I can get it to run with minimal effort. Thank you for watching! Please consider hitting that SUBSCRIBE button and leave me a COMMENT. Visit my channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/eqE_TQFqJbH1mgK4FzL4XA.html
AWESOME VINTAGE ENGINE RUN STAND & OLDSCHOOL ZOOMIE HEADERS
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Watch as I try to work the GREMLINS out of this stubborn old engine. I spent a couple of evenings tinkering around with this #vintage #flathead #engine. Many years ago it was placed on a homemade test run stand. Checkout the headers! SUPER COOL! Thank you for watching! Please consider hitting that SUBSCRIBE button and leave me a COMMENT. Visit my channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/eqE_TQFqJbH1mg...
I bought an AWESOME Ford FLATHEAD V8 on an ENGINE STAND
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I was cruising marketplace and found this newly listed 59AB Flathead V8 on a very cool vintage engine stand. Price was right so I acted quickly and hit the road. We took a 3 hour round trip and enjoyed the beautiful ride to pick this thing up. Watch as I pick up this old engine and solicit the help of my wife to unload it back at home. We'll dig into this one soon!! #flathead #v8 #engine #engin...
My 1968 Fastback Mustang Gets Crazy Attention Wherever It Goes - 🤯
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My 1968 Fastback Mustang Gets Crazy Attention Wherever It Goes - 🤯
My 1968 Mustang GT Fastback 390 4 speed
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My 1968 Mustang GT Fastback 390 4 speed
Yanking the CHEVY out of my FORD 🛠️ 1951 F1 #Truck #Flathead #Engine
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Yanking the CHEVY out of my FORD 🛠️ 1951 F1 #Truck #Flathead #Engine
Engine Test Run Stand - Time Lapse - Flathead Edition
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Engine Test Run Stand - Time Lapse - Flathead Edition
First Start of a Rebuilt Ford Flathead Engine - Barn Find Flathead V8 part 6
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First Start of a Rebuilt Ford Flathead Engine - Barn Find Flathead V8 part 6
Full Engine Assembly - Barn Find Flathead V8 part 5
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Full Engine Assembly - Barn Find Flathead V8 part 5
FUEL PUMP REBUILD & RESTORATION - Ford Flathead Engine - How to
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FUEL PUMP REBUILD & RESTORATION - Ford Flathead Engine - How to
How to PRE-OIL your ENGINE before BREAK IN - Flathead Edition
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How to PRE-OIL your ENGINE before BREAK IN - Flathead Edition
Barn Find Flathead V8 part 4 - Getting ready for ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Barn Find Flathead V8 part 4 - Getting ready for ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Barn Find Flathead V8 part 3 - Sandblast & Paint!
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Barn Find Flathead V8 part 3 - Sandblast & Paint!
How to install PISTON RINGS the easy way 👍
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How to install PISTON RINGS the easy way 👍
How to REPAIR your own VALVE SEATS with SANDPAPER and a DRILL
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How to REPAIR your own VALVE SEATS with SANDPAPER and a DRILL
Barn Find Flathead V8 part 2 (she is STUCK!) #flathead #restoration #teardown
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Barn Find Flathead V8 part 2 (she is STUCK!) #flathead #restoration #teardown
ZERO OIL PRESSURE... but we have a NEW CARB!! and a dead battery....
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ZERO OIL PRESSURE... but we have a NEW CARB!! and a dead battery....
V8 Music with CHEAP MUFFLERS and restrictive EXHAUST
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V8 Music with CHEAP MUFFLERS and restrictive EXHAUST
Removing STUCK VALVES by FORCE - Flathead Edition
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Removing STUCK VALVES by FORCE - Flathead Edition
Barn Find Flathead V8 Part 1 - COMPLETE JUNK?? - The Tear down
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Barn Find Flathead V8 Part 1 - COMPLETE JUNK?? - The Tear down
Recover seat springs in a DILAPIDATED 1939 Ford truck using my wife's favorite pillow shams!
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Recover seat springs in a DILAPIDATED 1939 Ford truck using my wife's favorite pillow shams!
Located After 54 Years! 1968 Mustang GT Fastback 4 Speed 390
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Located After 54 Years! 1968 Mustang GT Fastback 4 Speed 390
Thanks for the video! I got myself in the same pickle with the start on dad's car...😅
@@chipwright6193 you’re welcome! Glad it helped!
worked great
Nice truck what chassis did you use
@@guscabrera561 2002 Dodge Dakota chassis
Worked like a charm thanks so much! Question when installing the starter do you leave the nuts on the starter bolts or remove? Thanks in advance I’m struggling getting it in.
Yes, remove the nuts from the end of the bolts, leave the bolts in the starter. Those bolts will secure the starter to the block. Just be careful with the body of the starter once those nuts are removed. Be sure to keep it all together
Really do appreciate this , started the revival process on my mother in laws 52 f1 that’s has been sitting in the woods for 25+ years , got it dug out moved , had to do some rewiring on the ignition system, has spark from coil to points , just waiting to get some money to buy new spark plug wires as mice have destroyed the originals , then I believe I’m gonna rebuild the manual fuel pump but plan to do a temp fuel system just to get her started
Gas leaking, sparks froth jumper cables a wall of wooden drawers net to him. What could go wrong?
My new starter is like the one in the video. Mine isn’t catching the flywheel. It’s spins good when you hit the starter button but just not catching the flywheel. No missing teeth or anything like that. My old starter done the same thing but I just thought it was old and worn out. Any help would be nice. It’s a 41 ford I saved from going to the scrap yard.
Flathead v8 with stock transmission? What kind of starter are you using?
@@ChadDrake4185 all stock. The starter is just a aftermarket one. It has the same bendix like the one in the video. I can move it fine it’s not locked and seems to move fine. The old one is the spring style bendix.
@@buddygotchamake sure the bolts on the end of the shaft are long enough. I bought a flathead starter from power master a while back and it just spun and didn’t turn the flywheel. Determined the problem was because one of the bolts holding the bendix to the shaft, was too short. The shaft was spinning in the bendix. Let me know once you check. I’ll think more about your situation to see if I can help.
Excellent hands on feed back! Thanks.
Hi Chad, where did you buy the rebuild kit? Thanks your video is very helpful
I bought my rebuild kit from a seller on eBay. My pumps are the tapered pumps. I tried searching for a rebuild kit recently for another subscriber and I wasn’t able to find one online. I’m sure they are out there. Check with the seller “NJPARTS” on eBay. Find one of their listings and send them a message asking about a 60hp water pump rebuild kit. The part number I used is BB63. The Ford part number is 52-8591. I hope this helps
Thank you. I had to do this twice since I must have caught the ring gear on the way in and locked it again.
@@CedarTrailsLiving you’re welcome. Glad it worked out.
noice
Doing my valves and want to do it right because whatever you neglect bites you in the ass. However rounding up the correct conventional grinding stones and cutters for valve seats adds up. I'm seeing this and I'm like hell yeah I can get my work done what a Great Idea to Get the Valve Seats Done. Excellent Tip👍👍👍Thanx💯💯
Welcome.
It needs a 429 Cobra jet with the works under the cab
I’m sorry to see you having trouble, but it also makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one who always has stupid things go wrong that don’t even make sense
Ha! I know how you feel. Thanks for watching.
Nothin wrong with n oll trick that works!!
what part of the country are you living?
Around Chattanooga TN
@@ChadDrake4185 wish you were closer....over here in n.c.
You saved a lot of peoples around me.!!!I wanted to throw it as far as i could ...but i saw your vid. And it saved some injuries. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Glad it helped!
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At least one probably more intake valves stuck. Hummm
Great idea thanks
Cowboy
Sweet sounding motor!
Great video. So is the wood frame you painted black bolted to the metal bed frame? Thinking of doing something similar to my 2002 ranger.
Yes. I built metal stanchions and welded them to the metal chassis. Then I used 4x4 treated lumber to lay on those stanchions giving me a flat surface to lay the 4x4 cross members. Then, I lay the 2x12 lumper on those cross members. Everything is welded or bolted with galvanized 3/8” carriage bolts.
@@ChadDrake4185 I don't have a MIG welder, but if I end up having to do some on frame welding I will probably pick up a stick welder. Took welding back in highschool a few years ago. I'm also considering getting an old flat bed truck in the future, would you say they are worth it? It seems like you did a full on restoration for this truck, I would more likely be buying something already running. I've seen a lot of older flat bed trucks (not the collectors kind) going for around $5k or less.
@@Death2Compromise I highly recommend a MiG welder. Super simple. I use a Lincoln 140 weldpak. It only uses 120v and welds everything I ever need. Plus, it has an aluminum spool gun so I can MiG aluminum too.
@@ChadDrake4185Thanks, I'll look into it!
@@ChadDrake4185 Luckily, with the simple frame design of the ranger, I won't need to do any welding! 👍
That a 60?
Yes. Tin side 60
We have traveled the 127 in Tennessee several shows I wish you would have said where this stop was at thx nice video
It’s on signal mountain TN. I’m not sure how to describe which stop exactly. Most of these vendors are there each year. It’s the best stop on the route, in my opinion.
Thx for getting back to us we live in Dandridge Tn
Exelente❤
In the 60's and 70's did valves and seats come from the factory with the three angle or were they pretty much all 45 degree
I don’t know.
Worked like a champ with my tie rod fork. Felt like a dummy for taking it out of the box and locking it open almost instantly. Only had to feel that way for about 10 min :)
😂 I felt the exact same way. I even removed the big orange label that says “do not turn or it will lock” before I even read it. I actually locked mine before I even pulled it out of the box. Im glad this video helped you.
I like your oil pressure gauge
I have one of these and can not get it to retract. Tried what your showing and no luck. I went ahead and installed it thinking the engine will kick it out when it starts but that's not working either. And it's a brand new bendix and starter.
Hmm. There’s another video showing a bench grinder menthod in order to get it spinning fast enough. Are you using a good, strong 12v battery? It has to spin fast.
@ChadDrake4185 I'll give the grinder method a try. Battery is in good shape. I took the starter back out so I can at least pull start it and drive it lol 1963 f600 with a 292
@@kylekauffman7771 keep me posted on how it goes. I’m curious which method ends up working. Keep at it. It’ll go.
Can't get my brand new bendix to retract this way either.
@@aloneinanearthship4010 Me neither..
STORT TACK!! mycket bra beskrivning helt perfekt
Great vid. I’m getting ready to start my C59A flathead soon, and was wondering about how to pre-oil it as most say you can’t.
Review your safety measures or you will get hurt
I’ll have to rewatch the video to see where I asked your opinion. I don’t recall that part.
Do you have a video on the components for your run stand? I need to build one for my 8ba. Its just going to be a one time use.
I don’t think I have a video on just the stand. It’s just a basic run stand I bought from Summit Racing online. I swapped all the gauges because the kit came with junk gauges. I sturdied it up with heavier swivle casters and a 2x6 lumber platform. What details are you needing?
@@ChadDrake4185 I guess the key systems that you used. Looks like I also need to use my starter solenoid, Ive never used an engine run stand...
Thats definitely one way to do it, bench grinder works well too
Great score. Im trying to get my 8ba done this month....its been a couple of years haha.
Worked first time thanks. Any ideas to what call Suzette to do that while it’s installed?
I’m happy it worked. But I don’t understand the question. What are you asking? Thanks for the comment!
Sorry! Any ideas to what causes it to stick? I’ve got a brand new starter and about every other cranks it sticks.
@@PrayludeRecycledParadise alignment or tolerance around the shaft perhaps. I’ve noticed that even when mine sticks, it will unstick itself and it still functions properly once it unsticks. Is yours the same?
Man that is a interesting vid lol the struggle is real
And first I was laughing my ass off but after seeing that valve seat I think your onto something
It works. That engine still runs great and has solid compression.
You could also keep turning the bolt in and it would push it out. Good info, thanks
Three leaf plants beware.
My 1939 9t engine Stromberg 97 carburetor accelerator pump gushes the same when cranking. I later found 3 stuck open intake valves. Not sure if that was my problem.
Very thorough monumental undertaking professionally accomplished. As Borat would say great success! Very cool wooden storage drawers. Incredible use of space in a one car garage.
How did you wire it...?
12v negative ground. Just normal ignition wiring.
I was actually looking for a video on the dual - action pump rebuild . .. .But !! I feel this one definately gave me some good pointers on what to look for on those .... I too had thought about your pushrod - reciever . . . I Totally agree - theres nothing as good as ORIGINAL ! Thanks for sharing !!
Two things I did differently, first is the pulley removal. I used a small bearing splitter and grabbed on that groove at the top of the pulley. Pressing on pulley grooves makes me nervous. Also the retaining clip should have been flipped as the divit holds in the shaft so it can't flip out.
I would love to do this and have a ls 350 for the engin
Cool. Thanks.
If you want to get some real hatred...admit to sandblasting carbs - boy howdy.
Ha! I hear ya. Is it still “sandblasting” if they are shot with glass bead? 2 of mine were shot with black diamond from Northern Tool. They run fine.
@@ChadDrake4185 glass beads get stuck side by side in passage ways, 80 mesh sand is easy to wash out and I have literally boiled out carbs on my stove top with dish detergent and carb suspended across a wire.