I'm a Pontiac guy from ' Back In The Day' and have torn down a lot of " Junkyard Fresh " Pontiac engines and have seen a lot of sludge in my day but nothing like that. Well done!
I've never been on an archeological dig inside a 400 Pontiac engine before. Nor did I ever consider the possibility. Much respect if you can get that engine running and back home in the holey goat. I continue to be amazed at what you're up to. Keep going!
Oldsmobile had the valley pan also. I rebuilt a 350 rocket and I changed the valley pan and never knew that Chevy didn't have one till I worked on my 73 C-10
I could not stop watching that engine come apart - I got irate when my bride asked me to pause and help her out for a couple minutes about 2/3s thru! Anyone else would have turned that into a boat anchor. Simply AMAZING!!!
@@paulgrimm Especially if you're having fun without them. SMH Me: "I'm having lunch with my Dad today." Wife: Then you're not getting any when you get home. Me: {sigh} (OK - she's not THAT bad ... but you get my drift.)
@@paulgrimm I'm truly blessed beyond words - my Dad is my best friend and the wisest (although not most perfect) man that I know. I wouldn't trade the entire universe for my Dad. Love that man SO much. I pray and hope that all men and women have a Dad they love and cherish as much as I love and cherish mine.
Putting that back into the car will be absolutely awesome, "numbers matching" engine dropped back into this car will just add to the complete absurdity of it all.
I am thinking rebuild it with a low-end cam then put in one of the older non computer run Chevrolet trucks for a work truck towing engine. I checked a few days ago will these engines bolt to a turbo 400 transmission and yes, I found they will. Chevrolet SB 400 is near impossible to find now so the 400 Pontiac has the same 3 -3/4 inch stroke as the Chevrolet SB 400 which makes for a great pulling engine.
great info on teardown, really surprising. i had seen some old flat head V8s been buried and came out fine after teardown and clean(soaked in a molasses bath), but i was concerned a bullet might have done damage on this one
....i am so happy that SOMEONE does what you do. even if i had the SKILLS, i would not have the patience, or the ingenuity, to accomplish what you do, mr dalton.
Your little speech on not giving up was believe it or not, was inspiring. In March 2019 I had a brain bleed and then about two weeks later, I had bacterial meningitis! And then my wife just passed away from cancer. Talking about wanting to give up. I’ve been down big time
Interesting tear down…I’d have to say that’s the worst one I’ve seen too! Been doing heavy line repair and motor builds for 35+ years. Defiantly worth trying to salvage. Those old motors are getting really hard to find.
I tore down an old Y-block last summer that looked almost as bad as that, but I wound up selling it for parts. Great save! looking forward to the build!
Amazing what a little vinegar, patience, and elbow grease can do! Now that you've discovered the power of vinegar, you'll be throwing every rusty tool and part you can find in that bucket! It does lose its potency after a few big jobs, but it's cheap to replace!
Well you had me for the full 47:07 - I think you were amazed as much as us as you delved into that pit of iniquity - I think you may just have a good OG core - Here is hoping.
FYI use the small harbor freight moving blankets , just the right size too ,on the floor under your engine stand during a tear down , or assembly , the catch and soak up stuff really good , and then just toss them , they also have saved my bacon when I rotated one and a lifter slipped out , it cushioned it and it lived , straight to the concrete it most likely would have received damage ... on a stuck piston drilling 1/2 holes as close to the outside as you can without risking cylinder damage will weaken the piston , helping it flex and break loose when driving them out ... I have rebuilt worse than that engine to keep a car numbers matching , no hood or carb for 30+ years it took 8 sleeves , and 16 more for the lifter bores LOL
So how did the machine shop start crying about the work they are going to have to try to do ‽? and how much did I cost and what did they do ? How good are they, compared to your preserverance ? Love to hear I run one last time, no matter how bad the block was in ? ❤😂😮😅😊
That was uncredible! Amazing! Astounding! It actually was inspiring. Makes me want a Pontiac. (I have had a few but stupidly sold them all). If you get this engine back in that car and running, you will be the absolute king of "will it run" videos. In my book you already are.
You are an inspiration to us all getting the goat running again! How cool to be able to actually save the original engine also! Especially after watching that!
Wow Man the Immortal 400! Neither bullets, getting drowned, being buried in desert sand or 110 degree heat can kill a Pontiac 400! If Pontiac was still in business with this back story I would bet they would sponsor building this engine for you and advertise the hell out of how tough Pontiac engines are! It was a sad day when Pontiac seized production! You always make me chuckle when you come up with ways to do things! Geez 7 cans of panther piss to get this engine apart epic more correctly Homeric! Getting the Holey Goats original engine running could make a good build series all on it's own!
One of my favorite episodes so far... hope you get good news at the machine shop, but would be really cool to see this runnin again and maybe back in its rightful home... good luck
I gotta say being a at home chemist has come in clutch a ton at my home. When you live on a budget you've got to become extremely creative when its needed.
It's the friction of the powdery dust/dirt going through the hose that generates the static, and running a wire between the hose/yourself and the block/engine may help keep you from getting zapped. Dissimilar metals will generate galvanic corrosion where they come in contact with each-other when there is moisture to complete the circuit. Being dissimilar metals, they act like a crude battery and an (extremely weak) electric current transfers metal from one surface to the other, like electroplating. A lot of oxides/corrosion are generated as well. That's why you can sometimes find well-preserved parts in a waterlogged engine, other parts (like the magnesium case of an air-cooled VW engine) will break down and put a protective coating on the steel parts as they do so. Of course, it all depends on when the engine is disassembled/salvaged, as that thin coating will also eventually break down and the steel parts will resume corroding away. I talk like I know this stuff, but I'm far from an expert on it, so do your own research in case I have stuff wrong! A desperate person could probably braze that dizzy, if the casing would hold up to that level of heat without melting. The innards might be worth something even if that's not possible, presuming the shaft is okay. That valley-plate could use the attention of a wire-wheel, maybe even a needle-gun! It's likely dirt-dauber wasps that made those nests in that one cylinder, and in any empty bolt-holes. I have a VW engine-case with most of the bolt-holes plugged up by them! Ah, I see it has the Titanic-look windage-tray option, that's surprisingly rare! Man, that bottom-end is way worse than the VW cylinders that I had to pound apart with a sledgehammer! XD How the heck did mice get inside the oil-pan?! Surprised there's an oil-pan left with how acidic mouse piss is. Need to get you some brass rods for beating stuck parts out, then you can really pound 'em! One interesting simple rust-removal technique I learned about from a gun-restoration channel, boil it off! That's right, boil parts in plain old water and the rust will loosen up, turning into soft black oxide. I'd say test it on junk parts to figure out some of the particulars, still figuring it out myself. I don't see a modern one surviving all that, but an old mechanical fuel-injected might survive! (like a diesel) Great first video of yours for me to watch, good fun and unexpected results!
Love the "Holey Goat" story. Appreciate the education through laughter. Question based on your latest episode and the Goat's original heart...Would you sell any of the pistons/rods as souvenirs? I think it would actually be kind of cool to own a piece of a car that you made possible to drive under its own power into World of Wheels car show. It's kind of like what Puddin's Fab Shop does from time-to-time on his channel...he sells a piece of his current project, autographed, etc. Just a thought. Keep up the great work and throw some more comedy into each episode. Cheers!
As a matter of fact, i nearly have the systems in place to do just that! We're going to need to fundraise to get this engine back in the car, and that's how I'm going to do it. Stay tuned!
Been subbed to your channel for a while now, and I have to say, fantastic work! There’s nothing more satisfying than reviving something that has been condemned and left for dead into something that is perfectly functional again!
I have a 63 Catalina engine that I put back years ago. This video gives me even more hope. I just need a trip power intake and I'll have the complete setup for a hotrod.
I know what the struggle is .... while tearing down a sbc had same issue of piston not coming out , in the end did damage piston but replaced all of them anyway ....
Wow, Way to go! I’ve build a few engines in my day (3) to be exact and this could be one of the greatest engine revivals of all time and you have it all documented for our viewing pleasure. Thank you. #numbersmatchingGTO. 👍
I too have always been fascinated with shipwrecks, and the Titanic in particular, since my youth. She has three engines. The two outboard engines are standard reliable triple-expansion reciprocating steam engines. The center engine is a new, revolutionary low pressure turbine, located in a separate room just aft of the main engine room. Powerful, efficient, but unfortunately not able to be reversed. James Cameron depicted this accurately in the movie when the center screw did not reverse. These engines are also low mileage! After watching your video, I am convinced that if somehow those engines could be retrieved, you could save them. With LOTS of PB Blaster LoL!🤣
I always thought we needed to make a pit that we could fill with pb blaster or some equivalent and just drive our old school trucks rite on thru them, soak EVERYTHING!!!
You make the video fun with your sense of humor and your narrating. 👍😂 Congrats on not giving up on it! How cool to actually be able to save the original motor!
Agreed my stock 400 in my lemans was a low rider is a low rider 70k og miles and with 6 extra deep cycle batteries hydrolics would spank a lot of cars on the street that’s why it’s going into our goat unless we turn it into a strip car right now it’s just a dream
I felt this. I have a couple 1936 Buicks; the transmission in one looked like it came out of the titanic. I had to save internals that most folks would’ve thrown away without a second thought. 😩
Sure do enjoy watching you work on this old goat. I keep hoping that you're not going to stop. Some new fenders, some new doors, some new quarters, a new roof. The Holy Ghost would be brand new again. It would be a hell of a good show to watch.
I'm happy you got those lifters out without breaking the lifter boxes because like you said on a pontiac there's not much meat holding them and they're fragile
I’m actually amazed, you would think the engine would have been the main target, like aiming for the heart. Great job my friend, really enjoying what you’re doing.👍
No, that engine has been soaked in the bottom of the lake over the years as a boat anchor. But it looks like you can save it and restore it with new parts and machine work.
I agree with your thoughts on the poncho mill. If the freeze plugs are still in it the skirt area of the block is probably fine. No visible cracks in the lifter valley and I’d guess it hasn’t frozen/busted. Fingers crossed for the magnaflux. Did the crank have a N cast in it? I imagine so with those heads. Hopefully the rods aren’t pitted.
I'll bet a lot of us can relate to that old Pontiac... I looked a lot like this project when God got hold of me. The devil had just about killed me through drugs and alcohol and the the world looked at me the same way they looked at the Holey Goat... useless. Thanks for not giving up on this old car... she needed someone to believe in her.
I've used pure white vinegar for cleaning cast-iron carburetors on my old John deere and Farmall tractors over the years. I've Never had a problem with it using it in gas tanks either after letting it set for a few days.
That is absolutely the "BEST SAVE" of the entire year Dalton ! I know for a fact no one will be or can beat that ! It will be even more amazing when you actually get to reinstall the ORIGINAL #'s matching motor in that Florida Gators 🐊 Beast ! Good Job bud ! 👍👍
Nice. I have 1970 #13 heads on my TA. I’m running e85 and a turbo. Those heads handle 21 psi like it’s nothing…Nothing special used. Factory head bolts, Felpro head gaskets..Nice project..
I disassembled many flood engines, if you make your own hottank out of a 55 gallon drum and heat it with electric hot water tank heaters under a raised bottom. This dissolves most rust. Pistons are cheap, acetylene torch melt the pistons if stuck don't breath the fumes / smoke.
With all the dirt that was falling out of that engine, I'm surprised the build up didn't lift you up so high that you hit your head on the rafters! I don't understand why you didn't just pull the drain plug on the oil pan and fill with new oil! LOL Thanks for the tear down and look forward to the verdict from the machine shop on block condition. The video's on your other vehicles will be great until then.
That Texas dirt is some scary stuff. I think you can get it put back together and running with minimal new parts. I will definitely keep watching and hoping. Simply amazing know matter the outcome.
It would be fun to see you redo that entire engine at home! No machine shop. Do it all yourself. Hone the bad cylinder with a good hone until it cleans up and give it a replacement piston. Build it like you did the rest car. Best of skills to ya.
My dad (rip) was a long time poncho mechanic for a dealer. Pretty sure he tore these down an put back new more than once. This was over the video so thanks !!!!
As Spock would say, "Fascinating." Just like many others I've never seen a block so muddied. Also, I've run across several cars used as targets and all I can say is, "this GOAT needs body work." LOL Curious to find out if the block is okay. The 13 heads should clean up and then, good quality machine work. Agree with others--keep going.
Looks like the goat was on the receiving end of a minigun attack. When you yanked back that oil pan I also immediately thought Titanic as well. Great video.
I'm a Pontiac guy but watching you fight that piston was a real hoot. Haven't LMAO like that in a long time. Hope you save that gurl she been through a lot. Good luck buddy...
High speed air through the rubber/plastic hose causes the static electricity to build up on the hose and you. Use a car key to touch the engine and discharge through your hand but draws spark from the key. Good to go.
I'm honestly speechless with that little 400, when you pulled that pan and the inside of the Titanic was staring at you I was certain that was nothing but a boat anchor You gotta get that thing back together running again in the Holey Goat
I can't think of a more deserving engine to get a 2nd chance at life!
The Titanic 400!
Excellent perseverance my friend.
Nothing pays quite as well!
I'm a Pontiac guy from ' Back In The Day' and have torn down a lot of " Junkyard Fresh " Pontiac engines and have seen a lot of sludge in my day but nothing like that. Well done!
I've never been on an archeological dig inside a 400 Pontiac engine before. Nor did I ever consider the possibility. Much respect if you can get that engine running and back home in the holey goat. I continue to be amazed at what you're up to. Keep going!
Bet on it friend
Oldsmobile had the valley pan also. I rebuilt a 350 rocket and I changed the valley pan and never knew that Chevy didn't have one till I worked on my 73 C-10
I could not stop watching that engine come apart - I got irate when my bride asked me to pause and help her out for a couple minutes about 2/3s thru! Anyone else would have turned that into a boat anchor. Simply AMAZING!!!
I think it already had been used as a boat anchor!
Wife’s hate to see a man having 🤩 fun
@@paulgrimm Especially if you're having fun without them. SMH Me: "I'm having lunch with my Dad today." Wife: Then you're not getting any when you get home. Me: {sigh} (OK - she's not THAT bad ... but you get my drift.)
@@nopenottalib4366You’re blessed to have a Dad that you can have fun with
@@paulgrimm I'm truly blessed beyond words - my Dad is my best friend and the wisest (although not most perfect) man that I know. I wouldn't trade the entire universe for my Dad. Love that man SO much. I pray and hope that all men and women have a Dad they love and cherish as much as I love and cherish mine.
Putting that back into the car will be absolutely awesome, "numbers matching" engine dropped back into this car will just add to the complete absurdity of it all.
Yes!
@@PoleBarnGarage hey… it’s only original once. Lol 😂
Dooooo itt
I am thinking rebuild it with a low-end cam then put in one of the older non computer run Chevrolet trucks for a work truck towing engine.
I checked a few days ago will these engines bolt to a turbo 400 transmission and yes, I found they will.
Chevrolet SB 400 is near impossible to find now so the 400 Pontiac has the same 3 -3/4 inch stroke as the Chevrolet SB 400 which makes for a great pulling engine.
@@Lure-Benson Not sure about bell housings, there is what is called BOP and then there is Chevrolet. BOP means Buick Olds Pontiac.
great info on teardown, really surprising.
i had seen some old flat head V8s been buried and came out fine after teardown and clean(soaked in a molasses bath), but i was concerned a bullet might have done damage on this one
My first tool box I had a 12 gauge barrel breaker bar about 18 inches long. I had to smash a little so it would fit my 1/2 inch breaker bar.
Great work..I would love to see a series of videos rebuilding the engine back to its glory..love Pontiacs
@39:47 😆😆😆 LOL best episode yet. Quality and nice much needed longer video! 👍
I've been experimenting!
Light a little fire with twigs in the bore to expand the metal to remove stuck pistons, great to see you tackle this, I reckon it's saveable.
You had me at the Waylon Jennings quote!!!
Wow! I love an old Pontiac! Just another Great West Texas engine!
....i am so happy that SOMEONE does what you do. even if i had the SKILLS, i would not have the patience, or the ingenuity, to accomplish what you do, mr dalton.
I honestly did not expect that outcome. That was amazing!! I’m so glad that engine will live on to eat up more tires 🍺🍺
5:666
Your little speech on not giving up was believe it or not, was inspiring. In March 2019 I had a brain bleed and then about two weeks later, I had bacterial meningitis! And then my wife just passed away from cancer. Talking about wanting to give up. I’ve been down big time
Glad I could help in whatever little way I could
Interesting tear down…I’d have to say that’s the worst one I’ve seen too! Been doing heavy line repair and motor builds for 35+ years.
Defiantly worth trying to salvage. Those old motors are getting really hard to find.
She's earned it
That was the coolest engine tear down ever. The journal condition was absolutely unexpected. Hell yeah
I tore down an old Y-block last summer that looked almost as bad as that, but I wound up selling it for parts. Great save! looking forward to the build!
Amazing what a little vinegar, patience, and elbow grease can do! Now that you've discovered the power of vinegar, you'll be throwing every rusty tool and part you can find in that bucket! It does lose its potency after a few big jobs, but it's cheap to replace!
Well you had me for the full 47:07 - I think you were amazed as much as us as you delved into that pit of iniquity - I think you may just have a good OG core - Here is hoping.
All of the fingers are crossed
FYI use the small harbor freight moving blankets , just the right size too ,on the floor under your engine stand during a tear down , or assembly , the catch and soak up stuff really good , and then just toss them , they also have saved my bacon when I rotated one and a lifter slipped out , it cushioned it and it lived , straight to the concrete it most likely would have received damage ... on a stuck piston drilling 1/2 holes as close to the outside as you can without risking cylinder damage will weaken the piston , helping it flex and break loose when driving them out ... I have rebuilt worse than that engine to keep a car numbers matching , no hood or carb for 30+ years it took 8 sleeves , and 16 more for the lifter bores LOL
That was amazing! This motor needs to run again! Thank you for showing that adventure.
Always good advice my friend. Don't ever give up. Thanks. Looking good.
Thanks!
WOW, I am as shocked as you on how good that motor still is as I thought it was done. Keep up the good work !!!!
It's immortal!
It won’t be good as long as he’s beating it to death!
So how did the machine shop start crying about the work they are going to have to try to do ‽? and how much did I cost and what did they do ?
How good are they, compared to your preserverance ? Love to hear I run one last time, no matter how bad the block was in ? ❤😂😮😅😊
OMG I have no words. the next time i am speechless is when the numbers matching engine is back in her !
Matching #'s engine for the Holy goat! From that ball of crud! Hope to see the build!
Definitely got me on the edge of my seat to see if he gets it back together and running.
Incredible, there’s no words! Wow!
I’ll say it again. I just found your channel from Junkyard digs and have been binge watching videos. Your videos are the best 👍👍
I’m excited to see you fix that old iron back to new. Thanks for your hard work.
That was uncredible! Amazing! Astounding!
It actually was inspiring. Makes me want a Pontiac. (I have had a few but stupidly sold them all).
If you get this engine back in that car and running, you will be the absolute king of "will it run" videos.
In my book you already are.
Anybody can clean points and pour gas in something
"... and points of her own, sitting way up high ..." - Bob Seeger
You are an inspiration to us all getting the goat running again!
How cool to be able to actually save the original engine also! Especially after watching that!
Wow Man the Immortal 400! Neither bullets, getting drowned, being buried in desert sand or 110 degree heat can kill a Pontiac 400! If Pontiac was still in business with this back story I would bet they would sponsor building this engine for you and advertise the hell out of how tough Pontiac engines are! It was a sad day when Pontiac seized production! You always make me chuckle when you come up with ways to do things! Geez 7 cans of panther piss to get this engine apart epic more correctly Homeric! Getting the Holey Goats original engine running could make a good build series all on it's own!
One of my favorite episodes so far... hope you get good news at the machine shop, but would be really cool to see this runnin again and maybe back in its rightful home... good luck
I have a plan to make it happen.
I was hooked on this video after seeing that double barrel breaker bar. I know there's a story behind it. Tell your Dad I said hey.
I gotta say being a at home chemist has come in clutch a ton at my home. When you live on a budget you've got to become extremely creative when its needed.
It's the friction of the powdery dust/dirt going through the hose that generates the static, and running a wire between the hose/yourself and the block/engine may help keep you from getting zapped.
Dissimilar metals will generate galvanic corrosion where they come in contact with each-other when there is moisture to complete the circuit. Being dissimilar metals, they act like a crude battery and an (extremely weak) electric current transfers metal from one surface to the other, like electroplating. A lot of oxides/corrosion are generated as well.
That's why you can sometimes find well-preserved parts in a waterlogged engine, other parts (like the magnesium case of an air-cooled VW engine) will break down and put a protective coating on the steel parts as they do so.
Of course, it all depends on when the engine is disassembled/salvaged, as that thin coating will also eventually break down and the steel parts will resume corroding away.
I talk like I know this stuff, but I'm far from an expert on it, so do your own research in case I have stuff wrong!
A desperate person could probably braze that dizzy, if the casing would hold up to that level of heat without melting.
The innards might be worth something even if that's not possible, presuming the shaft is okay.
That valley-plate could use the attention of a wire-wheel, maybe even a needle-gun!
It's likely dirt-dauber wasps that made those nests in that one cylinder, and in any empty bolt-holes.
I have a VW engine-case with most of the bolt-holes plugged up by them!
Ah, I see it has the Titanic-look windage-tray option, that's surprisingly rare!
Man, that bottom-end is way worse than the VW cylinders that I had to pound apart with a sledgehammer! XD
How the heck did mice get inside the oil-pan?! Surprised there's an oil-pan left with how acidic mouse piss is.
Need to get you some brass rods for beating stuck parts out, then you can really pound 'em!
One interesting simple rust-removal technique I learned about from a gun-restoration channel, boil it off!
That's right, boil parts in plain old water and the rust will loosen up, turning into soft black oxide.
I'd say test it on junk parts to figure out some of the particulars, still figuring it out myself.
I don't see a modern one surviving all that, but an old mechanical fuel-injected might survive! (like a diesel)
Great first video of yours for me to watch, good fun and unexpected results!
Love the "Holey Goat" story. Appreciate the education through laughter. Question based on your latest episode and the Goat's original heart...Would you sell any of the pistons/rods as souvenirs? I think it would actually be kind of cool to own a piece of a car that you made possible to drive under its own power into World of Wheels car show. It's kind of like what Puddin's Fab Shop does from time-to-time on his channel...he sells a piece of his current project, autographed, etc. Just a thought. Keep up the great work and throw some more comedy into each episode. Cheers!
As a matter of fact, i nearly have the systems in place to do just that! We're going to need to fundraise to get this engine back in the car, and that's how I'm going to do it. Stay tuned!
@@PoleBarnGarage I will be watching to see how this is going to go.
@@PoleBarnGarage Awesome, look forward to seeing the details. Keep up the great work and fun.
A Nobel effort sir.
Like to see you build it and hear it run....
I'm so glad that you can save the original motor, that is awesome!
That's amazing. Paint thinner and a stiff broom works awsome. On oily concrete then I use old worn out cloths.
Been subbed to your channel for a while now, and I have to say, fantastic work! There’s nothing more satisfying than reviving something that has been condemned and left for dead into something that is perfectly functional again!
Thanks! Kind words
I have a 63 Catalina engine that I put back years ago. This video gives me even more hope. I just need a trip power intake and I'll have the complete setup for a hotrod.
Mighty impressive, brother. Love your determination! That's gonna make for an awesome engine, can't wait to hear it screamin' again!
I know what the struggle is .... while tearing down a sbc had same issue of piston not coming out , in the end did damage piston but replaced all of them anyway ....
Wow, Way to go! I’ve build a few engines in my day (3) to be exact and this could be one of the greatest engine revivals of all time and you have it all documented for our viewing pleasure. Thank you. #numbersmatchingGTO. 👍
Fantastic. I really enjoy your time and work. Thanks for everything. Great weekend friend.
Thanks!
I too have always been fascinated with shipwrecks, and the Titanic in particular, since my youth. She has three engines. The two outboard engines are standard reliable triple-expansion reciprocating steam engines. The center engine is a new, revolutionary low pressure turbine, located in a separate room just aft of the main engine room. Powerful, efficient, but unfortunately not able to be reversed. James Cameron depicted this accurately in the movie when the center screw did not reverse. These engines are also low mileage! After watching your video, I am convinced that if somehow those engines could be retrieved, you could save them. With LOTS of PB Blaster LoL!🤣
Pull the permits, we got a ship to raise
@@PoleBarnGarage I'm in!
Absolute incredible video definitely found a gem of a channel
I always thought we needed to make a pit that we could fill with pb blaster or some equivalent and just drive our old school trucks rite on thru them, soak EVERYTHING!!!
I had a shop vac that would build up static shocks too. It was really annoying
Stay in the fight brother, just found your channel love it! Keep up the hard work!
What I lack in brains, I make up for in dumb will. No worries there!
had a smaller vers of this type of tear down with my 69 ghia ... well done good sir!
I'm so glad you've decided to continue on this build keep up the good work! Much respect from Australia ✌
It's never going to be finished!
There ain't enough Bondo for it to ever be finished Dalton!😅
im so happy to see this episode
You make the video fun with your sense of humor and your narrating. 👍😂 Congrats on not giving up on it! How cool to actually be able to save the original motor!
Very interesting! I always wanted a 67 Goat.
Bring her back!! Love to see it numbers matching again.
That’s so cool!! I’ve seen some really bad sbc when I worked in the machine shop, but nothing like this!! So glad you saved on it!!!
So glad your saving that Pontiac 400 ! 10.25:1 compression 350 HP, SO GOOD. why build a chevy when you can have something different!! Pontiac Power
A bone stock rebuild on that 400 would spank any average guys "built" Chevy all day
Agreed my stock 400 in my lemans was a low rider is a low rider 70k og miles and with 6 extra deep cycle batteries hydrolics would spank a lot of cars on the street that’s why it’s going into our goat unless we turn it into a strip car right now it’s just a dream
I felt this. I have a couple 1936 Buicks; the transmission in one looked like it came out of the titanic. I had to save internals that most folks would’ve thrown away without a second thought. 😩
Sure do enjoy watching you work on this old goat. I keep hoping that you're not going to stop. Some new fenders, some new doors, some new quarters, a new roof. The Holy Ghost would be brand new again. It would be a hell of a good show to watch.
It sure would, I would love seeing that.
Well, eventually I'll get bored of it I suppose. But for the foreseeable future I wouldn't plan on it. This seems like a good one to go fast in
That was a mud dauber special. You definitely know how to pick labor intensive projects.
Did you run the VIN off the block, I'm wondering if the car was "borrowed"
Outstanding episode! Viva La Pontiac. Never Give up!
That is amazing that much of the engine survived the hell it went through. Just crazy, the Goat from the grave!
You really seem to be a down to earth guy loving this channel
I'm happy you got those lifters out without breaking the lifter boxes because like you said on a pontiac there's not much meat holding them and they're fragile
That was my largest concern. It's always easier to go down than up
@@PoleBarnGarage that's what she said
10/10 approve
This episode alone earned you my sub. Grew up with GTO’s . Brother had a 68’ Ram Air II . Was totaled in a wreck in 1982 . Sigh
A bunch meet their end that way. But they were just cars
I have a feeling the Holey Goat will be forever a legend in the automotive world
That double-barrel breaker bar made me LOL.
I’m actually amazed, you would think the engine would have been the main target, like aiming for the heart. Great job my friend, really enjoying what you’re doing.👍
Thanks!
Dying for new episodes!! Subbed and loving this project.
No, that engine has been soaked in the bottom of the lake over the years as a boat anchor. But it looks like you can save it and restore it with new parts and machine work.
Yep, once my money tree grows
Great video! Engine archaeology 101.
Yes sir wow how that get their
Un freaking believable 🤯, would love to see that lump running again 🤙🏻
I agree with your thoughts on the poncho mill. If the freeze plugs are still in it the skirt area of the block is probably fine. No visible cracks in the lifter valley and I’d guess it hasn’t frozen/busted. Fingers crossed for the magnaflux. Did the crank have a N cast in it? I imagine so with those heads. Hopefully the rods aren’t pitted.
Rods look ok at first glance, I think it's a nodular crank
I'll bet a lot of us can relate to that old Pontiac... I looked a lot like this project when God got hold of me. The devil had just about killed me through drugs and alcohol and the the world looked at me the same way they looked at the Holey Goat... useless. Thanks for not giving up on this old car... she needed someone to believe in her.
Hahaha there's always that one american bringing god into it!
Amen
God is always there.
@@lordracula2461Amen you could use some too.
I've used pure white vinegar for cleaning cast-iron carburetors on my old John deere and Farmall tractors over the years. I've Never had a problem with it using it in gas tanks either after letting it set for a few days.
That is absolutely the "BEST SAVE" of the entire year Dalton ! I know for a fact no one will be or can beat that ! It will be even more amazing when you actually get to reinstall the ORIGINAL #'s matching motor in that Florida Gators 🐊 Beast ! Good Job bud ! 👍👍
He’s a Hammer and chisel mechanic.
Patiently working, and slowly getting it done.
Good work ! I would love to see this engine running again ❤️.
Nice. I have 1970 #13 heads on my TA. I’m running e85 and a turbo. Those heads handle 21 psi like it’s nothing…Nothing special used. Factory head bolts, Felpro head gaskets..Nice project..
Are you serious? That is an insane amount of cylinder pressure.
99.9999%engines you roll over and drop fluids everywhere. This engine.... dust
I disassembled many flood engines, if you make your own hottank out of a 55 gallon drum and heat it with electric hot water tank heaters under a raised bottom. This dissolves most rust. Pistons are cheap, acetylene torch melt the pistons if stuck don't breath the fumes / smoke.
Do you use any chemicals with it?
With all the dirt that was falling out of that engine, I'm surprised the build up didn't lift you up so high that you hit your head on the rafters! I don't understand why you didn't just pull the drain plug on the oil pan and fill with new oil! LOL Thanks for the tear down and look forward to the verdict from the machine shop on block condition. The video's on your other vehicles will be great until then.
Would be cool to see that engine run again, thanks
That Texas dirt is some scary stuff. I think you can get it put back together and running with minimal new parts. I will definitely keep watching and hoping. Simply amazing know matter the outcome.
It would be fun to see you redo that entire engine at home! No machine shop. Do it all yourself. Hone the bad cylinder with a good hone until it cleans up and give it a replacement piston. Build it like you did the rest car. Best of skills to ya.
My dad (rip) was a long time poncho mechanic for a dealer. Pretty sure he tore these down an put back new more than once. This was over the video so thanks !!!!
Over the Top
As Spock would say, "Fascinating." Just like many others I've never seen a block so muddied. Also, I've run across several cars used as targets and all I can say is, "this GOAT needs body work." LOL Curious to find out if the block is okay. The 13 heads should clean up and then, good quality machine work. Agree with others--keep going.
Nowhere to go but further in!
rebuild it , matching numbers gto really keep the value. In my opinion. Love it.
Pontiacs can take a beating and still go! Would love to see a rebuild on this motor. She wants to live again!
Looks like the goat was on the receiving end of a minigun attack. When you yanked back that oil pan I also immediately thought Titanic as well. Great video.
Thanks! I believe the passenger door was used to test a Vulcan at some point
Freaking Awesome!!!!! I bet the engine is buildable!!! AWESOME THAT YOU SAVED THIS GOAT!
If the blocks checks for cracks we'll be thundering away in it, in no time!
@@PoleBarnGarage
Get it rebuilt, throw it back in its home!
I'm a Pontiac guy but watching you fight that piston was a real hoot. Haven't LMAO like that in a long time. Hope you save that gurl she been through a lot. Good luck buddy...
High speed air through the rubber/plastic hose causes the static electricity to build up on the hose and you. Use a car key to touch the engine and discharge through your hand but draws spark from the key. Good to go.
Been many moons since I worked in a machine shop and I could almost smell that teardown! No big chunks missing? It’ll run again.
I'm honestly speechless with that little 400, when you pulled that pan and the inside of the Titanic was staring at you I was certain that was nothing but a boat anchor
You gotta get that thing back together running again in the Holey Goat
That's alot of elbow grease but man what a story, that engine has history now!
It is amazing , no one plucked that engine out years ago. 😎
Great job.
I would love to hear this engine running...
YES YOU CAN!!!!!