1949 Ford F1 Pickup! Wiring the LS Engine Swap and Diagnosing Fuel Issues!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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This week we'll wrap up the plumbing of the fuel system on my 1949 Ford F1 pickup and start in on modifying the factory GM wire harness to meet our needs. But not without some struggles along the way... We'll also begin routing some transmission cooler lines and install a new LS swap compatible aluminum aftermarket radiator as well. Oh yeah, and we finally have a functional column shifter! If you can't stand to see this pickup LS swapped and want to buy it to put some other powerplant in it you can own it for the low low price of $15,000 and do with it as you choose! As always, thanks for watching!
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I’m subscribed, I like your work, but to be honest I end up seeing that your videos are 2 hours long, and skipping over them.
I know I would be more likely to watch more content if it arrived as 3 x 40min videos.
That's a shame it was actually a really well done video, informative.
Just think, even if you never intend to attempt this yourself, you're armed with useless info if you ever see someone try -- You know you're gonna need a special tool for that operation!
Or you could just watch it in 3 sittings…
Why would you skip over ?
You miss content.
And if your attention span is 38 minutes then , "woo hoo" , you got 3 days of Mortske.
I love the long videos the longer the better great job
Longer videos = more Duff Dog . . . so I'm all for it 😅
I love how some people never consider how they would feel if someone was telling them what to do with their time and money
TRUTH☝️
The very reason I don’t take my 68 truck to shows.
They'd complain that those people were infringing on their freedoms sand then complain about the current administration. lol
Seems that with the proc of capable Ford truck being upwards of $100k, they ARE telling what to do with your time and money -- go to work and payup sucka, nothin else just, back and forth to work, you don't really need any of those other things in life.
I think most car guys expect to buy some parts to improve an old vehicle. A rare few seem to find more joy in never buying anything. I had a brother that would insist junk yard parts were always better. After about 5 times of going to give him a jump, because he refused to buy new cables. I finally said enough. You walk, you learn.
Sounds like a bunch of liberals who like to be told what they should like. It's a free country and put any motor you want in anything you want. 🇺🇸
You always find what you were lookin' for after you buy a new one.....it's a basic law of the universe !!
Story of my life
Your content is fantastic don’t change a thing. You keep doing exactly what you’re doing!😎
I agree Jeff!
Will do
Exactly!
I agree. I like the format , when it boils down to it it is personal preference. In respect to increasing views, maybe it would ... but as said I like it as is. Thanks for the content!
Hey Mortske, keep up the good work. You can't please everyone, you got to please yourself.
I demand satisfaction!!! 😆😆😆
That would make a good song . Or did it already ?
@@stevewhyte8476 "Garden Party" song by Ricky Nelson
He knows that...mortske pleases himself all the time
Wait what?!?
Lubidoob is what is needed for the push connects haha
Thanks for the tip Brent!
Back to back project videos. I like seeing things finished
"I Love It When A Plan Comes Together..." Colonel John Hannibal Smith
Stay the course Mortske! The haters will get bored and move on. Another great vid
“Did you get a new shop?” 😂😂😂
You have the patience of Jobe, sir 😊
Much respect ✊
Job*
I just missed the lawn mower man you're going to have to have him come and visit LOL
it your truck , its your way ,,, great show !!!!!!!!!!
Let the parts bin decide what you're gonna work on! It's more real.
I wouldn't mind seeing 2 vehicles in the same video. Heck, even a rust repair rodeo wouldn't bother me! 🤠
Oh my
Nice project Mortske! I like it.
On a different note: When disconnecting the neutral safety switch on the transmission, heat the connector on the switch with a hair dryer to soften the special di-electric grease used on this connection. Once warmed up, the connector will come apart with relative ease.
Thanks for the tip
I'm 62, so I'm old school. Alot to be said for a carb and hei. Good video, looked more like a will it run instead of a swap. LOL I'm glad you know what you're doing. Brent makes it look easy.
A carburetor will get you home one way or another...
@@glennnickerson8438 AAA doesn't count haha
@@speedytech7 🤣
Just accomplished a major milestone on own project, your videos are a nice compliment to wiggling around underneath my own pile.
Glad to hear it
Happy 4th you guys! Thanks for the hard work to bring us another Mortske Monday!🐾🍺
Same to you
Once injectors replaced you could hear it right away.......IMPROVED!!!!! SOUNDS GOOD!
Mortske, The trick you are looking for with the Mastercool is to use the threads on the hydraulic piece to pull that die deal back out. Once you are done just thread it back out before you take anything apart. It will pull that die out if you go far enough. I've got the same tool. I have never used it on the green tube, but on the zinc coated you don't need to grind off the coating or use lube. I'm still hoping Hamms Sammiches come back some time. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks for the tip
You , Brent , Puddin and DD speed shop are my favourite channels on you tube
Glad to hear it
I need to take a look at Wes and Brent as well. Always hear good things about them guys.
Me too
Mazda and Nissan used bubble flares, rubber lines, and hose clamps with 55psi fuel pressure. I'm not dealing with quick connects or line wrenches if I don't have to. Wes was right about the Nicopp lines being easier to work with than the steel.
Okay, suit yourself.
@@stevewhyte8476 I thought it was pretty obvious that I am suiting myself but maybe not.
Sir, Your struggles remind me of the labels on the back of Japanese electronics back in the day-- "WARNING! No parts serviceable by consumer! Do not disassemble!" Your work ethic and dry humor make Mondays worthwhile. Greetings from the Merrimack Valley
Hahaha
Wow, you've really taken off. Well done young man.
Thanks
Best line ever, "That's how we learn. From our mistakes."
A you tube personality humble enough to show his mistakes. What a find.
Just stumbled across your video. I’m actually going through the exact same on my lq9 I have put in my gmc 56 panel truck. My injectors are soaking as we speak. I’m really hoping to get it running this week and this video has given me confidence. Good luck with the build from England 🏴
Had to rewind it twice to make sure. Sure sounded like you said "If you don't like my LS swap, you can keep your Cummins to yourself." Ha ha ha. Your truck- your call! Thanks for letting us along for the ride.
I'd like to see more content on your '61 Bubble Top.
As far as die hard single car branders go, I don't understand them. Anyone who looks back at automotive history can see that all car manufacturers influenced each other.
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one to have the same troubles trouble shooting. It's usually something stupid causing the trouble. When you're done, you will know the system.
Absolutely
Hi from uk TM & DD👋👍🐾🐾 f1 really coming along mate your doing awesome👌 never seen many things that bring you to edge but the injectors really threw a curveball there buddy and all that chaos then fire up with injectors out😂😂 at leadt you know got good compression to if that came about all 8 firing from a distance 🤔 but getting there cant wait to see you hit on her for the running round she given you gonna be some punishment here I feel👌 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋🐾🐾
Great video and project. You have the best car channel on you tube. Build your project your way with what you have that’s what hot rodding is all about. I dropped a studebaker v8 in a model a coupe in the 70s because that’s what I had. And no one said a word because we weren’t assholes back then.
Much appreciated
The LS craze isnt for me, i just dont like putting computers where they never belonged. But in glad you got your injector issues figured out and she runs. Great job as always.
I'm not an LS fan either. My dislike comes from having a fleet of LS powered trucks. I've found that they're high maintenance fuel hogs with fairly short lifespans.
@@841k9 my most unpleasant experience came from the anti-theft system mortske mentioned. Unpredictably and very inconveniently my truck would think i was stealing it, and shut down anywhere it felt like it. Wouldnt restart for at least 15 minutes. Spoke to many mechanics and one actually tried to help me bypass the system and disable it, but never got it to stop. I wouldnt willingly bring that kind of issue to any project thats supposed to be fun.
Variety in the videos is good (answering your question). Like to see a few projects working as then it doesn't get boring for you either. Its like the variety of "sammages" in the fridge- you open the door and its full of surprises.
Awesome adventure with this video. And you nailed the music. Great content....you show it all, the good, the bad & the ugly. Wouldn't expect anything else. Thanks.
Much appreciated for the kind words
Halfass is a very clever fella at building cars his engineering is fantastic
Sure is
I'd be a smart-ass and have a coyote engine with the running gear from a Roadrunner -- drive around in reverse so the coyote chases the roadrunner.
Good stuff
Videos are great the longer the better. Better than anything on television.
Much appreciated
Thanks for the gret vidyos
How bout a dohc straight 6 in the next project
Our pleasure
Mortske counting your labor you take a beating on most if not all of your projects I am sure. Appreciate what you do, always so entertaining.
Don't try to add up labor, write up to a labor of 💔
As always, AWESOME WORK 👌! I do not mind if you LS swap a tugboat......I'd watch with a clear conscience and open mind. LS or LT motors are so easy to work on, even I cannot mess up a head gasket install. Thanks for uploading. Do what you do Sir Morticus....and Sir Duff Dog.
Yes ! Finish the project!
You do you sir! Haters are in great supply !!
Do them as YOU want---it's your channel! We will enjoy them as usual!
Deal!
Great job with this! Don’t let anyone try to bully you into doing things the way they want! Good suggestions may be welcomed but being mean about it, definitely is not! Happy 4th to you and Duff! I hope you took time out to enjoy it!🇺🇸
Same to you Nancy!
As my granddad taught me, “Some lessons just cost more than others” !
Haha good point
Damn brother, that was painful, but you pushed through and got it running. No hate from here. Everyone knows to make a fword reliable, drop an LS in it :)
That is quite a good looking truck. Love the body style. That chopped roof gives it just enough attitude to be really cool.
Saw one about 15 years ago that I guy had chopped and sectioned at the very least. Love at first sight.
I was considering ground from engine to body around 1:24 mark as well as my injectors were not firing....but was not sure. It was a problem I faced when I got my 2002 Yukon going (its drive by wire) with the 5.3.
Love that you “own up to” your oopsies and not just edit them out. Also glad that gear-girls are included at least in your intro. Often men assume women either aren’t interested in cars or have no clue about them! Ordered my merch, love the channel! Thanks!! (Give the Duff-dog a good scratch from me!)
Much appreciated! Will do!
Those LS injectors are garbage, especially if they've been sitting for any time. The amount of dead/leaky ACDelco or Delphi LS injectors I've delt with is absurd.
I've been in the auto parts business for over 30 yrs. If it wasn't for GM "quality" I won't have a job! 😆
My dad had a 48 Ford pick up with A383 super commando police interceptor motor out of a 65 polara
A push button automatic and a 9" out of a Mercury cyclone GT. And to top it all off it was painted Canary yellow with crager SS mags. That's hot rodding nothing wrong with putting an LS in that old Ford pick up.
Sweet
The only thing better than an LS in an old Ford is a Hemi. 😄 Hey, did you get a new shop or what?
Nope
I'm impressed that you have time to work a 9 to 5 and you still make time to produce content to post.
It’s a lot of work
Did anyone complain about the Mopar front suspension? lol
Nope
It had Mopar front suspension?
@@thatmaverickguy859 Yeah. He talked about it at the beginning. It's got a Dodge Dakota frame clip or something like that.
@@jayinmi3706 oh yeah I forgot about that part lmao
If you do some vidyas back-to-back, that's good. If ya take a break and come back to it, that's good, too. You do you, big guy.
Will do
Monday with Mortske, my favorite. Duff is going to build up a psychological complex if you keep telling him, he has no thumbs 👍. He has plenty of Character ! You and Duff keep up the good work.
Will do
This truck brings back memories,, Back in 1976 I had a 1950 ford with a 66 gto motor and tranny in it.. Loved that truck
Awesome
I'm so glad you continued this series!! I can't even wire up a 73 c10 350 after 3 people has had their hands and added a block with wiring nuts to no where!! You my friend is a wizard I wish I had half of your experience!!
Gut it and start from scratch David. They aftermarket cheapie harnesses work pretty good. I have a hard enough time installing a car battery and I've wired up 2 cars with them. Chevy applications are a snap with them.
Man the lift sure helps give some premium close up views. Thanks
Sure does
Even if you fit a lawnmower engine in that truck I would still watch your video Mortske . Keep them coming.
Thanks
I always leave the line clamped and turn the tool backwards on the threads to pull the stuck line out, also try heating the neutral safety switch connector before unplugging it. They have an adhesive/sealant in them from the factory and heat softens it.
Thanks for the tips
That pucker moment when the injector rail fired the engine without being connected, I would have needed new skivvies. Good thing you live close. Keep this one coming buddy.
We like to live dangerously
I personally like the longer videos. It’s more like a movie. I can loose the remote and not have to worry.
Glad to hear it
Awesome video as always!! Nothing easy is ever appreciated. That injector debacle was something. Glad to hear her run. Should be a fun ride when you get her all finished. Happy to see Duff is enjoying "country life". He does look ride deprived though. Until next week. Thanks!!
Cool build morty, as a teen, I was after an f1. It was on a neighboring farm, old lady said her husband ordered it from sears roebuck catalog. Apparently no local Ford dealership (hard to imagine). Anyway it was far to rusted away. Sorry I haven't kept up, having dealt with finger amputation, reattached, more surgery and pt. Glad you got the big shop with cool stuff in the background.
Good luck!
Hey Mortske, love your stuff. Just a quick note on your fuel system. I use the Corvette filter/regulators on my swaps, the return line dumps into the filler neck 6" down from the cap. If the filler neck is removable I will put a 90* bend on the line and solder it in. The wet line fitting is a great idea too, got a part # or source ? The pressure line deadheads up into the fuel rail for a one line easy installation. If you have a regulator in the fuel rail you can cap that off or get a regulator block off from Ebay for about 7 bucks. Works great up to about a 500-550hp level. Also a $90 LS standalone harness works great and avoids headaches.
The first five minutes of this is one off the most honest start to a video I just watch it over and over you keep to your plan we will still becoming along don't matter what you do
Nice little pickup. I had a buddy in high school who had a 51 ford f-100 with a 383 Mopar. There just fun.. Thanks for the video
I love that you are building this up. I love that old f100. Keep it going.
I built a ford pinto years ago and put in a small block chevy. Best decision I have made. Do what you do. Can't worry about everyone else. When in doubt, ask Duff.
Fun times! Mix n match work. She's gonna be a beaut Clark!
Great video as usual. Second channel is awesome too! Last video- "chip'n'seal" (what it's called around here) is more cost effective. I think it's something like they can do 25 miles of chip'n'seal to 1 mile of repaving at the same cost. If they did it while we were in school, our principal would announce it and ask us to please drive slowly til we were off the highway since most kids can't drive 60 on fresh gravel.
Thanks for the info
The stuff no one thinks of when swapping an engine. Or any restoration.
Watching you I had 25 questions at least. Too bad it wasn’t live.
Can’t wait to see more done on this great truck!
Have a great 4th Mort and Duff
Same to you
I never realized just how complicated wiring harnesses and engines really are.
If I had the finances to buy that truck there wouldn't be any issues over price, you deserve to be compensated for work like anyone else in business . The 48 - 50 ' F100 has always been my dream truck (tricked out a litte of course) even if I could have any vehicle in the world . Rock On
Variety of issues comes with a full on swap from end to end, real life problems to tackle and troubleshoot, nice going, no one said it was going to be easy. Hate the issues that come with ethanol fuels, nice job getting it figured out, have a good 4th.
Same to you
Glad you did this. It will help me foresee possible pitfalls when/if I ever do one. Yea once you take into account the fittings, redoing fuel lines every decade, buying the tooling to use the high pressure nylon fuel lines are the way to go with ethanol gas.
150000 really that's a fair price. She is super solid.👍
That whole "If you don't like it you can buy it just got me LOLing - funny cuz it's to the point!!! LOVED IT
Glad you enjoyed that!
Your truck reminds me of the old Ford panel truck my Uncle used to have back in the good old days. It was parked at my grandparents house. It only had two seats up front I think, we would get some kitchen chairs and put them in the back so we all could go for a ride up to A&W or Dairy queen for ice cream or a drink. Those were the days.
Good times
At least it's not a 2JZ or something crazy like that, it's an American engine in an American truck. Ignore the haters man, this truck is awesome. LS swaps are popular because the LS truck engines are one of the best engines in the world, simple as that.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks
@@MortskeRepair No prob, I know how to goes, tried to do a few loose how-to videos, people freak out because you didn't do it their way. I asked one "Well, if you know so much, why are you watching a little watched how-to video?".
I'm still awaiting a response about six years later, haha!
Anyway man, ignore the haters, you do you, take us along for the journey, and enjoy what you work on, otherwise why do it if not for fun?
@@DeadReckon Thanks will do!
You have exellent self control! I would have been cursing and 1/2 my tools would have been across the yard !!!!!!!!!!!
I was just trying to explain to someone today it comes with fuel injection leave it that way! Do not be scared of wiring.guy admitted he was scared of wiring. I understand I once was scared too but I figured it out! It's still more expensive to carb a ls and you still need to wire in the 6ls! Thanks mortske for showing people it's not difficult to use a stock wiring harness !
The doorman kit is the bomb.i use the nylon tubing a lot.its a great system
..hi Mortske...thanks for shouting out Brent at Halfass Customs....Brent is the man.....
Sure is
Spent 2 years of my life in Grand Forks. Good times, had to make our fun though, cause there is nothing but fields there.
Awesome video as always, Tom & we always love your content. Those who don’t, can leave. It’s your truck & your money. Cheers from California🍾
Much appreciated
Yes sir, thank you for keeping the upstream O2s. Fuel management is key.
Here’s a tip if ya choose to give it a shot though. Put some Vaseline or grease on your reamer. It will catch a good portion of your shavings and keep em from ending up in parts unknown. 👍🏽
No more rants Mortske, you don't have to justify anything, you can put any make model of engine in anything you own, Happy 4th!
😂He’ll never stop ranting! That’s part of his charm!
Jerry, Jerry, oops I mean Mortske, Mortske!!😲
Hey Motske, I have the master cool version of that tool and the steel line is a real pain in the ass to use in it. Nicopp is much easier so practice with that you will get the hang of it and forget about flaring stainless, about impossible.
I've never had a problem flaring stainless and I done three complete brake line sets with it. Unless you're referring to the fuel line flare like he is trying to do, that I haven't done yet.
I’m enjoying your videos and in particular the LS swap into the Ford pick up. I’m doing a 1951 Ford pick up with a LQ9/4L65e combo and I found that your videos are great guide. thanks
Good luck!
I admit, when I saw the wires, I thought WHOA! but now that I've seen how easy it can be I'm not so nervous anymore. Never critical....just nervous. Never underestimate what a bunch of wires can do to the brain 🧠. Good job Mort! 👍😎 "Making the seemingly impossible, possible"
Easy peezy
Mortske, like that video, taught me a few things about the LS, I think I’ll stick with a carbureted model. Keep them coming …
Carry-on
I have to say that this was one of my favorite videos thus far. A lot of content, a lot of different parts of a project coming together & a bit of a struggle here and there to show folks that everyone has problems and they can all be overcome. Troubleshooting the no start condition may have left you feeling dejected now & again but you never gave up and you emerged with a fuller understanding of the wiring and especially the fuel delivery. My compliments andcongratulations to you! Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated Roger
@@MortskeRepair I was very sincere in my comment. I have never done anything to speak of with an LS but video content such as yours is educational as well as entertaining. Thank you!
I enjoy watching you figure things out without trying to be too comical about it like the Oklahoma kid does. Thanks for putting out content on the holiday..
Our pleasure
Great episode. You got through that harness struggle relatively (editing) quickly. 👍
Love the videos! Keep ‘em coming. Also for the hard plastic fuel line I had to replace a fitting on my Tahoe. The hot water trick to soften the line didn’t work well. I ended up using a heat gun. It softened the line then I poured cold water on it after I made the connection. Worked great. Just be careful not to over heat the plastic line. 👍👍
Interesting
I'm glad you know what doing with the wiring on the LS swap because I'd need a wiring diagram.
I’m just lucky
Great vid , trials and tribulations with that wiring loom ! Very pragmatic work , you got there in the end ..Well done!!!! 👏
Thanks
Seeing you with that spaghetti bowl o' wires gave me anxiety lol. There were more wires than stars in the milky way... My hat, is once again, tipped to you, Sir!
Thanks