I’m a mechanic in a very remote location in Alaska. I’m away from my family for three weeks at a time and these videos get me through it! Love everything you’ve done over the years, I’m a seasoned viewer! Keep it up man!
Barrow? I spent three and a half years in Alaska, mostly at Ft. Wainwright but flew over most of it. I loved most every minute of it. Working in the cold on machines is hard work, especially when it's outside.
I've been watching this truck build since Derek started. All step by step, understandable, educational, and no BS, and Derek's delivery on teaching and conveyance is dialed in/spot on. Very enjoyable and informative.
Yes! Very informative. Since I was 13-14 I've been watching this channel and it's taught me a lot. My grandpa had some old fords and chevys and his videos helped me get em' back on the road, with the most recent "revival" being a 57' Chevy.
@ViceGripGarage cleaning/putting away tools is boring? Dude, people would watch you read a phone book on youtube, because you'd have an entertaining way of doing it/have great stories....
Derik, I am 76 yrs old and have a 1993 Caprice I bought from my Daughter 12 years ago. It has been schlepted around for 12 years. Did some things like new tubular suspension, paint job and a few other things. The last 6 years it has sat neglected in my driveway with various broken windows and an engine I helped rebuild with a friend but that has never run. Over the last 6 months I along with my grandson (that daughter's son) have been finally working on getting it running. I especially found this episode on rebuilding this 6 cylinder useful as I wanted to adjust lash and preload on the lifters before bolting on. the valve covers. The detail of this episode was really valuable and entertaining for me and my grandson. I would like to see more of these types of detailed rebuilds. It also helped motivate me to complete this car so I can leave it to my daughter and grandson. Thanks so much.
This will get lost in thousands of comments. I wanted to say thank you for the deep dive into so many things. I've got several home projects going on now, so it took me 3 days to get through this, worth every second. Thank you sir, have a great week ~ Chuck
Hello! One of your "fellette" regular viewers here! I love this video. My step dad helped guide me through a complete engine rebuild of my 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon, and what you're laying down is really helping cement what he taught me and more! Thank you for what you do, Derek. I love it.
Derek, as a 20 year plus auto shop teacher, I have to commend you on your "Favorite Uncle" approach to passing along our Trade. That you explain the levels of beater with a heater to race engine levels of repair is admirable. Not every repair has to be expensive, JUST AS LONG AS IT IS SAFE. Or as I used to say after a student finished a brake job, "Would I feel safe letting my kids play in the street if you drove by my house?" Thanks again for all that you do to pass along the Craft and passion for things that turn fuel into movement.
Just now seeing this video so I’m not part of the giveaway but man is it nice to see Derek care more about his giveaway being fair rather than trying to convince people to buy as much as possible to boost his income. Good on you Derek!
I rebuilt my first engine because VGG gave me the confidence. Dingleberry honed it and polished the crank myself with a shoestring. Year and a half later it's running just fine!
My grandpa is 83 years old. He loves your channel, he watches every single one of your videos. My Grandma passed away a few years back so he hangs out at my house everyday watching your TH-cam videos. It would mean allot if you could send a video wishing him the best or something idk. I just want to do something special for him because he's a very special person in my life. His name is Tom Archuleta.
I've been posting in the official FB group about struggling with setting zero lash on my valves, and here Derek comes in clutch with EXACTLY the demonstration I needed. I don't know if you saw my posts (or if you'll even see this comment), but thanks a ton for all the details you went into here! You're absolutely the best.
And have enough control to mate it to the other half of the engine stand. I'm 64 and remember doing stuff like that. Probably why my back hurts so much now. 🙃
@@ChessIsJustAGameOh I believe it, I'm in my early 30's and doing an engine swap in my driveway last year on my '83 Dodge D150 about killed me. I mean I know I'm out of shape, but damn! I'm REALLY out of shape I found out. Also my driveway was built in 1977 and hasn't seen a lick of service since, sooo... That's fun!
My first engine overhaul was a big Ford 6, I removed and re-installed by hand (no picker). Of course it was 50 years ago and things were much lighter then!
I drove an 86 f150 with a 300 and a 4 speed from NJ to Kansas to go learn about restoring cars. I didn't know it at the time, but the head was cracked, and it still made it the entire way, and I abused it for another year before she finally let loose. What an engine!
Apart from being (a) hilarious (b) incredibly patient (c) an amazing problem solver (d) a talented mechanic and sometimes body work + interiors expert, Derek just seems to be first and foremost a top quality human being who thinks about fairness, the dignity of people and contributing to something bigger than oneself. Keep doing what you are doing - it’s inspiring and much appreciated.
Absolute truth!! And I'll add to this amazing teacher. Imagine having a guy like Derek teaching shop class?! I would never have played hooky a single day that year I tell ya!! 😉
Hey big fella, a little hint I picked up from the engine builder, the first thing to install is the cam, put the block on the ground on the bellhousing mounting flange, and drop it in from the top, let gravity be your friend, less chance of hurting the cam bearings.
It made me cringe when Bentley was moving his head around that long threaded rod Derek was using to install the cam. I actually said out load, watch you don't stick that in your eye and then Derek said the same thing.
No joke. 62 and out of the car game and I miss it. Our last project was a 1960 Willys wagon. Now double walled, insulated and sitting on a custom framed 1979 full size Bronco. 351c , 5 speed manual and Borg Warner transfer. I hated to see that one go.
My favorite VGG project by far! I’m 65 and I look forward to each new part like I used to look forward to F-Troop and The Wizard Of Oz as a kid!!!!!Love this channel!!!!
Derek: I've built a few engines back in the day and I have to say that you have just provided a MASTER CLASS in how to go about engine rebuilding and assembly. All for free. Thank you.
Top tip for fitting a head. Cut the heads off of a couple of bolts, cut a slot in the top for a screwdriver to fit, and fit the to the block. Simply slide the new gasket and head onto them. Perfect alignment every time.
100% this is correct. I also have a bunch of sh*tty suggestions that don’t work at all that I tried as well in case you want to destroy a couple sets of gaskets
I didn't know about this channel, until I saw him fix a tractor in the snow with his kids. Then I saw the interview with Matt from off road recovery. I love how he talks to his kids and brings people along with him. My dad had a 74 ford, loved that thing. He had all the books and worked on it so much, ha.
Congrats, Derek - you have really hit your stride! Perfect mix of instruction and humor in a constantly changing blend of projects - some basic, some expert. Do what makes YOU happy and we'll gladly watch whatever you put out.
Derek, thank you for rebuilding a ford 300. I have always been a ford guy, the main reason being im always surrounded by chevy guys. Got to have something to argue about right. I have always worked on old fords and am confident with every part of the truck. However i have never built an engine or transmission. Watching your videos gives me the confidence to do just that. I have a couple old truck one with a 300. Im still not 100% sure where to start but im gonna tear it apart. Thank you again.
Derek, I was a Body Shop owner for 30 years and not really as knowledgeable about engines as far as being able to build one. I have to commend you and tell you how well you do create intuitive super educational videos. The details you go into is 2nd to none. I watched the entire video tonight and even though I’ll probably never build an engine between your captivating personality and humor kept me hooked. Keep up the great work and congratulations on the growth of your channel. 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
"Could have been a dentist" Can you imagine Derek as your dentist? "Sit down in the ole chair here while I give you some knock out juice. Then we'll pull those molars out with the extratalator 2000."
Derek, I love that you took time away from the build to talk about your Indian Motorcycle. It’s great to hear that you’re a fellow rider as well as a gear head. I started out on a Honda XR75 and actually had a Bultaco Pursang 250, it was my favorite….flipped it more than once. I slowly drifted to HD Softtail, and then a bagger. I love the Indian you have, has all the comforts a guy my age would want. You definitely need to take an afternoon with Jessica and get out of the open highway and drive that things wheels off. All work and no play…. Great content as usual. Keep up the great work. Love your content!
Agree, as I've gone through a lot of motorcycles and ATV's in my time as well. Love the Indian Derek, you'll have to show it to us when washed and polished up!
This 300 I6 build is the most interesting build I've seen you do in quite some time, it's REALLY nice to see something a little different getting the love it deserves. Great video!!
My grandfather has an old blue ford f100 custom, it's been sat by the treeline for awhile and I love watching you videos especially this one because it gives me inspiration to try and get the ol' rig going
I simply love these long episodes. It's like MotorTrend, but way better. More detailed, more personal, more real, more realistic, and way more funny and entertaining. None of that, "We want this build to be relatable to you, so we built this engine for $50. Our friends over at Dart gave us this $4000 block to start with, and Holley gave us this $1500 Sniper kit..." You guys know how the story goes. Once again, thank you Derek for your entertainment and knowledge. 👍
I like that you are taking the time to explain and teaching your kids... I think Bradley really wants to learn and spend time with his Father and as a Dad I think that is Awesome!!
Man Ive watched the majority of your field revives and restorations and I just want to say your videos have given me the courage to start my own project a 5.3 lm7 and this video just saved my ass on that pushrod length you went into detail about, I just wanted to stop and say thanks brotha!
Love how you explained and showed valve lash simply. Alot of places make it so hard,great to see a quick simple old school way. Thanks bud love your videos.
I received my order today and my 8 year old daughter said “ dad Derek is really famous and he might have touched your t shirt” lol she has watched VGG with me most of her life with me. Next order she definitely gets a shirt
A friend of mine had almost the same truck He put a turbo on it And the torque was unreal He took it to the truck pulls And kicked but so bad that complained and forced him to run with the open mod guys Great motor Lots of room for your turbo Then you put your camp trailer behind and pass everything when you’re pulling those steep grades
Anyone who wanted the V8 just doesn't understand how good the I6 was. Its the perfect engine for a truck destined for light duty work. I don't know why the inline is superior be it gas or diesel, but it just is.
the I6's tend to have long bore strokes which allowed for significantly higher low/mid torque compared to V8's. slant 6's are pretty nuts as well. working at the airport our tugs used I6 300's from the 70's pulling up to 100k pounds of rolling weight at 4k rpm.
So I'm 68 years old and you have taken me right back to highschool auto shop. We had 3 Chevrolet V8's (can't.rrmember the flavor) in various stages of assembly.. each class did a tear down and reassembly until run. Also did all basic auto maintenance and stuff like shocks and brakes we did on our own cars in the class. Occasionally the teacher let us go rogue and we got to put headers and exhaust mods. He was a true wrench and a go straight 1/4 mile guy. These days I don't think they have any shop classes.. I think they paint rainbows and weave baskets now.. who knows. Anywho... Thanks for the trip in the way back machine
In the future kids won’t know how to do anything, except, Google it, and the kids will think that is all the truth, nothing else to know. Right and wrong? They will say, just Google right and wrong. WRONG! Future KIDS!
It's nice to finally hear someone else finally speak the unspoken truth, ring gap orientation does not matter! When I went through college years ago we had a cutaway engine that would run under its own power minus the cut open cylinder. Using a strobe light you could "stop" the piston mid travel and watch the rings spin around all day long.
WOW!! Your best videos are the instructional ones IMO. I learned how to set my valves from an old video when you were new to You-Tubing and it worked perfect! I'm about to do a rebuild with my 17 year old daughter and I will definitely reference this video!! Thank you so much for what you are doing!!
Question is Derek, would you still be talking to yourself without the camera on? Kinda like if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there kind of thing.
Derek, As a viewer of your wonderful videos , I'm so pleased to see you rebuilding the 300 straight six engine . The workhorse engine in the Ford Motor Company. Years ago I owned and drove a 1978 and 1979 Ford F250 Camper Specials. One had 351 Windsor and the other had a 400 V8. Both were great horse trailer haulers.I really enjoy your tutorials on rebuilding the 305 Six back to a great reliable F100 pick up for one lucky viewer.
Hey Derick, Just wanted to say I tuned into Little Grip Garage and watched the boys work on that 4 wheeler. I am impressed at how the boys have learned so much from you. I know you have your reasons for having the comments off but maybe just let them know that you aren't the only interesting feller in the family :)
My first set of wheels was a 1976 Ford F100. Straight 6 and 3 on the tree. That was 1997. Dad taught me to drive a stick in it. It was 3 shades of yellow and 2 shades of rust. I loved that truck. So many memories.I plan on picking one from that era and restoring it with my 11 year old son. Been out of work since December, so it'll have to wait a bit.
You can use a gasket on the machined surface for the oil pump to block it won't seal, that's why it's machineed so close.i built a 170 stroker inline 6 for a Econoline 3 window truck and I have to redrop the oil pan and remove the gasket just to get proper oil pressure once I did i got 50psi at idle just saying brother
I have a 1976 F100 with a 302 that I think needs most of this done to. Not sure I'll do everything from this video but most likely break it down and redo all the bearings and hone the cylinders. Check everything for wear and such too. Watching Derek over the past 4 years has made me realize what I am truly capable of. As always, thank you Derek for all you do for us out here. Gotta get Blue out from under the tree I parked her under 5 months ago. I want to run power tour this year!
Great videos. Bought a shirt. Want this truck. 64 yrs old. 16 in 1976. 1st co truck 76 f250 4x4 300 6. 2nd co truck 77 f150 4x4 300 6. Owned 79 351. 86 and 89 4x4s with 300 6s. Can't wait to see your tire/wheel choice.
You are a gift to us "do it yourselfers" all across America. This reminds me of my first engine build in my 1977 F150 Explorer package pickup many years ago, Thank you for all you do Derek!
Another awesome informative video. I tip for everyone here. When we tore down an engine at my Automotive Engineering course we were taught to dip the collet in Vaseline. It helps them to stay while you put the next one on. From memory we used a screw driver to dip in the Vaseline then stick collet to it then put it in its home. We also packed the waterpump too with Vaseline kinda like a primer. It's dissolves in the oil and won't hurt anything. Just passing it on. Maybe it maybe of help to someone. Also we used a hand pump of oil with an adapter into the oil pressure sensor port until it bled through the rockers. That was on a Mazda b3 & b5 4 banger though. I guess it applies to all engines
a piston ring sleeve is the only way to go. ive installed hundreds of pistons. never once had an issue with a sleeve. have had issues with universal ring compressors.
Derek I had a 78 f150. 300 straight 6. I rebuilt it. I had a bent push rod and some rod bearings. I used a Iusky RV Cam. Some DynoMax headers. She ripped. A little extra chirp chirp out the rear tires. 😂 the most reliable engine ever built.
I bought a 1982 F100 with the 300 I6 last summer, 2WD and 3 on the tree. Daily driver except in the winter here in Alaska. You inspire me to crack the old engine open next winter, Derek. I'll drive it again this summer, but the old truck needs some lovin...
I gotta say that if there had been someone like you teaching auto shop in my high school, I think nearly all of the guys and some of the girls would have signed up for it. You are a terrific teacher! Don't know that it would have changed my life but it sure would have saved me a good deal of money in the long run. Thank goodness you've discovered TH-cam!
This was the most educating and entertaining videos that i've seen in several years. A 3 hour video that entertained me (and educated) more than most blockbusters coming out at the flick failure houses...
Hi Derek...a trick i was taught when installing head bolts brush oil on the bolts so you don't put excess oil in the bottom of the thread and risk a hydraulic effect when tightening to torque...i tend to air on the side of caution in all situations!! Though I'm sure you know what i mean. informative build as usual and enjoy the longer format. Thankyou for your time and humour entertaining us followers.
Takes me back a few decades, when I (and friends) rebuilt the 283 V8 in my '57 Chev! Much of what I heard tonight, would have helped, as I left getting the lash set from an old friend, but I wish I knew what you taught us tonight Derek! It's truly inspiring, after all the work it takes to get an engine rebuilt, to turn the key and hear it come to life! There was a few times when you needed a 'gopher' (go for tools) where Bentley could have helped, but by what you where telling us, he had other things (fun things) happening! Look forward to hearing this 6 fire up Derek, and thanks for the instruction!!
My first pickup was a 72 Ford step sided was just a kid and wrecked it doing stupid stuff. Second was a 78 f150 just like the one you're working on. I absolutely loved that pickup. Fell on hard times and had to sell to keep a roof over our heads. Finally was fortunate enough to walk into a deal on a 73 with a 302 boss in it. Haha! As fate would have it, my wife sold it while I was stationed in Korea. I've always appreciated the big 6. I've seen most of your videos. Just makes my day when it's been rough. Thanks Derek!
Listening to you "seriously"explain what you're working on is like listening to a good old song . I've heard it before but I have to stop and hear it again . Good job.
I really liked your blurb about motorcycles, I think I speak for everyone when I say if you wanted to take a day to ride your motorcycle we will understand. Also, if you feel inclined to take us with you that would be pretty cool too.
Best part about VGG is that it has the most relatable engine wrenching moments. From looking at the sunset and trying to grasp at the only positive part of the moment before loosing enough light for working on the side of the road. To spewing words out in frustration that make no sense because any other sensible word just doesn't do the moment justice....
I sure hope I win this ford! It would be the only thing I have ever won. Thanks, Derek, for all you do. showing me how to work on things and being funny while doing it. you're the best and the kind of celebrity that I can look up to.
Derek, Coincidentally as I’m watching this vid, I’m rebuilding an ole Perkins 4-108 these engine videos are essential for the DIY’er.. I am building a 22 foot Chesapeake Bay dead rise, Thanks for all your help, 💪🏽
Ok so glad to see a Ford 300-6 rebuild 🎉 i have a 1968 Ford ranger 😊 but I don't know .if you want to go to the Ford top with it ditch the header go with a split manifold and duell exhaust.for sound like no other . But great great great great!
I love your videos, I enjoy old vehicles, over the last four years I been slowly rebuilding a 2000 f150 that I bought at an auction that was in rough shape, engine, transmission, front and rear axels and much more, bought the truck with 226000 miles on it now has 293000, keep the videos coming!
I’ve built a few engines in my years and what I found after assembling one in the deep freeze of February that a heat lamp and a large box will warm the metal to a preferred temp that will get a great adhesion bond! The motor cleans up even better to!
I really like this concept of having multiple episodes on the same vehicle. That might be how a young feller with his first car might do things. Just do what it takes to get it home, save some money and add some parts, and then save a bunch more money and really get it fixed up good. Love your show(s)!
Just saw this video series in my feed. I rebuilt a 1966 Ford F100 straight six 240 back in 1982. I loved that old tank. We did bore it out 10/1000ths and put Clifford Headers on it with Glaspacks. LOL. It sounded bad ass. It lasted another 8 years. I could crawl under the hood and close it and still have room to take a nap. LOL.
took a page right out of the VGG book, and bought a v8 swapped s10, sight unseen, that was a little over 350 miles away(taking baby steps here lol). had to replace the starter and rad hoses, as well as some other bits. long story short, she made the drive home. was supposed to be a 350 swap, turned out to be the 327 flavor instead, which I'm not at all mad about! she's a goin to town rig now. loving every second of it
Thank you Derek. The best three hours I had watching without pausing or moving from my place. I’m learning a lot from your videos, keep up the awesome work. Greetings from Argentina.
I think it would be awesome to do a vice grip garage motorcycle ride. Maybe even do it to raise money for charity. I bet Derek would get a huge following wanting to ride with him.
I love the Cork Oil Pan Gaskets. Just a light coat of Ultra-Gray sealer on both sides. And lightly tighten the Pan Bolts, wait for the sealer to dry. Key is to not smash the Cork at all. Absolutely Zero leaks on any I’ve done.
My old man bless him was just like you full of life and was pretty good on the spanners (trains) I went to collage did my dues with cars.. and came out full of tourqe specks for different parts he swore by once his elbow clicked it was tight. Unless it was a head tightening sequence..... nothing he touched went wrong. I'm now 39 and love how much u remind me of him an absolute legend! Keep up the graft I remember going to college and tasting the cooling system fluid for the sweet taste and getting a proper telling off in class, afterward the tutor said I was right but said it isnt the modern way. Keep up the hard graft much love from Sheffield uk.
Been enjoying these for quite a while. A guy reminds me of my brother who passed some yrs ago. He was an auto-mechanic, not I, but we used to work on family & friends' cars. And we always had a good time, getting frustrated, but laughing/pranking each other. Good times I'll never forget. A guy even resembles him somewhat. Thanks for the entertainment. Don't change a thing. 🤣 My wife even enjoys the video.
Great vlog Derek! love to see how others perform a engine rebuild! It is obvious that you have a great deal of knowledge and experience with engine work. Just a couple helpful tips. In my years working in a ag equipment dealership, when I reassembled a head, I would use a little dab of the lubriplate grease on the valve stems, which was enough for the spring keepers to stay in place until you release the spring. One of the best things I ever made was a set of long guide bolts for installing the head. I still have maybe 2 dozen assorted thread size and lengths. Whenever I was installing a head on many of these tractor and combine engines, I usually had to use a overhead hoist, and using those guide bolts keep me from misaligning the head or gasket and saved many a head gasket from damage on many occasions. Some of those heads could weigh upwards of 200 lbs.
I just bought a couple of items. Would love that 78 F100. I graduated high school in 1978. One item I bought was the "Bring The Thunder" key tag. I work for Blue Origin and later this year we plan to launch a new ginormous rocket with 7x BE-4 engines producing 550,000 pounds of thrust each! Nearly 4 million pounds of thrust producing a lot of thunder! Shake, rattle and roll too. I plan to retire in another year, will sell my PHEV commuter car and would love to go to town in an old pickup. Thanks and God Bless you and your whole family. 🚀🤓
Great and informative video as usual Derek! Regarding installing those valve retainers, my dad used to use a dab of axle grease to keep those little devils in place before the spring compressor was released. Worked everytime and no unnecessary cursing!!!
Derek your knowledge, ease of explanation of the mechanics of Automobiles is of such a highly standard that Tech Schools would benefit from your knowledge and expertise. The art of doing motor vehicles up is lost with the new technology and we have lost this in todays environment. Thank you so much for the production of your VLogs and this fantastic channel, on behalf of all Australians we thank you so so much 👍🏎️God Bless America 🇺🇸
Glad to see you like the Indian. My father switched to a Chieftain 4 years ago after being a Harley guy for decades. He has said he’ll never go back to Harley. He said the Indian is just such a smoother and easier right then his old CVO ElectraGlide.
My first bike was an ‘82 Yamaha Maxim 650. Those 4 cylinder motors were smooth! Now I ride a Victory Kingpin, which is the brand Polaris shut down to put all their production power into Indian. They make some nice bikes!
I’m a mechanic in a very remote location in Alaska. I’m away from my family for three weeks at a time and these videos get me through it! Love everything you’ve done over the years, I’m a seasoned viewer! Keep it up man!
Barrow?
I spent three and a half years in Alaska, mostly at Ft. Wainwright but flew over most of it.
I loved most every minute of it.
Working in the cold on machines is hard work, especially when it's outside.
I’m in Prudhoe Bay right now 😂
@@icewormproductions7826 I feel for you, it's brutal in a ways that most won't/can't understand.
I still miss it.
I was taught to slip a couple feeler guages between the rings and piston while slipping them on to make it easy and preventing scuffing the piston
If for some reason there was any kind of leak or leaks and some one complained, they are very ungrateful
I've been watching this truck build since Derek started. All step by step, understandable, educational, and no BS, and Derek's delivery on teaching and conveyance is dialed in/spot on. Very enjoyable and informative.
Thank you!
Same! Love all of the builds/revivals you guys do. Thank you for all you do!
Yes! Very informative. Since I was 13-14 I've been watching this channel and it's taught me a lot. My grandpa had some old fords and chevys and his videos helped me get em' back on the road, with the most recent "revival" being a 57' Chevy.
@ViceGripGarage cleaning/putting away tools is boring? Dude, people would watch you read a phone book on youtube, because you'd have an entertaining way of doing it/have great stories....
Derek over here just dropping Lord of the rings length content ON THE WEEKLY ... massive respect!
He even had 'rings' in the video!
I see what you did there! My favorite channel!
Anyone know of a eco sensor goin and causing what seems transmission slips the car is 2010 hyundai elantra and where to find it
Derek do you know need help
And quality*
Derik, I am 76 yrs old and have a 1993 Caprice I bought from my Daughter 12 years ago. It has been schlepted around for 12 years. Did some things like new tubular suspension, paint job and a few other things. The last 6 years it has sat neglected in my driveway with various broken windows and an engine I helped rebuild with a friend but that has never run. Over the last 6 months I along with my grandson (that daughter's son) have been finally working on getting it running. I especially found this episode on rebuilding this 6 cylinder useful as I wanted to adjust lash and preload on the lifters before bolting on. the valve covers. The detail of this episode was really valuable and entertaining for me and my grandson. I would like to see more of these types of detailed rebuilds. It also helped motivate me to complete this car so I can leave it to my daughter and grandson. Thanks so much.
This will get lost in thousands of comments. I wanted to say thank you for the deep dive into so many things. I've got several home projects going on now, so it took me 3 days to get through this, worth every second. Thank you sir, have a great week ~ Chuck
#2 from the top, so not too lost.
Very solid info.
1:08:57 😅 1:11:00
Hello! One of your "fellette" regular viewers here! I love this video. My step dad helped guide me through a complete engine rebuild of my 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon, and what you're laying down is really helping cement what he taught me and more! Thank you for what you do, Derek. I love it.
Derek, as a 20 year plus auto shop teacher, I have to commend you on your "Favorite Uncle" approach to passing along our Trade. That you explain the levels of beater with a heater to race engine levels of repair is admirable. Not every repair has to be expensive, JUST AS LONG AS IT IS SAFE. Or as I used to say after a student finished a brake job, "Would I feel safe letting my kids play in the street if you drove by my house?" Thanks again for all that you do to pass along the Craft and passion for things that turn fuel into movement.
Just now seeing this video so I’m not part of the giveaway but man is it nice to see Derek care more about his giveaway being fair rather than trying to convince people to buy as much as possible to boost his income. Good on you Derek!
The ONLY channel where Im elated for a THREE HOUR video!! 😮😊
Love watching engine rebuilds.
Here's a guy that thought the same exact thing!! 😂
I rebuilt my first engine because VGG gave me the confidence. Dingleberry honed it and polished the crank myself with a shoestring. Year and a half later it's running just fine!
Awesome
No matter how you hamfist it, you can just call it a new KIA engine if all else fails.
@@Munakas-wq3gphaving rebuilt a Kia 3.3 I can tell you from experience… they’re trash😂
My grandpa is 83 years old. He loves your channel, he watches every single one of your videos. My Grandma passed away a few years back so he hangs out at my house everyday watching your TH-cam videos. It would mean allot if you could send a video wishing him the best or something idk. I just want to do something special for him because he's a very special person in my life. His name is Tom Archuleta.
Please do this Derek ! 😊
Yes Derek should give this gramps a shoutout!
This needs to happen 🙏🙏🙏
Love your videos❤
I agree it would be very cool if he did this. It's just a very slippery slope. He'd have to start making a separate video each week doing shout-outs.
I've been posting in the official FB group about struggling with setting zero lash on my valves, and here Derek comes in clutch with EXACTLY the demonstration I needed. I don't know if you saw my posts (or if you'll even see this comment), but thanks a ton for all the details you went into here! You're absolutely the best.
I just saw Sasquatch pick up a 300 short block like a gallon of milk, and I ain't kiddin'. Keep up the great work Derek!
And have enough control to mate it to the other half of the engine stand. I'm 64 and remember doing stuff like that. Probably why my back hurts so much now. 🙃
@@ChessIsJustAGameOh I believe it, I'm in my early 30's and doing an engine swap in my driveway last year on my '83 Dodge D150 about killed me. I mean I know I'm out of shape, but damn! I'm REALLY out of shape I found out. Also my driveway was built in 1977 and hasn't seen a lick of service since, sooo... That's fun!
My first engine overhaul was a big Ford 6, I removed and re-installed by hand (no picker). Of course it was 50 years ago and things were much lighter then!
I drove an 86 f150 with a 300 and a 4 speed from NJ to Kansas to go learn about restoring cars. I didn't know it at the time, but the head was cracked, and it still made it the entire way, and I abused it for another year before she finally let loose. What an engine!
Did you attend the McPherson Auto restoration program?
@@hawk1108 sure did. Got my degree in 2009
Apart from being (a) hilarious (b) incredibly patient (c) an amazing problem solver (d) a talented mechanic and sometimes body work + interiors expert, Derek just seems to be first and foremost a top quality human being who thinks about fairness, the dignity of people and contributing to something bigger than oneself. Keep doing what you are doing - it’s inspiring and much appreciated.
Absolute truth!! And I'll add to this amazing teacher. Imagine having a guy like Derek teaching shop class?! I would never have played hooky a single day that year I tell ya!! 😉
Hey big fella, a little hint I picked up from the engine builder, the first thing to install is the cam, put the block on the ground on the bellhousing mounting flange, and drop it in from the top, let gravity be your friend, less chance of hurting the cam bearings.
Bentley is such a great kid. Always eager to watch, learn, and help. And he idolizes his Dad.
It made me cringe when Bentley was moving his head around that long threaded rod Derek was using to install the cam. I actually said out load, watch you don't stick that in your eye and then Derek said the same thing.
for sure. Derek is Bentley's hero.
He’ll, I idolize Derek,
That’s one lucky truck.!! 😊😊
For anyone wondering, that block weighs right around 265-315 lbs, Derek picked it up and looked right into the camera with out a wince. What a guy.
I wouldn't attempt to pick up that engine block by myself. I have a hernia.
Holy crap! The way he picked it up I was like, maybe 50 lbs. Could you imagine a Haymaker from that gentle Giant?? 😂
A feller could identify as a Sasquatch with a little more hair 😂
Bare does not weigh that much, maybe 100lbs
Not a chance
OH YEAH, Part 3 on a Friday makes an ol fella happy!
Yep, was just gonna say that feller.
No joke. 62 and out of the car game and I miss it. Our last project was a 1960 Willys wagon. Now double walled, insulated and sitting on a custom framed 1979 full size Bronco. 351c , 5 speed manual and Borg Warner transfer. I hated to see that one go.
Three hours!!!
best part after a long Friday at work is watching this other feller work. love watching engine builds, would enjoy seeing more!!🏁🤘
Ditto
Stump pulling, mullet breakin, wobble pop spilling, tire fryin, straight six three hundred. Quite the wordsmith.
My favorite VGG project by far! I’m 65 and I look forward to each new part like I used to look forward to F-Troop and The Wizard Of Oz as a kid!!!!!Love this channel!!!!
Derek: I've built a few engines back in the day and I have to say that you have just provided a MASTER CLASS in how to go about engine rebuilding and assembly. All for free. Thank you.
Top tip for fitting a head. Cut the heads off of a couple of bolts, cut a slot in the top for a screwdriver to fit, and fit the to the block. Simply slide the new gasket and head onto them. Perfect alignment every time.
100% this is correct. I also have a bunch of sh*tty suggestions that don’t work at all that I tried as well in case you want to destroy a couple sets of gaskets
I didn't know about this channel, until I saw him fix a tractor in the snow with his kids. Then I saw the interview with Matt from off road recovery. I love how he talks to his kids and brings people along with him. My dad had a 74 ford, loved that thing. He had all the books and worked on it so much, ha.
A 3 hour Masterclass on how to rebuild a Ford 300.
Amazing! 👍👍
Thank you Derek!
Congrats, Derek - you have really hit your stride! Perfect mix of instruction and humor in a constantly changing blend of projects - some basic, some expert. Do what makes YOU happy and we'll gladly watch whatever you put out.
Derek, thank you for rebuilding a ford 300. I have always been a ford guy, the main reason being im always surrounded by chevy guys. Got to have something to argue about right. I have always worked on old fords and am confident with every part of the truck. However i have never built an engine or transmission. Watching your videos gives me the confidence to do just that. I have a couple old truck one with a 300. Im still not 100% sure where to start but im gonna tear it apart. Thank you again.
are the 300s grandkids 😂in the lifetime development of our beloved internal combustion engine
Derek, I was a Body Shop owner for 30 years and not really as knowledgeable about engines as far as being able to build one. I have to commend you and tell you how well you do create intuitive super educational videos. The details you go into is 2nd to none. I watched the entire video tonight and even though I’ll probably never build an engine between your captivating personality and humor kept me hooked. Keep up the great work and congratulations on the growth of your channel. 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
"Could have been a dentist" Can you imagine Derek as your dentist? "Sit down in the ole chair here while I give you some knock out juice. Then we'll pull those molars out with the extratalator 2000."
😂😂😂
The extractor 2000 is a piece of spider line attached to a 67 Ford F250 so hang on to the chair when he comes off the clutch 😂😂😂
My childhood dentist lol "turn up the gas doc!"
I'm terrified of the dentist, but I probably wouldn't mind going to see Dr.Bieri😂😂😂
I feel I d go in with a simple cleaning and come out with a gold bridge😂😂!
Derek, I love that you took time away from the build to talk about your Indian Motorcycle. It’s great to hear that you’re a fellow rider as well as a gear head. I started out on a Honda XR75 and actually had a Bultaco Pursang 250, it was my favorite….flipped it more than once. I slowly drifted to HD Softtail, and then a bagger. I love the Indian you have, has all the comforts a guy my age would want. You definitely need to take an afternoon with Jessica and get out of the open highway and drive that things wheels off. All work and no play….
Great content as usual. Keep up the great work. Love your content!
Agree, as I've gone through a lot of motorcycles and ATV's in my time as well. Love the Indian Derek, you'll have to show it to us when washed and polished up!
This 300 I6 build is the most interesting build I've seen you do in quite some time, it's REALLY nice to see something a little different getting the love it deserves. Great video!!
My grandfather has an old blue ford f100 custom, it's been sat by the treeline for awhile and I love watching you videos especially this one because it gives me inspiration to try and get the ol' rig going
Derek is the auto shop teacher we all wish we had in school.
I simply love these long episodes. It's like MotorTrend, but way better. More detailed, more personal, more real, more realistic, and way more funny and entertaining. None of that, "We want this build to be relatable to you, so we built this engine for $50. Our friends over at Dart gave us this $4000 block to start with, and Holley gave us this $1500 Sniper kit..." You guys know how the story goes. Once again, thank you Derek for your entertainment and knowledge. 👍
I like that you are taking the time to explain and teaching your kids... I think Bradley really wants to learn and spend time with his Father and as a Dad I think that is Awesome!!
Man Ive watched the majority of your field revives and restorations and I just want to say your videos have given me the courage to start my own project a 5.3 lm7 and this video just saved my ass on that pushrod length you went into detail about, I just wanted to stop and say thanks brotha!
Love how you explained and showed valve lash simply. Alot of places make it so hard,great to see a quick simple old school way. Thanks bud love your videos.
I received my order today and my 8 year old daughter said “ dad Derek is really famous and he might have touched your t shirt” lol she has watched VGG with me most of her life with me. Next order she definitely gets a shirt
Woohoo! VGG Friday! Can't beat that, three hours of fun!
I went out and got extra cold snacks in preparation.
Will probably have break this up into three or more episodes. 2 he's is pretty much my limit.
A friend of mine had almost the same truck
He put a turbo on it
And the torque was unreal
He took it to the truck pulls
And kicked but so bad that complained and forced him to run with the open mod guys
Great motor
Lots of room for your turbo
Then you put your camp trailer behind and pass everything when you’re pulling those steep grades
FIxed income retiree here. Got my purchase in hoping for a chance at that cool truck!
Anyone who wanted the V8 just doesn't understand how good the I6 was. Its the perfect engine for a truck destined for light duty work. I don't know why the inline is superior be it gas or diesel, but it just is.
And a six still sounds good with a nice exhaust, not a v8 but still a god sound.
the I6's tend to have long bore strokes which allowed for significantly higher low/mid torque compared to V8's. slant 6's are pretty nuts as well. working at the airport our tugs used I6 300's from the 70's pulling up to 100k pounds of rolling weight at 4k rpm.
So I'm 68 years old and you have taken me right back to highschool auto shop. We had 3 Chevrolet V8's (can't.rrmember the flavor) in various stages of assembly.. each class did a tear down and reassembly until run. Also did all basic auto maintenance and stuff like shocks and brakes we did on our own cars in the class. Occasionally the teacher let us go rogue and we got to put headers and exhaust mods. He was a true wrench and a go straight 1/4 mile guy. These days I don't think they have any shop classes.. I think they paint rainbows and weave baskets now.. who knows. Anywho... Thanks for the trip in the way back machine
In the future kids won’t know how to do anything, except, Google it, and the kids will think that is all the truth, nothing else to know.
Right and wrong? They will say, just Google right and wrong.
WRONG! Future KIDS!
Now they got em being taught about genders by a damn trans😮
Exhaust I would go with the Header would be 3" aluminum straight into a old school glass pack bare metal painted with your logo on it
It's nice to finally hear someone else finally speak the unspoken truth, ring gap orientation does not matter! When I went through college years ago we had a cutaway engine that would run under its own power minus the cut open cylinder. Using a strobe light you could "stop" the piston mid travel and watch the rings spin around all day long.
Need a multiple thumbs up option 3 hrs of ford 300 goodness yasssssssssss
@17:00 Welcome to Derek’s, I have no idea what I’m doing engine class. 😂😂😂😂 love this channel!
WOW!! Your best videos are the instructional ones IMO. I learned how to set my valves from an old video when you were new to You-Tubing and it worked perfect! I'm about to do a rebuild with my 17 year old daughter and I will definitely reference this video!! Thank you so much for what you are doing!!
Another Fun Adventure ! Hope ! to get in on a Give-A-Way sometime.
See YOU ! At Iola, WI 2024 !
3 hours of VGG. I love it!!!!
Question is Derek, would you still be talking to yourself without the camera on? Kinda like if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there kind of thing.
Derek, As a viewer of your wonderful videos , I'm so pleased to see you rebuilding the 300 straight six engine . The workhorse engine in the Ford Motor Company. Years ago I owned and drove a 1978 and 1979 Ford F250 Camper Specials. One had 351 Windsor and the other had a 400 V8. Both were great horse trailer haulers.I really enjoy your tutorials on rebuilding the 305 Six back to a great reliable F100 pick up for one lucky viewer.
Hey Derick, Just wanted to say I tuned into Little Grip Garage and watched the boys work on that 4 wheeler. I am impressed at how the boys have learned so much from you. I know you have your reasons for having the comments off but maybe just let them know that you aren't the only interesting feller in the family :)
Agreed, as I watch his video's as well. Great kid thatBentley is at giving his explanations, I was impressed!
"Spend more time looking for tools than using them." Thanks for that; I thought I was the only one! 😄
Where do I send the bill for my computer screen? The paint in the face caused a fella to spew his coffee all over a fellas computer! 😂😂😂
My first set of wheels was a 1976 Ford F100. Straight 6 and 3 on the tree. That was 1997. Dad taught me to drive a stick in it. It was 3 shades of yellow and 2 shades of rust. I loved that truck. So many memories.I plan on picking one from that era and restoring it with my 11 year old son. Been out of work since December, so it'll have to wait a bit.
Starting to think a guy started this channel so he wasn’t talking to himself while he was working 😂
You can use a gasket on the machined surface for the oil pump to block it won't seal, that's why it's machineed so close.i built a 170 stroker inline 6 for a Econoline 3 window truck and I have to redrop the oil pan and remove the gasket just to get proper oil pressure once I did i got 50psi at idle just saying brother
I have a 1976 F100 with a 302 that I think needs most of this done to. Not sure I'll do everything from this video but most likely break it down and redo all the bearings and hone the cylinders. Check everything for wear and such too. Watching Derek over the past 4 years has made me realize what I am truly capable of. As always, thank you Derek for all you do for us out here. Gotta get Blue out from under the tree I parked her under 5 months ago. I want to run power tour this year!
Great videos. Bought a shirt. Want this truck. 64 yrs old. 16 in 1976. 1st co truck 76 f250 4x4 300 6. 2nd co truck 77 f150 4x4 300 6. Owned 79 351. 86 and 89 4x4s with 300 6s. Can't wait to see your tire/wheel choice.
You are a gift to us "do it yourselfers" all across America. This reminds me of my first engine build in my 1977 F150 Explorer package pickup many years ago, Thank you for all you do Derek!
Another awesome informative video. I tip for everyone here. When we tore down an engine at my Automotive Engineering course we were taught to dip the collet in Vaseline. It helps them to stay while you put the next one on. From memory we used a screw driver to dip in the Vaseline then stick collet to it then put it in its home. We also packed the waterpump too with Vaseline kinda like a primer. It's dissolves in the oil and won't hurt anything. Just passing it on. Maybe it maybe of help to someone. Also we used a hand pump of oil with an adapter into the oil pressure sensor port until it bled through the rockers. That was on a Mazda b3 & b5 4 banger though. I guess it applies to all engines
Hoosier metal polish or White diamond metal polish is really good metal polish for anything plastic/metal you want a really really good polish on!
a piston ring sleeve is the only way to go. ive installed hundreds of pistons. never once had an issue with a sleeve. have had issues with universal ring compressors.
Derek I had a 78 f150. 300 straight 6. I rebuilt it. I had a bent push rod and some rod bearings. I used a Iusky RV Cam. Some DynoMax headers. She ripped. A little extra chirp chirp out the rear tires. 😂 the most reliable engine ever built.
I bought a 1982 F100 with the 300 I6 last summer, 2WD and 3 on the tree. Daily driver except in the winter here in Alaska. You inspire me to crack the old engine open next winter, Derek. I'll drive it again this summer, but the old truck needs some lovin...
I gotta say that if there had been someone like you teaching auto shop in my high school, I think nearly all of the guys and some of the girls would have signed up for it. You are a terrific teacher! Don't know that it would have changed my life but it sure would have saved me a good deal of money in the long run. Thank goodness you've discovered TH-cam!
This was the most educating and entertaining videos that i've seen in several years. A 3 hour video that entertained me (and educated) more than most blockbusters coming out at the flick failure houses...
Hi Derek...a trick i was taught when installing head bolts brush oil on the bolts so you don't put excess oil in the bottom of the thread and risk a hydraulic effect when tightening to torque...i tend to air on the side of caution in all situations!! Though I'm sure you know what i mean.
informative build as usual and enjoy the longer format.
Thankyou for your time and humour entertaining us followers.
Takes me back a few decades, when I (and friends) rebuilt the 283 V8 in my '57 Chev! Much of what I heard tonight, would have helped, as I left getting the lash set from an old friend, but I wish I knew what you taught us tonight Derek! It's truly inspiring, after all the work it takes to get an engine rebuilt, to turn the key and hear it come to life! There was a few times when you needed a 'gopher' (go for tools) where Bentley could have helped, but by what you where telling us, he had other things (fun things) happening! Look forward to hearing this 6 fire up Derek, and thanks for the instruction!!
I have an 87 F150 with a 300 i6 and ive been waiting for you to do a build on this one. Im stoked to follow this. Thank you bro!!!!!
My first pickup was a 72 Ford step sided was just a kid and wrecked it doing stupid stuff. Second was a 78 f150 just like the one you're working on. I absolutely loved that pickup. Fell on hard times and had to sell to keep a roof over our heads. Finally was fortunate enough to walk into a deal on a 73 with a 302 boss in it. Haha! As fate would have it, my wife sold it while I was stationed in Korea. I've always appreciated the big 6. I've seen most of your videos. Just makes my day when it's been rough. Thanks Derek!
Listening to you "seriously"explain what you're working on is like listening to a good old song . I've heard it before but I have to stop and hear it again . Good job.
I really liked your blurb about motorcycles, I think I speak for everyone when I say if you wanted to take a day to ride your motorcycle we will understand. Also, if you feel inclined to take us with you that would be pretty cool too.
Best part about VGG is that it has the most relatable engine wrenching moments.
From looking at the sunset and trying to grasp at the only positive part of the moment before loosing enough light for working on the side of the road. To spewing words out in frustration that make no sense because any other sensible word just doesn't do the moment justice....
I sure hope I win this ford! It would be the only thing I have ever won. Thanks, Derek, for all you do. showing me how to work on things and being funny while doing it. you're the best and the kind of celebrity that I can look up to.
Derek,
Coincidentally as I’m watching this vid, I’m rebuilding an ole Perkins 4-108 these engine videos are essential for the DIY’er.. I am building a 22 foot Chesapeake Bay dead rise, Thanks for all your help, 💪🏽
Ok so glad to see a Ford 300-6 rebuild 🎉 i have a 1968 Ford ranger 😊 but I don't know .if you want to go to the Ford top with it ditch the header go with a split manifold and duell exhaust.for sound like no other . But great great great great!
I love your videos, I enjoy old vehicles, over the last four years I been slowly rebuilding a 2000 f150 that I bought at an auction that was in rough shape, engine, transmission, front and rear axels and much more, bought the truck with 226000 miles on it now has 293000, keep the videos coming!
I actually looked up the Geneva Convention and I’ll be dipped, the ring clocking guidelines are in there!
I’ve built a few engines in my years and what I found after assembling one in the deep freeze of February that a heat lamp and a large box will warm the metal to a preferred temp that will get a great adhesion bond! The motor cleans up even better to!
I really like this concept of having multiple episodes on the same vehicle. That might be how a young feller with his first car might do things. Just do what it takes to get it home, save some money and add some parts, and then save a bunch more money and really get it fixed up good. Love your show(s)!
Just saw this video series in my feed.
I rebuilt a 1966 Ford F100 straight six 240 back in 1982. I loved that old tank. We did bore it out 10/1000ths and put Clifford Headers on it with Glaspacks. LOL. It sounded bad ass. It lasted another 8 years. I could crawl under the hood and close it and still have room to take a nap. LOL.
took a page right out of the VGG book, and bought a v8 swapped s10, sight unseen, that was a little over 350 miles away(taking baby steps here lol). had to replace the starter and rad hoses, as well as some other bits. long story short, she made the drive home. was supposed to be a 350 swap, turned out to be the 327 flavor instead, which I'm not at all mad about! she's a goin to town rig now. loving every second of it
Hey Derek, I love your channel. I always used to watch you with my dad, who passed away in 2021. He loved it. Thanks for the great videos.
Derek, sounds like you got shop maintenance down to a science 👍👍
Thank you Derek. The best three hours I had watching without pausing or moving from my place. I’m learning a lot from your videos, keep up the awesome work. Greetings from Argentina.
Super boulot le peintre chapeau un petit coucou de France
I think it would be awesome to do a vice grip garage motorcycle ride. Maybe even do it to raise money for charity. I bet Derek would get a huge following wanting to ride with him.
I love the Cork Oil Pan Gaskets. Just a light coat of Ultra-Gray sealer on both sides. And lightly tighten the Pan Bolts, wait for the sealer to dry. Key is to not smash the Cork at all. Absolutely Zero leaks on any I’ve done.
My old man bless him was just like you full of life and was pretty good on the spanners (trains) I went to collage did my dues with cars.. and came out full of tourqe specks for different parts he swore by once his elbow clicked it was tight. Unless it was a head tightening sequence..... nothing he touched went wrong. I'm now 39 and love how much u remind me of him an absolute legend! Keep up the graft I remember going to college and tasting the cooling system fluid for the sweet taste and getting a proper telling off in class, afterward the tutor said I was right but said it isnt the modern way. Keep up the hard graft much love from Sheffield uk.
Been enjoying these for quite a while. A guy reminds me of my brother who passed some yrs ago.
He was an auto-mechanic, not I, but we used to work on family & friends' cars.
And we always had a good time, getting frustrated, but laughing/pranking each other.
Good times I'll never forget. A guy even resembles him somewhat. Thanks for the entertainment.
Don't change a thing. 🤣 My wife even enjoys the video.
Great vlog Derek! love to see how others perform a engine rebuild! It is obvious that you have a great deal of knowledge and experience with engine work. Just a couple helpful tips. In my years working in a ag equipment dealership, when I reassembled a head, I would use a little dab of the lubriplate grease on the valve stems, which was enough for the spring keepers to stay in place until you release the spring. One of the best things I ever made was a set of long guide bolts for installing the head. I still have maybe 2 dozen assorted thread size and lengths. Whenever I was installing a head on many of these tractor and combine engines, I usually had to use a overhead hoist, and using those guide bolts keep me from misaligning the head or gasket and saved many a head gasket from damage on many occasions. Some of those heads could weigh upwards of 200 lbs.
I just bought a couple of items. Would love that 78 F100. I graduated high school in 1978. One item I bought was the "Bring The Thunder" key tag. I work for Blue Origin and later this year we plan to launch a new ginormous rocket with 7x BE-4 engines producing 550,000 pounds of thrust each! Nearly 4 million pounds of thrust producing a lot of thunder! Shake, rattle and roll too. I plan to retire in another year, will sell my PHEV commuter car and would love to go to town in an old pickup. Thanks and God Bless you and your whole family. 🚀🤓
Man I wish I had an auto shop teacher like you. You explain things so clearly and concisely and understandable to the pint it sounds easy. thanks
Great and informative video as usual Derek! Regarding installing those valve retainers, my dad used to use a dab of axle grease to keep those little devils in place before the spring compressor was released. Worked everytime and no unnecessary cursing!!!
Derek your knowledge, ease of explanation of the mechanics of Automobiles is of such a highly standard that Tech Schools would benefit from your knowledge and expertise. The art of doing motor vehicles up is lost with the new technology and we have lost this in todays environment. Thank you so much for the production of your VLogs and this fantastic channel, on behalf of all Australians we thank you so so much 👍🏎️God Bless America 🇺🇸
Glad to see you like the Indian. My father switched to a Chieftain 4 years ago after being a Harley guy for decades. He has said he’ll never go back to Harley. He said the Indian is just such a smoother and easier right then his old CVO ElectraGlide.
My first bike was an ‘82 Yamaha Maxim 650. Those 4 cylinder motors were smooth! Now I ride a Victory Kingpin, which is the brand Polaris shut down to put all their production power into Indian. They make some nice bikes!
Thank you for giving the straight 6 a new and happy life! You're giving it the opportunity it deserves 👏🏽