William is a good dude. A few years back me and my step dad were heading to body beach from Kingman and got a flat in yucca , didn’t realize we didn’t have a spare tire in the truck lol he pulled up out of nowhere in his service truck , plugged the tire , aired it up and didn’t charge a dime just wanted to help . Small world it is
One of the greatest trucks ever made..that cimmins with a stick is magical in a 4 wheel drive..great pulling rig..that motor is unmistakable sound wise..
Nice job on the Dodge! You make it look so easy...Not a surprise you made a template... but you FOUND IT!! That would be the hard part for me!! LOL!! You guys made a valiant effort on the motor home. Sorry it didn't work. Nice reference the boat! Loved watching those videos from you and Paul!!
You’re making me miss my 94 dually, ran a 3k gsk, laser cut deliveries, 370 marines, 100 plate gutted afc with a Valair ceramic/Kevlar. Wish I would have kept it.
Happy Sunday guys! This was an epic video!! Merlin never disappoints with what he is up to! Using that air chisel to cut out the floor was epic 💪 you can tell he's surely done that a few times! I've always wanted to convert my 'ol square body to stick shift, this fella makes it look easy! Thanks for sharing!
Another interesting video with a little adventure trip to the remote desert. You can't win 'em all because...circumstances. Merlin, how much were you hoping it had a good Cummins 12-valve in it that you might end up with? ;)
Ur a good man making sure he is completely squared away instead of saying its his problem for buying a bad 1. Even if ur getting paid to go into it. Well worth it
Merlin's knowledge is unbelievable. But, on the other hand I think part of these awesome videos is buddy's and town people helping each other out. I live in a neighborhood and don't know anyone. I can remember back to my childhood when all the neighborhood dads were fixing problems and comparing lawns, while us kids tried to be Evil Knievel on our BMX bikes.
My 70+ yr old doctor has 1, Manual & all. South FL= no rust. Has tagged few things, poles, etc. I'd Love to have it. Just talked about it last visit. --He gets offers at traffic lights, getting fuel, feed for his animals, etc Having cash with them, even offered double the value (before the price hike) bc they know how good he takes care of it. But He won't let it go. Says he will be buried in it. Lol PS- drives it everyday.
9:49 😂 like the Monte Carlo when I was 17. Put a 3speed in it. Reverse was where first would be, 2nd is 1st, and if u wanted reverse lights still we had to shift it on the column to R 😂 😢
All ways School is in session here on this channel. There is all ways. Valeued information here if you pay close attention in a wide range subject's in machines toys & otherwise. Just well rounded all together. I just love it .
Love this video I remember those days from working at the Fenton Missouri Truck Assy plant we knew the people who ordered the Auto tranny was gonna be an issue. See you in Washington Mo in a couple of weeks. Old Grouch STL 314
Not to cramp your style my friend but one trick I've learned over the years, especially because I'm a LOT older, is to remove the seat. It doesn't take long and it keeps leg and shoulder cramps o a minimum. Love the show!!
I really wish i could find someone like you take on a project like this for an average everyday Joe like me. I've been wanting to do this to my 2Wheel Drive 2004 Cummins since the 2nd year I've owned it!! The truck doesn't even have 2,00,000 miles on it yet and I've had the transmission out 3 times, reworked valve bodys,Borg Warner upgrades, the numerous other elctrical,solenoid and band adjustments/repairs,and reflashed the PCM and ECU several times(every other summer) and to this day I still don't trust it. The problem is here in Southern California I don't trust anybody to do the swap and I don't feel comfortable doing it myself but would gladly pay for it to be done by the right person so I can keep the truck as long as the engine would last instead of having transmission problems every 2nd or 3rd summer before I just throw in the towel and get rid of it!!! Great video as usual!!✌😉👍
I just got my 1st diesel- 04 ram 2500 4x4 w/24 valve, runs great! your not a fan of 24v? Had some front end damage. Im currently putting it back together. Almost complete!
Merlin calls them the way he sees it. Only a select few creators on TH-cam will show the reality of a fail when trying to revive a old engine. Thanks Rodents do love old plastic wire coverings in vehicles all across North and South America .
My 97 dash did the same thing twice I took one out of a 2000 model and wired the whole dash an never had one issue after that . Even the headlight switch stopped melting when I was done .
Merlin you are a master of any thing and I love watching your videos and I have never met you I can tell just bye wiching your videos you are a great person and your family to I also love you watch Fab rats to you guys are awesome so keep on keeping on and thank you for your time
Hey im watching this now thinking there were no sparks created during the cutting of this floor 😂 hey Paul , Matt , Eric and Rory did you see this 😂 ? Paul no fire 😂😂😂✌
I only subscribe to 4 channels-- Mike Finnigan- Fab Rats- Matts offroad- and Rby Layton--- You have been on all the channels and all of them have been on yours! So cool.
First time I did one of those 5speed's I was amazed at the lack of splines in the factory fifth gear ⚙, designed to fail? Sure does when you chip the thing.
I have a friend that ordered a early Dodge with manual transmission and he had a Banks exhaust brake and had manual hubs installed. I don’t think he’ll ever sell that truck.
Merlin, do you have any idea how much I appreciate a manual transmission guy? Every single vehicle I have is a manual. You might imagine they’re pretty old now. Let the ladyboys have their automatic transmissions! You go to Europe and everything is manual. I was looking in a limousine in Spain, manual!
It don't look that bad but it's hell to rewire everything & the smell stay's there even if you rip everything out & rebuild it ! I got a 1987 class A with the 454 with only 55k on it i'm the 3rd owner & been fixing it up a bit every year & this summer i got go through brakes shocks & mount mew tires i bought for it 3 years ago Then it ne road ready !
Im trying to get my bug ready for my little girl but she has all my clutch stories in her head she will cream the ole thing lmfao making memories thx merlin and all you folks:)
Merlin, would you be interested in doing another one? I've got a 98.5 24v and I've cooked the second "Built" transmission. Not even building stupid horsepower, just a daily driver and tow pig for a race car.
Who in your family made the transmission gods angry? Paul seems to be suffering the most.😂 The rats chewed a hole in the fuel line on my 96 12 valve. Fortunately I was standing next to it while my brother was starting it and got it shut down before I pumped the tank dry. My coworker’s son is starting to learn to be a diesel mechanic. The shop he’s working at is making him work on motor homes. I’m sending him the link to your free motor home video. He is learning some new words 😂.
Had to sell my standard after I broke my back have no feeling in my left leg can only drive a standard for a short time then end up stalling it out because I can’t use clutch anymore
William is a good dude. A few years back me and my step dad were heading to body beach from Kingman and got a flat in yucca , didn’t realize we didn’t have a spare tire in the truck lol he pulled up out of nowhere in his service truck , plugged the tire , aired it up and didn’t charge a dime just wanted to help . Small world it is
He is a stud!
Should we all be so lucky to have a Merlin in our backyard.👍 This man knows his way around vehicles.
One of the greatest trucks ever made..that cimmins with a stick is magical in a 4 wheel drive..great pulling rig..that motor is unmistakable sound wise..
Merlin just casually adds a clip with Mike Finnegan 😂 always some kind of fun to be had out in the desert
You just cant beat an old 12 valve cummins! No frills, but no headaches!
It always amazes me how much this guy gets done by himself…
It makes everything look easy and turns out some really cool stuff.
Nice job on the Dodge! You make it look so easy...Not a surprise you made a template... but you FOUND IT!! That would be the hard part for me!! LOL!! You guys made a valiant effort on the motor home. Sorry it didn't work. Nice reference the boat! Loved watching those videos from you and Paul!!
Great morning when you find a new MOSG video upload. Love all the great content you been making Merlin.
Merlin working his magic as usual! I don’t think there’s anything mechanical this man can’t do!! 😎
You’re making me miss my 94 dually, ran a 3k gsk, laser cut deliveries, 370 marines, 100 plate gutted afc with a Valair ceramic/Kevlar. Wish I would have kept it.
I’m glad you came along, been a Cummins guy for a while,can’t stand dodge but 5.9 is to die for.
Happy Sunday guys! This was an epic video!! Merlin never disappoints with what he is up to! Using that air chisel to cut out the floor was epic 💪 you can tell he's surely done that a few times! I've always wanted to convert my 'ol square body to stick shift, this fella makes it look easy! Thanks for sharing!
That motor home looks in decent shape , probably a good flip project
Merlin is a true wrench...not many left...
Another quality video from the Legend that is Merlin 👍🙂👍
Another interesting video with a little adventure trip to the remote desert. You can't win 'em all because...circumstances. Merlin, how much were you hoping it had a good Cummins 12-valve in it that you might end up with? ;)
Its a good day when u wake up to Merlin's video this man is the man.
Adventures with Merlin, Always a good time.
@merlonJohnson Nice try scammer. That shit don't work on those of us that know how to spot you.
Would like to see more detail on that quick, killer dowel pin fix.
Chip Fisher at Blue Chip Diesel is the 24 valve vp 44 guru and a really nice guy. Give him a call, he'll get you going.
Your knowledge, skills and talents allow you to make the difficult look easy. Great video thanks for sharing
Love those Cummins with a stick. I bought a new 94 4x4 Cummins with stick and would never ever think about going to an auto.
My favorite!!!! Cummins motors and your a wealth of knowledge
Ur a good man making sure he is completely squared away instead of saying its his problem for buying a bad 1. Even if ur getting paid to go into it. Well worth it
I thought I was the only person that still used a trouble light. Old school right there.
Merlin's knowledge is unbelievable. But, on the other hand I think part of these awesome videos is buddy's and town people helping each other out. I live in a neighborhood and don't know anyone.
I can remember back to my childhood when all the neighborhood dads were fixing problems and comparing lawns, while us kids tried to be Evil Knievel on our BMX bikes.
My 70+ yr old doctor has 1, Manual & all. South FL= no rust. Has tagged few things, poles, etc.
I'd Love to have it. Just talked about it last visit.
--He gets offers at traffic lights, getting fuel, feed for his animals, etc
Having cash with them, even offered double the value (before the price hike) bc they know how good he takes care of it. But He won't let it go.
Says he will be buried in it. Lol
PS- drives it everyday.
Merlin, Your editing skills are top shelf buddy. Keep up the great work.
YOU ARE AWESOME, JUST LIKE PAUL & BEN. GOD BLESS YOU.
It’s got a automatic bed warmer pretty cool never knew that’s where the motors were on them things
You really know what your doing Merlin. Great job
Merlin, you were given the proper name sir because you a a true magician with vehicles. Your knowledge is unparallel to very few mechanics.
9:49 😂 like the Monte Carlo when I was 17. Put a 3speed in it. Reverse was where first would be, 2nd is 1st, and if u wanted reverse lights still we had to shift it on the column to R 😂 😢
Merlin you a bright guy
All ways School is in session here on this channel. There is all ways. Valeued information here if you pay close attention in a wide range subject's in machines toys & otherwise.
Just well rounded all together. I just love it .
‘It was better at one time.’ That’s what they all say and it happens to the best of us.
I never thought about it until just now how much these motorhome recoveries remind me of the series breaking bad
Merlin. Pull the seat out when doing pedal swap.
4 simple bolts and one wire connector. Makes it wayyyy easier to get under the dash.
Differently prefer manual, where I live in St. Louis area , it also means your vehicle is less likely to be stolen if you have a manual, all mine are
Merlin you do one hell of a job I think you could do anything you want to do. You can fix anything have a wonderful day
My uncle got a nice 2nd gen 1ton with a Cummins and a 5spd. He did a bunch of work to it. Im not crazy about the 2wd, but that truck can pull anything
Love this video I remember those days from working at the Fenton Missouri Truck Assy plant we knew the people who ordered the Auto tranny was gonna be an issue.
See you in Washington Mo in a couple of weeks. Old Grouch STL 314
Love Merlin. Vbelt and son channel Samson Andrew channels are great source for these swaps also.
My brother used to have an 04 5.9 with a 6 speed. Impressive combo & worked great as a 3 speed (2-4-6).
Not to cramp your style my friend but one trick I've learned over the years, especially because I'm a LOT older, is to remove the seat. It doesn't take long and it keeps leg and shoulder cramps o a minimum. Love the show!!
That’s a great idea. I’ll have to try that next time.
I really wish i could find someone like you take on a project like this for an average everyday Joe like me.
I've been wanting to do this to my 2Wheel Drive 2004 Cummins since the 2nd year I've owned it!!
The truck doesn't even have 2,00,000 miles on it yet and I've had the transmission out 3 times, reworked valve bodys,Borg Warner upgrades, the numerous other elctrical,solenoid and band adjustments/repairs,and reflashed the PCM and ECU several times(every other summer) and to this day I still don't trust it.
The problem is here in Southern California I don't trust anybody to do the swap and I don't feel comfortable doing it myself but would gladly pay for it to be done by the right person so I can keep the truck as long as the engine would last instead of having transmission problems every 2nd or 3rd summer before I just throw in the towel and get rid of it!!!
Great video as usual!!✌😉👍
I just got my 1st diesel- 04 ram 2500 4x4 w/24 valve, runs great! your not a fan of 24v?
Had some front end damage. Im currently putting it back together. Almost complete!
You realize if someone tries to steal the truck they won’t know which shifter to use! Right 😂😅😊
Have a 97 12 valve with a built auto. Still would prefer to swap in a 6 speed. Great video.
Seeing Skidmark...err,Finnigan was quite a surprise.That '57 on the trailer is crying out for the 12-Valve and a 6-spd.
Merlin calls them the way he sees it. Only a select few creators on TH-cam will show the reality of a fail when trying to revive a old engine. Thanks Rodents do love old plastic wire coverings in vehicles all across North and South America .
There's a place here in Colorado that has an Alison trans swap kit thats really slick. Look at ATS transmission
3 pedals as it should be, nice!
It's a Great Day in the world of Merlin, Great Content 👍
Have a Great Day 👍
God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Merlin you got PHD in old school keep rocking another great video
I just think your shop is great!! You can do anything. You have the best outlook on work, and you get shit done!!
Thanks Guys
My 97 dash did the same thing twice I took one out of a 2000 model and wired the whole dash an never had one issue after that . Even the headlight switch stopped melting when I was done .
Merlin has too be the cooler cat in town!
To be continued ? Thanks for sharing !
Merlin you are a master of any thing and I love watching your videos and I have never met you I can tell just bye wiching your videos you are a great person and your family to I also love you watch Fab rats to you guys are awesome so keep on keeping on and thank you for your time
Great video Merlin. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks
Merlin your production values are great!!!
I watch mike Finnegan's channel just as much as I watch yours I love it.
Hey im watching this now thinking there were no sparks created during the cutting of this floor 😂 hey Paul , Matt , Eric and Rory did you see this 😂 ? Paul no fire 😂😂😂✌
Great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe
Nothing like having a pneumatic can opener.
I only subscribe to 4 channels-- Mike Finnigan- Fab Rats- Matts offroad- and Rby Layton--- You have been on all the channels and all of them have been on yours! So cool.
Amen on them 24 valves Merlin, !2 valves too many!!!!!
Thank you very much for the Template
I received the Template in the mail today
Thank you for helping to make an old Dodge great again
Thanks for making
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Merlin, great content.
Absotively posilutely fantabulous!!
I absolutely love your channel!!! Thanks for such epic and amazing content Merlin!!! And family!
May want to contact Robby layton ask him if he needs an LS for his recovery track it would be a major upgrade to the engine it currently has.
Nice subtle flex with small junkyard 😂👌
Very entertaining, thanks for sharing 😊.
Merlin 👍. Cummins forever 💪🏻
I was watching Mike's channel and thought I've had enough of this bloke, came here and he's trolling me now. Good work
awesome content merkand keep up the good work
Yes, Playtime is over! It's time for some serious 12-valve content! 😄
First time I did one of those 5speed's I was amazed at the lack of splines in the factory fifth gear ⚙, designed to fail? Sure does when you chip the thing.
Thanks.
You should do an update video on that boat
I dont get along with 24 valves either.... great info for the manual swap.... ive been wanting to do my 12v auto...
I have a friend that ordered a early Dodge with manual transmission and he had a Banks exhaust brake and had manual hubs installed. I don’t think he’ll ever sell that truck.
Free Adventure.
Free is good, but only applies when you start a venture.
An Adventure doesn't cost much to go look.
Merlin, do you have any idea how much I appreciate a manual transmission guy? Every single vehicle I have is a manual. You might imagine they’re pretty old now. Let the ladyboys have their automatic transmissions! You go to Europe and everything is manual. I was looking in a limousine in Spain, manual!
It don't look that bad but it's hell to rewire everything & the smell stay's there even if you rip everything out & rebuild it ! I got a 1987 class A with the 454 with only 55k on it i'm the 3rd owner & been fixing it up a bit every year & this summer i got go through brakes shocks & mount mew tires i bought for it 3 years ago Then it ne road ready !
Im trying to get my bug ready for my little girl but she has all my clutch stories in her head she will cream the ole thing lmfao making memories thx merlin and all you folks:)
Hmm never thought about swapping to manual I have put a few built gm 400 in them in first generation Cummins
Good to see you Fella’s
"Here's a template I made 20 years ago" is classic Merlin.
Good Morning Channel❤
awesome info!
Merlin, would you be interested in doing another one? I've got a 98.5 24v and I've cooked the second "Built" transmission. Not even building stupid horsepower, just a daily driver and tow pig for a race car.
Lol just for fun shift from the column shifter
Who in your family made the transmission gods angry? Paul seems to be suffering the most.😂 The rats chewed a hole in the fuel line on my 96 12 valve. Fortunately I was standing next to it while my brother was starting it and got it shut down before I pumped the tank dry. My coworker’s son is starting to learn to be a diesel mechanic. The shop he’s working at is making him work on motor homes. I’m sending him the link to your free motor home video. He is learning some new words 😂.
Merlin living up to the Knights of the round diesel engine he be’s the wizard
wish i had Merlin’s know how, ide swap my 06 5.9 24 valve to a six speed manual in a min . !!!! as always gr8 content Mr. Merlín , best regards 👍🏽👍🏽
Had to sell my standard after I broke my back have no feeling in my left leg can only drive a standard for a short time then end up stalling it out because I can’t use clutch anymore