Could someone please help me ive got an old 54 ford y 8 it runs a sawmill last time it ran was at least 5 years ago but having problems getting it to run I got a new battery new starter new plugs and wires I might have burned the coil up but it's a 6 volt system and my brother on law gave me an old 12 volt coil he said it had lost some power and put new points in it but it's not getting fire to the plugs my main question is how many wires goes to the points I got a new set of points and when I put them in there were 3 wires and 2 places to hook them pretty sure I've got the condenser wire on the right place bc it wasn't long enough to go to the other screw and I hook the other 2 on the other one could someone help me please
You know why people like your channel. No pre-amble guff of some guy staring into a camera. And the fact that you share knowledge. I always learn a little each clip. One day you should do one on you and how you got started. All the best mate from down under. 🇦🇺🇦🇺 👍
Dear@@Northstar4653 Yes, definitely. I also watch Mustie1. and Mr. Chickadee and a lot of stuff/channels without distracting background music or kind of showman type guys. Best regards luck and health.
Nice find Jonathan-we can count on you to keep your eyes peeled for deals! Heck, we know you could probably get a dead dog to run, so taking chance on 60+ year old motor is a no-brainer. Peace-out!
A man that knows what he's doing makes all the difference in the world with anything he attempts, I love those old engines..Good show Jonathan, thanks..
Like your first starts, I can tell you have been around this kind of thing for a while. I can't wait to see the first start on the 48 Nash, it was the year I was born. I like the way the car looks, neat front end and body style!!
After a long night of working on my new tow truck it’s nice to sit back and watch you! I’m about ready to pull the carb and clean and the I think it’ll be good to go!
What a score!!!! Wow. You sure know where the diamonds in the rough are hiding. I loved hearing that ole Y block run again. Thanks brother for all the work and hours you put in after your daily job to be able to share these moments with you. Much appreciated brother.
For somebody who claims to not know much about old Fords, you sure do come across a lot of them. I hope you keep finding Fords to play with. Awesome video!
Saw one clueless guy who could not find TDC on a four cylinder jeep on you tube. He looked for days. Great to know there's at least one other old N C guy that knows the easy way and where number cylinder #1 on Ford is. Used to have a 1962 Ford 600 tilt cab. That sound is addictive. Old Fords and gasoline are a great mix.
Jonathan you sir are AWESOME! Thanks for the lesson on rewiring an old engine even though you were not sure yourself, but you did it and taught all of us along the way! That engine sure does sound great and no smoke from sitting for that long it just amazing. Hope you find a home for it so it can live again!
The old Y block sounded good. At one time I owned a 1961 F 100 with a 292 Y block, It was the first engine that I ever rebuilt. This vid brought back memories. THANKS
Those old Y blocks were not powerhouses, but they are cool , and very rugged. They had a very unique sound, especially with cherry bombs or thrush mufflers. When you heard one coming you knew what it was, as it sounded like nothing else.
I can't say anymore than all these comments have already said. You are just a regular guy with a lot of knowledge who doesn't mind sharing it. I think we all talk to ourselves when we are trying to figure something out. Keep it up.
I agree, love your "first starts" and even being an old motorhead I still enjoy learning things from your projects and the simplicity of the old engines!
Thanks for staying on point without cursing, ego and or yaking into the camera constantly as some do....youd fit right in out in the country in north alabama where im from. Keep on keeping it real...
Amazing that all that info on firing order Ford vs Chevy is just in your head. I know all old mechanics would probably know that stuff but it still impresses me.
When I heard that thing start I knew that it was the first V8 I really knew by driving it a lot. We had a 53 but traded it on a 56 V8 wagon which had a Thunderbird engine, but my dad added a 57 V8 sedan and I started driving it to school in 58. He kept me on a pretty short leash but I got to make a trip to another state that involved some open road and was amazed how easily that engine would just cruse at 90. That’s when I understood why V8s were the right tool for the job. I like your humble style of diagnosis keeping open to all possibilities including that you might be wrong. Happened to me this morning🤗
I have said it before and I will say it again. I really like the way that you don't trash talk anyones work. When you find something that was not done properly. or maybe even outright rong. You don't talk down to people or critics them even if the work saw done over twenty years ago 😆👍 FINS UP 👍 😆 MAKES ME HAPPY 💪👊👏👏👏👏
Ha ha, I love it. Doesn't get much better than this. One thing I like about the Ford Y blocks is that they sound really good with proper exhaust. I had a 292 Y block in a 1964 Ford truck once. It was a great engine, and I'm not a Ford guy, LOL..... I hear that the Y block can have problems getting oil to the top of the engine at times, but I've never experienced this.
My parents had a 1954 Ford 2 door custom with the ‘Y’ block V8 and an automatic transmission. Our family traveled all over Michigan towing a small travel trailer with it in the 50’s and early 60’s.
Randy Ward someone has a 54 Ford will pay big for that .as 239s hard to find most Dead .just wanted to let you know about them . before you build with it as you see it been rebuilt .thank you for replying.😎
If it works if not it is just a pile of scrap iron. Rebuilding anything this old can be very expensive if it is even possible. Newer Ford engines such as FE and Windsor are much better supported.
Wow that one is a honey, didn't shake, didn't really smoke. The Y-block is like the Chevy 6 unless something catastrophic in the rods or mains and it ain't stuck it'll always start with gas and power. Great little three speed, be neat to have a small OD behind it for a rat rod. Good job as always!
You my friend are a genius !!Love your videos even though i started because you built a steam engine out of junk ! I love steam stuff , but also love any thing that teaches how to re-purpose stuff . Was born and raised poor and now i am old and will die poor ! Can't afford new and defiantly can't afford to pay some one to do my stuff ! Thanks for the info !
Sitting here in Ireland with a busted back. But hey a great way to start my day. Thank you USA 😁👍
I really enjoy these startups! It's great to hear old iron come back to life after sitting for so long.
That ol engine sounds so cool.
The Engine Whisperer strikes again 👏👏👍👍👍
Beautiful little engine
Could someone please help me ive got an old 54 ford y 8 it runs a sawmill last time it ran was at least 5 years ago but having problems getting it to run I got a new battery new starter new plugs and wires I might have burned the coil up but it's a 6 volt system and my brother on law gave me an old 12 volt coil he said it had lost some power and put new points in it but it's not getting fire to the plugs my main question is how many wires goes to the points I got a new set of points and when I put them in there were 3 wires and 2 places to hook them pretty sure I've got the condenser wire on the right place bc it wasn't long enough to go to the other screw and I hook the other 2 on the other one could someone help me please
Great job getting it running!
Those old Y blocks were good engines and they were tough as nails.
And always started.
Awesome job Jonathan!!
It is great to see an old Y block back in action.
You know why people like your channel. No pre-amble guff of some guy staring into a camera. And the fact that you share knowledge. I always learn a little each clip. One day you should do one on you and how you got started. All the best mate from down under. 🇦🇺🇦🇺 👍
Go through all his videos, he covers himself and how he got started. All the while teaching a ton of stuff.
This channel and Mustie 1 I like to watch ...No insane music added.
@@Northstar4653 yup he is calm dosen't feel the need to be flashy good all around viewing
Dear@@Northstar4653
Yes, definitely. I also watch Mustie1. and Mr. Chickadee and a lot of stuff/channels without distracting background music or kind of showman type guys.
Best regards luck and health.
Dear Michael Naisbitt.
Couldn't have said it better.
Best regards luck and health.
Wow ! That old Y-block sounds healthy !
Nice find Jonathan-we can count on you to keep your eyes peeled for deals! Heck, we know you could probably get a dead dog to run, so taking chance on 60+ year old motor is a no-brainer. Peace-out!
That's pretty cool starting that motor on the ground Jonathan have a good day cool👍🎥😎
Awesome man. That old Y block sounded pretty sweet.
Man, that engine was made the year I was born !
You are a true wizzard Johnathan!
the beautiful sound of a old v8 with open headers.. i love it!!
A man that knows what he's doing makes all the difference in the world with anything he attempts, I love those old engines..Good show Jonathan, thanks..
Awesome. I'm glad to see this old Y-block is running this well after that much time outside of a car. It made me smile.
I'm pumped after watching this.... I have decided to get my old service truck going again
Like your first starts, I can tell you have been around this kind of thing for a while. I can't wait to see the first start on the 48 Nash, it was the year I was born. I like the way the car looks, neat front end and body style!!
Solid piece of American iron.
i'm a chevy guy so i know nothing about old ford engines... that was fun to watch!
What a great old engine, I owned a few Y blocks engines myself, all 292 cid
Had a 292 truck engine in my '54 Crown VIC.3 speed. Ran the crap out of it. 18 speeding tickets.Took the bus to work for 6 months.
Sounds great on video !
After a long night of working on my new tow truck it’s nice to sit back and watch you! I’m about ready to pull the carb and clean and the I think it’ll be good to go!
its from yr my dad was born. man i love seeing old engines alive from then.
What a score!!!! Wow. You sure know where the diamonds in the rough are hiding. I loved hearing that ole Y block run again. Thanks brother for all the work and hours you put in after your daily job to be able to share these moments with you. Much appreciated brother.
For somebody who claims to not know much about old Fords, you sure do come across a lot of them.
I hope you keep finding Fords to play with. Awesome video!
Yo Larry Kittle Ford motors the best ever biltrite they'll Outlast a chev roll not and the Dodge you have a great night Larry take care buddy
I really like your first starts. All are good stuff.
I love Y Blocks! Absolutely nothing sounds like a Y Block; they have a very unique and cool sound.
Never expected it to run so smooth.
That's a dang good engine no smoke after 20 years of sitting....👍👍
Pretty remarkable first start. Love those old Y-blocks. Excellent video, JW.
Saw one clueless guy who could not find TDC on a four cylinder jeep on you tube. He looked for days. Great to know there's at least one other old N C guy that knows the easy way and where number cylinder #1 on Ford is. Used to have a 1962 Ford 600 tilt cab. That sound is addictive. Old Fords and gasoline are a great mix.
You can’t do that with a new car and they call that progress your are a engine starting dude love it
Very nice, no smoke that's great well done
man I miss those days when the engines looked and sounded like that . I think that one a good one.
Good old FORD! Gotta love an old Y Block! ...Newk from Kentucky
Really appreciate you taking the time to share knowledge cool things
His knowledge is so comprehensive and he can communicate details effortlessly. Confidence built on experience.
I love the old Y blocks. My first vehicle was a '61 Ford PU, short bed super cab, with a 292cid 3 speed. I sure wish I still had it!!
Good video thanks for sharing....
Ha!
Fired right up!
Love those old lumps of iron.
Thanks.
That was a ghood buy. Thanks for sharing the startup.
Jonathan you sir are AWESOME! Thanks for the lesson on rewiring an old engine even though you were not sure yourself, but you did it and taught all of us along the way! That engine sure does sound great and no smoke from sitting for that long it just amazing. Hope you find a home for it so it can live again!
It’s the same age as me Jonathan. Sounds just me in the morning when I start up. Hahaha. Good job young man.
Me to2twotoo, cough, spit, fart a couple of time's to get the `0l blood to pump'in.......he-he
I love the old International pickup.
The old Y block sounded good. At one time I owned a 1961 F 100 with a 292 Y block, It was the first engine that I ever rebuilt. This vid brought back memories. THANKS
I always liked the "bubble" noise uncapped manifolds make!
me too. i rebuilt the engine for my '52 Dodge M37. i started it without the exhaust on and it sounded like an aircraft engine from WWII.
awesome buy Jonathan , Good ole Y block ! .. ENJOYED
Awesome, sounds like a good oldie. You sure are a wizard on those first starts.
You are the MAN! No smoking, no knocking, good job.
That's great! I like the sound of the old ones.
Those old Y blocks were not powerhouses, but they are cool , and very rugged. They had a very unique sound, especially with cherry bombs or thrush mufflers. When you heard one coming you knew what it was, as it sounded like nothing else.
I had one back in the 50s, dual exhaust, dual carbs., short mufflers, and did it ever sound good. I have one in my shop now rebuilding it.
I can't say anymore than all these comments have already said. You are just a regular guy with a lot of knowledge who doesn't mind sharing it. I think we all talk to ourselves when we are trying to figure something out. Keep it up.
You are living in paradise, living the dream,
Another amazing, random, old, V-8, gas engine start-up.
I agree, love your "first starts" and even being an old motorhead I still enjoy learning things from your projects and the simplicity of the old engines!
Thanks for staying on point without cursing, ego and or yaking into the camera constantly as some do....youd fit right in out in the country in north alabama where im from. Keep on keeping it real...
Sounds good.
Ford power all the way that motor sounds great for sitting for 20 years that old girl needs some tender loving care
Another engine brought back to life. Awesome job
it dont get much more fun than that! Hi Jonathan from Michigan.
It's a pleasure to watch someone with you amount of knowledge. I used to work with folks like you MANY years ago. Not many of you guys left!
Amazing that all that info on firing order Ford vs Chevy is just in your head. I know all old mechanics would probably know that stuff but it still impresses me.
Yeap. 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 !!!!!! The Better engine!!!!!!
Just finished the 59 ford 500 series. Now on to the rest. Great videos. Thanks.
love all that old stuff. like seeing you start them up
Runs great JW!
Good video,.and apparently, so is this engine!
Thank you. I was glad to see it running. Lloyd from Maine.
Truly amazing! You make it look so simple...
I purchased a 64 f250 with a Y block. This vido has been my go to video for mine. Thank you.
When I heard that thing start I knew that it was the first V8 I really knew by driving it a lot. We had a 53 but traded it on a 56 V8 wagon which had a Thunderbird engine, but my dad added a 57 V8 sedan and I started driving it to school in 58. He kept me on a pretty short leash but I got to make a trip to another state that involved some open road and was amazed how easily that engine would just cruse at 90. That’s when I understood why V8s were the right tool for the job. I like your humble style of diagnosis keeping open to all possibilities including that you might be wrong. Happened to me this morning🤗
Really enjoyed this. Love the early Y-Blocks. You should pick up an old Flathead V8 and revive it from sitting, would be great to see that.
Sounds healthy :) thanks for sharing sir peace
You sure attract the coolest stuff! Best to you man, love yoir channel!!
Well that was great. Never seen one of those engines before.
Excellent video very interesting and informative. Thank you J w .
I have said it before and I will say it again. I really like the way that you don't trash talk anyones work. When you find something that was not done properly. or maybe even outright rong. You don't talk down to people or critics them even if the work saw done over twenty years ago
😆👍 FINS UP 👍 😆 MAKES ME HAPPY 💪👊👏👏👏👏
Got a 292 sitting on my engine stand out of a 1962 F100. Eventually it will replace my 223 inline 6 cylinder in my 1962 4x4.
Love my Y block that one seams to be quite a bit healthier than mine.
Sounds real good ,THANKS
The best never rest
A humble way to spend the day after your greatness was rewarded.just another successful day. Good video thanks.
Ha ha, I love it. Doesn't get much better than this. One thing I like about the Ford Y blocks is that they sound really good with proper exhaust. I had a 292 Y block in a 1964 Ford truck once. It was a great engine, and I'm not a Ford guy, LOL..... I hear that the Y block can have problems getting oil to the top of the engine at times, but I've never experienced this.
$150 well spent mate that’s awesome thanks for sharing enjoyed watching 👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺
My parents had a 1954 Ford 2 door custom with the ‘Y’ block V8 and an automatic transmission. Our family traveled all over Michigan towing a small travel trailer with it in the 50’s and early 60’s.
Eccelent video! She sounds good! Very good job getting it started! Old iron, Best iron!
My wife just doesn't understand why I like watching these excellent wrenching videos. Just a man thing is my only answer.
Yeppers
When you can fire up a motor and it doesn't smoke after sitting 20+ years that's should be good motor
Randy Ward or no oil pressure .
@@dondesnoo1771 that very well could be but i didn't hear no weird sounds as long as it was running guess ya find out when it runs a little longer
Randy Ward someone has a 54 Ford will pay big for that .as 239s hard to find most Dead .just wanted to let you know about them . before you build with it as you see it been rebuilt .thank you for replying.😎
The 54ford is 6v to go to later motors need 12v. Conversion some collectors want original .
Runs really great, smooth and without any knocking definitely.
Congrats.
I always wonder why this channel hasn't much more subscribers.
Best regards.
You gave a clinic on the basics to make a motor run. Thank you.
Going through your videos is a great journey thanks
150 bucks for a engine with everything on it and a transmission is a smoking deal
If it works if not it is just a pile of scrap iron. Rebuilding anything this old can be very expensive if it is even possible. Newer Ford engines such as FE and Windsor are much better supported.
No smoke,no knocks perfect!
Wow that one is a honey, didn't shake, didn't really smoke. The Y-block is like the Chevy 6 unless something catastrophic in the rods or mains and it ain't stuck it'll always start with gas and power. Great little three speed, be neat to have a small OD behind it for a rat rod. Good job as always!
Amazing video.You bring a whole new meaning to combustion. Man do you know an engine. Its a pleasure to watch you work
You my friend are a genius !!Love your videos even though i started because you built a steam engine out of junk ! I love steam stuff , but also love any thing that teaches how to re-purpose stuff . Was born and raised poor and now i am old and will die poor ! Can't afford new and defiantly can't afford to pay some one to do my stuff ! Thanks for the info !
🤗Just shows you what you can do with some know how and a little TLC can do... that engine needed a drink😂😂
it sounds good too! 🤠
Good stuff! Always check the simple things. Never fails.