I am commenting before I lose my internet. Like a lot of other places. We got hit hard by the storm last week ,here in Upper east Tennessee. Lots of people here Damaged or destroyed Homes. Power,water,roads washed out and many trees down. I am proud of the People here for joining together and and helping one another.As always liked and shared.
For old plugs like that I have a champion spark plug sand blaster and spark pressure test to simulate spark under compression. You can view the spark while its under pressure. Handy old tester. You dont see these anymore.
That must have been a low mileage/low hour engine, definitely running smooth definately a keeper, as far as the engine goes, too bad the cab is so decrepit but it's another triumph for you, timing seems to be spot on😊
Richard, I am new to your show. You have a very positive attitude and your a pleasure to watch and clearly you know what the hell you’re doing. I am gonna subscribe.
Edna had a road draft tube. I replaced it a few years ago with an aftermarket pcv system for flathead V8s. It actually smooths the idle, helps keep you from smelling like burnt oil, and doesnt smoke from under the hood at a red light
I could get used to that sweet old beast in my yard. Even some of those pick ups. That old Chevy engine seems like it was never beat on either. Good video.
Incredible work and man does that thing sound great! It goes without saying that this thing would look magnificent at your house! Think how easy it would be to decorate the Christmas tree with this - once you find another engine for the boom.
I got to meet him today at the tire shop I work at and wow what a very nice guy. Gave me a free shirt. I want to thank you Richard for it and hope to meet you again.
-- Richard needs to start pulling valve covers and checking the carbs & intake with his borescope before turning the engines over... this video provides a good example as to why you do that. One, he thought that there WAS a sticking valve initially. That may or may not have been true - I cannot tell based on what I can see and hear in the video. Two, mud from bees nests was probably sucked down the intake manifold into the cylinders although being fine mud, it probably didn't hurt anything. At least not in this instance. Imagine if there was something else in there that could have been sucked into the engine that would have created a disaster! Do this sort of thing long enough and eventually you will get burned. Needlessly so! Best wishes! - Max Giganteum
Congratulations Richard another great start. I saw a start on one of those Crain engines just the other day. That will be tougher. Sorry to see the Crain engine was full of water. Loved the video. You’re still one of the best at these old Rigs.💯❤️👊👍
Thanks very much Terry. I had a lot of fun with this one. When I first saw it I didn't think there was any way to get it running, but things fell into place.
That appears to be a 1940's GMC CCKW 353 with the GMC 270 straight 6 gasser aka original deuce, the m35s didn't come out til the mid 50's after the m135 & xm211 aka Cadillac deuce which had a 302 GMC straight 6 engine, the first m35s were made by a range of manufacturers and came with the continental 331 gold comet straight 6 gasser, hope you get her going and fully operational again, really enjoy the types of videos so please keep us up on your progress!
Richard on that old military truck you can switch out those carburetor Mounting adapter intakes out to convert it over to fit your onto your carburetor that way.
That's right John. The bases do interchange, which gives me a bit more flexibility when working with the Rochester Bs. I have found the Carter YF is the same way.
Awesome job Richard!! 😎👍👍👍 i was really surprised it would run, and run as well as it did. Too bad the crane engine was stuck. Very cool old truck! Thanks for sharing! I can't get enough of these will it runs.
That process should allow either carburetor to work on the military vehicle. Either way awesome job keep on bringing back the dead machines in America once again. 👍 Yeah man! That's what it's about Richard.
I did a little bit of research on that plug. I found that they were only used in commercial applications from that era, so those plugs are likely original to the vehicle. There are a lot of new old stock ones widely available.
I love the movie 'Sorcerer', saw it decades ago and I had to buy the DVD. Roy Scheider is the best! What really hooked me was Tangerine Dream that did all the musical soundtrack.
There was one of these in a junkyard here in Michigan, it had a full cab, I remember seeing it for years, I visited the yard a few years ago, all that was left was contaminated ground where they dumped all of the hydraulic oil, the yard owner cut it up & scrapped it..
That was amazingly easy for you to bring it back to life , you should salvage that engine for one of your early chevy car or trucks projects to good to sit and rot great job
In this particular configuration was even commercially produced, there certainly can't be many of them left. This one definitely needs to be preserved for the future.
Cool video old dinosaur still growls ? See if it would move again? To bad for the other engine hydrolocked . It was only taking a nap . Old skool will be around a long time longer than new stuff.
-- Using a small flexible tube attached to a vacuum is handy to remove liquids from a cylinder bore. I prefer clear vinyl tube so it's easy to see if you're drawing any fluids during the vacuum process. One thing I don't remember Richard doing is placing a wrench on the end of the crank and applying some pressure to see if the engine would easily pop loose. Perhaps there wasn't room for that. Depending on how easy it is to access the engine, I would try that first and then be tempted to simply pull the head to examine the bores first hand. He may not be willing to put that much effort into the engine in the back. Peace & good vibes! - Max Giganteum
A number of viewers are asking for the same, so I might give it a try in a few weeks. I need to see how things play out, as it is quite far from home. Thanks for the support!
start with a starter motor gear welded to the end of the heavy duty bolt, mounting plate with internal fitted bearing made to fit on more than one block, internal lock nuts to ensure gear is fully engaged, spring spacer between mounting plate and head of bolt, welding last part of assembly, make prototype and as time goes improve, gives a way to put pressure on a stuck engine without burning out the starter motor.
That version of Interstate battery was produced from the early 2000s, until recently. Someone might have tried to get the crane running in the last twenty years or so.
I am a avid army truck owener I came across this video and watched it but you left me and your viewers hanging myself and friends have restored these old army trucks and some have used in the mash display at the Smithsonian I hope to see a part 2 and 3 of this truck remove the trees and get this truck out of the woods I am prior service and drove these trucks in the army but the Wons I drove are knower models from desert storm
Right on. Thank you for your service. This one would take a lot to move. The crane is way up and will hit trees and power lines, and the trans shifter is stuck super tight. It can be done, but the time investment would be significant.
Great Video to say the least. I think the intake may have sucked in some of the dirt dobber dirt when you got the starter to finally spin 😊Oh well, all the Best and we hope you get that vehicle to start and run. We look forward to more installments. Regards, Bert from 'Bama
A little hint my friend. Get the water out of the industrial. It may still be able to be freed up Pour CLR IN IT AND let it sit 24 hours. Had a quad 4 sit outside for 20 years with no head. No intention to rebuild. But, I could turn it over by hand.
I have dealt with used batteries on a professional level for years. If you didn't already know, the letter in the date code corresponds to the month of the year. For example, if the date code is "J5", J is the 10th letter of the alphabet, so that indicates that the battery was produced in the 10th month of the year (October). So, "J5" would tell you that it was produced in October of the fifth year in whatever decade the battery was produced in, and the design of the battery can usually give you a good idea of the decade, since the designs change regularly.
I am commenting before I lose my internet. Like a lot of other places. We got hit hard by the storm last week ,here in Upper east Tennessee. Lots of people here Damaged or destroyed Homes. Power,water,roads washed out and many trees down. I am proud of the People here for joining together and and helping one another.As always liked and shared.
Diesel Creek can likely help you figure out stuff about the Crane.
Hello from Australia. What an amazing old machine. A frog in the exhaust.. a huge effort to get first motor going and entertain us.. thankyou..
I'm here from marshfield , Maine 9:19am 19 mins after you posted the video. Here we go hope you get it running and moving
For old plugs like that I have a champion spark plug sand blaster and spark pressure test to simulate spark under compression. You can view the spark while its under pressure. Handy old tester. You dont see these anymore.
Richard you are amazing. Its almost like those old "stovebolt" engines are ready to do whatever you want them to do. lol.
Great revival, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨
That must have been a low mileage/low hour engine, definitely running smooth definately a keeper, as far as the engine goes, too bad the cab is so decrepit but it's another triumph for you, timing seems to be spot on😊
Richard, I am new to your show. You have a very positive attitude and your a pleasure to watch and clearly you know what the hell you’re doing. I am gonna subscribe.
Welcome to the channel Steven. We are glad to have you here.
Great job, Richard
Edna had a road draft tube. I replaced it a few years ago with an aftermarket pcv system for flathead V8s. It actually smooths the idle, helps keep you from smelling like burnt oil, and doesnt smoke from under the hood at a red light
Right on. I will be doing the same to the 51 Chevy we are restoring.
That furry vine on the one tree by the truck is Poison Ivy
Great job, she runs very well. It is too bad about the crane engine, but as we know, you can't save them all.
Unbelievable!!!
Great job Richard !!!
I could get used to that sweet old beast in my yard. Even some of those pick ups. That old Chevy engine seems like it was never beat on either. Good video.
Great job! Amazing how quiet that engine was when you had it at idle.
Right, those old GM sixes have a nice idle.
great job Richard what a piece to find plus a crane to boot-def be worth keeping or making a good sale to someone!!!
Incredible work and man does that thing sound great! It goes without saying that this thing would look magnificent at your house! Think how easy it would be to decorate the Christmas tree with this - once you find another engine for the boom.
I took one look at that thing and thought no way this is going to run. Unbelievable. Great job Richard. 👍👍👍👍👍
Sure would like to see that run ,wow what a pick ,all the luck to you
Way to go Richard!!! That thing sounds amazing!!!! You are batting 1,000 on those old GM straight sixes lately!!!!
Great job as usual
Change the bottom of the carburetor
I can't believe it 🤯. Congratulations on getting that engine started. Whoohoo!!👍👍🙏🕊️
Brilliant work Richard the engine sound so good. I have to know if this truck will move under it's own steam.
I was bummed about that too. If I could have gotten the transmission stick unfrozen it might have. I tried, but it is rusted solid.
Creeoil time! I thought the Cree oil will unstick any frozen engine! It’s worth a try, Richard! I bet it will start!
Truck looks like something out of a Mad Max movie
I had not thought of that, but I agree!
I got to meet him today at the tire shop I work at and wow what a very nice guy. Gave me a free shirt. I want to thank you Richard for it and hope to meet you again.
Right on Chris. Good to meet you as well, and thank you for being a long-time viewer.
@@whattherust
You are very welcome sir
Hello well come for you happy to see you and crsteena ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sorcerer was a great all but forgotten movie. Roy sheider rocked.
Rode in many M35s during my time in the US and Vietnam in 1968. A neighbor has a restored 5 ton. Tons of fun but don't ride like a Cadillac.😂
Love old engine revival Richard your the man
Great job and video. Thanks 🙂
And NO "OSHA" safety switches. Shields, etc etc and warning stickers!!!
Wow you actually got it running wow cool❤❤❤
Something different and it was great video
Sorcerer (1977) is indeed a great movie - love the old trucks in that one!
One of the greatest forgotten movies. Now I’m going to find it and watch it again.
"Hey Sarge, he is the MAN! Send him over to the old motorpool"
That is so cool.
Still a big fan of, you guys can fix anything
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Morning guys ! This is going to be cool !
Richard, if you do get it all working, what on earth are you going to do with that monster?
-- Richard needs to start pulling valve covers and checking the carbs & intake with his borescope before turning the engines over... this video provides a good example as to why you do that. One, he thought that there WAS a sticking valve initially. That may or may not have been true - I cannot tell based on what I can see and hear in the video. Two, mud from bees nests was probably sucked down the intake manifold into the cylinders although being fine mud, it probably didn't hurt anything. At least not in this instance. Imagine if there was something else in there that could have been sucked into the engine that would have created a disaster! Do this sort of thing long enough and eventually you will get burned. Needlessly so! Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
I am readying it for auction. It isn't something I'll even own for sure!
The old timers I learned from called that vent tube a blow by tube.
I am watching you working on a army truck and I am watching a army college football game cool on November 9th 2024😃
Interesting piece of history, ❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters
Gotta say, you can come up with some of the coolest projects to work on! 👍
This content is really wonderful and enjoyable, but the most enjoyable thing about it is the beautiful, soft musical voice of your esteemed wife
Let's see it move under its on power need a part 2 Richard drive that thing
Congratulations Richard another great start. I saw a start on one of those Crain engines just the other day. That will be tougher. Sorry to see the Crain engine was full of water. Loved the video. You’re still one of the best at these old Rigs.💯❤️👊👍
Thanks very much Terry. I had a lot of fun with this one. When I first saw it I didn't think there was any way to get it running, but things fell into place.
That appears to be a 1940's GMC CCKW 353 with the GMC 270 straight 6 gasser aka original deuce, the m35s didn't come out til the mid 50's after the m135 & xm211 aka Cadillac deuce which had a 302 GMC straight 6 engine, the first m35s were made by a range of manufacturers and came with the continental 331 gold comet straight 6 gasser, hope you get her going and fully operational again, really enjoy the types of videos so please keep us up on your progress!
Thank you for the info. I think it is a 1942 CCKW. Why it has a Chevy 216 in it is a mystery lost to time.
Richard on that old military truck you can switch out those carburetor Mounting adapter intakes out to convert it over to fit your onto your carburetor that way.
That's right John. The bases do interchange, which gives me a bit more flexibility when working with the Rochester Bs. I have found the Carter YF is the same way.
I'm impressed
That frog is a new kind of exhaust sound which needs to changed every 10 miles. LOL
Awesome job Richard!! 😎👍👍👍 i was really surprised it would run, and run as well as it did. Too bad the crane engine was stuck. Very cool old truck! Thanks for sharing! I can't get enough of these will it runs.
Thanks David. More to come.
The float may not be stuck. The seams or float panels may have a leak and fill the float full of fuel forcing the float down.
That process should allow either carburetor to work on the military vehicle. Either way awesome job keep on bringing back the dead machines in America once again. 👍 Yeah man! That's what it's about Richard.
I did a little bit of research on that plug. I found that they were only used in commercial applications from that era, so those plugs are likely original to the vehicle. There are a lot of new old stock ones widely available.
Wow, that is crazy! Those must be very tough plugs.
When I went through army truck drivers training I operated the M35A1 2 1/2 ton cargo truck.
Another Awesome Vid!
That engine ran great once you got it going.
Nice job sir cool engine Nice show sir 😃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
I love the movie 'Sorcerer', saw it decades ago and I had to buy the DVD. Roy Scheider is the best! What really hooked me was Tangerine Dream that did all the musical soundtrack.
Right on. It is a cool movie.
Crazy clean in chambers
Yes I would like to see it run
I'm talking about the base mounting neck spacer intake that's bolted on to both carburetor's swap those out with each other.
I have never seen a frog in an exhaust before 🙂
Number 23 hey y'all thanks for the video
There was one of these in a junkyard here in Michigan, it had a full cab, I remember seeing it for years, I visited the yard a few years ago, all that was left was contaminated ground where they dumped all of the hydraulic oil, the yard owner cut it up & scrapped it..
That is unfortunate. These are a piece of WWII history.
Try to get it going!
Awesome video; you should have driven it home. My wife commented that you can get anything running. I agree!
Thanks very much to you both!
Like the vid. Dad drove one yrs ago, late 40s jimmy with a quick-way unit, digger & crane unit. His mate had a fleet of them down here in NZ
Nice!
That was amazingly easy for you to bring it back to life , you should salvage that engine for one of your early chevy car or trucks projects to good to sit and rot great job
Hi y’all from west Alabama love yA
Love that movie. Nitroglycerin
Good work guys
In this particular configuration was even commercially produced, there certainly can't be many of them left. This one definitely needs to be preserved for the future.
I think it was military only. I am hoping an enthusiast sees the video and wants it.
Way to go Richard job well done l really enjoyed the video Prayers for people near the strom
Cool video old dinosaur still growls ? See if it would move again? To bad for the other engine hydrolocked . It was only taking a nap . Old skool will be around a long time longer than new stuff.
That should be in a Museum
Might be worth draining the water and filling the cylinders with mystery oil for a few weeks. You never know JC from CT.
-- Using a small flexible tube attached to a vacuum is handy to remove liquids from a cylinder bore. I prefer clear vinyl tube so it's easy to see if you're drawing any fluids during the vacuum process. One thing I don't remember Richard doing is placing a wrench on the end of the crank and applying some pressure to see if the engine would easily pop loose. Perhaps there wasn't room for that. Depending on how easy it is to access the engine, I would try that first and then be tempted to simply pull the head to examine the bores first hand. He may not be willing to put that much effort into the engine in the back. Peace & good vibes!
- Max Giganteum
A number of viewers are asking for the same, so I might give it a try in a few weeks. I need to see how things play out, as it is quite far from home. Thanks for the support!
start with a starter motor gear welded to the end of the heavy duty bolt, mounting plate with internal fitted bearing made to fit on more than one block, internal lock nuts to ensure gear is fully engaged, spring spacer between mounting plate and head of bolt, welding last part of assembly, make prototype and as time goes improve, gives a way to put pressure on a stuck engine without burning out the starter motor.
Thanks! I really like this idea, particularly for these Chevy inline sixes, where starter access is easy.
That version of Interstate battery was produced from the early 2000s, until recently. Someone might have tried to get the crane running in the last twenty years or so.
Good go for it.
Also a backpack blower would help with a clear safe work space.
Thats gotta be the best feeling ever!
It is a great feeling when the vehicle is this bad off.
Thanks!
Thanks again!
I am a avid army truck owener I came across this video and watched it but you left me and your viewers hanging myself and friends have restored these old army trucks and some have used in the mash display at the Smithsonian I hope to see a part 2 and 3 of this truck remove the trees and get this truck out of the woods I am prior service and drove these trucks in the army but the Wons I drove are knower models from desert storm
Right on. Thank you for your service. This one would take a lot to move. The crane is way up and will hit trees and power lines, and the trans shifter is stuck super tight. It can be done, but the time investment would be significant.
Another cool rig is breathing again! Good job to those crazy Rust kids!
I've got faith in you richard it's a chevy you can do this
Fantastic! Who would have thought?
I had my doubts, but I never hit a roadblock I could not work around. I had some luck on this one.
I can't hardly believe it,but I guess I have to I'm looking right at it 😂. She fired right up. How lucky can a guy get?
I was lucky with this one. While I had obstacles, I expected a lot worse.
Wow, an 80 yr old truck that runs !
Great Video to say the least. I think the intake may have sucked in some of the dirt dobber dirt when you got the starter to finally spin 😊Oh well, all the Best and we hope you get that vehicle to start and run. We look forward to more installments. Regards, Bert from 'Bama
A little hint my friend. Get the water out of the industrial. It may still be able to be freed up
Pour CLR IN IT AND let it sit 24 hours. Had a quad 4 sit outside for 20 years with no head. No intention to rebuild. But, I could turn it over by hand.
You should buy that engine.
Way cool!!!
Another great video as always. My favorite Channel. Greetings from California.
Thank you!
It’s unbelievable that that old fan belt was holding up while you were turning the motor
-- They were very well built back in the day... they're good examples of that thing known as being Made in America!
- Max Giganteum
I have dealt with used batteries on a professional level for years. If you didn't already know, the letter in the date code corresponds to the month of the year. For example, if the date code is "J5", J is the 10th letter of the alphabet, so that indicates that the battery was produced in the 10th month of the year (October). So, "J5" would tell you that it was produced in October of the fifth year in whatever decade the battery was produced in, and the design of the battery can usually give you a good idea of the decade, since the designs change regularly.
That is great info. Thank you!
Wow that's really neat wish you luck on it and get it running I know you will get. It to run
Thank you for the support Bill.
Richard I’m like you. That thing is just awesome. MAGA AWESOME
Apparently your not feeling well are you