Love the video and love the fact you show and own your mistakes and explain better ways to fix them. That’s how it should be RESPECT! 65 Fairlane 289 owner here
Nice vids, new subscriber here. An easier way you could've got that broken stud out is mig weld a nut onto the broken end. Fill the nut with the filler wire and the heat from the arc will most definitely travel down the stud and loosen any sticktion/rust. Remove bolt after cooling.
Thanks for subscribing! Yep that is one way we discussed. I wanted to attack it without a welder though, some folks aren't as lucky as us and lack that vital piece of gear! 😃
While your at it upgrades suggest that if your timing chain is a concern, then, maybe you should look at an upgrade to the Camshaft. A mildly aggressive street cam could give you a nice boost in performance over stock. Also a complete set of lifters could be matched to the cam in a set. Then if you replace the timing chain, you also up your engine performance with the new cam and lifters, without a total overhaul. Do consider it.
You mentioned not having a running vehicle. Quick fixing the 260 would let you bench build a 302 and even take your time, while having a shop vehicle that runs. Then an engine/trans swap when ready would be a quick upgrade, when finally ready.
Awesome video guys! An tips for keeping the fan from spinning while trying to unbolt the thing? I imagine it will also be an issue when I try to tighten it back up. Thanks guys. love the videos!
Hey Jeff..how does the PULLY come off ? Do you need a puller or is it easy? I ask because as I work on my 66, running the engine LOOKS like there is a slight wobble (bent pully ?) ..sits behind the extension and flex fan So pully ?
Pulley is a slip fit...or it should be...If the pulley is being a bear, you can wait and remove the put and tap the shaft while holding the pulley and it will probably come off. Set the pulley on your bench and do a check for warp. If it is a 289, just get a new one from National Parts Depot of you are in doubt.
I have a problem...overheating on my 1965 Mustang 289heads and 302 1969 Torino block. It seems from my research that I have the timing cover for a late reverse rotation "94"? engine and the water pump I keep getting has the plate in the back and there are no recesses for it to mount to. So...I've just removed the plate and bolted it up....car over heats after 30min on the road. Seems since I have the timing cover that has a recessed area for the impeller and does not have the spot for the bolts...is causing the overheating. So....what do I need to do since the engine from 1969 Torino rotates clockwise (looking from rad to motor) I need the correct timing cover, right? Tks
I was more expecting you to ram your knuckles on the radiator,then when you pulled out the silver goop I knew where it would be.Anti seize,no matter how I spelled it,spell check came up.
Señores, tengo un Ford Custom 500, año 1970, motor v8, en estado original, necesito su ayuda para restaurarlo, y es necesario cambiarle varios componentes antes de echarlo andar, como por ejemplo, cambiar el encendido convencional a eléctrico, bombas de bencina, bomba de agua, cambiar los frenos delanteros de tambor a frenos de disco, es posible me coticen estos componentes, muchas gracias por su atencion, Saludos desde Chile...!!
Nos sentimos honrados de que desee que ayudemos con la restauración. Sin embargo, estamos limitados en la cantidad de autos que podemos construir. Con suerte, encontrarás una tienda que pueda hacer el trabajo. ¡La mejor de las suertes!
From Jeff: If you could see that paint and fender close up you'd know why I wasn't more picky about it. Lets just say that white paint hides a MULTITUDE of sins...
We work on the hardest part of a water pump replacement...removal. To install the pump is the pretty basic. If you want to see how to install the pump. Let Jeff know: jford@autorestomod.com
Love the video and love the fact you show and own your mistakes and explain better ways to fix them. That’s how it should be RESPECT! 65 Fairlane 289 owner here
I appreciate that!
Freshening up a 74 econoline I’ve had stored I the barn for awhile. Your videos are great. Thank you
I spent many hours riding in my uncles 302 powered 74 E. Love those.
About time Dad put in a guest appearance after he is patched up. We have him to thank for you folks, after all. Helpful video, gentlemen.
Nice vids, new subscriber here. An easier way you could've got that broken stud out is mig weld a nut onto the broken end. Fill the nut with the filler wire and the heat from the arc will most definitely travel down the stud and loosen any sticktion/rust. Remove bolt after cooling.
Thanks for subscribing! Yep that is one way we discussed. I wanted to attack it without a welder though, some folks aren't as lucky as us and lack that vital piece of gear! 😃
What tool you use to cut the water pump if a broken bolt?
While your at it upgrades suggest that if your timing chain is a concern, then, maybe you should look at an upgrade to the Camshaft. A mildly aggressive street cam could give you a nice boost in performance over stock. Also a complete set of lifters could be matched to the cam in a set. Then if you replace the timing chain, you also up your engine performance with the new cam and lifters, without a total overhaul. Do consider it.
We would if we were going to keep the 260. We have mighty plans for a 302 upgrade with a 5-speed.
You mentioned not having a running vehicle. Quick fixing the 260 would let you bench build a 302 and even take your time, while having a shop vehicle that runs. Then an engine/trans swap when ready would be a quick upgrade, when finally ready.
We'll be covering that in the timing cover episosde!
Awesome video guys! An tips for keeping the fan from spinning while trying to unbolt the thing? I imagine it will also be an issue when I try to tighten it back up. Thanks guys. love the videos!
I'd recommend cracking the bolts loose on the fan before taking the belt off.
As the water pump scratches the top of the fender.
If you could see the fender, you'd know why I don't care. Were this a nice paint job, I would use fender covers.
Hey Jeff..how does the PULLY come off ? Do you need a puller or is it easy? I ask because as I work on my 66, running the engine LOOKS like there is a slight wobble (bent pully ?) ..sits behind the extension and flex fan
So pully ?
Pulley is a slip fit...or it should be...If the pulley is being a bear, you can wait and remove the put and tap the shaft while holding the pulley and it will probably come off. Set the pulley on your bench and do a check for warp. If it is a 289, just get a new one from National Parts Depot of you are in doubt.
Just undo the bolts
I have a problem...overheating on my 1965 Mustang 289heads and 302 1969 Torino block. It seems from my research that I have the timing cover for a late reverse rotation "94"? engine and the water pump I keep getting has the plate in the back and there are no recesses for it to mount to. So...I've just removed the plate and bolted it up....car over heats after 30min on the road. Seems since I have the timing cover that has a recessed area for the impeller and does not have the spot for the bolts...is causing the overheating. So....what do I need to do since the engine from 1969 Torino rotates clockwise (looking from rad to motor) I need the correct timing cover, right? Tks
Yes. Pretty sure that the counter rotation is causing your issue.
I was more expecting you to ram your knuckles on the radiator,then when you pulled out the silver goop I knew where it would be.Anti seize,no matter how I spelled it,spell check came up.
From Jeff: Like the screen name, one of my favorite artist!
Señores, tengo un Ford Custom 500, año 1970, motor v8, en estado original, necesito su ayuda para restaurarlo, y es necesario cambiarle varios componentes antes de echarlo andar, como por ejemplo, cambiar el encendido convencional a eléctrico, bombas de bencina, bomba de agua, cambiar los frenos delanteros de tambor a frenos de disco, es posible me coticen estos componentes, muchas gracias por su atencion, Saludos desde Chile...!!
Nos sentimos honrados de que desee que ayudemos con la restauración. Sin embargo, estamos limitados en la cantidad de autos que podemos construir. Con suerte, encontrarás una tienda que pueda hacer el trabajo. ¡La mejor de las suertes!
use a fender cover!!!
From Jeff: If you could see that paint and fender close up you'd know why I wasn't more picky about it. Lets just say that white paint hides a MULTITUDE of sins...
My water pump spits a bit and its brand new edelbrock
It is defective. I'd return it.
Great video!
More Falcon!
LOL we'll be jumping back on the Falcon soon. We are planing to do the adjustable camber plates on our hardtop.
Thanks for not showing anything to do with installing the water pump.
We work on the hardest part of a water pump replacement...removal. To install the pump is the pretty basic. If you want to see how to install the pump. Let Jeff know: jford@autorestomod.com
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Well there's 18 min I will never get back.
Well there are lots of other shows Greg, we hope you find one that doesn't waist your time as you feel we do. Enjoy.
You talk to much
It’s the perfect amount of talking if you’re actually planning on working on your vehicle lol