Will an Old Pontiac Run Again After Sitting for Many Years??

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  • @bogartfilmes
    @bogartfilmes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    THANK YOU! I recently started two of my dads snowmobiles that were sitting for 7 and 9 years in the grass. He told me dont bother they will never run but after watching all of your videos I had confidence and was able to get them both started within an hour and a half. One needed a carb rebuild and oil down the cylinder to lubricate, and the other needed oil to gain compression to and new spark plugs to fire. These were 1990 snomobiles which is not too different than the 1980's cars you work on. Thank you for what you do cause it helps to revive not only just old cars!

    • @highbrass7563
      @highbrass7563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I find that super cool. 👌

    • @bacon098
      @bacon098 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe 17 years ago I discovered an old push mower behind the neighbors shop. I asked about it and he said it had probably been there a decade and didn't mind me taking it. The gas tank had algae growing in it, water in the oil, all the paint rusted off. I took it apart, cleaned the carb, fuel tank, and pull rope mechanism. Changed the oil and spark plug. Sanded the magneto and gapped it with a business card. Filled the tank and it fired right up after a few pulls. I had worked on bicycles before this but at that very moment I knew I was hooked. At this point in time I feel the same way. If there isn't a mechanical issue that was from another person in the past then I can make it run. Anything with a carburetor will always come back to life fairly easily.

    • @bacon098
      @bacon098 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha I just realized this comment is 3 years old.

  • @raybrensike42
    @raybrensike42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Sometimes a dry motor needs oil for compression. A mix of two stroke oil in gas might be a good idea, with plenty of oil.

    • @studleylurch8535
      @studleylurch8535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Those were my thoughts exactly. If it needs oil to run, then let it run on oil. 2 stroke oil to the rescue.

    • @Aidan.17
      @Aidan.17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There's no way 2 stroke is saving this engine haha maybe if it was 80+ psi per cylinder dry but not 60 psi across the board.

    • @meangene3895
      @meangene3895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A dry cylinder will not have the suction to pull fuel in it , squirt oil in every cylinder and even the compression will come up. Had save problem with a ovh cam 6 and it started right up

    • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
      @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aidan.17 he got the cylinders to around 90 after taking the slop out of the chain and aligning the timing

  • @mikeobrien3744
    @mikeobrien3744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    The rings are stuck to the pistons. Keep making it run. When it gets hot, it will loosen up and run better.

    • @kongchingpow
      @kongchingpow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      You are totally right. Derek would be driving this thing around the backroads in the same amount of time (no brakes, of course).

    • @lionelsalazar438
      @lionelsalazar438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ⁰p]]

    • @jonsworld5307
      @jonsworld5307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yep not valves oil in pistons means stuck rings if they socked rings with atf over a few days it start and run

    • @mikeobrien3744
      @mikeobrien3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@T0RP depends on if he uses a left handed cressent wrench.

    • @brucefisher4025
      @brucefisher4025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Replace one quart of oil with a quart of ATF... Works on stuck rings and collapsed lifters equally well..

  • @Goc67
    @Goc67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Kevin and Mook, great combo of education and fun, and your pace of action in your vids. Keep up the good work.

  • @brianandrews7099
    @brianandrews7099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am sure that Lemans (especially in that dark green color) was a stunner when it was new and sitting in the showroom! Hopefully, it’s owner follows through with a rebuild and it doesn’t just sit there and deteriorate! Now, get the Rambler started!

  • @PhartGod
    @PhartGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I would love to see the rebuild or something like this from start to finish. You're a great host, super knowledgeable!

    • @tomwinkle1597
      @tomwinkle1597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn't seem to wanna ever rebuild a motor. He is the carb and brake guy.

    • @Rick-S-6063
      @Rick-S-6063 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to see the Rambler sitting next to the Pontiac up and running again.

  • @brentconley8902
    @brentconley8902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You have come a long way with engine knowledge since I first started watching. I look forward to seeing your videos. Rebuild that engine! Keep her numbers. Bring someone in if you have to, You have already earned that man's trust to bring that car back.

  • @tendersurrender9302
    @tendersurrender9302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Female here, love your videos. Easy to understand and follow. Your very detailed! Deff gonna follow you for more videos!

    • @FourDollaRacing
      @FourDollaRacing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently, deaf females can still comment on the TH-cam videos... 👎

  • @RoanokeGaming
    @RoanokeGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    You gonna completely restore this bad boy? Would be a solid Pontiac to add to the gargantuan fleet you seem to be forming lmao

    • @toysoldier46552
      @toysoldier46552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      He's working on it for someone else as he stated in the video. He just wanted to see it run again, which it did momentarily but it needs a full rebuild.

    • @RoanokeGaming
      @RoanokeGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@toysoldier46552 ahhhh must have been said while I was making lunch lmao

    • @Onewheelordeal
      @Onewheelordeal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Does he usually buy them? I feel like most I've seen were like this

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stuff a Jasper reman in it, problems solved

    • @futureliner
      @futureliner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      desperate for content...for something he knows alittle about....

  • @tomdixon1213
    @tomdixon1213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I liked: Mook’s joke on the “noodle” timing chain, your gracious and thoughtful show of the abandoned farm, the northern Iowa sunset and the actual surgery for replac9ng the timing chain.

  • @sethbarnes7608
    @sethbarnes7608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    🤣"those meddling kids!"🤣🤣 I love mook!! She's hilarious!!

    • @gingervikingjesus2351
      @gingervikingjesus2351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is indeed a treasure.. Kevin's a lucky fella!😉🤙🍻

  • @chuckhaynes6458
    @chuckhaynes6458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been doin' this "Bring 'em back alive" thing for about 45 years. My rescue truck is a 1952 Studebaker 2R17-A 3 ton. It was originally an airport fuel truck and has 37,000 original miles. I bought it cab and chassis. It now has a service bed from a mobile tire service truck. Lift gate, generator, air compressor and more tool boxes than you could ask for. It's pretty slow with a 245 cu.in. 6cyl. and a 4+2. It will cruise 50-55. Best thing is I seldom have to go back home for a tool I forgot. Lot's of low mileage grain trucks around Iowa. Give it a thought. The journey is half the fun.

  • @ChrisHolly
    @ChrisHolly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for all the great education! One of the things that I love about you guys is that you explain everything! It's educational and entertaining. That's a beautiful car, it's a shame that the folks involved won't let you love on it in a series or something...on to the next project!

  • @mattjacomos2795
    @mattjacomos2795 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a 302 C that (depending on the ignition timing) would start easy and ping, or start hard and run good.
    I finally removed the timing cover to see that the original gear had been replaced by someone prior to me. The problem was that the Cam Gear and Crank gear were out by two teeth.
    This was due to the fact the company logo on the Cam gear had a capital A and the logo looked like an arrow and someone used that for the timing reference instead of the dots...
    My ready replacement stock hyvo chain would not fit the roller gears of the new timing set, but when I buttoned it up and hit the starter, it cranked into life STRAIGHT AWAY and acrtually startled me...

  • @craighiebert3384
    @craighiebert3384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    The Man With A Third Nipple - an actual James Bond nemesis.

    • @raddepadde3177
      @raddepadde3177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Francisco Scaramanga

    • @thequesomanishere
      @thequesomanishere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The Man With the Golden Cutlass

    • @darkmagician1184
      @darkmagician1184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the third TH-cam video in 3 days where someone mentioned a 3rd nipple, possibly baader meinhof

    • @alvon911
      @alvon911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Krusty the Clown has a “superfluous third nipple”

    • @beastboss2017
      @beastboss2017 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

  • @alwynemcintyre2184
    @alwynemcintyre2184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the '71 Pontiac le mans, styling wise we picked up a lot styling cues for the Australian Holdens. Similar suspension front and rear, same goes for the disc/drum set up and the 10 bolt rearend. 350 chev V8, turbo 400 automatic or 4 speed muncie. All other motors and transmission were locally designed and built.

    • @vannjunkin8041
      @vannjunkin8041 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got one of the G8 Holdens.. love it.

  • @armorer94
    @armorer94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Check with copart auctions. They seem to have the concession for retired AT&T service trucks.

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya ideally a truck with hail damage but it still runs ok so it goes for nothing

  • @MrPanzerDragoon
    @MrPanzerDragoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin's treasure trove of revival videos is amazing. The fact that you can refer to any older video to get the help and experience you need. Dude is a walking encyclopedia for cars!

  • @MrHondatrxex
    @MrHondatrxex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    When an episode starts off with mook, it's a like for sure

  • @kentuckycornbread8502
    @kentuckycornbread8502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciated how you took the time, slowed it down and thoroughly explained what you was doing in the beginning. This very reason is why I have been a “Watch Wes Work” TH-cam subscriber for a longtime. I think I’ll stick around here for a while as well.

  • @4578thomas
    @4578thomas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dude, this has got to be the best tutorial for finding TDC I've ever seen, as well as setting an distributors initial timing. I've struggled with this for years, and the way that you just described it made it finally click in my head.

    • @79tazman
      @79tazman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really you struggled with finding TDC for years ? Damn you need to stick to what you know best if finding TDC is that hard because it's so simple but that's why everyone is not a auto mechanic

    • @NikMitchell
      @NikMitchell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed, it's apparent Kevin wants the channel to be more than just "hey we revived another car today". It's instructional, and I've learned a lot of general troubleshooting frameworks because of him taking the time to explain his thought process.

    • @2strokepower803
      @2strokepower803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      79tazman well if you don't try you won't learn. (The mechanics didn't know before someone teached them)

    • @2strokepower803
      @2strokepower803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also find this to be a little complicated sometimes (I rarely does it) so this information was really good

    • @laceylouloulou
      @laceylouloulou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

  • @ddd228
    @ddd228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a torch, Kevin! Good tip on the main seal alignment! Also grease the seals and the fuel pump eccentric. Do the timing cover BOLTS go into a water jacket? RTV them.

  • @dragonbrit7044
    @dragonbrit7044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always good to see Daddy Digs working on the cars. Would like to see him do another paint restoration.

  • @OcihEvE
    @OcihEvE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The barn had become the nest of a barn Mook. National Geographic did extensive studies on the nesting habits of Barn Mooks and it was shown they will only choose barns with dead Pontiacs in them. The signs were there. You failed to see them.

  • @fundingo11
    @fundingo11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love when you run into a problem you stop and explain what going on . Love your vids! ...oh and Mook is really funny!

  • @dreamingcode
    @dreamingcode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learn so much from your videos as a novice. I LOVE THEM! Im happy to support your channel any way i can

    • @jacobchandler1260
      @jacobchandler1260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel that. Just from watching him and dalton over at pole barn garage, I feel like my odds of successfully reviving an old car went from

  • @alexanders4376
    @alexanders4376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been waiting for a new upload, glad to see mook helping ya out!!

  • @ronniepate4315
    @ronniepate4315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That brings back some memories . I had a 71 4 door Lemans . 350 and power glide . It was a good beater , never had much power . Moms 76 slant 6 would blow it's doors off . Thanks for the memories .

  • @Wrenchen-with-Darren
    @Wrenchen-with-Darren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Enjoyed the show. No bent valves, its NOT a self destruct engine. Cool you got it running for a second.

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes and compression would be ZERO not 60-90 psi. I'd have compression checked with all the plugs removed.

  • @kennethd7048
    @kennethd7048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there all. Enjoyed watching. I had to back track a little to the Olds from 3 months ago. I was impressed with how much work you put into it before going back to Iowa. A lot of good data shared on the cutlass. Watched you on the Pontiac... Ah the good old days!!

  • @gregadams558
    @gregadams558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Never assume they put the wires on correctly

    • @robertlee9395
      @robertlee9395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops!

    • @bullzeyez3236
      @bullzeyez3236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was my first thought.

    • @matthewlenouail4334
      @matthewlenouail4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As soon as he showed the cap I was like that ain’t right

    • @bullzeyez3236
      @bullzeyez3236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well I just checked and he has the correct order. Or at least #1 is correct. I would not assume the parts installed were done correctly of even maybe bad from the factory.

    • @ronaldcoleman9969
      @ronaldcoleman9969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bullzeyez3236 Pontiac V8 Firing order it is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 with a counterclockwise distributor rotation.

  • @ralphgeigner5497
    @ralphgeigner5497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your road trip Hot Rod Power Tour 2023 trip! That I saw today 6 25 2023 was excellent, Hope to see more like that !
    Have you ever thought ? of coming up to Road America at Elkhart Lake WI To setup a display etc. meet the race fans
    The Old Nash is nice !

  • @Jason_The_Stooge
    @Jason_The_Stooge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for uploading on a Sunday!

  • @someguyonli
    @someguyonli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even in not reaching the ultimate goal, there's so much to learn in this video. Thanks for producing these.

  • @CajunGreenMan
    @CajunGreenMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mook: "Those meddling kids! Nothing a hammer won't fix!" lol! She kills me!

  • @PurpleNinja-vn4hv
    @PurpleNinja-vn4hv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that this serves as an important lesson for anyone taking on their first revival. Don’t expect to always be able to fix an engine. Sometimes, even when you can fix it, i doesn’t make financial sense, and it’s best to know when to draw the line. Good effort guys!

  • @jafdatagraphics
    @jafdatagraphics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My first car was a 71 Lemans 4 door with a 2 barrel 350. I bought it for $99. I wish I still had it.

  • @Quacks0
    @Quacks0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    28:02 Ooooohhhh yeah --- the two most encouraging things for starting a new day of cranky repairs --- a nice bright clear sunny morning, and a cute cheery-natured girl to keep you company!!! :D :D :D

  • @bradleyhontz5824
    @bradleyhontz5824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When you moved the camshaft after pulling the timing chain, it moved the rotor’s point towards #1, you’d have to go back and repeat that part.

    • @JT-il3fe
      @JT-il3fe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely sometimes I wonder! But he’s young he will pick up on all that with time hopefully. And he thinks there’s bent valves but between the timing being off and the rings being stuck inside the pistons there’s no compression! I still can’t figure out why he doesn’t use a timing light he really should be using one I don’t understand this setting of timing by licking your finger and sticking in the air to see which way the wind is blowing to find timing lol ok not quite that bad but honestly if you’re going to do it do it right

    • @melindaortiz9741
      @melindaortiz9741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

  • @williamwood3294
    @williamwood3294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks KELVIN,MOOKS your videos are inspiring as you explain and show different sinereos to trouble shot .love the content and fibes . Thanks as well for your service

  • @justindampier9017
    @justindampier9017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cool car! Like to see y'all get that Nash running as well.

    • @zanehayes4380
      @zanehayes4380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I can’t stop thinking about that Nash

  • @Quacks0
    @Quacks0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:25 Love how Mook flashes a bright friendly smile when she hears her name mentioned :D

    • @katieb777
      @katieb777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i know ! Mook is so pretty !

    • @Quacks0
      @Quacks0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katieb777 Well, so are you :)

    • @katieb777
      @katieb777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Quacks0 thankyou i appreciate it :)

    • @Quacks0
      @Quacks0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katieb777 You are very welcome; would you like to be friends wif me? :)

  • @dominickserignese8837
    @dominickserignese8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It is a non-interference motor so you are all set. The valves are fine.

    • @johnbalogh9232
      @johnbalogh9232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya ya would think he would know that

    • @ricky107_
      @ricky107_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad the engine in my car is on interference never have to be scared about bend valves

  • @Texas-Chris
    @Texas-Chris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Kevin!! Would love to see a full restoration on that one if the owner could go for it. Say thank you to Mook for helping out!!

  • @curly01969
    @curly01969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Those Meddling Kids!"- Gotta love the Mook comments!!

  • @KiwiStag74
    @KiwiStag74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good, honest and solid effort, mate. How she kicked at all when that cam gear was so far out of whack is just incredible! After the new chain and getting it to actually fire and run, I was hoping the engine might come to the party and a miracle happen, but it wasn't to be. Loved the sound of the starter though - can't beat an old school starter for making even the smallest sound feel like something special. Hope you get the chance to rebuild the ol' Mean Greeny. I'd love to see that thing cruise a few miles. Hope your Dad is still enjoying the Goldsmobile too! This was still a great watch even though the outcome wasn't as hoped for.......so keep 'em coming!

  • @okieoutdoors5812
    @okieoutdoors5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I want that nash more than the lemans for some reason lol

    • @JohnDoe-gz8dw
      @JohnDoe-gz8dw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn't against your personal integrity sir,... but wtf is wrong with you???🤣🤣🤣

    • @JohnDoe-gz8dw
      @JohnDoe-gz8dw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn't against your personal integrity sir,... but wtf is wrong with you???🤣🤣🤣

    • @paulcoinc
      @paulcoinc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You just want to show up a Cadillac 🤣

    • @bradbeall392
      @bradbeall392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree! Some new paint and chrome wheels would have that old Nash looking bad-ass!

    • @okieoutdoors5812
      @okieoutdoors5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JohnDoe-gz8dw they're a neat ass little cars that were way ahead of there time

  • @DustyJamesRiverBand
    @DustyJamesRiverBand 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked up a 1972 Pontiac Lemans in 1977, the same color, 3200 miles on it. I still own it and it still runs. The body is not as good as the one that you worked on. When you turned it over, it sounds the same as mine, the same wine. I have done some work on it over the years. Transmission and a engine rebuild. When the engine, rebuilt, the builder put a GM timing chain in it and I had to fix that when I got it home. There is a difference between a Gm and Pontiac timing chain. With the change of gas, I replaced the heads. Replaced the heater core 2 times, and last year rebuilt the steering gear. When I had the heater core out, everything worked, but very little heat in the car. I need to take the driverside fender off to get the mouse nest cleaned out. It is still a joy to drive, and when I retire I will be working on the body and changing out the distributor, like the one you were working on, and I'm going to put fuel injection on it. I have always had carb problems. I'm from North Dakota, but I went to college in Iowa and I bought the Lemans in Iowa. Fun video, Thanks

  • @Cher007
    @Cher007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hey, when are we going to see some more of the Cutlass? Really liked that, as well as the Offroad Adventure with your friends.

    • @bansheemania1692
      @bansheemania1692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's his Dad's whip Now 😂

    • @MrWoodyBalto
      @MrWoodyBalto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Borrow dads Cutty. It's what got me to subscribe. The Lemans was nice little teaser. I would love to see more GM A body cars on the channel

    • @MavenFade
      @MavenFade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrWoodyBalto hes a ford guy, doubt you'll see it that often

    • @MrWoodyBalto
      @MrWoodyBalto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MavenFade Yeah, I know. I discovered that as soon as he was done with the Cutlass. Other than his collab with Derek from VGG I have not watched his other video's I can't get into Ford vids.

    • @goodtimevids6754
      @goodtimevids6754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love to see more of the green 70 Cutlass

  • @nameundetected6867
    @nameundetected6867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the revival videos, huge props for giving your mates channels a shout out every video too

  • @darrellroeters4951
    @darrellroeters4951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If it kept running maybe rings would have heated up and expanded.

  • @robertedwards7632
    @robertedwards7632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very first car i ever bought was a 70. Lemans sport i was 14 400 400 turbo i will have another good to see mook again.Im glad y'all still a team!

  • @428eliminator3
    @428eliminator3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Caught that bonding moment between Mook and your Dad when you were blowing that hose 😉

  • @1972mercurycougar
    @1972mercurycougar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now your talking, Pontiac Power!! Had a le mans 2dr myself!! 1972. Buckets, Console, flourishing, Ralley 2a. 2door, Silver, Black vinyl top, interior.

  • @ford3608
    @ford3608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    can I use this as a slide hammer? yes I can. I'm a wizard. "your a wizard Kevin

  • @kevinsullivan1780
    @kevinsullivan1780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of cool parts . motor either rebuild or boat anchor .either way have a little fun (maybe one beer or ten !

  • @Adrianzx
    @Adrianzx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had a 76 lemons, it was awesome sitting 8 people on 2 bench seats

    • @77Infidel
      @77Infidel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had a 73' Dodge Polara custom 2 door. Held 8 comfortably. As a teen, we would put 3-5 in the trunk to save a few bucks going to the drive in. Don't worry, we are all still breathing.

    • @Adrianzx
      @Adrianzx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@77Infidel the strongest will survive

  • @astravanmk2
    @astravanmk2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s so satisfying to watch you work everything is done right, unlike another channel I watched where they removed the spark plugs in an engine that had stood for years with a windy gun 😱
    Words fail! Keep up the good work.
    I’d like to see something else with the truck chassis with the Perkins in it. :).

  • @dennisenglish9642
    @dennisenglish9642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Facts of the engine
    Fuel
    Air
    Compression
    Timing
    Spark

  • @beepeefromabove1592
    @beepeefromabove1592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a 71 Lemans 350 Sport that had a 440 Olds in it, along with some other engine work. A truly fun fun ride.

  • @TheElsinoreGardener
    @TheElsinoreGardener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    There’s your next series. Building out a revival rig.

    • @JS-wc4xs
      @JS-wc4xs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or rebuilding that minty green thing next to the Pontiac

  • @carsongeye1462
    @carsongeye1462 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dissimilar metal is always a fun time. The exhaust manifold studs in my crown Vic literally welded themselves in like that. Lots of fire hammer and pb was required.

  • @jasoncarskadon6809
    @jasoncarskadon6809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That sucks that the engine was worn out. I really thought the timing set would of got it to run. Great video Kevin.

  • @mitch220
    @mitch220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching since the beginning. You guys make me laugh so much. The sillyness is amazing!! Love working on these types of cars too. My first car was a 66 mustang I got for 1400 in 2000. It was in pretty bad shape. I still got it, though now its a 2 seater roadster lol. Keep up the quality content I love it!!!!

    • @mitch220
      @mitch220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ocean Deyy Yep, it's so much fun! Currently trying to fix a bunch of wiring under the dash (not as fun) lol.

  • @sebby_cnc
    @sebby_cnc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    after the pontiac you should do the one next to it haha

  • @markthompson9032
    @markthompson9032 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really Like How You Explain Things ! I Wish I Had That When I was Starting Out! Thankyou!

  • @ericwilkinson9447
    @ericwilkinson9447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mook's must be native to the Midwest haven't been able to find me one up here in the Northeast🤣

  • @jonathanbach7978
    @jonathanbach7978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1960 Rambler American when I was 16 just like the one next to the Pontiac. I loved that little car!

  • @MMitchellMarmel
    @MMitchellMarmel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Frankly, the Nash intrigues me more than the Poncho...

    • @treyrosenmeyer9097
      @treyrosenmeyer9097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, me too. We had one when I was a kid. Family went from MO to California and back. Will never forget that trip.

    • @davemack7908
      @davemack7908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really, that is the interesting one!

  • @giovannip919
    @giovannip919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Half a pint of marvel mystery oil to every other full tank of gas. Also some into carb/engine via a vacuum line. Nice ride!!!

  • @sellingthewind
    @sellingthewind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "those meddling kids, nothing a hammer wont fix"

  • @brooksschneider3441
    @brooksschneider3441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice car. I had a 71 Lemans Sport, white with a black vinyl top, 350, 2-barrel, 4-speed in my college days. It's still near the top of the list of cars I wish I could have back. I still have the original wire wheel covers (14") and Hurst T-handle in the basement, reminding me of those days back in the 70's. Now the "other" 70's are coming fast.

  • @darinaadland5226
    @darinaadland5226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That's a real nice car. Pull the motor, rebuild that puppy, and get her on the road!

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      rebuild????+ EHH NO! just fucking use it! those rings will loosen

  • @garysimonson9593
    @garysimonson9593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    can tell where the house used to be by the row of trees that used to serve as a windbreak. (I grew up not far from there) - I recall that era of Pontiac timing chain issues too. Did a timing chain job on a high school friend's '66 LeMans in the early '70s, only had about 60k on it when the chain let go. It did bend a valve. And Ford used nylon timing gears on late '60s 302s. Did one on another friend's '68 Galaxie, plus a badly needed valve job while we were at it. Had 100K plus on it.

  • @TateLaPrade
    @TateLaPrade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The legend has once again uploaded

  • @FriscoBossFriscoBoss
    @FriscoBossFriscoBoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video and all the links to the various other videos I did my first revival thanks to you, mook, thunderhead, and Dylan’s direction keep it up brother

  • @MadMayro
    @MadMayro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Turned Australian when he said “You snap we’re gonna have a bad time” lol

  • @mattovictimcycles1334
    @mattovictimcycles1334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep two of my Pontiacs had that failure...would cause low oil pressure at idle when oil pump check ball got hung up do to the Nylon... Saved both of mine in time however... Nice to see some youngins working on cars...

  • @chrishorst6993
    @chrishorst6993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mook is so cute. “ those meddling kids” not sure if it was in reference from Scooby Doo

  • @andrewmonaghan8487
    @andrewmonaghan8487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the show !! You are so very lucky to have so many classic cars and pick ups around the country / back yards ! Here in Australia if you can find a 60 or 70's classic you will pay big $$$ for it , As they where scrapped in the 90's ! Yes I can remember going to scrap yards ( not wrecking yards ) and climbing over coupe shells , to get cheap parts for my xa ford hard top , ( mad max coupe ) now the coupes are very rare to find and cost big $$$ ! Still have the xa coupe in the shed and it only cost $500 back in the 90's , any how love your show and VGG !!

  • @edwezor6854
    @edwezor6854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good to see Mook....

  • @CajunGreenMan
    @CajunGreenMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:05-7:00 should be a separate video of 'getting it running instructions'. NO ONE will be able to find those instructions unless it's labeled as such, unless they stumble across this video by accident. So you'll continue to get those questions. Keep up the great work!

  • @williamhelms9942
    @williamhelms9942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good one, Mook!
    G O A W A Y ! lol! xD

    • @brobicho
      @brobicho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The MOOK!

  • @rogercpate4386
    @rogercpate4386 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had one like this Pontiac, 71 Lemans, same issue with mine. Ran one day, didn't the next. I didn't do much car work then, took 2 mechanics to find and fix.

  • @easydoesit2006
    @easydoesit2006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Replace the bent pushrods and she'll run; I've done this before. When the pistons smack the valves it inadvertently will bend them.

    • @clintdavis9511
      @clintdavis9511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I missed a shift, overreved and bent all the pushrods on a SBC. Broke a couple of lifters. Put in new pushrods/lifters and it ran perfect.

    • @JohnDoe-gz8dw
      @JohnDoe-gz8dw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree Phil

    • @glennmanchester9151
      @glennmanchester9151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That stock motor is so low compression its not an interference engine even at a high rpm theres no way the valves can ever hit the piston ever under no circumstances so thats not how pushrods got bent if they are bent which i doubt they are

  • @TheGeekiestGuy
    @TheGeekiestGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was gonna say, you folks definitely need a revival rig. one of the late 90's Ford panel vans that were kitted out for plumbers would prob do you well. if not, I hope you can get your hands on a decent service truck that you can put a boom on. that's the dream right there... thanks for the content. you folks rock. 🤙🏾

  • @zackebel812
    @zackebel812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Digs! Did you readjust the timing of the distributor after you replaced the timing chain? .... Peace out bud, love your vids!

  • @wesleyhayley3657
    @wesleyhayley3657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG, you just reminded me of the funniest yet painful story. in 78 i had just been stationed at ELLSWORTH A.F.B. in s.dakota which happened to be the same base where my big brother was at. i had a 64 pontiac lemans with a 389 out of a 66 gto under the hood. this motor had been completely gone through before i had bought it to replace the 326 that had a busted block. the 389 had 12.5 to 1 compression pistons n a crane fireball cam set up...(ill never ever use another crane product in my life! but thats another story) anyway, i had run into a problem with the mallory dual point ignition i was using n my brother n i had pulled it to try n re-work it. well, while trying to reinstall the distributor my brother decided to insert his thump into the number 1 cylinder to check for TDC n had me turn over the motor....needless to say i heard a loud pop followed by a blood curdling scream. note to self, never shove your thump into a sparkplug hole on a car with a high compression engine. turns out when the piston shot upwards it savagely ejected my brothers thumb and stripped the skin clean off of it to the tip. yep folks he was hopping around for quite a long time n cussing like a sailor. i about busted a gut laughing at his ass....ahhhh the good times we had.

  • @zztechs
    @zztechs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of my favorite Junkyard Mook spin offs.

  • @timgarner6768
    @timgarner6768 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video yet. Great explanations...and no juvenile silliness.

  • @robm9772
    @robm9772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Video has been online for literally 3 minutes and every comment talking like they’ve seen the whole video

    • @Sierra-oj9wh
      @Sierra-oj9wh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does this always happen though? 😂😂😂

    • @bradklingensmith
      @bradklingensmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Members see it first.

    • @Sierra-oj9wh
      @Sierra-oj9wh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradklingensmith ohh 😮😂

  • @Quacks0
    @Quacks0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    37:55 LOL --- priceless "insert fart joke here, Folks" expression from Kevin's helper-buddy :D

  • @stephenh5166
    @stephenh5166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now I'm curious if it would've run longer with some 20:1 two stroke premix

    • @dustintunis9347
      @dustintunis9347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      20:1??? Is anything made to run on that? I thought they were all 40:1 or 50:1. Not that I'm anywhere near an expert on 2 strokes.

  • @rexjolles
    @rexjolles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. I like that Nash sitting next to it..

  • @67Mustang666
    @67Mustang666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The 69 302 that's in my 67 Mustang had the same type of timing gear.
    That has to be the most stupidest thing they could have used.

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That timing gear set served the purpose if people serviced them when they were supposed to, but I don't know anybody that ever changed their timing gear set because it was time. People usually waited until there was a problem before they got into that.

    • @garysimonson9593
      @garysimonson9593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pontiacs were notorious for breaking that timing gear and jumping the chain. I've seen 'em do that at 60K miles back when these were still commonly on the road.

  • @anthonysantiago1999
    @anthonysantiago1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man O Man do I Love Iowas HUGE Garage/Hangars/ Storage Units!!

  • @bansheemania1692
    @bansheemania1692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes... My First car my dad Owned and Crashed all in 1 day....

  • @donsais6620
    @donsais6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 72 Luxury Lemans exact same it had two bars on the grill. It had a 400 with a 2 barrel carb. I payed $200 for it. I rebuilt the engine and put 4 barrel heads on it . After I broke it in I drove it from Colorado to South Dakota and back. It ran like a beast 95 to 100 mph on this back highway where nobody drives. All the miles we drove it didn't use a drop of oil. Pontiac's are my favorite cars I had a 68 and a 69 both were GTO's.

  • @yefenofphoto
    @yefenofphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 4 door version ran in the chase scene in the French Connection.

  • @MrBrokensilence
    @MrBrokensilence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couple goals!! Love you two!! Mook 2021!!