Sorry guys. The arrow pointing to the 3 indicates which die that part was cast in. There were 8 total. This is so if any part is was bad or malformed, there would be no mystery as to which mould had the defect & all parts from that mould can be pulled from production. Every die cast & die cut machine use some form of manufacturing indicators like this.
I have a 1946 dodge PW. 12 years ago i replaced the worn out 10 times 230 flat 6 with a 4bt. lots of work with engine mounts and brakes. It has never overheated using the original radiator with out a fan in Texas. pulls good has a spicer trans (5 speed) cruses 65 with ease. 25 mpg if your behavin'
Hello, I have a 1951 dodge kinway and it uses the same engine that is getting out of the truck, it is the quietest engine I know, it turns on one and it feels like it generates its force from one !!
I thought that you were going to rebuild the original motor. And keep the truck original as could be. I personally think that would have been way better. But I really do like what you have done to the rest of the truck great job.
Getting ready to start working on my dad's 1951 Dodge B-3B 1/2 ton pickup, and been stymied trying to find resources on these trucks. Thanks for your work here! Do you have a full spec/build sheet for everything you had to do to make that 4BTAA work? That's exactly what I'm looking to do to my dad's. Thanks again, and great work!
Your videos are awesome. They encouraged me to start fixing up my great grandpa’s 1965 chevy c60 with a hydraulic flat bed that can be converted into a dump bed
Hi have you had time to fit the engine? is there another videos of this truck being swapped for 4bt as I am intrested as I want to do the same on my dodge
How did you run the fuel return line to the tank? I bought a 4bt from Big Bear and trying to figure out how to attach my fuel return to tank line to the fitting on the 4bt.
You should put air conditioning in the truck air ride expansion in the truck and you should make a four-wheel-drive that would be nice good video keep up the good work can’t wait to see you next one😁
What are you doing for steering? Is there a power steering gear box upgrade? Are you going rack and pinion? This isn’t the exact same as what you have, but I recently converted a 1961 gmc truck to a power steering gear box and the gear box destroyed our custom fabricated brackets. Instead of fighting safety issue I went ahead and replaced the gear box with a rack and pinion from POL. The GMC has independent from suspension and I’m guessing Mater is a straight axle. Anyways good video and I look forward to the build.
I just bought a 48 B1f that I'm going to put a 6bt in. Have you checked the rear gear ratio yet? Mine is 6.285 to 1 which even with a .78 OD transmission will only cruise 49mph at 2200 if my memory is correct.
The 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 mean for sure when the tran was built and how long it took to build it so it was on 3 it took them 3 hours to. Build it so if u ever have to rebuild it. It is basically letting you know how long it could take me my self I rebuild it less then 3 hours but u r doing an awesome job on matter bud keep it up the Cummins is an awesome idea they r good motors iv rebuild plenty of them
Oh yeah , I too see an electric fan in maters future . Most likely a radiator / electric fan combo . Probably a puller fan on the engine bay size . A pusher fan on the grille side may not work out ? As far as vibration , the folks in Colorado ought to be helpful in helping to choose a flywheel that may help dampen vibration . They’ll know better . Won’t be long , mater will be bleaching up in front the house ! Some editing required to wait for the smoke to clear ! Good times ahead 👍
If it wasn’t clear before , it’s clear now . The trucks engine bay wasn’t designed big enough for a Cummins 6BT in line . In 1951 , that engine didn’t exist . They built them with what they had , gas engines . Diesels were only used in semi’s then . Cummins engines then were way too big to even think about a swap into a truck this size . The 4BT was the logical choice for this swap . A 6BT would require a firewall modification of which would have Mater laid up in the new shop much longer . But you guys are totally motivated so I wouldn’t put it passed you guys to actually do it . I know everyone is asking what transmission will take the torque of the 4BT now that it’s going in . Well , we will all have to stay tuned . I don’t know , maybe a top loader 5 speed and even a Dana 70 re. - geared but we will wait and see . It’s a work in progress , looking forward to your build . It’s been commented already , but yeah , the stamp on the transmission front face is a fancy date code . Lots of parts through the years had stamps similar to that but that one is really cool with the engineering symbol which spells quality and pride . You don’t see that on foreign parts . Just little stamping numbers , letters and indecipherable symbols . Good luck guys and be safe !
Are you gonna keep Maters Flat head 6 just for a souvenir?? Just curious!! That would be badass if you did!!! Wouldnt be able to find another one very easy!!!
I don’t know maybe I missed it. Did you say how many miles did that old inline 6 had on it? I know I heard it was 70 years old. Just curious how many miles those old engines were good for.
Those are most likely casting information. Should they start having problems with the housing they could trace it back to a series of castings. Also how much for the old flathead engine? I build and restore older Dodge trucks and that engine could be built and used in a restoration project
What kinda exhaust you thinkin bout running?? Dual Stacks be kinda cool loving the builds and videos you and the guys put out great stuff man keep up the great work!!!
Hey there guys. New to the channel here. That pipe sounded like a baby rattle there lol. I watched the one when you got the truck and had problems with the carb and had to figure it on the road. I will have to say its a very nice truck man. She will be even more sweeter when shes all done too.
You know you're an great mechanic when you wear flip flops when taking out an engine. Lol
ROFLMAO 🤣
That 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I believe is the hour of the 8 hour work day that the trams was casted. So the 3rd hour it was made.
Thanks!
I thought it meant because it’s a 3 speed transmission
@@paulyoung6164 its a 4 speed tho
Sorry guys. The arrow pointing to the 3 indicates which die that part was cast in. There were 8 total. This is so if any part is was bad or malformed, there would be no mystery as to which mould had the defect & all parts from that mould can be pulled from production. Every die cast & die cut machine use some form of manufacturing indicators like this.
Mater came alive and it will live way longer. U guys are treating the truck very good
I have a 1946 dodge PW. 12 years ago i replaced the worn out 10 times 230 flat 6 with a 4bt. lots of work with engine mounts and brakes. It has never overheated using the original radiator with out a fan in Texas. pulls good has a spicer trans (5 speed) cruses 65 with ease. 25 mpg if your behavin'
Love the vids and especially love the Mater build. My dad and I are restoring two 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton pickups
Thanks Brycen!
@@ParoDoXz old trucks are fun to fix and work on
Genuinely my favorite chanel on TH-cam. So many mint projects going on.
Thanks for the support man! Tons of exciting stuff happening this week with Fat Tony and the shop!
@@ParoDoXz can't want mate.
@@ParoDoXz can't wait for the shop videos and fat tony
You should rebuild the old flat head 6 and sell it it might be worth a few bucks
Hello, I have a 1951 dodge kinway and it uses the same engine that is getting out of the truck, it is the quietest engine I know, it turns on one and it feels like it generates its force from one !!
The most beautiful truck I ever seen good choice for a build.
I’m very glad u picked the Cummins motor cause it’s way more superior then any other heavy truck diesel manufacturers even CAT in my opinion!
A 2-in body lift would help you tremendously and gaining clearance that you need. You can make your own lift kit without a lot of trouble.
I thought that you were going to rebuild the original motor. And keep the truck original as could be. I personally think that would have been way better. But I really do like what you have done to the rest of the truck great job.
You use to be over working with the twins all the time back in the day!! missed seeing those boys!!!
Me too! Great guys!
Can't wait to see how many scratches are on the fenders
That’s why we are paint correcting and ceramic coating after all this haha we layed on a super thick clear coat for this reason
Good to think ahead
Driving out the shop will be exciting but even just haring this jem in the truck will be awesome to .
... so inspirational awesome content
Man I love your channel and all your videos, I’m very busy but when I get spare time the first thing I do is go to your channel
This is all I need, I'm a mechanic so this video is so fun to watch❤️
Getting ready to start working on my dad's 1951 Dodge B-3B 1/2 ton pickup, and been stymied trying to find resources on these trucks. Thanks for your work here! Do you have a full spec/build sheet for everything you had to do to make that 4BTAA work? That's exactly what I'm looking to do to my dad's. Thanks again, and great work!
Your videos are awesome. They encouraged me to start fixing up my great grandpa’s 1965 chevy c60 with a hydraulic flat bed that can be converted into a dump bed
The part of the video where you dumping out the contents of the muffler was so interesting, I had to back track and watch it again.
Hope your planning on painting the engine bay before the new engine is installed after any and all modifications to install it are made
I talked about that towards the end of the video
a power rack and pinion from a 2005 sebring would be about perfect, I've got one sitting in my garage.
Badass man, love the determination and those guys seem real helpful and knowledgeable
Hi have you had time to fit the engine? is there another videos of this truck being swapped for 4bt as I am intrested as I want to do the same on my dodge
The mastercylinder. Part number is number 1 for that truck. Echiin from NAPA
You guys are having soo much fun...!
Excellent job on new motor also installed happening too and enjoy videos on Mater!
Thanks Andrew!
I hope everyone has had a good day
I don't wish to be negative, but if you love the old engine, why are you removing it?
3:12 is an excellent shot of how you can hand crank the engine, and it pushes the hand crank back, after rotation...
It's coming along good the motor looks sharp
How did you run the fuel return line to the tank? I bought a 4bt from Big Bear and trying to figure out how to attach my fuel return to tank line to the fitting on the 4bt.
You should put air conditioning in the truck air ride expansion in the truck and you should make a four-wheel-drive that would be nice good video keep up the good work can’t wait to see you next one😁
Save the exhaust and make a stack for “ Mater”.
What are you doing for steering? Is there a power steering gear box upgrade? Are you going rack and pinion? This isn’t the exact same as what you have, but I recently converted a 1961 gmc truck to a power steering gear box and the gear box destroyed our custom fabricated brackets. Instead of fighting safety issue I went ahead and replaced the gear box with a rack and pinion from POL. The GMC has independent from suspension and I’m guessing Mater is a straight axle. Anyways good video and I look forward to the build.
I had a 55 dodge fun truck mine was a 8 volt. Why not do the drivetrain first?
I cant wait for that engine to crank for the first time
Hey...Hey......that old 6 built this country!......id love to restore that old 6 and put it in some old truck!
but I'm more a Viking 60 man myself
Ive got a 61 viking 60 with a good title I would sell.
I just bought a 48 B1f that I'm going to put a 6bt in. Have you checked the rear gear ratio yet? Mine is 6.285 to 1 which even with a .78 OD transmission will only cruise 49mph at 2200 if my memory is correct.
Hope you guys clean and paint the engine bay. That thing will be slick with a dressed engine bay.
We are, I talked about it at the end of the video
Love this build
Thanks Barrie!
There’s room for a 5.9. Just have to get creative with the welder and saws-all. Putting one in a 51 Chev and put one in a 49 Ford
You need to put the defender and dippin diesels maverick on the the gooseneck and then pull it with mater
The 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 mean for sure when the tran was built and how long it took to build it so it was on 3 it took them 3 hours to. Build it so if u ever have to rebuild it. It is basically letting you know how long it could take me my self I rebuild it less then 3 hours but u r doing an awesome job on matter bud keep it up the Cummins is an awesome idea they r good motors iv rebuild plenty of them
Oh yeah , I too see an electric fan in maters future . Most likely a radiator / electric fan combo . Probably a puller fan on the engine bay size . A pusher fan on the grille side may not work out ? As far as vibration , the folks in Colorado ought to be helpful in helping to choose a flywheel that may help dampen vibration . They’ll know better . Won’t be long , mater will be bleaching up in front the house ! Some editing required to wait for the smoke to clear ! Good times ahead 👍
That mark on the trans are casting marks probably a batch number
If it wasn’t clear before , it’s clear now . The trucks engine bay wasn’t designed big enough for a Cummins 6BT in line . In 1951 , that engine didn’t exist . They built them with what they had , gas engines . Diesels were only used in semi’s then . Cummins engines then were way too big to even think about a swap into a truck this size . The 4BT was the logical choice for this swap . A 6BT would require a firewall modification of which would have Mater laid up in the new shop much longer . But you guys are totally motivated so I wouldn’t put it passed you guys to actually do it . I know everyone is asking what transmission will take the torque of the 4BT now that it’s going in . Well , we will all have to stay tuned .
I don’t know , maybe a top loader 5 speed and even a Dana 70 re. - geared but we will wait and see . It’s a work in progress , looking forward to your build . It’s been commented already , but yeah , the stamp on the transmission front face is a fancy date code . Lots of parts through the years had stamps similar to that but that one is really cool with the engineering symbol which spells quality and pride . You don’t see that on foreign parts . Just little stamping numbers , letters and indecipherable symbols . Good luck guys and be safe !
Thanks! I was asking why it wasn't the 6bt.
Yoooo I’m actually from Selma Alabama & this fucking truck just motivates me so much mane‼️ Mator is about to be a bad man.
Are you gonna keep Maters Flat head 6 just for a souvenir?? Just curious!! That would be badass if you did!!! Wouldnt be able to find another one very easy!!!
Believe it or not I had a Chrysler straight 8 in an Insley dragline ., Ran great .
@@beckywatt5048 badass great to know thank ya for the knowledge
Are they twins because that messed me up when I saw the two of them take the motor out
Yes they are! Great guys too!
@@ParoDoXz if I head this truck I'd keep the original engine, but I'd rebuild it
Ole mater is going to be badass cant wait to hear
You can get front mount oil pan. That mod will save you lots of time
where did you get your motor from with that air compressor option, and what did the motor cost?
Are u going to put a fas fuel system and oil bypass filter on it for more reliability
Do you think a 12 value would fit with out cutting the fire wall?
That is going to be one tuff truck. Looking good.
I don’t know maybe I missed it. Did you say how many miles did that old inline 6 had on it? I know I heard it was 70 years old. Just curious how many miles those old engines were good for.
70k , still running
What are you doing with the old engine? There are some guys that would love to have it!
Leave that bracket on the back its a perfect step to get on the back lol. Weld a nice step with some grip on it
Hey bud u can get a bigger fluid dampener to help that rattle and vibration
Originality of the engine was gone. I like the old one it's very powerful... You have to do is to make a good maintenance. ..
We are putting one in my 52' Dodge
Those are most likely casting information. Should they start having problems with the housing they could trace it back to a series of castings. Also how much for the old flathead engine? I build and restore older Dodge trucks and that engine could be built and used in a restoration project
Thanks! & I’ve got a guy coming to buy it next weekend already
Any UPDATES ? I'm going with a DD in my 49!
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏
Excellent video y'all👍
Thanks Hank!
What kinda exhaust you thinkin bout running?? Dual Stacks be kinda cool loving the builds and videos you and the guys put out great stuff man keep up the great work!!!
Absolutely love mater
Thanks Tommy!
Doing big things brotha. Channel is awesome
Hey there guys. New to the channel here. That pipe sounded like a baby rattle there lol. I watched the one when you got the truck and had problems with the carb and had to figure it on the road. I will have to say its a very nice truck man. She will be even more sweeter when shes all done too.
Thanks for the support Alan!
Maybe the 3 means like the age of the truck? Or like the yr the truck was made like for example 1903
I was watching ur old videos and when are u doing quad ssd stuff again
Looking for new ones now
i just wish the 4BT engines from big bear werent so expensive.
Hell yea gonna be a kick ass ol truck
You could high mount the turbo and have more space
I been thinking about doing hx35 on mine
i seen that hit coming from a mile away i just knew he was gonna hit the fender
Very cool. I really enjoy your videos. Was curious what are you going to do with the old engine?
Boys need a homemade bridge crane setup with a 120V winch. Engine hoist looks like too much work.
Look at the old motor you need to flip the oil pan on the 4bt
what shape is the exhaust manifold in off the flat head motor???? I might be interested in getting it!!!!!
Cool build
Swap the oil pan around like the old motor
Be mindful of the difference in torque you could shred that transmission if your not careful
You should paint the engine bay it would look better
I am, I mentioned that towards the end of the video
What transmission are you going to use?
You should put a 18 wheeler stacks on it
now are you going with a auto or a manual.i hope a manual
Manual
This is what I’ve been waiting on
this is exciting
Why didnt you swap engines before you painted the truck?
The spot welds on the dipstick mount bracket are already broken
Paint your engine bay mater would look way better
Before you install the engine paint the engine bay to look more cleaner 👍🏻 .
Great bro . Best of luck 🌹
I would have gone with the new V6 diesel that dodge has in the 1500 series trucks
what are you going to do with the gas engine you took out?
I thought I would see the new engine run today
Get a ford 6.7 intercooler. It is water to air.
Handcranck coupling on the pulley in front?