All my plow trucks I've ever had tend to have brake lines that are underway to being completely rotted out or I ride it out and you can buy new brake lines and replace them and another year or two you'll have to change them again. Instead of having to replace him every couple years spend the money and put stainless steel lines on. I put a set on on a 6 years ago and they're still just as good as almost new. Yes it's harder to work with but I've had them last almost 10 years on my last plow truck. And that has the salt spreader on it so it see's lot more salt than most vehicles do.
I'm an old guy,and I've watched enough of your videos to give you and everyone a safety tip......When your working around engines or moving machinery, tuck the hoodie laces inside your hoodie or cut them off. If one gets caught in a moving pulley then....it's going to hurt really bad, or worse.
several years ago former Detroit and Red Sox pitcher Mark Fidrich was killed while working on the Pto shaft of his dump truck when his clothing got caught in the rotating shaft. Though I never met him I know he was a really good guy
Lol! Seems I'm the only one on this planet to think of this: Put hoodie over your head. Put left lace over left shoulder, right lace over right shoulder. Tie the ends of the laces together, behind your hoodie. Now take your hoodie off and you'll see, your laces have magically disappeared! But if you need them, I bet you know where to find them...
And it happens!!! Im a believer in removing them to.... Automatically with new hoodies.... As i had a knot tied at the ends of strings... No spinny spinny but a slip and a.. Hanggy hanggy..that was unexpectedly awkward let's say 👍😬👍👍🤟❤️
I've never used those things in my life, so all my hoodies have them cut, tied, or pulled out. Looking back over the years it probably depends on my mood and whether or not I almost lost my face when I got them hooked on something spinning.
@@rexjolles tbh not exactly like there is much truck left, or it can be restored, or it can be fixed much at all. It has ran its course, can maybe do some light stuff
A few yrs back we had a elderly female neighbor, She was " The Dog Lady" as she had about 16-20 freaking dogs , anyway She had this old Ford Wagon that the local shop finally just refused to work on . The Alternator brgs had failed an locked up . She went to town like once a month for supply's . I got another Alternator an belt set at the local junkyard for her , did a oil change on the wagon as it was like molasses . An the Gas was who knows how old it smelled like varnish. I drove it to town to add some fresh gas as I had drained out what was in the tank . The Wagon had a Blue paint job but from years & years of sitting under a huge old oak tree the Wagon was nasty it even had mold growing on it so I took it thru the Car Wash , also the wagon was where she stored her 50 lbs bags & cases of canned Dog Food . One window had been left slightly down an several bags of dog food had gotten wet an had went rancid. Man the exterior of that Ole Ford cleaned up like brand New . I got one of the Neighbor Kids to hand wax the car afterwards paid him like $20.00 bucks . I got her Wagon back to her 2 days later . She couldn't believe it was her Wagon . She broke into tears crying & sobbing.
Those e47s are great pumps when they're dialed in and fully bled through, I own one myself. Couple tips for ya, when driving on the road, angle the plow to one side helps keep airflow to the rad, and after the season unbolt the pump off the rig and store it, drastically improves the longevity of the seals.
@@Bender_B._Rodriguez it's fully seated you can hear it at the end. Plus I cut out probably 70% of the stuff I consider boring which is the last 5 hits to make sure its tight or set while filming. Otherwise it would be hours long
Even though the truck hasn’t met expectations yet I do appreciate your thoroughness in explaining how to rebuild the front hubs and demonstrating how the manual hubs work. In the past I’ve done most of my own mechanical repairs but never on 4x4 hubs. Thanks! 😊
Just discovered your channel today and have been watching and listening to your videos all day. I just wanted to say I think you have a superb teaching style, and I really appreciate how you and your mates & family all treat each other. It gives me genuine joy to see people getting to have one of their passion hobbies as their work, and to get to share it with a crew of like-minded friends, supportive of each other's ideas & inventions; collaborative rather than competitive. I'm inspired by the way you approach and overcome problems, both intellectually and emotionally - how you know how to laugh in the face of absurd setbacks, be patient enough for the solution to reveal itself, and when to stop, take a break, and go have a good time enjoying your life in some other way. I think that kind of collaboration and work/play balance makes for a good role model. Thanks.
Dude. Your explanation on the brake lines being the problem when brakes sticking is EXACTLY what I needed...a day ago. I finally gave up and took my truck to a mechanic after replacing everything with the brakes EXCEPT the lines.
I had the same intermittent fuel issue. My problem was that the fuel tank vent line was blocked and eventually creating vacuum in the tank so the pump could not suck fuel up to the carb and it started to die. Exactly like what this truck was doing. Simple fix for me, hooked up a roll over vent valve and it's been fine ever since.
Actually, now I think of it, I don't think this is the case. Remember when he was filling it fuel kept leaking out, it would probably let enough air through there to stop the tank going into vacuum
He should be able to verify just by removing the gas cap. I have the same kinda issue with my Mazda if i unscrew the gas cap there is a ton of pressure build up I really need to hook up a decent vent valve on the thing
I call that a resounding success Kevin. You did a great job! Hydraulics, brakes, rear axle axle mounting all fixed. It just needs a carb overhaul and fuel lines clearing. Great job!
I agree...also I am not sure why TH-camrs I watch got away from going straight to a secondary jug of gas straight into the carb...this bypasses the tank, lines etc and will give a great chance to see how the engine actually runs?
Unless you plan on doing nothing else but washing your car once a month, don't buy a decent one. just buy a cheap one and a good bottle of detergent. Then when the warranty ends and it breaks, buy a new one. Or better yet, don't buy one at all. you'll end up saving more that way than buying an expensive home use model that costs 500 dollars. if you wash your car once a month, say 8 months out of the year. you 'll be able to go to a car wash for 12 years for the price of a decent pressure washer. and the washer will not definitely last that long.
I have been watching all of your videos and I realized that you all seamlessly are able to turn frustration into entertainment. Keep up the great work and endless laughs for us.
That old green poo plow wants to work. You'll have a decent plow truck once you get the crap out of the tank. It's worth your time. Great tech in this episode, you are a good instructor and you know your shit. Your channel is one of the best!
Agreed, that truck is worth saving! The whole front end is gorgeous, replace/patch those rust holes above the rear wheels, shine er up a bit, clean up that interior good, and I think it would be quite the looker. Engine sounds strong (when running) Please keep and save her Kevin!
Keep this truck around it’s definitely a diamond in the ruff, look into the fuel tank, mine had a very similar issue with fuel supply I broke down twice because of it, love this truck, and your channel keep up the awesome content!!
Well if you saw the dark brown fuel that was coming out of the fuel line and that it's sat in that spot for many years you can almost guarantee that it's got a fuel issue. I'm sure the tank is full of varnish and rust chunks
admittedly I never used or worked on manual hubs. I remember my dads truck used to have them when I was a kid and that I never understood them. As a adult I understood the concept but ive never seen them pulled apaart and explained in such depth. Amazing job as always
I had a helluva time explaining how hub lockers work to a friend, way back in the day. I told him how they work and I still have to explain every once in awhile. Thank you for making a video that explains things well. I'm referring him to this very video the next time he asks... 🤙🏾
Thanks SO MUCH!! I really needed to see how the brake rotors and hun assemblies came apart and how all the internals work! Haynes manuals can tell you a lot, but seeing it and having it explained is so much better! Your timing on this could not have been more perfect!!! Thanks so much!!!
As someone who doesn't understand cars and trucks very well. Your channel makes me feel at home when it comes to learning, not too complicated or over simplified. It feels just right
41:14 that is EXACTLY how the front calipers on my 2wd '85 F150 are set up, only they're on the back side of the rotor. Same slide pin, spring, the works. I bet the calipers even interchange. I quite like it, robust, simple, easy to work with.
The reaction when Kevin saw the rear end pointing to the sky was priceless🤣. I can never thank these two enough for the quality content they provide for the community
As I was watching this video I realized how far Kevin has come with his knowledge. Another great video, even if it didn't work out. Thanks for all the effort you put into this. JYD is my favorite channel and I look forward to the videos each week!
Awesome old truck. The fueling issues is one of two things. When you and Mook were first putting gas in it at the original location of the truck. That filler neck was rotted out. Betting there is a ton of crud in the bottom of that tank. Flush that tank out throughly. Second could be a carburetor issue. Whether something is clogged, a o-ring shot or float bowl gummed up. Check that alternator also. Dimming of the headlights tells me the truck was running on just the battery. The alternator may have been charging it just enough for the battery to have juice enough to start it a drive a mile or two. Love that old truck though. Don’t give up on it yet.
I noticed rusty fuel at the carb when you were trying to see if the fuel pump worked. Put a fuel filter inline. Get that carb opened up. Bet it's a mess inside.
you guys look like you’re having fun doing things like this. That makes it all worth it. Finding time to have fun in this crazy world we’re forced to live in these days.
STEVE cameo at the end was great 👍 Learned a lot in this episode. The explanations on locking hubs and brakes were informative. Keep up the great content
Thanks for the breakdown and description of the locking hubs. I had a basic understanding of how they work (used them many times) but had never had them apart. Cool stuff. Also, a brake proportioning valve is a safety feature, but not for brake failure. It proportions fluid pressure front to rear on vehicles with light rear axle loads (like trucks) that can change to heavy rear axle loads (loaded truck bed).
Hey Kevin and Mook, just wanted to say your videos helped me save my neighbor's Chevy van. The starter shattered like what happened in one of your other videos! I wouldn't have thought the engine apparently seizing was actually the nose of the starter being shorn off...
That is excellent advice about saving the old parts "just in case" Kevin. I had to change out a PS pump on my 99 Cavalier; the pump showed that it was the right one for my car, but when it arrived, the pump was correct, but the reservoir was completely different. thankfully, I was able to swap out my reservior with the new one, (same O ring and all on the pump) and get it all back together. I really "DIG," your videos!😉
Just a thought on the fuel issue: We had a on old ski boat with a 351 that had a similar issue. Would run fine, then would starve for fuel. Let it sit and it was fine for a few minutes, and it would happen again. Turned out to be junk in the fuel tank. There was a screen filter on the pickup of the fuel tank and as the fuel pump sucked up the junk, it would starve the engine for fuel. As soon as it died, the junk floated to the bottom of the tank and it would run again. Didn't see you do it in the video, but maybe running it off of a boat tank?
Great video wheather it works or not you have alot of great content in this one . Also I had a Ford years ago 1972 and it didn't want to run past about two miles once . What I found on that one was the vent on the fuel cap was plugged it would pull a vacume and it wouldn't run above an idle . Also Please Kevin cut those hood strings down to real short or get clear rid of them . I know a man that was killed in Southern Iowa years ago from having too long of hood strings . Keep on keepin on !!
Yeah, I pulled the string out of mine a while ago after noticing how close it was getting to the wire cup on the angle grinder. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Another reason for the larger reservoir for disc brakes is because the calipers require a larger volume of fluid than wheel cylinders simply due to their larger physical size. Regardless of that info, you do good work and you're not afraid to learn as you go. Thumbs up
Thank you for the content - you all… you chimed a bell rarely chimed with your “educational moment” rebuilding your plow pump. Bravo & Cheers!! Now I just need to apply your gusto to my vehicle jobs, and I may just succeed. A gentleman and scholar
Tech tip. Bolt the reservoir to the car, then use your homemade tubes to bench bleed it. Pushing the pedal is easier than pushing a bolt. And you won't spill brake fluid on your paint
This truck presents yet another reason I am glad to live in central Texas. Unfortunately I have experience with the same rust issues, having grown up on the humid and salty gulf coast. BTW, the reservoir for the disc circuit is larger because as it wears, the caliper piston displaces more fluid than a drum brake wheel cylinder.
Hey Kevin just had an idea all of your videos that have the tech tips are really helpful as I learn and grow in the automotive field of knowledge. Thought maybe if you get some time you could make one huge video of all your tech tips from the videos and splice them together, you 4x4 locking hub assembly and disassembly really helped me understand and know what I’m up against when I go to fox that issue on my truck. It’s just a thought and think it would be a great video for some of us less experienced but willing people to come back and refer too when we get stumped or can’t find anything reliable on the internet. Love the video keep up the good work👍🏼
you forgot to chisel out the rust in the groove where that tang on the pad sits, they always start to rustjack the pads until they stuck so its a pain to get em off and it makes the pads wear unevenly or having a continous drag on the rotor but a little grease helps after the rust is gone and the pads will have a much easier time to slide freely
Watching this video has reminded me of the time when Kevin, Wyatt and Luke worked on the Burnt Turd truck it would be amazing to see a plow on that truck and watch Kevin and Mook use both trucks to shift some snow around someday just to see the difference between the two trucks and see which one is better at moving snow
That appears to be an old Meyers snow plow. When you need a snow plow - you NEED a snow plow and when it comes to old plows (at least in my area) there was Western which was painted red and Meyers which was painted yellow. And around here there’s an old saying about AVOIDING “yellow snow”. Some people swear by Meyers plows but others swear AT them. Good luck… you’re going to need it.
I'm 21 now and watching this reminds that after this vid being out for 2 weeks I went out and bought a $800 1991 Ford f250 custom 4x4 with a plow thought it would be just a plow truck but a year later I'm now using it as a backup /work truck and with every junkyard digs vid I watch I get encouraged to keep. fix it and making it work better... Thanks Kevin and Mook for the awesome vids and the encouragement to keep working on old rusty vehicles!
Damn, that's some impressive rust-jacking between those leaf-springs! Must've worked in tandem with a salt-rig. (the salt-truck is probably long since turned to rust, if that's the case) That fuel from the line was orange! XD Holy-moly, that axle twist was great! XD Wow, that auto-bleeder is great! I could totally build one, too. This sure turned into quite the epic, but that happens sometimes! Just the way the rustoration life is. And it died on the road. XD Welp, it don't need a proper fuel-tank to use it as a plow-truck! Global warming/weirding being what it is, you may not need it much or you may need it a lot. Who knows! Cute kitty!
Great video learned a lot of things never worked on a four wheel drive with locking hubs like that but you explained it great .That brake bleeder will be my daughter's best friend it is a great invention wish I had thought of it.Dont be so hard on that old truck she's come a long way . Enjoyed that thanks Dale
Do what I did. Blow back into the tank from engine bay with your filler cap off with shop air. Cleans out your pick up. Add fuel treatment in bulk amounts. And change filter regularly. It will come good brother
Anytime you do these revivals, it wouldn't hurt to put a new fuel filter right at the tank Outlet. Find something about the size of a Busch Light can. And if a guy wanted to drive a rig like this say 600 miles home, it wouldn't hurt to pack a spare.
This was one of your best episodes! And one of my favorites. You took a piece of rusty junk plow truck and got it working. You got the plow working, got the breaks working, the engine and transmission work, you actually have quite a decent interior and working heater with defroster. You got most of the issues resolved but the fueling is still driving you nuts. However, you have the know how to get it sorted out. I like this truck. It’s actually one that can be useful and contribute to earning its keep around the homestead. I hope to see Mr. Minty showing up in future videos. Either as the star of the show or as a background extra.
50:30 ford iwes with vacuum hubs disengage the front hubs and transfer case. If you loose vacuum they fail to engaged. That’s why when they start to go and leak vacuum they partially engage and start grinding.
I recently lost my best friend and he was just like you! And always made me take care of my truck 06 Tahoe. Watching your channel has helped me so much makes me feel like I’m with him again. I don’t know anything about cars or trucks others then oil and changing tires. Keep up the good work!
With all the time spent already on this rig I’d like to see her 100% operational and on the road. I think the fuel system Should be fixed and get her working again. Would love to see that.
Air in the fuel line???? My 1978 Mustang II did the same thing, and it took me FOR-EV-VER (Squints) to notice the smallest of pin holes in the line. Recommend putting the bed cap on Mook's '78, keeping the engine for future projects, and placing the plow on a different truck.
I have seen water in the fuel filter cause this symptom. As soon as you start moving wind chill causes it to freeze and block the fuel line. Let it sit, and engine/exhaust heat melts the blockage, and you're away again until it refreezes.....And...repeat.
Kevin, I was taught (in Vo-Tech, a few decades ago) that the large reservoir on the master cylinder is for disc brakes -correct, but it's because the much larger pistons require much more fluid (obviously) than wheel cylinders (drums). Just thought I'd throw that out there. Kevin to the North of you...
But he was right in the sense that since they take more fluid and wear faster which also requires more fluid to take up that slack that ultimately the front needs to be bigger
@@bubbadw60 hey wyatt i live in utah and my uncle has a brown 69 road runner from Colorado and i think Iowa… do you have the vin of your grandpas and ill ask him?
I had a similar issue happen with my 89 Dodge after I took it to the car wash and sprayed off the engine bay. It would Idle fine, but would die immediately when I gave it any gas. Almost called the tow truck after 30 min limping and dying down the road. As a last ditch effort I shook all the wiring to get as much water out of it as I could and it started running like a champ again. Might have just gotten water in some wiring. Although it did sound like a fuel issue with yours. Really appreciate you walking us through the Manual Locking Hub maintenance, I'm fixin to do that next weekend and was pretty nervous about it after looking at the manual, but you explained it really well and de-mystified it for me!
You and mook crack me up 😂 matching shirts, almost. But y'all are good for each other and you work well together. Love the videos you two put out. Thank you
When that truck does finally die the axles may be worth what you paid for the truck, if the wedges on the front axle are welded on that is a pretty desirable D44 for jeep guys and the matching 9" you can usually get around $500 for them.
Other than the rust and minor niggles, this is quite a nice truck for shoveling snow. You can compete with Steve from This Week With Cars, he also has a Ford snow plow.
You'll want 4-6 bags of tube sand from home despot to put over your rear Axel to help off balance the weight of the plow. that will help keep the rear wheels from spinning like they are. Even with the extra weight, the front wheels become a balance point for the whole truck. Expect to need to do ball joints every year or so since the extra weight and the force of plowing will loosen them up 'nicely'.
I just bought a 94 obs ford f-150 with a plow just like this. There’s not a whole lot about them on TH-cam and I don’t know anything about snow plows. your short breakdown helped me a lot on it, and gonna be diagnosing what’s wrong with mine. Hopefully nothing seized!
Was never a fan of trucks until I saw some of the restoration videos, especially the Chevy S10 :-). That was superb. Kudos to you and your crew for putting up some fantastic stuff. There's something to learn in almost every restoration video I watch.
kevin: this ford is so rusty me: looks nervously as my great uncle's 1990 f150 hunting truck was finally parked after losing the rear main seal, both door jambs rusting through to hang freely, the rear wheel wells nowhere to be found, and the rear spring shackles through the bed. the 300 six still runs perfectly, I don't know why. I've got the model a pickup he gave me and it's just as bad, pray for me
Next week's episode: How to lay up a redundant plow truck so that it is actually ready for next winter. Despite your disappointment, there was some good tech stuff there and an excellent tutorial on free-wheel hubs. Did Mook get her toothbrush back?
...reminds me of the time I was washing my car at the old carwash. I got to the filler cap and it was filthy so I sprayed it. I didn't realize the vents were built into this area right next to the filler. I got water in the fuel and had the same behavior. I wonder if water got in the tank at the vent or that leaky pipe. Good episode!
I assume that air conditioner no longer works… You could convert it to be an engine driven air compressor, which kinda goes along with the utility truck theme.
From what I know, drivers side brake and suspension components always seem to be in worse condition. My working theory is that they end up seeing more salt and slush from opposing traffic, etc. Maybe that's why you had such a hard time on the first, driver's side front brake/hub assembly?
I am a 60 year old auto tech and shop manager. Been there and done that with the fuel system. After seeing how that gas was so varnished up, I would have pulled the tank, sending unit and fuel line and trashed them all. That truck is worth saving despite the rust. A few hundred dollars more and it would be a great work truck. And on top of that, once it did run OK it could start making its own money plowing drive ways and such in that area. I live in Texas, but have in laws in Iowa in a rural community. The whole neighborhood would gladly pay to plow their access road and driveways! But it was a great show and I really enjoyed it!
on today's episode of Junkyard Digs, Kevin screams damn it, a plow truck turns itself to dust, Mook gets confused, and Wyatt becomes the funniest one in the shop
Not surprised to hear you went to university. As a student myself, same age as you, I find I recognize myself way more than I would have expected considering you're a bunch of rural folks and I live in Europe.
You just got a press and showed it off and then pounded in new races lol. I love your videos! Thank you for all your time and effort to be educational. More Mook!! You are both awesome but together you make your videos even better.
Late to the party here, regardless it is nice to see a Ford pickup get some love and attention, this truck by all means would have been simply discarded by most people. Patience and learning along the way brought her back. Fuel system woes can really test any body's patience. It has to be a clogging line or the sock in the tank itself. Running her on the boat tank will prove or refute this. The in-line fuel filter is plugged pretty bad. That color grows on you once cleaned up. Keep her going for a few years yet, Fluid Film the heck out of the chassis. Doing this will really slow down the rust. The truck deserves this. I really enjoy the content.
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Finally a new video
Nice 2 day 😅👌
Hey Kevin, quick heads up in the text in the video you spelled it "JUNKARD" and not "JUNKYARD". 28:37
I'm only 18mins in and having a blast I love there still over an hr left! I'd watch 2hr long episodes if allowed lol
All my plow trucks I've ever had tend to have brake lines that are underway to being completely rotted out or I ride it out and you can buy new brake lines and replace them and another year or two you'll have to change them again. Instead of having to replace him every couple years spend the money and put stainless steel lines on. I put a set on on a 6 years ago and they're still just as good as almost new. Yes it's harder to work with but I've had them last almost 10 years on my last plow truck. And that has the salt spreader on it so it see's lot more salt than most vehicles do.
I'm an old guy,and I've watched enough of your videos to give you and everyone a safety tip......When your working around engines or moving machinery, tuck the hoodie laces inside your hoodie or cut them off. If one gets caught in a moving pulley then....it's going to hurt really bad, or worse.
Yes
several years ago former Detroit and Red Sox pitcher Mark Fidrich was killed while working on the Pto shaft of his dump truck when his clothing got caught in the rotating shaft. Though I never met him I know he was a really good guy
Lol! Seems I'm the only one on this planet to think of this:
Put hoodie over your head.
Put left lace over left shoulder, right lace over right shoulder.
Tie the ends of the laces together, behind your hoodie.
Now take your hoodie off and you'll see, your laces have magically disappeared!
But if you need them, I bet you know where to find them...
And it happens!!! Im a believer in removing them to.... Automatically with new hoodies.... As i had a knot tied at the ends of strings... No spinny spinny but a slip and a.. Hanggy hanggy..that was unexpectedly awkward let's say 👍😬👍👍🤟❤️
I've never used those things in my life, so all my hoodies have them cut, tied, or pulled out. Looking back over the years it probably depends on my mood and whether or not I almost lost my face when I got them hooked on something spinning.
The best Digs is when Kevin and Mook go out to save some crazy rusty vehicle that everyone else has given up on.
#facts 😂
I don't think there is any vehicle that Kevin and Mook cannot revive.
I like the ones with thunderhead289
Rusty? I live in The Buffalo/Western NY area where that truck is pretty solid.LOL They love the salt here in the winter.
@@angryretrogamer7313 yeah where TF is Thunderhead? He don't get out much since he got married.
The most heart breaking part was after the wash, that hunk of crap actually looked pretty good.
Agreed, take that plow off and fix her up!
@@Schmitchell take the plow off? It's a damn truck it's supposed to work
Hunk of crap vehicles are the most fun to beat on, fix up, or both. Also the biggest pain in the ass when they break, and they sure as hell do!
@@rexjolles tbh not exactly like there is much truck left, or it can be restored, or it can be fixed much at all. It has ran its course, can maybe do some light stuff
@@tnc7399 plow/farm truck is a good retirement for this old truck
This Wyatt guy is just great, Need to see more of him
A few yrs back we had a elderly female neighbor, She was " The Dog Lady" as she had about 16-20 freaking dogs , anyway She had this old Ford Wagon that the local shop finally just refused to work on . The Alternator brgs had failed an locked up . She went to town like once a month for supply's . I got another Alternator an belt set at the local junkyard for her , did a oil change on the wagon as it was like molasses . An the Gas was who knows how old it smelled like varnish. I drove it to town to add some fresh gas as I had drained out what was in the tank . The Wagon had a Blue paint job but from years & years of sitting under a huge old oak tree the Wagon was nasty it even had mold growing on it so I took it thru the Car Wash , also the wagon was where she stored her 50 lbs bags & cases of canned Dog Food . One window had been left slightly down an several bags of dog food had gotten wet an had went rancid. Man the exterior of that Ole Ford cleaned up like brand New . I got one of the Neighbor Kids to hand wax the car afterwards paid him like $20.00 bucks . I got her Wagon back to her 2 days later . She couldn't believe it was her Wagon . She broke into tears crying & sobbing.
Those e47s are great pumps when they're dialed in and fully bled through, I own one myself. Couple tips for ya, when driving on the road, angle the plow to one side helps keep airflow to the rad, and after the season unbolt the pump off the rig and store it, drastically improves the longevity of the seals.
I always ran E60s but they're definitely great pumps
@@mikeparker2865 My dad had an e60 on his 96 F250 and yes they are fantastic. I always had the e47, both on my 79 and 86 F250s
Don't they make covers for those plow pumps for some reason I remember seeing them before
@@SORGIGERMANICO not that I've been able to find, I suppose you could make one. I've always taken the pump off, its two bolts and unplug the wires.
JYD:gets nice new press. Next scene, hammering in bearing races. lol
Yep, exactly what I was thinking. Lol
Tbh I’ve never installed wheel bearing races and diff races with a press cause there designed to be banged in with the installer
Some times it takes longer to set the press up than just knocking them in all the best
@@Bender_B._Rodriguez it's fully seated you can hear it at the end. Plus I cut out probably 70% of the stuff I consider boring which is the last 5 hits to make sure its tight or set while filming. Otherwise it would be hours long
Even though the truck hasn’t met expectations yet I do appreciate your thoroughness in explaining how to rebuild the front hubs and demonstrating how the manual hubs work. In the past I’ve done most of my own mechanical repairs but never on 4x4 hubs. Thanks! 😊
Yes, I really liked that part too.
Just discovered your channel today and have been watching and listening to your videos all day. I just wanted to say I think you have a superb teaching style, and I really appreciate how you and your mates & family all treat each other. It gives me genuine joy to see people getting to have one of their passion hobbies as their work, and to get to share it with a crew of like-minded friends, supportive of each other's ideas & inventions; collaborative rather than competitive. I'm inspired by the way you approach and overcome problems, both intellectually and emotionally - how you know how to laugh in the face of absurd setbacks, be patient enough for the solution to reveal itself, and when to stop, take a break, and go have a good time enjoying your life in some other way. I think that kind of collaboration and work/play balance makes for a good role model. Thanks.
Dude. Your explanation on the brake lines being the problem when brakes sticking is EXACTLY what I needed...a day ago. I finally gave up and took my truck to a mechanic after replacing everything with the brakes EXCEPT the lines.
Just wanted to say I hope yall keep up the good work. Been watching y’all’s stuff since the beginning and I’ve saved 9 vehicles from scrap
May I ask what are said 9 vehicles are?
Are they all now lined up on the back forty?
I had the same intermittent fuel issue. My problem was that the fuel tank vent line was blocked and eventually creating vacuum in the tank so the pump could not suck fuel up to the carb and it started to die. Exactly like what this truck was doing. Simple fix for me, hooked up a roll over vent valve and it's been fine ever since.
Sounds possible and is really easy to test at least
Actually, now I think of it, I don't think this is the case. Remember when he was filling it fuel kept leaking out, it would probably let enough air through there to stop the tank going into vacuum
He should be able to verify just by removing the gas cap. I have the same kinda issue with my Mazda if i unscrew the gas cap there is a ton of pressure build up I really need to hook up a decent vent valve on the thing
Tank filter is plugged.
Or there is a pinhole in the fuel line letting it suck air a bit. I had that issue, I could fill the floats at idle but couldn’t go far.
I call that a resounding success Kevin. You did a great job! Hydraulics, brakes, rear axle axle mounting all fixed. It just needs a carb overhaul and fuel lines clearing. Great job!
I agree...also I am not sure why TH-camrs I watch got away from going straight to a secondary jug of gas straight into the carb...this bypasses the tank, lines etc and will give a great chance to see how the engine actually runs?
Every time you go to the car wash I find myself wondering how much money you would save in the long run if you bought a decent pressure washer
$4.62
Unless you plan on doing nothing else but washing your car once a month, don't buy a decent one. just buy a cheap one and a good bottle of detergent. Then when the warranty ends and it breaks, buy a new one. Or better yet, don't buy one at all. you'll end up saving more that way than buying an expensive home use model that costs 500 dollars. if you wash your car once a month, say 8 months out of the year. you 'll be able to go to a car wash for 12 years for the price of a decent pressure washer. and the washer will not definitely last that long.
I have been watching all of your videos and I realized that you all seamlessly are able to turn frustration into entertainment. Keep up the great work and endless laughs for us.
That old green poo plow wants to work. You'll have a decent plow truck once you get the crap out of the tank. It's worth your time. Great tech in this episode, you are a good instructor and you know your shit. Your channel is one of the best!
Agreed, that truck is worth saving! The whole front end is gorgeous, replace/patch those rust holes above the rear wheels, shine er up a bit, clean up that interior good, and I think it would be quite the looker. Engine sounds strong (when running) Please keep and save her Kevin!
Keep this truck around it’s definitely a diamond in the ruff, look into the fuel tank, mine had a very similar issue with fuel supply I broke down twice because of it, love this truck, and your channel keep up the awesome content!!
Well if you saw the dark brown fuel that was coming out of the fuel line and that it's sat in that spot for many years you can almost guarantee that it's got a fuel issue. I'm sure the tank is full of varnish and rust chunks
Pickup sock is clogged... that's my guess.
Beautiful truck
If you have a fan shroud on that truck it will pull enough air too keep it cool
that, and please change the oil lol
"As long as all components in a system works, the system works"
-Kevin 2022
Hard to argue with that.
admittedly I never used or worked on manual hubs. I remember my dads truck used to have them when I was a kid and that I never understood them. As a adult I understood the concept but ive never seen them pulled apaart and explained in such depth. Amazing job as always
I had a helluva time explaining how hub lockers work to a friend, way back in the day. I told him how they work and I still have to explain every once in awhile. Thank you for making a video that explains things well. I'm referring him to this very video the next time he asks... 🤙🏾
Thanks SO MUCH!! I really needed to see how the brake rotors and hun assemblies came apart and how all the internals work! Haynes manuals can tell you a lot, but seeing it and having it explained is so much better! Your timing on this could not have been more perfect!!! Thanks so much!!!
As someone who doesn't understand cars and trucks very well. Your channel makes me feel at home when it comes to learning, not too complicated or over simplified. It feels just right
41:14 that is EXACTLY how the front calipers on my 2wd '85 F150 are set up, only they're on the back side of the rotor. Same slide pin, spring, the works. I bet the calipers even interchange. I quite like it, robust, simple, easy to work with.
These videos literally never get old
Yet again, another spam page. Get outta here
Wow that fender lizard that is so cool @53:33 @Junkyard Digs
The reaction when Kevin saw the rear end pointing to the sky was priceless🤣. I can never thank these two enough for the quality content they provide for the community
As I was watching this video I realized how far Kevin has come with his knowledge. Another great video, even if it didn't work out. Thanks for all the effort you put into this. JYD is my favorite channel and I look forward to the videos each week!
Awesome old truck.
The fueling issues is one of two things.
When you and Mook were first putting gas in it at the original location of the truck. That filler neck was rotted out. Betting there is a ton of crud in the bottom of that tank. Flush that tank out throughly.
Second could be a carburetor issue. Whether something is clogged, a o-ring shot or float bowl gummed up.
Check that alternator also. Dimming of the headlights tells me the truck was running on just the battery. The alternator may have been charging it just enough for the battery to have juice enough to start it a drive a mile or two.
Love that old truck though.
Don’t give up on it yet.
I noticed rusty fuel at the carb when you were trying to see if the fuel pump worked. Put a fuel filter inline. Get that carb opened up. Bet it's a mess inside.
@@49Fordproject Its kinda cool though how with a carb you can limp it. This old stuff will run like shit for a while.
I absolutely LOVE the videos where Mook is clowning around in the background helping.
you guys look like you’re having fun doing things like this. That makes it all worth it. Finding time to have fun in this crazy world we’re forced to live in these days.
STEVE cameo at the end was great 👍 Learned a lot in this episode. The explanations on locking hubs and brakes were informative. Keep up the great content
Thanks for the breakdown and description of the locking hubs. I had a basic understanding of how they work (used them many times) but had never had them apart. Cool stuff.
Also, a brake proportioning valve is a safety feature, but not for brake failure. It proportions fluid pressure front to rear on vehicles with light rear axle loads (like trucks) that can change to heavy rear axle loads (loaded truck bed).
Thank you for the break down of the hubs I have always wondered what exactly was going on in there. Keep up the great work guys!!!!
Hey Kevin and Mook, just wanted to say your videos helped me save my neighbor's Chevy van. The starter shattered like what happened in one of your other videos! I wouldn't have thought the engine apparently seizing was actually the nose of the starter being shorn off...
That is excellent advice about saving the old parts "just in case" Kevin. I had to change out a PS pump on my 99 Cavalier; the pump showed that it was the right one for my car, but when it arrived, the pump was correct, but the reservoir was completely different. thankfully, I was able to swap out my reservior with the new one, (same O ring and all on the pump) and get it all back together. I really "DIG," your videos!😉
Just a thought on the fuel issue: We had a on old ski boat with a 351 that had a similar issue. Would run fine, then would starve for fuel. Let it sit and it was fine for a few minutes, and it would happen again. Turned out to be junk in the fuel tank. There was a screen filter on the pickup of the fuel tank and as the fuel pump sucked up the junk, it would starve the engine for fuel. As soon as it died, the junk floated to the bottom of the tank and it would run again.
Didn't see you do it in the video, but maybe running it off of a boat tank?
Great video wheather it works or not you have alot of great content in this one . Also I had a Ford years ago 1972 and it didn't want to run past about two miles once . What I found on that one was the vent on the fuel cap was plugged it would pull a vacume and it wouldn't run above an idle . Also Please Kevin cut those hood strings down to real short or get clear rid of them . I know a man that was killed in Southern Iowa years ago from having too long of hood strings . Keep on keepin on !!
Yikes
Yeah, I pulled the string out of mine a while ago after noticing how close it was getting to the wire cup on the angle grinder. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Another reason for the larger reservoir for disc brakes is because the calipers require a larger volume of fluid than wheel cylinders simply due to their larger physical size. Regardless of that info, you do good work and you're not afraid to learn as you go. Thumbs up
Thank you for the content - you all… you chimed a bell rarely chimed with your “educational moment” rebuilding your plow pump. Bravo & Cheers!! Now I just need to apply your gusto to my vehicle jobs, and I may just succeed. A gentleman and scholar
@26:45 killed me lmao. We need more of that guy. Bring him on full time like Cleetus and James and Kyle and Wyatt.
Tech tip. Bolt the reservoir to the car, then use your homemade tubes to bench bleed it. Pushing the pedal is easier than pushing a bolt. And you won't spill brake fluid on your paint
Sometimes I do that, but it can be pretty hard to see, and impossible to tilt each way to make sure I got it all
@@JunkyardDigs gotta tap on it with a wrench to free up air bubbles. I do the same on my calipers
This truck presents yet another reason I am glad to live in central Texas. Unfortunately I have experience with the same rust issues, having grown up on the humid and salty gulf coast. BTW, the reservoir for the disc circuit is larger because as it wears, the caliper piston displaces more fluid than a drum brake wheel cylinder.
One must admire the dedication and loads of work you are putting into this.
Hey Kevin just had an idea all of your videos that have the tech tips are really helpful as I learn and grow in the automotive field of knowledge. Thought maybe if you get some time you could make one huge video of all your tech tips from the videos and splice them together, you 4x4 locking hub assembly and disassembly really helped me understand and know what I’m up against when I go to fox that issue on my truck. It’s just a thought and think it would be a great video for some of us less experienced but willing people to come back and refer too when we get stumped or can’t find anything reliable on the internet. Love the video keep up the good work👍🏼
you forgot to chisel out the rust in the groove where that tang on the pad sits, they always start to rustjack the pads until they stuck so its a pain to get em off and it makes the pads wear unevenly or having a continous drag on the rotor but a little grease helps after the rust is gone and the pads will have a much easier time to slide freely
Watching this video has reminded me of the time when Kevin, Wyatt and Luke worked on the Burnt Turd truck it would be amazing to see a plow on that truck and watch Kevin and Mook use both trucks to shift some snow around someday just to see the difference between the two trucks and see which one is better at moving snow
That appears to be an old Meyers snow plow. When you need a snow plow - you NEED a snow plow and when it comes to old plows (at least in my area) there was Western which was painted red and Meyers which was painted yellow. And around here there’s an old saying about AVOIDING “yellow snow”. Some people swear by Meyers plows but others swear AT them. Good luck… you’re going to need it.
Regarding the raccoon poop: I think people that use "barn find" as code for well-preserved have never actually been in an old barn.
You're not wrong, but there's a barn or two of treasures in my neighborhood.
I'm 21 now and watching this reminds that after this vid being out for 2 weeks I went out and bought a $800 1991 Ford f250 custom 4x4 with a plow thought it would be just a plow truck but a year later I'm now using it as a backup /work truck and with every junkyard digs vid I watch I get encouraged to keep. fix it and making it work better... Thanks Kevin and Mook for the awesome vids and the encouragement to keep working on old rusty vehicles!
I love how Kevin is fearless in trying to do new things he hasn't done before.
Damn, that's some impressive rust-jacking between those leaf-springs! Must've worked in tandem with a salt-rig.
(the salt-truck is probably long since turned to rust, if that's the case) That fuel from the line was orange! XD
Holy-moly, that axle twist was great! XD Wow, that auto-bleeder is great! I could totally build one, too.
This sure turned into quite the epic, but that happens sometimes! Just the way the rustoration life is.
And it died on the road. XD Welp, it don't need a proper fuel-tank to use it as a plow-truck!
Global warming/weirding being what it is, you may not need it much or you may need it a lot. Who knows!
Cute kitty!
I have a f250 has been a great old truck tuff to beat
Great video learned a lot of things never worked on a four wheel drive with locking hubs like that but you explained it great .That brake bleeder will be my daughter's best friend it is a great invention wish I had thought of it.Dont be so hard on that old truck she's come a long way . Enjoyed that thanks Dale
Do what I did.
Blow back into the tank from engine bay with your filler cap off with shop air.
Cleans out your pick up.
Add fuel treatment in bulk amounts.
And change filter regularly.
It will come good brother
Anytime you do these revivals, it wouldn't hurt to put a new fuel filter right at the tank Outlet. Find something about the size of a Busch Light can.
And if a guy wanted to drive a rig like this say 600 miles home, it wouldn't hurt to pack a spare.
Hands down one of the best channels on the web for this type of content. Keep saving all those Junkyard gems and teaching us along the way!
I have only started watching your channel a couple months ago. Y’all really enjoy saving the old steel .
Mook is hilarious and the John guy is a nut 🌰
This was one of your best episodes! And one of my favorites.
You took a piece of rusty junk plow truck and got it working. You got the plow working, got the breaks working, the engine and transmission work, you actually have quite a decent interior and working heater with defroster.
You got most of the issues resolved but the fueling is still driving you nuts. However, you have the know how to get it sorted out.
I like this truck. It’s actually one that can be useful and contribute to earning its keep around the homestead.
I hope to see Mr. Minty showing up in future videos. Either as the star of the show or as a background extra.
I'd love to see if the frame and everything underneath is still salvageable
50:30 ford iwes with vacuum hubs disengage the front hubs and transfer case. If you loose vacuum they fail to engaged. That’s why when they start to go and leak vacuum they partially engage and start grinding.
Hey, lots of work but you should have yourself a dependable snowplow once you get the fuel issue resolved.
I recently lost my best friend and he was just like you! And always made me take care of my truck 06 Tahoe. Watching your channel has helped me so much makes me feel like I’m with him again. I don’t know anything about cars or trucks others then oil and changing tires. Keep up the good work!
Your commitment is amazing. I think you're almost there - and you'll get it sorted out.
With all the time spent already on this rig I’d like to see her 100% operational and on the road. I think the fuel system
Should be fixed and get her working again. Would love to see that.
Air in the fuel line????
My 1978 Mustang II did the same thing, and it took me FOR-EV-VER (Squints) to notice the smallest of pin holes in the line.
Recommend putting the bed cap on Mook's '78, keeping the engine for future projects, and placing the plow on a different truck.
I have seen water in the fuel filter cause this symptom. As soon as you start moving wind chill causes it to freeze and block the fuel line. Let it sit, and engine/exhaust heat melts the blockage, and you're away again until it refreezes.....And...repeat.
Good to see genuine folks making videos together and having fun getting greasy.
Dude I appreciate that HUB tutorial. Came for rusted out Ford, left with a lesson. Good in-depth review of how it works and how it goes together.
Kevin, I was taught (in Vo-Tech, a few decades ago) that the large reservoir on the master cylinder is for disc brakes -correct, but it's because the much larger pistons require much more fluid (obviously) than wheel cylinders (drums). Just thought I'd throw that out there. Kevin to the North of you...
Thanks, now I dont have to say it. Was going to say the same, but I knew someody would cover it
But he was right in the sense that since they take more fluid and wear faster which also requires more fluid to take up that slack that ultimately the front needs to be bigger
50:00 Kind of crazy how much force "passes though" those hubs and holds up.
Wyatt does such a great impression of Kevin! He doesn’t sound like him a lot but he mimics his mannerisms really well.
It's an iowa thing.
@@bubbadw60 yeah i live in SL,UT and we have our own little form of ebonics
@@bubbadw60 hey wyatt i live in utah and my uncle has a brown 69 road runner from Colorado and i think Iowa… do you have the vin of your grandpas and ill ask him?
I had a similar issue happen with my 89 Dodge after I took it to the car wash and sprayed off the engine bay. It would Idle fine, but would die immediately when I gave it any gas. Almost called the tow truck after 30 min limping and dying down the road. As a last ditch effort I shook all the wiring to get as much water out of it as I could and it started running like a champ again. Might have just gotten water in some wiring. Although it did sound like a fuel issue with yours.
Really appreciate you walking us through the Manual Locking Hub maintenance, I'm fixin to do that next weekend and was pretty nervous about it after looking at the manual, but you explained it really well and de-mystified it for me!
Watching you guys bring these old cars and trucks back to life gives me encouragement to rebuild (maybe restore) my 54 Farmall A.
Loved the video. I have never messed with 4 wheel drive before, and you made it a lot less intimidating.
You should definitely use one of Derek's methods and install an additional fuel filter and keep 3 of them in the vehicle in the revivals you do.
Your channel has gone so far and the content is amazing!!
The humor you guys create is hilarious to watch, you just bounce jokes off of each other making it funnier and funnier
You and mook crack me up 😂 matching shirts, almost. But y'all are good for each other and you work well together. Love the videos you two put out. Thank you
When that truck does finally die the axles may be worth what you paid for the truck, if the wedges on the front axle are welded on that is a pretty desirable D44 for jeep guys and the matching 9" you can usually get around $500 for them.
Other than the rust and minor niggles, this is quite a nice truck for shoveling snow.
You can compete with Steve from This Week With Cars, he also has a Ford snow plow.
You'll want 4-6 bags of tube sand from home despot to put over your rear Axel to help off balance the weight of the plow. that will help keep the rear wheels from spinning like they are. Even with the extra weight, the front wheels become a balance point for the whole truck. Expect to need to do ball joints every year or so since the extra weight and the force of plowing will loosen them up 'nicely'.
I was told to the rear of the bed.
The weight has more of an effect there.
I don't think those leaf springs could handle anymore weight. They're about to snap just sitting there.
I just bought a 94 obs ford f-150 with a plow just like this. There’s not a whole lot about them on TH-cam and I don’t know anything about snow plows. your short breakdown helped me a lot on it, and gonna be diagnosing what’s wrong with mine. Hopefully nothing seized!
Was never a fan of trucks until I saw some of the restoration videos, especially the Chevy S10 :-). That was superb. Kudos to you and your crew for putting up some fantastic stuff. There's something to learn in almost every restoration video I watch.
kevin: this ford is so rusty
me: looks nervously as my great uncle's 1990 f150 hunting truck was finally parked after losing the rear main seal, both door jambs rusting through to hang freely, the rear wheel wells nowhere to be found, and the rear spring shackles through the bed.
the 300 six still runs perfectly, I don't know why. I've got the model a pickup he gave me and it's just as bad, pray for me
The 300 still runs cause lack of oil is the only thing that can kill them
Next week's episode: How to lay up a redundant plow truck so that it is actually ready for next winter.
Despite your disappointment, there was some good tech stuff there and an excellent tutorial on free-wheel hubs.
Did Mook get her toothbrush back?
...reminds me of the time I was washing my car at the old carwash. I got to the filler cap and it was filthy so I sprayed it. I didn't realize the vents were built into this area right next to the filler. I got water in the fuel and had the same behavior. I wonder if water got in the tank at the vent or that leaky pipe. Good episode!
You are a natural teacher. If you ever tire of wrenching, you've got a vocation right there.
I think you do a great job with the tech narration you have a good flow to your presentation. Thanks for that !
I assume that air conditioner no longer works… You could convert it to be an engine driven air compressor, which kinda goes along with the utility truck theme.
Are you kidding? The engine can't even power the truck now! Maybe if it could drive first.
@@DarkFlamage lol, true. But I was thinking this would be something useful it could do without driving.
Did that on a truck when I was younger it worked out well
Those old york/tecumseh compressors work really well for that
From what I know, drivers side brake and suspension components always seem to be in worse condition. My working theory is that they end up seeing more salt and slush from opposing traffic, etc. Maybe that's why you had such a hard time on the first, driver's side front brake/hub assembly?
Mrs. Wes is going to buy a “Fender Lizard” for Wes - guaranteed. 👍
Junkyard I love your show lots of good things young folks and car people.More schooling is always good for life.
I am a 60 year old auto tech and shop manager. Been there and done that with the fuel system. After seeing how that gas was so varnished up, I would have pulled the tank, sending unit and fuel line and trashed them all. That truck is worth saving despite the rust. A few hundred dollars more and it would be a great work truck. And on top of that, once it did run OK it could start making its own money plowing drive ways and such in that area. I live in Texas, but have in laws in Iowa in a rural community. The whole neighborhood would gladly pay to plow their access road and driveways! But it was a great show and I really enjoyed it!
on today's episode of Junkyard Digs, Kevin screams damn it, a plow truck turns itself to dust, Mook gets confused, and Wyatt becomes the funniest one in the shop
To be honest, THIS is the most hilarious "Will it Run" episode!
Don't worry even if the truck is junk most likely if it snows it'll just melt away in a few days or it just won't snow
Not surprised to hear you went to university. As a student myself, same age as you, I find I recognize myself way more than I would have expected considering you're a bunch of rural folks and I live in Europe.
This was great! So hilarious to understand your frustrations and say “ yep I’ve been there”.
If someone was using this 5 years ago they are lucky they didn't burst into flames from the axle tearing open the fuel tank.
You just got a press and showed it off and then pounded in new races lol. I love your videos! Thank you for all your time and effort to be educational. More Mook!! You are both awesome but together you make your videos even better.
Kevin's last "damn it" from a hundred feet summed it all up. I hope you make a final video showing it purring.
Late to the party here, regardless it is nice to see a Ford pickup get some love and attention, this truck by all means would have been simply discarded by most people. Patience and learning along the way brought her back. Fuel system woes can really test any body's patience. It has to be a clogging line or the sock in the tank itself. Running her on the boat tank will prove or refute this. The in-line fuel filter is plugged pretty bad. That color grows on you once cleaned up. Keep her going for a few years yet, Fluid Film the heck out of the chassis. Doing this will really slow down the rust. The truck deserves this. I really enjoy the content.