Kyle, I laughed really hard at the split screen stuff, I do it ll the time when I'm working on stuff. I made my wife watch it, she laughed too and told me "you do that all the time but you swear a lot more than he does"
That 4 on the piston tops is factory markings to group them into sets for weight matching. Don't throw that cam out. Cores for stovebolts are in short supply and it can be reground or welded/reground.
Hey Kyle! Thanks for the mention! I was having flashbacks when you were hammering the pistons. I hope your bores are sound, I managed to crack one of mine when hammering the piston out. On a different note, my inverted welding is improving after following your advice. Thanks Buddy. Mart.
I couldn't see any cracks, but I guess I'll find out pretty quick if I ever decide to go further with it. For now I'm going to chalk it up to a victory. Glad to hear the welding is going good!
This motor is totally rebuildable,don't lose hope! Save all the parts, and get that block to the machine shop. You did well with the disassembly, now follow through. You're not on uncharted territory, by any means
‘Receipt for Chicken Fingers from two years ago’ was just brilliant. Had me rolling Hey, I run a 235, I’ve always liked that engine. Yours could run again. I admire your tenacity!
Totally relatable. I have a 428 pontiac block sitting in the stairwell supporting my running shoes and a 350 chevy in the basement. I have another 428 pontiac that is currently a substitute for flower planter, never to sit between the frame rails of a car again.
I like engine stuff! A really stuck piston can be quite something. This reminds me of an adventure I had back in the '80's when I bought a 10-wheel dump truck for $1500. It had a big Int'l 549 gas engine in it, and the fool had taken the hood and air cleaner off it, and then it rained and then he let it sit for months. I got that thing out of the truck and disassembled it, and one piston was SUPER stuck. Drowning it in liquid wrench and womping on it with an 8 lb maul onto a wood block did NOTHING. I finally rigged an angle plate and a riser for my Bridgeport-style mill and bored the darned thing out of that block. There was some pitting, but I got the engine running with some new parts, honing, etc. So don't feel so all alone!
I'm gonna guess that you might be Red Greens long lost son. You have the same intuitive ability to see a challenge and over come it with a mouse trap like grip of mysterious engineering principles. It is truly awe inspiring to watch your expertise displayed on your informative channel. I recently unburied a Cockshutt from a dirt filled tomb in NW North Dakota and will restore it someday....not really. The name of the tractor just makes me giggle! Anyway, thanks for another awesome production and greetings from North Dakota! (Truth).😂
My dear wife has a phone that old... almost as old as that engine. I did note the Alan and Poe seemed to have the same opinion of the block as home decor as I have. Still, it's good to have something to stub your toes on in the middle of the night
I rebuilt a 235 when i was 17 and going to high school. It was the first one i ever did. I put it in a 50 Chevy 3/4 ton. The last one was a couple years ago. A 215ci Buick aluminum v8. It sat outside in the weather uncovered for 16 years. Taking it apart was about like the 6 you were doing in the video. I got a video of mine running on a test stand. Thanks for the entertainment
the numbers in the pistons are tolerance numbers, the engine block would of had similar numbers stamped next to the bores. its allows the engine builders in the factory to quickly assemble engines without using measuring tools.
Mate, that was hilarious. Really digging your humour. I was starting to get sore guts by the end. Your dry delivery is working well too. And your car stuff/metal shaping content is cool anyway so combined with the humour I look forward to watching your content. 👍👍
This was very funny! Grumpy Kyle was my favorite. You did the right thing taking it apart. You were able to save some good parts and the block. It was worth it. See you on the next one.
Your "waste-not; want not" approach woulda been useful in the depression era '30s. Come to think of it, we seem headed for the depression era '30's. . .
I have had a nice seat of door panels under the bed for a number of years, and the basement has multiple vintage VW parts stashed down there. Couldn't get away with an engine block in the living room, though... Rebuilding the Holley in the kitchen sink didn't go over as well as I hoped, either...
I am a long long time subscriber to coldwar motors. Scott must be a mentor to you, that said, this engine is not the 37 chevy engine or is the rig its in a showcase winner. There are many of these engines still able to run yet in the wrecking yards. I started kind of like you in the fifties working for my dad in a large truck shop. Grease to full time wrench was the process of my getting a line of work thats never left me hungry. If this engine has done anything, its been a educational tool and this is good. Please understand, I don't just toss money at these motors or any engine for this matter. I do particularly like the 235 chevy engine and its many ways of making a workhorse a valuable tool. I think you might find a use of thread stock, a plate/steel for top of the bottle jack.... go big as in a five ton or more. Something has to give and sometimes its the thread stock that fails but its going to take a lot of pressure to move frozen parts again. I like your willingness to learn from mistakes as its a great way to learn. Reusing old pistons is usually not a good idea. Not if you want a long life engine. Best to find a engine that still is in fair condition to run or rebuild should you choose to do that. I guess that I best keep the comment short as most folks don't enjoy reading keyboard engineers talk bull s**t
The whole dragging an engine block across the living room floor while my cats watch on in curious contemplation is absolutely relatable! It's just another Saturday night😂
Reminds me of a 57 Chev 283 I tore apart last fall. When I took the intake off a live mouse jumped out at me. Fortunately he landed in my trash can and I could take him outside for catch and release. Of 8 pistons, 4 came out ok. 3 took some serious hammering and the last one required the use of a large hole saw to get it out. The good part is that I wound up with a standard bore block, a standard crank and usable rods and head casting. Keep up the good work and stay your optimistic self.
Looks like the block is the beginning of a base for a coffee table in the living room. Add (4) connecting rods as the leg and a glass top. The cats will love it!
Oh the old seized chevy tear down. Been there, done that. Sure as hell don't want to do that again. I needed to keep the bell housing because the master cylinder bolts to it. This was on my 46 chev. The engine was seized so you couldn't turn the crank to get the bolts in the fly wheel. And there are bolts though the bellhousing into the back of the block. I ended up using my torch to cut the crank in half. But I saved the bellhousing. I worked on it off and on for three days. The things a guy does for an old truck.
A few new piston skirts, a piston crown and some low temp aluminimum brazing rods and you have a working engine. Your idea of a Chevvie 6 settings fire pit is genius, with a suitably modified head it'd become a bar b que. Love your humor
I've seen some bad engines in my day but that one has em all beat ... one solution ... craig's list ... " it ran when I took it out " ... good luck with that ...
The engine block would make a good base for an end table. a piece of plastic on top so you could see the cool antique block. If it is to low you could turn it on end.
I've been building engines for 40 years and when they are as rusty as this you take them apart any way you can. Don't be so hard on yourself, you're doing just fine. Besides, it doesn't take much effort to dump this boat anchor off at the local machine shop...just deep pockets. Keep saving what you can.
Outstanding video! I've submitted your video to the Venice Film Festival as a candidate for the Golden Lion award. Good luck. I think your Lion is in the bag.
I have tried saving many "stuck" motors, but when the BFH and chisel come out. It signals the beginning of the end of that motor. Nonetheless, there are always good salvageable parts that can be saved. Thanks for the video.
If you use a plastic garbage can that is large enough, put the block in it with water and toilet bowl cleaner. It will come out so clean you may not believe it was ever rusted.
best remedy soak parts in the smallest container possible to displace liquid with a mixture 50/50 mix of trans fluid and pure acetone. In this case lower the engine block in a 45 gal drum put the lid on it and set it outside.
I watched pulling out the hair on my bald head! Obviously that so called troublesome piston was an upgraded “screw in” style. You shoulda used a metric sledge.
Something destined to be a boat anchor has already had the experience. Your resolve and optimism are admirable. Well it's worth 65 cents US a pound. Sorry
Hi, Don't worry, the engine of Bonnie and Clyde's car ended up in almost the same condition, it is now like a piece of museum, if you don't have skills in mechanic, you have great potential in acting, don't give up, life is a sinusoid made of ups and downs...
When you had the block in the pickup by the porch I was thinking that you should just put it on the ground and find some flower pots that fit the bores to spruce up the place a bit. Maybe cultivate a few "frenemies" to come over and help you out with some of the more arduous tasks. Just add beer and some swearing and you'll have more than enough content for videos.
A buddy in highschool decided to take his engine apart. His parents got mad that it was taking too long. He took the parts to his basement and reassembled it. Too big to haul up and out so he had to take it apart again.
I think we all learned a valuable lesson here today: don't drain the oil in your car's engine, remove the hood and air cleaner and then leave it wheel-bearing deep in a salt marsh for 40 years and expect it to fire right up when you want to pick up a pack of darts at Tim's at 2 in the morning.
"Everything is a struggle, when you're stupid" Funnist bloke on TH-cam Kyle, you certainly make learning new stuff fun. Thanks for your efforts
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you get a laugh out of my nonsense!
Kyle, I laughed really hard at the split screen stuff, I do it ll the time when I'm working on stuff. I made my wife watch it, she laughed too and told me "you do that all the time but you swear a lot more than he does"
Glad you both got a laugh! I have to edit out all the swearing otherwise I'd get banned from the internet
I live on the farm, a 6 inch piece of a green treated fence post and hammer away. It is 50/50 that it works 60% of the time.
Thanks I'll keep that in mind for the next boat anchor revival!
That 4 on the piston tops is factory markings to group them into sets for weight matching. Don't throw that cam out. Cores for stovebolts are in short supply and it can be reground or welded/reground.
Thank you for clearing that up! I did set the cam aside
Haven't taken a Chevy Stovebolt apart in 30 years. Brought back old memories. The Carter Style sketch comedy was hilarious.
Glad you got a laugh! I hope the stovebolts you took apart were in better shape than this one!
A man with your metal shaping skills can have that radiator fan looking like new in no time!
Bondo will fix anything!
I want an "Everything is a struggle when you're stupid!" Carter Restyling t-shirt! It's priceless!
Haha I have a feeling that shirt probably wouldn't sell too well!
This is the funniest shite on TH-cam.
You’re doing the rug thing all wrong. Flip it over so the sticky side is up and the woolie side is down. Slides much better!
The phone call in the car bit was hilarious. But I am disappointed that I didn't think of it first!
Feel free to rip it off!
I hate that my girlfriend uses more bondo than me!
Brings back memories.. stick with it, your almost there!!!!
Can we all get a moment of silence for the fan blades. We hardly knew them!😂😂😂
Definitely a huge loss to the community!
@@CarterAutoRestyling yes well loved and cool under pressure. They had many fans!!😂😂😂
I really liked the skit. I can totally relate to being non-confrontational and to working on the floor and storing things in the house!
Put a piece of glass on top and you’ve got a nifty coffee table
Hey Kyle! Thanks for the mention! I was having flashbacks when you were hammering the pistons. I hope your bores are sound, I managed to crack one of mine when hammering the piston out. On a different note, my inverted welding is improving after following your advice. Thanks Buddy. Mart.
I couldn't see any cracks, but I guess I'll find out pretty quick if I ever decide to go further with it. For now I'm going to chalk it up to a victory. Glad to hear the welding is going good!
The phonecall had me laughing out loud! I was entertained!
Glad you got a laugh!
Love the "face" on the side view of the pistons!
They have personality!
Look out! Kyle's playing with fire again. Put a piece of plexiglass on that engine block and turn it into a coffee table. That's real car guy stuff.
Haha good plan! Gives me something to trip over in the middle of the night!
This motor is totally rebuildable,don't lose hope! Save all the parts, and get that block to the machine shop. You did well with the disassembly, now follow through. You're not on uncharted territory, by any means
‘Receipt for Chicken Fingers from two years ago’ was just brilliant. Had me rolling Hey, I run a 235, I’ve always liked that engine. Yours could run again. I admire your tenacity!
Haha thanks!
"Everything's a struggle when you're stupid". You've just summed up my entire automotive experience. I might get that painted on the wall in my garage
Haha awesome!
Totally relatable. I have a 428 pontiac block sitting in the stairwell supporting my running shoes and a 350 chevy in the basement. I have another 428 pontiac that is currently a substitute for flower planter, never to sit between the frame rails of a car again.
Haha that's awesome!
I had a great time at the premier today. Thank you for your time and interaction.
Thanks for stopping by! The cats send their regards to Joseph and Mary
Thanks again for sharing Kyle,once again I am laughing so much my oxygen supply to my brain is low!!!!😂😂😂
Hahah sorry about your brain, but I'm glad you got a laugh!
Best video yet. This is my sort of everyday life so it feels good to laugh at someone other than myself for a change. Thanks, Great stuff !!!!
Haha I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I like engine stuff! A really stuck piston can be quite something. This reminds me of an adventure I had back in the '80's when I bought a 10-wheel dump truck for $1500. It had a big Int'l 549 gas engine in it, and the fool had taken the hood and air cleaner off it, and then it rained and then he let it sit for months. I got that thing out of the truck and disassembled it, and one piston was SUPER stuck. Drowning it in liquid wrench and womping on it with an 8 lb maul onto a wood block did NOTHING. I finally rigged an angle plate and a riser for my Bridgeport-style mill and bored the darned thing out of that block. There was some pitting, but I got the engine running with some new parts, honing, etc. So don't feel so all alone!
Ouch that sounds like quite a struggle! Haha
A lick of paint and a piece of glass would make that a great coffee table.
I'm gonna guess that you might be Red Greens long lost son. You have the same intuitive ability to see a challenge and over come it with a mouse trap like grip of mysterious engineering principles. It is truly awe inspiring to watch your expertise displayed on your informative channel. I recently unburied a Cockshutt from a dirt filled tomb in NW North Dakota and will restore it someday....not really. The name of the tractor just makes me giggle! Anyway, thanks for another awesome production and greetings from North Dakota! (Truth).😂
That's a riot - Red's long lost son - you nailed it. Ha ha ha.
Haha thanks, I think that's the nicest thing anyones ever said about me!
I CAN relate to having engine parts in the house.....and tires....wheels....fenders.....
Haha right on, great minds think alike!
As a certified mechanic myself I enjoyed your video and decided to subscribe. Also noticed a lack of proper tools but just as enjoyable.
My dear wife has a phone that old... almost as old as that engine. I did note the Alan and Poe seemed to have the same opinion of the block as home decor as I have. Still, it's good to have something to stub your toes on in the middle of the night
I rebuilt a 235 when i was 17 and going to high school. It was the first one i ever did. I put it in a 50 Chevy 3/4 ton. The last one was a couple years ago. A 215ci Buick aluminum v8. It sat outside in the weather uncovered for 16 years. Taking it apart was about like the 6 you were doing in the video. I got a video of mine running on a test stand. Thanks for the entertainment
Better saved than scraped... Keep up the great work saving on the old rides..
the numbers in the pistons are tolerance numbers, the engine block would of had similar numbers stamped next to the bores. its allows the engine builders in the factory to quickly assemble engines without using measuring tools.
Thank you! That's good to know!
Finally made it to the end. See you next week
Thanks for another. , Brother !!
Thanks for watching!
Mate, that was hilarious. Really digging your humour. I was starting to get sore guts by the end. Your dry delivery is working well too. And your car stuff/metal shaping content is cool anyway so combined with the humour I look forward to watching your content. 👍👍
Thanks for watching! I'm glad to hear you got a laugh out of my nonsense!
This was very funny! Grumpy Kyle was my favorite. You did the right thing taking it apart. You were able to save some good parts and the block. It was worth it. See you on the next one.
Haven't been around for a while. I like where this went and I am happy to see that the cats are doing well.
Your parody was hilarious.
Glad you enjoyed it Ken!
Your piston chiselling technique is something to behold , these skills are dying out ,thankyou for keeping these ancient artisan methods alive
It's a technique that was passed down from the ancient stone masons
Your "waste-not; want not" approach woulda been useful in the depression era '30s.
Come to think of it, we seem headed for the depression era '30's. . .
Thanks Philip! I think you're right, we are well on our way to another "dirty 30's"
I have had a nice seat of door panels under the bed for a number of years, and the basement has multiple vintage VW parts stashed down there. Couldn't get away with an engine block in the living room, though... Rebuilding the Holley in the kitchen sink didn't go over as well as I hoped, either...
That's too bad, kitchen sinks are a great place to rebuild carburetors! Haha
Proof that there is more than one way to unstick an engine
I am a long long time subscriber to coldwar motors. Scott must be a mentor to you, that said, this engine is not the 37 chevy engine or is the rig its in a showcase winner. There are many of these engines still able to run yet in the wrecking yards. I started kind of like you in the fifties working for my dad in a large truck shop. Grease to full time wrench was the process of my getting a line of work thats never left me hungry. If this engine has done anything, its been a educational tool and this is good. Please understand, I don't just toss money at these motors or any engine for this matter. I do particularly like the 235 chevy engine and its many ways of making a workhorse a valuable tool. I think you might find a use of thread stock, a plate/steel for top of the bottle jack.... go big as in a five ton or more. Something has to give and sometimes its the thread stock that fails but its going to take a lot of pressure to move frozen parts again. I like your willingness to learn from mistakes as its a great way to learn. Reusing old pistons is usually not a good idea. Not if you want a long life engine. Best to find a engine that still is in fair condition to run or rebuild should you choose to do that. I guess that I best keep the comment short as most folks don't enjoy reading keyboard engineers talk bull s**t
The cats were wondering where you were taking their new 6 chamber feeding dish 😂
The whole dragging an engine block across the living room floor while my cats watch on in curious contemplation is absolutely relatable! It's just another Saturday night😂
Haha sounds like you're living the dream too!
Reminds me of a 57 Chev 283 I tore apart last fall. When I took the intake off a live mouse jumped out at me. Fortunately he landed in my trash can and I could take him outside for catch and release. Of 8 pistons, 4 came out ok. 3 took some serious hammering and the last one required the use of a large hole saw to get it out. The good part is that I wound up with a standard bore block, a standard crank and usable rods and head casting. Keep up the good work and stay your optimistic self.
Looks like the block is the beginning of a base for a coffee table in the living room. Add (4) connecting rods as the leg and a glass top. The cats will love it!
Shake hands with danger is a great comedy.
Hahaha! I agree
Oh the old seized chevy tear down. Been there, done that. Sure as hell don't want to do that again. I needed to keep the bell housing because the master cylinder bolts to it. This was on my 46 chev. The engine was seized so you couldn't turn the crank to get the bolts in the fly wheel. And there are bolts though the bellhousing into the back of the block. I ended up using my torch to cut the crank in half. But I saved the bellhousing. I worked on it off and on for three days. The things a guy does for an old truck.
Yeah Gm sure made these things hard to take apart when they are seized!
A few new piston skirts, a piston crown and some low temp aluminimum brazing rods and you have a working engine. Your idea of a Chevvie 6 settings fire pit is genius, with a suitably modified head it'd become a bar b que. Love your humor
Haha I like your optimism!
Plan B: Go to Ardrossan, ply Scott with drugs, and alcohol, steal the engine out of his '37
Yeay ! Another video from Mr Carter ! Keep ‘em coming Kyle !
Imma just gonna comment on all your vids before I even see them 😂 ❤
Haha thanks for tuning in!
you are one very strong fellow to move that block as far as you did..
22:00. Missed opportunity for garage fondue. In Cuba that engine would be rebuilt with Volvo parts.
That's the funniest thing i have seen since the last time i seen something really funny.
Love that shop truck! Thats a great coffee table base, put some casters on it and a table top and yer all set. Hope your backs ok.
Haha great idea! Back is fine
If you put some 1/4" glass on top of the block, you have a great coffee table.
I've seen some bad engines in my day but that one has em all beat ... one solution ... craig's list ... " it ran when I took it out " ... good luck with that ...
Haha thanks for the tip! I just posted the ad!
Skipping leg day - That was funny.
Glad you think so. Haha
Good show.
It was entertaining, (as usual) and also informative.
And now you know something about engines. Hands on.
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I'm glad I've accidentally found this channel...i have lots of your past videos to watch...!!!!
Thanks for stopping by and watching!!!
you can inexpensively save engine,use electrolosis on valves push rods cam cam followers etc,hone block scim head,looks good to me
The engine block would make a good base for an end table. a piece of plastic on top so you could see the cool antique block. If it is to low you could turn it on end.
Great idea! That would add a touch of class to my living room
I've been building engines for 40 years and when they are as rusty as this you take them apart any way you can. Don't be so hard on yourself, you're doing just fine. Besides, it doesn't take much effort to dump this boat anchor off at the local machine shop...just deep pockets. Keep saving what you can.
Thanks! I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to engine stuff, but this seemed like a good one to learn on haha
you can use grinding paste on valve and seats
Looks like me with my engines in the house 😂👍🏾
yeah! bad chad jumps the gun too much sometimes, and he did call that guy a liar.he even offered to give back his money.
Loved this video!! Please throw some more shade on Bad Chad.
If you like to go fishing, you have a perfectly good boat anchor.
Always have to look on the bright side!
Yep rusted from the bottom up. It's a good thing that it's hard to scrap a good block! Now we know ya at least made it to grade 10, nice find!
Grade 10 was the hardest 3 years of my life
I had a 235 in my 53 Chevy sedan delivery. Great motor but the oil flapper system is not as good as an oil pump.😢
That was a good one, Kyle. I got a good laugh at that.
I was thinking about that boring machine at Strong's Garage. That would change things.
Glad you got a laugh!
Outstanding video! I've submitted your video to the Venice Film Festival as a candidate for the Golden Lion award. Good luck. I think your Lion is in the bag.
Thanks, much appreciated haha
Oh boy, here we go again..........more DRAMA!!!! 🙄
Drama sells!
@@CarterAutoRestyling 👍😄
I have tried saving many "stuck" motors, but when the BFH and chisel come out. It signals the beginning of the end of that motor. Nonetheless, there are always good salvageable parts that can be saved. Thanks for the video.
Great way to turn a disaster into a hilarious video! Thumbs up button smashed.
Must have watched Bad Chad!!!!!!
Maybe!
Clearly from a science an educational point of view it was worth it thanks 😊
Great video!
Thank you!
you can save cam,electrolosis re profile,put pistons and rods in diesel will free off
Keep those main bearing caps without those the block would cost you a lot of money to refurbish
Yup they are bolted back into the block with the crank
I love that you never give up !
Great videos !
Thank you!
Too funny Kyle, I always look forward to your take on...anything. Those shop shoes are sweet.
Thanks Eric! I take pride in my designer footwear
If you use a plastic garbage can that is large enough, put the block in it with water and toilet bowl cleaner. It will come out so clean you may not believe it was ever rusted.
it's good to feel appreciated!😺
I would love to see a collaboration with you and puddins fab shop especially if slick was involved. All of you guys are incredibly talented.
best remedy soak parts in the smallest container possible to displace liquid with a mixture 50/50 mix of trans fluid and pure acetone. In this case lower the engine block in a 45 gal drum put the lid on it and set it outside.
Thanks for the tip!
I watched pulling out the hair on my bald head!
Obviously that so called troublesome piston was an upgraded “screw in” style.
You shoulda used a metric sledge.
Yeah those ultra high compression screw in pistons can be a real bugger!
Something destined to be a boat anchor has already had the experience. Your resolve and optimism are admirable. Well it's worth 65 cents US a pound. Sorry
Hi,
Don't worry, the engine of Bonnie and Clyde's car ended up in almost the same condition, it is now like a piece of museum, if you don't have skills in mechanic, you have great potential in acting, don't give up, life is a sinusoid made of ups and downs...
Got me some chuckles today 😂😂😂
When you had the block in the pickup by the porch I was thinking that you should just put it on the ground and find some flower pots that fit the bores to spruce up the place a bit. Maybe cultivate a few "frenemies" to come over and help you out with some of the more arduous tasks. Just add beer and some swearing and you'll have more than enough content for videos.
I don't know, taking care of flowers sounds like way more of a hassle than destroying my back trying to haul an engine block into the house haha
A buddy in highschool decided to take his engine apart. His parents got mad that it was taking too long. He took the parts to his basement and reassembled it. Too big to haul up and out so he had to take it apart again.
Haha yeah that sounds like something I'd do
PFFFFT! PARENTS!
HA RUMPH!
That clutch is great! Mint
I figure it's still got a couple high rpm launches in it
Hi kyle great to see no woeful bodywork this week an some excelent engine work 😂😂. Cheers mate🇦🇺
I think we all learned a valuable lesson here today: don't drain the oil in your car's engine, remove the hood and air cleaner and then leave it wheel-bearing deep in a salt marsh for 40 years and expect it to fire right up when you want to pick up a pack of darts at Tim's at 2 in the morning.
On the next episode watch kyle turn this wornout 235 into a 6L LS
Stay tuned!
I thought this was one of those fancy LS swap channels.....
Haha I think you may have taken a wrong turn at Albuquerque
Thanks Kyle for a interesting video of some junk is junk
Some of your best work