Barn Find 1947 Ford Coupe! Flathead V8 Engine Abandoned for 15 Years!! Will It Run?!? Stuck Valves!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- While I was working in the shop a couple gentlemen showed up with this 1947 Ford Coupe on the trailer. They'd just rescued it from a barn and cleaned it up and were looking to make a buck. So being the sucker I am I bought it off them and had them unload it in the yard. Let's see if we can get it running! This car has been SOLD! As always, thanks for watching!
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SSDD. This channel is getting boring.
Really? Tearing the head and valves out of a 77 year old engine isn’t exciting enough for you?
Stop watching. Mortske repair keeps it honest.
Wow! Guess you would rather watch a sewing channel then?
@garyruark9506 But I would bet you will be tuning in next week... and still complaining... that's what I'd refer to as SSDD!! Hope he never changes, he's pretty entertaining in My opinion
Turn it off then.
"Screwed again. Thought I'd bought the nicest car I'd ever got, just kidding, hot garbage - just the way you guys like it." - busted out laughing at this. Four stars, would recommend.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey I learned a bunch about flat heads! What a deal! I'd you end up in Central PA in May you are invited to my birthday. I'm pretty old buy still like monster trucks and fire trucks. No candy but smoked meats are involved. Thanks for the fun!
@@robertsieber8374 sounds good!
Good job
@@robertsieber8374
Monday’s mean Mortske in my morning, and Puddin in my evening. What a day for us Car Nuts!!! 😊
I remember watching Wes the day that happened, I felt so bad for him and still can’t believe that he put it out there! But that’s the way he rolls thank god he didn’t get hurt!!!
Boring???? I dig the content here. Every week its something new. . I don't know about anyone else but I learn something new every week with Mortske!
Thanks
Always delighted to see another video from Mr. Mortske and company! Just the greatest! 🙂♥️
Thanks again!
I started working at my Grandad's Gulf Super Station in 1968. I was 13. Started wiping windows, before Pop would let me pump gas, or God forbid, get under a hood. By my senior year in high school I was the lead mechanic in the shop. My uncle was "allegedly" the head mechanic, but had head issues from the war. I excelled, and made Pop rich and well respected. I worked on 40's 50's 60's cars every every every day. Wasn't anything but automatic tranny overhauls I didn't or couldn't do. Finally got an offer to work at a dealer for 5X's what Pop was paying me. And I only had to work 40 hrs a week. Sorry Pop, but you were a tight ass, and I needed to keep my new wife happy.
5X? So, you went from $2/hr to $10? That was good pay 50 years ago.
In lieu of a decent wage, your Pop Pop hired you at 13, trained you, and helped you build the skills that got you that next job. But yeah, sounds like it was time to move on.
Knowledge is power, experience is the key to your future success, unless you work where I work!!! Cheap skates 😮!!!!
The sound of a Ford flathead V8 is second to none!...
Agreed
Hey there mortske. I'm a 70-year-old who spent a good portion of my life doing automotive repair of all kinds. As for your 47 Ford you just got, it reminded me of the 1970 duster I had with axccel dual points ignition. If I remember correctly the second set of points were set to add extra spark/or hotter spark. As for your show I watch it religiously and to be honest I would have to add pudding Fab shop as number two. Love you guys God bless
Much appreciated
@@davidsullivan5498 You've got good taste! 😊
When you took the intake and “stuff” off I had to wonder if there might have been ignition shorts inside those tubes - a contributing problem?
I’m lazier than you. I would have tried heating that stubborn valve then kroil to cool.
Mortske for a younger guy your alright , you impress me with your knowledge of old obscure technology.. your alright kid .. I'm over 60 and a old gear head myself
Much appreciated Tom!
Young hell you 40 atleast aint ya? Im 44 my body says Go my aches say No and my manhood says Yo.
Yes, you guys are young. Just wait too see what it's like 25 yrs later....lol
@@DanBeanner-zo3ms 40 is the new 30! 😁
@@kimberlywilliams9757 it maybe the new (insert up here) in ppls minds .. I'm quite sure time doesn't subscribe to the new anything body wise & though men are like fine wine and get better with time (lol) mother nature is a bi@#h .. if you have a sitting job where your body isn't abused there's a chance
The problem with long videos, is I always miss something and have to watch it again! It's not a bad car and you made it better-er! Thanks Mortske for the entertainment!
Our pleasure
When I was a kid my Dad had a 47 two door sedan and he swapped out the flathead for a 1958 - 331 cadillac V8 using a jc Whitney conversion kit. He loved that car.
Awesome
@@kmax66 Cadillac increased the displacement to 364 cui. in 1957. 58 engine was the same size
@@jeromebreeding3302 I'm probably wrong as it was over 40 years ago.
Nice work on the old flathead. Thanks for working and sharing experiences on the old fords. It helps to keep the early ford hobby alive.
Thanks 👍
She's a good looking car! Got a kick out of Duff at the first part of the ride! He was sitting there like a sophisticated fella!
Now this is a Mortske Repair we all love. Vehicles getting better looking but still make us warm and fuzzy to watch. Like baby bunny wabbits frolicking in the grass 😁😁😁😁
Lol
And cat videos 😂
I think that any old car that's not rotting away in a field or shack somewhere and is put back on the road is awesome I don't care if it's a Nash! I respect them all. Somebody is going to love that car.👍
Right on
The real story on the 46-48 Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge Etc, was after W W 2 the factories didn't re-tool, they just started producing 1941 models with a few cosmetic Small changes. The first real "New" models were not out until 1949-50. This looks like a hobbyist restore with a cousin-in-law paint job and a minimum of actual work done about 1990. Nothing wrong with that, they probably made it worth saving today...
I've been a field mechanic 50 years, recently retired worked on thousands of oil field engines ,some not run for decades, my go to for varnished lifters and valves is lacquer thinner in a pump oil can,dissolves it pretty fast.
Thanks for the tip
Great channel Mortski Repair . Have been following for a while from UK it’s the best of this kind of channel ….humour and education!
Much appreciated
Woohoo! Makes my Monday bearable! Thanks Mortske!
Our pleasure
As I always say every Monday thank you for another great episode my Monday is complete now
Great episode. I am glad it worked out with the guys "just showing up" with this car. I remember when guys were swapping front sheet metal to make these look like '40 Fords. Then Hot Rod pushed the "Fat Fender" movement in the 80's. Great price on a really nice old ride.
It doesn't need a headliner or seats... That car is way too nice for this channel. 😎
Agreed
many times when servicing flatheads, We drained the oil and replaced it with tri clean. Then set up a heat lamp under the oil pan and after six to eight hours we had a completely de-sludged engine. Drained the tri clean and filtered it, flushed the oil pan with K-10 added new oil and filter. Away it went.
Interesting
I am 61 and only have half of your mechanical knowledge. Your channel is teaching me a lot. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Would you look at that, just look at it! 😁👍
Earliest I've ever been on a Monday Mortske. The rest of my morning is now spoken for. 🙂
I recommend everyone go buy a Mortske hoodie, those things are awesome! I love mine! 😁👍
Good idea!!
Mort, how much did you pay her to say that? 😂
@@JeffKopis 😅🤣😂
I would, but I'm in Australia..and anything from North America costs double in shipping nearly..plus the exchange rate is not good. Hell, I'd buy everything!
Wow, that is a sweet old coupe. There is just something about the old flathead Fords. 😊
I agree!
Had to delay watching, when it dropped congress was roasting the secret service director 😂
Let’s Go Brandon!
One of the nicer vehicles that you have worked on in a while. Enjoyed seeing something different.
Glad you enjoyed it
What’s better than one flexi hose,? TWO flexi hoses 😂, nice old car. Ime having flashbacks to changing the timing gear, removing the camshaft etc in my 37 flathead ford, in a farmer’s old shed, way back in the 70s, on my own. Quite an adventure but I did it 👍
Dual points extend the dwell time to prolong the spark. On the Accel for Chevy you set one set to open at 28 degrees and the 2nd set for 32 degrees if my old memory serves me right. I am sure that Mojo could give you a better answer, he is a treasure trove of information and skills!
Thanks for the info!
@@MortskeRepair I learn a lot from you and others, happy to try and add to the knowledge pool. At 71 years old I still love learning new things.
@@rogerstephenson5639 glad to hear it!
1940's car. Inefficient? Yes. Death trap? Sure. But dayum they have sexy lines, and they just scream at you to go for a nice and easy Sunday cruise on a summer day, windows down, leaning back and soaking it in. She's a beaut!
Agreed
I personally owned two 1946 Ford Flat head V-8’s never seen that procedure on a flat head. Mine had the old lever shocks. Was not aware of a kit to switch them to standard shocks. Car looks pretty solid. Had one in High School. Used it as a project in shop class. And Then got another when I lived in Arkansas. Drove it many years. Of course I’m an old man. Don’t have a clue what your plans are for this. The problem I ever had was that 6 volt resistor. Got hot and would shut down. Thanks for a trip down memory lane.
Loved it Mortske. 💯👊👍💕
Thanks for sharing
You’re the flathead sweet talker sweet talkin until they idle smooth! Awesome video!
Thanks 👍
Always fun to see old stuff I know nothing about, I'm always learning something on here. Thanks for another corker Mortske!
You bet!
A shot of Marvel mystery oil would have done an engine good.
Liking the filter and old school tunes another engine saved great job
Thanks 👍
Beautiful car
We agree!
Another one lives you are like a super hero saving old cars Mortske man 🕺😅
Lol
As an old retired Mechanic told me, when you put new aftermarket advanced design parts in an old system, its "Better Than New" Good ol' Orville Cheers Sir.
Well said!
First thing I thought when I seen that 47 is Mojo taking miss Mojo out for some ice cream on a Sunday drive, that car just looks like it'd fit Mojo for some reason. 😁🤙
Let MoJo drive it. It would look good on him! 🙂
Great video Mortske, I love it when you work on cars that aren't in bad shape!! And the price is right
Right on!
Awesome find 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Thank you
Elegant Duff in the co-pilot seat.
Might be the camera, but it looked like you had cathedral size headroom as you were tooling along. No bouncing around, quiet, solid, comfortable ride. For steering wheel play, wait ‘till you get a Willys MB or CJ from the war or soon after. Thoroughly enjoyed this classic Mortske & Duff™ presentation-Thank you!
BACK to Mortske Monday
Met a guy who bought one of your scrapers...
I decided to buy one after seeing it ..
Good to see you getting them back on the road ...
In high school my best bud had a 49 ford truck with a flat head V8 ..
I gotta say , we abused the thing horribly but it held up ..
It wasnt sht for power but it sounded great ...
Much appreciated!
Mr Miyagi wants his car back.
Wax on, wax off….😉
Mortske, I've been watching some of your videos for the second time recently. I must say I especially love the ones where you tackle the old flatheads! Thanks for the goodness 👍
Glad you like them!
lol, I love your videos so much. And every time you add was is it pure comedy
Glad you enjoy it!
You could always run an oil and diesel mix in the engine, without reving it, just warm it up and then flush it out, usually gets rid of some of that sludge
You and Mojo need to do a tag team video building a flathead from the ground up. Here’s an idea. Pick from several of your possible builds in your yard and let the viewers decide which car or truck to put it in. Great time to pump up that merch to help fund the build.
That would be cool!
Mortske ! That's a nice little Ford. Like my 47 Merc but I run a Big Block Chevy ! 👊😎👍
Cool
That's a nice old Ford and you and Duff did a nice job on it.
Thanks
Look at mortske.. throwing Wes under the Bus right out the gate... just started watching, but predicting a trifecta...puddin blowing his hand up and a DD speed shop schmooze fest...all the classics.. lol
Duh
Mortske you had me a little worried to be honest with the size of the gunk fire. 🤣👍🍺🍺
Possible Crack next too valve guide seat. The intake seat.😮
Mortske, I have always loved your content. You inspire me to work on my own stuff and find these old vehicles like you do and get them back on the road.
Glad to hear it!
Nice car
Thanks
Don't know if I missed anything but seeing the 60 Caddie in the back ground reminded me I've not seen her finished. Yeppers, I probably missed something 😞. Thanks for sharing 😊.
Good call!
Pennsylvania oils (Quaker State, Pennzoil, etc) are notorious for sludge. I'm not a chemist so who knows but growing up I was told that Pennsylvania oils were fortified with paraffin. My 69 Firebird left the dealer on Quaker State and stayed that way till I had to do head gaskets. The valve covers had an imprint of the rockers otherwise they were solid full of sludge. This is a car that got 3000 mile oil changes after the break in oil change. Nasty stuff. I converted it to Valvoline which I ran in everything else. More useless sludge data. Pennsylvania oils are bad. FYI the Firebird had 60+k miles when it was opened.
Paraffin based oil.
Wrong. I ran KENDALL GT-1 in my El Camino, and had no problem with sludge. Oh, and paraffin isn't an oil additive. It occurs naturally in oil.
SHENANIGANS! Paraffin is a byproduct of crude oil refinement.
@@ronaldburgess2884 refined out in proper brands
@@TT-qo9dv other brands go a step beyond with their refining process.
Thanks again for the hospitality! Had a ball checking out all the hot rods you had laying around and spilling ice cream all over the 39 Ford. See ya in a month or two when I buy more garbage from ya!
Any time!
Mortske, definitely do the mini pry bars.
Everyone else, definitely buy them! If I didn’t have 4 already I’d be first in line. I use mine constantly.
Will do
That’s a beautiful Standard oil sign you’ve got. Amazing how authentic shop memorabilia is skyrocketing in popularity and value.
Agreed
❤ 40’s are one of my favs. But I’m in Cali and got no cash. 😢 And you are not boring. 😊 Keep it up.
Thank you! Will do!
🗿💨 them lazer pointers are my most recent trouble shooting tool. When an intake valve is slow about returning, the intake will heat up. When gas topped 4bucks a gal people about quit changing their oil. From what I've observed, anyway. My brain droppings wouldn't be complete untill I mentioned running strong fuel stabilizer to lube the valve stems and guides. 😎✌️ That old Ford looks Way good. Thanks for sharing Mortske 👍👍
Our pleasure
Man that look Duff gave you when you showed him that stuffed dog in the backseat was like “ are you kidding me right now” and that car was pretty sweet looking, thought OMG 😱 is Mortske upgrading his vehicle purchases
Lol
Any vehicle that’s makes 77 years old is very cool even if it’s never going to be a bucket list hot rod , but I could be wrong and it’s on someone’s bucket list. I’d drive it for an ice cream getter….if driven worse ….67 Bug to get a hot fudge sundae.👍👍.
For a minute I thought I was on the wrong channel. Mortske has a painted car. Seriously, Again brilliant video. Learning about American cars and having a laugh. Could you do a Mortske moment on American terminology for car parts against European. Help an Irish man understand. Cheers.
They built those car’s body to last. Unlike anything thing the build today. Cool video 😊
Agreed
I absolutely love that car! My sister’s first husband had one of those.
Very cool!
Hi mortske 2 duffs for the price of one what a deal . Cheers mate🇦🇺
Mortske, $10 special ❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
Oh, how I love me the sound of a flathead! I'm surprised you aren't into that body style, matey - she's a gorgeous beast with some lovely lines and a great engine, yet she's simple as underneath to work on. They knew how to make 'em good and with everything being greasable, you can keep 'em going much longer before having to replace it with a chinesium knockoff that wont have a grease circ and will give up in an eighth of the time. A good mix of old tech and new, is what I'm saying. AH well - she looks solid in all the important areas, looks to have a good price and she looks like a great candidate for just getting it roadworthy and driving the wheels off before needing any serious stuff done. All the best
Thanks!
Yeah I know that Mojo take that car home some Saturday he would probably love it
Good to see that back on the road!
its a car they drove on the Waltons after ww2, its beautiful!!
Ford guy - but... I can't believe I'm saying this... I'm about to buy my second-ever Chevrolet. The first, in 1982, was a 64 4-door thing, which got stolen a couple days later because I didn't know about that "Valet" key position? Got it back after they had their joy ride, but then sold it to a gal. She was oh so happy with it. Anywho... I've been on the hunt for an older Datsun or Toyota or Luv or anything minitruck for a while now and they're all $5000 and higher regardless of the condition or rust, uh, I mean "weight reduction." I'm more than capable to build one, but just can't stomach the entry price for junk! On Sunday we casually asked a feller we know who runs estate sales around town about my search and he said, "I have a nice little Chevy for sale. Here's the keys, it's out there, go have a look." OMG. Out there was a 40,000 mile time capsule 1983 S10 (similar to Puddin's, but. Red with white body stripe/thing). Tahoe edition, automagic (wha-wha...), but it is pristine. Paint is faded, but not a scratch on her. Interior looks new except for the sagging headliner, which I guess is a 1980's thing. Tires are from 1983, so those got to go, but the battery was dead, so on Tuesday I will go back to have a look at it closer. Going to the dark side.
Nice looking car ready for cruising and still some putzing needed to keep an old guy busy.
I had to laugh when you were talking about the distributors and the compressor kicked on.
Duff lifted his head up and looked in that direction, and he had a look on his face like,
" Hey, I'm tryin to sleep here".
She's a good lookin 15-20 footer. It will make someone a really good driver.
It's too bad it wasn't an easy start and run, but at least it made for a good 2 1/2 hour video 😎
I like the center part of the horn ring with the Ford in script and the old style logo. Very cool...
I don't know why people would get pissed because you called it an amateur restoration.
Personally I think that's stretching it a little. Hell they didn't even bother taking out the window rubber.
A decent amateur would at least work around it if they didn't want to take out the glass.
A quick and easy way is to peel back the rubber and clean and sand the area under the rubber,
and then pull back the rubber and put a small piece of rope under it to keep it off the metal surface.
That way you can still get it painted decently, and you don't have to worry about the paint coming off
around the rubber or trim... As far as striping in the paint, you have to pay attention when you spray metallic paint.
Some people just hose it on like they are spraying primer, ala DDSS LOL.
I laugh when I see you use an adjustable wrench or pliers the wrong way. Weak (adjustable) side pulling. This old flathead reminds me of my first car. A learning experience.
she is i nice every day driver!!someone will enjoy her!! great show
THANK YOU! I have a rusted heap 48 Ford Coupe. Thank you for the homework!!!!
Any time!
Wow. Cool find. I helped my Dad repaint one of those in 1972.
Right on
Mortske, flatheads and fires 🔥 good memories good times. Nothing warms the hands, arms and face like a good old flathead. That car does look pretty decent though.
Guy: "Do you like old cars?"
*Surrounded by 200 old cars*
Mortske: "Actually, no. I'll buy it anyway though."
Lol
Great car, always look forward to Monday with Duff and Mort. Our dog is afraid of lightning too. Have good week.
Thanks, you too!
I love this channel. I like the way you call it the way you see it. Don’t change nothing
Thank you! Will do!
Ok,ok...!!! When Mortske was test driving the car. The funniest clip of the video, was when he was teasing Duff with stuffed dog. Then Duff gave him the craziest look. That's funny stuff, right there. A Mortske minute. Too funny, man. Save that clip,🤣😂😅
Excellent, just the ticket for a rainy Monday...flathead shenanigans
Good video----I remember when the flathead Fords were on the road.
I use 20 50 oil in my 46. I broke it in with 30 still running fine after 20 years
Dude!!! Fun video!!! It took 3 days!!! BUT!!! I finally used my super scraper !!! Today on a aluminum timing cover gasket on there for 30 yrs!!! When I got it , it looked like witch craft!! BUT!!! It worked like butter!!! Thanks!!!✌️
That is awesome!
Two door sedans had roll down rear windows, coupes had flip outs. Business coupes have no back seats, sport or opera coupes have back seats of some kind.
I don't know if you have a small airport nearby, but if you do....they usually sell 100 octane "low-lead" ethanol free fuel. My buddy is a pilot, and he says that so-called low-lead actually has more lead than the old regular car pump gas used to. Don't run it in anything with a catalytic converter! He also says since it's ethanol-free, it will store for years. I am thinking 2 or 3 years, anyway. I run that 100 octane av-gas in my 67 Chevelle's 355 cube 9.5 to 1 4-bolt engine, and she really likes it! The exhaust smells great, too! Has that race gas odor. And I have yet to foul (or poison, as they call it) an oxygen sensor on my Holley Sniper Stealth system, although I have a few spares I picked up....just in case. Cost? Well, the crappy 91 octane car pump gas here in commiefornia is like 5 buck per gallon, the av-gas is 6.50 per gallon. "Real" race gas? Last time I priced it, it was like 12.50 per gallon for 110 octane leaded. Probably more now. Get to know the guy who runs the maintenance and fueling department at your local small airfield. I have a code for the personnel gate, can't drive my car in, but I walk my 5-gallon jugs in and their fuel point takes my debit card. I just have to lie to the machine and put a fake number for the tail number, and tell it my aircraft is grounded before fueling. Easy-peasey, lemon-squeezy!
Snazzy - I can't believe the previous owner didn't just pull the intake and head and rebuild the ignition...just pointing out that's beyond most folks, who lack your particular set of skills. I sure appreciate your willingness to tear into anything that needs it - thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure. If they had kept driving it or maintained it this never would have been the case
Man what a sweet unit
Sir Mortikus vs Flathead… my favourite combo! Big love from the UK.
I love that style of car.