I'm an old timer and what people don't know today is years ago cars/trucks didn't last nearly as long as they do today. I purchased a brand new Chevy Camaro in 68 and by 72 it was junk. I paid just under $3,000 for it and sold it for $750. And no, I didn't hot rod it. In the 50's it was common knowledge that a U.S. made car or pickup was a junker when they hit 100,000 miles. Today some folks don't buy a car or truck until it has 100,000 on it! Technology today is light-years ahead of those old rides. But I sure do miss the styling and atmosphere that was America! Life used to be exciting and the future had endless possibilities. I feel sorry for kids today.
I drive a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT. I bought it three years ago with 253k on it, and it just turned 306k last month. I did a bottom end overhaul the same time I did a head gasket, but that's it. Bearings, brakes, suspension, etc... normal maintenance. I paid $500 for it, and it is hands-down the best little 4-banger I've ever owned. Good maintenance, full-synthetic fluids, drive it like an adult, and it'll last a good long time.
Yup, I agree! Sometimes I wonder about some of these restoration videos thinking they were junk to start with. The styling was cool and I liked the Euro stuff best.
@@Gopherdave1> Is it junk if they still start up and run after 25, 30, or 35 years in a junkyard? It's crazy that people take cars to the junkyard that still run and drive! ☹️
@@somenamelessdude8095 This truck likely had a top speed of about 50 mph, the brakes were weak, the suspension was like a rock, and you ground a pound when shifting. This was before severe inflation dropped your salary to the poorhouse like now, so it made sense to get a much better, newer either new or used truck. I would spend the time to drop a newer V8 in this, or even better start with a newer rolling frame and engine and add this very stylish and antique cab onto it, for a better driver.
I have had great success with an unusual method of freeing stuck engines, rings and valves. Instead of the usual use of MMO, Blaster and such, I have been using regular old white vinegar and it has worked every time. I pour it in and fill the cylinders then let it sit for a day or 2, topping off the cylinders as it soaks through. Vinegar actually eats the rust but doesn't damage the rest of the iron/steel. Once the engine breaks free oil the cylinders and change the oil in the crank case and turn it over to lubricate everything then do the normal compression test, get it to have spark and a working fuel system and it should be fairly easy to get it to fire.
@@ennengb2010 have you ever used vinegar to remove rust from anything? If not, find yourself something rusty, whether it's a few bolts and nuts, old rusted wrenches, rust seized needle nose pliers, crescent wrenches, etc and put them in a bowl of vinegar and let them sit in it overnight, then take them out of the now nasty rusty brine, wipe with a good rag then rinse with water. Repeat if necessary but that's only in really severe cases. You MAY want to wear good rubber gloves though because it can be extremely difficult to wash off your hands. It's truly amazing at removing rust and is non toxic and non corrosive. If you try it let me know what you think of it
Love the Diamond T trucks. Back in the 80's at Roswell NM on the hill west of town, there was a wrecking yard. In this yard out back, was a couple of Diamond T trucks, one of which was formaly owned by the auther Earl Stanley Gardener. It had a bed that was set up for living quarters with a place for him to write his stories while he was in the outback country. If he described a canyoun or some part of the country in the wild it was because he was there. The truck was very spacious inside and in great shape. I often wonder what became of the truck.
im from down by roswell i know there is a junkyard outside town i believe it is a private place iv been told u have to catch the guy there but there is a treasure trove of old classic cars truck buses you name it that truck may be there
Our old 34' Diamond T had a red seal Continental engine in it, which my dad said was one of the best engines made in those days. Built to last, the truck had 335,000 miles on it before being sold to the Hansen's who then removed the engine and ran their sawmill with it for many years. Diamond T manufactured some of the best trucks in the country. 💎
This brought back memories of working on a car by yourself. You spend 50% of your time stepin' and fetchin'. This young man has the patience of Job. I thoroughly enjoy watching him resurrect these old masterpieces; those engines are absolutely basic: fuel, air, and fire. Thanks
I know a guy in CT that collects and restores Diamond T trucks ... ALL kinds !! Fire trucks, tanker trucks, flat beds, you name it !! He does some BEAUTIFUL work !! Makes them better than brand new !! Good luck with this ole girl !!
@@AnCapDog144 are you kidding... it's a modified hyperactive form of blinker fluid, it has been rumored if you thoroughly massage it into a whiskey dent allowing it not just to penetrate the paint and rust, but deep into the molecular structure of the steel, you'll be a feminine hair closer to the secret of life... but in my perspective seafoam is just hyped up snake oil.. don't think of me is a charlatan ;)
@@AnCapDog144 it a very good oil that has multiple uses. It has a unique way of working it's way into seized parts yet also can be used in fuel systems and other mechanical things to treat them. No One knows why it works. Hence the mystery.
What a sweet, cool truck. Love the toughness in it's styling. Pretty rare truck 2. Needs to restored, and not a Half Ass old truck on a new chassis restored either. This truck deserves better.
That was a worthy effort my friend. I love seeing old engines come back to life and further my engine knowledge and the same time. Thank you sir and better luck next time.
I wish these videos were around when I was a kid... my grandpa had a 1949 international and a 58 chev (both absolutely complete with good glass and interiors you could actually sit in) parked out by the old farm dump. After grandpa passed on when I was 15, my uncle thought it was a good idea to doze a big hole and push everything into it. There's two old trucks in there that will never run again. Needless to say, some of the family was pretty pissed off that he did it without telling anyone lol especially me because grandpa was going to let me have one of them once I decided what to do with it.
I caught this one 2yrs on. With all the aged and decrepit motors you've handled, there's bound to be one that just says "NO!" Great effort there, Mr. Jennings.👍
Growing up in the 1960's my dad owned an old Diamond T flatbed and a Diamond T Boom truck with a workers cab behind the driver. Loved those trucks. They remained in the family until the late 80's and never stopped running.
The ballast resistor should be hooked up in series with the resistor. The ignition wire needs to go to the resistor, then from the resistor to the coil. I am guessing that truck was originally only a 6 volt. The resistor is to lower the power going to the coil. It will prolong the life of the coil and keep the points from arcing and burning up. A set of points made for 6 volt will burn up quickly when converted to 12 volts.
I converted a 55 Willys Jeep inline 6 from a 6 volt to an 8 volt system. Headlights and such kept blowing fuses so just replaced with whatever screw was on hand and and not rattle out. Never did have problems with it burning up points. Got the idea from a hay farmer, said it would start better with a little more juice. Said 12 volt would be a little much on the system.I didn’t know it til then but a lot of tractors had 8 volt systems back then.
I haven't watched all your videos, usually just the ones that pop up on my feed. While it's really interesting what you do to get these engines working, it stays with me just what happens to these particular machines. Yeah, I know this video is 3 years old, but maybe you read these messages still.
i like seeing you get beat by one and post the video anyway! I expect many of the people that enjoy your channel have also been beaten by a stubborn engines more than a few times. Very relatable, great video!
Private sector manufacturing did not readily keep up with war time technology. And I'm of the opinion that it was intentional. However, I grew up in the fifties and had access to a lot of older vehicles. Those old cars and trucks were so easy to work on, and reliable if serviced appropriately.
Knew an old timer from S.D. that had a Diamond T. tractor with a Mercury sleeper and pulled a flatbed. We would overload him with RR ties and that old Cummins would snort. Sure was a tough old truck. Even resembled the front of your pickup. Just subscribed.
JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I WAS LOOKING FOR A 85 TOYOTA BOX TRUCK 22R USED BE A UHAUL AND THIS DIAMOND T TRUCK CAME UP. I MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND AND SEE IF I CAN GET ONES OF THESE. LIKE THE LOOK. GOOD WORK.
I'm sure you've heard it by now, MMO is good stuff for sure, it's absolute magic for sticking lifters, but for rusty pistons and rings white vinegar is the stuff, hey great channel
Saw one of these trucks on eBay - sat in Arizona or New Mexico for many decades. It was rough looking. REAL rough. The seller sent me more additional photos - It was WAY MORE than I cared or dared to get involved with. Eventually, someone bought it for a cheap price. I'm thinking that maybe it is this Diamond T Reo truck. Good luck with this Diamond T - you're gonna need it!
I watch probably 10 channels that do these kind of videos and of them you are the only one that goes into the internals of the engine definitely enjoy watching and definitely appreciate the extra work you put in to getting them running
Someone please sponsor this guy for the love of god because the videos that are missing a part 2 where he actually successfully gets it to start is absolutely murdering me
I'm impressed by a couple of things....turning a driveshaft with a plumber's wrench....your abiding patience....and your resistance to cussing! That beauty is worth saving.
If you’re a dad; you would be an excellent father. The way you talk and how calm you are when working on a car, my daddy use to smack his hand and flip shit but those were some of my best memories
When I was young...even today, we got longer bolts without heads to screw into the block and hide the head down in line, 2 headless bolts long enough to stick up past the head was all you needed..perfect guides to set the head in place
I've been wrenching sense watching my dad over a half century ago . If you want to free up the piston rings and valves , pour automatic transmission fluid down the spark plugs holes and fill up each cylinder , then let it sit for a few days to a week . Without the spark plugs in it , crank it over gently until the cylinders are empty . Then put it back together and try to crank it up . That automatic transmission fluid is an old mechanic's trick I learned from my dad and it still works today !! Just check the oil level in the engine crank case as it sits the tranny fluid will go down into the engine crank case . It not only Free's up pistons & rings but also the valves and lifters .
para kang si Jesus muling binubuhay ang matagal ng patay pero bilib ako sa t'yaga at sa iyong determinasyon na muli mong mapagana ang ganyang uri ng sasakyan,. keep up the good work, more power and Godbless,.
That is one awesome truck, too bad didn't get it the start, reading some of the other comments I assume we all know why at this point considering this is 6 months ago when this video was made. Finally started watching your content two days ago and I love it 👍☮️
My dad and I free the motor on a 1940 Chevy truck that been setting for years ! Took out the plugs, poured kerosene in let it set a day or two it freed up , and gotter running ! 👍
You are a mechanical Wizard! That is for sure. Your channel would be way more rewarding though, if you would completely restore one of these old beauties! Go for it!!
The only thing it can be is not enough compression, Damn good try man, good fight. I like these Diamond T's, I need to find one to play with here in Buffalo, NY. You're a good man there Mr Jennings
Well I have been watching your video's for a few days now; Kinda addicted to the Will it run series. Only a few thing's I saw you did on why it has such low compression and won't catch. One you never reuse a gasket. Once you pull the head; it's automatically a new head gasket time. I am sure you can find a reproduction gasket online or make one. Next you didn't torque the head bolts down. That one is a little tricky to do since I am sure the torque spec for it has long since gone. Get those two issues resolved (assuming valves are still functioning correctly) it should fire up no issue.
Man.. I love this content. Really interesting old cars😎👌 I guess you could have it a bit cheaper by just put a giant bucket under the Motorblock and reuse all the fluids that you spill or even put through the engine. (after the oil change/cleaning oil pan) I mean. Cause all that stuff ain't cheap either... 😬😬! keep em coming, I will def. Watch😎👍
Get a small block of hardwood, place it on the top of a piston and hit the top of the timber with a sledgehammer one by one. This should crack any rust and free up what’s locking. Good luck.
Man, I stumbled across this channel and can't stop watching. This guy can get anything running.
Same
Not this one dude!
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@@williamarmstrong842 to
He's like the Bob Ross of "Will It Run?" videos and I love it.
I'm an old timer and what people don't know today is years ago cars/trucks didn't last nearly as long as they do today. I purchased a brand new Chevy Camaro in 68 and by 72 it was junk. I paid just under $3,000 for it and sold it for $750. And no, I didn't hot rod it. In the 50's it was common knowledge that a U.S. made car or pickup was a junker when they hit 100,000 miles. Today some folks don't buy a car or truck until it has 100,000 on it! Technology today is light-years ahead of those old rides. But I sure do miss the styling and atmosphere that was America! Life used to be exciting and the future had endless possibilities. I feel sorry for kids today.
I drive a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT. I bought it three years ago with 253k on it, and it just turned 306k last month. I did a bottom end overhaul the same time I did a head gasket, but that's it. Bearings, brakes, suspension, etc... normal maintenance. I paid $500 for it, and it is hands-down the best little 4-banger I've ever owned.
Good maintenance, full-synthetic fluids, drive it like an adult, and it'll last a good long time.
Yup, I agree! Sometimes I wonder about some of these restoration videos thinking they were junk to start with. The styling was cool and I liked the Euro stuff best.
@@Gopherdave1> Is it junk if they still start up and run after 25, 30, or 35 years in a junkyard? It's crazy that people take cars to the junkyard that still run and drive! ☹️
@@jessestout8646 cars were also getting better yr after yr then, and a 5 yr old car was behind the times
@@somenamelessdude8095 This truck likely had a top speed of about 50 mph, the brakes were weak, the suspension was like a rock, and you ground a pound when shifting. This was before severe inflation dropped your salary to the poorhouse like now, so it made sense to get a much better, newer either new or used truck. I would spend the time to drop a newer V8 in this, or even better start with a newer rolling frame and engine and add this very stylish and antique cab onto it, for a better driver.
That is probably a rare truck and a thing of beauty. The chrome still looks great.
I have had great success with an unusual method of freeing stuck engines, rings and valves. Instead of the usual use of MMO, Blaster and such, I have been using regular old white vinegar and it has worked every time. I pour it in and fill the cylinders then let it sit for a day or 2, topping off the cylinders as it soaks through. Vinegar actually eats the rust but doesn't damage the rest of the iron/steel. Once the engine breaks free oil the cylinders and change the oil in the crank case and turn it over to lubricate everything then do the normal compression test, get it to have spark and a working fuel system and it should be fairly easy to get it to fire.
first I have heard of the vinegar trick, sounds like a great idea !
@@ennengb2010 have you ever used vinegar to remove rust from anything? If not, find yourself something rusty, whether it's a few bolts and nuts, old rusted wrenches, rust seized needle nose pliers, crescent wrenches, etc and put them in a bowl of vinegar and let them sit in it overnight, then take them out of the now nasty rusty brine, wipe with a good rag then rinse with water. Repeat if necessary but that's only in really severe cases. You MAY want to wear good rubber gloves though because it can be extremely difficult to wash off your hands. It's truly amazing at removing rust and is non toxic and non corrosive. If you try it let me know what you think of it
Cool! I'll definitely try it. Bet thats the active ingredient in the rust disolver I've been buying .
Vinegar works great on rust, so I believe it....
So does 88cent Wal-Mart soda
Your relaxed attitude made this so enjoyable.
You always do a great job on you videos even if the vehicle fails to run . Thanks
Love the Diamond T trucks. Back in the 80's at Roswell NM on the hill west of town, there was a wrecking yard. In this yard out back, was a couple of Diamond T trucks, one of which was formaly owned by the auther Earl Stanley Gardener. It had a bed that was set up for living quarters with a place for him to write his stories while he was in the outback country. If he described a canyoun or some part of the country in the wild it was because he was there. The truck was very spacious inside and in great shape. I often wonder what became of the truck.
ESG was really into exploring Baja California. He was a great fisherman, and fishing in the Sea of Cortez back then was world class!
I love to hear stories and local history like this
Probably at Area 51 now...
probably got scraped
im from down by roswell i know there is a junkyard outside town i believe it is a private place iv been told u have to catch the guy there but there is a treasure trove of old classic cars truck buses you name it that truck may be there
Our old 34' Diamond T had a red seal Continental engine in it, which my dad said was one of the best engines made in those days. Built to last, the truck had 335,000 miles on it before being sold to the Hansen's who then removed the engine and ran their sawmill with it for many years. Diamond T manufactured some of the best trucks in the country. 💎
This brought back memories of working on a car by yourself. You spend 50% of your time stepin' and fetchin'. This young man has the patience of Job. I thoroughly enjoy watching him resurrect these old masterpieces; those engines are absolutely basic: fuel, air, and fire. Thanks
JEN.. YOUR THE GREATEST!!! YOU CAN GET ANY CAR AND TRUCK GOING!!! THIS IS A POOP TRUCK MY SON MAX SAYS ,, HA!!!
One of the most optimistic men on RUclips.
Without optimism there is nothing.
Optimism is the gift America gave to the world.
I know a guy in CT that collects and restores Diamond T trucks ... ALL kinds !! Fire trucks, tanker trucks, flat beds, you name it !! He does some BEAUTIFUL work !! Makes them better than brand new !! Good luck with this ole girl !!
Wouldn’t it be nice if the makers of marvel mystery oil and wd 40 would sponsor you with some products?
Makes a lot of sense after watching a few of these videos
What does the mystery oil do
@@AnCapDog144 are you kidding... it's a modified hyperactive form of blinker fluid, it has been rumored if you thoroughly massage it into a whiskey dent allowing it not just to penetrate the paint and rust, but deep into the molecular structure of the steel, you'll be a feminine hair closer to the secret of life... but in my perspective seafoam is just hyped up snake oil.. don't think of me is a charlatan ;)
@@AnCapDog144 it a very good oil that has multiple uses. It has a unique way of working it's way into seized parts yet also can be used in fuel systems and other mechanical things to treat them. No One knows why it works. Hence the mystery.
@@gregledbetter5942 hahahaha
This is one of my favorite episodes so far! I’m listening on earbuds and the mocking bird in the background is loud and clear in stereo!
I ve only found your channel today and I m hooked! I laughed my arse off from when you nearly bbqd yourself. Bostin’ entertainment!
Same here and I agree. Our man must have balls the size of Texas to wrastle with this old girl and still come out smiling. Respect.
What a sweet, cool truck. Love the toughness in it's styling. Pretty rare truck 2. Needs to restored, and not a Half Ass old truck on a new chassis restored either. This truck deserves better.
I agree with you.
Agree 100%; too many chassis swaps with small block or LS Chevys, etc etc
It's so over the top! So talented person! Way to go!👍
Don't give up on it!!! That's a beautiful truck!!
That was a worthy effort my friend. I love seeing old engines come back to life and further my engine knowledge and the same time. Thank you sir and better luck next time.
God bless
Thank you so much for what you do and film, edit, and post for us.
Diamond T REO that's one way cool truck well worth restoration. They were built like tanks. Nice video. 👍😊
I wish these videos were around when I was a kid... my grandpa had a 1949 international and a 58 chev (both absolutely complete with good glass and interiors you could actually sit in) parked out by the old farm dump. After grandpa passed on when I was 15, my uncle thought it was a good idea to doze a big hole and push everything into it. There's two old trucks in there that will never run again. Needless to say, some of the family was pretty pissed off that he did it without telling anyone lol especially me because grandpa was going to let me have one of them once I decided what to do with it.
Damn, that's sad for you and a complete dick move by your uncle!!
You know, it doesn't matter to me if you get them running or not, i just enjoy watching you work on them, and the passion you have for it
I caught this one 2yrs on. With all the aged and decrepit motors you've handled, there's bound to be one that just says "NO!" Great effort there, Mr. Jennings.👍
These videos are super relaxing to just spark up a joint and watch
Wow, drugs, you are soo hard!
My goodness I bet that was a beautiful truck back in the day. Those vehicles had so much style and character.
💩
Thanks!
I have just ran across your videos tonight, and I'm obsessed. I hope Marvel Mystery Oil decides to sponsor you soon!
Growing up in the 1960's my dad owned an old Diamond T flatbed and a Diamond T Boom truck with a workers cab behind the driver. Loved those trucks. They remained in the family until the late 80's and never stopped running.
Hello from Moosomin ,Saskatchewan, Canada Great videos thanks for sharing.
The ballast resistor should be hooked up in series with the resistor. The ignition wire needs to go to the resistor, then from the resistor to the coil. I am guessing that truck was originally only a 6 volt. The resistor is to lower the power going to the coil. It will prolong the life of the coil and keep the points from arcing and burning up. A set of points made for 6 volt will burn up quickly when converted to 12 volts.
Sir, you know your business my brother and I loved playing with those old girls.
Never knew the points burn faster but it makes sense cause ive noticed that
I converted a 55 Willys Jeep inline 6 from a 6 volt to an 8 volt system. Headlights and such kept blowing fuses so just replaced with whatever screw was on hand and and not rattle out. Never did have problems with it burning up points. Got the idea from a hay farmer, said it would start better with a little more juice. Said 12 volt would be a little much on the system.I didn’t know it til then but a lot of tractors had 8 volt systems back then.
Thank you. I was looking for this so I didn't have to.
I thought modern coils did not need the resistor
I haven't watched all your videos, usually just the ones that pop up on my feed. While it's really interesting what you do to get these engines working, it stays with me just what happens to these particular machines. Yeah, I know this video is 3 years old, but maybe you read these messages still.
i like seeing you get beat by one and post the video anyway! I expect many of the people that enjoy your channel have also been beaten by a stubborn engines more than a few times. Very relatable, great video!
That’s a lovely looking truck. Real character
This Magpie is giving you her opinion loud & clear😂👍
Nice job, mate. Thanks for show&tell 😎
I love the old flatheads! Looks like fun.👍
Listen to those birds singing in the background makes me look forward spring time!
Private sector manufacturing did not readily keep up with war time technology. And I'm of the opinion that it was intentional. However, I grew up in the fifties and had access to a lot of older vehicles. Those old cars and trucks were so easy to work on, and reliable if serviced appropriately.
Hey man-don’t give it up. It’s an awesome truck 🛻 with possibilities ‼️👍☮️🌟
The bird sounds are awesome!
Boyi sure do like that old pickup . Good luck with it .
Like the fact that you show the failures as well as the triumphs
One of my favorite truck off all time. It's a crime to have had it sitting all these decades. It needs to be out there driven daily.
What a great truck. I can't believe how small the engine compartment is.
Have to appreciate a guy that will work on the old ass rusty truck with a white T-shirt.
Knew an old timer from S.D. that had a Diamond T. tractor with a Mercury sleeper and pulled a flatbed. We would overload him with RR ties and that old Cummins would snort. Sure was a tough old truck. Even resembled the front of your pickup. Just subscribed.
That is such a cool and rare truck. Would be great to restore to original condition.
I am learning alot by watching you this is very educational!
JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I WAS LOOKING FOR A 85 TOYOTA BOX TRUCK 22R USED BE A UHAUL AND THIS DIAMOND T TRUCK CAME UP. I MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND AND SEE IF I CAN GET ONES OF THESE. LIKE THE LOOK. GOOD WORK.
I'm sure you've heard it by now, MMO is good stuff for sure, it's absolute magic for sticking lifters, but for rusty pistons and rings white vinegar is the stuff, hey great channel
Saw one of these trucks on eBay - sat in Arizona or New Mexico for many decades. It was rough looking. REAL rough.
The seller sent me more additional photos - It was WAY MORE than I cared or dared to get involved with. Eventually, someone bought it for a cheap price. I'm thinking that maybe it is this Diamond T Reo truck.
Good luck with this Diamond T - you're gonna need it!
dang, you made a 1929 run but not a 1948. What a shame. Hey, Keep doing these videos! We love them!
Oh boy, driving a steel ingot a coming, iron butts get ready, quite a old truck with a certain style never forgotten.
Watching from the UK, Love your videos 👍❤
I watch probably 10 channels that do these kind of videos and of them you are the only one that goes into the internals of the engine definitely enjoy watching and definitely appreciate the extra work you put in to getting them running
Love these videos. Glad I found this channel. 🤘 Still getting used to oil and coil 🤣
Everytime you skip to the most rewatched parts of the video its just him setting himself on fire
Someone please sponsor this guy for the love of god because the videos that are missing a part 2 where he actually successfully gets it to start is absolutely murdering me
I'm impressed by a couple of things....turning a driveshaft with a plumber's wrench....your abiding patience....and your resistance to cussing! That beauty is worth saving.
If you’re a dad; you would be an excellent father. The way you talk and how calm you are when working on a car, my daddy use to smack his hand and flip shit but those were some of my best memories
When I was young...even today, we got longer bolts without heads to screw into the block and hide the head down in line, 2 headless bolts long enough to stick up past the head was all you needed..perfect guides to set the head in place
Maybe you should have worked on the stuck exhaust valve before you put the head back on.
I've been wrenching sense watching my dad over a half century ago . If you want to free up the piston rings and valves , pour automatic transmission fluid down the spark plugs holes and fill up each cylinder , then let it sit for a few days to a week . Without the spark plugs in it , crank it over gently until the cylinders are empty . Then put it back together and try to crank it up . That automatic transmission fluid is an old mechanic's trick I learned from my dad and it still works today !! Just check the oil level in the engine crank case as it sits the tranny fluid will go down into the engine crank case . It not only Free's up pistons & rings but also the valves and lifters .
This is true. ATF is the mystery behind Marvel Mystery Oil.
I use a mix of ATF and diesel.
Will Like some of the previous comments I am amazed at what he can get run. It is a some great talent.
para kang si Jesus muling binubuhay ang matagal ng patay pero bilib ako sa t'yaga at sa iyong determinasyon na muli mong mapagana ang ganyang uri ng sasakyan,. keep up the good work, more power and Godbless,.
I feel like you could see a pile of rust and still say "It ain't too bad could be worse" you always have a positive attitude about everything.
Is that a mocking bird I hear in the background? Wonderful.
A friend of my Dads when I was in high school, drove one just like it early 70s. Cool to the nines.
Just found your channel, keep it original!
Love watching these videos! Makes me want to go do something.
You are a great American!
major respect to him for working on this with a crisp white tee on
Awesome videos, have enjoyed them. Be careful with those coils, don’t want to see you hurt yourself!
They made some great chrome in those days.
It's nice to see old vichles come back to life...just like the day it was on the dealership....can't wait to see it restored..
That is one awesome truck, too bad didn't get it the start, reading some of the other comments I assume we all know why at this point considering this is 6 months ago when this video was made. Finally started watching your content two days ago and I love it 👍☮️
You do stuff right , help yourself a little bit I always get some studs to install in the block to line up the head when you drop it on👍
Love to see em break free like that. That's a great start :)
My dad and I free the motor on a 1940 Chevy truck that been setting for years ! Took out the plugs, poured kerosene in let it set a day or two it freed up , and gotter running ! 👍
You are a mechanical Wizard! That is for sure. Your channel would be way more rewarding though, if you would completely restore one of these old beauties! Go for it!!
Good old diamond T good show sir
BTW your videos are therapeutic and educational! Love them!!
The only thing it can be is not enough compression, Damn good try man, good fight. I like these Diamond T's, I need to find one to play with here in Buffalo, NY. You're a good man there Mr Jennings
Good video. I like it when you admit it when things go south 😂❤👍🏻
Never seen a diamond T pick up, only the big ones. Really cool..
👍 the shade tree mechanic. No guts, no glory!
The accents and grill can they bring some of that back please. It's art now.
Love the home made rebar cam mount.
I Love your collection and channel.
Our real museums, old trucks built to last and can still run the bodywork is a tough durable bone nowadays to make durable cars..🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
Well I have been watching your video's for a few days now; Kinda addicted to the Will it run series. Only a few thing's I saw you did on why it has such low compression and won't catch. One you never reuse a gasket. Once you pull the head; it's automatically a new head gasket time. I am sure you can find a reproduction gasket online or make one. Next you didn't torque the head bolts down. That one is a little tricky to do since I am sure the torque spec for it has long since gone. Get those two issues resolved (assuming valves are still functioning correctly) it should fire up no issue.
Not his first rodeo my friend.
@@jtothew4201 never said it was. Just stating a few things that will make the engine have a higher chance of running.
They all can't be home runs, I'm still inspired to go out to the shop and fiddle with the truck
Running or not, that is a seriously cool old truck.
One of my favorite trucks!
Another great video! Wow,looks like they stored fertilizer in that cab!
I loved those old diamond ts when I was a young teenager.
Yep, I have the overheating issue with my GoPro too. Lost footage because of it. Pretty lame. Love the channel man.
Man.. I love this content. Really interesting old cars😎👌
I guess you could have it a bit cheaper by just put a giant bucket under the Motorblock and reuse all the fluids that you spill or even put through the engine. (after the oil change/cleaning oil pan) I mean. Cause all that stuff ain't cheap either... 😬😬!
keep em coming, I will def. Watch😎👍
If its still a positive ground system, connect your hot wire from the battery to the negative side of the coil.
do not give up on get it going--------good luck i have a 53 dodge m37 i got it running
Get a small block of hardwood, place it on the top of a piston and hit the top of the timber with a sledgehammer one by one. This should crack any rust and free up what’s locking. Good luck.