I wouldn't say this was an unsatisfactory video, anytime you're dragging something out of a barn that hasn't ran in decades there's going to be multiple issues with it, but a little time and love I think you'll bring this little beast back to life. Personally I think it's definitely worth saving.
totally agree. Unsatisfactory would have been a "still" blown headgasket, or a cracked block. Just a radiator is another step down the road to recovery.
@@vernchaput6368 I watched the video, I heard him say original when I made my comment,, DUH, I hold onto my vehicles, I had one for 24 years when I sold it and 22 on another, so I am very much aware of OEM, the chair that is there needs to be sandblasted and painted before upholstered because the metal is pitted, rusted, that will cut through the foam, material that you lay over it....sure you could skip the metal work but you spend a lot on refurbishing it you must do all of it.
Might want to re-torque the head after a few heat cycles. Enjoyed the ride as usual, and always reminds me I'm not the only collector of old, but useful machinery. Cheers, Mike
Not a disappointing ending at all! This is the kind of video series that keeps many of us coming back for more! I’m looking forward to the next episode!
I have to say one of the best parts of my weekend is sitting down with a good cup of coffee and watching your latest videos. Your videos are always relaxing and just all around enjoyable. I have been watching your videos since the Clark Loader made its first appearance and I have never seen a video I would classify as a let down. Your content is awesome!
I'd hardly call it disappointing. Replacing a radiator is a 1/2 hour job, and given the age and condition, a leaking radiator is hardly a surprise. Enjoyed it muchly.
I absolutely LOVE watching Diesel Creek. Matt is the Ultimate "Redneck", because he looks at everything and resolves all problems and his plan of attack is explained on video. Everything I fix, I do the same thing.
Get that old seat reworked at an upholstery shop for sure. Also, I would love to see stuff like that fuel pump rebuild in actual real time. Perhaps you can do stuff like that in it's own separate video? Anyway, love the content so keep it coming Matt 👌
Yeah, the springs and frame not being rusted out means the seat is worth saving for originality at least. Might cost more than heading to the junkyard and putting something more comfortable in, bit it'll be worth more to a collector if it gets sold on.
You have to admire the simplicity of those old jeeps, they were designed to survive and fixable by just about anyone who can hold a wrench, thank you for being a great custodian of a little piece of America's Best Work.
Amen Brother! '...watch where youre going, 'member where you've been...that's the the way I see it I'm a simple man!" Back from the days when America actually obeyed Gods command!
What is most interesting is the Fuel Pump Repair Kit had a National Stock Number on the side of the box. The pump was likely used on the Army's M151 series 1/4 ton (Jeep) trucks. Great video Matt!
Sweeeeeeeeeet! - The sight and sound of you heading up to the top of your driveway reminded me of MASH. Here's hoping another radiator will resolve the over-heating issue. A 50+ year old rebuild kit in great condition - That's a find in itself! Great effort Matt, Thank you.👍
I was so impressed with the fuel pump rebuild kit- it came with everything except the body and some hardware. At the same time, I was saddened to think it was nothing like what you would get today, and the jobs to even manufacture it shipped overseas.
Good on you Matt, in my opinion it's a very satisfactory episode! You've taken something that's been languishing for decades and now it's happily running round the acreage. Love it, keep up the good work 😁
I really like how you have all these projects going on at once. Like a box of chocolates, I never know what I'm going to get. But I know it's going to be a great video!!
Things don't always turn out shiny in the real world. That's something you don't learn on TV and I say thanks Matt for showing it all to us. How could we appreciate your work if you didn't show all of the trouble you went up against?
As a guy who daily drives a 93 Dodge D250 cummins I LOVE your channel and what you do to bring this old engines back...so simple and so satisfying..I pull 13000 Pound RV all the time with no problems, it's got 362000 miles on the engine and running better then NEW!! ok i REDID THE IP AND UpPED THE FUEL FROM 90 CC TO 225 CC BUT STILL!....i HAVE 3 FRIENDS THAT WERE LEFT STRANDED BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERIZED FORDS all died and spent thousands of dollars to get it running to die AGAIN!!...THANK you for the great content and the Channel!
Great video, Matt! Good to see the old Jeep running (with just a few problems)! Actually, I was waiting to see the fuel tank with a few rocks in it - strapped to a tractor wheel running up and down the drive! Glad it didn't need to happen. Thanks, be well, be safe!
Hats off to you rebuilding that fuel pump on the tailgate I could never have done that without clearing off my workbench an doing it in the shop because I guarantee that at some point a critical piece would have jumped off into the gravel never to be seen again. Great video as usual I learn a lot from you an you really inspire me to take on projects I might be reluctant to do myself.
I remember rebuilding my F-head back in the 80s. I had a water leak and pressure getting into the cooling system and found that I had a slight divit between the cylinders on the block. Well, I was young and didn't have a lot of extra money for the project so I cleaned the top of the block off really well where this was and used some JB Weld to fill in the depression. That worked just fine for years! I miss my old '65 CJ!
One suggestion for putting new gaskets on rough surfaces, Permanent makes a spray copper gasket sealer I've used on head gaskets, YES I know they are supposed to be put on dry but when a company insists on keeping a piece of equipment going long after it needs a complete rebuild, you do what you have to. It works well on rough slightly tweaked heads and other thins. Those old jeeps were fun as long as you weren't in a hurry. Ones I drove topped out at 45. Some guys had the overdrive that went in the PTO opening. Have fun keep on running.
Just found your channel about a week or 3 ago. Love it! First video I saw was with the Detroit 3-53 first starting up. Brought back memories. My dad had a Drott Yumbo with that engine. Back in the 60's. You never forget that sound. I noticed that you had a bad experience with the 7018 rod One brand was bad and another was good. I am far from a professional welder and never used 7018. From what I understand 7018 has a self life. 30 days from what I have read after opening. Humidity can shorten that life span. A friend of mine cooks them in the oven at 350 before using them. My preferred rod is 7014. Great horizontal welding. Not so good for vertical welding. Horizontal welding the slag will peal off on it's own.
I dunno, I wouldn't call it disappointing. The big thing being that the engine runs fine, and the overheating is solved generally. Needs a new radiator, no biggie there, brakes are just something to do. I'm thinking this is a darn cool build, you're going to have an awesome ol run-about when this is done! Cheap by the standards of your other projects too.
"rust in the face". That was worth a laugh. I'm not a mechanic so I gain a great deal of knowledge watching you work. Since you work by yourself, for the most part, I am most impressed with your safety precautions.
love the channel Matt, one tip for cleaning rusty gas tanks I found was Evaporust. get as much rust out as possible with a pressure washer or however then fill with the Evaporust and let sit for a day or 2. the tank looked almost factory again inside.
if you losen the sensor you can also shopvac a good amount of junk out of the tank - losening the sensor is mostly to let air in so the tank doesn't implode
Matt, what a treat this video has been. So, so, many memories of riding with my dad in his 64 Jeep, and all the work we did on it through the years, including taking the fuel tank out and fixing a leak with epoxy, as well as taking the radiator out to get it re-cored. Thanks for the memories!
This video brought back memories of working with my uncles on the farm. Rebuilt my first carb on a tailgate. Be prepared to replace brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder when tackling the brake system. Don’t go cheap.
Another good video Matt, I don’t think I’d call it a disappointing end. You fixed the main issues and discovered few minor problems along the way but nothing you can’t handle in due time. The nice thing about these old jeeps is they’re easy to work on and there are plenty of experts in the Jeep community to offer advise. The seat frame and springs look to be in descent shape from what I can see. I’d take it to a local upholstery shop to get an idea on how much to pad and recover it.
To avoid the air bubble "burp" when you empty the cooling system and refill, drill a couple of 1/8 holes thru the thermostat. They allow the air that's trapped below/behind the thermostat to purge. Been doing that trick for years, works slick.
Sounds like a real Jeep. In 1958 the city of Montreal, they used Jeeps with plows to clean the sidewalks of snow. That is the sound that I remember. Thanks for the sound.
Not a disappointing video at all. You made forward progress on getting it back running. I would expect pulling something like this out of a rotten barn would have multiple issues. Like you said, all fixable if you want to spend the time and money on it. I'm sure if you decide not to keep it, you will find a willing buyer for it.
This is a classic, though it isn't heavy machinery like Christine, it is worth making good for the long haul. I actually envy you for having this opportunity to enjoy working with a piece of machinery (vehicle) like this that does NOT require a degree in electrical or computer genius skills to work on. Keep at it, Matt,...make it right.
Howdyyawl from the land down under. What a nice little gem. It's gonna B a good project for a future video. B interesting to see it finished. Don't give up on it, it's old, but with TLC it can go back on the road. Remember, the older the violin the sweeter the music 😊
I love hearing the guys in background working on that barn! Cant wait for the foundation/slab to come in!!! hope you document that very well! :D keep up the good vids man, love from denmark!
I had a 59 for a while, i got as a basket case. The seat i had done locally. I cut out part of tbe fender well so i could get the seat done normally instead of canvas. I also used a trick i learned from a friend, i put a piece of chain in the fuel tank when i was cleaning it. Great tip on that head bolt under the carb. Thanks Matt Hastings
Hi Matt: As for the seats, there are complete stock style replacements out there. Been a while since I checked on seats for my 73 CJ-5, but seems like they were about $150 each last time I looked. In our neck of the woods, there's only one grumpy old auto upholsterer left, and I checked with him 2 or 3 years ago, and he wanted $300 each to redo the old ones. Be interesting to see which way you go here. The last 63 CJ-5 I had, the horn wire shorted out and caused a lot of the wiring to melt down. As I remember, there was a big hot wire to the horn, and a ground wire to the steering wheel horn button. As opposed to having a horn relay situation. Might want to look at that. My daughter was driving when it happened, she had no clue what to do, so it was a meltdown.
@@godfreypoon5148 The old ones seem to be. But if you find someone younger, they really like what they do. There's a shop in Appleton, WI that is just awesome to work with.
Looking forward to seeing the new building finished and the jeep safely and reliably on the road. Oh yeah, we need to see the Barlow cleaned up and sharpened. Good luck with the projects.
Those pressure testers can be borrowed, from car parts stores, for a deposit, for the price. I've seen an engine run hot with no thermostat. Maybe it's a case of heat transfer time.
My granddad had an old canvas top and doors 1955 Willis American Army jeep that ran until the late seventies and was fun to drive. It was one of the first vehicles I was allowed to drive on public roads. This engine and everything else on yours is very similar if not close to identical to his. Don't give up on it. Heck, it runs.
man this video was awesome! glad to see it's running so well and only a few more things seem to need fixing! I'm learning lots here too, thanks Matt for another great video!
Great video Matt - think you should be able to get a cover kit for the seats - with padding and stitched covers etc. Should just slip straight on. Loving this older beater.
If you're feeling like a diesel swap in the Jeep, could be a neat idea and I've heard some quite interesting things about a Kubota swap. If not a Perkins from a tractor if you're not concerned about high rpm.
Great video, I hope your able to refresh the seat. If your going to send one in, might as well do both so they match. I'm looking forward to the point where the body gets power washed
I have a nearly identical jeep I spent 10 years rebuilding back to new, all the way down to the exact same color. It brings back lots of memories watching your video. Mine was built in Toledo on either the second or third week of December in 1964 according to vin #'s tracing I found online a long time ago. I rebuilt mine for car shows and weekend drives. Just fyi, the original radiator was bad in mine also.
I have to admit, a 3-53 or 3-71, even a 2-71 from an old water pump would work in something that small, would be awesome in that. But since the engine is not DOA, keep going. Really like your content Matt, keep it up. The seat, do it yourself. Foam padding some hide from a wild Nauga, (I know hard to catch) it would make great content. Heck, do them both.
Ah yes. The elusive Naga. We always had to order the hyde from farms because the wild ones were so hard to trap. Mom used to do upholstery when I was a kid. I learned a lot and became an expert at pulling staples from chair frames.
Back in the day when driving any Jeep down the road everyone that had one would Wave which was so fun to do. I haven't owned a CJ on over 30 years now yet i still remember it like I just got back home in mine. You're likely going to experience the same thing today from anyone driving one down the road. Have fun 😊.
That is definitely Sound Advice. I ran mine around for half an hour after changing the head gasket. Then I took it to Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan. It lasted about another 20 minutes then blew the head gasket because it didn't torque it again after the run time.
Hi Matt, just want to point out that when you get to be 58 you will probably find a lot of minor issues like leaks, farts, strange noises when you move. If you can keep going with a little love and tender care like you are giving this jeep then all is good. She sounds really good for her age and treatment. Hope you will too.
Repair of the radiator in an old Jeep like that is straightforward and easy, probably the easiest radiator repair that I can think of, give it a try. All that maters is cleanliness and the right flux.
Matt, is there a reason that you didn’t use some sealant on the head gasket? It might have been a good idea since there are some irregularities at the suspected area. Also a tip I got from some knowledgeable techs was to use a thin film of grease on the gasket. As you torque the bolts , it will allow the gasket to “slide into place” as it is being compressed. Just a little FYI. Always a great Sunday morning with a cup of coffee, a donut, and your video. 👍thanks.
it depends on the gasket type (or material rather) whether you need to use sealant, or should. In some cases you can make things worse by using sealant, especially if the gasket is not designed for it.
Good coat of spray on copper coat would seal up all those irregularities perfectly, its a 50hp engine and i doubt you can do something wrong putting it together to cause any issues other than valve adjustments lol. Dang i see you stepped up to the big red power tools
Cool video. I always find your projects interesting. The DSA number on the bottom of the rebuild kit label is a military contract number so that might be military surplus. Of course, they may have put those contract numbers on the box for dual use - civilian and military. The Defense Supply Agency was replaced by the Defense Logistics Agency in 1978.
@@beverlychmelik5504 Thought so but it was missing digits so I assumed it might be a civilian part number. I enlisted in the 80s so we were still driving jeeps but had transitioned to DLA by then. Still using pen, paper, and punch cards though...LOL!
@@ozarksethic I worked on B-52s and Tankers in the Air Force, and occasionally we would get new old stock with the older stock numbers. One time we ordered a filter housing and we got one that been on the shelf since the mid 50's, and this was around 1978 or so.
@@beverlychmelik5504 Very cool. I watched them work in Afghanistan. Pretty impressive. It's amazing that they are still flying with no serious replacement on the horizon, kind of like the Ma Deuce for us ground pounders.
Good work matt ! almost there ... Someday I would pull the engine and hone, rings, and bearings , or bore if needed , saw a little cylinder pitting, great project !
71 fuel pump rebuild kit. How cool is that. I graduated in 70 and my first nice car was a 65 chevy Malibu SS 327 red strip tires with baby moons. Standard 4 speed with a sweet knuckle grip
Great job Matt! I really enjoy your videos. C&C Equipment carriers a lot of Jeep parts. They might have a replacement radiator for yours. Keep up the great work.
hey congrats ot hitting 500k my friend. glad you got that heating problem solved aswell. I love those old jeeps and hope to have one of my own some day. something about the sound of those jeeps just dives me crazy and I love it. keep up the good work!
Of course there are some issues remaining. But nothing catastrophic in my opinion. I would love to see it refurbished to like new. But I realize you are not into refurbish things like that and a running vehicle is your goal. So I will watch for the next video for the radiator/brake fixes... Thumbs Up!
Matt, There are a few business that sell new sheet metal, repair panels etc for the Jeep. I say this because keeping it as close to original makes it value higher if someday you wanted to part with it. I'm gonna guess many people have offered to buy it already, ad is! I realize you'd never do that as the Wifey would be Super Mad at you, 😂. I'd also pray/hope you keep the original engine, PLEASE!!😊. The CJ 5 is worth a rebuilt motor IMHO if comes down it . Seat wise I'd go with highback original seats. Likely aftermarket she to its vintage.. love all the Videos. I do much the same type of work, if you can call it that. I find trucks, skidder steers and do my best to keep them original. Sibce I'm 65 and disabled now after being Crushed by bobcats bucket back in 2004 it takes a lot of extra time due to pain issues, sadly. Beautiful wife too! Consider yourself a lucky man
Great video Matt. Love old jeeps. Save the seat frames but there are new production cushions available. That fuel pump diaphragm isn't going to last long with new gas. Got a kit thats safe for ethanol. Check out then and now automotive in Massachusetts
Any CJ 5 that is in as good shape as yours is worth restoring as they hold their value. When I had my jeep the best thing that I ever did was replace the stock carb with a Weber carb and a magna flow exhaust. Easy 20hp gain and made the the jeep really fun to drive.
@@DieselCreek you should allways, clean inpect, paint, oil ,greese,never sieze, all replaced parts..yeh, i totally agree with you, fix it cheap, or junk it.or sell it. its rarish, so youll never lose on it. im in aus, i have 5 u.s. vehicles, seems im in the wrong country,,eh..great vids..👍
@@DieselCreek if you have any vibrating machines,,put half bucket stones in tank for 5 mins, if they dont wear thru, then its o.k. but, with all that rust,,id be opting for a new one.
Matt good luck with that Jeep , brakes could prove a headache . You might want to check out your local flyers club and they could point you to someone to reupholster your seat . I hope you get your floor in before winter . 👍🏻🍻
Had neat Jeep for you. 1948 Willeys Overland. Went in my brother's estate auction to a fellow who already had a CJ, pickup and wagon. Now he has the complete set.
Another great video Matt, really enjoyed this one! The mercy on the website is great, it's just a shame that shipping to the UK is so expensive (I know there's not much you can do about that).
As always awesome video Matt !! Not unsatisfactory at all typical old vehicle being brought back from the dead theres bound to be some issues with it. This is the best video on youtube hands down the new shop looks great cant wait for you to finally move in to it as you are im sure! In the last video i said i wasnt jealous of your new shop i lied ! Keep the videos coming the timelapse tunes great as usual . Take care stay safe until next video.
For any engine with iffy head gaskets or contact surfaces, I used Permatex Copper Seal. Especially on troublesome flatheads, like the Dodge 230. Cover both sides of the gasket, plus the head and the block. Torque twice, run until hot, and torque again.
It’s always some more work done to the little jeep tho hopefully you’ll get a radiator sorted and it’ll be running well with no over heating also keep up the good videos and content Matt your going a great job always good to see another diesel creek video
Re the seats: Choose the cheaper option. If its cheaper to replace them (via scrap yard or new/ebay, whatever) then replace them. If not, re-cover them 🙃 You could also look through your rust pile and see if any of the unused seats would be a viable alternative 😉
From the point of view of the person wanting to get the machine back on the road, I can see why you thought it was not as exciting as you hoped. From the point of view of everyone else, it was typical of the slow trudge through minor and not so minor issues involved in recommissioning a long abandoned machine. You showed the honest side of such a task, warts and all, leaking radiator, dodgy brakes, failing fuel pump and possibly a few more to come. You explained how each needs to be sorted in turn, that is honesty.
Hey Matt, it's reall treat to watch your videos for me, i just wanted to say how thankful i am for all this things you are showing to us!!! P.s. your estate is really beautiful with all the woods and fields! Cheers from Bosnia!
I've only done a dozen or more head gaskets, but I have found using copper gasket spray works really well with just a light coating on the gasket itself. It helps hold them in place on tough installations and fills in the little pitting.
@Donald lol. Wait until you have to replace a wheel bering. Gotta have a knock off puller. Tapered axel shafts suck. But the old original ones are stronger than aftermarket parts. I had a 302 in my 46. 375 hp factory ,with a 780 cfm holly dual pumper. Split duration cam with 35 14" Muddterains. Old style so she'd walk to the right some. Had to put the battery between the seats. Lengthen the nose 2 inches and modify the fire wall to squeeze the sucker in. Also sped the water pump up and inverted the pully to over mount the water pump housing. And used drive line tube for the dual exhaust pipe which exited through the 3x5 rec. Tube bumper. Mean in the soft. Sucked on the hard mud though no weight on the tires. 3400 lbs is not much weight. Like 3 1/2 Honda 750 s.
@Azumazon That's the way those 4 cyl. F-Head engines sound. My Dad had a 1953 station wagon model. (Didn't have the 'wagoneer' name yet). Same tiny engine as this one. It was well geared. Pulled some heavy loads with that.
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I wouldn't say this was an unsatisfactory video, anytime you're dragging something out of a barn that hasn't ran in decades there's going to be multiple issues with it, but a little time and love I think you'll bring this little beast back to life. Personally I think it's definitely worth saving.
totally agree. Unsatisfactory would have been a "still" blown headgasket, or a cracked block. Just a radiator is another step down the road to recovery.
100% agree. Also keeping in mind these old Jeeps were made to be rugged and maintained in the field so there’s plenty of parts and support out there.
Same. I watch these videos with the captioning on. I found it amusing that it showed "Thank You" as they were bombing down the driveway. 😅
I like the change up (heavy equipment…shop build…Jeep repair etc.) . Good content all around
It's a jeep thing. Fresh off the dealer lot or 30 years in a barn they all have problems
What happened to the Barlow pocket knife? Great video! You should try and keep the seat original. Looking forward to part 4!
Omg me too! Something strange about the way people just tell their whole tale and dont even realize
Based on the prices I've seen original seat frames go for lately it's definitely worth having them recovered.
You must not do upholstery work....I do,,, the cost of material and labor is just about if not more to buying a replacement.....
Yj he said he wanted to keep it original meaning no or very few replacement parts,well worth recovering the seat for a little more money.
@@vernchaput6368 I watched the video, I heard him say original when I made my comment,, DUH, I hold onto my vehicles, I had one for 24 years when I sold it and 22 on another, so I am very much aware of OEM, the chair that is there needs to be sandblasted and painted before upholstered because the metal is pitted, rusted, that will cut through the foam, material that you lay over it....sure you could skip the metal work but you spend a lot on refurbishing it you must do all of it.
Might want to re-torque the head after a few heat cycles. Enjoyed the ride as usual, and always reminds me I'm not the only collector of old, but useful machinery. Cheers, Mike
I did not know that. Best wishes.
Not a disappointing ending at all! This is the kind of video series that keeps many of us coming back for more! I’m looking forward to the next episode!
Good work I would reworkthe seatyou can't.lose
Always look forward to the old creek videos, cracking content.
Great content! Really enjoy the videos! Curious if you able to acquire a title with the jeep?
Notice the absence of any plastic packaging in the 1971 rebuilt kit - Proves its possible!
Enjoyed the video, the only thing disappointing is we never found out about the pen knife! Nothing worth doing is easy, so keep at it!
I have that same Barlow jack knife in a dresser drawer. Hoping to see what you found so facinating about it.
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Omg that View In the intro is just stunning all them colors in them Trees Thanks for sharing the view Matt 0:03 @Diesel Creek
I have to say one of the best parts of my weekend is sitting down with a good cup of coffee and watching your latest videos. Your videos are always relaxing and just all around enjoyable. I have been watching your videos since the Clark Loader made its first appearance and I have never seen a video I would classify as a let down. Your content is awesome!
I agree totally . I look forward to his videos every week. A hard working young man he is .
I'd hardly call it disappointing. Replacing a radiator is a 1/2 hour job, and given the age and condition, a leaking radiator is hardly a surprise. Enjoyed it muchly.
You’re making me want a Jeep CJ 5. Don’t need it but watching you work on yours is feeding the need.
I absolutely LOVE watching Diesel Creek. Matt is the Ultimate "Redneck", because he looks at everything and resolves all problems and his plan of attack is explained on video.
Everything I fix, I do the same thing.
Get that old seat reworked at an upholstery shop for sure. Also, I would love to see stuff like that fuel pump rebuild in actual real time. Perhaps you can do stuff like that in it's own separate video? Anyway, love the content so keep it coming Matt 👌
Yeah, the springs and frame not being rusted out means the seat is worth saving for originality at least. Might cost more than heading to the junkyard and putting something more comfortable in, bit it'll be worth more to a collector if it gets sold on.
I agree. I would love to see some deep dives on some repairs.
I know, in my head, screaming, "fix the seat", its where your butt goes.
@@bruwin my thought as well. Same with diesel swapping. Keep everything as original as you can, if you seem it on, it might make the next guy happier.
You have to admire the simplicity of those old jeeps, they were designed to survive and fixable by just about anyone who can hold a wrench, thank you for being a great custodian of a little piece of America's Best Work.
Amen Brother! '...watch where youre going, 'member where you've been...that's the the way I see it I'm a simple man!" Back from the days when America actually obeyed Gods command!
One thing about thise older cars: no government mandated pollution controls. Keeps life simple.
Takes me back to 1957 and the folks down the road from me who had a Jeep....can't beat that 4 cylinder sound! Thanks so much!!
What is most interesting is the Fuel Pump Repair Kit had a National Stock Number on the side of the box. The pump was likely used on the Army's M151 series 1/4 ton (Jeep) trucks. Great video Matt!
Sweeeeeeeeeet! - The sight and sound of you heading up to the top of your driveway reminded me of MASH. Here's hoping another radiator will resolve the over-heating issue. A 50+ year old rebuild kit in great condition - That's a find in itself! Great effort Matt, Thank you.👍
Man, I loved that show growing up... still do. I also agree that it's probably something to do with the old rad, but we shall have to wait and see.
That engine sound instantly made me think of M*A*S*H too!
@@aceadman Ditto!😃
I felt the same way!
I was so impressed with the fuel pump rebuild kit- it came with everything except the body and some hardware. At the same time, I was saddened to think it was nothing like what you would get today, and the jobs to even manufacture it shipped overseas.
Good on you Matt, in my opinion it's a very satisfactory episode! You've taken something that's been languishing for decades and now it's happily running round the acreage. Love it, keep up the good work 😁
I really like how you have all these projects going on at once. Like a box of chocolates, I never know what I'm going to get. But I know it's going to be a great video!!
Great save. I think a new radiator is a great option vs having to deck a head and block. Way better. No disappointments here. Nice work.
Awesome fall colours in the opening shots of your property Matt, also the shot of your new shop sure warms the heart! ♥️
Things don't always turn out shiny in the real world. That's something you don't learn on TV and I say thanks Matt for showing it all to us. How could we appreciate your work if you didn't show all of the trouble you went up against?
As a guy who daily drives a 93 Dodge D250 cummins I LOVE your channel and what you do to bring this old engines back...so simple and so satisfying..I pull 13000 Pound RV all the time with no problems, it's got 362000 miles on the engine and running better then NEW!! ok i REDID THE IP AND UpPED THE FUEL FROM 90 CC TO 225 CC BUT STILL!....i HAVE 3 FRIENDS THAT WERE LEFT STRANDED BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERIZED FORDS all died and spent thousands of dollars to get it running to die AGAIN!!...THANK you for the great content and the Channel!
Great video, Matt! Good to see the old Jeep running (with just a few problems)! Actually, I was waiting to see the fuel tank with a few rocks in it - strapped to a tractor wheel running up and down the drive! Glad it didn't need to happen. Thanks, be well, be safe!
Hats off to you rebuilding that fuel pump on the tailgate I could never have done that without clearing off my workbench an doing it in the shop because I guarantee that at some point a critical piece would have jumped off into the gravel never to be seen again.
Great video as usual I learn a lot from you an you really inspire me to take on projects I might be reluctant to do myself.
I remember rebuilding my F-head back in the 80s. I had a water leak and pressure getting into the cooling system and found that I had a slight divit between the cylinders on the block. Well, I was young and didn't have a lot of extra money for the project so I cleaned the top of the block off really well where this was and used some JB Weld to fill in the depression. That worked just fine for years! I miss my old '65 CJ!
Looking at the condition of the Jeep,it is certainly worth a rebuild.
One suggestion for putting new gaskets on rough surfaces, Permanent makes a spray copper gasket sealer I've used on head gaskets, YES I know they are supposed to be put on dry but when a company insists on keeping a piece of equipment going long after it needs a complete rebuild, you do what you have to. It works well on rough slightly tweaked heads and other thins. Those old jeeps were fun as long as you weren't in a hurry. Ones I drove topped out at 45. Some guys had the overdrive that went in the PTO opening. Have fun keep on running.
Just found your channel about a week or 3 ago. Love it! First video I saw was with the Detroit 3-53 first starting up. Brought back memories. My dad had a Drott Yumbo with that engine. Back in the 60's. You never forget that sound.
I noticed that you had a bad experience with the 7018 rod One brand was bad and another was good. I am far from a professional welder and never used 7018. From what I understand 7018 has a self life. 30 days from what I have read after opening. Humidity can shorten that life span.
A friend of mine cooks them in the oven at 350 before using them. My preferred rod is 7014. Great horizontal welding. Not so good for vertical welding. Horizontal welding the slag will peal off on it's own.
I dunno, I wouldn't call it disappointing. The big thing being that the engine runs fine, and the overheating is solved generally. Needs a new radiator, no biggie there, brakes are just something to do. I'm thinking this is a darn cool build, you're going to have an awesome ol run-about when this is done! Cheap by the standards of your other projects too.
You knowledge of the combustion engine is above normal and I am waiting for completion! Excited to see what you come up with!
"rust in the face". That was worth a laugh. I'm not a mechanic so I gain a great deal of knowledge watching you work. Since you work by yourself, for the most part, I am most impressed with your safety precautions.
love the channel Matt, one tip for cleaning rusty gas tanks I found was Evaporust. get as much rust out as possible with a pressure washer or however then fill with the Evaporust and let sit for a day or 2. the tank looked almost factory again inside.
if you losen the sensor you can also shopvac a good amount of junk out of the tank - losening the sensor is mostly to let air in so the tank doesn't implode
Matt, what a treat this video has been. So, so, many memories of riding with my dad in his 64 Jeep, and all the work we did on it through the years, including taking the fuel tank out and fixing a leak with epoxy, as well as taking the radiator out to get it re-cored. Thanks for the memories!
This video brought back memories of working with my uncles on the farm. Rebuilt my first carb on a tailgate.
Be prepared to replace brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder when tackling the brake system. Don’t go cheap.
yeah a GM alternator swap petromax ignition a roll bar seats and wagon wheels wood dress that ol gal up
Another good video Matt, I don’t think I’d call it a disappointing end. You fixed the main issues and discovered few minor problems along the way but nothing you can’t handle in due time. The nice thing about these old jeeps is they’re easy to work on and there are plenty of experts in the Jeep community to offer advise. The seat frame and springs look to be in descent shape from what I can see. I’d take it to a local upholstery shop to get an idea on how much to pad and recover it.
To avoid the air bubble "burp" when you empty the cooling system and refill, drill a couple of 1/8 holes thru the thermostat. They allow the air that's trapped below/behind the thermostat to purge. Been doing that trick for years, works slick.
I believe some thermostats come pre-drilled.
or get a vacuum fillrer they only cost around 40$
did he put a replacement thermostat in or leave it missing as he found it
@@wingtipsworld5909 He put a new one in, you didn't watch the video?
@@999torino thats why i asked, because i couldn't remember that part, im old
Sounds like a real Jeep. In 1958 the city of Montreal, they used Jeeps with plows to clean the sidewalks of snow. That is the sound that I remember. Thanks for the sound.
Not a disappointing video at all. You made forward progress on getting it back running. I would expect pulling something like this out of a rotten barn would have multiple issues. Like you said, all fixable if you want to spend the time and money on it. I'm sure if you decide not to keep it, you will find a willing buyer for it.
This is a classic, though it isn't heavy machinery like Christine, it is worth making good for the long haul. I actually envy you for having this opportunity to enjoy working with a piece of machinery (vehicle) like this that does NOT require a degree in electrical or computer genius skills to work on. Keep at it, Matt,...make it right.
Howdyyawl from the land down under. What a nice little gem. It's gonna B a good project for a future video. B interesting to see it finished. Don't give up on it, it's old, but with TLC it can go back on the road. Remember, the older the violin the sweeter the music 😊
Good to see older vehicles saved and put back into service, thanks for another video.
I love hearing the guys in background working on that barn! Cant wait for the foundation/slab to come in!!! hope you document that very well! :D keep up the good vids man, love from denmark!
I had a 59 for a while, i got as a basket case. The seat i had done locally. I cut out part of tbe fender well so i could get the seat done normally instead of canvas. I also used a trick i learned from a friend, i put a piece of chain in the fuel tank when i was cleaning it. Great tip on that head bolt under the carb.
Thanks Matt Hastings
Hi Matt: As for the seats, there are complete stock style replacements out there. Been a while since I checked on seats for my 73 CJ-5, but seems like they were about $150 each last time I looked. In our neck of the woods, there's only one grumpy old auto upholsterer left, and I checked with him 2 or 3 years ago, and he wanted $300 each to redo the old ones. Be interesting to see which way you go here. The last 63 CJ-5 I had, the horn wire shorted out and caused a lot of the wiring to melt down. As I remember, there was a big hot wire to the horn, and a ground wire to the steering wheel horn button. As opposed to having a horn relay situation. Might want to look at that. My daughter was driving when it happened, she had no clue what to do, so it was a meltdown.
Seems like auto upholsterers are always grumpy.
Must be an unrewarding job.
@@godfreypoon5148 The old ones seem to be. But if you find someone younger, they really like what they do. There's a shop in Appleton, WI that is just awesome to work with.
Matt go look up those it's worth it don't let it pass
Looking forward to seeing the new building finished and the jeep safely and reliably on the road. Oh yeah, we need to see the Barlow cleaned up and sharpened. Good luck with the projects.
I would love ❤ to see you teach your lady how to drive the manual transmission in the CJ! I imagine many others would too.
Matt I think you would find a cooling system pressure test kit beneficial in your line of work
Those pressure testers can be borrowed, from car parts stores, for a deposit, for the price. I've seen an engine run hot with no thermostat. Maybe it's a case of heat transfer time.
I love the look of that old jeep and I really love the sound of her engine! So much fun! You’ll get there with her, and she’s worth the effort!
to bad he is contemplating putting a stupid vw diesel in it that would cause it to lose that unique sound it currently has
My granddad had an old canvas top and doors 1955 Willis American Army jeep that ran until the late seventies and was fun to drive. It was one of the first vehicles I was allowed to drive on public roads. This engine and everything else on yours is very similar if not close to identical to his. Don't give up on it. Heck, it runs.
man this video was awesome! glad to see it's running so well and only a few more things seem to need fixing! I'm learning lots here too, thanks Matt for another great video!
Not disappointing at all!! You are working through the issues. Thoroughly enjoyable series. Thanks for doing what you do!
Great video Matt - think you should be able to get a cover kit for the seats - with padding and stitched covers etc. Should just slip straight on. Loving this older beater.
If you're feeling like a diesel swap in the Jeep, could be a neat idea and I've heard some quite interesting things about a Kubota swap. If not a Perkins from a tractor if you're not concerned about high rpm.
Great video, I hope your able to refresh the seat. If your going to send one in, might as well do both so they match. I'm looking forward to the point where the body gets power washed
I have a nearly identical jeep I spent 10 years rebuilding back to new, all the way down to the exact same color. It brings back lots of memories watching your video. Mine was built in Toledo on either the second or third week of December in 1964 according to vin #'s tracing I found online a long time ago. I rebuilt mine for car shows and weekend drives. Just fyi, the original radiator was bad in mine also.
Nothing at all disappointing about this video. Terrific work and great to watch you do it. Thanks as always Matt. 😊👍👍
im amazed those seat and gas tank bolts came out without snapping off .. great vid as always !!
Hey Matt...my vote is for keeping the old engine...the jeep will really lose something if you swap it out. Such a cool old original ride.
yup even 4cyl iron duke 4 cyl is good en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Duke_engine
I have to admit, a 3-53 or 3-71, even a 2-71 from an old water pump would work in something that small, would be awesome in that. But since the engine is not DOA, keep going. Really like your content Matt, keep it up. The seat, do it yourself. Foam padding some hide from a wild Nauga, (I know hard to catch) it would make great content. Heck, do them both.
Something to keep in mind is the weight of diesels. In sand or mud the front end wants to sink, no if you want a tractor...
Or add another Deutz diesel to the fleet
Ah yes. The elusive Naga. We always had to order the hyde from farms because the wild ones were so hard to trap. Mom used to do upholstery when I was a kid. I learned a lot and became an expert at pulling staples from chair frames.
No disappointment here! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Back in the day when driving any Jeep down the road everyone that had one would Wave which was so fun to do. I haven't owned a CJ on over 30 years now yet i still remember it like I just got back home in mine. You're likely going to experience the same thing today from anyone driving one down the road. Have fun 😊.
Looks like you've got her fixed except for the radiator. Wouldn't hurt to re-torque the head after a few heat cycles, either. Good video.
That is definitely Sound Advice. I ran mine around for half an hour after changing the head gasket. Then I took it to Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan. It lasted about another 20 minutes then blew the head gasket because it didn't torque it again after the run time.
Hi Matt, just want to point out that when you get to be 58 you will probably find a lot of minor issues like leaks, farts, strange noises when you move. If you can keep going with a little love and tender care like you are giving this jeep then all is good. She sounds really good for her age and treatment. Hope you will too.
Repair of the radiator in an old Jeep like that is straightforward and easy, probably the easiest radiator repair that I can think of, give it a try. All that maters is cleanliness and the right flux.
Matt, is there a reason that you didn’t use some sealant on the head gasket? It might have been a good idea since there are some irregularities at the suspected area. Also a tip I got from some knowledgeable techs was to use a thin film of grease on the gasket. As you torque the bolts , it will allow the gasket to “slide into place” as it is being compressed. Just a little FYI.
Always a great Sunday morning with a cup of coffee, a donut, and your video. 👍thanks.
it depends on the gasket type (or material rather) whether you need to use sealant, or should. In some cases you can make things worse by using sealant, especially if the gasket is not designed for it.
Good coat of spray on copper coat would seal up all those irregularities perfectly, its a 50hp engine and i doubt you can do something wrong putting it together to cause any issues other than valve adjustments lol. Dang i see you stepped up to the big red power tools
Really appreciated your work..
What makes me shocked the fuel pump that was on the sale racks from 1971 and still new..
Thanks xxx.
Cool video. I always find your projects interesting. The DSA number on the bottom of the rebuild kit label is a military contract number so that might be military surplus. Of course, they may have put those contract numbers on the box for dual use - civilian and military. The Defense Supply Agency was replaced by the Defense Logistics Agency in 1978.
It also has an NSN, so it is actually surplus. It is an older NSN before they added two more digits in the middle.
@@beverlychmelik5504 Thought so but it was missing digits so I assumed it might be a civilian part number. I enlisted in the 80s so we were still driving jeeps but had transitioned to DLA by then. Still using pen, paper, and punch cards though...LOL!
@@ozarksethic I worked on B-52s and Tankers in the Air Force, and occasionally we would get new old stock with the older stock numbers. One time we ordered a filter housing and we got one that been on the shelf since the mid 50's, and this was around 1978 or so.
@@beverlychmelik5504 Very cool. I watched them work in Afghanistan. Pretty impressive. It's amazing that they are still flying with no serious replacement on the horizon, kind of like the Ma Deuce for us ground pounders.
Good work matt ! almost there ... Someday I would pull the engine and hone, rings, and bearings , or bore if needed , saw a little cylinder pitting, great project !
71 fuel pump rebuild kit. How cool is that. I graduated in 70 and my first nice car was a 65 chevy Malibu SS 327 red strip tires with baby moons. Standard 4 speed with a sweet knuckle grip
Great job Matt! I really enjoy your videos. C&C Equipment carriers a lot of Jeep parts. They might have a replacement radiator for yours. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate your expertise on solving problems and exploring the many projects with you. very entertaining and your patience is extraordinary!
hey congrats ot hitting 500k my friend. glad you got that heating problem solved aswell. I love those old jeeps and hope to have one of my own some day. something about the sound of those jeeps just dives me crazy and I love it. keep up the good work!
Of course there are some issues remaining. But nothing catastrophic in my opinion. I would love to see it refurbished to like new. But I realize you are not into refurbish things like that and a running vehicle is your goal. So I will watch for the next video for the radiator/brake fixes... Thumbs Up!
The CJ engine sounds really sweet. I’m hoping you keep on with it. I’d love a nice open air ride like that.
Matt, There are a few business that sell new sheet metal, repair panels etc for the Jeep. I say this because keeping it as close to original makes it value higher if someday you wanted to part with it. I'm gonna guess many people have offered to buy it already, ad is! I realize you'd never do that as the Wifey would be Super Mad at you, 😂. I'd also pray/hope you keep the original engine, PLEASE!!😊. The CJ 5 is worth a rebuilt motor IMHO if comes down it . Seat wise I'd go with highback original seats. Likely aftermarket she to its vintage.. love all the Videos. I do much the same type of work, if you can call it that. I find trucks, skidder steers and do my best to keep them original. Sibce I'm 65 and disabled now after being Crushed by bobcats bucket back in 2004 it takes a lot of extra time due to pain issues, sadly. Beautiful wife too! Consider yourself a lucky man
It was a really interesting video Matt! Rescuing old barn finds is always fraught! 🤔😉👌
Great video Matt. Love old jeeps. Save the seat frames but there are new production cushions available. That fuel pump diaphragm isn't going to last long with new gas. Got a kit thats safe for ethanol. Check out then and now automotive in Massachusetts
Any CJ 5 that is in as good shape as yours is worth restoring as they hold their value. When I had my jeep the best thing that I ever did was replace the stock carb with a Weber carb and a magna flow exhaust. Easy 20hp gain and made the the jeep really fun to drive.
Congrats on 500k Matt! you deserve that accomplish by FAR!!! Cant wait to see what your future holds on RUclips!
Thank you!
@@DieselCreek you should allways, clean inpect, paint, oil ,greese,never sieze, all replaced parts..yeh, i totally agree with you, fix it cheap, or junk it.or sell it. its rarish, so youll never lose on it. im in aus, i have 5 u.s. vehicles, seems im in the wrong country,,eh..great vids..👍
@@DieselCreek if you have any vibrating machines,,put half bucket stones in tank for 5 mins, if they dont wear thru, then its o.k. but, with all that rust,,id be opting for a new one.
Matt good luck with that Jeep , brakes could prove a headache . You might want to check out your local flyers club and they could point you to someone to reupholster your seat . I hope you get your floor in before winter . 👍🏻🍻
Had neat Jeep for you. 1948 Willeys Overland. Went in my brother's estate auction to a fellow who already had a CJ, pickup and wagon. Now he has the complete set.
Another great video Matt, really enjoyed this one! The mercy on the website is great, it's just a shame that shipping to the UK is so expensive (I know there's not much you can do about that).
As always awesome video Matt !! Not unsatisfactory at all typical old vehicle being brought back from the dead theres bound to be some issues with it. This is the best video on youtube hands down the new shop looks great cant wait for you to finally move in to it as you are im sure! In the last video i said i wasnt jealous of your new shop i lied ! Keep the videos coming the timelapse tunes great as usual . Take care stay safe until next video.
For any engine with iffy head gaskets or contact surfaces, I used Permatex Copper Seal. Especially on troublesome flatheads, like the Dodge 230. Cover both sides of the gasket, plus the head and the block. Torque twice, run until hot, and torque again.
That’s a great little project. I’d love to find something like that. That seat is definitely salvageable. What happened to the pocket knife?
Was wondering that too
It’s always some more work done to the little jeep tho hopefully you’ll get a radiator sorted and it’ll be running well with no over heating also keep up the good videos and content Matt your going a great job always good to see another diesel creek video
That radiator Is just a steaming away Probably had a few pin holes in it From time very common issue for older vehicles 39:00 @Diesel Creek
Hi Matt. That seat could be easily saved and reupholstered as for the pocket knife what happened to that how did the vapour rust do?
Yep Stew, I was wondering also how the old Barlow fared with the evaporust treatment.
@@stephenkurash8799 yeah Think Matt will have to make a short video on it just for us. 😁👍
Maybe the Barlow just evaporated?
Love your videos Matt,i am confident all your issues with the jeep will be rectified and what a sweet ride..thanks for sharing and stay safe.
I just love this jeep. It has such beautiful patina. Thank you for saving her as she is an absolute gem.
Keep the seats. Keep the seats. My girlfriend is an old Jeep lover and she definitely wants to see more of this being fixed up
Re the seats: Choose the cheaper option. If its cheaper to replace them (via scrap yard or new/ebay, whatever) then replace them. If not, re-cover them 🙃
You could also look through your rust pile and see if any of the unused seats would be a viable alternative 😉
I was thinkin of a couple piecesof plywood, baling wire and a bleacher seat...good to go.
@@ralphh3041 Add a couple faux leather cushions from an old sofa and you have a deal! lol
From the point of view of the person wanting to get the machine back on the road, I can see why you thought it was not as exciting as you hoped. From the point of view of everyone else, it was typical of the slow trudge through minor and not so minor issues involved in recommissioning a long abandoned machine. You showed the honest side of such a task, warts and all, leaking radiator, dodgy brakes, failing fuel pump and possibly a few more to come. You explained how each needs to be sorted in turn, that is honesty.
Hey Matt, it's reall treat to watch your videos for me, i just wanted to say how thankful i am for all this things you are showing to us!!!
P.s. your estate is really beautiful with all the woods and fields!
Cheers from Bosnia!
I've only done a dozen or more head gaskets, but I have found using copper gasket spray works really well with just a light coating on the gasket itself. It helps hold them in place on tough installations and fills in the little pitting.
Not. Never used any sealant on your head gasket. Never.
@@commentsedited I did not know that. Best wishes.
@Donald lol. Wait until you have to replace a wheel bering.
Gotta have a knock off puller. Tapered axel shafts suck. But the old original ones are stronger than aftermarket parts. I had a 302 in my 46. 375 hp factory ,with a 780 cfm holly dual pumper. Split duration cam with 35 14"
Muddterains. Old style so she'd walk to the right some. Had to put the battery between the seats. Lengthen the nose 2 inches and modify the fire wall to squeeze the sucker in. Also sped the water pump up and inverted the pully to over mount the water pump housing. And used drive line tube for the dual exhaust pipe which exited through the 3x5 rec. Tube bumper. Mean in the soft. Sucked on the hard mud though no weight on the tires. 3400 lbs is not much weight. Like 3 1/2 Honda 750 s.
Fel-pro head gaskets have sealant built into them. Only gaskets I use.Been turning wrenches for 50 years.
I've got a 94 yj. I became a good mig welder as a side benefit of owning it. Learned a lot about suspension, electrical, frame repair. You name it😂
Love the sound of that engine, great progress!
@Azumazon That's the way those 4 cyl. F-Head engines sound. My Dad had a 1953 station wagon model. (Didn't have the 'wagoneer' name yet). Same tiny engine as this one. It was well geared. Pulled some heavy loads with that.