$20,000 Motor Swap Mistake?

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Here's the deal, at Sparks Motors we are over flowing with talented mechanics and fabricators, and we have to be in order to meet the crazy deadlines and ideas of @HeavyDSparks . But we also have other customers that need help and when Diesel Dave (Dave Kiley) , Hans Peterson, and Heavy D (Dave Sparks) can't get to them we have to call on back-up. Luckily we have amazing neighbors and in todays episode you will see @DavesAutoCenterCenterville prove why they are the most comprehensive and knowledgeable engine shop around!
Today we look at a Will It Start of a customer that spent $20k in building a dream vehicle that doesn't run. They called Sparks Motors to save them and get this thing running and that is exactly what we will do. WILL IT START? Absolutely it will!
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[@SparksMotorsCo]

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[@PromasterHOF]

You guys did this on purpose for views!!! The distributor is 180 out

[@SomebodysNephew]

This is the collaboration we never knew we needed. Dave is a mechanical genius.

[@andrewr2650]

Allan in the background looked like he was doing everything possible to not jump into that conversation 😂

[@SickenedSparrow]

Wizard meets wizard... 😂😂

[@brick4321]

Alan is a wizard this guy is a know it all..

[@anthonybongorno7285]

Please check out that guys Google reviews for his business. Every honest review is a horror story about charging people hundreds of dollars for misdiagnosis and repairs at 3x dealer prices and threating customers about negatively reviewing him. If I was sparks i woukd try to distance myself from this guy.

[@gregorysoderlund8025]

Dave's shorts are the best!!!! Definitely an amazing guy that puts his heart into his work😊

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

His shorts don't have nothing compared to his pod slider western boots! I bet he's got to chase, catch them to get them on! Lol! Classic shit kickers, for sure! 👍💪🪝🤠

[@Dave-ow9zb]

I like white haired Dave’s honesty. Calls himself out for and accepts his errors. He’s a good guy!

[@expeditionlife9130]

To the people saying he talks too much, or likes to hear himself talk, the man is a teacher, that is now his role after passing the torch. He's going to talk, and if it's knowledge you don't already have, you better listen.

[@Hellsong89]

Hats off to Dave admitting the mistakes and showing that the even best do mistakes, but its how you fix your mistakes.

[@leroyll1144]

You get the No 1 cyl. To top of compression.Pull Dist. Cap and the rotor should point to the no.1 cyl. And the dist.cap #1 position.,then make sure your plug wires are in the right port on dist. Cap.

[@johndean2925]

leroy...Thank you...Not sure why this was made to be so complicated :>(.

[@Blackandblueoffroad]

Not gonna lie so good to see somebody with so much knowledge make mistakes. Sometimes I feel so frustrated but this brings my spirits up thanks for a great video

[@jgdcontent]

Fantastic episode! Clearly he knows exactly what he’s talking about. He just got a little bit ahead of himself. We’ve all been there and done that I can’t imagine the pressure of having the cameras and filming

[@hunterh112010]

Had a 69 just like this one. Had a 327 Chevy motor backed up with a Toyota truck transmission. It was a beast. Loved that thing.

[@jcmate1692]

Getting the history is one of the first things a mechanic should do.

[@jonathansiler6531]

I really appreciate you leaving in struggles that you have even with the vast experience and knowledge Dave has. I love that you showed the reality that not everything goes smooth all the time. I like both the channels and aspire to have a shop as cleans as Dave's.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Dave is the most valuable man in any auto shop even if he never picks up a wrench. The man's a living Techstream of every vehicle ever made. (Also if you keep watching there's a true funny moment @23:20 made be LOL for real)

[@kevinstenger4334]

I went through the same stuff with my brother in law’s Pontiac 46 years ago in high school auto shop except we weren’t that lucky, his cam was bad and we had to replace it. Dave is a gem, one of the last of a dying breed. My Dad taught my brother and I the vacuum technique for timing also.

[@ericdavis9992]

Wow he’s definitely a motor whisperer this guy can do anything everyone who chooses to use them are lucky to have people like that on there side GREAT CONTENT MY GUYS

[@crazyd1377]

I was always taught on gm that when timing a motor to always bring it to top dead center, when dropping the distributor in point the rotor at number 1 cylinder and make sure the the distributor has plenty of room to move.

[@dougaustintx]

Must be on compression stroke

[@o0HoldFast0o]

Just watch the rocker arms at the same time to find the compression stroke.

[@sketchman01]

This Dave guy sure was patting himself on the back a whole lot for someone who then proceeds to not set the distributor properly, overheats the motor, and then dumps coolant on the ground.

[@sketchman01]

not to mention thinking the FItech was a carb at the beginning 🤣

[@toddjohnson9546]

@@dougaustintxhaha.

[@natethewindowman]

Man. I had my truck recently in three different shops back to back. I spent a lot of money letting them replace things. That truck never ran right still. Had a miss. I needed a Dave. lol

[@bryandavis001]

A great neighbor is truly a treasure.

[@bryanstaker1391]

It’s about time these two shops did a collaboration video.

[@michaelhoffman8309]

I like watching Dave’s shorts with the engines he does. That guy is smart

[@davidlee186]

Daves are always number 1 coming from a Dave who knows

[@SuziPoozi]

Mechanic Dave is awesome! I worked in retail auto parts for 16 years and he makes me want to get back into the biz in some form. Car guys are the best!

[@DrumSomeDaySoon]

I like this guy! You need to have him on more content for sure! Dude is super smart and explains things very well! He seems like a good person as well!

[@Potrvlb]

His own channel is pretty awesome. Him and his boy and his crew are legit and fun and extremely informative to watch.

[@user-nm8ke4xe5j]

I been watching Dave from Dave's auto center for about a year now the knowledge and know how he has is amazing and so is his machinery!!!!!

[@anthonybongorno7285]

After seeing this video amazed by his lack of knowledge I went to his channel. More of the same nonsense. Then I moved on to his terrible google reviews. I actually have 30 years of experience and I’m embarrassed for this guy. Read the reviews of how he treats his customers and let me know what you think of him then.

[@user-nk9vu2un9h]

I appreciate the humanity in this video. We are all prone to a brain burp once and a while. Being real showing the mistakes and successes makes these enjoyable to watch for me.

[@nelsonmartinez3550]

Dave’s KZbin channel is amazing they are really smart

[@chadw1982]

Diesel Dave is the man. I love watching his excitement and patriotic side. 🤘🇺🇸🤘

[@StephanPluemer]

i dont live in the us.... i live on🤘Earth 🤘...

[@troyfortune4124]

Awesome collab! Do more of these please.

[@bubbaford8943]

Definitely enjoyed watching Dave work in his shop!

[@jordanburdg]

GREAT EDUCATIONAL VIDEO ON THE BASICS! Fantastic content!

[@bradandersen3900]

Great video of what it's really like to troubleshoot sometimes!! The struggle can be real, and even professionals need to take a step back and brainstorm together. Love the collab, what a surprise!!!

[@FrankCastle694]

Together these daves are absolutely unstoppable

[@my31and37]

Man, it's a simple small block chevy..#1 piston up, point the rotor at the #1 terminal. Make sure you're not 180 out, and boom! easy peasy!

[@MarkoMygun]

Yeah been following Dave's for awhile now. He is very smart and runs a fine shop. Thanks for the video guy's can't wait for the next one.

[@stevephillips1867]

Great to see Dave and sparks team up on a project. Love both of their videos.

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@1962markstubson]

Dave this is great. Get this series with the Professor Dave many times.

[@kryan318]

great job dave. amazing watching the process trying to figure out the issues

[@lwclark]

The ‘69 came with a 1F , not a 2F. Back in the day when the head gasket went, a SBC was cheaper and far more powerful than a 1F repair.

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Did my automotive apprenticeship in a Toyota dealership, started in May of 71. Did automotive and light truck repair for 35+ years. Fun watching this trouble shooting madness. From the looks of the round turn signals, it probably had an F engine, 135.

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

Oh snap, I follow Dave 👍🏽 That's a very smart man!!

[@BrandonKirby-ke9ke]

You’re guys channel has so much impact to the world both Dave’s and Hans is my favourite

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@stephenpoe2037]

Just the Basics ! Thanks for sharing !

[@zenmaster1761]

Yeah that's the old school way boy that brought back memories I haven't seen that kind of stuff in a long time used to do it all the

[@truenaturestormers2525]

I love the collaborate, nice job, we love all of ya. Dave is an amazing Man.

[@S-9_O-4_T-1_A]

Dave is the man definitely knows his shit and doesn’t take the fast or easy way out sometimes the most simple stuff will stump the most seasoned veterans

[@TexasRedneck]

This is not the collab that I thought I needed, but the collab that I LOVE!

[@user-ht9dc2zn9v]

This video brought back memories of me working on my 1969 Chevelle. 😊

[@Davefromwisconsin]

Dave, Dave and Dave are the best Dave’s on social media.

[@Voyagersk9]

So impressed with Dave’s shop!! Wow!! I love it!! 😮😊👍👍

[@markbean8953]

Great vid, Guys! Loved it! Dave seems like a top-notch guy!

[@rickybobby7285]

As a tech I try to learn something in every job. Patience wins

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Loved this. Dave was a gem and Diesel Dave is the best.

[@gregb76]

Deisel Dave great teaching I loved it.

[@Jonas_Keunecke]

Hey, thanks for the video big guy!

[@matthouse8499]

Bring no 1 up TDC pull that distributer turn it 180 with no 1 to the front left get the oil pump drive to set back in the distributer and route plugwires in the right order then it should be really close to factory setting😎👍

[@jamesklingensmith2711]

I can't believe he has so much trouble setting the distributor right. Point the rotor at number one when on TDC. Works everytime

[@jamesvuxta8723]

I appreciate the honesty in the video

[@truckguy6.7]

I enjoy the collaborations between youtubers. It gives us the chance to see the other ones camera people and the equipment they use.

[@allardfrancis5671]

I loved the video, really informative, I learned a lot about mechanics❤❤❤❤

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

Dave is starting a new tv show on the Discovery Channel. It's premiering soon if not already.

[@jasonnortonnorton549]

This guy is awesome ❤❤❤❤❤

[@richbeck1356]

Watch out - Triple the Daves triple the awesomeness.

[@JonShay-il1my]

I watch all of Dave’s videos he’s smart with engine and everything coolest colab ever

[@alexmarinescu2873]

Dave, good to see ya more on videos mate.

[@HickSquatch]

It’s good to show mistakes, gives the learning experience; illustrates the issues and how to fix them. You can’t learn from everything going right.

[@stevenzwolinski3047]

When number 1 is at TDC you drop in distributor where ever you want , wherever the rotor is pointing that is number 1 , put cap on and wire 1857--- and on from there ✅ the rotor can point anywhere Thats number one !

[@Demonphoto]

Is distributor knowledge really that rare these days? Watching this guy try to set timing is giving me a twitch.

[@jamestsmith4500]

@@Demonphoto Distributor knowledge is rare with the students graduating from technical schools today because the engines today don't have distributors. When the engine manufacturers went to computers operating the engines along with stricter emissions, they did away with distributors. I got my automotive degree back during the late 70's with distributor and carburetor type engines. When they changed to fuel injection the computer age started. You had to have been trained on distributor engines to really know how to install or correct an improperly installed distributor. Refreshing my degree 20 years later showed me how technology has changed and when a distributor engine came in, I was chosen to instruct the class on distributor mechanics because even the instructor was rusty. believe it or not, real talk..

[@anthonybongorno7285]

Crazy the amount of this guy is a genius comments. He definitely didn’t come off as a expert to me.

[@scottlamadeleine2243]

That dude right there is a wealth of knowledge

[@kennylove188]

Good job, Dave ! And, Cudo's to Dave, of Dave's Auto Center, for diagnosing the LC"s issues and solving the timing issue (been there too many times myself). He runs one of the best auto repair services in the West. And, yes, I'm jealous of Darren's kid. He's one lucky boy to be gifted such a beautiful classic, a Toyota Land Cruiser. Always enjoy watching your and Heavy D's adventures; Y'all keep up the good work !

[@r34chickie]

amazing i learnt abit from this old guy .

[@lennypaccione8047]

Damn! Glad y'all are still in business!

[@patrickthedeplorable95]

Very cool video showing how things don’t always go as planned. Staying with it is a good life lesson 👍

[@MstreetDriver]

I was waiting for "spark" joke (heavy d) whole time Dave spoke about spark being there or not. Love Daves!

[@joejohnson-feeney3410]

I said this a bunch of times already the name for this absolutely amazing beautiful rig should be Black Beard, it fits it perfectly. Great job you guys. 👏

[@robertrippee5350]

This guy, Dave, is the Billy Bob Thorton of the Mechanic world. For real

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

Dave makes me feel better about how my work goes!

[@SickenedSparrow]

Protect all the Dave's at any cost..

[@Flarpyy]

This is awesome! My dad has an identical Land Cruiser in the garage that he took apart in 1997 it’s sat in the garage since I think might have a big block v8 that he put in it. I’ve always wanted to win the lottery and get a shop to bring it back to its full glory!

[@dbomber69]

You guys should take one of the buses and make it a B&B, put it in the back and raffle off a week in it and the winner gets to hang out with you guys and watch you work and party. There's a lot of people that would love to do that. Especially the party part.

[@dylanwX-ki1ec]

Been waiting on this collaboration!

[@jasonfrisbey1555]

Thumbnail. Operating room. Doc than Dave the nurse. Support staff handing all the clamps, rib spreaders. Looks like an episode of Mash . Great one!

[@danthehomelessman5533]

the memories of working on my 283. It looked exactly like this sometimes.

[@mikehunt3222]

Love those Toyota FJ’s. Had a ‘72 with a sbc 283ci in it. Those are 10 times the vehicle as a Jeep and would go through the mud better because both pumpkins on the front and rear ends were lined up unlike a Jeep whose were offset. Meaning on a Jeep you were pushing 2 pumpkins through the mud but on a FJ the front pumpkin pushed the mud out of the way for the rear one.

[@rast4man]

Man that would be the coolest guy to work with. He's like that super awesome uncle everyone has.

[@trevormackenzie2525]

Dave owes Dave almost lunch.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

Thanks DOUBLE DAVE’s for a fun and educational show true people showing that nothings ever perfect in life and yes Diesel Dave let’s do the twin turbin LS 😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅🙏😇

[@ianober23]

I cannot wait for Daves new show, its going to be amazing!!!!

[@victorjeffers1993]

I once changed a distributor on a 79 F150 that I owned an yes I got it off 180 degrees it's easy to do and I'm not a professional technician either just what we here in the hills of Tennessee refer to as a shade tree mechanic ! So Dave good job catching tge problem and fixing it ! That's a good looking land cruiser ! 👍👍

[@Gijeff69]

I’m so glad they got rid of distributors. Been there, done that. Forgot all about it 10 years ago. Thanks for the reminder! Lol

[@dennisgallear409]

Thanks for the content.

[@thoroughbredracingvlog]

Yes we want to see it Dave

[@seanyancy1809]

Its a small block chevy with a over grown HEI distributor mount the control module underneath the housing and put the old school small cap and roter on the point style distributor with a new hall effect and toss the point plate.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Already a huge fan of Dave's

[@MetalsMontagesx]

this is legendary!

[@HillbillyHippie-mm6bt]

“Nerds nerds nerds nerds!” Diesel Dave reminds me of Ogre from Nerds. 🍻🤙🏻

[@alexanderw6309]

Two things I check and frequently end up replacing in Small block Chevies. They are the oil pump and the timing chain and gear set. Both are prone to failure on a old engine. The stock timing chain set often has nyon teeth that strip and cause a timing jump. If he is going to have to replace the timing cover to get a timing mark then inspect and replace timing chain and gear set while cover is off if necessary. This might be the cause of the original timing problem. The old oil pumps are just not up to the job if a kid puts his foot into it. Just from 60 years of experience with SB Chevs.

[@atx1459]

Great video!

[@robertbrady9597]

amazing show on here today