Totally awesome, it’s so good to see different car guys get together and help each other.
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Got a ton done on the bronco in this episode amazing job Emily and Aaron @FlyingSparksGarage
@johnlloyd23904 жыл бұрын
"Experience is something you have right after you needed it..."
@DistinctOgre4 жыл бұрын
Damn it, I want more than one like! That's the wisest words I seen lately.
@johnlloyd23904 жыл бұрын
@@DistinctOgre An electrician at a factory where I used to work had a sticker with that saying printed on it.
@lilorbielilorbie24964 жыл бұрын
John Lloyd The way I have always that saying is Experience allows me to make the same mistake only differently each time.
@flyingsparksgarage4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THAT!!!!
@lilorbielilorbie24964 жыл бұрын
@@flyingsparksgarage Please don't ask me how many times that I have had to do things over.
@davidpeterson61474 жыл бұрын
that outro never gets old and your husband is a lucky man.
@jarheadtx14 жыл бұрын
Good episode. We all learn by mistakes - I think I reinstalled the water pump 3-4 times on my 76 Bronco project before getting it right. Also - think about getting a radiator burp kits - it'll change your world! Highly recommended!
@bearsrodshop70674 жыл бұрын
Been super busy here, but glad to see the Bronco up going again. soon I hope to get back on our 66 CJ5, but the c3 vette needs finished and on to it's owner. Stay cool, Bear
@jesshull91694 жыл бұрын
Did some wiring in dim lighting once. I jumped a ground to a hot wire and didn't realize it was a hot wire. That was a costly mistake that a mechanic found for me. I never even saw that is was just a really dirty "brown" wire and not a "black" wire. Lesson learned...good lighting and a wiring diagram are must-haves!
@sportytone14 жыл бұрын
"Leak check with plain water, then drain & refill when all leaks are chased down." One of the first lessons my dad taught me when taking care of farm tractors and trucks on the farm. Waste not, want not.
@catscan644 жыл бұрын
Great video! Congratulations on the first start. It's always a good feeling to hear the an engine run for the first time. Way to go!!
@pentastarpride4 жыл бұрын
Love your checklists... I should remember to do that...LOL Tim and I were finishing up the 383 in the Vega, stopped for pizza, wanting to hear it roar - let's start it! I turned the key...iTs Alive, one romp on the pedal -- the hood moved Tim hit his head yelling turn it off, grabbed his jacket and tossed it on the motor. ... we forgot to tighten the fuel line, he thought it was on fire!
@80564432324 жыл бұрын
I have learned! First fill is always pure water for me. One or two heat cycles, then the drain and refill with coolant.
@stevenlasalle83134 жыл бұрын
Experience is owning a 76 Cj5 jeep and knowing as soon as you fix something something else will break or quit working before you turn the key. That’s life in the garage.
@TheCanadianBubba4 жыл бұрын
I like Gasgacinch, it is great for setting things in odd spots like vertically or inverted, basically like contact cement, coat both sides let it dry and then assemble. Their logo always makes me smile as well : ] Great days to you all, always look forward to seeing more !
@chaleowin77324 жыл бұрын
I converted my 70's 351w in my 74 Bronco to EFI using parts from a 93 Mustang GT and some conversion parts. It fixed my stalling at high altitude and steep angles. Cost 2K and was super easy.
@ozone3854 жыл бұрын
After a tune up on my 1973 MACH1 I forgot to tighten the capacitor lead on the points, and the point screws. During test drive the teach went wild, and engine quit. Knew it was ignition problem, popped the cap lead came off points. Reattached and tightened that. Checked point screws loose. Match book cover for feeler gauge on points made it back home to finish it up proper.
@yomomnm53674 жыл бұрын
My learning experience was the first time I described a radiator as a 4 core, it looked a lot like yours. My father corrected me, he said “that’s a 4 row core”. You see it’s one core with multiple rows of tubes and fins. He showed me a 12 core radiator, it was big it came out of a Cat 966E loader. Oh, I forgot to tell you, my dad repaired, designed and built radiators for 50 years. I miss him every day.
@flyingsparksgarage4 жыл бұрын
Ah!!! For ROW core! Got it!!
@paulnellany37704 жыл бұрын
One thing I have learned on filling vehicles with coolant is I always use water one the first fill with a water water. If I have a leak I am not wasting coolant.
@jefferydrew95714 жыл бұрын
Hi youall you do good work im retired machainc 47yrs keep up good job
@dinkydotzero4 жыл бұрын
Nice 302, new 35s on wheels and drum brakes lol the perfect set up for roll through stop signs
@65Coasty4 жыл бұрын
Yay ! It goes. Oh and every project I get something wrong. That's the fun part. Learning is good. Good ep guys
@lorneh86424 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager, early 80's, with a 66 chevelle. I was learning to change my oil. The oil filter was an element that when inside a metal housing, sealed to the block with a rubber ring and bolt through the middle. Three times I dumped oil in my Aunt and Uncles driveway trying to get the mess to seal. Converted to an adapter and spin on cartridge before next oil change.
@geowhyrock4 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Nettles is a great mechanic!!
@kgooch694 жыл бұрын
I really like the red valve covers and air cleaner....and nope..I've never made a mistake in my life 😁. I'm not much of the big 4 wheel drive guy but I have always loved these old Broncos.
@RENEGADEX8004 жыл бұрын
"It ain't right but we are going to do it" that should be everyone's motto in life!
@MadScientistGarage4 жыл бұрын
Happy to see Betty run again!!
@johnanders38734 жыл бұрын
IT REALLY LOOK LIKE YOU ARE HAVING FUN.TO DO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO.AWESOME.
@edvisme4 жыл бұрын
I get so fired up by your enthusiasm. I always, always on a new engine build, use straight de-ionized water for the fire up. Then once everything checks out good, drain all of that back out and add the anti-freeze. Nothing more messy than having an issue where the engine or coolant system needs to be broken and having that messy glycol all over the place. Finley sure doesn't say much, does he? Thanks again for another enjoyable episode.
@greatnortherntroll68414 жыл бұрын
On wiring that's subject to RFI issues, you can install braided shielding over the wire. Just remember to provide a decent electrical ground for the shielding, and you're good to go!
@noreastermike16214 жыл бұрын
I normally use straight water for initial start up. If it leaks I can just dump the water. You guys are doing great. I like your show
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
Worked at so many shops where people look and look and look to find a leak. Ask for a second opinion. Pour some water in, there, found your leak.
@kimssonboy4 жыл бұрын
i welded the entire floor of my car this weekend and made it all pretty and painted it with epoxi primer (went on perfect ) then some blackgloss paint and i did not washe the primer with thinner or something that removes grease and junk cus i thought it wouldnt be dirty or anything and somehow or something made my the black paint not dry and float away it looked like something when gasoline gets in water :S but it was only in the floor pans where the backseat is and trunk it turned out perfectly . i know how to do it but i was lazy so leasson learned dont be lazy and do that one step to get it perfect. now its back to sanding and then cleaning and painting XD :)
@Hellguy761314 жыл бұрын
My first thermostat ever was a Ford V8. I cracked the housing and had to replace it. I learned the hard way but I never forgot that lesson.
@davidmcduffie13984 жыл бұрын
To hear that engine run for the first time is always exciting ! I'm wanting to change my 383ci chevy I built from carburetor to Holley Throttle Body Fuel Injection setup. I've only fired it up long enough to here it run so far. Great job you two !!!
@jerrywilliams45054 жыл бұрын
You guys are doing a great job! One suggestion, when doing any kind of drilling in a drill press , lock the work (if possible ) against the drill press upright and that will keep it from moving when u break through. The hold down clamp is a good alternative! :)
@dmenke4 жыл бұрын
My son was doing his first oil change, and he was certain he had the filter on properly, so I didn't check it. He fired it up, and about 3 quarts of Mobile One hit the concrete before he could shut it down... No damage to the filter or nipple, but he was mortified... Mobile One is expensive stuff. Oil dry is cheap, though.
@70sstreetracergal614 жыл бұрын
Whoohoooo!!! Ya’ll are such an Awesome Team! Makes this old ladies heart happy to see and hear yall coordinate and build! Cannot wait to hear her roar! Don’t ya love zipties? Dont buy metal shower curtain circle slides...zip ties work soo much better and weigh nothing. And sooo cheap 👍🏻 only thing bad about summer are the dang bugs. Yall need a zapper hung outside of the garage doors to kill them buggers!! 😊
@thompsonsteveo28604 жыл бұрын
we built a friends 351 motor and had a bet going for the whole day that it would be running by 3pm, when i told my mate that it was 2pm he rushed and we had the inlet manifold, carby and heads on , all was needed was rocker gear and away she'd go. well we had trouble putting the pushrods in so we got a torch and looked down the pushrod hole and with a grin announced I'd won the bet because rags we had put in the heads to stop dirt entering were still there. i think the bet was a can of soft drink back then. live and learn.
@LastChanceTinyHouse4 жыл бұрын
It's kinda fun to watch you bring that old beast back to life. I hope though that you give it a little more class and shine the front and back sides of her, she just don't look right with a shine on the sides while the rest looks like she was berried in front and back. If your gonna do it.....do it right.
@clarencemcgregor85684 жыл бұрын
All Betty needs now is a protective layer of mud!
@BFTEgodswarrio59394 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have only had one that fired right up first turn of the key. Broke the cam in, she was one reliable 350, ran constantly 185° best engine i ever had. Good luck
@carlhayes22994 жыл бұрын
Emily, Aaron( sorry if I spelled it wrong) you 2 rock, you both realize that the lil bronco is going to be a little wildebeest when you finally get done with her don't you ? You might as well go ahead and start thinking about a paint theme for it, hehe it is awesome nice work
@ARR-SHOP4 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with the thermostat gasket on my F250 recently.
@claudequeen66144 жыл бұрын
You did a good job on that Bronco it really looks good and it sounded good whenever you crank it up so good luck with it and God bless
@notsure80414 жыл бұрын
Here I thought this was a family show and here you go drilling bungholes ! The Bronco looks great.
@mebordernoneya84844 жыл бұрын
That is a killer transmission cooler! Well done!!!
@tomp39814 жыл бұрын
Live and learn. Can't tell you how many times I had to say that to myself. It just means you are learning for the next time. Hopefully you can put a front disk conversation on the bronco.👍🤘
@ianmcfarlane42574 жыл бұрын
Just for fun...fill up the empty Peak jug with water and try pouring with the spout at the top. Much more control. No glug.
@Jamesoxendine14 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm how about the linkage on Jenny after we did the aod swap....1 hr job took me 8.....just about every wiring job....geez! Definitely can’t forget when I first adjusted the valves on Jenny when she still had the flat tappet cam....from now on I will set valves while running!!!! Great job guys! Y’all are the most determined couple I know! Keep it pushing guys!
@mike_svt934 жыл бұрын
That thermostat housing gave me flashbacks on my (then) 69 Mustang 302 V8 slow coolant leak. I still see that today at car shows with that all too familiar green puddle on top of the water pump. And then there's distributors pointing in positions other than the way they came from the factory. But that's a different subject. Thanks guys!
@ddd2284 жыл бұрын
Coolant leak? YEP. at the back of the engine. No, it wasn't a leaky freeze plug, the water pump was leaking out of the weep hole and running down to the back of the block! I found the leak after I pulled the fan off. Water pump time. YEP.
@glutten13864 жыл бұрын
Great job Aaron and em!!!
@Lockedinstreetracing4 жыл бұрын
I hate wiring lol 😂 but learned a lot when I done my Buick they didn’t have Terminator or dominator then I used factory and mega squirt and yes I’m always learning something new while building things
@Todd_S4 жыл бұрын
I love how the Odyssey battery matches the red paint of the Bronco.
@DaveJohnsonad5nm4 жыл бұрын
It's alive, run!
@JohnsJunk4 жыл бұрын
Found out the hard way that a standard Bronco water pump will bolt up fine and pluming too but you get Niagara falls when you start it 'cause car engines want a reverse rotation pump. Cost me a couple of days figuring that one out.
@americanhomeimprovements79324 жыл бұрын
If your not making mistakes your not doing anything! 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Another great video!
@erikrapoport73184 жыл бұрын
Learing the hard way story? I blew up a 350 in my old 69 El Camino, so i built a 383 stroker salvaging as many parts as i could. I learned that oil pumps are cheap, and dont reuse one that cluls potentially be full of broken con-rod bits. That 383 lost oil pressure 10 minutes into my first drive, and then seized almost immediately. Doh!
@brianjoy34074 жыл бұрын
Friggin snap! That blows....literally....we've all done similar things....only never to repeat them ever again.
@mattcrick21564 жыл бұрын
Just saying, Aaron is so lucky, love the channel.
@alexisdeville36054 жыл бұрын
I did the exact same thing on a 1995 Chevy Tahoe!
@nickefgen92194 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm getting close with my bronco on starting it up to
@johnmilner76034 жыл бұрын
Silly story my 1st ever oil change with my Dad. Happened in 1973 with my very 1st car I bought, a 1963 SS Nova. I drained the oil, changed the oil filter and started to add oil. My Dad said, there’s oil running along the garage floor? Oops, I forgot to reinstall the oil pan drain bolt.
@markymark9034 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing many years ago only difference was I wasn't a kid and it wasn't my first oil change.
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
Working in a shop even the best might do this if someone is distracting them.
@johnlyn14 жыл бұрын
In the 70's replaced an alternator. Didn't know you were suppose to disconnect the battery. Went to connect the wire to the new alternator and ZAP ZAP ZAP! Fried the new alternator, battery and starter.
@xozindustries74514 жыл бұрын
You learn a lot more from failures than successes.
@DailyRacer4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Just trying to be like you guys! We need to do a collab with you guys and Tiffany and Justin Kelly of Myriad that we're doing our series on!
@unoefxz4 жыл бұрын
Most garages have a collection of license plates or oil cans... These two collect flywheels... Look at the top shelf!!!
@darrelstoneburner61824 жыл бұрын
Looks like its about time to go 4 wheeling
@jamesbergman49174 жыл бұрын
The leak is a perfect example of why you fill it with water for first fire up.
@patklinger98944 жыл бұрын
finally.. good job... almost time to get it dirty
@hellzsniperII4 жыл бұрын
WOW two episodes in a week !
@neilperry22244 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and that woz your flyin' sparks garage zip tie moment.
@jeremyemanuel85014 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome!
@stangman12684 жыл бұрын
love the bronco project but looking forward to seeing more of the old ford pick up with coyote drivetrain.
@robertwcote4 жыл бұрын
One time I finished an oil change and found a gallon of brand new oil on the floor next to the drain plug I forgot to put in. Once. Totally not on two separate occasions... 🤦♀️
@ScottandTera4 жыл бұрын
That last bolt last gasket etc. I normally just use silicone
@txnetcop4 жыл бұрын
Getting a kick outta John Lloyd's comment. Think I will use that in my garage John. Emily, you guys rock blemishes and all.
@chuckdavis35874 жыл бұрын
Emily - to keep the Ford thermostat from moving while installing the housing I was taught to use a rubber band or a piece of wire wrapped around the thermostat and then route it through the inlet of the housing. Secure it with a stick and then install the housing. Once the housing is installed then cut the rubber band or wire and pull it out. That keeps the thermostat in place without having to wonder if the gasket adhesive held it or not.
@walt80894 жыл бұрын
We have a 67' Chevelle that we restored frame up with a 355 cu. in. small block and headers were ceramic coated and the timing was set way too retarded at first start and as soon as it fired up the headers immediately glowed cherry red and looked they were transparent they got so hot. Burnt all the ceramic coating off and we had to pull them and send them out to get them re-coated. Lesson learned the hard way as they are 1 7/8" and a bear to get on and off !
@toddlinnabery41954 жыл бұрын
I remember my first time doing a oil change..dumped in new oil and forgot to put the nut back in the oil pan..uhhhhggggg lol..
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
She sounds good
@tomburden49773 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! You two are so funny lol
@elsydro80644 жыл бұрын
Awesome projects keep it up
@davidnaccaratoii53704 жыл бұрын
U GUYZ r AWESOMENESS!!!AMEN TO AMERICA!!!
@lesprudence3744 жыл бұрын
New to the channel loving it im hooked ❤
@212caboose4 жыл бұрын
Yass!!! Awesome progress!!
@67Mustang6664 жыл бұрын
I always use Rtv. If I don't get one of the sticky gaskets I RTV both sides. But if it's the sticky gasket I only RTV one side that way there's no leaking. And that bottom bolt sucks untightening or tightening on the thermostat housing on Fords. Almost as bad as the top starter bolt.
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
I dressed a blueprint ford bronco v8 and they put rtv on both sides of all coolant gaskets.
@PaulGerstenberger4 жыл бұрын
I buy those thermostat gaskets by the 10 pack.
@scod39084 жыл бұрын
The auto darkening welding helmets should still provide protection due to the materials used. Much better off using it than just blinking!
@iadc434 жыл бұрын
17:20 Thanks, Lucky... -Roadkill 😂😂
@charlesmoxley7394 жыл бұрын
You all realize that there are several different waterpump gaskets for small block ford and there's 2 that unless you lay gasket on the pump you think they are the same creates a small leak and drove crazy one summer on a 85 mustang gt it was to say the least a learning experience anyway peace all go get that truck in Oklahoma ol
@hoganmaughan32734 жыл бұрын
Just this past weekend i was changing the oil in my wife's car (have done it dozens of times no problems!) and had a mishap. Screw on the new oil filter and fill it full of new oil. Start the car to check for leaks and the thing starts GUSHING oil out all over my garage floor! Come to find out, the old oil filter that i took off's seal ring stuck to the engine side without me realizing it and so the new oil filter i screwed on wasn't mated properly to the engine and allowed the oil to blow right out! talk about scary though! plus wasted about 2.5 qrts of new oil on my floor in the process! haha
@JohnWood3024 жыл бұрын
The thermostat gasket thermostat slip is a classic Ford problem that all Windsors owners have experienced!
@laser-sj4 жыл бұрын
Car girls are a rare gift from god. ! Where can I get one ? 😂
@mikemullay56224 жыл бұрын
Oh Jeez, Emily it seems lately the only way I learn is the hard way. Way back in 1972 I bought a '59 Chevy Impala 4 door sedan. I did an inframe overhaul of the motor and had more than a few hiccups. I thought I had ordered the proper size bearings for the connecting rods, but after everything was assembled and I started the engine I discovered that the bearings I ordered were under sized. So I had 8 rods knocking instead of just one. So I had to tear into the bottom of the engine again, install the proper size rod bearings and put everything all back together. The engine didn't knock after that, but after driving the car for awhile (it was still basically a junker) I learned that I should have replaced the cam and lifters and probably the cam bearings as well. I didn't want to tear the engine down a third time so I sold the car for about half of what I had invested in it. I bought an elderly wore out '59 VW beetle which I only owned a short time, before I bought a nice low mileage '66 Buick Special sedan which I drove for three years back and forth across the state of Washington from the Seattle area to Pullman where I was studying to be a teacher at Washington State University. Nearly 50 years later my love of vintage cars has not dimmed. I still own two vintage Buicks, a '56 Special and a '65 Skylark. I still tinker with them, and enjoy driving them around, but now at age 67 I leave the heavy lifting to folks who actually know what they are doing!! I have owned the '56 Buick for almost 35 years. It was a Christmas gift from my wife which she gave me one year after we were married. I still have the car and the girl. Talk about a win/win!!
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
I lived in Pullman. I was head mechanic at evergreen tire for a couple years.
@mikemullay56224 жыл бұрын
@@fastinradfordable When were you in Pullman? I was there from 1973 to 1976
@stephenokeefe45584 жыл бұрын
Should add a skid plate for that t/case if you go 4bying
@kirkthom4 жыл бұрын
Lol I use my crescent roll on my car all the time that should be added to the blooper reel
@flyingsparksgarage4 жыл бұрын
Our whole show is like a blooper reel 😂😂😂
@kirkthom4 жыл бұрын
Flying Sparks Garage it just had me rolling love the show
@dansimmons19644 жыл бұрын
Those pesky hiccups! Every one has them, its just pat of doing custom work! Love you guys!
@jasonmorales18464 жыл бұрын
Would it been a better idea to mount the bung on the side with #1 cylinder?
@jeffnevius4 жыл бұрын
You may want to invest in gasket material and you can make one anytime if stores not open.
@martyhandley44564 жыл бұрын
But u said we would see stuff in the next episode that happened in the last episode......looks and sounds awesome.....I love broncos
@95Z28A44 жыл бұрын
It's hard to tell from the video. Is the O2 bung completely seal welded? If it isn't, oxygen can be aspirated into the exhaust causing high/erratic O2 readings.
@flyingsparksgarage4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is! We ground the welds down to be sure there weren’t any pinholes!
@Tooma19794 жыл бұрын
Hello Emily from London looking great as always
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of installing Holley sniper efi into a first gen bronco with a brand new blueprint engine. .... I’ll stick to my vw diesel truck. Gas adds up. And I do not like the idea of housing the ecu inside of the throttle body injector.