Bronco’s first start with Holley Sniper EFI!

[@davidmahoy4478]

Totally awesome, it’s so good to see different car guys get together and help each other.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Got a ton done on the bronco in this episode amazing job Emily and Aaron @FlyingSparksGarage

[@johnlloyd2390]

"Experience is something you have right after you needed it..."

[@DistinctOgre]

Damn it, I want more than one like! That's the wisest words I seen lately.

[@johnlloyd2390]

@@DistinctOgre An electrician at a factory where I used to work had a sticker with that saying printed on it.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

John Lloyd The way I have always that saying is Experience allows me to make the same mistake only differently each time.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

I LOVE THAT!!!!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@flyingsparksgarage Please don't ask me how many times that I have had to do things over.

[@davidpeterson6147]

that outro never gets old and your husband is a lucky man.

[@jarheadtx1]

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!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

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

[@jesshull9169]

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!

[@sportytone1]

"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.

[@catscan64]

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!!

[@pentastarpride]

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!

[@8056443232]

I have learned! First fill is always pure water for me. One or two heat cycles, then the drain and refill with coolant.

[@stevenlasalle8313]

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.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

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 !

[@chaleowin7732]

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.

[@ozone385]

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.

[@yomomnm5367]

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.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Ah!!! For ROW core! Got it!!

[@paulnellany3770]

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.

[@jefferydrew9571]

Hi youall you do good work im retired machainc 47yrs keep up good job

[@dinkydotzero]

Nice 302, new 35s on wheels and drum brakes lol the perfect set up for roll through stop signs

[@65Coasty]

Yay ! It goes. Oh and every project I get something wrong. That's the fun part. Learning is good. Good ep guys

[@lorneh8642]

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.

[@geowhyrock]

Jennifer Nettles is a great mechanic!!

[@kgooch69]

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.

[@RENEGADEX800]

"It ain't right but we are going to do it" that should be everyone's motto in life!

[@MadScientistGarage]

Happy to see Betty run again!!

[@johnanders3873]

IT REALLY LOOK LIKE YOU ARE HAVING FUN.TO DO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO.AWESOME.

[@edvisme]

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.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

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!

[@noreastermike1621]

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

[@fastinradfordable]

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.

[@kimssonboy]

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 :)

[@Hellguy76131]

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.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

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 !!!

[@jerrywilliams4505]

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! :)

[@dmenke]

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.

[@70sstreetracergal61]

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!! 😊

[@thompsonsteveo2860]

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.

[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

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.

[@clarencemcgregor8568]

All Betty needs now is a protective layer of mud!

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

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

[@carlhayes2299]

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-SHOP]

I did the same thing with the thermostat gasket on my F250 recently.

[@claudequeen6614]

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

[@notsure8041]

Here I thought this was a family show and here you go drilling bungholes ! The Bronco looks great.

[@mebordernoneya8484]

That is a killer transmission cooler! Well done!!!

[@tomp3981]

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.👍🤘

[@ianmcfarlane4257]

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.

[@Jamesoxendine1]

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_svt93]

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!

[@ddd228]

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.

[@glutten1386]

Great job Aaron and em!!!

[@Lockedinstreetracing]

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_S]

I love how the Odyssey battery matches the red paint of the Bronco.

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

It's alive, run!

[@JohnsJunk]

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.

[@americanhomeimprovements7932]

If your not making mistakes your not doing anything! 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Another great video!

[@erikrapoport7318]

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!

[@brianjoy3407]

Friggin snap! That blows....literally....we've all done similar things....only never to repeat them ever again.

[@mattcrick2156]

Just saying, Aaron is so lucky, love the channel.

[@alexisdeville3605]

I did the exact same thing on a 1995 Chevy Tahoe!

[@nickefgen9219]

Great video, I'm getting close with my bronco on starting it up to

[@johnmilner7603]

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.

[@markymark903]

I did the same thing many years ago only difference was I wasn't a kid and it wasn't my first oil change.

[@fastinradfordable]

Working in a shop even the best might do this if someone is distracting them.

[@johnlyn1]

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.

[@xozindustries7451]

You learn a lot more from failures than successes.

[@DailyRacer]

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!

[@unoefxz]

Most garages have a collection of license plates or oil cans... These two collect flywheels... Look at the top shelf!!!

[@darrelstoneburner6182]

Looks like its about time to go 4 wheeling

[@jamesbergman4917]

The leak is a perfect example of why you fill it with water for first fire up.

[@patklinger9894]

finally.. good job... almost time to get it dirty

[@hellzsniperII]

WOW two episodes in a week !

[@neilperry2224]

Thank you for watching and that woz your flyin' sparks garage zip tie moment.

[@jeremyemanuel8501]

You guys are awesome!

[@stangman1268]

love the bronco project but looking forward to seeing more of the old ford pick up with coyote drivetrain.

[@robertwcote]

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... 🤦‍♀️

[@ScottandTera]

That last bolt last gasket etc. I normally just use silicone

[@txnetcop]

Getting a kick outta John Lloyd's comment. Think I will use that in my garage John. Emily, you guys rock blemishes and all.

[@chuckdavis3587]

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.

[@walt8089]

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 !

[@toddlinnabery4195]

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..

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

She sounds good

[@tomburden4977]

Love these videos! You two are so funny lol

[@elsydro8064]

Awesome projects keep it up

[@davidnaccaratoii5370]

U GUYZ r AWESOMENESS!!!AMEN TO AMERICA!!!

[@lesprudence374]

New to the channel loving it im hooked ❤

[@212caboose]

Yass!!! Awesome progress!!

[@67Mustang666]

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.

[@fastinradfordable]

I dressed a blueprint ford bronco v8 and they put rtv on both sides of all coolant gaskets.

[@PaulGerstenberger]

I buy those thermostat gaskets by the 10 pack.

[@scod3908]

The auto darkening welding helmets should still provide protection due to the materials used. Much better off using it than just blinking!

[@iadc43]

17:20 Thanks, Lucky... -Roadkill 😂😂

[@charlesmoxley739]

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

[@hoganmaughan3273]

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

[@JohnWood302]

The thermostat gasket thermostat slip is a classic Ford problem that all Windsors owners have experienced!

[@laser-sj]

Car girls are a rare gift from god. ! Where can I get one ? 😂

[@mikemullay5622]

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!!

[@fastinradfordable]

I lived in Pullman. I was head mechanic at evergreen tire for a couple years.

[@mikemullay5622]

@@fastinradfordable When were you in Pullman? I was there from 1973 to 1976

[@stephenokeefe4558]

Should add a skid plate for that t/case if you go 4bying

[@kirkthom]

Lol I use my crescent roll on my car all the time that should be added to the blooper reel

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Our whole show is like a blooper reel 😂😂😂

[@kirkthom]

Flying Sparks Garage it just had me rolling love the show

[@dansimmons1964]

Those pesky hiccups! Every one has them, its just pat of doing custom work! Love you guys!

[@jasonmorales1846]

Would it been a better idea to mount the bung on the side with #1 cylinder?

[@jeffnevius]

You may want to invest in gasket material and you can make one anytime if stores not open.

[@martyhandley4456]

But u said we would see stuff in the next episode that happened in the last episode......looks and sounds awesome.....I love broncos

[@95Z28A4]

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.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Yes, it is! We ground the welds down to be sure there weren’t any pinholes!

[@Tooma1979]

Hello Emily from London looking great as always

[@fastinradfordable]

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.