Will it Run?! 4x4 Ford Ranchero FORGOTTEN 30+ Years! Engine in Pieces!

[@bennieleroux3017]

Thank you for washing this one first before working on it. Made my day😊

[@eric_seguin]

Owned a 1960 Falcon 52 yrs. ago. Had a 1960 Ranchero 40 yrs. ago. Lost the first one while I was away in the Marines. Lost the second to my addiction. My bad. My aunt built a Ragtop Futura with a 289 that was wicked. Coolest cars on the Planet. imho

[@thomasgoolsby8661]

Guys, I've torn down my share of engines, and watched hundreds of "will it runs" but I've never seen anything like this one. I am very proud of you for working your way through the year down and rebuild. I am glad that you plan on finishing the assembly of this and I too want to see it run and drive before you do the engine swap. I love this old truck. My former Pastor had one 50 years ago with a 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree. Thank you so much. Love the channel.

[@fun6243]

I saw that and Ford and couldn't help but know 4.6l V8 out of a crown Vic. you might be able to get a bell for that trans. that's a fun ride good luck.

[@nickmassey9104]

Michael ,you and your dad are strong willed. To continue through the pain that gave you ..can't wait to see the next episode 👍

[@christianboghen3321]

Hello, I really appreciate your videos and truly enjoy them. I’m French and through your channel I learn. So thank you and thanks to be this joyful soul. Be always happy in your life. Christian.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

This one took you and your Dad into extra innings...whoever was in there before you had no idea what they were doing. Congrats on a job well done, and I'm looking forward to the Diesel episode. 👍

[@markkeller1778]

I think someone cobbled it together to "look complete" just to sell it. No engine is that far out of a Greatful Dead concert.

[@JoE_Songs]

28:05 😆 .. dang, I love this channel. lol - one surprise after another, with an engine that was thrown together like a movie prop, but you all take it with a healthy dose of humor and sarcasm..

[@paulriggers1558]

i once bought a very clean engine from a UK scrapyard, absolute bargain i thought like yours it didn't work. stripped it down, spotlessly clean inside, but no gaskets + loose bolts turned out it was from a training college, so it had been stripped down + re-assembled every day for 10 years! all the threads in the block were worn out/stripped due to over-use very shiny junk, i escaped with 4 pistons + a crankshaft only

[@jerrydineen2827]

You and you Dad never cease to amaze us. Y'all did an awesome job!!

[@josephg41]

Never would've guessed that motor would've run again, at least not without a full rebuild. What an accomplishment!! Also that poor engine probably went through hell every year of it's life to have spun and destroyed a rod bearing when it was barely over 10 years old. But it is hard to kill a SBC, at least fully, and that's coming from a Ford guy.

[@rustybum2]

Congratulations you fellers,that was excellent! I can't explain why it gives me (and lots of other people) such a buzz to bring a dead engine back to life but this one was truly dead and gone, but you were successful! Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

So the new way of setting valve lash is loosen all head bolts, adjust out lash to eliminate clearance, re-torque head bolts. I like it! When the carb flames like that and you know it's not fuel flooding, spin it over with the starter.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

Oh the sun went down and the frankenford didn't start yet. Love you guys working on it. saving the patient.

[@AnthonyMolyneux]

Knowledge, skill and perseverance paid off. Great work.

[@gordonliddy5066]

That was the most INSANE 'will it run' resurrection I have watched! The crank timing gear backwards and out of time absolutely sent this one over the limit, LOL! You have some incredible patience and perseverance to have stuck with this one! I think I would have cut the rear flares off immediately after bringing it home, before washing it and even unloading it off the trailer. Those things look TERRIBLE!

[@larryalexander4833]

That's a old Chevy V8 for ya . A good tip on polishing a crank with sandpaper. Wrap the sandpaper all the around the journal and put a cord / shoelace around it twice and use sand it by pulling it back and forth. The rotor button should point to number one cylinder when timing Chevy V8 unless it's the Odd fire V8 made a few years.

[@timpearce4255]

never seen more determination to bring a engine back from the dead.Like a big old snapping turtle when you bite into something you never let go, not even when it lightnings.

[@davidkimsey9591]

That was one heck of an accomplishment! That engine couldn’t have been any closer to being an official boat anchor. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do next.

[@claztube]

LOL

[@billywird]

Well sir this is the truth of my statement. My first thought when you started this video and the pan was off and there was a rod cap off of the engine and it sat so many years and wound up in a junkyard, well that kind of told me something, and if it was my project I would have yanked that engine out, put it on the stand and took it apart, and just minimum replaced any parts that need replacing to be able to get it running (you can run them on your engine stand). Now of course I can understand your trying to get it running in the car and it sure looks as though you encountered a "pandoras box". I do applaud your attitude to continue on to get the engine running, and it does at least run. By the way that harmonic balancer is a press fit and not a taper fit. It presses up against the lower timing gear on the crankshaft. A good job of getting it running.

[@claztube]

Listening to your commentary isn't like a couple rebuild channels I enjoy, but the straight forward commentary is refreshing. No attempt to be funny in a over the top sarcastic manner, does anyone here know what I mean? The relationship with your father takes many whom follow your channel back in time to working with their pop in the garage. We're proud and lifted in spirit to see that there are sons and fathers that are keeping up the tradition of collabrative multi-generational automobile repair alive. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad to hear your father is now with you full time doing what you love to be immersed in as a unit in harmony. Best regards from a new subscriber out here in my latter sixties retired alone in Arizona, missing my pop.

[@sethcampbell4140]

You're hitting a little close to home with those "80s hillbillies" comment.😉 Loved the video.

[@joedeckinflyover]

I would have pulled the engine a long time ago ! good on you for sticking with it !

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

That's amazing, geez, wouldn't have thought that that thing would ever run. Congrats man 💪🏻👍🏻

[@HepauDK]

I don't know that much about american engines, but one thing I DO know: those Chevy 350 small block's are VERY hard to kill! So I never doubted that it would run. :)

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

Ford Australia did a limited run back in 60,s for the Snowy Mountain Scheme construction of 4x4 based on falcon ute which was based on ranchero, running gear was jeep/Dana but they were only 6cyl, there was also a new kid on the block Toyota Landcruiser as the first models in the country, the location made the terrain extremely difficult to access

[@stuartb9323]

There's something about a backwoods 4x4 build that I can't help admiring. Back in the early 80's up at College in Michigan, some guy built a 68 Camaro rs/ss clone into a 4x4 too. He did a really clean job on the build, and that started my love for these bizarre rides. Hope to see her on the road soon!

[@rickblanchette]

What a nightmare! Beau and Luke would be happy.

[@robertlacob8831]

What a mechanics nightmare!! You just can't imagine some person messing all this stuff up. it's like someone was learning how to take apart stuff or just plain playing around with it. My hats off to you guys for sticking with that engine and make it run again as I know from past Chevy engines that they are simple made to run, not that complicated.

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Mike and Chris nice video 📹 and workmanship

[@lawrenceengel3330]

I was almost sure that engine was dead, great to see it fire over 👌

[@therealbikerman]

looked like a great project at first. until I seen the chevy 350. i would of yanked that garbage out & found a 351w to put in it with matchen tranny because that Ranchero looks cool.

[@haydenuk02]

Wow that was cool to see it running after all those years torn apart. Amazing work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@johnhansen4550]

This just shows you that too many people just walk away for engines that are savable. Good job Chris and Michael!

[@mattkubler5740]

This is an awesome video michael one of the best will it starts

[@thomasweatherford5125]

That was wild. One of your better will it run videos yet

[@suzib777]

When we lived in the country (1968), my dad bought a Ford Ranchero. Wish I still owned it!

[@donsrestorations]

When I saw that engine without a bearing and oil pan, my first thought was that engine was dunnzo. Great job!

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

Your persistence, tenacity and determination with this 1 is amazing lads.

[@intrepid5684]

Great job Michael. Way to hang in there and work the issues.

[@smithcorp904]

Michael you are my favorite KZbinr I love what you n your dad do I learned so much in the video I honestly didn't know you could test oil pressure that way on an engine! Also that engine sounds amazing! Can't wait till un hill billy that Ranchero!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Budget Buildz guys I simply can't resist to tell you what I thought instantly: Oh no, not another rotten car project! I hoped that they would finish one of the already started ones completely. Of course especially the 911 Porsche at last. Even if it would only be a kind of update. Everybody seems to wait for that kind of content. Best regards, luck, health and wisdom.

[@MySunroofWorks]

Nice job! That 59/60 Ford Truck in the junkyard would be a great project! I have one waiting to be worked on.. 👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! It’s a factory 4x4 too! He has a good many of them but doesn’t sell the ford trucks 😢 I tried! Sounds like a fun project!

[@claudecasalini913]

Micheal , as vehicle revivers, you and your dad are top of the list.👋👋👋🏁

[@VintageCars999]

Definitely one of the top revivals I've seen. A lot of work but worth the effort.

[@essexdavenorton]

Another Awsome goofy vehicle brought back to life cant wait for the next part

[@DependableAutoTruck]

you are a lot tougher than i am glad it worked

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Fit a 351 70 s Windsor with a FMX 👍🏻🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alanpaulick7815]

This was an amazing experience with you and your Dad. Never give up. Thanks for sharing your video guy's cont wait for the next one.

[@robertbukovac2842]

I enjoyed watching this one. Got 5 days to go before my big trip. Got nothing to do. I organized everything. Just a waiting game now. Rob, Cairns, Down Under

[@marygarner5249]

You find the coolest old projects who couldn't love Budget Builds 💟💟💟💟😁

[@davidg2073]

You are super determined Michael and your work with your pa is a testament to what can be achieved even in the face of extreme adversity.

[@RoninDosho]

Something really satisfying about watching this channel!

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Dude they actually did a really good job covering the strut towers back in the 90s!! With what they had around looks built pretty dam good. Probably just slapped the body on a good ol blazer frame. She is super wide like cardi b!!!! And not one single gasket. That motor was bolted back together after they found that spun bearing and put on the shelf... that's crazy every single bolt is loose,dizzy was 180 out.

[@welderse14]

Love that Ranchero.. a rare find.. so jealous...

[@manaf5742]

Thanks!

[@tyhogue8316]

I bought a truck from a friend and it was one thing after another but I love it now. It took 2 years and a lot of patience.😏👍

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

Wow...I am impressed with the fact that you were finally able to get that thing started!!! The more I watched you trying, the more I thought, if that were me, I would've just thrown in the towel and called it a loss!!!! Congrats getting it to finally pop off!

[@stevenhayes3241]

I love the turbo diesel 6 idea. Wonderful for a 4x4. All torque and plenty of room.

[@adamturner8634]

hell you've damn near refreshed the motor

[@michaeldesilvio221]

It's got potential.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Budget Buildz :) also Mike thought at first going be nightmare also need new engine to fix up getting running and think bark of ran for bit getting solved to some too! Looking forward more videos too on this project too!

[@gayle4804]

Wow, what a mess, Kudos to you and your father for persevering and getting that engine to run!!!

[@fordfandiecast]

Great job. this thing was a mess. but you got it running. hope you make it ford engine. that would be cool and definitely some tlc

[@randyriggs5463]

That's just a testimony of how those small block Chevy's are built! She wants to run! Want to see more of this! Nice job 👍

[@bernardcrane750]

Puts a smile on your face when it finally fires. Great job!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Guy's on almost getting her to run good.. will be a 4x4 again soon..

[@jimagnew1305]

Brilliant video I can't wait to see the next part on this truck

[@Crewsy]

Glad you mention cutting those goofy looking fender flares off. They look so out of place on there. The Ranchero looks great sitting on what appears to be a Blazer frame. Would be a cool vehicle to have.

[@davekimbler2308]

Fender flares GOTTA GO ! Murder it out with big mudders and stack it reboot the interior then ya got something wild and fun !

[@isaakscheuenstuhl519]

I have a whole new respect for the Chevy 350, LOL! It might still be junk but you got it to run...

[@pedroequis9396]

Okay, let me just say that youtube lore is filled with a lot of should've never happened. This build goes down as number one on that list. All I can say is you have got to be kidding!

[@scottssmallengine]

Hands down my favorite rescue/ will it run you've done to date! Keep it up guys!😁👍🏼💪💪💪

[@kerrypierre9494]

Love it, and yes, please get rid of those horrible fender flares 👍🇺🇸⚜️🔥

[@robertcandela266]

I am so impressed you got that engine going. I would of given up on it. the most strangest will it run episode ever!

[@davidbush5323]

The early Ford falcon has always been my favorite car

[@lestaylor3641]

That was the detective episode of a lifetime. From the bottom to top and side to side to end up going back to the front row. Very cool watching that all play out. To hear whats to come of it sounds like a great adventure. 👍👍✌

[@dorriersgarage9293]

I think that the turbo diesel would be an awesome combination for the truck. Great video!

[@danielstrachan8988]

I like these older rancheros they are cool looking, I think what you have in mind for it will make it even cooler 😁😁👍👍

[@bryanyoung3764]

Wow! This is crazy. I'm beginning to wonder if maybe they don't have some mix-matched Pistons in there or the right fishes just in the wrong holes I've seen a lot of will it runs and people go through a nightmare to get them to run this has got to be one of the best that I've seen Great job! You and Dad do good work

[@MrMattDat]

Just found you guys and at 1/2 way through the video, can't believe how much you've accomplished! LOVE the old Ranchero!! Really unbelievable how far you got with all those things stacked against you (up here in the northeast that engine would've been a solid block of rust!). GREAT job!!

[@markkeller1778]

You are such a trooper with that inexpensive 350, hence the name of your channel lol. Great job on the lower end. You taught a lot of folks on that "old school" stuff.

[@genedunn9283]

You have some serious determination! As soon as I saw the missing oil pan & spark plugs, I would’ve pulled that engine and got another one from a scrapyard. Good content!

[@chrislambert2889]

Huge congrats on over 175 k subscribers 🎉💯

[@biglakepress5788]

This was like digging up my great great great grandfather, giving him cpr, and he came back to life. Incredible.

[@terrywilkins5266]

Absolutely amazing how you are determined to get something running. A lot of people would have walked away. More power to your elbow.

[@keironastbury9399]

I love watching you guys working on these old beasts, I've watched you from day one here from the UK you always show hands-on videos great work guys love it.

[@edwinreece438]

Wow! I would have given up as soon as I saw the oil pan missing.

[@williamcollins4082]

Ya absolutely gotta do something with that single pot master cyl. !!!

[@stangman1268]

thank you for wanting to cut the flares off, that's the first thing i would have done.

[@lunabouch]

Perseverance pays off BB Rule👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Bronco chasis??chasing?? Helped build a dually ford ranger once. Destroyed a mini motor home in the process but it worked great! The guy still has it.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Cool! Probably a teenager worked on it with zero budget. They learned some stuff but couldn’t make it run. Slapped it back together and sold it. Its a cool idea for a vehicle but if the wheelbase is close, I’d rather use a Ranger chassis just to keep it all Ford. Good job sorting through all the issues. If that Rod bearing had spun I give it about 50 miles before it starts knocking, I’ve tried that before myself. Finding the timing chain issue was a smart move. 👍

[@rustyaxelrod]

Spam^

[@jeremywimer8842]

Great episode! True testament to your never give up attitude. Great work!

[@adamgifford3730]

love the ol screwdriver through the oil filter trick been there done that

[@brixico1404]

You put out a good show you're one of the best if not the best on KZbin for these Auto videos

[@royfrye2871]

YES!! I was hoping you went after the ranchero! Cool factor 10++👍🔥

[@michaelwalsh98]

All the work you did on this Ford, reminds me of the saying Polishing a Turd, but you sure did polish the old girl up.

[@jasonwildschut622]

Congratulations to your Rancho 4x4 nightmare that's a nice ride put some nice wheels on it wish I had one

[@andrewinsinga2993]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍 How about doing a video on a budget build 4x4 atv!