EFI Revival! Repairing My 1989 F-150! Revival Part 1

Today I dive into my new (to me) truck - a 1989 F-150 that I plan on daily driving! Two gas tanks meant two times the fun, I think I can take gas tanks out in my sleep now.... This truck amazes me and is so fun to drive!
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[@JunkyardMook]

MY GREEN 78 HASN’T GONE ANYWHERE. I haven’t abandoned it, I’m not replacing it and it’s not for sale. I have an 89 that I work on and drive now too is all. That’s it. Booger truck isn’t leaving.

[@klwthe3rd]

Thank you for not giving up on that beautiful truck. I love how you always buy high end model trucks. This truck being the XLT Lariat was top of the line in 1989. Can't wait for you to fix it up.

[@dalehovland3283]

The radio should have brackets that mount with screws on the sides.

[@zozengaming9347]

everyone needs more than one truck but i think you need a chevy next :P

[@singlsrvngfrnd]

Your link for the foundation is dead Mook. What the heck.

[@JunkyardMook]

@@singlsrvngfrnd should be fixed now, thank you for telling me, I had no idea 😊

[@JunkyardDigs]

This might be the first time I've ever hoped a video DOESN'T get a million views... 😂😂

[@conwaylamb5534]

Love it

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

Come on One Million! 🤣🤣🤣

[@icerazar713]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@granthopper5]

Everyone rewatch a few times xD

[@ryudark589]

Hey junkyard digs you actually have to get a haircut we smashed the views

[@0_O_0001]

We all need a Mook in our lives.

[@drulessman2892]

She has got to name it fordhead

[@skylerpratt2306]

I second this opinion....

[@Dj-ve2hx]

I'm still looking for a Mook in my life , no luck yet.

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

@@Dj-ve2hx ikr

[@castirondude]

Totally. I love the bubbly fun personality.

[@lanniehilboldt69]

Mook, I really makes me smile to see you get so excited about breathing life back into these vehicles....I am really glad that you folks being so young are really into keeping the old vehicles alive...Happy Holidays to you both!

[@davidhicks8138]

Like what you got going on. Been wrenching on Ford pickups since middle 70's. Re: power window motor that runs but won't lift under load. Usually easy to repair. Remove cover around output gear, you will find a semi planetary drive relies on 3 plastic rollers that likely are worn. Find 3 steel balls from old bearing, use to replace worn rollers. Repack with grease, Reassemble and install. Repair should outlast new China built window motor.

[@davee.9906]

I've got my second phone playing this video over and over again. We're getting that million and we're going to watch Mook shave and dye your hair.

[@redneckmacgyverjohnny7476]

YES !

[@mromatic17]

i think they said it had to be within a few months and its past that point. Itd still be awesome to see though!

[@masonbarto4003]

You can only make a view on a video so many times per day

[@mromatic17]

do you plan on watching it over 400k times? Cuz thats how off the views are plus its been a year too!

[@ragnarocking]

I have a friend in China. I'll make sure that this video goes viral. You'll look good in pink, Kevin.

[@jonpierce8342]

Id totally pay some chinese kids 10 bucks for a bunch of views...

[@wildman510]

Isn't youtube banned in China tho lol

[@JunkyardDigs]

I see what you did there 👀😂

[@AmarthaluriSh]

@@wildman510 vpn it works

[@TheDogLife5225]

Loving the channel. So cool seeing a woman who gets excited getting and working on trucks. You guys are fun to watch together.

[@maddmaddox1648]

Im so glad y’all finally decided to do a bricknose. I love these trucks and the dont get as much love as they should

[@pixiniarts]

'I have a screwdriver and a multimeter let's see how much damage I can do' --I really need that on a t-shirt.😂

[@user-ty5di3ku6o]

She literally lifted that battery easier than Hoovie did yesterday 😂😂😂

[@JunkyardDigs]

Oof😂

[@ACEMIDNIGHT102]

🤣

[@frostyflake1128.]

😂

[@Brycereigle2000]

No surprise there he doesn’t work on cars

[@manisandjr8435]

Farms girls are tough lol

[@92xl]

I just did this on an 88 F-150 a few months ago. Both lift pumps, new selector valve (Ford should be shot between the eyes for that little gem) and a high pressure pump and now I get the flammable liquids to the fuel rail. Its magic I tell ya!

[@krisgerman3346]

Kevin, it takes a real man to do that my son and oldest daughter dyed mine purple! You guys are awesome even my 12 y/o son loves watching you guys with me!

[@Hedgehog7999]

10:47 MAKIN MY WAY DOWNTOWN, TRUCK IN TOW, MOVIN SLOW IN A DIESEL! 🤣 Kevin needs to sing more

[@oreoscadoosh3360]

Man I love this truck! Great find. Im glad to see Mook doing so well on her channel! Rock on you two!

[@nativecree1]

It's only been 4.5, maybe 5 days since this came out, and you're more than 20% of the way to 1M views. I'd say Kevin will be sporting a new do by month's end. Go Mook!!

[@MidnightTech]

24:44 "What am I looking for here?" "I dunno, maybe a brain, hopefully" - savage. Love it. Mook, you're one of a kind..

[@mendez91]

Here comes 1 hour of my life where I won't do any work. Thank you Mook!

[@danielhelbig1116]

Hey where did you find your profile picture? Just wondering since I REALLY love it?

[@xxxdiresaintxxx]

It's not raining it's tears of joy that your working on another Ford. Also, you got half of at to a million, Well done!

[@davidlefranc6240]

those trucks make me nostalgic my family had a bunch of them from 84 to 96 always worked well and worked hard good video

[@philiphartley8823]

Wow the Mookanic is back with a vengeance. Usual barrel of laughs that makes for a great show. Great to see you back Mook. long may it continue.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I just got a 1982 F150 XL today 1 owner 76K original miles been sitting for 8 years. So cool to see you going through the same things with the same truck lol!!

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

Will we get a video on it? And is it from copart?

[@cookingwithchefjeff]

The 82-86 are my absolute favorite Ford trucks. What a score!

[@bigtermtech5188]

Randy! Helloooo

[@falco621]

Oh, hey, it's AAR. Can't wait to see that vid.

[@sberryscake]

looking forward to watching it randy

[@Moonshinedave1]

I have a '88 f-150, I've had since 1989. Rebuilt the engine over 20 years ago (302). I can't begin to tell you how much stuff I've hauled in this truck over the years. Congrats, on you new daily driver.

[@buckster3261]

Well the registration explains why this truck is so clean! TEXAS!!

[@GeorgeT6566]

I like your Vise grip garage hat. I am sure Derick will like the support.

[@jerrybrashear5562]

I think that its so awesome that you work on vehicles! There's just not that many girls that want to work on vehicles in today's society. Kevin is definitely so lucky to have you in his life. God bless you and keep up the wonderful work! Thanks for the videos.🙂

[@branchbarker628]

Love the truck! I had to replace my fuel pump in my truck and I found it was so much easier to pull the bed off.

[@eyesalooking]

Good tip.

[@rustyreese4006]

Much easier.

[@msharp6887]

I cut an access in the bed.

[@tellyjoossens4186]

That Ford will outlive most other pickups and cars from that era. It's a keeper!

[@TheOneTrueHeavy]

Hey, the backlight on those headunits is just a $2 bulb that takes 5 minutes to get to. I just did two of them a couple months ago. Also, definitely pull the bed off to do tank work. its waaaaayyy easier than dropping them.

[@garageofscrap]

They have a 2 post lift. I’d say lifting the truck up and dropping the tank would be easier

[@TheOneTrueHeavy]

@@garageofscrap youd think that, but at least on my truck, the rear tank was on top of the hitch brace and the skid plate, and all the fuel lines and wires are routed over the top of the frame channels. Ive done it both ways, bed is way easier.

[@damonzilliox2751]

@@TheOneTrueHeavy took both tanks out of mine. Worst 30 minutes of my life. Remove the bed. Lol.

[@bigghoss762]

I will literally put this video on repeat and watch it constantly until Kevin is bald.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Wow 😂

[@dwightschweer3086]

I got 92 Ford with the 300 six cylinder it just runs it out lasted 2 chevys

[@steve.n3685]

Samsies one vet to another

[@clems6989]

Hell ive watch about 9 times now....lol

[@clems6989]

Actually i dont think it counts you multiple times anyway....

[@vincentmartin9133]

Just got a single cab 89 Ford F-150 302 EFI 5 spd and this video really helped me to get familiar with the fuel system so I can get the truck running thank you guys

[@bryceuber720]

im a chevy and mopar guy but i saved a 89 f250 351w single tank from the junkyard. its having fuel issues i think and the bumper is crooked im so glad i found this video its helping alot in fixing up this ol ford. thank u for the vid its helping a ton more then google. thank u

[@pfpdlt]

That's a clean truck. I think that is one of the best dashes ford ever made

[@noscopesallowed8128]

For sure. And then they immediately ruined it the next generation lol

[@carboncountyrevivals7002]

I love the relationship you two have! Your content is always entertaining to watch!

[@aequitas0118]

Love watching you both goof off, teach me stuff, and laugh! Great content and really enjoy watching you guys fix ish! Keep on keepin on!

[@redneckmacgyverjohnny7476]

Y.O.U. so nailed it !

[@Naptastic_voyage]

My favorite thing is when the JYD logo pops up and Mook splats down over Digs 🤣

[@vinceradical8910]

Mook's constant amazement that the 89 has been maintained is funny.

[@Brycereigle2000]

Wow. That thing is beautiful. My first vehicle was a 89 f150 supercab just like that with a straight 6. Miss it every day. I will never forget doing peels out of the high school parking lot!

[@wasjosh]

You guys are so awesome. You're doing so much by working on all this old crap - complete turnaround from most folks just jumping from one brand new thing to the next. Thanks for the videos and inspiration.

[@clarencemarinoiii1362]

I love the fact that you too have so much fun working together! The cutest couple ever

[@Harold_That_Guy]

I had the exact same truck but mine was blue. I got rid of the dual tank system then replaced it with a single 32 gallon tank from an 86 Bronco.

[@OcOnNoR8806]

"I would see myself out, but my truck doesn't run." Hahahha I'm howling!! 🤣

[@inmyopinion6836]

GOOD for you girl ! Nice truck , nice rescue . Very enjoyable watch . Get that Million

[@chetjeangraves2979]

Hi mook love the way you and Kevin bring these old cars and trucks back to life like junk yard digs a lot keep it up

[@burtgummerVerified]

I nearly died when you forgot to hook up the connections with this tank right after the struggle. You guys are funny!!🤣

[@davidbruin4381]

I've done that exact same thing before and I yelled at my screen just before he said they forgot to hook up the wires and hoses. But I had 2 full tanks of gas to do that work. Very heavy for one skinny guy to handle.

[@abramsse1]

Time to let the video run on repeat for the next two months 😆

[@joshuagies4900]

Oh man! The hanging by wires stoplights! Brings me back...

[@nicholaskelley4191]

Picked up an 88 f150 last night. Cant wait to tear into it. Rewatching this gem because yall are awesome

[@Jon_2218]

For it's age, that truck almost immaculate, very nice. Mook, I really enjoyed this episode, thank you for this content.

[@donmears4090]

The happiest human I've seen lately is Mook with a new pick-um-up truck.😏

[@redheadryan73]

Nice truck! My first was an ‘87 Lariat. Then an ‘88 4x4 project. Then a ‘94 Super Cab, and when that motor seized I bought another ‘94. I love these trucks.

[@128file]

Nice work great to see you revive an old truck. Love your videos you two are down to earth and very real.

[@80sjunk]

Awesome video! I just also revived an 89 f150 with the 302 abandoned in the woods behind my job! Fuel pressure regulator, TPS sensor, cap, rotor and some fresh gas and she fired right up.

[@timblaes7028]

Always good to see Dad in the shop. A wealth of knowledge.

[@ryanmartinage]

Wanted to give yall props on fixing the dual tank system and making it proper again.

[@jonoffensend7519]

Congratulations Mook it’s about time you got a nice truck!👍👍🤗🎩🌹

[@humankazoo8068]

You’ll get at least 8 - 10 views out of me alone, Mook. Just doing my part to see Kevin’s head freshly shaved. 🤪

[@gosportjamie]

And dyed pink... Hopefully fluorescent pink...

[@byronpayne4556]

You should make him let you dye his pubs.

[@sallyyyyyy]

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[@sallyyyyyy]

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[@humankazoo8068]

@@byronpayne4556 I don't think there's a single soul alive that wants to see that.... Especially KZbin. **Yuck**

[@geopou4618]

Lay in bed after a long day and there's an HOUR long junkyard Mook video, I could not be happier.

[@jonathanburrows9542]

It's honestly better than anything on TV/Cable/Satellite.

[@isaacclay465]

I just sat down myself. Found a cold snack and an hour long Mook. I dont care how bad of a day I had, it just got better. 😉

[@kevinnewcome9833]

I think it’s funny how you call everything “Heckers”! My wife’s late aunt & late uncle’s last name was Hecker! They used to travel around in a bus and sing at churches. They lived in Northern Minnesota. They’re both gone as of last year, but there are still some cousins around the twin cities and in Wisconsin left.

[@jasonnichols7067]

My wife and I started watching you guys last month. We both really get a kick out your videos.

[@ekd1985]

The light in those radios can be fixed, there's a tiny lightbulb in it that can be replaced. I fixed the radio in my 90 last summer.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

They might just need to re-flow some solder joints. Ronald Finger fixed his radio on the Fiero by doing this.

[@ekd1985]

@@Laugh1ngboy Maybe but these Ford radios commonly burn the bulbs out. It is worth pulling apart and fixing. The aftermarket radios always look horrible in my opinion.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

@@ekd1985 I agree sadly most of the cars Ive owned start with out a radio in them.

[@leecunningham2928]

One easy thing to maintain that makes a difference on power and fuel mileage is the distributer cap and rotor. Also it's a good idea sometimes to change the coil wire because sometimes that will cause issues with the module in the distributer. The radio just needs the light bulb behind the faceplate changed.

[@simonisenberg4516]

What a beautiful going-to-town truck! All the deluxes and that all red interior.

[@davidbrugman2171]

Man that truck is in excellent shape. I had a brand new 88 same thing. I loved it. It had 351 Cleveland engine no overdrive just a three speed automatic trans.

[@keeganlangford5580]

Those late 80's early 90's ford trucks will run forever for not much money. I've owned two over the years, an 89 with a 5.0 and a 95 with a 4.9. The 4.9 inline 6 is God tier indestructible.

[@Batti2323]

I love seeing Mook that happy when it runs!

[@Bri-tg6xr]

I was 4 when this truck came out, I would be proud to own it today. We had a 1982 extended cab growing up and I was able to drive that "unit" all over during my 16-17 year old days.

[@thomaslaird6168]

Sharp looking truck. Sweet 🙂👍I had a 1988 f150 w the 4.9liter straight 6. Automatic. Black w red interior looking just the same as yours. Brings back memories. I had problems w the fuel relay, but it was under the hood. theres a separate box w fuses n relays. n that was it. Was a very reliable truck w plenty of torque . 8 cylinder torque from a 6 cylinder.

[@lucasstiles8012]

I don't know if I ever noticed the big forehead Ford font but now I'm looking for it intensely

[@TimRedman]

You really can't unsee it now...

[@JunkyardDigs]

You're welcome 😂

[@noscopesallowed8128]

Yup... My truck's now permanently ruined.

[@gberinger55]

Mook missed the perfect opportunity to crawl through the sliding rear window to check the fuses.

[@streetjeep99]

Its December 2021 and i have covid and i want to let you guys know that you and kevins videos are whats makin this bearable so thank you guys very much you guys rock

[@joshuagies4900]

Loved this vid. Something for everyone. Glad it's up and running! Enjoy!

[@MiguelLopez-hh7lf]

1:04:40 that sneeze scream reenactment was too good lmfao

[@johnm.5848]

For a pickup that's over three decades old, she's clean and straight. She's a keeper for sure.

[@goleafsgo8496]

Thought the same thing she's not in to bad a shape almost to good for this channel?

[@travisfeltwater5664]

Don’t talk about nook like that

[@cfieler]

You guys are very charismatic, natural entertainers! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Beautiful truck btw.

[@aaronbehindbars]

This brings back some memories. Dad's first brand new truck was an '89 F-150 Supercab XLT Lariat with that brothel red interior, though his had the captain's chairs with floor console. In high school, I had a '91 Supercab with a gray interior and the bench seat. This truck reminds me of both. It's cool to be able to see a bunch of stuff up close on one of these because it help me affirm my memory isn't complete garbage yet. It's been almost 20 years since I sold my '91, but I seem to remember a lot of stuff about these old Ferds.

[@rodneyhendrix1292]

Mook, Extreme cuteness runs deep in this one i feel.....

[@jameswrevels]

I have learned more watching you guys, thunderhead and vgg. thanks so much!

[@janicefullerton6201]

The cap your wearing when your fixing your breaks shows me your a fan of VGG! That is so awesome and you are to I’m now subscribed to your channel thank you for such great content! Keep it coming

[@katar0t0]

I've seen a number of all sorts of revivals from US, going through all favourite youtube channels and this must be the first car ever with an actual working radio, definitely a keeper Mook :)

[@NLJosh83]

This truck is a real gift from the heavens. Nicest score in the Junkyard Mook/Digs video series to date!

[@inverted311]

“And it’s name was, Quadrajet!!” Ahhhhhhhhhhh! 🤙🤙😂😂

[@bergeracvandamme]

You both crack me up 😂 I love watching you bringing these old engines back to life.

[@williamstanford4975]

My first truck i ever paid for was this truck. same motor just manual trans. paid a grand for it and drove the wheels off of it for three years and traded it in for a grand. still miss it to this day. amazing truck. Look forward to seeing more of this one. And if it ends up on a shirt one XL size will be bought by this guy.

[@harujp2]

as an o' reilly employee i'm so happy to hear you're rocking our precision fuel pumps, that offer a limited lifetime warranty!

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

wait , how is a lifetime warrenty limited..

[@DMessham]

@@chriskwakernaat2328 some things aren't covered, probably won't cover non gas liquids

[@rickgaine3476]

Until you try and collect on the warranty and get refused for whatever excuse the dimwhit behind the counter comes up with.

[@creepingbert]

Not gonna lie, it makes me feel really old watching someone doing a revival of a truck that was new when I was in the 9th grade.

[@postaltraining]

i was 20 lol. so old now. vehicles and many other things have become surrealistically shockingly ugly in the mean time

[@earnharvick]

9th grade? It was new when I already had 9 years in the Navy.

[@SlyDellian]

Got you all beat. I was 31 in 1989.

[@earnharvick]

@@davehart7943 I'm old, crusty and a squeak and rattle when I walk! LOL!!!

[@PC4USE1]

I was 33 when that truck was new. looks great to me.

[@ChaosShadowZero89]

These videos are very wholesome, you and Kevin have great personalities! Y'all got yourselves a new fan/subscriber!

[@sporty05]

Love this truck! My first new vehicle was an '89 F150 4.9L 5spd. Great truck! Yours is clean, nice find!

[@phil_townes]

Yay!!! I love these trucks! Sooo happy to see this one's going to be a solid daily driver. Good job on the fuel system guys, that was awesome! I did a learn.

[@Mr.M1STER]

1:03:37 This was my favourite clip from the whole episode. I love those exterior shots of the freshly revived vehicle driving again.

[@charger19691]

When I worked at a Ford dealership back in the late 80’s, every red and white Ford F-150 that would come in off the carrier would sell so fast. Everyone loved that color combo. Even Bronco’s in red and white sold quick. You have a good truck there Mook, enjoy it and drive safe!

[@billyreece4445]

I loved my 90 f150, which was also an xlt lariat. I sold it probably 8 years ago and I still see it driving around town. Mine had way more rust though! That thing was reliable and I abused that sucker!

[@DREWSLENS]

Hell yes! Mook tearing stuff up 😎

[@wtbeecher]

This is the way. 😉

[@dadratsforge]

@@wtbeecher The Mookdalorian!😉

[@JSchrumm]

I really believe you should pull the brake master cylinder and check to see if all that missing fluid isn't in the brake booster. Just a safety thought.

[@monishthomasp]

That Red interior is just… beautiful.. ❤ I think that comes in the Lariat !!! Needs tiny bit of cleaning. 😊 Go Mook.. ❤️💕

[@cayminlast]

Watching you guys is a joy, it's always exciting to see a new video has been posted.

[@WatchWesWork]

Very nice! If I had a dollar for every time an OBS Ford left me walking I could buy another OBS Ford...

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Your a rare then Those are stout trucks never heard if anyone having an issue

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Wow really? I have two and they are the single most reliable vehicles I've ever had, at 27 years old nonetheless

[@armedpreacher]

I grew up with many friends having these and they had zero issues and they beat the CRAP out of them.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

@@armedpreacher my f150 has NOT lived an easy life, at 372,000 km it still goes like new, thats about 230k miles for all you American folk 😁

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

@@armedpreacher literally don't make me that good anymore

[@tallboy2234]

That is a “Going to Town” rig, fer sure👍😁!

[@timothymccarthy4704]

I had a 94 FT150 XLT. The engine caught fire, and it still ran!!!Nothing can kill the FC150!!

[@1Corinthians15-1-4-J]

oh man, i was 9 when that truck was built. but around here i nvr see one thats not beat to death. glad u got a nice one!!!