Giving People a Classic Truck, If They Can Fix It

[@RandyHToyotaBham]

Considering he diagnosed so quickly, and it was mostly the pain in the ass installations taking up most the time, it's cool he got the huge hint at the end.

[@ddjohnson9717]

proof that Chevy designers will pass up _______ to f the mechanic in the____

[@tomchillen3039]

@@ddjohnson9717 did you have a stroke?

[@ddjohnson9717]

@@tomchillen3039 yeah

[@pranav95satan]

@@ddjohnson9717 i hope you are ok now

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

@@ddjohnson9717 are you scared to say bad words? Is your mommy next to you

[@jonathanking535]

Love this show. I've been a mechanic for 15 plus years, and I feel like regardless of skill set; diagnosing something with a crew of people watching has to be super difficult.

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Especially under pressure, I've seen people forget what their name is when you put a camera on them. Not to mention with the clock ticking.

[@javieraraiza3142]

Choose me next

[@fernandomarquez3273]

Agreed I’m a professional mechanic too and there’s nothing worse than trying to fix something with a bunch of people watching your every move

[@jonahwapachee8654]

How can I start building my resume for this? I’ve always had interest n tried to apply for entry level jobs … but I got no background in the trade, but learn super fast.. is school my best bet to help get an apprenticeship?

[@psychonaut8629]

Exactly, I loved working alone in my bays but hated when people would gather around me while I was working.

[@sambowles4716]

I think Aaron earned himself a job at donut, he fit right with y’all. Could easily see him being apart of the channel!

[@nutellaskates5332]

yes indeed

[@tonywolfemusic5920]

For sure

[@emmettpreto829]

i agree!

[@ArmandoFloresAvila]

I think no lol

[@aaronj4860]

Maybe but he's a good mechanic so I think I would prefer him working on people's cars.

[@phun.69]

I am 23, i have worked in and out of despicable shops since i was 15 grunting my way up in order to learn what i needed to make a Career for myself. This channel provides all the information i quite literally had to fight (hand to hand) to learn. No other yt channel can say that they influenced entire careers for young adults across the entire country and to say that is invaluable would be a complete understatement to what this team does for aspiring mechanics. Im gonna go ahead and say thank you on the behalf of everyone for everything this channel has done.

[@j4y167]

Good on you mate, sounds like you're doing well. I'm 22 myself and I've been working as a mechanics apprentice for a few months, real rough industry but I love it so far. I figured out pretty quick a good way to earn some points with the older blokes is to volunteer to do the bits of the job that are uncomfortable, annoying, painful or just gross. If you've got any tips for someone new to the industry I'd appreciate it.

[@pizza4prezident143]

Same

[@pizza4prezident143]

24 this December wby lol

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

That's just stupid.

[@Ashfielder]

This is a useful series to help you learn how to diagnose different issues. Thanks Donut!

[@jyminewtron1416]

It's also great for this guy because he will know his truck thoroughly. Already have had to take stuff apart and look through it so he knows already what the condition of most of it is and also how to get in certain places. Etc. Cool for sure

[@bradbozarth4635]

There’s a lot more to diagnosing then what’s in this video, you should check out Diagnose Dan to find some more modern day problems and how he finds them

[@miklomorales4768]

That's really why I watch these videos lol to learn to diagnose things

[@powershot9933]

@@bradbozarth4635 Lol nice try shilling another channel

[@bradbozarth4635]

@@miklomorales4768 their picture explanations are pretty Spot on like 100% of the time lol

[@clawsoon]

That pushrod moment was a perfect sign of experience. Once you've done something like that a bunch of times, you know when something "just doesn't feel right."

[@alfazagato1455]

I would have missed it myself. Not a problem I've had.

[@xymaryai8283]

theres a big difference between knowing that something doesn't feel right, and knowing why it doesnt feel right tho. thats the true sign of experience.

[@Mika-ph6ku]

@@xymaryai8283 he did know why though, cause he diagnosed the issue almost immediately following his discovery that "something doesn't feel right."

[@Nirotix]

Yeah, I was rooting for him to notice that. That was a dirty removal to be honest. Lol

[@breakingames7772]

Don't ford's run off a little gear attached to the fuel pump? That seems easier than a rod sticking out from the pump that can just fall off? Why design a pushrod that can just fall off?

[@cadentanis2253]

I just learned more about carbureted engines in this short video than I have ever been taught. Thank you Donut, you guys certainly know how to teach concepts and the operation of things.

[@JunkyardDigs]

This was a fun challenge to be a part of behind the scenes! Never been asked to help sabotage a car until Donut called 🤣 Surprised he found the pushrod surprise!

[@miketate9901]

Look who I found one of your fans here how you doing buddy

[@owenseymour4572]

This is my favorite series you guys have ever posted!

[@Zhaopow3]

agreed. would be cool if they got a real broken car and actually let time run out on people.

[@dundun8640]

u dunno Up To Speed is pretty dope too

[@erick-gc1ej]

@@dundun8640 he only said this was his favorite lmao

[@SkepticalVex]

Agreed this series is my favorite.

[@judgeypudgey4077]

100%

[@jasonfazio8212]

Not sure how long you can keep this show going as it seems super high budget, but I gotta say it’s one of my favorites! Love it Donut keep it up

[@jackryan4313]

They likely aren't buying the cars at full price. I'm sure there's something that's been worked out behind the scenes. Or I'm totally wrong

[@RussiaDaily]

This ain’t high budget, they have cranked out a bunch recently. They can write these cars off as business expenses, I’d bet. High level sponsorships help.

[@jackryan4313]

@@RussiaDaily oh yea, that too. Tax stuff

[@hartonosutrisno5452]

All those cars they bought are "dirt cheap" and it usually priced at less than 5000 dollars to give to their loyal subscribers, not just wannabe subscribers. Aaron was shown alot in High and Low series, thats why he had lots of knowledge about cars since he is one who worked behind the scenes with those boys especially on 350Z episodes, those cars are hard to tune due tech complexity compared to old Z series which is simpler and less tech.

[@JustAlanIsCool]

These giant old 8' bed Chevys are literally EVERYWHERE in Georgia. Not show trucks but either DDs, projects, or rust ornaments. Grab a roller for less than a grand if you look around.

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

I like how they just assist when the time is running out... Loving this series

[@harryjoe860]

I think he had disconnected it himself and forgot to reconnect it

[@supersheets12]

Pumphrey is the real hero for telling him the throttle cable wasn't connected. He knew. He just asked in the right way. Is it connected bro? Are you sure?

[@BenJustSaid]

This is a very good "Every Chevy truck issue ever" video for anyone trying to figure out theirs. I was going through everything I checked/changed on mine because it wouldn't start and it was basically these same issues/parts. Great job, Donut Media!

[@remingtonspeed7481]

Nah, he hasn't had to weld in half of a new cab and replace 2/3 of the wiring.

[@areminderofwhatweare]

Dude’s out here wearing an oil crisis shirt and legit guzzling gas. Also this dude clearly knows his shit and is funny as hell yo donut hire this man

[@popeyesailor8744]

Yes, agreed. He's pretty knowledgeable in that field, minus the battery diagnosis.

[@areminderofwhatweare]

@port nut I mean yeah he probably could have but that’s kinda not the spirit of the contest is it?

[@CGT80]

@@areminderofwhatweare The rules only list what you can't do or must do......everything else is fair game. I would have wired the hei directly to the battery and jumped the starter with a screwdriver. This would have been a very easy challenge, but then again I own a 79 C20 that I have done EVERYTHING to, including rewiring all of it, replacing all the fuel lines for the dual tank setup, installed a gearvendors od, upgraded the engine to a 406 sbc with a forged crank and aluminum top end, electric locks and windows, autometer pro comp gauges, etc.

[@areminderofwhatweare]

@@CGT80 sure but like, the rules of basketball are get the ball in the net, if I perch on top of the backboard like a fleshy gargoyle with a big sack of balls (or a big ballsack, take your pick) throwing balls into the net I’m technically getting them in but I’m not really playing the game of basketball am I?

[@CGT80]

@@areminderofwhatweare I don't watch sports and have zero interest in playing basketball, but if it isn't against the rules, go for it. Do basketball teams not pass the ball to a person waiting in a good location to easily get the ball in the net? I would bet the way the game is started would prevent you from doing what you described if you were a single player. If players on a team don't do that, then it is either not possible or practical or against rules....there are plenty of people out there just to win. I do watch Cleetus McFarland (for the mechanics, story, and characters/people, not really the racing) where they do what they can to win races and they have run their car with no coolant on a hurt engine and gambled further damaging it to win the race or set a new record. It depends on the players' goals. I compete in shooting competitions where I have to decide how I want to tackle a course of fire and there are sometimes shortcuts you can use that do not break the rules but require creative thinking or planning. Each course will have directions and /or requirements that vary and a big part of the game is for each shooter to decide what order and method to use to get the hits as fast as possible to have the fastest time.

[@chipdip999]

having a squarebody myself and having done every single one of these things its so insane to see how fast he caught on. especially with him being a ford guy. (kinda surprised he knew how to turn a wrench)

[@lelandjones4392]

Well he has to know how to turn a wrench so he can fix his Fords all the time

[@vahidrezabarati924]

Aaron should be on the team or at least an occasional guest. He has enough knowledge about cars. He's ambitious and most importantly he's comfortable in front of the camera. I say bring Aaron on the show more!!!

[@ArmandoFloresAvila]

Nah

[@BassmentBrain]

idk the dude thought 12v was low for a 12v battery

[@jama211]

@@ArmandoFloresAvila No need to be mean about it

[@5.43v]

@@BassmentBrain multimeter voltage test ≠ load test

[@juano6367]

@@5.43v idk he still asked for a new battery when it’s pretty common to know 12.6v is perfectly fine

[@OddBawZ]

We just bought a Chevrolet Truck! Only one problem, it doesn't run! Chevy owners felt that.

[@jorgegarnica9554]

i love your videos bawz keep healthy and uploading more content

[@OM-jt8bn]

yo Odd wzzuuuuup

[@Mika-ph6ku]

OddBawZ + PhlyDaily A10 video!?! Would be cool to see one calling out targets from the ground with the other coming in for the brrrrrrrrt.

[@adamreily7079]

And they didn't even have to sabotage it, it just came that way

[@evanfitch1440]

It be like that, bought my El Camino 6 months ago and still has no drivetrain. Only been 48 years since a it’s ran lol

[@corey4079]

Aaron orally siphoning gas Everyone else “Dont drink gas! You need water?!” Aaron: I NEED A FUEL PUMP! 😂😂😂

[@garfinkelc11]

Disciple of the Car Wizard, that dude diagnoses problems purely by tasting various fluids that leak out of the cars

[@El-Burrito]

Very Mad Max of him

[@mgz282]

@@garfinkelc11 but have he tasted The Blinker Fluid?

[@Stackali]

what like from the toilet?

[@dumtree3727]

You can tell he’s a real mechanic

[@Davidgzzz]

15:20 the what time?

[@Rolbysworld]

I know nothing about cars but I want to learn and a series like this is so awesome. The educational aspect of it is really helpful and makes it easier to understand with the animations. Great series!

[@JoeyChestnutYouTube]

This was fun to watch. It's like amazing race in a garage.

[@maelradec6766]

Agree

[@dhruvshetty.95]

Man, Pumphry legit saved his ass by pointing out the throttle cable. Aaron almost went home car-less.

[@breakingames7772]

They'd of gave him the car, if they didn't they'd of lost half their subs...like me I'd of been pissed, I was already mad about the pushrod, that was underhanded and you had to almost be a master mechanic to spot it or done a boat load of fuel pumps

[@edd2184]

@@breakingames7772 I have to agree with you Aaron put in the work, and showed his talent. If he would have left carless a lot of people would have been upset.

[@kuma_score7536]

@@edd2184 I would think opposite, this entire series is so fun cause there is a consequence causing suspense, if you remove all negative outcomes from it it'll become boring to watch since you know they're getting a car no matter what removing all sense of suspense.

[@kyleninneman3182]

@@breakingames7772 the whole point of the show is you either fix it and keep the car or you don’t. They don’t say anywhere that they are gonna make it easy for the people selected. I don’t see any reason to get mad about it, just watch the show and be entertained. Clearly they are picking people that are suited for the cars they make them work on.

[@hiramesensei3112]

wow dude spoiler alert geez

[@evb1777]

Aron and donuts relationship brought a smile to my face

[@johnsheetz6639]

Imagine Aaron's price for mechanic work just went up a good bit from this video! And another thing days at work with not much to do will go slow is molasses.when you got a deadline to meet time flies! so does the sweat and so does the temper!

[@trialanderrortactical1741]

“I mostly work on Fords” proceeds to suck on a fuel line. Love this guy. Lol

[@mopardude707]

Haha he drank some Chevy blood and hes turning into a Chevy boy soon

[@Meekmillan]

🤣🤣

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

I laughed when he said that. Thought, well this should be entertaining.

[@chadgemzer1017]

I love this series, it’s an entertaining way to teach diagnostic skills, a skill that a lot of newcomers to the hobby lack!

[@psychonaut8629]

definitely! Many newcomers aren't shown a good process of diag, I use to watch newer techs bounce around all over the place skipping the little stuff, going straight to the worst possibly scenario! I learned real fast about the term KISS Keep It Simple Stupid. All new techs need to be taught that.

[@ellcuchillo8605]

This really helped me help my mans start his car! Keep being great Donut 🙏🏽

[@Geck_Official]

9:00 bro really got that default car parts ad from every cable tv car show in history

[@gamerstar8311]

I think this is one of the best series on this channel

[@austinhernandez2716]

The best

[@X88DRAGON]

This and hi-low

[@juraij.k8221]

Man that was so close. Was feeling bad for the guy. Glad that he got it running. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@augusta1994]

I doubt they'll ever make someone lose the car

[@slickstretch6391]

James totally gave it to him by asking about the throttle cable.

[@theesenapi]

@*✯CLAUDIA｡*ﾟ✯* lmao

[@icosthop9998]

I was rooting for him that's all I can say, and I'm so glad he got the truck 🎊 🤗 🎉 🏆

[@MicahS70T5M]

@@theesenapi don’t tag the bots, you’ll make them come back.

[@hawkeyez7166]

This is the best series I’ve seen on the channel so entertaining. Real mechanics reacting is a close second on the other channel

[@SouthernFireSpinning]

My favorite thing is that they are doing everything they can to make sure they get the vehicle. That’s treating your subscribers right

[@Speedbooster27]

Seriously, this series as well as High & Low, is it worth it, are probably my favorite from you guys!

[@icosthop9998]

One of the best channels of all of KZbin 👍

[@brysonbagley3755]

If you ever need someone that’s very likely to fail one of these challenges… you always got me :)

[@pigtrapper1329]

I think I could do it if I was by myself. Zero chance with those guys watching over my shoulder. I would love to hang out with them tho

[@predaxgamer6396]

@@pigtrapper1329 they're giving a lot of hints tho

[@brysonbagley3755]

@@pigtrapper1329 I feel the same way haha! All the knowledge I do have came from KZbin videos. I would be interested to see if all my “studying” would pay off!

[@akshayramdaw9003]

Same lol you could give me 2 weeks and I still would be struggling

[@carlosgavino6874]

I would cheat and make you win because I want you to be a winner

[@INKEDCREATIONS]

What a legend. I've worked for a Ford dealership and a Mercedes Dealer as a tech as well as been working on cars for years before and after and I don't know if I could have diagnosed that and installed parts in 2 hours. That was impressive

[@trulsrohk9]

Dudes, this is the best series ever. And my favorite part about it is here you guys are, giving away cars when used car values are ballooned. You guys are great people.

[@GlassBone710]

That guy just made 60 grand lol

[@Saturnit3]

It's sponsored man

[@elijhcox5682]

Give this guy a job DONUT! We want more, he’s a total legend

[@mr.jamsie3255]

Agreed!

[@nutellaskates5332]

very much so ageed

[@jordanlivingston6347]

I’ve watched a few of these and this one of few I’d be confident in fixing. I grew up working on these and have done almost everything there is to do on one of these trucks. Like that push rod for the pump, take the dipstick and bend the end a lil and push it up then there’s a short bolt on the front of the block if you take it out you can put a longer bolt in to hold the rod up. Just make sure you put the short bolt back in or the rod will get stuck down. I love watching these.

[@srivishnusaran1224]

"Do you need water ?" "I WANT A FUEL PUMPP!" got me lmao

[@owenno51]

8 am upload, wow what a great start to the day

[@yashasvik2958]

Its 4 pm where im at, but i can stoll relate with you since i only just woke up

[@starchildbeats3916]

Look how nervous James was for Aaron at the end. He was so happy the truck started, that his face was literally red lol

[@CJColvin]

I would be feeling the same way if I was in that situation.

[@omikron6218]

Imagine how red his face would have been, if after he started the engine, the drive shaft would brake apart again like last episode.

[@Nick9Three]

It’s amazing to me that somebody created engines. So many little moving parts that all need to work simultaneously to ensure the engine runs and fires properly.

[@cole2999]

Really liked Aaron, you guys should do something with him again. He has a really compatible personality

[@chrismingay6005]

Friggin love this series. It's the feel good cherry sitting on top of the number 1 feel good cake of KZbin. All involved with Donut Media should be very proud of themselves

[@Midwestdude169]

You fellas just taught the masses the basics of anything carb related. In 16 minutes. Cheers to you and for teachin me a couple pro troubleshooting ignition tips!

[@escobarl103]

yep, i finally learned about timing.

[@Turdfurgason405]

I’m a helicopter mechanic and can fix a Blackhawk but trying to transfer what I understand to cars honestly leaves my lost in the sauce, kudos to these guys

[@JeffCobalt]

Dude i love this new series, the learning part of it and finding ways to determine what’s wrong with it is the best part

[@AisuruMirai]

6:32 To win this gas guzzler,....... he'll have to BECOME a gas guzzler. (This is funnier if you imagine Will Arnett doing a melodramatic voiceover.)

[@evolutionzero1705]

I love how I didn’t know nothing about car a year a half ago and the fact that I can learn while the channel grows it’s awesome, because I am not a car guy but this channel makes me wish I was!!! I love this channel!! D-D-D-D-list

[@sgreene2036]

Considering that he was working for a crowd and knowing he was on camera on the most viewed car channel out there he did a great job!!

[@07glamisjunky]

I was the previous owner of this truck.. I was sad to see her go………… hope he enjoys her as much as we did…….

[@TraceguyRune]

oh really?

[@cartok3952]

Cap

[@swipezios3273]

Cap

[@njhgv9192]

Donut, please never stop making this show! So fun to watch on Sunday mornings 😁

[@anderstermansen130]

Monday*

[@Bastardillio]

@@anderstermansen130 do you know that time zones exist?

[@lovemiabeangaming2926]

I got my miata na turbo forged motor build started today due to this video. I was overthinking why it would not start and spent hours in tuner studio adjusting settings. Came in the house to take a break and eat some food to clear my head and stumbled across this video. When the ground topic came up I was like "Shit, I never reinstalled the ground strap from the head to the body. Couldn't find the OG so I made a new ground strap and vroom!!! she started right up! Now the tune is way off and I need to adjust my timing, but the new forged motor is purring. Easiest subscribe and like I made all year! Love the series - Keep them coming! A big Thanks to your crew!

[@craigwright151]

This was literally the most exciting thing I've ever seen on KZbin 😬 edge of my seat the whole time.

[@chrismarco17]

PLEASE give Aaron a job with you guys! He is super knowledgeable and he meshes really well with you all.

[@headintheclout0063]

everyone like this so it happens!!!!

[@steved8714]

Super knowledgeable? These were backyard mechanic diagnosis. The fact he thought a 12V battery should be putting out alternator level voltage is concerning to even the most entry level mechanic.

[@TheShizzle622]

This might be my favorite series Donut has ever done tbh. Super informative, super entertaining, and we get all of the hosts together in one video. Each guest has been pretty cool too. I especially liked Aaron in this one. 👍

[@cvtt3194]

A true experienced mechanic, dude killed it

[@michaelobrien3870]

Grew up working on classics and junk yard specials fun to watch a ppl try to figure out what I take for granted as basic knowledge and common diagnostics

[@gustavosandoval2222]

The thing I like the most of this series beside the entertainment is the knowledge I'm learning watching these videos. Thank you Donut!

[@RainingCord922]

This guy is amazing. Hire him. Give him a series.

[@roachwerks3043]

he didnt even know that a battery is full at 12.6 volts lol

[@dominic7114]

@@roachwerks3043 i take it you've never worked in front of like 6 people with a time constraint

[@danielalfredocastro8365]

Be teaching us to drink gas and taste what fluid is leaking 😅😅😅

[@higgy82]

@@roachwerks3043 Neither did you.

[@roachwerks3043]

@@higgy82 I mean I did tho. And I’m not saying this guy did bad but nobody is giving him his own show lol

[@jamesmcgee9279]

"I think he's in the official position!" 😂You guys are too much!

[@MrCodyminner]

I dont work on these older cars, I'd of noticed the carb, but the fuel pump push rod would've done me in. I'd of had no clue that went there. I've always worked on cars with in tank pumps. I'm not a mechanic though. Only work on personal stuff and close family and friends. Good job Aaron. Nice truck

[@elibenjamen8729]

instead of taking time off if they request the wrong part, you should just give them the wrong part lol

[@lvr1028]

Lol. That would be interesting but someone would ask for a part they don’t have. They only prepare for the parts they sabotage

[@jraboi01]

@@lvr1028 good point. And it wouldn't be very fun watching a video of 2 hours worth of head gasket repair just to see them not get a car at the end chasing gremlins. I think taking 10 minutes off for a bad part is perfect. You could waste literal weeks doing that in real scenarios

[@SirkyNL]

nahh that would take longer for them to install in some cases and they don't have time to take everything out to check it well so taking time off is probably a better way to do it when you are trying to create a youtube video

[@natanaelonate5193]

Aaron has great chemistry with the guys, hire him

[@sarahblikre5674]

maybe these new videos are secret job interviews

[@ALLAHDRINKSCUM]

Not everyone is for sale.

[@chrisreynolds2410]

We don’t care about everyone we just wanna know about your sisters sale price.

[@nathantheppharaj2194]

bro i was just thinkibg this

[@kermitthecrog7262]

I’m an equipment operator in the Navy Seabees and my best friend is a CM, I swear that guy can fix anything but a broken heart. I’d love to see him on this show to see if he could pull it off.

[@psych3009]

I'm a young mechanic barely getting into it about 5 years ago when I made it my mission to get my grandpa's 1982 f100 running after he passed away. It hurt me watching rot on the driveway so I decided to watch KZbin videos and get ford literature to look at. It brings joy hearing that engine crank and try to run in fact I have that feeling in my throat like crying while writing this comment because it reminds me of when I finally got my grandpa's truck to run after such a long time. Going from very little knowledge to knowing as much as I know now is proof that you can learn so much from just jumping into working on a project vehicle. Working with your hands and having that drive to get something done.

[@RerrardedRedneck73]

For that fuel rod, take some grease and put it on both ends. It helps lube the fuel pump and the grease will hold it in place when you push it into the block so it doesn't fall down

[@anderstermansen130]

Or you can just put a new synchronizer on each double lopsided gearpair, and new ball bearings on the exhaust fans. Optionally the fuel pipes needs to be redirected to the toprad via the engine block directly to the alphatronic!

[@RerrardedRedneck73]

@@anderstermansen130 ah shit why didn't I think of that

[@CGT80]

@@anderstermansen130 Be careful about joking around.....I used to joke about muffler bearings or blinker fluid for my 79 C20 (I could have easily got this truck going with less work jumping the distributor to the battery and jumping the starter if needed) and now my 2020 2500hd takes exhaust fluid. Who ever thought exhaust fluid would be a thing?

[@roccomerleno5101]

I love that y’all where ripping into him in the first half then helped him make it in the end. Y’all keep each video really dynamic and interesting to watch. Keep it up donut🤙

[@VaunKerjack]

My dad is 72 and has owned one new vehicle in that time. A 72, Chevy C10 pickup he ordered custom from the factory. I know these boys inside and out from helping him work on it all these years. Still, 2 hours would be intense. Also my dad also sucks on fuel lines to test them haha. Not a big auto guy myself. But do love these pickups.

[@ericdyer9080]

FYI there is a very short bolt in the front of the engine that covers a hole that a longer bolt will lock the pushrod up so fuel pump removal and installation is easy and you do not need to fight the pushrod. It's just below the freeze plug on the front of the motor right side.

[@Sunny2456-]

I can work on new engines but carb stuff confuses the heck out of me. I've learned more in this video than I ever knew. One of the best series you guys have honestly.

[@wesleybickel2869]

This really interesting because I had the exact same truck when I was in the army. Except it was in really rough shape and I was on a really tight budget. I got it for 300 bucks and spent a summer getting it runnig right.

[@renewed7809]

Small block Chevy has a bolt in the front of the block near the fuel pump. It was a left over from the previous pre 1955 motor mount design. You can pull that bolt out put your favorite flat head screwdriver in to hold the rod up putting in the new pump. Just make sure to throw a little silicone on a washer when you put that bolt in. Oil from the crank will leak out if you don’t.

[@jordom1416able]

I like this video so much, my son just started working on his grandfather's truck exactly like this truck. I sent my son this video so he can see it. Love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

[@NorthernAnchor]

"Don't drink gas" should definitely be a t-shirt

[@felipel.r.637]

But some Clorox drinking people could get offended, haha

[@ProjectAwesomeGaming]

this guy felt like one of the host of donuts. the chemistry with mr mopower baby was insane. give this man a show about trucks.

[@clickclack7211]

That was awesome... It gives a systematic way to approach auto problem s... Thanks fellas...

[@Kramith15]

I'm really enjoying these videos! For an automotive fan who really hasn't had much if any experience directly working on cars, I'm learning a lot from the way each problem is explained. Keep it up Donut!

[@ajaikumars6948]

I think Donut is too nice to not stop someone from getting a car.

[@MarksterC]

Honestly, they straight up told him what he missed at the very end lol

[@eeaahh]

@@MarksterC Yeah but it wasn't the main issue to be fixed so I'll let it slide lol

[@SleepyyyGhost]

Would love to be part of this series, even if I’ve never worked on a car before 😪

[@ASlimeInTime]

I wonder if they would make it easier if they knew some poeple know nothing about working on cars

[@LightningSe7en]

Maybe 3 or 4 hours lol

[@heavygaming6596]

tell them you're an amateur car hobby guy

[@anattempttomakecontent776]

Shi i would just love to learn abt cars hands on with these guys

[@anattempttomakecontent776]

Win or lose

[@DMcElfresh101]

In case there’s an engine being an ass with fitting the pushrod during fuel pump replacement, it’s safe to use standard “palm size”- a glob of petroleum jelly to help hold it in place. Soon as engine starts it dissipates with heat and will not harm anything, just like it doesn’t harm your hand from the friction.

[@markgomez9755]

“Did you just suck on that? Wtf is wrong with you” 😂😂😂💀im dying rn lmfao

[@mkatgaming7226]

Aaron would make a good edition to the team

[@collinwall5169]

Big respect to you guys for being helpful with the more frustrating parts, makes it feel more fair and not just like you’re picking on people 👍🏻

[@richardbates2367]

Great channel donut media guys!! Neat video idea and there's actually a neat trick when changing the fuel pump to keep the eccentric rod from falling down on the front of the motor passenger side of the block about straight down from the water pump bolts and alternator bracket,there's two bolt holes one is a threaded boss and one is just tapped take the bolt out hold your finger against the fuel pump eccentric rod and put the bolt from the threaded boss in the tapped bolt hole and install the fuel pump..

[@maarten1164]

It amazes me how little of his education he applied in diagnosing the car

[@catlover7466]

i like how seriously James plays the game deducting time and that, but also he helped him with the throttle cable and reminded him he had to start the car himself

[@justicesmith5790]

Genius video idea. Teaching in an entertaining way. Very impressed, but this isn’t the first time on this channel 😊

[@willeden571]

Aaron should be a host of a truck series

[@maxklosinski1463]

Yall should bring Aaron on the team he's gunny asf

[@R8Prototype]

I love this series, in this video I feel like you gave the perfect amount of hints for it. I felt like some of other ones they got hints too fast

[@Xbox-3b0]

I'm not even a car guy but every so often I watch one of your guys' videos and honestly after watching this one I just subscribed.

[@SmokeyBananas]

Love these "If they can fix it" episodes! Glad you guys are keeping the series going. Pretty entertaining, and helps remind us mechanically inclined people of the ol' air/fuel/spark gospel. But at the same time teaching the new gen and new car enthusiasts the basics! Thanks Donut. 😁

[@villemviitmann6577]

I love this series. Apart from all the other videos this one has a challenge and a reward so it makes it more nerve wracking.

[@thraxbert]

This is the best series y'all have ever made. Please never stop. This might be my favorite KZbin content of ALL. TIME.

[@richardbates2367]

Cool I am a big GM square body truck fan and gm gbody fan, awesome.. another nice example of a 79-80 Chevy truck put back on the road, hopefully he enjoys it and keeps it

[@Boostedm3nace]

Guy: 12.6v seems low. Crew: No it’s perfect! (Then proceeds to explain how many volts needed for each cell) Guy: I think I need a battery! ☝️ 😂

[@theupscriber65]

Guy is dumb. But at least he got a new distributor cap and rotor when he didn't need them and they didn't take time off. The last thing they did was tell him what to connect so it would start.

[@Deadite8593]

I absolutely love this series, so great that you guys are able to give back to people. Just one of the many things that makes Donut what it is, props!

[@WIDESIDE72]

Not sure if anyone else mentioned this or not; He was right about turning the engine over to install the fuel pump rod. In addition,in a sbc, there is a short bolt on the front of the engine by the fuel pump. To install the fuel pump rod, Remove this short bolt insert the rod and loosely installed a longer bolt to hold the rod up. Install the fuel pump, then remove the longer bolt and reinstall the short bolt to avoid an oil leak.

[@norcalsf5]

theres a bolt on the front of the block that goes into the cavity where the fuel pump bolts up. that allows you to put a screw driver into it and hold the push rod up while installing the fuel pump. just need a little rtv on the bolt when you put it back in.