GMC 305 V-6 #2 FIRST START IN YEARS AND T-5 TRANS SWAP

[@eldoradony]

That aluminum item in your goody package is a lifting eye that is used in conjunction with a chain to lift the engine. It allows you to slide the jig along the chain to balance or tilt what you are lifting.

[@charleshoward8971]

Hope you are feeling better sir, that cat and man relationship is truly remarkable. love these videos

[@kimchipig]

Any man who is gentle to pets is just as gentle with people. I like that.

[@Pedroisanickname]

I agree. Ninja cat seems quite comfortable on camera and really hams it up when its snack time. The two of them interacting is quite endearing and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Let the cat scans prooceed!

[@billyfoster3223]

@@kimchipig Yep!

[@billyfoster3223]

@@Pedroisanickname Yep!

[@billyfoster3223]

I like the engine and the kitty!

[@patrickduley405]

So glad your posting. Hoping all is well.

[@waynewalker8432]

I sure enjoy the videos you do. Wish you could do more

[@phooesnax]

Me too.

[@melchristian1155]

@@phooesnax Me tooooo

[@rodney1818]

Man when I was younger I love cucumbers now I eat one slice of it I get heartburn so bad it makes me cry

[@wesallen4228]

Nice to see you doing your and my favorite hobby. Good to spoil Nana.

[@davidgreen4690]

Your a good mechanic Johnathan, you bring back old memories of my father when he was alive. He used to bring old engines back from the dead to

[@LoneRevD]

Nice another runner those old jimmy V6's are stout. Beefy enough to run a long time and not enough HP to hurt it and they make great torque. That swap was straight bolt in, that's slick. Thanks for sharing!

[@AndrewHCann]

Work super for you Johnathon :) I remember hear about them in 1992 in my High school Auto Mechanics shop classes & first one see in 1960 Chevrolet 1/2 ton truck plus had 3 in tree Manual transmission column shift with 390 rear end gears in late family friend Wilbur had !

[@waynewalker8432]

I haven't done this before so I love the videos you do I watch for them all day. I grew up dirt poor and that can be lesson some won't understand .keep it up.

[@tombob671]

Wayne Walker I was poor as a church mouse when I was in the Marines, and married in 1966. As Will Rogers once said "A silver dollar looked as big as a wagon wheel" 😜 I had no tools to repair my car but a vice grip, screw driver and a pair of pliers. I did a brake job on the front of a 57 chevy. To this day when I hear some yayhoo disparage a mans collection of non-tool truck tools i let em know " yeah them non premium tools suck compared to Snap-On but you know what sucks worse? It is not having tools" argument over LOL

[@Pedroisanickname]

Another great 1st start video of an obscure engine. Get a load of the likeness on that early V6 to the powerhouse 409. Thanks for doing what you do, Jonathan. Glad you're feeling better.

[@russdavis1960]

Engine sounds good. Another one for the future. I LOL'd when 'Ninja' was laying on her back. My cats used to do that as a sign for 'rub my belly'. So glad to hear you're feeling better.

[@stex1985]

👍, sounds like you are feeling better, many thanks to your Doctor, he just does not realize how famous you are. We would miss you something awful. Alright Cat Daddy you have a good day! 😃

[@charlesmyers2762]

A spoiled cat is a happy cat! Glad to see you posting vids. Neat motor.

[@ce7618]

Looks like a whisky shot holder.lol. glad to see you are ok. Keep safe and family safe too. ....................all the best from UK ....................................bye 🔨🇬🇧 with pride

[@markfinnigan4994]

Always a good day with you Jon! Health, love and safety to you and the family mate.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

The master mechanic at work, really love watching you breathe life back into these old engines and transmissions

[@barryphillips7327]

Ninja wanted a tummy rub, ha ha. She is a good cat. Nice of people to send you those things. Look after your health Jonathan, glad too hear you are feeling better.

[@IDPhotoMan]

I have a few old '61 GMC trucks and those engines are amazing. So great to hear it run so well.

[@harrypotter4309]

The GMC V6 is not an engine I'm familiar with, but what a nice, and different piece to use, and to score two good ones, well done !! I love the 5 speed conversions, you make it look so easy !! I guess that comes with experience, stay well, and keep producing REAL Hot Rods, by hand, not cheque book engineering with multiple specialist suppliers costing thousands. Grass roots, I love it !!

[@robames1293]

You're correct nobody needs to learn how to write a cheque.

[@mtpockets7352]

Sounds like you grew up like me...i thought my kids about wants and needs....a poor man will get things done with determation and without the proper tools we use what we got and find a way.so if you don't need it it is just a want...they have applied that in their life and it makes me proud..especilly when they show me what they hay done. And proud of it......please don't turn into one of those. Channels that bolt on new parts and never get dirty to build something.i will have to quit u.....thank for sharing your Windom.yoi have helped me out more than you know...stay healthy

[@skipstein744]

I had a 1963 GMC 4wd CarryAll back in the day with the 305 V6. a real stump puller, for sure.

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

That cat scan Ninja cat, adores you. You can see it's with you all the time, no matter what you are trying to do, she always comes to be beside you. Get some farm yard manure on your garden. Just keep mixing it in and around the plants, and at the end of this years growing mix some more in ready for next years planting.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

The perfect lunch brake while hauling asphalt. Windows down, some fried chicken to eat and a Jonathan W video to watch 🙂👍 keep up the great work my friend 👍

[@michaeldonnelly1657]

Hey Jonathan, nice to see you again, I appreciate it

[@barneyeckert9702]

I love these first start videos, that GMC 305 and T 5 is a perfect match.

[@57Banjoman]

When I worked at a gas station as a teenager, the mechanics would change a couple of engines a week-a tow truck would bring an engine, and they would just set it on the ground, and start it just like you do, to make sure it was a good engine, before putting it in the car. I always thought that was cool-thanks for your videos, Jonathan!

[@oldenslo4141]

Great to see you posting again (also seeing your sidekick, Nana). I also like the V6 engine, they sound great. Please take care, Jonathan. Still waiting for someone to design a T-shirt for you and your wrecker business because I would be a couple of them.

[@JS-kd7jf]

Just found this video, love those old V6s,, ran one for years in my old 66 GMC truck,, until it spun a rod,,, the Holley 500 CFM 2 barrel and hei conversion really brings one to life!!!

[@doughunt5175]

That soil is best at growing pine trees, just like here. Glad you are feeling better.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Engine sounds great.

[@deandepew5183]

Looks like a chain slides into the slot and a lifting hook hooks into the hole

[@tomcasale6070]

That extra solenoid terminal actually has another purpose. You are correct in what you said, but the 12V sent back to the coil is to provide a full 12v to the coil during starting, not the dropped voltage after the ballast resistor that was used at the time. So 'extra' voltage (the full 12V) was sent to the coil for a hotter spark during cranking, but once the engine was running the dropped voltage (around 9V) was sent to the coil to protect it and the points as well... Now and then when the ballast resistor went bad an engine would start while cranking from the power coming from that extra solenoid terminal, then stall as soon as the key was let go to the 'run' position... Glad you are feeling better!

[@curbmassa]

Oops, I posted the same thing a half hour after you did, I hadn't read all the comments yet. I thought I read somewhere decades ago that the voltage was dropped to around 1.5 volts and was surprised that it was that little but I've been wrong before.

[@larrykittell726]

I'd always heard the resistor dropped power down to 6 volts. I never measured it but did jump across a failed resistor several times to get home when one failed.

[@tomcasale6070]

@@curbmassa I have a 56 chevy pickup and it reads 8.5-9V after the ballast resistor

[@curbmassa]

@@tomcasale6070 Well alrighty then. Now I know, thanks.

[@whalesong999]

I couldn't watch much after about 3 minutes and not remark how that cat loves to hear your voice and take part. Something in your 'vibe' resonates with her, it's a good sign...!!

[@DrewToner]

Ahhh, the luxury of getting new tools!! Well deserved Jonathan!

[@faerieSAALE]

CAN'T EVER HAVE ENOUGH GOOD RUNNING VINTAGE ENGINES HELP IN RESERVE FOR FUTURE PROJECTS - ESPECIALLY STRAIGHT EIGHTS! BTW - LOVE THAT CAT.

[@MC-gp9ke]

Great to see you posting again. Always fear that dreaded covid-19! Hopefully you are heading back to being yourself. Take care and thanks for sharing your photos videos.

[@katmandu8208]

You have good luck with these engines

[@splitchest9566]

You spoke of what was said to me growing up.. There's what you need and what you want. Needs always come first so through hard work you figure out another way to get past the wants.

[@brwlegge]

You sound so much better, glad to hear it. The garden is growing and looking good. You can't beat that!

[@raymondbrazel9903]

Never ceases to amaze me with the things he does. He is his own man and never follows convention.

[@daverodkey]

THAT is plus !

[@AndysDogHouse]

Good morning Jonathan. I am glad that you are feeling better. The days are long when you are not feeling well. Take care and thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@hankpugh4980]

Glad you're feeling better,always look forward to your videos.

[@johnboutchia2349]

Just came in from welding in a new floor panel in my 66 C20 & saw another video to enjoy, looks like another good engine for you to use.

[@kimchipig]

You just made my morning a very happy one Jonathan.. Thank your for all your hard work.

[@shaynelowther8893]

Great news to here your feeling better, i think a nice day out Cat fishing with the misses would go a long way to help your recovery plus we all love to see her once in a blue moon. Take care.

[@bobbycraig309]

Always enjoy when you post a new video! I really hope your health conditions continue to get better!

[@garciano4323]

I had a 63 with the 305 great motor.

[@josephpilosky9447]

AND sounded good hope things went well at the Doctor visit also glad you are posting another video stay safe and healthy 👍👍👍👍🐈

[@rodneybrand8521]

GM should've never discontinued that 305..it was too good apparently..i know a fellow who has a 61 GMC pick up with this same engine and it runs perfectly..his truck has been restored....glad you are feeling better..i hate feeling bad myself..can't get nothing done either..stay well ..see you on the next one Cheers friend 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamminjr7856]

Yup!! Also the Ford 300 straight 6. Fantastic engines

[@JT-un7dc]

Also, the Chrysler slant 6.

[@gmc0422]

I like your cat and the way he/she comes in for a photobomb. That doesn't sound too bad.

[@RedneckTaZ]

The cat is determined to be the star. That is one clean engine and a remote starter is an awesome thing to have!

[@deanbenson6879]

The mystery machines bit, is a chain "slip cleet", used to balance the engine when pulling or planting engines. Rock on Jonathan!

[@marygarner5249]

WHO COULDN'T LOVE Jonathan 😁

[@arthurtalmage4930]

A non Americqn wouldnt love this guy , or a democrat

[@thewilliamss2392]

Loving it when catscan keeps an eye out

[@mackbruce7545]

Glad your feeling better. Cool engine. Nana cats can on patrol/snack break.:)

[@customowing]

I think your one eyed cat knows if she sees you getting a box that shes going to be getting a treat. I use to give the cats tuna fish on Christmas now when hear the can opener they come running, That was simple swap and another good running motor, like you say that motor sure is clean.

[@waynecreech]

Glad to see you are back and feeling at least some better.... on the starter the other wire also delivers full battery voltage to the coil during cranking to help start easier. when the solenoid is released the coil continues to be fed through the resistor or resistance wire (depending on make). Thanks for all you do!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That engine sounds really great! Glad your feeling better.👍👍👍

[@davemiller6893]

Hi Jonathon, Great to see one of your posts. I hope you are feeling back on form and taking care of yourself. 👍

[@jamesstafford7467]

That's what I love about the "old school" GM products. Easy to work on, solid dependable, reliable. Will definitely be a good set-up for another build on down the road. Garden coming right along. Blessings to you and your family. In Jesus name.

[@johnapel2856]

I laughed at myself. I saw the machined part and thought it looked familiar and said "Oh yeah, that's a...uhh... it's...a...what is that?" The engine sounds good. Bolt the two together and make a V-12! The garden is making progress. Glad you're feeling better. Thanks and Meow to Ninja Catscan.

[@LarryDeSilva64]

And another engine is ready for one more project down the road. Great job.Glad to see you are feeling better.

[@edgarbutler6509]

Good to see you out again I enjoy your stuff

[@jim874]

Glad you're doing better. Not good when you're sick and still keep the business going. I think your mystery gift is for an engine chain hoist. I bet Nana is happy you are back ... she was getting tired of carrying the channel.

[@bobbyb.1743]

Have my G-father’s ‘63 K1500, 305E V6, our farm truck in central Tx back in the day. 4x4 w/ a PTO out the back & a winch on the front. Stepside, in evergreen, the only thing I had to DX were the split rim wheels for some steelies. Engine is so smooth, I did add a dual exhaust as well. Appreciate your nicely detailed and expertly narrated videos, thank you!

[@rayeddy528]

Praying you are feeling better Jonathan !!! Great video ! Thank you and God bless you and yours !!!! Eddy

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

Those old GMC have always been fun startups I kind of like the way they sound and as far as the extra post on the solenoid it's the same on the fender mounted Ford solenoid

[@josephacerra5987]

That was a lot of fun Jonathan and the garden is looking very happy. Sending good vibes thanks for sharing glad you feeling better. 👍

[@garyfeltus9801]

Another old engine up and running. Nana is on the job looking for some treats . Garden looking perty fair. Can't get better than that. Thanks for sharing.

[@Vet-7174]

#1 How'd the Dr appointment go ,,, #2 That GMC sounds Great !! Just waiting on a body to put it in Excellent Vid !!

[@faspit95]

Another great video. It's not boring.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Just the right way to start a day, coffee and a Jonathan video ! Thank you and have yourself a great day !

[@daverodkey]

I remember these, the spark plug location caught me off guard as a "young lad"....

[@robertwells1650]

Great to hear that engine running!

[@tedbownas2748]

It's a chain grab for lifting with your hoist or forklift or bucket. You can use it to lift a motor without the chain slipping around whatever you're lifting with. Cool gadget, and nicely made. That's a terrific haul of goodies. 😁👍

[@miker252]

I believe the "I" terminal bypasses the coil resistor to keep voltage up while cranking is drawing it down.

[@442olds7]

Yep, it bypasses the resistor to give full voltage to the coil while cranking. thats why there are 2 terminals on one end of the resistor( some resistors) , the coil side. Its mostly for cold temperature starting, since the battery loses its efficiency in cold temperatures by as much as 40 percent or more in minus temps.. Its does nothing if the coil has a internal resistor though, or not much , maybe a bit depending on how long the wires are from the ignition switch I suppose. Some voltage drop can happen there.

[@drlegendre]

@@442olds7 That definitely sounds right. But I'm more familiar with that terminal being on the ignition switch, rather than the starter solenoid.

[@442olds7]

@@drlegendre ya the I on the switch goes to the coil or the resistor depending on if the coil has an internal resistor or not. The I on the solenoid goes to the coil side of the resistor. If it has no resistor you dont really need it which means the coil has an internal resistor...well unless someone forgot to put on an external resistor on a coil that needs a external resistor that is hehe.

[@jlexon]

The coil resistor is there to lower the voltage across the points during normal running to decrease the burning of the points' contacts. But during starting the full 12 volts gives a hotter spark while the starter is cranking the engine over. Something I learned from my 90 year old dad back when I was a kid working under the hood with him.

[@joepacheco4038]

GM used it as you said to bypass resistor when starting to get 12volt to coil. When the key was released the coil would get power from the ignition circuit to the resistor or resistor wire or coil would have built in resistor.

[@chrislafever4350]

I think you will really like those glasses when you open the package.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Sweet old engine. Glad you rescued another one. You are sounding better today too! Garden looks great.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Another great engine save , ENJOYED !! Garden is looking good .. Thanks Jonathan

[@pappabob29]

Happy to see you back. Hope your hospital visit went well !! That engine sounds pretty sound !! Those engines always ran rather "noisy". Even when they were "current". I don't know if they had solid lifters but I seem to recall always hearing the valves when they were running. Just a "logical" thought about your garden. If you say your soil is "sandy", I would expect any water you put on your plants is going to "run right through" the sand. With that in mind, wouldn't some "organics" (compost, peat moss, etc,) and a "well" around each plant allow the plant to receive a adequate amount of water for it to grow better???

[@jtthill5475]

Congrats on having another runner. Sounded great, even the lifter noise wasn't too loud. Take care of your health, we want you around for a long time. Thanks for sharing

[@KubotaManDan]

Johnathan on those cucumbers, they like some water. You can make some drip irrigation from plastic 2 ltr bottles, drill or punch tiny hole or 2 in bottom and point it toward the plant after filling with water. Adjust the drip with the lid. Hope that helps.

[@xozindustries7451]

The piece from Chris looks like a hook to put a chain on the motor and hold it with a engine hoist. Good to see your back making videos

[@DennisMurphey]

Oh I get it the slot holds the link of the chain so it doesn't slip and you just put the lift hook in the big hole, i bet the little hole to hang on the wall or off the engine lift when not using, Clever and a great gift for ole Jonathan.

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Glad you are feeling better Jonathan. Always enjoy watching your videos.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Jonathan, those are heavy heavy-duty engines Central California watching

[@daviddavis4444]

My cousin and I use to cut and haul firewood with a 66 GMC 3/4 ton 305 V6 it never failed us for a 17 and 15 year old we made pretty good money during the summer before school started. We had to cut enough for family first to get them thru the winter. That thing wouldn't go over 50 mph or so but it would pull a house down.

[@jonathanschrader7881]

The 305 is pretty cool... Almost looks like the distrubtor was stabbed in wrong when u got it.. Like u were saying.. cause the vac adv is pointed at the firewall.. 305 v6 so cool and the t5 awesome

[@ronkar63]

Hi Jonathan don't worry about the haters praying you are feeling better keep your Fath in Christ , God bless "an old guy" enjoy watching you never had a lot but had good parents

[@briquetaverne]

Back in the 1960's I drove a GMC semi-cab over straight box truck with this motor in it. The cab remained in place high up and the engine was tucked in towards the back. It was a work horse and never broke down.

[@robsvideos13]

Hey Jonathan, 1. that bracket is chain hook! you just slide a chain thru the hole and then let the link slide down into the slot to get the length you want - can be attached / welded to anything. We had hooks, pad eyes and all that welded all over the ship... 2. on a mopar that switched terminal on the selenoid goes to the coil to bypass the ballast resister so that the coil can get the max voltage available when starting - when cranking you're already down to 9 to 10 volts... really helps in the winter up north... Figured that out the hard way when I replaced the computer on my 82 D-150 - would not start cold without it...

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

My first tractor was a 1966 cab-over GMC with two of those V-6's bolted end to end with four two-barrel carbs. Not a lot of hp but tons of torque for grunt. I was hauling bed bugs for Allied OTR at the time. Mike

[@Pohleece222]

You're sounding better today. Hopefully you are feeling better.

[@bart9859]

Good to see you back Jonathan. That soil would be good for watermelons. Would also be good for corn, we have farmers up in the Sandhills of Nebraska that grew acres and acres of corn. But they have to fertilize the heck out of it, along with dumping a ton of water on it with their center pivots. Well keep healthy and safe. Bart

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Jonathan hope you are feeling better Your starter checker was laying down on the job. A Jeep with a broken ball joint imagine that ...lol The 305/ V6 was a good engine for cars and 1/2 ton trucks .. Just your basic small block daily driver engine. I'm behind on my garden..having to build 3' tall raised beds...my back will only let me do a limited amount I can't get down to harvest anymore..i hope I can have it planted by Sun. or I'm going to be very late and might not have one this yr. Jonathan..plant carrots they do very well in sand but you need at least 12 in. deep.

[@danaowen9014]

I love it when Nenna makes a guest appearance.

[@robbiejones4933]

The key to infinite wisdom which u have so much of amazing to me how much u no

[@scottguy9438]

First of all Jonathan I am glad that you are feeling a little bit better and I hope to God that you get to feeling great like you used to thanks for the amazing video that thing looks like a piece for the back of the road back but like you could tied down with your trying to make it for against it that's what it looks like to me if yours is wallowed out then you can weld it to the bed and be good to go again thanks for the amazing video keep up the good work stay safe and take care of your health mainly we will wait on these videos it's great when you do post them though stay safe from Jefferson City Tennessee

[@Puddsbrudda]

My favorite combo, lots of torque and long legs! Catscan seems to be fleshing out nicely. ;]

[@DennisMurphey]

The piston bore is huge!

[@jwayneroberts3608]

Hi Jonathan. Glad you're feeling better Great to see you're using the little Jimmy V6 on an upcoming project. They are a stout little engine.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Hope you're feeling better and your health will increase. That catscan is really amazing.

[@mikej.2975]

Glad to see your feeling better Johnathan and I think that's a fantasy beer holder for your boat. Ha ha