How to Make Your Second Gen Dodge Great Again!

‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ does this dodge justice by swapping the transmission from an automatic to a manual. This truck will be more useful now that it is swapped out. William and Merlin take a trip out to the middle of nowhere Yucca and try to get an old motorhome running to bring back to town.. will they be successful in completing the mission? Watch to find out!
For Merchandise please visit: merlinsoldschoolgarage.com/
Thanks for watching.
‪@MattsOffRoadRecovery‬ ‪@FabRats‬ ‪@FinnegansGarage‬

[@OGAstra]

William is a good dude. A few years back me and my step dad were heading to body beach from Kingman and got a flat in yucca , didn’t realize we didn’t have a spare tire in the truck lol he pulled up out of nowhere in his service truck , plugged the tire , aired it up and didn’t charge a dime just wanted to help . Small world it is

[@pestcontrolguys]

He is a stud!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Merlin just casually adds a clip with Mike Finnegan 😂 always some kind of fun to be had out in the desert

[@bigjay6743]

Should we all be so lucky to have a Merlin in our backyard.👍 This man knows his way around vehicles.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

One of the greatest trucks ever made..that cimmins with a stick is magical in a 4 wheel drive..great pulling rig..that motor is unmistakable sound wise..

[@mclarenscca]

You just cant beat an old 12 valve cummins! No frills, but no headaches!

[@kalaehina814]

Merlin working his magic as usual! I don’t think there’s anything mechanical this man can’t do!! 😎

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice job on the Dodge! You make it look so easy...Not a surprise you made a template... but you FOUND IT!! That would be the hard part for me!! LOL!! You guys made a valiant effort on the motor home. Sorry it didn't work. Nice reference the boat! Loved watching those videos from you and Paul!!

[@DieselArcher]

You’re making me miss my 94 dually, ran a 3k gsk, laser cut deliveries, 370 marines, 100 plate gutted afc with a Valair ceramic/Kevlar. Wish I would have kept it.

[@bigchevy350boy]

Happy Sunday guys! This was an epic video!! Merlin never disappoints with what he is up to! Using that air chisel to cut out the floor was epic 💪 you can tell he's surely done that a few times! I've always wanted to convert my 'ol square body to stick shift, this fella makes it look easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@Fitzinyourhead]

It always amazes me how much this guy gets done by himself… It makes everything look easy and turns out some really cool stuff.

[@LGB2024]

Great morning when you find a new MOSG video upload. Love all the great content you been making Merlin.

[@miguelgarcia5535]

Its a good day when u wake up to Merlin's video this man is the man.

[@skyepilotte11]

Merlin is a true wrench...not many left...

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Another quality video from the Legend that is Merlin 👍🙂👍

[@carstenbuilds]

My favorite!!!! Cummins motors and your a wealth of knowledge

[@danrussell3439]

Your knowledge, skills and talents allow you to make the difficult look easy. Great video thanks for sharing

[@greghardy7239]

Love those Cummins with a stick. I bought a new 94 4x4 Cummins with stick and would never ever think about going to an auto.

[@stevelong6213]

Merlin, Your editing skills are top shelf buddy. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelosmon]

My uncle got a nice 2nd gen 1ton with a Cummins and a 5spd. He did a bunch of work to it. Im not crazy about the 2wd, but that truck can pull anything

[@macattack1392]

Ur a good man making sure he is completely squared away instead of saying its his problem for buying a bad 1. Even if ur getting paid to go into it. Well worth it

[@macattack1392]

My 70+ yr old doctor has 1, Manual & all. South FL= no rust. Has tagged few things, poles, etc. I'd Love to have it. Just talked about it last visit. --He gets offers at traffic lights, getting fuel, feed for his animals, etc Having cash with them, even offered double the value (before the price hike) bc they know how good he takes care of it. But He won't let it go. Says he will be buried in it. Lol PS- drives it everyday.

[@larrybookhamer1176]

You realize if someone tries to steal the truck they won’t know which shifter to use! Right 😂😅😊

[@richardharvey8939]

Love Merlin. Vbelt and son channel Samson Andrew channels are great source for these swaps also.

[@tonyb3307]

Merlin's knowledge is unbelievable. But, on the other hand I think part of these awesome videos is buddy's and town people helping each other out. I live in a neighborhood and don't know anyone. I can remember back to my childhood when all the neighborhood dads were fixing problems and comparing lawns, while us kids tried to be Evil Knievel on our BMX bikes.

[@trentmunn9486]

Have a 97 12 valve with a built auto. Still would prefer to swap in a 6 speed. Great video.

[@billferris5292]

3 pedals as it should be, nice!

[@timadams6972]

You really know what your doing Merlin. Great job

[@hexhound2273]

Would like to see more detail on that quick, killer dowel pin fix.

[@tylerdoyen720]

Nice subtle flex with small junkyard 😂👌

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Seeing Skidmark...err,Finnigan was quite a surprise.That '57 on the trailer is crying out for the 12-Valve and a 6-spd.

[@kraigskraigs.kraigs6484]

Merlin you a bright guy

[@lestaylor3641]

Hey im watching this now thinking there were no sparks created during the cutting of this floor 😂 hey Paul , Matt , Eric and Rory did you see this 😂 ? Paul no fire 😂😂😂✌

[@matthewhutchins4284]

It’s got a automatic bed warmer pretty cool never knew that’s where the motors were on them things

[@hexhound2273]

Yes, Playtime is over! It's time for some serious 12-valve content! 😄

[@markespich8574]

I’m glad you came along, been a Cummins guy for a while,can’t stand dodge but 5.9 is to die for.

[@milspec1]

My brother used to have an 04 5.9 with a 6 speed. Impressive combo & worked great as a 3 speed (2-4-6).

[@bocephus1911]

Differently prefer manual, where I live in St. Louis area , it also means your vehicle is less likely to be stolen if you have a manual, all mine are

[@richardcranium2561]

Merlin, you were given the proper name sir because you a a true magician with vehicles. Your knowledge is unparallel to very few mechanics.

[@keitharnett2647]

Merlin you got PHD in old school keep rocking another great video

[@bbland2750]

All ways School is in session here on this channel. There is all ways. Valeued information here if you pay close attention in a wide range subject's in machines toys & otherwise. Just well rounded all together. I just love it .

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I thought I was the only person that still used a trouble light. Old school right there.

[@RussCarey]

Amen on them 24 valves Merlin, !2 valves too many!!!!!

[@skipcadwallader6071]

Merlin you do one hell of a job I think you could do anything you want to do. You can fix anything have a wonderful day

[@lopin890]

Morning Merlin... Thanks for taking us along!!😍😍 Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to Desiree and all the other mothers watching your channel....💐💐 Safe travels, friends❤️❤️ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dwal2165]

Thanks for making

[@brucebissell7626]

YOU ARE AWESOME, JUST LIKE PAUL & BEN. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@michaelshansen7070]

Great video Merlin. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks

[@psg6314]

Great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@markespich8574]

Nothing like having a pneumatic can opener.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

I really wish i could find someone like you take on a project like this for an average everyday Joe like me. I've been wanting to do this to my 2Wheel Drive 2004 Cummins since the 2nd year I've owned it!! The truck doesn't even have 2,00,000 miles on it yet and I've had the transmission out 3 times, reworked valve bodys,Borg Warner upgrades, the numerous other elctrical,solenoid and band adjustments/repairs,and reflashed the PCM and ECU several times(every other summer) and to this day I still don't trust it. The problem is here in Southern California I don't trust anybody to do the swap and I don't feel comfortable doing it myself but would gladly pay for it to be done by the right person so I can keep the truck as long as the engine would last instead of having transmission problems every 2nd or 3rd summer before I just throw in the towel and get rid of it!!! Great video as usual!!✌😉👍

[@georgeprietz4424]

I absolutely love your channel!!! Thanks for such epic and amazing content Merlin!!! And family!

[@1944chevytruck]

awesome info!

[@jamesrogers6376]

Merlin. Pull the seat out when doing pedal swap. 4 simple bolts and one wire connector. Makes it wayyyy easier to get under the dash.

[@bobtucker8875]

Very entertaining, thanks for sharing 😊.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

awesome content merkand keep up the good work

[@acedavis4247]

Thank you very much for the Template I received the Template in the mail today Thank you for helping to make an old Dodge great again

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Merlin 👍. Cummins forever 💪🏻

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Merlin, great content.

[@johnperun232]

It's a Great Day in the world of Merlin, Great Content 👍 Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@GunneyRat]

thanks for sharing

[@michaeltablet8577]

Absotively posilutely fantabulous!!

[@moparman1962]

Another interesting video with a little adventure trip to the remote desert. You can't win 'em all because...circumstances. Merlin, how much were you hoping it had a good Cummins 12-valve in it that you might end up with? ;)

[@jdfmfb03]

Love this video I remember those days from working at the Fenton Missouri Truck Assy plant we knew the people who ordered the Auto tranny was gonna be an issue. See you in Washington Mo in a couple of weeks. Old Grouch STL 314

[@SmudgyContent]

9:49 😂 like the Monte Carlo when I was 17. Put a 3speed in it. Reverse was where first would be, 2nd is 1st, and if u wanted reverse lights still we had to shift it on the column to R 😂 😢

[@raywagner8016]

Not to cramp your style my friend but one trick I've learned over the years, especially because I'm a LOT older, is to remove the seat. It doesn't take long and it keeps leg and shoulder cramps o a minimum. Love the show!!

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

That’s a great idea. I’ll have to try that next time.

[@jeromes58]

I never thought about it until just now how much these motorhome recoveries remind me of the series breaking bad

[@tomyot77]

Merlin calls them the way he sees it. Only a select few creators on KZbin will show the reality of a fail when trying to revive a old engine. Thanks Rodents do love old plastic wire coverings in vehicles all across North and South America .

[@Szlejer]

Upgrade and thief protection in one fell swoop. :D

[@scottleese4999]

Merlin your production values are great!!!

[@crabappleracer]

That motor home looks in decent shape , probably a good flip project

[@sporty196071]

I just think your shop is great!! You can do anything. You have the best outlook on work, and you get shit done!!

[@garychaiken808]

Good job 😊

[@Jammer.1]

It don't look that bad but it's hell to rewire everything & the smell stay's there even if you rip everything out & rebuild it ! I got a 1987 class A with the 454 with only 55k on it i'm the 3rd owner & been fixing it up a bit every year & this summer i got go through brakes shocks & mount mew tires i bought for it 3 years ago Then it ne road ready !

[@Thermo51090]

Good Morning Channel❤

[@arte9855]

Free Adventure. Free is good, but only applies when you start a venture. An Adventure doesn't cost much to go look.

[@genehart261]

Chip Fisher at Blue Chip Diesel is the 24 valve vp 44 guru and a really nice guy. Give him a call, he'll get you going.

[@richw9205]

‘It was better at one time.’ That’s what they all say and it happens to the best of us.

[@Flip4Ford]

I only subscribe to 4 channels-- Mike Finnigan- Fab Rats- Matts offroad- and Rby Layton--- You have been on all the channels and all of them have been on yours! So cool.

[@turbogrin]

I'm doing the same thing as we speek! LOL

[@DJMoore-001]

Adventures with Merlin, Always a good time.

[@DJMoore-001]

@merlonJohnson Nice try scammer. That shit don't work on those of us that know how to spot you.

[@luddtechnologies8795]

Who in your family made the transmission gods angry? Paul seems to be suffering the most.😂 The rats chewed a hole in the fuel line on my 96 12 valve. Fortunately I was standing next to it while my brother was starting it and got it shut down before I pumped the tank dry. My coworker’s son is starting to learn to be a diesel mechanic. The shop he’s working at is making him work on motor homes. I’m sending him the link to your free motor home video. He is learning some new words 😂.

[@Chris38908]

My 97 dash did the same thing twice I took one out of a 2000 model and wired the whole dash an never had one issue after that . Even the headlight switch stopped melting when I was done .

[@tommyjefferson9525]

Merlin you are a master of any thing and I love watching your videos and I have never met you I can tell just bye wiching your videos you are a great person and your family to I also love you watch Fab rats to you guys are awesome so keep on keeping on and thank you for your time

[@cleanmachine08]

"Here's a template I made 20 years ago" is classic Merlin.

[@michaeloliveras9672]

I watch mike Finnegan's channel just as much as I watch yours I love it.

[@charlielowe5258]

Awesome 😎👍

[@terrancegrant5573]

Lol just for fun shift from the column shifter

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you Fella’s

[@stephenpoe2037]

To be continued ? Thanks for sharing !

[@j.c.v7628]

There's a place here in Colorado that has an Alison trans swap kit thats really slick. Look at ATS transmission

[@edpoints1127]

Good video Merlin. I end up with schmitt jobs just like that more than I'd like to admit.... If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger!

[@robertr4193]

Yeah I prefer manual transmissions as well. I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup and a 2013 Ford Focus both have manual transmissions. Of course the manual transmissions are really hard to find in today's automobiles, Unfortunately my pickup has developed an electrical problem that I can't figure out. If it sets more than a couple of days without being driven the battery dies.

[@gungadingo]

Merlin, do you have any idea how much I appreciate a manual transmission guy? Every single vehicle I have is a manual. You might imagine they’re pretty old now. Let the ladyboys have their automatic transmissions! You go to Europe and everything is manual. I was looking in a limousine in Spain, manual!

[@user-MRG1130]

Another great video, but I look forward to the day when you hire a cameraman. To help you capture the stuff that’s next to impossible to get on your own. BOL 💐Happy Mother’s Day, to all the Moms💐

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Merlin has too be the cooler cat in town!

[@onefootfighter22]

First time I did one of those 5speed's I was amazed at the lack of splines in the factory fifth gear ⚙, designed to fail? Sure does when you chip the thing.

[@marshallrowley3516]

May want to contact Robby layton ask him if he needs an LS for his recovery track it would be a major upgrade to the engine it currently has.

[@keithreilly386]

Merlin living up to the Knights of the round diesel engine he be’s the wizard

[@T_Barrington]

I dont get along with 24 valves either.... great info for the manual swap.... ive been wanting to do my 12v auto...