I DISCOVERED Why My Cheap Military Truck Was Parked - Tearing Down the Engine for Answers!

[@markharrison9622]

By the way, that elbow that you took off the distributor is the oil reserve for the oiler for the distributor shaft. Don't get rid of it, fill it every time you change the oil! Otherwise you'll burn up the distributor bearings / bushings.

[@BradenBuildz]

Thanks didn’t know

[@larrylane6512]

Nice to see a young man as yourself trying to keep older stuff alive

[@ralfie8801]

You also need a new rod for #1, that stacked bearing means the rod end has been hammered and is egged. It’ll never retain a new bearing in that condition.

[@kasnick71]

Back in the late '50s, I was a mechanic on those engines. But we were only 3rd echelon, meaning that we could not do engine tear downs, just call the depot for a new engine. This young lad knows more about those engines than a whole shop full of mechanics back in the day. Go to it young Branden, some day you'll build your own cars and trucks!

[@micwell2247]

which model truck was this one?

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

I was impressed with his ability!

[@markharrison9622]

Caution, as a long time M37 owner, you are going to have to "dial in" the bell housing when you reinstall it. If not, the transmission will not align. Please look it up. I'll keep an eye open for you, good luck. You have plenty of resources available to you if you need it.

[@tadeuszczernia5422]

I never owned a vehicle that would have less rust than your truck. This is great.

[@hotpuppy1]

Send the engine out and have EVERYTHING measured. Something caused the failure. May need a new crank if it can't be turned due to the excessive damage. The rod may be junk. At the least the rod will need to be reconditioned. Expect to spend several thousand for a proper rebuild. Don't do it like the last person, even though it may not get daily use.

[@shelliecarlson7015]

Ya, I wouldn't chance it. Get a new rod as well. It's probably been hammered out of round and worn pretty deep.

[@ateam6486]

Who else was screaming as he was pulling the motor out and seeing what looks like wires being pulled

[@BradenBuildz]

@ateam6486 stop screaming, those were disconnected cables

[@Land_Raver]

WHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! JK

[@matthewwebster2697]

@@BradenBuildz Obviously they weren't disconnected. This video has numerous errors in what are relatively simple mechanical practices. If you can't do it right, then you really shouldn't advertise your ignorance. You're a fraud.

[@daneyzz1]

Hack meister great don't do it this way

[@AlieNateInc]

He's a fraud?😂 Do you even think about what your gonna say before you say it?​@@matthewwebster2697

[@ronisilva4477]

In Brazilian Army,this truck is a "Dodge Commando",Nice job,salutes from Brazil 💕

[@roysuomi9831]

I had an M-37 years ago. The engine was locked up. I pulled the Dodge engine and replaced it with a Chevy 292 6 cylinder engine. Best move I ever did. It fit well without any butchering. Made motor mounts and clutch linkages. Had a top speed of approx. 68 MPH ILO 50 MPH.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

One of those were the ONLY dodge I ever wanted to own. I've driven them before and they just purred along with the old flathead. Sweet old rigs. Blessings!

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

PLEASE get some brass tools, like a brass hammer. watching you put steel to steel and knocking marks into the parts was painful. not to mention, it'll help keep parts you want to keep in good condition, in good condition, since the brass will deform instead of the steel of the part.

[@olcanoli1901]

Or aluminum, wood, anything.

[@Daniel-S1]

Or a nylon head hammer.

[@robertwilson3250]

Great to see someone young fixing and restoring old vehicles but man he is hard to watch. I am jumping every time he does something I would never do. But we all started somewhere and I am sure my Dad’s looked at me the same way. I still remembering him saying “there is no way in Hell I was his kid, no one can be that bad at “simple” mechanics. Makes me laugh every time and how much fun we had together.

[@BradenBuildz]

What makes me hard to watch

[@matthewwebster2697]

@@BradenBuildz Well, lets start with you don't have clue one about what you're doing. Please stop trying to impress or influence. You're obviously so far from a mechanical technician it's pathetic. Please... Stop.

[@matthewwebster2697]

@@BradenBuildz Thats easy. You obviously don't have a clue about automotive mechanics. You're a "KZbin content creator" that has no idea what he's doing.

[@V8SKULLS]

I dont want to sound like a Shop Teacher or Father, as i am😂, but please when you are working around heavy machine and parts, please wear proper PPE, those Crocs, yes i have the exact same pair, but ive seen with these eyes, lost toes, whole front of foot/toes crushed, and 2 broken ankles. So your young and healthy and you can pass your beautiful knowledge down to your Kids one day ❤ God Bless You

[@michaelfularz1055]

He's from Paducah.. what do you expect.. common sense? LoL

[@stevenandkimmetzger880]

If you watch a few of his videos, you'll quickly come to the conclusion that safety is not job 1.

[@BradenBuildz]

@@michaelfularz1055 possum trot

[@matthewwebster2697]

@@stevenandkimmetzger880 Not only is safety not his thing, but mechanical knowledge seems to elude him as well.

[@AbomidablePlayer]

Kick ass video man. Nice wedding ring, I know you wear gloves, buddy of mine does too for the hard stuff, still got his ring yanked one time. Wear the nice one for date nights.

[@jeffreybishop9478]

Reminds me of working on my 1945 CJ-2a gear shift on the tree, PTO etc. 1959 Willys Utility Wagon and 61 Corvair pickup. Bravo for your work ethic 🇺🇸

[@bennetfox]

You know that big yellow triangle shaped bar on the front of the truck? That is commonly referred to as a tow bar. Use something with a trailer hitch to position the truck where you want it and then push it home.

[@VonFowler-fw3yh]

Better with the tow bar than bending the frame or bumper or ruining a gas tank for sure. The shackles front and rear with straps or chains is better than a loader bucket.

[@jamesklima4078]

No way should be drug around like a scrap truck ​@@VonFowler-fw3yh

[@MS-Fin1917]

Remember to clean the oil channels in block and crankshaft. There may have been something blocking the flow, and old oils produced much sludge anyway.

[@johnflechler2904]

It would be best to tear the engine completely down to do a full engine rebuild. The number one rod that was knocking will most likely need replacement due to being out of round on the crank journal end. Besides that all those little metal particles from the rod bearing are scattered through out the engine. Just re-grounding the crankshaft and putting in new bearings is inviting more trouble. Downside, a complete engine rebuild will be around five thousand dollars. Upside, when you are finished you will have a nice truck and something to be proud of. In the future when you have a knocking noise disconnecting spark plug wires one at a time. When you get to the bad rod you will hear a double knock. Good luck with your project.

[@BradenBuildz]

I tried the spark plug trick off camera and couldn’t tell a difference. Currently looking into finding another engine that ran or runs to do a swap. Want this truck for winter and don’t have the patience to wait around for machine shop while having a engine scattered across the garage

[@matthewwebster2697]

@@BradenBuildz - Don't know what back woods area you're from that you can't get a few machine processes done within a week, or two at the most. What I can't figure out is why you're posting the phony bullshit that you do.

[@BradenBuildz]

@matthewwebster2697 cry some more

[@jh4293]

@@BradenBuildz 4 cylinder Cummins or hercules. There are adapters for trans.

[@X-Appeal]

Very refreshing seeing you working on this truck young man. You may want to remachine the entire engine. Align hone the mains rework the rods. Check the bores. Put it back to tighter side of specs for longevity. Also deck the block and head for a perfect seal. It costs money but if you have to redo it again that costs time and money. Buy one cry once. Glad to see someone your age being responsible and contributing to society and not wasting your time.

[@xstreamsurfer]

Nice truck! Clean! Great video because you show the work!

[@americanrambler4972]

At timestamp 20:56, I am sure hopping your bagging and tagging everything as you take it apart so you can more easily reinstall later.

[@ptonpc]

Nice old truck and good to see you are going to fix it. As others have said, wear proper PPE, make sure you are safe when around it. Make sure you bag and tag everything, documenting where everything goes and how it goes together. Get the engine thoroughly checked, you don't want to be chasing faults.

[@jamesocker5235]

Lost oil at some point, clean journals, measure, send crank for spray weld and recover journal

[@mouseandelephant]

The amount of bits and pieces you go through in one project. Lord have mercy

[@KaysenOwens-ju6sr]

Your good with these trucks 🎉 it reminds me of my dad keep up the work

[@johnwhiting6405]

In the 1970s ,I had tons of new parts for the WW2 Dodge trucks ........the engines were so reliable ,I hardly sold anything but head gaskets

[@allencampbell4460]

I bought a 1942 WC 51 3/4 ton weapon carrier back in 1999, and did a frame up restoration. It had the old 230 flat head six in it (T214 engine). It made the International Military Vehicle calendar when it was completely restored. I loved that old truck, but it has a new owner to keep it alive.

[@pedrokd5439]

It is a great idea of using a strap around the bell and floor jackhousing to locate it while removing the bolts securing 🎉🎉🎉it to engine block.😊

[@garysweetland32]

Great work, but don't forget N.o1 rod will need replacing/repairing. As the housing will have been damaged and be worn oversize. Otherwise the shell will spin again.

[@danw1955]

If those mains are already .030 under, you may not be able to cut that crank anymore. Those journals are case-hardened and once you grind enough to get through the case-hardening, the crank is junk. That goes for the rod journals as well. There is a possibility that is the reason just that first bearing failed. The crank may be out of round due to it going partially through the case-hardening. There should still be quite a few of those old 230 flatheads floating around in salvage yards, etc. Unless you're intent on keeping it 100% original, it may be better in the long run, to swap it for a more modern OHV 6 cylinder, since the flatheads only make about 78 hp. stock. They are pretty gutless in stock form, so if you want something you can drive regularly, go with a later model OHV engine that actually has 150+ hp.😉 Good luck man!

[@BradenBuildz]

I think the Chrysler 230 cranks are different than the 245

[@teddyallen6338]

I just came across your channel, enjoy watching, I've gone back and watched some of the older, You are doing a good job at bringing old equipment back to life. I was born in Paducah, lived there for the first 12 year til we moved to East Tennessee, still have relatives there. keep up the great work.

[@olcanoli1901]

Respect. Perhaps a short video for the students on how you keep track of all the specific hardware.

[@VonFowler-fw3yh]

Chances are he's in to big a rush to bother with that. "I'll remember...". Famous last words until 6 months later when you get back to finishing the job.

[@bradelder7461]

I had a M-37 back in the 70’s. I put a 318 V-8 Dodge in it and got rid of the 6 cylinder! Advanced adapters had an adapter plate for it.

[@echohunter4199]

I’ve owned and restored 3 of these over the years and this rig is in very good overall condition. Looks like someone didn’t quite know what they were doing on the engine rebuild and things like this can be common when done by a local engine shop instead of doing it yourself and getting correct parts. These trucks usually have extremely low mileage so rebuilding the engine is often rare so I’m curious why the previous owner opted to rebuild it.

[@natarem]

I have to say I expected more gollys from this process, actually looks better in there than i expected

[@sonorangreenman4472]

You certainly get alot of good info in the comments! Thanks! one of my favorite trucks! Slow down, you will get better results bruce tucson

[@001jacksun65]

The throw out bearing spring is attached to the front of the transmission when you pulled the trans the bearing caught on the bell housing. You are getting good advice The rod bearings lost oil pressure probably from a glob of Permatex from that gasket that was leaking.

[@jebsails2837]

I know you want to do this yourself. Get yourself a set of manuals for service and parts. I restored to M-B diesels. I saved a lot of time and frustration by learning what those that made them had to impart. Good Luck. Narragansett Bay

[@barrymickelson1184]

Good luck getting that back together!

[@bunckybyuncle]

Still possible you may find surplus engines available, New in the crate, they were also used for water pumps in some applications. Who knows whats else. Good luck.

[@metalmangle]

Certainly nuthin wrong with that front bumper. She's all there, didn't even budge with you picked up on it with the skid. Super cool truck!

[@cashus68]

I am 56 , Boy you are on my team forever !!!! Washington State

[@brianwinters4991]

M37 brings back fond memories of thrown rods and broken axles ! 😃👍👍

[@andreamills5852]

At least there are plenty parts around for these old engines .New aftermarket Nos , even HP parts They are also so fun to hop up . . I completely rebuilt my 1950 230 Dodge Coronet engine using NOS Military Surplus parts kit . Good luck . Cheers

[@kj4unxpondosinatra937]

Awesome video love the m37. It’s great to see someone local in here

[@PatrickKirrane]

Would be a good idea to wear steel toe cap boots . Sneakers don't offer much protection if you drop a big nut on you give big toe.

[@formerice]

I learned how to drive when I was a kid on my dad's WW2 Dodge WC. The guy that bought it from my dad, told me it stills runs great. Built to last.

[@BradenBuildz]

Awesome. Learned how to drive manual on my dads m151a2

[@timothysmith5769]

Invest in some manuals and save yourself a lot of heartaches. The designs of post-WWII trucks are more sophisticated than the earlier rigs. DO also find the manuals containing part numbers. Having those numbers will save you time and money when sourcing replacement parts. By the way, ALL those bearings are definitely done in. They're absolutely at the end of their service life. Good news is, that engine looks like a good candidate for a rebuild.

[@BradenBuildz]

The bearings will obviously be replaced but what I meant was they didn’t show any signs at all of abnormal wear. I will have all the tourque specs when putting it back together

[@MrGingerdavis11]

I've had multiple M37s. Excellent candidate for a repower with the divorced TC. Either a SBC or a 318/360.

[@marcfournier823]

Sweet truck. 😊 Build yourself a tall garage with a 14 foot door. You could use the same pad.

[@lyntwo]

These were great trucks for cross country. Pretty much could get anywhere with the transmission and transfer case gearing and the winch in the front. The winch could also be used to lower vehicle down a steep slope. Age and lack of spare parts finally caught up with them.

[@jamesbrooks5442]

Good way to tweak an old frame with thebobcat

[@KaysenOwens-ju6sr]

You have the best Vehicles

[@mikego18753]

Good entertaining vid,well done MR.Thanks.

[@Tj1983coggin]

I like this channel. No bad language, no 30 car shop with lifts. Real struggle and solutions .

[@patricklynch9574]

Everybody got 100k worth of skid steers.

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

i dont gewt the hate on cursing but ok... i mean if you say it every 5 seconds yea, but i curse a bunch working on my cars, especially if i hurt myself or something wont come off

[@BuckShorts-1]

Bro, you’re my favorite KZbinr keep up the good work

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

interesting job. Good luck and I hope you can find all the parts that need to be replaced. What year is the truck and can you find out any history of where its been?

[@edmctug8800]

Job well done ,truck it selfe in excellent condition, great platform , great to see you getting her rapaired and back in action, bet there still plenty of parts sources, and even used engines available if the need arises

[@brentbackman2911]

This video earned my subscription!

[@farmerbrown3768]

I remember riding in 1 of those going to work when I was in NhaTrang back in “71”

[@eddiea1213]

Came from an Aviation unit, Headquarters Co (paper pushers), light use. Had one in the Army Engineers, it got hard use.

[@tommcmicken4776]

There was a guy working in Seattle called " Motor Menders", he droped the oil pan and ground the bad throw in the car!

[@kbbacon]

Best check the oiling system. Pressure is too low or oil supply is restricted.

[@tomt-s9q]

this is painful to watch.

[@albertomoniz9051]

You know it

[@spooderdoggy]

Why, besides mistakes?

[@albertomoniz9051]

@spooderdoggy the lad is just hacking away it instead of showing some interest in educating himself of what he is working on. For starters get a hold of some manuals so you know the right procedures and he was so dam lucky when he had that engine up in the air with the transmission still bolt up to it , with that much weight it was a recipe for it to either tip side ways on him causing serious injuries. There are enough adult meatballs doing stupid shit on KZbin .Don't encourage a young child to do the same.

[@icepaddles141]

We all usually don’t have as good a luck with paint jobs and dents when observing collector vehicles

[@ironase1822]

Had to stop watching😂

[@dalebailey1844]

The street L that is on the outside of the distributer is basically a resivoir for the bushing in the distributor it must be aimed upright and filled with motor oil and capped off. Or the bushing will wear out.

[@ateam6486]

DUDE that clutch flywheel and pressure plate are warped very badly. Will make it shudder like mad.

[@PapaDutch]

Why is it, every time we drain a radiator - even straight into a clean bucket - there's always a FLY in the bucket? 9:45 An old trick is to heat the nut and melt a crayon or candle into it to break loose bolts 11:00 U-joints are $20 each, and why not? 18:45 Actually, that's probably removable with the bell housing...

[@Thomas-bv9mn]

Interesting that the earlier 3/4 ton Dodges could have the front fenders and radiator removed as a unit. Made working on the engine much easier.

[@larry-z9m]

I look at an old M37 like that and I’d rather have that than a brand spanking new truck. Jeep or whomever made that has forgotten where they came from. Love the truck.

[@pcarpy7]

Good luck. Hope the machine shop can re face that crank soon. Look forward to seeing it running again.

[@MyChannel-d2e]

heck yea!! i love that truck man! i guess me and you posted a vid at like the same time!

[@chrisbartlett6022]

Considering the projected lifetime of wartime vehicles, it is surprising how long they last. Chap over the road, his son and a friend have a Jeep each, my Dad used to have a Deuce and a half with a compressor on the back, and that is in the UK 🙂best of luck with your re build.

[@tommyhall2768]

Good luck buddy

[@terryharrison8384]

If the engine ends up being junk a Cummins 4BT would be a nice replacement and the crank in that engine is junk it will have to be replaced

[@watahyahknow]

small word of advice , dont let youre dogs near that coolant spillage , the stuff smells and taste sweet and it will likely make them realy sick if they lick it up

[@BradenBuildz]

Yeah it doesn’t take much for it to be fatal. I make sure they stay far away from it

[@armorer94]

I see you're wearing your Pakistani approved "Safety Crocs"™️😁

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

These are very long stroke engines notorious for bottom end issues when the engine is turned too fast. 50mph is the good speed. Anything over that is entering the danger zone.

[@ateam6486]

I would put in new rear seal on that transmission where the torch was used.

[@BradenBuildz]

It’ll be good

[@Nedreck11]

Hey dude, I didn't see any crank thrust bearings - were there any there??

[@kabtvro]

From $6K to $73K that's the minimum range of profit return every week I thinks it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.

[@Jeanette-b4p]

VENTURING into the trading world without the help of a profesionals, trading and expecting profit is like turning water into wine you would need a miracle.

[@Michaelwhites]

Very engaging right from the beginning These are tough and frankly I appreciate how you discuss global finances in such a delicate way. Business and investment

[@JoseMatthew-r2e]

Experted Ann Marie strunk was my hope during the 'bear summer' last year. I did so many mistakes but also learned so much from it, and of course from Maria strunk.

[@Adrianascott-jr4in]

The fact that I got to learn and earn from her program is everything to me think about it, it's a win-win for both ways.

[@Derrickbrwn]

The fact that I got to learn and earn from her program is everything to me think about it, it's a win-win for both ways.

[@johnmiley458]

I used one In Germany in 1968 & one in in Vietnam in 1969. It would sometime snap a rear axle. We just put it in 4 wheel drive till we got to were we could get an axle. I hauled some heavy loads in it. Loads of oxygen bottles as many as I could get in it. Then myself & 5 men with machine guns and ammo.

[@BradenBuildz]

@@johnmiley458 welcome home

[@terrywalters1766]

That door shut was painfully obvious that she was mad about taking out the trash

[@MainerBump]

Did you get the "needs rebuild " discount purchase price ?

[@BradenBuildz]

@@MainerBump they didn’t know what it needed. But I got it less than half off

[@e30smd]

Love your channel bro!

[@citomp1240]

Why you taking the transmission out too? It didn't spin a rod bearing.

[@BradenBuildz]

“It didn’t spin a rod bearing” after I show you a rod bearing on top of another rod bearing in the intro to the video.

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

Cool project. I'm subscribed.

[@asepjuanda2495]

Was this what the germany called the schwimm wagon? Are they really run ln the surface of the water?Nore are they Really waterproof With all group of 4x4 WD drive still runnin'As sooon as they got lnto the land?

[@joelmead4299]

Great content man. Can’t wait to see how the rebuild goes doesn’t seem as catastrophic as I was thinking initially.

[@farmerthatflies]

I didn’t realize that you were in Paducah. Less than a half hour from me. Where is a good radiator shop there? We have to go to Paducah or mayfield for anything and everything we need

[@pedullabass]

Paducah Radiator

[@pedrokd5439]

BRADEN is amazing mechanic, full of energy and good luck.🎉🎉🎉

[@ateam6486]

OMG DUDE. engine hoist put all the way out. Wearing foam crocks then only 2 bolts on the motor stand, OMG dude, They gonna be calling you stumpy

[@VonFowler-fw3yh]

Not to mention his loss of eyesight. Safety glasses!¡¡!!

[@jeroenkoehorst4056]

The 2 bolts in the motor was really painfull to watch. Just make some adapter.

[@adinchue4.8]

love these videos man keep it up

[@donnerpartysupplies5187]

Love all the armchair mechanics. It's impressive.

[@jondrew6761]

Will the engine have to sit that far forward, surely it would be better further back?

[@cynzhero62]

Kinda off topic but what is the meaning of the large single star you and many others place on the outside of house or garage?.

[@BradenBuildz]

Idk it came on the garage. Old people owned it before us

[@johnhrynyk8521]

Enjoy your vids very much. When I rotate engines on my stand, I use the hoist to help me control it. Takecare young man.

[@Subgunman]

Under the hood. A far cry from todays HUMMV's. Love the KISS philosophy, could be repaired by any potatohead in the military without specialized tools. Love it! I wish all vehicles used this philosophy. No more "dealer only"repairs. Are parts available for this engine?

[@The_Batman_9]

Dude when are you going to bring next episode of your $2500 gold i mean truck 😀

[@donaldboley771]

Make sure you have the rods reconditioned. And mains

[@calypso_x50]

Are u going to make a video on the old bobcat?

[@BradenBuildz]

Eventually