Can we Make a PARKED Ranchero Reliable in a WEEKEND?

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[@JunkyardDigs]

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[@CaneAtvse]

Loving the bed cover to... rancheros were always ugly to me but this one looks pretty clean with the gold paint and camaper shell

[@MrMattmay79]

Got 2 Yamaha 4 wheelers here in Missouri. Got spark, got fuel, but won’t fire. Need your guidance… I’m having a beer about it and can’t come up with anything

[@USSRDragon]

Just a suggestion but for classic cars, without ABS, DOT5 (silicone) brake fluid is really worth it, but if you want to stick with etherglycol I highly recommend the brand Pentosin. Also you should really draw refrigerant systems down to absolute vacuum for 30mins before filling them.

[@freestylebeats-nx1us]

I’m so glad a new video came out man.. I needed it this is the only thing that keeps me going these days watching these revivals hearing the things you guys say and the funny jokes you tell I’m always almost on the verge of suicide but this pulls me back and reminds me there is always some joy left in the world even when things get rough I can always sit back and watch one of ur vids and forget all about how sad I am all the time and how much pain I’m always in I love ur vids and always keep up the good work

[@davidweaverjr845]

It's a Cruck lol😂

[@MegaMobass]

We all know PBG is going to salivate over this unit. What a treat.

[@CrazyLegHeg]

This one is way too nice for PBG! Ha

[@colinl9018]

He has a pretty good one of his own that he bought down in Texas.

[@UndeadPorcupine]

Why would he need this when he has the Big Macamino?

[@MegaMobass]

@@UndeadPorcupine that’s fair enough.

[@yeahright302]

who is pbg?

[@brettdubbeld9042]

Late sunday night, junkyard digs upload? Best way to finish off a weekend

[@christopherweise438]

I know.....just winding down from a hella long July 4th weekend.....and now i gotta put bedtime off for at least 50 minutes.

[@alexwalker-vo7cq]

Hell yea

[@aaronprice1497]

Monday morning for me 🇬🇧

[@BoosterGold52]

Just make sure you also Have a Beer about it!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤

[@holmboy]

13:49 my coworker and I got stuck behind a parade of antique tractors in southern Iowa one time; I still say that racing our armored bank truck down gravel side roads between cornfields to try and outrun a parade of antique tractors is just about the most Iowa experience I've had whenever anyone asks me what Iowa's like

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

[@bruwin]

Little tip for pouring from those cans, or from 5 gallon buckets. Pour with the spout at the TOP instead of the bottom. This gives a path for air to get in that isn't pushing past fluid, causing the inconsistent "blup blup" flow of liquid.

[@richardze535]

Gee thanks

[@andersr666]

I was here to write the very same 😂

[@user-ot7ec4uc3g]

Yeah-- funny how many "KZbin EXPERTS" don't know how to pour from a Jerry can without spilling half of the fuel.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dhag72]

Duuude. My high school shop teacher (army field mechanic) had one, blue, that he actually let us high school kids work on. Something to put some pride in. That thing looked new by the time we were done. What a ca-truck!

[@jaysrandomnesschannel]

Cruck 😂

[@thebige7302]

Ute

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Canthus13]

I kinda dig Professor Angus. Not that I didn't know how a rheostat works, but he does a good job explaining it simply.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@traviscue2101]

Kevin up to the point where you purged the line to your manifold gauges, you were golden. Next time, with the AC off open up your high side & dump as much refrigerant in as it will take. Then fire up the AC & finish charging slowly through the suction side. Like any compressor, they aren't designed to pump liquid. I watch the show religiously, love it. Hope this helps.

[@keoghjesion7885]

Yeah, poor compressor got slugged to hell

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@gabrielv.4358]

@@keoghjesion7885 Maybe bent the rod?

[@minivanwhy874]

As an hvac guy, I approve this comment😂😂😂

[@JoE_Songs]

0:58 This Ranchero looks so cool and seems to be in unbelievable condition. great 70s graphics. f***ing awesome find

[@keithdosik]

A junk yard digs post makes having to go to work tomorrow a bit better

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁❤❤

[@grimsley9989]

As an Aussie, I can answer your first question: It's a Ute

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Or bakkie, bestelwagen, delivery van, pick up. Americans stick to truck? But more brands tried to mix 2 worlds. The luxury of a car (sedan?) up front and the bed in the back. I leave it to the historians where the first one was built. The Aussie ute or in america?

[@matt0607hkgts]

its definitely a Ute 🇦🇺🦘

[@HappyHarryHardon]

It’s a Ranchero. That’s what we call it. If it’s a Chevy we call it an El Camino.

[@GTFORDMAN]

part car, part truck? it's a Ute! built to go to Church on Sunday and to the Markets on Monday! invented in Australia by Ford! your welcome America 😎

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@@matt0607hkgts seeing things only from down under?😉😉😉. Best to you mate.

[@xirisAB]

Angus' full time addition to the channel has been seamless and excellent!

[@stregori1]

Hey Kevin. On the AC, pull your vacuum, charge as much as you can on the high side without the car running. Close your high side valve, start the car with the AC on full and finish charging on the low side. But, I'm sure you either know that or have already been told 1000 times.

[@fijiwater7662]

It’s always the best when junkyard digs posts

[@weegeemike]

Made my Sunday infinitely better ❤

[@fijiwater7662]

@@weegeemike you know it

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@NaimoAqio]

Adding Angus full-time to the channel has gone really well and smoothly!

[@AustinHerrig]

The bed topper absolutely makes this car. At least in my eyes.

[@heiner71]

Absolutely. Gives it a Hot Wheels or Matchbox look.

[@jhawk1985]

It does help the looks of this ole Ferd 😅

[@freighttrainjoe]

I agree. Gives it that look it needs

[@misterthegeoff9767]

exactly, it goes perfectly with that paint job

[@fohkukohgeki]

makes it twice as ugly lol

[@pucegoblin7961]

27:26 the acetone that you are pouring, its much less messy if you pour with the nozzle on top instead of bottom 👍

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@lanniehodges4507]

I’m not really a ford fan, but I had a 1977 thunderbird in the late 90s own by an old farmer, with only 33k mouse crap thick on motor, interior like new, even smelled like new. 8 track and loaded. Rode like a dream. Sold it to a neighbor, and bought a 41 Mercury convertible with a 327/auto. Bothe were great cars!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Trenton-om9qs]

It is officially a great night since JYD uploaded a video. That Ranchero looks gorgeous

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😁😁

[@kevinsellsit5584]

You should always turn the compressor over by hand to keep from hydro-locking the compressor. I would recommend putting half the oil in the dryer.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👌👌👌👌👌👌❤❤

[@gabrielv.4358]

ywp!

[@KlisrColi]

I appreciate how committed Angus was to the task of keeping the bowls filled after the Ranchero.

[@Kylethelegendary1]

Man this episode takes me back to the days when Roadkill was awesome.. Rancheros are awesome

[@grantottaviano7445]

Literally when you first lifted the hood, the words “Holy smokes!!!” uttered from my mouth. That thing is CLEAN!!!!!

[@grantottaviano7445]

LOVE the retro Grant steering wheel 😉

[@YarikJoestar]

Pour from a container that has a spout or nozzle built in, such as a rectangle or five-gallon bucket, and make sure the spout or nozzle is at the uppermost position. This lets the air out when you release the liquid.

[@tkskagen]

More videos with Angus please, he is HILLARIOUS!

[@Martin.Wilson]

Oh man, I'd love to see more of that Riviera....what a beauty. Definitely one of my favourite classic cars.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@michaelhartzell9758]

Monday watching in Indiana ( the home of ethanol, don't thank me, hate the stuff). Angus was sure helping his butt off this video. I guess when there's more, the tomfoolery gets out of hand. Your just working on the carb now but I'm positive this will be a great ride. Love it!

[@nissan6541]

We need more Mook!!!!!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜👏👏

[@lelandcarlson1668]

On those old York-style compressors you are supposed install the refrigerant as a gas, or you can damage the valves. You may have damaged the valves when you installed the refrigerant as a liquid, resulting in a noisy compressor.

[@SoeinDoay]

27:26 Pouring acetone with the nozzle on top rather than the bottom will result in a lot less mess.

[@scarecrowr6]

Perfect nickname for the car could be the "merchero", since the plan is to haul merch with it

[@polybius223]

What about Ranchshirto?

[@kyleh3615]

​@@polybius223but they also have stickers and beer coozies

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👏👏👏👏👏👏😜😜

[@brianweber6358]

This is one of my favorite channels. I always learn something.

[@WdisaCoenj]

Oh my, that Riviera is so beautiful. I wish I could see more of it. Unquestionably one of my favorite vintage vehicles.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍

[@gabrielv.4358]

bot

[@MikeVonGoon81]

I love to see surviving El Caminos and Rancheros ;-) especially one ranchero complete with the closing top .... amazing !

[@PhartGod]

Watching Angus keep the bowls full while you drove out shows either his bravery, trust in you, stupidity, or a combination of the three. Either way I thoroughly enjoy you two working together!

[@PrattsWorkshop]

That Ranchero is bad ass

[@CrankyCroissant]

I live for JYD and PBG uploads

[@robertspray7472]

Don’t forget sleeperdude.

[@jetpackjbd]

@@robertspray7472I’d never heard of them, thanks for the recommendation!

[@colinl9018]

And Mook.

[@Kilen81]

And NNKH.

[@colinl9018]

@@Kilen81 Who?

[@bethanyvalkyrie]

I was in the middle of watching something else and saw a Ranchero video and dropped everything to watch this. Don't care if it ends up running or not, I love Rancheros of any vintage. Love it and I'm excited to see any videos on them. ❤

[@brianmoore5498]

these sunday night videos are so damn great. sunday eves are kind of a bummer so i really like them

[@XAVzAutomotive]

Uploaded right on time! Now I can eat dinner and watch a new episode 🤟🏾

[@bwx2121]

I’ve been waiting for a long time for a person to do a will it run and then just go “no it will not run” the end

[@colinl9018]

There has been a couple over the years.

[@oldfag_adventures]

if they have enough know-how it's never even a question. like that video Jennings Motorsports did where he ran that sedan that had been sitting in a forest upside down for 40 years

[@78PastorE]

I like the way Angus was so dedicated to the mission following the Ranchero to keep the bowls filled.

[@Onemoretake01]

I love that car. The Ranchero is one of my favorite old cars ever. Great episode guys!

[@rintin1874]

Brilliant video Kevin and Angus watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@NoahDeLong]

When pouring from a container with spout/nozzle bult in like them rectangular or 5 gallon bucket, keep the spout/nozzle at the top most position. That allows the air in as you pour out the liquid.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@gabrielv.4358]

yep

[@ITGuyOhio]

It's always nice having Kevin and Angus to finish off my long weekend. Thanks for another interesting revival video.

[@ni_wink84]

As an el Camino owner and lover yes, it’s true it’s on sight with ranchero owners, especially at the stop light😂😂😂😂 actually I love all the utes even the ferds still can’t bring myself to spell that name correctly 😂 awesome work guys that’s a clean one!

[@noahnovotny2100]

You guys probably hydro locked the ac compressor slightly when you pierced the can on its side and bent a rod. Technically you’re supposed to have the can upright so it’s mostly gaseous and tilt the can to slowly add liquid. Lots of pumps were designed for abuse so most of the time you can get away with it, but cheap remans are probably not in that camp. At least you can switch it out easy and don’t have to remove the water pump/exhaust header like on the corvette I’ve been working on.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👏👏👏👏👏👏😜😜

[@gabrielv.4358]

Maybe, he said it blew again... Poor ac... 47:41 RICKROLED LOL

[@Cody_Chapman]

Bro I was binging your videos and I refreshed my page and there you were. Good finish to my day.

[@jeffreyanderson5304]

So great to see another video from Junkyard Digs I really enjoy your channel and videos Kevin thank you for them

[@NomutMaiw]

0:58 This Ranchero appears to be in amazing shape and has a really interesting appearance. fantastic graphics from the 1970s. Fantastic discovery

[@Dirtroad_mechanic]

Just turned 18 living in Canada I can finally have a beer about it and watch Kevin and angus gives us the best content 🤘

[@NTromb]

What’s up fellow Albertan

[@maximilianfranz2158]

hell yeah

[@d3adt0r1ghts]

Fellow Canadian nice haha

[@ryaneddy3996]

You mean have a beer legally 😂

[@MrMCDiggles]

Isn't the drinking age 19 in Canada?

[@epicpandemic916]

Really enjoyed the Angus breakdown

[@user-thatjman]

I was so happy to see a late night post I've learned alot from yall thank yall.

[@EvanMoon]

That truck bed cover is beyond awesome

[@joenestor1673]

That bed cover is fantastic 😂 I’ve never seen one quite like it

[@chevymontmarlo]

Daltons favorite gen of rancher! And that monte intrigues me

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Wondering if the side stripe is the reflective type? Nice ride Ben. Great job Angus and Kevin.

[@rickypevey7751]

The knowledge you guys have thumbs up for sure

[@dominicwarren6506]

Hey kevin im a huge fan... And I was wondering about the limo... it's been 3 years and u end the last video with saying give u a few weeks but it's been three years and I think I speak for everyone when I say this but we wanna see the LS swaped turboed 35.5 feet limo of death

[@armorer94]

My grandfather had a gran torino, which this generation of Ranchero is based on. He drove it like a rented mule.

[@toralfcross3819]

Being a forklift technician I can appreciate that Angus is forklift certified and even has the tee shirt to prove it.

[@anthonyshelton6786]

nice work and nice find on that Ranchero and rod knock out of the box on the new ac compressor hope they took care of it under warranty for you. I hadn't thought about the air duster cans like that so neat little tidbit

[@dankallish5998]

As Jeremy Clarkson would say, "It has the amazing capability of turning petrol into noise... and nothing else."

[@Smackindaface]

I was literally just checking to see if you guys uploaded anything new, perfect timing

[@dragonlord0788]

exactly, me too

[@TheRealTimBrown]

Same here haha. Was hoping for a boating fiasco but this will work

[@kenanger6877]

Good video. First time I have seen a rear cover like that. Very cool 70s look!

[@BurntFaceMan]

45:30 Kevin and JYD learning what all Aussies have known for a century, UTES make the best vehicles.

[@kristoffermangila]

And let us thank that Aussie farmer's wife, whoever she is, that thought up of this vehicle (who knows, she might be a motorhead like Mook!)

[@flyingace5057]

The fact that the Lemans can spin 31s by just jabbing the throttle just shows the amount of torque that big block has. The ranchero on the other hand seems to have the collective torque of 3 toddles pushing a space shuttle uphill

[@JayFochs1337]

That thing is a beauty! 16:36 I've never seen a drum come off that easy even after it was freshly installed 😂

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Dude!!!! The canopy topper is epicly amazing and awesome I love the elco & Ranchero. It's just cool

[@jasonheinrichs8200]

I absolutely loved this video! can you please do a comprehensive video on how to do an awesome gm ac system overhaul, I have 2 90s silverado trucks that do not have working ac and I've spent 2k on one and it went back out I want to do both myself this time and make them working again, I know the systems aren't very complex and I know I can fix them but I need to know those old school tricks to make them work better and from your videos I need a new flow through condenser for the r-134 systems from r-12. Please share the knowledge 🙏

[@VENONVVT]

What happened to the burnt Nova Part 4?

[@GCMmailuseonly]

No cap fr what happened chat

[@colinl9018]

It's been put on the 'Backburner'...

[@VENONVVT]

@@colinl9018 what is that?

[@colinl9018]

@@VENONVVT Did you go to school?

[@VENONVVT]

@@colinl9018 ???

[@GohanKanor]

Somehow, I like Professor Angus. He does a fantastic job of clearly describing how a rheostat works, not that I didn't already know.

[@tjsean0308]

The cap is mint! Those porthole windows are epic.

[@nferraro222]

Ford did love their piston-pumps. My old MkVIII had one, for the air suspension and yeah, it threw a rod right through the side of the compressor:)

[@KlisrColi]

Friend When I came back to my page after watching all of your videos, there you were. I had a good day's conclusion.

[@JoseTorres-pg2mg]

Having Angus on the channel was definitely a good idea 👍👍

[@CioerKieov]

What a great bed cover! Nothing like that one that I've ever seen

[@aaronhanifen8823]

just finished moving in and got to relax with a beer and a new junkyard digs upload! Perfect cap to the weekend

[@AlexCannot]

I just got news that one of my closest friends died on july 4th, he was 16. Thank you for making content that I can distract myself with

[@nikonordman7624]

My condolences

[@Tysonkennedy4za]

I still can't get over the fact Angus looks like bubbles 😊

[@colinl9018]

Needs contact lenses.

[@lkw1315]

That experiment failed.

[@jackoxley5837]

Great video guys. Love seeing these revivals and watching success in most of it.

[@mathieulachance151]

Always a good day when junk yard digs uploads a new video !!!!

[@vluto90]

Only real fans can like this

[@chillingoutdoors]

Ok

[@sstace69]

I don't know you! Let go of my purse!!

[@TateStuart]

Agree

[@weegeemike]

I'm a new fan (discovered this awesome channel like a month ago after being subbed to Dylan McCool for years) but I'm a true fan. I really love the content. I play them in the background most of the time, podcast-style.

[@thatrustyf100]

Agree, here since before og f250

[@Brianna_Hend]

If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you... prevent inflation

[@Frederickotto55]

Thanks for continuing updates I'd rather trade the crypto market as it's more profitable. I make a good amount of money per week even though I barely trade myself.

[@Brianna_Hend]

A lot of people still make massive profit from the crypto market, all you really need is a relevant information and some ‹professional advice. ‹it's totally inappropriate for investors to hang on while suffering from dip during significant

[@Frederickotto55]

You trade also?, I

[@Brianna_Hend]

No I don't trade on my own anymore, I always required help and assistance

[@Brianna_Hend]

From my personal financial advisor ..

[@ChubbyJontheBartender]

Beautiful rig, and I've never seen one with a topper! Would def be a badass power tour rig. The ac hack with the air duster is gonna save me a ton of money on a current project, you guys are doin gods work.

[@ifabforfun]

really liked Angus' explanations in this video, he really made it very clear how things worked and what he was doing

[@Brock_Landers]

That thing sounds really mean! I was pleasantly surprised by the exhaust note, but that AC compressor had some SERIOUS rodknock!

[@GT-mj3uj]

Every video the production gets better. JYD is better than any tv motor show out there

[@MikeScott-z7r]

I saw that at Good Guys and never realized it was yours. Love that car. Thank you for making my sons day taking pictures of his 70 Cutlass SX. Also, thanks for the stickers. We watch the show religiously and enjoy every video. Thanks for taking the time to meet with us

[@dorandavis7442]

I’m glad to see you last weekend at Goodguys! Tell Mook thanks for the sticker!

[@jacobm9263]

I just had the olds 98 video on last night when i went to bed, woke up and saw this. Hell yeah!

[@noonergarage4114]

I saw this on Marketplace. Thank you for buying this! Too cheap for how good it is, but I had no place for it lol! Great job saving it and putting it to good use. Hope the new owner enjoys it. Would love to see it at Cars and Coffee in DSM or Ames sometime.

[@brentford9066]

That Ranchero is absolutely beautiful! I've never wanted one until now. Love that top, too.

[@valricogarcia]

This Ranchero is awesome! My favorite color/ stripe combo for one of these. I bet that funky topper is really rare. If it were painted to match the truck it would probably look better.

[@AsijkDniw]

This episode really brings me back to the good old days of Roadkill. Rancheros are delicious.

[@99goat99]

Love this video. As I've said before, my first car that was actually mine was a 1975 Gran Torino. So good to see another member of the family saved from nothingness.

[@hamandcheese25]

I know you’ve done the IH COE and the grain truck but I’d love to you try and tackle a tri-axle or diesel OTR cabover sometime. Best revival channel on KZbin, stay awesome Kevin!

[@MrWoodfiddler]

73 Ranchero, Gran Torino Sport - I'm all in. I love those beasts. Thanks Kevin and Agnus for a rewarding video. Thanks again for Serving our Country Kevin. Chuck in NE Kansas (USAR Retired)

[@Psalm51Man]

Great looking Ranchero! Thanks for all the content, brother! Love this channel!

[@rexkean]

Those bed caps like that one are fairly rare. That Ranchero, is in incredible shape!