Will this STUBBORN Abandoned F100 Run and Drive After 15+ YEARS!?

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thanks for watching!! Check out our merch on www.junkyarddigs.com/

[@DeputyMikesRc]

Hey, I was just starting to get my first car/truck, and I wanted an older one. Are they reliable?

[@Bender_B._Rodriguez]

When I select video quality I get a message that says missing options and it does nothing and the quality is low.

[@lawrence1986ify]

i would like to see if you can buy like some engine cleaner that goes in the motor to clean all the sludge out and see if it really dose work

[@p9raceway759]

Imagine Kevin without MANSCAPED…scary

[@laurafoisey4121]

Wheres the og f250 to show a example of your first in the grave reveal

[@billholemo2518]

I've been a mechanic for over 43 yrs. I watch you every time you post. I enjoy listening to how you teach to the 1000s of young people!! You come right out. And tell em ain't nothing perfect.

[@devlinmangan4355]

I am one of those young people, started watching Kevin when he was working on the lemans, and now for the past 9 months, I've been working as a mechanic

[@Cam-gb1cu]

I’m 22 and remember very little from my dad working on clunkers back when that’s all he could afford but I’ve always loved channels like this, think I’ve been watching for around 3 years maybe and I can truthfully say that Kevin is a big reason why I didn’t hesitate to buy my 61 Buick LeSabre that I’m planning to work on this summer, only $400!!! Last on the road in 95 hasn’t ran in about 3 years now an I just couldn’t say no to the experience !!!!

[@Edward55221]

My biggest fear when it comes to rescuing old cars is dealing with the DMV

[@RMonkey]

I've been a mechanic for 58 years and I agree this kid knows a lot, however some things he shares are clearly guesswork.

[@shebrightmechanics4033]

I've been watching Kevin since I was 10 maybe am now 16 love old cars hate most modern cars like up to ba falcon that's where i stop liking cars like every thing old school motor on my go kart is a briggs big block flat head

[@peytonrudolph4958]

I love that you can help people who don’t know what they’re doing or don’t have a father/parent figure that will teach them. I got lucky and my dad loves cars and has a big shed a lift. Please keep making this content for the years to come!

[@ckrose4163]

Very Very true! My Dad and I both love cars, but he never taught me anything about cars.

[@igormac88]

My dad doesn't even have a driver's license 😂 but somehow I love cars since childhood, got a technician degree in mechanics and went to school to study journalism until became a car journalist 😂 I learnt how to drive in my 13s just by watching my mom driving (she, by the other hand, liked cars and was a great driver) Watching the channel makes me recycle all my knowledge on basic mechanics that I don't deal with ages ago. Brings memories and new ideas to my own future. Also is super entertaining as the team could not be so good. Man, resurrect a car parked 48 years ago and take the road with him takes some serious skills

[@calibersandgauges2447]

My dad got sick a couple years ago and passed away in may, this KZbin channel has been really helpful for me. My dad would’ve taught me but he got to sick by the time I was grown up enough to do anything

[@hachipanki8634]

Kevin's videos always inspire me, i'm only an 18 y/o kid who binge-watches this channel on his free time recollecting all the information i can. A couple monts back i went to my uncle's place, he had a 1954 Chevy Pickup that had been sitting in the middle of the woods for a very, very long time, and i wanted to revive it, at least i had the motivation to because i don't have any money to waste. It was a really solid rig, i even tried to convice my uncle to try to run it, but that went nowhere. I starting watching these videos just because of that "dream" that i had when i first saw that old truck sitting in the woods. Sadly the Chevy is no longer there, but the dream goes on. Cheers from northern Argentina!

[@mcb2043]

Man keep trying, it took me 3 years to get my grandads truck from my aunt

[@mrnotnomis]

Had to add a comment about the torch cleaning kit. If you have any small engine stuff, these are almost as necessary as a screw driver. With so much ethanol in the fuel now, it's easy for jets to get clogged in small engines. Because the engines are smaller, the tolerances in the carb are tighter, so even a small change to the jet will make things run wrong. A torch cleaner can be used to clean those jets out when you're ready to start mowing or 4-wheeling again.

[@weatherman0017]

i literally just bought a 1977 f100 to bring back to life. what better timing for this to come out and fill in any knowledge holes i have for reviving vehicles!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Nice! Good luck on the build!

[@jwjw1213]

I recently got a 1967 ford LTD and it has been impossible to find any information on but taking what I’ve learned from watching your videos the last couple years it’s been the most reliable vehicle I own so thank you for all you do

[@chriswood7770]

“I had a beer about it” 😂 As always, thanks Kevin for the amazing content and limiting the “KZbin” drama BS.

[@williamhevey8913]

You said, than-kevin.. good word play

[@billsettle856]

Two "points" to make - 1st, the amount of play at your points pivot is insane! Time for new points. 2nd, I've been binging your channel lately and noticed that you have never discussed point gap, and the effect that has on timing and coil saturation for spark production. And a 3rd just for fun - know what makes a nice emergency point file? Paper money. It has silk fibers. Take an old set of points and drag a dollar bill through them a couple of times and you'll see the material transfer to the dollar.

[@MegaMikeZero12]

Love watching your videos Kevin! Just watching has taught me a lot about older cars even though I'm not much of a mechanic. Keep up the excellent work!

[@rickylaporte6750]

Back in the day when the engine oil wasn't working properly I would put a quart of diesel oil in with the oil and let it run for for about a half hour it would clean out all oil ports out. Awesome video thank y'all.

[@loganbolton8148]

As a guy who’s about rebuild a carb to put on my dads 429 in his 78 F250 Super Cab I really appreciate how thorough you were during that segment.Great videos man keep up the good work!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Sonic is pretty good for tools, but you and Tang have a relationship so that's awesome

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Great video as usual Kevin. This is a great video for beginners that want to revive an old car or truck. It's also nice to see that F100 again.

[@highbrass7563]

That oil leak was wild and the tire loosing air was the cherry on top.

[@gnupurhalldorsson5990]

Thanks Kevin for saving one more of the great F100 and giving us inspiration and knowhow to do this. Can´t wait for you to pass the 1M milestone!

[@windch9527]

I don't usually comment on stuff like this but if you ever see this I just want to say thank you for all your amazing advice! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and they've given me the confidence to buy and start wrenching on a 1987 T4R with the factory turbo! I know there's a lot of differences between Japanese and American cars and its far newer than the stuff you all usually work on; but it's surprising how much knowledge you give that can be applied to any old(er) vehicle regardless of age and manufacturer! Thank you guys and rock on!!

[@travisryan8978]

I honestly recommend this video to someone that wants to learn a lot about carbureted motors. Absolutely love this man.

[@richardphelan8414]

This was a good episode with some very good information about High mileage engines and the internal engine noises they make

[@PrestonsGarage]

Thank you for making this video!! I plan on asking about a 1979 F-150 SuperCab near me after high school and this video will probably be vital to that.

[@aaronwade9009]

Kevin, I just did a revival on my 79 F100 that had sat in a shed for 7 years this weekend. Your videos gave me the courage to tackle the years of neglect I had given this truck . I drove it 2 miles home on an electric fuel pump and a gas can. The carb never leaked! Then I added fuel to the tank and running on the portable tank, I used the mechanical fuel pump to flush the tank and lines. Running great this evening. Now for some plugs and an oil change. Thanks for the great advice!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Nice

[@BuffsGarage]

Perfect timing on this how to video... always appreciate your insight and experience!

[@fredblowers9141]

I still think that MOOK doing the Manscaped ad would be soooo funny.

[@dajuice8228]

I'm glad you're gonna do something with it, it looks like a solid truck,love the paint on the old girl. I look forward to seeing what comes of it.

[@702johnny]

Nice to go back to your roots. I started watching when you pulled off every car guys dream. Pulling that truck out of the wilderness and getting it to run better and better.

[@illiaflannery7312]

driving engagement in the petty tool argument. Actually kinda jealous of that truck. I love those old fifth gens and 69 is my favorite year with all the styling flairs that came with the ranger package. I'd want an f250 camper special but that one's a mint rig as it sits. fun throw back video, Kevin

[@dave1135]

20:42 the gm dealership I worked at had a special container with a basket to rebuild carburetors. It heated the berrymans and agitated the basket when connected to shop air. Did a fantastic job of cleaning the carb

[@mgarner79]

I got a set of cheap wrenches/ratchet/sockets (made in India) for Christmas when I was 15 years old. 30 years later I still use that set on every project. I'm definitely not a professional but I turn wrenches way more than most folks. Just like you said Kevin....a wrench is a wrench.

[@arnoldnellis6120]

I Love Your Manscape Spots! You Are SO Hilariously Unapologetic With Your Verbiage! You Love Your Bluetooth Ear Pods, Hyping The Parts Companies And Equiptment Sources But You Revel In Doing The Manscape Ads Like Nothing Else. Every Spot Is Recited With Childlike Gusto And Naughtiness, If You Didn't Have The Mechanic Angle You'd Most Likely Be Just As Happy Only Being The Spokesperson For This Product. Hope You Continue This For A Very Long Time.

[@craigbowley6783]

I usually skip the ads on people's videos. But I always crack up at yours and Mooks😂 you guys have the best delivery 😅

[@jacksmith-ks3pz]

One of the best videos about revivals and so inspiring. Thank you for making this. Short, sweet, and always to the point.

[@daz0705]

As much as we enjoy watching and learning from you Kevin we miss Mook its been too long and i need to hear a Mook Boop !

[@Tech_481]

Irk!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Noting that you don't need to go crazy putting the carb back together and also the bolts that hold it to the manifold and spacer, I usually use 1/4" drive tools so I DON'T reef on any of the bolts. It is VERY easy to warp the base of that carb.. like SUPER easy to do.. So yeah anything that seems like you should be careful, use 1/4" drive stuff.. It'll save a major headache. You just can't torque with a quarter drive like you can on a 3/8. It doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it really makes a huge difference.

[@gtrplr778]

Very informative, and entertaining. I watch all your videos, and I always learn something new. Most vehicles can be revived, it all depends on what's wrong with it and how much time and money your willing to invest. One of my favorite stories was a coworker who found an old Olds Delta 88, supposedly with transmission issues, he had basic trans service done and he drove it for years. Air blew cold and everything, one lucky guy. You just never know.

[@111scone]

Cool, I just yesterday asked my husband if you or Mook posted anything new, and here you are.

[@SammyFender]

Love the video! Hardest part for me is finding a vehicle to work on that isn’t completely rusted or parted out

[@jordanwiley4582]

Sometimes you gotta settle.

[@colebrown4398]

I have been watching your videos alongside many others you've collaborated with since I was around 17 or so. I'm 22 now and I have learned so much from you and I now have a couple projects of my own! 1985 Dodge D150 with a 360 and now a 1977 Camaro project. Without you and the many others I dont think I would have gone and done anything like this in my life. Thank you!

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I'm still in the process of catching up on as many of your videos as I can and I think these videos where you get old cars moving again after they've been sitting for decades is some of your best content. I was someone who always assumed that meant cars were dead, but you've shown me that's not true. All it takes is a little tinkering and it's back to life. I just wish I had the skills and knowledge about cars you have. It's probably too late for me at this point. I'm almost 40 and I'm finding it more and more difficult to learn new things as I get older. Being on the autism spectrum doesn't do me any favors either.

[@td5850]

I realize that he is one of the few people who can say balls on KZbin and still get payed makes me like this channel a lot more

[@jimg7784]

Nice video Kevin. I like how you explained things in a very simple basic manner.

[@attilasomogyi3438]

Dude I'm hooked on your channel. Gives me confidence to start my first projects. Keep it up man i love your vids!

[@guymanicone7921]

Love to see you put a new cam in it and everything that goes along with that

[@dougpark1025]

Those high tech insulated pliers. Definitely a must have shad tree mechanic tool.

[@chadwright7614]

Old ford's never die....love it

[@vaibhavdlv]

Yesterday I was checking out my YT subscription list and I realized there's no video by you guys in some time. I knew you would probably post one today. And then here's one. You know when people start missing you then you got to know you are doing something right. Thanks for all the hard work, knowledge and passion.

[@southernshooter]

Love the way you teach as you go with your amazing knowledge.

[@ethanhand7570]

You mentioned your tools and I thought id ad what helps me. I keep a zip up GI duffle in my truck with smaller harbor freight bags inside the organize to organize my tools. It keeps it simple for when I’m working on stuff. I can spread all the bags out like a big toolbox whenever I’m at or I can unload the whole thing easily for date night, groceries etc.

[@shabadoo24]

Kevin and Luke from Thunderhead 289, explain the process really well.

[@UKfromadrone]

your drum brake rebuild tutorials came handy when my friend's celica decided, that it wants its handbrakes seized... done the whole job, greased up the contact bumps, everything back together in no time. I am not big on carbed cars, but your knowledge is inspiring and even on the surface helps everyone! keep it up!

[@drewharris3544]

bro we are so close to 1mil subs dude ive been watching you for years like your first f150 that u got running back on that farm and man i waited what felt like weeks with you getting that together and running good job kevin

[@FishFind3000]

Same, I’m amazed how fast he’s grown.

[@rondavis2791]

​@@FishFind3000 52:02 yeah he's really grown lol

[@johnbowse4693]

Loved you and Luke gettin' stupid funny after zero sleep and multiple cold ones.

[@thunderpants645]

Excellent content! Love the way you share knowledge about making things run on bailing wire and duct tape.

[@Tech_481]

For some reason I read your name as thunderhead 289😂

[@albertscarani9843]

im shocked I've seen you get some motors going, but this might the best worn our motor that actually fixed its lower end issues on its own. great work kevin, cant wait to see what you do next to this truck in the near future

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

ANOTHER GREAT AMOUNT OF INFORMATION FOR US BEGINNERS, THANKS

[@williamdon3442]

Thank you for all the free knowledge. The explanations of different things help a bunch.

[@matttyreeoutdoors]

Now that is the true farm truck haha! It's got to be held together with anything and everything constantly. It deserves more life

[@teqie8658]

This has been every helpful in guiding me to rebuild the carb on my wife’s 77 XLT. Only tip I have is if you could mount the camera directly above the work you are doing on the carb it would provide a better visual of what to do.

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

Been watching you and your gang's videos for a little while now. I don't tinker with my vehicles much but my son does and I help him out sometimes. Their are a lot of guys out there making stuff like you do, but I like watching yours because I can tell you're having fun with it. It doesn't hurt that I pick up tips now and then, but mostly I like watching someone who enjoys what they do, and you and Mook are heckin' hilarious... Keep up the good work 👍

[@loukmot]

i think you should do a budget friendly rebuild on this cruppy engine! it would be e great episode!

[@adampatterson3188]

Man, this is down right the best ever. I hope to God anyone of all ages watches your videos or even just this one. Thankyou so much for what all you do. Do not ever stop.

[@fazerobloz]

I love you jyd big fan been here for a couple years love the videos keep making great content and helping us do our own revivals

[@dannysublett1014]

Lifetime warranty is lifetime warranty no matter what brand of tool. The people that will make negative tool comments are usually the butthurt about their brand name( way too expensive) tools. Thanks for the great video Kevin.

[@ttbini]

Never looked forward to content coming out like I do when I see a new junkyard digs video, love the videos man been hooked ever since I’ve seen the first

[@wrenchhead6840]

The sign of a good teacher is making anyone think they can replicate the lesson…. Thank you

[@mrsirrman1294]

Hey bud love the videos y’all inspire me, just wish I had the resources to spare on my own project truck. Keep it up!

[@JunkyardDigs]

You will someday! The trick to finding them cheap is finding the ones not listed for sale, IE sitting behind a shed or on an abandoned farm

[@mrsirrman1294]

@@JunkyardDigs I remember you saying that, and I’ve been looking ever since. But even if I found one for cheap I have no money to spare and won’t for a while. Times are tough sir

[@punkjake]

As someone who's only had a handful of projects, and failed them all due to lack of finance, it's awesome watching you being able to get presumably seized cars running by yourself, keep them up!

[@DavidsAuto]

I just started watchin, I can already tell it's gonna be a banger, keep it up bro, love ya!

[@jjhz83]

I have watched hundreds of revival videos and this approach you have taken is so informative. Thanks for taking the time and bringing it down to 2nd grade level for us rookies trying to gain some knowledge

[@richardthomas1743]

Good afternoon and thumbs UP!!

[@okkimanon]

49:42 Those hoodie strings are almost touching the fan! Safety third!😱 Entertaning video tho!

[@ericblackwood1286]

Good job keep up the good work

[@thebigfordguy]

Videos like these with all the tips to revive something inspired me to revive a neglected Honda Recon 250 I got for free from a buddy that let it sit for almost 3 years because of a no spark issue. Its almost ready to hit the trails once the weather warms up. Watching you, Sleeperdude etc is what inspired me to take on the project.

[@TestECull]

3:20 You also need to have your shop foreman come over and inspect it as well. A second set of eyes never hurts!

[@markshiro]

Im a subscriber and as a retired electrician and old car enthusiast I enjoy your videos. I would like to point out that its not the high voltage that kills its the amperage. A twelve volt battery is 500 amps more than enough to kill, however low voltage so not likely to arc.

[@tobias5827]

Absolutely love the videos you make Kevin, super entertaining and informative. Learned a lot and preparing to possibly take on my first project car (Unknown year AMC Eagle). Would you have any additional advice for people taking on a project car from the mid 80's?

[@jeremyboyle5695]

Learn to Find Vaccuum leaks. "80s cars were so choked with emissions that they used vaccum to suck themselves forward." Replace ALL of the vac lines. (Maybe you'll delete some, if legal there, once you understand the car...)

[@markreisen7038]

Yeah, find out what year it is then do some research to find out what your dealing with and drive on from their.

[@silentdocsihreen1912]

Great getting started video sir! Thanks for taking the time to do the more major teaching parts, which I know from experience take a Lot of time and errort!

[@thegasmaskdude21]

Thanks! been subscribed for a while i love your content, always cracked me up

[@Kyle6OH]

I can’t believe extending the pushrod actually worked lol. Love seeing engines keep going after someone else gave up

[@thatrustyf100]

Great to see another f100

[@cogboy302]

I had a lovely Teng Tools socket set. I was doing service for mates at a Rally in England and some lovely person helped themselves to the socket set out of the trunk of my '55 Chevy whilst I was busy elsewhere. I hope they're getting good use out of it.

[@WthaHatchet]

Youre are right Kev about the oil and heat cycling for sure. Had many a motor come back from heat cycling. Once it took a month of every other day when nice starting and cycling it but it worked. I always use 15w40 Rotella T4 only (has the most ZDDP) in everything older than 1989-90 when rollers became standard in most non truck applications. Never had an issue. I check for what the motor has otherwise from factory otherwise. Another great video🤘

[@Shadetreehack57]

So this means your never gonna go into great detail about how to rebuild a carb again, right? Next video "I'm gonna show you how to rebuild this carb"

[@christophermeiners8305]

......I dont want you to be right

[@Shadetreehack57]

​@Christopher Meiners we both know what's gonna happen

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Its part of the revival 🤷‍♂️

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

Probably not the next video, but I'm sure it'll come up again. This wasn't the first and doubt it's gonna be the last, though you gotta admit he throws in new tidbits each time. Like filling and filing the stamp on the spacer. Good advice and not something everyone does or knows to do...

[@Shadetreehack57]

​@J.C. Aguiar if he would do a little tid bit like that every now again yea that's great but I don't need half the video to be a carb rebuild when he has specific videos on how to do it

[@billmack88]

Respect for staying with it and bringing it back. I love the channel, but where's Mook? I truly enjoy watching the two of you wrench together. Let the good times roll.

[@elvsrbad2]

Love seeing these videos. Had a Camaro that was sitting for a decade I got running recently, was such a cool feeling to see it running again. I want to pick up an old truck at some point, but living in the Midwest means so much rust

[@markreisen7038]

I found a 1981 f150 that had a bad 302 that I replaced with a rebuilt block and this was a Washington state truck with 96,000 og miles and has alot less rust than a Wisconsin truck would have.

[@purecuIt]

Love this throwback video!

[@PCG2021]

Number 12 on trending right now! You of all people deserve the recognition!!

[@affordablevs]

Great old truck, it definitely wants to live! To be fair by the end of the video the sound coming out of the back sounded SWEET! Keep the faith with this one!

[@mikemullay5622]

I have two old Buicks that I run 15-40 Rotella oil in. Both engines run beautifully and are very happy with that oil I also use a zinc additive.

[@justinraystyles3537]

2 of the greatest bodystyle trucks ever made the 67-72 bumpside ford and the 73-80 roundeye squarebody chevy!!💗💗

[@brandonsauls7042]

The first video I watched was the abandoned f250 truck with thunderhead289 like 5 years ago I've seen every video since then and I still love them.

[@kilroy19701]

The beginning of that ad read may be the funniest thing I've heard in like months lol 😂

[@connorohoare7470]

I once watched an old boy fill the back of a lifter with soft solder to take out some slop from the lifter just so he could use it temporarily for a week or so until he could get a new one

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

Great little DIY for carbs. I too use the torch tip cleaners. AS a Corvair guy I have a bit of experience rebuilding carbs, I use the Berryman's dip but I miss the old school stuff that would burn you if you got it on your skin.

[@jemtec1]

Also, FE blocks are hard as hell on Timing chain and gear sets. Seen plenty of backfires through the carb and damaged pushrods too, but the gear set is always a suspect and often worn to hell.

[@seanporter5038]

Dave I like the way you 4 linked the rear suspension without having to move the gas tank unlike what most people do

[@Thatonekid245]

The 289 in my Galaxie has had 20w50 and Lucas for 2 years now. Lots of summer driving, and she gets less than 5psi of hot oil pressure. Not a single noise, and it runs like a top. I'll be swapping in a roller 302 and hopefully be doing power tour this year.

[@oldguysoldbikes]

I loved your comment "a ;wrench is a ;wrench and ;oil is oil" So many people in forums or Facebook groups swear that this brand or that is the only one ;you should be using because all others will cause catastrophic failures.

[@eternalbeing3339]

Thats why i use harbor freight tools. They get the job done and are cheap.

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

I know right?😂 Seriously though, I'm going to use a cliche most often used for a different "hobby 😉" : the best tool for the job is the one you have with you... Not literally of course, not looking to start a fifty comment chain here explaining how wrong I am 😂😂😂

[@adam4118]

A wrench is not just a wrench... it can also be a hammer & a bottle opener.. great video junk yard team..

[@ericouellette5293]

That truck isn't done with life yet. Just love your channel good advice and I sometimes learn something I didn't know. So what a vehicle I could get running again but no money to do so. One day maybe. Had the rear main seal go out in my 87 f150. Didn't notice it until I got home by then lost all oil and had a rod that was knocking to get out. Thing is put some used oil in it drove it around the farm for about 2 months before I got a junkyard engine for it. Never threw the rod. Paid 350 for the truck and after the newer engine had it almost 4 years. Best truck I ever had.

[@piersonmcmillin6481]

im 16 and have just done a similar thing with a 1986 international dump truck. I got it runnning and brought it home. Slowly been fixing things up on it. Today I redid the wiring for the tail lights and put new tail lights in.