Big Block Ford Repairs

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[@farmboy5622]

I love the way Laura describes parts and procedures in her own "Special" way/language!!! Carhartt should sponsor Laura as their clothing "Super Model"!!!

[@ne-adv]

Carhartt is indeed missing out. And if she's wearing that when working on motors, it's going to be a mechanics jacket soon enough. Bibs, jackets, and gloves. Full of grease, grim, and oil. Fuel goes in cylinder, sparkplug/glow plug/compression makes boom. Lube and repeat. My kids learned internal combustion that way. Overview, then drill down on what it takes to get that fuel into the cylinder, then what it takes to deliver the compression or spark at the exactly right moment. And how those pistons get moved, how oil gets pushed/splashed/pumped around. I know there is a science about what crops need how much water how frequently. Again, demonstration of the fact that farmers have to be very intelligent. And have very little time to repair things.

[@tyler3148]

Yeah she’s kinda cute too eh

[@stevereith6571]

yep

[@paul2466]

This content would make the reality tv we need right now. Love this bunch of humans

[@calebv9014]

If you haven't finished reassembly on that engine you might look for an oil pump priming tool so you can run the oil pump without starting the engine. It's a good way to check that everything is pulling properly before you start the engine.

[@Prushn]

Cracks me up. I'm 66 yrs old and never lived on a farm but I'm apparently addicted to Laura and Grant's farm. Lol, I have no idea why :)

[@larrygeran6964]

Because it’s make-believe! It’s not real, that’s why people like watching TV

[@larrycopenhaver]

@@larrygeran6964 how do you figure its make-believe

[@larrygeran6964]

Neither one puts in a actual days work! It’s only a show for KZbin just like TV used to be. You actually think they know how to work, they were probably raised on allowance and went straight to KZbin. I would actually love them to do some thing that actually involved work

[@Prushn]

@@larrygeran6964 Personally I think you're wrong. Attitudes speak volumes about the person. I like their attitude.

[@Bendejo-lm8wo]

@@larrygeran6964 hahahahaahahahah. You have to be trolling right? Let me guess you think TV is real life.

[@btrent9244]

The rectangle of knowledge is a good reference for the smart phones. We use it daily. Enjoy your videos.

[@justplaintommy63]

I for one appreciate you guys doing these videos, for a lot of reasons. Not many people have a clue as to what goes into running a farm, and you guys are helping to educate all of us. So thanks :)

[@BlueSky-ed4en]

She is a SUPER MODEL yeah buddy! Grant is a lucky man. Super couple, you two are awesome,God bless you and your families, people don't realize how important farmers are, you feed the world!

[@mikerobbins5049]

You just brought back memories of rebuilding my car engine in a sheet metal building during the winter with no heat... many many years ago....

[@blake_edwards]

The push rods open the valves in each cylinder.

[@crabbypapa3862]

They also carry oil to the rocker arms.

[@blake_edwards]

@@crabbypapa3862 the oil is delivered by the oil pump through oil passages in the engine block and cylinder heads. The push rods are routed through their own passages to the cam shaft .

[@crabbypapa3862]

@@blake_edwards You are referring to the original big block Ford, the FE. The 385 , lima, series 370, 429, and 460 have no oil pumped through the rocker stands.

[@brianbennett6978]

Have Grant take a old distributor and grind the gears off where it is driven by the cam. Then adapt the top to where you can attach a drill. That way you can oil prime the engine without even starting it. The bottom of the distributor drives the oil pump.

[@jmert_5859]

I liked this video. I am by no means mechanical, but it was cool to see. It surprises people when they realize farmers are mechanics, carpenters, welders and basic veterinarians. Spent many summers on my aunt and uncle's farm.

[@Batti2323]

Thanks for showing us the behind the scenes! It's great to see this knowledge gained by the younger crowd.

[@brucebrown2917]

I’m just going to give you a little tip when you have things that are open like the carburetor manifold things could drop down into it then that creates more work for you so I would take a rag or something and push it down in the holes, so nothing goes in there. Good luck.

[@Ray56z]

@@brucebrown2917 8:10

[@Nobody-Nowhere-USA]

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[@russellbowman8051]

Nice Work Laura!! Thank You! For Including us in your Day !! Keep Smiling On!! 😀👍👊❤

[@geniusyaqui1916]

Laura continues to be my Super Hero, she's a crime fighter for every farming issue WOW! Pretty Cool Laura, keep up the good work.💪😊👍

[@rickyweber2651]

Farmers are the best at taking things apart, fixing what is not working big smiles it's running again. Thanks Laura and Grant for showing the none farming WORLD how much FARMERS REALLY OPERATE A FAMILY F.A.R.M. GREAT STUFF!! Just think how much money that bill would have been just for the labor?$?$ taking the engine apart and putting it back together running smooth...

[@bobmiller9835]

You and Grant make a great team and I like the way Grant shows patience while you learn and you are learning. You have a very enthusiastic and positive approach to all aspects of farming. Keep it up and you will be the model farmer of the future.

[@tomrorer5288]

Good stuff. The best way to learn is to dig in, understand what and why and watch it work.

[@johnzannini1372]

Laura, I’m so proud of you for being a lifelong learner and working on goals. You are a great role model for the younger generation to cultivate interest in farming. No fear! Disassemble and reassemble whenever possible. Thanks for bringing your light to the world.

[@tjake490]

When you're changing out lifters, push rods, valves, gaskets and re-assembling motors Laura, you're more knowledgable than you give yourself credit. And I'm sure you are saving thousands of dollars in the process. Great job you two!

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Great job Laura and kudos to Grant for teaching and setting good example. Your wife is your partner in all things

[@toddswenson9137]

the inside is really clean I'm pleasantly surprised! natural gas you weren't kidding, as long as you know the engine was running natural gas previously then you may not have a varnish problem only with old pump gas. I noticed that they are running GM HEI FORD distributors that's great!

[@jimdare4918]

Just a small bit of advice.. if a engine is bending pushrods, you have a bigger problem than just replacing lifters and pushrods.. it's a timing issue and typically it's a timing chain or gear!.. I would suggest you check both and replace both! Love all of your videos, and just trying to help!

[@roberttimmerman355]

I love watching teamwork, especially you guys’. My memory is shot, so when I take stuff apart, I take pics with my phone - What position was that distributor in ? Where did those wires go ? How was that head put together ? Where did all these gizmos and gadgets come from ? And the biggest pain of all - how come I have a couple parts left over ? Thanks for showing us what you do in your ‘spare’ time -LOL

[@davidgoshorn1538]

Laura, not sure if you know this or not but being that engine has flat tappet lifters, the new lifers have to break into the camshaft. I highly recommend putting engine break in oil in the engine and then you have to run the engine at 2000 RPM for 20 minutes to seat the lifters to the cam. Then change the oil and filter. The break in process creates a bunch of fine metal shavings that the oil filter won't pick up. You want to flush that out of the engine. The engine break in oil has more zinc in it that will help the new lifters survive the break in process. Love your videos!!! My 78 Lincoln Mark V has a 460 Ford big block in it too. =]

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

I have found there very little you and Gran do that I find boring it is very cool seeing you learn things and experience them through new eyes

[@johnsandell4501]

Laura is a true motor head. Congratulations! Great episode and keep them coming.

[@davidmahoy4478]

So glad to see you taking part in engine maintenance and expanding that not all farming is about driving a tractor. Great job, great video.❤

[@MitchGaar]

Cam bearings is where your main oil pressure comes from, plus oil pump. In Fords, I always used High Volume, because they have awful oil pressure stock. It will help. But you probably need new bearings to fix the oiling issue!

[@steves9915]

Great job with your descriptions. What amazes me is how your jacket still looked clean at the end of the video, LOL.

[@daverotroff6873]

A new oil pump would be my next move. Nicely done you two.

[@chriscargill6026]

Its a good idea to put the Lifters in the oil and push on the center. Where the rod set so there would be oil in the lifters.

[@briannorrris4141]

Farming is fixing….maintenance helps prevent fixing at inconvenient times. You guys have learned well…thanks to your parents.

[@Ding_Bat]

All this and you don’t start it? Dang that’s cold! Just kidding. I’ve been working on engines with my dad since I was just a pup. Everything I know, I got from him. Keep it up guys!

[@toomanymodz]

Remember moly-lube on each lifter foot. A 20 minute break-in for the new lifters. And always add ZDDP (zinc) to the oil when an engine has a flat tappet camshaft, otherwise the lifters and cam will wear out prematurely.

[@willschaller1157]

Also run the engine at 2000-2500 rpm for the break-in period. A break-in oil would also be useful

[@15Med3]

Definitely missing the merch but excited for 2023 adventures on/off the farm. Don't get to see an engine taken apart often so it was cool to see

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Laura, it is like being back at University, you never stop learning new things. A very good idea having spare motors, if one fails it wouldn't take you long to replace it. Love and best wishes to you all from Mike. ❤

[@rypkepaulusma]

Laura, your videos are SO good. You show that a farmer not only drives a tractor, but is also a mechanic, electrician, plumber, crop expert and much more. And then we're not even talking about book keeping and farms with live cattle. A master of 1000 trades... or a charming woman for that matter 🙂

[@jamesward6175]

I love the fact you are interested in this stuff! and so inspirational to young women too!

[@bigslim492]

I think that it’s really great that you are learning how these engines work and how to repair them. Great job. I hope all is well with the two of you.

[@claudairsocoll]

why are you encouraging her to make the same mistakes others have made with these engines wasting time on maintenance that never ends

[@bigslim492]

@@claudairsocoll she’s learning and even more importantly doing. That’s never a bad thing.

[@claudairsocoll]

@@bigslim492 sorry sir nelson perhaps you are right from a learning point of view

[@jerryfish1303]

I’ve worked on motors before, but you did more than I ever did. It’s just awesome that you want to learn and are learning. Congratulations to you and Grant

[@davidanalyst671]

Lolz. I love you guys content. Laura replaces rods, oil filters, and says "I am trying to learn how an engine works...." lolz.

[@dennislaws5187]

push rods supply oil to the rockers FROM the lifters, The reliable way to supply rockers on a ford engine is install out side oiler system, simple cheap and it works.

[@Ravenscaller]

Our rainy day just got brighter with the Laura and her sidekick Grant show.

[@davidpirtle1076]

Love how well you two work together and fix your equipment in house. You were and are absolutely meant for each other ❤️

[@kevinwiley9696]

I know you once asked what we would like to see in your vlogs and this one fits that bill. Thanks for showing some of the “other” farming chores that nobody thinks of when they think of farmers. Great Job!!!

[@bretts4343]

The push rods tend to get seated into the cam below and the lifter above. It's a good idea to keep them in order and put them back where they came from - it helps reduce further wear when an unmatched set has to wear itself into a matched set. Of course, there's no avoiding it when you're replacing a bent one. Stick them, in order, through a piece of cardboard as you pull them out, labeling which end of the cardboard is "front", then just put them back in the same order. Of course, if you're replacing everything, there's no point. :)

[@frombryant6678]

My instructor always said, If you need to keep them in order they most likely need to be replaced. I've seen the pushrods sharpened like a pencil & the rocker arms worn enough the holes are no longer able to pass oil thru.

[@gregbumgardner3006]

I love watching ppl work on engines, the inner workings are cool.

[@danfinley3690]

Yes thanks for talking us through everything y’all do stay safe god bless

[@jamesoestrike2517]

Over here in Southwest Michigan, most all of the irrigation is farmers who grow seed corn. With a few exceptions, a majority of the center pivots have 3-phase electric motors to run the well pumps.

[@marcbrown9528]

Great behind the scenes of farming. We would cut the top off a value cover to check and adjust the valves so oil doesn't go everywhere.

[@polycat7670]

Always something to do to keep the farm running!❤️

[@bige.3474]

You are correct calling it an engine. Apply power to a motor and it will start spinning by itself. You have to spin an engine with a motor to get it running.

[@nanasandpapas]

If the lifters are not flat on the bottom, where they touch the cam shaft, it may indicate cam shaft worn out as well. If it's worn then it needs to be turned (ground down) to fix it. The lifters should spin when the engine is running because the lifters run off-center to the cam shaft contact. This reduces the wear on the lifters.

[@sunline24]

I'm sure glad here in north central Indiana that we get enough rain to not need pivots.

[@manelson647]

Laura, you are the prettiest little “motor head” I have ever seen! I just love ❤️ to watch you and listen to your sweet voice explaining every aspect of farming….learning as you go is cool, but remembering all that you have learned is really amazing! 😮Showing us what you can do is not only entertaining, but educational too. Thank you for all the work and effort you put into each video. Love, love, love ❤️ everything about this! 😊❤️

[@williamking2249]

Very cool update. Thank you for taking us into the maintenance repair barn.👍

[@michaelf8302]

Those are push rods they push the intake and exhaust valves open...and yes oil travels through them to lubricate the rocker arms.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Another stellar video! I enjoy watching you two work and learn. I’m learning along with you!

[@davidschumaker8107]

I have been meaning to comment on the intro music, UMC Irrigation Powertrain, for quite some time. I really like that short tune for some reason and it gets me in the groove for the upcoming video.

[@robertmcbee4671]

I think the pink nail polish is a sign that you'll be a great study of the internal combustion engine. The way I understand it... "motor" is electric, "engine" is internal combustion. Check your dictionary for sure! About the low oil volume on that engine, what was the oil pressure before you tore it down? If the oil pump or pressure regulator are malfunctioning those could be possible problems as well. It was amazing to see how clean the inside of that engine was, and that was from running natural gas as a fuel. Keep up the good work you two!

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

nice work its satisfying working on engines

[@35Prospect]

Watched so many of your vids but first time to comment. Congrats on learning the engine repair- you know it's the only way to survive. Blessings!

[@robertjoslinjr8536]

The pushrods purpose isn't delivery of oil. That's just a side hussle. It's purpose is transferring motion from the camshaft to the valve by bridging the gap between the lifter and the rocker arm. It just carries oil as a second duty. A good way to check for a bent pushrod is a little paint marker. Put a mark on each one and run the engine. They should spin pretty quick. If they barely move they're bent.

[@bigjaz8768]

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[@robertjoslinjr8536]

@@bigjaz8768 omg keyboard warrior. Good job!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙄

[@bigjaz8768]

@@robertjoslinjr8536 I live my life to correct people's grammar on the internet. It brings me great joy and a sense of justice to preserve the English language correctly even if I am an Australian. You're crude humour is no match for my will to point out mistakes. See ya tiger.

[@ToddKing]

@@bigjaz8768 You are going to need an Army of like minded people to even make a dent in the mess that has become the written English language. When I correct spelling or punctuation often they come back with it's the internet, it's a comment section or you knew what I meant, so who cares. I guess if that is the way you want to run you life, just doing enough to get by. It seems like there is a generation or two that has taken that to heart.

[@bigjaz8768]

@ToddKing it was a joke dude. I done the bad gramma on porpoise.

[@seanpierce7673]

Tip for you both ! Always mark on your distributor and the block so you know how it goes back in! Then you won't have to fight it!

[@KS-bh5df]

I am like you Laura in regard to not knowing exactly how to work on motors. That was very informative, and I actually learned something this morning. Thank you!!

[@stevenharris2502]

Thank you Laura and Grant you’re starting to look like a good engine mechanic Laura love all your videos ❤🇺🇸❤️

[@darrellbanks4998]

I think everybody is proud you get a lady. I'm pretty empressed You're picking up the mechanic and playing pretty quick I mean you gotta get ahead on your shoulders. And when did the best way hands on

[@jerrymay3806]

You guys are pretty good, but the comments about pre-priming the oiling system is a very good tip. You do want to be sure the oil pump is functio ning proper and theres no blocked oil passages. Something else that i used todo was to install old valvecovers with the tops cut open so as to deflect the rocker arm spray as you are running the motor. Really enjoy watching yr videos!!

[@350mphmedia]

Great video and very informative! So much more to farming and farmers. Thank you for all that you guys do.

[@davidbetts480]

Hello Laura and Grant, very nice job.

[@group447]

Another great one. Keep up the good work. Loved the motorhead stuff. Renaissance man is Laura's new role, oh, I should have known.....she's a farmer. My grandpa was a farmer from 1916 to 1970 and he did everything. Also good that you had the expert teacher there to help. Way to go Grant!

[@RebeldryversGarage]

I got one of those Ford 428 irrigation engines from a farmer in Central Nebraska. Complete with the run stand. Rebuilding it for my 1964 Galaxie. Looks like the first one you showed was a 428 as well. Replacing the lifters on an old camshaft can be a problem. Each lifter wears to a specific lobe on the cam. The new ones will need a 20 minute at 2000 rpm break in period to have a chance at not flattening the camshaft. Use plenty of cam break in lube on the new lifters. Don't let it idle very long before getting it up to speed. I am learning about farming from you and Grant. Keep it up.

[@frombryant6678]

I think this was a big block 460. The 428 is a "FE" & a different engine family.

[@RebeldryversGarage]

@@frombryant6678 The one they did the valve train work on was a 460. I was talking about the very first engine they showed, it was blue.

[@frombryant6678]

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't notice that. Gosh I'll go back and look. 😔

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Laura and Grant, thanks for a great Saturday morning video. My Dad use to say "a drop of oil lets the world go around." I'm sure that when you get that oil flowing again that motor will serve you well once again. Thanks for Sharing!

[@captharry900]

Thanks Grant & Laura. That was interesting. ♥️🦅❤️🙏✝️🇺🇸

[@tmeyer2022]

Good show. I grew up on a grain & livestock farm in Eastern Missouri. Folks from town always wondered just what us farm folks did all winter (when there was little field work that could be done.) You're nailing it. 😀

[@712tomvet]

Thank You Laura

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

WINTER PROJECTS ON THE FARM

[@barrydarnell9748]

Great job Laura! One important distinction from an engineer, those are engines not motors. People often use the terms interchangeably but motors use electricity, as in a grain bin auger or conveyor. Engines use fuel, diesel, gas, propane and others.

[@JLC87420]

😂😂 dumb.

[@barrydarnell9748]

@@JLC87420 oh, you are unable to speak? So sorry!

[@JLC87420]

@@barrydarnell9748 😂😂 I’m so sorry that your dumb.

[@timbroad5681]

Mechanic school 101 Push rods actually deliver oil to the rockers from the lifters... but main job is to transfer force from camshaft to valve via lifter and rocker so the valve opens

[@dcidci1012]

Laura is like a giant sponge absorbing liquid information, you two are an amazing team. Yes very informative video, the knowledge a full fledged farmer must have is astounding.

[@lgrantnelson2863]

Reminds me of the engines I rebuilt. It's great to see you involved in the maintenance of farming. Nothing is so dirty that you can't do it. It's good to know how to do things. Great attitude. Keep it up.

[@rickb4596]

Great video! So much work to be done to keep farms of your size running smoothly. So much equipment, so many breakages, you really do have to be a jack-of-all-trades, and use a lot of ingenuity to get er done. Tearing apart so many engines is no small feat, and when you learn, you help many people learn. Good luck with everything as a younger generation "new" farmer.......we need farms and farmers!

[@willgallatin2802]

Question for you and Grant. Did you check that all the new lifters were pumping oil before putting the valve covers back on the engine? There may be issues other than a collapsed lifter that need corrected.

[@frombryant6678]

I always primed my rebuilds with a old distributer housing and a shaft from oil pump to drill motor. You can check for oil leaks, and oil distribution this way easier & less messy than running the engine.

[@shawndonnelly862]

Make sure you put a new oil pump on it since you have it torn down. Hydraulic lifters need oil pressure to operate properly.

[@eddaily8185]

You are terrific and fun to watch. Very honest and quite a showstopper. I will continue to enjoy your video. Thanks

[@misterj597]

Wow. I want to see more these!

[@butchchastain6317]

Laura and Grant better be careful; you’re going to have people line up at your shop for their engines tune up.👍😀 Also I just of something that would make a great new t shirt. A picture of Laura and Grant behind an engine with the motto Farm engines by LAURA AND GRANT. Great video stay warm love you guys

[@larrygeran6964]

These two would be the last ones I’d have working on my vehicle! Grant is always clean never actually working just looking at his phone. I wish I could marry somebody that would do absolutely everything and I could just sit there and eat

[@davidthorne4491]

awesome you are learning this

[@samuelsalazarulloa6960]

congratulations Laura very nice video 👏👏👏👏

[@wankerswaterwerks8108]

Push rods do not supply oil to the lifters. The lifters supply oil through the push rod to oil the rocker arms and thus oiling the top end.

[@normstephens8354]

Good luck with the new valve lifters! There has been some chronic widespread problems with the way the new flat tappet valve lifters are being machined and it has often led to rapid lifter and cam shaft failures. Most engine builders are converting to roller lifter and cams as a result. Some blame it on the low zinc content of modern oils, but these cams and lifters are failing even with the zinc additives. The general consensus is the new lifters are not rotating on the cam shaft like they are suppose to due to poor machining of the lifter face. Basically ... they are too flat! Most folks using the flat tappets are checking the machining prior to installation, or are using NOS lifters.

[@mizenbarbarossa494]

I think videos with Laura learning to work on engines would be interesting and educational

[@kurtrountree2317]

Y'all are good teachers

[@rodneyevans5525]

Yes, I understand and am glad you are learning more. It never ended jobs around the farm. Farmer always got some to do all season.

[@wernerfeldhaus5985]

Great job Laura & Grant. Lots of good info in the comments on new engine parts and oiling old fords. That bypass hose you showed, i always cut it to fit, then squeezed nit in 1/2 with pliers and it slips right on.

[@williamhartnett4060]

All very interesting guys.

[@stevehaken]

Very interesting video. You guys do a great job showing us a "day-in-the-life". Keep up the great work!

[@CS-bz1tj]

Thanks Laura and Grant! Pretty cool that you're learning how to do engine maintenance Laura. Really looking forward to the planting season to begin.

[@chrislovett6120]

It’s cool to see that you’re learning new stuff. It’s called a pushrod, as opposed to a connecting rod. And Not only do they deliver oil but they make the valves go up and down

[@edwardphillips6774]

You are doing a great job

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