My best Ramp Truck Purchase Yet! 1978 Ford F350 Big Block Crew Cab Wedge Race Car Hauler!

[@williamconner9407]

Watching Puddin breakdance is yet another assault to the eyes that can never be unseen.

[@joshlepley1306]

Actually pretty good

[@corydriver7634]

😂

[@bobobrazil1973]

He's a 🤡

[@anniewilliams6002]

I think it's entertaining.

[@anthonyvisnesky6656]

What a wonderful thing you did for Mojo. As a contemporary of MoJo’s( I’m 75) your respect for us old guys who are still “ kick in’ it” is exemplary. Love it!

[@jimstaszko1675]

My friend and I watched 2 Mortske videos back to back. Thankfully I was the one facing the TV.

[@MortskeRepair]

Bahaha

[@madebyscratch]

Only Sir Morticus can make a 2+ hour video on a truck that already runs.... haha..

[@chazer200]

True, but I think this truck deserved it. Seems like a really well built special truck. But, I also agree ol Morts seems to be trending to longer vids. Fine with me I break them up and use them as filler. Great day Bud!

[@dueljet]

I love all of the past videos that dealt with our bygone mechanical past. However, this is hands down my favorite so far!

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hgj2019]

That 460 is one of those engines that will pass everything but a gas station. Strong enough to pull the curves out of a country road if you get it hooked up right.

[@chilee6994]

Very good engine

[@MortskeRepair]

Good stuff

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

​@@MortskeRepairday 396 of asking for more video's from the trans am. Greetings from Holland 🇺🇲🙏❤

[@patriotgarage]

@@tommyhijmensen6257 you've got to convince that brewery in Colorado to fill the trunk and backseat with beer and he'll bring it down there. I'm sure that'll end up being more video for you

[@vicferrari9380]

I had me a 79 f350 pickup I drove it for years believing it had a 460ci. Then I tried to put a timing chain set in it. I learned at that time that it was a 400ci and that 460ci apparently wasn't a option for it.😢

[@davidarnette327]

Truly Mojo is living the Dream the way he gets around at 75. Also I was greatly impressed...ok surprized at how far you threw those old tires in back of trailer! See all those 'sammiches' are good for you

[@aprilhilliard3302]

A friend of mine always said having a sammich is as good as eating a pork chop!

[@murtkirby9725]

Another great video. Need a mojo shirt, or a shirt with your grandfather's garage logo on it. Have a great week.

[@tjakr3869]

Really cool hooking up Mojo with the new tires. His reaction was really cool. Reminds me of how all my older relatives act whenever we do a favor for them.

[@mattbrown5511]

It made me smile to see you doing Mojo a solid. You are a good dude Mortske. That is a cool ramp truck. She just needs a good home.

[@chrislambert2889]

Huge congrats on 150 k subscribers 🎉

[@Bowogre13]

That thing would look slick with some Cragars!

[@glennnickerson8325]

Before you sell it Mr. M, please take The Purple LS Eater (the purple Firebird) and do a Smokey And The Bandit jump using the back of the ramp truck! That would make my Monday!😆

[@MortskeRepair]

Brilliant

[@rickspitzer1910]

Cragars forever ❤️❤️❤️puddins fab shop 👍🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@georgeshehan5150]

If you use a machine that was previously set up for r-12 and you want to use it for r-134, change the compressor oil and filters first. It will pump beautifully.

[@richardphelan8414]

Spot on George changed over many R12 units to R134 I did flush the system also and putting in R134 oil

[@1980bwc]

Ive never done any of that. Ive always dumped the 134 straight in on top of the R12 and ran them for years like that. Never had a bit of trouble out of them.

[@georgeshehan5150]

@@1980bwc the issue would be with the older machine. It likely has mineral oil which causes the 134 to separate causing temperature glide issues. Because the machine was manufactured in 1993, it probably has mineral oil.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Do what George says

[@philb4049]

Well, let's state the obvious, too, just because if you don't know you don't know, the hose ends are different from r12 to r134. And on the cars, o-rings are different, so if there are any on the machine, they could probably use an update as well

[@marvinalancornell8275]

LOVE Monday's Mortske Morning & Puddin Evening my two favorite channels....The best channels on KZbin....Hands Down....

[@prevost8686]

That Ford has tremendous potential. Can you imagine it painted to match the white Ford tow truck? Appreciate the longer videos.

[@healingsnake1]

If Puddin is the Datsun King, Mortske is becoming the Tow King with all the ramp trucks and Bernie.

[@brucejessie]

460s are awesome engines. They take stroker kits well. You can get 557 cubic inches with a stock block, 4.50 inch stroke and + .080 overbore. No mods needed to the block other than boring. You'll probably want to do a sonic check at .080 though. I built a 532 stroker for my '74 Cougar. Almost done with it. Love your vids, Mortske, especially the long ones.

[@nathantrafford8912]

I always knew how much you loved Cragar wheels

[@2rueblue]

A fire blanket is really handy buddy plus the old bucket of sand can help too. The problem with car fires is fire usually has air below and fires eat air so if you can get the blanket over the top of the engine you can attack it from below. In your situation, I would have an old cotton bedspread over next to the trough you have for checking tyre punctures so you can soak the bedspread and smother out the full engine bay. It's a cheap fix bud but it works a treat. All the best from Scotland

[@gabebothers9937]

Every single one of those vehicles looks great. I really respect all the guys and gals with the skill and vision to restore and build those units. Thanks to all those that keep them on the road so guys like me can enjoy them 😊

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@TestECull]

5:50 That sounds like a beautiful idea! Flathead/T5 combo will keep up with the Joneses in traffic as well as any modern car will!

[@charleykeenan6171]

The square headlights on '78 Ford trucks was a "Ranger" or "Explorer" package and most, if not all 1 ton cab and chassis. Then all F100s and above starting in '79. My dad had them on his '79 F100 custom cab. It was bought new and his last vehicle. Really enjoyed this episode. Missing the "Mortske Minute" (unless I somehow missed it).

[@rsprockets7846]

all acros the board by late 78-79 somr trucks got em earlier

[@bobobrazil1973]

I got a 75 f250 ranger

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Oh my goodness, I'm in the waiting room at a surgical hospital watching this video and I have the volume up and all you hear is Mortske saying something about a toilet brush and I start laughing and then I notice everyone staring at me! 😂🤣

[@davidhamilton7628]

I'm broke down in the parking lot of an emergency vet waiting for a tow truck just watched someone's best friend take the long walk😢

[@keithharden7844]

I'm in the hospital room watching this, trying to figure out how to project this phone to the TV

[@MortskeRepair]

Whoops

[@keithharden7844]

​@@davidhamilton7628I'm sitting in the hospital also, I almost took the long walk.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

@@davidhamilton7628 😔

[@bobbigwoody]

I do believe the fuel return line is to help with vapor lock, it helps keep the fuel cooler on those hot summer days. Old school hot rodders kept the fuel cool with cool cans. Also the old ford vans in the sixties had problems with vapor lock because the metal engine covers next to the driver would get so hot as to burn my thigh while driving them back in the sixties and seventies for work.

[@MastaT_150]

Now that thing is sweet! You and Duff got enough tow vehicles to start a full fledged towing company. Crew cab prices are outta control anymore so for what your asking someone is going to get a really great deal.

[@AaronBrevik]

Another great episode. With regard to Bernie's FE oil leak. Double, triple check the rear manifold for the source of the leak. I have done 2 of them (64 Galaxie and 69 f100 4wd) recently that looked like a rear main but turned out to be intake manifold leaks, they just were pouring into the bell housing. Good luck.

[@MortskeRepair]

FE things!

[@imabaka]

@@MortskeRepair the side seals on the rear main cap also like to leak if not siliconed.

[@ronaldburgess2884]

Twin Booms are awesome! You can pull the pin, pick up stuff and swing the load in and out of trucks and trailers, and they work great for engine swaps if you don't have a concrete pad to work on.

[@MortskeRepair]

Brilliant

[@ronaldburgess2884]

Gotta pass on the things I learned at the school of hard knocks. Why take knowledge to the grave?

[@toddhayes9955]

I love the respect you show Mojo. Top shelf Mort. First class all the way.

[@NoWr2Run]

100%

[@josephguidry4919]

Oh boy you topped puddin now he’s got to do something for wild bill 😂 just kidding it’s awesome you did that for him we love mojo and duff

[@ericnelson6982]

The shop I worked at in the early nineties had a Ford tow truck. I rebuilt almost everything on/in it. It was F600, I swapped out the straight 6 and 4spd. I put in a 391 with a Clarke 5spd and 2spd rear end. It had a Holmes 880 twin boom. It work very good at pulling vehicles out of the ditch. You can hook up the vehicle at 2 different points and work it back and forth to get them out.

[@anthonywright774]

I gotta say Mortske 2:17 minutes is heaven on this dog day afternoon, playing it cool in the AC, I've been watching since you pulled out the first ramp truck out of it's grave, feel free to go for a three hour episode I love the content, stay hydrated🧋🥤🍻🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Jason78400M]

Mortske much respect to you for taken care of ole MoJo. He’s a cool cat His reaction alone was worth it. Great vid.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you

[@joethepirate1]

That thing is GOOD! Needs a Holley, an AC belt and a Gear Vendor’s and you’re all set for race season! 😂 Good stuff. Love the long episodes, boys. 👊🏻🍺

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@krispayne729]

That old 78 Ford ramp truck would be a pretty cool project.

[@davidanderson2393]

All the summer time activities, pretty decent old ramp truck, just needs some extra love by someone.

[@hubcityhotrod]

Keystone Cragers rock! Flexy rad hoses suck! PFS64

[@bestcowboygiddyup]

That was a great video. Or you could call it a movie. Nice what you did for Mojo! No boogaloos with the ramp truck was the only bad thing. Maybe some drifting?

[@sethp1200]

Like that uncle buck mercury behind the truck.

[@evanthompson3727]

This is one of my favorite trucks you've pulled home. It looks so cool, and is really solid! Definitely one that I'd love to see you fine tune and make one of the permanent cast.

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you like it!

[@paultucker8951]

Oily Rags in a can make for Spontaneous Combustion! Drop them in a bucket of water then into the outside trash the next day while dripping wet.

[@kennethsonier1766]

You've got all kinds of activities going on in this video. It was very cool to put new tires and wheels on Mojo's truck. Some awesome cars at the show. The ramp truck seems to be doing pretty well. Thanks for the awesome video 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

With all the tow trucks you have amassed you should do a mortsky towing service shirt in an old school design

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I'd buy that!

[@camaropene7390]

Mortske I agree with u on the dentsides I have one I have been daily driving for almost the last ten years. Keep up the awesome videos

[@MortskeRepair]

Will do

[@docmartin2311]

Love your content, Mortske! I’ve learned so much about cars in the past year from you…keep up the great work!

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad to hear it!

[@leonhart2452]

The tow point for the receiver hitch can be used without the clevis, you can put a soft shackle through the hole in the tow point. Using soft shackle is safer than the clevis. If the clevis breaks it can become a projectile. Soft shackles won't.

[@thatRCguy22]

Duff laying under ot at the end was the best part. Thank you for another great video. ❤

[@jadonbarboza1123]

That steering wheel I believe is out of an econoline van because the econolines had a thicker padded steering wheel than the bullnose and 78-79 ford trucks and that wood grain on it looks like the type that was in the passenger vans so thats why it feels nicer than any other plastic or whatever material they use for the steering wheels on them

[@MortskeRepair]

Good to know

[@braddokken9191]

Great video! It took me all week but I watched the whole thing. Mojo's reaction is typical of that generation. He may not be demonstrative, but he was touched by the gift. Love the car show, we don't get that kind of variety here. I would like to see that ramp truck back in the day going to the race track. Like you said, it was someone's pride and joy.

[@scottsullivan1464]

I think the paint on this wedge would buff out really well.

[@garysoykin2783]

Your parents did a good job raising their son you just have a great outlook on life. Great personality great content on your show our family just love you. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@delpsdayoff3372]

Now I've seen everything on a lift...😮 didn't think that was possible on a 2 post. Hell yea

[@MortskeRepair]

Yup

[@zekeanderson4745]

You should put some cragar's on it. You love Cragars i heard you put them on everything. Crager cragar cragers. Fyi puddin said to comment on cragars

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I'm happy that you got Mojo some new tires. That car mover is gonna be beneficial Everything is done to it

[@justin-sane713]

I’m hearing on Puddin’s Channel that you still hold the Cragar King Crown! Congratulations!!!! You Rock Mortske! Keep those bad boys spinning!😂

[@MortskeRepair]

No

[@scotthancock5240]

Couple things Mr Morske a 460 of that vintage came with the timing 8 degrees retarded at the cam if you change it to straight up you will get better milage and a noticeable increase in hp and if you want overdrive they make od tail shafts for the c6 that works well

[@jeffrykopis5468]

He is correct, Mort. This is also true of the 351M and 400. A 400-inch Cleveland (even with 2 bl heads) SHOULD be a monster, but it's a neutered dog! A new timing set that sets it straight up or 4° advanced helps quite a bit.

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

I used a 1969 timing set to correct the offset on my ‘77 460. Not much seat of the pants difference but a difference none the less.

[@digitaldave3517]

That’s the nicest ramp truck I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@IronArmPanda]

Fire blankets are super cheap and will extinguish 95% of fires you'll run into, throw some in the cars and have a few tossing around the shop as well. A welding blanket will do the same job in a pinch. I just bought a set of extinguishers for the house and garage after a welding incident that could've gone real bad, definitely a wise investment. They're expensive, but not as expensive as losing the shop.

[@MortskeRepair]

Good to know

[@dereks-uu1sv]

This is the longest video I’ve ever watched on KZbin, but I try to watch all of your video’s 100% to the end.

[@MortskeRepair]

thanks derek

[@markgerdes3402]

i had that " T " on a later 460 engine in an f350 about 1983. it was carbed but had low pressure electric pumps in both tanks and a mechanical pump on the block. ford said it had something to do with vapor lock problems that those trucks had in the warmer climates like here in texas.

[@MortskeRepair]

Interesting

[@bartc1223]

I loved the full length feature film regarding the ford truck and associated side trips.

[@chrisbrum1374]

Puddin said you have craigers for it!!!!

[@donaldlawton7384]

The original owner of Morton buildings ,lives in burlington,IL. My brother used to work for them.what a great rig. Thanks again Mortsky 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

cool

[@craigbowley6783]

You can literally hang a full size truck with those receiver hitches. I've seen those things come in clutch many times 👌

[@MortskeRepair]

Nice

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

That was nice of you to help Mojo.😊

[@Nza420]

The only reason I could imagine that tee being there in the fuel system is if it has some sort of restricted fitting (say 6psi) in the return portion ... then it would feed the carb properly and the rest would return to the tank. If it is all the same size, however, your theorizing seems spot on.

[@BlackNailDanny]

After the day I've had trawling the scrap yards this is perfect. Mortske and a coffee, feet up and here we go. Thanks man 👌🏼

[@junksautomotive]

The biggest difference between R12 and R134 is the pressure. An R12 system will work with R134 but youll have to use a tinny bit less freon. R134 will run at a higher pressure just by nature. So at idle, R134 in a R12 system wont work as good. Going down the road it will work fine. If charged completely, R134 will blow up seals and lines and or not cool very well. As far as the recycle machine goes, it will work fine. Just use PAG oil. Will work fine. Ask me how I know 😂

[@markjones7741]

Love the way your local car shows have a bit of everything. Makes it real interesting!👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Peppy11769]

Duff is the true star. So adorable. Tell Puddin Slick is not as good or cute as Duff Dog

[@kevinbialkowski3694]

I have a theory Duff and Wild Man Bill are the same person😂

[@tjakr3869]

Duff and Bernie definitely the MVPs

[@hanknipper3921]

Love the ramp truck! Duff seems good with it,another great video

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@cwagenaar5080]

I laughed so hard when I saw the grill brush holding up the headliner. Crew cab ramp trucks are amazing.

[@MortskeRepair]

They are!

[@RoB_666_]

Race car hauler, race car fuel jugs....just need the race car now Mortske 😉

[@NoWr2Run]

" DIRT REYNOLDS " ?

[@RoB_666_]

Mortske has a hidden '55 gasser project that i've been pestering him about getting stuck into, lol

[@NoWr2Run]

@@RoB_666_ T.Y. SIR.

[@RoB_666_]

@@NoWr2Run no problem mate

[@maxbialystock254]

Holy Shikeys I had an 82 C10 longbed 6.2 it was fantastic. My Dad "borrowed" it and just kept it to start his own business. But i got it from a kid in 1991 who walked in the parts store and wanted 8 glow plugs cause his diesel wouldn't start. and I refused to sell them to him. It was a fuel issue so he sold it to me for 450 bucks. Great truck. Dad retired it with 300K. MOJO you got great taste in trucks

[@billreed816]

You might want to put tire covers on the Dolly’s on the tow truck

[@kbschulze]

Nice truck, wouldn’t take that much to get it looking real good again. Nice hooking up Mojo, thats the kind of respect we need to show our seniors.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@member57]

That "low fuel economy" light is probably burned out. It more than likely stayed on constantly because it had a 460. 😂

[@MortskeRepair]

Likely

[@mikerhodeback9636]

Replace low fuel economy with low vacuum...just a vacuum gauge

[@gregdiamond6023]

Heck yeah! Mortske Monday with a sweet Ford truck. Let’s go!!

[@markmckeachnie4484]

I know if you convert a car over from 12 to 134a you have to change the oil in the system because it turns into acid and eats the gaskets up .

[@bensbobbershop33]

Holy crap! I am the guy that made the brake line straighten video on tiktok! I can't believe Mortske tried it too! Works good with nicop and the hole needs to be pretty tight!

[@MortskeRepair]

No way!

[@bensbobbershop33]

Thank you for all you do!

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Twin booms are sweet! Why? Because you can swing one 90* and pull from the side. If you have a heavy pull you can swing the other one out and anchor truck against the pull. These are specifically handy for tight areas that you cannot get a straight pull.

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@michaelguinn5736]

Hey Mortske!! Very good of you to give the ole boy new tires!!

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

To determine what cfm carb you need to run you take the cubic inches, multiply by the max rpm and divide by 3456. If you rev a 460 to a max of 4500 rpm you'll come up with 599 cfm.

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿 and you can hear it screaming Feed Me, under the hood 😂

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

@@SpaceInTime1885 You have a finite amount of space inside combustion chambers. So unless you increase the rev limit on it, slapping a bigger carb on it is just a waste as the engine can't take in anymore fuel/air mixture.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the info

[@jeffrykopis5468]

I had a 77 Lincoln Mk V with a 460 and a FACTORY 600 cfm Holley, NOT a Motorcrap. It ran much stronger than my 76 Grand Marquis with a 460 and Motorcrap 4 bl.

[@toddcrosley8099]

You might put some food plots for the pheasants back where Mojo was tilling, we've done some plots for quail and deer where we live, it really helps them out over the winter.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

My Dad had a ramp truck like that, the only difference was that his was a single cab.

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Mortske for all the shenanigans!

[@Bill-xc8le]

Nothing wrong with Fram Oil filters. My 03 F150 had 200k on it and it’s had its share of Fram oil filters on it and it’s still going strong to this day!

[@Bill-xc8le]

@@SpaceInTime1885 if it work it’s not garbage,and it’s my money

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿 bought a fram that had rust on top, meaning it was exposed to the enemy of my lube system, Was the last one I bought,..

[@doncox2146]

Yup K&N also Let's TONS of Particals of dust and dirt through. They are open pour filters. Even freshly cleaned and oiled. Hold it up to the Sun. You can see directly through the holes between the filter material.

[@glennstatham960]

I'm not sponsored by CYCLOPS, but I would love that...THE most awesome little light, super bright and a magnet that you need to actually wrestle off anything it's hooked on!! Also, these are reasonably good vids from Mr Mortske

[@jamesyoung4944]

Puddin told me you were needin some Cragers....

[@dayfamily8319]

As a locomotive engineer (drive trains) even blowing my horn, with the bell on, and bright lights folks still find themselves being hit at crossings. Another great video!!

[@MortskeRepair]

doesn't sound like any fun!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@chrismayberry4315]

And we all appreciate watching your stuggles ! And successful endeavors! Cheers from ontarable !

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for that!

[@jwilson5072]

puddins fab shop said to give you a hard time bout crager wheels that you love...lol

[@davegibson4255]

Gotta love the 60 Cad Coupe DeVille sweep around and the view through the windshield was quite pleasant thanks Sir Morticus I bet the Duff Dog will appreciate it as well😁🤙

[@duanebailey1056]

Hey Mortske, I have a tip on unrolling tubing. Straighten one foot of tube, put tube on the floor and hold the roll vertically,un roll against the floor while stepping on the tube on the floor . it should unroll pretty straight. I’m not good at explaining things but I hope you get the drift. Good luck 😅

[@johnd21]

Old Clifford is in pretty good shape. Little tlc and would be a nice rig. Excited about the rocket will it run coming up. Great engines. Hope you find the parts you need to build that other one.

[@Telephony954]

Thats a lotta content, nice car show, those guys are livin right. Mojo liked his tires, that was a kind thing to do. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

[@iHap]

Two years from now Mortske Repair will have to become Mortske Motors. Duff will put his paw down and increase tail wag rate to demand Sir Thomas delegate more operations to staff so Duff can obtain the required ration of pets and belly rubs he deserves. Great video today-Love The Duff Dog!