Project Brownie, Episode 2! Trying To Get Her Roadworthy After Sitting 10 Years!!!

[@kemicalx17]

By far my favorite project on the channel!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Excellent! Thanks for the kind words! Scott

[@kenmelrose7793]

I cannot tell you how awesome this channel is. Practical advice for an attainable vehicle. These are wonderful vehicles with so much life left and are so simple, robust and easy to work on. Really great! Can't wait for the next one!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hey Ken - thanks for the kind words! Comments like this really make my day. Scott

[@sergiodelatorre3244]

I really hope he does the same thing with Brutus that truck was looking amazing. Hope to see him finish at this time.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

I think "he" has a plan to get this one finished! Thanks, Scott

[@The_TOMMYRAZOR]

I like how you are keeping it simple, efficient and clean. Will be staying tuned!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

That's the plan at this point. Thanks, Scott

[@pingwuan_works]

LETS GOOOOOOO GET THIS MAN TO 5K BOIS!!!!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks, Mr. Pingwuan! Good to hear from you! Scott

[@royhaught9516]

Glad toes your'e working on old brownie again, that's going to make a great rebuild!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hey Roy - Good to hear from you! Sorry it took me so long, but hopefully, I've got some momentum now. Scott

[@farmerzephyr]

Hey, just came across your channel today and I am loving the content. I do not have much mechanical experience but it has been easy for me to follow along with how you explain the work. I have a 85 f350 with a 460 that has been swapped to a zf5 and was able to pick up a few tips from your videos that I can put into practice. Thank you - I will be checking in for new videos.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the input! Sounds like a fun project. Scott

[@SergioDickerson-hw3ox]

Good to see you making videos again! Enjoyed the 7.3 IDI rebuild. Gotta catch up soon and if you need any help let me know, I'm right around the corner.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Sounds good, Serg. Good to hear from you! Scott

[@tylerrutherford6406]

Between this truck and project brutis , you have covered so much in what it would take to completely pull apart and reassemble one of these trucks. I have an 86 f250 with a 6.9 and because of you i have a lot of confidence in swapping in a 7.3 idi turbo motor.. if you pull the motor out of brownie please film the removal process! Id love to know how that process works . Im not sure where to chain up the motor to the cherry picker. Thanks for all you do brother. Hope you are enjoying retirement!!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hi Tyler - there should be two or three lift hooks on the intake manifold bolts. I think I bought another one so I was able to use four lifting points. Your engine should have these; if not, check eBay. Good luck and thanks for the kind words! Scott

[@tylerrutherford6406]

@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGEthanks Scott! Do you know any good videos on a full wiring harness replacement?

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

@@tylerrutherford6406 - I do not. Good luck.

[@blakebiagiotti5596]

As someone who just got an 86 f250 6.9 idi i appreciate this video as itll give me some good starting points for working on my truck, its my first diesel so im a little out of my element lol.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Welcome aboard, Blake. Lot more content on the way. Scott

[@alexclarkro9414]

That is a great looking truck for the age.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

I think so, too! Super solid underneath as well. Thanks, Scott

[@MrDukstr]

I just wanted to say I love your videos. One thing I would do differently, when changing the fluids in the transmission or differential, remove the fill plug FIRST. Sucks to drain the fluid and can’t put new in.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Good point! Thanks for the input, Scott

[@shonuffisthemaster]

someone's running offroad diesel;) hope it doesn't get dipped. if you are doing an alignment you should probably do tie rod ends, drag link and maybe radios arm bushings.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Yep. It was a farm truck for the past 10 years and off the road. I've filled up both tanks with regular diesel, but you can obviously still see some red tint to it. Good point about front end parts. Thanks

[@DependableAutoTruck]

get a bolt same thread as drain plug weld washer on bottom screw in and slide extension or some type bar and simply wedge against exaust pipe or front i beam and pull down

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

I thought about doing that, but I'm concerned that I would dislodge the drain plug nut and then I'd have to pull the engine. Thanks, Scott

[@user-vd2ek1bf1l]

Always pull your fill plugs before your drain plugs just in case so your not stuck with no fluid because you cant fill it back up

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Good point. I've heard that before, but I need to start doing it. Thanks for the tip, Scott

[@tastitas3]

AW HELL YEAH, MORE BROWNIE VIDEOS! Do you plan to add a turbo on this 7.3?

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Yeah, sorry it took a while for me to get this one up. Hope to have more videos up soon; there's no shortage of work to be done, that's for sure. I'm going to leave it NA for now and see how that goes. Thanks, Scott

[@kelsocox2067]

I can smell the diff fluid instantly. Haha 😄

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Yeah, it's funny how automotive fluids each have a particular smell, isn't it? Scott

[@ReindeerBork]

Really enjoying your content, I have a 94 IDI Turbo and a Bricknose Crew Cab Dually. So your content is pretty relatable haha. Doing a Cummins swap and 4x4 conversion on the Dually this spring. Pretty excited!

[@ReindeerBork]

Ah about the 6.9 vs 7.3L filter head some people swap them because the 7.3L head is much more prone to air intrusion from various ports/plugs

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

@@ReindeerBork - Ok, I wasn't aware of that. Might just have to keep the 6.9 filter head. Thanks for the input! Scott

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Sounds like it's right on point, minus the Cummins swap. Be sure to check out the video that I did on a solid axle swap for my former project truck. Scott

[@jonhargrave8187]

Would love to see a turbo conversion, including a teardown of the engine and rebuild it to accept 15-20psi of boost. Thanks

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the input! Scott

[@kman-mi7su]

Whenever I change the fuel filter in my 1988 F250 7.3 IDI, I fill it with clean ATF. It's good for the pump and injectors. It acts as a good detergent to clean them.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

I've heard that before. I'll try that on my next fuel filter swap. Thanks, Scott

[@Keithdoesit]

It doesn’t matter if they rub my dad rub for as long as the tires last

[@kissmya325]

Your better off using amsoil for all of the fluids both transmission fluid and engine oil plus deff fluid thats what we have used for years and i have over 390,000 miles on my F350 and 400,000 miles on my F250 .My wife's truck has over 300,000 miles all of it while using amsoil without issue.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the input. Amsoil is good stuff. Scott

[@the-desperadosfr9743]

Omggg i want your Old bumper

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Already gone. Sorry.

[@Bread-Baguette]

I have a request if you don’t mind. Can you make a whole video on the return line rebuild please? I am currently trying to fix up my 89 brick node and I have everything taken apart. And also if you have any information on bleeding the clutches on the zf5, my clutch goes up and down with the hand there is no tension and it has a dry clutch reservoir. Apologies for the long message, I want to get my 7.3 up and running already thanks 👍

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Monsieur Baguette - I'll see what I can do on the return line video. For general tech questions on IDI powered trucks, I'd recommend the IDI page at oilburners.net - lots of really smart folks there. Thanks, Scott

[@EMTBEpicureanAdventures]

I had to hit the dislike 👎 twice for forgetting the crush washer but then gave you a like 👍 for that fine rattle can work! I second seeing a paint job video for ole browny.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Loves me some rattle cans! Thanks! Scott

[@aaronkeiser6349]

Hey Scott, is this truck going to stay NA and 2WD or is it going to be a continuation like Brutus? I was sad to hear you had to sell Brutus with all that work you put into it. If you're going to tow I'd say a turbo kit would be almost mandatory for a truck that big. Subscribed and looking forward to the progress. Makes me REALLY want to build a crew cab.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hey Aaron - good to hear from you. The truck will stay NA and 2WD for now, but I'll see about adding a turbo after doing some towing with it. On the 4x4, I think it would be much easier to buy a crew cab 4x4 single rear wheel truck and convert to dual rear wheels. Thanks, Scott

[@aaronkeiser6349]

@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE Well, if you decided to bring home a parts truck i'm sure Brownie would easily do that for you. Can't wait to see the progress you make. It's getting me motivated to get in the garage to start tackling this motor swap done.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

@@aaronkeiser6349 - a parts truck would be an easy day, but I'm really jonesing for an old dozer that'll small enough to haul on an equipment trailer... Scott

[@BrockFortney]

Could you by chance measure the driveshaft / driveshafts from the transmission yoke to the rear end yoke I want to do a zf5 swap on my truck it’s 2wd 4 door dually 7.3 idi with the E40D 2wd transmission but ya I need the length if I’m right of the 2 piece driveshaft

[@VaziRobin]

Great Video, will you do a paint restoration?

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Darn good question. Eventually, I do want to paint it, but for now, I'm thinking about just spot-painting the areas that have been repaired. Thanks, Scott

[@catherinesinclair2489]

It looks great now! Did you get rid of the bumper? I loved that thing:/

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

@@catherinesinclair2489 - Sorry, but I did get rid of the bumper. It wasn't made for the truck so it was just welded on, and I didn't care for that. Thanks, Scott

[@David-tq6ze]

Are you going to put a turbo on the truck?

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

David - at this point, I'm going to keep it NA. Once it's roadworthy again, we'll see about it. Scott

[@Keithdoesit]

Spacers are bad

[@Keithdoesit]

They are weaker than stock usually

[@Keithdoesit]

Love your videos keep up the projects

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words! Scott