THIS IS BAD! Attempting To Start Locked Up V4 Engine Covered In Rats Nest | 1968 SAAB 96 | RESTORED

Join in with the Restored crew as they attempt to revive this abandoned 1968 SAAB 96. After finding this ol' girl in the woods, resting for over 40 years, the guys take a peek under the hood for the first time only to discover what no one wants to see! Being the first SAAB, they've had around the shop, they discover the remains of a factory V4 engine. Follow along as they dig through one of the largest rats' nests they've had to tackle as well as one of the hardest struggles to get this thing back to life. Will the team be able to get this forgotten relic to breathe again, or was there a good reason it was abandoned years ago? Will it run after 40 years?
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[@RESTORED-HOPE]

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[@dumisanimashabane3206]

I'm watching the guys intently to see the car functioning, I'm actually excited. Keep up.

[@charlesstrydom603]

@@dumisanimashabane3206 .ok

[@cathychilders5109]

Saabs are notorious for their transmissions crapping out. Love that your trying to bring the Saab back to life. I’ve owned several myself, my 1987 we had to replace the transmission.

[@jeanmontinat1681]

Question please : How do you find replacement parts for this old rare Saab ??

[@hafidz007]

Have u heard about youtuber mustie1. The undead master of all engine.

[@joshuaadkins7617]

I really want to see more of this car. It’s so unique and I’d like to see a little bit more progress on this one!

[@rantsfromtheroad2055]

Absolutely. I love unique cars. I know it takes a bit more to get parts and they're unfamiliar but that's what makes the videos so interesting. Please do more with this Saab.

[@GiguereSylvain]

I owned one similar.. except that it was the "Monte Carlo" edition with the original Saab two strokes engine, three carburettors.. ;-) much more fun. Saab made two strokes engine cars for over two decades, then they put these V4 Ford engines for a couple of years and then got that famous Triumph 4 slanted cylinders block in their new "99 model" wich was in fact the same car (the 96 model) but made wider and more modern looking. Then they added the turbo to it.. and the rest is history.. I still drive a 9-5 model Saab that drives and looks like new after its 14 years of use. Bravo Saab.. By the way, if you look on the net, you'll sure find Saab 96 models racing in rallies and winning.. they were fun cars. Sylvain Giguere Québec Can.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Yeah, get the parts and rebuild it. You win some and you win some harder. You don't lose some.

[@ericinmon7205]

Apparently you can do a full turbo race build on these engines!

[@vibingwithvinyl]

@@GiguereSylvain Slight correction: the 99 was a completely new model, nothing to do with the 96. The classic 900 was a reworked 99 though.

[@piuthemagicman]

HEY! I hope you see this comment but the freewheeling clutch means you can not pull/pushstart it! The clutch engages slowly when the engine revs to a certain rpm, ~1500-2000. The freewheel clutch operates EXACTLY like a chainsaw, kicks in with rpm. Identical operation in bigger scale. You can put the car in gear without pressing the clutch when taking off. The 96 had the freewheel clutch because this body style saabs used to have 2-stroke engine which seized; didn't get lubrication if let to engine brake but Saab decided to continue using the freewheel with these German Ford V4 engines. These cars were built where I live, were very common back in the day.

[@UberLummox]

I made this comment on another channel. How the FK did it get here???????????????

[@piuthemagicman]

@@UberLummox where else would that comment be relevant? you sure? :D

[@browserrr1]

The freewheel mechanism can be locked out, just pull the lever.

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

So wrong! You can change gear without using the clutch when at some speed 'driving' and the freewheel is engaged. Starting from a standstill without using the clutch would be 'impressive' and harm the gearbox bigtime, next to impossible! Drive it like a manual! How I know? Currently have four of these SAAB's as in two of the 96 model and two 95's thats the estate or 'wagon' version. Oh and you cant reach any part of the crank from outside, needs front cover of engine taking off for that. Trying to hard to turn it over when stuck as bad as this one can harm or ruin the costly cam gears made of 'fibre'. SAAB Club of Sweden can sell you most of the parts needed, and yes they happily ship parts worldwide. Otherwise try Tom Donney in the USA. He even remanufacture some gearbox parts for these.

[@volvobrynk]

@@thatdudeinorange2297 I agree on the taking off part. But he was right about the short-nose body style, and early long nose body style, was 2-stroke, and the reason for the freewheeling! But the freewheeling was because of lubrication, IIRC?

[@bradsmith9189]

The odd "failure" makes us all realize your stuff is REAL. So tired of the nonsense on network TV. We all love and appreciate the grit of real hands on work. Win or loose...

[@nitewriter9468]

The relationship between you are your father is wonderful to watch. You both bring things to the table but value your dad's advise and knowledge that comes with age and experience. You are a smart fellow to gleen his wisdom and keep a good report with your dad. So few have what you have. It's no small thing. God bless you both. Some day when he's gone you will treasure all this time with him. Grandma mary

[@axonhillocknissl]

Really love this! I'm from Sweden, born in '72 and I was close to being born in a Saab V4. During my childhood my dad ran through 3 of them and knew them inside out. Thank you for doing this!

[@mattblack156]

I'm currently rebuilding a spare motor for my Saab and had to do the same as you guys to get it unstuck. I hope you know that the oil pump is driven off the distributor, so having that removed and cranking the starter means that there is no oil circulating round the bottom end. Also you spotted that this is an open deck design of block with wet liners. This design was only used for the first couple of years of the V4, meaning that this is an early V4 motor. later ones were a closed deck design. Spares and gasket sets are reasonably available for these motors, so you shouldn't have much problem with that. The rings on mine were stuck that bad that most of them got broken during removal, I had to chisel them out of the ring grooves!

[@MYJ61]

Being a former SAAB owner, I was really rooting for you guys to get her running an maybe sell it to someone who wanted to restore it. But you can’t win them all. Valiant effort guys!

[@DenisAntonioDenis-sk7iz]

Fiquei cansado só de olhar

[@antoniobasiliobrito]

​@@DenisAntonioDenis-sk7izdeu dó... it pains...

[@kevintatro7795]

Hay guys, My Name is Kevin Tatro from Burrillville Rhode Island. I have been working on cars trucks and everything in between since i was 14 years old. Im now 52 and have learned a lot an still learning but Id like to share a little secret with you i learned thoughout the years. Used Brake Fluid is the best rust penetrant on the planet. Just don't get any on paint you care about because it will be gone right to bare metal by the next morning. I figure you can break a few engines free using this method. I kept a large bottle of dot 3 and stuck a squirter in it from a bottle of some chemical I had emptied and what I do is bleed brakes directly into this bottle as it slowly refills it always having the best rust penetrant on the planet. Hope this helps. Good luck and keep up the good work. Someone is learning something somewhere watching you. God Bless. From Kevin T. in Burrillville R.I.

[@PuddinsFabShop]

hey guys.... short term cross two batteries to 24v to get her to spin like hell... leave the ignition sytem on 12v.. of course the starter will only last so long BUT i bet youll get her to bust off... dont ask me how i know!

[@BrodieBr0]

haha Been there too myself Puddin! sometimes gotta give her all the juice

[@nelsonllewellyn8630]

Had five H1 Hummers where I worked. Diesel engines with 24 volt system. We had a d8 battery on a handcart we we would put in series with the two batteries in the H1. Of course the fact it was every bit of zero degrees out when we were trying to start..

[@etscrapping9923]

I think puddin needs this to put a Datsun motor in it.😂😂

[@tomwinkle5536]

Hey Puddin, these guys are doing miracles.. did you see that ford?

[@alexsprings87]

I just my 36 volt golfcart and connect 3 batteries together (18v) works great

[@larrymiller4]

I loved my 96, which was a '71, and its Ford Industrial V-4. It was great fun to drive, and an excellent car. GM bought out SAAB and promptly ran the company into the ground. That's GM for you. They even put SAAB badges on Subarus. It was good to have two competing car makers in Sweden. Now China owns Volvo. Phooey.

[@volvobrynk]

There is Tshirts Available with; Saab born from Jets, ruined by a-holes! With a Saab logo above and a GM-Logo with a red line over(!) below.

[@jimhaines8370]

@@volvobrynk GM spent a ton of money on SAAB as did the Swedish government before them as the company had not made any money forever, you rag on GM but if it wasn't for them wasting all that money they would have went under years ago. As mechanic I can tell you no tears shed here.

[@viktorjjakobsson9710]

@@jimhaines8370 Do you know why GM put money into Saab? Because they made them money, or do you think GM runs a car-charity? They pretty much "cooked the books" when it came to sales to be able to do tax-write offs. For instance the US-sales wasn't included under the Saab name so in Sweden it looked like they were loosing money when they in fact was self sufficient. More can be read by KPMGs report that they made on order from the Swedish government.

[@volvobrynk]

@@jimhaines8370 I had a 1991 900i, my dad had 1990 900 and now owns a 1992 900 aero/spg. They are some very well enginered cars, and i will really miss them! The 900 was the second best car I ever owned. They way that handles in snow, I second to none! So i don’t buy that GM was of no fault, there was more things to it then that. I agree l, GM send a lot of money that way, and kept them a float, yes. But also tried to “normalizing” an very unique car!

[@jimhaines8370]

They all sound like Saab stories to me

[@Fafnir53]

I had a couple more modern SAABs, but this little 96 is really cool. Would love to see it fully restored, but I know that would be a difficult journey. Good work, guys.

[@kerrykrishna]

You two are tenacious. That was a ton of fun to watch. After over an hour watching, I am hoping you decide to keep on working on it. Truly I do!

[@courtneesdad]

There is something I’ve always loved about this car. It’s a great body style. I watched the video of you guys getting it out. You are way more determined than I am. And you have great friends to show up and help you out.

[@johnclements6852]

Bad luck boys, perhaps contact the Saab club in Texas and they might be able to assist as it doesn't seem too far from firing. Ultimately it may require a complete engine and gearbox teardown, assessment and rebuild. Come back later and have another go, there's nothing quite like a Saab. All the best.

[@william44660]

I'm no mechanice but I enjoyed listening to this whole thing. You guys don't give up easily, a good lesson for anybody to learn.

[@johnhuemme5905]

The V4 in the Saabs were originally a ford built motor used in generators. They has siamesed exhaust ports. I used to race one of the first 10 prototype Saab 99's. A low slung sporty version that had the original Ford V4 in it. I modified it and had a custom dual weber intake made for it. It also had the "Freewheeling " feature originally used as a economy feature so you coasted when you took your foot off the gas. There was a lever to engage/disengage it. I also had one of the 2 cycle 3 bangers. 4 speed on the column. This brings back a lot of memories.

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Such a cool little car! I thought it was a lost cause, but once you got it spinning with the starter I was really hoping! The car is so unique It might be worth ordering some parts enough to get it running, rings, gaskets, run a hone down the cylinders, etc. I think taking a pressure washer to it inside and out and getting the engine to run would set it up to sell pretty quick even if the transmission has an issue. I'd love to see it cleaned up and the engine running, some of the big dents pushed out, etc. I love your channel!

[@volvobrynk]

This comment needed a heart ❤️, because I totally agree!

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

It probably is a lost cause.

[@MrHBSoftware]

It would be cool to have it running on the road still with the chunk of wood fused into the front

[@MrHBSoftware]

@@ShadowsOnTheScreen its actually preety easy to make it run...they just skipped all the needed steps unfortunately

[@matthewfreschi1738]

I'm commenting in advance. I have a 68 Saab just like this. Hope it starts

[@saltycreole2673]

My condolences..., 😆

[@paulus4443]

I got 5 of these…. Can’t even find the hood open lever

[@okmrocksU]

This one was definitely a Saab story!

[@christerlarsson6205]

Hello guys. Exciting rescue mission. I'm not a SAAB guy, but I know old SAABs were equipped with freewheels. This may explain why the transmission feels a bit slippery and messy. It's a leftover from the era of the two-stroke engine. Tip, take a quick look at wikipedia on SAAB 96, to understand what kind of car you are dealing with. It is a good and iconic car. (SAAB 96 were popular as rally cars here in Sweden and Finland) Regards Christer

[@azynkron]

"Karlsson pa taket" et.al. made these little cars famous with the Scandinavian flick. Which you had to do due to FWD but it later transferred to 4WD as well since they also understeer. They also pioneered left foot braking so they kept the throttle down in the turns.

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

The freewheel was a leftover from the 2 stroke days. It did have the advantage of not needing the clutch once the car was moving.

[@sindrebruset4906]

​@@azynkron the 96 was never transferred to 4x4, where did you hear that?

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

I hate to say it, but it seems that this car needs a miracle to run ! Keep on , and thank you.

[@jamesbraun7550]

I love watching your family interactions and your tenacity is inspiring.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Back in late 60,s I worked in a mopar/autolite ( motorcraft) parts store ( pueblo, colo) and we got saab parts and motors for a guy called Peter Rabbit who had a commune called Drop City in Trinidad Colo. He built domes out of car hoods . I went there a couple of times was a trippy place lol. He would not drive anything else.. Cool vid which stirred my memory Thanks .👍🏻

[@patrickrooney5130]

You win some and sometimes you lose some.. You both give it your best. On to the next one guy's. Good luck with the next one.

[@bjornstefansson2618]

Would have been nice to see her start and hear the noice of that "big" 4 cylinder engine again. I am old enough to remember SAAB when they had a 2 stroker engine and smoking alot. Thank you all for trying so hard to get her another chance...

[@davesharp5507]

Guys, that was a valiant effort to get that old Saab running! I hope to see you guys come back around and revisit this one as I'm quite interested in hearing that little v4 bark to life! Awesome video as always and I can't wait for the next one!

[@claztube]

OMgee, I'm watching this in the Spring of 2023 and your dedication to this job is crazy amazing. You're out there in freezing temps, it's snowing all the while you're still pounding away on those pistons. That's dedication!

[@lindamcentaffer5969]

That Back Window alone is worth Gold!

[@mjg263]

Sure was great to see that engine bay again, really takes me back! Might just be the free-wheel that’s making it seem like the tranny is bad, that feature disconnects the wheels from the engine unless you give it some RPMs. When ours was going down a hill that V-4 would literally be idling.

[@thor1911.]

I absolutely cannot wait to see the the power Barn LOL as someone says

[@wallydavis8573]

I've been a viewer "Subscriber" of your channel for about a year now. I must say, out of all the collection of car restoration channels, Yours is my favorite. You and your father are Real people and Real mechanics. You work hard to recover the cars and trucks from where they ""Died"" pretty much,, some from 50+ years ago... You break the motors down to the bare bolts, clean out rats nests, get stung by bees etc. You don't edit your videos with nonsense. I miss working on cars with my father, he's been gone since Feb 2010... I enjoy watching the miracles you perform on some of these vehicles that have been left and forgotten about. You give a lot of them a 2nd life for people to enjoy... Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching... You two are the best.

[@johnkaswinkel7883]

I own this car when I was 16 years old. However mine with a 3 cylinder, 2 cycle engine. It also has a "free wheeling transmission". The only options it had were heat and an AM radio. It was not a very cool car to drive to high school! LOL!! Drove it for a couple of years until the transmission started making a lot of noise in high gear. Dad made me sell it as it was not worth to cost of repair, even if I did it myself. Glad you guys tried to get it going.

[@lostlake34]

Binged all past episodes this week and subbed today!!! Love what yall do ❤

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

I would really like for you all to come back later, see about getting some head and intake gaskets and try it again . There is something about this little car that I like and would love to see it running again. You all gave it a good try . Maybe go ahead and tear the motor on down and take the pistons out . I will see you all on another one, so be careful and stay safe . As always, Jeffrey !!!! 🤗👍

[@gsallen9588]

I rebuilt one of those German Taunus V-4s. Inside the car, underneath the lowest heater tube, you'll find a T handle, the Freewheel handle. When pulled out (toward rear) the clutch acts as normal. Push it in (forward) and the clutch acts like a centrifugal clutch. In that position, you could be going 60, let off the gas completely and the engine will go to idle as you sail along. It's great for when, say, the hydraulic clutch goes out. Push in the Freewheel lever and you can start it no problem, even in gear, then increase the RPMs, the clutch engages and you're off. Ease back throttle and shift gently. Basically, the freewheel control shuts off engine braking; maybe to avoid loading the trans on a long downhill. That engine includes a counter-balancing shaft driven by a large, compressed-fiber gear. In my case, the rattle was the 2 bearings on that shaft that had worn out pretty severely. The 4-speed trans in the Saab 96 was somewhat of a miracle in design, very short gearbox but fairly reliable, and took a well-experienced trans-chanic to rebuild. Reverse = pull shift handle outward, back & down. Otherwise it's the standard H pattern when looking at the steering column from the right. Those cars were used in European, dirt-road rallies for quite a few years. From the 3-cyl, 2-stroke models (850cc) to the 4-stroke V4 (1183 to 1699cc - through 4 models). Smallest was 40 bhp. The front grill comes off by removing 6 small bolts. Wiki - "The V4 was later expanded into the Ford Cologne V6 engine that was used in the Ford Capri, Ford Taunus, Ford Cortina, Ford Consul, Ford Granada, Ford Sierra, Ford Scorpio, Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Mercury Capri, and many other cars." Good luck guys! You'll have earned it.

[@brucewheeler483]

I bought a new light blue V4 Saab 1968 96 in the beginning of 1969. Loved the car and the mileage (32 mpg over 3 years) and the ease of driving it Good luck with it. But I'm fairly sure I started mine by locking out the freewheel (pull out the T handle to the right of the accelerator), rolling it down a slight hill, then popping the clutch. Once it was started you could go back to freewheel by simply pushing in the handle with the toe of you right foot (but it needed to be stopped to lock out the freewheel). You didn't need to use the clutch changing gears, but you did when you came to a stop. Good luck with it; it was a wonderful car!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Compression tests should always be done with wide open throttle. Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks Guys and Galls!

[@glentucker4250]

Good job fellas! Getting her unstuck was a big hurdle and I’m hoping to hear this little car running soon. Thank you very much for sharing and God bless!

[@rickwaldron4255]

Even though it was being attacked by huge trees for 2years plus uropean cars are very tough .it's not dead yet.i like the way there doing things on yhe engine there not forceing nothing there takeing it apart getting it unseized first once its free again then reassemble it that's the best way some of those Saab.s realy haul my buddy has a 68 Saab pretty zippy

[@rickwaldron4255]

For 25 years plus

[@40beretta1]

I highly recommend Milwaukee cordless... This rig needs special attention. There are SAAB enthusiast that will pay top dollar for a good condition numbers matching SAABs ... If not, Turbo. Never defeated. This is Gods way of humbling us...He will let you know when its time for the Saabinator to run Watching all these stuck motors...I keep thinking, you need Kroil. Each one of these 'Restored" engines or not, I'm so impressed by the determination you and your Dad have. I hope you have another Revival collaboration with Vice Grip Garage again.

[@robinmetcalfe3416]

You might have found out by now, but under the distributor there is a square drive which is the oil pump drive and quite often when you pull the distributor out, the shaft comes out and then drops silently into the sump, you know after five min's of running when it Sizes up. !. I once took the Sump off a Ford Consul to change the sump gasket, in the UK, to find three oil pump drives just sat waiting for me to liberate them, :-) yes it is a ford engine, it was used all over the place in the Sixties / seventies in the UK and Europe, in UK it was in the Transit van, Consul, Zephyr, Capri, I have even seen one in a Generator 2lt Square V4. Hope this is helpful, regards Robin.

[@jinxchemikoutdoors]

Dont give up guys! It would be awesome to see what that v4 powerhouse can deliver!!

[@joaocosta3374]

Pretty cool to see dad and son working together. Also it's nice to see something I would see around here put up to work, while normally goes to scrap. I have subscribed to see if there are other good mood videos.

[@georgebrooks1077]

Back in the 60's the saab was one of the safest cars on the road

[@thomasnelson2463]

My Dad had a '65 SAAB 96 Monte Carlo, it had the standard "three on the tree" with freewheel. It also had a three cylinder two-stroke engine which sounded like a big ass snowmobile, the engine had a LIFE TIME warranty! You engaged or disengaged the free wheel with a T-shaped handle above the clutch pedal. Mom had a '74 SAAB Sonnet with the 4 cyl., I think that one was 1698 cc's, it had a four on the floor. GOOD LUCK! It's a cool car, and it looks like it's not to far gone. Shift pattern: R 2 1 3

[@MIKEH.777]

I'm a new subscriber, I love how much time you guys put into trying to make it run and I agree if you would of had the right parts or even a spare tire I think you guys could have gotten it started. Keep up the great work guys and God Bless you guys and your families. I can't wait to see the next video. 💯👍👍🙏🙏

[@fifocrew3040]

Great video as usual. Great job on the editing and telling the story over an hour. It would be good to see this SAAB move under its own power, but if is to much money and time that's understandable. Sometimes you have to cut your losses. It would also be good to see another inventory video. To see what's in the yard and shop atm. Thank you God bless.

[@moonwillowschronicle5435]

Don't give up on this old girl. This is a classic Saab. I had a 72 Saab 96 and I loved it. Had to sell it because I didn't have the money to pay for labor to install a master cylinder. Had the part but not the money for labor. Sold it to a friend that had the wherewithal to do it himself and he drove it for another 7 years before he upgraded. Not sure where she eventually ended up, but I hope she still had a few more years left or was sold to a collector.

[@jwkoeniger]

"Worst case scenario just give up..." Love you guys.

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

Use 2 stroke gas to prime the carb. The added oil in the mix will help with sealing.

[@GiguereSylvain]

The V4 was a Ford engine four strokes, while the Saab 3 cylinder was two strokes ;-)

[@murmenaattori6]

@@GiguereSylvain Correct, but what we're talking about is using two stroke mix fuel for this four stroke to increase compression for starting.

[@GiguereSylvain]

@@murmenaattori6 I would not have thought of using this trick, but it makes perfect sense. 👍

[@johnheard2814]

Maybe one day in the near future you can get back on it and get it to run and drive. Good luck and I'll be waiting and watching the next episode!!

[@jamesb.9155]

Never heard of a rusted through spin on oil filter before! This would be a popular car for the many SAAB enthusiasts! One guy swears by pouring Acetone into the cylinders to break up ring deposits. Memorable seeing two guys working out in the snow and cold!

[@bruceholtermann9646]

Really nice to see Father and Son working together. Great memories beig built working together. Good example for us all.

[@Panosser]

This episode was epic and unique ,i want more of this rare car good job !

[@robertsnyder5149]

The early 70's Mercury Capri's had small V 4's in them too and went quite well. I know guys that put these engines in Jeeps too. They would rev higher and had a little more horse power too.

[@paulwerner3150]

Even though we all wanted to see it run, the journey was still fun to watch. Can't wait for the next video!

[@minoutv7347]

I jumped for joy when you got those lifters moving!

[@charlesestle8501]

I really would like to see this one built ,air ride ,interior, maybe even paint would be cool to see on the ground ,looks like a power wash would be a good one on this ole girl,Restored Fan, Minot North Dakota

[@rulif2092]

Is nice to see you try to get this old Swedish classic car to run. Hope you guy’s will make it run later this engine sounds awesome! Also I am happy to see that you found the Saab specifics there with the hood opening forward and they have small button that you have to press/hold in order to set the gearbox in reverse and there is one more Saab specific thing from this time aera of the 1960-70s Saabs that it has to be set in reverse gear in order for the ignition key to be taken out.

[@valeriewedel2775]

that rear gear for key removal is true of 900's also. Really rooting for this gem to run and be restored :)

[@solidstate0]

Very entertaining upload guys - enjoyed watching this very much! Good to see that you're preserving a very important piece of automotive history.

[@RubenChickenFences]

Hope you guys spend more time and get this one going. I would love to see this one get back on the road.

[@itzzSolarr]

Can y’all try doing a will it run on a vw van idky i been wanting to see something like that itll be so great

[@magnusrx7]

Those cars have a one way bearing on the drivewheels. Nothing wrong with the transmission. Great video btw.

[@KayoMichiels]

Wasn't that only on the two stroke variant?

[@magnusrx7]

@@KayoMichiels From what I know it was used on the V4's as well. At least the early cars.

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

All SAAB 96's had freewheeling, even the early SAAB 99's with Triumph 1,7 and 1,85 litre engines had it. Was gone when SAAB built their own 2-litre engine. Fun fact is that this Cologne Ford V4 engine was the only engine found in a SAAB that had pushrods. It has extremly short stroke at 58,86 millimetre/ 2,317" and the bore was 90 millimetres/ 3,52388" so truly an oddball engine.

[@toejamr1]

First time watching this show. This is how I see it so far. Skinny guy: complaint complaint complaint heavier guy: yep.

[@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144]

If you really think it is bad head gasket compression loss, a trick I used when we needed to trouble shoot and find a problem as you are doing was to use "Copper Coat" gasket rejuvenation. i still use it on lawn mowers when I do not have the right head gaskets in stock. I have about 12 bottles of this coating/sealer in stock. I use the small two ounce bottles as this stuff can harden up once it is open. It will fill any voids in the gaskets with metal (copper of course). I have never had a problem with getting it off. When I have the correct gaskets I use those of course. On some engines with slightly warped block ( not sealing but close and too much warp to machine) I have left it on and it sealed. The customer (who would not pay for a new block or even a used one) was happy and the tracker is still running. I set it up to store for him every year and inspect and recommend maintenance. I have also used it on good gaskets on full size cars and left it on. This stuff works. I also have a thought on the trans/clutch situation, The freewheel on that engine is a centrifugal clutch like on a mini bike or chain saw. The clutch will only engage if the engine side is rotating at a speed high enough to do so. Sooooo, the point, you cannot push or pull start this vehicle.

[@ronjones1077]

My buddy in college had a Saab. As I recall he said it was a Ford industrial V4. Great car he drove from Iowa to Fairbanks Alaska and we got around in it just fine. Those are good safe well built cars. The interior/ dash looks good. Is there a spare in the trunk? Keep at it.

[@johnwynne2179]

The V4 was a German made unit, fitted to European Taurus, the UK had the Kent in-line OHC 4. Had one of these about 25 yrs ago, damn good cars, not mega powerful

[@mattinieminen9826]

You are right, that engine is Ford Germany 1.5l V4 and was also used at Ford Taunus 15M car.

[@johnwynne2179]

@@mattinieminen9826 that was the car, Ford Cortina sized vehicle, spelt it wrong though 😅

[@mattinieminen9826]

@@johnwynne2179 Not Taurus like Us cars but Taunus is correct, this is mountain in Germany😊

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

As others said, this is the Ford Taunus V4. However when you run into them in the US, they were Ford Industrial engines. Same engine, just different use. We had a Portable air compressor powered by a Ford Industrial V4 at one of the placed I worked.

[@jimsprojects7777]

Questions for you Lance and Wyatt. If you went as far as pulling the engine, then why not drop the oil pan and pistons to loosen those rings? I know it's more work for the possibility of stuck rings, but would it be worth it in the end? Could that be done without destroying the rings? I know you are on a schedule to get the vehicle running and rolling, but your viewers hopefully would understand when you encounter a sieged engine. Great vid guys. Keep up the good work!

[@H1rNf1cK]

I had some similar thoughts. When the Motor was out, why not disassembling it just for a clean up and an little lubricating (pistons, rings, rods, etc.)? I think it would take a similar amount of time, like trying around and sticking in the bush.

[@douglasmesina6922]

You guys & gal are bound and determined to rescue them cars. God bless you for sharing your projects and faith.

[@oceantrolls7332]

Which ever way you look at it mate, you found gold. What a find. A SAAB.

[@toddcaspersen8041]

amazing the slipper clutch is still working. that was a feature thought to improve fuel economy, you could coast at speed down hill with the engine at idle.

[@toddcaspersen8041]

Actually, saab called it the freewheel feature

[@grahamepigney8565]

@@toddcaspersen8041 Rovers (up to 1959?) had a freewheel clutch as well, scared the living daylights out of me as a learner driver

[@youxkio]

I wish you can make it in this car. You spent so much time and dedication on this baby, that it deserves to be a runner. Do not give up guys. Look at that tranny and see if the disk or plate needs some work or substituted by a compatible one. Take a breath and rest from it. Meanwhile, get your strength and will to bring it back to life.

[@timw84]

Loving this story, keep up the great work guys all your videos are so entertaining 👍

[@Olson2BW]

I just found the two videos for this car. I LOVE unique cars and Saabs are definitely unique. I'm also third generation Norwegian-American and I would love to see any built in Scandinavia car working. Even if it is a Swedish car.😉

[@josholz]

Yeah, cause Norway built… that’s right, NO car 😅🇸🇪

[@murraymeekel7842]

I think you need to get this one running again, it's so close. Great effort keep spraying those cylinders, and maybe the rings will get better. Plus use mixed 2 cycle on it, anything helps!

[@andystreets4660]

When you put it in gear to try and break the engine loose, put it in the highest gear (probably 3rd on that one). It'll give you the most gearing advantage against the crankshaft.

[@johnbradley9525]

It is really good you and your dad work together it makes me miss my dad so much we used to work on projects together

[@michaelojstersek6819]

This SAAB was a true good Rally car in its hay days. It flew thru the rural forest roads like a silicon vally rocket. Some of them did indeed end up in the forest for some parrnt reason but sure a fun car to drive.

[@macrandalljr8828]

Great video. If the transmission was working you probably would have gotten it started. Great effort as always.

[@57russj]

Need too try filling the cyl's with coke cola and let it sit for a few days. Might have too do it a couple times depending on how bad it is rusted. I have got a lot of engines freed up doing this over the last 40 years.

[@cindydifatta9012]

God bless y'all for what you do. I'm still watchin....waiting to see what happens. Just a Grandma watchin what do in my recliner with heating pad. Thanks guys for making these great videos! 👍❤

[@grahamepigney8565]

This German Ford V4 was used in the Ford Taunus, Capri and the Transit vans. They came in 1500/1600 and 2000cc. I had a Ford Capri with the 2.0 litre V4 engine at a time. These Saab 96 (both 2-stroke and these V4 versions) were very successful rally cars.

[@gorbo9768]

If you hook up some jumper leads from that big red rig you roll around in, do you reckon she'll turn over faster ?

[@daddygoat]

Do you sell these project "save and rescue" cars? FYI: I really love watching you guys. You have a strong family.

[@songofseikilos8659]

i wish i had the time and money to do this stuff i find this fun and soothing i love taking what seems impossible to restore ang making it work again. awesome stuff thanks guys . keep up the good work and videos!

[@dennisgallear409]

Cool program. Thanks, Dennis. Keep the faith and Merry Christmas!

[@klapaucius77]

Great video. You guys definitely go above and beyond to try and get a car going. Don't give up on this one! Would 24V get it spinning faster? :)

[@nikog7133]

It would burn starter out in no time.

[@2koolchris291]

Amazing to see what you guys can do. What a cool car. Never even knew they existed.

[@bolulm4012]

..not quite nonexistent, but still good to save. 😉

[@scottcates]

That little V4 is pretty cool. Nice effort getting it unstuck.

[@keithkleinsmith8807]

I love the father son relationship

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[@waynedavidnance6131]

clean the engine bay out you need a leaf mulcher powerful suction

[@JuryRigged77]

Put 2 batteries in series on it and feed it 24 volts... she will turn over then fast...lol... Id seperate the starter batteries from the ignition system but what do you have to lose ?...if it starts it might reseat the rings ....if the starter burns up then you are not really any further back!...good luck

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

YOU CAN BAND-AID the head gasket with rtv or flex-seal. while the head is off heat up the pistons with a torch and cool them down with your favorite cutting oil

[@lancehigdon8683]

Take the flywheel cover off and see if there's grass and stuff inside of it

[@lucius6667]

Just had a idea when knocking the pistons loose if you got a rubber mallet take the rubber head off and use that with the wood instead of hammer n wood might help

[@donaldconnolly220]

Wow..... Never seen anybody try to pull start a car engine. This was something like a model t....I think you need to start playing with the ignition timing advancing and returning it while shooting in quick start it's probably your best bet

[@ManWithaPlan1658]

Don’t you dare give up on this very unique project!! I’m still rooting for you 👍👍

[@Sohave]

I love that you are giving that old Scandinavian some love. We had plenty of these old Swedish Saab cars here in Denmark back in the days. That thing is an organic woody!

[@stew6338]

Part 2 video please. You can't give up on this one. You could put 24 volts to the stater. The wheel wouldn't turn before when the engine was locked up, so why is it free wheeling now? That makes no sense. Pull the plugs and re oil and re try starting it. You proved it's the rings that are still stuck by adding the oil. Head gaskets are not current issue. You can get this one running. You were so close.

[@xFlow150]

Maybe it's worth lapping the valves. I think it's a mix of valves, headgasket and rings that results in such a low compression.

[@Ragnar8504]

Maybe do a leakdown test to see where the compression is going.

[@AsimInam9]

Waiting to see the next part. Hard work guys never give up

[@talwilliams8556]

I own three Saabs and I'm loving every second of this.

[@jonboy9912]

Really educated me - don't buy a Saab from a tree row especially if it's part of the tree! Great video love your ingenuity and hard work! Hope this runs as they are great little cars - is that a Ford V4?

[@markoivulic372]

Yes iz is. Iz was usred on many German Ford in 60s

[@1984xlx]

Fun Fact: The first Ford Mustang prototype had a mid-engine V4 in it, same one used by Saab.

[@salvagedb2470]

Never seen that before digging out an Engine swamped in Leaves , never been a Saab fan but just luv the old V4 type back when seeing them in the Sqare light versions as a Kid but you just have to admir Codys determination even in the Cold weather....Great vid.