SWAMP Dragon Rescue! PUMP & CARB Abandoned 1974 F250 V8 FORD Forgotten Vintage Truck Restoration CT

[@Fordman7575]

It's a Motorcraft 2150 2V carb. That intake manifold is cast iron so it's going to be rusty inside, that's not a problem. That carb spacer has the EGR valve on it. If you don't have emission testing on that age vehicle in your area you could replace it with a standard carb spacer. But you will need to cut out a 1/8" thick steel plate to put in under the spacer to block off the exhaust passage hole that feeds the EGR valve. If you don't you will have a exhaust leak. Yes that is the thermostat housing . That's where the thermostat should be. The spring part of the thermostat goes towards the engine. Flush the cooling system to remove as much of that gunk as possible. Do a search on different ways to flush it. you can use straight water from a water hose. Or there are chemical flushing compounds. I've even used vinegar. And with the engine tore down this far. Pull the 3 small bolts to remove the crankshaft pulley. Then pull the large crank bolt. Remove the washer off that bolt and then reinstall the crank bolt about half way to 2/3's the way. Then using a harmonic balancer puller to remove the balancer. Do not use a gear puller or hammer or pry bar to try and remove it. If you do, you will destroy the balancer. Once the balancer is off unbolt and remove the timing cover. There are the bolts around the perimeter of the cover and then a few that come up thru the bottom on the oil pan. Once the cover is off replace the timing set. If you don't you will be kicking yourself later, when you have to pull all the same crap off the engine to tear it down again to do it.

[@CTmoog]

That is great info my friend! Thank you!

[@slimjim119]

Who's this

[@michaelleonard3911]

Or replace intake manifold

[@nelidaportillo2639]

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[@beboboymann3823]

While you have the front end off and the accessories off the front of the engine do yourself a favor and pull the harmonic balancer and timing chain cover and install new timing chain kit. Easy peasy with your level of disassembly now.

[@mikezalesky4099]

beboboy mann probably should check the oil pump pick up screen too. They tend to clog with timing chain debris.

[@FordFanatic337]

I just hopped on to say the same thing. My dad always said; "If you are doing one, do the other while you are there." It has worked well for me through the years.

[@mikezalesky4099]

Paul Moore I’m dealing with that issue right now. Previous owner put in a chain but didn’t address the pick up. It’s clogged and there’s no oil pressure.

[@hogfry]

This. It's well worth the effort.

[@FordFanatic337]

@@mikezalesky4099 Been there a couple times! Good luck to you!

[@jemtec1]

Might consider getting a timing chain and gear set.. The 360 and 390 FE engines often stretched the chains. That results in backfires through the manifold and general misfire issues. Water pump... C5 is 1965 casting date.. Ford used that pump for years in the FE block trucks, carrying into the mid 1970s. The Thermostat is indeed missing. Its possible that the housing needs replaced. Be careful when you install those, its possible to locate them wrong and snap the thermostat housing!

[@deathproofpony]

I'm so envious... I wish I had project vehicle like one of these and the space to work on them. Even if it's not worth spending the time and money, if you're spending quality time with your friends and family and you're having fun doing it then it's all worth it.

[@SlyDellian]

I’m in the same boat. I don’t even have my own driveway lol. Thought about renting a good-sized mini-storage unit to do some tinkering. After watching endless Taryl Fixes All videos, I’d love to attempt to tear down and rebuild a lawnmower engine. Just for the hell of it.

[@joeydahobee24hobs19]

I love the old fords! Pure eye candy! Awesome video!

[@husbandsdancedare]

Love the Bronco, that will be fun to watch. Can’t wait to find out about Buster, thanks for remembering 💜

[@plgpa]

That Bronco, if done correctly could be worth a sizable chunk of change!! Congrats on a super find!!

[@mikeconnelly7032]

I use a cardboard box bottom to keep all of the bolts in order. Push the bolts into the cardboard as you take them off. You can use it to hold the bolts upright when you paint them.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

The cardboard is a great idea. 👍

[@waltereldridge9447]

Love that old Bronco. A real sweet fixer upper

[@Incab]

Picked up a 73 F250 as a project truck last month. Just getting ready to de-rust the bed. Look forward to the rest of your vids on this 74!

[@CTmoog]

Awesome man! how are you going to de-rust the bed? Are you going to post some vids? Thank you!

[@Incab]

@@CTmoog Going to try Krud Kutter Rustex. Haven't been able to find a youtube vid on it so will try and make one to post. For the truck and also a rustex review. It also had a camper on it most of it's life and it really protected the bed. Only surface rust. Looks worse than it actually is.

[@ernestocarrasco2771]

Excelente trabajo en esa Ford 1974.... adelante 👍

[@amilcarnanez8476]

I hope the next chapter of rebuild F250!! Is amazing work!!

[@SlyDellian]

I’ve been fixated on the Swamp Dragon project from the beginning, watching from here in Louisiana. I’d love to bring a case of beer and help you guys!

[@perrygauthier1174]

Nice to see people rebuilding old steel. I'll never sell my old truck to drive the new stuff.

[@frankbutaric3565]

Nothing wrong with wanting to drive old but I like modern brakes and fuel efficiency. It is not that hard to put in a modern engine with good brakes and suspension

[@perrygauthier1174]

@@frankbutaric3565 Frank I agree 100% Its all the electronics trucks are built with today that's has me keeping my old truck.

[@scottyjones27]

@@perrygauthier1174 No doubt !! I love to fix on mid 60's thur early 70's on up in the 70's smog engine management stuff was nothing but low compression junk!!

[@scottyjones27]

I would love to hav old 4wd standard shift Ford truck for daily use!!

[@FordFanatic337]

I was excited for the F250, but now I'm super excited for the Bronco. I have an '84 that I am working on. It's not as cool as the old ones, but it is fun. Thanks for the videos!

[@CTmoog]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@FordFanatic337]

@@CTmoog Seriously, thanks for the videos. They encourage me to get off my butt and spend time with my son and my Bronco.

[@MrCJF75]

I would do a timing chain set at least. They usually had nylon gears that failed quickly. Also, I would pull the valve covers off have a look because the valves on an FE tend to stick if they have sat a while.

[@Mikefngarage]

the oil pan is the most important gotta get out that sludge. or it will suck up into that screen and it will be over.

[@MrCJF75]

I would think pulling the engine out and going through it to see what you have and reseal would be best fix what’s bad now

[@Mikefngarage]

@@MrCJF75 yea like I told him pull the engine put a rear main seal in it clean out the pan, timing chain freeze plugs front seal valve cover gaskets and put that sucker back in it will be fine. If he doesnt do that it will all come to get hime after that front end is put back on

[@MrCJF75]

Thing that suck on those engines too is a snap ring for the wrist pins come out and the pin wears a hole through the cylinder wall. No indication something is wrong until it’s way too late.

[@jontrudell9755]

Love the old Broncos!!

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Good luck with both the swamp dragon and the bronco CT.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@reliveyourchildhood]

Your videos are so amazing! Thank you for the great content, it helps so much, I just started a 1976 f150 project! It was a 7up delivery truck and has a 8ft flareside bed

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! Sounds like a fun project!

[@SlyDellian]

Cody, you need to post videos of your progress. I’d love to see them.

[@sucapizda]

Dogs are so awesome. Have 3 my self.

[@Vintageguy73]

My favorite tear-down channel

[@nageswaraorajaka5398]

Hi I AM ESWAR AND I AM HUGE FAN OF U

[@truckman63]

Buckin' Billy?, aslo really enjoying this series so far keep it up man.

[@chiefsaintdaniel5102]

🕊👼🏾May YAHUAH my heavenly FATHER bless you all, keep you all, guide you all, protect you all at all times in the name of YAHUSHA my MESSIAH I pray🎤HALLELUYAH🎸SHALUM Family😇🕎

[@gabrielledesma9558]

Make a full restoration on that bronco, seems in much better shape than the "swamp dragon"

[@5150mxVW]

the Bronco is cool , but I dig the F250 👍

[@samk07500]

Nice Project ...to be continue....and thanks to share this moment.....Merci :-)

[@markusweber5561]

Great Job so far! greetings from Germany

[@royworks28]

That scout is awesome can’t wait to see you work on that.i like how you work on different things

[@royworks28]

I’m sorry I meant Bronco

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Roy! Yes, I can't to start o the Bronco! Soon hopefully!

[@davidk6271]

I always make a cardboard shape of what I dismantle and stick the bolts in the cardboard in order of how they come off. Good work.

[@CTmoog]

That's a great idea! Thanks David!

[@kman-mi7su]

A couple of projects sounds like fun. Just don't be like Bruce Wilson channel (if you have seen the channel) and get multiple projects that never get finished, get shoved in a corner, and then sold or given up on. I really want to see the swamp dragon living and breathing again. I too like working on old trucks, I bought a 1988 Ford F250 diesel pickup I'm looking for a 7.3 IDI diesel replacement for it or pulling the one in it for a rebuild. I would love to see Junkyard Digs and Thunderhead289 come down there and pitch in a hand with that thing, it would make a great video.

[@tbirdhomer]

I’d consider changing over to a 4 barrel carb/intake

[@jimmypopp2695]

Love the new Bronco project.

[@jorgeluisgarzapuentes5278]

Excelente, esa restauración si esta quedando garantizada que no fallará después de volver a integrar todos los elementos restaurados. Va ser garantizada su calidad y funcionamiento por otro largo tiempo tiempo está ford. 👍🇨🇴

[@graemelliott3942]

Replace the timing chain assembly. Stick a garden hose in those hole and flush out the rust chunks. You Can pour some muratic acid in there to and it will eat some of the rust but you got to flush it and neutralize it afterwards. Yes add Bronco Billy.

[@HIDHIFDB]

i dont think that muriatic acid would be apropiate maybe can eat a head gasket.

[@graemelliott3942]

HIDHIFDB I was thinking he should change the head gaskets too

[@HIDHIFDB]

@@graemelliott3942 that engine need a full over haul and a good i dont know how do you sait in english "tornero" to rebuilt the heads and engine block with welds. or just simple get a runing 5.0 from a junkyard and a manual transmission.

[@vayabroder729]

Thanks for your explanation on Rusty; so many people have been wondering what happened since the project was going so well. So this F250 replaces your other one?! Get this one on the road again! Many comments from a lot of knowledgeable people here; listen to them so that you’re thoroughly successful. We’re rooting for you!

[@litusferas2230]

Hello American friends, how are you? I’ve been watching the channel for a short while, but I’m looking forward to seeing that F350 beauty roaring your engine. A big hug here from Rio de Janeiro from your friend Joselito.

[@gabrielm302]

Soy mexicano no ablo inglés pero se. Que me entienden cuando digo que su trabajo es genial

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Change intake and put 4bbl carb on. Doesn’t have to be a fancy one , a motor craft oem would be great.

[@maxhemilifefrancisco1826]

Nice project Its always nice to do a project in life congrats brother looks like you have the $ to do it 😎👊

[@vagabond96h]

The fan blades are offset because it is quieter. There is no harmonic noise from the fan.

[@PapiDoesIt]

If you're in that deep, might as well change the timing chain and the front main seal. It's much easier now than after you get it back together.

[@johnwootton9031]

Them straight 6 fords engine is hard to die they last forever!!

[@raythomasson8660]

Not a 6 cylinder

[@johnwootton9031]

Ray Thomasson I understand not talking about the 351 talking about ford straight 6 motors

[@duccanard9079]

Along with the timing set that everyone tells you to get,you'd best get a set of freeze plugs.

[@keithmeyer8310]

Maybe Maybe not but it's a good thing to check out seeing how corroded the coolant chambers are. You can see if you can see any rust coming through on the outside of the freeze plugs if so it's definitely time.

[@Gfaze]

@m sharp Because there's clearly a lot of rust in the water passage ways. If that's all rusted you can bet the freeze plugs are just as bad. Wouldn't be surprised if a few are paper thin.

[@markamcampbell6340]

i have one of those ford trucks with a 390. i rebuilt the motor completely and it is hell for stout and that was after 25 years.

[@ataristeve9753]

That water pump looks like it has a C5AE part number on it which would be from a 65 full size Ford (Galaxie or LTD.) Not sure if it would have been left over and put on at the factory or a replacement from a parts car would be more likely. Someone with a 65 Galaxie might want that water pump to rebuild and put on their restoration. The carb has a D4TE tag on it which would be from a 74 truck so most likely that is the original carb. Take that tag to the parts store and give it to the oldest guy behind the counter. He will know what rebuild kit you need. Most likely there is a rebuild kit that has parts for all variations of the Autolite 2100 series.

[@georgiagamer2816]

I missed my 1977 f150 pick-up if I can find a nother truck like that I be happy again

[@ToneHobart]

that is definitively where the thermostat should be... no doubt it was removed

[@redarmysoja]

Removing it is the way to go really. It's only for the heater. In the winter you can stick a piece of cardboard in the grill to do the same thing.

[@donniebrown2896]

Looking at the condition of the coolant passages and the radiator it was probably removed because of overheating. Lack of antifreeze will do that.

[@redarmysoja]

@@donniebrown2896 A stuck thermostat will make it overheat too.

[@qirath-alquran]

I'm from india and have been waiting for this magnanimous video

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Yall needed to run white vinegar in the water it would have cleaned the entire water system out

[@jorgedanielbelenda2557]

La obra del siglo. Pura charla

[@rockubtzer]

my little mule from the movie Romancing the Stone.

[@JEB-wv8ti]

BRONCO, YES, V8 THAT BEAST!

[@davidmckinney6577]

I like that old imperial in the background

[@المحاربالثالثعشر-ت3ت]

Good Luky

[@wesleyoliveiradossantos381]

Bom dia! Parabéns pela sua postagem brother! Wesley Linhares ES Brasil

[@Mechanic_kid]

CT da man!! We miss Rusty😪 Need an update at the home garage🤟🏼

[@fernandonavas1255]

Very CRAZY mam!!

[@hogfry]

A tip from a friend of mine who's an old school Ford mechanic. He says some clear vinegar in the water system will clean out most gunk. And

[@عبدالوهاببنلعلى]

👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@manoloaycartg4266]

I see back in the corner a bad as classic bronco... When can we see that being restored? 👍

[@keithwilliams1623]

They made rebuild kits for those water pumps. Dads replacement rule was if it was leaking around the shaft it was too far gone to rebuild.

[@robertironside3166]

A good lad to check out for the Ford carbs on youtube is Thunderhead289. He's got tons of vids on replacing and setting up carbs on the FE motors. He's done at least 2 F-150 V8's that I've seen and rebuilt one 390 and possibly a 360? Not much difference by the look of them. He'll be a good lad to check in with. Probably has spare parts laying about you could get affordably from... guessing. :-)

[@craigpalmer5693]

Water pump off it's takes men power long time finish the whole truck rebuild the engine new paint job don't killed yourself get someone will help you awesome videos bless you friend stay safe looking forward the next video youtube channel

[@yvonroy9617]

love that old ford bronco.used to have some around here but now you cant find them no more.some people will pay good money for that.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, they are going for some coin right now!

[@nasombradoonipotente968]

Good job !

[@HubertusSchaper]

Well CT , Im out of my capability to make an sensible comment.enymore about what you are jumping between the different projects.Im just hope you get back to Rusty,becouse that should be you first priority.to Finnish.However its admirable to help your Brother with. his project.Stay cool and take care Man.greetings HCS.

[@johnpassmore8176]

I'm such a dumb ass. I was thinking you should have takin pics. Of the tear down as I'm watching the video. Hahaha

[@billpar]

Ct keep up the good work I love following your videos

[@gokhanozgul2199]

I waited this video for a long time, thanks! 😁

[@kc0lif]

be a great vehicle.

[@ДиванныйЭксперт-у3о]

Hello from Russia, it's a pleasure to watch your video, The car is very cool, I translate using Google, I'm sorry if I made a mistake, I'm not good at English

[@hughstephenson2957]

This boy needs a Chilton's manual BAAAD!!

[@ratheskin58]

He doesn't read manuals. The VW "restoration" is painful to watch.

[@jamesheckaman1557]

My dad had one just like that when I was 16 first vehicle I everdrove lol it was his wood hauler ran on propane it would burn em pretty good lol

[@garyfeltus9801]

With that radiator out of the way sure makes it easy to get to the water pump and stuff. When you put the new water pump on don't forget to change that shout hose. It's coming along.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Put a breaker bar on the lower pulley and measure how loose is the timing chain. Move it back and forth without turning the distributor rotor. I'm curious how many miles does the odometer show, sir

[@everydaylifewithme5260]

390fe blocks and 427 blocks use those brackets they are hard to find when ya need them. Also use silicon on the bolts when ya put back in they go to the water jacket.

[@Goomer]

Love the Bronco.

[@tomorrow6474]

Now that the front clip is removed ... you have the chance to fix or replace any broken, frayed wiring. As well as any hoses ... one thing is certain I would replace all the pulley hard ware while everything is exposed cuz once the clip goes back on the space is gonna get really tight for any further repairs (preventative maintenance)

[@mikegrandinette6253]

The offset on the fan is to make it quieter I have been told, and also makes belt replacement Easier

[@jacoballred7689]

Auto parts for Old Vehicles have become Expensive and Rare. Then oftentimes to save almost every part that can be salvageable.

[@marcelodonato657]

Postagem muito aguardada aos domingos. Parabéns!!!

[@Boneyardfantasy]

Replace timing chain, plugs, wires, idel pulley go with electric fans. Definitely power wash front of the engine

[@davekauffman8727]

Previous owner ran straight water in the cooling system, and yes, that's where a thermostat usually sits. Flush the entire system if you want to avoid overheating issues. Your bronco has an early version of Ford's 200 I-6 engine, I had one in my Fairmont, great engine, they are very tough.

[@juliangriffiths7298]

Yes please, get going on the hunting truck! But also don't let up on the Dragon. You're videos are brilliant.

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Love the name “swamp dragon”!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Please give us a tour of that cool 1965 Imperial Lebaron.

[@singhcheemacheema152]

Good job bro

[@azoresmarine]

Obrigado

[@javiercastaneda3428]

Me encanta desde colombia

[@collinklitz7434]

You should use Thermocure on the engine block

[@jaxflfreebird]

wott es dat?

[@aterack833]

Ah yes, the infamous dragon piss

[@Mikefngarage]

ITs coming apart.... Will it ever go back together......stay tuned. (now play the batman song na na na na na na na na na na na ) gotta be older to know that one.

[@roypearce6968]

Nice there a lot that needs fix in the old girl keep up the good work. Like the billy bronco.

[@TheFrankBarrett]

Adding a Bronco to the mix as well and you got rid of the old F250? Having too much fun this year on this builds bro!

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! Yes, mixing it up and having fun!

[@TheBandana1969]

Best wishes from India. Here such trucks are used only for commercial purposes and no one evrr put a mini house on the truck bed. So the series on this vehicle is very interesting for me. It would seem that the truck needs to taken apart completely, sand blasted, repainted and the rotten parts replaced. Otherwise the problems will never go away.

[@leonorhernandez5841]

I wish driver "my Ford pickup" What colour will paint? I think same color blue! Congratulations from México brother! Good job!

[@neil6212]

Those bolts with the flanged heads are "spin lock" bolts. They're used most often where an adjustment (such as belt tightening) or heavy vibration is anticipated. They make nuts like this too. The square hole in the A/C belt tightener is where you insert the end of your breaker bar to give leverage while you tighten the bolt. Very common in the pre-serpentine belt era! That drain bolt on the air conditioning compressor is where you fill the compressor with refrigerant oil. You don't fill it full, and you use special oil. The water pump has definitely been replaced. The original would have been in place when the engine was painted blue at the factory.

[@riffraff2689]

When i saw the 1st start it was awesome. But u must be out your damn mind son. The condition of those water jackets i wouldnt drive that puppy out your shop! Theys rustier than granddaddy's knees!

[@nickfrench7372]

Looks like your camera has gone out of focus at one point,,,but better video quality during the video.

[@everydaylifewithme5260]

289 4 speed engine would go good in that old bronco