This LS Swap is off to a rough start. Butter Jeep Episode 2

[@rednexpeditionoffroad3702]

Anybody that says they wouldn't run ads or work with companies to build their brand is either a liar or a fool. Keep on keepin on Dave we'll be here for it!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate it

[@Blackandblueoffroad]

So true… builds are expensive and we appreciate the entertainment and to tell you the truth you are my motivation on my builds keep it up

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

“I want a career path that takes all my time to provide an awesome product to the masses that costs a fortune, and provides no compensation” said nobody, ever.

[@jangles1839]

Yeah, people fall to realize what it takes to financially start and build a channel. Until one gains a fairly large following, most all, if not all plus more, revenue coming in, goes right back into the channel/business.

[@HiramJonesjr-dx8tl]

Just put it together fill with oil fire it up run it change the oil and look for glitter in the oil

[@tylerbuhite5432]

Dirt head shed and VGG is all youtube will ever need . Keep em coming dave !

[@thedirtheadshed]

Copy that!! More to come. Tell your friends

[@snorb1tz]

Let’s not forget Junkyard Digs and Pole barn garage

[@heyerjg]

It's fun watching you tackle an engine even though it's not your normal content. You're doing the right thing and asking your friends.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good circle of knowledge

[@jeepindave5464]

It's that week with Derek 😂

[@danielcarroll5667]

The hardest working Man in showbiz ! I don't know how you keep all this stuff going , do all the ads you gotta do , you got bills to pay , mouths to feed and a zillion very cool projects you're keeping us all entertained with...

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s such a hustle!! But it’s pretty rewarding

[@spyder1364]

So glad I don't have to wait to see you, on random motor trend shows. Keep up the good work, and have fun on the trails, and roads.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! This is a good outlet

[@spyder1364]

I appreciate what you do.

[@robfox5892]

On DED I was always jealous that Fred just had a Dave. Now I'm also jealous that Dave just has a Freiburger. Moral is, in any situation, just keep adding Daves till its all win. haha.

[@davidbennett9359]

Good plan, man!!

[@raphhymus4530]

I kinda like the casual promo just as part of the dialogue. Makes me more likely to look at the product. Not many guys do it as smoothly as you did. Nice work.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@rediron44]

Good thing about LS, is parts are everywhere and their fairly reasonable

[@thedirtheadshed]

True that

[@joegreer5034]

People nowadays don't have a clue how hard it can be .let alone how easy it is nowadays thank you for your time .

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@rustybottoms8859]

Dont worry about working with companies Dave, you gotta pay the bills and as long as it's companies you like or believe in and products you use then your actually helping your viewers out!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree. Thanks

[@Jennslife09]

The more sponsors the better. Build your brand Dave!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Working on it. Thanks

[@Luvless69Chevy]

Cool to a shout out to Josh. He seems like a super awesome guy from all his content.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh yeah. He is a good dude

[@bp4887]

My kid used to go thru tons of brakleen in the cans so I bought a sprayer like that years back and have been doing the 5gal Brakleen cans every since and saved a ton of money. I took the tip apart and pulled the piece out of the inside so it would shoot a stream, much better!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll have to pop out that mister thing

[@atomicpunk6460]

Don't apologize for making money for your family. Keep up the good work

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@jeffbair9069]

Dude, I love your videos!!!! You are so relatable. I feel like I'm hanging at your shop watching you do this and your telling me how you're going to do it!!!! I wish I would have seen this video before I bought my first jeep. It was a 1998 TJ with a 4.0 with an automatic. It was lots of fun until my radiator exploded!!!! I have a lot of experience with LS motors, but not so much with Jeeps. At the time I had a 2012 Silverado with a 5.3 with 180,000 miles on it. Body was junk, but scoped the motor and saw good cross hatch on the cylinder walls. Was thinking of dropping it in the TJ just before the radiator exploded. Unfortunately I have a gravel driveway and no garage, or friends with a garage where I could work for a couple of weeks, as I work full time. So I fixed the Jeep to make it driveable and sold it. Still driving the truck. Wish I had a shop or even a garage.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Start saving up. Maybe one of your buddies would be down to go in as roommates on a place with a garage

[@glennlivermore9120]

We bought a parted out buggy (3.9 v8 land rover discovery)which was sitting in a paddock for 4 years no bonnet and a hole in the valley gasket . We drained the oil and filled a 20 litre bucket with what consisted of 15 litres of crystal clear water 4 litres of milk shake and 1 litre of what looked like oil 😂😂😂😂. We re built the buggy and didn't touch the motor other than 3 oil changes and new valley gasket runs like a dream and still going strong in 4wd comps 5 years later ha ha ha ha

[@brentheltsley7187]

Go in front of the oil pan on the passenger side for the exhaust, then merge into driver side. Works awesome and protected :)

[@aszilagyi100]

cat litter engine is going to be fine. Actually participated in a midnight race track endeavor. That was much like that one. Race engine expired, right after qualifying on the pole for mid Ohio. A guy said he had an engine he would give us. But it was buried in a chicken coop for years. We literally dumped a case of brake clean through it. And the crankshaft began to turn, lol. And in the morning, won the race! I didn’t believe we had a freak of a chance the night before

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was meant to be

[@imcmcguiness5110]

This stuff all cost money. You do you Dave. We will support you no matter what. We will all reap the benefits with content.

[@thejrayhjr]

Dave take the tip apart on your sprayer and take that pin out that spins inside the tip. It’ll make it shoot like a standard can of brake cleaner instead of that misting.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Copy that

[@coltbuildsit]

That's a big power jump to an LS. I likey!

[@hetzlerracing5490]

55 gallon contractor bags work great for covering (bag will fit over the whole motor) an entire assembled motor on an engine stand to keep them from getting filled with airborn crap while you are working around them.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good call. I have some

[@hwi7114]

I think it's awesome that you can just call Freiburger on the phone for advice and at the same time are rocking a low budget DIY build that most any of us could do. Keep up the good work and don't sweat the channel sponsors, you deserve the backing and as long as it doesn't taint the info you put out then it's all good.

[@rustybottoms8859]

Also Dave your doing great with the engine stuff. You know its not your thing that you're the expert at and you don't pretend to be so that's cool. Keep working at it, cant wait to hear it run.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Same here. That will be a good day

[@andrewmcewan8081]

if you've done your due diligence and are happy to work with the sponser i don't see many people being too worried about it .

[@johnebke8411]

Love you Dave, keep up the good work. We will watch how ever you need to get you money.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate it

[@rediron44]

Glad to see Butter-Jeep gettin love. One of my favorites, up there with Moms Spaghetti and Louis..

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s good! I just need it mobile again

[@seanknelsen2047]

No need to apologize for adds and working with companies. This is a business we get it and we love the content keep it up!

[@austinvernier3608]

With the reusable sprayer, if you disassemble the nozzle, and pull out the little pin inside, it will spray a jet stream instead of a mist. Much nicer for blasting grime.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll give it a try, thanks

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Hey Dave great seeing you in with Derek doing the suspension upgrade on the old ute truck solid work there buddy 👍👍

[@QwikVidz]

Love your demeanor. Very entertaining the way you work on your projects

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@SupahChris]

When you said: "Were is my 10 mill, its gotta be floating around here somewere" i can def relate. They are never around, no matter how many i have.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Slippery little guys

[@dandubois9337]

Found you on VGG...you have great content!

[@chicagovasko]

Dave I appreciate the knowledge you give for free and brother your uplift is stupendous. I'm a fan for life and I chill with your vibe everyday. I'm gonna buy mech and promote your channel everyday. I love how nothing gets you down and when things get tough you just get tougher. Your awesome bro.

[@marksearcy9708]

Great start on the engine swap.😁

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s getting good now

[@dailydouble2286]

Love seeing you get outside your normal wheel house. I feel like you probably should’ve removed the heads while cleaning. But if Freiburger said you’re good…you’re good.

[@bobbolieu9013]

Nice work Dave. You didn't sweat it. You adapted and overcame.

[@PuddinsFabShop]

SITS IN THERE NICE!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks Jacob. It’s way down and back

[@johnhayden2748]

@@thedirtheadshed Technically, it's mid-engine now (#1 cylinder is behind the front axle). 👍

[@Techmech2]

If you take the nozzle off the sprayer and remove the core, it’ll be more of a jet to blast off grime. Love the show. Something new all the time!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll give it a shot. Thanks

[@TB-zl6le]

Always enjoy your style. Keep the channel going any way you need to.

[@luvinoldtrx]

I enjoy your content ( memories ) , I enjoy seeing a new breath of older vehicles , I'm a pickup man myself, but a new breath will always be a BLESSING !!!!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Dave seems to love doing fabrication and it shows his perfectionism! Looking forward to the next video. Your fabrication work on Derek Bierbi's old Ford truck's 4 link was amazing. It looked like functional art!

[@DragonsFireMetalWorx]

Dave...I like how you explain things...and your calm exuberance is infectious haha... You've probably already seen the build...but Paul @ FabRats stuffed a 6.0 in his FJ rockcrawler, and had similar issues with his exhaust on the RH bank...he ended up routing it in FRONT of the oil pan and merged it with the LH side...I couldn't tell from the camera work if the Butter Jeep affords you the room...but it's a suggestion... *side note: the better 3/4's was looking over my shoulder and asked what you were doing, I said he's showing me how to put an LS into my 03' Tundra babe...she says an and I quote..." what's wrong with your truck now, didn't you just fix it? " ...babe...I'm ALWAYS "fixing it 😜 *

[@TheRealTnT4u]

Just saw the Sent & Bent Podcast, keep doing what your doing! Its important to be yourself rather than what others think you should be, you'll be happier and the subscribers will be happier.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree. Need to check out how that podcast turned out

[@upcountryoffroad2906]

Something special about cleaning off that special 1/2" thick layer of oil + dirt + mystery crud off old junk yard engines. I remember my preferred sequence was using a putty knife to skim off as much as possible, followed by wire brush, and then the various solvents. Always very satisfying the before and after. Also Great choice on Gaskets! I love how heavy duty and reusable many of the Felpro gaskets are. Can't wait to hear you fire it up!

[@rediron44]

And you hooking up with On-X is pretty cool. Keep building your brand and growing, its cool.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support

[@JimPenix-u1v]

Another good one....very down to earth and like the every day guy. Keep it up.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you’re digging it

[@dj-kq4fz]

RE: the oil treatment trailer dude reference cracked me up. You are magnitudes above that! Thanks Dave! (From another Dave)

[@montanamountainman]

Dave, brother, you deserve and if anything have EARNED sponsorship. You wouldn't lose the ones who've been here since DED. You're one of the realist automotive tubers out there. Keep being yourself and grab every fn sponsor you can. If we don't want to watch the read we can ff 🤷‍♂️

[@WilliamMunny-d8s]

the trick to buying used LS engines is to get one out of a crash/rollover vehicle. I learned the hard way too, bought a cheap one off some guys garage floor it was trashed with worn pushrods at very least. SO next time i got one from part tiume mechanic /part time farmer. He swore engine i got was from a rollover suburban, even had video of it running in wrecked truck. looked the same so i thought it was worth 400usd TLDR it worked great.

[@ChadLisonbee]

In case you never tried mineral spirits, it works way better than brake cleaner. It’s far cheaper and you can put it in your sweet new sprayer.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll try it: I have a bunch. But I don’t normally like the oily residue that it leaves behind

[@duane3897]

Doing nice work. It pays to have determination.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Can’t give up on these things . They all need to be runners

[@3DTreats]

I wish wish wish I had an O'Reilly's and an Ace next door to each other! That would save me so much time!

[@magnusshawn4698]

Since the engine is completely devoid of oil, take off the valve covers and turn the engine over without ignition or fuel to ensure good oil delivery to the top end before firing it up. Awesome video as always. Thank you 😊

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@Hipsterhugger]

Dave.. you're rad. Have a good Wednesday.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much. You too

[@McCartyMadhouse]

Hello from Spokane! It was awesome to see you helping out on Derek's Vice Grip Garage channel recently. Seeing you again brought back great memories of watching you guys having fun back in the day on Fred's Dirt Every Day channel.

[@Kraknar]

If you want a little more oomph out of the reusable sprayer, there is a restrictor you can remove under the nozzle that will give it more of a stream than a mist.

[@timevans650]

Im in the process of doing the same build but in a 2001 cherokee, great content keep up the good work

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Good luck with your project

[@TurboDog73TX]

Dave, that motor may have Castec 706 heads, which are known to have cracks under the head bolt holes. Look for a casting symbol shaped like a car battery under the rocker arm support. Also, pro tip: If You unscrew the tip off of that spray can, underneath there is a little piston shaped plunger that if You remove it, it will BLAST stuff instead of mist it. Jist save the piece for later.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good advice. Thanks

[@joemsibert]

Dave you are real. Pretty work.

[@V8RJIM]

That engine probably has Castec 706 heads on it. They crack around the cylinder head bolt bosses and leak internally. Just replaced the heads on mine with 862s. Ran engine flush in it like specified, drained oil, replaced filter. Runs good.

[@BennyHubba]

Nice having Freiburger only a phone call away. Great video!

[@milesf9904]

Hey Dave! Your misfortune is great content! For real, Dirthead Shed videos are one of the highlights of my week! And don’t feel bad about taking care of yourself and your family by making $$$. Thanks for being awesome!

[@kmaclub143]

Dave please. Remove all things from under the hanging heater minimal space to combustibles is a 1ft or more 20 years ago. The bottom is where the burner is on that model. Also look up to see if it was one of them that was recalled. They are a good company.

[@davidechols6797]

Diesel makes a good cleaner to clean an engine out. Good job keep up the good work 👍

[@fourneybilly86]

With that reusable sprayer there is a brass nozzle in the tip that gives it the mist effect, if you remove that you will get a stream equivalent to a straw on a normal aerosol can. Also when you fill it up, if you fill it to the bottom of the contraption inside and fill it full of air you will run out of brake clean before air. Awesome Content keep it up!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good advice

[@jorgy1911]

Sure, do enjoy watching your videos Dave. Keep up the good work thank you for what you produced

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support

[@brucejuneau9350]

You’re an awesome fabricator sir, I love watching what you come up with on your builds. I wish I would’ve found your channel sooner.

[@brandongreene3213]

How guys like you and Derek work amazes me. Awesome stuff

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Get r done

[@geniusanthony]

Honest intro, been there😊 2:30

[@alexthompson9403]

Loving this project and the long format videos!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad they aren’t dragging on too bad

[@peterm6179]

Super duper welds. Nice

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@davidohler5611]

Sure enjoying this watching your magic. Love it when you and Derek get together nice work on the truck. Really enjoy your videos - you always keep it real. Thanks for what you do.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support. It’s a fun ride

[@tearituptodd6169]

Your a hidden gem good for u big brands are finally noticing

[@allenbensinger228]

Started watching you and Ian Johnson when mini-truckin was cool, Xtreme 4X4 was on the TV and Petersons 4wd magazine was the rage.. Love it when you colab with other youtubers and the whole ultimate adventure.. I will continue to follow you and the gang no matter what! Rock on and you do you!!

[@4x4_mark]

Keep up the good work Dave

[@thedirtheadshed]

You too Mark

[@theslab6457]

My preferred engine cleaner concoction is diesel fuel with 15% concentrated dish soap in an aerosol-free sprayer. It's less flammable, breaks-down dirt and oil and the soap breaks down the diesel when sprayed with water. Plus, the diesel evaporates a lot slower allowing it to penetrate and clean better. Dave, do you expect the AX15 to hold up to the LS power?

[@bobbyivey3337]

I told you that if you made it , I'd watch!!! I don't even ride mountain bikes but I might try lol

[@treendr]

Butter keep is great, also really love mom’s spaghetti!!, would love to fabricate with you and learn a few things one day, I need to look for my own butter keep version, great show thanks Dave

[@JimPenix-u1v]

I can't wait for the next episode.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Fridays at 2 pacific!

[@jaykat073]

Fun to watch yeah figure out the $150 LS. What a score! Love that u are working with companies that are part of the off-road community!.😊

[@weatherincorporated6088]

The best Dave, hustle away my guy! On x is a good partner for many KZbinrs

[@macdrew77]

I've had pretty good luck using mineral spirits to clean nasty oily gunk. It doesnt evaporate quick like acetone or brakleen so it can stick around and dissolve stuff pretty good.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll have to try it

[@terrymaynard7557]

Love the Butter jeep. Keep on trucking .....

[@thedirtheadshed]

Still pushing forward

[@hamrickoffroad541]

Do your Thang Dave we are here for you work with whoever you need to so you keep doing what you do love your vids keep em up

[@jakeg2312]

Hey Dave if you take the nozzle off the reasonable brake clean can, there is a little brass jet that slows the flow and makes that mist come out. Take the brass jet and toss it then put it back together. Now it’s going spray with a solid stream and actually work.

[@ShastaCustoms]

Keep up the good work Dave, been watching you create some sweet stuff since your days hanging out with Fred on dirt every day. all my favorite shows while I'm building in the shop. Love all the rad builds man 👌🤘

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for sticking around so long

[@johnlee8231]

Like this project. I think this will be a fun rig once its done. Hope the exhaust won't cause any headaches.

[@karmafarbus160]

I always go through an engine on my builds , It saves time in the long run .

[@johntebbetts4752]

The success of the one man show is always fascinating

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Butter Jeep is going to be awesome. Also loved the work on VGG`s 34 pickup. Keep on truckin Dave.

[@brandonbennett6708]

Dude I’ve been on vacation in Slovenia, forgot to get my dose of DIRTHEAD! Nice work Dave!

[@jerrygibson4304]

I can already see the boys coming to the yard 😂

[@thedirtheadshed]

Hahah

[@dogpotter]

I really enjoy watching your videos really glad to see that you have found companies that want to work with you to supply parts /materials etc.. to help you grow your channel which helps them and provides more , better content for us the end user of all the above. thanks Dave

[@garryshadwick6609]

Hi Dave, The speedo on Louisvten is not dependent on tire size/gear ratio. It is calculated using the reluctant wheel on the rear diff next to the ring gear. You'll need to use some form of programmer to change the values such as Superchip or Hypertech. Chin up on Butter Jeep you will conquer that mess!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

That's what I was suspecting too. Lots of modern vehicles use the ABS sensors and not the transmission output shaft sensor for the vehicle speed.

[@joegreer5034]

Great video thank you..

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bgee461]

Nice job on the engine swap. Dont be afraid to get inside an engine, there is nothing special in there and a TON of information and support out there

[@HolyCatsGarage]

Those refillable non aerosol sprayers have a piece in the nozzle that you can remove to get more of a jet type spray

[@CasperRc81]

Sure shot cans love em I don’t flat rate no more thank the lord 😂. You pull the nozzle off and there usually is a small brass or something piece to make that fan spray. It will give you more power with it out.

[@DarksideDGM]

You are the man! What an undertaking…looking forward to the rest of the build👍

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Hopefully the fun stuff from here on out