Engine Damaged & Parked for 10+ Years: CHEAP Mustang (2000 Mile Drive & FULL Revival)

[@ThunderHead289]

Aside from pulling the hood one day where it was 100 degrees, the mustang was largely flawless. literally from 10 test miles to immediately hitting the road for the power tour 2000 mile long haul - expected to have a lot of breakdowns, but in the end all we ended up doing was putting gas in the tank and our foot on the gas pedal.

[@alan6832]

Should you cut enough threads off the intake corner bolts to keep them from rusting up and getting stuck? or perhaps drill out the threads and put a nut on the back? or use a slightly smaller, perhaps metric, bolt and nut? any of which should prevent breaking off rusty bolts when trying to remove them? Things really should be designed to make this impossible no matter how rusty something gets, perhaps by making the bolt stronger than the strongest rust ever measured.

[@alan6832]

Isn't the gasket sealer supposed to get tacky before and while you are torquing down stuff?

[@alan6832]

If you keep more tools in the back of your car, such as jump pack and oil pump driver, you will have better mud traction, and snow traction in winter. Unlike me with my FWD Metro 1 liter.

[@john242ti]

Visited the Jerk & Squirt, I see...

[@briantruck2284]

Congrats Well deserved

[@hammeringhankaaron7468]

Luke says "screw the short videos, I'm putting out full length documentaries" That's a good thing!

[@ThunderHead289]

What’s all involved in a full revival to true roadworthy state - Thunderhead289, the movie 😂

[@mybigfartsreallystin]

@@ThunderHead289 I'd by that for a dollar(completely outdated reference...)...

[@413x398]

Some of us work on our own cars, and don't have 90 minutes at one sitting. So I guess I miss out on this.

[@kandkmotorsports]

@@mybigfartsreallystin richard dawson..

[@mybigfartsreallystin]

@@kandkmotorsports Actually, Robocop... ...the *original* one, not the sucky one...

[@teddysmitht2220]

Grandpa always said that anyone can work on a Chevy, but it takes brains to work on a Ford 😉 With that said, something I figured out on my 460. When you drop the oilpump rod out of the distributor, take a plastic drinking straw, slightly bigger than the rod, put some gasket sealant in one end and slide it over the rod, which will be down there a ways, and slowly pull it out. It beat the hell out of pulling the pan and pump. Works great.

[@jonathandspike]

I get the feeling Luke has forgotten more things about cars than I ever knew. And the number of times he said “absolutely don’t do what I’m about to do” 🤣 awesome video!

[@claztube]

I believe you got the 'narrative' correct there, or so it seems.

[@kstricl]

I had a 351W in a 1981 Tbird (foxbody.) This video brought back a lot of memories for me. One trick I had on that engine was that I added a hardened grade 8 washer under the adjuster nut so that I could set the preload precisely, and used a grade 8 washer on top to lock the valvetrain. I also had comp cams valve springs matched to a Magnum 270 cam and what were supposed to be anti-pump up lifters (I dunno, a friend that raced gave them to me, no verification.) When I transferred everything to a clean 302 shortblock, that combo would rev to the moon; with the stupid highway gears, I regularly hit 85mph in first. Interestingly, I learned a lot of the tricks from articles written by Steve Dulcich, and David Frieberger back in the print days.

[@ronbridges678]

I had an 82 Thunderbird with a 351 and a C-6 transmission. When I rebuilt the engine I installed a roller cam with roller rockers. The car looked brand new on the outside. You want to talk about a sleeper that car was evil. Had her for 5 years and I was never beat by anyone!!!

[@davelowets]

85 in first gear?? That thing HAD to be an absolute dog... 🐕

[@kstricl]

@@davelowets can’t disagree. Probably would have done decent on 1/2 mile events where it had time to wind up, but was a great cruiser. I have one of the original draggy type devices and I think it 1/4rd in the low 15s or high 14s. Only put an 1800 stall converter in it; with a 2800 and 3.73s it mind have done decent on the strip.

[@davelowets]

@@kstricl Not unless you had a push vehicle, like they do in land speed racing. You're just wasting time and efficiency unless you can keep the engine in its peak powerband for as long as possible. The more gears, the better. Even the faster land speed cars have 7-8 speed transmissions in them. I'm surprised your transmission never caught fire from overloading the shit out of the converter, stalling it up for so long, trying to hit 85 in first gear. You're lucky the engine didn't make a whole lot of torque, or it WOULD have.

[@kstricl]

@@davelowets It felt decent through a wide chunk of the RPM band, and by ear and calculation, it was pulling around 7800 rpm. Not that it necessarily made power through the whole band, but around 2500-3000 it started to really pull. If you put'er into 2nd at around 6000-6500 you could keep'er in the power. The Magnum 270 was rated to make power from 1800-5800 rpm in that application, and seemed to bear out. Generally, it was just a fun driver, never was going to set records in it though.

[@wes11bravo]

Luke - this was really enjoyable and informative. Mechanical concepts that don't cause my eyes to glaze over, vital assembly advice (lessons you learned by screwing shit up I'm thinking) - all done in circumstances and with tools the average wrencher would have. Real world hot rodding!

[@trevorpomroy550]

Amen!

[@darcyhiggs9292]

Always like your videos Luke, thank you for the tech tips. Like Scott I'm 50 and so happy to see you young guys bringing back and enjoying the vehicles of my youth, as we did for those guys that were in their 50's when we were young.

[@solarflare4259]

Awesome video on the 351W! I have the same engine installed on my '86 Bronco that my son purchased last year. When I did the leak down test on cyl. 7 and 8 I read the same leaked pressure (44%) no matter how I turned the crankshaft. I need to take the valve covers off and inspect.. This truck had not been started for 12 years... Thank you for posting this detailed video!

[@berniceperry8898]

Headgasket is blown between the 2 cylinders thats why ur showing 44 percent on both cylinders.....

[@PeterBgood0]

I bought my first car when i was 15. it was a Maroon (same as yours) 1982 Mustang GT 5.0 HO. I got a ticket the day I got my license. 43mph in a 25mph. That car changed my life. Coolest car at the school. I wish I had the knowledge and interest in Cars back then as I do today. Thanks for the video. It brought me back..

[@scotthancock5240]

Love the video Luke thank you I think it's great that you young guys are into bringing these cars back I'm 58 and been doing the same most of my life keep up the good work

[@jodywales6760]

Great video. Very informative. The information you provide is applicable for allot of motors. You got a very calm logical approach to probable solving. Never pretentious just logical. Good stuff.

[@robertwest3093]

I would say that the distributor upgrade was DEFINITELY a success! I love all fox Mustangs but these earlier ones have been really growing on me lately! Compared to the 1986 up they are much simpler and cleaner looking and even a few pounds lighter

[@markhookom5371]

I was born in 1964 so the 70's cars to me are so cool. My first cars were all 70's models, Ive seen Mavrics with the 302 Boss, what ever that was. and I remember making constant adjustments to everything. I love that you mostly drive and sometimes sell your cars. Waking them up and just putting them back to death or parts kills me. I love what you do. I love that Maveric!

[@KameraShy]

Very informative. Uncle Luke is an excellent teacher.

[@hankmendenhall5728]

Luke your new theme for a Tshirt for Thunderhead 289 channel should say IT’S FINE IT’S FINE

[@patricknicolucci5073]

I had a 93 4 banger Foxbody same color, one thing about foxbodies you can replace the heater core through the glove box a well designed convenience.

[@wildthinair]

2:45 Dylan, Kevin and Luke. The oily trinity ✌️

[@jonhampshire5100]

So glad you are back! We need someone who will do the carb rebuild or little things like that ty! Much love.

[@rexfreelom4300]

You said the pushrod is kind of bent. Take the pushrod and use high speed electric drill. Put the pushrod and clamp it with drill chuck. and running the drill high RPM and Very easily to tell if it is bent or not. The true straightness is use your eyes and running the drill. Thanks for good job in troubleshooting.

[@masonreppeto882]

I will try this!

[@kerrylewis2581]

My friend has a sign in his garage that reads. "If it ain't broke I'll fix it".

[@jamesspeck4151]

I'd have to agree that the Pertronix ignition is a good upgrade though. Your idea of throwing out the worthless intake manifold end seals, and using sealant instead, and, using all thread to align the intake manifold, is very good advice.

[@garycook2355]

I enjoyed the long version as much as I did the short ones. I bet you had a ball on the power-tour and I saw a lot of familiar faces. Derek and Brian and Mook you all must have had a blast.

[@ThunderHead289]

It was a great time, it’s the one week a year I get to really be alive

[@stachebrothersgarage1632]

Gotta love the four eyes. Happy to see you keeping it going.

[@jblfd4600]

I just sold my 84 a year ago because it had sat so long and I really didn't know if or when I'd get to it...how I long for it when I see another

[@fancyfrancy4024]

Ya know what Luke is the goat at building a old 70s or a 90s my dad has 1976 well used to have a 1976 f250 and it broke down and got a new carb and a new radiator and engine and it did not work

[@Biggspeed]

Drinking game for how many times Luke says “narrative”.

[@omr0138]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed it 🤣

[@T4Eater]

Make some shirts! Haha

[@mken4740]

Or “anyway” ha

[@mken4740]

Or “anyway” ha

[@TheJohndeere212]

I love watching your videos because it reminds me of my past. Right now I have an 86 Ford F150 4x4 with a Mustang GT HO engine in my truck

[@Wrathoftanith]

Thank you! Been wanting more of this car.

[@ThunderHead289]

there will be more soon - waiting on some power tour clips from some folks and literally last night we picked up a 4.10 rear for it.

[@Wrathoftanith]

@@ThunderHead289 Thank you again. I really enjoy your content.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@ThunderHead289 YA Thanks for the re run

[@ebelray6890]

Alex sell more stock to pay for that 4.10 rear end? Hopefully he’s remembering to save a little bit for the capital gains tax coming his way..

[@damienrodriguez3288]

@1:07:40 with that magic, I would say you were destined to work on Fords😅; very true, that distributor can be pesky. You and Derrick have some of the best videos of this genre, hands down. That’s my opinion. Thanks man…being I’m watching this slightly after midnight, think I’ll mosey down to the shop and tune the carbs and set timing on the corvair since I just cleaned up the fuel system. When I got the car couple months ago from a friend, by the looks of the straight coffee color of the gas, it’s probably hasn’t been run in 30 yrs lol. Fits the narrative since it has 27k miles and the original tires from 1963 🤯. So far I’ve managed to put 150 miles or so on it getting to tag and seeing a couple buddies. Almost road trip ready😂

[@danielweith1075]

Great technique applying the sealer on the China Walls. Great Video!

[@FeralPreacher]

Great movie Luke. Best part was the FO for Ford 351. I could never figure out why the cylinders were ordered as Ford does. The crank and rods from front to back should be 1 - 8. That makes sense to me. Don't know how Ford figured out differently from the rest of the world. Thanks for sharing.

[@Darwinpasta]

"Not better, just different" seems to be a Ford thing.

[@simonwoodward438]

Great tech content great to see the old girl back on the road, great job.

[@JH-oh1in]

One thing people forget or don't realize about the Ford distributor despite its pain in the but access to the springs and weights, It does have two limited curves built in for mechanical advance. Most are a 20x deg and like 10-13 deg limit. So if you want to run your initial higher you can limit total with an OEM dist. Crane kits where nice back in the day but not much available anymore. You can weld or use most anything to limit the total curve. almost easiest to just knock the roll pins out and pull it out the top.

[@mohawk2138]

I like that MOTOR.... Lots of trucks have that MOTOR.... This is the first vlog that I have completely WATCHED all the way through the end SEVERAL times

[@mohawk2138]

You make it look easy!

[@roscoe454]

there is a small plastic radiator top air cover you need if you wanted..and that powersteering whine i use tranny fluid in them with some motor oil makes it alot better 😀

[@MrJoeydrms]

Luke you’re a good man. I hope you keep trying to fit in making content for KZbin. Especially looking forward to see if you continue working on the VW bug

[@ThunderHead289]

It’s definitely on my short list. I have some heads for it now

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@ThunderHead289 RE RUN

[@Demo12345]

If you're assembling an engine, something mechanics at least used to do was use Vaseline as assembly lube. It's just pure petroleum jelly so it reacts with very little if anything. It's also cheap, never goes bad, and like on my gramophone was used for lubricant.

[@MadScientistGarage]

Cool video, loved watching you guys revive this pile and enjoy it!

[@ubertalldude]

Love the hint of Alice In Chains. Great band. Cool project.

[@waynelutwiniak797]

This was cool. Lucked out big time, I was expecting to see a roached camshaft.

[@keithmcleod811]

Awesome old Mustang

[@BobPegram]

I saw the first video in this series but didn't catch the rest. Nice to see the whole thing and find out how well Power Tour went for this old 'Stang. BTW it doesn't seem too old to me. I was there when it came out and if you are like me, you will find that periods of time seem to become shorter snd shorter as you age!

[@gregwalker5970]

I had to rewind to hear what I heard. You used my terminology I told you. Tinkeritis thumbs up

[@ThunderHead289]

That was the day you had literally just said that to me, was the most fitting description of my disease I’ve ever heard

[@murraykriner9425]

Glad you managed to salvage a failed build from the scrap heap. Hoping the ignition system and the hack-job wiring doesn't leave you roadside some day. Great job.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Luke :) ready drive The Foxbody Mustang car again soon and enjoy !

[@lancestrahm2362]

3:15 No Way!!!! You guys were in Milford Center Ohio! My father n law lives 5 mins away from there and I'm about 30 mins away....missed ya guys 😔

[@2H80vids]

A full-length feature, co-starring Safety Girl; what more can we ask?👍

[@jerryw6577]

Did they bring SafeT on the Power Tour?

[@2H80vids]

@@jerryw6577 Wouldn't think so.😁

[@thomaskelley1718]

Although not the best for all out performance, those valvetrains are fairly durable for pedestrian car use. I have pulled a lot of them apart and most problems I encountered was from someone that didn't know what they were doing and mismatched parts or not understood timing and had it wrong.

[@StratTone]

“I don’t know what I’m looking at. Somethings smoking.” Should also be a T-shirt.

[@claztube]

Just amazing! This whole job has been a great trip for a 65 year old wanna be mechanically inclined dude that is too scared to try. But everything Luke, that you walked us through, would be all I would need to take a chance with my best friend whom is 'gung ho' on helping me on some projects that I may face with my 2003 4.7 V8 Toyota Tundra if ever I need to replace the starter. Those in the know are aware in Toyota's infinite wisdom this '8 cylinder' 2UZ-FE has the starter located under the intake manifold! Where I reside there are rodents trying to nest within my engine compartment and if they go after any of the wires in that space, and why wouldn't they, I'm up a creek without a starter. I do use a product that has a mint oil base but it must be applied consistantly to ward off the threat. Also I use a solution of Irish Spring soap to deter the vermin. But just today after some neglect in proactive application I found rodent droppings on top of the intake manifold. There was a vlog of of crazy scenario wherein a rodent had nested iinside a Tundra's timing chain cover on one of the V8's banks and that rodent got death by ignition. The remains of said rodent caused the timing chain to jump a few cogs and of course that in turn made for a ratty running engine. Chasing down the poor engine performance was a lesson in superfurlous mechanics whence the real problem was finally exposed, much to the surprise of everyone watching this particular vlog. I really am wishing I had youth on my side at this time v poor health as I'd be all in on doing some of this work that you do but apparently being young doesn't equate to working sans a difficulty and a back out of whack, as noted when you hobbled (LOL) over to your Black Magic to retieve that carburator from the Maverick storage bin. Thanks for the time involved in the edit and great upload, another thing a 65 year old unsavy techie would aspire to if not of a mind I won't be able to do the time and take the effort you put forth. I also view Dylan and Kevin/Mook vlogs for similar fanatical reasons, I'm a wanna be gear head. Kudos, Peace Out

[@64_Falcon]

Thanks for another awesome video, been watching your channel for ahwile I remember using it to help get my 64 Ford running back when I was 13 lol. Your carb videos saved me big time. How’s the galaxi?

[@ThunderHead289]

The 64 runs like a top, my black 65 is sitting 95 percent done with a blower on it now. Hopefully 2022 is the year!

[@richardbates2367]

I bet Luke's 65 black galaxie is gonna be nasty and sound awesome!!

[@svr27rr87]

Awesome workmenship.. i see u guys got the same dedication i do into my passion..its all about trust loyalty honor respect...& if some one messes up one they will lose all four. don't ever want any fore grazes in ur family & team circle of trust is the code i follow..old school new is how i roll..

[@nathanieljones7981]

That front air dam and bumper is the rarest one in foxbodies.83 Early very early only. you can see it on the 82 GT models!

[@unclerusty9318]

That intake bolt around 50:00 looked like a damn blunt 🤣

[@MrThekingofrock97]

Some good info for us SBF guys here

[@ericlakota1847]

She sounds great thos old mustangs where great little fords

[@31terikennedy]

I'm small block Mopar but nice to see the dizzy in the front.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

1:08:28 I suspect that the Chevy firing order was just numbered linearly down the crankshaft from front to back, which results in the "odd bank" and "even bank" cylinder enumeration. Ford numbered their cylinders by bank, not by the order of the connecting rods - except that cylinder 1, like Chevy, is the first rod at the front of the crank.

[@tonygSDWR]

I always get a couple of new car terms per episode. "Chinesium" was this weeks edition, yes!

[@taunuslunatic404]

Unobtanium.

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

Chinesium isn't just for cars. It's for every cheap low quality thing.

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

Or you can learn a whole mentally challenged language from Vice Grip Garage lmao.

[@KameraShy]

I hear that term a lot. Electronics especially.

[@davelowets]

Wow, "Chinesium" has been around for a WHILE now...

[@michaelledford4751]

Ford outdid themselves with the Fox body 5.0 Mustangs , the Fox body style is still my all time 2nd favorite car design right behind the 1969 American Motors AMX 390 dual carb mid block that was the only car that could beat the Corvette at the track.

[@Evaldas256]

What a car :) I love your videos, Luke!

[@brucemoriarty9964]

Great video and great work on it results.

[@thatcarguy2778]

Drinking game...everytime Luke says narrative take a shot. 😆

[@Pretty_Pooch]

Damn Luke, your a funny guy 🤣🤣 I've got to tighten hose clamp if I must 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hope the back gets better 🙏🤠

[@flyfly2427]

The best motor is the 1 between a girls legs it bleeds once a month to keep it clean, it fits any piston size and self lubricating. Since the beginning of time it's a money maker too! ACDC knows about keepn the motor clean and mean. Haha. Keep up the good wrk!

[@jamesspeck4151]

Well... I'd have to disagree about Duraspark ignition. True, the firing time is not great, and the connections are not good, but the adjustability of the distributor is quick and easy. The internal allen head of the vacuum advance makes adjustment easy, and the square holes in the breaker plate makes adjusting the springs a breeze too. I know certain modules are not very reliable, but they do have some redeeming qualities - that is, for example, the stepped retard module (yellow grommet) is great for turbo engines, and it is more reliable too. The later brown grommet modules are not only reliable, they can be used with the electronic timing function of aftermarket fuel injection systems. So... what the heck - my two cents worth.

[@peterbenson3776]

I made this goof with a 300-6 i owned it was a rebuild but between two different years how the valves are set . I bent most of the pushrods. But only when first cranking so it survived.

[@Scrapla1]

39:56 lol did she really just reference a joke from the classic movie AIRPLANE?! lol

[@Captgreatvalue]

I feel like the 351 should have more power but it still rips pretty good I would say it looks like it running close to 250 hp if the timing is right and we’ll uncle Luke’s a pro so I’d say yep

[@JP-ec9rl]

Yep it's true. I'm a 47 year old class 8 fleet mechanic. I do it for a living and don't want to do it for a hobby or for my own transportation. I like to drive newer vehicles.

[@peterbenson3776]

Ive always noticed my Fords run better with a fresh oil change especially if im a bit overdue. Lifter efficiency is my guess

[@puddleduckist]

Another found...on....road....dead revival! Not a bad low buck mustang! Fun times! Thanks for sharing!

[@rickallen6378]

If you ever get out to northern Virginia outside of DC I have a 1961 Thunderbird that could use a look over.

[@I985amcfreak]

I do love myself a nice long video 🙂 you should do more like this.

[@chuckdavis3587]

Good meeting you guys on power tour. Did you ever get the vice grip shift lever swapped out for the one I brought you? Also, in a pinch, I have used my belt (from my pants) as a make-shift oil filter wrench before.

[@ThunderHead289]

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[@mrmoss149]

Wow, Chuck. That's ingenuity.

[@bensymington5550]

Thanks thunderhead very good video very informational awesome

[@inibrius5380]

Mook lookin all kinda of creepy in the intro. Love it!

[@joshuasims7357]

1:02.02 Slipped off the crank and stripped the bolt a little and said that feels pretty good lmao. Not intended to be an ignorant or hostile comment just a funny observation

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

'Doing the wrong thing the right way" love that !!!!!!!

[@travissmith2211]

I thought that it was best to submerge new hydraulic lifters before installing.

[@ThunderHead289]

Wives tale - if you prime the oiling system till oil comes out all the rockers, it’s good to go. Oiling the lifters is what people do who like to dry fire an engine, which isn’t something I’d ever do.

[@johnnorene2684]

I suspect the lifter damage and the pushrods out of place were caused by lifter pump-up at higher RPM because of insufficient valve spring pressure. Also, lifters stuck in the bores is most times caused by build-up of varnish on the lifters below the bore.

[@ThunderHead289]

No idea what happened, I assume floated lifters although the stuck in the bore is especially odd since, even though parked for a long time, lifters were essentially brand new and clean

[@alt7488]

with a little tweaking and r+d, you could be onto something with that coolant drain pan....

[@jimbo5728]

All caught up on new content. Time to watch old content! This is a time machine. Is that the future wife?

[@loganbrown9418]

Ik it’s a long shot but eed some advice on how to get a little more power out of my 84 crown Vic 302 tbi. I know it’s a boat but I love the car and plan to daily drive it

[@Domi-83]

hi Luke, i noticed the specific torn jeans from the throwback vid didnt apear anymore in more recent vids. how come? looked epic and absolutely your signature working in torn pants.its so you! I wear the same working on my E30. thumbs up on the good work!

[@franklogrim8510]

enjoyed this build!

[@jesseduke694]

I had a lunati lifter do that as well. On a 460. I thought the cam lobe was rounded off but when I took it apart the bottom of the lifter was fine & the cam was fine. But the ring that holds the plunger was broken in half? I coulda bought a lifter & kept going?

[@davelowets]

The early 302 and 351 Fords have the exact same firing pattern as a Chevy small block. If you pretemd the ford motor's cylinders are numbered the same as a chevy, the firing order will be the same as the typical G.M. 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2..... And vice versa with the ford firing order on a Chevy.

[@ericlakota1847]

This dude on camera did great job

[@marklitchfield2471]

When is the next power tour I hope to have my car ready for it

[@canadaeast8358]

I love the old fox body’s

[@peterbenson3776]

Your self deprecating sarcasm is charming😂

[@bananasEveryday]

love the long format videos

[@LumenateTV]

39:02 Scraping old gaskets is oddly therapeutic for me...

[@noberet]

I miss the old moonshine theme song. Great vid.

[@ThunderHead289]

Oh when the f100 is on screen, it’s all steel drivers ✊

[@peterbenson3776]

I think my 300-6 got messed up while i was cranking it with no spark to observe oil pressure

[@hankmendenhall5728]

Nice Chuck Taylor’s Luke

[@DonnyT744]

Another Ford hits the road. Turned out pretty good.

[@phr3dmcc0y]

Didnt we see this video before? Wasnt there another red mustang under a shed roof? is that where we can just start fining red fox body mustangs now? under old sheds?

[@ThunderHead289]

Did you happen to listen to what I said in the first two minutes

[@travisevans7502]

I was reading a form answer recently and read that Rotella doesn't use zinc anymore supposed to have been reformulated this person said they got the information from a rep I've heard this a few times now from different people but don't have anything with flat tappet cams so I didn't research it any further just a heads up in case it's true.

[@crownfam882]

And that is why he is the cool uncle 😎