Why is it running BAD? 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood. NEW EXHAUST.

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[@THETuerre]

I do hope you take good care of Bill, grab him a burrito, a sub, an eighth from time to time. He's an indispensable part of Puddin's fab shop.

[@robballering3908]

Maybe Bill can move with you to the New place. Hé can stad in the mobilehome wen you fix it UP.

[@veronicaloc4601]

Is the eighth is what I think it is?😂

[@01ls1z28dabx]

@@veronicaloc4601 yup

[@THETuerre]

@@veronicaloc4601 All 3.5 Grams of it!

[@GregoryJohnston77]

An 1/8th LMMFAO HAHAHAHAHA

[@sethbarnes7608]

Your buddy Derek Bieri from VGG has a great video on adjusting hydraulic lifters. Not to mention the fact that I'd absolutely LOVE to see the two of you do a video together, that would be absolutely hilarious!!!😂

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Take an old set of valve covers, cut the tops off and install them. Start the engine, loosen the 1st rocker arm till it chatters, tighten it till it stops making noise, tighten half a turn. Repeat 15 times.

[@geezus1201]

Bill is a old mechanic from way back who knows how to tune by feel and hearing like Puddin is by hearing. Great teaching videos

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

Adjusting valves like Bill was is definitely an acquired skill . Few things I need, 1 luv tap stuff coming back. 2 need a bill sticker

[@classiccopcars]

That O'Reilly ad is one of the best Ive seen from anyone so far! Gonna be hard to beat!!

[@mehGyver]

I’ve got a 155” 2010 express 3500. Once you find the utility of them you are forever a van man! She tows better than any other truck you own! Strong and stable!

[@rsprockets7846]

any chebby van we had since the second gen in 1971 was epic ran like snot and the early ones from 71 to 77 were hot rods with no pollution stuff, only prob was traction and I did a 360 with no load on a g30 and ran slicked road

[@BuffsGarage]

Moving to Oklahoma, so I hope to get to collaborate maybe offer you some free labor, sweep your floors, clean rocks out of tires, whatever… great episode!

[@CreekbeatersTV]

That’s the best trio right there. Bill, slick and puddin. Don’t change a thing there brother.

[@ianmcilwain1248]

I was just on vacation in Rwanda and meet a group of people from OK so I asked if they had heard of Puddin's Fab Shop. Turns out they're from Tecumseh, and they had nothing but good things to say about you and your work in the community, and they got a real kick out of some random Canadian knowing about someone from their hometown. Keep up the good content and the good work!

[@paulangelotti3990]

check the threads showing on each rocker nut...sometimes the press in studs work loose and work their way out of the head....just a suggestion if it keeps going out of adjustment....love watching you show never miss it....God Bless keep up the good work

[@alexmoreau8921]

👌👌👌👌

[@doctorprick2843]

ding ding ding , give that man a sucker, I bet hes got it. get to yakin those heads boys

[@TxStang]

We used to drill the bosses and studs and install hardened roll pins to stop them from pulling up under stiffer valve springs

[@jeffcohoon6886]

Been there on the pulled rocker bolt

[@guttermonkeytv]

I always adjusted valves on SBC with the engine running. Tighten it down until it just starts to miss and back her of 1/2 a turn. Isn't by the book but always worked for me

[@sethbarnes7608]

The screws you're referring to are your idle mixture screws. If one is closed off, then the bank that screw serves will run lean, thus one side of the engine will run hotter than the other.

[@martinmicheal4595]

I had a very major heart attack puddin all I could think about was watching my kids grow up and missing out on that you have been truly helping in my recover out of heart failure thank you for being you and doing so much on KZbin so I get the entertainment I appreciate you more then you will know 😅❤

[@MastaT_150]

That van will probably tow just as good as your pickup., maybe better. The only difference between the two might come down to the gearing. The only downside I’ve ever experienced towing with a cargo van is they are harder to see out of, other than that they are pretty similar. On a side note: I had a fleet of vans for my business both Ford and GM and the weak point of the GM vans was their transmission so you might want to do a preventative service on yours. I think I put transmissions in ever one I owned but we put a crap ton of miles on them everyday. They were excellent trucks. At first you might get the creeper van vibe but driving them kinda grows on you and you see why people like them.

[@davidhazel36]

Yeah, the ford's are the worst. I've blown every ford trans i ever had. Gm trans last much longer.

[@MastaT_150]

Well I would disagree with them being the worst but to each their own. I can only speak on the van’s I’ve personally had and out of all them I’ve never had to put a trans in any of the Fords but that’s not to say I’ve never replaced a transmission in a Ford because I definitely have, just not in any of the vans. I was thinking about it and I can’t remember if the Chevy’s I had were 4L60’s or 4L80’s, but if I was to guess I would venture to say they were probably 4L60’s since they are notorious for not being the best. Even at that they were still excellent vehicles and they got the crap beat out of them everyday. Every brand has problems there is no perfect vehicle out there…

[@MortskeRepair]

Looks like you need a tilt bed trailer...

[@johnnymack8442]

That cargo van is awesome!! Now needs some decals

[@zamarahix]

I love my express van! From camping to hauling stuff it’s 10x better than a truck!!!

[@rickmartinez7795]

Take one valve cover off at a time and stick a piece of cardboard and run it and adjust the valves that way back it off till it makes noise the start to tighten it till the noise goes away and then give it a quarter turn

[@brianf8621]

Add aluminum foil to the cardboard and it will take exhaust heat.

[@intrepid5684]

Slick and Wild Bill are always a good addition to the channel.

[@J-RocksCustoms]

Be on the lookout for the rocker studs backing out. If those rockers keep getting loose on you it's a strong possibility that those rocker studs are backing out.

[@rsprockets7846]

drill and tap the studs for screw in types

[@danstowe8163]

I don't think I have watched another channel since I discovered your channel a few weeks ago!! Puddin is the man

[@lolife999]

Any day with “wagon content” is a good day. Keep bringing it!

[@harold306]

Awesome video. Had a heart surgery 10 weeks ago and brother is going to help me rebuild water pump and change generator on my 39 buick. Tired of sitting on my ass. Time to finish the project😂 Thanks for the awesome videos

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Perfect timing Mr. Puddin! I'm happy to see that your "company" grows so you can buy reliable work trucks. ❤🎉

[@keithreilly386]

Today went to get my truck inspected damn bolt holding the rear leaf springs on ripped a few threads out and shifted two inches to the right so when you hit the brakes it would pivot so it failed. Need to fix way my life goes any need a new universal joint also broke in line to get inspection

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

📝Woody, Wagon, Pecking Parkwood, Got a "Popping Problem", Under the Hood, But P-Tang, Slick & Bill, Made it Understood, If 7 Sparks Didn't Send Her, they Knew that 8 plugs Would ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sheilachant5275]

​@@keithreilly386😂😢😢

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

6:25 I Love the new man van! I got one too and I use it for my truck!! I haul all my kids and trailer!! Once you get hitch on yours, you'll love the new van!!

[@Patrick-te1sc]

I drove a Penske truck on one of those GMC van chassis's across the country a few months back. Shockingly comfortable on a 1800 mile drive and it moved (until it hit the 75mph limiter).

[@MyCjmiller]

I was a salaried employee with GM in the early 2000's, and part of the group that had the task of informing O'Reilly's that we were removing all ACDelco parts from their stores. Man have things changed since then.

[@dianabenrud374]

Puddin, I've been a car girl all my life. And now my husband and I love watching you and your friends have fun together. And I love that you and your family work together and can make your dreams come true ❤️. Thanks for informing and entertaining us‼️

[@krayonss]

sitting on my ass watching this vid instead of finishing my projects rn but it’s worth it to watch puddtang and cheech50 and bill chong all try to work in harmony.

[@TheKustomBeardoh]

Stoked to see this thing running! Any video with Slick and Bill always makes for some good entertainment.

[@xtremeclean9049]

i bought a cargo van to put my carpet cleaning rig in, I drove it empty for a few months empty and it was handy as could be! I miss having the usefulness of a big van. Might buy another one for my daily driver!

[@Hightowercustomc10]

Glad you chose GM for your fleet. Its good to see your hard work paying off for you and your family. Keep on hustling. 👍

[@mattlitton8066]

Ordered from Sweet Patina and they sent me one of your stickers. Now that is a class act! Love it. Can't decide where to put your decal!

[@michaelcole4868]

I like the way the way he dressed the engine especially the manifolds! Nice job on the entire build and getting that wagon back on the road!

[@doctorprick2843]

looks great , runs crappy

[@tmdmedia7526]

Puddin, as a man that has owned multiple SWEET vans, and currently with a 95 Dodge Ram Van 3500 1 ton with SWEET PATINA…. Can we get a van build?! A SWEET old van - G series or B series van from a yard with some SWEET PATINA? Do it for us van guys.

[@kennethsonier1766]

It's great to see you guys joking around and having a good time. I'm sure feels good to resolve these issues, the car sounds great. Keep up the great work and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@doctorprick2843]

you need a hearing aide

[@michaelhayes8848]

I think you would be pleasantly surprised with how those vans tow i drive one every day with a 12 foot dump trailer for a landscaping company and we’ve never had an issue with towing even in the mountains of Tucson 👍👍👍👍

[@mikeferraro8917]

Nice reliable van! Nice to see you investing in your business.

[@thunder_lloyd]

I knew the paint shaker was about to come out when you were shakin' that marker pen!

[@blueeyz2046]

As always, Top Dog Carona and I enjoyed the update! Always love Bill and he performed his weedeating service, glad he isn't grumpy anymore. He is still waiting for a suitable shirt for a 14 pound minature Doberman, as am I.

[@theunseen8054]

So my girlfriend went and surprised me by buying me a “Mama didn’t raise no punk” t-shirt which arrived in the mail today. I love it! We both enjoy watching your videos and think you are talented and highly entertaining. We’re proud to support you, and I’ll be proud to wear that fAnCy t-shirt to work tomorrow! 🤘

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

Lookin forward to the wagon, and see what is up with it? 🇺🇲💯✌

[@brandonbetterton6609]

Dangit Puddin, I didn't know jet city woman. I think I've listened to that song probably 25 times since I watched this episode.

[@russpendergraft5057]

Really enjoyed your wagon adventure!!! Looking forward to seeing more ! Keep up the good work Mr. Pudding!! And we'll see ya in the funny papers!😃👍

[@jangles1839]

Ol' Puddin' put the work in for that Of Reily spot! That was great 😂

[@drones4L45]

That has turned out to be a badass wagon great job.

[@tommyg7381]

I have been a mechanic for over 40 years and my shop teacher back when i took the course told us to check plug gaps every time you remove them. Love your show. You always start with a basket case project. And by the way i have peripheral neuropathy and have severe pain and weekness in my legs and have been sittin on my ass and finishing my projects for the past few years.

[@martinbaxter2616]

Puddin NEVER messes up. The Multiverse just likes to watch him work. 😎😎👍🏻🍺

[@mehGyver]

He doesn’t mess up. He just gives us teaching moments!

[@Gadsyd]

You should trusts wild Bill valve adjusting skills 😂 good to see ya together again, can't wait till next monday!

[@bubbatmopar7813]

Boy I needed me some Puddin

[@riversharp180]

He married bro you know how you said that's don't sound rite if your a straight man at least

[@allanm6043]

True

[@blown8950]

For adjusting the rockers, remember EO-IC. I like to do one cylinder at a time. When the EXHAUST is OPENING (EO), adjust the intake. When the INTAKE is CLOSING (IC), adjust the exhaust. Hope this helps. Thanks for all the GREAT content!

[@chrisfisher8774]

Watching this struggle makes me feel so much better. I rebuilt a 351c for my Torino a year ago and had a similar series of events. Very demoralizing having a cascade of problems on a project. If I could figure it out, I know puddin can.

[@chipanzee7507]

My father in law has one of those creeper vans with a duramax in it

[@zezoner]

I love that g ‘em junk. It’s all I own. 4 Chevy gmc vehicles dating from 1963 to 2011. A carryall, a Silverado, an Astro and a terrain. Been wrenchin on gm my whole life. You need longer than that to keep anything else runnin. Lol

[@benjamink591]

I'm just glad that black dizzy came in

[@zaynerespect]

puddin you have been a very big part of what i do you made me want to get out and build stuff again i got a fun job with good people building frak pumps motors and more. an now have a second job building motors for my boss i want to get on my 77 vet that is my next step. thanks for the videos you put out love every one of them my friend lives where ur at so who knows i might get to see u one day

[@newsferd1638]

Didn't see anyone comment on the mystery part you thought came from the power steering fitting . That's the guts from the cheap pvc valve that exploded a couple shows back. Thanks for great channel !

[@scottmorton5379]

I got a 2006 3500 GMC Savanah, has 236k miles, bought it to pull camper. Was surprised how good it pulls, and great power. (6.0). I love this old “creeper” van. 15 passenger, took all but 1seat out, have bunks in back. Never will junk it, I’ll put new power train if it ever goes down. Thanks for entertainment.

[@michaelnevanssr206]

Despite all of the trouble and problems you have run into, you pulled off the total rebuild of the wagon. I have enjoyed watching all of the videos and am looking forward to many more. Pudding, you done good!

[@beezlebub3955]

Bill is the people’s spirit animal😂 freakin intrusive thoughts kickin weeds growing up through cracks in the driveway

[@jacobbennett596]

I just got order one of your onesey for my son and a shirt to match for me. momma didnt run raise no punk. Thank you for all the hard work you and your family do just to keep all of us entertained. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you puddin and puddin family

[@ScrapYardproductions]

I tow with my 2500 van. They are great. I haul my 4600 pound race car all over the place

[@apere003]

Finally got me a truck....1987 chevy single cab short bed step side throttle body 5.7 350 dual tanks auto has wooden bed....gonna keep the patina look

[@br549200]

As a retired GM pipefitter I appreciate your choice of GM products.

[@maintenanceman1015]

Adjusting the lifters pull the valve covers ,stuff a rag to catch the oil , loosen the rocker bolt till it rattles. Then turn it in 1/2 turn for gas mileage ,3/4 for performance .

[@anaz6706]

My tow rig/family hauler is a 92 dodge b250 van. Does just fine for the most part. Up the mountains around here can be slow going though

[@davidswindlehurst801]

Just bought a 2021 GMC Savana with the. 6.6L. I just love it!

[@AnotherUnsociableOne]

My dad always set ignition timing by ear. He’d get ‘er pretty good.

[@380.motorsports]

Brother, I have the Chevy “church” version of that same 3500 van and it is a towing beast. I pull a heavy race car trailer all around the country and with the 6.0 and better transmission in the 1 ton model it pulls great. You could definitely get rid of the truck if you wanted to and just tow with the van. That was a good purchase.

[@pidgeiam4979]

Love it!!!! We gotta figure out shipping shirts and stuff north of the border. I’d buy 8 just to have spare for the week 😘……love the channel buddy. Keep up the great work yourself, family and friends 👍👍👍

[@jamesworsham125]

Hey Puddin, You may want to keep a roll or 2 of Pigmat absorbant sheets they are way handy. Clean, easy way to clean a spill. Does not create a slip hazard or get dust everywhere. 😎

[@willrocks3504]

Congratulations on the upgraded fleet

[@ik04]

I'm a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury guy, but I still miss my 1999 $1,000 auction Express 2500 van. That thing was super handy...

[@prestonahlson3299]

I am quite practical. Hahaha love the videos. 2nd channel is killing it too. Hope to get the chance to meet ya one day

[@dustyphillips3166]

Tuesday morning coffee and PFS. I don't know if cars are different, but on small engines and bikes you have to adjust lash when dead cold.

[@joethepirate1]

Brother, you over edited the hell out of this one but that bit opening the timing light had me rolling! 🤣😂

[@1193lucas]

When im working on planes cleaning and gapping plugs. I always tell the owners you get two drops on a sparkplug. First one on the ground the second one in the trash. Little less critical in a car. Keep on keepin on Puddin 👍

[@Bjyrgen666]

Looks rad just THAT low and on the steelies!

[@even7steven]

Dang! Bill coming in for the save.😂

[@russellsmith2556]

Just wanted to let you know that I received my order and my nephew was extremely happy with his new tanktop. Thank you for the speedy service.

[@thelittlegem8772]

Keep Bill around. Reminds me of some guys when I was a kid. Like a walking encyclopedia on cars. If you ask the right question.

[@mikethrapp]

When I set valves I use a bore scope. Set each cylinder one by one to TDC. Use the bore scope to watch the valves open and then back off until they just close. Makes it so damn simple. I've done so many of these in the last 7 years every engine has been different. I've had some that had open valves at 1/2 and 3/4 turn down. But doing the bore scope method I can guarantee they are right on the money allowing for max lift and 100% sure of closure.

[@mikethrapp]

Also when checking timing rpms should be at least 1000rpm.

[@martychrisenberry408]

Check to make sure the rocker stud isnt pulling out of the head. Stock heads the rocker stud is pressed in.

[@charleslawrence7194]

Just finished a Puddin marathon. Slammed Chevy wagon, red hot chili peppers, hornet fights and trashed topper. Yep, could have made a tv commercial with. Wait a minute...I been sittin on my ___ and not getting my bus project dun. Later!! 👍

[@djmtndew]

Very happy with the van you'll be

[@crossthreadcustoms8904]

Not sure how you missed out on the "Practical Puddin" instead of Practical Preston, but great video as always

[@veb92168]

I had a 3500 chevy with the 6.0 gas and I put a hitch on it I hauled a bobcat and all the accessories and tools for pole barn construction and 6 men in the van and I never had a single problem. Had plenty of power!

[@blessedinjax]

Ol bill put his ear to that motor and told us the future

[@davo8802]

I believe the chatter is in the timing. Turn your distributor just a hair. Also will crank better.

[@drewscruis]

check you oil for the forbidden glitter. there has been a rash of bad lifters plaguing the aftermarket. unfortunately they usually wipe out the cam when they go bad.

[@MadRattGarage]

MAN I"M LUVIN' that Wagon!! Just an FYI. Change the PCV from the pass side to the driver side. Engines pull fresh crank case air from the pass side (thru the breather) and release to the driver side where the carb picks it up thru the pcv. You might be creating a internal vacuum that may or may not cause tuneability issues. The PCV is a one way check valve. Therefore the engine is not able to pull fresh crankcase air in and will create a vacuum which may be why you are having a hard time setting the valves. Just something to consider. Luv the work you're doing. Keep up the great content.

[@nikkojones2784]

Nice troubleshooting !! Nothing more thorough than process of elimination. Congrats, & keep strokin Hoss !!

[@GRANITEMONUMENT]

You gonna wanna save on that van, should be a 4l80 2wd behind that 6.0, perfect setup to build you a little turbo drag and drive wagon.,

[@DavidSkelton-kk7px]

First time commentating, Love watching your videos, been watching for 2 years now. But I don't watch you on my cellphone. I watch you on my 60' inch smart tv. Dam you big lol. Order 2 shirts last week. And 2 days later you offered, your New 4th of July t shirt. Sad I missed it. 😢 But that wont stop me from watching you all. I build on car or truck just like sitting on my butt. And finishing my project. Take care of yourself and family.

[@macgvrs]

Couple of thoughts. In my state they require you to run the exhaust out the back to get beyond the interior of the vehicle. I guess if it is legal in your state just be sure you aren't getting fumes inside. Back when I had a 283, I always adjusted the valves while it was running. Seemed to work really well. Nice to see the project coming together.

[@joshuapoche5137]

I drive one of those vans with the 6.0 daily for work. They tow good. Ive towed trailers with equipment but never a vehicle. The gearing does suck though but they will get out of their own way when you mash it

[@donnie2533]

Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

When I got my lowered mini truck trailered to my house it got stuck on the trans cross member and I had to jack it up to get it to clear.

[@rogerdavis6718]

This is so great this makes me think me and my brother would do this stuff with my step dad . Much love