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

[@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.

[@CreekbeatersTV]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@davihazel3653]

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…

[@jrcook927]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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).

[@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‼️

[@lolife999]

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

[@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 😅❤

[@johnnymack8442]

That cargo van is awesome!! Now needs some decals

[@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.

[@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! 🤘

[@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...

[@martinbaxter2616]

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

[@jrcook927]

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

[@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😂😢😢

[@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.

[@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!

[@TheKustomBeardoh]

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

[@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

[@martychrisenberry408]

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

[@beezlebub3955]

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

[@jergunsjunk]

I learnt a good trick recently, if a cylinders ex valve is on the lobe you can set intake and vice versa, do them cold. Find good specs to suit your engine. Cheers puddin

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Dang Puddin , the van is what you needed for the merch biz. Hell yea.

[@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!

[@radders50]

That van needs ‘Free Puddin’ on the side 😂😎

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@classiccopcars]

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

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

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

[@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. 👍

[@intrepid5684]

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

[@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.

[@drones4L45]

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

[@mikeferraro8917]

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

[@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 !

[@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 👍

[@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!😃👍

[@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.

[@zamarahix]

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

[@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.

[@1TX0UTLAW]

Love me some Puddin's Fab!

[@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.

[@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

[@br549200]

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

[@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!

[@rickregister9424]

Don't beat yourself up Mr. Puddin. You did your best and that's all you can do. It shows us you are human. We all still love ya buddy

[@Hank-ski]

59:26 Puddin' said "The miss is gone." But I heard, "The Mrs. gone". I thought WHOA! ol' Puddin's playing bachelor dad, then I remembered I just watched an hour long video about a cylinder mis-fire.

[@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.

[@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!

[@veb6814]

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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@even7steven]

Dang! Bill coming in for the save.😂

[@jimriess3564]

I took an engine out of a Dodge dart. Got it all together after fighting it and remembering finally it was a slant six which is why it would not go in straight. Also got it finally all done and it would not start. Neighbour came over and looked for a few seconds, hooked up the coil wire and it started up. 9 hours of non stop work, just gets you sometimes. :)

[@johnrickett3919]

I was taught to adjust while it’s running, loosen nut till it chatters then tighten till it stops (all 16). Then with motor off give each a 1/4 turn. Rags along edge of head will catch oil.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@ScrapYardproductions]

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

[@corybodiker6243]

Yeah, those 3500 vans will surprise you on how they tow and everything about them. I got a 2011 Chevy 3500 and that thing is a boss. It really surprised me bought it from a church for 300 bucks only had 23,000 miles on 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

[@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

[@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 👍👍👍👍

[@Gadsyd]

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

[@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. 😎

[@robis40]

I drove an E-350 with 13 Boy Scouts pulling a dual axle trailer, like a U-Haul, from Houston to Altamont, TN which is 850 miles. I know it's a different brand, but it pulled and drove great, drank a lot of gas with all that weight but I had no issues.

[@RaunchyJancsi]

This is the third timbive commented on this, but... you plumbed your booster into the intake runner on the right bank. That is a direct path for air to potentially lean out that bank.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Time for The A-Team paint job on the van! Maybe sport a mohawk and 70 gold chains for the right look!😂

[@soberlife]

I tow almost daily with one of those vans. You won't be disappointed.

[@joethepirate1]

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

[@brucehayes7251]

Welcome to the world of van ownership where everyone criticizes until they need something moved ,all the best puddin

[@booncha1971]

Hope that cam.n lifter set isnt junk.....been reading lots of bad reviews on how poorly cams are made lately ..fingers crossed its something a simple adjustment can fix for ya...looking forward to the next wagon video...Thanks Puddin !

[@bakeefe4]

What a nice ending to my 53rd birthday... Cake and ice cream telling everyone to shut up and watching me some good ol Puddin

[@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 .

[@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

[@MFStuffNinja]

I bought an Express 3500 passenger van to replace my pickup and I love it. I can take all the friends and family camping, or take the seats out of it and haul pallets of tiles without it sagging. It'll bounce down the road if it doesn't have any weight in it. It tows amazing too. Used it to move some friends recently, packed to the brim and pulling a full uhaul trailer it acts like nothing is there. The nieces joke about the white van and ask for some "free candy", but I just reply with "It has windows!!"

[@danstowe8163]

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

[@paxxsford]

Puddin, do your valves in the morning with the engine completely cool. I use a 15 thousandths feeler gauge. Do exhaust on 1,3,4,8 and intake on 1,2,5,7. Turn engine 90 degrees and do opposite on remaining 7 cylinders (1 is complete)

[@mexicanspec]

Puddin' I appreciate that you got a real American van and not one of those Transit pieces of crap.

[@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

[@ivorwm2291]

Cool van. You should spray paint " Free candy " on the side .. LOL. I wrote this before I saw it on the video! I always say, " Excrement Occurs"!

[@bennetfox]

On the back side of the glove box door of your free candy van should be a build sticker that should tell you what rear end gears the van has.

[@majcrash]

It's surprising how many people think vans are slow. If they aren't loaded down, they can be very quick. Try one of the Ford V10s if you get a chance.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Put it on TDC #1 adjust both rockers, turn crankshaft a 1/4 turn that puts #8 @ TDC another 1/4 turn puts #4 @ TDC adjust them thru firing order 1/4 turn of crankshaft at a time will bring next cylinder in firing order to TDC . 3/4 turn of lash.

[@sethbarnes7608]

Believe it or not fellers, bill's way is the correct way to set valves on any engine, not just a sbc. And to find true TDC, you can make a piston stop out of an old spark plug

[@Stugots70]

I'm a ford guy. Drove a chevy 12ft box van for fedex for 4 years. Had 170k when I got it and 310k when I left the job. 3 transmissions 3 rear ends. But that engine....6.0. Solid as hell. Hard life for a van but the engine took it like a champ. Nothing but respect for that LS.

[@normanpaterson]

Never get bored of your posts, even if they are just off the cuff. Actually I have withdrawal symptoms when there is a delay in your posts, give er good old boy!

[@andrewbeach9894]

EVERY VIDEO WITH SLICK 5ITTY AND BILL IS AWSOME. LIKE ALL CONTENT. BUT ALL YOU GUYS TOGETHER ARE TOTALLY AWSOME.

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

You need to get your logo guy design wraps for your new truck and van! Hey congrat's on your growth, it damn near killed you but it was a mere flesh wound! You got better!

[@shawnspeed3093]

Just breath my brother and the wagon will sing like a bird soon enough. Mini Truckin Forever

[@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!

[@teamzfg6553]

The “Carls Carpet Cleaning” bit absolutely killed me! 😂😂😂 Cracked up here in 🇬🇧!