Will a 1970's Wagon SURVIVE 2,100 Miles with NO REVERSE?

This week I drive a 1970 Country Sedan 2100 miles across the US to beat a snowstorm home!
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[@HighBoi]

i loved this, can't wait to see what that engine looks like from the inside.

[@chaostoasty]

High boi, what are you doing here lol

[@JunkyardDigs]

I KNEW IT! I knew this guy was a motor head. Love your videos!

[@HighBoi]

@@JunkyardDigs i am indeed, and I've been watching some of ur vids for a while

[@JunkyardDigs]

@@HighBoi Well I appreciate that!

[@86angrybees]

@@HighBoigoated movie reviewer

[@sambeussman7239]

The engine deserves a full rebuild and the car deserves a full refurbish. That thing woke up from the dead, was asked to do a Lord of the Rings journey, and it somehow survived.

[@mehpainter]

A car fit for a hobbit

[@PeetzaPieAmore]

I can’t believe he didn’t throw a rod with all of that crap in the valve covers and lifters. Wtf

[@PapaLurts]

@@PeetzaPieAmore That engine was determined to win. I think it deserves to be treated well and get a refurbish/rebuild

[@bacon098]

I really need to stop reading comments before finishing the video. Now I know it makes it in one piece lol.

[@AremStefaniaK]

To consider that the car began in one bullet hole away from being mere monster truck fodder

[@einhundertfunfzig4919]

That engine really deserves a rebuilt for getting you that far!

[@warrenmichael918]

Heck , i think a new front seal and she will be ready for the next long trip like a champ! haha

[@kbtube8125]

hell yeah it does.

[@thexchox1554]

Nothing screams like a couple of gallons of seafoam like this video prior to tear down. Haha

[@LynxStarAuto]

You know what, based on how it sounds, a couple of engine flushes, drop the pan, put a new pump in it, scrape out any remains, and it wouldn't surprise me if that thing keeps on trucking no sweat.

[@LegendStormcrow]

Windsors are pretty dang reliable.

[@redpointt]

Anyone who’s had to make time on long roads will understand the madness that slowly sets in until you reach your destination lol

[@bsanchez3563]

Lol yeah after a about the first however long if it just same scenery for awhile if not then maybe longer but yeah fwiw about maybe 3 or 4 hours for like not travelling for travelling type destinations then itd be kind of a long ride but.. mostly with a locket radio/personal stereo I realised how much of the stations have so massivecof an assortment of amusement ngl.. as and adult lmao as a kid it was just oh so long until the next rest stop because when your a kid everything feels different.. well most stuff.

[@bsanchez3563]

Oh and bonus point if you know after the first day or so definetly by the later part of 2nd and then the 3rd or rip if you did more than 3 days lmao But yeah I was probably well in my experience like a 5 or possibly nearing 6 year old so it was obvioisly less exciting to be sitting for a few hours at a time but still fun enough that zi like having that as a memory of mine hehe ngl having been on a trip for more than 2 days.. although sleeping in an automobile chair does not sound the most easy to fall asleep in before feeling quote tired etc fwiw but whatever lmao its better than not being able to fall asleep.. Oh also vital is having if on a long trip either the help of more than single person doing the driving or even jjst more than a few days so as to allow still driving fewer than at most a few hours a day or so.. an have enough hours of sleep etc ..

[@user-iz4lo5qr9x]

I was a Line Mechanic at Al Packer Ford in the 70's ..that motors condition was a pretty common problem I'd see ...The sludge ..not the low oil pressure .. I'd be interested in seeing how the crank bearings look on this motor ...sometimes they get so bad it causes the low oil pressure and the crank seal won't seal ..even if it's new ...but they usually leak out the back ..not the front ..

[@klapaucius77]

I can't wait to see the teardown. I'm curious to see what the engine is really like inside.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

well it wont need an oil change. this engine just pissed the oil out everywhere. I bet the oil filter looks like new, ha ha

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Clean out the oil galleys and the basepan… possibly look at replacing that front seal and you’re good to go… I’m not even a Ford fan and that thing impressed the shit outta me…

[@thehemiolds455]

😂funny I had the same oil problem on my 71 olds 350 it had low oil pressure 25 psi,took it a part found out that my cam bearings were not even smooth. Change them pressure was around 35 psi ok.😆😎👍

[@richardthingsilike9562]

like a coal mine i would think😆

[@lordcantiismyname]

It's held together by the oil buildup. It's gonna lose compression completely once it's completely clean 🤣

[@SC92176]

After refusing to die and getting you that far, that 351 deserves to be rebuilt with some real nice go fast parts

[@BIGTRUCK261]

Iam 67 yrs old. Former truck driver. This reminds me so much of some of the sketchy trips I have made. I was on the edge of my seat through this whole video. With all that oil spraying out that thing could of burst into flames at any second.

[@jaymiller2213]

I agree with this

[@nathaniel1207]

i agree, personally i want to see him fix it and take it on power tour 2023

[@slickrisser295]

Bore it . 030 over, throw in a stroker crank, and you'll have a nice sleeper wagon. Little find hand work on the heads and you'll thank yourself for the hard work

[@MaxGiganteum]

Bore and stroker crank up to a 427. 351C or aftermarket heads. Lots of possibilities for a supercruiser. I hope that Kevin learned his lesson with the oil leak. He was correct - he would have been far better off and risked far less dealing with it in San Diego. For what it would have cost to get the car and himself back home, he could have paid for all the machine work for a fresh engine. With room to spare. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@scarymonsters9130]

It’s journeys like this that make you glad to be a car enthusiast. If only you had someone to enjoy it with. It’d be awesome to have a friend on a trip like this.

[@AremStefaniaK]

He has all of us, man. And we are better than some hot whimpering blonde in the trunk who is genuinely not having fun

[@colinl9018]

@@AremStefaniaK What's she doing in the trunk? She should be up front sitting on your lap.....

[@Mr6384]

How cool is this!! Only tried this twice. First time, I bought a 78 Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee in Texas and drove it back to northern Ohio. Great trip, great car, only issue was the power seat was stuck in the up right position, so we left the tilt wheel up!! Second time was not as good! Bought a 93 Buick Park Avenue on line two hours away. I got the dealer down $2000 because he was in it so deeply, and because he was a new KIA store so no one wanted this Buick. Drove over to get it, and my wife followed me to go get dinner. It turned dark on our way to the restaurant; the whole lighting system failed. I called the salesman to tell him I’d be back. His general manager met me at the door. I told him I’d be happy with my check back since it was clear that it was as is. He calmed me down and asked me where I learned to negotiate. I told him I’d sold cars for a living before. I said it’s a matter of common sense. The chances of someone coming into a Kia store to buy a 10 year old Buick for $4000 was ridiculous when they could put half of that down on a new car. Besides, unless you know how bulletproof those cars were, you didn’t want one. He was so impressed that he agreed to fix everything, detail and fill the car and give me fuel money for having to come back!! Make that food Ford shine

[@duanekc]

After surviving that trip, that beast *deserves* a complete overhaul. Congrats on making it home.

[@retroryan838]

Can’t wait to see it restored to how it was when it first came out of the factory in 1970. Beautiful station wagon.

[@donnabrown9476]

This is the first time Mom was genuinely concerned knowing how the trip was going, knowing you were coming into Sub-Zero temperatures with a race against the clock for the start of a whiteout blizzard, all while breathing propane fumes. I might have a new gray hair now. I was so happy to get the phone call that you made it home! This video was awesome!

[@Pantheragem]

Bless you for all the worrying you have to do! We do appreciate these videos so we can live the adventures vicariously.

[@nothing5189]

The Buddy Heater he bought puts out almost zero carbon monoxide and he had plenty of ventilation in that old car, not to worry there. I was far more worried about him breaking down with that storm moving in. Glad he made it home ok!

[@donnabrown9476]

@@Pantheragem thank you! We have always enjoyed the endless entertainment Kevin brings on a daily basis.

[@donnabrown9476]

@@nothing5189 after seeing the video I understood there was plenty of ventilation.

[@MaxGiganteum]

Sons of Kevin's age are supposed to provide comfort and ease to their parents... perhaps you should issue a spanking and tell him to get it together! 😁 Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@Tomcat71]

The oil pressure getting better when you let off the gas is pointing to a wore thrust bearing. Your crank is walking back and forth. We had a auto hobby shop back on NAS Oceania Airbase when I was in , it was a badass place.

[@Tyme_flies]

This video is better than any Netflix movie ive watched in the last 2 yrs , maybe more. The suspense has me drinking wine at 11:30 am. Im not a drinker but its Sunday and this trip has me on the edge of my seat ( no pun intended) . I just found this channel this morning. Sometimes the youtube algorithm will bless you. This is some shit my father would have done except he would have had me and my brother along on this ,what i deem a terrifying ride !!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 rip daddy ! I miss you !

[@Thecraig909]

That wagon was so solid even the engine was solid😂. Pleasure having you my friend!

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thanks for all the help man!!

[@twillison8824]

Reverse is optional, just park with something solid in front. When you need to leave drive forward, drop it into neutral before impact, and let the bounce propel you backwards.

[@huntrixmata4348]

this sounds like advice from experience lmao

[@the_junk_shop]

Spoken like someone who owns a car before the concept of "crumple zones" was conceived 😂 The big Datsun bumpers are good for this too, they're even spring/gas-loaded!

[@twillison8824]

@@the_junk_shop for sure. don't try this at home kids, or with a crappy plastic car.

[@twillison8824]

@@huntrixmata4348 maybe once or twice, trees work well.

[@donbow450]

Thanks for the tip, I would've parked at an incline, but yours sounds much more applicable.

[@getahobbyshop]

So much of this is instantly relatable to me. I still own and drive a 1969 Ford Galaxy 500 4dr. It was my first car; a handmedown originally purchased by by grandfather I've had since '87. Wish it still looked as good as this wonderful wagon ! Shame about the hood but the same thing happened with mine about 30 years ago. I "flattened it's ears" as best I could and filled with JB Weld. Not perfect but it passes. If that engine is original to the car it has definitely earned a rebuild ! By the condition of the balancer, it probably has around 300k miles. The cam should be inspected as well. The 302 in mine still ran very smooth with a rounded off cam lobe on the exhaust. The only noticeable symptom was crankcase oil tinting dark soon after changing. I found the sludge when I pulled the timing cover after noticing chain noise. The lube ports had nearly closed off as well which probably lead to the chain wear which I'm now greatful for ! It had given me warning in enough time. She got a new cam, lifters, timing kit, balancer, front crank seal, and the best cleanings I could manage without pulling the block. A couple of oil changes later and she was good to go. This was back in 2014. I think your in for about the same on this "wonder wagon" but an original engine is worth it ! It looks like this thing is in very solid condition, better than mine which is beat to death but still drives and rides great. Please note that the AM/FM STEREO radio in this is EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and should definitely be kept and restored ! The "cockpit" style instrumentation in these cars is beautiful even though it rendered the gloveboxes virtually inaccessible 😂. Enter through the passenger side to check the contents of the latter 😅. The front dash is usually destroyed in these old cars and that's up to ones own enginuity 🤔 but, on the bright side, there's seldom much to lose 😅. All in all, this is a comfortable riding, good driving keeper ! Give her a chance and you'll love her! Just hope for better driving conditions 🥶.

[@jessies6502]

Yup. 1977 Chevy Impala for my first car. Carried a case of oil in the trunk, put a quart in every two to three days. It got me through college (it was ten years old when I bought it), and then something broke loose and I had to replace it with a newer car to move for my first job. I still miss that old urban battle cruiser.

[@brandonfairbanks5764]

The "that would be some Ken Block stuff" hit me pretty hard. Rest easy legend you will be missed. Kevin rebuild that 351 but remember if you modify it, that's a 9.48 deck. I think.

[@garageofscrap]

I think this car needs to remove a lot of rubber from its rear tyres in memory of Ken Block

[@asherwilson9746]

DUDE HOLY FUCK... WHAT? I WAS JUST WATCHING HIS VIDEOS LAST WEEK. FUCK... I'VE BEEN WATCHING HIS CONTENT SINCE I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL...

[@garageofscrap]

@@asherwilson9746 yeah. He had a snowmobile on I think Monday or Tuesday. The whole car community is going to miss him

[@asherwilson9746]

For fuck sakes... that ruined my whole day. Not anyones fault. But he was the main reason I even know how to drift any of my cars... Im still in tears, may he rest in piece.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

He should have fallen off of Pikes Peak or something, not been taken out by a snow mobile, at least he died doing what he enjoyed.

[@grandprix834bbl]

After surviving the drive getting you home. This engine most definitely deserves getting a full rebuild and lease on life with way better oil maintenance. May you and Mook and the family have a great and safe new year's

[@STUNRICK]

Definitely

[@bsullivan7]

My parents owned a Ford wagon like this in the 70s. It ate a lot of gas, but it had tons of space. We called it a "Land Yacht". I also owned one several years ago for hauling. It also did a great job for a 36 year old car. It was still running well, but sold it because the Reverse Gear quit working.

[@jacobskelton6256]

My first car was a 1979 LTD Ford with a 351 Windsor engine: it was a big, blue boat of a car. I wish I still had it now. That engine always started, it would pass everything but a gas station, went through PC Valves once a month, and always had fresh oil in it. That engine was indeed bullet proof.

[@torqueaddict6403]

Love the wagon and the episode. Nothing like a good old fashion road trip. You were worried about showing some people your exit and address but you left a liquid and vapor petroleum based trail from California to your front door that you can track from the International Space Station! 😮😆

[@JunkyardDigs]

😂😂😂

[@patrickvanden8322]

Yeah I was thinking about that, probably don't want the EPA knocking at your door.

[@john242ti]

lol, yup, he did... @Junkyard Digs, might be a good idea to get a 55 gallon drum of Simple Green, then dump it between your house and a few miles down I-35... 🤣🤣🤣

[@101Volts]

A little trivia, if true: someone once told me that cars used to leak and/or evaporate and then leak so much oil before PCV Valves showed up, that highways would have oil stripes on them by the spot where the crankcase vent was. Any idea if there's truth to that? I know 1950s oil would evaporate a lot easier, at least.

[@gibhamracing37]

The oil pump pick up screen was probably plugged up with all of that sludge. I can't believe you made it all the way home. That's amazing

[@mr.mullet6881]

I think with all the oil drains being icked up I think the oil is pooling in the heads and then when he lets off the gas the oil has a chance to drip back down into the pan

[@chrisjackson9102]

Plugged pickup screen was my thought as well. I assume they cleared out the drains while the valve covers were off. I was hoping he'd drop the pan in San Diego to inspect. At that point toss in a set of rod bearings to get the psi's up too.

[@jasonstorie8740]

Yea I was thinking pick up screen was one of the many oil flow problems

[@charris9959]

Did he change the filter??? If the heads were so bad and the oil pickup suspect? Did I miss that maybe?

[@rogjackson]

I didn't see an oil drain and filter change. Had the same thought that the filter is clogged preventing some flow. Also the gauge is probably reading AFTER the pressure drop in oil flow sequence (which would explain why he made it all the way home).

[@impasta1148]

45:28 even the music reflected what Kevin thought was gonna happen lmao

[@benito8773]

lmao the thumbnail had me rolling • NO REVERSE • NO OIL PSI • NO HEATER • NO CHOICE 😂😂😂

[@DoctorHayduke]

I realized why I enjoy this channel so much: I get all the suspense and worry of distance-driving time-bomb automobiles without any of the consequences. Thank you, from an ex-volkswagen driver

[@andrethomas7096]

VW oh gawd i feel your pain. Went from VW to Subaru.....

[@richardgoeringer8878]

Ya I tried my handon a mk4 jetta needless to say I don't have the car anymore

[@DoctorHayduke]

I drove across the country and back in an 87 Vanagon with two small children a few years back. What a stressed out nightmare. After the engine in my wife's Jetta blew up I swore them off for good. I admit, "farfegnugen" is real on the old transporters and westies, but breaking down every day gets old.

[@raymondproseus6923]

This Windsor has earned a second chance at life. I'd love to see the teardown and rebuild. This old gal is wonderful.

[@jonsworld5307]

yep if not damaged to bad

[@tomre2769]

Agreed

[@briantruck2284]

Yes

[@joshprice6954]

Those 351 engines were some damn good engines, my buddie har one and had to run 10w40 and Lucas just to keep the bottom end quiet.

[@raymondproseus6923]

@@joshprice6954 my uncle had a 79 Grand Marquis with a 351 Windsor in it. They are legendary for a reason.

[@jamiehope4580]

You gotta save her. She deserves a rebuild and restoration. Such a beautiful beast can't be left to die

[@dallasdorrington7449]

Hey, that's one tough little Windsor engine. Making it that far and not throwing a rod out the side of the block is a testament to Ford's engineering. Looking at the old wagon is sure does look like a early 1970s XA series Australian Ford Fairmont released here in the country Down Under. That's a hint for sorting that HVAC system out. Our early Ford's were based on US versions and just as big. Great video.

[@Xxanity_]

I thought it looked like a xy at first but you're def right that little "bend" in the grill really gives it away idk how I missed that

[@maxmillion4216]

That was one of your best videos to date....Laughed my ass off. That engine really deserves a rebuild for hanging on for 2,500 miles.

[@gsnfan]

I like these station wagons over today's SUV's.

[@FishyFret666]

This was my first video I ever saw of yours, and I still come back to it now & again because of how insane this little engine that could really was. She definitely deserves a rebuild after making it home. Cannot wait to see inside!

[@abdahad4571]

That valet dude was chill af 😂

[@graysongerni]

Lol hes smart. When I used to park cars, anything too valuable or unfamiliar I would do the same thing. Sometimes not driving the car is the best way to make some money.

[@DefconMaster]

I'll join the choir and say that I can't wait to see the insides of that motor! After making that trip it totally deserves a rebuild if it's at all salvageable. As for the wagon itself, it would make one hell of a rad cruiser for Power Tour!

[@antskuusik4611]

Part 2 Please. Engine teardown, im sure i speaks for most of us here that we want and need to see the inside of that engine in more detail!! :)

[@bradnewby5695]

Kevin, This is exactly the way that you make memories and great stories. By doing crazy things and actually pulling them off. My wife I drove a 1985 Jeep CJ (which we traded her son for my 91 Chevy extended cab truck to have a reliable vehicle for his new daughter to be safer in) from Detroit Michigan to southern Texas doing exactly the same thing as you. When the oil pressure gauge started fluctuating I would stop, add 4 to 5 quarts of oil in the motor and fill it up with fuel, My gas stops were dictated by the oil pressure and lack of oil in the engine. We made it 1400 miles without dying or breaking down. Was it an adventure, yep, but we survived with a great story that we laugh at today, we aptly named it scary jeep as the front end was toast and would throw the jeep all over the road when you hit a bump. We weren't the brightest bulbs in the pack for doing it, but it was an adventure we talk about to this day. Great content on this one as usual, thanks for entertaining us with your crazy adventures.

[@jjlegend3922]

Had a 91 Bronco with the 351 in High School. All 4 years, never saw more than 2psi of oil pressure. Last 6 months of it's life, it had virtually no oil pressure, and still got me to College. Lol. I swear those 351s will run on hopes and dreams

[@jackthorton10]

Hopes , Dreams, and a prayer to the automotive gods above

[@JonHammond81]

That engine deserves a full resto and rebuild! What a legend!

[@alg563]

Agree

[@grizzlygrizzle]

That seems to be the consensus in the comments.

[@Ubereme]

That engine deserves to be preserved, I can't believe it made it so far. Found this video, loved it, so subscribed :) love this type of video!!

[@albertseabra9226]

An insane project, and a knack for agravation! And you survived -- the Wagon truly surprised me. Thank you for an excellent video

[@l33t4g3ntL4rg0]

I think that engine deserves a rebuild after that heroic effort of getting you home

[@deadclutch]

Whenever folks try to say how "solid California cars are" I always try to tell em "just the metal is solid, everything else will be gone" LOL .. thanks for bringing us along on the ride, glad you beat out that insane storm front.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Pick your poison. Hot dry areas have no rust, but synthetics will be gone. Cold wet areas have rust but your dashes and seals and hoses and rubbers and seats won't have turned to dust.

[@esqueue]

Isn't the solid metal what most people are looking for? A good drivetrain can be acquired from anywhere on many vehicles.

[@JunkyardDigs]

That is true 😂

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

The Midwest cars have excellent interiors.

[@05milmachine90]

True. All the cars here in Texas have great bodywork (when they aren't hail damaged) but the interiors look like the inside of that 351.

[@mobregonjr]

I just sat here an entire hour and watched this video from beginning to end. I don’t even have that kind of attention span for movies! Awesome video

[@bondedlockserviceinc.4583]

Oh man, that was entertaining. I had a '72 Cougar with a 351 Cleveland engine. It was a beast and shocked the Hell out of guys who challenged me with Corvettes back in the day. Very strong powerfull engines that could take a beating and not surrender. Thanks for the great video!

[@josephpalmer5997]

That tear-down is going to be your best video today. Calling it now. That engine should get some love and get redone because it got you home, survived as long as it did, and over all still kept you going.

[@LegendStormcrow]

351 Windsor baby! Gotta love them. They'll always run like crap, but they'll always run.

[@TheLawrenceWade]

ANY engine that puts up with that abuse, both the neglect of the previous owner and the "I've gotta get from California to Iowa" of the current owner, has secured itself a place on an engine stand rather than a scrap metal pile. An engine is just a tool to keep the wheels spinning, and good tools are worth fixing.

[@razy7609]

I know if I was him I’d get that thing a permanent home on a stand as a trophy, maybe give her some makeup

[@BeanoMark]

If he's replacing it, then it should be put in a glass box for perpetuity.

[@austindevejian4044]

That Ken block shout out really hit. Rest in peace, legend, and master of gasoline.

[@rileywillard139]

I think they said that before he died

[@austindevejian4044]

@Riley Willard I know, that's what made it sad when I watched it. It was only after he passed that I watched this video on my break at work. When I heard his name, I got a lump in my throat. He's catching up with Colin McRae 🙏🏻

[@charlesparr1611]

Yeah, I was glad that it didn't get edited out. It was, after all, a comment that KB himself would have whole heartedly agreed with, in fact I doubt you could have kept the guy out of there, if he had been with them. No one is truly dead, while their name and deeds are still spoken, and their days remembered.

[@SwanieGaming]

What, he died?!

[@LYC_44]

@@SwanieGaminga little late to the party he passed early January on a snowmobile

[@jordanb1357]

This has to be one of my favorite JYD releases. "No, we are not doing this again, I AM NOT GOING THROUGH NEBRASKA!!" 🤣

[@jaydenthiel5389]

Even a year after this video being posted I still find myself coming back to it and rewatching it. I think this is rewatch time 4. I’m not 100% sure. But I’ve rewatched it many times

[@jaydenthiel5389]

Man who ever just liked my comment Thxs now I have to watch the video again😂🤣

[@procrastinatingnerd]

I know it wouldn't be worth it, but I feel like that engine deserves a rebuild. The end says it all, when you floor it in the snow and it sounds like a monster, blasting black smoke out the exhaust, and it's still going!

[@dewdew34]

Man to be 25 years younger... I'll just live vicariously thru you Kevin. Well done.

[@emehlhar]

Same here. Ditto.

[@weirdkindofsexsymbol]

I love that car! I'm a Mopar guy but I wound up with a '68 Galaxie 500 4-door, 390/FMX that I flipped. I was sad to see it go. It was a really nice car. IMHO, '68-'70 big Fords were the best looking of all.

[@fullthrottlemetric]

By far the funniest " will it make it home" vid ever 😂 brings back memory's of many cross country adventures as a youngster in many junk piles .. the Riverview mirror shaking on the dash and the no gas key had me dying

[@JO-cr9gn]

Junkyard digs out here giving us the Roadkill content MT took away cuz of greed and doing it better! Lets get some more of this!!!!

[@Profabdesigns]

Boy you ain't lying about RK and MT. They shot them selves in the foot. I like this guy...most of the time. I'm a fan! Also try adding trans fluid to break up that sludge.

[@JunkyardDigs]

makes me appreciate Those videos even more!

[@tnc7399]

Slowly adding more to KZbin, thankfully

[@rickbudrow2230]

MT ? Sorry don’t know abbreviations thanks

[@WaldoMoreira]

Motor Trend

[@ThaMythbuster]

Oh man, this might be your best video to date! The diesel smoke at the end had me crying😂 Merry Christmas!

[@trikelyfe6090]

same. holy shit ive never seen a gas engine roll coll

[@JunkyardDigs]

I didn't even know it was possible 😂

[@coreyforshey3812]

Rolling coal !! 😂

[@tomclarke6475]

A 1970 station wagon rolling coal, that's something you don't see everyday! 🤣

[@jacobchandler1260]

I’ve never heard anything as accurate as your statement about old cars having a time warp around them. Time means nothing to an old car😅😅

[@lockdown_lenny]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@CrazyIvan1337]

Man, I hope it's not too late, but before you tear it down, you should try running different engine cleaners through the oil and see how much it improves, like Seafoam, BG EPR, automatic transmission fluid, etc. I'd LOVE to see what happens to it, how much it actually cleans up, how it affects the oil pressure.

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Exactly! I would've been doing it on the drive home.

[@shawnkleveland3967]

I would go with BG cleaner.

[@davidanderson8357]

Send that tired gal to the farm…@ProjectFarm that is

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

He would have needed to change the filter with every refill though

[@SKOMPAS]

If it’s really bad, Kerosene!

[@flyingace5057]

Hey Kevin, do you think that the Titanic could have turned around that iceberg if it had QA1 suspension? 🤣

[@TheOneEyedWitchandAMouse3432]

I do

[@kensterfr33k]

it would probably need a Holley carb too

[@flyingace5057]

@@kensterfr33k Oh I forgot, and a quick performance rear end

[@flyingace5057]

@@kensterfr33k and a small block ford

[@kensterfr33k]

@@flyingace5057 nah, a good ol 460, needs the torque

[@epfady112]

17:59 We had one like that on Fort Carson!! But usually we just used the motor pool

[@Eric4bz]

The autoskills center looks beautiful. A place where - if you have the know how - you just rent tools and do the work yourself for a down payment. I've always wanted to try my hand at doing some more advanced maintenance on my vehicle but there's nothing like that nearby, and Family loves hogging the garage.

[@h0w17z3r]

This car is a survivor, the fact that it got you home is amazing. Please give it some of the TLC it really deserves

[@Chad_Thundernuts]

Definitely keen to see a teardown of that engine. Maybe even a cheeky rebuild if it's salvageable. That thing deserves another chance, it wants to live lol

[@gertraba9806]

Naw swap in a 5.7 EFI and aod tranny

[@flyingholander4923]

the beanie you bought ( 1:03:00 ) is the exact same my best friend used to wear years, he sadly passed away last summer on drugs, 20yrs old. i just was full lean into that fantastic video and then that little spark of him in your video made it even more perfect to me.

[@starballtube1271]

That was one of the best videos I have ever watched on youtube Great job👏

[@FullThrottleMonty]

This definitely had that OG Roadkill feel. I always wondered why they never took the time to get the heat working.

[@InvaderNate]

YES that first episode with the catalina had me hooked and this channel gave me most of that back.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Awesome! That engine deserves to be rebuilt, she got you almost 2000 miles home!

[@arkhsm]

2,165 to be sure !!

[@cbpldc]

Epic journey! I love these cars and this story. Can't wait to see what's next for it.

[@freethought2296]

You got better gas mileage than oil mileage. Love the road trip videos.

[@thomashixson3916]

After all that, I think the engine has earned a rebuild.

[@seannash4695]

This brings back fond memories for sure. There is a unique excitement in purchasing and fiddling with an old automobile. My latest is a 1998 Thor Hurricane with 454 engine. It does not get fuel milage to brag about but the gas "yardage" sound more impressive. The 200 mile trip home was uneventfull but on the way back from DMV the front brakes locked up and caused some expensive dammitage. I still have "grinning cramps" reliving the old memories.

[@toms7671]

Great video! Watched it from start to finish which I never manage. Thanks for the great content

[@mightymikethebear]

Those old station wagons are great to drive on long road trips. I want to see the autopsy on the engine soon.

[@Stop_The_Delusion]

The literal black smoke at the end made my jaw drop🤯 Lucas got that motor back home. Awesome video

[@xabeastbass4011]

Rolling coal in a gasser lol

[@theeaudiencepodcast9432]

That 351 w grew up and became a diesel with spark plugs. It mixes inside the engine

[@ats9682]

I run that in all of my worn out beat up daily drivers because it will keep that engine alive.

[@thisiserich]

“Nothing to see here, EPA.” Lmao. Dead. 💀

[@SlwRpr]

Hey this is 4 months behind, i enjoyed your adventure driving the Ford Wagon many miles home, that was brave. I also say the ole 351 C really hung in there despite the hard life it had lead. I would definitely rebuild it and let it live for more cross country trips. Good job young man.

[@tis1980]

It’s wild seeing fresh oil come out black black within 200 miles. I’d rebuild that 351, it deserves another chance for sure. Happy New Year Kevin and Mook

[@colchronic]

Yeah I'm not sure how you would rebuild that thing It probably has no compression once you take all the sludge out of it I guess you could sleeve it

[@LeObsidianCraft]

@@colchronic it's called a machine shop, they can turn a block of rust into new steel with enough money and the right tools. Likely without sleeves

[@colchronic]

@@LeObsidianCraft sure assuming that a 230,000 mi vehicle hasn't been overbored to its maximum spec

[@LeObsidianCraft]

@@colchronic it doesn't seem likely that the previous owner(s) ever had the money or the want to get that motor rebuilt. It would surprise me if it's been bored over stock

[@colchronic]

@@LeObsidianCraft yeah who knows to be honest I bet those Pistons fall right out once the caps are removed

[@titleistprov69]

Literally the best commercial for Lucas of all time 😂😂. You’re a brave hero. Great video and great job with it.

[@scott9269]

This is my favorite video that you've done. The journey paired with the risk is really something to watch.

[@battlefieldP4Fbeta]

I've never been so genuinely humbled (Edit: And intriged!) watching some KZbinr's weekly stuff. Lets hope that beauty keeps on 'singing' up & down to everywhere & beyond. Lovely watch mate. Keep up the awesome all-round work! Epic :)

[@dob1662]

Dear Kevin that engine truly deserves to live on, may I suggest a budget rebuild, the way cars used to be back in the good ol days, bearings bushes hone re-ring and valve grind. Thanks for a great video best wishes to you and Mook ❤

[@rswany16]

I seriously thought the smoke from the exhaust in the thumbnail was just cropped in but you proved me wrong at the end lmao ive never seen a gas engine blow so much black smoke!

[@janeames1513]

i've had a few in my time that once you wind them up real tight they blow black smoke..sign the rings are bad and oil is making it into the combustion chamber

[@MegaDirtyberty]

So much it almost had a diesel feel to it.

[@gialtro]

Such a great video. It was the first junkyard digs video that i ever saw, from there a i watched pretty much every single video and mook's too. A nd now I'm watching this one again

[@brutusthepug1012]

Loved this video so much. Especially worth it for the very ending few minutes

[@heikkiremes5661]

70's big wagons are just absolutely beautiful.

[@sharper9164]

What a legendary car. After so many years it still did what its supposed to do. Insane.

[@joetorres7052]

This video and this trip was bad ass! I really really hope you show what you do to that engine, I low key loved the way that car looks

[@patrickdiehl6813]

LOL, When you hammered on it the last time it looked like a diesel exhaust🤣🤣🤣🤣 Awesome video, Tear it down and show us the Mayhem👍

[@sajjber]

That engine earned the respect and now deserve the dedication of a full rebuild.

[@sethat8e]

If it's the original block and trans, it's a done deal.

[@giovannilema8753]

I am in love with that wagon. She deserves a rebuild!!! That motor is a BEAST!!!

[@shufflythedog]

Dude, what a video. Instant subscribe from me. So excited to go explore the rest of your vids!!!!

[@The_Painter31]

This is by far my favorite video so far. Thanks!

[@tbirdracefan]

I think you should try all of the snake oil stuff to clean an engine like the 5 minute motor flushes, Sea Foam, Marvel Mystery oil, Transmission fluid, see if anything will clean up the crud.

[@alan6832]

I think it is clogged oil pickup mostly, and the filter isn't helping either and maybe stuck rings. If he can clean out the pan, I think he can send it. He should have used a bit of Marvel Mystery oil to try to clean out the muck, though it is thin and might have to be blended with super thick stuff. Yes he should have done more in San Diego; oil and filter change as well as front seal and clean as much of the crankcase as possible, maybe engine flush. how hard is it to pull the oil pan on this car?

[@rawr51919]

You're better off pressure washing all the gallies from the inside out and doing an oil exchange at this point, it's that bad

[@alan6832]

@@rawr51919 But how hard is that? Could that have been done in the time he had in San Diego? and while at it, would it be much more work to throw in new rings and bearings?

[@steve062989]

I've always heard from the old timers that if you put a couple gallons of kerosene in an oil-sludged up motor and let it sit for a few days, you can dump all the trash of the pan as the kerosene will break up all the gunk. I think that motor may be a good candidate if you're down to try it. :-)

[@ProjectFairmont]

Still wouldn’t have prevented the leaking, unfortunately.

[@steve062989]

@@ProjectFairmont definitely not but it could potentially save the trouble of tearing it down to get the Shmoo out.

[@Barneys69Ruiz]

Like a true mechanic, “we put chrome on it chrome should get ya home , yeah” 39:20 😂😂😂

[@tdtm82]

Respect for driving that huge journey in a pure American classic. From the UK.

[@moparferg440]

I laughed out loud when you went through Pendelton with the expired CAC. Gotta love our tight security lol. Second, I actually loved how the base had a place where you can rent a space to work on your car. It's a DIY guy's dream come true. Back when I was in 29 Palms I would go do work on my Jetta which saved me a ton of money. Honestly don't know why they're not more common as they could really be a good business. My guess is the EPA stuff would be too expensive. Great video Kevin! Love this stuff.

[@submachine524]

Don't know about marine bases, but on the army ones I've been stationed at there's been kitted out diy stations where you're required to work on your car as previously the post had issues with people letting oil and stuff run into drainages.

[@straightpipediesel]

If you remember Click and Clack from Car Talk, their garage started as a DIY. They said their problem would be people getting in way over their head and they ended up doing all the hard stuff so that there wouldn't be a dismantled car taking up a bay for a month. The second problem is liability. Remember, you cant sue the US Government.

[@neilfennessey8605]

@@straightpipediesel In the mid-1970s, I wen to the Good News Garage to keep my VW heap alive and not have to lie in the street. When I moved back to the area in the mid-1980s, TGNG had changed was now charging $35/hr for regular repair work versus $3/hr for the DIYer. Ray Magliozzi (MIT English major) told me that their issue was employees ripping off the DIY tool carts. Now I was back to lying under my VW again on the cold winter streets of Somerville-by-93.

[@channell11]

Army and Air Force bases have them as well.

[@slavonicblin2984]

At one of the old car washes in my city they used to have spaces you could rent to work on your car. Good when you need a hoist or a warm place in the winter.

[@CrusherGarage]

I wanna see the oil filter. Might have also contributed to pressure being so low.

[@plumcrazyswede]

Yeah, I would have replaced it. And replacing that seal would have made the trip easier. But would it have been as much fun for us to see??

[@sled_neckx9972]

Man, this has to be one of my favorite videos of yours! Long live that 351 Windsor! I hope she is getting rebuilt!

[@jamesvdl3583]

I didn't have the oil leak but did have the bearings wearing out on a 75 400 from Cali to Minnesota. That was the last successful engine I rebuilt and it was very satisfying to finish. That motor loved running at 70 - 75 as well. I had a machine shop that screwed the cam bearings up and cost me a motor and pickup.

[@LucoreAuto]

Dude! We freaking LOVED this one! EXACTLY our kind of journey! Huge huge kudos to you and the car for the commitment it took to make this happen. As fellow ridiculous road trip people we felt this one in our bones! Definitely looking forward to you bringing this big bad boat back to life and you are right this would be an EXCELLENT Power Tour car!

[@retroryan838]

I hope he will restore it to its former glory. I hope what he means by redoing the interior and exterior doesn’t mean the look will change.

[@Hawk7886]

This car definitely reserves a rebuild - it's got a hell of a story!