Will It Run? "Farmer Built" AIRBOAT With Seized Cadillac V8 - NNKH

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CaddySwampAss Part 2: • Junky AirBoat Part 2 (...
0:00 Intro / Inspection
03:29 Seeing Other Stuff For Sale
06:53 Inspection / Work On Boat
10:52 Sponsor
11:35 Back To Work
22:09 1st Start
23:52 Wheel Hubs
25:33 More Engine Stuff
27:45 2nd Time Running / New Prop
30:35 Outro
Will It Run? Farmer Built AIRBOAT With Seized Cadillac V8 - NNKH
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~Merch and More NNKH @ linktr.ee/NoNonsenseKnowHow
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[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

CaddySwampAss Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKWvoZKro7SIodE 0:00 Intro / Inspection 03:29 Seeing Other Stuff For Sale 06:53 Inspection / Work On Boat 10:52 Sponsor 11:35 Back To Work 22:09 1st Start 23:52 Wheel Hubs 25:33 More Engine Stuff 27:45 2nd Time Running / New Prop 30:35 Outro ~Merch and More NNKH @ linktr.ee/NoNonsenseKnowHow And don't take anything @downstaterADV says as fact. He's quite the joker. We paid hundreds of dollars for the boat not thousands. Lol. But I'm sure we'll definitely be into it for thousands when it's finally ready for the water. I will say it's an absolute joy putting time and money into this old homemade airboat and paying tribute to the previous owners work.

[@user-yi5pq7np9i]

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[@williamrobert5427]

If you spent more than a couple hundred you spent too much.

[@HughWoo]

@@user-yi5pq7np9i why? You don’t like this channel or something?

[@kevinAuman1]

You dirty dawg youuu, man you can make a horse with no legs run couldn't you lol-ol-ol I was dead sure there was zero chance that old motor was ever going to run but I guess that's what I get for doubting your abilities! 😝🤣

[@gregjones3660]

That’s a great boat purchase. Never been fired and only dropped once…

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

Wow that's absolutely crazy, never in a million years I thought a engine with that much water in it would run and sound that good.

[@jfpoolservicesinc.5300]

You got that right

[@krabkrabkrab]

Things I love about this channel: 1. Awesome competence. I hate watching people who know less than I do. 2. Great explanations. I love learning. 3. No pretentious crap, or patronizing. 4. No tiresome comedic theme, I mean 'no nonsense'! 5. Reviving stuff most people would junk. I'm of the same mind.

[@garygerard4290]

YES, I sum all your comments up as: everyone thinks they're Tom Cruise

[@kanevgiberson3235]

Richard is my grandfather. I got some stories on that boat. Tons of fun. Super cool to see you got it running. Last time it ran as far as I know was 2012. I did plugs and a fuel filter in it.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's awesome! He seems like a great guy! If possible, could you email me or text me his number on Facebook or Instagram? We promised to take him out on it after we got all the Kinks worked out but I lost his number. Not sure if you would even be interested in coming out on it. But he seemed to be at the time. LOL

[@52Monster]

Old guy watching Jen crank up the boat priceless.

[@sethtaylorm925]

Yeah I noticed that, can't say I blame him.

[@macabru999]

Old man was probabil remembering when he used to give backshots to views like that no cap

[@jangerritschippers8690]

18:55 the neighbours just relaxing in the sun and be like 'where the fuck did that just came from??'

[@jeffmorse3150]

I really like the ones you bring back from the dead. Your process from start to finish is incredible and inspiring. There's absolutely no nonsense, and I like the way you get right to work. I look forward to the next video and I don't care which project. There are all pretty cool!

[@oneoldmansgarage7880]

Finally somebody who knows how to preload a wheel bearing. So many on KZbin set the preload way to tight. Best bet is to take the spacer/adapter off and put a quadrajet back on. If you ever want to learn how to tune a quadrajet, just ask me. I worked in a Cadillac dealership from 1979 on, so I defiantly know how to tune a quadrajet. I'm really interested in this build. Good chance this is a 472 not a 500.With the HEI distributor the only car that had the 500 was the Eldorado. Check the numbers! Either way that engine should have the torque to make that boat fly!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

The Quadrajet was the best carby ever made in my opinion. Holleys tend to be more like a bucket tipping heaps of fuel in the engine but the Q-jet metering is just so variable they can run from a 253ci V8 up to a 500ci V8 and deliver outstanding performance, drivability and fuel economy but not a lot of people know how to set them up properly. We would usually look up the factory jets, metering rods and hangers for a particular cubic inch engine and go from there. Lots of fun times tuning them. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@johnanthony5311]

If I remember right, the Cadillac big block motors (472/500) are around 100 pounds lighter than a chevy 454. they are only a bit heavier than a 350, cool project!

[@pilgrimsgarage]

Good god Chris, your neighbors must love you. Between revving the engine with a straight exhaust and shooting a beautiful arc of oil, water and lube over your fence… I’m surprised you haven’t been egged yet😂

[@tomhgeary]

Revving the engine with a straight exhaust... in the middle of the night! the best youtubers make the worst neighbors. This is why HOAs exist, unfortunately, breaking it for all of us

[@cjjobin7970]

This is under rated content. Don't change Chris.

[@waynebrown5428]

Try going to an airport where they have small planes and, maybe you could find a used prop thats not air worthy but boat worthy.

[@WatchWesWork]

That was pretty cool! I feel like these air boats were all built when gas was $.90/gallon. I see them here with superchargers and crazy engine mods.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

My man! I appreciate you checking the video out. And yeah Don't think we'll ever be seeing a dollar a gallon again! This thing's definitely going to suck a lot of gas for sure

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Love your channel man. You get some pretty interesting stuff in the shop!

[@jamesmusgrove2922]

You'd be surprised that caddy motor direct drive should do pretty good on fuel.

[@charleshenshaw9099]

When I was kid I could take my boat to the marina and fill up the 6 gal gas can on my boat $3.12. Gas was 0.51cents a gallon. Those were good times.

[@gatorsaw3315]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Not really. It a DD so it cant spin past 3200ish rpms before the prop would shatter.. I have a 472caddy on mine and its great on gas.. Much better than the SBC gear box boat my friend has..

[@stevecr8934]

Did that myself the other day. Went n looked at a riding lawn mower. The 70 something yr old guy was the nicest. He repairs riding lawn mowers n such as a hobby. After mowing almost a acre. The mower and his workmanship are top notch.

[@georgepretnick4460]

I'll bet your neighbors just adore you.

[@ScottNB914]

I love how you didn't give up. You have a gift or genius for relentless tenacity on these restoration projects. And very skilled. Impressive. And at 18:12 "she's a squirter" love it. (ya know I'm buying that t-shirt when you do it.) 👍

[@ouroffgridalaskanlife3998]

I know this is old, your buddy Alex cracks me up!!

[@captainwhiplash]

Name that bad boy “MAYDAY” !! Naval jelly is your best friend with the projects you deal with.

[@rickyouthouse9583]

I noticed the prop is directly bolted to the crankshaft, prop's are not designed to turn more than about 2700 rpm. You would need to install a PSRU Propeller Speed Reduction Unit to be able to run the engine to redline and the prop at its max efficiency so just be careful running it as is

[@gatorsaw3315]

Its a caddy boat.. No need for gearbox. At 72 inches the prop can spin up to 3200rpms. More than enough to push that thing. But yes you dont want to spin it any faster. Caddys were made for low rpm. Unless its a built caddy you dont want to gearbox that engine for higher RPMs..

[@dulcevendetta]

it's also pitched wrong it's not a pusher prop!

[@abrdds]

The airboat I rode on in Florida was worth the ticket price just to hear those twin 500 ci 375 hp Caddy engines fire up✊🏾👍🏾

[@richardthomas1743]

Hello Chris and Jen. I am really surprised that the engine sounds as good as it does! I am not sure if I have ever seen one that had so much water in it actually turn out to be a running engine. 🤯. Maybe call her "Wendy" you know because of all the wind that she is going to make LOL.. I am looking forward to the shenanigans this summer with all of your projects "toys". Thumbs UP man ! 👍💯

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Hey Richard! Yeah definitely surprised the engine sounded so good also! Wendy is a good one!

[@OBSUSAObsusa]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Name it Knot Stuck.

[@eljeef57]

How about "Catch ya on the flip side" or "On the flip side"?

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work again. That engine was on the verge of dead and you brought it back. Thanks for your videos.

[@PhantomXR8]

Great video Chris.... When I saw your buddy slap that beautiful American Eagle on, i was instantly reminded of another boat, KA 6 with it's boxing Kangaroo flapping......

[@radarnj8043]

Richard G. A Piney and proud to be from Indian Mills. ... I worked the cranberry bogs with his father as a young kid. Years later lettered his trucks and worked with him fixing a dam I used to own. Men like Richard are a rare breed in these times. You Mr. Chris have the same getter done with what you got or get... Appreciate it!

[@BoSS-dw1on]

The best part is the ‘Merica sticker

[@phr3dmcc0y]

You always seem to have so much fun. Those stickers are at least 200 extra horsepower and aerodynamic upgrades.

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Hello another amazing Oddity. I used to go down to the Everglades when I grew up in Florida and watch these guys and their yearly race that they'd have if you want to call it race I guess it would take too long to explain how they did it but it was fun. Anyhow you would be surprised how many are boats had 500 Cadillac engines on them, damn near every single one of them.

[@mattlevault5140]

Caddyswampus. What a fun project! Stunned there wasn't more smoke from the motor. Interesting to hear you say 'skosh' in the video (twice). 1950's word. Japan occupation word (post WWII). From 'sukoshi' in Japanese - which means 'just a little bit'. Bet you didn't know you could speak Japanese!

[@jamie_votes]

Most of the places you go to and the things you buy look like they're straight out of Fallout 4. I love it!

[@jdpinbaytown]

My Brother once built a 500 CID Caddy Engine for a Air Boat!, Must be common ??? Awesome Video Chris!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah they are very common for airboats I'm finding out. Largest displacement engine ever put in a factory vehicle. And thanks man!

[@spyder2001]

its crazy the amount of people out there with enough money to buy land and buildings that they then fill with cars, bikes and boats that just get left to rot. Im glad youre able to buy these things and get them running again. hopefully they get sold on to people that use them / you use them again!

[@downstateradv]

Good stuff brother. The old girl is ready for some new shenanigans. Looking forward to the maiden. I can't believe we got that gem for $14,000. You're welcome.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Lol.

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

That was great fun Chris. Looking forward to part 2. Best wishes, Deb

[@Slampedro]

What’s crazy is, I just started watching your channel three days ago. You are now in my hometown in South Jersey. That’s insane.

[@JorgeDiaz-ly5qp]

The Air Bog-Boat! I see the Florida Everglades trip inspired you guys to enjoy the sweet air boat life! That Caddy mill absolutely wants to LIVE!!! Yeah, I wanna see more of this sweet get! Good for you and Jen!!! The Jeep pulling this bad-boy to the lake???!!! EPIC!!!

[@randyriggs5463]

Those early Cadillac motors were built tough. Sounds like a runner! Enjoy it!

[@moofdoggmike]

Another great vid! "Blew By You" sounds appropriate for an air boat... next vid is definitely going to be a hit with the air boat gettin on the water, take care and have a good one!

[@anthonymessina2834]

New subscriber here. I love these types of videos! Resurrecting an old boat or vehicle and getting 'em back on the water/road. Too cool! Did you guys even pop the valve covers to look at the valve train? Didn't look like it, but hey, whatever floats your boat!!!! Doh!!!! Keep these videos coming, PLEASE!!!!!

[@JDubster68]

Hey Buddy!! JDub from north central pa here. Just found your channel. I must say your a hell of a mechanic. You have some awesome knowledge in the boat and cycle biz. Cars obviously as well. It’s amazing what you won’t tackle. Pretty cool! I love the transparency also as that’s key in the business. Stay humble and proud and keep on keeping on brother!

[@ryankeeler1244]

Air boats are useful for lots of things, we use them in the 1000 islands Ny to get to islands when the ice is unsafe. I love how you're brave enough to try anything once.

[@eddiehumphreys2905]

Love your videos and all the knowledge you share. Thanks so much for your time and effort! Keep bringin em back to life!!

[@johnkoury1116]

I love places like this!!! That Power Wagon Wrecker is crazy Cool!!! Yea they are replacing the Powerline towers and substations here across the street in a huge field from my house as well.

[@xjruffcuntree1298]

I can't wait to see this thing out on the river. Seen a guy at the Yardley ramp one time with a hovercraft but never seen one of these. Hopefully im out on my ski when you test it

[@jefferybye2169]

Air boats are alot of fun, thats what i grew up on ,cause i have the salem crick that runs behind my house and also have the Delaware river across town too..catching huge catfish and perch and stripers..blueclaw crabs..👍🤙🤘

[@robertburke3102]

Chris has the energy of Superman. He just doesn’t stop

[@markroth9827]

Alligator huntin on the Passaic!

[@roncashion695]

So happy to see you switched over to the airboat for a little change of scenery. Looking forward to jeep and airboat.

[@charliee7142]

Had a blast ! Really enjoyed it.

[@jlucasound]

@ 6:52 Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein"! (Just before the drum solo). 👾😃

[@tjames22123]

Unbelievable!! You guys are crazy good at this rebuild thing. Thanks for doing a hell of a job as a mechanic, special finds and video editing ;)

[@frfrpr]

Crazy good show. All the elements line up perfectly. Filming is great. Good timing, super knowledgeable host etc.

[@catgirl8845]

What a find! Can’t believe you got that running! Good job.

[@hobbytrucker]

5:27. I cannot wait to see a wrecker on your channel ! It’s only a matter of time ! 😉😆

[@kennethsonier1766]

Very cool! I'm amazed that Caddy engine runs as well as it does 👍☮️

[@TheJaymon1962]

Wow. Just wow. My favorite project so far!

[@markduncan6690]

You have my attention Chris! The teardown of the Airboat is fine viewing!

[@jonboi2527]

Holy cow I just learned soo much on how to revive a flooded engine dude you rock Mr. NoNonsense

[@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair]

That spring rub area, I have used truck tire caps I pick up on the highway for rubber bushing material 😅

[@jasonspringett5367]

AWSOME video, I cant wait to see part 2 and how far you get with it!! Love it

[@friguy4444]

Chris NEVER ceases to amaze me! From the abandoned boats to that "Willy's?" Jeep (wow that's the most rusted thing I ever saw including the stuff "Restored" even does LOL). He's actually work a full time job as a Mechanic as well as doing all the insanely cool projects and work he does at home and for us on youtube. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Chris is what it means to me. Sock it to me, sock it to me! LOL. OH YEA! YEEEAAA! And BOYS respect your Grandma!

[@mikeratcliff1446]

That was great. You have some good talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@Americancitizen1]

I live around here… nice to see familiar stomping grounds!

[@immytay65]

that was a heat riser for the "automatic choke" back in the day that you took off the intake manifold.

[@duncanmacrae6384]

Caddy's are hard to identify from the outside. With the EGR intake it's probably a 73 to 76. The 472 was only made until 74. The best way I know to tell is to pull a spark plug and get that cylinder to bottom dead center and measure up to TDC. If it's around 4" its a 472. If it's around 4 1/3 its a 500. There is also a 425 made from 77 to 79. I hope it's not that.

[@joebarone2042]

Hello Jen & Chris thanks for making great videos. I look forward to seeing that you put a new video on thanks to the both of you.

[@02blackLightning]

Back in the day the cheapest and best thing to use to clean out the motor inside was diesel. Doesnt how bad it was. always worked. Cut the ignition and just have it spinning over and replacing the diesel until it came out clean. It would clean all the oil passages as well. Pushrods. Diesel has its own lubricant in it so it would leave a flim on everything to help it from rusting as well on the inside. When done just toss in some cheap oil and let it rip. Obviously Diesel wasn't going to help a locked up motor. Love the videos btw 👍

[@tractormatt4301]

Sounds like 5 years turned to 20 years real fast. I know how easy it is to lose track of time. I have some tractors I haven’t started in two years that I feel like I ran yesterday. Great video as always, I know your friend said you paid $4,000. Not sure what it’s worth? Fun project for while though, and sometimes that’s worth any cost.

[@tractormatt4301]

Finished the video, hoped he was joking with that price. Would love to see a video on that wrecker if you could score it for a good price.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Oh this is fantastic can't wait to see more of this on your channel always awesome content!!!!

[@mikeniesen2213]

Love this video you sure get luckey with moters brother I think if one sat you the bottom of a lake you get it running be safe and God bless

[@kennethewertz9313]

I got to say you are funnest utuber to watch. I would love just to hang with you. I probably could not keep up but it still would be a blast. Thanks for take me along with you.

[@AppalachianPatriot]

I had a Cadillac 500 cu.inch powered airboat once. It was bored out so it was a bit bigger. Don’t run them hot. Fun times.

[@blackamaro1972]

Love the content Chris! Little bit of Jen, Joking around, exploring, reviving. "SwampCaddy" is my vote.

[@Richard-yy8qu]

We love your videos such a cute doggie and sweet girl friend you lucky dog 🐕🤗😉

[@georgegarton8736]

Call the boat the Jen. Put extra seats behind the driver. What a blast.

[@michaelpitcock5445]

Man I love to see you clean every thing up and repaint it would bring a lot of money.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Chris on getting the Airboat motor running. Call it, "I RECKON". I Reckon it will work!! lv ur videos.

[@ovlov245]

Hillarious! The Good Olde Boy isnt to blame , he was generous and genuine saying what he did cos YES! HE DOES have great memories but no idea or memory of how bad it was when parked , the guy that sold it should have looked a little into it........

[@vettemaniac2237]

Good job Chris!!! I couldn't help but think however ... your neighbors must LOVE you!!!

[@randyf82]

That motor sounds badass bud! Can't wait for the sea trials

[@buckeyejim2989]

I don't think the 472s had a EGR valve, but it's been a while since shopping for a 500 caddy engine.🤔 Enjoying the content, thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk 👋👍 al be honest I didn't hold much hope for this engine but the little hope I had was obviously enough to work for it lol great job👌 sounds awesome to and often I say names that come straight to mind and caddyrella for some reason🤔 is there caddy for engine and rella is of Cinderella for the dance that changed her life with the man she never new this dance change the boats life I feel 👌 thanks for your time be safe and see you soon👍👋

[@ronbunker5778]

I like the way you improvise! Very clever.

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

I love your channel, your knowledge is overwelming

[@VanderGroejn]

My prediction is that you reach 300.000 subs before 2023. Otherwise people are more stupid than I give them credit for. Cheers mate and just do what you do. 😁🍻🤙

[@funslum1665]

love it dude keep it going. will always be here for you guys

[@brian1073]

3 words HELL YES BROTHER!!!!!!!

[@BuggysTowJam]

Pretty cool find Chris looking forward to part 2

[@k-dawg3893]

Good stuff dude! Always look forward to your videos!

[@johnhamilton9229]

Part 1 has me coming back for part 2&3

[@garyseaton4619]

Amazing that you got that started... Did you have any more of that "All Day Ale" (?) Lol... Your neighbors must love you. I'm sure you invite them to BBQs often...

[@RoanokeGaming]

That engine about to make me act up 😩

[@aftershockisalosercauseiam8007]

lmao

[@nicklopez3580]

You guys are amazing people I try to watch every video you guys put out it's like my happy place living life to the fullest is the best way

[@beboboymann3823]

Put a puffy couch back there for passenger seating. Find some chrome long tube headers for the exhaust. And a shiny chrome air cleaner and chrome valve covers. First class all the way. Also, the rudders? Do them with full coverage vinyl black with white pirate skull and cross bones! Ha.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Great idea with the couch! I'll have to start keeping an eye out on trash nights.

[@scottyheflin4532]

Check on push & pulling props. U need Left spinning one. If you are looking at the back of the engine motor rotation is left. Paint the bottom with super-slick.

[@kenm1196]

It would really sound good with a set of headers!👍

[@jasonlange3605]

I vote for Scare Boat for the name. Love it.

[@howardrundle4862]

Great project! love the videos & I do appreciate the NNKH :)

[@chrisglassey8585]

Definitely want to see more of this project.

[@bombardierparts]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@StevenJohnson-yy8zx]

Hey Chris, that looks like an exciting build! I've always wanted an air boat, can't wait to see what you have in store for this build! You should name her "THE SQUIRTER" Lol...