Abandoned F250 Revival! First Start in 26 Years -- Part 3 

At the 16:00 mark he said it runs the same with a large vacuum leak. That's because it already had a vacuum leak. He figured it out himself and didn't realize it. Good job. You diagnosed before throwing parts at it. Good mechanic. Keep bringing them old vehicles back to life. I enjoy watching you work.

I am very happy the younger generation, like you two guys have learned old engines and cars. Back in the 1960's and 70's I was doing exactly what you guys are doing. It is a great way to stay out of trouble , stay off drugs and get a sense of accomplishment etc.. You are learning as you go and making it work on a shoe string budget. One of my first that I did 51 years ago, was get a straight 8 1938 Buick running. I used parts from two other nearby scrapped Buicks. Probably a 1947 and 1952 Buicks is what they were. I did a few other different scrapped car/McGyver ,, in the field projects also. Rambler's were fun and low cost to revive ! Presently on another youtube channel some Canadian guys are doing two old straight 8's from a non-commecial poor man's junkyard. Thanks for your channel , it encourages me to keep my 1977 Newport running.

It's very important to not confuse yer spark plug and yer chicken sammiches.

LOVE the progress. This old truck has been patiently waiting for love to come around and get her back on the road. Such a shame that all the glass and lenses were broken but she's a tough one and will shake this off. Nice work guys.

Man I'm hooked on this one! I love seeing old cars and trucks coming out of their graves from the start .. Great job !!

After watching this, sounds like a vacuum leak, maybe at the back of the carb. My 65 352 had a warped base. Had to double gasket it. Spray carb clean around the base. See if it speeds up. Took me forever to find my leak. Ran like new when I found it. Good luck!

Gotta love when the old classics come to life! Looking forward to the burnout

if it runs the same with an intentional vacuum leak, im gonna say its got an unintentional vacuum leak.

Something about bringing old vehicles that have been sitting for years in a grave back to life is just amazing to me. I can't get enough of it.

I enjoy doing this kind of stuff too. My suggestion(s) are to double check the points gap. A matchbook cover is about the right thickness or feeler gauges are cheap (.014 in). Set the timing with a timing light 0-6 degrees at idle, see if it goes up when you rev it (if not unstick the advance weights in the distributor) 30-34 degrees at 3,000rpm is in the neighborhood of right. The go back to the carb and fix what I suspect is the major issue, the idle circuit is clogged up. You can pull the idle jets all the way out of the carb baseplate and spray carb cleaner right in there a few times, waiting a few minutes between shots. Screw the jets back in all the way, lightly bottom them out and back the up 2 1/2 turns. If that don’t fix it the carb will have to come back off for a better cleaning. It’s not as big of a job as you may think to just drop the transmission and see what’s up with the clutch. The rusty new throw out bearing may be the fix. If it’s not binding when you spin it in your hand it’s likely useable. The original likely froze up and galled the collar around the input shaft of the trans. It’s probably stuck on there and will need to be hammered off. Clean both of them up with some sandpaper or emery cloth and slap it back together. Good luck, cool old truck!

the oil was 105 million years old when it went in there... an extra 26 didn't hurt it :)

Back in the days all fords used the same oil filter fwiw 2.3 liter to 460cu inch Love the simplicity of owning a Ford back then!

Man, I'd give my right arm to be out there with you. I have two of these, and finding one in the woods is a hoot!

You might want to check your vacuum advance canister, it may already be making a vacuum leak. In my '84 f150 with the 351w the diaphragm was ruptured and it ran too lean. The Haynes manual for my truck says you tune it by vacuum. Get the engine warmed up, then throw a vacuum gauge on a manifold port and tune one screw for max vacuum, then tune the other screw for max vacuum. It worked well for the holly carb on my engine. When tuned well, it should only take a pump or two of the accelerator, and the choke for about 10 seconds on a warm day. Try slamming all the way down on the accelerator and letting up quick so the mechanical fast idle kicks in so you can play with other parts of the engine while it runs without needing to mess with the accelerator.

I love these type of videos so cool to see people saving old iron.

If it will olny run with the choke closed, its either getting air from somewhere else than through the carb, like a vacuum leak or the idle mixure screws are way off or its starving for fuel.

When the old man pulled out a DSLR and took a picture…priceless!!!

Will you guys do a full restore , head lights , windshield , seats ? The paint looks awesome ,nice patina.

If a new truck Sat for more than 25 years there would be no hope

Great videos. One thing that woke up my old Ford was taking off the voltage regulator and using fine sandpaper to clean the three contacts inside, also clean the blade connectors for the plug. It was like adding a performance coil on mine. ha. Also, maybe use some carb cleaner to spray round the usual spots while its running, it will surge up in idle if theres a vacuum leak.

that's a cool looking truck just the way it looks right now.

Vacuum leak on the manifold. Check the vacuum manifold branch in the back of the block

Love seeing old iron fired up again! Don't ever quit. The crap on the road today has NO soul! We need to get more of these back out on the highways!

Carb is sucking air somewhere, that's why the disconnected vacuum line changed nothing and it won't idle without the choke on (needs extra fuel to compensate for that air). Just found the series, I'm hooked! Did the same thing back in the day with an old Chevy truck in the woods. Friend and I went as far as taking turns walking a battery all the way there after giving it a tune up but never got further than a fireball out the carb :)

Can't wait to see it move!

I’m an old school retired mechanic. I freed clutches by putting my heel on the floor-toe one the pedal-press to the floor and quickly turn shoe left until pedal slams against the upper stop. Do several times - check to see if it’s free. Works better if the engine is running.

I just stumbled upon this channel and man was I rooting for that old FoMoCo! I knew she had it in her! NOW I'm waiting IMPATIENTLY for part 4! haha you just earned yourselves a new subscriber!

Someone posted that finding a vacuum leak would be just fine with carb cleaner or brake cleaner. It does a great job of that. All i'm saying is that if you have a freshly painted, restored, engine then you can use the propane torch, unlit, to find a leak without ruining your new paint job. It saves a show car engine. Keep at it guys. I love the videos.

Just subscribed. Enjoy these old fords. Keep it up.

You've made that engine look so good. It's such a junky looking truck, and each step you are making it so much nicer. Very encouraging.

saw this series just know, subbed! very interesting

My opinion is that you have a stuck metering rod assembly. Your vacuum advance isn'y working properly. The thrust weights could be partially frozen or are missing a spring. Good luck and we'll be watching.

from yrs of rebuilding engines...stay away from fram oil filts...wix is a good brand...not sure if you know ... the truck is a "camper special" only camper specials have the tool box in the bed on passenger side.

I love watching you restore old trucks, and I especially love this restoration science a 1965 Ford 250 custom cab is my dream truck

Do I get to make a guess as to why it runs the way it does? lol The infamous "what you did when I was at work" day - now I know!

check your air-idle mixture screws. Turn up the throttle screw to 1000 rpm, back off the Idle Mixture screws until you hear a difference. Try opening the choke and if it runs then adjust the idle mixture screws back in by 1/2 turns until it starts to die, then back out 1/4 turn. Check for vacuum leaks

"Handymans secret weapon" so I see there are some Americans who've seen the Red Green show

I love how he takes out a photo camera and snaps a picture aha perfect

Loving your channel guys! I just ran across it yesterday :) Reminds me of early episodes of Roadkill - before they threw money at stuff to fix it. Keep on being awesome!

Loving these videos, can't wait to see it move!

this is fun

i love your videos. i know basically nothing about vehicles but always figure out how to fix it my self from the internet. your channel convinced me to by my 68 k20 fleet side. it has been nothing but joy. thank you

Ford trucks never die. There very tough.

I have the same issue on my bike if the idle jet is clogged up with gunk.....could be the carb. I know i'm a little late but i'm not skipping to the end..cool vids keep em coming!

need to put sum zinc additive that new oil don't have zinc need it for that old engine love them old truck's hope to see more on this one I had one 62

If I remember right, those chokes are attached to a spring that is housed on the top manifold. As the engine warms, the spring expands and opens the choke. The choke should be shut when the engine is first started. That is what keeps the engine running until it warms.

I heard you say, “The handyman’s secret weapon”, so I know you have watched Red Green! ❤️

old man LOVED hearing his truck come back to life.

pleaaase save that dodge. if he will sell it. i dont want to see that thing rot :c

Requires choke = vacuum leak or clogged idle circuit in carb making it run lean

"Got some chicken sandwiches.... these are not sandwiches they're spark plugs" 😂

Man that's a straight old truck. I got a 66 that was in that shape 4 years ago. Now its the most reliable of any vehicle ive had.

Very funny! Driven out of its grave! Have you ever considered " standup"!!

You've probably already did this by now, but you should go through the carburetor to clean out the idle circuit in it, especially after attempting to start it while the bad gas from the tank was being introduced into the bowl, and it won't hurt to clean the mixture jets too. It is running too lean, which accounts for the hard idle control problem. Good luck with this project. My favorite body style Ford Pick Up from back then. They were rugged.

All the truck needs now is keys a new clutch and some paint and all that

addicted watching all these on a Friday night.

Waiting patiently for part 4

The folded wire was standard, cut to fit wires. Cut to length, trim back 1/2", fold over the core and crimp on the end.

Do you guys have any plans for the other truck on the right of the Ford?

The one thing I know about those old Ford carbs (not a mechanic, but experienced this every time) is that they like to have the idle set a little high, otherwise they die every time you come to a stop. But they they take two tries to start. Fair tradeoff.

Car Salesman : this wont run You guys : hold my beer!

(7:28) - Excellent idea. Because once you're rolling, you don't need a clutch to change gear. Of course, all this optimism disappears if/when you come to a stop. Hey but if you don't, you could drive for miles...

i have an old 1966 f-250 double I beam custom cab. it runs good but it sounds nothing like this one

The handyman’s secret weapon -ducktape, gotta love the red green show!

Hi. Love videos like this. I own a 1961 f100 uni body,that My Dad drove back in the late 70's . I am hoping to put it back on the road. I hope you Guy's fix this one back up. I would love to see it back on the road. I Liked Shared and added to Playlists. All my best. Bobby

Great Job! when you do change the oil put in some Brad Penn oil, it still has the Zinc in it for the flat tappet lifters and cam.

Looks like a 390 fee could be leaking under valve covers since technically the intake gaskets would be under there

If it's not running without the choke engaged, my first thought would be to check the fuel lines, filters and pump. It's obviously got spark, and it's got air, which leaves only fuel as an issue. If it runs fine with reduced air-flow, but not with normal air-flow, it means it's not getting enough fuel. Even if you drained the tank before you started anything else, there would still be lots of sludgy junk and rust in the tank that would clog a filter quite quickly.

How much for truck? CASH IN HAND.

So fun! I found a 1957 Chrysler Saratoga in the High Desert of Northern Nevada, like you I wanted to find out when she was parked. I estimated March of 1993. Her 354 is apart I bought a 69 383 but having a hell of a time finding a bellhousing so I can still use the push button Auto known as a Torqueflight. I can't wait to hear my baby purr it won't be long! You want satisfaction? Build something old and make it go again. Built not Bought brings a sense of pride!

"I mean, just gonna send it"

Set the dwell on the points and timing, put the thermostat back in, bring it up to temp and the rings will loosen up over time and will run better hot than cold. Put it back the way it was and it will run better the longer it runs.

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Right as you started the engine I actually SMELLED the old exhaust! Lol! I love it when that happens!

How did you find the keys?

I'm not even a car guy or interested in cars much at all, and I'm already three episodes through binging this series. Good stuff!

It doesn't get any better then that Crank this old darling- then send it!! Dam Good !!

Those old 352 fe v8 will run hard if you want them to. A 4 barrel , cam , headers and ignition upgrade really wakes them up. I have a 66 short box with a 352 fe I added a 4 barrel with a edelbrock streetmaster intake, headers and my fave fe cam the comp 268 h. Converted distributor to duraspark , added MSD 6al ignition box , recurved distributor and she flat boogies. It is probably close to 275 - 280 hp now which isnt bad for that old pickup. She will smoke'm just breathing on the go pedal

Seriously impressed with the knowledge. I’m around your age and I have 1% of the Know how you do. Come to Pgh and help me with my 79! Ive half restored it, but has a bunch of original parts. Runs/drives like a champ, but to tune and time and for tips, it would be badass to have the help of someone like yourself

when he said oh we be back a ad came on perfect timing 5:54

Anyone else check their phone at 3:58 ?

Pretty cool video series so far. Even after changing the plug wires, you can actually see some arcing and sparking on the distributor cap, so add that to the list of parts the need replaced.

I would love to do something like this then restore and mod it

Great series loved watching this truck come back to life!

haah someone's been watching too much handyman corner

You two guys are fantastic. For your age you know more about auto mechanics that most your age do. Also knowing about a 60's truck, very good. Enjoyed watching you.

Tbh im more interested in the oler truck that i saw in the background of the video

I know its an old video but i didn't see it mentioned, did any of you happen to look at the distributor while diagnosing the idle\timing issue? For those that didn't notice this truck uses vacuum advance timing. This is how vacuum advance works. At part throttle, high manifold vacuum moves the diaphragm in the vacuum advance canister on the distributor to add more timing. But at WOT, the vacuum drops to near zero and vacuum advance is removed and the total timing then is established by the initial plus the mechanical advance. so yes your assessment of the vacuum leak is correct The line that he shows snapped at the carburetor goes directly to the vacuum advance canister

I love the old FE engines but they had worst exhaust manifold design . always leaked

This series is amazing! I can't believe you guys got that thing running. Also pretty informative. Well done guys.

ill subscribe to your RU-vid as long as u brake this pos ford back to life and back on the road

Just found my new favorite channel! Kinda happy it's not years old episodes, but kinda pissed because I want to see this thing move!!

This kid made my day. This is better then the discovery channel. Did youngster go in the Army? I did 23 years active/reserve.

That’s a bad ass rusty old truck, I’m not a fan of patina but I could see why people like it

I've been waiting for this. That's suck a tease! I guess ill just need to wait for part 4

Great series. I like that you have included the pitfalls. You got lucky that the oil didn't have a bunch of condensation in it having sat for that long. I would have changed that before turning it over.

Holy crap its coming up on 5 years since I started watching... this popped into my feed today.

Hey man you gotta put the air cleaner back on to get it to run with no choke. You dont have enough resistence on the intake side so air is dumping in and leaning out the mixture the motor aint getting enough fule witch is why its running rough and wont idle.

The engine in that Dodge truck, you gotta go get that

What a great find and some nice effort on your part. Thank goodness for Rock Auto!