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Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. That is a nice looking survivor even if it does not start it should be save ! Richard after watching your videos you do not give up , starting is your middle name ! Enjoy the stuff you and the Mrs. , put very enjoyable ☕️👀😎👍
Richard pull a plug and make sure it is firing thru the plug. Spark tester maybe grounded thru plug and show a false fire?? Also compression sounds low but it don’t take much to fire the old amc they low compression motors. Good show you two work hard on these survivors.❤❤
Looks like a 69-71 IH 1100 truck anyway i was thinking the 1100 came out in either 65 or 68-69 the truck is i believe a 71 instead of a 1970 they had several different brands of parts including the motors in them
That's all track but LS in It and put on a new frame. New frame, Frank, get a nice Chevy chevy - Even the evening lane new - dash. LA d lights Hallelujah lines.
That truck does have a cool patina look I would do what I call half off restoration do a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration on the chassis and chassis components but leave the body in bed in Petina only repairing rotted body metal sections and painting in the spot where I had to get bodywork repaired. If had money and owned this I’d hire a shop to build
Hi Richard and Christina ! When I was a much younger man , I worked at a wheel alignment shop. Anytime we had an old " binder " that needed parts , we always cringed ! They were kinda conglomerations of parts from other manufactures. You are right though on the steel....that's old heavy duty agriculture grade stuff ! You think maybe timing could be an issue preventing it from running ? ( Maybe chewed up gears ?) The heavy hood strap , that was for safety. Those old Internationals were so fast , they'd blow their own hoods off ! Lol lol lol lol Great Video ! Bless you both !!
Thanks so much. It is an interesting mix of parts for sure! I don't think timing is the culprit, because it should at least pop, and that never happened.
She sure was a stubborn one, but a cool truck for sure. Maybe the next one will just take off for you. But I don't know about that Lincoln, too many trees around it, you will need a good chain saw, though! But I'm sure you can do it. Anyway, the two of you are fun to watch. I enjoy the content very much! I always look forward to your videos!
Man, what a shame about that suicide door Lincoln. and that V8 Maverick with the manual trans. Was that a 3-speed or 4? I bet there are lots of cool old cars and trucks there that have rotted away to the point that they are not saveable. That's sad.
I would love to be driving around a truck like that again. Remember that was the Rural American farmers truck, because they trusted in a tractor manufacturer. and were built no frills to break, just work and work. I would bet $100.00 that truck went to the junk yard because of the owners son trying to hotrod around in it.
aw. everybody thought it will run... come to think of it, since it's a manual; what if someone oversped the engine by switching into the wrong gear? the gearbox looks like it could help with that. and now some rods or even valves are bent and because of loss of compression and power the car was submitted to the yard. "Bud? Ech! Throw it away!" have you guys ever tasted european beers, or what? XD that lincoln... first challenge wouzld be to take those trees down without them dropping onto the car. second, remove those engine hoods... XD but serious, here is a thought: seek out a photographer who specializes in doing nature images and things grown over, and let them have a go at the yard before anythign is further removed, or cut free. such images of overgrown vehicles in ancient yards are fascinating to a surprising number of people, and the yards' owner could bring out one or another calendar with these images, might bring him some extra dollars. just saying. :)
Bendix isn’t engaging. U can hear it grinding on edge of flywheel. Also sounds like almost no compression.timing chain or dead valves who knows. If u don’t get above 60-70 psi it ain’t starting. Sounds like maybe 1-2 cyl actually with compression with that dead ass lope
Well, ya can't win em all. But if I know Richard, he hasn't got any quit in him. The Maverick will be a fun one too. That Continental will be a huge challenge just to get to it. But those are worth saving too. I'll see ya both in the next one. I'm rootin fer ya!
You don’t win them all Richard , but thanks for the old college try. Look forward to the Maverick attempt. That must have been a sweet ride back in the day with an 8 and standard on the floor shifter.👍👍🇨🇦
I wonder if that truck wasn't junked due to flood damage with the low miles and great body. Everything is so rusty. They could have changed fluids in an attempt to get back on the road
I am pretty sure the engine is the engine AMC put in the Ramblers and Jeeps, there was a 199,232,258. I was told that AMC got the emgine from international amd heard international got it from AMC . I need to research this mkt sure why i never have. The engine looks just like the 199 that was in my 1967 Rambler American I bought from my neighbor in the late 80's for 100.00, U was 14 years old. It was still a good car and didnt look very bad. I regret that i took it to the farm and ragged it out sadly. I guess it was my first will it run. The day they pulled it up to my house my buddy came home from school with me and we got'er running. Good times back then about 1989.
That's exactly what it is...232 cid AMC. Same as you would find in a Gremlin or a Hornet. It was an AMC-designed engine..International simply bought them from AMC, most likely because their own straight six was large, heavy and underpowered.
That truck looks to be in good shape even like you say if you another motor in it would ok cause that truck needs to be running again thanks for the video I enjoyed it thanks Richard and Christina
Definitely a short bed. Very cool. You can tell any shortbed by looking at the “hips”. Do they cover most of the bed side? Or…. You can use a tape measure. Or…… if you know how tall you are you can lay down in it. Super neat truck.
That is what I am thinking. I have seen this behavior before. If I can get the engine spinning faster, I think I can build enough compression to at least get the engine to kick.
Great effort - I am sure you will get it to wake up soon. Looking forward to the two other rigs (maverick and the one stuck in the trees) - thanks guys
You know you’re in for quite a deal when you discover that some typical “smarty-pants” re-did the gears and transmission. They probably did it THEIR way, which all too often proves to be the WRONG way!!! You can’t fix “stupid”, and all too often, you can’t fix the DAMAGE stupid does!!! That hood came off a DODGE.” I’d say that that engine is a “Heinz 57” part re-build!!! The parts weren’t even MADE for each other. Add decades of rust and weeds, and you’ll have a very interesting situation trying to get it up and running again!!!
Sometimes you get an engine that is so old and worn out that it simply doesn’t have what it TAKES to run anymore. Sometimes the the thing simply “gave up the ghost.”
Great video and effort you guys! 1969 was when this body style debuted. 1971 was the first year of the "tens" in the numbering system. What was the significance? Probably no one alive knows. IH had some weird numbering through the years. The AMC 232 was base model engine option for these trucks. Most folks opted for one of the IH V8's, either 304, 345 or 392. That plastic grille insert was one year only for 1971.
-- Well Richard, as I see it, you committed at least a few cardinal sins, unless I'm mistaken: 1. You never pulled the valve cover. 2. You never positively identified your engine. 3. You never checked to make sure that the firing order was correct. 4. You never checked to ensure the distributor was positioned correctly in relation to the origin cylinder to fire at the appropriate time. AND FOR THE LOVE OF DAVE! STOP GRINDING, GRINDING, GRINDING AWAY WHEN IT'S OBVIOUS SOMETHING IS WRONG!! 3-4 seconds at most of no action? STOP and rest! Re-evaluate then go again. Don't turn yourself into another version of Kevin Brown... you'll end up bending push rods, breaking rocker arms and/or doing all sorts of other damage to an engine and end up wishing you hadn't. Now that I've got that off my chest... Here's one of the rules to follow if you're going to be a "will it run" guy - always use your borescope to peer into each cylinder after you remove the spark plugs. Do it before spraying in any lubrication so that you get the best view of what's inside each combustion chamber. Also if possible, use your borescope to look down inside the intake manifold runners to ensure that there are no obstructions. This is especially important if the air filter assembly is not on top of the carb or the air filter is missing. Next, you ALWAYS pull the valve covers on a long dormant engine. You proceed to slowly turn the crankshaft by hand while watching the valve train so that you can see if there is anything obviously amiss. Something else you should always do, if possible based on the engine design, is to pull the distributor and spin up the oil pump shaft until you get oil to the valvetrain. Not only will the engines be easier to start, you're far less likely to have any damage occur due to a lack of lubrication and oil pressure. Something you can do as a basic check if you suspect slop in a timing chain is to put a wrench on the crank shaft. Slowly move it back and forth in a small arc while you intently watch the rotor on the distributor - if a brand new timing chain is installed, you will not have any free play. In other words, the rotor on top of the distributor will move any time the crank moves. However, the more of a delay there is between you turning the crank by hand back and forth and you noticing movement at the rotor means you have more and more slop in the timing chain. No, this doesn't apply to engines that do not have a timing chain & gear set. Example? The Ford 240 & 300 I-6 engines don't use a timing chain & gears, they use a gear set with no chain. The only way you'll get even a minimal amount of slop with a gear set only engine is if the gears are heavily worn or teeth are missing. So, you suspect the engine in question of not having good compression and that's why it won't fire. You may very well be correct in your guesstimation. If you had pulled the valve cover, you would have at least been able to see the rocker arms & valve stems going through the motions. If the engine has a couple of stuck valves you'll never get it to fire until you correct the problem of the stuck valves. Obviously, being able to test the compression on each cylinder is valuable. However, a simple visual check at the onset at least tells you whether or not you can expect to get any compression in any given cylinder. That's another reason as to why it's important to pull the valve covers from square one. So what am I thinking off the top of my head right now? Stuck valves and quite possibly a broken timing chain or shredded gears. Other folks have mentioned a clogged exhaust system and that too will prevent an engine from running but I'm skeptical of that at this juncture. I've also considered that vermin got into the intake and it's clogged with rat's nest or the like. That may be why you've got little vacuum at the carb. Since I'll freely admit I'm not familiar with IH or AMC, I am speculating that there is a timing chain and gear set on that engine - I might be wrong but I hope you do consider my advice as previously written. It's also possible that the ignition system has an issue or issues such as a weak spark. I'm skeptical of that based on what I saw in the video but I won't rule it out either. By the way, an engine that is completely out of time may not actually fire at all. You've got at least to be in the ballpark. Here's what I do if I switched places with you: 1. Pull the valve cover and check for stuck valves/broken parts. 2. Positively ID the engine. 3. Ensure the timing is set up correctly based on factory specs. 4. Rebuild or swap out the carb for a known good unit. 5. If there are no stuck valves then do a compression test using a screw in type gauge. If everything checks out, you still have a timing issue, an electrical issue or something is amiss in the ignition system such as needing to bypass a resistor, etc. As I stated, I'm not familiar with IH or AMC so I can't give any finer advice. I tend to liken AMC to Mopar and the screwy things they seemingly did back in the day with their ignition systems so the bottom line is you've got to know how to deal with what they built specifically. As with all else, you've just got to establish the facts and start from square one. At the end of the day, I certainly hope you find success in your next attempt. You will either succeed or there will be a root cause as to why you cannot without taking further and more in-depth action. If that proves to be the case, at least you'll know the reason why the engine won't run. Best wishes to you both! - Max Giganteum
Thank you for the detail, Max. Much appreciated. I agree that the valve cover should have come off. No excuses for me not doing that. The AMC six uses a timing chain, and I didn't see any slop in the rotor movement in relation to the crank, so I think there aren't any issues there. I looked all over the junkyard for a carb, but there were few, and all were junk. When the compression gauge broke, I knew that a good diagnosis would be tough. I'll be taking another crack at it. I was lulled into a false state of security because the engine spun so easily. Next time I will be more systematic.
Christina I believe you’re right it’s a short bed. My grandfather purchased one to deliver LP gas bottles. That bed was straight like a Ford. Same tail lights. Just enclosed. I agree Richard that carburetor is the problem. Know you’re going to get it. That Lincoln is going to need some tree removal. To free it from its jail.I believe you could pull it out from the back. Cut That rear tree down .I would Thank you for taking us along. Even though it did not run today. I believe as good as you are it will Live again. 💯👊👍💕
Did you check for compression in all cylinders? She has quite a gallop there when turning over, maybe stuck valves? If compression is low put some oil in the cylinders. I definitely would be pulling that valve cover. Plugs and wires. You know all this anyway but I thought I would put it out there for you. One last thing she isn't turning fast enough.
I believe you are correct, Barry. The compression tester I brought did not work, so I never did get a good read on how each cylinder was working. My thinking is they are all very low, but I will check it next time I am out there.
Probably compression on two cylinders, stuck valves likely. Possibly rings gone. Timing way off. You can get it going but it’s going to need a rebuild or replace. I’m sure it’s not the original engine anyway so no loss there. Good solid truck though!
Agreed. I believe I will get it running, but the engine is likely worn out. It spins over far too easily for something that has been sitting for decades. Thank you for the comment!
I would pull the valve cover off to see if the valves are stuck while cranking the engine, that is where I’d start with no compression and of course replace the carb .. short stepside beds are not uncommon in that model, same bed had been used since the late 1950s
Edna had tailgate rust like that. It broke last year when we were moving. We did a video where we cut the whole lower tube off and welded in a new one. 💪
I 100% agree! That is a great truck! It must have been a real beauty when it was sitting, brand new, on the I-H dealer’s lot … waiting to go to work … around the same time that I entered the world myself! If I owned it, it would definitely be a keeper! Yeah, I-H did buy some six cylinder engines from AMC, so it probably is the original engine and that will be a real plus for anyone who wants to save it. Easy engine swap or rebuild part supply costs! I-H also bought some (either four or six cylinder, I can’t recall) diesel engines from Nissan for the later Scout IIs. Anything would be better than having to track down and pay for I-H engine parts! They were tough old engines, but too rare to justify much for modern parts availability. I am not too surprised that you couldn’t get it started on the first attempt. Studebakers and Internationals want to see ‘the love’ first … and they’ll always make you work for it in return! I’d put some oil down the cylinders before going home and maybe you’ll get just enough compression out of it next time that it will start? I agree again; who cares about that ole Jeep engine? Somebody save this truck and get to the engine later! If I were not “neck deep” in projects already, I’d love to have it and take it on.
I decided to go ahead and research it is a 232 engine used in the Rambler classic 660 and some other vehicles add eventually just became the 258 that they used in everything it was produced by AMC from the 196 Flathead Nash engine they improved it and made it overhead valve it's got the same one barrel Holley carburetor that was on my 199 recap that car around the farm another 5 or 6 years the only thing I ever had to do to it was put a kit in that one barrel Holley front drum brakes had to be replaced and had to put a ball joint in it cuz I beat it out driving too rough on this Old Farm roads
You have stuck valves as to why it's not starting it doesn't have enough compression to start you can hear it doesn't even with carb off it it doesn't have enough compression it still won't start stuck valves stuck rings no compression
Next time I am there, I will check the valves. They could be stuck, but I should be seeing some compression through the intake manifold, or backfire through the exhaust. I agree that the rings are likely shot.
Seems he has has a lot of vehicles that could be restored and driving again instead of letting them rot and rust away. Only 1k likes an 12,615 views, this is a training class on what you can do to get a vehicle running as to the other you tube videos.
Thanks for the feedback. This video is not doing too well, but it sometimes happens when the vehicle is not a well-known vehicle. Thanks for the support.
