THANK YOU! I recently started two of my dads snowmobiles that were sitting for 7 and 9 years in the grass. He told me dont bother they will never run but after watching all of your videos I had confidence and was able to get them both started within an hour and a half. One needed a carb rebuild and oil down the cylinder to lubricate, and the other needed oil to gain compression to and new spark plugs to fire. These were 1990 snomobiles which is not too different than the 1980's cars you work on. Thank you for what you do cause it helps to revive not only just old cars!

@highbrass7563

2 жыл бұрын

I find that super cool. 👌

@bacon098

2 ай бұрын

Maybe 17 years ago I discovered an old push mower behind the neighbors shop. I asked about it and he said it had probably been there a decade and didn't mind me taking it. The gas tank had algae growing in it, water in the oil, all the paint rusted off. I took it apart, cleaned the carb, fuel tank, and pull rope mechanism. Changed the oil and spark plug. Sanded the magneto and gapped it with a business card. Filled the tank and it fired right up after a few pulls. I had worked on bicycles before this but at that very moment I knew I was hooked. At this point in time I feel the same way. If there isn't a mechanical issue that was from another person in the past then I can make it run. Anything with a carburetor will always come back to life fairly easily.

@bacon098

2 ай бұрын

Haha I just realized this comment is 3 years old.

The rings are stuck to the pistons. Keep making it run. When it gets hot, it will loosen up and run better.

@kongchingpow

3 жыл бұрын

You are totally right. Derek would be driving this thing around the backroads in the same amount of time (no brakes, of course).

@lionelsalazar438

3 жыл бұрын

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@jonsworld5307

3 жыл бұрын

yep not valves oil in pistons means stuck rings if they socked rings with atf over a few days it start and run

@mikeobrien3744

3 жыл бұрын

@@T0RP depends on if he uses a left handed cressent wrench.

@brucefisher4025

3 жыл бұрын

Replace one quart of oil with a quart of ATF... Works on stuck rings and collapsed lifters equally well..

Sometimes a dry motor needs oil for compression. A mix of two stroke oil in gas might be a good idea, with plenty of oil.

@studleylurch8535

3 жыл бұрын

Those were my thoughts exactly. If it needs oil to run, then let it run on oil. 2 stroke oil to the rescue.

@Aidan.17

3 жыл бұрын

There's no way 2 stroke is saving this engine haha maybe if it was 80+ psi per cylinder dry but not 60 psi across the board.

@meangene3895

3 жыл бұрын

A dry cylinder will not have the suction to pull fuel in it , squirt oil in every cylinder and even the compression will come up. Had save problem with a ovh cam 6 and it started right up

@BUILTFORDTOUGH79

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aidan.17 he got the cylinders to around 90 after taking the slop out of the chain and aligning the timing

I am sure that Lemans (especially in that dark green color) was a stunner when it was new and sitting in the showroom! Hopefully, it’s owner follows through with a rebuild and it doesn’t just sit there and deteriorate! Now, get the Rambler started!

You gonna completely restore this bad boy? Would be a solid Pontiac to add to the gargantuan fleet you seem to be forming lmao

@toysoldier46552

3 жыл бұрын

He's working on it for someone else as he stated in the video. He just wanted to see it run again, which it did momentarily but it needs a full rebuild.

@RoanokeGaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@toysoldier46552 ahhhh must have been said while I was making lunch lmao

@yeahitskimmel

3 жыл бұрын

Does he usually buy them? I feel like most I've seen were like this

@tombob671

3 жыл бұрын

Stuff a Jasper reman in it, problems solved

@futureliner

3 жыл бұрын

desperate for content...for something he knows alittle about....

The Man With A Third Nipple - an actual James Bond nemesis.

@raddepadde3177

3 жыл бұрын

Francisco Scaramanga

@thequesomanishere

3 жыл бұрын

The Man With the Golden Cutlass

@darkmagician1184

3 жыл бұрын

the third KZread video in 3 days where someone mentioned a 3rd nipple, possibly baader meinhof

@alvon911

3 жыл бұрын

Krusty the Clown has a “superfluous third nipple”

@beastboss2017

3 жыл бұрын

lol

Kevin and Mook, great combo of education and fun, and your pace of action in your vids. Keep up the good work.

I would love to see the rebuild or something like this from start to finish. You're a great host, super knowledgeable!

@tomwinkle1597

2 жыл бұрын

He doesn't seem to wanna ever rebuild a motor. He is the carb and brake guy.

@Rick-S-6063

9 ай бұрын

I'd like to see the Rambler sitting next to the Pontiac up and running again.

Check with copart auctions. They seem to have the concession for retired AT&T service trucks.

@neilmurphy845

3 жыл бұрын

Ya ideally a truck with hail damage but it still runs ok so it goes for nothing

🤣"those meddling kids!"🤣🤣 I love mook!! She's hilarious!!

@gingervikingjesus2351

3 жыл бұрын

She is indeed a treasure.. Kevin's a lucky fella!😉🤙🍻

You have come a long way with engine knowledge since I first started watching. I look forward to seeing your videos. Rebuild that engine! Keep her numbers. Bring someone in if you have to, You have already earned that man's trust to bring that car back.

Female here, love your videos. Easy to understand and follow. Your very detailed! Deff gonna follow you for more videos!

@FourDollaRacing

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently, deaf females can still comment on the KZread videos... 👎

Never assume they put the wires on correctly

@robertlee9395

3 жыл бұрын

Oops!

@bullzeyez3236

3 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought.

@matthewlenouail4334

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as he showed the cap I was like that ain’t right

@bullzeyez3236

3 жыл бұрын

Well I just checked and he has the correct order. Or at least #1 is correct. I would not assume the parts installed were done correctly of even maybe bad from the factory.

@ronaldcoleman9969

3 жыл бұрын

@@bullzeyez3236 Pontiac V8 Firing order it is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 with a counterclockwise distributor rotation.

Thanks for all the great education! One of the things that I love about you guys is that you explain everything! It's educational and entertaining. That's a beautiful car, it's a shame that the folks involved won't let you love on it in a series or something...on to the next project!

I liked: Mook’s joke on the “noodle” timing chain, your gracious and thoughtful show of the abandoned farm, the northern Iowa sunset and the actual surgery for replac9ng the timing chain.

I appreciated how you took the time, slowed it down and thoroughly explained what you was doing in the beginning. This very reason is why I have been a “Watch Wes Work” KZread subscriber for a longtime. I think I’ll stick around here for a while as well.

When an episode starts off with mook, it's a like for sure

Enjoyed the show. No bent valves, its NOT a self destruct engine. Cool you got it running for a second.

@auteurfiddler8706

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and compression would be ZERO not 60-90 psi. I'd have compression checked with all the plugs removed.

Kevin's treasure trove of revival videos is amazing. The fact that you can refer to any older video to get the help and experience you need. Dude is a walking encyclopedia for cars!

Hey there all. Enjoyed watching. I had to back track a little to the Olds from 3 months ago. I was impressed with how much work you put into it before going back to Iowa. A lot of good data shared on the cutlass. Watched you on the Pontiac... Ah the good old days!!

Dude, this has got to be the best tutorial for finding TDC I've ever seen, as well as setting an distributors initial timing. I've struggled with this for years, and the way that you just described it made it finally click in my head.

@79tazman

3 жыл бұрын

Really you struggled with finding TDC for years ? Damn you need to stick to what you know best if finding TDC is that hard because it's so simple but that's why everyone is not a auto mechanic

@NikMitchell

3 жыл бұрын

agreed, it's apparent Kevin wants the channel to be more than just "hey we revived another car today". It's instructional, and I've learned a lot of general troubleshooting frameworks because of him taking the time to explain his thought process.

@2strokepower803

3 жыл бұрын

79tazman well if you don't try you won't learn. (The mechanics didn't know before someone teached them)

@2strokepower803

3 жыл бұрын

I also find this to be a little complicated sometimes (I rarely does it) so this information was really good

@laceylouloulou

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Been waiting for a new upload, glad to see mook helping ya out!!

Thanks KELVIN,MOOKS your videos are inspiring as you explain and show different sinereos to trouble shot .love the content and fibes . Thanks as well for your service

Even in not reaching the ultimate goal, there's so much to learn in this video. Thanks for producing these.

I want that nash more than the lemans for some reason lol

@JohnDoe-gz8dw

3 жыл бұрын

This isn't against your personal integrity sir,... but wtf is wrong with you???🤣🤣🤣

@JohnDoe-gz8dw

3 жыл бұрын

This isn't against your personal integrity sir,... but wtf is wrong with you???🤣🤣🤣

@paulcoinc

3 жыл бұрын

You just want to show up a Cadillac 🤣

@bradbeall392

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Some new paint and chrome wheels would have that old Nash looking bad-ass!

@okieoutdoors5812

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-gz8dw they're a neat ass little cars that were way ahead of there time

If it kept running maybe rings would have heated up and expanded.

I think that this serves as an important lesson for anyone taking on their first revival. Don’t expect to always be able to fix an engine. Sometimes, even when you can fix it, i doesn’t make financial sense, and it’s best to know when to draw the line. Good effort guys!

Mook: "Those meddling kids! Nothing a hammer won't fix!" lol! She kills me!

can I use this as a slide hammer? yes I can. I'm a wizard. "your a wizard Kevin

Always good to see Daddy Digs working on the cars. Would like to see him do another paint restoration.

Love the revival videos, huge props for giving your mates channels a shout out every video too

Been doin' this "Bring 'em back alive" thing for about 45 years. My rescue truck is a 1952 Studebaker 2R17-A 3 ton. It was originally an airport fuel truck and has 37,000 original miles. I bought it cab and chassis. It now has a service bed from a mobile tire service truck. Lift gate, generator, air compressor and more tool boxes than you could ask for. It's pretty slow with a 245 cu.in. 6cyl. and a 4+2. It will cruise 50-55. Best thing is I seldom have to go back home for a tool I forgot. Lot's of low mileage grain trucks around Iowa. Give it a thought. The journey is half the fun.

Thank you for uploading on a Sunday!

My first car was a 71 Lemans 4 door with a 2 barrel 350. I bought it for $99. I wish I still had it.

I learn so much from your videos as a novice. I LOVE THEM! Im happy to support your channel any way i can

@jacobchandler1260

10 ай бұрын

I feel that. Just from watching him and dalton over at pole barn garage, I feel like my odds of successfully reviving an old car went from

I like the '71 Pontiac le mans, styling wise we picked up a lot styling cues for the Australian Holdens. Similar suspension front and rear, same goes for the disc/drum set up and the 10 bolt rearend. 350 chev V8, turbo 400 automatic or 4 speed muncie. All other motors and transmission were locally designed and built.

I love when you run into a problem you stop and explain what going on . Love your vids! ...oh and Mook is really funny!

"those meddling kids, nothing a hammer wont fix"

That brings back some memories . I had a 71 4 door Lemans . 350 and power glide . It was a good beater , never had much power . Moms 76 slant 6 would blow it's doors off . Thanks for the memories .

Thanks for this video and all the links to the various other videos I did my first revival thanks to you, mook, thunderhead, and Dylan’s direction keep it up brother

I remember my dad having a Pontiac Le Mans when I was a kid.. Only took me out in it once but I've always remembered it.

"Those Meddling Kids!"- Gotta love the Mook comments!!

You have a torch, Kevin! Good tip on the main seal alignment! Also grease the seals and the fuel pump eccentric. Do the timing cover BOLTS go into a water jacket? RTV them.

Good, honest and solid effort, mate. How she kicked at all when that cam gear was so far out of whack is just incredible! After the new chain and getting it to actually fire and run, I was hoping the engine might come to the party and a miracle happen, but it wasn't to be. Loved the sound of the starter though - can't beat an old school starter for making even the smallest sound feel like something special. Hope you get the chance to rebuild the ol' Mean Greeny. I'd love to see that thing cruise a few miles. Hope your Dad is still enjoying the Goldsmobile too! This was still a great watch even though the outcome wasn't as hoped for.......so keep 'em coming!

When you moved the camshaft after pulling the timing chain, it moved the rotor’s point towards #1, you’d have to go back and repeat that part.

@JT-il3fe

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely sometimes I wonder! But he’s young he will pick up on all that with time hopefully. And he thinks there’s bent valves but between the timing being off and the rings being stuck inside the pistons there’s no compression! I still can’t figure out why he doesn’t use a timing light he really should be using one I don’t understand this setting of timing by licking your finger and sticking in the air to see which way the wind is blowing to find timing lol ok not quite that bad but honestly if you’re going to do it do it right

@melindaortiz9741

2 жыл бұрын

True

There’s your next series. Building out a revival rig.

@JS-wc4xs

3 жыл бұрын

Or rebuilding that minty green thing next to the Pontiac

Great video Kevin!! Would love to see a full restoration on that one if the owner could go for it. Say thank you to Mook for helping out!!

Love the show. Thanks for being here.

The legend has once again uploaded

It is a non-interference motor so you are all set. The valves are fine.

@johnbalogh9232

3 жыл бұрын

Ya ya would think he would know that

@ricky107_

3 жыл бұрын

So glad the engine in my car is on interference never have to be scared about bend valves

Mook is the engine whisperererer...”The engine tells us its secrets, “ lol...

Got my clothes today! Thank You for everything yall do.

Cool car! Like to see y'all get that Nash running as well.

@zanehayes4380

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can’t stop thinking about that Nash

I’ve missed you mook like crazy where you been girl ol love me some old Pontiac’s for sure

Yay! Added Mook goodness! Merry Christmas from me in New Zealand, Mook! I'd love to see you guys do an engine rebuild on this car!

It’s so satisfying to watch you work everything is done right, unlike another channel I watched where they removed the spark plugs in an engine that had stood for years with a windy gun 😱 Words fail! Keep up the good work. I’d like to see something else with the truck chassis with the Perkins in it. :).

Caught that bonding moment between Mook and your Dad when you were blowing that hose 😉

Turned Australian when he said “You snap we’re gonna have a bad time” lol

Just keep doing what you do!! Thanks for the content!!

So close! Love these videos, I always learn something new 👌

Facts of the engine Fuel Air Compression Timing Spark

@SHUTTHEFRIDGEDOOR

3 жыл бұрын

Suck squeeze bang blow

Frankly, the Nash intrigues me more than the Poncho...

@treyrosenmeyer9097

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. We had one when I was a kid. Family went from MO to California and back. Will never forget that trip.

@davemack7908

3 жыл бұрын

Really, that is the interesting one!

I picked up a 1972 Pontiac Lemans in 1977, the same color, 3200 miles on it. I still own it and it still runs. The body is not as good as the one that you worked on. When you turned it over, it sounds the same as mine, the same wine. I have done some work on it over the years. Transmission and a engine rebuild. When the engine, rebuilt, the builder put a GM timing chain in it and I had to fix that when I got it home. There is a difference between a Gm and Pontiac timing chain. With the change of gas, I replaced the heads. Replaced the heater core 2 times, and last year rebuilt the steering gear. When I had the heater core out, everything worked, but very little heat in the car. I need to take the driverside fender off to get the mouse nest cleaned out. It is still a joy to drive, and when I retire I will be working on the body and changing out the distributor, like the one you were working on, and I'm going to put fuel injection on it. I have always had carb problems. I'm from North Dakota, but I went to college in Iowa and I bought the Lemans in Iowa. Fun video, Thanks

Very first car i ever bought was a 70. Lemans sport i was 14 400 400 turbo i will have another good to see mook again.Im glad y'all still a team!

Mook's must be native to the Midwest haven't been able to find me one up here in the Northeast🤣

after the pontiac you should do the one next to it haha

Hahahahahahahaha, loved it when you opened the barn door and Mook was inside lol

Had a 71 Lemans 350 Sport that had a 440 Olds in it, along with some other engine work. A truly fun fun ride.

That sucks that the engine was worn out. I really thought the timing set would of got it to run. Great video Kevin.

That's a real nice car. Pull the motor, rebuild that puppy, and get her on the road!

3 жыл бұрын

rebuild????+ EHH NO! just fucking use it! those rings will loosen

Couple goals!! Love you two!! Mook 2021!!

Had one like this Pontiac, 71 Lemans, same issue with mine. Ran one day, didn't the next. I didn't do much car work then, took 2 mechanics to find and fix.

Good one, Mook! G O A W A Y ! lol! xD

@brobicho

3 жыл бұрын

The MOOK!

Hey, when are we going to see some more of the Cutlass? Really liked that, as well as the Offroad Adventure with your friends.

@bansheemania1692

3 жыл бұрын

That's his Dad's whip Now 😂

@MrWoodyBalto

3 жыл бұрын

Borrow dads Cutty. It's what got me to subscribe. The Lemans was nice little teaser. I would love to see more GM A body cars on the channel

@MavenFade

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrWoodyBalto hes a ford guy, doubt you'll see it that often

@MrWoodyBalto

3 жыл бұрын

@@MavenFade Yeah, I know. I discovered that as soon as he was done with the Cutlass. Other than his collab with Derek from VGG I have not watched his other video's I can't get into Ford vids.

@goodtimevids6754

3 жыл бұрын

I love to see more of the green 70 Cutlass

You know what i love about Kevin? Just a regular average dude. With the exception oh his god like knowledge of cars.

I learned so much from watching this. As that battery was cranking towards the end I was cringing. You are definitely dedicated!

I had a 76 lemons, it was awesome sitting 8 people on 2 bench seats

@77Infidel

3 жыл бұрын

Had a 73' Dodge Polara custom 2 door. Held 8 comfortably. As a teen, we would put 3-5 in the trunk to save a few bucks going to the drive in. Don't worry, we are all still breathing.

@Adrianzx

3 жыл бұрын

@@77Infidel the strongest will survive

Good to see Mook....

Man O Man do I Love Iowas HUGE Garage/Hangars/ Storage Units!!

Been watching since the beginning. You guys make me laugh so much. The sillyness is amazing!! Love working on these types of cars too. My first car was a 66 mustang I got for 1400 in 2000. It was in pretty bad shape. I still got it, though now its a 2 seater roadster lol. Keep up the quality content I love it!!!!

@mitch220

3 жыл бұрын

@Ocean Deyy Yep, it's so much fun! Currently trying to fix a bunch of wiring under the dash (not as fun) lol.

Mook is so cute. “ those meddling kids” not sure if it was in reference from Scooby Doo

This is one of my favorite Junkyard Mook spin offs.

Mook you make revivals so much better when you are in them

Ouch! Hei gotcha but hey they work! Love watching for really educational reasons, but that jolt brought back memories

But this one didn’t beat you either, and you still have a perfect record, because, in spite of the previous damage, you STILL DID get it to run at least for a moment...

Hey Digs! Did you readjust the timing of the distributor after you replaced the timing chain? .... Peace out bud, love your vids!

I like having your dad in the videos. I hope he becomes a regular.

SO much WANT! There is one of these exact cars a few miles from me that has been sitting on 4 flats for AT LEAST 20 yrs that I know of!

Yes... My First car my dad Owned and Crashed all in 1 day....

Now I'm curious if it would've run longer with some 20:1 two stroke premix

@dustintunis9347

3 жыл бұрын

20:1??? Is anything made to run on that? I thought they were all 40:1 or 50:1. Not that I'm anywhere near an expert on 2 strokes.

Yep two of my Pontiacs had that failure...would cause low oil pressure at idle when oil pump check ball got hung up do to the Nylon... Saved both of mine in time however... Nice to see some youngins working on cars...

23 second in and Mook already delivered a golden phrase. Its some kind of a record

The 4 door version ran in the chase scene in the French Connection.

@loganmosher5935

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes I Remember That

Replace the bent pushrods and she'll run; I've done this before. When the pistons smack the valves it inadvertently will bend them.

@clintdavis9511

3 жыл бұрын

I missed a shift, overreved and bent all the pushrods on a SBC. Broke a couple of lifters. Put in new pushrods/lifters and it ran perfect.

@JohnDoe-gz8dw

3 жыл бұрын

Agree Phil

@glennmanchester9151

3 жыл бұрын

That stock motor is so low compression its not an interference engine even at a high rpm theres no way the valves can ever hit the piston ever under no circumstances so thats not how pushrods got bent if they are bent which i doubt they are

Beautiful Lemans 😍 @Junkyard Digs

You should make that first fifteen minutes into a separate video that you refer newbies to watch so they can understand the revival sequence. Good stuff, as always.

Video has been online for literally 3 minutes and every comment talking like they’ve seen the whole video

@Sierra-oj9wh

3 жыл бұрын

Why does this always happen though? 😂😂😂

@bradklingensmith

3 жыл бұрын

Members see it first.

@Sierra-oj9wh

3 жыл бұрын

@@bradklingensmith ohh 😮😂

The 69 302 that's in my 67 Mustang had the same type of timing gear. That has to be the most stupidest thing they could have used.

@mexicanspec

3 жыл бұрын

That timing gear set served the purpose if people serviced them when they were supposed to, but I don't know anybody that ever changed their timing gear set because it was time. People usually waited until there was a problem before they got into that.

@garysimonson9593

3 жыл бұрын

Pontiacs were notorious for breaking that timing gear and jumping the chain. I've seen 'em do that at 60K miles back when these were still commonly on the road.

I had a 1960 Rambler American when I was 16 just like the one next to the Pontiac. I loved that little car!

8:34 LOL I wasn't expecting that. She's so funny.