@brianradomski I doubt very much it is "too far gone". Nobody needs it for anything, and in a world of gasoline or diesel fired V8 engines with dual speed rear axles, this truck with its simple six cylinder engine and single speed rear axle has been largely left behind.
It would need some work and rust repair, but nothing that could not be done.
@uxwbill grateful for the reply! I am 55 yrs old and grew up with these vehicles i just love those in line six engines. are you trying to take the truck over for yourself? oh boy i 'd love to find one, it would compensate the 57 chevy that was lost!
I'm in NJ in what state is this taking place? ohh i wish i could make this truck MINE!! I'm very sad that I was young n dumb I let a 57 chevy just like this be lost, it was sold for scrap from a family farm in upstate NY.!!
@naterade21 We've had it running and there has been talk of getting the clutch packs fixed. At least so far, we really don't have any job on the farm that requires it.
@uxwbill Ya, I'm amazed that it even started that quickly after sitting that long. But that's why I like GM vehicles.... I have much better luck with them than Ford. Case in point, I drive a taxi. In my experience, GM costs less to operate and is more reliable. My last car was a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis that cost more to repair in 2 years than my 2000 Safari AND my previous 1990 Lumina! The other guys can HAVE the Crown Vics... My van gets the same gas mileage and carries 2 more passengers!
Bill, i might have suggested this somewhere in the comments on this, or the other grain truck videos, but if you could find the casting number, located on the back of the engine where the motor bolts to the bell housing, or on the side of the engine block, and take it to a parts house, or an engine remanufactiring place, you could find out exactly what you have.
You could get alot of views 30,000 views a video. Get girls to do 10 minute coldstart cranking videos in that truck, after it was sitting a long time. You could become a partner, making 2,000 a month, same like Fred.
You know that looks like a 62-63? 230 or 290? You're not gonna get battery voltage at the coil because it goes through a ballast resister. If you measure it at the start position it'll be closer to 12. Anyhow, it sounds to me like it was runnin off the starter fluid or whatever that was, I'd say it needs a carb rebuild and fuel pump
@uxwbill oh, you may be right. I used to know all those engine sizes. My '64 3/4 ton had, I believe a 230. Bigger C-60 or so probly had the torquier 290odd motor.
@erickthegreat98 The VIN might tell me, if I'd have ever thought of taking it down. I don't know if a truck this old had an RPO sheet or not. If it did, it's probably turned into dust by now.
For the very short time it has run, it seemed to run pretty well.
my uncle had a potting truck that he had never oiled or cared for for around 20 years and it it still hauled 500 pounds of manure life cake. it never got stuck in anything it was BEAST. Chevrolet baby.
Chevy's are made to last... I have a 1965 Chevy C20... My Grandpa came over today.. He is usually driving his brand new titan... Well his transmission blew up on his way over here and he had to walk the rest of the way...about a 1/4 of a mile... he lives in the next town over... I have the honor of towing his brand new Titan home....10 miles away... I thought it was funny that a 45 year old truck got to pull a truck less than a year old home... :)
OMG, 0:20 it's been many, many years since I've seen one of those old Yazoo riding mowers! When I was in high school, the groundskeeper had one of the big 72" Yazoos with the Wisconsin two-cyl motor. Our shop class maintained all the grounds equipment. If I had a big yard, I'd bend over backwards to find one with a 72" cut and restore it.
Will you do a video on the grain truck. its 8 month since the last one ;) or will you at least do a video on the semi behind it i wanna see what make n model it is. i want one! XD lol
I enjoyed looking through parts 1~4. I've got an old Stovebolt 235 cu in a '55 chevy 2nd series. It sat parked for 1975 to 2003. I got the old girl running in 2003. But she's been sitting since then. Guess it's time for another run. I'll post video of it.
I wish I could find an old truck like that for cheap, Id be messing with it all day until it purred like a kitten, haha. Nothing like hearing an old girl run after sitting for a few years. Its like opening a bottle of vintage wine.
If your looking foor one these old trucks I can tell you this. Go west on I-80 through Nebraska, anywhere past Lincoln and take an exit ramp of your choosing, North or South. You'll find these trucks everywhere.
I have tried to post or send you a couple of videos of my 1949 OTR Chevy truck. It used to pull a tandom axle 1947 Heil trailer hauling ice machines all over the USA. Now its a tow truck.
Very first truck i drove over-the-road was one that looked just like that Hendrickson parked at your farm. That old truck brought back some good memories.
How long has that truck been parked? What year is the last license plate on it? But of course, some of these farm trucks, may have been used several years after their las registration. I have started many old cars that sat along time, they always need new points or sanded, and I usually cut the fuel line just before the fuel pump and run a new hose into a fresh gas can. But before I do anything, I see if the motor is going to hold water, if its cracked, why bother???
I like the classic trucks, especially the highway tractors. I used to drive a cross-country tractor-trailer rig, and that old Hendrickson caught my attention.
What's funny is that my wife suspects me of staying up late to watch porn. I would love to see her try to sneak up on me one night to find that I'm watching videos that chronicle the happenings of trying to start an old grain truck. I dunno...she could get jealous. lol
I think that's the best comment I've heard all day! Congratulations. If there was a prize, you'd win it.
One of these days we're going to try and drive it. Our insurance company would probably not approve! Neither will anything we happen to hit when the brakes go out.
The 230/250/292 series of inline 6's came along in 1963. Up to and including 1962, the 235/261 were used. Given the size of this truck, it is unlikely that it is the 235. The 261 was the truck version of this engine with stronger internals.
did you stop when the video stopped or what happened if you kept going and do you have any idea at all when you may be able to make another vid of it?
Yes, we stopped when the video stopped. Our battery was running down at that point and we had no way to recharge it out there.
This truck desperately needs some new battery clamps and and maybe some wires. It's going to get at least the clamps, and the wires will get a good going over.
well my advice is when you try next time do what dave does and gravity feed the carb and clean the plugs before you try again and put some engine start or petrol on them wen u put them back in and so you don't have to spend money on new clamps use hot water to clean off corosion and sand them down
it was good to hear that old truck come to life, even for a second. you might want to have the carb checked, since it's been sitting for a while. A tune-up might also be a good idea. Not trying to be a know-it-all, just some suggestions
It's not taken that way. I appreciate the suggestions. We'll see what happens down the road. Unfortunately, I doubt very much that this truck is going to be put back into any kind of use. The newer and bigger V8 ones are the tools of choice now, as they have two speed rear axles.
did you ever figure out what size engine the truck has? A good way to find out is to look for the casting number, which is found in one of two places, on the back of the motor where the bell housing bolts to the motor, or on the side. Sorry if i had suggested this before, my mind is not up to speed today (long story).
Probably a Chevy 261 6 cylinder. That was the biggest Chevy inline 6 in 1962 and the only one that was put in that truck. Chevy also made a 235 inline 6 but that went into cars. The 261 also went into full-size Canadian pontiacs which were really dressed up Chevy's.
The 292, and 250 also made their appearence arounde that time, or a little later. The only way to tell what kind of engine it is is to find the casting number on the block (located on the side, or back where the bell housing bolts to the engine). Take the number, and check it with the books at an engine rebuilders.
I've been told that a Chevy 292 inline 6 cylinder has the same power of a Chevy 283 V8, and if that engine was the one that came from the factory in that truck, then it could be used for something other than hauling grain
Wow...that truck really wanted it. Makes me glad that vehicles no longer come with Armstrong starters. Out of curiosity, have you changed the oil on that thing? I'm thinking 6 quarts of pure Slick 50 high mileage.
Quaker State, Valvoline, and i believe Trop-Artic make an excellent high-mileage oil. The school bus maintenance department used Trop-Artic 10W-40 and had no problems. Hardly, or no sludge, or varnish-like deposits
I have a question I took my 1988 buick Lesabre down to a mechanic and he said the radiator fluid is drain into the engine, which will cause problem in the future, and isn't worth the money of fixing it. I basically want to try to fix it on my own do you think it's worth the risk? and worth the time? as well it needs a new starter and brakes need to be replaced.
Put simply, if the car is in good condition otherwise and most of the stuff on it works, it might be worth the cost of the repair.
The problem could be something simple like a blown gasket, or it could be more serious, like a cracked head.
If you want to fix it on your own, you will need a decent set of tools, at least some mechanical ability and the *factory* service manual. You should also make lots of notes about things as you take them out
GM's 3800 V6 is a good, reliable engine. 100, 200, 300 and even more thousand miles can be reached on these with routine maintenance only.
I think they're making good cars and engines these days, but I'm not sure they are "3800 good" if you catch my meaning.
A digital camera and note pad will both be immeasurably handy should you decide to tackle this. Some friends could come in handy too, if for nothing other than moral support.
almost got it running those last few seconds. it be good to see it run after all these years. my uncles got a 46 plymouth deluxe in our backyard. he said all he needs is a 6 volt battery and it will start. i really hope so. hasnt been started in around 10 years. got the inline 6. coolant is still green!
The carb leak was just gas running along the throttle shaft, no biggie.
Since you know it'll run, i would take along some fuel line, a 1-gallon can of gas and hook it to the fuel pump intake to keep from sucking crud out of the tank. Also, would be a good idea to pull the top off the carb and clean the needle and seat. It's very simple to do on those. Good luck!
morrans
untl571 1 week ago
@untl571 Who's the "moron" that couldn't be bothered to look the spelling up?
Yeah. Whatever.
uxwbill 1 week ago 2
oh hey hi so you are out in illinoise??? not going anywhere?? its too far gone??
brianradomski 1 month ago
@brianradomski I doubt very much it is "too far gone". Nobody needs it for anything, and in a world of gasoline or diesel fired V8 engines with dual speed rear axles, this truck with its simple six cylinder engine and single speed rear axle has been largely left behind.
It would need some work and rust repair, but nothing that could not be done.
uxwbill 1 month ago
@uxwbill grateful for the reply! I am 55 yrs old and grew up with these vehicles i just love those in line six engines. are you trying to take the truck over for yourself? oh boy i 'd love to find one, it would compensate the 57 chevy that was lost!
brianradomski 1 month ago
I'm in NJ in what state is this taking place? ohh i wish i could make this truck MINE!! I'm very sad that I was young n dumb I let a 57 chevy just like this be lost, it was sold for scrap from a family farm in upstate NY.!!
brianradomski 1 month ago
@brianradomski Illinois.
This truck isn't going anywhere.
uxwbill 1 month ago
@uxwbill am I typing twice??? so you are in Illinoise?? sad, is the truck too far gone that it isnt going anywhere?
brianradomski 1 month ago
What do the mudflaps on the grain truck say?
luke4090 1 month ago
haha ,,this sounds dangerouse,it is! lol
chevy6723 3 months ago
Torsion bar front suspension???
raginroadrunner 3 months ago
I'm dying for a part 5 uxwbill!!
bmacAK47 4 months ago
why dont you get that big truck and see if it starts
Joey3912 7 months ago
I am surprised that this truck has a straight 6 & not a V-8 under the hood. Nice old truck!
MrBrombomb 8 months ago
@MrBrombomb the 292 straight six was bigger than an v8 that chevy produced at the time
MrWrestlerman 2 months ago
This sounds dangerous......It is!
ShitmanOfMiltron 8 months ago
This sounds dangerous. IT IS!!!!... hahahaha. I laugh so hard when he said that.
LycanthrA 9 months ago
American air.
SFtruckerWolf 11 months ago
just curious will u ever get that poor old crawler to work?
naterade21 1 year ago
@naterade21 We've had it running and there has been talk of getting the clutch packs fixed. At least so far, we really don't have any job on the farm that requires it.
uxwbill 1 year ago
@uxwbill well it would be nice to see it on video but u cant win em all
naterade21 1 year ago
@naterade21 If you want toe see the john dear crawler run there is a video on the key keeper Channel and look for the video John dear 420 crawler.
Corvette1658 11 months ago
Get the truck behind it to run that will be cool
The123ammaar 1 year ago
gas can with a line to the carb it should stay running
Brmobrad 1 year ago
Thats a chevy always starts it does sound really tired though
DRNEGOLICIS 1 year ago
get the truck behind it to run
wizard101emily 1 year ago
Hey wat about the blue truck behind the grain truck??
rboffill 1 year ago
So what now?? Did you get it running and drive it???
rottysaurus 1 year ago
It almost went. Whyd you stop starting?
vwbusssesareforever 1 year ago
Awesome... Did you get it to stay running on the next try?
Alrgc2Air 1 year ago
@Alrgc2Air Not yet.
uxwbill 1 year ago
@uxwbill Ya, I'm amazed that it even started that quickly after sitting that long. But that's why I like GM vehicles.... I have much better luck with them than Ford. Case in point, I drive a taxi. In my experience, GM costs less to operate and is more reliable. My last car was a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis that cost more to repair in 2 years than my 2000 Safari AND my previous 1990 Lumina! The other guys can HAVE the Crown Vics... My van gets the same gas mileage and carries 2 more passengers!
Alrgc2Air 1 year ago
@uxwbill
whats the bloke in the green/brown shirts name again? "beekeeper"?!!
tpvalley 6 months ago
Does it have a license plate?
siberiabear 1 year ago
@siberiabear Not a valid one.
uxwbill 1 year ago
@uxwbill what year?
siberiabear 1 year ago
@siberiabear I'm not sure what the plate's year would be. The truck itself is a 1962.
uxwbill 1 year ago
Bill, i might have suggested this somewhere in the comments on this, or the other grain truck videos, but if you could find the casting number, located on the back of the engine where the motor bolts to the bell housing, or on the side of the engine block, and take it to a parts house, or an engine remanufactiring place, you could find out exactly what you have.
greywolf45 1 year ago
You could get alot of views 30,000 views a video. Get girls to do 10 minute coldstart cranking videos in that truck, after it was sitting a long time. You could become a partner, making 2,000 a month, same like Fred.
newflyer500 1 year ago
@newflyer500 Should only do light revving, just enough to keep it from stalling. Heavy revving ruins engines, as seen from davesfarm
newflyer500 1 year ago
You know that looks like a 62-63? 230 or 290? You're not gonna get battery voltage at the coil because it goes through a ballast resister. If you measure it at the start position it'll be closer to 12. Anyhow, it sounds to me like it was runnin off the starter fluid or whatever that was, I'd say it needs a carb rebuild and fuel pump
erickthegreat98 1 year ago
@erickthegreat98 '62...I thought it was the 292, but people have said that it isn't.
I'm somewhat familiar with ballast resistors, they've shown up before (my Reliant had one) on some of the cars and tractors.
uxwbill 1 year ago
@uxwbill oh, you may be right. I used to know all those engine sizes. My '64 3/4 ton had, I believe a 230. Bigger C-60 or so probly had the torquier 290odd motor.
erickthegreat98 1 year ago
@erickthegreat98 The VIN might tell me, if I'd have ever thought of taking it down. I don't know if a truck this old had an RPO sheet or not. If it did, it's probably turned into dust by now.
For the very short time it has run, it seemed to run pretty well.
uxwbill 1 year ago
did you clean out the gas tank and put fresh gas in it and change the oil before you tried to get it started?
insideout91ify 1 year ago
COME ON! you cant make a video of this truck and get this far and just not make another vid. WE WANT TO SEE IT RUNNING!
racindeere65 1 year ago
Thumbs up if u want a video on the semi tractor ;)
R3dDi3se1 1 year ago 2
Please please please make part 5! I wan't to see this old truck running and driving!
Do you know what size the engine is? What year is the truck?
grampjw 1 year ago
my uncle had a potting truck that he had never oiled or cared for for around 20 years and it it still hauled 500 pounds of manure life cake. it never got stuck in anything it was BEAST. Chevrolet baby.
SuperGonggong 1 year ago
Put a Big block in it!
MrTesticools 1 year ago
try to start that other truck 2
oldcarfreak14 1 year ago
man u need 2 start that thing up and drive it soon.
oldcarfreak14 1 year ago
at :29 what semi is that behind the grain truck you tried to get it runing too?
commanderwhite12 1 year ago
@commanderwhite12 that might be an old MACK i dont really know
sunburnedice321 1 year ago
makes me want to go work on my old truck. i dont think i would have as much luck. its a little older and has more problems.
roblok23 1 year ago
Chevy's are made to last... I have a 1965 Chevy C20... My Grandpa came over today.. He is usually driving his brand new titan... Well his transmission blew up on his way over here and he had to walk the rest of the way...about a 1/4 of a mile... he lives in the next town over... I have the honor of towing his brand new Titan home....10 miles away... I thought it was funny that a 45 year old truck got to pull a truck less than a year old home... :)
scott93257 1 year ago
that shows chevys are forever
generalleejesse 1 year ago
Hard to believe it's been a year since you last tried to start it!
mgospeed31 1 year ago
Hey Looks like there was some sort of life towards the end of the video. Is there or will there be a Part 5? Like to see it run and move?
snowcatns 1 year ago
OMG, 0:20 it's been many, many years since I've seen one of those old Yazoo riding mowers! When I was in high school, the groundskeeper had one of the big 72" Yazoos with the Wisconsin two-cyl motor. Our shop class maintained all the grounds equipment. If I had a big yard, I'd bend over backwards to find one with a 72" cut and restore it.
InfiniteMushroom 1 year ago
gotta love the chevys always relaible
14redskater510 1 year ago
I don't know if you guys have identified the engine, but I think it's a 235. On a 292 the distributor is farther forward.
Good video, love the old sixes.
73GMC1500 1 year ago
Did you ever get this thing running again?
024reredrum 1 year ago
If it was a Ford--It would be on the road hauling wheat--not parked in back of the barn!!
BrotherJulien 1 year ago
Ever get this old Chevy running?
greywolf45 1 year ago
lmao what's the bow saw for?
elbinar 1 year ago
PLEASE make an update video on the old grain truck?
mongo5888 1 year ago
geez, spray some starting fluid in the carb while you are cranking it and start it up already.
bulletman100 1 year ago 11
agreed in full
julescicle 1 year ago
@bulletman100 No Spark would prevent that from doing any good.
bertharogan 1 year ago
i got an old ford 2 ton with wore out motor
and i have been workin on the old girl for 10 years and i just got it to turn over thats progress right
zappfan 1 year ago
Cheers oldrustycars :) cant find any photos on google tho :( lol
R3dDi3se1 1 year ago
Will you do a video on the grain truck. its 8 month since the last one ;) or will you at least do a video on the semi behind it i wanna see what make n model it is. i want one! XD lol
R3dDi3se1 1 year ago
Thats a Hendrickson, probably an H3 model.
oldrustycars 1 year ago
Hw about you start the old tractor tralier next to the building ?
placesigopeopleimeet 1 year ago
lmfao- MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTY.
escobedo13 2 years ago
you should give that old chev semi behind it a crank...
dueltruck700 2 years ago
You sure know how to drag out a video.
oldskoolcoinop 2 years ago
dont you have the thing actually starting...i wanted to hear it start
greenfarmer60 2 years ago
very good you gave it your best shot !
BeedieMobility 2 years ago
i hope there was no old fuel in it cos them trying to start it like that will fuck it who know how long its been standing there
ford4rlife 2 years ago
Will the good part was it did fired a little bit
Corvette1658 2 years ago
So do you stall have it or is it gone. So does it run. Or are you going to fix it. So what's the update on the grain truck.
Corvette1658 2 years ago
hey whats that blue semi back there around 0:50
bigboi1245 2 years ago
do a video on that old semi behind it
dodgecum93 2 years ago
you should try out that old semi behind it
GearHead1625 2 years ago
did you ever get it runing
chasleo123 2 years ago
where is the next part
????????????????????
batistalover10 2 years ago
what was that guy yelling at you for? at 1:35
chevy490 2 years ago
@chevy490 Don't know. I didn't hear anyone yelling at 1:35 even with the speakers turned way up.
Probably nothing important. :-)
uxwbill 2 years ago
I enjoyed looking through parts 1~4. I've got an old Stovebolt 235 cu in a '55 chevy 2nd series. It sat parked for 1975 to 2003. I got the old girl running in 2003. But she's been sitting since then. Guess it's time for another run. I'll post video of it.
paward4 2 years ago
When do we see part 5? The suspense in killing me.
giberish9 2 years ago 16
How are you getting on with it Bill? I'm eager to see part 5. Will that be next summer now?.
VGOIII 2 years ago
firing up is the best feeling ever
DexDizzy 2 years ago
Those 3.5L I6s are rock-solid engines.
douro20 2 years ago
Did he build that mower?
douro20 2 years ago
I wish I could find an old truck like that for cheap, Id be messing with it all day until it purred like a kitten, haha. Nothing like hearing an old girl run after sitting for a few years. Its like opening a bottle of vintage wine.
RaleTheBlade 2 years ago
im the same way haha wouldn't rest until its running and i could go drive it around
SmokeyandtheBandit77 2 years ago
If your looking foor one these old trucks I can tell you this. Go west on I-80 through Nebraska, anywhere past Lincoln and take an exit ramp of your choosing, North or South. You'll find these trucks everywhere.
StarCar98 2 years ago
I have tried to post or send you a couple of videos of my 1949 OTR Chevy truck. It used to pull a tandom axle 1947 Heil trailer hauling ice machines all over the USA. Now its a tow truck.
restodan 2 years ago
You know its like $3 or $4 for a new pair of battery cable ends at Napa. Try cleaning your plugs and points too, that will make it start easier.
teeter1939 2 years ago
I'll get some new terminals in due course. I might even put some new wires on the list. Already cleaned the points, it's in the video.
uxwbill 2 years ago
More ether! What a truck.
tpirjunky 2 years ago
Sounds dangerous! Wouldn't want to blow the motor up clear to the top of the barn!
uxwbill 2 years ago
Just a little reference to Dave Rock; I wouldn't dare do that near a building. Nice to see some good progress on that GM workhorse.
tpirjunky 2 years ago
enough of the key keeper
harley1450000 2 years ago
she lives
PinkSilverWolf 2 years ago
For the truck sitting so long so long. It is good to hear it trying to start
chevydodge85 2 years ago
well i will tell you one thing she dont want to die! but thats Chevy for ya! lol
tractorboy8420 2 years ago
Who does that old Hendrickson belong to, or are you storing it for smoeone? Not trying to be nosy, just curious.
greywolf45 2 years ago
It's ours and has been sitting like the C60.
uxwbill 2 years ago
Thanks for the answer Bill. Like i said, i'm not trying to be nosy, just curious.
greywolf45 2 years ago
No problem! I didn't think you were being nosy at all. I'm sorry it took me a month to notice.
Sometimes I wonder if the channel runs me or I run it! :-)
uxwbill 2 years ago
Very first truck i drove over-the-road was one that looked just like that Hendrickson parked at your farm. That old truck brought back some good memories.
greywolf45 2 years ago
starter fluid...
floatpool 2 years ago
did this ever get started?
ConRWD 2 years ago
How long has that truck been parked? What year is the last license plate on it? But of course, some of these farm trucks, may have been used several years after their las registration. I have started many old cars that sat along time, they always need new points or sanded, and I usually cut the fuel line just before the fuel pump and run a new hose into a fresh gas can. But before I do anything, I see if the motor is going to hold water, if its cracked, why bother???
restodan 2 years ago
It's been parked here for probably three or four years. Before that it sat behind a grain elevator and was there for as long as I can remember.
This engine is OK. It's got coolant in it and it actually looks good.
uxwbill 2 years ago
I like the classic trucks, especially the highway tractors. I used to drive a cross-country tractor-trailer rig, and that old Hendrickson caught my attention.
greywolf45 2 years ago
What's funny is that my wife suspects me of staying up late to watch porn. I would love to see her try to sneak up on me one night to find that I'm watching videos that chronicle the happenings of trying to start an old grain truck. I dunno...she could get jealous. lol
FMCbolens74 2 years ago
I think that's the best comment I've heard all day! Congratulations. If there was a prize, you'd win it.
One of these days we're going to try and drive it. Our insurance company would probably not approve! Neither will anything we happen to hit when the brakes go out.
uxwbill 2 years ago
Sorry Bill, guess i should have looked back at the earlier posts to see if my question had been answered. goes to show you what happens with age.
greywolf45 2 years ago
No worries...I'd have answered anyway!
In fact...
Last plates on it were from 1991, but it was moved from one place to another a few years back.
uxwbill 2 years ago
Do you know how long that highway tractor parked behind the grain truck has been sitting?
greywolf45 2 years ago
NOOOOO! I just watched all 4 of these videos and there's no part 5 just as it starts to run. This is killing me!!
FMCbolens74 2 years ago
Don't let it do that. :-) We're going to drive it, or at least try to get it running for longer than it did.
The Keykeeper, bizzarefurhead and I are all *very* busy with our day to day responsibilities. We do what we can as soon as we have the time.
uxwbill 2 years ago
where is part 5
yosef
yosefwanger 2 years ago
We do not have one yet. There will be one.
uxwbill 2 years ago
Was driving up on IL 40 2 weeks ago, was thinking I passed that farm somewhere north of Lawn Ridge in Bureau County.....
Hiei2k7 2 years ago
Everyone please do yourself a favor and quit trying to guess my location. If I wanted to disclose it, don't you suppose that I would have?
Thank you! :-)
uxwbill 2 years ago
Cuz we'd be out there fixing the grain truck and driving it past your house!!!
Hiei2k7 2 years ago
More grain truck DAMN IT!!
culp7 2 years ago
My dad had a 1962 Pontiac with the 261 Chevy 6 (the base engine in Canadian Pontiacs up to 1962). It ran great when hooked up to a 3 on the tree.
Sean1086 2 years ago
The 230/250/292 series of inline 6's came along in 1963. Up to and including 1962, the 235/261 were used. Given the size of this truck, it is unlikely that it is the 235. The 261 was the truck version of this engine with stronger internals.
Sean1086 2 years ago
you need to get that truck restored and save a piece of history and that truck had a very nice interior compared to todays vehicles for a grain truck
GearHead1625 2 years ago
Never say never. It may happen. I've got an awful lot of projects on.
We may have found the ignition key. If that's true, it will be nice to not have to hotwire it.
uxwbill 2 years ago
have u filled the gas in the truck yet because u cant jus leave the gas that sat in it for those 20 years n expect that rusty fuel to work
2pac203 2 years ago
aadn u gutta take out the gas to
2pac203 2 years ago
did you stop when the video stopped or what happened if you kept going and do you have any idea at all when you may be able to make another vid of it?
MOTERHEAD69 2 years ago
Yes, we stopped when the video stopped. Our battery was running down at that point and we had no way to recharge it out there.
This truck desperately needs some new battery clamps and and maybe some wires. It's going to get at least the clamps, and the wires will get a good going over.
uxwbill 2 years ago
well my advice is when you try next time do what dave does and gravity feed the carb and clean the plugs before you try again and put some engine start or petrol on them wen u put them back in and so you don't have to spend money on new clamps use hot water to clean off corosion and sand them down
MOTERHEAD69 2 years ago
Damn it we need a new vid!
culp7 2 years ago
You are going to have to be patient.
uxwbill 2 years ago
new points,wires.plugs and probally a carb rebuild is in need to fire this pig off.
mauser8mm192422 2 years ago
I'm thinking it will run with some fresh gas. It's already given some encouraging signs of being in pretty good health.
The plugs and wires should be usable. It does need points.
uxwbill 2 years ago
sounds good cant waint to hear this thing run on its own and drive.
mauser8mm192422 2 years ago
it was good to hear that old truck come to life, even for a second. you might want to have the carb checked, since it's been sitting for a while. A tune-up might also be a good idea. Not trying to be a know-it-all, just some suggestions
greywolf45 2 years ago
It's not taken that way. I appreciate the suggestions. We'll see what happens down the road. Unfortunately, I doubt very much that this truck is going to be put back into any kind of use. The newer and bigger V8 ones are the tools of choice now, as they have two speed rear axles.
uxwbill 2 years ago
did you ever figure out what size engine the truck has? A good way to find out is to look for the casting number, which is found in one of two places, on the back of the motor where the bell housing bolts to the motor, or on the side. Sorry if i had suggested this before, my mind is not up to speed today (long story).
greywolf45 2 years ago
Probably a Chevy 261 6 cylinder. That was the biggest Chevy inline 6 in 1962 and the only one that was put in that truck. Chevy also made a 235 inline 6 but that went into cars. The 261 also went into full-size Canadian pontiacs which were really dressed up Chevy's.
Sean1086 2 years ago
The 292, and 250 also made their appearence arounde that time, or a little later. The only way to tell what kind of engine it is is to find the casting number on the block (located on the side, or back where the bell housing bolts to the engine). Take the number, and check it with the books at an engine rebuilders.
greywolf45 2 years ago
I've been told that a Chevy 292 inline 6 cylinder has the same power of a Chevy 283 V8, and if that engine was the one that came from the factory in that truck, then it could be used for something other than hauling grain
greywolf45 2 years ago
hey Bill, do you know when was the last time that Hendrickson tractor-truck was running?
greywolf45 2 years ago
Plates on it have 1991 tags. Knowing how things go around here, though, I'd suspect it was parked sometime before then. So...mid 1990?
uxwbill 2 years ago
what were you using the tree saw for?
MCRmechanic 2 years ago
I don't know--it was probably something that the Keykeeper was up to. I'd like to think that I'm smart enough to stay out of trees!
uxwbill 2 years ago
Wow...that truck really wanted it. Makes me glad that vehicles no longer come with Armstrong starters. Out of curiosity, have you changed the oil on that thing? I'm thinking 6 quarts of pure Slick 50 high mileage.
welldontdothat 2 years ago
Quaker State, Valvoline, and i believe Trop-Artic make an excellent high-mileage oil. The school bus maintenance department used Trop-Artic 10W-40 and had no problems. Hardly, or no sludge, or varnish-like deposits
greywolf45 2 years ago
What's the green truck behind the grain truck?
EthanCommins888 2 years ago
well it hasn't run yet but a good cranker waker
partyfriek 2 years ago
This is such a nice video. Have you made any more progress on this lorry and when will you give us another video on it?
scarlebloke 2 years ago
Fkin windy XD old truck my great grandfather had an old dumptruck kinda like that it is at his old farm still we gotta get it out a there
Austin4weelinking 2 years ago
Wow, I bet with a stronger battery and more gas it'll fire right up.
shakyjake213 2 years ago
Good video, when's part 5 coming?
Stelmer2000 2 years ago
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Wow that is so cool! Great to see you guys working, looks like a lot of fun! :D
McVaio 2 years ago
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McVaio 2 years ago
Cool it fired, almost ran too!
MrMoterKid 2 years ago
I have a question I took my 1988 buick Lesabre down to a mechanic and he said the radiator fluid is drain into the engine, which will cause problem in the future, and isn't worth the money of fixing it. I basically want to try to fix it on my own do you think it's worth the risk? and worth the time? as well it needs a new starter and brakes need to be replaced.
ceddas21 2 years ago
If you've got a question, send a private message.
Put simply, if the car is in good condition otherwise and most of the stuff on it works, it might be worth the cost of the repair.
The problem could be something simple like a blown gasket, or it could be more serious, like a cracked head.
If you want to fix it on your own, you will need a decent set of tools, at least some mechanical ability and the *factory* service manual. You should also make lots of notes about things as you take them out
uxwbill 2 years ago
GM's 3800 V6 is a good, reliable engine. 100, 200, 300 and even more thousand miles can be reached on these with routine maintenance only.
I think they're making good cars and engines these days, but I'm not sure they are "3800 good" if you catch my meaning.
A digital camera and note pad will both be immeasurably handy should you decide to tackle this. Some friends could come in handy too, if for nothing other than moral support.
uxwbill 2 years ago
this was a really kool video i had fun watching it i really have to say you guys did a really good job shooting it .
Chick6517 2 years ago
On a side note uxwbill, do you ever get to drive that big blue ford tractor? Now THAT would be fun!!!
mgospeed31 2 years ago
hehe cool!
would love it see that engine idling and revving!
jmoyet 2 years ago
Hey Bill,
How old's the gas in the line? Wonder if it's having the same problem
Hiei2k7 2 years ago
good job so close hope you get er runnin
tjr493 2 years ago
You guys are soo close, sounds like a timing problem. I bet she'll fire right up with a adjustment to the left or right a couple of degrees.
five stars and favorite'd.
thebibleisfiction 2 years ago
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Sounds like the battery was struggling at the end. I'm looking forward to seeing it run, as well as I'm sure you are.
mgospeed31 2 years ago
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mgospeed31 2 years ago
almost got it running those last few seconds. it be good to see it run after all these years. my uncles got a 46 plymouth deluxe in our backyard. he said all he needs is a 6 volt battery and it will start. i really hope so. hasnt been started in around 10 years. got the inline 6. coolant is still green!
Ronsky89 2 years ago
Yeah, it really surprised me how well it ran, considering how long it has been sitting.
I'll bet that Plymouth would start with a little work, and a good strong six volt battery.
uxwbill 2 years ago
The carb leak was just gas running along the throttle shaft, no biggie.
Since you know it'll run, i would take along some fuel line, a 1-gallon can of gas and hook it to the fuel pump intake to keep from sucking crud out of the tank. Also, would be a good idea to pull the top off the carb and clean the needle and seat. It's very simple to do on those. Good luck!
kjm1983 2 years ago
dont give up Bill, you are soo close!!!
hotwad88 2 years ago