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Finished Product! The 1987 K5 BLAZER Project is complete!
Welcome back to Americana, heres a great look at our finished product, The 1987 Chevy K5 Blazer. This was ALOT of hard work but it paid off.
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The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors. GM's smallest full-size SUV, it is part of the Chevrolet C/K truck family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line for the 1969 model year, the K5 Blazer was replaced for 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. The third generation was simply called "Chevrolet Blazer", without the K5 name. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy, which was discontinued in 1991 and replaced by the Yukon. The "Jimmy" name was chosen to reflect how GM may sound in a similar manner to how Jeep was thought to be a pronunciation of GP in the competing market.[citation needed] Both were short-wheelbase trucks and available with either rear- or four-wheel drive.
The K5 Blazer and Jimmy had "full convertible" removable tops until 1975. For 1976, GM introduced a half-cab design that was less prone to leaks and slightly safer in a roll-over. These half cabs had the convertible top begin a few inches behind the driver/passenger doors and run back to the tailgate.
The Blazer's long-wheelbase relative, with an integrated rear body and doors for second row passengers, is called the Chevrolet Suburban.
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Remove a Pressed In Bearing With Bread, and Shop Update!
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Welcome back to Americana! Today ill show you whats happening around the shop currently, and as a BONUS! I will show you how to use some slices of bread to pull a pressed bearing or bushing.
RARE 1940s L&R Watch Cleaning Machine Restoration
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Something a little different this week on Americana! A piece of history brought back from the dead. A hefty job, Lars has his work cut out for him on this tricky old L and R watch cleaning machine. bought online as "runs good and strong" and guess what? It doesnt work. To the shop! or, kitchen table i guess... Join the Americana Patreon! get a Free Sticker and Thank You card! www.patreon.com/Am...
ABANDONED Chevy BLAZER Back From The DEAD! Part 3 of The 1987 k5 Restoration!! Exterior is DONE!
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Welcome back to Americana, We are now on the 3rd installment of the 1987 K5 Blazer Rebuild or Restoration. The Exterior is almost completely done. Join The Americana Patreon, Get a Free Sticker and Card in the mail. My way of saying Thanks! - www.patreon.com/Americana707 Follow The Instagram - real_americana For 1973, GM's line of full-size trucks was redesigned and updated; inter...
FORGOTTEN! Chevy BLAZER Transformation is UNBELIEVABLE! Restoring This 1987 K5 Barn Find.
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Welcome Back to Americana, weve got the 1987 K5 Blazer back in the shop for assembly. parts are showing up and this once forgotten truck is almost road ready! FORGOTTEN! Chevy BLAZER Transformation is UNBELIEVEABLE! Restoring This 1987 K5 Barn Find. Follow The Instagram - real_americana Get a Free Americana Sticker and Thank You card when joining any level of membership on patreon...
FORGOTTEN! This 87 BLAZER Gets Some NEW PAINT and More!
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Welcome back to Americana, We have in the shop a 1987 chevy K5 Blazer that has seen its better days. Join us as we bring this old truck back to its original glory! Follow Americana on Instagram - realamericana The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors. GM's smallest full-size SUV, it is part of the Chevrolet C/K truck family. Int...
Barn Find! Restoring this 1966 Chevy Nova 327. Back on the road after 20 years!
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Welcome back to Americana! Check out this awesome 1966 Chevy II Nova! With its 327 v8, turbo 350, and a really short rear end gear, this little nova is a ripper! Very original and beautiful car! follow Americana on Instagram - realAmericana Chevrolet designer Clare MacKichan recalled about creating the Chevy II: "There was no time for experimentation or doodling around with new id...
I Bought The Rarest Car Ive ever Owned
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Welcome back to Americana. Weve got a new project in the shop and its a rare one! what should we do with it? initial D (Japanese: 頭文字 D, Hepburn: Inisharu Dī) is a Japanese street racing manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. It was serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine from 1995 to 2013, with the chapters collected into 48 tankōbon volumes. The ...
Top 10 Craziest Barn Finds. 59 Impala, 69 Cougar, 55 Bel air and More! Americana.
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Welcome Back to Americana! Join us as we explore some of my favorite and unseen barn finds of the last year or so. Weve got alot to look at so lets get started! Follow Americana on Instagram - real_americana As part of a GM economy move the 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned to share bodyshells with lower-end Buicks Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs. Using a new X-frame chassis the roo...
Saving a 40 Year old Abandoned Motorcycle / 1981 Honda CB900 Restoration!
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Welcome back to Americana! today weve got an old 1981 Honda Cb900 Custom. A beloved classic this Cb series motorcycle was part of hondas sporty lineup. Almost all the power a guy could want at the time! Can we get this old forgotten bike back on the road? You know we can, so sit back relax and enjoy this restoration of a honda classic! follow Americana on instagram - real_american...
EPIC Barn Find! 1970 Plymouth GTX Satellite. Ultra Rare!
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Welcome Back to Americana! Join us as we uncover this long lost undiscovered gem! A 1970 Plymouth Satellite GTX! this 1 of 7000 made in 1970! Please, comment, like and of course, subscribe! Follow Americana on Instagram - real_americana The 1970 GTX received a minor redesign with a new grille and rear taillights. Sales were low as the car did not look much different from the Road...
Will it Finally Run? 1956 Chevy Bel Air Gets The Finishing Touch!
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Welcome Back to Americana! Weve got our 1956 Chevy Bel Air back in the shop to get its brand new carburetor and maybe a new oem steering wheel. will it run and drive properly this time? watch and find out! Follow Americana on Instagram - real_americana The Chevrolet Bel Air is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950-1975 model years. Initially, only the two-door hardto...
Barn Find! Cadillacs Everywhere! 1961 Fleetwood, 1958 De Ville, and Alot More! First Wash in 30 yrs!
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Barn Find! Cadillacs Everywhere! 1961 Fleetwood, 1958 De Ville, and Alot More! First Wash in 30 yrs!
BROKEN! Can we Fix this Beautiful 56 Chevy Bel air??
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BROKEN! Can we Fix this Beautiful 56 Chevy Bel air??
62 impala, 63 AMC, 77 Trans Am, Restoration Blog!
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62 impala, 63 AMC, 77 Trans Am, Restoration Blog!
This is a Rare Find! Is That Christine?? Plymouth Fury!
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This is a Rare Find! Is That Christine?? Plymouth Fury!
Americana is Back! New Barn finds!
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Americana is Back! New Barn finds!
BROKEN! 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible Will it Run and Drive?? Barn Find!
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BROKEN! 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible Will it Run and Drive?? Barn Find!
Unbelievable Barn Find: Can We Get This 1954 Chevy COE Moving Again?
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Unbelievable Barn Find: Can We Get This 1954 Chevy COE Moving Again?
Watch This Gorgeous 1978 GMC Sierra Transform: Square body Restoration.
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Watch This Gorgeous 1978 GMC Sierra Transform: Square body Restoration.
Barn Find! RARE! 1969 Mercury Cougar SS. Will It Run and Drive After 20 Years FORGOTTEN!
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Barn Find! RARE! 1969 Mercury Cougar SS. Will It Run and Drive After 20 Years FORGOTTEN!
I Replaced My Engine Oil With Maple Syrup!
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I Replaced My Engine Oil With Maple Syrup!
I Bought a BROKEN German Luxury car, Will it Run and Drive 200 Miles Home?
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I Bought a BROKEN German Luxury car, Will it Run and Drive 200 Miles Home?
Will it Run On Olive Oil? Shocking Results! Cooking Oil for Engine Oil.
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Will it Run On Olive Oil? Shocking Results! Cooking Oil for Engine Oil.
Barn Find Mystery: Can We Get This 1979 Honda Running? Japanese Classic Weber Carburetor Upgrade
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Barn Find Mystery: Can We Get This 1979 Honda Running? Japanese Classic Weber Carburetor Upgrade
Will it Run? Barn Find 1963 Cadillac De Ville Part 2. Heads are off! Wow!
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Will it Run? Barn Find 1963 Cadillac De Ville Part 2. Heads are off! Wow!
Barn Find! 1957 Chevy Truck Will It Run and Drive?? Revival! Restoring Hope For Classics!
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Barn Find! 1957 Chevy Truck Will It Run and Drive?? Revival! Restoring Hope For Classics!
ABANDONED! Old Mystery Barn, Rare Trucks and MORE! Barn Find Rescue!
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ABANDONED! Old Mystery Barn, Rare Trucks and MORE! Barn Find Rescue!
FORGOTTEN! We Just Bought This Hovercraft Sight Unseen, Will It Run??
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FORGOTTEN! We Just Bought This Hovercraft Sight Unseen, Will It Run??
We Found all These Cars on a Farm! Barn finds and More! Will it Run? 1966 Olds Cutlass
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We Found all These Cars on a Farm! Barn finds and More! Will it Run? 1966 Olds Cutlass

Komentáře

  • @fret14u
    @fret14u Před 2 dny

    One hell of a job and really enjoyed the videos...KUDO's Brother!!!

  • @fret14u
    @fret14u Před 2 dny

    Great trucks and nice job on this resto. Proud owner of a 1990 K5 Blazer.

  • @user-ht1xu4gv2u
    @user-ht1xu4gv2u Před 5 dny

    Swap in pertronix and 10si12v. Alt you got a winner😅😅

  • @Aztec73
    @Aztec73 Před 13 dny

    The 61 Cadillac Fleetwood looks like a limousine........is it ?

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 12 dny

      It is technically not the limo model, the stretch model is slightly longer. Just fully loaded sedan here. Thanks for watching!

  • @georgio3674
    @georgio3674 Před 20 dny

    I just finished putting a Weber on my 1980 accord about an hour ago. Just need to connect the fuel line.

  • @crazzylee
    @crazzylee Před 29 dny

    I would bathe in this lol

  • @crazzylee
    @crazzylee Před 29 dny

    I would add prolong and it would be fine.

  • @user-vd5tg2pq9v
    @user-vd5tg2pq9v Před měsícem

    That’s pretty tuff

  • @TheHephaestus05
    @TheHephaestus05 Před měsícem

    Nice, I never thought bread was so strong! 😂

  • @chinlbc
    @chinlbc Před měsícem

    Big question is the Honda accord the same engine as the civic ? Cause I need some new head bolt cause I got my block re surfaced

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      I would assume yes, but i cannot give a definite answer, thanks for watching

  • @Thundercougarfalconbird27x

    Nice! I have a 69 sport special that my dad bought in 71. It's almost ready for the road

  • @sacgrown916
    @sacgrown916 Před 2 měsíci

    What size tire did you go with? Im in the market for a set of those BFGs and dnt know what size to get. That thing looks amazing. Wish i knew how to paint or do bodywork

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 2 měsíci

      I think 32s a the go to. 31s look more stock and 33s might fit but itd be close, had 33s on my stock k10 it was fine but not sure on k5

    • @sacgrown916
      @sacgrown916 Před měsícem

      @@Americana777 appreciate the feedback. I currently have 35s on my 89 but im getting rubbing on the pitman arm so i think im going to go with 33s. Thank you

  • @kevinkobayashi
    @kevinkobayashi Před 2 měsíci

    how many miles does this above honda have? is it possible to find a low mledge honda on this car for a 79-81

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 2 měsíci

      Gosh i dont remember i think it was under 200k.

  • @MIKEZG
    @MIKEZG Před 2 měsíci

    the sugar molecules can scrub the carbon off the metal surfaces, but could also scratch im not sure

  • @MIKEZG
    @MIKEZG Před 2 měsíci

    i wonder how many miles you can go, maybe that should be your next video

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 2 měsíci

      I drove the car home after putting regular oil in it. (30 minute drive). The next morning i went to start it and a bunch of valves were stuck open and it smashed them lol! Noooo! Had to scrap it :(

  • @LuminousBlueVariable
    @LuminousBlueVariable Před 2 měsíci

    It's either a V266 or a V304 engine. International made their own engines

  • @nejoh713
    @nejoh713 Před 2 měsíci

    I use palm oil 20% for honda cub motorcycle. I try run 2 hours and i can't tell you the difference. No different between cooking oil or engine oil. No over heating, no harsh sound, normal.

  • @el22chris
    @el22chris Před 2 měsíci

    Nice! So fortunate you got the inner shaft bearing out so smoothly. Mine was totally pressed in. Ive got the same machine, I was debating into purchasing a newer L&R but on a Facebook watch group this guy figured out how to make the motor ascillate. So i will be doing it on my machine and will post a video of the upgrade.

  • @djthegreat1964
    @djthegreat1964 Před 2 měsíci

    😊nice paint job sir

  • @carlstone4585
    @carlstone4585 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW, I'm oh so inspired by your craftsmanship! You are so young and talented. I'm living vicariously through your awesome work. I immediately subscribed to your channel because that is one straight K5. I have never owned a K5, much less, restored one! I can do that through you and your channel. Even though I'm 61, I guess it's never too late!! Very inspiring. Great job and keep it between the mustard and the mayo.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      Thanks alot! I appreciate it! Best of luck with your endeavors!

  • @michaelhood1291
    @michaelhood1291 Před 2 měsíci

    Fantastic! I just bought an 87’ and it’s my first bow tie. Did you have to take off the fenders to change the front K5 emblems? Can the rear Silverado emblems be reached by removing the rear side panels?

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      Happy to provide this info! The rears "snap" on if i remember right. (Double check yourself) the fronts do nut on from the back, BUT i usually gently break them off and replace with LMC replacements with 3m VHB tape. The rears have studs but pretty sure they are not nutted from the back. They "pop" off.

  • @JT-dx1qk
    @JT-dx1qk Před 2 měsíci

    Those carbs are easy , just remove the top screws and lift the top , everything you need to access is right there , we never removed the carb

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Guy, Looks Great!!! Now for the Final Reveal Video!!! Then you can drive her down to me in Fla, LOL. Really Awesome Paint Bro.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      I think it ended up getting sold to a fella in FL and he flipped it. Hit me on instagram ill let you know how much it went for.

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 Před 2 měsíci

    What is the brand of clear you're using? That must be such a fine mist your spraying. It looks like your moving too slow. But the end product is awesome. Great Job!!

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      Speed all depends on your gun and product, this is lesenol pro air, using a iwata lph400. No runs and turned out beautiful. Thanks for watching

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 Před 2 měsíci

    Those doors and tailgate came out Mint!!!

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před měsícem

      Definitely, painting parts that are laying flat is always the best!

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 Před 2 měsíci

    I like the Siren. It reminds me of my home city hood, NYC. Now I'm in Fla thinking about the West and watching a Great CZcams channel where Lars is doing a nice Blazer. Best to have a restoration video with a speaking narrative rather than some crap bone jarring music. That music would make me just turn it off. This is a Great Video. Just my opinion but I think its the way it should be. Peace Bro.

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 Před 2 měsíci

    That's a proper 100% Paint Job. Strip it down and have the new paint under all the weather seals. That tailgate looks to be in very good shape. A fine quality Blazer. Refreshing NOT to have a some blaring so called music in the video which is so annoying. Great Job Bro!!!

  • @electriclott
    @electriclott Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice.. I recently aquired a 1990 thats in pretty good shape. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty.

  • @K9Modding
    @K9Modding Před 3 měsíci

    How many dollars does one of these cost? I found one at 13000 restomod with 350, same with a big window, is it a good price?

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 3 měsíci

      13k seems fairish big window is pretty rare

  • @auteurfiddler8706
    @auteurfiddler8706 Před 3 měsíci

    Here is some trivia. The glove box doors were hard plastic on the 70's but a luxurious soft cushioned vinyl on the 69's (and probably the 68's ). Also, the front suspension has a different sway bar and handles a bit better in the 70 and newer.

  • @MrGary10k
    @MrGary10k Před 4 měsíci

    My parents had one of these 63s on the farm when i was a lil guy. Straight six, and just tough. It had a shift throw that could be measured in counties, just long enough to rap you knuckles on that rock solid dash! 😂

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 4 měsíci

      Lol thats awesome!

    • @MrGary10k
      @MrGary10k Před 4 měsíci

      @Americana777 another interesting fact about that truck is that somewhere in the time my parents owned it, the plug wires were completely reversed. It ran backwards and still got it done 😆

  • @scura4522
    @scura4522 Před 4 měsíci

    The secret of v12 cars 😂

  • @Scotford_Maconochie
    @Scotford_Maconochie Před 4 měsíci

    Tell us about the black BMW E32 7 Series in the background

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 4 měsíci

      Theres a video on it most likely, may be my old 1990 750il i sold last year as well, i do have two more in the magazine ready to be restored

  • @marvsmith8137
    @marvsmith8137 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome, i have a 70 satellite, my high school car, owned since 1987

  • @user-qt1lf1vk4z
    @user-qt1lf1vk4z Před 5 měsíci

    I just bought a 1987 Blazer that I am getting ready to restore and I just found your channel. I enjoy watching the painting videos and learning.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 5 měsíci

      Thats awesome, thanks for watching!

  • @PhantomBride-mp7zc
    @PhantomBride-mp7zc Před 5 měsíci

    Wow what a BEAUTY! Great work 👍🏼

  • @smoothoperator7023
    @smoothoperator7023 Před 6 měsíci

    That power washing is a double edged sword. It cleans it very good, but forces water into a lot of nooks & crannies that you dont want on such an old car. 😳

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 5 měsíci

      You are right about that! Thanks for watching

  • @guylafond
    @guylafond Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the video! Started restoring mine yesterday. It did work as I received it 2 days ago, so that's reasuring. I was in fact taking the motor out of it's case this morning, planning to change all those old electric wires. I wasn't sure how to remove the arm from the motor.. glad that you showed it to me. Thanks!

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 6 měsíci

      Good luck with it, its actually pretty simple. I was relieved to find.

  • @user-xl7bz8nf8g
    @user-xl7bz8nf8g Před 6 měsíci

    beautiful restoration! How did you polish and clean the center support? thank you!

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 6 měsíci

      Sandpaper increasing to 3000g started at 400 i think. Then your typical solid metal polish with a die grinder and i think a wool wheel on it

  • @Anne6621
    @Anne6621 Před 6 měsíci

    how much are you asking for the machine

  • @terrycole9427
    @terrycole9427 Před 6 měsíci

    That blazer is beautiful. Job is well done

  • @berykent4598
    @berykent4598 Před 7 měsíci

    every BMW has mysterious faults that hardly anyone knows how to find. they can be very simple. and they can be very expensive.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, a scanner is required for newer ones. These older ones are actually quite nice to work on and they arent designed to fail, which is definitely a plus.

  • @winarti1164
    @winarti1164 Před 7 měsíci

    From indonesia oil engine and cooking oil making engine clean and power full

  • @flakybooger2464
    @flakybooger2464 Před 7 měsíci

    i usually mix 60/40% 5w-30 + vege oil ---- stretch out my oil much longer

  • @jimbutler9076
    @jimbutler9076 Před 7 měsíci

    Good find

  • @Chuckq1
    @Chuckq1 Před 7 měsíci

    dang wish you filmed the wireing on the motor. im at that step now.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 7 měsíci

      Not fun! Lol i used some medical forceps to grab the smaller wires and pull them out enough to solder them. This machine is now for sale if youre interested i recently picked up a slightly newer master.

  • @rogerrwinters7248
    @rogerrwinters7248 Před 7 měsíci

    I think COE trucks were the nicest looking trucks ever built

  • @thefishkeeper07
    @thefishkeeper07 Před 7 měsíci

    I’m pissed… I actually trusted those guys at Oriellys all these years.

  • @ChevyK5blazer
    @ChevyK5blazer Před 7 měsíci

    Dude. Will you paint my Blazer. Everyone I ask don’t know what they are talking about. Where about are you?

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 7 měsíci

      Im in the midwest. I wish i had time to do outside work! Maybe in a year or so, we are expanding our operation hopefully soon!

  • @jamesday1638
    @jamesday1638 Před 7 měsíci

    SON YOU HAVE TO ESTABLISH YOUR PERSONAL STANDARDS. WHAT WILL WORK ISN'T ALWAYS BEST. HARD LINE FOR FUEL. ELECTRIC PUMPS NOT DEPENDABLE NOW YOU NEED A REGULATOR ON MY 56 NO WIRE SHOWS NO BATTERY IT'S ALL HIDDEN AWAY FROM THE HEAT.

    • @Americana777
      @Americana777 Před 7 měsíci

      Fuel is hardline from the factory. Wires along frame from the factory in many cases. Now the electric pumps are junk, you should always carry a spare with you if you run one. Also i think your caps lock is on.