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I’m sure it looks great, I appreciate the advice on the pressure washer. I’m looking forward to continue working on it

Oops! "with the project". Got me all jittery watching that!

I’ll definitely make an update soon, it’s winter here so it’s all put away, I’ll post some videos about it in a few months

I will

Thank you for the comment, sounds like you’ve had your fare share with these vehicles, I did exactly that, I got it working and didn’t do anything to the body, but the original 216 got tired so I picked up a 235 and I’m resealing the engine. I might make a video on it, but I’ll definitely make an update video sometime

@@deanvitas The 216/235 swap is pretty common and no one frowns upon it. In fact, if your 235 is from 1954 or later it has insert bearings versus the earlier babbit, making it easier to rebuild if necessary. It would also have the more reliable fully pressurized oil system versus the earlier splash system. My 1941 216 doesn’t even have an oil filter as manufactured, although they are often added. You were just supposed to change the oil a lot. You’ve also probably got a torque tube drive shaft which has a few peculiarities of its own. I’m really glad to see a guy your age with this truck. Seeing the guys my two daughters drag home, most of whom can’t even drive a straight shift, my faith in the state of manhood these days has suffered. But you’ve helped restore that!

@@sparkplug0000 I’m glad to hear that lol, how can I tell if mine is within those years? The guy said it’s from a 54 ambulance but who knows if I can trust him. I have all the serial numbers on the block if you know what they should be. One says in big letters GM then under it 338770 then a 3 then a 42. Then there is one to the left of the distributor reading ABF26953. I did some research and I’m pretty sure those numbers came back to a 235 but I don’t really know what I’m doing. Also can I use the transmission form my 216 on the 235? It’s a 4 speed stick. Thank you for all the help, I really appreciate it

@@deanvitasOne more thing - Chevrolet manual transmissions during this period did not have a synchronized first gear, but second and third were. And yours, being a four speed, if original, may not be synchronized at all, in any gear. I’ve heard non-synchro was a heavy duty option on the four speed. I just wanted to mention that so you won’t think your gearbox is broken. Double clutching a non-synchro transmission can be fun, it’s a real skill, and one I’ll bet none of your peers has.

@@sparkplug0000 did you see my reply up above about the engine codes? And yes my 4 speed definitely doesn’t have synchros in it, before I learned to double clutch, it would grind in every single gear and it would grind hard

Thank you for the comment, just ran into this issue so I figured I would ask, does he have any hinges for the windshield?

Send it to a shop quick, it blew my motor up

@@deanvitas what went wrong? Valves? Chain?

@@whatmakesyouwonder6363 yes it was the valves, I’m my case only two were actually loose but it was too late

I got it for free

The bike doesn’t have motor mounts like a car

Does it make less noise if you let it warm up for 3-5 minutes before riding? I’ve had similar noises on my bike and topping the oil off with Pro-long or STP (thick) oil additives definitely helped. Also letting it warm up for a few minutes before riding usually helps quiet that clicking/ticking noise. It really doesn’t sound that bad to me though, most motorcycle engines have some quirky noise issues.

It sounds like it’s a timing chain honestly, it comes from the front right of the bike. I did just rebuild the motor. Also does it sound like valves or definitely not that?

What part of the gearbox? Because when I rebuilt the motor a gear fell off and I didn’t know if it was directional or not so I just put it back on. I don’t think that could cause this issue though

Your the best!

@@deanvitas No need for thanks, just sharing my knowledge.

Would adding oil to the oil pan help?

​@@deanvitas check and see if your fan is hitting something.

@@acme_tnt8741 I checked that, it’s not hitting anything

@@deanvitas how about leaks on the intake?

The top end gets oil

Would adding oil to the engine help? It is low(about 1/4 up from the low mark)

Thicker oil would be the short fix. The correct fix would be replacing bearings and/or oil pump.

@@hammbone852 I rebuild the motor and replaced the bearings already. Oil pump seemed strong. I’ll try thicker oil

@@hammbone852 i appreciate it, I just posted the video not really thinking anyone would help but you guys are actually amazing I never expected this. I appreciate it. I’ll let you know how it goes

@@deanvitas No problem. I look forward to the results.

It has a ton of compression, around 120psi

Where would those be?

On the valves?

I’ll check that

Oh for crying out loud can you not just say what a fantastic video this is and pay homage to the Reds instead of bringing that lot into it 🙄😡

The ID is 43mm and the OD is 54mm.

Oh that’s awesome! I’ll check it out

Thank you!

Thank you!

No worries! I appreciate all the support and help with everything!

Agreed

Also after I take apart my shocks what should I do to them to refresh it because they’re from 89

Glad I can help! They sell rebuild kits for the whole entire shock, my fork seals were leaking really bad so I’m just replacing the seals, but they make full rebuild kits that have all the parts to rebuild them but most of the time you don’t have to do that, unless you see visible wear on them, if you need to rebuild the entire shock and need help with all that let me know!

@@deanvitas honestly i don’t think mine are leaking. the metal on the fork under the fork boot was still factory shiny and near the bottom it wasn’t leaking but it’s been family owned since the 90s so Ik nothings been done to them. Do you think I would just need to replace the o rings? I’m waiting to take them apart till you video comes out on how to put it together😂

@@jordanrivera4244 No, if nothing is wrong with them there is no reason to take them apart, I would say wait until something happens to take them apart.

Your welcome! Glad it helped.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Yea!

@@deanvitas One might say "It's mad clean dog!! LOL!!!

Thank you, and yea I am looking for someone to repair the case, do you know anyone? And I’m going to put custom parts on it.

Thank you! I’ll let you know!

Do you have a bike that you are using for parts by any chance? Because I need a cylinder head, and the spring and spring plate to the power valve, the guy I got this from took it out and didn’t tell me, and he messed up the cylinder head bad. Let me know I’ll pay you.

Hey brother sorry to just get back to ya..covid is running through my family at the moment and it sucks. I actually dont have any of the parts you need that i can get rid of. Im sure you know ebay is your friend with this one. 89s are a weird year as im also sure you know. Iv been buying parts for the better part of 10 years on ebay an know cylinder heads dont go for much, also if the damage to the cylinder head is on dome or face you can have it turned down at a machine shop. As for the spring plate and spring those can also be found on ebay and online.. Find Parts microfiche online so you can find the part number and search the number as well. Also there are a few companys overseas one being in the UK remanufacture these parts. Hope that helps some and if you would like to direct message me my ig handle is @suge12486 . Im always looking and could prob find them for you cheap. Good luck and dont give up!

Me too!

I’m not sure to be honest.