@@mariebennett5739 Yeah. I figured that out. I knew very little about flathead engines before this, so I’m learning as I go along. Thanks for the comment though.
When the oil pan was on you were pulling against a vacuum created by not opening and closing the valves for so many years. This condition was a product of the transverse Coriolis effect from sitting facing north while the moon and stars moved overhead for decades. It's just as well you didn't try to drain the oil as you may have suffered an explosive implosion and had oil all over the shop, ceiling, walls, everything including yourself. Don't even try to understand it. This is advanced physics.
I’ve got the identical truck that I’m in the process of restoring. My engine was free but needs a rebuild. Hardest thing to source so far has been the engine bearings. Point of reference, your truck has a generator, not an alternator. Alternators didn’t become common until to 60s. I’m really impressed to see your interest in getting this old truck going! I’m watching every episode. Best of luck!!
Thanks for the information about the generator. I hadn’t realized that. I have a IH 400 that also has a generator and not an alternator, so I should have known that. I’m also a little concerned about how hard it’s going to be to source parts that I’ll need.
Bro! Where are you located? What state? I’ve been through this process on my Power Wagon, never pulled it out of the frame! I would love to help you if you’re close enough!
@@guyward5137 yeah. It’s even hard watching it back myself. Especially when I’m talking about pulling the camshaft. I knew almost nothing about flathead engines before this, so I’m learning as I go along.
I wish I had such a large space to work in.
No need to remove the camshaft to get the valves out just get a valve spring compressor and take them out while the engine is on its side
@@mariebennett5739 Yeah. I figured that out. I knew very little about flathead engines before this, so I’m learning as I go along. Thanks for the comment though.
When the oil pan was on you were pulling against a vacuum created by not opening and closing the valves for so many years. This condition was a product of the transverse Coriolis effect from sitting facing north while the moon and stars moved overhead for decades. It's just as well you didn't try to drain the oil as you may have suffered an explosive implosion and had oil all over the shop, ceiling, walls, everything including yourself. Don't even try to understand it. This is advanced physics.
@@akawireguy1197 😂
Awesome!!
@@williambrouwers5664 thanks.
The valve that broke was holding it.
All the crap in the bell house had the fly wheel stuck, and the input shaft of the transmission may be seized up
Dude, REO is a legend from where I come from.
I’ve got the identical truck that I’m in the process of restoring. My engine was free but needs a rebuild. Hardest thing to source so far has been the engine bearings.
Point of reference, your truck has a generator, not an alternator. Alternators didn’t become common until to 60s.
I’m really impressed to see your interest in getting this old truck going! I’m watching every episode. Best of luck!!
Thanks for the information about the generator. I hadn’t realized that. I have a IH 400 that also has a generator and not an alternator, so I should have known that. I’m also a little concerned about how hard it’s going to be to source parts that I’ll need.
You need to invest in an engine stand.
This has been a great series so far. Keep up the great work!
Bro! Where are you located? What state? I’ve been through this process on my Power Wagon, never pulled it out of the frame!
I would love to help you if you’re close enough!
@@JDawghasaTruck I’m in Kansas.
@@JonathanS78 😢a bit far for me
That was hard to watch
@@guyward5137 yeah. It’s even hard watching it back myself. Especially when I’m talking about pulling the camshaft. I knew almost nothing about flathead engines before this, so I’m learning as I go along.