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1954 FORD Y-BLOCK 239 FIRST START IN 20+ YEARS!!

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  • @jimaylward2396
    @jimaylward2396 Před 5 lety +6

    Sitting here in Ireland with a busted back. But hey a great way to start my day. Thank you USA 😁👍

  • @michaelnaisbitt1639
    @michaelnaisbitt1639 Před 5 lety +150

    You know why people like your channel. No pre-amble guff of some guy staring into a camera. And the fact that you share knowledge. I always learn a little each clip. One day you should do one on you and how you got started. All the best mate from down under. 🇦🇺🇦🇺 👍

    • @madox76
      @madox76 Před 5 lety +14

      Go through all his videos, he covers himself and how he got started. All the while teaching a ton of stuff.

    • @Northstar4653
      @Northstar4653 Před 5 lety +9

      This channel and Mustie 1 I like to watch ...No insane music added.

    • @4020jc
      @4020jc Před 5 lety +2

      @@Northstar4653 yup he is calm dosen't feel the need to be flashy good all around viewing

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 Před 5 lety +1

      Dear@@Northstar4653
      Yes, definitely. I also watch Mustie1. and Mr. Chickadee and a lot of stuff/channels without distracting background music or kind of showman type guys.
      Best regards luck and health.

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 Před 5 lety

      Dear Michael Naisbitt.
      Couldn't have said it better.
      Best regards luck and health.

  • @Seazer009
    @Seazer009 Před 5 lety +4

    A man that knows what he's doing makes all the difference in the world with anything he attempts, I love those old engines..Good show Jonathan, thanks..

  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane Před 5 lety +12

    I really enjoy these startups! It's great to hear old iron come back to life after sitting for so long.

  • @Mike-xt2ot
    @Mike-xt2ot Před 5 lety +12

    What a score!!!! Wow. You sure know where the diamonds in the rough are hiding. I loved hearing that ole Y block run again. Thanks brother for all the work and hours you put in after your daily job to be able to share these moments with you. Much appreciated brother.

  • @tomcasale6070
    @tomcasale6070 Před 5 lety +3

    i'm a chevy guy so i know nothing about old ford engines... that was fun to watch!

  • @larrykittell726
    @larrykittell726 Před 5 lety +27

    For somebody who claims to not know much about old Fords, you sure do come across a lot of them.
    I hope you keep finding Fords to play with. Awesome video!

    • @josephtaverna1287
      @josephtaverna1287 Před 5 lety +1

      Yo Larry Kittle Ford motors the best ever biltrite they'll Outlast a chev roll not and the Dodge you have a great night Larry take care buddy

  • @kaitheramptruckman7539
    @kaitheramptruckman7539 Před 5 lety +4

    After a long night of working on my new tow truck it’s nice to sit back and watch you! I’m about ready to pull the carb and clean and the I think it’ll be good to go!

  • @217daryl
    @217daryl Před 5 lety +16

    Jonathan you sir are AWESOME! Thanks for the lesson on rewiring an old engine even though you were not sure yourself, but you did it and taught all of us along the way! That engine sure does sound great and no smoke from sitting for that long it just amazing. Hope you find a home for it so it can live again!

  • @germanshepherdodin4069
    @germanshepherdodin4069 Před 5 lety +8

    That ol engine sounds so cool.

  • @lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930

    Those old Y blocks were good engines and they were tough as nails.

  • @mten8965
    @mten8965 Před 5 lety +6

    That's pretty cool starting that motor on the ground Jonathan have a good day cool👍🎥😎

  • @talesandtrails9262
    @talesandtrails9262 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for staying on point without cursing, ego and or yaking into the camera constantly as some do....youd fit right in out in the country in north alabama where im from. Keep on keeping it real...

  • @sheldondyck8631
    @sheldondyck8631 Před 5 lety +37

    Awesome man. That old Y block sounded pretty sweet.

  • @kevinfaulkner8801
    @kevinfaulkner8801 Před 5 lety +2

    The old Y block sounded good. At one time I owned a 1961 F 100 with a 292 Y block, It was the first engine that I ever rebuilt. This vid brought back memories. THANKS

  • @virtuestreams2616
    @virtuestreams2616 Před 5 lety +4

    Nice find Jonathan-we can count on you to keep your eyes peeled for deals! Heck, we know you could probably get a dead dog to run, so taking chance on 60+ year old motor is a no-brainer. Peace-out!

  • @karlelliott9254
    @karlelliott9254 Před 5 lety +2

    Saw one clueless guy who could not find TDC on a four cylinder jeep on you tube. He looked for days. Great to know there's at least one other old N C guy that knows the easy way and where number cylinder #1 on Ford is. Used to have a 1962 Ford 600 tilt cab. That sound is addictive. Old Fords and gasoline are a great mix.

  • @markcollins5026
    @markcollins5026 Před 5 lety +7

    Man, that engine was made the year I was born !

  • @MrShanghai34
    @MrShanghai34 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm pumped after watching this.... I have decided to get my old service truck going again

  • @harryhall5092
    @harryhall5092 Před 5 lety +7

    Like your first starts, I can tell you have been around this kind of thing for a while. I can't wait to see the first start on the 48 Nash, it was the year I was born. I like the way the car looks, neat front end and body style!!

  • @larrygall5831
    @larrygall5831 Před 4 lety

    Awesome. I'm glad to see this old Y-block is running this well after that much time outside of a car. It made me smile.

  • @Jim-ie6uf
    @Jim-ie6uf Před 5 lety +1

    You are the MAN! No smoking, no knocking, good job.

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 Před 5 lety +39

    The Engine Whisperer strikes again 👏👏👍👍👍

  • @heartbreakelliott8830
    @heartbreakelliott8830 Před 5 lety +5

    Beautiful little engine

    • @denvertolle235
      @denvertolle235 Před 2 lety

      Could someone please help me ive got an old 54 ford y 8 it runs a sawmill last time it ran was at least 5 years ago but having problems getting it to run I got a new battery new starter new plugs and wires I might have burned the coil up but it's a 6 volt system and my brother on law gave me an old 12 volt coil he said it had lost some power and put new points in it but it's not getting fire to the plugs my main question is how many wires goes to the points I got a new set of points and when I put them in there were 3 wires and 2 places to hook them pretty sure I've got the condenser wire on the right place bc it wasn't long enough to go to the other screw and I hook the other 2 on the other one could someone help me please

  • @1Corinthians15-1-4-J
    @1Corinthians15-1-4-J Před 5 lety +4

    its from yr my dad was born. man i love seeing old engines alive from then.

  • @glennwilliamson7911
    @glennwilliamson7911 Před 5 lety +1

    It is great to see an old Y block back in action.

  • @ddocspeck
    @ddocspeck Před 5 lety +4

    Wow ! That old Y-block sounds healthy !

  • @Mark-vc7rm
    @Mark-vc7rm Před 5 lety +51

    I really like your first starts. All are good stuff.

  • @MissouriOldTimer
    @MissouriOldTimer Před 5 lety +6

    man I miss those days when the engines looked and sounded like that . I think that one a good one.

  • @davidwiggins3451
    @davidwiggins3451 Před 5 lety +4

    Pretty remarkable first start. Love those old Y-blocks. Excellent video, JW.

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 Před 5 lety +2

    Good old FORD! Gotta love an old Y Block! ...Newk from Kentucky

  • @johnalexander4356
    @johnalexander4356 Před 5 lety +4

    I love the old Y blocks. My first vehicle was a '61 Ford PU, short bed super cab, with a 292cid 3 speed. I sure wish I still had it!!

  • @SchnelleKat
    @SchnelleKat Před 5 lety +4

    Great job getting it running!

  • @muddboss5700
    @muddboss5700 Před 5 lety +2

    the beautiful sound of a old v8 with open headers.. i love it!!

  • @robertbradford2734
    @robertbradford2734 Před 5 lety +13

    That's a dang good engine no smoke after 20 years of sitting....👍👍

  • @HanstheTraffer
    @HanstheTraffer Před 5 lety

    It's a pleasure to watch someone with you amount of knowledge. I used to work with folks like you MANY years ago. Not many of you guys left!

  • @davidrobinson5943
    @davidrobinson5943 Před 5 lety +59

    Really appreciate you taking the time to share knowledge cool things

    • @whalesong999
      @whalesong999 Před 3 lety +2

      His knowledge is so comprehensive and he can communicate details effortlessly. Confidence built on experience.

  • @darrellgoldsmith4638
    @darrellgoldsmith4638 Před 5 lety +9

    It’s the same age as me Jonathan. Sounds just me in the morning when I start up. Hahaha. Good job young man.

    • @DannyWalker1949
      @DannyWalker1949 Před 5 lety +1

      Me to2twotoo, cough, spit, fart a couple of time's to get the `0l blood to pump'in.......he-he

  • @stwhite5135
    @stwhite5135 Před 5 lety +2

    I can't say anymore than all these comments have already said. You are just a regular guy with a lot of knowledge who doesn't mind sharing it. I think we all talk to ourselves when we are trying to figure something out. Keep it up.

  • @awkwarddude
    @awkwarddude Před 5 lety +4

    I agree, love your "first starts" and even being an old motorhead I still enjoy learning things from your projects and the simplicity of the old engines!

  • @craignehring
    @craignehring Před 5 lety +8

    What a great old engine, I owned a few Y blocks engines myself, all 292 cid

    • @ddd228
      @ddd228 Před 5 lety +1

      Had a 292 truck engine in my '54 Crown VIC.3 speed. Ran the crap out of it. 18 speeding tickets.Took the bus to work for 6 months.

  • @mattshansen9814
    @mattshansen9814 Před 2 lety

    I purchased a 64 f250 with a Y block. This vido has been my go to video for mine. Thank you.

  • @dangol6848
    @dangol6848 Před 5 lety +3

    Just finished the 59 ford 500 series. Now on to the rest. Great videos. Thanks.

  • @randyhughes5160
    @randyhughes5160 Před 5 lety +3

    You can’t do that with a new car and they call that progress your are a engine starting dude love it

  • @scdevon
    @scdevon Před 5 lety +8

    Solid piece of American iron.

  • @1966scoutcheif
    @1966scoutcheif Před 5 lety

    I have said it before and I will say it again. I really like the way that you don't trash talk anyones work. When you find something that was not done properly. or maybe even outright rong. You don't talk down to people or critics them even if the work saw done over twenty years ago
    😆👍 FINS UP 👍 😆 MAKES ME HAPPY 💪👊👏👏👏👏

  • @Mainer1945
    @Mainer1945 Před 4 lety

    Thank you. I was glad to see it running. Lloyd from Maine.

  • @michaelr6418
    @michaelr6418 Před 5 lety

    I love Y Blocks! Absolutely nothing sounds like a Y Block; they have a very unique and cool sound.

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 Před 5 lety +8

    That was a ghood buy. Thanks for sharing the startup.

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer Před 5 lety +4

    Never expected it to run so smooth.

  • @dustinwilson1981
    @dustinwilson1981 Před 5 lety +4

    Awesome, sounds like a good oldie. You sure are a wizard on those first starts.

  • @dalewilliamson1125
    @dalewilliamson1125 Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome job Jonathan!!

  • @jamesb.9155
    @jamesb.9155 Před 4 lety +2

    Another amazing, random, old, V-8, gas engine start-up.

  • @johnapel2856
    @johnapel2856 Před 5 lety +26

    Ha!
    Fired right up!
    Love those old lumps of iron.
    Thanks.

  • @jankotze1959
    @jankotze1959 Před 5 lety +2

    Very nice, no smoke that's great well done

  • @rd946
    @rd946 Před 5 lety +11

    I always liked the "bubble" noise uncapped manifolds make!

    • @tenaxxband
      @tenaxxband Před 5 lety +1

      me too. i rebuilt the engine for my '52 Dodge M37. i started it without the exhaust on and it sounded like an aircraft engine from WWII.

  • @shawnmrfixitlee6478
    @shawnmrfixitlee6478 Před 5 lety +3

    awesome buy Jonathan , Good ole Y block ! .. ENJOYED

  • @paulgibbons8222
    @paulgibbons8222 Před 5 lety +2

    You are a true wizzard Johnathan!

  • @lgude
    @lgude Před 5 lety

    When I heard that thing start I knew that it was the first V8 I really knew by driving it a lot. We had a 53 but traded it on a 56 V8 wagon which had a Thunderbird engine, but my dad added a 57 V8 sedan and I started driving it to school in 58. He kept me on a pretty short leash but I got to make a trip to another state that involved some open road and was amazed how easily that engine would just cruse at 90. That’s when I understood why V8s were the right tool for the job. I like your humble style of diagnosis keeping open to all possibilities including that you might be wrong. Happened to me this morning🤗

  • @jerryleejohnsonjr1377
    @jerryleejohnsonjr1377 Před měsícem

    it dont get much more fun than that! Hi Jonathan from Michigan.

  • @BackyardAlaskan
    @BackyardAlaskan Před 5 lety +1

    Really enjoyed this. Love the early Y-Blocks. You should pick up an old Flathead V8 and revive it from sitting, would be great to see that.

  • @rickytart1028
    @rickytart1028 Před 5 lety +2

    Good video thanks for sharing....

  • @edwardmckenzie3402
    @edwardmckenzie3402 Před 4 lety +1

    My wife just doesn't understand why I like watching these excellent wrenching videos. Just a man thing is my only answer.

  • @josephtaverna1287
    @josephtaverna1287 Před 5 lety +13

    Ford power all the way that motor sounds great for sitting for 20 years that old girl needs some tender loving care

  • @T.Tuxedo
    @T.Tuxedo Před 5 lety +6

    I love the old International pickup.

  • @HowardJrFord
    @HowardJrFord Před 5 lety +4

    Those old Y blocks were not powerhouses, but they are cool , and very rugged. They had a very unique sound, especially with cherry bombs or thrush mufflers. When you heard one coming you knew what it was, as it sounded like nothing else.

    • @zanelile8192
      @zanelile8192 Před rokem

      I had one back in the 50s, dual exhaust, dual carbs., short mufflers, and did it ever sound good. I have one in my shop now rebuilding it.

  • @dalesworld1308
    @dalesworld1308 Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing that all that info on firing order Ford vs Chevy is just in your head. I know all old mechanics would probably know that stuff but it still impresses me.

  • @randyward9053
    @randyward9053 Před 5 lety +84

    When you can fire up a motor and it doesn't smoke after sitting 20+ years that's should be good motor

    • @dondesnoo1771
      @dondesnoo1771 Před 5 lety +2

      Randy Ward or no oil pressure .

    • @randyward9053
      @randyward9053 Před 5 lety +3

      @@dondesnoo1771 that very well could be but i didn't hear no weird sounds as long as it was running guess ya find out when it runs a little longer

    • @dondesnoo1771
      @dondesnoo1771 Před 5 lety +2

      Randy Ward someone has a 54 Ford will pay big for that .as 239s hard to find most Dead .just wanted to let you know about them . before you build with it as you see it been rebuilt .thank you for replying.😎

    • @dondesnoo1771
      @dondesnoo1771 Před 5 lety +1

      The 54ford is 6v to go to later motors need 12v. Conversion some collectors want original .

  • @jamesbergeron8356
    @jamesbergeron8356 Před 5 lety +3

    That's great! I like the sound of the old ones.

  • @digginghistorytasmania3897

    $150 well spent mate that’s awesome thanks for sharing enjoyed watching 👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

  • @glenbo2464
    @glenbo2464 Před 5 lety +2

    Sounds great on video !

  • @porkyswelding
    @porkyswelding Před 5 lety

    the Bob Ross of old engines. happy little motor!

    • @jonathanw4942
      @jonathanw4942  Před 5 lety +1

      Now just need a nut filter to keep the happy little squirrels out

  • @rickynewman4393
    @rickynewman4393 Před 5 lety +7

    You are living in paradise, living the dream,

  • @highwatercircutrider
    @highwatercircutrider Před 5 lety

    My parents had a 1954 Ford 2 door custom with the ‘Y’ block V8 and an automatic transmission. Our family traveled all over Michigan towing a small travel trailer with it in the 50’s and early 60’s.

  • @bemorecarefullrespect6864

    🤗Just shows you what you can do with some know how and a little TLC can do... that engine needed a drink😂😂
    it sounds good too! 🤠

  • @onawhim7737
    @onawhim7737 Před 5 lety +10

    Truly amazing! You make it look so simple...

  • @fronerbr2738
    @fronerbr2738 Před 5 lety

    You started the engine, but you changed the oil, and the spark plugs before you rolled. Here in my country we had many engines from FORD, and Craysler V8. But our factories only make 4-cylinder engines today. Keep teaching us, success.

  • @johnparkerthegimpygardener

    You my friend are a genius !!Love your videos even though i started because you built a steam engine out of junk ! I love steam stuff , but also love any thing that teaches how to re-purpose stuff . Was born and raised poor and now i am old and will die poor ! Can't afford new and defiantly can't afford to pay some one to do my stuff ! Thanks for the info !

  • @dorightal4965
    @dorightal4965 Před 5 lety

    My family had a '54 Ranch Wagon, 2dr bought new after the '55's came out. I was about 10 yrs old. We ran that car for 5 years, and replaced the fuel pump 5 times! Get a new fuel pump for it. We had the Y block, and 3 on the tree, OD trans. First car I drove!

  • @whocares5188
    @whocares5188 Před 5 lety +20

    Crazy how you can almost depend on a 60yo engine to work. Now days you are lucky to have a engine running more then 10 years.

    • @s.sestric9929
      @s.sestric9929 Před 5 lety +7

      No, just the opposite. Engines are good for about 200,000 miles now, while in the old days you'd be lucky if it would go 100k miles without it belching blue smoke and puking oil out of the rear main seal.
      The Ford Y-block was even worse. It had a shitty oiling system, and with the sludgy oil of the day the valvetrain would be starved of oil and drop a valve.

    • @stevenpratt8655
      @stevenpratt8655 Před 4 lety +2

      This engine has been rebuilt previously

    • @whalesong999
      @whalesong999 Před 3 lety +1

      I suppose it depends on the make and model. Example would be weaknesses with recent Mopar hemi cams and followers. Anyhow, I have a '91 Pontiac GA with the 151ci engine; over 240k miles, still strong but the peripheral things go bad too often, like the crankshaft position sensors. Apparently they aren't as well made as oem parts were back in the day.

  • @johnstanley1010
    @johnstanley1010 Před 5 lety +7

    You might of kept going if you ran a fuel line from the mechanical fuel pump in to the gas can but eather way good job on bringing that old Ford motor back to life

  • @davidtappe5337
    @davidtappe5337 Před 5 lety +4

    Well that was great. Never seen one of those engines before.

  • @LoneRevD
    @LoneRevD Před 5 lety +2

    Wow that one is a honey, didn't shake, didn't really smoke. The Y-block is like the Chevy 6 unless something catastrophic in the rods or mains and it ain't stuck it'll always start with gas and power. Great little three speed, be neat to have a small OD behind it for a rat rod. Good job as always!

  • @mikec6892
    @mikec6892 Před 5 lety +13

    Excellent video very interesting and informative. Thank you J w .

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Před 5 lety +43

    150 bucks for a engine with everything on it and a transmission is a smoking deal

    • @1575murray
      @1575murray Před 5 lety +1

      If it works if not it is just a pile of scrap iron. Rebuilding anything this old can be very expensive if it is even possible. Newer Ford engines such as FE and Windsor are much better supported.

  • @alfredgrafke1792
    @alfredgrafke1792 Před 4 lety

    Good job man. That 239 is a nice little jem. She sounds real solid.

  • @ldean-du5im
    @ldean-du5im Před 5 lety +3

    Eccelent video! She sounds good! Very good job getting it started! Old iron, Best iron!

  • @michaelmeyer4593
    @michaelmeyer4593 Před 3 lety +1

    My Pops n I rebuilt a 292Y, 312 merc heads, bored 20over,
    Top loader 4 speed. Put it in a 61 unibody
    short bed F100.....miss that old Truck.

  • @galegregory97comcast
    @galegregory97comcast Před 5 lety

    love all that old stuff. like seeing you start them up

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 Před 2 lety

    Just think, that in 3 years you'd have steam engines all over your property. Just had to view some older videos that you've produced, but I really enjoy the steam engines and the progress you've made. You know, firing order is so very important in starting up an old engine. You sure know your stuff on wiring. I really admire you for that. You sure know your engines; I didn't know that Fords were so much different than Chevy. You make a good gas drizzler. Gonna have to call you the human fuel pump. W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern Tennessee

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 Před 5 lety +5

    Good video,.and apparently, so is this engine!

  • @eovdubsvw8743
    @eovdubsvw8743 Před 5 lety +10

    Got a 292 sitting on my engine stand out of a 1962 F100. Eventually it will replace my 223 inline 6 cylinder in my 1962 4x4.

  • @stacyboots1818
    @stacyboots1818 Před 5 lety +1

    A humble way to spend the day after your greatness was rewarded.just another successful day. Good video thanks.

  • @IronClad292
    @IronClad292 Před 5 lety +2

    Ha ha, I love it. Doesn't get much better than this. One thing I like about the Ford Y blocks is that they sound really good with proper exhaust. I had a 292 Y block in a 1964 Ford truck once. It was a great engine, and I'm not a Ford guy, LOL..... I hear that the Y block can have problems getting oil to the top of the engine at times, but I've never experienced this.

  • @gardnersmith3580
    @gardnersmith3580 Před 5 lety

    That mockingbird was imitating the sound of your engine turning over 20:26

  • @PatrickBaptist
    @PatrickBaptist Před 4 lety +1

    Subbed, I've been enjoying watching your old start videos!

  • @vet-7174
    @vet-7174 Před 4 lety +1

    Really good sounding for $150 bucks it was a steal !!

  • @Graham_lee
    @Graham_lee Před 4 lety

    Going through your videos is a great journey thanks

  • @lars277
    @lars277 Před 2 lety

    That engine sounds good. She is a runner.

  • @jefftherailroadenthusiast8889

    Another engine brought back to life. Awesome job