1964 Buick Lesabre! Abandoned for 24 Years?!? Will It Run?!?

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • This Buick was last legally on the road in 1999. Let's see if we can get the 300 V8 running for the first time in several years. This car has been SOLD!! As always, thanks for watching!
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  • @dan6341
    @dan6341 Před rokem +91

    I learn something from you every time a watch the show! Ex: to test the coil, light the car on fire!!😂

  • @lukefeekings4404
    @lukefeekings4404 Před rokem +43

    Thank God for Mortske he keeps me sane, and has the only youtube Car Show worth watching, !!!

  • @JRose-zn7iw
    @JRose-zn7iw Před rokem +57

    Came for the cars...stayed for the fire-fighting.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem +13

      Ha

    • @Ian-of9oi
      @Ian-of9oi Před rokem

      Now I’m intrigued. 30:37 Nothings on fire yet. Watching for smoke.

    • @Ian-of9oi
      @Ian-of9oi Před rokem

      1:17:25 looks like my barbecue.

    • @Ian-of9oi
      @Ian-of9oi Před rokem

      1:18:37 one thing I have been meaning to do if fill a 2 liter bottle up with Baking soda. Poor man’s fire extinguisher. Pop the cap and shake it over the flames.

  • @marksolheim9690
    @marksolheim9690 Před rokem +2

    Man, Williams and Ree. Holy throwback man. I have a signed t-shirt from them from the brown county fair circa like 1999 when I was wee pup.

  • @franklinrhodevelt6441
    @franklinrhodevelt6441 Před rokem +7

    The uni-points is for setting the dwell. GM set them to get the vehicle running. Then you attach a dwell meter to the coil. Set dwell, then timing, then carburetor. Dwell effects timing, but timing does not effect dwell. Start with the basics to give the engine the best chance of running. Setting points with a feeler gauge, does not always guarantee the proper dwell angle of the points. You can set dwell with the ignition on, and using your loser switch to crank and adjust the dwell. It saves batteries, and starters. Crank, crank, crank.

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve Před rokem +1

      Excellent information!! I'll use it tunning my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban. If you're interested in following along, playlist on my channel.

    • @dave1135
      @dave1135 Před rokem +1

      Good info. I started working on cars in the mid 80s when fuel injection and computer control was starting to appear on cars but as a driveability technician at my gm dealership I did my share of work on carburetor and points ignition cars.

  • @nickelnoserestos2598
    @nickelnoserestos2598 Před rokem +11

    Buick's are awesome and you should feel HUMBLE to work on it's greatness.. Love love love the Lesabre! Nice!

  • @MrNougat
    @MrNougat Před rokem +8

    @1:23:00, first start after the fire, I'm watching some loose sparking just below the carb near the valve cover on the left side.

    • @karlrussell6765
      @karlrussell6765 Před rokem +4

      I thought I was the only one who watched the videos that closely. I saw that as well. Could be the source of the miss.

  • @hanknipper3921
    @hanknipper3921 Před rokem +26

    Duff always looks so happy to go on a R I D E! Great video

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run Před rokem +2

      DAG'S LOVE RIDES, 100%. HELL YOU CAN'T EVEN SAY THE WORD, THEY GO KRAZY, LOL.

  • @user-xe1sx1et8b
    @user-xe1sx1et8b Před rokem +11

    You know, Mortske Repair to me is like your favorite tv show you raced home to watch on Monday nights after school or work. Thank you for another great show!! Hey, just a thought but I think you interviewing your dad on his interest in cars and what his first thoughts were after the LS swap on his Buick were would be awesome.....his real thoughts. Anyway, Thank you Mortske and Thank you Duff!!

  • @mgbreis8506
    @mgbreis8506 Před rokem +9

    Buick 300 is basically an iron block version of a BOP aluminum 215. You can build a stroker with an aluminum block using the 300 crank. Really makes an mgb haul the mail!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem +2

      Good to know!

    • @richardbates2367
      @richardbates2367 Před rokem +1

      Always wanted to build a 300 Buick V8 or put a Buick ultra high compression 215 aluminum V8 in a grey 86 Buick regal V8 sport coupe I had so I could harvest the oldsmobile 307 roller cam V8 for a cutlass I had at the time of well most of that didn't happen except the oldsmobile 307 was the thermostat I had that came apart and pretty much trashed the oldsmobile 307 the thermostat stuck open the water pump stopped turning,blew the top and bottom radiator hoses spewed hot antifreeze all over the front of the regal and removed paint off the fenders and core support, and replaced the water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses and it started puffing white smoke and starting to rattle at idle... Turns out it cracked both heads in front and in the middle of the head holes 1,2,5,4 block and cam and crank was fine rattle was the middle bearings on the 5 and 4 cylinder pistons starting to spin on the crank so I pulled it and put it on a engine stand then the engine stand got borrowed from there the oldsmobile 307 got sat behind a recliner chair in the garage and my younger brother gave it to a buddy for parts I was not happy, anyways I ended up putting a 79 oldsmobile 350 quadrajet intake on a set of 75 olds c heads on a diesel oldsmobile 350 in the regal and it would run lol!!

  • @TheClavo223
    @TheClavo223 Před rokem +4

    You never disappoint brother ... the Look on Duff Dogs face is priceless
    He sure loves his life 👍🏻

  • @NoWr2Run
    @NoWr2Run Před rokem +1

    Honestly Sir Mortske I was kind of baffled that you never pulled the Carb. & tightened the lose base down. HELL, Even PUDDIN WOULD HAVE DONE THAT, LMAO.
    Actually I can see Duff in the background shaking his head, " TIGHTEN THE BASE DOWN ". All the while keeping 1 eye on the gas pump that the critter was hiding behind, GOOD DAG HE IS.

  • @anniewilliams6002
    @anniewilliams6002 Před rokem +1

    My cousin talked me into subscribing to this channel, said lt was relatable, I'm glad she did because it is relatable to the things in my life and it's very entertaining as well!

  • @c0c0asauce
    @c0c0asauce Před rokem +3

    This car might be the most interesting car you have picked up for the channel. Probably the best deal price wise too. Its not a popular car but its unique and it delivers everything that a car of that period should. Wouldn't feel bad about hot roding it either.

  • @VorlonFrog
    @VorlonFrog Před rokem +37

    This episode of Mortske Repair has been brought to you by Mortske Low Life, the bongwater of bottled beer. But seriously, today's episode has it all: crappy starter, dead jumper pack, burnt coil, exhaust cut-off, and real flames on top. How could you NOT enjoy it?!?

    • @Daddyrabbit_2
      @Daddyrabbit_2 Před rokem +3

      And attacking spiders to scare the shit out of someone with arachnidphobia(probably wrong spelling)

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers1558 Před rokem +2

    that was a good fire, even better than puddins...
    we had very few V8s in UK, the most common one was an ex buick 3.5l with alloy block, heads, + manifold. we called it the rover V8...

  • @user-no7gw2mb1c
    @user-no7gw2mb1c Před rokem +3

    My first car was a 1964 Le Sabre. A very similar car that you have. I enjoyed watching as it brought back memories. I learned to perform tune ups and brake service on that machine. As I.recall the transmission kick-gown was electric with a switch incorporated into the accelerator pedal that actuated when the car was floored. Thanks for the video.

  • @jobertvangool9961
    @jobertvangool9961 Před rokem +3

    Here I am on holiday, 5 day in the Belgium Ardennes ( battle of the Bulge ) sitting with my feet in the creek so extremely bored trying to convince myself to apply water and soap to the van, but saved by the bell by Mortske and Duff with Buick content, your timing was as ever excellent! Thanks you made my day!

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před rokem +4

    This is a top of the line full size luxury car, so incredible how big these cars were, like a gigantic land barge.

  • @alanhowe225
    @alanhowe225 Před rokem

    My Dad had one of those when I was a kid, baby blue with a dark blue interior. I remember as a little kid sleeping in the back package tray when we traveled to the Black Hills is South Dakota. Thanks for the memories.

  • @michiganbushcraft975
    @michiganbushcraft975 Před rokem +4

    I read that 1963 was the last year for the aluminum heads. Buick probably had some left to use up. That was the lightest production V-8 at that time.

  • @doyleb4826
    @doyleb4826 Před rokem +8

    I'm not really a GM guy but I have to admit that the Buicks from 1960 to 1970 were the best looking cars!! That's my opinion. Another great video by the way!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem

      glad you enjoyed it!

    • @JohnSmith-is8nq
      @JohnSmith-is8nq Před rokem

      I agree. Very, very elegant, sharp designs. I think these cars might have influenced european car makers in their later designs.

  • @iHap
    @iHap Před rokem +8

    She may be cracked, wracked, and rusted; but she’s all there-and she’s a Buick! A Rock Auto fuel tank, Macco paint job, and Midas exhaust puts her right into the looks ok from ten feet away class. Definitely Duff approved! The spider never bothers me-but when you hit your head on the hood I immediately felt it (because I’ve done it-ouch, that one hurt!). Thanks for the work you do for us, and always, always; Love The Duff!

  • @bud8872
    @bud8872 Před rokem +2

    Dig the topper, love that it keeps things dry and somewhat secure. Maybe do a shirt to help out the museum, just a thought.

  • @cwagenaar5080
    @cwagenaar5080 Před rokem

    Between the Williams and Ree reference and you and Pookie’s 10 minute Midwest Goodbye, you’ve reached peak Dakotas. Makes me homesick.

  • @southernshooter
    @southernshooter Před rokem +3

    Once you get the carb sorted out it will probably be a good runner. Don't see any blowby. I am an oldy so I lived and breathed breaker points. It was a great time when HEI ignition came out. So many issues went away.

  • @markhyden2321
    @markhyden2321 Před rokem +1

    Woo Hoo Another Mortske Fire! Glad you didn’t lose the shop!

  • @albertherr6951
    @albertherr6951 Před rokem

    my father was big into buicks .he had a 1965 buick skylark 340 nailhead 4 speed posi rear he ordered it new from the factory sold it when i was a kid in the late 70s..and thank you for the hat

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Před rokem +4

    That topper actually looks pretty cool on the cowboy Cadillac 👌

  • @SuperMAZ007
    @SuperMAZ007 Před rokem +5

    Definitely the fire helped to clear the intake from all the mouse crap that was on it. I can't imagine how you can break or get the base of the carburetor so lose? I think the Minnesota rust got to the car other wise it is decent. Very much enjoyed the entire content of the video.

    • @dave1135
      @dave1135 Před rokem +1

      It's a common problem on those gm carbs with the separate base plate. The gasket is a thick cardboard type material to act as a heat sink. As the car sits thru the years, the gasket dries out and shrinks, causing the bolts to loosen.

  • @greggibbs5742
    @greggibbs5742 Před rokem +1

    I had a 1966 GS, 401 with the Riv dual quad set up. 2 speed trans with 4.11 posi . t had the Buick 5 spoke rally wheels. Loved that car!

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 Před rokem +2

    That’s cool that you help out the old farts at the local museum. You’re a good guy.

  • @jontaylor1652
    @jontaylor1652 Před rokem +3

    Another model I'm not familiar with, I bet they were very smart cars in their day. This is an awesome channel, I could watch it all day. Thanks for another great post Mort.

  • @IronArmPanda
    @IronArmPanda Před rokem +6

    She was definitely a drive-in cruiser, those seats have seen unspeakable things 😂.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem +4

      No comment

    • @twobeards6714
      @twobeards6714 Před rokem +2

      I've got a 74 Catalina ...
      There's a hide a bed in the back and five sets of golf clubs in the trunk.

    • @RockyRaccoonsdead
      @RockyRaccoonsdead Před rokem +1

      Kind of like the Station Wagon I had with Foot prints on the inside of the Rear Roof :)

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem

      @@RockyRaccoonsdead bahaha!

    • @ironcladranchandforge7292
      @ironcladranchandforge7292 Před rokem

      Stop it !! You're making me miss my 1964 Chevy Nova I had back in the 70's during high-school. It was a two door, but the back seat was comfortable....... Oh those were the days!!

  • @caroledunne2667
    @caroledunne2667 Před rokem

    That fire really worried me! It lasted for so long! And you were right there in it! Suppose it exploded!

  • @roadmaster92
    @roadmaster92 Před rokem

    Wow glad you didn't get burned .
    Great job on getting that Buick running.
    Can't wait till you make another exciting video.

  • @charleykeenan6171
    @charleykeenan6171 Před rokem +3

    Loads of great parts there for an old school hot rod. And that engine is a great fit for old English roadster builds. Enjoyed hearing the update on the museum as well. Very cool episode! Thanks for letting us hang out.. oh, and if the Amish can move a building, so can you.. 😂

  • @itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852

    The one year only 1964 Buick 300 has an aluminum intake AND factory aluminum heads. In '65 they went to cast iron intake and heads.

  • @bawns9416
    @bawns9416 Před rokem

    Greetings from the UK and pleased to see another great video Mortske… and no snow

  • @ant8851
    @ant8851 Před rokem +1

    If I tried driving something like that on the roads in Australia I'd get picked up, beat up and locked up for sure. Great video Morske.

  • @johnsommerfeld6889
    @johnsommerfeld6889 Před rokem +3

    It's been a while since you've had a good fire!! I was expecting a scream or something but you kept your cool. Thanks for the video, always entertaining!

  • @danssmokintreasures
    @danssmokintreasures Před rokem +3

    HOLY FIRE Mortske. You know Puddin is going to get on ya about that one and great video man. I like low profile hats too.

  • @danieljohnson5162
    @danieljohnson5162 Před 11 měsíci

    Whatever you are using for videos is exceptionally clear very good quality. Love your vids buddy keep up the good work.

  • @waltdenis9621
    @waltdenis9621 Před rokem +3

    Always a pleasure! Great content! Well done!

  • @2509498788
    @2509498788 Před rokem +4

    Always good content... I look forward to watching your shows..

    • @PapiDoesIt
      @PapiDoesIt Před rokem +2

      It's almost guaranteed there will be starter issues or a fire. This video has both!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem +2

      @@PapiDoesIt double whammy!

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Před rokem +1

    Mortske Monday what can go wrong will go wrong. Banged your head on the hood then caught the engine on fire. LOL 😆. Great video in all.

  • @rustyredemptions
    @rustyredemptions Před rokem +1

    Cool video as usual! When I was a kid my parents had a '64 Buick Wildcat 4 door hardtop, very similar to this one. Was a great car! And the used car warranty I use: Once you drive it off the lot, if it falls in half, both halves are yours.

  • @timmccluskey8315
    @timmccluskey8315 Před rokem +3

    Trans pan and modulator location sure looks like a THM 400. They were available in 1964 full size Buicks.

    • @richardbates2367
      @richardbates2367 Před rokem

      That makes sense because someone's comments about their kickdown in one of those cars is wired to switch on the accelerator pedal to a wire on the firewall running down to the transmission... That is how kickdown switch is wired for a th 400 turbo I've fixed several of them on gm square body trucks usually the c20 and the 4x4 one's..

    • @hq308
      @hq308 Před rokem

      I came to make the same comment, it’s a TH400 for sure.

  • @waynedavis7245
    @waynedavis7245 Před rokem +2

    Damn Mortske, trying to burn down the shop? What was that sweet old truck beside the Buick?

  • @seangill7985
    @seangill7985 Před rokem

    That topper is GOOD, gotta love period correct useful accessories! Old toppers make great storage sheds out of pickup beds!

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 Před rokem +4

    Always great to see what new adventures you’re up to 😊 just be careful not to get hurt 👍

    • @tonygiraldes7848
      @tonygiraldes7848 Před rokem

      Now that I’ve watched it all the way thru I hope I didn’t jinx you with the warning 😐

  • @groundhog8148
    @groundhog8148 Před rokem +3

    Only at Mortske repair does a person put a gas fire out with water 😂

  • @DarkFlamage
    @DarkFlamage Před rokem +2

    Before unit points, there was no way to adjust the dwell angle while the engine was operating.
    Set point gap @ 19 degrees. Slide up door in Dist. cap & insert allen wrench into cap screw head, connect dwell gauge. Start engine. With the engine running adjust points to the proper setting on dwell gauge.

  • @Mik35959
    @Mik35959 Před rokem +1

    Haven’t watched yet but I’m planning on doing a shot everytime you say easy peasy lemon squeezy. I hope I’m conscious by the end. 1:45 I better get the big bottle

  • @robertwilson8767
    @robertwilson8767 Před rokem +2

    🕷 yeah good one Mortske, got me 😂

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 Před rokem

    The techs at Walmart in my town wear nifty white bump hats. You might consider wearing one with Mortske stickers all over it. I felt your pain when you connected with that bonnet. @ 48 minutes and it's a fine video.

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před rokem

    The topper is so great !!!! It looks right out of a 1982 science fiction movie!!!!!!!

  • @campbecw
    @campbecw Před rokem +2

    Moving a building… definitely a great 2nd channel idea.🎉

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist Před rokem

    Cool, another buick!!! Another land yacht saved 🎉🎉!!! Same motor in my dad's 65 convertible skylark. Swapped for a 5.3 LS and overdrive! Your 💯 correct the 310 is the tq rating!!! She's quite chewy!!! Man, that fire was nuts, for as long as it burned I'm surprised it didn't melt the plug wires n do more damage. Fireman mortske to the rescue!!! I have a fremont built rust free 69 gto I've owned 31 yrs, 455 th400. Lots of goodies, asking 30k if interested!

  • @Dirt-Broke-Garage
    @Dirt-Broke-Garage Před rokem

    Loved the Williams and Ree reference took me backj to my younger days. I remember watching them at the Ramkota in Pierre and several ties at the SD state fair.

  • @72Vw1302
    @72Vw1302 Před rokem +1

    Dang you and Dylan McCool both putting out 64 lesabre videos. Awesome

  • @stumpy2816
    @stumpy2816 Před rokem

    Enjoyed the video. I once had a 72 Buick. Believe it was Electra 225 4 door hard top with a 455 eng. What a ride!!

  • @qwiked
    @qwiked Před rokem +1

    Another great rescue, especially liked the fire part…I had new 70 Buick GS 455 convertible. 13.85 qtr mile times on oem tires. Won a number of street races, nobody knew what it was.

  • @dieterlange7581
    @dieterlange7581 Před rokem

    I have never bought anything but I'm a die hard Mortske fan and always watch till the end. I am tempted to get a magnetic koosy. 👍🍺💯🇺🇸

  • @jimrobin98
    @jimrobin98 Před rokem

    you still did get it running! That says a lot about you for not giving up!

  • @frankl.5153
    @frankl.5153 Před rokem

    We had a 65 Buick Wildcat. Talk about a huge trunk!, and this is from a guy who owned a 64 Impala SS.

  • @jmkoize2512
    @jmkoize2512 Před rokem

    I let go of my much loved 96 Skylark in February, traded it in on a SUV. It was still running great on its 3.1L V-6. On my last road trip in 2021, I averaged ~ 30MPG on a 1,700 mile road trip running around 75-80. That car had plenty of giddy-up, and talk about a sleeper.

  • @reallyoldtom9352
    @reallyoldtom9352 Před rokem +1

    The canopy looks great! If you take it off you'll be kicking your own ass when the time comes that you need it. Seriously the canopy looks like it was made for it. Tom in Idaho

  • @erictate8986
    @erictate8986 Před rokem +1

    Mortake Repair Friend great job on getting the Classic Buick up and running again, she just needs some TLC 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brucevallee5623
    @brucevallee5623 Před rokem

    I believe the "Mortske flick" will be immortalized in our history books and may even get a display in the rebuilt museum. I see everybody using it these days.

  • @W1se0ldg33zer
    @W1se0ldg33zer Před rokem +2

    That's an early entry into the brougham era -- a big luxury car ride for a cheap price.
    I had a '75 LeSabre for about two weeks - gigantic car. It was all good but just not me. My mother had a '95 Century -- that car is probably one of the most solidly-built high quality car GM ever made. Was a grannies car but man that thing was bullet-proof.

  • @russkester7006
    @russkester7006 Před rokem

    Brings back old memories. I took 7th place in a demo derby with a very straight 64 Buick identical to yours. Air even worked.

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před rokem +1

    Our family car was a brand new 1974 Buick Century Regal 4 door in beautiful Maroon color. Same car that KOJACK drove on his TV show.

  • @bobbylong9001
    @bobbylong9001 Před rokem +1

    That out cold reference with Pig pen was great. Solid movie 🍻

  • @thomastrombly4759
    @thomastrombly4759 Před rokem

    Many engines run on propane full time. It is easy to convert a gas engine to propane because you simply get rid of the old carburetor because propane is already a gas. Carburetor is not needed to vaporize the gaseous propane.
    What I’m getting at is just use a 1 or 2 pound propane bottle torch kit everybody has in there tool kit to temporarily get the engine started. Feed the propane gas to the top of the carburetor. If the ignition system, valve train and compression is good, it should start. This will check everything else without messing with gasoline delivery issues. Carb and fuel issues can be worked on later if engine runs good on the propane.

  • @bennyhelgeson401
    @bennyhelgeson401 Před rokem

    A friend of mine's Dad always drove Buicks. Best feature was huge trunks for sneaking into drive-in theater.

  • @genuineworkinghands
    @genuineworkinghands Před rokem

    I had a 1965 Buick Special 4dr when I was in high school ('96--'97). Sometime in the 80's it was rear ended and repaired with the long Skylark taillights. It was my second car. I paid $500 for it. it had the factory 300 with the 2 speed power glide. I drove it for a week, turned a corner one night doing a one wheel peel and the engine started knocking. I drove it home and noticed sparks coming from the starter area. the flex plate was cutting the nose of the starter. I had broken the crank in the last journal. it broke on an angle so it still started and ran, but the end of the crank wobbled enough for the flex plate to cut the starter. My dad and I yanked it out and put a 350 Chevy and a Saginaw 4 speed in it. I shaved the rear door handles and painted it. It looked pretty decent.

  • @stuartfletcher2378
    @stuartfletcher2378 Před rokem +1

    What a Mortske Monday , Reminded me of when I took my dads 64 out and ran it against the local 53 Fords then put it back in the garage to cool down . Its a teenage dream , having the horse power to make a few bucks to fill the tank and leave no evidence !!! Hope you sell yours off to someone who will spend a some money and bring it back around . Till next time , hang loose keep cool , keep your wit sharp . stuart in Ontario .

  • @michaelowens772
    @michaelowens772 Před rokem +1

    Another stellar episode, your content takes me back to garage days of yesteryear! Thanks Mortske !

  • @spencerrobinson2719
    @spencerrobinson2719 Před rokem

    That topper looks so good on the cowboy caddy! If it were mine, I would leave it on! Fix the latches, figure out a gasket for the hatch and everything inside is dry and safe

  • @jkennedy5150
    @jkennedy5150 Před rokem

    Best kind of fishing to me... All the city water holes around here so dry. Your lucky to have access.

  • @shelad
    @shelad Před rokem

    My dad had a 64 lesabre. Same engine but with a 3 speed auto. Blue 2 door, but the same looking rust all over. Ran excellent.

  • @gabbi47karason
    @gabbi47karason Před rokem +1

    that intake catching on firew should make it into the intro!
    Also who hasnt light a dizzy or 2 on fire to dry them..
    I've also exploded about 7 coils, all on the same car, most of them over one evening, don't leave your coil hooked up if you have it hotwired but hey, learn from a mistake or 7 ..

  • @AnthonyRBlacker
    @AnthonyRBlacker Před rokem

    That topper looks SO nice on the square body Mortske!! You can fix up the latches and seals and all that.. man it looks SO good on there! What a SCORE for 25 beans!! Can't ever find a deal like that over in the crap state I live in (NJ) yuck.. I can't WAIT to finally retire and get the heck out of here!

  • @juliegardner1600
    @juliegardner1600 Před rokem +1

    Always happy to see you on Monday. Audio was much better on your drive...I usually have a hard time making out what you are saying but today was good. 😊

  • @GEROW1963
    @GEROW1963 Před rokem +1

    Prayers to the family of the loss officer in Fargo 🙏

  • @demolitionsexpert
    @demolitionsexpert Před rokem

    That fire/thermal incident is probably worth working into the channel intro. Def a youtube short. Maybe even a Mortske thermal incident "best of" video

  • @BruceLautenschlager
    @BruceLautenschlager Před rokem

    So happy to see your firemaking skills have not diminished. You'd make a fine Eagle Scout.

  • @user-sr3jm1je4n
    @user-sr3jm1je4n Před rokem +1

    I watched every one even vehicle's I don't and learned something from all of them thank you Mortske

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před rokem

      Our pleasure

    • @user-sr3jm1je4n
      @user-sr3jm1je4n Před 11 měsíci

      @@MortskeRepair wandering what happened with your next episode for 64 Buick Lasabre

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  Před 11 měsíci

      there never was going to be a second one@@user-sr3jm1je4n

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Před rokem +1

    Safety third!! ⛑️ Seriously though, stay safe Mort. We want you around for a good long while. 👍 I set my hand on fire once and it's not fun. The hair did grow back thank goodness. No permanent scarring either, so i was lucky. Buick stories: My mom had a 1974 Century station wagon with a 305 and fake wood on the side. She bought it brand new in July of 74. I remember it "dieseled" really bad, the plugs were too hot, she should have ran cooler plugs, but she didnt know. Lots of cool memories riding around as a little kid in that car. And ive only seen one since she sold it, so im guessing it was a fairly rare wagon for the time. Wished she still had it. Good work getting her running Mort! 👍

  • @toddhayes9955
    @toddhayes9955 Před rokem

    Instead of checking the plugs etc. Run it for a bit then use a squirt bottle to mist the exhaust manifold or header. The exhaust for the dead cylinder will noticably boil off the water differently due to the lower temp of the dead cylinder.

  • @davidanderson2393
    @davidanderson2393 Před rokem

    You know they say where there's fire there is opportunity, perfect time for a Cyclops commercial on being somewhat fire resistant. They can't be beat cause they can take the heat. Old Mojo fits right in when dealing with an engine fire, had to watch that a couple times(Good stuff).

  • @papeep2694
    @papeep2694 Před rokem +1

    Windshields: jeweler's rouge and a cloth bonnet. Won't take the groove out but it polishes the dull out of the scratch so you don't see it. Buying the jewelers rouge is the only investment but it usually comes in a "kit" where you get an assortment of grits and you get more than an average person would ever use in a lifetime. The more you know.

    • @tcanthony2
      @tcanthony2 Před rokem +1

      I’ve used metal polish as well. Did amazing things on a silverado with horribly scratched windows.

    • @papeep2694
      @papeep2694 Před rokem

      @@tcanthony2 jeweler's rouge is designed for metal polishing. The finer grits work well on auto glass. I would guess even an automotive rubbing compound would work. Again, you'd want the finest grit.

  • @Curlyjoe1975
    @Curlyjoe1975 Před 19 dny

    You have a ground out look at the driver side of the intake just underneath the throttle body. It’s arcing right out. It’s grounded out.

  • @nelsonannett5427
    @nelsonannett5427 Před rokem

    dad had a 80s buick lasabre for cab for many years was a good car all the Buicks were great. good time. cheers morts.

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 Před rokem +1

    When it caught fire I was looking for Ralphy 'I'm in danger' 😂

  • @daveallen8824
    @daveallen8824 Před rokem +1

    DIsappointed in ya, /mortske. Never did find the miss. Either you got a bad plug wire or plug, or else you got a bad vacuum leak near one of the intake ports. Should be a simple fix. All the compression is there, so it's likely either spark is not getting to one cylinder or else one cyl is going so lean due the vacuum leak that it wont fire. Also, did you notice the broken motor mount - it was about to leap out of the engine bay!

  • @corvettejohn4507
    @corvettejohn4507 Před rokem +1

    The 1964 Buick 300 was the only year that had aluminum heads. It was basically an overgrown Buick 215 V8 with an iron block. 1964 Buick 300's are great engines to drop into a Vega, Monza, or Luv truck because they are quite a bit lighter than a SBC and have the distributor in the front. IIRC, the plunger on the side of the carb is an electric switch for the trans switch pitch torque converter. 1964 was the first year for the Super Turbine 300 trans.

  • @Hanky_Bannist8r
    @Hanky_Bannist8r Před rokem +1

    After today and past events you really need a handy dandy Mortske Fire Extinguisher.

  • @billoc1255
    @billoc1255 Před rokem

    Duff told me those new roach clips are the cats ME-OW !
    Grateful for all your efforts. I honestly get a smile when I get an alert about either channel !