Great job but it pained me to watch...haaaaa only because I installed vinyl tops back in the 1980s until vinyl tops died. Nothing better than putting a top on with the heat fom the sun.
@davidlis67092 күн бұрын
Makes it a little softer
@TyphoonScy10 күн бұрын
I don't know how to thank you. I was really afraid to do it, but your video gave me the courage to do it, and I replaced the radiator after many hours of painstaking work. I wish you the best of luck and keep up the good work.
@davidlis67092 күн бұрын
That is why I make these videos. It give people like you the courage to go for the gold.
@N-Lee11 күн бұрын
I've built 8 small blocks now, never had to seal those threads never a problem. Now on #9 I can't get 'em sealed no matter what I use.
@davidlis67092 күн бұрын
This is not the first engine I had this problem with. You must be lucky. Did this blue RTV work for you?
@N-Lee2 күн бұрын
@@davidlis6709 The only difference between this engine and the others is that I'm using Lucas Oil Stabilizer, which may contribute to Wicking. Also, Blue, Black or Gray Oil resistant RTV's don't work. Neither does the Pipe Thread Sealer with PTFE. It gets hard. Cleaning the threads doesn't matter. Teflon tape applied properly isn't working. I did take off the breather from the passenger side and drove hard, and then there was no problem, no leak. But that breather isn't clogged.......So ?????????
@StephenMarks-wo4uk11 күн бұрын
Dog gum Ford's man I'll tell ya I got a1992 E150 and wow , I'm used to Chevy stuff so I have to figure out how bad I want to fix it
@davidlis67092 күн бұрын
Show a little backbone, Raiders of the Lost Ark Not that bad after you get going. I am a Chevy guy to but these Ford vans are made a lot better than the Chevys.
@Lordismyshepered13 күн бұрын
Very good video but for me it's kinda depressing cause there's a lot of stuff 😂 to remove. Terrible design by honda
@davidlis67092 күн бұрын
Honda does not what the bark yard mechanic to work on their cars. I am not paying their prices.
@ramosrank409814 күн бұрын
What size drill bit
@karnubawax16 күн бұрын
Just got a radio from Crutchfield, not only has the proper harness but they will wire it FOR YOU for $28! As someone with more money than time, this was a no brainer. I'm sure other companies offer this service as well. Note this does NOT work with steering wheel controls - you have to wire those yourself. But this literally makes it plug-and-play, and eliminates the worst part of the job! Great video and I'd do it if I had the time, but I don't.
@jimmycxc121 күн бұрын
Very thorough. Thank you!
@davidlis670914 күн бұрын
Thanks
@davidcammilleri552623 күн бұрын
Wow! Best video Ever. Thanks so much! I have the same year. The strange thing is when the van gets crazy hot, the AC stops working. But the driver side window also stops working. So strange. Any suggestions for the driver window.
@davidlis670914 күн бұрын
I don't know without checking the car out. It is on a different circuit.
@cezardalde757123 күн бұрын
Good job good illustrations best ever video hope to see more video from you
@davidlis670923 күн бұрын
Thanks, Hoped it helped
@elwernayiftahir42424 күн бұрын
Great job bravo 👏🏻
@davidlis670923 күн бұрын
Are you going to try it?
@elwernayiftahir42423 күн бұрын
@@davidlis6709 next year
@NewmoneymarcАй бұрын
Did the pooling ever come back for you ?
@davidlis670927 күн бұрын
No
@DavidHendricks-h9hАй бұрын
Very good video 😊
@johnmilner7603Ай бұрын
The easiest way is to short out the - side of the coil. Connect a wire from the - side of the coil to one side of the switch inside the car then connect a second wire from the other side of the switch to a ground. Use an existing screw that goes through metal under the dash for ground.
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
Good comment, thanks
@johnmilner7603Ай бұрын
17:08 When I used a chain I used one of the existing bolts from the upper latch. No need to add more hole in the hood. Also cover the chain with a bicycle tube. I would find both your switches easily. You need it tucked under where all the wires are. The 2nd switch is easier to see than the 1st. If someone wants your car bad then they will tow it. Check for clearance issues on that 2nd switch before drilling and also paint it before you install it. Now you have a different color paint on the panel. You do stuff backwards for some reason.😂 Also go buy the proper wire crimping tool.
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
Good comments, thanks
@GGarduchiАй бұрын
Wow, where to start……… Didn’t crack the bleeders when compressing pistons, as well as both calipers off when doing this. Didn’t replace clips or lube ends of pads at contact points Didn’t lube caliper pins Always replace rotors in pairs The dirt and debris pushed back into the abs pump is bad juju, maybe ok in the 60’s and 70’s but not ok today, I hope that’s your own car and I hope you’re never behind me in traffic.
@johnmilner7603Ай бұрын
The easiest way is to short out the - side of the coil. Connect a wire from the - side of the coil to one side of the switch inside the car then connect a second wire from the other side of the switch to a ground. Use an existing screw that goes through metal under the dash for ground.
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
Thanks, that is how I did my Mustang
@goeachittАй бұрын
Saw zero addition of mineral oil, wonder how long did the system last ?
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
It is seven years now and still blowing cold.
@clintynkaraba7294Ай бұрын
Thanks for teaching us
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
You can do it. Start with the easy jobs first then when you get more confident, you can do harder jobs.
@edgarherrera5085Ай бұрын
When I replaced the rear shocks on my 78 Caddy Coupe, i placed the bolt and nuts back on the same way they were. Going upwards.
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
Everyone does it a little different.
@rockstarrichie3680Ай бұрын
Hey David I just want to say watching your content has helped me on my 72 Chevelle. Many thanks!
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
I love it. At least someone is learning from all my videos.
@botelloheritage12Ай бұрын
Where do you guys get your new cores from? Thanks.
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
National radiator supplier
@PeterHedenberg-wi7mmАй бұрын
way way to complicated how he do this ,, have much more ezy way do this
@davidlis6709Ай бұрын
Buy a new one on the internet
@billybob51712 ай бұрын
Corporations could learn something from this man.
@JnrInd2 ай бұрын
Nice video. A tripod would be nice, got a headache trying to watch this.
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Sometimes the space does not allow me to use a tripod and there is no one around to hold the camera, so .....
@paulholder36242 ай бұрын
Off of what car did you use disc brakes off of
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
I purchased a kit from Original Parts Group or National Parts Depot.
@babayagagaming46912 ай бұрын
My 66 chevelle was running good and everything then the next day no power on the ignition when I try to turn the key can this be the same thing ?
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
No - if I remember correctly your ignition switch is on the dash and does not have a steering wheel lock. Do your head lights come on? battery Check the connection on the negative cable, it may not have a good ground May need to cur back 1 inch on both battery cables and put on new battery connectors, the cable could be green with corrosion.
@job38four102 ай бұрын
This will be a dyeing trade very soon in California.........
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Yes it will because it is cheaper to buy a new one. I wanted to use the original side tanks.
@donreid34652 ай бұрын
Just wondering, I think my bearing is OK. Can you just replace the seal as it’s leaking?
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Yes but if it does not cost to much, you are right there.
@tombromfield28972 ай бұрын
Great information really helped and now I learned a lot from you
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
This is not hard to do. Just trying to teach people.
@garygone52342 ай бұрын
You are supposed to dilute concentrated antifreeze to approx. 50/50 mixture with water
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Not if the truck is going to Upstate New York State where it can go minus 30 degrees F and below. I use a anti freeze gauge to let me know how low it can go before doing damage to the engine.
@manuelnajera15212 ай бұрын
No o ring?
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Where?
@manuelnajera1521Ай бұрын
@@davidlis6709 I realized these old steering boxes have the old fitting style that require the adaptor.
@kevinmolina66922 ай бұрын
amazing!!! thank you sir! great mentor!
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
It is not that hard.
@kevinmolina66922 ай бұрын
@@davidlis6709 it wasn't, thanks to you and your video that is. all good things to you.
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
@@kevinmolina6692 Thank you
@Fried-Pig-Nipples2 ай бұрын
Just curious. I like the rear tire/wheel combo. Do you happen to know the tire and wheel spec's
@Falcon-eh8tq2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing this
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Interesting to see it done
@basherbodies72852 ай бұрын
Hi there! Greetings from the netherlands! 😊i love your videos! Realy teach me to fix my old linciln mark 3 1971 .... is there ANY way you could help me? I wanna try to do the vinyl roof myself❤
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
What do you want me to do? I live in California
@basherbodies72852 ай бұрын
@@davidlis6709 can you point me in the right direction where i can order a new too for my lincoln? That would be awesome😊
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
@@basherbodies7285 Start with National Parts Depot or Original Parts Group, if they don't have it they can tell you where to go.
@basherbodies72852 ай бұрын
@@davidlis6709 thanks👍👍
@scottschmittmusic2 ай бұрын
Thanks man you're a gem.. that was nice and concise and to the point and visually clear... I have a 52 deluxe hoping it's the same deal
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
Not to hard, just have to lift it in place.
@IndiAcres2 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you. Money is tight and you helped me get this done. God bless you.
@davidlis67092 ай бұрын
thank you The reason I make these movies is to help people.
@robbiesz3 ай бұрын
Would this apply to 305 SBC as well? I have an 84 pontiac with a 305 SBC and i have oil pooling in 3 of the 4 indents. Until now I assumed that the carb was flooding (with no evidence of gasoline on the outside of the carb) but having seen your video, I am now convinced that it is oil. (Im not an experienced mechanic, I can't tell if it is oil or gas. I guess one way to tell if the car sits for days, the gas would evaporate..) any advice would be appreciated! Thanks+
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
Put your finger in it. This is not hard, just take out each bolt put RTV on it and tighten it back up, then go to the next one.
@robbiesz3 ай бұрын
@@davidlis6709 It was oil. I cleaned the area, took the bolts out (all threads where drenched in oil), cleaned them with carb cleaner and put black RTV on the threads. Due to the angle, I couldn't get the socket with the 3/8 driver to fit perfectly, but i did try my best to torque them down. We shall see if that fixed it. Thanks again for taking the time to respond!
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
@@robbiesz See, not that hard.
@earleclemans48363 ай бұрын
Bad idea. That is not to take slack out! Read the book
@jerryrichter49043 ай бұрын
very well explained thank you
@georgebaron263 ай бұрын
Interesting video. Thanks!
@rexjamerson93163 ай бұрын
Excellent instructional video. Have never done my own brakes, but I didn't want to pay $198 to have the rear brakes replaced. thank you.
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
Not that hard. The more work you do on the car, the more confidence you get to do more repairs.
@jamesgibson42083 ай бұрын
Thanks for your help ! Working on a Buick GS. Should be very similar.
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
Not that hard after you see someone do it.
@erik96853 ай бұрын
Here i am experiencing on my 1970 chevelle. When i turn the key to run the engine nothing works. Only the first click is the gen light . Then i believe the oil light comes on the 2nd click. I took a test light to the 3 terminals on the fuse box #1 "Bat" /#2 "acc" & #3 "ign" all 3 terminals are dead with out electricity. I also took the plugs out of the ignition switch and the red wire is HOt. I dont get it. The only thing i am thinking is the column shifter is in a wrong spot.? I dont have the column shift lever attached just like in this video. I put a jumper wire in the plug that goes to the nutral safety switch so .. i don't think the position of the gear selector on the column makes a difference
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
Do you think the switch moved on the steering column
@erik96853 ай бұрын
I just took it off to verify the "locked" position on the switch. The key was in the lock position but the switch was in the 1st postion not the 2nd position. I saw your video in detail but neglected to make sure the switch was in the 1st click on lock. For some reason i thought the switch would move to where the rod was position when i put the 2 small screws. I guess thats why the holes are slotted on the switch??? Anyhow i will know if that was it. when i replace the negative battery cable tomarrow. (Long story on that... i needed a cable on my daily driver) thank you for responding
@207shenanigans2 ай бұрын
@@erik9685did it work?
@erik96852 ай бұрын
@@207shenanigans yes it did. Its all good. I should have done exactly what this video stated instead of just randomly installing the switch
@MrEdm4life3 ай бұрын
thank you so much also what rebuilding kit should i get part number thank you my name is pete
@davidlis67093 ай бұрын
There is a link in the description. plus Original Parts Group National Parts Depot