- Turn on subtitles/CC's if you'd like explanations on what I'm doing throughout the video. - This is an early 1960's International B-160 truck. It's been sitting untouched inside a shed since about 1995. Before that, it has spent most of its life being used here around this property. I was given permission to see if I could get the truck running again and let it run down the dirt roads once more. Chapters: 00:00 - Pulling it out of the barn 01:49 - Seized engine 06:24 - Stuck valve 10:21 - Removing the cylinder head 19:01 - More stuck valves 21:33 - Un-seizing the engine 25:40 - Fixing the broken valve 35:00 - Rebuilding the carburetor 37:27 - Putting the engine back together 50:07 - Getting spark and fuel 53:54 - First start attempt 55:45 - Engine locked up 57:50 - Try to start it with 24 volts 01:00:37 - First start 01:01:43 - Starting the engine on 12 volts 01:04:56 - Cooling system 01:06:57 - Seeing if it'll move 01:09:19 - Working on the fuel tanks 01:14:41 - Finishing touches 01:16:39 - First drive, and testing the dump bed. 01:26:30 - Cats
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Hello Simon. It has to feel good to have two great careers. Master mechanic and film director. I'm old as drinking water and still haven't found anything I can master. Thanks for the great videos and for the amazing patience to fix the vehicle and move the camera five hundred times. Very impressive, best channel out there. Thanks.
I've watched every one of your videos. Always impatiently wait for the next episode, Your simple and methodical approach has given me the courage to purchase a non-running old jeep and bring it back to life. I've already freed up the crank and pistons, bypassed the fuel tank and got it to turn over. Can't wait for your next project.
39:51 may be the dopest shot I've seen on your channel yet. Astounding. Thanks again for the peaceful, informative content. I'll be practicing this art alongside you in spirit, wherever I can get to wrenching. Right now it's in Tennessee.
This man has Steven Spielberg levels of cinematography skill. The camera angles, the focal points... Just incredible work all around.
Was just watching 99 projects and you popped up into my feed. Read a few comments... Immediately like and subbed. Now on with the show😎
Yes torquing the heads to specs was HILARIOUS!
Your videos tell a story without ever uttering a word. They are entertaining, relaxing, and informative. The best part is you are a true mechanic's mechanic. You make it work with what you have. Well done!
Those old IHC engines were overbuilt. Again you did a fine job reviving this one.
Look Igor "it's alive" " it's alive" great work doctor Foreman👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻
I see that Bugs Bunny watch! Great cinematography as per usual. Fun seeing an International come back to life. Never would have thought an FE valve would work in an International head. Fun stuff, great story telling without one word spoken - you rule Simon!👍🏁🏆🇺🇸
Jestem wiernym fanem z Polski i od dawna ogladam twoje filmy. Są SUPER i bardzo doceniam ciężką pracę zarówno mechaniczną jak i przy montażu. Gratuluje pomysłowości! Pozdrawiam serdecznie!
I really like the Breaker Bar that sounds Like a tourque wrench 🤣👍 Made my day, Mister! Greetings from Germany
This scenery at the intersection was top notch! Should be a poster!
The sound of the tires crunching as the wheels are steered at the very beginning is, somehow, soothing to hear. What an unusual truck! It appears the upper radiator hose was original as it still had the "i-H" insignia still visible on it! Another great movie!!
You are so good at getting old machines to come back to life.... some might even call you a savant
My friend, you remind me of my youth. I was like you: patient, ambitious, and humble. I loved simple things and disliked luxury.
40:00 It's cool that you pay attention to such moments.
I watch every Simon Fordman video, yet STILL need to be reminded to turn on CC. 😆
Those farm land sky panoramas! Simon is a wrench jokey par excellence with the expert eye of a true film maker. Truly extraordinary skills being displayed here by a one man film crew... Therapy for the soul! Never have car content evoked such emotions!
I clicked the like button before I even started watching.😀 Brilliant videos guaranteed every time.👍 A true artist.😎