🚗The 1939 Ford had been sitting for 65 years and had a faulty head gasket.
🔥The restoration process involved cleaning rust, honing the cylinders, and using engine stop leak treatment.
⚙️The engine was able to turn over smoothly after the restoration process.
💧Diesel fuel and acetone were used to flush out the oil pan and remove sludge.
🧰The cylinder heads were removed and cleaned, revealing minimal pitting and corrosion.
How long had the 1939 Ford been sitting?
—The car had been sitting for 65 years before the restoration process.
What was wrong with the engine?
—The engine had a faulty head gasket and a lot of rust.
What was used to clean the engine?
—The engine was cleaned using diesel fuel and acetone.
Did the engine turn over smoothly after the restoration?
—Yes, the engine was able to turn over smoothly after the restoration process.
Was there any significant damage to the engine?
—The cylinder heads showed minimal pitting and corrosion.
00:00Introduction to a 1939 Ford that had been sitting for 65 years.
03:39Inspecting the engine and finding a faulty head gasket.
06:02Cleaning the cylinders and removing rust.
08:40Flushing out the oil pan using diesel fuel and acetone.
11:59Reassembling the engine and checking for compression.
13:53Starting the engine and observing smooth operation.
14:47Cleaning and replacing spark plugs.
15:45Finalizing the engine restoration and preparing for a test run.
