Never Give Up
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Sometimes you get lucky, most times you don’t. My mantra is “the difference between failure and success can often be just one more try.” I’m faced with an unexpected challenge in this video, but I plan to not only overcome it, but I’m also taking the opportunity to make it better than it was in the first place. Some say, “project vehicles are never done”. To that I say, believe them.
No matter what challenges you face in life, keep going. Those challenges help shape you into something stronger and better in the end.
This will be the last video I post to ETCG1 in 2020. I’m also taking a break from my EricTheCarGuy channel until 2021. Have a great holiday and Happy New Year everyone!
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Brother you are the reason i escaped out of the tire bay and into an apprenticeship, you were a huge part of the reason I was able to learn to hold my own on my own and become levels above the other potentials. I went on go graduate tech school in canada with honors and get my red seal. Now I am the head technician at that same workplace, and I love my job. I am a tech today because of Etcg1 back then. That is worth more than any amount of people calling you any kind of insults. Keep it up and stay dirty.
I'm honored by your comment. Thank you, and good luck with your career!
Bummer man, it sucks to redo a job but you absolutely have it right. Persistence is everything.
You are too self-critical Eric. Everyone fails at some point. The only way to never fail is to never do anything.
Sounds like my son ; he has narcolepsy
I want to add to what you just said about not giving up. Whenever you feel blocked and can’t understand something always remember that as long as your interest in something is persistent the door to understanding is open.
Nothing compares to learning from your own mistakes or the mistakes of others.
You're right about never giving up. Reminds me of the saying, "it's always the last fuse you test that is blown." A corollary: "you always seem to succeed on the last try."
I think you’re showing the real experience of building a non-stock engine. So many shows make it look easy and painless. Kudos ETCG1
It’s crazy how much I needed this video.
I’ve rebuilt my Z31 300zx two times this year and am still finding new issues. Deep down I want this car to run perfect because it’s my first project car but lately I’ve felt super unmotivated to work on it because of the constant failures. I’m only 22 and Eric has many years of experience on me so to hear him going through a similar situation with his dads truck really makes me feel better. Eric if you see this comment I just want to say thanks for putting out videos like this.
Totally agree. I did the same thing with the Quadrajet in my Buick. I shot maybe a half dozen rebuild kits through it and combed every boneyard in the Kansas City area. It took more than a year of tinkering and the carb is a Frankenstein's monster, but it finally works the way I want it to. Sometimes good enough is good enough, but perfection never is.
That beard is getting HUGE! Get’r done Eric. You have a following for a reason, dude. No one pays attention to the haters. You should video the stuff you find, I’d love to see it. This was my favorite series.
I will probably do a video summarizing what I find when I come back in 2021. Thanks for the comment!
Anyone who would rake you over coals for rebuilding the engine for the third time is nothing but a recliner quarterback, all talk and no real knowledge. Your persistence is something we can all aspire to develop in getting things done right, and I applaud your effort and your strong will. Happy Holidays and all the best with the rebuild. I can’t wait to see the end result.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We all should have goals in life. If we don't set goals for ourselves we are simply stumbling through life without a purpose. Most of us live in a throw-away society. If it doesn't work, replace it. My Grandfather was pretty good with his hands, his father was a blacksmith. He made a sign that said, "Eaglin's It'll Do Rancho." Now, to see such a sign one might think that he lived in a run-down shack and that would be wrong. He kept what he had immaculate and always worked toward making things better. Nothing will 'do' unless we make it 'do'. I applaud your efforts to make Dad's Truck the best it can be. Someday, there won't be a 'Dad's Trucks' out there that isn't in a museum where people walk buy and say, "Wow, people really had to spend their time working on those things," as if maintenance was an unnecessary task.
Anyway, you just keep on keepin' on. This show isn't about what the 'average Joe or Jo-Ellen would do. I love it when things get a little bit better each day. Don't give up! That's a great logo.
Thank you Jeff. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well! Your forefathers sound like great people.
If you give up, the universe wins. Don't let it win.
Engine building is tough. It's even harder when you're building for high power.
Very interesting seeing you go through this and highlight the importance of knowing where you want to go with an engine build and how engines built for na vs turbo are different.
Brilliant Eric, you are honest other people would hide the issues and and let people think that you're flawless. But you admit errors and also call to people to real world that not all is happiness and perfect on the first go. And we have to make mistakes to learn and keep moving.
Eric, I get frustrated with troubleshooting my rear electric door actuated latch, so you are a trooper with the patience you have with major tear-downs you do. I need your patience and attitude. You have the "patience of Job!" Thanks!
Eric is the best car guy on internet.
Oddly enough, I was also going to build a 383 stroker. My list of parts was largely based on this build. I even changed the pistons after that first failure. Keep up all the great work, have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
If you're going N/A, I'd suggest a ring gap of .016-.018 and you should be fine.
Dude every now and then a motor build goes wrong. It's the nature of our craft. I've been building sbc's for a little less than fifty years. You will have problems no matter how much attention you pay the details. Adapt and overcome! Happy Holidays!
So what you're being is honest. You didn't have to tell us. Thanks for sharing.
i rarely comment on videos but i just have to let you know how much of an inspiration you are to me. thank you for sharing your expertise in auto mechanics as well as the ups and downs that come along with it. these types of videos are my favorite because i feel truly connected to you and your channel and as the viewer, i know you care about me. happy holidays eric!
👍Never Give Up!👍 TRY-Try Again! 👍. I Learned alot from your Channels and Sites this Year! Thank You so much. Here we come, 2021!
@Eric There are those of us out here who want to see what you find don't leave us hanging and I am sure you won't. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Till then stay safe!
I'll let you know if and how I fixed it once I figure it out.
Spoken like a true Midwesterner. This guy has my respect as a mechanic and a person. Thank you Eric enjoy your well-deserved vacation.
Eric - thanks for all the great content. Ignore the trolls. If you want to rebuild the engine every other week - more power to you! Love the videos and your honesty in what you have done and lessons learned.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous holiday season and new year. I think we all look forward to moving past 2020!
I just hope we don't look back at 2020 as the 'good' year. That said, on to bigger and better things. Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Good point. Most people drag their feet and a few shine (bumpers usually), but that said, It is only a small gesture to rebuild to keep dad's truck on the road. I thanked you befor e for the info I got from you on my 2.2L honda and wish you a Merry Christmas with your family etc. First time i seen the turbo under the Fairmont hood too.
He never gonna give it up. He never gonna let it down.
Enjoy the time off and I’ve always enjoyed your honesty. I love all the videos
youre a big inspiration. i just did a timing belt on my 1994 Lexus LS 400 and the timing belt was loose and jumped time. needless to say i have to jump back in and do it over again. i will not give up! (mostly becuase its a non interference motor. lol)
I would improve on the pcv system, blow-by is inevitable, to much pressure in the crankcase will cause seals to leak. Don't rebuild it again!
Nothing to improve. I've already tried everything. I believe the fix will be new rings.
@@ETCG1 shit man that blows.
pun 100% intended
You only learn by trying. I for one love your videos, kinda wish i could be there to help with the teardown...again! See you next year!!!
I havent watched this video yet but it showed up right under a video from 7 years ago from ETCG1 that I was looking for "Know when to quit" I dont know which video to listen to now!
Really needed the motivation to not give up lately. Thanks Eric
Happy holidays brother! You do what you gotta do. We're fortunate enough that you have us along for the ride. I'm planning some performance mods on my '99 Mustang and your videos have been valuable. Keep up the good work!
Thats a really clever analysis - and well done for persisting - you will get there - best wishes from the UK
Looking forward to the rebuild. Merry Christmas to Eric and family.
Your to hard on yourself Eric you do a great job.We all have to go back at times to correct things, and don,t forget you was thinking about the future of what you may want to add to your truck.I started watching your videos from your first video up till now.Keep up with your videos you are helping alot of people.Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a safe one.
Onward through the fog Eric. See you in '21
First, you are experimenting so you build it, test it, if its not what you want, you take it down change something, assemble again and test, not there yet? repeat. thats all your doing and you have the skills to do so, enjoy it.
And never surrender!
your life do you what you want. truck looks and sounds great. great job!
Thanks Eric, best wishes on your built.
I'll be interested in watching the porting and polishing video, hope the rebuild goes well for you.
What an awesome video Eric, and have a great Christmas and New Year 👍
Thanks! You too!
Happy holidays Eric, can't wait to see the next step with Dad's truck
I'm sure you'll get it right , have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year , I'll be happy when this cluster f$%^ of a year is over
Enjoy your christmas and have a good rest Eric.
I completely understand your thought process. I’m a perfectionist also with a bit of OCD sprinkled in! Thanks for your videos! Appreciate your openness.
Happy holidays to you! Thanks for all that you are sharing.
Why isn't there a breather hose going up to the air cleaner, coupled
with a PCV valve and maybe a catch can? Old School air cleaners always
had a valve cover breather hose, with that rectangular filter pad.
I remember the days of periodically pouring some gas in the wire mesh
breather cap, and burning out the gunk between mesh changes.
Maybe try a dry sump pan? A remote oil tank means more oil,
longer change interval, cleaner oil, cooler oil. 5 gallon diamond plate
tank in the bed would look sweet.
Good Vid !! I needed a lil pep talk for a repair thats been hangin over me. Take care.
Happy holidays and enjoy a safe New Year's Day.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Enjoy your vaca Eric!
Rock on bro! We never learn anything from being perfect right?? 👍🏻👊🏻
Merry Christmas Eric and good luck with the rebuild!
Enjoy your vacation and holidays. See you in 2021.
Happy Holidays to you and your family !
Happy holidays!
Have a nice calm end of the year .
Now I see why many custom car builders use crate engines!
No man is a failure who has friends, even if you don't recognize them walking down the street.
Noice
Inspiring, thank you
Merry Christmas, Eric. Good luck with the engine build.
That tire chirp from 1st to 2nd tho! Happy holidays Eric! Hope you're able to spend some much needed quality time with your family.
Have a built small block dodge magnum engine waiting in my garage to swap into my ram come February when I have time, it’s a 4.030 bore and the initial plan was to turbo it. Well one little bit important detail was missed in the build process and now it’s a full point higher in compression at 11:1. My daily coyote f150 is a blast to drive with Boltons so I decided for safety sake, cost and ease I’m holding off on the turbo. Part of planning for it was putting 22 thousand ring gap in it.... so I’m very interested in how this turns out lol
Have a Happy Holiday And Happy New Year Eric.
So the larger ring-gap is causing excessive blow-by and that's pressurizing the crankcase eh?
Be safe, have fun, stay dirty..............but then sanitise!
Sounds to me like the rings just haven't seated yet. It happens. You might try a set of ZGS (Zero Gap Second) rings on the next go. The second ring has a set of steps that allow the ends to overlap and effectively create a solid ring.
Great job and great video. Keep it up.
Im having a similar experience with my clutch. Installed a new twin plate in my falcon a few months back, drove great for about 5 or 6 weeks then started having issues not disengaging. Found it had air getting into the system but strangely no fluid leak. Replaced both the master and slave (csc) cylinders and I STILL have air getting in. Got to re-bleed every 2 days. The only thing i have yet to replace is the lines.
If this don't work I might have to hand my man card in and go auto :(
Well sir, it is my birthday today, and thank you!!
Eric I see what u mean about that truck.....keep on fuckin with it
Good message!
Could you do a leak down test before and after? If it is not too much work, that could help to identify if the rings leak to crank case and be educational at the same time.
Eric, I am really interested in what you find out about the crank case press. Anyway, I think I have post it before but I will post it again showing your mistakes is what makes the channel and it certainly takes courage to admit your mistake.
I had a 1999 protege that was probably worn out rings...if i reved too high it would blow out the cam seals
Eric thank you so much for this video today was really hard
On me and you gave me some inspiration exactly what I needed
Love your videos, thank you for making them!
Or in the words of Homer Simpson, if at first you don’t succeed, don’t let anyone know you tried 🤣
LMFAO.
Just remove the dipstick 🤣
Sometimes it removes itself.
Good mantra. Just wish you didn't have to tear into that engine again.
I'd sure pressure check each cylinder before I tore into it. Find the problem.
interesting project remember a good captain stays his course
Do what you gotta do and don't worry about the comments section.
Last video of 2020 - well then, happy holidays and happy new year!
Eric please do a video on you redoing dad,s truck engine again and wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year I am from South Africa
Merry Christmas Everyone and Good-bye Good-riddance 2020
I hit a snag on my timing belt job on my Honda Suv...I didn't pay attention to your video, but I inserted the woodruff key upside down when putting the pulley back on....now it's stuck and I can't risk it snapping off down the road.... locking pliers haven't worked. It's been two days, going on a third tomorrow....any suggestions? Thanks. Thanks ETCG for all the helpful info. I wouldn't have mustered the courage to do this and this small but critical mistake won't deter me from working on my own stuff. Happy Holidays and take some time off.
I know I've had to step away when I hit a roadblock and regroup... eating tamales and Mexican hot Cocoa... it's cold to keep working outside. No garage...
Just to clarify, this job in total would have taken me 1 day. But not much daylight as it gets past 4pm and I don't have a garage, it's a roofed driveway, but it gets cold at 30° F and I don't like working with poor lighting outdoors....I never have worked on a timing belt, so I was inexperienced in how that key goes back. Not too many videos mention it. But I still feel it's my fault for not double checking...
**My best Eric impersonation** "Gosh, Eric, you're so incompetent!"
Only messing around. Looking forward to your findings and solutions. If we don't see you before then, Merry Christmas and happy new year!
I think he is "on" with the ring theory. Maybe stop using cheap rings like my brother did.
gonna be honest, having played with both types of forced air systems... i prefer superchargers, with a definite lean towards twin screw.
So, there is too much blow-by because you gapped those piston rings wider to "accomodate" for Nos or a supercharger. Technically it is not a failure, it was a choice for future plans. Now you decided to leave it NA so the gap is incorrect for the application. Can solve it with an additional crankcase breather or new and regapped piston rings. I would choose your same choice, I'm a perfectionist too 😂✌️ Have some nice holidays Eric!
Kalvinator engine needs a new video!! 4 bolt mains (Hint hint)
Maybe a dumb question, but have you though of using an oil breather catch can to relieve the pressure and catch any oil?
Yes, but that doesn't really solve the problem. To me that would be putting a band aid on something that actually needs surgery. Thanks for the comment.
SA Design publishing has a book written by David Vizard (spelling??) Called how to port and polish cylinder heads.
It's a good read. He teaches you how to build a rudimentary flow bench for about a thousand bucks.
Also, I recommend AFR, Trick Flow, and Brodix heads.
Every time somebody says they're going to try their hand at porting and polishing heads, well, they uhm...well, they end up buying new heads.
Depending on your cam, you might be able to run 202s. Although as I say that, I realize you're most likely running 194s and doing just fine right now so...
Look up Pat Topolinski on here. His most recent video, he says Precision Is A Decision.
Dude used to work on NHRA crews, taught at SAM Tech, and now builds engines on television. He knows his shit inside and out.
The pursuit of perfection is more often than not the pursuit of knowledge and experience. And that is always a good thing, regardless if you have to do something once, twice or a hundred times. The concept of good enough is the descent into mediocrity and never leads to anywhere good. I would be disappointed in you if you didn't rebuild this engine because it would mean you are no longer moving forward towards being better.
I have the same problem right now with my F100 351w. I gapped it for nitrous and Now the rear main is leaking oil.
Eric if you want to rebuild the engine its your truck your choice. Would a crankcase breather help?
Sorry I didn't watch the build but wouldn't and oil catch catch prevent the issue? Not sure if you have one already installed.
No one expects you to know everything eric.
Look at how many experts it takes to design/manufacturer cars in a car company.
And they still make mistakes!, ( Recalls for all sorts of unforseen and fatal faults. )
You are still tinkering to get the truck debugged, there will be the odd small problem.
Happy tinkering over the xmas period :-D