BUDGET Chevy Big Block Build! - Part 1 of 3 ( Short Block Assembly )
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- Опубликовано: 22 фев 2021
- If the Independence Chevelle is going to recycle tires, she's gonna need all the torques. I'll take you along as I build a 460ci Chevy Big Block (454 bored 30 over). I'm trying to save some money, but update some critical parts like forged pistons, high quality bearings, and a Comp Roller Cam.
WARNING: Lots of talking and info headed right towards your ear holes!
-Block Cleaning & Prep
-Camshaft Installation
-Crankshaft & Bearing Installation
-How to Measure Cylinder Bore with Telescoping Bore Gauge
-How to File Piston Rings
-How to Index Piston Rings
-Piston Installation
-How to Install Gear Timing Set (advance/retard timing discussion)
-Harmonic Balancer / Damper Installation
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I’m a 76-year-old lady and I never have nor never will build an engine, but I still love to watch and listen to you!
He’s just that entertaining
Jessica has done competition now Derek
He just symbolizes nothing but calm. Just relax, put a toothpick in your mouth, and enjoy😄
He should be mandatory in HS auto shops, younger generation would love to learn from this gentleman.
I use the word Gentleman loosely 🤣
Never too young to get your hands dirty
You are the shop teacher that we should all have.
Thank you - appreciate that
Agree.
Moses! Pay attention! Where was I? I don’t know?
Facts
He reminds me ALOT of my old metal shop teacher mr Clark.
A guy gets to a certain age when he just doesn't want to learn anymore. That same guy watches Derek throw an engine together while schooling him up at the same time and a guy actually learns to learn again. Dangit! Thanks for all that you do for a guy Derek.
Your dead right, I am 77andwas glued to this
My dad told me don't ever stop learning till the day you die learn something everyday and do things you don't want to or are uncomfortable doing
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how great his content is? A guy has enough jokes and puns to keep a comedian out of work. But also knows when to dial it back and be serious for a minute when talking about important parts. Keep up the great work Derek!
You can really tell when someone knows what they are talking about, no jump cuts no reading off notes just straight dropping all that wisdom on us. Thanks Derek!
🤟🤟
There was a jump cut at the end when the magnetic lights disappeared. Also there is nothing wrong with jump cuts, all my cuts are jump cuts :)
@@WilliamMoser Fancy seeing you here feller! Where's them V12 firing order demonstrations at?? A guys just been WAITIN on ya for a Ferrari V12 video to come thru the tubes
@@Joseph-C coming soon, just waiting on a speaker shipment for an improved setup, then I'll blow through the V10s and get on to the V12s. I've just worked out he intervals for the 12v71 and 16v71 too so will be getting to them at some stage. I think there's only two types and ima do both of them but which Ferrari V12 were you after?
@@WilliamMoser I am a lover of all italian V8s and V12s but to be more specific for you, the Colombo 250 out of the Ferrari 250 GTO would make for a wonderful demonstration. I am also curious about the 6.0 litre "Tipo F140B" V12 out of the much newer Ferrari Enzo, although I must admit I'm not sure if there's any difference in firing order between these two beautiful engines.
It was cool to see "take it serious" Derek vs "I'll just pretend I didn't see that" Derek.
I agree 100%, but it would be funny to see “I’ll just pretend I didn’t see that” Derek build a motor, too. “Well the camshaft is flat and the rings ends are touching... I’m gonna go ahead and do the right thing...”
Just about to say the same thing
That's how derby motors are built grab all the spare parts and throw something together that fires long enough to total a car
I love how you switch instantaneously from "It's junk, I don't care" to the very spirit of thoroughness and care when money has been laid down. Great stuff Derek!
If you don’t do a full on “BRING THE THUNDER” when this beast fires up on the dyno I’ll be very disappointed.
Love the videos Derek!!!
These three videos, needs to be shown in as many classrooms as possible....✊🏻🤘🏻🍻🏆🥇
dang ol', thank you
@@ViceGripGarage
Always a pleasure young padawan....
Can tell that you really love doing this....
You'd be homerun hit in the Ford vs GM vs Mopar class, as a teacher!
20+ kids at the end of the year, with their engines...."BRING THE THUNDER!!"
Heck if i had his videos in school i would be focused a lot more then the boring classroom style ones.
A feller couldn't grab that play button fast enough! Bring the thunder!!
55 minutes = 2 years of school !
Thank you !
When he said, "Hey there feller", I truly felt he was talking to me.
Hey there compadre - from Texas.
Humor is great, but hearing technicalities explained and understanding the seriousness of poor quality work, is so refreshing.
From one youtuber to another, First, Love the videos man. Has helped me with my own builds that I do. second, I could absolutely detect the angst when you were talking about posting links. "WhAt Do YoU MeAn YoU wOnT dO AlL My ReSeArCh?!?111???!" those comments are the best
Haha... some people just don't understand!
Dang, two of my favorite completely different RUclipsrs in one place!? Whats a guy gotta do! Next thing i know VG is gonna talk dead space 😂
11:20 Some guys carefully install the cam dry first to check for binding and make sure the cam rotates ok...and then pull the cam out a bit and put the prelube on....
Exactly! I think Derek gives plenty of good info, and some secrets as it is. I'm surprised they don't ask him to go shop for their parts, and ask him to come do the work for them while they're at it.
@@pissoff234 not sure if youre trying to sound elitist about working on a car lmao
This is one of the best, most informative, simple videos I’ve seen in a long time.
The "Butterscotch pudding and smell of rich mahogany" at 27:55 had me in tears! 🤣
Rubs hands together.... A good time for a guy to sit back and enjoy some cold snacks and take in VGG
Derrick, you’re as calming to watch as Bob Ross.
“I think there’s an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us.”
A more than slightly heavier Bob Ross... in a bigger blue shirt 😄
Actually, a mix. He is 22.8% Bob Ross, 44.162% AVE and 29.826% Red Green.
And i don't do math, its hard.....
@@cncwoodworxroc6881 lol
@@cncwoodworxroc6881 spot on!!!!
Lovely thought, but since when did Bob ever smack his head against something and say "Help me understand..."
I’m tellin ya, Derek needs his own show on The Discovery channel. I would pay for cable again just to watch.
Derek explains things in a way that is just plain simple and calm. No stress, and any feller can understand!! Nicely done sir.
Derek.... you are a good human!.. this is amazing work!... and the delivery of that wisdom is beyond great! Thank you for making these videos.... Lately this is by far greatest content on RUclips.
Thank you
I learned more about engine assembly in this video than I did in 2 years of auto shop in high school. Great content.
Thank you Robert
It’s kinda like...a guy has knowledges and thoughts but a feller comes along once in a while and connects the dots and makes sense outta lots of hunks and pieces of brain splashing
@@madmechanix4962 that makes a lot of sense and puts it into perspective for a guy. Thank you. 👍
Same
I could see you being the badass teacher everyone likes.
appreciate it
I be in that class!!!!
I would be in there also
You’re probably the only person I’ve ever seen stay calm while doing vehicle work. I swear every time I touch a wrench I already know it’s gonna suck and I’m gonna be cussing. 😂
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into this channel, I grew up with my dad helping him every chance I could in the garage unfortunately he’s passed and being a younger man that wants to expand my knowledge on engine building and tips in the garage ,I cant emphasize enough that what you do is really really special .I can’t thank you enough man we are lucky to have you . 🔧❤️
I just finished working 12 hours and wasn't sure I had enough energy to keep my eyes open for 55 minutes. The next thing I know the video is over and I want to watch part two. There should be a two-thumbs-up button for VGG.
Yeah that hour went by fast!
He’s good that way. Haha always leaving with just enough to watch some more lol 🤣
who here thought they were legit sitting in a engine building class lmao
Usually I’ll find inaccuracies in steps and techniques.
He was 100.93% correct on everything he did thru my years and experience.
A guy is learned and practiced fully.
Nice to see him flexing his full automotive knowledge and not just reviving barn finds.
I was seriously thinking the same thing!
Now I wish I would've taken auto shop instead of photography in HS. Who knew I'd be taking pictures with my phone.
I had a great auto mechanic shop teacher he would explain very closely to how you do, but he didn't have your sense of humor. Love your videos and your personality and humor, so glad you popped up on my time line!!
As a guy, I've been poking around in engines since I was knee high to a grasshopper. You've hit all the important talking points and made it easy to understand, not to mention fun. Truly mind-bottling.
I love that a guy knows when to make a video more entertaining and when to make it more informative.
Thanks Andy
Trying to convince my wife we need to detour our Spring Break down to FLA for the Cleetus event
DO it
A supercharged big block chevelle burnout’s! Plus being able to meet the man himself! 👆🏼need I say more!? 😆 hopefully she come’s around for a fella! Best of luck! 🍻
Just ask her how she feels about Tampa or Sarasota, cause that’ll get you close enough. Then on event day surprise her!
@@brianhopkins5644 A guy just just gotta' remember to bribe her with some cold snacks!!
I am proud to see someone who is passionate about a dying art. I am 61 have built many engines in my life, and the satisfaction of driving my 454 for 22 years is a tribute to what can be done. I hope younger people can find a way to get interested in keeping automotive history alive. The geeks tune with a laptop, it takes all my senses to tune my carbureted big block running to my standards. Thank you for making this available for everyone!
Your like the automotive dad I never had, thanks for teaching us millennials how to get into some big block knowledge.
The bob ross of car building. I love it.
That really is this channel to a T
Thanks Dustin
Greatest comment 😂...but so true
No happy trees though. Maybe happy bring the thunder? I don't know...
Pleasant trees perhaps
As a 30+ year mechanic I thought this was AWESOME!! Very well done!!
Thank you Randy
This man is the bob ross of motor building
Oh mighty LORD OF THE RINGS .. Don't think I've ever heard such a simple & informative explanation of "Piston Rings" Thankyou.
I don’t have some snazzy comment, just that I look forward to every video. In a crazy ass world right now these videos are a nice escape to relax
Feel exactly the same way.
a little normalcy goes a long way..
Well said.
“not 10 and cold snack” I’m dying 😂
10 and 12
The "Deadblow Tanya 200"
Now That's .. "G O L D E N"
I agree lmao I was only reading comments to see if anyone else caught that.
Derek,you say you're not a professional engine builder. Your vast knowledge suggests otherwise. IMO you're a real engine builder who even reminded me of quite a number of points that should be taken into consideration when rebuilding an engine. I've been working at this trade for 45 years but recently retired due to medical issues so I'm familiar with all the projects and stuff you fix. You sir are a great young man with good values and a wonderful family that provides you support in all you do. Never underestimate the support of your wife and children,this is very powerful and it goes without saying it means a lot. May God bless you and your family and stay safe from this dreadful COVID 19 pandemic and keep up the gr8 work. BTW I never fail to get a good laugh from your videos.
Who remembers a slightly younger version of our friend throwing engines together with the cheapest parts possible, just to put them in a car to beat the brakes off of.
Oh my GOODNESS, I'm 15 minutes in and feel like I need to be taking notes. Is this school? Will there be a test? I don't even have an engine block. Thanks for the vids. They are supremely entertaining.
Thanks Keith
Welcome
I am at home recovering from back surgery, I am enjoying this too much because it hurts like crazy when I laugh this hard. Have been a GM mechanic all my life and I really enjoy your videos. I hope you can find a few cars that have working brakes. 🇺🇸
Your analogy of filing the rings is what Jimmy DiResta reminds me when he cuts things by "sneaking up on it".
Exactly! Except he's more talented.
Just a few quick suggestions from a professional engine builder. To set the end float on the crankshaft, place a thrust bearing on the crank while the crank is still on the bench and check the clearance with a feeler blade, if you get .010 clearance there, ideally you would like to see at least 80% of that (.008) once the crank is installed. When you lay the crank in the bearings in the block install the thrust bearing cap and gently snug it down, then take your dead blow Tonya Harding and give the crank snout a couple good whacks and then give the rear of the crank (flange end) a few good whacks. Don't hold back, hit it good! Then torque down the thrust bearing cap and check the end float with a dial indicator. Available at Harbor freight for a reasonable price. I believe .004-.008 is the generally accepted range for end float. Also when installing rods and pistons, I like to rotate the block so that the bore is horizontal to the floor, I find it easier to guide the rod into place and I can torque the rod without rotating the block on the stand. Make sure you rotate the crankshaft two rotations after each rod is installed to check for interference with the block or crank and also check side clearance on rod when installed and especially after installing its opposite rod. Don't forget to clean the piston rings before installing! I wipe them with Marvel Mystery oil, you will be amazed at the gunk that is on a new set of rings. I am enjoying the series! Lots of good information here.
Finally some one who knows the correct way to assemble the lower end of an engine on youtube.
👊👊
Guy likes to do it the RIGHT way lol
#1 reason to support this man and his fam! Everyone in the videos always do WORK! Nobody is slacking when on video!
Never did a guy switch off of another video so fast! Love VGG vids!
Thanks Chet
Same here
I've stated on another video before, but I cannot stress enough that it really is hard for a guy to find worthwhile entertainment for those times he isn't working, taking classes, doing honey dews, or working on his own projects. Derek, thanks again for putting together something actually worth my leisure time.
Hey Derek, I just wanted to say thanks
You and all the guys in the revival scene on youtube made me interested in cars that I know work on all of my own cars and might persue a fleet job in the near future. I just got done driving my first engine rebuild a few miles and I couldn't stop smiling. Thank you so much for givin a guy some confidence and ever more smiles.
Great video, Derek! I'm about to install a 396 (which I rebuilt) into my '68 Camaro coupe. After watching this, I'm tempted to disassemble it and redo it the RIGHT way! LOL Seriously, thanks for this video; it's brilliant!
A guy can hardly wait to see yer' sedan version someday! Lol...
Wish I could live in a country, where you can just go and assemble a 68' Camaro like that.
Dang those "support measures" of "local" manufacturers which just ended up producing Nissan-Renault stuff on their plants by now.
A land of miserable vehicles with tiny four-bangers with neither torque nore RPM kick... Since it was used to be called USSR, ant 'till 4ever, I suppose.
Wish you, fellows, knew how musch expensive all of the worthy stuff in here.
@@harlequintheserpent7016 We still have lots of room and jobs here in Texas for gear heads. Pack yer bags and yer wife, and grab a flight. We'll keep the light on for ya!
@@TennesseeMethuselah Ooh. A wise guy, eh? 😁
@@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo You've just cranked my mood all the way up! Glad to hear there are people not consumed by the statics. Yet, at least.
Out here it's some sort of a cult - to hang around waiting for something to change.
(Classically ending up a grim survival for the sake of it)
Hope I'll get to check out your land one day.
By now - signing off!
This must not have been an easy series to film! Thank you for your patience, its very interesting to watch. Well done sir
Lot of time! Thanks for watching!
I wish I had you as my shop teacher. I have learned more from you and my old man than I ever did in school. Keep on keeping on. You ROCK!
one of 7 or 12 1 hour long you tube vids that ive ever watched the whole thing.
Appreciate it
Derrick I’m not an auto mechanic I’m an HVAC mechanic. I’ve always been fascinated by automobile engines and the building of them. I don’t really want to say I’m learning a lot here but I’m finding it quite interesting. Think that if I ever get myself a 💪🏻car I’ll be the tool who just buys one from someone. But I’m always interested in and impressed by people’s knowledge. I know you have a flare for playing foolish but it is abundantly clear that you are a master at your craft. Much respect sir. 👍 🇨🇦
You sir are just too much Damn AMERICA. I Love it. This place could use more of your spirit. God bless you
Probably one of the best videos ever Derek .... jam packed full of good info.
This took me back to tech school. Really should rebuild a motor again some day. I miss doing that stuff.
Damn !! Derek is hitting on all 8 cylinders man... TRUCKS AND ENGINE BUILDS... Thumbs up and already subscribed. Looking for others to join 👍🏻💪🏻🥃
Thanks James
Absolutely love this series, keep it coming!
Thanks! Will do!
I wish I had a guy like you around when I rebuilt my 390 Big Block Ford. A lot of helpful tips you’re tossing out here! I was 20 something then and didn’t know anything.
I truly don't understand the dislikes because I've build engine for over 45 years now and I found it entertaining
Thanks for sharing
“You want to tighten these until your C7 pops.”
apparently that's just about the right torque. lol
And if you already pop c7 you can feel the torque range xD hehe
My C7 beeps like that torque wrench. :)
We always called that "elbow torque" tighten until your elbow pops.
My C6/C7 are fused together, and supported by a titanium plate and screws, along as L5/S1 which has 4 screws and titanium rods keeping me strait-ish. Bet your torque-o-spine isn't as expensive as mine, these stupid screws are thousands of bucks, EACH...... Soon C4, 5, 6, 7 and T1 will be fused into one solid rod. Upgrades! Soon my neck will be stiffer than I care for it to be, gonna make it ride rough and feel real racecar like lol. I really would have preferred to dump my life's savings into the 1965 Impala I had rather than the 7 spine surgeries i've had done, but now the car is gone as life is expensive when you can't work. Certified welder, auto mechanic, experienced industrial sandblaster, painter and i'm worth jack shit as it's all useless.
Its 11:15 in the PM here in the UK, got an alarm thats going off at 4:30 in the AM.... Guess this is as good a time as any to watch an hour of Derick. 👌🏻
Been following this closely and I can tell you, you got it spot on, 40 years experience.
This guy is extremely smart!
I feel like after watching you for a while I should get forward credit if I wanted to get automotive certified 😂
😂😂😂
YES ! I work in an office job and don't even OWN a car. But I want to get certified, and build one of this in my living room. I'm only half joking
@@Czechbound take the half that isn’t joking and start!!! I’m going to because of derek!!!
"Well look at the big brain on....Derek" Dang son! A guy got some knowledge.
"You want to tighten it until your C7 pops." PURE GOLD.
"IF" someone is going to be just 'dingle-ball' honing the block, Do it with the deck facing down and main caps UP.
That way you won't be getting honing grit flung around inside the block's nooks and cranny's that might get missed when cleaning.
And you won't need to bring the hone that far to the bottom of the cylinder, because the rings never make it that far down anyway.
I usually use diesel fuel for the dingle-ball hone lube since it helps cut better and doesn't evaporate like WD-40. And it's easier to clean with soap and water.
And if the build is going to sit for a while.. For storage, wipe it down with "yeller bucket" tractor hydraulic transmission fluid. Don't know what's in it, but I put some in a harbor freight garden sprayer and tested it out on a old 327 block.
And sat it just out in the rain and weather for 3yrs and it didn't get all rusted up like it would've without. About $60/5gal pail. Last you for decades on weather proofing engine parts that could "sweat" in high humidity climates. Even longer if bagged.
I have no car ,no engine ,no budget and no plans to get any . I just really like watching your videos! 👍👍
Me too, I have a scooter
@@billycharlson 😂😂. Scoot. Scoot 👍
This evening is gonna' be alllllllllright! New episode of VGG and a cold snack in-hand.
cold snack or wobble pop lmaooooo
Reminds me of when I rebuilt my big block Olds engine. Ah memories.
weird,olds doesn't have a big block,neither does Pontiac or buick...............
I really like how you thought about lubing the cam and bearings when you put that in. So many times I've seen videos of them being roughly inserted, or thought to myself by the time that cam gets to the last bearing there's going to be very little lube left on it.
So full marks for common sense and attention to detail!
I love how you have your "I'm an idiot, this is just for entertainment" disclaimer even though this is extremely instructional.
ohhhh you should check out some of his crazier antics.....and don't miss the burnouts and cross-country jaunts without proper brakes!! lol.
"Not 10 o'clock and cold snack " that got me lmao
Derek called all us fellers out right there
I just figured out drinking side . It took way too long
The rings diagram on a piece of cardboard and remembering that the caps were already torqued by the Red dot on the caps, what a fantastic engine build technique. Awesome explanation of bearing and shaft installation. Derek, I'm hooked on Vice Grip Garage!
"that jungle website" is the best reference name ever for amazon or at least that's what im assuming lmao i love the terminology. always entertaining yet informative
I know lol I love it
If Derek was my math teacher in high school, I probably would've learnt something.
Is that what his everyday job is? I've always wondered. I don't think I've ever heard him say!
All I've ever heard him say was he was in the corporate field. Whatever that meant.
@@chrisedwards356 Well if he's in corporate he's a suit. He's some guys boss. I think he would be a cook boss.
His everyday job I believe, is that he buys repairs and sells used cars. I’m not 100%, but do believe that’s what he said in one of his live videos.
And if he was your English teacher, you might have learned something too.
I’m 50 years old and in my youth I rebuilt a few motors and I never knew that about orienting the ring gaps! I had no idea that the rings actually moved! I learned something today.❤️👍
if there's anyone that's going to teach me to build an engine right, without a doubt it's you, VGG! You have (Your usual) very laid-back way of explaining things and done in such a way that you are able to convey all the good information, without sounding like you know everything, and just the right amount of your usual RUclipss flavored sarcasm.
You're a diamond in the rough. Sneaking brilliance in building through a Will Rogers persona. Kudos!
You just know how to make a fellers day. Going to sit back with a wobble pop and enjoy the show.
Thanks for watching
Mr. Sparkle!
"I got it off that jungle website" 🤣 took me 10.4 seconds to finally understand hahaha
Seemed oddly vague when it first connected to my ears, as well. But as the viscosity of the fluids in my Grey Matter slowly started to ooze... I cracked the "code". I think I'll be using that one!
I'm old and learned my limitations by breaking about everything I touch. But I love watching a knowledgeable, calm guy doing something I wish I could do. Similar to watching a painter explain how to make art. I am good at some things of course, but this fascinates and boggles me. Thank you Derek.
A guy wishes you had this video out 39 years ago when I built my first motor by myself in the yard .
Thanks for your information and details
Never touched an engine in my life and somehow I just wana keep learning with vids like these
I absolutely love that you aren’t gonna post links to every part and total cost! A feller respects that!
LOL @ Kris Kristofferson!
Budgets and needs and wants vary so widely on an engine build too. Even if he did do all that work to post links and parts and cost, people would still cherry pick it anyway. The info is in the video, the only requirement is to watch and listen.
I wish I was there watching while having a cold snack
Remember back in the day when everyone wanted that Pete Jackson *noisy* gear drive? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Lol.
He is not the teacher that we want, but the teacher we need 🤟🏽
Facts
"Trust but verify", you sir are a wise man!
Grew up across the highway from General Motors, OSHAWA ONT. It's closed down now, and we are out to pasture now. YOUR video's make my day ! You give me constant smiles and laughs and it's saves a fellar's day. You do more then just fix things, you entertain while doing it. The BEST show on the interweb !
The piston ring explanation is gearhead comedy gold , I just about spit out my cold snack lol
Hats off to your granpa for his WW1 army service. I saw the photo on the wall. My granpa had one the wall as well. Just thought a fellar would say.
Hats off to them for their service. Both of mine also served and my dad was in the Philippines when they dropped the bombs and Japan surrendered and they just became part of the occupying force rather than having to try to invade the islands themselves. That would have been another meat grinder.
Derrick shows his methodical, careful-acting self. Y'all knew he was like that.
Derek i am not a chevy guy but after watching your vid of building a engine i feel that you cover all bases and go step by step and that you take your time explaining things. i am getting ready to rebuild my 460 and before i saw your vid i was clueless. thank you verry much for being you please keep up the good work.
Derek comes off as a simple farmboy but talented mechanic. But, the more videos of his I watch, the more I'm convinced he's a steel-eyed genius!
Sir, you’re a true inspiration to any and all, no matter what age, to really dive into any projects with enthusiasm and humor. I’m 65, and you’re the most down to earth, besides MUSTIE1, that takes the time to “dumb down” for us noobs what’s really involved in restoration and rebuilding. I’m in Montreal Canada and during this pandemic crap, you are the breath of fresh air, keep yourself and family safe and healthy.
As a wise man once said “I’m ready” can’t wait for the rest of the videos!
coming very soon
Is that wise man Sponge Bob Square Pants? That’s all I can hear in my head now. Lol.
@@michiganmoto7687 nailed it
I’ve never laughed so hard watching and listening to a guy build a short block. Good info and great humor. Cheers buddy!
The problem with your videos is that you make me feel that even I could do that, rather than just buying a reconditioned motor of some place I've never heard of before.
True !
Everyone has to start somewhere