Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I enjoy watching the process and I'm thankful for the education. Now I just have to find a good machine shop in MN. Take care!
personaly...im glad u have a years worth on engines...!.😊Daniel ,hope u & your family have a healthy & happy new year..!.thanks for all the content & replyes over the past year..continued success in the future..!
It's a shame Pontiac never built a heavier production block with a robust lifter galley, thicker main webs, and thicker cylinders. Twenty more pounds of iron would have made a big difference.
Makes me wonder 🤔 how far off ALL the blocks were way back in the '80's that I was just trying to improve how they ran. Valve job, cam and lifters and timing sets.😊 Happy New Year everyone 🎉
I suppose machining at the foundry improved over the years, or perhaps the 1970 350 block in my Firebird was a bit more fortunate, but on my stroker rebuild with a 4.25" crank, the decks were only .003 out corner to corner. The bigger issue encountered was with the 6X-4 heads I used. The spring seat heights were very inconsistent and all had to be milled down to get the installed pressures correct. I went with a Comp Cams XE276HR cam, their 1.5 roller rockers, and valve springs, and used Johnson roller lifters. The engine makes 442 Lb Ft @ 4300RPM and 453HP @ 5600RPM. Always nice to see the Pontiacs staying alive.
Daniel, I've seen the same on small blocks, 0.012 out from front to back. Some get 0.004 - 0.005 side to side. It's hard to decide what to take on first deck when you don't check both before you start. But, it's just a little more time !!
That's good isn't it, not much to make it correct, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, hope you had a great Christmas, wishing yous a Healthy and Prosperous New Year
I hope you get caught up and decide to keep doing engines in the future. I have a 5.7L roller cam short block out of a ‘94 Roadmaster that was a warranty pull out for a cold start knock which is most likely a main bearing. I have had it for 30 years and I bought a new set of Vortec heads 20 years ago, still in the box. I would love to get you to do it! I live in Arkansas close to the GPI operation but I like your work ethic! I worked in automotive machining back in the 70’s and 80’s and love the work but couldn’t make any money, so I went to work at a factory and made oilfield parts for 32 years. Stay true Buddy!
The 94 roadmaster is a Gen2 LT1 engine. If you look at it, it shouldn't have a distributor on the intake but the spider of ignition leads go.underneath the water pump. The heads on them are probably iron and actually flow better than vortec castings afaik.
I recall you mentioning you have a RAIV style cam you grind. Maybe was flat tappet, has been a while. Looking forward to hearing what roller you put in this little 326 with the EFI.
With the main bores being so bad it make me wonder how the cam bores are doing. Great vid. Ty. Edit: my favorite machinist uses number punches to stamp the deck height right onto a corner of the deck.
The wonky mains may have been caused by a flexible driveline whipping around on the end of the crank for its life. Pontiac put every screwy idea they could think up into those cars. Using 5.3LS pistons you’ll have a tough time finding 7”+ Pontiac rods with a wrist pin for the LS pistons. They make a very expensive BBC rod that long but it’s.004” too narrow and .050” too small on the big end.
Wow. It still amazes my how out of spec these factory blocks are. And I've watched you do quite a few of them. Did they just rush production or not give a crap? I couldn't do work like that and put my name on it! And thank you for the video!
I wish you would look at Steve Morris video for the Big Black Hemi 904cu. It took 4 cams to get it right, or better. Curious what your thoughts are on the final cam.
@GhostSniper67 he wanted viewers to "spec" a cam, but he give zero data, I told him no one could spec a cam without full engine data, I said send the data I will make a recommendation, all I heard was crickets....
I really wish the outside of that block had been blasted and painted and then machined. It would look so amazing, turn key job. Do you ever do that to a block for the customer? I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and be safe on New Years, 🎉, I look forward to your videos in 2025!
@powellmachineinc I think if the outside was media blasted, then machined, then you or the owner could do the paint and have a nice clean surface to paint. I am just OCD about stuff like that...🤣
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I enjoy watching the process and I'm thankful for the education. Now I just have to find a good machine shop in MN. Take care!
@drcornelius8275 you are very welcome, it's our pleasure
personaly...im glad u have a years worth on engines...!.😊Daniel ,hope u & your family have a healthy & happy new year..!.thanks for all the content & replyes over the past year..continued success in the future..!
@@brianalbrecht4423 ty, we appreciate all of you supporting the channel!
@@powellmachineinc it's all my plesure Daniel....!..hreat content...!
Love the Pontiac coverage. 👍
@@TheGto389 more to come
Every machine shop should be as thorough as you guys! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@lancr735 tyvm! We try hard!
It's a shame Pontiac never built a heavier production block with a robust lifter galley, thicker main webs, and thicker cylinders. Twenty more pounds of iron would have made a big difference.
@@craigbowers4047 you are correct
Makes me wonder 🤔 how far off ALL the blocks were way back in the '80's that I was just trying to improve how they ran. Valve job, cam and lifters and timing sets.😊 Happy New Year everyone 🎉
Happy, new year, Powell machine! I, could watch decks being surfaced, in real time!😁 I, love this stuff! I, missed my vocational calling in life.
@@strokermaverick lol, we are definitely glad u enjoyed!
very cool, thanks for showing those factory machine marks, pretty neat how the decking process brings the original machining out like that.
@@tyrvidar absolutely
I suppose machining at the foundry improved over the years, or perhaps the 1970 350 block in my Firebird was a bit more fortunate, but on my stroker rebuild with a 4.25" crank, the decks were only .003 out corner to corner. The bigger issue encountered was with the 6X-4 heads I used. The spring seat heights were very inconsistent and all had to be milled down to get the installed pressures correct. I went with a Comp Cams XE276HR cam, their 1.5 roller rockers, and valve springs, and used Johnson roller lifters. The engine makes 442 Lb Ft @ 4300RPM and 453HP @ 5600RPM. Always nice to see the Pontiacs staying alive.
I hope to see a big block Mopar in the future. Happy New Year to you and staff!!!
@@elijah2078 definitely will have some mopar stuff coming
Daniel happy New year my friend to you and the family. all the best. nice video on a poncho. good factory machining
@@StuartBlake-iz6rf we appreciate that, and the support for the channel 🙌
Happy New Year from Adelaide, Australia Love You Guys
@@Dave.S.TT600 we are coming to visit one day!!
Happy new year, Mr. Powell. From Australia.
@MsKatjie good day mate!! We appreciate you!
Thank you Daniel, Happy new year to you ant your family!
@@davidgough1161 you to!!
Another great video, Somehow I missed part 1 going to have to go back and watch it!
Daniel, I've seen the same on small blocks, 0.012 out from front to back. Some get 0.004 - 0.005 side to side. It's hard to decide what to take on first deck when you don't check both before you start. But, it's just a little more time !!
Enjoy watching your channel. I'm especially interested in this episode since my first car was a '64 LeMans with the 326 and factory 4spd.
It's great seeing a 60 year old engine,being brought back to life,better than factory fresh.
@@johnjacobs4625 definitely!
Need a close up time lapse on the cutter as it’s working. I like learning the operation of the machines. Thanks
@@lwilliam22 absolutely 💯
That's good isn't it, not much to make it correct, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, hope you had a great Christmas, wishing yous a Healthy and Prosperous New Year
@@donaldhalls2189 thank you, we appreciate that 🙏
I hope you get caught up and decide to keep doing engines in the future. I have a 5.7L roller cam short block out of a ‘94 Roadmaster that was a warranty pull out for a cold start knock which is most likely a main bearing. I have had it for 30 years and I bought a new set of Vortec heads 20 years ago, still in the box. I would love to get you to do it! I live in Arkansas close to the GPI operation but I like your work ethic! I worked in automotive machining back in the 70’s and 80’s and love the work but couldn’t make any money, so I went to work at a factory and made oilfield parts for 32 years. Stay true Buddy!
@@georgearcher1921 Gpi will do u a fine job, tellem I sent u
The 94 roadmaster is a Gen2 LT1 engine. If you look at it, it shouldn't have a distributor on the intake but the spider of ignition leads go.underneath the water pump. The heads on them are probably iron and actually flow better than vortec castings afaik.
@@timothybayliss6680it’s not an LT1.
Shop looks great painted.
@@nopenoper9644 tyvm!!
That block is about 60 years old and hard to imagine how many heat cycles have moved it around since it was cast and machined. Well seasoned now.
I recall you mentioning you have a RAIV style cam you grind. Maybe was flat tappet, has been a while. Looking forward to hearing what roller you put in this little 326 with the EFI.
@@nobuddy1364 definitely doing a custom for it
It's a blessing to have work. Happy new year
@@enginebuilder7393 tyvm!
1'st motor I re-ringed was a YH 428 Pontiac
Greqt stuff Dan, I always enjoy all your stuff. Happy New Year.
@Hillbillygarage1215 thank you! We try hard!
With the main bores being so bad it make me wonder how the cam bores are doing. Great vid. Ty. Edit: my favorite machinist uses number punches to stamp the deck height right onto a corner of the deck.
Shop paint job is working nice.
Maybe Pontiac was trying to lower compression.
The wonky mains may have been caused by a flexible driveline whipping around on the end of the crank for its life. Pontiac put every screwy idea they could think up into those cars.
Using 5.3LS pistons you’ll have a tough time finding 7”+ Pontiac rods with a wrist pin for the LS pistons. They make a very expensive BBC rod that long but it’s.004” too narrow and .050” too small on the big end.
Wow. It still amazes my how out of spec these factory blocks are. And I've watched you do quite a few of them. Did they just rush production or not give a crap? I couldn't do work like that and put my name on it! And thank you for the video!
Monday morning, half dead from a big weekend. Friday, arvo, time to knock off!
More Pontiac stuff!
@@scottk2342 more to come
I enjoy all the knowledge you share.I have learned alot from you. but you need to get rid of the draw strings on your hoodie.
Leave the indicator in the same spot and only move the table
I wish you would look at Steve Morris video for the Big Black Hemi 904cu. It took 4 cams to get it right, or better. Curious what your thoughts are on the final cam.
@GhostSniper67 he wanted viewers to "spec" a cam, but he give zero data, I told him no one could spec a cam without full engine data, I said send the data I will make a recommendation, all I heard was crickets....
No more engines? Just getting up enough money to do my 340 for my Duster. I’m your neighbor, North Carolina, kinda close neighbor at least.
Good stuff. .010 is crazy
Thanks for the video.
Happy new year 😊
Happy New year
I really wish the outside of that block had been blasted and painted and then machined. It would look so amazing, turn key job. Do you ever do that to a block for the customer? I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and be safe on New Years, 🎉, I look forward to your videos in 2025!
@GhostSniper67 it hard to do final wash rinse and not hurt the paint
@powellmachineinc I think if the outside was media blasted, then machined, then you or the owner could do the paint and have a nice clean surface to paint. I am just OCD about stuff like that...🤣
Cutter marks should be in both directions or you have a low in the middle, head is not square
Wow, I thought the pump on my Berco was annoying, I think yours is twice as bad :(
Nice.
@@henrybobswillikers ty
That's not as bad as some I've seen.