Like so many others, I’ve learned a lot from your channel Steve. Thank you for the shout out and kind words. Next time I’m in Michigan, lunch on me. You pick the place.
@@stevemorrisracing Build question… Other than Mercury Racing, why hasn’t any engine builder designed a Twin Cam 4-Valve Big block? Are there rules in NHRA or other series preventing the build from being the effort? Cost and complexity? Considering Cosworth built the DFV for Formula 1 and its redline was 11,000 and it could survive a race weekend in the 70’s. It’s not a big block but the precedent was set that long ago. Awesome Channel, thanks for your time.
Get an old AM radio, preferably with an antenna and ear phones. Tune between channels and walk it around the motor at 1500-2500rpm..radio will whine and lead you right into the issue. Worked in my dyno rm troubleshooting.
Top Advice… Mates Car required special leads to suppress the frequency issue created when under low loads. Standard driving in traffic your own body was Affected by a Nausea sensation for many passengers. Driven as like it was stolen, not a frigg’n thing. “Cars”..!
God damn. Where else do you get tidbits like this but from old time experience. Im often in awe of the body of unwritten knowledge out there for every trade. Could you imagine a machinists, a mechanics, a carpenters, a welders etc bible with all the little hacks or tricks in it. Would be hard to put a price on it.
I like the voice over. I love watching all 3 of their families channels. Old Man’s Garage, Street Racing Channel and Gen 2 Garage. They put out some great content. Of course I love your channel too Steve❤
I’m liking the narration. Omg is one of my favorite channels. He certainly has a knack for what he’s doing! Keep the voice overs, I think it makes the time lapse more interesting, plus we’re all just learning more!
There is no easy formula for oil pressure versus oil film strength. The three main variables to film strength are oil pressure, bearing clearance, and oil viscosity. Oil pumps do not create pressure, they flow volume. When the volume meets resistance, pressure is made. When the 2 teeth on the drive sprocket did not increase pressure, I know the bearing clearance is too large for the oil viscosity. I know you did not build these engines, but did you freshen them? I'll bet engine#2 is looser, could be the lack of priority main oiling. A heavier oil will increase oil pressure all across the rev range. It does not matter where the pressure is measured, Pascal tells us it will be the same everywhere in a closed system. I like the voice over and being able to see you'all do the whole job, instead of cutting out the tedious stuff. Great stuff, keep it coming!
Is it a closed system with all the "leaks"? As out the rods, mains and around the lifters. Not to mention the valve train. A closed system, i would say not. regards.
Yes agree, depends on oil viscosity, bearing clearance, how the pump flows/ volume and spring rates and also outside temps. If you got 50 plus psi at revs the motor should live.
With hydraulic pressure, as with any fluid, you're basically right as it's an 'open" system - same thing with engine 'boost" on forced induction engines, pressure = resistance to flow. That is why it's IMPORTANT to measure the pressure at the point furthest from the oil pump - especially with high viscosity oils there can be so much drop that the xxx PSI at the pump can drop so far that the rear main/big ends are being starved - it's why bearing problems are almost always at the back of the engine. You have a minor error, though, because it's an open system there HAS to be a pressure drop through the system in order to have flow.
@@I_Am_Blondie Uh, is this a serious question? I'll assume you're a beginner so to repeat what the OP said - pumps creat flow, period! What I suspect you're confused by is the pressure relief spring/relief valve/etc? Because the oil flow is approximately proportional to rpm, but the internal leakage is roughly constant, or increases at a much lower rate. This means that when the oil pump provided enough flow to have an aceptable idle pressure, as the rpm rises it would otherwise increase the pressure well beyond what is required, or even safe. The relief spring/valve is set to open when a minimum pressure exerts a force on the valve and forces it to start opening, providing 'an internal leak" to bleed off the excess flow. By changing the spring, the pressure required to produce the force, and thus open the valve, can be changed as required.
Love voice over The gear being wrong filing the key way, the oil path, the pulled threads makes me feel right at home. Old school hot rodding. Know how to "get 'er done". With what ya got. Course you got a little more than most of us. But still luvin it.
The overlay with the voice on video keeps the rambling of trying to figure out what to say next a lot more down to earth and simple. I understand a good bit about what ur saying and I think everyone else on here that watches the channel is also up to snuff with 90% of the stuff going on
Love the voiceover Steve. I know it’s frustrating fixing the worn-out threads, but I can’t help but think about how much real-world problem solving experience that you’re providing Kyle. He’s got to be so much farther ahead than others his age.
The voice over is awesome, Steve. The reason a lot of us at-home guys watch you is the how's and why's of what makes your engines and operation so good! Information is everything!!!
I do like listening to the thought process you go through while you are working. The detail seems to be greater when you narrate. I like it all and learn a lot. Thanks for the inspiration.
Radio noise RFI Shielded data cables should be grounded on ONE side only, the other side needs to be electrically floating. If both ends are grounded, a ground current loop will occur and introduce noise into the system. Also, are you using an inverter / variable speed drive for any AC motors near by? This will introduce noise into shop power unless there is a filter on power going into the drive. And, TIG welding will produce tons of electrical noise as well.
Definitely like that you get more info across but also get to see more video. You not having to stopping your own work to explain what’s going on will also increase productivity leading to more content in the long run.
Love the SRC crew. And am lucky enough to live close enough to see them at my local track a few times a year. They’re great people and probably my favorite RUclips people.
Cool, I had the opportunity to sit in on a dyno session with David Nickens when he was doing small inch comp eliminator stuff. If my foggy memory is correct, it was about 290 CI and he took it well past 10,000. I thought the engine was going to bust out of the dyno and leave the building. Fun stuff.
Even though this is 90’s small block pro stock it’s still cool. I love the pro stock stuff, small block or the 80’s big block, nothing screams like those high rpm N/A engines, they accelerate so fast.
I really like the voice overs, you don’t need to catch your thought and makes your info more clear. I’m sure it takes more time, but your massive amount of understanding more easy to grasp. Great video as always. 👍
Old man’s garage and SRC are top notch in their video style/development. I love the style, it makes it more interesting to watch. It’s hard to pay attention during time lapses/etc when they go forever without some sort of voice over or something else.
More info is always better.. The Old Man's Garage does a great job with his voice-over work. It makes his channel so good! It's good that you are trying the technique.. we all want Uncle Bob to start his dyno and building knowledge... Hopefully, we will have both of you passing along cool stuff.
I like you talking over the video. It gets more of your thoughts across. I wouldn't be surprised if the oil people, Chevy people, carb people, efi people, and the file police all show up in the comments. I know you will keep being your self even with all that and that is why we keep coming back
The crankshaft crossdrilling acts like an oil pump in reverse trying to pump oil backwards through the engine. There is a point where the oil pump can't overcome this. A rule of thumb I learned was 10 psi per thousand rpm.
I don't think oil pressure causes the separation of the crank from the bearings in a way that it 'lifts' the crank, rather the crank simply hydroplanes on the oil layer. Pressure and volume just make sure the oil gets there in sufficient quantity to keep the fluid layer intact and remove latent heat.
Same principle as air bearings used in high speed cooling turbines. The spinning shaft creates a wedge of air between the bearing leaves and the shaft. This wedge lifts the leaves away from the shaft and absorbs the heat of friction/shear of the air. Cooling of the bearing air is accomplished through moderate pressure replacement air to the bearing/shaft interface supplied by the compressor side of the turbine.
I used to be a pro stock truck crew member. I did the valvetrain between rounds as well as the gear changes in the diff and the liberty trans as needed. We ran Bob Panella engines. Some of the best times of my life! Something about a 10K RPM small block screaming as it rows through the gears that gets the blood flowing! I'm still pissed at NHRA for eliminating the class and all the B.S. politics behind it.
I enjoyed the video. it shows the difficulties you go through on some dyno sessions. is that a SB2 small block like they used in Nascar? looks similar. Also the heads look similar to a big block in shape and port location compared to a standard small block.
Could you hang one of those emergency "space" blankets with the foil on them over your back wall? It would be easier than foil. When you smacked the file on the vise it reminded me of my shop teacher yelling "use the file card, for God sakes !" . That's when teachers could hit us. Way before MTV>
Pully in Vise on Bridgeport. Grind High Speed Tool Bit in Boring Bar. Lock in back gear. Feed into bore as you work the Quill up and Down. = Quick Easy Key Way.
Same. Had to change my undies after hearing the dyno pulls. Big hp high rpm NA small blocks are my favorite. I'll take a 800hp NA SBC over a 2000hp boosted SBC
Love this style of video. Love the information on everyone and having it broke down. I love learning new stuff. Like the into syas CAUTION YOU MIGHT LEARN SOMETHING. Well I do. Almost every video. Even if I already know how to do something, it's never a bad idea to learn how to do it other ways
Voice over is cool. Daniel Powell taught me something that I can pass along: Galleys are on ships where the food is made and served. Engine blocks have Oil "Galleries" - For 40 years, I called them Oil Galleys too, until I heard Daniel say Gallery over and over on his YT channel. Learn something every day! BTW, that sure looks like a BIG block Chebbie. Not a Small Block like the title says - LoL. Just jabbin' ya, Steve. Thanks for an interesting video.
Love the manual broach! Old school skills for the win particularly the one off inserts. Done quite a few on pre-war Rolls engines, tough to salvage some unavailable pieces.
Great video, always learning from your knowledge. Be able to throw my knowledge your way. Drilling holes or taping around areas not to be contaminated is to grease the bit. When it gets files on it, break kleen into a pail, wipe and repeat. Worked on single cylinder motors dirtbikes/quads, and done it at work. Makes for ease of mind for particles. Thank you for the video!!
Steve a OMG SRC drag and drive build would be a sick build for Billy's 55 and old man's Monte would look MINT with some black smx manifolds under the hood!! Get er done fellas that's a power team there your knowledge and bobs combined 👌 oooo
Hey Steve.. If My boys were working for me in my shop . I can assure you 100% they would be dropping the personal media devises off in the basket every morning OR work somewhere else ..I would convey the fact they do ME NO FAVORS working for me ...
Love your show to no ends! You are so amazing with your content! Spot on with the old man’s garage! The live commentary through the videos are so good!
The struggle is real. Always something… People wonder why the bill is so high at the end… Can’t predict the future. If you could, wouldn’t be building engines lol. 👍🤘
"down town Julie Brown"...MTV...🙂...voice over is cool..!..love the cam over the carbs...!..hey Steve..can u say/tell what size / cubic inch both of the small blocks were..!..?.are they the same ci..?..just wondering hp to ci..?..!...ps..dig NA motors..!..guess its cause of..my age..!..😁😁
10psi per 1000 rpm. Did you run out of adjustment with the pressure relief valve? Some days you leave me scratching my head.I hate to see the use of power tools on this stuff. Too easy to kill a thread before you know it. But that's all the young guys know these days.
Yeah I like the voice over style. I like watching stuff get done and hearing the explanation more than staring at someone talking then going to do stuff while we can’t hear anyway. Also that way you can concentrate on what you’re doing and worry about the talking later. It’s always real tough to do something and explain it. That makes everything slower.
30:20 Your engine overhead camera showed turbulence within the carb. Venturi; closest to that found inoperative valve rocker, (during the dyno-run). (Could see the fuel getting stirred / pushed abnormally, inside that front carb. power jet). Having many cameras is helpful, at least one is bound to capture something interesting. Thanks!!! 👍
The voice over was cool. Do more. The long videos are cool to. If I can't watch it in one setting I just go back to it later in the day. This is my favourite RUclips channel.
I also want to add that I think it's super great that you have involved your son in your business and profession. We need more young men like him with good parents like you to have our children carry forward our legacy. He will make you proud, certainly he has already I'm sure but he will be the next leader much as so many other top name racers and team owners have done to continue the family tradition and name. I wish him the best going forward.
I just noticed the title of the video... That doesn't look like a small block chevrolet to me.. Unless you mean small cubic inch big block... I suppose you'd consider my 468 a 'small block' with what your building today...LOL
Grumpy was quoted in a Chevy Performance sold magazine that stated that 10 psi per 1000 rpm was his standard. On a basically stock street SBC running a Melling HMV oil pump with 20w50 oil, you can feel the drag of the oil pump when the engine and oil are cold when you don't sit and wait for everything to warm. Was Grumpy already on a viscosity oil usage when he stated 10 at 100? I enjoy however the videos are done. Voiceover covers some subjects better than trying to do it live. Best of luck with racing!
Fluid dynamics.....got to be some military aircraft tech stuff from ww2 or naval propulsion..all relative...can always plumb in a bladder system for the need to have moments...backside pressures and such..but it's just a abc so...😏😎
Great content as always but even better music!! Us old 80s metal heads / rockers need to show the current generation about old school small block power and old school REAL Music. No more cRAP or other talentless pop garbage!
WINDOW lexan/polycarbonate never junk like on motorcycle windshields, Color sand, any good paint guy can do for you or take 1000 wd and hit a section, if it does not come out, 800 then back up to 3000 and polish. If you have a real bad spot Pink rouge on a cotton wheel, it will be brand new they are never junk,or RUclips university, lol. Just a though lot less hassle
A sticking pressure relief valve would have something like those symptoms - a strip down and clean of it would be reassuring. Yes, the OEM oil system on the original SBC had the oil from the pump feeding the rear main BEFORE the filter, if that's what you're thinking of - it was an add-on by the factory as the original '55 265 engine was made without a filter in the system.
The old ratio of oil pressure is 10lbs per 1000 rpm. That's wet sump and I have no idea about dry sump. You can call a buick or Oldsmobile a small block but, there's no such thing. Don't know the cubic inch of this but, those exotic head's (look like sb2s) changes thing's around a little.
Yes I have so many people say why go thru them because if one is acting up u bet the rest need a good look over its so important to learn from people that have been there and done that. Thanks guys and remember when you get your hi performance stuff back it’s going to break it’s just how long it last. It’s automotive abuse that’s what every racer does.
The Engine Analyzer plots are interesting compared to actual dyno pulls. It seems on the lower dollar builds the torque is too high, but the HP is pretty accurate, IF you don’t mess up any of the inputs. I am typically within 1% on HP though. It depends on the dyno. Yesterday we didn’t hit either one, but were equally low on both numbers. The operator said we were right with the other class engines that they had dynoed. In the end, we made15 pulls and never found anything that increased power. It’s interesting to come off the engine stand 100% of what’s available. Good video. We did get a little bump late in the day as oil temperature increased and pressure decreased. It was about 1% difference in output. I race small block Mopar in circle track. I feel your pain as there aren’t ANY parts just down the road to get. I am my own warehouse and parts manufacturer. You do what you need to.
Alright, here's my worthless opinion.. OMG videos are about as perfect as it gets for automotive RUclips channels if you're not putting on a show like VGG. It's going to allow you to concentrate more on doing cool stuff knowing you can explain things in editing rather than trying to entertain the camera. And yes, I'm old enough to remember downtown Julie brown... thanks for the reminder, that's a good memory 😅
Hey Steve, I'm Kyle and I've spent the last 5 ish years working in a machine shop running a Trumpf Press Brake. Would you give me the opportunity to come work for you in your shop? I'd love to learn everything you know about machining and making engines.
I have all kinds of things to say about "high performance" SBC's, but I was never fortunate enough to get my hands on any real Nascar tech. That being said, if you haven't built engines with 90's nascar tech, just be quiet and observe.
Very good, Steve! You had the engine that far down; retourque the heads? Crack them back and bring them back down. They will always move one flat on the bolt head; per my experience. Mike
Great talk over vid. More in depth than a Fun Fac Ep. The bodyshop channel is cool as well. The combo of engine builders , chassis guys body mold etc. Brings the different outlook that's needed to bring it all together.
Like so many others, I’ve learned a lot from your channel Steve. Thank you for the shout out and kind words. Next time I’m in Michigan, lunch on me. You pick the place.
Deal!
My 2 favorite RUclips channels! Thanks for the great content and always look forward to watching your next videos
Imagine If Billy had a SMX or something like that in his new car.
@@stevemorrisracing Build question…
Other than Mercury Racing, why hasn’t any engine builder designed a Twin Cam 4-Valve Big block? Are there rules in NHRA or other series preventing the build from being the effort? Cost and complexity?
Considering Cosworth built the DFV for Formula 1 and its redline was 11,000 and it could survive a race weekend in the 70’s.
It’s not a big block but the precedent was set that long ago.
Awesome Channel, thanks for your time.
@@jbuckshot01i kind of think its going to head that way.. 😅
Get an old AM radio, preferably with an antenna and ear phones. Tune between channels and walk it around the motor at 1500-2500rpm..radio will whine and lead you right into the issue.
Worked in my dyno rm troubleshooting.
Top Advice…
Mates Car required special leads to suppress the frequency issue created when under low loads.
Standard driving in traffic your own body was Affected by a Nausea sensation for many passengers. Driven as like it was stolen, not a frigg’n thing. “Cars”..!
An AM radio down below 530 off channel is best in our area and will help bark out the noisy often bulbous devices at home too... bothering our dynos.
God damn. Where else do you get tidbits like this but from old time experience. Im often in awe of the body of unwritten knowledge out there for every trade. Could you imagine a machinists, a mechanics, a carpenters, a welders etc bible with all the little hacks or tricks in it. Would be hard to put a price on it.
Great videos love the window stickers. Keep the great videos coming
I like the voice over. I love watching all 3 of their families channels. Old Man’s Garage, Street Racing Channel and Gen 2 Garage. They put out some great content. Of course I love your channel too Steve❤
More! Give me more!!!
Yes, voiceover is good, more learning is always good!
Yep it's a hit
Me as well, they're a great family, and they voice overs are a good move.
I like the voice over. I really like the camera looking down the ventures. Not to many people do that. Very interesting
I’m liking the narration. Omg is one of my favorite channels. He certainly has a knack for what he’s doing! Keep the voice overs, I think it makes the time lapse more interesting, plus we’re all just learning more!
I have been around engines all of my life, yes I like it. At 61, I still like to learn things. It is why I am still loving life.
There is no easy formula for oil pressure versus oil film strength. The three main variables to film strength are oil pressure, bearing clearance, and oil viscosity. Oil pumps do not create pressure, they flow volume. When the volume meets resistance, pressure is made. When the 2 teeth on the drive sprocket did not increase pressure, I know the bearing clearance is too large for the oil viscosity. I know you did not build these engines, but did you freshen them? I'll bet engine#2 is looser, could be the lack of priority main oiling. A heavier oil will increase oil pressure all across the rev range. It does not matter where the pressure is measured, Pascal tells us it will be the same everywhere in a closed system.
I like the voice over and being able to see you'all do the whole job, instead of cutting out the tedious stuff. Great stuff, keep it coming!
Is it a closed system with all the "leaks"? As out the rods, mains and around the lifters. Not to mention the valve train. A closed system, i would say not.
regards.
Great reply . I agree.
Yes agree, depends on oil viscosity, bearing clearance, how the pump flows/ volume and spring rates and also outside temps. If you got 50 plus psi at revs the motor should live.
With hydraulic pressure, as with any fluid, you're basically right as it's an 'open" system - same thing with engine 'boost" on forced induction engines, pressure = resistance to flow.
That is why it's IMPORTANT to measure the pressure at the point furthest from the oil pump - especially with high viscosity oils there can be so much drop that the xxx PSI at the pump can drop so far that the rear main/big ends are being starved - it's why bearing problems are almost always at the back of the engine.
You have a minor error, though, because it's an open system there HAS to be a pressure drop through the system in order to have flow.
@@I_Am_Blondie
Uh, is this a serious question?
I'll assume you're a beginner so to repeat what the OP said - pumps creat flow, period!
What I suspect you're confused by is the pressure relief spring/relief valve/etc? Because the oil flow is approximately proportional to rpm, but the internal leakage is roughly constant, or increases at a much lower rate. This means that when the oil pump provided enough flow to have an aceptable idle pressure, as the rpm rises it would otherwise increase the pressure well beyond what is required, or even safe.
The relief spring/valve is set to open when a minimum pressure exerts a force on the valve and forces it to start opening, providing 'an internal leak" to bleed off the excess flow.
By changing the spring, the pressure required to produce the force, and thus open the valve, can be changed as required.
Love voice over
The gear being wrong filing the key way, the oil path, the pulled threads makes me feel right at home. Old school hot rodding. Know how to "get 'er done". With what ya got. Course you got a little more than most of us. But still luvin it.
The overlay with the voice on video keeps the rambling of trying to figure out what to say next a lot more down to earth and simple. I understand a good bit about what ur saying and I think everyone else on here that watches the channel is also up to snuff with 90% of the stuff going on
Love the voiceover Steve. I know it’s frustrating fixing the worn-out threads, but I can’t help but think about how much real-world problem solving experience that you’re providing Kyle. He’s got to be so much farther ahead than others his age.
LAKE SPEED JR
IS
The MOTER Oil
GEEK 👑
TBF, he's technically 'The Motor Oil Geek'
Not to mention an insufferable mic hog.
Talk over is a plus!!
The voice over is awesome, Steve. The reason a lot of us at-home guys watch you is the how's and why's of what makes your engines and operation so good! Information is everything!!!
I do like listening to the thought process you go through while you are working. The detail seems to be greater when you narrate. I like it all and learn a lot. Thanks for the inspiration.
Radio noise RFI
Shielded data cables should be grounded on ONE side only, the other side needs to be electrically floating. If both ends are grounded, a ground current loop will occur and introduce noise into the system.
Also, are you using an inverter / variable speed drive for any AC motors near by? This will introduce noise into shop power unless there is a filter on power going into the drive. And, TIG welding will produce tons of electrical noise as well.
Definitely like that you get more info across but also get to see more video. You not having to stopping your own work to explain what’s going on will also increase productivity leading to more content in the long run.
True it makes filming easier but takes more time in the editing process to do the voice overs,so not really a time saver.
Voice over when ever you wish to give more details is perfect!
Love the SRC crew. And am lucky enough to live close enough to see them at my local track a few times a year. They’re great people and probably my favorite RUclips people.
I like the voiceover. Steve, your face when you saw the work that needed to be done, said it all. Go, Morris team!!
Cool, I had the opportunity to sit in on a dyno session with David Nickens when he was doing small inch comp eliminator stuff. If my foggy memory is correct, it was about 290 CI and he took it well past 10,000. I thought the engine was going to bust out of the dyno and leave the building. Fun stuff.
72 and remember Julie Brown and her charming accent.
I also stop to watch your videos, OMG, SRC and GEN II garage. Of course Cleetus as well. Better than watching B.S. cable TV / news.
Even though this is 90’s small block pro stock it’s still cool. I love the pro stock stuff, small block or the 80’s big block, nothing screams like those high rpm N/A engines, they accelerate so fast.
I really like the voice overs, you don’t need to catch your thought and makes your info more clear.
I’m sure it takes more time, but your massive amount of understanding more easy to grasp.
Great video as always. 👍
Old man’s garage and SRC are top notch in their video style/development. I love the style, it makes it more interesting to watch. It’s hard to pay attention during time lapses/etc when they go forever without some sort of voice over or something else.
Tommy doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He works hard and does great on the editing/ production of the videos. 👏
@@Thomasspraker-ob8mo 100%
More info is always better.. The Old Man's Garage does a great job with his voice-over work. It makes his channel so good! It's good that you are trying the technique.. we all want Uncle Bob to start his dyno and building knowledge... Hopefully, we will have both of you passing along cool stuff.
Thank you!
I like you talking over the video. It gets more of your thoughts across. I wouldn't be surprised if the oil people, Chevy people, carb people, efi people, and the file police all show up in the comments. I know you will keep being your self even with all that and that is why we keep coming back
Old Man Garage is some quality content.
The crankshaft crossdrilling acts like an oil pump in reverse trying to pump oil backwards through the engine. There is a point where the oil pump can't overcome this. A rule of thumb I learned was 10 psi per thousand rpm.
I loved this episode. Just a perfect look at life as an engine builder/dyno operator.
Lord bless Kyle, your blessed with an awesome son. Kyle is earning taking over so you can get some needed rest 👍👍👍
I don't think oil pressure causes the separation of the crank from the bearings in a way that it 'lifts' the crank, rather the crank simply hydroplanes on the oil layer. Pressure and volume just make sure the oil gets there in sufficient quantity to keep the fluid layer intact and remove latent heat.
Same principle as air bearings used in high speed cooling turbines. The spinning shaft creates a wedge of air between the bearing leaves and the shaft. This wedge lifts the leaves away from the shaft and absorbs the heat of friction/shear of the air. Cooling of the bearing air is accomplished through moderate pressure replacement air to the bearing/shaft interface supplied by the compressor side of the turbine.
Showing my age when mtv actually showed music video's she was a host or vj:video jockey. The voice over's are good.
I like the voice over!! Don't stop!!
I used to be a pro stock truck crew member. I did the valvetrain between rounds as well as the gear changes in the diff and the liberty trans as needed. We ran Bob Panella engines. Some of the best times of my life! Something about a 10K RPM small block screaming as it rows through the gears that gets the blood flowing! I'm still pissed at NHRA for eliminating the class and all the B.S. politics behind it.
Love the voice over stuff. Unique insight into what you are thinking and doing while on time lapse. Seems like we get to see more stuff in less time.
I enjoyed the video. it shows the difficulties you go through on some dyno sessions. is that a SB2 small block like they used in Nascar? looks similar. Also the heads look similar to a big block in shape and port location compared to a standard small block.
Have you ever done a video on building an sbc engine with what was available prior to 1980?
Could you hang one of those emergency "space" blankets with the foil on them over your back wall? It would be easier than foil. When you smacked the file on the vise it reminded me of my shop teacher yelling "use the file card, for God sakes !" . That's when teachers could hit us. Way before MTV>
Pully in Vise on Bridgeport. Grind High Speed Tool Bit in Boring Bar. Lock in back gear. Feed into bore as you work the Quill up and Down. = Quick Easy Key Way.
High HP NA small blocks make me smile 😊 …. Thxs for the vid Steve
Same. Had to change my undies after hearing the dyno pulls. Big hp high rpm NA small blocks are my favorite. I'll take a 800hp NA SBC over a 2000hp boosted SBC
You should check out Brett Miller. He’s been cranking out 1000HP N.A. single carb small block Mopars for years.
I enjoy hearing the thought processes behind what you’re doing and thinking as you’re working through issues.
The title is old school small block power
I wish my sbc made power like the Big block in the video!!??
What's even better that a high rpm small block is a high rpm big block
needs a coil wire i see the spark jumping watch the video ............
The voice over is awesome. It adds so much more to what’s going on. Feels like I’m back in shop class soaking up knowledge. Thanks!
Love this style of video. Love the information on everyone and having it broke down. I love learning new stuff. Like the into syas CAUTION YOU MIGHT LEARN SOMETHING. Well I do. Almost every video. Even if I already know how to do something, it's never a bad idea to learn how to do it other ways
Voice over is cool. Daniel Powell taught me something that I can pass along: Galleys are on ships where the food is made and served. Engine blocks have Oil "Galleries" - For 40 years, I called them Oil Galleys too, until I heard Daniel say Gallery over and over on his YT channel. Learn something every day!
BTW, that sure looks like a BIG block Chebbie. Not a Small Block like the title says - LoL. Just jabbin' ya, Steve. Thanks for an interesting video.
Love the manual broach! Old school skills for the win particularly the one off inserts. Done quite a few on pre-war Rolls engines, tough to salvage some unavailable pieces.
Great video, always learning from your knowledge.
Be able to throw my knowledge your way. Drilling holes or taping around areas not to be contaminated is to grease the bit. When it gets files on it, break kleen into a pail, wipe and repeat.
Worked on single cylinder motors dirtbikes/quads, and done it at work. Makes for ease of mind for particles.
Thank you for the video!!
Keep the voice overs. I think you can do even more teaching and education about what it is you do.
Steve a OMG SRC drag and drive build would be a sick build for Billy's 55 and old man's Monte would look MINT with some black smx manifolds under the hood!! Get er done fellas that's a power team there your knowledge and bobs combined 👌 oooo
Go ahead and send that over my way, I need a good sbc for A313 Race Boat.
I think you need a bigger pulley for the drive pulley to get more feet per second
Broaching on the lathe. The old way of getting the job done.
Yes, love and the tech you can give us.
I'm running a 9,600 rpm 360 cubic inches SBC my self so this is great for me !
Finally relatable engine from your shop. Awesome steve! The billet stuff is cool but this it what i like.
I like the voice over.. leaves me less in the dark…thanks steve
I love ❤the old man's garage 😊
Down town Julie brown. Old time MTV!
13 p.s.i. of oil pressure per 1,000 rpm has never failed me...9,000 rpm is 117 psi
I like the voice over too I think you give a better explanation of your process. …👍🇺🇸😎
Are you going to keyes snow climb this weekend
Hey Steve.. If My boys were working for me in my shop . I can assure you 100% they would be dropping the personal media devises off in the basket every morning OR work somewhere else ..I would convey the fact they do ME NO FAVORS working for me ...
In the Late 70's early 80' small block Chevy I did oval track engine with my dad there was no soft ware then. Just one guy trying to get it better.
Old Man Garage is my fav channel after yours
I love big rpm small blocks.
Thanks for another great video guys!
That looked like the 8 eyes of THIRSTY
Love your show to no ends! You are so amazing with your content! Spot on with the old man’s garage! The live commentary through the videos are so good!
I like the voiceover. It gives context to what we are watching.
The struggle is real. Always something… People wonder why the bill is so high at the end… Can’t predict the future. If you could, wouldn’t be building engines lol. 👍🤘
I enjoy the pulley modification. Hands on getting it done. More please
"down town Julie Brown"...MTV...🙂...voice over is cool..!..love the cam over the carbs...!..hey Steve..can u say/tell what size / cubic inch both of the small blocks were..!..?.are they the same ci..?..just wondering hp to ci..?..!...ps..dig NA motors..!..guess its cause of..my age..!..😁😁
I love the voice over it really helps me since I really don't know what I'm doing ❤❤❤
10psi per 1000 rpm. Did you run out of adjustment with the pressure relief valve? Some days you leave me scratching my head.I hate to see the use of power tools on this stuff. Too easy to kill a thread before you know it. But that's all the young guys know these days.
Shear strength. Is one of your considerations. 30 years ago we felt comfortable with 10 psi per 1k rpm. As an absolute minimum threshold.
Yeah I like the voice over style. I like watching stuff get done and hearing the explanation more than staring at someone talking then going to do stuff while we can’t hear anyway. Also that way you can concentrate on what you’re doing and worry about the talking later. It’s always real tough to do something and explain it. That makes everything slower.
30:20 Your engine overhead camera showed turbulence within the carb. Venturi; closest to that found inoperative valve rocker, (during the dyno-run). (Could see the fuel getting stirred / pushed abnormally, inside that front carb. power jet). Having many cameras is helpful, at least one is bound to capture something interesting. Thanks!!! 👍
👽 Shear strength? maybe?
The voice over was cool. Do more. The long videos are cool to. If I can't watch it in one setting I just go back to it later in the day. This is my favourite RUclips channel.
I also want to add that I think it's super great that you have involved your son in your business and profession. We need more young men like him with good parents like you to have our children carry forward our legacy. He will make you proud, certainly he has already I'm sure but he will be the next leader much as so many other top name racers and team owners have done to continue the family tradition and name. I wish him the best going forward.
I just noticed the title of the video... That doesn't look like a small block chevrolet to me.. Unless you mean small cubic inch big block... I suppose you'd consider my 468 a 'small block' with what your building today...LOL
Grumpy was quoted in a Chevy Performance sold magazine that stated that 10 psi per 1000 rpm was his standard. On a basically stock street SBC running a Melling HMV oil pump with 20w50 oil, you can feel the drag of the oil pump when the engine and oil are cold when you don't sit and wait for everything to warm. Was Grumpy already on a viscosity oil usage when he stated 10 at 100?
I enjoy however the videos are done. Voiceover covers some subjects better than trying to do it live. Best of luck with racing!
Fluid dynamics.....got to be some military aircraft tech stuff from ww2 or naval propulsion..all relative...can always plumb in a bladder system for the need to have moments...backside pressures and such..but it's just a abc so...😏😎
Really enjoyed this type of video❤
Great content as always but even better music!! Us old 80s metal heads / rockers need to show the current generation about old school small block power and old school REAL Music. No more cRAP or other talentless pop garbage!
WINDOW lexan/polycarbonate never junk like on motorcycle windshields, Color sand, any good paint guy can do for you or take 1000 wd and hit a section, if it does not come out, 800 then back up to 3000 and polish. If you have a real bad spot Pink rouge on a cotton wheel, it will be brand new they are never junk,or RUclips university, lol. Just a though lot less hassle
A sticking pressure relief valve would have something like those symptoms - a strip down and clean of it would be reassuring.
Yes, the OEM oil system on the original SBC had the oil from the pump feeding the rear main BEFORE the filter, if that's what you're thinking of - it was an add-on by the factory as the original '55 265 engine was made without a filter in the system.
The old ratio of oil pressure is 10lbs per 1000 rpm. That's wet sump and I have no idea about dry sump. You can call a buick or Oldsmobile a small block but, there's no such thing. Don't know the cubic inch of this but, those exotic head's (look like sb2s) changes thing's around a little.
Yes I have so many people say why go thru them because if one is acting up u bet the rest need a good look over its so important to learn from people that have been there and done that. Thanks guys and remember when you get your hi performance stuff back it’s going to break it’s just how long it last. It’s automotive abuse that’s what every racer does.
The Engine Analyzer plots are interesting compared to actual dyno pulls. It seems on the lower dollar builds the torque is too high, but the HP is pretty accurate, IF you don’t mess up any of the inputs. I am typically within 1% on HP though. It depends on the dyno. Yesterday we didn’t hit either one, but were equally low on both numbers. The operator said we were right with the other class engines that they had dynoed. In the end, we made15 pulls and never found anything that increased power. It’s interesting to come off the engine stand 100% of what’s available. Good video. We did get a little bump late in the day as oil temperature increased and pressure decreased. It was about 1% difference in output.
I race small block Mopar in circle track. I feel your pain as there aren’t ANY parts just down the road to get. I am my own warehouse and parts manufacturer. You do what you need to.
Alright, here's my worthless opinion..
OMG videos are about as perfect as it gets for automotive RUclips channels if you're not putting on a show like VGG.
It's going to allow you to concentrate more on doing cool stuff knowing you can explain things in editing rather than trying to entertain the camera.
And yes, I'm old enough to remember downtown Julie brown... thanks for the reminder, that's a good memory 😅
Hey Steve, I'm Kyle and I've spent the last 5 ish years working in a machine shop running a Trumpf Press Brake. Would you give me the opportunity to come work for you in your shop? I'd love to learn everything you know about machining and making engines.
I have all kinds of things to say about "high performance" SBC's, but I was never fortunate enough to get my hands on any real Nascar tech. That being said, if you haven't built engines with 90's nascar tech, just be quiet and observe.
Very good, Steve!
You had the engine that far down; retourque the heads?
Crack them back and bring them back down. They will always move one flat on the bolt head; per my experience.
Mike
MTV VJ from way back.
Great talk over vid. More in depth than a Fun Fac Ep. The bodyshop channel is cool as well. The combo of engine builders , chassis guys body mold etc. Brings the different outlook that's needed to bring it all together.
Nice change up
I see Emmy awards nomination.
Two thumbs up. 👍
Looks like an old Weaver Brothers pump from here back on the day.
Nice work Steve.
18/16 = 12.5% increase
So 1000 rpm at idle only like 1125 rpm. Not much difference.
Oh yeah, voice over, the more info the better.