I am going to get to have my two sons over this week end. Know we will have something to spend time doing together. Watching this guy and talking iron. It's my one son's birthday. He will be 15 so it's time to have fun.
I like your show I watch a lot of these mechanic shows one thing nobody talks about and rebuild straightness the block or straightness of the head for warpage
Glad you're back!!! Hope things are going well! Great little video and I hope you can give us an update on the S10 and Clevor block. Hp etc. Take care and looking forward to your next video!!
Great video!! Love seeing this done shade tree style! Love the tire for the engine to sit on. I did the same thing as a kid when I painted my engine when it was out of the car as a teenager.
I always enjoy your videos. A lot of guys know their stuff but can't present it in a way that the average guy can understand. You do an excellent job. Thanks for the video.
I appreciate your style of teaching! I can tell your an instructor. My dad is a collision repair instructor at our local college. And you guys are 2 peas in a pod, how you relay the information👍👌!
Hey man, glad you are back, just wanted to say your camshaft selection video was invaluable as a newbie building his first engine. Thank you for the great content and for making hot rodding seem accessible to just about anyone.
Hi.. well I'm very happy to that you're still alive..and like some wondering what happened to you . Please take care.. and if you really enjoy doing the videos then keep them coming and I'll keep watching them.. stay safe and welcome back 🙏
Backin the day the lifter tick was caused by excessive bearing clearance on many of these 5.7s. Did quite a few sets of bearings at Chevy and GMC dealerships.
I wish I had watched this video last month. I tore down my vortec block and removed the lifters thru the top. They were hard to get out in fact I had to clamp on to them with vise grip pliers to get them out. Probably ruined my block.
Welcome back. Great idea for a series. Can I rebuild an LS core with minimal tools as well? That's been a bit of a mental showstopper for me. I'm worried I'll be committing myself to $10k of tool purchases, that would be better spent on parts.
Damn good engines,87-95 tbi 350's had 210 hp 300tq stock,torqey as F! i had a 89 chev with one,total badazz hauler(1/2 ton stepside)700r4 and 3.08's it pulled HARD at the stoplight drags. damn i miss that truck
I’m doing my first build it’s a 95 Chevy 305 tbi .030 over was all done by my local machine shop on machining but I purchased 10 boxes of Hastings rings for pistons the part # 5499 030 bore was supposed to be 3.7660 but all ring gaps are around top .025 I am going hypereutectic pistons but I have alittle more movement side to side in afew pistons then others really none skirt to skirt movement I can flip same size and brand piston and put a filler gauge into it skirt to wall and .003 is max it drags pulling out now others .002 drags is this normal was going to close up with heads over the weekend it’s my late fathers truck I’m re-doing I’d never just do a 305 but it made it to 635k! 3rd trans 2nd rearend same engine !
So glad you're back! I only trust you to show me how to do things the right way. With regard to the special-sized connecting rod bearings, can you not go to the Chevy dealer and get 0.0006" bearings?
Hello please keep these videos coming, you're impacting more people than you. Love your videos. I have a few questions please, 1. can a roller lifter or the port it sits in cause low oil pressure? 2. can the camshaft cause low oil pressure?
Any experience drilling fuel pump rod hole in late model vortec 5.7 to run a manual fuel pump? I understand I may need a different cam with the pump lobe. Also what about the cooling passage differences between old and late model blocks? Thanks. Love the content!
I glad your back..I have a issue I've a sbc 400/406 with brodix aluminum heads had all the machine work done engine is complete but my issue is when the engine running the cooling temp start to rise i can say it will get to 190 to 200 with in like 10 15 minutes at idle the steam hole was supposed to been drilled in the heads but don't really know but what's else will cause this..thanks
There is nothing at all wrong with 200 degrees if that's all the hotter it gets just run it also 10 to 15 minutes seems like a long time to warm up it should be faster than that do you have a T stat in it?
@@Myvintageiron7512 yes I do have the stat but I went and removed both of the heads and found no steam holes drilled in my aftermarket heads do u think thats an issue for a daily driver
@@mackbee5763 I would get them drilled now that they are off any decant machine shop can do it but like I said 200 to 210 is no problem for that engine in fact most modern engines run over 200 degrees and they wear much slower at that temp as opposed to the 160 to 180 range
after u pull the heads, and valve covers, spray them down with easy off oven cleaner. then the next day respray to loosen the crud because it will dry flaky overnight., then in abt 2 hours, go to the local carwash and spray them with high pressure water.. -take all of your bolts and nuts, and put them in a large pickle jar, and spray oven cleaner in there and roll them around until well coated.. next day, rinse them with hot water, dry well, then light oil.. this will save you DAYS of scraping and scrubbing. if you want to check your block and heads for cracks, once clean, LIGHTLY sprinkle baby powder on the heads and block. if there is a crack, it will show as a line in the powder.
no the head bolts that take a 1/2 socket on the head should not be reused the bolts that take a 5/8 socket can be they are both 7/16 bolts, but they changed the head size for the TQ to Yield bolts to distinguish them from the earlier reusable bolts
I really like your videos ! I have a question. I have an 1989 350 chevy block that is TBI. I want to buy an 880 casting short block because of the 4 bolt and roller cam setup. Can I put a 450-480 lift cam shaft and run that with TBI ? Ive watched one of your videos about too big is a waste because power los.
@myvintageiron7512 is a there a specific way to identify a 5.7L TBI block like this with the 4 bolt main journals, and the drilled bosses for the spider bracket for the roller cam lifters? What donor vehicles would have this 4 bolt block? I am considering a 350 build, for a daily driver, and used the 350 Vortec factory heads.
Forgot to ask, working on a 98 vortec 350 roller motor, customer wants hyd flat cam instead, $$, all i need to change is timing chain, pushrods, lifters correct ? Thanks
I have a 350 block that was supposedly rebuilt. The pistons look brand new. It was supposedly bored 30 over. I have no information on the cam or anything else. What do you recommend I do?
If I wanted to swap the stock pistons to flat top pistons will I need to balance the rotating assembly. I know it would be best to do so but is it a must to have done
It’s a fun video but it’s not something that makes sense, people that are building a motor on the back of the truck don’t normally have much money so things like new cam or taking the motor to the machine shop doesn’t happen it’s cleaned up with a hone and new rings maybe new bearings and all parts are cleaned up with gas or diesel then reassembled to get a little more life out and motor if someone has money for boring and oversized pistons and new cam and washed at the shop they also can afford an motor Stand, just saying this scenario doesn’t happen like this but good to see ya back
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Thank goodness you’re back !!! Keep the content coming thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!
I am going to get to have my two sons over this week end. Know we will have something to spend time doing together. Watching this guy and talking iron. It's my one son's birthday. He will be 15 so it's time to have fun.
nice, I always say get your kids into cars and they will never have money for drugs
@@Myvintageiron7512 yep my ex was asking me why I get them tools they will not use and I tell her so I can borrow them.
@@robertbeckler5058 i am 14 and i will be building a 540, a 327 and some other motors with my dad soon.
@@Patrick_1227 yep we have a 78 f250 and a 68 f100 to start on as soon as we build a garage. All kinds of good stuff
Brings back old memories of my youth. No special tools just the basics. We didn’t even have torque wrench. Never had one come apart and that amazing.
This is a great idea, man she got mad when I rebuilt one on the kitchen table. so I moved to the porch, tailgate sounds a little better! 😆
Go for it!
Your the 4 bolt main master any 350 I see on this channel it’s always a 4 BOLT
Love That pushrod trick for removing plugs!😜
I like your show I watch a lot of these mechanic shows one thing nobody talks about and rebuild straightness the block or straightness of the head for warpage
Glad that you're back, i am sure that we all have missed you and your videos.
so glad your back!! while you were gone i built an ICE tesla for a prank,in my back yard but not on my tailgate.lol
Glad you're back!!! Hope things are going well! Great little video and I hope you can give us an update on the S10 and Clevor block. Hp etc.
Take care and looking forward to your next video!!
Thank you so much man, Passing on the torch of knowledge!
Great video!! Love seeing this done shade tree style! Love the tire for the engine to sit on. I did the same thing as a kid when I painted my engine when it was out of the car as a teenager.
I love this engine! For me it is the best that has ever been made.
Thanks. Glad to see you once again👍
Man where ya been. Curious as hell about the s-10 and the S-10 big block.
Thanks for all the good information
Good to see you back. I love all the stuff you show. Especially the ford stuff. I also loved all the background noises.
One of THEE BEST channels right here for SURE !!!
I always enjoy your videos. A lot of guys know their stuff but can't present it in a way that the average guy can understand. You do an excellent job. Thanks for the video.
I appreciate that!
Sir, where have you been? Please make more content. Thank you for your channel.
Glad you're back! I missed your content and I enjoyed your episodes, I've seen em' all. Keep well.
Glad to see you again!! Thank for sharing all your knowledge👍🏽
thx
I can't tell you enough how good it is to have you back making the best engine videos that are on UTube !!!!!!!!!
thx
Welcome back, was wondering where you went. Amazing what you can do with only a tool set
Appreciate the return. Good video.
Great comeback! Looking forward more of your vids. Keep them comming on your own pace.
SO Glad you're back!
Glad to see you sir after more than a minute.
Great video...and great core to build. That block was in nice shape.
Glad to see you back!
thx
I appreciate your style of teaching! I can tell your an instructor. My dad is a collision repair instructor at our local college. And you guys are 2 peas in a pod, how you relay the information👍👌!
That is awesome!
Welcome Back!! keep 'em coming...
Thanks! Will do!
Glad to see you’re back 👍 Hope all is well with you and yours.
Glad to see you again,
Great video
Thanks for sharing with us 👍
you bet
You make really excellent and useful content...thanks! You explain and visualize things so well.
Cool project, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Glad you’re back making videos…….so informative.
Thank you!
It's really nice to see you again! Great thanks for all of your videos, they have been an inspiration for me!
I have a Vortec engine project with those .0006 std rod bearings. Could I replace the Vortec crank with LT-1 Crank to avoid the machining cost?
yes
Great stuff! Glad to see you're back! Thx!
I've missed you bud. Glad you're back with a video 👍
Thanks 👍
Hey man, glad you are back, just wanted to say your camshaft selection video was invaluable as a newbie building his first engine. Thank you for the great content and for making hot rodding seem accessible to just about anyone.
Glad I could help
It’s amazing what can be done with a decent core. Thanks for the build series! JD
Thanks for watching!
Oh, you're alive
Happy to see you back with us again.
Always enjoy your videos.
God Bless and keep y'all safe.
Thanks 👍
Favorite builder hands down..
nice
Good to see a new upload !
Hi.. well I'm very happy to that you're still alive..and like some wondering what happened to you . Please take care.. and if you really enjoy doing the videos then keep them coming and I'll keep watching them.. stay safe and welcome back 🙏
Good to see you glad you are doing good
I am!
Welcome back, AWESOME content!
Hey, thanks!
So glad for the new video
I'm glad you're back! I have missed watching you. I don't do much real engine work but I do like learning what you have to say.
I appreciate that!
Pittsville Wisconsin checking in!
So cranked to see you back. Nice synergy... On a trip... do an engine with tools anyone could get.
Welcome back!
Thank you!
Was beginning to think you weren't coming back
Great to see you back mate, love your work. From
Awesome, thank you!
Yes…. He’s back!!!
It’s nice to see you back
glad you are back!
Awesome.
Terry, great video,.
Thanks 👍
Hello good sir ! Huge fan here
This is a very cool idea, cheers!
Glad you like it!
Nice to see your back
And his front.
Welcome back dude 🤘🏾
Appreciate it
Welcome back missed you.
Thank you!
Great! regarding from Chile!!
Thanks for watching!
Nice part of an sbc is a 9/16 wrench will do a lot of the work.
We have missed you!
Backin the day the lifter tick was caused by excessive bearing clearance on many of these 5.7s. Did quite a few sets of bearings at Chevy and GMC dealerships.
I wish I had watched this video last month. I tore down my vortec block and removed the lifters thru the top. They were hard to get out in fact I had to clamp on to them with vise grip pliers to get them out. Probably ruined my block.
Welcome back. Great idea for a series. Can I rebuild an LS core with minimal tools as well? That's been a bit of a mental showstopper for me. I'm worried I'll be committing myself to $10k of tool purchases, that would be better spent on parts.
LS's do kind of require some specialized tools. Notables are front and rear seal alignment tools. Covers don't have locating dowls?!
@@Gammaflat Thanks Cicero.
Damn good engines,87-95 tbi 350's had 210 hp 300tq stock,torqey as F! i had a 89 chev with one,total badazz hauler(1/2 ton stepside)700r4 and 3.08's it pulled HARD at the stoplight drags. damn i miss that truck
yea and if you upgrade the cam and install flat top pistons it wakes em up pretty good
@@Myvintageiron7512 true,but i was good with a stock LO5, enjoyed the video, too many "LS" engines out there,need more 350 sbc!
I asked an old timer one time if he had an engine stand he said it's easier to build it does rolling around on the bench put the cam in vertically too
Bad ass video !!
THX
PB Blaster 👍🏻
Glad to see you again. I was beginning to think that you retired to Hawaii.
well the thought has crossed my mind
Welcome back , I thought the silly cough cough flu got you. Cheers from Australia
thx
I hope there is going to be a part two!
I’m doing my first build it’s a 95 Chevy 305 tbi .030 over was all done by my local machine shop on machining but I purchased 10 boxes of Hastings rings for pistons the part # 5499 030 bore was supposed to be 3.7660 but all ring gaps are around top .025 I am going hypereutectic pistons but I have alittle more movement side to side in afew pistons then others really none skirt to skirt movement I can flip same size and brand piston and put a filler gauge into it skirt to wall and .003 is max it drags pulling out now others .002 drags is this normal was going to close up with heads over the weekend it’s my late fathers truck I’m re-doing I’d never just do a 305 but it made it to 635k! 3rd trans 2nd rearend same engine !
I’m putting a set of Ik180 brodix heads and a nice rollercam in a TBI block right now
Good choice!
So glad you're back!
I only trust you to show me how to do things the right way.
With regard to the special-sized connecting rod bearings, can you not go to the Chevy dealer and get 0.0006" bearings?
no they don't sell the bearings it's something that was done at the factory them make their own bearings as needed for each engine
nice
Hello please keep these videos coming, you're impacting more people than you. Love your videos. I have a few questions please, 1. can a roller lifter or the port it sits in cause low oil pressure? 2. can the camshaft cause low oil pressure?
Yes and yes
Any experience drilling fuel pump rod hole in late model vortec 5.7 to run a manual fuel pump? I understand I may need a different cam with the pump lobe. Also what about the cooling passage differences between old and late model blocks? Thanks. Love the content!
I just built one on my tile gste
I glad your back..I have a issue I've a sbc 400/406 with brodix aluminum heads had all the machine work done engine is complete but my issue is when the engine running the cooling temp start to rise i can say it will get to 190 to 200 with in like 10 15 minutes at idle the steam hole was supposed to been drilled in the heads but don't really know but what's else will cause this..thanks
There is nothing at all wrong with 200 degrees if that's all the hotter it gets just run it also 10 to 15 minutes seems like a long time to warm up it should be faster than that do you have a T stat in it?
@@Myvintageiron7512 yes I do have the stat but I went and removed both of the heads and found no steam holes drilled in my aftermarket heads do u think thats an issue for a daily driver
@@mackbee5763 I would get them drilled now that they are off any decant machine shop can do it but like I said 200 to 210 is no problem for that engine in fact most modern engines run over 200 degrees and they wear much slower at that temp as opposed to the 160 to 180 range
Yes im going to get the steam holes drill and milled im going to reach out to r&r and thank you for corresponding with me about my issue i appreciated
after u pull the heads, and valve covers, spray them down with easy off oven cleaner. then the next day respray to loosen the crud because it will dry flaky overnight., then in abt 2 hours, go to the local carwash and spray them with high pressure water.. -take all of your bolts and nuts, and put them in a large pickle jar, and spray oven cleaner in there and roll them around until well coated.. next day, rinse them with hot water, dry well, then light oil.. this will save you DAYS of scraping and scrubbing.
if you want to check your block and heads for cracks, once clean, LIGHTLY sprinkle baby powder on the heads and block. if there is a crack, it will show as a line in the powder.
after your nuts are clean as well as your bolts, use a wire wheel on a drill to clean the old teflon sealant. off of the bolts.
Can we request a LS tailgate rebuild next?
You were saying you can not reuse the 1/2 head bolts. Will the 5/8 bolts fit right in?
no the head bolts that take a 1/2 socket on the head should not be reused the bolts that take a 5/8 socket can be they are both 7/16 bolts, but they changed the head size for the TQ to Yield bolts to distinguish them from the earlier reusable bolts
Missed seeing new videos
I really like your videos ! I have a question. I have an 1989 350 chevy block that is TBI. I want to buy an 880 casting short block because of the 4 bolt and roller cam setup. Can I put a 450-480 lift cam shaft and run that with TBI ? Ive watched one of your videos about too big is a waste because power los.
@myvintageiron7512 is a there a specific way to identify a 5.7L TBI block like this with the 4 bolt main journals, and the drilled bosses for the spider bracket for the roller cam lifters?
What donor vehicles would have this 4 bolt block?
I am considering a 350 build, for a daily driver, and used the 350 Vortec factory heads.
How did you like the working with the harbor freight Pittsburgh socket and ratchet mechanic tool set just wondering sir...
Forgot to ask, working on a 98 vortec 350 roller motor, customer wants hyd flat cam instead, $$, all i need to change is timing chain, pushrods, lifters correct ? Thanks
I have a 350 block that was supposedly rebuilt. The pistons look brand new. It was supposedly bored 30 over. I have no information on the cam or anything else. What do you recommend I do?
Question sir, what is purpose of that round tube connected to the timing cover tab? I'm about to assemble my sbc 355.
Thank you
I still haven't figured that out as far as I know it's factory thing never done anything with it the timing is on the flat tab, I just ignore it
@@Myvintageiron7512 thank you for the reply.
Really enjoy your videos, they are what inspired me after a 35 year hiatus. Lol thanks again
That’s for a magnetic resonance style timing pick up..not sure if this the correct terminology yet the tab is for a magnetic pickup
If I wanted to swap the stock pistons to flat top pistons will I need to balance the rotating assembly. I know it would be best to do so but is it a must to have done
I would
@@Myvintageiron7512 Damn it lol I knew the answer but was hoping 😅 back to the machine shop lol
It’s a fun video but it’s not something that makes sense, people that are building a motor on the back of the truck don’t normally have much money so things like new cam or taking the motor to the machine shop doesn’t happen it’s cleaned up with a hone and new rings maybe new bearings and all parts are cleaned up with gas or diesel then reassembled to get a little more life out and motor if someone has money for boring and oversized pistons and new cam and washed at the shop they also can afford an motor Stand, just saying this scenario doesn’t happen like this but good to see ya back
Do you recommend a machine shop in the PHX area
Hello! Could you please tell how heavy is empty cylinder block? Can one person lift it? Thank you! 🙏🏻