Thank you for what you share Brian! I recently bought pushrods for a 258 so I'll definitely compare the length with the old ones. I'm looking forward to any more engine work and AMC engine tips that you decide to share, the CJ5 is also looking fantastic! So close to being done!
That china block Shouldn't even be sold, 5000$ and it didn't make it 3000 miles. I remember when you opened it up, and how far off everything was, but if anyone can save it, you are the one. You sure have plenty of engine's lined up, i appreciate all the tips I've learned from all your old video's I've been watching. The m38a1 is the first 50's type vehicle I've worked on, because in the past, i worked on mostly 60's to very early 70's Chevy and Ford stuff, plus the newer stuff which i hate, with no room, way to much plastic, and over engineered to make them a real pain to work on. I love working on my Jeep, it's nice working on a well built vehicle. Looking forward to seeing that CJ5 all back together, what a nice color. G-d bless.
yes the chinese blocks are expensive and not machined correctly. I have made many adjustments and fixed all the valve seats . The amount of junk inside the oil galleys was terrible and that is why many of these engines don't last. They must be cleaned and brushed out many times to remove all the casting sand or any other junk in there. Hopefully it will be a good engine when I am finished with it.
Thank you for an informative (educational) video. Your knowledge of topics like this just continues to impress me. Who else on this planet knows this depth of detail, and can explain it to others like you can. You are a treasure. I do wish you would be more careful with things like Acetone, it is nasty stuff to your liver. I need you to be around to teach these details at least until I finish my CJ2A project in another 20 years or so.
You can have quite a bit of work done to repair an original block for 5 grand. I can't believe those Chinese blocks go for such an insane amount of money.
yes they are super expensive and not machined correctly. I always tell people to save their original block by so many people are buying these chinese blocks I am trying to show them what is wrong and how to fix them
@@metalshaperJeep Ah, thanks for the explanation. The only other trick I can visualize for the Jeep is the 505 Performance hydraulic roller conversion. They are expensive, complex, and I don't even know if they work properly.
Thank you for what you share Brian! I recently bought pushrods for a 258 so I'll definitely compare the length with the old ones. I'm looking forward to any more engine work and AMC engine tips that you decide to share, the CJ5 is also looking fantastic! So close to being done!
Yes, be very careful with new pushrods. Dimensions are all over the place so make sure you check your lifter preload carefully.
The CJ5 is looking great. Keep learning bit by bit with the engine work. Thanks as always for sharing the knowledge!
More to come!
It is looking awesome already. Beautiful color
Coming along great.
Love that Color My First race Jeep had that same Color. Looks Beautiful a Jeep never looked so good.!
Spruce Tip Green is one of my favorite colors. Great that you had a jeep with the same color.
Brian ... The paint on the 1965 looks very nice. Juan
Thanks for watching Juan
That china block Shouldn't even be sold, 5000$ and it didn't make it 3000 miles. I remember when you opened it up, and how far off everything was, but if anyone can save it, you are the one. You sure have plenty of engine's lined up, i appreciate all the tips I've learned from all your old video's I've been watching. The m38a1 is the first 50's type vehicle I've worked on, because in the past, i worked on mostly 60's to very early 70's Chevy and Ford stuff, plus the newer stuff which i hate, with no room, way to much plastic, and over engineered to make them a real pain to work on. I love working on my Jeep, it's nice working on a well built vehicle. Looking forward to seeing that CJ5 all back together, what a nice color. G-d bless.
yes the chinese blocks are expensive and not machined correctly. I have made many adjustments and fixed all the valve seats . The amount of junk inside the oil galleys was terrible and that is why many of these engines don't last. They must be cleaned and brushed out many times to remove all the casting sand or any other junk in there. Hopefully it will be a good engine when I am finished with it.
Coming out fantastic. Love the 5!!
Thank you for an informative (educational) video. Your knowledge of topics like this just continues to impress me. Who else on this planet knows this depth of detail, and can explain it to others like you can. You are a treasure. I do wish you would be more careful with things like Acetone, it is nasty stuff to your liver. I need you to be around to teach these details at least until I finish my CJ2A project in another 20 years or so.
You can have quite a bit of work done to repair an original block for 5 grand. I can't believe those Chinese blocks go for such an insane amount of money.
yes they are super expensive and not machined correctly. I always tell people to save their original block by so many people are buying these chinese blocks I am trying to show them what is wrong and how to fix them
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I have heard of people paying Delta Cam to take the OEM cam and regrind it. They can change the profile.
Delta went out of Business My go to since 1983. I live in PNW so Sad!
The cams I am trying to make have a high lift so a stock cam does not have enough material to re grind.
@@metalshaperJeep Ah, thanks for the explanation. The only other trick I can visualize for the Jeep is the 505 Performance hydraulic roller conversion. They are expensive, complex, and I don't even know if they work properly.
How do we place lubricant orders from you?
contact me directly at metalshaper@comcast.net
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How can I contact you? Do you have an email?
you can contact me at metalshaper@comcast.net