The LAST Rebuild Ran 10 Miles... Will The 235 Chevy Last THIS Time?

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  • Опубликовано: 2 мар 2024
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    We wrapped up the machine work and engine build on the 235 Chevy that a third generation customer brought us after a failure from the last shop's questionable work... Will it last this time?
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  • @JAMSIONLINE
    @JAMSIONLINE  2 месяца назад +61

    Thank you to Keeps for sponsoring this video! Head to keeps.com/jimsauto to get a special offer.

    • @fetus2280
      @fetus2280 2 месяца назад

      Sorry mate but.. this Product is Snake Oil. Dont do it. Eat healthy, dont drink alcohol and stop wearing a hat all day and youll be alright.

    • @stoddern
      @stoddern 2 месяца назад +2

      Love the longer format videos, thank you for the long nights and listening to what we the viewers were looking for.

    • @andrewgoforth6891
      @andrewgoforth6891 2 месяца назад

      Have you ever used blue loctite on bolts on internal parts like rod bolts? I’ve head of ppl doing this and I did as an added safety parameter to which the motor has 260k on it and hasn’t had any issues due to that. I still torqued them per spec but I was just concerned it may not be 100% correct with a Napa torque wrench that’s been sitting on a shelf not calibrated for the last 5 years.

    • @CothranMike
      @CothranMike 2 месяца назад

      @@andrewgoforth6891 there are different versions of that blue Loctite these have distinct properties and applications that are different from one another Loctite 243 is more resistant to oil also you have the Blue 242 that one's not very resistant to oil.

    • @streetsmart1164
      @streetsmart1164 2 месяца назад

      42:20 As a builder of multiple 235’s over the decades, I really appreciate the fact that you mentioned the different length timing cover screws.
      I’ve seen many so called engine builders install long screws in the slots that dead stop against the face of the block. The screws extra length push the timing plate away from the face of the block. Which of course results in a constant oil leak between the block and timing plate.
      Amazing engine shop !
      I wish I had a shop like yours near by.

  • @phillmorgs5930
    @phillmorgs5930 2 месяца назад +33

    The only bad thing about this channel is not seeing it running in the car/truck I realize it’s impossible as they are customers engines, just would be so cool to see all the hard work in operation. ❤

    • @jamesgilpin5535
      @jamesgilpin5535 25 дней назад

      There is nothing like experience. Another good video. Thanks

    • @briankowald6465
      @briankowald6465 17 дней назад

      Watched some on engine power. They put them on a dyne afterwards, but nowhere near this detail

  • @benclark1423
    @benclark1423 2 месяца назад +84

    The technical content alone is worth the watch but the dry humor and banter between you two always cracks me up.

  • @donniceblakely1075
    @donniceblakely1075 2 месяца назад +146

    These guys are beyond honest. They show all the flaws and don't try to hide them. If you live close enough to these guys that they could do your machine work, your blessed!

    • @donniceblakely1075
      @donniceblakely1075 2 месяца назад

      @@JAMSlONLlNE yall do great work, I enjoy watching.

    • @KB10GL
      @KB10GL 2 месяца назад +1

      Whenever someone gets their engine back, they don't need to rely on the machinists word that a good job was done, they can follow along the video trail & see what was done, warts & all. Can't ask for more than that.

    • @donniceblakely1075
      @donniceblakely1075 2 месяца назад +1

      @@KB10GL for sure

    • @Mainbusfail
      @Mainbusfail 2 месяца назад

      I don't but that's what freight carriers are for...thank God

  • @slowride55
    @slowride55 2 месяца назад +164

    THIS is rebuilding an engine and not only making it good as new; but better. So many people say that they have “rebuilt” or “restored” something when most times it’s a few new parts and a coat of paint.

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 2 месяца назад +3

      I’ve just rebuilt a 13,000 miles Fiat 1.3 16 valve diesel. The cam chain had broken but the sacrificial rockers avoided serious damage.
      Cylinder head and valves lapped. Checked with blue. All were ok.
      Bottom end bearings were good so I have not replaced them. Bores were glazed so I honed them. They’ll do another 100,000 with sensible oil changes. Oil pump checked - it’s ok. New cam chain, rockers, lifters piston rings, turbo and all seals replaced. It’s also had a new clutch and common rail fuel pump.
      Unlike this bodged GM, it’s not always necessary to replace or re engineer everything.

    • @truracer20
      @truracer20 2 месяца назад +11

      @@davidelliott5843 what was re-engineered on this bodged Chevy? You freshened that fiat while fixing a failure, they are rebuilding this old Chevrolet. An old farmer would have just ran a ball hone through the guides and replaced the bent valve and it would have run fine until the front main bearing killed it. Probably after the 13,000 mile life span of a fiat timing chain...
      The last shop messed some things up and this shop is just giving the customer what the last shop should have but didn't. Do fiats live long enough to have updated repair procedures? The designer of that fiat probably wasn't born when this 235 Chevrolet was originally designed.

    • @JeffKopis
      @JeffKopis 2 месяца назад

      Ive done that! 😂

    • @kellyappel3015
      @kellyappel3015 2 месяца назад

      They do fine work, but they used a beat up piston over, a used camshaft, and the crankshaft has been ground. Just sayin'.

    • @BrennanHoyt
      @BrennanHoyt 2 месяца назад +13

      @@kellyappel3015 Just sayin'??? All of that was discussed at length and functional found to be as good as new. Spending money just for the sake of spending is ridiculous.

  • @tdkrei
    @tdkrei 2 месяца назад +175

    Watching this series of the 235 chevy brings back many memories to this 78 year old. Thanks guys and, keep on smiling.

    • @ricksmith4736
      @ricksmith4736 2 месяца назад +2

      Me too, except we would pull this motor out, have it hauled to the wrecking yard, and install a SBC........

    • @ellieprice363
      @ellieprice363 2 месяца назад +8

      @@ricksmith4736Wrecking yard? For perfectly rebuilt engine? Can’t believe anyone would do that. This is a workhorse and good for 100K with proper care. Install it in a farm truck and put it back to work.

    • @chloehennessey6813
      @chloehennessey6813 2 месяца назад

      Give a story please sir!

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 2 месяца назад

      A farm truck is far better served with a diesel engine.

    • @FishNFoolLures
      @FishNFoolLures 2 месяца назад

      @@ricksmith4736 I had a 53 1/2 ton Chevy that had the ole 235 and I took it out and sold it. Then I put in a good motor !!! A 1970 351 4V Cleveland, along with a toploader 4 speed, and 9" rearend. I also put in a Nova subframe and suspension under it.

  • @drewpierce2273
    @drewpierce2273 2 месяца назад +93

    11 miles. Too funny. As a Chevy Inline 6 fan, I really appreciated this series. There's plenty of home builds on youtube, but darn few pro shop builds. I learned some new techniques. Thanks!

    • @jerrysgardentractorsengine2243
      @jerrysgardentractorsengine2243 2 месяца назад +4

      In a world where LS swaps are becoming ever more common, it’s beyond refreshing to see someone stick with the Chevy 6. I own my late grandfathers 76 Nova with the 250 and that old beast hasn’t let me down once in the near 10 years I’ve been driving it. A true survivor in every sense of the word

    • @kimchipig
      @kimchipig 2 месяца назад

      @@jerrysgardentractorsengine2243 The Chevrolet seven main six is one of the great unsung heroes of engines. They have been in millions of vehicles and can take amazing amounts of abuse.

    • @the_car_guy5915
      @the_car_guy5915 Месяц назад

      ​@@kimchipigThere was another 6 on RUclips with twin turbos. It was a 292 putting out around 600hp with a stock crank.

  • @billvandorn5332
    @billvandorn5332 2 месяца назад +50

    The odds of me even attempting something like this are in the negative integers. Partially because of my age and the lack of a shop however it just dawned on me why I love watching folks like you: it has to do with honesty and integrity with your craftsmanship which appears to be par excellence!
    Not too many folks are able to cross that barrier and maintaining the bar of Excellence achieving true professionalism, that which is learned by education, experiences and ongoing training through experiences!
    It's absolutely Stellar that you and your son are creating memories while learning and growing in healthy ways and if I didn't know any better I think I might have heard the Mrs behind the scenes with the camera.
    Thanks so much for teaching us about respect, honesty, integrity and developing character!

  • @tomp538
    @tomp538 2 месяца назад +23

    This engine received a lot of love in the process... I mean it's far better than when it was first assembled at the factory.

  • @jstorrer1
    @jstorrer1 2 месяца назад +20

    My dad was a professional machinist. He never touched engines though. Love watching your channel. My dad has passed, and I enjoy watching, reminds me of my dad.

  • @robertfishback4196
    @robertfishback4196 2 месяца назад +242

    THE BEST THING ABOUT UTUBE IS FINDING THE PEOPLE NOT ONLY WHO DO GREAT JOBS BUT CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY DO. I WOULD NEVER SEND MY ENGINES TO ANYONE BUT YOU AND YOUR SON. GREAT WORK,,,YOU HAVE GREAT QUALITY BECAUSE YOU TWO CARE.

    • @CothranMike
      @CothranMike 2 месяца назад +28

      Robert I admire that you feel this strongly about it and suggest that you may be have one maybe two shops in your general geographic area that are just as good not all shops are bad.

    • @family-accountemail9111
      @family-accountemail9111 2 месяца назад

      I wish someone near me would put their work online, the garage I use seems ok (most of the time, previous were worse ) ​ but would feel a lot better to get to know the technician I'd even pay a small premium to get the trust some RUclips content gives ( they could be horrible untrustworthy people but somehow watching this content I don't think so! )@@CothranMike

    • @Oldfarmersgarage
      @Oldfarmersgarage 2 месяца назад +23

      GOBLESS!

    • @timmuth4232
      @timmuth4232 2 месяца назад +9

      AMEN BOTHER

    • @verteup
      @verteup 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@CothranMikeyea but how you gonna find em?

  • @sirmister4411
    @sirmister4411 2 месяца назад +15

    Nice to see the camera lady remind the cleaning guy what his roll is when it’s time to clean the bugs out. Bout time he was getting a little cocky attitude lol Great job !

  • @bob7230
    @bob7230 2 месяца назад +45

    That 235 is a great engine, I had one in a 1960 Chevy truck and it was the simplest to work on, most reliable motor I ever had. I wish they still made engines like this! 👴🏻

    • @bob7230
      @bob7230 2 месяца назад +4

      Great video series, thanks for making them!

    • @1575murray
      @1575murray 2 месяца назад +5

      Even though they were designed and built many decades ago they can run well and last a long time using modern materials and lubricants. However there are not many shops willing to put in the amount of effort required as this one.

    • @HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair
      @HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair 2 месяца назад +8

      The jeep 4.0 comes close.

    • @ellieprice363
      @ellieprice363 2 месяца назад +6

      @@1575murrayThe Ford 300 straight six is a workhorse also

    • @joebloe9901
      @joebloe9901 2 месяца назад +1

      It has a timing gear instead of a chain.
      ive seen guys race these engines.
      Yes it is a great engine.

  • @yobop6072
    @yobop6072 2 месяца назад +14

    ... I'm 71, I remember my uncle and the guys that worked in the barn shop, tune engines by hear and feel....those guys were genuine feeler gages..... blessed that I got to see and hear machinery as a child....thanks jim and u 2 sonny....

  • @drs4649
    @drs4649 2 месяца назад +7

    I’m 77, an ‘used to be’ old time mechanic. I appreciate old school know how and ‘do it right - do it once’ performance and attention to detail. Thanks for the journey down memory(s) lane!! 👋👍💪👌

  • @bill4913
    @bill4913 2 месяца назад +22

    My dad would have loved seeing this rebuild but he passed away 5 years ago. He was a auto mechanic years ago back in the 40's 50's and also owned a few shops here in the city. I remember back in the 70's here drove up in a 64 Chevy apache from a friend when I was a kid and he enjoyed working on it. Some of his old tools are still around and they don't make them like it use to now. Great job and thanks for the memory.

    • @billywird
      @billywird 2 месяца назад +2

      My father came up as a young man doing odd jobs to make extra money and he was blessed by coming into contact with people who taught him stuff like this. He was a mechanic on airplanes during WWII and he really loved fooling with engines. He would have loved to see a video like this.

  • @user-fz6vs4de9m
    @user-fz6vs4de9m 2 месяца назад +5

    I'm closer to 80 than 70 and I have been working on engines since high school. I still dabble in it as long as it's "old school". Good video, Brings back lots of memories. My currennt present to myself is a 1946 CJ2 jeep. I love getting greasy. No one in my family is interested in getting their hands dirty, hair messed up or sweat. Sad. Lots of "stuff" will be lost in 20 years.

  • @OldTooly
    @OldTooly 2 месяца назад +20

    Absolutely the most nostalgic experience I have had in decades. I was raised on these motors and the like. The first motor I ever broke was a 194ci. 6 cylinder by putting cold water in a hot motor and cracked the head. I was 13 years old. Water was in the oil and my Dad didn't kill me but it had to be repaired at the local station. Many years later my wife got a 1964 Nova with the same engine and we rebuilt it ourselves. Yes, I sure miss the days when I was able to do for myself whatever I needed. Watching you guys work had me yearning for the camaraderie of shop work with friends. So many old stories, all ancient history now. But the 235ci was my favorite. It had the remote oil filter and took 6.5 quarts of oil. I pulled a trailer across country several times with a 3 speed on tree transmission. Nothing that old chevy couldn't do. When the rust finally claimed him, it was such a sad day, but our newly rebuild engine went into a gorgeous freshly restored 5 window pickup truck where it was really appreciated buy the new owner. I always got a kick out of the distributor that the entire thing rotated by vacuum for timing advance. One tip. If the wires are old and very stiff, the advance is limited to an extent. Keep nice flexible ignition wires for top performance. Many thanks for this great video .

    • @frasercrone3838
      @frasercrone3838 2 месяца назад

      Surely the 1964 Nova had the later Chev red six cylinder engines that had hydraulic lifters and the external oil pumps and 7 main bearing crankshafts. Smaller versions of those engines were being used in Australia from 1964 onwards?

    • @dustymorningwood1427
      @dustymorningwood1427 Месяц назад

      Many flexed till the wire broke. Plate bushing wear would change dwell on advance, or I should say changed gap and not run after points replacement.

  • @GrowthCurveMarketing
    @GrowthCurveMarketing 2 месяца назад +5

    It's always great to see such great experience in action. Unlike the pro tuners who spend fortunes putting expensive, beastly crate engines into show cars, I love watching someone who's been doing it for decades rebuilding an old garden-variety Chevy straight-six. You can learn SO much.
    As many have noted, the relationship you two have with each other is also wonderful to see. Your dad seems like exactly the kind of neighbor everyone would like to have.

  • @user-ts1fp4nm9y
    @user-ts1fp4nm9y 2 месяца назад +26

    It's a pleasure to watch a professional machinist and not a regular 🔧 wrench puller at work.Your attention to detail is some of the best I've ever seen! Also your explanation of why you are doing a certain procedure is clear and easy to understand. There is no school like old school.Your son was very lucky to have you as a parent and teacher!!! It would be really neat if you could get a hold of a Buick 320 straight 8 for rebuilding. I know Hagerty did one but I would like to see you and your son do one!!

    • @79huddy
      @79huddy 2 месяца назад

      I did a Hercules straight 8 for a tugboat when I was at trade school I did a Hudson straight 8 for my brother's 40 pick up I'd like to do a Buick myself a 48 4door just got posted for 2300 a couple hours from me might just be in the cards 😁

  • @williambikash6645
    @williambikash6645 2 месяца назад +11

    My 1966 Corvair turbo had spreader bars under the valve cover bolts that made 3 points of contact with each bolt. Flat 6 so valve covers were verticle. The spreaders looked like they would fit a SBC. Might fit this stovebolt 6 for better sealing.
    In the early 1960's I did a tune-up on a
    1956 Chevrolet 6 that belonged to a heart doctor. He was an inventor of a defibrillator device. Dr Zoll was friendly, down to earth and interested in what I was doing.
    So the old time mechanic says to the famous heart surgeon ,why do you get so much money for a valve job. it almost the same thing I do. The doctor counters with I do it while it is running!

    • @JohnSmith-yv6eq
      @JohnSmith-yv6eq 2 месяца назад +1

      Or use two cork gaskets, one sealed to the head.... and the next sealed to that first cork gasket....
      which creates a "permanent" coffer dam around the head.
      Now when the valve cover goes on without any sealant (perhaps a smear of grease?) the bolts only need to be lightly tightened...
      the cork gasket does not have to be super compressed by heavy torqueing down to hold back the oil down at the head surface...
      Used that trick on a Datsun B210 for 11 years...worked and never leaked.....

  • @BobSmith-mj7ik
    @BobSmith-mj7ik 2 месяца назад +9

    First time I've seen ketchup used to assemble an engine 😂

    • @MilkCrateGarage
      @MilkCrateGarage 2 месяца назад +1

      Ketchup? You mean tomato-based assembly lube?

    • @cat637d
      @cat637d 5 дней назад

      Sounds like baloney to me🤔

  • @jetegtmeier71
    @jetegtmeier71 2 месяца назад +20

    If you guys are live streaming on a Sunday just for your you tube audience I call that real dedication to your fans props to you good Sirs

    • @cmmartti
      @cmmartti 2 месяца назад +8

      It's not a live stream, it's a premiere of a pre-recorded video.

    • @jetegtmeier71
      @jetegtmeier71 2 месяца назад +3

      @@cmmartti ok my mistake. I still stand by my compliment after all they have admitted to working after business hours to create you tube content so there's that :) but yea my bad on the premiere thing :)

  • @walz1414
    @walz1414 2 месяца назад +19

    It's not an oil leak, it's an Automated Engine Preservation System. Helps to keep the engine and engine bay in good condition for years to come :)

  • @clivehorridge
    @clivehorridge 2 месяца назад +3

    This tear-down and rebuild gave me immense pleasure, as a 70 year old, it brought back good memories of doing similar work on “old-school” engines as a late teen - early 20s learning it the hard way in the UK.
    Thank you both for a few hours of sane and clear-thinking entertainment.
    ❤️🇷🇴

  • @howardskinner4916
    @howardskinner4916 2 месяца назад +6

    It's really good to see knowledgeable, caring, high quality work. Even an engine as old as this deserves this quality of work.

    • @jamesberdine8574
      @jamesberdine8574 2 месяца назад

      I am sure it will give many years and many miles of good service. Just beautiful. Just because it is old does not mean it is not good.

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 2 месяца назад +9

    Might be the best vapor recovery system I've seen on RUclips. 😆

  • @markblundell9461
    @markblundell9461 2 месяца назад +6

    ( Ref, the rockers) The guy that never made a mistake never worked a stroke in his life.. love your videos.

  • @Florin_Bolocan
    @Florin_Bolocan 2 месяца назад +6

    May The Lord Bless You and Keep You ! 🙏
    Your dedication is truly inspiring. Thank you both for everything that you are 🤗
    A warm hug from a brakes engineer from UK.

  • @denzelkhonje3327
    @denzelkhonje3327 2 месяца назад +9

    The work that goes into engine work is insane, great stuff

  • @gmpsap9393
    @gmpsap9393 2 месяца назад +2

    These videos brought back a lot of fond memories. My father was a mechanic his entire life and I followed in his footsteps. We rebuilt a 235 engine for my first car which was a 1955 Chevy. Wish I still had it. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @WrenchHead
    @WrenchHead 2 месяца назад +16

    It always cracks me up how the cleaning guy pronounces measure...."may-shir" 😂

    • @cmans79tr7
      @cmans79tr7 2 месяца назад +1

      Wrenchead - TBH I don't like it when I hear "Siliken" when the word is "silicone." (I also don't like hearing silicone pronounced "Silicon," silicon is a mineral.)

    • @robturner3065
      @robturner3065 2 месяца назад +3

      And "twerking" up the head bolts lol

    • @MilkCrateGarage
      @MilkCrateGarage 2 месяца назад +1

      May-zhur!

  • @souralba2727
    @souralba2727 2 месяца назад +5

    Having done a few light rebuilds at home myself. The amount of attention to detail here, random and custom tools is brilliant.
    Old school meets new!

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm 2 месяца назад +6

    Thats a fancy engine stand

  • @jeefflanyt
    @jeefflanyt 2 месяца назад +13

    Love this channel. Thanks for the videos. Farming, fabricating and machining. Doesn't get any better.

  • @waynesy75
    @waynesy75 Месяц назад +1

    Found your channel while surfing RUclips and am so glad I did. Seeing you guys working together so well is just inspiring. I used to love working as a laborer with my dad as a builder. Learnt so much from him before he retired. It is hard to find people in Australia who take so much pride in their work like you guys. These days it's all about the money and getting the job done quick to get onto the next job. It's really sad in my opinion as we lose the skills and knowledge that the older generation had who actually took pride in their work. Absolutely love this channel. Keep up the great work.
    Wayne from Australia. 🦘🦘

  • @ComfortablyNumb1969
    @ComfortablyNumb1969 2 месяца назад +5

    When the owner gets it running and dialed in. See if he will bring it by for an update.

  • @JWG-ts4to
    @JWG-ts4to 2 месяца назад +2

    Great engines! My 1954 3100 has a standard bore 1961 235 in it. My dad & I installed it after putting new rings & bearings in it back in 1997. It has always been reliable and is still going strong!

  • @doggfriendly
    @doggfriendly 2 месяца назад +11

    Good morning to all the Engine-Heads out there keeping America running on all 8 cylinders
    Have a blessed Sunday !

    • @themonsterodub
      @themonsterodub 2 месяца назад +10

      This is a really nice sentiment but I think this comment is funny to be under a vid of them working on an i6 :P

  • @grahamheath9957
    @grahamheath9957 2 месяца назад +4

    I found your channel a few months ago and I would just like to say thank you for sharing the huge amount of skill and experience that you both have. It’s really a joy to see this level of knowledge and understanding of engines on display, it really puts a smile on my face.

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 2 месяца назад +3

    You guys go above and beyond with your builds. Almost like blueprinting. I would be completely comfortable with your shop doing work on any engine I need work on. Congradulations on an EXCELLENT job.

  • @strokermaverick
    @strokermaverick 2 месяца назад +2

    The cleaning guy, is the soul, of this channel! The son, needs to comment more, to subscribers. RUclips channels are built, on interactions, more than sponsors. I, love the cleaning guy!

  • @ws2664
    @ws2664 2 месяца назад +2

    There's 2 types of videos out there, one I keep my finger on the mouse and kind of chirp my way through the video and the other is the video I absorb every second of that video cause I don't want to miss a second of it. This is one of those videos. Nice!!!

  • @johnwarwick4105
    @johnwarwick4105 2 месяца назад +2

    All those school measuring tools are fantastic, and then you straighten the rods with a vice and crowbar 😂😂😂😂😂. You surly are a true craftsman

  • @guyemmott4009
    @guyemmott4009 2 месяца назад +7

    Thank you guys.. This has been a thoroughly insightful and enjoyable series.. It's a joy to watch Dad and Son working together.. May I send my families blessings here in the UK to yours across the pond there..🙏🏼

  • @jackmatthews2840
    @jackmatthews2840 2 месяца назад +4

    The cleaning guy wears a rug ??Looks great . Wouldn't never guessed.

    • @H3110NU
      @H3110NU 2 месяца назад +3

      It’s the way his gray hair grows in, it’s makes everyone think he’s got a rug on.. . It’s almost a running joke at this point.

    • @JAMSIONLINE
      @JAMSIONLINE  2 месяца назад +8

      Definitely a running joke! His hair is very real🙂

  • @paulc.sachsejr.7209
    @paulc.sachsejr.7209 2 месяца назад +4

    I had a cattle management professor at CSU that said “measure” with same accent as your dad…lol

    • @coopilotsmom
      @coopilotsmom 2 месяца назад +3

      lol well he did graduate from CSU and his parents were dairy farmers so that makes sense to me! 😂

  • @user-iy6de7qi1r
    @user-iy6de7qi1r 2 месяца назад +1

    I've had two trucks with this engine in them, I really have enjoyed a 235 since the early eighties, thanks for showing the full rebuild, I've got a 58 sitting under my shed roof, waiting to be put back on the road after twenty years of sitting. I drove it in right around 2003. Still with original miles, no bondo, all original steel. I've never been beyond pulling the head on these because they've never needed any more. Thanks for a great video!

  • @tedmich
    @tedmich 2 месяца назад +1

    13:30 the chuckle from the camera gal is priceless! Man I forgot how much these old motors were so kludged together, I'm half expecting bobby pins and paper clips!

  • @MrTexasDan
    @MrTexasDan 2 месяца назад +4

    I just went back and binge-watched all your videos, and sub'd. Great channel!

  • @Horus9339
    @Horus9339 2 месяца назад +4

    Great job guys. Not sure if it was a bit of an old mechanics trick, or a hope and pray, I was taught to put a little film of oil on the cork, between the cork and the tappet cover, so that it would not stick as readily. It could be total nonsense as it is rare you get to see how it is a couple of thousand miles later. Keep doing what you do as it is a pleasure to watch.

  • @ChrisHarding-lk3jj
    @ChrisHarding-lk3jj 23 дня назад +1

    Brad came up with a really cool piston measuring fixture. QMP racing is one of the best engine machine shops in the country and I have been using QMP for all of my engine machine work since they opened shop. Brad designed that measuring fixture so Mike and his other employees could all measure pistons and reach the same results with other methods each person would come up with a different result.

  • @yafois988
    @yafois988 2 месяца назад +8

    Learned a great trick to prepare head & block, Manifolds cast iron, to most affectively get paint to stick, to last & last.
    Using several steps.
    Heat block with MAP gas torch, not over heating but just enough to drive OUT from cast iron porosity, any latent trapped fluids and moistures.
    Second, wipe it down with acetone and lint free cloths.
    Tape off any parts to keep separated from colorings.
    Lastly, use Rust-o-leum Brand "rusty metal primer" in the Pint Or half Pint to brush paint!
    NOT spray bombs!
    Will need those foam type brush sets, to do this task for best even coverage.
    This makes the primer bite into the cast iron material, then final color applied will adhere as best as possible!!
    Final paint lasts all the engines life till next hot tank.

  • @teddyjones8027
    @teddyjones8027 2 месяца назад +3

    I absolutely love your channel, it reminds me soo much of working with my father in his engine machine shop, and the was you guys explain everything step by step you can really feel your passion and love for this type of work. Thank you very much for sharing and can't wait to see what's next. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊God Bless 🙏

  • @MikeyDee25
    @MikeyDee25 2 месяца назад +4

    Thanks for a great series! True American craftsmanship on display.

  • @jeffhopper3526
    @jeffhopper3526 2 месяца назад +5

    My favorite build!

  • @noahingram8052
    @noahingram8052 2 месяца назад +2

    Everybody is making 1 hr + videos I love that

  • @jcnpresser
    @jcnpresser 2 месяца назад +4

    I loved that terminology the book used about fail, first attempt in learning! I’m gonna use that. Thanks!

  • @MrLee-ue7iu
    @MrLee-ue7iu 2 месяца назад +1

    That was the first engine I rebuilt back in the 60's, and it ran till I enlisted, then my brother drove it for a few years. Thanks for the video.

  • @davegiles6691
    @davegiles6691 2 месяца назад +3

    i have had 250 and 292 Chev as well as a 4 litre jeep- love the inlines! Heavy buggers though.

  • @Charger1908
    @Charger1908 2 месяца назад +3

    You talked about grinding the rods on a slight angle so that the sides will pull in when you get ready to hone them. Is this an industry standard or is it something you do? I like the idea and hope that others do it too. I’ve had a lot of parts cleaned and machined through the years but I didn’t know the fine details of what you do. Fantastic! You guys teach me something every time I watch.

  • @charlieschultz4446
    @charlieschultz4446 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations, to Jim/ Nicolas " camera assistant " , ( wooley dog ) , even Scotty . It's been a pleasant " kick back " watching the journey . From Sydney Australia , gratefully yours , Charlie Schultz ( healthcare worker ) , South Eastern District ( think Botany Area ) , of East Coast Australia , best wishes always :) thanks !

  • @LeewardStudios
    @LeewardStudios 2 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful job. Pleasure to watch people take pride in their craft.

  • @The_Dawg_father
    @The_Dawg_father 2 месяца назад +1

    I watched every minute of this 235 series. 1st time here. Y'all were amazing. My kind of workmanship.

  • @Verthias
    @Verthias 2 месяца назад +5

    Always a good day when Jim's releases a video.

  • @lloydprunier4415
    @lloydprunier4415 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the engine I had in my first car '56 chevy. As a teenager I did everything I could to destroy it, but it never gave up. Not a high performance engine, but I took it to the drag strip and ran it week after week and it surprised me and a few other people and some who had v8s of the day. Two one barrel carbs and split exhaust manifold plus putting solid lifters on the original cam. My daily driver and pulled boat and other trailers. After replacing it with a 283 V8 the straight six lived on in a homemade off road buggy and went to one of my friends to continue on.

  • @sjp8969
    @sjp8969 2 месяца назад +1

    I really love watching you guys dismantling and screwing engines back together in between the boring & honing and resurfacing stuff, I also like all the science in between. And yes some motor running videos would be awsome.

  • @BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions
    @BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions 2 месяца назад +2

    What would be cool is, a follow up video on this !
    And on any other engines you build. Maybe some of your customers could send in videos of their running engines that you built ? 👍

  • @airwalwer
    @airwalwer 2 месяца назад +3

    I would love to see a video posted on your channel of the owner installing and first run of this engine! ❤

  • @oxbucks4301
    @oxbucks4301 24 дня назад

    “Why do we keep doing this?” “Why’d you put tools away?” These are my favourite quotes as I literally say this to my workshop mate every single time we take on a engine project! Bravo!

  • @RobertRidgley
    @RobertRidgley 2 месяца назад +1

    First car I owned, that actually ran, was a 56 Chevy with a 235. This really brought back memories.

  • @paulh1745
    @paulh1745 2 месяца назад +1

    It’s really great to see two men who love each other work together. I’m sure you are very familiar with the old saying, “the apple doth not fall far from the tree.”

  • @davidblain2714
    @davidblain2714 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely flawless attention to detail at each step of assembly!
    -From a Florida engine building drag racer!

  • @ianbates1312
    @ianbates1312 2 месяца назад +1

    You speak and work in engineering terms that I completely understand. I worked in machine shop/toolrooms for over 30 odd years and you bring it all back to me. 🔧🔧🔧🔧

  • @jessevargas7448
    @jessevargas7448 2 месяца назад +3

    These videos definitely come in handy when working on these old engines. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise very much appreciated!

  • @blaineheisner6599
    @blaineheisner6599 2 месяца назад +3

    I really enjoy watching your videos. I especially appreciate the level of explanation you provide. Thank you for making these videos for us.

  • @logancarter2134
    @logancarter2134 2 месяца назад +1

    What an excellent job y'all did on this motor! All the little details you covered to make it better than new! I also love seeing father and son working together. ❤️

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 2 месяца назад +1

    It's unusual to see a fully skirted piston. I'm so glad that you follow through on jobs like this so we can see how it's done RIGHT. You do things that most other shops disregard.

  • @davidhollfelder9940
    @davidhollfelder9940 2 месяца назад +2

    You’re the first one in 50+ years I heard someone call a moth a “miller”. My cousins in rural Western NY called them that.

  • @johnhickman1534
    @johnhickman1534 2 месяца назад +2

    I saw another video where a box of main bearings had 20s and 30s in it.

  • @don19655
    @don19655 2 месяца назад +1

    Your Dad is "AMAZING", never seen that kind of "PERFECTIONIST" workmanship in my entire life. If my Dad would have lived he was 94 when he passed, he would have LOVED to watched your dad work. He was a Mechanic out here in California, from 1950-1965. Old School Machinist like your Dad are a Dying Bread, good thing you are going to keep up the Tradition. Don, CA. 3-3-2024.

  • @1320pass
    @1320pass 2 месяца назад +1

    That design has some quirks but they were built with some craftsmanship. Now REbuilt by two craftsmen. Good show and very enjoyable to watch.

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice to see great folks who are good at what they do…..do it with pride and integrity!

  • @markmark2080
    @markmark2080 2 месяца назад +3

    What a difference from some 1960s high school kid, back yard/garage, rebuilds I recall with cringe...

  • @AB-ud1hi
    @AB-ud1hi 25 дней назад

    I can’t add anything new about how much I enjoyed this. Awesomeness, even experts put things on backwards. The difference between them and me is that they actually flip them back.

  • @s7courier
    @s7courier 2 месяца назад +1

    With all of the due diligence that was applied to this engine rebuild it should run very well for a really long time. Nice job.

  • @codo7
    @codo7 2 месяца назад +1

    I read in a service manual once to put a slight film of oil on a particular part before assembly; the silicone wouldn't stick when disassembled. Then it occurred to me I could do that on any part I assembled. Thus I have done that a number of times, always successful. So, you can put a film of oil on your block on the pan mating surface and some under that down the sides of the block below the pan mating surface at least a half inch or more, both sides; no oil on the pan. Put silicone on the pan - which mating surface is cleaned with brake cleaner - a film, lay in the cork gasket on that, silicone on now the other side of the gasket (the film can be heavier than thin of course but not so much there is excess squeezing out). Put the pan on and torque it down about half the torque. When it sets, you can retorque it to finish spec. The silicone will set (use silicone meant for engines) without being diluted by the oil, the oil remains throughout and prevents there being any silicone being stuck to the block, provided you didn't put so much on it oozed out and ran more than however far down the side of the block you oiled. Also, since you cleaned the pan with brake cleaner the silicone will permanently stick and you can reuse the gasket when you pull it back apart or you could oil the pan. I had a throttle body on a Ford what paper gasket I doused with a thin layer of silicone on both sides; I put a thin layer of anti-sieze on the intake manifold and throttle body both ...the throttle body was able to come off multiple times and reuse the gasket no problem. The gasket was rendered more durable by the silicone stuck to it. SIlicone will harden on top of greasy or oily surfaces, is not diluted by them and can't stick to them. Thanks for your video.

  • @frankmartin8471
    @frankmartin8471 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice rebuild, good technique and attention to detail. It will run for many thousands of miles and will make for a very happy customer. Thanks for the video.

  • @stevewhite3424
    @stevewhite3424 11 дней назад

    The owner is getting an absolute jewel of a motor to put back into his truck. All the effort and experience and technical knowledge will never be noticeable even when he opens the hood.But you'll know it's there where it matters.

  • @Anne_40
    @Anne_40 2 месяца назад +3

    Guys, I love your content.
    You are both so lucky to spend your time together. ❤

  • @judd_s5643
    @judd_s5643 2 месяца назад +1

    I had a 4.0 LT Jeep. The factory service manual talks about using different size bearing on a single journal. They even did it at the factory. they would color code the bearings.
    This was an extremely informative video.

  • @kcraig51
    @kcraig51 2 месяца назад +1

    Your comment about making money this month reminded me years ago, a machine (job) shop I worked for was on it's third generation of owners yet they never made a dime (when asked about a raise anyway)!

  • @petejolly865
    @petejolly865 2 месяца назад +1

    We used pal nuts on PWC 2800 radial cylinder base nuts but always used new nuts with hand tight plus 1/4 turn.

  • @darrenbriddock7793
    @darrenbriddock7793 2 месяца назад +1

    Watching you two is just delightful, genuine artists at work.

  • @user-hw1cw8vm9t
    @user-hw1cw8vm9t 2 месяца назад +1

    Man this engine stuff fascinates me I should’ve been a machinist love watching and learning

  • @joevaagen6170
    @joevaagen6170 2 месяца назад +2

    Plastigage is the "yeah that's enough for oil clearance" while having micrometers is the "we HAVE enough oil clearance".

  • @escortturbo98
    @escortturbo98 Месяц назад

    Its becoming increasingly rare to find people that take pride in doing their jobs properly and truly love the craft, actual professionals. Long videos, but its a pleasure to watch and well worth a subscription.

  • @cserrano-gi2if
    @cserrano-gi2if 2 месяца назад +1

    I love the way you two work together your videos make me happy and enthusiastic

  • @markchriestenson3257
    @markchriestenson3257 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for bringing us along this rebuild trip. It was a real pleasure watching you work together and showing how much detail you do to make a quality product.

  • @pj4534
    @pj4534 2 месяца назад

    When the 283 blew up in my '63 C10 some dummy back-date swapped a '58 Stovebolt 261 commercial truck engine into it, many years and many owners ago. It's taken me a while to learn about it, and sort some issues, but it's such a great engine! Someone retrofitted an oil filter system on it, and I upgraded that to a better modern spin-on filter system. With a Pertronix electronic ignition and an updated carb, it starts and runs so nice! Very happy to see y'all go through one of these and see what's on the inside!