I want to thank Ed directly for what I learned about oiling to the distributor gear. Over 30 years of building engines and cars in general, I had never seen a distributor gear issue. Then last week my friends rebuilt SBC 350 took a crap going down the FWY. We later found his distributor gear destroyed. I showed him the video of Ed explaining how he would cut a channel for oil. so he followed Ed's advise and hasn't had a problem since. I hope Ed keeps teaching us ... I would love to see some funding or donations towards a book , or books by Ed. ASK ED ABOUT WRIST PIN OFF SET AND SWAPPING / REVERSING IT FOR PERFORMANCE OVER QUIETNESS.
Ed, you are a wealth of knowledge. I enjoy listening to you as you are very technical as am I about engine building and making the engine last. Also, the thing about living in Arizona, you never have to shovel sunshine...lol. your the greatest thank you for sharing your knowledge.
great tips ED I am past the 60 yr mark too. on the front plugs I drill a small hole not only to oil the chain but to blead out any foam from the galley. I drill the thrust especially with a heavy clutch We have front oiled the Chevy V8 we have line bored cam bearings, and made larger cam tunnels and have a tool to increase the size of the annular groove I have also grooved the main housing from the oil hole to the parting line and oiled at the parting line similar reason to your cam bearing example are you drilling the face of your flat tappets? I run AMC lifters in MOPAR and hollow pushrods to oil the tiny adjusters I drill chevys for MOPAR MAGNUM/ AMC to tighten up worn lifter bores which are a big oil leak
My question for Ed is can he remember and talk a little about the mushroom design lifter's back in the late 60s earlier 70s this was before I saw the light of day. I only know to ask about this is because I read an article about this design in an old hot rod magazine . Machine work needed to be done in the bottom of the lifter bore. from what I understand the whole purpose of the lifter design is to hold the valve open longer for more power. I believe it also was a pain in the butt to assemble the Cam and lifter's
The was interesting Barry but I found it really hard to concentrate because I kept thinking about how much fun it would be if Ed invited me and you over to play with all the cool toys that we on display ! I could teach Ed how to play with that V-Plow you know because there’s no snow in Southern Arizona so maybe you might want to do an Episode ask Keith and Ed could watch it and learn about pushing snow 😀🇨🇦
That's a great idea, Keith! I'll bet you would do an amazing job! I will say though that Ed MIGHT remember snow - he spent the first 20 years of his life in Ohio, but I don't think he's mentioned any plowing! (which I haven't done, either)
I have a question for Ed, Back when he was not fortunate enough to have access to all the fancy machinery, was there a simple way of balancing rotating assemblies, or did he always rely on machine shops?
Ed, really should have elaborated on the Pennzoil, Quaker state conversation. They are not your grandfathers or Ed's motor oils of the past and I'm sure Ed knows that, they just try to keep these shows on somewhat of a time schedule. Pennzoil bought Quaker state in 1998 and then Royal Dutch Shell bought Pennzoil/ Quaker state in 2002. They operate under Shell R&D and quality control, in fact Shell had Pennzoil change their highest synthetic line the Platinum series to the Shell (GTL) , natural gas formulation. Shell's natural gas formulation is what the top line of their diesel oils are, the T6 formulation, I believe the best selling diesel oil. Times, advances and technology have come a long way, some people fall under the old dog knew tricks category.
"Block seasoning"....hmmm Wouldnt heat that builds up from running that same engine kinda throw block seasoning out the window? I do understand that seasoning was/is done before machining but heat can really make things move. Maybe they should heat the enging block up to running temp (195) and machine it at 195 🤷♂️ I guess you could say im a thinker. I am responsable for creating the now ever popular trail cameras that hunters use for hunting...no....never got rich...nobody wanted one...i guess i was too far ahead of my time. Im here because my dad raced stock cars late 50s early 60s...34 ford 3 window coupe...flathead V8. Dad talks about the tricks they did to the engine, frame etc. To gain that edge on the competition. I hope to get a 66 chevelle some day...maybe put a stroker in her...or...a 34 ford
I know about block seasoning. At the time, it was said to take a block and throw in a corner for a couple years and let it warp or do whatever it's going to do, and THEN machine it. The idea was that the block had already distorted or whatever, and had settled down, and would pretty much stay put when you machined it. Also, yes, water produced by combustion can be acidic. When it condenses from steam it can be acidic.
I want to thank Ed directly for what I learned about oiling to the distributor gear. Over 30 years of building engines and cars in general, I had never seen a distributor gear issue. Then last week my friends rebuilt SBC 350 took a crap going down the FWY. We later found his distributor gear destroyed. I showed him the video of Ed explaining how he would cut a channel for oil. so he followed Ed's advise and hasn't had a problem since.
I hope Ed keeps teaching us ... I would love to see some funding or donations towards a book , or books by Ed.
ASK ED ABOUT WRIST PIN OFF SET AND SWAPPING / REVERSING IT FOR PERFORMANCE OVER QUIETNESS.
Thank you for that. Great comment and, yes, I will ask Ed about the offset wrist pin question… It’s come up a few times in the comments!
This man is great so much respect for the decades of knowledge wish I could speak with him for an hour about a 350 build
Thanks Barry and Ed!
Thanks 🙏 😀
Thanks!! Always enjoy Ed's talking, teaching.
Great you join us 👍👍🙏
Ed, you are a wealth of knowledge. I enjoy listening to you as you are very technical as am I about engine building and making the engine last. Also, the thing about living in Arizona, you never have to shovel sunshine...lol. your the greatest thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Wow, thank you!🙏
Could listen to you guys all day !!
Great series..keep them coming.
Alright. Glad you like them! 👍👍
As from what i was told he was one of the first to come out with the apposed wing in what is now outlaw dirt track
LOVE U GIYS ED U ASSOME
great video great questions
Thank you!
Love it guys thank you so much.
Your kind words are very much appreciated!
great tips ED I am past the 60 yr mark too. on the front plugs I drill a small hole not only to oil the chain but to blead out any foam from the galley. I drill the thrust especially with a heavy clutch We have front oiled the Chevy V8 we have line bored cam bearings, and made larger cam tunnels and have a tool to increase the size of the annular groove
I have also grooved the main housing from the oil hole to the parting line and oiled at the parting line similar reason to your cam bearing example are you drilling the face of your flat tappets? I run AMC lifters in MOPAR and hollow pushrods to oil the tiny adjusters I drill chevys for MOPAR MAGNUM/ AMC to tighten up worn lifter bores which are a big oil leak
I’ll ask Ed to comment on this - thanks!!
Im still looking forward to Ed's advice/wisdom in drilling sbc main oil gallery to 1/2 inch and lifter gallery to 7/16?
Thank you
My question for Ed is can he remember and talk a little about the mushroom design lifter's back in the late 60s earlier 70s this was before I saw the light of day. I only know to ask about this is because I read an article about this design in an old hot rod magazine . Machine work needed to be done in the bottom of the lifter bore. from what I understand the whole purpose of the lifter design is to hold the valve open longer for more power. I believe it also was a pain in the butt to assemble the Cam and lifter's
I’ll ask Ed 👍
When he drills the holes for oiling does he also drill cam bearing hole bigger like the main bearings?
I'll ask Ed in a future episode
The was interesting Barry but I found it really hard to concentrate because I kept thinking about how much fun it would be if Ed invited me and you over to play with all the cool toys that we on display ! I could teach Ed how to play with that V-Plow you know because there’s no snow in Southern Arizona so maybe you might want to do an Episode ask Keith and Ed could watch it and learn about pushing snow 😀🇨🇦
That's a great idea, Keith! I'll bet you would do an amazing job!
I will say though that Ed MIGHT remember snow - he spent the first 20 years of his life in Ohio, but I don't think he's mentioned any plowing! (which I haven't done, either)
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"Glass oil pan"....not a bad idea...they now make plastic oil pans...maybe make the plastic ones clear?
Ed did you ever run into or know of Larry Ozanich. He was a old dirt track guy. But he built 377 chevy sb. But he did a lot with oiling on those
I’ll ask Ed 👍
@BarryTsGarage he is so great and what a wealth of knowledge
apparently not....
@BarryTsGarage oh well would have been neat. But we are in Michigan and I know you guys are down in Arizona, so I knew it would be a long shot.
I heard about i guy would put one quart transmission fluid and the rest oil and he had good luck with the motor
Interesting
Talk oil issues,look at air cooled engines, oil takes a real beating, thumbs up great video
I’ll ask Ed - Thank you!
I have a question for Ed, Back when he was not fortunate enough to have access to all the fancy machinery, was there a simple way of balancing rotating assemblies, or did he always rely on machine shops?
That’s a great question, I’ll ask Ed
Yes oils are different Valveoline makes black sout in a motor and Pennsoil makes a lot of scum in a motor.
Ed, really should have elaborated on the Pennzoil, Quaker state conversation. They are not your grandfathers or Ed's motor oils of the past and I'm sure Ed knows that, they just try to keep these shows on somewhat of a time schedule. Pennzoil bought Quaker state in 1998 and then Royal Dutch Shell bought Pennzoil/ Quaker state in 2002. They operate under Shell R&D and quality control, in fact Shell had Pennzoil change their highest synthetic line the Platinum series to the Shell (GTL) , natural gas formulation. Shell's natural gas formulation is what the top line of their diesel oils are, the T6 formulation, I believe the best selling diesel oil. Times, advances and technology have come a long way, some people fall under the old dog knew tricks category.
Ed and I would quickly point and refer to Lake Speed Jr - the motor oil geek - a walking encyclopedia of oil and additives.
"Block seasoning"....hmmm
Wouldnt heat that builds up from running that same engine kinda throw block seasoning out the window?
I do understand that seasoning was/is done before machining but heat can really make things move.
Maybe they should heat the enging block up to running temp (195) and machine it at 195 🤷♂️
I guess you could say im a thinker.
I am responsable for creating the now ever popular trail cameras that hunters use for hunting...no....never got rich...nobody wanted one...i guess i was too far ahead of my time.
Im here because my dad raced stock cars late 50s early 60s...34 ford 3 window coupe...flathead V8. Dad talks about the tricks they did to the engine, frame etc. To gain that edge on the competition. I hope to get a 66 chevelle some day...maybe put a stroker in her...or...a 34 ford
There is a science connected to all this above my pay grade related to metallurgy. Good points and questions!
I know about block seasoning. At the time, it was said to take a block and throw in a corner for a couple years and let it warp or do whatever it's going to do, and THEN machine it. The idea was that the block had already distorted or whatever, and had settled down, and would pretty much stay put when you machined it.
Also, yes, water produced by combustion can be acidic. When it condenses from steam it can be acidic.
I've heard Rolls Royce would do that.
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