Another great series, so much knowledge that Mat has and is happy to share with others, learn something new in every episode and is making me want to build my 5ag myself! I’d love to see a video where Mat runs through his essential engine building tools for 4a/7a etc and is there a preference and reasoning for working in imperial over metric or vice versa? 🙂
Metric vs imperial is an easy one as you have to use both, most engine reconditioning machines use imperial so converting is essential and going between metric and imperial is something I do but is basically my measuring equipment is imperial so I must constantly convert its an industry thing lol
Well the customer is wrapped so far and testing went pretty well so far but follow along with swan motorsports to see how it all goes at pikes peak in a few weeks
Yeah unfortunately I had to reuse the rings as parts didn't make it in time and they where inspected and in OK condition The bores had the most damage I couldn't repair without going to the next size so the motor has wear that couldn't be addressed in the time I was given but the new engine will be far better in every aspect
I'm curious about the vernier/cam sprocket/gears used on this engine... who makes them? [It may be actually mentioned later in the vid... I just started watching...]
@@mtperformanceengines3508 thanks... I'd figured it out after watching the vid... unfortunately... I don't have a 4AGE and neither Hasselgren nor Toda produce anything for my engine... so, I've designed my own vernier which takes inspiration from the Hasselgren/4AGE ones... it was fun to do but it's not quite as simple as whipping up the vernier... the engine in question is DOHC but uses a chain under the cam cover to drive the intake so unless I want only SOHC style adjustment, I also have to design a sprocket for the other end of the cam... gonna be even more challenging. space on that side is sparing...
It is just easier on the seal, if you have a specific tool for the specific size then you can press it in perfectly square and less likely to bend the seal as where if you pull the cap down over it you can ensure its not bent
Great Video, I have a new to me Hesselgren 4AGE and this video helped me understand the design. I love the slick drysump setup.
Best 4age content you can find very knowledgeable and fun to watch
I have learnt so much from these videos! Thank you ❤
Another great series, so much knowledge that Mat has and is happy to share with others, learn something new in every episode and is making me want to build my 5ag myself!
I’d love to see a video where Mat runs through his essential engine building tools for 4a/7a etc and is there a preference and reasoning for working in imperial over metric or vice versa? 🙂
Metric vs imperial is an easy one as you have to use both, most engine reconditioning machines use imperial so converting is essential and going between metric and imperial is something I do but is basically my measuring equipment is imperial so I must constantly convert its an industry thing lol
Another great episode😊
As always some new tips to pick up from you. It will be interesting to hear what the customer thinks of it in the end.
Well the customer is wrapped so far and testing went pretty well so far but follow along with swan motorsports to see how it all goes at pikes peak in a few weeks
Hey how are you sir I have been watching you I'm in Jamaica
I'm good thank you brother 🙏
Good job guys👌
Hey Niki, what if I like my gear shaft to go in dry.? Nice videos mate, keep it up!
I know that Mat reused the pistons, but did he say that he reused the rings? I thought he had new rings? ...Looking forward to the Degreeing :)
Yeah unfortunately I had to reuse the rings as parts didn't make it in time and they where inspected and in OK condition
The bores had the most damage I couldn't repair without going to the next size so the motor has wear that couldn't be addressed in the time I was given but the new engine will be far better in every aspect
I think my blacktop needs a leakdown test
I'm curious about the vernier/cam sprocket/gears used on this engine... who makes them? [It may be actually mentioned later in the vid... I just started watching...]
They are made by hasslegren, I like them alot also but the next best option is toda japan
@@mtperformanceengines3508 thanks... I'd figured it out after watching the vid... unfortunately... I don't have a 4AGE and neither Hasselgren nor Toda produce anything for my engine... so, I've designed my own vernier which takes inspiration from the Hasselgren/4AGE ones... it was fun to do but it's not quite as simple as whipping up the vernier... the engine in question is DOHC but uses a chain under the cam cover to drive the intake so unless I want only SOHC style adjustment, I also have to design a sprocket for the other end of the cam... gonna be even more challenging. space on that side is sparing...
Is there a reason for installing the cam camp over the cam seal instead of pressing the seal in? Just interesed if there's a benefit of this method?
It is just easier on the seal, if you have a specific tool for the specific size then you can press it in perfectly square and less likely to bend the seal as where if you pull the cap down over it you can ensure its not bent
@@mtperformanceengines3508 that's great info mate, thank you. I'll be doing it this way next time.
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