This type of video IS a necessity, I believe. Yes, many just want to see burnouts, and unfortunately, engine carnage/failure. Those of us who once did things like this, want to see a successful build and appreciate the time and effort put into it. Patience is a key to doing it right. Keep doing it right. I applaud you. This has been brought to you from 1.5 hours North of another Craig that specializes in F series trucks in MO. (Loved the 2 of you meeting, video many months ago.)
These types of videos are phenomenal. Being 31 and collecting parts to build up my 302 for my 95 mustang, I watch these as often as I can. Thanks for the great content!
On your bearing clearance, you said .022. You wrote .0022. That's a big difference. 22 thousandths and 2 thousandths 2 tenths is a country mile in this situation.
I was in in the shower when I heard him say .022 thou and instantly said WTF? Lol. I misspeak in my videos all the time. I try to add text when I catch my mistakes. 2 thou and 2 tenths of a thou, aka .0022 sounds about right.
I always put the cam in first so you can reach right through the bottom of the block and pull it through. Just a little easier on a guy. Looks like a good healthy small block good job.
I have a '73 Bronco I put a '92 5.0 HO in back in 2005. Blew that up awhile ago, rebuilding the engine in a similar fashion this summer. Look forward to hearing your rig rip it.
Thank you, I just learned what not to do. Main bearing clearance same as ring gap 22 thou, the oil pump is safety springed not safety wired and beat the hell out of the cam bearings putting the cam in. But practice makes perfect and expensive.
Getting ready to build an engine for my own F100 this summer. Going big block. Been a subscriber for a long time. I appreciate this type of video. Keep it up!
I don’t think you can just remove that roller bearing on the cam gear. You need counter sunk bolts on the cam thrust plate for that timing chain. I could be wrong, but check your camshaft end play to verify.
So you removed the torrington bearing from the camshaft timing gear because the cam thrust plate must have countersunk bolts attaching it to the block so the bearing has a completely flat surface to ride on... Curious, do you now have it riding against those bolt heads? Did you check camshaft thrust clearance after the timing set was fully installed?
I guess I'm weird! Personally... I most enjoy the build. Spent some painfully expensive years with a funny! Loved the pit time!!! Keep up the good work... Fun for an old man to watch! Not so much Do!!!
I've installed several flat tappet cams in the last couple years and I've never had an issue with Howards or Isky cams or lifters and I've built a bunch of circle track/hotrod engines over the years. I've heard alot of local engine builders talk about cam failures in the last couple years but I've been very fortunate, I guess. Always use the recommended oil from the cam manufacturer and make sure to adjust your valves correctly and not too tight, so many people adjust valves to tightly.
You’re bringing back some fond memories from the 90’s. I built a 408 stroker with a JBA reciprocating kit with world product heads, jba headers and a edelbrock stealth intake for my 66 mustang. That thing was a beast! I didn’t know jba was still around. Cool build!!!!
Hey man, what wheels and tires you running? Love the setup and shopping for a set for my 66 dodge. Been watching you since I started building it in high school, and it sat for a while after blowing up the engine but I’m catching back up to you with performance parts again and it’s great to see your build progress as mine does as well. Keep it up!
These videos are worth watching because some stuff i didnt even know about because i will be building an engine soon and i hope to see more and its good to wrote stuff down so you can always refer back to it in case something doesnt check out or did check out and etc
I for one am glad you made this video. I'm getting ready to build my 390 that goes in my 64 Galaxie. Wish you would finish up with that old jalopy and get back to the Galaxy. Just kiddin
All I know is you need your own engine dyno ASAP. I personally LOVE seeing engine assembly work like this and then seeing it put on the dyno and tweaked to maximize performance. (Engine Power is one of my favorite shows from Power Nation).
Our cam specs are really close, im running a older lunati roller and I can tell you this camshaft doesn't make alot of vacuum. So if you've got power brakes you need to run a vacuum canister. Since your manual transmission your good there.
Looks awesome brotha! Now would be a great time to swap everything over to your four- link, crown vic front frame. Just a suggestion! Keep up the kickass work!
I put in a new oil pan gasket, timing cover gasket, new water pump, and valve cover gasket on my 1992 F150 last year. This is a very low mileage truck (less than 73K). Had to take a lot of stuff off the engine in order to get the engine high enough so when I dropped the oil pan it would clear the crossmember. Had to drop the oil pump and pickup tube in the oil pan in order to remove the pan. There was no gasket anywhere in the oil pan, There was a gasket between the pump and pickup tube but for the oil pump where it mounts to the engine block , no gasket in the pan, on the pump and engine block. That was the case also when I replace the oil pan gasket on my 1995 Mustang GT. I'm thinking that the two machine surface (pump and block) are so even that when bolted together oil seepage is nonexistent or so minimal that it doesn't effect the oiling of the engine. I reinstalled the pumps without a gasket because that's how it came off the engine. Oil pressure is great Found the 1992 F150 on Craigslist in 2014 was listed as 1992 F150 less than 47K original miles $5500.00. The guy I bought it from said he got it at an Estate sale and thought it would be fine to haul his camper but told me that the 302 engine was too small. He said he needed at least a 351 or bigger engine.
Thinking that cam is going to go higher than you think, but you have the bottom end to go as high as it wants so should be good. My massaged stock bottom end 351 does 7k and those 302s have nice tiny bearings and less stoke. With aftermarket rods i wouldnt be afraid of 8k unless youve got some lead pistons. I like your clearances, ive been called old school but i still like to see .001 -.0012 per inch for anything thats going to see high rpm. My 351 came out to .0032 on the mains and .0025 on the rods and i run 10w40.
It’s all Japanese to me. I don’t understand hardly any of it, but if I keep watching, maybe I’ll learn. Thanks for taking your time to explain and teach those willing to learn even if it doesn’t get as many views as some high schooler revving up his pipes! Lol!
Cant wait to see it running . I have a 81 f 100 want to take the 300 6 cyl. Out put in a 302 or 351 w. But being on disability time i do find a motor to build and get the money saved up for what they are asking .sombody always beats me to it . Its a bummer but one day I'll score me a motor then the dream build will start. Love your videos been watching couple years now.
Thank you for your hard work Craig. I'm 40 have not Cross this off my bucket list yet want a older f100 to build. Trying to get rid of my lifted Jeep and get into something similar got my eye on a 78 at a local dealership 😉 well I believe it's a 78 dent side anyway I want it 68s to hard to find and ppl rather them rust in there yard unless you got the $ to pay here in Georgia mountain area.
Did you mean 2.2 thousands clearance because 22 thousands clearance would be .0220 and 2.2 thousands would be.0022 i worked in a machine shop learned a lot about measuring in decimals
Nah, nah, nah... keep them assembly videos coming. I soak the information up like a sponge! Every bit of new info is always helpful. Same with brand recommendations of engine parts! I have a 460 waiting to be built and i have never done a complete build before. Im greatful for videos like this! :)
Great video bud! Like most car guys engine builds are my favorite! Ok when you did your bearing clearances you said "the tightest clearance we have between both the mains & the rods is eighteen. Nuthing in the thirties. " 😮!?!?! When u say "eighteen, nuthing in the thirties" please tell me u mean .0018 & .0030? Witch one would say one & eight tenths of a thou to three thou?? Thats what u meant, right?? Not .018 & .030!!??
Thank u for sharing the assembly fuck the people that jus wanna hear it , i respect the process and the hard work that goes into all of it ,good luck with it
I have lost count of how many times you have rebuilt 302's for your F100, Mustang, Town Car, Etc. As much as I enjoy watching you I have a few questions about your process. 1) Why are you using a 2-bolt production block; 2) Why not use main studs and/or stud girdle with a 2-bolt; 3) What are the rod clearances(journal and side);4) What head gasket thickness are you choosing;5) What lifter modification kit are you using without machining the lifter bores for proper alignment and sizing; 6) are you degreeing the camshaft or are you trusting the manufacturer is honest on the cam card? I know the Mexico block and value, the correct code block that matches what was in the truck when new has sentimental value, but at what point does all that become moot in this project and you choose to build a replica Boss 302 with Ford Motorsport/SVO/Performance or similar block so you can turn 9000 rpm and NOT blow it up on camera?
Great video! yeah maybe many just want to see the burnout videos etc, i like video's like this also so please keep making them. ofcourse i like most of your video, but the engine building videos i also learn a lot. so keep them all up!
I just have to say I wouldn't consider my self a ford guy at all but I've always loved dentside ford's and you have made this truck my dream truck and I want one so bad my teeth hurt
His is a bump side. But the dentsides are just as nice. I have a 76 f100 that I will be restoring to a bicentennial. 302 auto 2wd long bed. Love the truck and can't wait to get back to driving it again. Been sitting for the last year after a huge life change. Never takes much to get em back going though. After 11 years I had her running again in a weekend. Best of luck to ya once you get your project going.
@@explanger527 yeah I want that project but I'm currently building a 74 international pickup with a 454 and a 4spd I would do a front end swap on that but it's 4wd and fairly rare
Im an old timer and maybe I can learn something new. Our line of thinking was always the top piston ring is closer to the combustion and takes more heat than the bottom ring , therefore it will grow a little more than the bottom ring , tightening up just a hair more than the bottom ring. Everyone I ever knew put a larger gap in the top ring. Has new technology or different thought changed that line of reason?
This type of video IS a necessity, I believe.
Yes, many just want to see burnouts, and unfortunately, engine carnage/failure.
Those of us who once did things like this, want to see a successful build and appreciate the time and effort put into it.
Patience is a key to doing it right.
Keep doing it right. I applaud you.
This has been brought to you from 1.5 hours North of another Craig that specializes in F series trucks in MO.
(Loved the 2 of you meeting, video many months ago.)
These types of videos are phenomenal. Being 31 and collecting parts to build up my 302 for my 95 mustang, I watch these as often as I can. Thanks for the great content!
I see the truck thumbnail and had to instantly click
On your bearing clearance, you said .022. You wrote .0022. That's a big difference. 22 thousandths and 2 thousandths 2 tenths is a country mile in this situation.
I saw the same thing, of what he said and what was on wrote on the paper notes. That would be a very bad situation
I was in in the shower when I heard him say .022 thou and instantly said WTF? Lol. I misspeak in my videos all the time. I try to add text when I catch my mistakes. 2 thou and 2 tenths of a thou, aka .0022 sounds about right.
Paused and came to see that this was one of the top comments.
I always put the cam in first so you can reach right through the bottom of the block and pull it through. Just a little easier on a guy. Looks like a good healthy small block good job.
Oh man I feel real dumb now, I don't know why I never thought to do that! Very smart 😎
I'm with you on the learning and working. Appreciate what you do and the time you take to share your knowledge. Top notch brother. 302 for the win!
im not too old to learn @ 65 ...jus' sayin'
I'm definitely one of the dudes that likes the extra assembly information. Thanks for another great video man!
I build between 8 to 10 460ci big blocks a week so this was nice to watch and actually relax instead of doing the work LOL. Well done.
I didn't know about that roller bearing for the camshaft, hella cool stuff.
Cool, you’re a natural Instrutor/teacher. Excellent job 👏
I have a '73 Bronco I put a '92 5.0 HO in back in 2005. Blew that up awhile ago, rebuilding the engine in a similar fashion this summer. Look forward to hearing your rig rip it.
Thank you, I just learned what not to do. Main bearing clearance same as ring gap 22 thou, the oil pump is safety springed not safety wired and beat the hell out of the cam bearings putting the cam in. But practice makes perfect and expensive.
never too old to learn stuff .Thanks.
I love seeing the assembly. Watching the assembly and the detail work guarantees a great running motor.
Getting ready to build an engine for my own F100 this summer. Going big block. Been a subscriber for a long time. I appreciate this type of video. Keep it up!
I enjoy the building and fabricating more than the driving, car shows, etc. Really love the old ford truck work.
I don’t think you can just remove that roller bearing on the cam gear. You need counter sunk bolts on the cam thrust plate for that timing chain. I could be wrong, but check your camshaft end play to verify.
I agree. The gear bearing keeps the cam from moving in, the other bearing keeps the cam from moving out.
@@Tguson Exactly. Hope he sees this before he tries to start it
From 0:01 to the end of the video and into the next; it's all important! You're talented at a young age so rock on bro- it's a Ford!!
Great video man!!! Ready to see one of the gals again!
Thank you for the build video and I'm so looking forward to seeing the F 100 back on the street!👍
So you removed the torrington bearing from the camshaft timing gear because the cam thrust plate must have countersunk bolts attaching it to the block so the bearing has a completely flat surface to ride on... Curious, do you now have it riding against those bolt heads? Did you check camshaft thrust clearance after the timing set was fully installed?
I guess I'm weird! Personally... I most enjoy the build. Spent some painfully expensive years with a funny! Loved the pit time!!! Keep up the good work... Fun for an old man to watch! Not so much Do!!!
I've installed several flat tappet cams in the last couple years and I've never had an issue with Howards or Isky cams or lifters and I've built a bunch of circle track/hotrod engines over the years. I've heard alot of local engine builders talk about cam failures in the last couple years but I've been very fortunate, I guess. Always use the recommended oil from the cam manufacturer and make sure to adjust your valves correctly and not too tight, so many people adjust valves to tightly.
Watching the assembly phase is awesome. Thanks!
camera/editing/audio were all stellar in the video. You spent some time and thought on your camera work. Good job
You’re bringing back some fond memories from the 90’s.
I built a 408 stroker with a JBA reciprocating kit with world product heads, jba headers and a edelbrock stealth intake for my 66 mustang.
That thing was a beast!
I didn’t know jba was still around. Cool build!!!!
Hey man, what wheels and tires you running? Love the setup and shopping for a set for my 66 dodge. Been watching you since I started building it in high school, and it sat for a while after blowing up the engine but I’m catching back up to you with performance parts again and it’s great to see your build progress as mine does as well. Keep it up!
These videos are worth watching because some stuff i didnt even know about because i will be building an engine soon and i hope to see more and its good to wrote stuff down so you can always refer back to it in case something doesnt check out or did check out and etc
Just rebuilt my Gen 2 lt1, didn’t know what the hell I was doing, but learned along the way and she’s back on the road!
Great job on your explanation on the assembly. Keep it up and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
I for one am glad you made this video. I'm getting ready to build my 390 that goes in my 64 Galaxie. Wish you would finish up with that old jalopy and get back to the Galaxy. Just kiddin
I like the assembly just as much as the finished product! Thanks for the informative video!!👍👍
All I know is you need your own engine dyno ASAP. I personally LOVE seeing engine assembly work like this and then seeing it put on the dyno and tweaked to maximize performance. (Engine Power is one of my favorite shows from Power Nation).
I'm going to rebuild my 289 engine and you inspired me to do this now it's just gathering parts and finding a good machine shop and gathering money
22:52 HOOOOO yeah, got that thang fartin'
Awesome to see it all coming together dude!
Great video. Really enjoy the assembly aspect of your videos.
Our cam specs are really close, im running a older lunati roller and I can tell you this camshaft doesn't make alot of vacuum. So if you've got power brakes you need to run a vacuum canister. Since your manual transmission your good there.
I have not built an engine yet but I am going to rebuild the engine in my 94 same engine but newer abviously so this video was 100% helpful thank you
Man, I've been waiting for the assembly vid. Cant wait to see you outfits all the rest of the trick stuff on the top end.
Love the assembly im trying to learn
Looks awesome brotha! Now would be a great time to swap everything over to your four- link, crown vic front frame. Just a suggestion! Keep up the kickass work!
Awsome video, I love the Assembly part. Thanks for showing it. Cant wait to see all the Burnouts......
New follower here. Big F series and mustang guy also. Love the precision and in depth knowledge you give out 🤘🏼
I couldn’t wait for this video! Looking forward for the next one also.
Can't wait to see and hear this beast fire up! The piston expansion info is backwards.
At 15:46 , I make those compression cylinder tools at my work (machine shop) for summit racing
I put in a new oil pan gasket, timing cover gasket, new water pump, and valve cover gasket on my 1992 F150 last year. This is a very low mileage truck (less than 73K). Had to take a lot of stuff off the engine in order to get the engine high enough so when I dropped the oil pan it would clear the crossmember. Had to drop the oil pump and pickup tube in the oil pan in order to remove the pan. There was no gasket anywhere in the oil pan, There was a gasket between the pump and pickup tube but for the oil pump where it mounts to the engine block , no gasket in the pan, on the pump and engine block. That was the case also when I replace the oil pan gasket on my 1995 Mustang GT. I'm thinking that the two machine surface (pump and block) are so even that when bolted together oil seepage is nonexistent or so minimal that it doesn't effect the oiling of the engine. I reinstalled the pumps without a gasket because that's how it came off the engine. Oil pressure is great Found the 1992 F150 on Craigslist in 2014 was listed as 1992 F150 less than 47K original miles $5500.00. The guy I bought it from said he got it at an Estate sale and thought it would be fine to haul his camper but told me that the 302 engine was too small. He said he needed at least a 351 or bigger engine.
cant wait to hear this thing run
Thinking that cam is going to go higher than you think, but you have the bottom end to go as high as it wants so should be good. My massaged stock bottom end 351 does 7k and those 302s have nice tiny bearings and less stoke. With aftermarket rods i wouldnt be afraid of 8k unless youve got some lead pistons. I like your clearances, ive been called old school but i still like to see .001 -.0012 per inch for anything thats going to see high rpm. My 351 came out to .0032 on the mains and .0025 on the rods and i run 10w40.
I enjoy seeing all the details and spec's.
It’s all Japanese to me. I don’t understand hardly any of it, but if I keep watching, maybe I’ll learn. Thanks for taking your time to explain and teach those willing to learn even if it doesn’t get as many views as some high schooler revving up his pipes! Lol!
As a machinist, your terminology is incorrect. You have 2.2 thousandths clearance. 22 thousandths would be .022”
I caught that too lol
Hey now, don't question the engine guru :)
@@gernblanston4956 i measure all night at my job…. Lol
@@bryanomicioli3301 he loves rod knock on startup
Cant wait to see it running . I have a 81 f 100 want to take the 300 6 cyl. Out put in a 302 or 351 w. But being on disability time i do find a motor to build and get the money saved up for what they are asking .sombody always beats me to it . Its a bummer but one day I'll score me a motor then the dream build will start. Love your videos been watching couple years now.
Thank you for your hard work Craig. I'm 40 have not Cross this off my bucket list yet want a older f100 to build. Trying to get rid of my lifted Jeep and get into something similar got my eye on a 78 at a local dealership 😉 well I believe it's a 78 dent side anyway I want it 68s to hard to find and ppl rather them rust in there yard unless you got the $ to pay here in Georgia mountain area.
I always wondered how presice harbor freight and or amazon tools are especially when measuring important components..
Love it man! I getting ready to order everything for an old 289 going in my maverick. Love the old fords!!
Love the assembly content😁. Most don't know what it takes to build a performance engine.
I like watching the content so keep up the good work fun and educational and then afterwards we get to tear it up
Craig did you mean to call out your bearing clearance as 22 TEN thousandths? Because 22 thousandths sounds a bit excessive to me.
Hey now, don't question the engine guru :)
@@gernblanston4956 what does it taste like?
Thanks for the fact checking
. 022. 22 thousandths.. the last digit lands in the the thousandths
@@brianmaynard7320 222 100,000ths.
A lot of us do like the spec, build, and install videos. Blue Oval all the way M T
Great video! 👍 now if I had a cool RUclips channel and a new haircut and many blocks laying around, I would bore the block .60 over to make it a 310.
Awesome work and knowledge... good job dude !
What are the specs on that wheel tire combo? I have been watching old videos and cant find any but they look sweet wouod love to know
Good job! I do enjoy the assembly vids.
I appreciate the effort you've put into this video and engine build! 👍
Can't wait to see it "not brake" 😂😂😂
I do enjoy Rebuild videos this is great info you are doing awesome with this one!
Big respect for the build dude this thing got to be sick💪🏽
It's always nice watching an engine build
Did you mean 2.2 thousands clearance because 22 thousands clearance would be .0220 and 2.2 thousands would be.0022 i worked in a machine shop learned a lot about measuring in decimals
Nah, nah, nah... keep them assembly videos coming. I soak the information up like a sponge! Every bit of new info is always helpful. Same with brand recommendations of engine parts!
I have a 460 waiting to be built and i have never done a complete build before. Im greatful for videos like this! :)
Great video bud! Like most car guys engine builds are my favorite!
Ok when you did your bearing clearances you said "the tightest clearance we have between both the mains & the rods is eighteen. Nuthing in the thirties. " 😮!?!?! When u say "eighteen, nuthing in the thirties" please tell me u mean .0018 & .0030? Witch one would say one & eight tenths of a thou to three thou?? Thats what u meant, right?? Not .018 & .030!!??
Rock on thanks for going through this for everyone.
Good one ! Very informative.
100% Want to see the engine building. More details the better.
Hopefully you do something for oil control, such as a windage tray and crank scraper. The higher you spin it, the more critical it is to control oil.
Excellent work. Have a nice Memorial Day
Thank u for sharing the assembly fuck the people that jus wanna hear it , i respect the process and the hard work that goes into all of it ,good luck with it
I didn't even recognize Craig doing the PB blaster commercial! 😂
I'm not a ford guy but at my age it don't matter any more. 78 I enjoy your videos and that's all that matters.
Nice work Craig 👌✌👍
I have lost count of how many times you have rebuilt 302's for your F100, Mustang, Town Car, Etc. As much as I enjoy watching you I have a few questions about your process. 1) Why are you using a 2-bolt production block; 2) Why not use main studs and/or stud girdle with a 2-bolt; 3) What are the rod clearances(journal and side);4) What head gasket thickness are you choosing;5) What lifter modification kit are you using without machining the lifter bores for proper alignment and sizing; 6) are you degreeing the camshaft or are you trusting the manufacturer is honest on the cam card? I know the Mexico block and value, the correct code block that matches what was in the truck when new has sentimental value, but at what point does all that become moot in this project and you choose to build a replica Boss 302 with Ford Motorsport/SVO/Performance or similar block so you can turn 9000 rpm and NOT blow it up on camera?
Nice video, very valuable
Love the info and the burn outs lol
Great video! yeah maybe many just want to see the burnout videos etc, i like video's like this also so please keep making them. ofcourse i like most of your video, but the engine building videos i also learn a lot. so keep them all up!
.0022 is 2 thou and 2 tenths not 22 thousandths.
Whenever you get the f100 up and running good, I think you should get in touch with hoonigan and set up a race
I am curious why you dont use a stud girdle.
I give it 6week and he be putting a new one in again
I just have to say I wouldn't consider my self a ford guy at all but I've always loved dentside ford's and you have made this truck my dream truck and I want one so bad my teeth hurt
His is a bump side. But the dentsides are just as nice. I have a 76 f100 that I will be restoring to a bicentennial. 302 auto 2wd long bed. Love the truck and can't wait to get back to driving it again. Been sitting for the last year after a huge life change. Never takes much to get em back going though. After 11 years I had her running again in a weekend. Best of luck to ya once you get your project going.
@@explanger527 yeah I want that project but I'm currently building a 74 international pickup with a 454 and a 4spd I would do a front end swap on that but it's 4wd and fairly rare
Nice!
This shiit is about to be amazing when it runs
I think it’s is the earliest I’ve ever been to any video
great stuff thanks
Great vid to watch before bed lets go.
Craig you need to grow yr Mallet again, you look like a little kid with that Crew cut.
Im an old timer and maybe I can learn something new. Our line of thinking was always the top piston ring is closer to the combustion and takes more heat than the bottom ring , therefore it will grow a little more than the bottom ring , tightening up just a hair more than the bottom ring. Everyone I ever knew put a larger gap in the top ring. Has new technology or different thought changed that line of reason?
Love the videos and what you do keep it up bc it’s inspiring to watch makes me wanna do it so much more. Btw love the name too
What happened to the other fox body?
Serious question, why is it still full of rust and have old paint on it if it's been hot tanked 3 times..?
Still, why no 347 stroker ? you already have everything apart!!
I feel like I have been Waiting on the Video for WEEEEEKS