You crack me up on the 3/8 oil pick up . Joe is very opinionated but he’s also open minded to your opinions and ideas . I think whatever you say or do goes . I’ll even take your side if that’ll help.

Rick, you the best man for the job, and don't know if Joe would yell about the enlarged oil pickup. I have my doubts.😊

I always learn something new from your videos.....I wish you were my neighbor!

Are they still using caustic soda in hot tanks down there Rick? they banned caustic soda up here.

Rick, I have 3 questions. I'm asking because I don't know, not because I'm questioning what you're doing. #1. For the oil pickup, can you just drill the 3/8" out and tap 1/2" threads and then add a 1/2" pickup tube?.... #2. Will hot tanking take off all that old paint?.... #3. What, exactly does hot tanking do? Thanks for the information. I'm trying to learn what I can. I'm not an engine builder.

🏁🏁Big block Mopar's generally have a very good oiling system from the factory. However, one easy modification recommended by Mopar Performance is to enlarge the passages which go from the passenger side main oil galley to the main bearings. This allows extra oil to both the main and rod bearings, and only takes a few minutes to do with any hand drill. 440source carries the special 12" long drill bit required, which should be a standard part in any mechanic's tool box who is building high performance big block Mopar engines. They also provide a diagram.

I just enjoy humble guys who know what they're talking about.

Is there ANY good reason to put paint in all of those oil passages and wear surfaces?? It'll take longer too clean the block than to build it. I certainly don't see any reasons

I watched a guy put a little dab of valve grinding compound on a stubborn head dowel pin to give the collet extra 'bite'

Rick just curious, do you have a car you race or is your project there? I see stuff in the background, just curious what you have going on..

Oh I love this channel....and please video the drill and tapping for the oil pickup... I have always wanted to do it and never have... But I have a old 400 block I use for practice...so 😒... When you get the bumper stickers I'll buy a few 😂

My dream has always been a gen2 hemi. But my wallet has always been 440. I don’t even care if the 440 would be more powerful. Just a 600 horse hemi street sometimes strip 4 speed b body. No I don’t care about numbers matching. Thx you again Rick. I know this will help me do a much better job on my build.

P.S. "Don't tell Joe" 🙂 Like he isn't watching like a hawk....

Interesting theory on the oil demand of the 440 street engines built today, Rick. My old brain says " 3/8" was fine for the six pak (390hp) motors", but I know a lot of folks drill out the pickups on these for the 1/2" pickups. Guess it can't hurt? Does it affect oil pressure at all? What pump do you run if you do the mod? - Ed on the Ridge

I wish you would do a block for me

All in the name of saving one of ma mopars greatest gifts. A440! I’m sure Joe will continue your excellence when he assembles it too!

I am learning so much before I take my 440 to the machine shop. I had no idea. Thx u so much for all the little details. They turn out to be big details. Thank you.

I have set of headers hanging on my wall that will clear the lines. They cleared my nascar scavenge pump system

What a mess. Great video though!

On the dowel pins i have had luck using a little valve grinding compound on the dowel pin and than try using the puller. Gives it a bit more grip to pull them out without slipping off.

Mac tools has socket set for square head and plugs. Another trick I do. Is once hot cut small piece of wax toilet bowl ring. Let the heat suck it in. Once cooled comes right out

I think that’s the brand I got. Plus an aerosol can to try and shoot in the oil galleys.

I've often wondered how many fresh engine failures were actually due to such things as these sorts of issues, Rick. We street-level shadetrees depend a lot on our machine shops to deliver a pristine block for rebuilding, but you know a lot of them don't have the time in these blocks to prep them to the extent they need.... The good part of all this grief is that yet again, you're presenting all this for all posterity on your channel and helping folks no end in doing so. Thanks! - Ed on the Ridge

I really enjoy the videos thanks

Aircraft paint stripper will do it

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After watching the Hemi build and ALL the things that you had to overcome, this should be a breeze! I'm looking forward to seeing each step!

Rick i cant believe you dont have snapon square head sockets. If you ever rebuild a 727 you need them. Plus you dont have a oxy ace torch. Really. If that block was in my shop it would be ready to dip in a hour. First stripper dipped then acid dipped. No paint no rust and ready to head off to machining. I saw you use or say you use wd40. You do know that has solvent in it that attracts moisture and will rust machined areas. I can prove it. I should do a video on the evils of wd40. I went as far as corporate with them demanding to know whats in it. Thus How i know. I am so with you on dont paint oil passages or oil pump mounting areas. Taking out the rough casting in the cam valley is a good plan but not the end of the world if you dont. 50yrs like that and it didnt break off its not likely. But it prettys things up. I have 50yrs into building motors and not one ever failed. But ya can always learn new things that make us better. Oh my method on dowel pins. Heat block with a torch, vice grips and twist out. 30 seconds and done. Oh and i forgot a dist bushing before it got hot tanked once. Oops. Welded a easy out to a shaft then a nut on the other end so it screwd on my slide hammer. Its works to get them out. People just dont know how important block work really is. Its like a foundation of a house.😂

After watching and learning from your great videos. I finally have a tip to pass along. Try after heating a internal bolt/ pipe plug then quench bolt with cool water . The heating expands it a few thousands then the quench contracts bolt a few thousands. That expansion and contraction really loosen them old frozen plugs / bolts.

Dang it, Mopar Joe... Did you buy this block from Sherwin Williams? My sympathies, Mr Rick.

I have a set of 8 point sockets just for those, don't use them much though.

I feel your pain Rick 😊

I’ll admit to being the round off man 😂

i woulda been afraid of cracking cast iron hitting it with that much heat that fast, i'm paranoid though

I got a set of spline sockets that work for square heads and even some taps they also make pipe plug sockets.... I replace with brass petcock makes changing coolant a brezze. Alway use a sealant so they do not seize later.

Hey Rick, I love all your attention to detail along with the knowledge you pass along to us. How would a guy with questions about his 535 Hemi get ahold of you?

Joe sent me this way... Keep up the work and studying on those Mopar Wedges. 🤙🏁🏁

please remove all of the casting flash from the valley, and below the lifter bores.

I think KB IS THE WAY TO GO AND AS TIME GOES ON THEY WILL GET better ther a Fairly new company so they are trying to get more things going as they go my buddy was having a problem with torque the horsepower was ther but the torque wasn’t my buddy has been to Tim’s a few times now to try and get it to go right in Clearwater Florida my friend is being patient trying to figure out the heads I guess the guy that was the head guy for the heads ther passed away but they have a new head guy now I guess so I’m told

What’s your car running since I know it’s in the car now I like the blocks aluminum

Also you know your stuff Mr Rick sieman as Joe calls you my buddy was a wedge man and he was good friends with Tim banning here wen he was living up the road from us he converted my buddy into HEMIS he has three now his race car a 68 barracuda with a KB MOTOR FROM TIM AND NOW HE GOT ANOTHER ONE FOR HIS 64 Belvedere that’s running a little slower than the barracuda I guess it’s his second race car and a 70 challenger that he’s had since he was 20 or so that has a cast block 426 then he has another 426 cast motor I think it’s had a lot of abuse lol it’s sitting in the corner but being friends with MR TIM BANNING FHO AND PART OWNER OF KB HE WAS ALL 440 in the day now he’s all hemi wen you can go 870 compared to 10 s in the cuda so he’s a changed man all HEMIS

Glad he’s putting a 440 in it instead of them fake HEMIS I shouldn’t call it fake cause they do go but in a new vehicle fine a 440 is far better the sound the whole thing you don’t have 80 million miles of wiring like Joe said he’s good at what he does he’s a busy man I’m doing a 440 well I have two of them for my 71 dart swinger one I’ll build stock and the 70 steel crank motor I’ll build last cause here in Canada it’s a lot of money to build anything but a Chevy motor

Glad he’s putting a 440 in it instead of them fake HEMIS I shouldn’t call it fake cause they do go but in a new vehicle fine a 440 is far better the sound the whole thing you don’t have 80 million miles of wiring like Joe said he’s good at what he does he’s a busy man I’m doing a 440 well I have two of them for my 71 dart swinger one I’ll build stock and the 70 steel crank motor I’ll build last cause here in Canada it’s a lot of money to build anything but a Chevy motor

Alright Rick take a siesta 😊 When you get back to Joe's 440 and you're dealing with the main caps and align honing you can pretend it's-a Hemi 😊

*Rick!* You didn't actually think @JustMoparJoe was going to send you a piece of cake, did ya? 🙂 I'm betting that rascal was in a stick car - a rather well-beaten one at that. Tickles me to death to see you talking like you know nothing about 440's after being a hemi guy forever - book and all, like us mere mortals! 🙂 I'm just appreciative you're still doing this channel for all posterity - now fortified with WEDGE! - Ed on the Rdge

I’m slowly converting you! That stuff will blow right out there. 😅

I love your work. I always appreciate how much detail you provide us viewers. Thx u. Mopar Joe trying to covert u to a wedge guy. lol

With a screaming wife Joe really deserves a good build for his Challenger . Seriously Mr Seeman you are a man of great knowledge and I can learn a lot from you . Joe will be very proud of the work you’re doing for him .

I noticed that you haven't checked any of the holes for out of roundness? I think that important when building engines,.

Yep them dam Milodon covers are the same as the Speedmaster, 440 source and Indy Cyl head ones and ive had to rheem ALL OF THEM...... same shed different anodising, different mfg label.....! Very annoying, guys check out the Speedmaster pump covers same same....at a fraction of the cost