Getting the ring off is the easy part. Removing old rusty tire is another story

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You'll get there man!

Rebuild engine to original specs get rid of the hodgepodge that doesn't belong to the original head . Do a valve grind witch are most likely not seating properly because of rust from-the water sitting in the engine. And replace the rings and cheek the bores. Also set Cam at 6 o'clock and crank at 12 o-clock.

Stick with it you'll be able to get it running, could be the timing, but it sounds like no spark,?,but I'm no expert, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

Excellent Video Jason :) also wondering if Time Gear for Oil is of and time chain try Camshaft at 6 :00 also 12:00on Crankshaft to if does not work then see if find a better motor to ! That sure frustration motor and engine oil hope you use 10w30 no synthetic too and got PCV Valve in valve cover too!

I havent watched the other video or anything but are you getting a strong spark ? It barely coughs. It should at least cough !

I think the compression could be the problem Maybe the cam's not put in correctly and letting the compression release through the valves

Great video sorry the motor didn't start till next video may God bless you and have a blessed week

Like the other guys say: dot to dot with the timing marks. Keep the faith Jason ❤️

Yes cam dot right above the crank dot

im watching the video im not seeing an allighnment dowel on you cam you have to have that to properly line up the cam

timing marks on engine should be 12 on crank 6 oclock on cam

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Timing marks together. Cam gear 6 crank at 12. TDC of compression stroke. Will fire right up. Compression is Not too low. 100 psi is decent for this engine but I am confident Jason you will get it started and compression will improve they won't all be the same but each within 20 of other is ok.

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Hey Jason , I have always brought it up to TDS on the compression stroke and line up two dots cam gear at 6 and crank at 12 o’clock, and if you have vavle cover off make sure intake valve is closing as number one is coming up to compression stroke, good luck you’ ll get it😀😀

Hey Jason , you know what they say spark, compression, and fuel, and it will run, although I did have a Dodge PU one time that jumped a tooth on the timing chain and it wouldn’t start😀😀

Very cool Video Jason How did You make your Intros.? Greetings from Germany Georg'e

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Try brake cleaner to start. Put ATF down holes, get you more compression until rings warm up, good luck

You found the reason that old 59 was parked all those years ago. You may have a fairly fresh engine that someone installed the cam 180 degrees out with alignment dot at 12 o'clock instead of 6 o'clock and pointing at the 12 o'clock dot on the crank. Engine may never have been run and the old owner said screw this junk and parked it.

Jesus dude how dense are you get the marks facing each other and drop the distributor it’s simple as hell don’t make it more difficult than it has to be.

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You want the distributor at top dead center before you drop the distributor not 10 degrees before “0” then you can turn the distributor to set your timing. All engines need is air, fuel and spark and they have to run but you have to set that stuff up before hand.

Just a thought... ...even if you get this one running, make sure your 59 bellhousing will allow you to use your starter.

Not trying to be mean but a quick google search on timing marks would have saved you time and trouble.

I’m just a old carport shade tree mechanic , and I just yesterday did my 327 , lining the dotes as I stated , crank dot at 12 o’clock cam dot at 6 o’clock , in Line top of crank dote 12 o’clock just below cam dot at 6 o’clock distributor rotor pointin at number one , ( even the crank timing mark should line up at 0 or top dead center then . ) again carport shade tree mechanic , but that’s how my Boeing machinist father taught me how to time cam crank , distributor on a Chevy motor . Give it a try Bud . If it don’t work I’ll buy 2 of yer shirts lol

Those cylinders are a bit low , put a little oil in each cylinder before ya put compression tester on that cylinder retest it but if ya line up dots crank at 12 o’clock , cam at six o’clock crank dot in line with cam dot at 6 o’clock distributor pointing at number one she’ll fire

Crank dot in line with cam dot crank at 12, cam at 6 o’clock bet it’ll run

Jason please line up the dots don’t give up crank at 12 cam at 6 dot to dot

Put gas in carb and make sure the choke is closed. Takes time to pick up gas.

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Put the crank mark at 12 , cam gear at 6 in line should be correct

Line up the marks

Marks are off. Big gear mark to bottom, small mark at top.

You can build up your compression by putting some ATF or PB blaster in the cylinders. But also I've seen em run at 90. So 🤷 make sure your cam dot is at 6 and crank is at 12.

That starter is begging for mercy 😖

Dot to Dot on the timing gears , u are backwards the the crank is 12 and the cam gear is 6 o'clock, it will run Bud 🤞

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Sounds like the answer is in the comments! Keep after it buddy!

Put 24 volts to it and break those rings loose.

The dots are supposed to be at 12 and 6

Put cylinder 1 at top dead center, the camshaft sprocket dot should be at 6, crankshaft dot should be at 12. The dots should be pointing at each other with cylinder 1 on TDC. I’m a GM automotive technician and a GM classic car guy so I’ve had my fair share of working on small block Chevys 🤙

Cam mark down an crank mark up

I did my 1970 350 Chevy I put the cam gear at the 6:00 o'clock position and the crank at the 12:00 . The cam mark lines up between the two marks on the crank. Don't give up on it yet try that before you do. Great video.

Crank gear should be on the 0 key and dots should face each other. Dot to dot. keep trying, you have plenty of compression.

We're all frustrated right along side of you. Like stated below try the dot to dot 12 and 6 position

I'd try and figure out why I'm not getting any oil up to the rockers before trying to start that engine. Just out of curiosity did you check to see if the rotor was rotating properly? and yes dot to dot.

Happy you got a sponsor. I am not sure you set the timing right ? I think it is, Cam at 6 o'clock and crank at 12 o-clock Most all the old school engines I have done were that way. It's been years so I don't remember that well.