Steve...took me a week ...yes everyday to adjust the rattling and various set positions for my passenger side window after installing new weather striping. As you know extremely time consuming to get it just right. I even used Peter Serio's book for additional assistance.
@jonvertnik245412 күн бұрын
Wow! That's a weird combo, is that a regular T in 15 grey and red interior?
@gravely100020 күн бұрын
Good info from someone who put more than a couple of these together and they stayed together. Keep up the great content.
@learysinsight961720 күн бұрын
Hey Steve great video thank-you. I have a question regarding pin oiling. What have you found to be the very best option in that area? Have you ever created anything to directly mist/spray oil under the crown? And as far as pistons go, what option for oiling do think makes the most sense for these motors if they are 'mostly' driven on the street with some abuse(I mean that in the most respectful and mindful way)?
@JohnLysikowski27 күн бұрын
Thanks great breakdown helped me out
@nicreyes922Ай бұрын
Got a question break pedal. Switch stays on when I hit the brakes.
@Playboiw900Ай бұрын
Do vacuum needs to be push into the hvac control or suck out
@ryandeweese363Ай бұрын
Did you catch that note about chamfering the bearings from Salter race engines? He made mention about chamfering the leading edge so the rotation of the crank forces oil to the back side for the thrust bearings or something like that. Ive also read about the benefits of running narrowed bearings but wonder what that would change with my engines 5w20 oil requirements...
@Tunerfreak99Ай бұрын
20 weight oil is an EPA and Fuel economy oil. The manufacturers will save a minute amount of fuel and emit a fraction less with low viscosity oils. However, this oil offers much less protection long term. It’s up to you but I run one step heavier weight oil in my engines that came with a 0w-20 recommendation. In fact my engine called for 0-30 until 3 years ago when it magically got switched to 0-20
@CocozenАй бұрын
Mine just started sounding like that. 244k miles hehehhehe
@HoustonTurner-s4h2 ай бұрын
How did it work where’s the aftermath video
@thomaslockley9452 ай бұрын
So u have to set thrust everytime u pull the cap even if its not a new bearing? An do u just hand tighten first
@SonOfTheBlueSky2 ай бұрын
Hi. Can I do it without taking transmission out - when transmission is still installed?
@DS-es7id2 ай бұрын
Man would love that block, bet is amazing in durability.
@freedomtodefend3 ай бұрын
I have this same tool. Is the part with the 4 different heights just resting on the pinion bearing? It has a lip on the other side that doesn’t fit anything that I can see.
@abramsse13 ай бұрын
This was extremely helpful. Thank you.
@rcarmichael75823 ай бұрын
No videos yet on tips for a clearance that is to close? Mine has 1/16 gap and I’m trying to figure out what to do. Thanks
@stevevsautomotive19983 ай бұрын
You send it back to convertor MFG and they can fix it.
@rcarmichael75823 ай бұрын
I only have 1/16th gap on mine. What do you mean by send the converter out? Thanks
@stevevsautomotive19983 ай бұрын
Send out to convertor MFG.
@rcarmichael75823 ай бұрын
@@stevevsautomotive1998 thanks
@bartoszskowronski4 ай бұрын
please make a photo of face of that rings is there marks after grinding/correcting to proper ring gap? or two ends lapped each other (what is proof of bottom out)
@bartoszskowronski4 ай бұрын
what I see the gaps on rings was too small. gapless rings require much more ring gap than normal rings (and that isn't issue because you have 2 overlapping rings instead one)
@brianmathew094 ай бұрын
Hey Steve ,luv your work,,wish i lived closer,, was wondering who's headers are on this engine,,liking the thick flanges,thanks.
@ijteague4 ай бұрын
when I am up at the carb and I pull this cable I can feel a slight resistance from it and if I lightly pull a 1/4" to 1/2" more I can feel it stop. I assume this is the lever first touching the valve plunger. is this where I would crimp the cable line, then do the adjustment at full open throttle? From the look of the video, I want that lever to just touch the plunger as its normal/forever spot till throttle is applied?
@mastergreen84925 ай бұрын
Nice Info
@stevenewman7755 ай бұрын
My 109 block has 3 steel caps and the stock rear main cap. It was line bored. Calico main bearings and an aftermarket steel crank were installed and the rotating torque checked in at 6 ftlbs.
@Eastcoastgarag35 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing everyone my build. It took some serious power. This is proof that even a mild transmission build without all the billet parts can and will survive for some time if built correctly. Hopefully, it gets all the billet goodies it needs for the next weakest link to be discovered.
@stevevsautomotive19985 ай бұрын
Hey Bruce, it's not a mild transmission. It doesn't have a brake or billet front half(which is why it broke), calibration is on point for engine power as shown by the clutches. I took another apart from a well respected builder and his direct clutches looked no better than mine.
@jdiaz13745 ай бұрын
Please tell us how you came up with this contraption! Very awesome!
@MarkHughes-pb1xe5 ай бұрын
Beautiful Waiting on this 2nd video for the dd efi dash With the front mount intercooler? Whats the resolution to colder water temperatures...
@MarkHughes-pb1xe6 ай бұрын
Steve when is that 2 nd video of the dd efi coming Thanks
@stevevsautomotive19985 ай бұрын
Not sure what you are asking, it's all documented. If not on here on Fb. When I do another I will make more content.
@MarkHughes-pb1xe5 ай бұрын
@@stevevsautomotive1998 I was looking forward to seeing your thoughts and feedback on the dd efi digital dash. Your gonna be putting one inmy gn in about a year
@stevevsautomotive19985 ай бұрын
@@MarkHughes-pb1xe been covered on Fb, look it up.
@MarkHughes-pb1xe5 ай бұрын
@@stevevsautomotive1998 Thanks steve
@JoseHernandez-kw6nn6 ай бұрын
After seeing your video, i understood my trany problem, mine is stuck, now one question, if it's stuck, do i need too rebuild all those parts inside? Or just add something to set it free and get it back to work like it suppose to? Ill appreciate if you help me, Thank you
@lokksable6 ай бұрын
How much do you charge
@luckyPiston6 ай бұрын
So this tool topped the guide too , right ? that way u can lower the seal a bit on the guide gain some retainer to seal clearance and run a higher lift camshaft
@RPH65906 ай бұрын
Good call.....nice using the Tool Mat.....
@MrMotopsyco696 ай бұрын
Ok context is important. Saw "ick" in the valve cover. Note to viewers: GN means it's a Buick Grand National or GNX 1977-87 Try panning out so people can see the car too.
@87TurboT6 ай бұрын
G body gang
@williamwilson23036 ай бұрын
Man these buicks will give you a migraine headache at every level.. mine has been sitting for almost 2 years thats where she likes it the most sitting lol
@rzmod47666 ай бұрын
must be 1/8 min and i wouldnt go more that 3/16
@TRBOQUIK67 ай бұрын
The LC2 and anything to get aftermarket for the engine, I feel is on the way out and the parts manufacturer's who we depend on are starting to "ghost" the application all together for other platforms. Who knows. Lets hope this platform doesn't die all together.
@josephwilson7297 ай бұрын
Hey Steve, great video! One day, can you make a video or discuss how to remove sloppiness in the steering gearbox?
@learysinsight96177 ай бұрын
Right on Steve. As always, thanks for uploading a video of what you're up too with your own car. I love all the integrated extras on the harness.
@eaglerider947 ай бұрын
Code for my BMW e34 reads "26 SOLENOID VALVE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH". Symptoms are that when cold, it goes into Trans Program (locked in 3rd gear, limp mode), shift lock doesn't function and the digital gear selection disappears from the dash display but when the engine warms up to operating temperature, all works fine again and shifts beautifully. Leads me to believe it isn't the solenoid. Can you point me in a direction?
@thhall4597 ай бұрын
Very interesting but I don’t understand why this is important. Please explain. Thank you.
@Sethorion997 ай бұрын
Can help identify a tight crank. Any bits of lint or crap that has become trapped could make the crank run tight, which will quickly destroy it. Most people just give it a spin with their hands and call it done though.
@jaschalindesmith95257 ай бұрын
My crank with cam and chain installed was 7 after lime hone
@stevevsautomotive19987 ай бұрын
That's not an apples to apples comparison. If the engine has more than 4 main caps that also may affect the readings.
@trygodfirst17 ай бұрын
Very well communicated Steve. I’ll b praying for this need.
@SuperNovadose7 ай бұрын
First it was roller Cams now heads...the joys of owning a Turbo Buick
@GW2_Live7 ай бұрын
Man, I legit just lucked into some ported aluminum heads, and I had to buy them right away. They need valve guides apparently but hopefully they work out for me. The availability for everything for these cars is getting ridiculous, cams are hard to get to. We are stuck with only 1 supplier for heads and intakes because of the low demand due the size of our market.
@learysinsight96177 ай бұрын
I've heard that from other people too. There must some demand for them to not be able to keep up, also communication is more important than people realize.
@qwk86gn757 ай бұрын
Yeah whoosh Motorsport had just posted they had champions irons in stock. Having to wait on parts as a business basically ties up your money and time which doesn’t ever fair to well. Can’t blame you for making the customer handle getting the heads.
@vincehyman79357 ай бұрын
Well said Steve. You do great work. At the end of the day you have a business to run and family to provide for and that should be understood by everyone. Keep up the great work and videos.
@Inherentlybroken7 ай бұрын
I hope you get a response from these vendors. Thanks for shaking the tree.
@TheRandog1007 ай бұрын
If everything in my 4l65e is stock then why would I need to shim the bolts?