$20,000 Dollar MISTAKE 😥😱 Bought A Car With a Blown MOTOR !! SBC WEIAND 671 383 comp cam stage 3

[@FredD63]

Justin since seeing the upper half internally I would pull the engine and hot tank it to clean it from debris and re ring the pistons and install new rod and crank bearings along with new cam bearings, check your oil pump and pick up tube. Install crane push rods, a roller camshaft and lifters, Harland Sharp aluminum roller rocker arms, MSD billet distributor. Use quality parts as that blower is not easy on internal parts. Also, I’m curious as to which pistons the previous owner put on that engine. Hopefully they are at the right compression ratio and they are a quality forged person and hopefully you have good valves in those cylinder heads. Don’t forget to replace that cam lock. I know it sounds like a lot of money but it’s money well spent just so you don’t detonate that motor. Good luck on your project and once again, quality parts is the only way to go when running a blower engine.

[@rbarker4426]

My new cam was the same way only one lobe was gone the oil pan was full of metal residue so I disassembled the whole engine cleaning up real good and put it back together same rings and bearings just a little extra work.The bad cam lasted only in there about 50 miles everything else was fresh. Flush out inside the push rods,clean oil pump out spray entire block inside and out with Gunk. Rinse it out with a water hose 2x blow dry with compressed air.Do the same with crank pasages.pistons and rods & bearings too spick&span then reassemble entire engine and have a piece of mind. Make sure to check all bearing for wear. And install ring gaps staggered from one another @10:00 and 2:00 to keep it from burning oil

[@bradfordrobinson7482]

Love the channel Justin. But I have to question with all the wear on the lifters and cam lobes, where did all the debris go? You're almost 50% torn down, it would behoove you not to yank the block and check and redo the lower end, particularly since the cam bearing appear to be worn. Hate to see you invest a lot of $$$ and determine later there are issues in the lower end or there was sloppy workmanship lower down. . Best of luck on the project.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

If the bottom end was assembled with the same level of quality components as the top end, I wouldn't be afraid to just swap out the cam and lifters and have a nice running driver.(use plenty of cam lube & follow break in proceedure) Roller cams can handle higher lift but can get very expensive. The distributor is a problem because access is so limited. The Lambo doors are a bit dated but it's really a great looking car 👍

[@3BBgarage]

Going to bandaid for now Not a Race Car just a cruiser ♥️😎🙏🏽

[@Anon_Ymous]

@@3BBgarage Honestly you have it all apart now why not tear it all of the way down. It could cause more damage in the future and cost you more.

[@outlawtrucker816]

If I spend a bunch of money I expected to running not have to be working on it… bad businesses 😮😮😮😮

[@kurtfoulke5130]

​@@redman7538I said to swap out the cam and lifters, Einstein !

[@robertbradford7892]

Exactly what I was afraid of... Is it even a 383? Unfortunately some people have no conscience.

[@johngaither9263]

I wouldn't assume anything about that engine now. You're still not even inside the block and all those issues are a bad sign. If you haven't run a compression test you're still in the dark about the rings, valves, guides and head gaskets. Besides determining if the motor is any good or not, I recommend a roller lifter cam rather than another flat tappet one.

[@hardstoner8095]

The seller owner (known) hide 100% engine blown with half or 50% repair lower block/cams to sell Online FAST for $$$$$. When car engine blown, the smart/truth mechanic say you need a clean engine, FULL Lower camshaft/parts, bottom cylinder/crankshaft or new engines. 😳

[@matthewromano8801]

That coolant lools nasty but thats the least of your issues. Holy crap that distributor is in bad shape....this guy pulled a fast one.

[@SentinelPrime13]

I would put a hydraulic roller cam and lifters in. Dont have to worry about wear and better performance. Probably have to change the springs also but the roller option will be better.

[@TT64NOVASS]

Better performance ? In what world , if you lack the knowledge or are too lazy to check lash on a Blown motor , maybe try another hobby !

[@SentinelPrime13]

@@TT64NOVASS thts your opinion. I have mine and it's not just a hobby for me.

[@kevinm9838]

Justin, maybe pull the oil filter and cut it open and check for debris. Save you the cam install and possible failure.

[@timriley302]

Probably a lot of metal in your oil pan probably need to clean oil pan and pickup tube screen.

[@jamesskinner2513]

You got this buddy. Sucks to have problems but a gearhead challenge to fix

[@ricksmith6338]

I would drop it at a good motor shop to be cleaned out , inspected , and re assembled . Has lifter and cam filings inside .

[@tomb4429]

When you put it back together and you go back with a flat tappet cam use oil with zink in it. A good oil is shell Rotella t 4 also lucus makes a hot rod oil that has zink.

[@chuckychuck]

I trust no one anymore, I work on my own vehicles, last week changed out all my brake caliper,brake calipers lines, rotors and bleed the whole systmbt myself and today did a coolant flush cleanser throughout the whole system, this winter I'm doing a 60/40 antifreeze mixture beccuse of new england weather, i want atleast a 130 degrees coming out of those vents. I sit a thermometer in my vent year round even for the ac, it reads 30 when ac is running.

[@3BBgarage]

That’s the way Chuck

[@matthewromano8801]

And I see a lot of surface rust on those rockers as well.

[@sams7655]

This would be a great channel on what not to do on almost every level! I predicted that you would never swap motors in those 2 Camaros but i was looking forward to the videos of it. Thumbs up bro, mechanicing aint easy bitches!

[@willsmith9057]

The problem is all that metal from the lifters has been through the bearings

[@3BBgarage]

😥🙏🏽

[@mikemarshall1394]

Sorry for your loss, but that motor is trashed😢. All the metal from that cam is in the bottom end. Pull motor and start over with a reputable machine shop.

[@antonlivingstone]

That right there is pissing me off that right there is 🤬 A men that work his 🤬 for something he wants gets Screwed out of his money is not right whatsoever and can do nothing about it but put more money out for it. That's just wrong, and that guide knew that that engine was like thit just blows my mind. Nobody deserves something like that whatsoever. He wanted to have fun with it. Not take it apart and keep on working on it. Not only that, the engine was blown. That's just crazy, and people get away with that type of bowl. A man that's trying to enjoy his life doesn't deserve any type of this mess. That's going on these days. I hope everything works out for you. Buddy, God bless to you and your family. And I hope things work out.

[@3BBgarage]

God Bless you Anton 😎🙏🏽

[@tedgerstenslager2949]

You have cam and lifter cast iron debris throughout the engine. The fine ground up cast iron gets sucked up into the oil pump which basically ruins it, then to the filter, probably clogs the filter enough to open the by pass in the filter and or the filter adaptor if it is the stock one, and on into the oil system throughout . You will never get it cleaned out without complete disassembly and cleaning. Don't try to run it as is. Just a matter of time before it fails.

[@3BBgarage]

Agreed but just a bandaid for now

[@kencarpenter1635]

Cheaper to pull the engine and fix it now than to wait and possibly have to replace the whole engine when it throws a rod out the side.

[@badlsxgarage]

AFR heads, double roller chain with 3 way adjustment. Definitely good parts. Just didn’t know how to put it together. They either didn’t break that cam in right or they adjusted wrong and wore those lobes out. I would almost go bigger with the cam. At least in the low 600s lift. It has the heads and springs to handle it. Wish I lived closer I would come help you guys.

[@3BBgarage]

Always appreciate all your input Brother you’re a Godsend

[@sailingwind326]

Glad you are getting it fixed up yeah that's messed up some people 😡

[@kevinhurley1172]

Well Justin since you have it apart myself I'll put them heads in the shop for goingna do it right then you don't have to take it apart again period thoughts and prayers keep doing what you're doing thanks again in advance

[@3BBgarage]

Thank you Kevin 😎🙏🏽

[@joeljenkins2876]

When you were cranking it, I heard a skip in compression: I’d suggest doing a compression test to see what kind of shape the bottom end is in.

[@grrrr6999]

I know you’ve lived here longer than me. Even I can see there’s a lot of hustlers around here but it’s a trait I’ve always had spotting them.

[@MarkSmith-wl1nq]

Just a word from the wise that distributor does not need to be replaced just clean it all MSD distributors will do that. I took mine apart recently and it look just like that cleaned it put it back together and it works great. Don’t waste your money bro cause a new one will do the same thing eventually love your channel.

[@robmoorwessel6052]

now you know why it was for sale

[@SS-en8gx]

Justin, I recommend using Driven BR30 break-in oil “best” since you are not going with a roller, also comp makes a lifter, DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) lifter for a few bucks more, check them out. But always match your cam and lifters what ever you use.

[@leofrac435]

Pull the motor clean it on it put new bearings and put new fresh rings on the Pistons put a retro roller cam in it. That way you know everything’s done right it’s a little extra money and time but it’s insurance that it’ll be a good strong motor.

[@mjt7135]

Thanks, Jason, for sharing these videos with the new car....enjoying it and learning 😊

[@charliepantano]

Do not put a flat tappet cam back in. Modern oil will not support this. Replace with a roller cam and lifters.

[@andrewgedeon9052]

Justin, sorry to see you have to go thru all this. Wish people selling would be more honest with their machines !! Good luck getting her back on the road. I know you'll get er right. Peace.

[@3BBgarage]

😥🙏🏽 thank you

[@MattSt333]

Any engine that has a non level cranking tone has a bad hole or 2. It’s called galloping and it’s never good. I always disable spark and crank it over as a test. Easy to hear.

[@scotta.2966]

For as detailed you are with other projects really surprised you are pulling engine to make sure no other damage is done. Plus you can see what you have in lower end.

[@3BBgarage]

Going to bandaid for now it’s just a toy not an investment 😎🙏🏽

[@MarkSmith-wl1nq]

With the cam and lifters wiped out like that that engine needs to come out and be clean and inspected and put back together because you pump nothing but hard parts through that engine and the bearings are probably full of it do yourself a favor. You got this far take the engine out, disassemble it and inspect it you won’t regret it.

[@jamnow9779]

Pull it and rebuild .. looking back at the video when you bought it that guy was a little sketchy with his answers.. Be sure to give him a review that compensates with what your going through now !!!

[@XLoad3d]

hey since you got the coolant drained this would be a perfect time to do a "super flush" to the cooling system. I do it in all the used cars I buy and usually flush it with the Prestone "flush+cleaner" too. it will clean any bloom, rust, or any dirty stuff in there extra good. who knows when the last time the coolant got changed. Backflush the heater core too. edit: I should clarify use DISTILLED WATER ONLY. its only $1/gal so its not too bad if you run several cycles of water you only need like 8/gal water total

[@kevink4914]

Looks to as the owner before you either use crappy break in oil or non at all. I seen you mentioned that you are just going to piece it together. I wouldn’t being a blower engine. Tear it all the way down and check crank and rod bearings. Have the block flush of all that metal. You will just be right back in that engine real soon if not.

[@henryg683]

I’m shocked it was running as rusty as it was under the cap and I think it’s better you found out now instead of driving it and wind up breaking down who knows where!!!! And it’s going to be awesome when you get it back together I’ll be looking forward to seeing it!!!! Hopefully it won’t be a long wait for the parts to come and what you need is in stock and you won’t have to wait for some silly small part that would hold up it getting back together!!!

[@3BBgarage]

Praying so Henry 😎🙏🏽 need to use some Zinc in the oil and break in right

[@shylomcfluffy5873]

@@3BBgarage Get that Shell Rotella Heavy Duty Diesel oil....perfect.

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Wow sorry for ya brother thats not good at all why do people have to be that way. Prayer's for tall take care be safe 🙏

[@robertsturtevant6185]

Love the video, sad to see the engine has the problems it has. The seller did you wrong on the sale, theres no way he DIDN’T know these problems existed…….looking forward to the next one……T’s and P’s…..

[@movingearth3726]

Dam I feel bad I watched when you pick it up it sounded way off to me but I believed the guy too but something didn’t sound right from the start

[@michaelgray8301]

Hello 👋 hope you get it fixed. Man that suck that it blow up. So people in this world

[@3BBgarage]

Love ya Michael appreciate it 🏆🙏🏽

[@ronaldhughey6038]

I live in Akron Ohio. We have the original Summit Racing up here.. It's a great place to shop for all that performance parts your looking for.. Wild looking car. Love the color.

[@3BBgarage]

Right on 😎🙏🏽🤘🏽

[@brjr2009]

Make sure the oil pan gets flushed out. there is a lot of metal floating around inside that engine just waiting to do more damage.

[@3BBgarage]

Motor flushing for sure

[@robertdunning584]

Justin the reason for the cam and lifters is the wrong oil was used you must have oil with zink in it or it will whipe out the cam and lifters. And now you have to ask yourself where all the metal from the cam and lifters went ?

[@3BBgarage]

Yes exactly what my bud at Vassmotorsports said

[@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp]

You have sum good parts, my suggestion, get a retrofit roller, clean the oil galleys well, hone with a plus 010 ring set, put back together

[@3BBgarage]

Thanks for the tips! 😎🙏🏽

[@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp]

@3BBgarage I build quite a few for people, if you can find a Mallory distributor that fits, use those, no box needed and last forever, hopefully the block has no damage, I still have 2 or 3 old 400 sbc,

[@georgewehrheim1829]

With all the wear on the lifters you need to pull that motor and go over everything the cam and crank bearings are going to be bad and there it no telling how the cylinder wLls look

[@thomasmcgovern2431]

Justin you got taken brother,sorry this guy took advantage of you,hope rest of engine ok,don't forget metal is in oil and through our engine, especially bottom end mm

[@p.b.sHUNTING]

Support your local speed shop…. Buy from them instead of warehouses or distributors.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Justin, maybe the guys that built the engine didn't do a proper cam break-in? How hard would it be to pull the cam bearings for new ones? Cool video!

[@rlucerin28]

Those struts don't hold the hood up anymore? It'd be s good idea to get new ones and get that stick out of the way.

[@dovertransllc4616]

I had a problem like that with my lifters. I went with roller cam never had issues again. They make a locker that keeps the cam from coming out or getting loose.

[@3BBgarage]

Thank you

[@dovertransllc4616]

@@3BBgarage No problem Justin. I’ve built 2 of these motors from the ground up with blowers. If you have questions they have a special department at summit racing with experts on these engines they helped me a lot.

[@robswank5209]

I As a possible upgrade you might want to consider using roller lifters

[@shylomcfluffy5873]

Dude the second you started finding random new gaskets on one side but not the other.... Woof.

[@davidstearns9664]

Sorry you are going through this Justin. I know how much you wanted this car.. I think you ought to let it slip who you bought this car from . Give him his 15 minutes of fame.

[@joestamper5649]

I would send out the heads to get them checked in new valve guides put in and polish the intake maybe plane the heads

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Why. It has good compression

[@haroldfoust]

Hello, my friend I see how you got that car and a good deal.😮

[@silverback8183]

DONT GO CHEAP NOW! I have zero doubt that engine needs to be torn down and redone. With the cam looking like it does I bet the bearings and cylinders look just as bad. You've gone this far,don't do it half azzed or you'll regret it!

[@3BBgarage]

Bandaid for now rebuild when she goes 😎🙏🏽

[@seandunn4203]

I would check the whole motor , big fan of the main channel , but how it was running when u picked it up ,how the guy selling was driving it and reving it up he new what it was , hope he works with u but I doubt it .

[@3BBgarage]

Appreciate it 😎🙏🏽

[@MsLordbear]

Seeing the car on the first video you posted I was wondering on why would you buy it

[@ChrisM-gv2st]

I thought it was running and driving when you bought plus the seller told you the distributor was rusty.

[@3BBgarage]

He did 😎🙏🏽

[@RandyandJenHeatherly]

Dang that's bad news about the engine in the car and that really looked good in it.

[@nothanx3867]

Just saw the opening teaser. Holy F***!!

[@3BBgarage]

Right 😑

[@pacifickaihomesllc3605]

Use roller lifters solves the chevy cam problem.

[@watomb]

Well at this point you can just pull the engine and send it to machine shop. oh what fun

[@gtnoslp]

Not a good sign when you can lift a couple of the push rods up off the lifters! Curious on how all that crap/dirt got under the dist.cap? ....Check it out good while ya got it apart!.... Lotsa mechanics giving ya advice! 😉

[@3BBgarage]

Great point!

[@Vassmotorsports]

Thats ashame man but we will get her back running great again , cant wait to do some burn outs and doughnuts in our videos hahaha. I was hoping you just order the stuff and have delivered but figured if you was bored youd drive to Summit and pick up let me know what else ya need parts wise

[@3BBgarage]

Can't wait! And thank you for all your Wisdom and help today!! just want to make sure we get the right CAM 😎🙏🏽

[@Vassmotorsports]

@@3BBgarage me too for sure , can mean big power difference if not right

[@wcsmith49]

Just a question from a non-mechanic…why not change from points distributor to electronic?

[@3BBgarage]

Keeping it simple until she goes all together then I’ll go roller and electronic 😎🙏🏽

[@Vassmotorsports]

It is electronic MSD with boost control box inside car

[@mattyc195]

Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@3BBgarage]

Thanks 🙏🏽 😎

[@marnav9205]

At this point pull the motor and check it all. This looks pretty ugly.

[@johnolive3377]

Want to bet there is metal shavings in the oil pump and bearings.

[@americanoutlaw8902]

Hey ust ill tel you what happened who ever built the motor Did Not adjust valves properly And forgot to lock the rocker arm studs if you rock the valves redo it to proper lash and lock down rocker arm stud lock nuts you will be ok minus new distributor that was real bad I learned on roller rockers lock em down little Allen head inside rocker nut for adjusting rocker arms definitely just do new cam lifters re use rockers and springs if good new distributor wires most definitely 8mm wires rock the valves after new cam set up my freind lock the adjusters after they come loose passenger side been there 😉

[@markcole6475]

I’m surprised with a build like that , a roller cam wasn’t used. That’s what I’d be doing at this point.

[@philhammond5908]

Willing to drive 180 miles for car parts but won’t dead head 50 miles for a paying load!

[@danielgraf8957]

Who cares

[@bighands675]

I'll just say my prayers now

[@3BBgarage]

😑🙏🏽

[@MrPaxtonstang86]

Go back with a roller cam, there has be lots of problems with flat tappet cams and lifters

[@3BBgarage]

That’s what I’m hearing they say it really depends on the oil used

[@HectorHustles]

I can only imagine when Kylan gets his drivers license. His channel will be about driving iRock with his brothers in the backseat.

[@3BBgarage]

LOL 😂

[@waynesworld2086]

That dude put it on ya selling you that ride and thats being nice about it lol

[@turhanruffin3201]

I kown you would never throw anyone under the bus even if they deserved it. But did you buy this car from Jetworks of Salem Alabama or did you buy it from the individual in the video?

[@3BBgarage]

Not naming individuals 😎🙏🏽

[@dennisswab6020]

check bottom end ,lose blower for street

[@Dealete420]

You're just going to run that engine with all that cam and lifter material (metal) inside it... That engine needs to totaly come apart or she'll blow up .

[@brian2359]

Man that sucks!

[@brendanbelli8769]

I’m trying to be careful with my words here but I’d be taking a ride back to the place. I bought that car from and getting at least half my money back and he would give it to me with a smile. because tomorrow would be a new day for him. Sorry that happened Justin.

[@dennisncaz]

Well I think the guy you bought it from just wasn’t a mechanic. Your still gonna be under 30000 for a pretty cool car. Just costing you some time. I don’t like working on cars anymore. Glad you do. Good luck with re-assemble.

[@Stephen-carr]

Love you Justine but I don't understand you lol. I've a firm believer as a truck owner and mechanic, if it ain't broke don't replace it. I've told you that during your rebuilds. And here you are again on the car changing water pump alt and ect. They aren't broke don't change. Parts quality sucks. But make it worse you are changing them but not the worn cam bushing.

[@stevenmize6163]

I’ve read 90 percent of comments and I just want to put my 2cents in you crazy if you don’t pull tear down I’m sorry but when I see shit I call it shit!! Don’t waste money repairing go ahead rebuild

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

The oil filter picks up all the metal. Done this many times

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

That distributer does not look good at all. I thought the blower was not heavy (Wrong) it was Nathan helped me carry it to where Jesse wanted it. He had to hold stuff up so we could move it. He's going to be removing the blower and dual carbs and put the manifold that he had on it many years ago and the carbs back in. It will sound louder than before without the blower which u can only hear it whine l. He's thinking about getting it done next week when it's cooler. Plus we can put the hood on. And leave it outside if it's raining. From the top of the air filter to the hood it's like half a inch of space. Nana was like hell yeah cause she misses the roar of the engine instead of the sound of the blower. It's always good to have good neighbors that helps you out. A church member that has helped me out with errands and she was really needing new tires but low income (Social Security) she couldn't so Jesse got tires and matching rims and hand Cash and Austin put the new tires with the matching rims on her car. She came in for a oil change. She was like banging on the office door of my office and Jesse's and Jackie's. She was like wait a minute I just came in for a oil change. Jesse said u helped us out and never take anything in return and he goes your welcome. Oh he has Nathan (oldest son) install new brakes and rotors. She brought cookies for him. Nathan was like no no Mr's Robinson u don't owe me no $$$ she was like u want my famous oatmeal raisin cookies and he goes yes please. I was like oh hell yeah thank you. Lucky we had a gallon of chocolate milk in the fridge in the break room. Grandma made banana bread and Jesse was like oh hell yeah. She made 4 breadpans of it.

[@3BBgarage]

Oatmeal cookies and Banana bread two of my favorites 😎🙏🏽

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

@@3BBgarage She make's them dam good. She made homemade waffle's and omlet's and egg's for breakfast. And she had the dog's wake us all up. And she was like breakfast time. And we got up and ate. I texted Jesse asked him where he wants to meet for lunch. And he was like not hungry still stuffed from breakfast. The waffles are like a standard plate size. Since Jesse brougth a bigger waffle maker.

[@Crispy1320]

The dreaded China Wall as we in the business say. Whoever was in that engine last shouldn't have been. I hate the fact that I was right about the previous owner Once you get it all back together hopefully it's good for a while.

[@3BBgarage]

Praying 🙏🏽

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good morning yall dang thats not good

[@garyhockensmith2471]

Comp cams for the last several years have been made too soft and do what yours did, I would go with a different cam manufacturer!

[@Missouri_Outlaw_1276]

The guy who sold this car to you knew what he was doing, can we say lemon?🤬

[@3BBgarage]

😥🙏🏽

[@screamingeagle4525]

You have been screwed by the seller,would go to them and ask for money back for the repairs

[@leedouglass9636]

I would put this guys name out there in the hot rod world so he doesn’t do this to someone else…..

[@jeffsmart3217]

Time to stop buying things without seeing them. I’m sorry that you have been burned.

[@edallen4141]

DON'T power wash your engine with a distributor

[@jamesleake2121]

Hate to say it but you got taken, and if I remember when you bought this you said the motor cost $27,000.00 and now you are tearing it down have to agree with a lot of others who commented you better pull the whole engine and do it right now instead of just doing a bandaid repair job that will cost you more later

[@TheDavidfunk56]

Whatever happened to Lucy

[@timriley302]

I asked about her awhile ago but didn’t hear anything about her.

[@rodger996]

With Ginni

[@3BBgarage]

With the grandparents

[@TheDavidfunk56]

Gotcha thanks for the info

[@tobytyler4240]

Blown head gasket

[@timmcdermottgetgf2250]

Hi Justin and Tdubs and family

[@3BBgarage]

Hey Tim