How to Build a Chevrolet 454 Big Block Part 7: Timing Chain and Cover!

[@charliemorgan6721]

I am following along as I build my engine, nice to have a guide to follow for reassurance because parts aren’t cheap so small mistakes can be costly. Great videos, looking forwards to the rest.

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thank you for watching Charlie!

[@tonybustos2396]

On my 454 88 chevy just put in a new timming chain but got low compression. So gotta learn what other stuff im going to need repair maybe bent rod

[@2carpros]

Yep, time for a rebuild. Thanks for watching!

[@designsinorbit]

This is just the most amazing series. What would be next level is showing us how to add horsies. So really just an addendum to this series. But I guess this isn't getting enough hits unfortunately for it to be worth it...?

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching! It's not that it wouldn't be worth it. It's that engine is in my 1967 Camaro and I built it to be mild and fun. Not a scary monster that I can't just cruse. But if we do build a monster big block you can guarantee it will be here on the 2CarPros KZbin channel.

[@JDMXRANGER]

am i missing the harmonic balancer video? i currently dont have one, but ive followed and bought a majority of the products you've listed. great help and guide here.

[@2carpros]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq3f2qHbbiLZ7c thanks for watching!

[@lordsauto]

great vids brother!

[@2carpros]

Hey thanks so much for watching Rob!

[@GarageRatt]

Hi I noticed there are two holes tapped on each side of the cam bore, is this for a cam retainer plate if someone decides to put a roller cam?

[@nightsnake64]

Can you share the part number on the cam gear thrust bearing and does the block need to be machined for the the thrust bearing? Thank you in advance

[@brandonthorbahn2405]

Do these parts fit the mark v bbc?

[@2carpros]

A lot of them yes. Thanks for watching!

[@geraldmontoya952]

With the key pointing to #1, how do you know if it's the compression stroke or the exhaust stroke?

[@2carpros]

So the camshaft decides that. When you line the dots up you are on the compression and everything is good. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

I just bake my lower gear in the oven 350° for 30 minutes have my wife bring it to me on a tray and stick it on with the welding gloves lightly tap it on with a brass drift the bottom it out piece of fucking cake no special tools required

[@GarageRatt]

Hi question, is dot to dot TDC on #6 or #1? I see others that say dot to dot is TDC #6 then when you rotate and put both dots at 12 #1 is at TDC? I'm confused

[@2carpros]

Dot to dot on TDC of #1. Thanks for watching!

[@peterbuilttough3406]

Nice job, what is on the deck surface? By the #1 cylinder? Corrosion? How deep

[@2carpros]

That is just some surface corrosion. It is totally fine. I had the block hot tanked and magnafluxed. Thanks for watching!

[@dylanfournet6080]

ok one of the bolts on the timing cover never got torqued and im only slightly... losing my mind😅

[@2carpros]

It did, just missed it on the edit. Thanks for watching!

[@SS454LS6]

Why did you change the cam sprockets midway through the install? You open a box with a nice billet sprocket, but installed a cast sprocket.

[@2carpros]

I didn't, the camera settings makes it look kinda like billet in the first shot. But it is cast. Thanks for watching!

[@SS454LS6]

@@2carpros dude what are you talking about? The sprocket at 2:03 has holes all the way around. The sprocket at 9:29 has 3 oval shaped holes. It's unquestionably two different sprockets.

[@c10rider]

On what video do you go over the harmonic balancer? I have been watching in order and I got to video number 9 and it shows the harmonic balancer already on there

[@2carpros]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq3f2qHbbiLZ7c I made it it's own video because it is such a common thing that people get stuck on. Thanks for watching!

[@bensugar676]

Hello, please, do you think if you could replace a 455 Big block (Buick century 1974) with a 454ci ? Many thanks. B

[@ericstephenson9924]

Does the oil pan have to be off to install what you have here? Also is there a risk of messing up the distributor if it was removed when the engine wasn't at TDC? Great job, thanks!!

[@DriveBreakFixRepeat70]

Part number for the front main seal?

[@juliodiaz8280]

Does the cam use a plate with the 2 bolts to hold it in on the front or or is it for roller cams?

[@2carpros]

No, not on this engine. I don't believe the roller cam matters for a thrust plate. Thanks for watching!

[@keithscudder7136]

Yes it does. Flat Tappets don't need one, Roller cams do.

[@rockycurtis5485]

I was going to rebuild my engine but come to find out I don't have to I got a 1992 Alero RVs been sitting for 10 years got a 454 4 bolt main 4 speed tranny only 40000 miles on everything last time this thing's been registered was 2010 but my engine does not need to be rebuilt is it worth any body out there kind of in a tight spot I live in Florida

[@2carpros]

That is a solid source for big blocks is old RV's. But how do you know its a 4 bolt? Thanks for watching!

[@ratchetthelastlombax3639]

you didn't install retainer plate? for the cam?

[@2carpros]

Gen 4 Big Block Chevy doesn't have one. Thanks for watching!

[@ratchetthelastlombax3639]

@@2carpros then it's not needed? I'm afraid camshaft would walk out

[@DadbrosGarage]

Hey buddy love your video series. You have to tell me if you sold the two bolt Main to cover the cost of all the Machine Shop work at least what did you do

[@2carpros]

Hey Ken thanks for watching! Yes there was a bit of horse trading for the machine work on the 4 bolt. Really didn't need a machined 2 bolt when I had a 4 bolt.

[@mrblanche]

Did you clean the bolt holes, too? Otherwise, the locktite will be trying to hold onto oil, not metal.

[@2carpros]

Cleaned the whole block. Thanks for watching!

[@meache2798]

I was wondering where you got that timing cover from ?

[@2carpros]

It came from our junkyard engine. But you can buy a new one from www.SummitRacing.com Thanks for watching!

[@kalubcraig3799]

Oh wow wasn’t expecting that, I got real into the build, what’d you do with the 2 bolt? Does this 4 bolt have the same bearings, cam, rings etc?

[@2carpros]

Some people are so nice! I still can't believe someone just gave me a 4 bolt! Yep! Everything is exactly the same just the main caps have 4 bolts instead of 2. Thanks for watching! We have more big block videos coming very soon!

[@bowtihi6830]

I noticed you didn't install the cam retaining plate. I assume that means it isn't really necessary.

[@2carpros]

Good eye! We ended up using a different timing set that didn't have one. If it came with it use it but if not, no biggie. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherclark5383]

Only comment, seal installer was upside-down. The proper installer is designed to fit inside the seal.

[@cr500mike]

LIKE !!!!!!!

[@warrenmartin1607]

Those type of seals can be annoying to get started. I always win eventually

[@2carpros]

Eventually it will yield! I always try to remember that. Thanks for watching!

[@abdullahkamara314]

Hi Ryan, Will it make huge difference if I set the timing gears on zero when the cam card is advanced ground 2 ? Cheers 👍🏾

[@2carpros]

Ok so that advance is ground into the camshaft as it is when the two dots point at each other. I called an asked them just to be sure. Thanks for watching!

[@terryverkuilen5790]

Why does Chevy make 2 separate length timing chains...4.5..and 4.9 inch chains..WHY WHY WHAT IS THIS MEAN

[@crimthegrim]

Surprised that you didn't go timing gear set instead of chain

[@2carpros]

They are just so loud and this isn't like a crazy drag engine or something so the chain will be just fine. Thanks for watching!

[@SOLDOZER]

2 bolt block was in way better condition. I woulda stuck with that.

[@Blazer02LS]

What, a chain... Naa get a nice LOUD gear drive. Make everyone think you have a blower hidden under there. LOL

[@garagem4643]

Blazer02LS Ù

[@johnbriand3209]

Glad that boy dont work on my customers cars never less my own. he is defiantly to clean and malfunctioned.

[@jesseduke694]

Lol! Your seal driver is not idiot proof.

[@2carpros]

Alright. Thanks for watching.