351 Cleveland cheap and easy oiling modifications and improvements for the home engine builder.

[@sheldonkepley4585]

man, i do like your videos! think its also nice that you take time to reply to the comments. so many other channels, just don't. nice you don't mind conversing with the viewers. and since I'm also building a Torino, even more appreciate you.

[@FastFords289]

@@sheldonkepley4585 thanks bud I really appreciate that, and yeah I try to always respond because if it wasn’t for people like you watching then this channel wouldn’t be growing like it is and I appreciate all y’all. Plus I like helping people and showing something maybe someone might not know or think of and vice versa. I’ve had people comment and give ideas and I’m like you know I like that, thanks. Then I’ve always had debates with people which is fun as long as they’re civil about it. So thank you for being a supporter and watching. P.s. very nice, what year Torino are you building, love those cars.

[@cbrouma8014]

Lifter bore bushes make a huge difference. Ive got lifter bore bushes and a oil restrictor kit and turn it to 8000rpm and never had a problem with oiling or bearings. Also sit the head gasket on and port match the oil return holes. 20 psi at idle hot is fine for a cleveland. I have 20psi @idle and 75psi @8000

[@FastFords289]

@@cbrouma8014 yeah they are a great modification, however this is more of a stock build with slight modifications, I’m building it for my truck as a towing and cruising engine, so it’s not really needed, a high volume oil pump will serve the purpose on what I want to keep good oil flow along with the modifications I’m doing. I’m not done with the block yet, I’m waiting to get it back from the machine shop and then I’ll be doing more videos on it. Thanks for the tips and suggestions though. Thanks for watching.

[@cbrouma8014]

@FastFords289 depending on clearances youll have 110psi oil pressure on a cold start with a HV pump

[@FastFords289]

@ yeah I knew it would be around 100 especially being new, once it breaks in it’ll drop alittle but should stay around 40 at idle once warmed up.

[@cbrouma8014]

@@FastFords289 for what its worth im my opinion your better of with a mellings standard volume oil pump and ask the machine shop to shim the pressure spring for you with a 3/16 shim. The HV pumps are nothing but trouble, if your after longevity they will cause premature wear on the distributor gear and they are renowned for oil cavitation. Good luck with it ill stay tuned, sounds like your knowledgable and on the right track.

[@FastFords289]

@ I’ve ordered a new original style duraspark custom built improved distributor from D.U.I Performance distributors built for my application and ordered a hardened oil drive just for extra security, even my buddy has a 400 with nearly same setup I’m building with a standard oil drive and never had a problem but I wanted to be sure. Shining the spring is a good idea but isn’t that basically the same as changing the spring? That’s the difference between standard and high volume pumps is the spring tension. Glad you like the content and being a supporter, it’s much appreciated.

[@willdavies6085]

Great info mate, my clevo will get same treatment....

[@FastFords289]

@@willdavies6085 thank you, much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the video. It’s definitely worth the time. Thanks for watching.

[@mrcirino5181]

What about the adapter to install a larger oil filter

[@FastFords289]

I’m not doing that because it’s not that important for a street truck engine, and if it’s the same one I’m thinking of it’s not to fit a bigger oil filter, it has a bigger bore for more oil flow. I’m not installing that on this engine but probably will for the Torino. Thanks for watching.

[@rodan2852]

Hey man I dig the way you think. I'm doing the same thing for my 66 f250. Another thing to consider is 1) adding a "bypass oil filter" kit commonly found on HD trucks. I got one from Amsoil 2) look into surface scraping (gasket surfaces) using Prussian blue marking dye, machinist scrapers, small surface plate (optional) etc. To match surfaces and help prevent leaks.

[@FastFords289]

@@rodan2852 thanks bud, much appreciated. Yeah I can bought about doing the bypass oil filter but for my application I didn’t really think it was necessary. For the other stuff you mentioned I’m not real sure on what you’re referring to so I’ll have to look into it, sounds like a good investment so thanks for the tip. Good luck on your build and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@mkollander99]

Thank you for sharing your work

[@FastFords289]

No problem, thank you for your interest and thanks for watching.

[@christophergriffin8344]

Nice Fedora🇺🇸🤘

[@FastFords289]

@@christophergriffin8344 thanks bud, much appreciated. Thanks for watching.

[@roberthirshfield3571]

How about the oil holes on the deck drain backs do you gasket match

[@FastFords289]

@@roberthirshfield3571 I didn’t on this one no, I just recently starting building this engine due to waiting in the machine shop and the gaskets were already matched good enough to not mess with on that part. Thanks for watching.

[@taylormach1699]

Great info. Thanks.

[@FastFords289]

You’re very welcome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@grandcrappy]

Good vid, atta baby.

[@FastFords289]

@@grandcrappy thank you, much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@ford-speed]

well buddy, what you've done has mostly been a redundant excersize. At least you have attempted to improve oil return flow. Your mods to the oil pump and filter area have done nothing really. Please understand that oil flowing through the engine does not flow fast and does not care about sharp edges or corners in the oil galleries. Removing sharp edges to help oil return is good. Restrictions are created by the diameter of the smallest part of the conduit. Flaring the end of the hole does not improve flow in an oil gallery.

[@cbrouma8014]

Dude just get a ball hone and do it properly

[@FastFords289]

@@cbrouma8014 I’ve got one, but wanted checked correctly, machine shop said they found some light pitting in a cylinder wall and some of the pistons are 3 thousands off. Gonna have it bored 30 over and get some good sealed power/ speed pro flat top pistons for it and be good to go.