360 Engine Build! Part 10, Installing Lifters, Valvetrain, and Intake.

[@charlesreed2879]

This engine build series is great. I am thinking about building a low budget 360 this winter for my 2500 and these videos have been great at giving me an idea of what to expect.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Charles Reed thank you! I’m definitely no professional, but I enjoy building engines and working on mopars. I’ll get this one in my dart sport soon and stretch its legs!

[@80TTopRR]

Thanks a million for this series I watched many times and followed the tips extensively while building my 360, the 1st time I’ve torn a motor completely down and built It back up and couldn’t have done it without your videos !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Awesome! Thanks for the support! I’ll have a better series on a 400 big block that will get dynoed as well!

[@johncarlson8029]

Those dowells also hold the front intake gasket from blowing out

[@JustMoparJoe]

Excellent 👍🏼

[@jasonbennett9995]

I love my 360 and I am not sure who loves it more than me my son or my father 300hp and 300 FPT 355 posi 727 torq trans 83 d150 stepside smiles per Miles BIG thumbs up brother God bless from Canada Mopar or no car mean old Plymouth's are rad !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Check out my buddy Vic’s Garage! He’s a Mopar man under the Maple leaf!

[@ezelk1337]

Excellent video. I am using your information on my 318 right now. Thank you.

[@JustMoparJoe]

EZElk thanks for watching! This motor will be ran next video, and eventually see a race track. It’s only a street motor, but I’ve got to know how it performs.

[@alanfoix9911]

I'm doing the same Dodge 360 now. Great video 👍✌️🙏

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! Check out my most recent build series. It’s an updated version of this!

[@neillong9480]

Very timely, Just getting ready to build my 360, some great tips, thank you very much, can't wait to get started!

[@JustMoparJoe]

neil long thank you! My video of the start up of this one is coming out tomorrow morning! It lives!

[@tsmith578]

You can use some old Harley Davidson adjustable pushrods to make/ use a a length checker if you can get some. We have some old leftover ones from a shovelhead rebuild we did a few years ago.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@tsmith578 i appreciate that. I’ve came a long way since this video series. Please don’t judge me too harshly. This engine does run flawlessly still, but I have many things I would change and share with the world.

[@tsmith578]

@@JustMoparJoe Hey,,, no way man. You always try and do a great job, and you keep it real, and that is why I watch your channel, no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, if not then no one would ever learn new things, or evolve with new ideas.

[@johnelliott7375]

Always wanted to do my own Mopar build. Great Sunday Mopar Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Same to you 👍🏼

[@budlanctot3060]

It's too late now for your build, but I ALWAYS match mark the inner and outer rings of the vibration dampener, so if it slips, you'll be easily able to see it and if it hasn't slipped, you'll be positive the timing mark is still correct.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m familiar with that. I can always cut a small stripe with a dremel in the car. Thanks for the tip.

[@judyloper422]

Rob Loper here, the pushrods in my 360 are solid. No thru holes in them,but there are holes in the rocker arm where the pushrods seat in the rockerarms.

[@JustMoparJoe]

LA small blocks should be solid. The later 80’s engines are hollow

[@raymondpetracca6208]

Quality Speaks For itself

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. I’m trying to do a series each year and make improvements in filming, advising etc.

[@ChrisMiranda]

At 8:39 if he doesn’t have a helper with him while doing these videos then you should put on some head phones, turn up the volume, and listen to what is whispered right after he says “that’ll take some of the play out of your rocker arms”.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I've listened to it 20 times now. I think the only noise you hear is my hand slipping against the microphone on the camera. What does it sound like to you?

[@johnmclaughlin3906]

Yes to T-shirts

[@JustMoparJoe]

John Mclaughlin awesome! I’ll get a link or email up on the start up video! Thanks for watching!

[@johnmclaughlin3906]

JustMoparJoe Mopar Blue with Orange print👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

John Mclaughlin shoot me an email to Justmoparjoe @gmail.com with size and color preference, your PayPal address, and if you want a pocket sized or full sized logo 👍🏼

[@moparnut6286]

Definitely got to support you love the shirt! Great build on 360!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Much appreciated!

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@JustMoparJoe no,,not like a chevroly,,like a ford engine. we dont talk about chev. cheap nasty.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@JustMoparJoe tools to re build mopar engine, lotsa lube,,blue painted & balanced,,5 lb hammer.. for the nosy chev guys...i imported a clone 340 r/t 72. sublime. nearly made the mistake of buying a mustang,couldnt find a fastback big block, [390,ish.]. plus,there all rusted to fk..good vids,keep it up..

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@phantomwalker8251 I appreciate it brother 👍🏼

[@prior8t2000]

Plus, I want mine in a Black & White colors...

[@moonlightaurora2943]

Sir. You are an expert.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I appreciate that! I picked up some good tricks from my dad. He was a 40 year master mechanic and drag racer.

[@318willrun]

Clean build! subscribed

[@JustMoparJoe]

318willrun thank you! I appreciate your insightful videos!

[@briansignorelli7090]

Hey Joe I always think it's better to pre-oil without the drive shaft bushing in the motor because it can get scarred up talking about the oil pump driveshaft bushing

[@briansignorelli7090]

Also I learned a lot from your videos

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks buddy! I have heard it both ways. When the bushing is driven in, it can drop some flakes of metal. I like to use my Lucas mix on the shaft when it spins. Hope that helps

[@BlownBudgetGarage]

Oh man you finally got shirts!!!

[@bryantracing3022]

Thanks brother this was very helpful

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you. This was my first recorded series. Learned a lot of improvements.

[@PTucker0864]

I like your disclaimer...lol. I bought new valve covers when I noticed that someone slapped on some Purdy blue Moroso covers without baffles. The pcv will suck oil and make the engine smoke without baffles.....I learned that the hard way on my Mustang engine.....couldn't figure out why my fresh engine was smoking? DOH!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. This one hasn’t smoked yet. You can run an oil catch can of some kind if you need a different option. These covers were full of tar and sand from blasting. I wouldn’t be scared to remove and reword the baffles back if need be.

[@PTucker0864]

@@JustMoparJoe , Yes, a catch can. I was about to do that before I discovered that it was MY fault for removing the baffle when I was cleaning the engine parts! Years went by after that...I was clueless...lol.

[@ramberto7785]

Can you do a video on how to wash out clean out anything you port? Heads and intake......im scared to get these things wet man! how do you clean stuff?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Ram Berto I honestly like Mr. Clean and a brush. I used an old baby bottle brush from the kitchen that was retired, scrubbed into each port, then high pressure washer in all directions. If you have compressed air, I’d blow it out after and set it out to dry. If it was really greasy, I would use jet fuel or kerosene and a stiff brush, then red scotch bright. I’ve literally duct taped a scotch brite around a rod and used it to scrub with. Also, harbor freight has a cheap set of brushes that work well.

[@jeromejakubowski7763]

Hello 👋 great excellent videos👍🏻. I don’t mind the lengthy end build videos for Mopar small blocks at all. Please keep them or any videos coming. I wanted to ask you a couple quick questions, I see that you use Lucas as part of your engine assembly on this 360, and the one you did for the red Dodge pickup. How has that worked out for you? And do you continue to use it after the engines are together and running? I’ve thought about using it but don’t know if it will really be of any benefit. I’m a new subscriber and a Mopar die hard, looking forward to your next video👍🏻

[@JustMoparJoe]

Jerome Jakubowski thanks! We run Lucas in everything we own. Including bracket cars with 440’s, 528’s, etc. Usually I use it as a mix in engine assembly 50/50. I then pour cam additive into the engine and the rest 10w30. Lately I’ve been buying Motorcraft diesel 10w30. After the cam is broke in, I’ll change oil and filter, then refill with same oil and a quart of Lucas every oil change. The running video of this engine comes out tomorrow 7-3-20, at 8am. It lives, and runs well!

[@johncarlson8029]

I roll pushrods on glass to check straightness

[@JustMoparJoe]

That’s a great idea as well. I usually roll them side by side and pay close attention. Glass is good

[@Montana5.9]

Did you use different exhaust manifolds to plug the EGR ports in the heads? I noticed on the intake side that you used a gasket to cover them. Looks like your intake is non EGR also? I just purchased an Edlebrock performer w/EGR and am debating rather or not to use it to keep a factory set up.

[@JustMoparJoe]

These heads were pre egr holes below the ports. My intake gaskets block it off in the center. I would buy the felpros with the S on the end of the part number. I think 1413s

[@jamesseaman6919]

I have some family in Hot Springs!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Only about an hour 10 minutes from me. It’s a cool old town with some gangster history lol

[@prior8t2000]

I wanna get them T-Shirt from you.... Where are the where are they sold at..??..

[@JustMoparJoe]

prior8t2000 I have a shirt order placed every few weeks. Send me an email at Justmoparjoe @gmail.com and I’ll fix you up!

[@natehull7221]

Looking at ur cam and lifter kit were u able to use the stock springs retainers and push rods?

[@JustMoparJoe]

nate hull stock pushrods and retainers were fine. Had to upgrade springs to a set of comps. I believe stock cams were somewhere around .420-.440 lift. I always have my machine shop pick the springs for my heads, , after I drop them the cam card, because they can measure for coil bind, and spring inside and outside diameters. They can also buy the right springs that won’t require much shimming. Hope this helps👍🏼

[@natehull7221]

@@JustMoparJoe is that usually pretty expensive at a machine shop? This is my first time so just wondering if it might be more cost effective (and not lose too much power) to go with a kit from comp with new springs and retainers and a .480 lift cam

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@natehull7221 sorry I just saw this. The kit may work great for you. I've had a .480 /.292 kit from Lunati(bracket master). I really liked that cam. It's not ideal for a low compression engine, but it worked well in my 360 with stock bottom end and ported J heads.

[@carlosontiveros430]

Thank you for this series of tutorials. I’m working on my 1976 dodge sportsman rv with the 360. It’s a factory engine besides the exhaust .I have ran into the emission system problems. Most of the parts are unavailable except for the egr valve.I’m unsure what to delete from the factory diagram and plug. What’s your recommendation.this has the factory intake with the 2barrel holly

[@JustMoparJoe]

Carlos Ontiveros thanks for the support! I’d trace back to the carb and unplug everything except the brake booster, vacuum advance, and the single line that runs to your heater control switch inside the rv. There is likely a vent tube sticking out the front of the carb that you can leave hooked to the charcoal canister.I bought a 74 sportsman rv for 400$ just for the motor and trans 👍🏼.

[@carlosontiveros430]

@@JustMoparJoe right on Joe !

[@rickstotts9176]

Hey Joe, I noticed that you used the Fel-pro 1213 intake gaskets that block the heat crossovers. Have you ever had them burn through? That gasket also covers the heat escape passage that's above the crossover port. Will that portion of gasket burn out as well? I'm running Edelbrock performer intake & carb, w/1" spacer. Also what's the difference between the 1213 & 1213S3 gaskets. Does the 1213 also have a steel core? Currently live in Washington, but will soon be moving to PHX, AZ..

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Rick. I haven’t had the intake off yet to look for the burn through. I’m assuming they might over time. My future plan is to swap my weind out for my Edelbrock air gap and see if it makes a difference at the track. When that happens, I can cut through my gaskets and check for any steel. They didn’t seem to have any if I recall correctly. I will buy the 1213S3’s if they have steel made into them next time.

[@rickstotts9176]

@@JustMoparJoe Thanks Joe, but what, if any, effect is there with the heat escape, arched port, if it's covered by the gasket?

[@rickstotts9176]

By the way, this is in my '79 Power Wagon W150. It gets driven... a lot.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Rick I have to reference the magnum head, and all aftermarket heads for sbm. They totally eliminate the heat crossover and the heat escape. It’s not a necessary feature in my opinion.

[@rickstotts9176]

@@JustMoparJoe Being blocked of would reduce heat blowing on the exterior of the carb as well. I just want to keep it as cool as I can in the desert heat, and I only want to do this once. Also plan on using 160 degree thermostat. Good idea or no? Running 180 now.

[@POSTIVETHINKING]

Hi just wondering cant find much on a 360 I've tighten my lifters hand tight but some of them feel just a little Loose not much just noticeable do I need to tighten just a fraction more im scared of breaking a bolt ?? Any advice mate

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m confused as to what you mean. Did you tighten your rocker shafts? The lifters spin freely and move up and down. I’ll help anyway I can, just need to figure out what you mean.

[@POSTIVETHINKING]

Hey mate thanks for replying I Tighten the rocket shaft bye hand 2 or 3 lifters are slightly loose Only hand tighten it haven't wrench torque it just hand tighten Im worried if I go tighter ill brake a bolt What do I do

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@POSTIVETHINKING check your threads on the bolts and run a tap down with a small amount of grease on it, to help clean out the threads in the head. If the bolts look worn, you can buy similar at a hardware store. I would look for grade 8, and keep the factory length. If the bolts look good, and have 3 threads engaged, you should be able to start torquing them down with your torque wrench. Some lifters will be plunged because those cam lobes are raised at that time.

[@JamesTanner-um3on]

I have a 1976 360 my self

[@julianchavez3372]

Did you have to grind on your weiand intake at all to clear the ditsy? And im trying to understand why some intake gaskets have ports for the center crossover in the heads and some dont? I noticed yours have none? Whats best?

[@JustMoparJoe]

If it’s a real street car you can leave it open. Most strip cars block it off. If you buy the gasket with an “S” at the end, it has a steel layer inside it. I did not have to grind any around the distributor area. I would recommend matching up the ports because they were cast crooked.

[@julianchavez3372]

Thanx for the heads up. Im still preparing to install intake so i will match up ports. My 360 is for a van. I hope to make a bit more power than stock. Going to a 4 barrel from two. With a comp cam xe250h and headers. I really appreciate the videos.

[@julianchavez3372]

I also noticed on your 360 build up when installing timing set you had a oil slinger on crank? Is that supposed to be there from factory or is that a aftermarket thing? I dont have one on my engine and dont see it in manual?

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@julianchavez3372 some engines didn’t have them. If you look at the Juan Carlos project truck, I had to put it back together and it didn’t have one. The truck is ok without it, but is a nice addition if you’re running a manual fuel pump.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@julianchavez3372 should be great! Break in that cam with lots of ZDDP additive, either from Lunati or the Lucas hotrod style from Oreily. Comp have been the worst lately about killing lobes and lifters on break in.

[@johncarlson8029]

Why soak lifters? I submerge them and pump them till no air comes out then install

[@JustMoparJoe]

I soak them because that’s how I was taught by a veteran Mopar mechanic. I was basically showing what I was taught in this series and how well it works for me.

[@jasonwilbert9533]

@@JustMoparJoe my Dad is a veteran Mopar mechanic and also soaks his prior to installation. i recently had my 340 at the machine shop and the builder told me do not soak them. Of course my dad disagrees. Also I'm interested in your shirts.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@jasonwilbert9533 I appreciate that! My dad was also a veteran mechanic. It’s kind of the old school way. But I’ve never had an issue until the Chinese intake I had refused to seal and leaked water on the cam break in! I titled that one the coronavirus intake😅. I appreciate the support. I can get you a custom made shirt or I have some at tee spring. I included that link under my newer videos. If you want a local made one, or stickers, shoot me an email at Justmoparjoe @gmail.com

[@budlanctot3060]

I don't like soaking the lifters, and definitely do not recommend pumping the lifters up. They can lockup on you and not bleed down to accommodate preload. I had that issue on an engine I built many years ago. It ran awful for several minutes until the lifters bled down and allowed the valves to rest on the seats. Fortunately, it was a stock cam, and there was plenty of clearance. Also, you don't want any extra pressure on the cam lobe/lifter face during break-in. The lifters will pump up in just a few seconds, especially if you primed the engine prior to initial start up. I just give the lifters a quick dip in fresh oil and that's plenty good for initial assembly.

[@frankparks4900]

Why Knock off the head gasket tabs... That would help secure the ends of each cork intake end gasket? What do you know that the felpro gasket engineers didn't? Frank Parks at Mopar Restos in Summerville Ga.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Hey Frank! It’s just a personal preference of mine. I’ve tucked several of the tabs before and had some hard luck forcing an intake down. My machine shop actually said that on their 2,000 hp motors they throw the end gaskets away and use black urethane to seal the fine and rear. I actually picked this truck up from Steve Dulcich and Frieburger on an episode of roadkill garage. Here’s a link if you’d like: Steve mentions it at 1:20. The video is called, “how to install an intake manifold. They have 6.6million subscribers. Thank you for watching and your support. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6nlGuphq-Eoas

[@frankparks4900]

An Answer... Not a Heart. You still are NOT so famous with only 33 comments... When you reach 10K plus subs....and that amount of comments, I'll let you slide... Just wish to know more of what is in your head!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Frank, you hear.... but don’t listen. I’ve always listened to my dad who guided me in building and everything Mopar. He’s owned and built more Engines than anyone I’ve ever known. He’s dead now. Died in 2015. In my own self need to improve and evolve, I listened to one of the most popular names and builders of Mopars ever. Steve Dulcich says to do it. I will do it. Thank you for watching. Be sure and hit the subscribe button 👍🏼

[@frankparks4900]

@@JustMoparJoe Hey Joe, Thanks for the link to the "D- Man"... Watched, saw, and listened... Steve has been one of my Mopar Mentors since SOOOO far back... Before there was the internet and KZbin... Print magazines were where we got our street/race car Knowledge. Wow, now I have told on myself. Soon to be 63 Years Young... So you see, Steve and I go back almost to the stone age. Great to see he has been mentoring the younger generations with his vast Mopar experience! About the clipped head gaskets... The experts have deemed those little things can be more trouble then they are worth... So now I understand... Being that most of my Mopar work/livelihood is about the restoration of the original parts and cars, don't think those little tabs will ever offend me! I am a new subscriber to your channel. Have enjoyed a few videos so far. Like your approach to things. And you seem GENUINE and pretty laid back with your style. I would love to have you in my shop working on these old relics! I don't often come across younger Mopar people with your skillsets and real love for all things Mopar. I'll continue to enjoy your videos! Later, Frank Parks at Mopar Restos, Summerville, Ga. AKA The Hot Rod Hoarder! Episode #33.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you for the support Frank. My dad would have been 60 this year. You remind me a lot of him. I was able to check out episode 33. You have an awesome collection. If you ever want to ask me anything or talk Mopars, my email is [e-mail].

[@moparme2733]

Did you have to change valve springs

[@JustMoparJoe]

NE FPV Holmes yes sir. You can’t use stock springs with this lift of cam. I think it’s a .513 on the echaust side. Check out my cam unboxing video. I gave the specs of this cam.

[@moparme2733]

@@JustMoparJoe Solid thank you

[@JustMoparJoe]

NE FPV Holmes I never trust springs from over the counter or a magazine, etc. I bring my heads and cam card to the machine shop and let them measure for the correct springs. Then I let the machine shop install the springs and check the heads out. You can’t trust heads that haven’t been checked. It could be head mounting surface, valve seals, valve seats, valve stems, lengths, springs, retainers, and clips. They should check all that out when they install the springs. My shop can get a deal on springs from comp that’s whose springs I have on this engine. New springs, heads cut .010, new valve seats cut for 340$ out the door!

[@bryantracing3022]

Is it the same for a 318

[@JustMoparJoe]

Very similar

[@ELDIABLO444]

It'll give you cancer if you live in California, and your babies will be born naked !!! YOU GOT A NEW SUBSCRIBER. good video personally for low end torque and longevity I'd prefer a low torque grind roller Cam (expensive I know) and a factory cast iron intake manifold (tweaked and slightly ported and matched) work's for low speed torque but whatever, 9.5 to 10.2 compression ratio, all the best Sir.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! This engine went into the Red coronet build that I did on the channel. I did switch out the big voodoo cam for a purple shaft that was one stage larger than the 340 magnum cam.

[@JustMoparJoe]

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[@phantomwalker8251]

my babi wont born niked,,it had a broun jump soot own.. boy..

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂 thanks brother