440 MOPAR Big Block Engine Building Block Identification & Crankshaft Installation Part 1

[@lordskante6984]

Pete I’ve watched your videos for a few months now , I’m a season Toyota technician … but for these older cars it’s nice to have someone like you to show me the small tips and tricks

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you so much my friend

[@corvuslaeus9540]

Thanks for this series Pete. I've got a 77 440-2 E that I'll be putting in a 67 Coronet. I believe the odometer on the RV I pulled it out of that it had 6200 miles. Trying to decide how much I want to rip it apart.

[@PetesGarage]

It's not that expensive to do it all, new bearings, rings, gaskets, seals. It will give you piece of mind

[@raymondguzman5083]

Cant wait till next episode!!!

[@PetesGarage]

Making them as fast as I can

[@TheProchargedmopar]

I love these mopar builds as my garage is full of mopar engines that need assembly or rebuilds. 3 of them are fully machined and all parts stacked on/beside them. I need to catch up your leaving me in the dust! 😆

[@PetesGarage]

Get out in the garage my friend

[@Saan455]

You are a master Nice as always

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@boostjunkie2320]

Appreciate the work on this video. I can't wait to find a 440 to tear into

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome!

[@AustrianAnarchy]

Moving fast? LOVE IT!

[@PetesGarage]

I made super detailed videos on a 440 already, I'll cover the stuff I missed.

[@AustrianAnarchy]

I know! I watched every episode at least twice :)

[@planeflyer21]

Pete's cranking out the engines!

[@PetesGarage]

Cranking out QUALITY engines....lol

[@jra19741]

Thank you for another great video, this one should be awesome!!!

[@PetesGarage]

I hope so, thanks my friend

[@jonathanbosco8458]

Thank you Sir, always learn from your videos.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Jonathan

[@michaelmoon8856]

I saw u apply torqueing compound to the main bolt threads but not to the underside of the bolt heads. There is just as much friction between the bolt head and the main cap as there is between the bolt threads and the block. Hardened washers are a good idea too.

[@PetesGarage]

Interesting

[@goldengeologist9834]

I don't understand why you don't get more views.

[@PetesGarage]

I wish I knew

[@costafortia]

Cause there aren’t that many MOPAR guys. Mostly all BBC, SBC, LS, and Ford engine guys, also can’t forget the diesel guys

[@BADAZZ93STANG]

Awesome video Pete...

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@creedakanugget4018]

Are you posting a dyno video of the last engine build? I love watching the channel, keep up the good work Pete.

[@kyne96]

The Don I’d also like to know

[@PetesGarage]

Dyno test is tomorrow. I will have a dyno video

[@PetesGarage]

Dyno test is tomorrow. I will have a dyno video

[@CarPerson12]

Great content, really enjoy this channel.

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you very much

[@scatpack68]

Your videos helped me a lot with my first 440 build with great results. I noticed it looked like you used half-grooved main bearings. I used fully grooved on mine since i am using the windage tray. Do you prefer half for better oil pressure?

[@PetesGarage]

That's awesome. I use a half groove because it keeps the oil evenly distributed for more even wear.

[@william8305]

Do you not have to square up the thrust bearing with a dead blow?

[@PetesGarage]

I do that when I check the thrust clearance

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Hey Pete, did this one get any special block prep before going to the machine shop?? Deburring, oil cavity clean up, Coolant channel opening or clean up?? Glad to see another Mopar coming back to life!!

[@PetesGarage]

The machine shop did the whole thing, bake, wash, clean, machine...the works

[@turnipsucks6416]

Steve...It's Pete. It's standard that all the above you asked gets done....duh. Like you need to ask. ppppssshhh.

[@MrSrt4parts]

I've seen some people clock the rear main seal to split 90 deg out so the split is in the middle of the cap

[@PetesGarage]

That will work too

[@jonwojcik4494]

At 10:08 the bottom left has a "C" stamped on the face that the oil pan attaches to, I was told that is indicated a forged crank? Can anyone verify?

[@PetesGarage]

That could be, I cannot verify that

[@Kystifyable]

Great videos and pardon the ignorance, but why oil on the bolts for the main caps?

[@PetesGarage]

I made many videos about putting lube on fasteners. Back in the day that's the way they built them.

[@bicylindrico]

Helps to eliminate friction from being a factor when torquing bolts. Promotes clamping force as the factor

[@joedoyle9053]

Hey Pete, have you ever thought of doing something like a KZbin livestream of you assembling a engine/ or a component to an engine while you answer the live questions submitted by your viewers? I just thought it’d be interesting to see happen. Other than that it’s been great watching your videos, I’ve learned a ton and I’d love to see more of the 440 engine assembly!

[@PetesGarage]

I just found that feature. I'm trying to figure out when to do it and how to let everyone know when to tune in.

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Today I’m trying to buy a 318 swinger to put a 440 6 pack in I know I got to see how it goes the Mopar purist will not like it but I’ll prob go to a regular Holley after I try it out if it does good numbers then I’ll keep it on ther

[@PetesGarage]

Nice car

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

@@PetesGarage sort of lol we’re on rust belt mostly going to need a few frame rails or patch it’s going to be more for racing. A little street prob back half

[@ElVic82]

Pete, I'm thinking about buying a 440, my questions are, is there a difference in a 440 mopar and Chrysler and does it matter where the 440 came from vehicles wise and Is it better to buy a complete motor or just the block itself to rebuilt? Thanks .

[@PetesGarage]

They are the same and any 440 form an old motor home is good. Starting with a block is good, but if you can get the whole motor, less parts you'll have to buy.

[@ElVic82]

@@PetesGarage so I can use some stock parts for a rebuilt. And what do you look for when buying one.

[@PetesGarage]

Sure, block, crank heads. I just look to make sure there are no obvious leaks or damage.

[@damiendoisher7812]

Your opinion, how much can a stock 440 block hold for power?

[@PetesGarage]

A stock block, if built right with quality components, maybe 700 to 800

[@damiendoisher7812]

@@PetesGarage you're a hero sir. Not that I hate Chevy, it's just nice to be doing something different. Plus mopar cars look the best.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Damien

[@radelarosa97]

I found a 440 with a 727 for 300$ but the engine is frozen. Is it worth it?

[@PetesGarage]

That's up to you, it could be a boat anchor

[@SoaringEagle1]

1:55.......814 = August, 14th.......O = 1978 (assumed build date)......E = Cast Crank......HP = High Performance -OR- Heavy Duty (for Truck apps) + Premium Fuel (most likely the latter).......10 + Maltese = .010 Undersize Rods & Mains. 🤓

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks!

[@mopars23]

Nice derby motor jmo

[@PetesGarage]

Sounds good to me

[@mopars23]

How much for a 360,440 build ?

[@PetesGarage]

Totally depends on performance

Shouldn't you be torquing those caps down from the centre outwards?

[@PetesGarage]

Not necessarily because there is no load paced on the crank. If I were using a girdle I would.

Thanks @@PetesGarage

[@brandonshere3]

never use an extension with a torque wrench, throws of the readings

[@PetesGarage]

Not necessarily true. If the extension has a higher tensile strength than the load applied, all of the energy will be transferred to the fastener.

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Back on the day we were kids and I had a 70 with Maltese cross and we didn’t check we didn’t know we were kids and we never took to machine shop we cleaned it up we put the normal 440 bearing and I spun the bearings in it doing about a hundred a hundred in second gear she was revving we were kids showing off to a car load of girls but the Maltese cross is why I spun bearing s I’ll bet a hundred dollars although I was over raving it it only had like 355 or less for gears but we were kids with a 70 440 road runner lol

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome

[@WillyPete-c9m]

First mistake you didnt lube the bearing before you set the crank in. Next problem, you never install a crank into a block with it on an engine stand. Hard level flat surface. Your torque values will be different on each bearing because the engine block is not level on the stand!

[@PetesGarage]

interesting

[@turnipsucks6416]

Just thought I would say...Why is green Detox advertising on Pete's Garage. Don't they realize car fanatics aren't health junkies... seriously.

[@PetesGarage]

Excellent point! I have zero, 0, nada, none, no control over that

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Save money not if your in Canada we get screwed Mopar tax times two

[@PetesGarage]

Gotta love Canada