440 Mopar V-8 Engine Build | Redline Update

From parts laid out on tables to a fully assembled engine, Davin Reckow takes you through every step of putting together our Chrysler 440 V-8 in the latest episode of our Redline Updates. This big-block Mopar engine will eventually power our vintage dirt track race car. Stay tuned for the full time-lapse engine rebuild video, coming your way SOON!
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[@Hagerty]

Watch the full engine rebuild time-lapse video AND the engine running for the first time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2XMm41sbZKbnJo

[@mohamedwasim3182]

Hi sir i want to training I'm from sri Lankan please help me

[@richardgrognard6394]

Hello Hagerty first happy new year it would be nice if you could give us the translation in French

[@Hagerty]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@dbalderson89]

I can't express enough how much I enjoy these redline videos. The production value is just top notch (yep), and Davin is such a down-to-earth guy. He does such a good job explaining things for the average viewer and seems like he genuinely enjoys the work. We need more people like him. The videos feel less like a production, and more like he's coaching an apprentice. He's also willing to show his mistakes, how he overcomes them, and things he genuinely didn't know and had to learn more about. Great work as always. Thank you all for your putting this content together.

[@Hagerty]

Love reading comments like this! Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!!

[@notomatoesbbq]

I love that David uses a special alignment tool to make sure the bearings are pressed in perfectly straight only to then use a hacked up camshaft to ream them to size. 🤣

[@b2hibry]

Dang that cam sprocket looks wobbly.

[@bjbeardse]

It was missing a bolt at the time. Nothing to see here, move along....

[@margarita8442]

will chew out the chain

[@benderdf]

Noticed the same thing. "Dang, that's smooth!".......sprocket wobbles like a drunken sailor on a 3-day pass

[@vettekid3326]

An alternative to reaming the cam bearings out is to use a roll burnisher set to the cam journal size. What that does is expand the soft bearings slightly and will not leave scratches in the bearings or remove any material.

[@1971VoiceoftheMummy]

I like that idea better! You would think the cam installer would have an adapter to do that.

[@Airman..]

Its Not a cheap fix but very reliable and thats the only its done in promod engines

[@texastriguy]

Roller burnishing is THE way to do this. It produces a glorious finish.

[@MrFantasylover1]

@@texastriguy Where can we see a video of it done?? I'd greatly appreciate that very much!

[@allanfranco4464]

BURNISHING TOOLS WAS USED WAY BACK FOR BRONZE BUSHINGS IN REARENDS AND TRANSMISSION GEAR BOXES PRESSES BUSHING TIGHT IN TO HOUSING SO IT DOESNT SPIN OLD SCHOOL IS THE FIRST SCHOOL

[@markmckeachnie4484]

I’ve seen a lot of rebuilds done , but that was the most informative one I’ve ever seen . Thank you much . Mark M.

[@thefreedomwarrior]

David’s videos are the best. I don’t watch much of Hagerty, but I watch all of David’s videos.

[@TheBeardedMiracle]

when he scraped the bearings, and fitted the new cam at 11:33 did anyone else notice the wobble on the gear?

[@88SC]

Yes. But it was tracking straight later on after he said he’d degreed the cam and it was torqued down. I suspect he just ran the sprocket bolts down finger tight to use it for manipulating the cam into the block.

[@robertoferrari5397]

yes

[@firedchiefpaul]

Yes, I saw it too.

[@jmaxim80]

What a beauty of an engine, Mopar hit a grand slam when they created that beast.

[@falloutpc147]

This is my favorite ongoing project I've been watching since the beginning. My dad was a dirt track racer in the 50s before i was born so this is something he would of loved to work on.

[@Redmist.65]

The level of effort that went into the production of this video is insane. So informative while having stunning shots and useful timelapses.

[@lucasgm88]

I need more videos of this quality in my life. Everything was so informative and kept holding my attention from beginning to the end. Edit: Side note, the stop-motion assembly just added so much more to the video as well.

[@chuckbrown2765]

Need more Redline Rebuilds with Davin!

[@mojzo613]

Only thing I am watching on KZbin is Redline update/rebuilds with Davin. Amazing information, perfect editing job, good flow, positive vibes. Perfect job.

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

Really enjoy the the redline engine builds, and the engine fab shop stuff! It really helps the hot rod enthusiasts who don't have access to everything, the info is great helping guys like me, decide when and where you should maybe leave things to the pros! And obviously those decisions will be different with all of us! Great stuff! 🇺🇲💯✌

[@oliverbyrne3209]

I've never built an engine in my life but I could literally watch this guy all day. By far one of the most interesting build channels and mechanics I've ever come across.

[@johnnylittle0747]

For anyone wanting to know I was working at Merritt speedway in northern Michigan while this car was there and I talked to Dave and saw the race car in person it was a super cool experience and got to see the bts of it that thing was LOUD super cool crew very respectful and nice

[@TraceyPruitt]

Your level of knowledge and preparation really shows how primitive my at home builds are. There is always something to learn. Thank you for your efforts.

[@BWGPEI]

Any gear-head born in the 1950's smiles a lot when they hear "440". That first start-up will be the next big smile!

[@chrisUSA]

Davin, you are one of the BEST of the BEST engineers/mechanics in America. I've watched most or all of your videos and you are a top master mechanic when it comes to diagnosing, repairing and replacementing items and engines on motor vehicles. You should have been a brain/heart surgeon. But glad you are on Hagerty.

[@racerex340]

So, a few aftermarket bearing kits I've bought in the past had two ordering options, if you were reusing your old cam, you'd get the OS (oversized bearings), but if you were using a new cam ground to factory spec, you'd use the SS (stock-size bearings). This idea of "scraping" in your Cam bearings is used to be more common, anyone that used to build engines in the 80's with aftermarket cams probably know this nightmare.

[@jlwz71]

Agreed.

[@BAD_CONSUMER]

i'm not a mechanic, but common sense tells me this is the antithesis of what you would want to do to a new engine

[@racerex340]

@@BAD_CONSUMER you'd be surprised are some of the bananas things that "old-school" engine builders used to do. My uncle used to build small block mopar LA engines for circle-track racing back in the 70s, ultra high-compression/high-revving, he'd use slightly oversized rings and bearings, and let the engine "self clearance", which seems absurd today, but he insisted that that it was extremely difficult to machine tolerances that tight so it was easier to to build them too tight and break them in to perfection. They'd slowly run the motor up to 8500 RPM with a magnet on the oil filter and would pull a quarter's worth of metal shavings out of the filter after the break-in run was done. Thankfully CNC machining has become commonplace and relatively inexpensive since then.

[@tomhill4003]

Truly AMAZING craftsmanship! I appreciate that you kept all of it to stock clearances. I had a Coronet 440 back in the day, and it was a fantastic car. It made it to 400,000+. Truly one of the greatest American engines ever made.

[@lp9280]

This was 42 minutes of pure pleasure - thanks!

[@bozodog428]

This is why I have the machine ship install the cam bearings.

[@autka_me]

Great video as usual. My party trick to match oil holes on camshaft bearing with oil galleys is to put a dot with marker at the front of the bearing and second on the front of the engine block where oil galley is. This way you can match them when bearing is on a tool. And about that universal tools for camshaft bearings, because they open to accomodate different sizes, the surface that pushes bearing inside is not whole so it leaves marks. With very soft bearings or with very tight fit it can misshape them. Better to turn it for size from soft material like aluminium.

[@donparker1823]

As many times as I've seen you do this, it never gets old. I noticed a similarity between measuring clearances on an engine and reloading ammo. I think it's the precision that I find interesting.

[@jacquesorr7566]

My older brother bought a 1968 Dodge Coronet GT 440- by the time I went of to college - He showed me how to rebuild them! This was EXCEPTIONAL AND EXCELLENT!! WE DIDN'T HAVE ALL these NEW PART'S. LOL. BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE!!! FABULOUS workmanship!!

[@oaklandfan5262]

When I was a young kid learning to do machine work and engine assembly, my much older and wiser boss showed me a tip when installing cam bearings. If your not going to install them in reverse like Dave did, you can put the bearings in and then set the front of the camshaft in backwards on the front bearing and gently tap or nudge it bye hand to center the front bearing. Although large displacement Chryslers where a pain to get the cam to turn free I had good luck with the small displacement engines, like SBF and SBC..

[@normp3273]

That 440 is beautiful! Great to have Davin explain how and why. Love this because I'm gonna do a basic rebuild on my motor and the thought of it is terrifying. 🤣

[@mikescaffo4850]

This dude is the real deal he's a 100 percent total professional

[@2LV2]

I love watching this man work. A master of his trade but treats each build with the care of true enthusiast. It is really the best company when I am drawing.

[@wilmermorales]

the way you explain all details about the process of what you're doing, is awesome!

[@HasanMaaz68]

Hands down the most intriguing and informative and captivating engine build on YT i have seen. Such a treat to watch

[@craigm.9070]

With quality parts and machine work, good assembly practices, these old 440's are real stump pullers. Thank you for your time on this build video!

[@FYMASMD]

All those old big block engines were beasts. Chevy 396-454, Ford 390-460, Chrysler 383-440, Buick/GM 455 and all the rest. Powerful, dependable and easy to get power ratings up. Gas hogs of course but when gas was 25 cents a gallon, so what.😎👍

[@HardikSharma-bl2xc]

EYE GLASSES WERE NOT HARMED !!!

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Or as Nick the mopar master from Nick's Garage says... Do one cam bearing, then put the camshaft in, take it out, add another cam bearing, repeat... Then you don't get caught out with ALL the bearings in, cam cover plug etc.

[@marcoantoniocasoascanio6905]

Outstanding work... Great video man.

[@user-yx6dt2tg6b]

Just beautiful

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Davin makin' it happen like a well-oiled machine!😂 It's gotta be nice being in a nice clean shop for a change, eh? No snakes or spiders to wrestle with! Thanks, Davin and crew! Great episode! Nice to have the Redline Rebuilds back! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@giancarlopbranco]

Hey Mr Davin! Perfect job, man! Thanks for share knowledge with us!

[@user-mu5dd9gf1u]

Need more Redline Rebuilds with Davin!. Estava com saudade de um vídeo assim. Sensacional..

[@ericbessett6782]

I'm so happy to see this motor finally go back together!

[@glassglowz]

It doesn't get any better than this! Great work guys and thanks for all the useful info.

[@MattKrogmeier]

Thank you for showing the Timelapse process! I’ve worked in local TV for almost 30 years. Salute to the editor and animator🫡!

[@jonstrande2074]

Redline rebuilds is my favorite part of this channel.

[@TruckiestTruck]

Nominating Davin to participate with Matt’s off-road recovery games

[@kostiantynua]

Great job. Such a professionalism in assembling, i wish my m48.01 v8 100k miles were rebuild this way

[@davidfreiboth1360]

BFH!! I love it!

[@MrCunningham4]

It's truly a thing of beauty just watching an engine being built

[@lorenzogarcia7378]

A very detailed explanation! excellent👍

[@Watsmypwrlvl]

watching Davin reminds me of working on cars with my dad. i miss my dad.

[@Kwaka28]

We are very appreciative of the knowledge and experience your channel brings to the screen.. we are lucky to have this access, having a dam good crack at rebuilding my 440 for valiant hardtop.. thanks...

[@Axr24have]

Always fun to watch the assembly Davin.

[@mikemcintosh9933]

The amount of engineering knowledge needed may as well be magic at my level. It's astonishing bordering on miraculous that people figured out how to make all of this work. I get that it was an evolution over more than 100 years but still.

[@bo-_t_-rs1152]

This was such a pleasure to watch! I know nothing about engines but i really enjoyed watching this and can't wait to see this puppy run. Thank you for this amazing video!

[@MrPhatties]

That super lapse at 17:40 😯 the amount of work that goes into shooting and editing this is crazy.

[@adamspivey]

Exceptionally informative and crystal clear. Great video, guys!

[@edsmachine93]

Looks like a very nice build. Has some nice parts in it. Thanks for sharing the process. Take care, Ed.

[@damiencranfield8658]

Your a great teacher davin. Thanks for the rebuilds again

[@judebubune6697]

i love your videos they are highly informative

[@tombaker2523]

Take me back to the good ole days, great video man on the porch cup of coffee enjoying 😊

[@jodaddysdodgegarage3533]

What a great piece of work! Outstanding video coupled with terrific info for anyone wanting to rebuild an engine. This is what Hagerty Redline Rebuilds does best.

[@user-ms9mk5ot4u]

Fantastic episodes of machine shop and assemble, Davin, your a master! Really happy to see a new episode Thanks

[@sponsored_hobbies8233]

lol, just saw the "yup" part. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@joecurmaci5880]

I loved the 440 motor it was the best motor of its day they were able to take a tremendous beating they're unbelievable

[@vettemaniac2237]

An absolute wizard !!! Pleasure to watch things done right.

[@Mega7492]

I like the clicker torque wrenches, no fancy beeping ones.

[@310_Latchkey_kid]

I love watching your videos!!

[@MajesticDemonLord]

I enjoy the Zen of a good engine build - but I loved the fact you made a simple mistake (didn't cover off the holes when painting) and rather than hide the error, you walked us through the remedy. Reminds us that you are both human too and that we all make mistakes.

[@rickwhitmire7933]

I love watching these videos for the attention to detail factor. “The Perfect World” scenario 👍

[@RocketHarkness]

this video really shows the assembly of every single tiny component. i learned a lot 👏

[@dagasss]

É impressionante acompanhar o serviço de um profissional deste calibre. A experiência e domínio sobre tudo que está fazendo se torna gritante, a ponto de constatarmos que tudo isso não passa de brincadeira para o David. Hagerty, seus vídeos são terapêuticos!!!

[@davesalter4928]

Thanks Davin i have been waiting a long time for this video, it was great.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing,i learn a lot and always a pleasure watch redline rebuilt 👍👍👍👍

[@mechanicspecial]

So glad to see a shop video! I love these like bacon on a Sunday morning!!

[@johnnylittle0747]

I was there while this there next video was being filmed it was so cool to see it

[@trainmaster0217]

And another academy award winning video. The best on the "tube" or anywhere for that matter.

[@1967davethewave]

Some good tips. I build a lot of B/RB Mopar engines. Here's one for you on the cam bearings. I always place the block on it's top and shine a light in oil galley holes to precisely line up the oil hole in the cam bearings while installing. Probably not necessary but it's an OCD thing!

[@ratoncito017]

The capacity this person has is impressive. Spectacular work

[@marciocunhabrito7563]

montage of a masterpiece !!!

[@bautistaral]

You are the Best bro! Congrats for this Amazing work!

[@andreasbrechters4765]

Top Video and your Work...i like it. Professionelle Work and good Job.

[@BillMulholland1]

Would have love to see it on a engine run stand 👍

[@stephenholland5930]

Or even better, on a dyno.

[@moparedtn]

*DAVIN!* Yay to the return of Redline Rebuilds w/Davin! Bonus, this time featuring my personal favorite engine - the Mopar 440. I had my '68 GTX out running around just yesterday, in fact. Nothing like a big block Mopar. Good for the soul... *Ben still owes me a tee shirt!* Looking forward to seeing this one run and thanks as always, - Ed on the Ridge

[@bjbeardse]

How about a 557 Ford 385 stroker? MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@rodolfoperalto]

The best KZbin channel.

[@PaulR387]

Brilliantly done, thank you

[@keithrobinson3784]

Being in the business, I Don't Usually Watch Videos Of This Type. Actually Impressive. True Canic, No "Recommended Protective" Gloves.!!

[@henriquechaves5959]

Estava com saudade de um vídeo assim. Sensacional.

[@rafaelmoreirabratfisch3813]

Seu trabalho é impecável, lindo de ver. Parabéns from Brasil.

[@gdworkshop]

Class video really enjoyable and very informative. Looking forward to seeing this engine running.

[@TeslaTales59]

Nice assembly and explanation of your work.

[@greggdsciotto8952]

I always learn something new! Thank you!

[@user-ug8pi6gd9f]

Your a good teacher 👍

[@warmstrong5612]

My goodness that's one pretty engine. Bet it'll sing like an angel too.

[@BGSGBF]

Talking the sports, Davin would be the national champion, 6 times World Cup champion and Olympic golden medal winner in at least two Games in 4 disciplines. Who now promotes sport because by just showing the true depths of it.

[@user-do7qv7oq5l]

The detailed very satisfying to watch... From philippines

[@davidfernandez3554]

So happy RR is back!

[@mer2705]

You have the best job ever

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice N clean work 👍. Cheers Davin and all other guys

[@seanjohnson6899]

When I installed new cam bearings and camshaft in my 390 fe. Only one bearing was a little tight. Some blue dyecam and a scotch pad did the trick on massaging the spot.