A $60 Part Nearly RUINED The V8 Engine In My 1955 Buick Project!

[@BigDave539]

This is the absolute realest car content out right now. Tony, you and your crew are killing it. It takes so much work to put out weekly content like this . From finding and imagining up projects to actually doing the work and funding it and then the absolutely tedious work of editing. Just wanted to let you know, Thanks.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks so much man. It's a GRIND! It's a dream for sure but we are always hustling!

[@bradleylovej]

It really is the best car content going right now. Get a shirt if you haven't! I did and love it

[@BullySmasher]

Uh, Champ… I ate your chocolate squirrel..

[@ZachC-130]

Man, I love this because this feels like some fairly normal dudes trying to make it happen. Granted, it’s still beyond most normal dudes range cause everyone is getting kicked in the nuts right now. It just feels more attainable and like hanging out with your buds and making it work.

[@georgenelson3496]

@@StayTunedTA As an out of repair shop owner, I know what it takes and I appreciate the hard work. I couldn’t imagine trying to film what I got going on.

[@RoninDosho]

I watch a lot of car content, A lot...I have realized for a long time now that compared to all the other channels I watch, Stay Tuned is the most down and dirty, real, and satisfying channel bar none, for an old hotrodder like me. Apologies to all the others < I still like you all, but I love Stay Tuned.

[@tracywalters5606]

Him and vvg are real guys doing what they love this and that garage is too

[@StayTunedTA]

Hey, thanks so much. We were very down and pretty dirty in this one. Really appreciate the support!

[@eriklarson9137]

100% agree! You'll blow past a million subs in no time. Just keep doing you man.

[@davidclarke6786]

I just came for the Cold Tuna Melt recipe, stayed for the sweet Buick action.

[@littlelifters7543]

I used to work with a dude who’s answer to every trouble shooting question was “simple things first, easy things first”. It was ringing in my ears when you found the problem

[@courier11sec]

Man it would be pretty cool to be buddies with Freiburger enough to have him in the "quick call to pick your brain" list.

[@andrewmeadows2596]

Yeh because Frieberger can call Dullsich

[@BullySmasher]

And Musto! Also, I had wanted to leave a comment, but there was 420, sooooooo……. **takes a toke**

[@Bdogg12784]

He worked with him for quite a while so it's not surprising.

[@markbrown6236]

Tony earned that right.

[@PHILLY214]

Time stamp for that lol

[@layzboy2545]

I love this car. Thank you for bringing it back to life! HellYeah Boys! Beer and a Slice Time. Ready to Stay Tuned!🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@StayTunedTA]

Beer and a slice, let's GOOO!

[@parkertrimble8509]

36:48 I LOVE THE PUNK ROCK VIBES!!!!! I feel like its core to the show's identity. love what you guys are doing and i hope you never take the corporate money and water it down

[@johndelta00]

Even if the balancer hasn't slipped, the sbc has two different timing tabs with a matching balancer. ALWAYS check for true TDC when dealing with an unknown engine.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yessir, that is the truth!

[@jimstephens9491]

Thanks for the complete tear down and diagnosis. For this old man, your effort is a vicarious event.

[@StayTunedTA]

Happy to go the distance on this one, thanks for watching!

[@chrisdeering8524]

Hi Tony here in Aussie land we have a "King of the mountain" I now dub you "Motor King" there is no doubt you and Derick are from the same schooling, Plz don't change your content style I totally agree absolute realest. Thanks for dedication to what you love!😊 And yes Hi from Australia

[@Franksey180]

Friday night in the UK, Stay Tuned quality entertainment, thank you boys :)

[@StayTunedTA]

Hell yea, thanks for watching!

[@thespicemelange.1]

I never trust a harmonic balance marks I go off of what the engines does likes by sound. Never had a problem. I learned that when old dirt track racer. If you want to time it right without a gun, get it running halfway decent, put the parking brake on, put it in drive with your foot on the brake, bring up the bring up the idol 2500. Advance the timing. When the back tires start to break loose, lock down the distributor. It's never gone wrong.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, I don't think I'll just trust it blindly again, but it's been a long while since I had an issue.

[@hydrocarbon82]

Or you can get a piston stop and make zero on the hub.

[@mudrunner66]

My destroked 400 timing mark was way off. Always set timing by ear.

[@Spiritof_76]

@@two38382 How long did you get detention? Was the principal cool about it or like the jerk on The Breakfast Club?

[@Spiritof_76]

@@two38382 I was just joking: the sentence struck me as funny and my brain just ran with it.

[@charlessanborn1093]

We have all gone horse from yelling at the TV....advance the timing we don't let timing lights even in our shop ...lol love your channel it's the most accurate depiction of life .

[@1967res]

That's a dumb statement. You need a timing light to get it right, you don't need one to get it close.

[@hejmuesli]

A large part of what makes this channel so awesome is seeing the love and camaraderie between all of you. You can feel the years of friendship. I know it's "the machines" that brought us here as viewers, but it's the people that makes us stick around. Keep it up, guys :)

[@tomupchurch4911]

👽4 million SBC's built? They exceeded 100 million. Good video man.

[@johnscott33]

I love the dynamic between Your "That's good enough" and Barb's ADHD.

[@upscaleshack]

ADHD? Did you mean OCD instead? Barb seems to pay a lot of attention to detail.

[@upscaleshack]

@@CamaroAmx Well maybe let's not try to diagnose people with psychological issues just because we see them for a few minutes in a youtube video.

[@scottlang7404]

That balancer is off a '80's Chevy The timing cover had the tab on it to look behind waterpump. Since the long water pump made it difficult to read it on the side. That balancer is thinner on back side. So it hasn't slipped It's just not the right application I worked as a small block engine rebuilder for 28 years

[@jimfowler7628]

Yep, Good Thing to Know, I was about to post the same thing

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

Hey guys, just a tip for distributor installation....if you point your distributor where you want it and get the cam and distributor gears meshed, you can bump the engine over slowly and the distributor will align with the oil pump shaft and fall in place. No need to mess around with a long screwdriver to get everything lined up. Your timing will still be close because the gears are meshed together. Bring the distributor back to #1 and grab the timing light. You'll have the engine timed in half the time.

[@Danglebarry62]

Rapidly tapping the dizzy up and down like a rabid skunk will often get the oil pump to wiggle around and line up, too, as long as its kinda sorta close.

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

@@Danglebarry62 never tried that. I've just been around alot of old school circle track and drag racing guys in my younger days and those old gearheads used to give me hell all the time. I learned alot from just watching. Later on I was building engines for 3 different race teams at the local 1/2 mile track

[@stevenbelue5496]

I think when it falls its around 30°, its been a min so i could be wrong on the 30 but i remember we use to set them however many degrees counterclockwise so when they fell it would be right on the money.

[@PaulsProTips]

Two things that really engaged me: 1- Loved the fact you immediately recurved the distributor, and showed it. Most either run 'em as is or insist that locking out the distributor is a must for tuning. 2. If ya don't clerance the block for the double roller chain, they will self clerance!

[@bld2342]

Till it wasn't... Love it. Enjoyed watching this episode. Great job guys.

[@StayTunedTA]

HAHA, yeah that is a story for another day.

[@hydrocarbon82]

@@StayTunedTA meanwhile there's a ton of other cool cars to get to! You guys have half of YT's top 10 coolest projects atm!

[@CaptainNero]

I wanted to say cam last episode, I'm glad I kept my mouth shut and you guys tore it apart and found the balancer issue. Good find.

[@StayTunedTA]

I think we got there the long way but glad we got there!

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

Love this WAY BETTER than simply boltin new stuff together.. cause your ACTUALLY diagnosing the problem/ fix. That shows intelligence and substance ❤

[@Edwinwest72]

What a great feeling to finally get it right. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

[@RexCars1]

BIG Love for the 55 Buick... How can you not love a Big.. More Door Sled.. and .. SOOOOOOOOOO Glad you chose Regular Steel Wheels .. 4 doors ( in my opinion ).. Just Don't Look Right with Fancy wheels.... Glad you guys persisted and got it running Right... Looking forward to the Next Episode

[@StevenSayers-oc4gk]

Yo, Angelo, you my friend are well on your way to a big old belly! Do many sit-ups. I gotta say you definitely know your shiz! Watched you for several years now and you have always exhibited a great big bunch of knowledge. Your videos are top shelf! Wow!!! That’hog’ sounds awesome! Way to go!

[@davidwallace3680]

I love your content Tony. I was yelling it needs more timing the whole time. I always tune by ear before grabbing a timing light. Keep up the good work.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah man, I usually just stick to the light and this was some motor we didn't put together and it just took forever to chase down! Now it makes enough power to send that TH350 to the promised land.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for watching!

[@djcommie]

I think the voltage dropping ballast resistor is for running, where some systems use a wire from the starter solenoid circuit to bypass the resistor and give it full voltage when cranking. I think the ballast resistor drops it to around 9V.

[@LarryAshley-lz4fs]

I want this car. Great work. I had no idea how much work it would take to put one on the road again. Love these videos.

[@dynomax7497]

Hey Tony and crew. This was better and more fun to watch than a gazillion dollar engine build! Real world hot rodding and trouble shooting. Just keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching. You guys rock! From Steve in New Zealand

[@robertclevenger697]

You guys come up with such funny off the cuff comments. Love it😂😂

[@StayTunedTA]

Oh thanks! Just having fun out here.

[@williesteinecker1014]

Thanks guys, great video!

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

dude as a fan from the uk,what an episode!!!i miss seeing you on roadkill with your banter.....

[@abelpuentes3944]

Some late 70s small blocks had the timing tab at 12:00. Could just be the wrong cover and tab. Either way, glad you got it figured out.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, this motor is a mix of early heads and an 86 block, could be anything in this mutt.

[@yeahright302]

always great to see tony working on things,one of the best on you tube!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Wow, thanks!

[@joannaatkins822]

Another killer video! Thanks to all of you for making great, realistic, weekly videos for us to enjoy while running on pizza, dedication, gasoline, and spite

[@18Jflesch]

The old punk rock music montage is the greatest. We need all punk.

[@Groupa20valve]

What’s the name of the band ?

[@chrishyde377]

This is quickly becoming my favorite car channel. You guys rock.

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@kennynelson2269]

Man been waiting to sit down and watch this one I've been crazy busy this week niw time to chill and watch stay tuned and tony you're a freaking Rockstar brother keep it up..

[@badcatt-the-cougar-guy-7219]

This reminds me of some of the resurrections I did to older cars when I was young. Keep up the fun content.

[@waynewells915]

Love this channel. Great video of diagnosing a problem. Real as it gets……

[@fletchermunson6225]

My family car in the early sixties. My dad broke with flathead molars and got a four door hardtop 322 Dynaflow. Super slug but I loved it. Earl Sheib painted it ivory white for $29.95. Always a warm spot for nail head Buicks.

[@reltub20001]

You guys stuck with the engine problem. Kudos. Unfortunately you were using a timing light as the only tool for figuring out the problem. The compression test should have told the story. Don't be afraid of turning the distributor to adjust timing. As you get more experience, you will recognize ignition timing problems. Keep up the work. You did finally figure out the problem with the harmonic balancer. It just took alot more work than needed. Both of you will get better with time and experience. Again, kudos for sticking with it.

[@scottmoodysr9449]

I was in your area last week and got a few nice pictures of the cooling towers at sunrise and then rain 😂. Sweet video keep up the great work

[@StayTunedTA]

Very cool!

[@Iseerightthruyou]

That's a cool old Buick. I love the late 40's and 50's Bucks and Mercury's. The 49 Merc is one of my favorite cars ever. Can't wait to see where you guys go with this car

[@iadubber]

You are in my top 3 automotive channels on KZbin! You Tom's Refurb and Derek produce some of the best most interesting content!

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

This is real car stuff ! Real deal wrench turning race car stuff ! Big live and respect from Baltimore Maryland ! Realest car channel out !

[@johnherdener6801]

Love the channel. A couple comments: the damper ring may have slipped, however Chevy had at least three different timing mark locations. This damper looked like a late model one ( the way the back is recessed is the tell tale ) that was meant to use a pointer that was at 12 o'clock. You timed it by looking down behind the water pump. It looked like your timing tab was the bolt on one in the more common 2 o'clock position. This engine was most likely assembled from a mish mash of parts. All this being said it is still possible the damper ring slipped. I am a retired Auto Shop teacher and before that an ASE master tech with 20 years of turning wrenches for a living. When teaching I had a student with a ford F-250 with a 460. It ran bad so I went to check the timing. The timing mark would occasionally appear then disappear and jumped around. The damper ring was just spinning on the hub loosely. only the pulley kept it from coming off. Sorry for the long post, but wanted to add my 2 cents.

[@staceyrenner5418]

Hell yes man! That thing looks sick with the steelies and Mickey T's! That thing would be amazing on a roadtrip with the boys, excellent job as always man!

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Thanks for the video GM made over a hundred million small blocks for real that's crazy have a great day thanks for the video keeps me inspired

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍕🍕🍺👀😎👍. It’s Friday ! Glad to see the work on Buick . See you guys in two weeks big trip with the Mrs., happy wife happy life . 👀😎👍👀😎👍

[@layzboy2545]

Be Safe Mr B! And smart man 🤣🤣🍺🍕

[@StayTunedTA]

Hahaha hell yea, have fun!

[@bigospig]

Awesome build, awesome team and well deserved channel growth!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks a bunch!

[@michaelmichaelson8452]

This is a great build it is how it really is when you buy someone else's project car and don't have a complete history of the parts or drive train. Keep it going!

[@miguela7819]

I don't know how well you got along with Steve magnante but due to some circumstances, he is selling some of his things and among them is a project called REM charger it's supposed to be a wild Mopar project that he's has a ton of parts for and even a whole journal outline of, I would say to check it out if you have the time, he has made some YT videos on it.

[@BullySmasher]

Duuuuuude. YESSSSS! Amazing idea. I just seen Steve’s video last night. I always give his stuff a view and a like. It all goes to help pay his medical bills, ya know? #KeepMagnanteAlive

[@bubbabeef]

I think Sunday dad shorts Tony is one of my favorite versions, that’s a vibe

[@g-regh3145]

Oh man, I feel your pain on this one! Same issue hit me with a brand new crate motor from GM. The vehicles it was listed as a direct replacement for had different harmonic balancers and timing locations. The timing indicator they sent with the engine mounted off the timing cover bolts but the truck engine I was replacing had it directly on the cover. So I ordered up a new balancer for the truck application not knowing it wasn't going to line up. Getting the engine to run right put the timing so far off on reading it was just making nervous. Ended up tearing the timing cover off thinking they skipped a tooth on the chain only to find it was fine, tested the balancer at TDC and found the issue. I got lucky and had the old engine still and was able to verify the differences. Even GM neglected to provide the information needed yet they covered everything else with the instructions required to install.

[@benclark452]

You guys rode the struggle bus this week! Wow that's a lot of work Tony. I'm still waiting patiently(kind of) for the V12 Foxbody, hope you can make it work. Great channel keep it up guys.

[@stevenweikart2258]

Rockin the Sleeed! Keep it up fella's, love the channel!

[@NeverLetOff]

Stay Tuned Fridays going into a 3 day weekend! Nothing better!

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's GOOO!

[@JeffKopis]

And I bought 2 pizzas today, and chocolate eclairs! I am fat n happy right now! Speakin' of pizzas, you're gettin' pretty "thicc" yourself, Tony Pizza Man!

[@joekamm6845]

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[@abcsd1254]

I’m glad the working is original. What makes me go crazy is writing repair when someone else messed with the original wiring. That horn is awesome.

[@paulrhame9634]

Cool old ride. Great video. Definitely going to have to buy some merch and probably a pizza or 2. ✌️

[@ThomasEllis]

Best Damn Car Show on the Internet.

[@bradleylovej]

It is!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thank you sir, enjoy the holiday!

[@shanewright6958]

Here we go again.. It’s time for another good one 👍👍

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

I like old car's. Thanks for the video!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

My first vehicle (77 GMC Jimmy) had a similar issue, could never properly time it with the mark on the balancer. My dad and I were going crazy, just timed it by ear. I bet it had the same issue! I learned something today....

[@Kingsoupturbo]

I'd never have even thought about the Balancer rotating like that, something I haven't seen on newer stuff, a SBC thing! I bet you were so relieved to see the cam was good when it came out, at least its not some super tight nightmare engine to work on (rear timing chain Audi), easy enough to work on! Great content!

[@StayTunedTA]

I've def seen it spin on the Ford, but apparently on the SBC your balancer has to match the front cover timing marks so maybe this didn't spin just was matched wrong.

[@geoffrey3668]

You guys are AWESOME! Hopefully, otherwise we gonna loose the shop!

[@r1lark]

Great project, real wrenching without made up drama. Going to subscribe!

[@petecunnien5368]

Very cool car, but man what a frustrating issue!! Glad it came together for you guys and it’s back on the road!!

[@mesasavage]

Awesome episode, thanks for all your hard work!

[@edharry3984]

Love this Car, Real Bad Ass ! Go Tony & Crew.....................

[@movingon5951]

I had two 55 2dr hardtops that I never got around to street rodding, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you are going to do to your.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

Damn you have enough room to have your lunch break in that engine bay. I'm glad you resolved your engine issues I really thought that motor was junk..Now your NOT going to loose the shop congratulations.

[@StayTunedTA]

The only reason we could reach anything is because we had the front wheels off and slammed it onto the frame, but I still have to climb into it to do the distributor

[@bradleylovej]

I've gotta say, I'm falling in love with the front end of this car. I've never been into 50's Buicks, but man this car is good looking

[@StayTunedTA]

I feel the same way!

[@BullySmasher]

Reminds me of Mae West 😂😂

[@worthyland4104]

Cheers for the simple breakdown of info on tuning a ready to run msd. Love the new ride ✌

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks!

[@ectolle54]

It’s been said but SBC some are marked on the top of the balancer some are slightly towards the driver side. On an unknown engine best bet to just pull the valve covers off and verify TDC. Move the timing while it’s running and you can get a feel for where it’s at. Stay tuned is still one of the best automotive KZbin shows.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, I think that's the issue, mismatched cover to balancer. Even now and again a simple thing gets by ya!

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show always souds,and runs good wen a engine is in time Thanks😎🤟👍

[@skpskp17]

Tony are those Cintas approved shorts. Love the show!!!!!!

[@vikingmode9093]

Love what yall do. When u gonna go down to Dereks place? Maybe buy one of his yard cars. Or when u gonna do a Cleetus event? Would be super cool either one.

[@PrHovey]

I keep looking at that front bumper thinking holy shit that's a lotta metal, when all modern cars are just a plastic clip on shell over foam, there is probably more steel in that bumper than all the front end panels combined on most new cars, its such an awesome looking vehicle from every angle, awesome work bringing it back to life, bummer about the balancer, what a fkaround

[@TheYotaMan]

Been looking forward to this video! Lets go!!! 🙏🤘🤘

[@gizmofish57]

Great episode Tony! You're in my top 5 (or 12?) I love your collabs w/ VCC Derek! I see you doing more w/ more YT'rs Thanks!

[@StayTunedTA]

Wow, thanks!

[@SuperDeadAhead]

another awesome vid fellas. i think the buick is my fav car in the stay tuned fleet.

[@countswing284]

New life for a well worn engine, nice job! Have a great #MemorialDayWeekend ! Cheers! 😎👍🏎🏁🏁🇺🇸

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! You too!

[@seanconnolly7465]

Love the content and hands down best music on KZbin!

[@wadebonhomme2142]

Love the primer and steel wheels look!

[@bradscarmods]

Absolutely love the content. Look forward to watching every single week. Nice job boys!

[@w00derice]

That was freaking awesome!!

[@robridez5874]

First, thanks for the time you spend. I can't imagine, but thank you. Also, we all watched a hard spring get murdered! Poor spring! Lol.

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

I never comment.. BUT. This is such a RIGHTEOUS contrast to hotrod garage. This is organic and REAL.😊

[@masongiles8443]

Hell yeah!!! Cold snack porch sittin Where is that v12 mustang at? Or the sike clone?

[@StayTunedTA]

V12 coming soon, trying to get our hands on an ECU, and we just ordered parts for the SikeClone...STAY TUNED!

[@finlay230]

that Look and high five when she fired up was felt !!!!!!!! looks nd sounds mean as, class !!!!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@bat5917]

Great episode as usual. Thanks for keeping it real, and the needling and joking car guys do.

[@donmynack]

STAYTUUNNNEEEDDD! Hope you keep the shop, boys.

[@pinkysgarage4517]

Well played!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Appreciate it! LEt's GOOOOO

[@MyGraKat2]

I love this Buick build and cannot wait to see the '55!

[@chanceandashana]

Good tip on the tunamelt, thanks, Tyler

[@georgenelson3496]

Oh you’re going to get roasted for this one. Been there. 20 years ago 😂 Cool show. Glad it’s working out. Great mix of cars and all that.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah I know it, but I'll take it! Slipped by me~!

[@GeorgeMcNally]

You guys were like one block from my daughters house on your test ride :-)

[@ManiacRacing]

This is why you make your own TDC mark when you build the engine. Or when you install plug wires. I always check/mark it as a precaution when setting TDC for distributor install. Takes out the variable. But replacing it is even better,

[@mikeg9140]

Tony!!!! Trust your instincts. I heard you say it was acting out of time. I found a problem just like this one time because I kept cranking around the distributer till the motor ran right and found the timing (according to the light) was like 60 degrees! It didn't make sense till I verified the number 1 at TDC with a screwdriver and the balancer was totally off. It happens, especially when you have a mystery motor!

[@OKHall]

The ole Buick is looking awesome. Love those old Buicks.