Absolutely Trashed 327 Chevy Rebuild - The Final Assembly

A beat up old small block and a lot of used up old parts go onto this beast to make it whole again.

[@kenhenry4959]

I just now ran across your 327 build. Thanks, man.iwll be falling it to the end. Just picked up 327 / 350 sbc to put in my 57 pickup.

[@dustcommander100]

Enjoyed the build immensely. I called the wife over to hear the crowd in awe after the intake was installed! Glad you mentioned the old non-threaded crankshafts and tapping the balancer on - I have a friend who I can tell still doesn't believe me that there is no bolt on the 216 engine... I need to pull mine and take care of a seal leak, and will take pictures for him. That was the first time I'd seen the crankcase vent parts. All I've worked on were 1969 and up 350's and a 305 with PCV systems. And my 350 is a black crate motor. Keep up the good work!

[@walterbell2422]

Watched this whole series this past week rebuilding my 327 now hope to see you building more engines I learned a lot and love these videos

[@kriswright1022]

Spotted your 2 camp chairs in the background when you were sealing up the oil pan, I have one just like them and just love it! It was in a 1970's camper and the new owner gave it to me, I use it around the shop when I need a rest, also goes with me every time we go camping, don't make em like that anymore!

[@frankl.5153]

Late to the party, but that color is awesome. I think I have had every color 'motor' you have mentioned.

[@martybgood62]

I've got you beat on the absolutely trashed 327! Mine sat outside for 10 years at my rental house. It was covered for maybe 2 years but the plastic cover deteriorated. I kept putting off to recover it and finally said f' it, it's too late. Yeah I'm an idiot!

[@3badges1familyrestorations53]

Well done thank you!

[@JimBronson]

Alpine Green is Detroit Diesel....nice 8v41 you got there ;)

[@sparkplug0000]

The viewers who complained about the color of that engine, exactly how much of the labor and cost of the rebuild came from them? I was always taught that it takes cash or sweat equity to buy you an opinion.

[@TheJayhawker]

thanks a lot, love it!

[@WesternReloader]

I’m jealous of the simplicity of the timing chain sealing surface. I built a ford 327 (331.6 to be precise) I am not a racer, but the combo of short stroke, decent bore with good flowing heads and mid lift/duration cam with decent compression (10:1) and I’m happy rowing gears in a 4400 lb Bronco!😊 I don’t care about brand but the combo, and your build is sweet

[@averystewart1017]

Awesome Build excited 2 hear her Run...💪

[@kenswitzer4133]

The 305 heads cat produce much power. The small chambers will increase compression ratio but with the note of a 305 being smaller than the327 they are not very good unless you can do a reasonable port job and shape the head combustion chamber to accommodate the larger bore. You still present a great video that will help others.👍😁🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@alirezashirazifard8990]

Great job .

[@brianward6663]

327 that came in pickups was factory green with an decal on each valve cover that read High Torque 327. The valves was smaller which made higher torque at a lower RPM.

[@boatnut64]

Absolutely Loved the Oil Drain Plug Wrench... I'm pretty sure I have had to deal with the use of one of those, a time or two... ;-) ;-) ;-) God bless, and keep up the Great Work.

[@DennisMurphey]

What a take me back video. Leaves me thinking i did a lot wrong and for the wrong reasons. Great job you have the patience of a saint. Do worry about the heads breathing for you but time will tell. Dennis

[@wtdonovan]

Man 305s are full of good stuff to use... :)

[@RT4Him]

Color looks great. Reminds me of the Buick Nailhead engine.

[@brocluno01]

Gaskets on sheet-metal flange for headers only. Iron to iron or even any cast exhaust manifold to any heads, it's just metal to metal. On some Ford six's they used a round liner ring that went into a machined recess in the head.

[@TheJayhawker]

Same thoughts here. Chevy 6's used the rings for the intake ports but still a gasket across the entire manifold assembly.

[@dennisropon2201]

nice job

[@alexvelez2141]

Looks awesome except for that carb. To each there own. Good job

[@TheJayhawker]

Thanks, and I recently found that I had the proper Quadrajet after all so I will be putting that on.

[@nobiden3134]

I would have replied, This particular color was on CLEARANCE .50c a can and I bought all 4 for this engine! Ya know $how it is$ fellas..

[@kenswitzer4133]

Put a dab of grease on the end of the actuator rod that mates to the cam excentric and it will hold in place until you get the fuel pump on.👍👍

[@larrywarner9314]

If you have timing issues that's because it looks like you used the 305 timing chain cover , timing pointer are located in different spots

[@annav3716]

Pardon me boys, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes? So, this motor really is a mouse and not a rat. Love the color. Almost like the 6.6 I had in my 78 Trans Am. Beautiful build. She will snort.

[@rickbeaucage74]

That motor should be called Mousekatier

[@rickbeaucage74]

That motor should be called mouskatier

[@randallsanders7446]

Enjoyed the video. Good job as usual. I'm recollecting that when I was young most everybody I knew of used Indian Head Gasket Shellac. It seemed that every time a gasket went on, both the engine & the part to be attached were shellacked with a dry gasket sandwiched in the middle. Usually, I do the same thing anytime a liquid/fluid is involved but I've seen others place gaskets dry -- without any permatex or other sealant. Do you have a basic rule of thumb when to use or not to use sealant? I'm curious to know. Oh, by the way, that soldier who hit the guy on the head with a baton -- too bad he didn't have your Big Mama adjustable wrench.

[@jmcdowell1972]

You need some cats in the shop to take car of the mice.

[@TheJayhawker]

This is my father-in-laws shop at his business, he doesn't like cats, period. I am constantly setting out traps and removing mice. My home shop however, I have cats everywhere.

[@patnichols1463]

Got a video of this running yet? I have a 69 Camaro 327 with earlier powr pack heads. Im looking to replace w 305 heads, steal factory Quadrajet intake. And bump up the cam like this engine.

[@TheJayhawker]

No, been working like mad on getting the Corvair running and the upholstery in the '48 Chevy. But it's time will come. I'm in the process of getting the truck cab ready to prime and paint, then throw in the engine and transmission, then we'll start it.

[@amazin1827]

Them deer mice are stinkers.. gotta catchem with a shop vacuum 😉

[@georgekalafatis7286]

I see you used the old canister oil filter where are you going to get filters for that

[@kenswitzer4133]

Hardly ever see anyone show how to adjust the secondary air valve that causes bog or stumble.

[@aintskairtolskol9520]

were did you get a points distributer from if i can ask, im looking to put one back into my 83 c10

[@TheJayhawker]

Mine was an old one I had on the shelf. Search online or on rockauto for CARDONE 841835 for new and CARDONE 301835 for reman.

[@nickle549]

What are you supposed to do with the PCV port on the front of the carburetor? Do you plug it?

[@TheJayhawker]

A simple rubber cap would take care of it. I did however discover that I do in fact have a late '60s quadrajet in my mess of parts so the edelbrock will be saved for something else.

[@kevinpfaff2301]

Love the color and the build.

[@62vette86]

Did you forget to install the dipstick tube?

[@randallsanders7446]

Greetings! I didn't find an email address for you so I just decided to add something here thinking you'll see it. I don't know about the '48 Chevy but my '40 has a vacuum cylinder to assist in shifting gears. If you need, what appears to be a taxing, project for a video, you could instruct on how to do a vacuum cylinder valve adjustment -- just a suggestion for you to handle as you deem appropriate. I'm thinking that there might not be a sufficient audience to make it worthwhile but thought I'd just throw it out there for ya. Take care & may God bless you & yours.

[@TheJayhawker]

Hello back at 'cha! The '48 certainly would have had a vacuum assist on it but someone down the line removed it, as was a common thing to do when it began to leak I suppose. So I couldn't do a video involving that at the moment. I'm not even sure but maybe the Fleetmaster 4 door I have still has it on there, I'll have to check sometime. Thanks for the input and my email is [e-mail]. If you go to my channel, click on "about" and you should see it there. You may have to click a pointless button next to "details" to view it.

[@billchuplis9460]

Not sure if it makes any difference in the adjustment procedure but the 39-40 vacuum cylinder was a slightly different design than the 41-48. The adjustment procedure is in the 41 shop manual. Not that difficult to do but you will need the small tool from chevsofthe40's to get it set right.

[@phillipstine8571]

May what is the difference between a 305 and a 307?

[@TheJayhawker]

The 307 and the 305 served the same purpose but several years apart. They were both intended to be an economical alternative to the larger displacement engines, mainly the 350. The 307 more or less replaced the 283 in the late '60s as the base v8, it has the same bore as the 283 but the longer stroke of the 327. The 305 came about in the mid '70s again as a cheaper alternative to the 350 in response to the oil crisis. It has a smaller bore than any of these other engines mentioned but the long stroke of the 350.

[@kenswitzer4133]

When were they green???

[@TheJayhawker]

Here's one example, do some research and you'll find many more. 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=682554

[@OutlawMercenary]

Sooo, is the ''307'' getting its own video? Cuz i kinda need some closure on that situation.....lol.

[@Friedbrain11]

The color of the engine doesn't matter. It doesn't change anything about the engine's performance.

[@williepotts2185]

Those heads are going to be the weak link. Pretty thin walls on any 305 castings. Should have Pretty good compression.

[@Bill-xc8le]

The engine color looks great, plus its yours, so you can paint it any color you want!

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

I love the engine color.

[@papilloncycles3463]

I will say that the engine looks clean and well thought out.

[@wehrwolf8006]

I had a 80 z28 350..came factory that color..always liked it..👍

[@whyidontknow7113]

Why wouldn't you run exhaust gaskets? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'd just be interested in your reasoning.

[@TheJayhawker]

Just an interesting old school fact. I guess they tended to burn out gaskets and leak more versus running no gaskets.

[@jimburig7064]

That's a 327 crank flange, not a 283.

[@marcdemmon471]

That's a ugly green

[@TheJayhawker]

Matches my complexion