ASCS Head Repair

[@edwinwilson4333]

Wow! So sorry to hear about Ruby😢 She will be missed so much....both from her presence in the videos and most of all when she greets us when we visit....RIP Ruby 🥺🏁

[@peanut7105]

Sorry to hear Ruby passed every dog has their own unique personality im sure she will be missed hopefully you will get a new puppy someday and have the opportunity to give it a wonderful life as I'm sure Ruby had a great life

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Oh my I’m so sorry about hearing Ruby has passed. This gives me tears and I always loved seeing her in your videos. She looked like she was so very happy and loved her daddy. So heart breaking💔 and sure you’re crushed. We love them like they are our own blood children so it’s devastating when that time comes. Ruby will be missed and was greatly loved. Again so sorry, RIP Ruby 🙏❤️🐕❤️🙏

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@andygordon4479]

Dang bud, sorry to hear about Ruby, she was the sweetest girl. Always enjoyed seeing & petting her when I stopped by. Always enjoy your masterful work.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@larrypierson9732]

Sorry for the loss of your dear friend Ruby. My wife loved to see her grab those empty water bottles!❤️‍🩹🙏

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@edsmachine93]

Gerald so sorry to hear about Ruby. I know her loss will be heartfelt. 🙏 Out of all of God's creatures, dogs are truly Man's best friend. Beautiful work fixing and restoration of the cylinder head. This head is fixed and repaired to the highest quality and standards. Thank you for sharing the process. Have a good weekend. 👍 🇺🇸👍

[@BrandRacingEngines]

Thanks Ed🐕

[@yattaran1484]

So sorry and sad to hear about Ruby. Rest in Peace Ruby. 🙏 Always my pleasure to watch your work.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@johnlasyone8876]

Sorry about RUBY brother 🙏 god’s blessings have a season sometimes and we have to remember the good times we enjoyed from them praying for comfort and thank you for the video. Love you brother

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@rockabilly46]

Sorry to hear about Ruby. Those little rascals become part of your family. Amazing what you Professionals can do to bring back these damaged products. Props to you Sir!!! Very educational.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

Yes She was Thanks

[@jdshaw2751]

Great video Mr Brand. My condolences for the loss of Ruby!

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@mikemaccracken3112]

My condolences on Ruby. I used to love watching her with her water bottle. Thanks for all the videos and advice Gerald.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@shanedevlin6097]

My condolences for your loss. Ruby was a star and will be missed. RIP Ruby 🙏

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@jeffreyworthington7558]

I'm sorry for your loss of Ruby. Thanks for the video.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@johndevries8759]

Loss is one of those things that we have to go through to appreciate what it means, my condolences on yours, and thank you for showing your expertise once again. Nice job.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@bobmopar2587]

RIP Ruby. You are a wonderful little friend.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@davidgough1161]

I am so sorry about Ruby, I miss my guys every day. Have lots of urns with me. Cool work, as usual. I love to watch crafts people do their magic!

[@davidsmith-ee8cb]

I had to shed a few tears for the graduation of Ruby to heaven. I know words can not express the feelings, she will be missed. One more time you tramsofmed addisaster into a piece of art. ou are amazing with a welder and mill. God Bless...

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@jaystuard4336]

Sorry to hear about Ruby! She was a great dog!

[@brianhoffman8718]

RIP Ruby, my condolences to you

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@MartinMcMartin]

Attention to detail is the key, nice job.

[@oikkuoek]

Rest in Peace Ruby. You will be missed.

[@dirtfan05]

Very nice work!

[@sherrystroh241]

So sorry for your loss. Dog are like family. 😢

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@Timbo428CJ]

😮 Oh no.... I'm so sorry for your loss, that makes me sad, I know she was your buddy too...😢❤

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@chadcoffman1870]

I can’t believe you made that come back the chamber was beat to death! Great work as always.

[@dustinowens7350]

Another great video. Sorry to hear about your Ruby.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@damianokeefe]

Gerald is the MAN!🏁

[@michaelnoyes4817]

sorry to hear about Ruby mate

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Nice work Mr Brand. Thanks for all the information.

[@dennisjensen7938]

I'm so very sorry about your loss of Rudy...I know how hard it is losing you fur baby. I know she was your best friend...I lost my fur baby 3 years ago and still have not gotten a new pup. I can't bare the thought of love a new yet,🥺🥲🥺🥲

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[@keithk2926]

As usual you do some beautiful work Sir 👍

[@brianalbrecht4423]

very sorry 2 here about Ruby..😢.!...u hang in there...!..thanks 4 the video...always a plesure 2 watch u work...!..

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@SpeedShack]

Race In Peace Ruby! 😢

[@h-j.k.8971]

Pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@Mr688895]

Beautiful work. Looks great. Thank you for sharing.

[@Timbo428CJ]

Very nice repair !

[@rionstretton8133]

Hi everyone I'm a retired engineer I've done hundreds this type of repairs on race engines including converting a blown up sprit engine V8 into a V4 .l had a very interesting career in automotive regards riono

[@inscoredbz]

Sorry about Ruby. I know how that feels, It hurts. Sweet little girl.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@PCgonerogue820]

Thank You for showing your videos

[@michaelwynne4346]

I feel for you Gerald, I had Dog's my whole life so I know you're pain, recently I had to put my Roxy down and it never gets easier, Roxy was with me during some of the hardest times in my life, Divorce illnesses, couldn't work, homeless, there was plenty of times neither of us had any food, they truly are family, I've been offered a few different Dog's but I think I'm done, I'm 67 and I don't want to put another Dog down, again I'm sorry Gerald and I hope Ruby didn't suffer.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@BenjySparky]

Sorry, Gerald, RIP, Ruby. ❤ Peace

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[@johnchavis9709]

Great work!

[@lonniecraddock3990]

So sorry about Ruby. RIP girl you will be missed!

[@BrandRacingEngines]

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[@kennethkreider8698]

Sorry to hear about Ruby😢

[@rolliefoster2837]

Hey Gerald - so sorry to hear about Ruby. We all could see how much you cared for her. Question about the video - I have 2 damaged cylinder heads & I'm trying to decide fix them or buy new - what does the repair in this video typically cost ? Thanks, Gerald & hang in there...

[@BrandRacingEngines]

Thanks To repair one cylinder is weld , new guides , new seats 400.00 to 500.00

[@Smokey72013]

Really surprised you didn't replace the rest of the valves unless you knew why that valve dropped its head?

[@bobgyetvai9444]

Thats a easy answer . Valve springs went too long not being changed and one broke .

[@hotrodduffyd4183]

Rest in peace Ruby.

[@Backyard_Racing]

Why the hammer after welding is it just to flatten it and give it some shape or to compact the weld into a tighter more compact weld basically giving it more volume?

[@BrandRacingEngines]

To compact the weld

[@Backyard_Racing]

@@BrandRacingEngines little details always make a big difference thank you!!

[@jcnpresser]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheJohndeere466]

I always thought you have to heat aluminum heads because the seat has so much press fit that if you dont heat the head the seat will skim off some the press fit on the way in.

[@BrandRacingEngines]

If the seat is radius

[@jonesbretth]

When you weld up the combustion chambers, do you measure the cc's of the repaired hole to make sure you're matched with the others?

[@kevinpalmer2975]

So sorry man they're not just dogs.

[@VORTECPRO]

I notice you like to wear a a "Mile High Crankshaft" shirt. Let me tell you my story with Dave @ Mile High crankshaft; I dropped off my virgin cast 454 crank already hot tanked to be ground, I waited my turn for it to be ground, finally it was done and I drove up to Denver to pick it up, paid Dave's wife and drove off with my crank, after returning to my shop and balancing the crank, I set my clearances and set the crank in the block and started installing pistons, I get to installing the # 2 piston and notice I have about .070 side clearance, I then notice the fillet has been ground flush with the counter weight. The next morning after a 80 mile one way trip I'am waiting for Dave to open up, I show Dave my crank and he proceeds to tell me my previous virgin STD STD 454 crank was ground like that from the factory, which we all know is utter bullshit especially seeing you can see the fresh wheel marks on the counter weight. So I'am thinking how could he screw this up this much, turns out he didn't, HIS WIFE DID IT, the person that was with me when the crank was dropped off said he seen her on the crank grinder. So here is the disturbing part of this story, Dave never would come off the lie and admit what happened, unbelievable to me, what kind of shop owner operates like this? Mark Jones 719 650-1609