Basic Chevy Engine Terms for Beginners

[@teenice894]

Thank you sir!! I just got my 1st classic, 85 monte carlo ss roller , everything except motor and trans. Nobody in my family wrenches. So I'm learning on my own. People like you help the younger generation keep these beautiful cars on the road. Thanks for passing the torch.

[@bobbycravens6853]

I'm in the same boat only difference is my 85 MC is an LS

[@kstevens8384]

Always grateful for the older generation sharing the knowledge with us younger newbies.

[@SurlyMike]

I don't even have one engine stand let alone three. Nice video.

[@Shop209]

Lol. I have 13 engines(including in cars) and 6 engine stands. I have 10 old cars. I have a problem. Haha.

[@JUM10851]

Thank you kind sir, may you live another 100 years. The information given was valuable. 😊

[@bkad6238]

I grew up with Chevrolet. Love the simplicity and straightforward design of small and big block Chevys. Just found your channel and subscribed. You understand and explain things very well

[@Shop209]

Thanks!! I have plenty more coming soon.

[@BareRoseGarage]

Good vid. Us old-timers take for granted that people just know this stuff, or that if you don't know you have to get your hands dirty to know it. In order to do this stuff right, you have to know the basics. If you want to become a 4 star Chef, you have to know how to boil an egg. Good stuff for everyone. For example, in my area a "Panhard Bar" is called a "Panner or Tanner Bar". Try Googling that. Even for us that do this stuff, it's good to know what things are really called.

[@dysfunctionalveteran836]

Man brother this was extremely helpful. I'm a novice in this so this information is like gold in helping me gain a level of understanding about what these automotive terms mean and which would be best for what I'm trying to do. Thank you

[@Shop209]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@ballafasho332]

I just bought a 1968 Chevelle Malibu with a 396 big block as an SS clone. My dad does wrench but growing up i never listened fully to much. I am learning now from him as well as the KZbin community. I appreciate those of you who are passionate about teaching without the arrogant disposition. We just all want to talk and learn about these motors. Again, THANKS

[@actuallyitskevin]

I'm a new square body owner and I'm really wanting to build an engine for it. I'm really enjoying learning and working on the old girl. Thank you for this video! Just discovered your channel today, and now I'm subscribed! Appreciate you brother!

[@Shop209]

Thanks. I’ll have some more beginner type stuff out in the future

[@tavarisphillips8987]

Keep it up man helping new guys like myself understand more

[@TubeInspire]

Thank you!! I want to build my first engine your videos answer all the questions I'm searching for

[@CrazyWillie01]

Love the Channel great video , I’m just a 61 yr old shade tree mechanic , 1 step off using a tree limb to hook a chain to to pull a motor and trans . We used 3 10 ft 4x4 and 410x24 as braces and prayed for no rain , why we never realized we coulda threw a panthers tarp over that A frame and stayed dryer lol . Anyway , never did more then motortrans swaps , shocks basic crap . Have started on a 1956 Chevrolet 150 2 dr wagon . Floor just got here and rockers and my 110v MiG welder lol ( all I got ) . Got ahold of A 40 dollar 350 in a dispense of a poor dead guys stuff , ask about motor All they said was he wouldn’t hav3 saved a junk motor . It was stuck , pb blasted plug holes and uncovered exhaust valves , then pulled intake found small mouse house cleaned all that , didn’t pull heads , but this rebuild has cost me a fortune so far since Dec 2022 . So money is all but gone lol gonna hook to th350 stock and see if after rockers and floors and 3/4 forward side mount kit I bought . If I can put it back on the road by. June 2024 . I’m 61 , fell in love with a car like this when I was 11 yrs old 1973 . Any way , help me remember what my father taught me 4 decades ago. Timing , I know basic dot to dot on cam gear crank gear , but other then tdc and distributor pointing at number one , how do I get it set to the Hotrod recommend 8 deg, not sure if that’s before or after tdc . So please timing , valve adjustment . Deepest basics too . Will message time to time if that’s ok

[@jasonmassengill7865]

I’m new to this too. I know some basic stuff. This video is much needed I don’t like asking fb either cause you always have some people thinking they can make fun of you or making negative rude comments. What’s wrong with me wanting to learn this stuff too. But I will definitely watch your videos because you actually like explaining and teaching it. I really appreciate your videos please make more when you get a chance. I have a 1972 Chevy C10 with a 350 2 bolt main bored 60 over camel hump heads 480 comp cam roller rockers and 625 street demon. I bought the truck already with engine built I just want to learn more about what I have and or even do more stuff to it and how to maintain it and change things. Thanks so much for videos

[@CobraStarify]

Glad to see you are O.k. We haven't seen you in a while. I was becoming concerned.

[@Shop209]

Thank you!! I took a few weeks off but I posted a few videos in last few weeks.

[@MMGDres]

im a 17 year old kid and i know my way around a engine and car but your videos are helping so much!! I just saved up enough and bought a 87 c10 and it has a 350 in it

[@Shop209]

Awesome! I have a bunch more coming soon. Good luck with you project!

[@samiayyat4826]

Great class Professor. will continue to watch.

[@RichardByrd-q1v]

That's cool bro, the reason for you doing this video. And the way you explain the difference in all of it is a lot easier to understand than most of your videos like this. Thanks man, and hope to see you soon on your next video.

[@Shop209]

Thank you. I’m going to try to do some more stuff like this fairly soon.

[@youdontsay286]

thx for taking the time , really enjoyed your video, know my way around engines , but need to learn a lot more , there's no shortage of arrogant "professional" know it all's who love to be cocky and sarcastic with people who ask "dumb" questions

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Really nice explanation. Been around this stuff since a kid early 70 but when you have not had a motor apart in 40 years the basic run down is nice to refresh the brain. Forgot the 4 bolt mains just have 2 on each end.

[@zacharysmothers2676]

He said it on the money! I’m brand spanking new to all this automotive stuff and I get flamed all the time on Facebook. I hate it but hey gotta let it go in one ear and out the other

[@glennramsey917]

Great educational video ….. i enjoy watching videos like this and talking shop … I’ve helped educate lots of ppl on this subject and im always ready to get on messenger and help somebody out with what i know … and its free !!!! Lol

[@extremewhitetail837]

This video means so much. I greatly appreciate you doing it. I have been looking for a video that explains how to match up all the components when rebuilding an engine. Example would be what cam do I need to match the crank to match the piston to match the roller rockers. Awwwww, it's not hard if we just had someone to explain it to us.

[@cjtownsend6701]

Great video! I just bought a 74 nova dream project car and your videos are the best source of info for me. I swear your videos and timing of topics are serendipitously just for me haha. This video helped me out a lot and I look forward to seeing more!

[@Shop209]

Awesome!! Thanks! Plenty more coming.

[@1SlowBuick]

Awesome video man I recently bought a 1982 buick regal with a 350 sbc and I needed to know a lot more about engines before I go ahead and start tearing apart mine for its build since this is my first car I’ve never actually worked on an engine and this video really helps to know some what, what I’m looking at love to hear older men teaching us young guys about cars thank you for this very helpful video sir.

[@Shop209]

Thanks. I’m working on a video now on rebuilding your first engine.

[@1SlowBuick]

@@Shop209 that would be a great video and for sure helpful, keep up the awesome work man.

[@jeanegrieve9765]

New to v8 scene....but it's now time...thx for the video...helping me

[@rodrigogarcia1296]

This video is for me! I’m that guy getting into it. Appreciate you and subscribed. Would love all those videos you talked about too

[@angelmeza2894]

I really appreciate you making videos like this, info like this is gate kept from younger car guys so its harder to get into sbcs/bbcs/hemi/ford or anything carbureted because everyone is so focused on jdm

[@adamolson9213]

great video!!! thank you , thank you !! look forward to your other videos and want to go out and get a block to start working on.

[@chevy-714]

Waiting on that. Distributor installation....just got a at street fire hei for the 74 ...hopefully i could. Understand it n and install it my self. Thanks. For the videos ...

[@Shop209]

I’ll make it so you can. I’m working on that video right now.

[@chevy-714]

Thanks.

[@Shop209]

Hey. You can check out this video around the 10 minute mark. I show how to make sure distributor is timed correctly. It’s not as in depth as the video I’m working on but it will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Kacmhrf8Z6pc0

[@chevy-714]

@@Shop209 i seen all ur videos. Since day one u started with the project... ...so u could use a screw driver to put it in position for number one and i dont understand when u say dont turn the cap for advanced

[@Shop209]

Gotcha. I’ll explain all that in the new video. I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@houstonhinson9611]

Wow! Great video!!! I’ve been into cars for 25 years and you have taught me a lot in that video! I just subscribed, and can’t wait to watch more, thanks!

[@gmontalvo2]

Great info, especially as a refresher

[@oldmanintheshopbuiltnotbou8726]

its hard to explain in detail when youve messed with these old motors for ever or it would be for me you done a good job

[@Shop209]

Thanks!

[@derekoree2805]

Thank you sir you explain a lot I’m about to start rebuilding my 350 small block four bolt main

[@tomsharman3136]

Just got my first classic 1963 Chevrolet C20 with a 350 in it. Lush to learn this stuff.

[@lordsauto]

Can't wait for more!

[@tj4215]

This was an awesome video! Thank you Sir!

[@BigCaucasoid]

Haven’t even watched it yet but Instasubbed, gonna love this series

[@BigCaucasoid]

I am kinda that guy in the groups, but my main problem is the questions just get answered with another thing I don’t know. Like 2 bolt and 4 bolt mains, I was that told those are the “Main Caps” But you’re video helped, so ty

[@gregghutchison8418]

Amazing detail with Great parts for presentation to display. 👍

[@Shop209]

Thanks

[@naestrebloc9849]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@frankruschmann6420]

Very helpful 👍

[@Whoa532]

This is great content!!! Great vid man!

[@AaRonation]

Love your 307 videos! I just bought a 1968 impala 307 for a street/daily driver S10 on my other channel on here and I’m tearing it down to do a similar build to yours and your build videos are perfect for helping me on my journey as I’m only used to building four and six cylinders that are fuel injected and more modern. It’s nice to get into the old school stuff I am loving it so far. Thank you for your contributions you are an amazing mechanic and builder! Subscribed and will be back! I hope you make it to the top on KZbin my friend.

[@Shop209]

Thank you!! I really appreciate it. I have big plans.

[@AaRonation]

@@Shop209 I can’t wait to see what you have in store, and will definitely be going through that engine build video of yours a bunch. Definitely will share your stuff where I can and recommend it to my friends. ✌🏻

[@chevy-714]

Thanks 👌👌

[@HighwayStar70]

Great video...thanks for info.

[@Shop209]

Thanks for watching!

[@vgo5213]

Great video 👍

[@genzisgod4930]

Shop208 you are amazing. Thank you

[@Shop209]

Thanks!!

[@Backwoods_870]

Very much appreciated

[@Barnekkid]

That was really good.

[@novadiecastman5251]

Awesome video, one of the best ones out there very nicely explained.. 👍👍 .. chevy novas rule! From Iowa

[@danwhitmill4335]

Love the videos, very educational. I recently was given a 76 stingray and trying to id the engine. Got the number from back of block but on flat plate on passenger front there is no stamp. Cant tell if block has been shaved or anything as its baby smooth. Guy that gave it to me said its a stroker motor ( 383 ) But want to know more and he said motor was already in car when he got it. Any suggestions ? Doing a frame off restore for my grandson and getting ready to yank motor and trans. Thanks for everything.

[@Shop209]

The stamp on front pad of block only gives details of original application. If it has been rebuilt or modified that stamp being gone isn’t too big a deal. The block casting number will tell you the block bore size 350,305,307,283 etc. it may also tell you a little more but not much. Without taking engine apart it’s pretty hard to discern any details.

[@danwhitmill4335]

@@Shop209 thanks for info, looks like i may have a teardown in my future. At least to see what internal looks like.

[@CynthiaGreene-il1fe]

thank you very much sir.

[@zionbailey9034]

Needed this

[@Joetemalet0]

Thank you great content just got my obs

[@Shop209]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ArtHauri]

Is a 366 with external crank shaft 14:18

[@ChevyOBS4life]

Thanks your the man , I’m like a sponge for info ! I have loved anything with an engine sine I was born! I have a 1990 Chevy k1500 4x4 efi but don’t no what motor ! I’ve tried looking with a mirror on the right side or the motor ! Just haven’t took everything of like plug wires an distributor cap! Any way to know other then VIn number ! Thanks for the info

[@unchained20000000]

440 supercharged dodge demon full titanium frame and body mixed with fiberglass and plexiglass. Slap stick Hurst Muncie. Nitro turbo minitub. 4.2secquarter.

[@jonnyboat2]

When I was in high school in the 70's, I had an Olds Cutlass 350 Rocket 4 barrel and that car ran like crazy. A friend of mine that had a built 69 Chevelle told me that my engine was probably built heavier with a 5 bolt main. I had no idea that he was kidding around. I'm glad I never repeated what he said. That little rascal. If I ever see him again, I'll bring up what he said for a laugh. I would guess the engine was a 4 bolt main because a race driver bought the car specifically for the motor.

[@Mr1deerslayer]

❤ 4:53 🎉

[@danpayne1056]

Thanks i wanted to know that short block & long block

[@Shop209]

You’re very welcome

[@AgavePiper]

Super helpful. New sub

[@marcpfeiffer8580]

Thank you very much

[@Shop209]

Thank you for watching.

[@Toxic2T]

I'd trust this guy to build my car engine.

[@poppagrouch4781]

Great video... Just subscribed an looking forward to the knowledge... Have a 94 GMC K1500 Truck with a 5.7.... Runs great but it's got some age not original... Figured I'd rebuild it, be my first actual project... Typical GMC cab corners rusted but it's a truck and used as one... Like to add little to the engine to help it give that little help when towing and or doing recovery at the trails and bad weather you know... So your thoughts on what percentage of building extra might be ?

[@CharlieMoDank14]

Thank you

[@raystevens687]

Just wanted to ask a question about the 307 build you mentioned that when you were looking for pistons you Aluminium pistons but you ended up with cast. So here the question wanted to know if you put the LS piston beside the 307 cast piston you mentioned there was differents between the 2 and it was about the valve reliefs on the LS Pistons. Was there a chance that you could of taken a moto tool 🔧 to the valve relief and ground the valve relief to enlarge it so the valve would clear it enough to make the valve clear the piston. Hope maybe it would work on the next 307 if there is another 1 to build. Also I want to thank you for trying to build the 307. Your engine had a very nice sound. Hopefully when you are done with the rest of build you can Terrorize the streets and the race 🏁 track. I'm going now thanks Ray in Idaho 😎

[@Shop209]

Hey Ray! So the pistons weren’t very thick near the valve reliefs, I was afraid fly cutting them would go through. I wanted to use forged aluminum pistons so I could put a turbo on it or nitrous. For the power and rpm level that engine has the cast aluminum pistons will be fine. I’ll just have to be careful if I add power. Thanks for watching!!

[@raystevens687]

@@Shop209 thanks for your reply I appreciate it. Anyway I was on line last night and I saw some forged Aluminum pistons under wieseco pistons that had a solid dome on top of them and also they had some that were Halloe. And compression on those were from 10.5 to 10.9 .as well as 11.1 . So here is an Idea only I've seen some used Aluminum pistons out there if a person just kept there eye 👁 open you might get lucky and buy a good used set of pistons that have a solid dome that way it gives you some play room. Just so you know I haven't ever rebuilt an engine I've removed serval engines heads done some front-end work replaced brakes and on I want to rebuild a engine and I thought about the 307 I'd never seen a good build for the 307 I wanted to put it in my 1998 GMC SONOMA with a procharger I think it would give me enough power to walk away most people. And still keep some reliable. Thanks again for the great info 👍 have a great day thanks Ray in Idaho

[@Shop209]

@@raystevens687 Yeah, I could have spent more time looking at other options but was in a hurry. You can find older stock style forged 307 pistons on ebay once in a while but theyre heavy and low compression.

[@raystevens687]

Hi I figured you were in a hurry. I was just sharing info with you and know about in a hurry to so can relate to you on that. Oh I wanted to share with you I use to have a 1968 1/2 Chevy Nova myself 2 door it came with a 307 but I took it out and put a 283 it had stock exhaust but some kinda mild cam in it also Edelbrock intake don't remember which intake manifold hi volume oil pump Quadrojet carburetor when I was out and about driving I've had people want to race me they all had 350 chevy in them. And yes I blew there doors off hahaha. Anyway I'm going I do want to your project finished and see how your does when out and about or on the drag strip would be really cool. Thanks for listening just keep up the work. Thanks Ray in Idaho 😎

[@floridamanfishing1390]

Hey man great video I really enjoy this learned a lot not i know what is a short block i do have a question for you though Are any of the blocks that you have are they for sale ?

[@eddievantailn2882]

Very good video, now I understand 2 bolt vs 4 bolt blocks. Is there now something better than 4 bolt? I am now a new subscriber. Thumbs up for sure.

[@Shop209]

The LS engines have 6 bolt mains. 4 on bottom and one on each side.

[@donames6941]

I know a lot about motors but you hit on some stuff i didnt know so i just subscri be to learn more the one thing i want more of is timing gm motors of emissions motor and nonemission motors and i need a little help on what cam to use for a daily driver and a little more power sbc👍

[@rebamorris1323]

How much trouble is it to put a 68-72 doghouse and back bumper on a 74 Nova? Any help appreciated.

[@Shop209]

I have a video on that. One for front end swap. The other is for the tail panel.

[@donc6545]

Thank you x 100

[@CarlosjuanBonillaaramendiz]

I have swap 350 to 454 but I’m no idea what clutch kit need if internal or external # block is 14015445

[@hillbilly4895]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@Shop209]

Thank you!!

[@1Also]

Yup let’s talk about engines and just ignore the ultralighweight drag wheels

[@Shop209]

Lol

[@Shop209]

I’ll get to those.

[@1Also]

@@Shop209 This was really good. Very unpretentious and unintimidatingly simple.Explain the B,O.P.s too please

[@Shop209]

Thanks! I’m going to. Especially since Pontiac doesn’t have big or small blocks. They’re all the same physical size.

[@1Also]

@@Shop209 What’s your favorite? 350 SBC?

[@michaeladams6716]

I can't find my sbc pad #s any where... the letters and numbers are first set is: VC 791FCU second set is:CFS 188781 ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLYAPPRECIATED

[@Shop209]

There’s a good chance that it’s a gm crate motor. Stamp starting with V is usually flint engine plant. The C could be part of a 0? Hard to say without seeing it.

[@surgerowhas1290]

How can I told its a 4 bolt main without taking it apart

[@Shop209]

Not really a way to tell. Most block casting numbers came either as a two bolt only or as a 2 or 4 bolt. Nothing on the outside of the block guarantees a 4 bolt unless it’s a 400 block then the casting number can tell you. I think on the 400’s the 509 blocks are 2 bolt and the 511 are 4 bolt but I’m not sure.

[@surgerowhas1290]

​@@Shop209thank you so much I got a HD 2500 and I'm getting a 5.7 350 off a 99 suburban. So I'm trying not to waste my time.

[@jameshester1450]

Long block

[@TimothyDilley]

He said he’ll do the “rear end”

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

*The FB bozos who attack the newbies for asking questions, more often than not don't know the answers themselves!*

[@unchained20000000]

The pontiac 400 is neither a small block nor a big block, it's just a pontiac 400.

[@stevenjustice1989]

Can you shot me an email so I can ask you a question without sounding stupid

[@Shop209]

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