Chevy 283 small block budget build ep7

[@JohnnyBfromPeoria]

Thanks for the heapin' helping of your hospitality.

[@Foxcanfixit]

Yes! Loved watching that show when I was home sick from school as a kid.

[@Turningwrenches85]

283 is coming along nicely

[@Foxcanfixit]

Thanks man!

[@CorysComedyChannel]

I wanted to pop in and see how you're doing... Great seeing you on the livestream. Thanks again...Stay awesome my friend.

[@Foxcanfixit]

Thanks! I’m always searching for lives to participate in when I work overnight. Your live is very community oriented, which is great. Thanks for popping in and commenting 👍

[@CorysComedyChannel]

@@Foxcanfixit I'm just finishing up watching your video... You did a great job. You're a pretty handy guy... Good stuff!

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@CorysComedyChannel thanks! I gotta make some more dad joke shorts soon, everyone “loves” them 😀😂🤣🤪

[@111000100101001]

Very nice assembly of your 283. I’m sure it’s going to be a good runner!

[@Foxcanfixit]

Thanks! I hope so!

[@Str8sixfan]

Your comment amount how heavy heads are reminded me of how flipped out I was trying to install them on my Fairmont in car and assuming I was going to drop one on the fender. Nice little build you got going on

[@Foxcanfixit]

Thanks!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

More head games. Time to rocker the block.

[@Foxcanfixit]

No Foreigner parts here

[@CorysComedyChannel]

You got skill man... I wish I had that ability. Best wishes! I gave you a like too... Hehee!

[@axlegrind4212]

i've never been able to install 1.6 rockers on sb chevy heads with the stock push rod holes machined in the head. the push rod binds up there. i always had to drill out the stock push rod holes and install screw in studs and guide plates. might ought to check your work.

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@axlegrind4212 I did clearance check the pushrods on this one, but it didn’t like the rockers anyway. I have just done this again on a 350 (intake rockers only), clearances the pushrod holes on a head that came with screw in studs, no guide plates(yet) and it seems to run pretty good this time. I learned a lot doing this one

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Did you go with the DLC lifters?

[@Foxcanfixit]

I did! Seemed like the peace of mind was worth the price. Thanks for the video on them!

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

@@Foxcanfixit good deal. Did your machinist verify lifter bore specs too? I think you were on a pretty mild cam if I remember right. If you’re open to one last piece of advice, the stock 1.5 rockers will give a slightly less amount of spring pressure. If you’re not going to change valve springs, the reduced ratio will help a little.

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@MuscleCarSolutions this is a complete seat of the pants job. Block never went to machine shop. Lifters fit good in the bores (no slop, not too tight) it is the stock .198 duration .399 lift single pattern cam. I know the 1.6 will increase spring pressure, rocker stud and valve side loads, but it’s so mild I believe it will be ok. Also no pushrod to cylinder head contact.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

@@Foxcanfixit all the best for a successful break in and many miles of enjoyment!

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@MuscleCarSolutions the DLC lifters should help. Thanks again! Now I gotta work on the rusty base of my WCFB carb

[@TubbyCusturd1234]

Bro you got a wasps nest in your exhaust manifold. Haha

[@Foxcanfixit]

I know, it’s so nasty. But they are the good rams horn manifolds so that’s nice

[@TubbyCusturd1234]

@@Foxcanfixit leave them in when you put it together and let the engine put them to rest for good.

[@philippine_phin]

Not trying to ruin the surprise but whats the plan for transmission/t-case?

[@Foxcanfixit]

So “allegedly” this engine will bolt to the existing trans. We will see. If that doesn’t work, then 🤷‍♂️ sm465 and a 205?

[@philippine_phin]

@@Foxcanfixit I don’t have any experience with a SR4, but from what I read it sounds like it won’t last long behind your V-8. Lets hope it DOESN’T fit. Lol. Are SM465’s easy to find in junkyards or other places?

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@philippine_phin with light use the SR-4 (if it fits) would do ok. SM465s are pretty common around me

[@rickemerick362]

P.s. sir that not a 283 , if you look at your damper it's a 302 or 307 damper don't lie sir and a283 damper is very tiny a don't use. ( a bolt it's press on sir so I think you have s283 power peaks head with a307 crank 283 piston ( don't no rods number??????????

[@Foxcanfixit]

All the block and casting numbers are 1964 283. So it’s a very very late 283. I wish it was a 302, that would be awesome!

[@shootermcgavin2819]

NO YOU CAN NOT USE TAPE! Never put tephlon tape anywhere on an automobile! Especially the engine.

[@Foxcanfixit]

@@shootermcgavin2819 you can for any water jacket seal. It’ll be fine.