Diesel Engine Cylinder head rebuilding

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[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

We need a Dave and Gale Banks collab! Do it for the culture guys! 💥💥💥

[@Parker53151]

Would be cool fun. I don’t think they agree on a few things though

[@jimburgess9205]

Hell yeah!!

[@va_innovations]

YES!

[@logancarter2134]

Agreed!!!

[@moshet842]

@@Parker53151 Dave is a very humble man from what I've seen when he brought in other experts. Gale Banks is the authority on Diesel. I am pretty sure Dave would be stoked to learn a lot from him.

[@davidrobinson6495]

Next time someone says your engines are expensive, just send them this video. Jeez that’s a lot of gear, knowledge, and workmanship to do such a nice job.

[@josephrojas951]

I was a aircraft mechanic in the Air Force and precision is key with anything aircraft related. The amount of care and precision your shop takes on every aspect of engine building is awesome. Thank you for the knowledge you’re putting out into the mechanic world and for just life in general.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you for your service in the Air Force! 🇺🇸Grateful to have your perspective on this channel

[@richardvervoorn6626]

I have a similar working background as you and I am continually impressed with the level of accuracy that Dave insists upon. I have operated many of the various machines that Dave has in his shop. Working with the correct tolerances will help to ensure a quality outcome…IMPRESSIVE!

[@davidmarks6042]

I really like how Dave praises his techs for doing it right, and points it out in these vids. He's not just knowledgeable, he's a good boss.

[@TedBaylard-wn2qh]

1😅

[@TedBaylard-wn2qh]

12:14 😅😅

[@brianhaase9612]

Dave is a class act!

[@chrisgilbert9994]

Dave is the MAN !!!!!!!

[@jaycolon5116]

I told my boss at the car wash I work at that he is literally you of the car wash world, he’s constantly teaching us and genuinely loves his job and never EVER lets us half ass our job. Much respect to you, your sons, and your team for the amount of care you show for your motors, keep it up!! 👍🏾

[@donniev8181]

State?

[@jaycolon5116]

@@donniev8181 Florida

[@KieranShort]

​@@jaycolon5116 damn.. i was hoping you were in Melbourne, Australia.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

That is correct. Always take pride in your work no matter what you do. Wether you are a brain surgeon or scrapping gum up off the floor.

[@ovlov245]

What a great post! You genuinly are a great person! And the owner is a lucky guy to know you too!

[@SentinelSays]

This is a brilliant visualisation of ‘The parts are identical, until they aren’t’. Just because a part claims to be 1 to 1 with another, doesn’t mean it is. My skill set isn’t engine blocks, but turbochargers and superchargers; the amount of kit that claims to be “Ready to build” or “Made to the same specification and tolerance to OEM” often needs as much finessing, testing and checks as rough parts that you expect to need that degree of work. Some OEM parts need as much prep for the best results. Nothing is perfect, but the closer we can get to perfect, the better the product the customer gets back. Dave and his team have the same mantra as me, don’t take anything for granted; do it right, first time and every time.

[@GuyX2013]

I like this channel because you get some real world knowledge and advice by pros while they're actually dealing with all sorts of issues with different cars.

[@simonwells5319]

Hi Dave and crew,it's ridiculous to find out that a "remanufactured" or "new" cylinder head will not pass muster.Thank goodness for your honesty Dave,many thanks.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Right on

[@detonationpyrotechnics4156]

Teaching my generation how to take pride is a responsibility you sir have taken great appreciation and respect to do. I wish every shop had quality work like this

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

So nice of you

[@08Cruiser]

Thanks for the deep dive today on building the head. Learned a ton! Hard to believe I can’t just pull a head out of a box and slap it on my motor-knowledge is key!!! 🔑

[@hutchinson54]

@@lo1234-w9rYeah. Ok…

[@camaroblackmatte]

@@hutchinson54 add your expertise then ! :))

[@taquitopicante5863]

That was beautiful work. That kind of craftsmanship will set the benchmark for decades to come.

[@pricetagcitrus]

It’s crazy how this guy knows more about building engines than the manufacturer does.

[@davidbridges960]

It's not that he knows more. He just cares more and that way it's right when it leaves his shop.

[@ryen49]

@@davidbridges960 big corps are greedy and cut corners you are right its not that they don't know its that they cut corners as long as it doesn't destroy their profits

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

He just doesn't have a team of accountants looking over his shoulder.

[@XeroFailGames]

He wants to build a quality product

[@toddarnette5839]

This video is the very reason why I'll be heading your way next year for a motor in my Chevy Colorado. I cannot wait!!!!

[@imJGott]

I like that he lets his employees shine.

[@earboit5145]

If you were ever trying to work out who to do your machine work, this should convince you. Well done guys. Another Masterclass 👌

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Much appreciated!

[@mikeembasado668]

Dave I just found your channel, can’t believe I Havnt seen it sooner but MAN! I am in awe of your work ethic and ability to teach. Your knowledge of engines and the way transportation systems work is truly inspiring. You are a gift to the Technician world. I am 36 and got a late start in life on Diesel engines so just watching you explain things the RIGHT way is literally so helpful. I hope to have your charisma and knowledge along my path in this exciting world of engine and truck repair. Thanks for all you do for us working guys out here.

[@ophirb25]

I don't think too many shops have that kind of equipment. Great professionalism. 👍👍👍

[@ebayselle]

How reliable would it be to put it on the engine without the extra work?

[@ophirb25]

@@ebayselle can't really say, might be good for a long time but definitely less then when the extra work is done.

[@ianmcwilliam1753]

The more I watch dave’s videos the more I’m impressed with his products

[@wakawaka5131]

🤣...these guys don't miss!!!...with the knowledge...dropping gems we never knew we needed. Can you imagine how many new builds have done blowed up due to "new heads" that were just pure crap straight from the factory??? Dave is the truth when it comes to engine building no doubt.

[@christopherrankine1364]

This is the finest Auto Machine Shop I’ve ever seen. Led by an honest and professional perfectionist

[@rhomayyann4691]

I would pay to go be taught by you guys. If you did courses on these things, that would be amazing.

[@robertwest3093]

I didn't know that the O rings were made on the spot from a spool of wire! Looks like a rather tedious job that this young man makes look easy. I would be all fumbly fingers making those 😅

[@donniev8181]

Thanks for the terminology, Dave. Not every part is created equal!

[@paullongley1221]

Great seeing such thorough work and the missed specs that some businesses claim to achieve. With the deck thickness, there’s a limit to how thick it could be with regards to heat paths, water volume etc. I’m not suggesting there’s a problem with this head at all, but Just having a thicker casting isn’t an indicator of ‘being better’ there’s other factors that effect quality. I’ve seen blocked waterways from cores patterns slipping etc in the foundry.

[@localenterprisebroadcastin5971]

Yeah never trust ANYTHING right out of the box…what most people don’t know many spare parts are most often quality control rejects from the assembly lines (especially NOS or CAPA CERTIFIED)…if a part fails QC check they don’t throw it away, they put in a parts box and sell it to shops and unsuspecting customers. Most places won’t do the required machining to put the parts back into spec…good of you to show this in real time, great video Dave 👍

[@eddiegerlach7121]

Amazing the amount of attention to detail and double checking parameters to ensure the rebuild is the best it can be....I'll send my TDI when it's time for its rebuild. 🙏🤘

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

We'd be honored!

[@PlymouthVT]

Brilliant Engineering! Can't imagine how many good diesel mechanics out there thinking there good ordering a brand new set of after market heads thinking its going to be mint. Then after a short life cannot figure out what they did wrong. Ball busting waste of time, wrenching and alot of $$$. Its extremely technical to the thousandth of an inch. Fantastic stuff Dave.

[@21psd]

This attention to detail is remarkable!

[@goldgeologist5320]

Exceptional work. Like watching a modern version of old world craftsmanship! I know where I am going for my engine rebuild in the future.

[@brianhaase9612]

I allways learn something from Dave's video's. Great info!

[@Ivan-yj9hp]

i dont even or ever owned a dieseil,but i watch hours of this channel i tottaly respect his eithics and or accronymns best shopbowner i ever seen god bless u all

[@pgmurray76]

Enjoyed seeing the vacuum check. The maximum seen on a gauge, at SEA LEVEL, is 29.5inHg or 749.3mmHg. Lower values the higher above sea level. I have awesome USA made vacuum pumps at my job for drying ovens, and chambers to pull air bubbles through seals of liquid filled units. Ideally that needle will not move once you pull the air out and draw vacuum. Of course, in an oven you have two to three potential leak areas: door seal, gauge threads, pump tubing (we use stainless hard lines). The rubber pad was so cool! You know that deck was smooth, flat, and clean as can be.

[@davehayden29]

Dave, I wish you had a shop in Vegas. At least I know I would be getting quality work. Your awesome. Love the videos. Very educational

[@nickneumann5958]

God I’d love to work for you guys. Incredible attention to detail, the value of a shop that can teach you every piece of the puzzle to get these engines absolutely perfect can’t be overstated. I work at an equipment dealer in California and get really sick of corners being cut to save a buck when I want and try at every corner to get perfection. Working for Dave would be a dream.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Wow, thank you!

[@jkim6200]

Although msny of us may be familiar with the basics, thank you for the overview on rebuilding/prepping a Diesel cylinder head.

[@camaroblackmatte]

meanwhile some polish their heads and blocks with stone :))))) the details put in these videos get me interested everyday ! thank u ! good luck !

[@victorsuarez2954]

I'm glad young guys are having the chance to learn from such a great professional, amazing.

[@brucegarrett7232]

The attention to the small details is a tremendous testament to the quality y’all strive for.👍

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Much appreciated!

[@7cP4WK9u]

Dave, your a great boss.. give every employe his 5 minutes of fame. I'll remember the serie OCC with the family Teutel, allways arguing with his sons and employes.. your a great guy.

[@ar2043]

These guys do unbelievable work. Talk about good, accurate and thorough… Just like Dave said. GAT!! Man they do good work.

[@_jurist]

It’s really great to see people who really really care about the quality of their work, though nobody will know, about the little detail they did later on down the line. They do it anyway. It gives me warm fuzzies.

[@FCF27]

Very happy to have a video for this Sunday, hello from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@malindasheshan2245]

🔥🔥

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Zgurkogel]

...aaaand a warm hello from the Netherlands. Hi there neighbour! 👋

[@FCF27]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville was an amazing video, thanks for the content and wish you the best with the new wharehouse and Monster engine line!

[@FCF27]

@@Zgurkogel hooi

[@briansweet5614]

It must be “head” day. Between JAMSI and Dave, we all should be well versed in heads now!! 😅

[@ovlov245]

Wow Man! What a great session! Eric is also a NATURAL! You lot breed native YT presenters there or something??? Hes a good lookin lad too! Another great resource , thanks Dave and TEAM!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yes, he is a natural. Grateful to have him👍

[@CJMediaOfficial]

Excellent work!

[@davidjones8680]

It's so impressive to see the exacting standards you work to. Iv'e had a good many engines over the years that were never right from day one. Watching your video just confirms my beliefs that some (or maybe the majority) were never really fit for purpose when they were new from the manufacturer. Many thanks for all the great content, I love it. David in the UK.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for watching from the UK!

[@albiemccarthy5955]

I felt like I was watching a artist showing me what perfection is ,just amazing

[@jesusisalive3227]

Having the right tools makes all the difference in the world!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

What a gem of a video. A masterclass in aftermarket supply which is always 90% the way there. How many shops fit the reman head out of the box?

[@davidwasicek9869]

Thanks dave for the knowledge for younger crowds

[@jamespelino3173]

Dave, you and your team are the best.! if I need any major engine work on any of my cars I will have the car shipped to you from Florida.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Deal!

[@tedbuit9249]

I was a U.S.Air Force aviator for 24 years and precision and accuracy along with excellence is what we did every day. After watching Dave and his crew in all the videos on here I have to say they do the same thing in everything they do. I would love to bring my truck down and have you guys work on it.

[@isaacstrade9358]

Extremely valuable tip unfortunately I learned that the hard way to always do a full inspection/ tear down on a new/ reman head or block . Long story short I got a set of 6.0 power stoke heads and one head had an injector cup that had an elongated hole. After making my own injector cup tool so i didn’t have to remove the head was able to pull it and put a new one in. Always check someone else’s work regardless if will save you loads of headache and heart ache

[@filipemarques8968]

What I love about Dave and his business is his integrity/honesty very rare in any business.

[@Travis8126]

This shop sets the bar for doing it right! Keep up the great work!

[@edvisme]

All my years of playing with cars, building them and assembling engines I found that AFR is the only company that their product is (for me) is on par out of the box. All others do not compare to AFR. Hope that AFR continues to do a perfect job on their parts for us customers that rely on it.

[@GeorgePawlak-y1j]

This is what I love about watching these videos keep up the great work Dave you have such a teaching curve on how to rebuild engines correctly from the simplest technology to the utmost very close tolerant significant repair it makes such a difference

[@douglasburnside]

It embarrasses me to think that in my youth _(many_ years ago) I fancied myself as a mechanic, to the point where I actually earned a living and collected a monthly paycheck although in reality I was no more than a greasy-fingered parts changer. These days my tool collection is more along the line of pliers and screwdrivers, and I let the professionals do my mechanical work. Your videos are true eye-openers for me.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I bet you helped out a lot of people in your career as a mechanic👍

[@pgmurray76]

I learned twice to not retract the stylus/head of an out of production, compact, Mahr profilometer within its own casing. The diamond tip becomes disconnected from the wire spring, hence it becoming useless. No more heads available on eBay. Bought two of the last seven. Thought someone touched the tip with a fingernail. No. Just the retraction killed it. Love that thing. Hopefully this head can last another three years.

[@RonRussell-sj1zf]

I was touring the Cummins Jamestown, NY engine plant (built the L10 engine there then) with a customer back in the early'90' I think it was and we came to the cylinder head assembly area. The assembler had a fixture that came down on top of all 24 valves at once and he would put the keepers in by hand and then release the the fixture and then take a mallet, as you did, and pound the end of each valve to make sure keepers were seated. I asked him how often he found one that was not seated properly, he said he never had, then he hit the next valve with the mallet and the spring went flying as the keepers were not seated properly ... he looked at me ... I smiled and shrugged and moved on. So that is an important part of cylinder head assembly.

[@Arthurknight.4]

I cant WAIT tell your show comes out. I will definitely Watch!!!

[@Offroader451-rm5jz]

I keep watching Dave, I keep learning.

[@munozinni]

Hola 👋 señor Dave!!!! I don’t believe that you guys not even take a day off you guys work a lot it’s 5:00 pm already I hope you guys are at home starting the fire in the grill and family gathering and getting a great time together and soon enjoying some good steaks 🥩 we would like to see an episode of your chilling time with family and friends if it’s possible now I’m going back to watch the video Y’all have a great day!!!!👋😃👋

[@kxmrock]

Union Ironworker 38yrs here near Oakland,Ca, I love horse power and motor's Dave's Business is the bomb! simply the best! now i'm pondering to have these guys Assemble me a Chev 383 all new from the block up with the best street stuff, i'm not racing… ever!

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

It's interesting and also sad that even out of the box, the casting which is designed to be drop-in... Is not up to spec in most cases. Good to see Dave calling this out, and showing what needs to be done to make it right.

[@mjMiller212121]

Good job! Bill Hewitt from Powerstroke Specialty take about the same details he put into his 6.0 builds. It was the only way to prevent premature failure. I have one of his trucks and don't have any head gasket issues. Do it right the first time. Money well spent.

[@colestaples2010]

Dam that’s a sweet valve spring compressor!

[@donniev8181]

The keeper tool is nice as well

[@Rfunk819]

I’m looking forward to that 7.3 build video

[@neofight395]

Damn I really just want to hang out with Dave and listen to his stories or explain literally anything

[@danbrown8310]

your attention to detail is amazing

[@aaronpolekoff3311]

Awesome content! Love the attention to detail! The world needs more machine shops like yours!!

[@gregjones1266]

Dave , I'll turn 56 this year, every time I watch 1 of your videos, I want to go to Diesel Mechanic school ..... LOL keep up the great work

[@briancriggs2199]

Dam !! Good to see a company that cares about their customers and products!!! And work!!!

[@barrygunning4424]

Y'all have amazing levels of attention to detail. Really enjoy watching your vids!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you very much!

[@AKPakrat]

amazing craftsmanship!!!!

[@cashwilson2571]

thumbs up from Minnesota

[@tareka6871]

Brilliant as always Dave & Great Team.

[@Jdmorris143]

Dave, having it done right is being picky. Being picky is knowing exactly what you want. In this instance, you know what you want.

[@davidlasanen7690]

DAMN WELL SAID

[@superiorsteeljack]

The Best Diesel info Channel!!!

[@davidnewton6441]

Going above and beyond.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I called Edelbrock about aluminum heads for a 502 bbc and asked them to machine my heads and a proper valve job a 3 angle valve grind and we check them and they were the closest to perfect but it cost me a little more but was worth it. But your 100% right they are never perfect so I never drop a head on with out taking it apart and checking them first, modi’s to you Dave .

[@johnnygagnon4968]

A lot of information thats have never hear about! Thanks!

[@michaelschneider-]

Quiet! ... True Professionals at work. .. Pay the man. ..

[@davekintz]

Raising the bar ends up helping us all!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Well spoken, thank you

[@Fireguy1962]

Very impressive. Well done 👍🏻

[@markreed2576]

You guys are the Swiss watchmakers of engines… dang !!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Quite a compliment! I love watches and watchmaking. Thank you for being on our channel.

[@westcoasttools5179]

For the summer my trade school isn’t offering automotive courses. Instead they are letting the auto guys take upper engine rebuild but on diesel engines with the heavy equipment program. I’m excited to learn about some diesel stuff for sure.

[@thomasfrye313]

Funny. I work in submarine construction and deal with RA problems all the time. Good to see you use a meter vs a surface comparator.

[@zacha7221]

Great info as always. Can't wait for the 7.3 video

[@jimburgess9205]

Great video, Dave.

[@coltreaper5593]

Just insane amount of detail in this builds. My father owns a shop in Croatia. We basically do little bit of everything and try to do the job with the best possible quality. We don't do whole engines that often. But head reconditioning, and head gaskets are quite common. And this video just showed me that we do lousy job 😂. Valve seats are redone with diamond paste and half rotary tool (I have no idea how is it called). Checked by putting gasoline over the valve and checking that there is no leak (without spring mounted) Head is resurfaced on that rotary tool this guys just sad I won't make good enough surface, and without this rings. And block is cleaned with some sandpaper if it isn't in worped. So my question is. How much of quality and longevity are we loosing this way?? I am genuinely interested and would love to improve our process of building heads. Oh and I had apsolutey no idea about valve recession 😂😂. I mean, we aren't machine shop. Just few guy doing it the best way they know. So any advice is greatly appreciated

[@heathatkinson6445]

Really enjoyed this vid.

[@rd4660]

There are some serious engine geeks working at Daves!

[@alanrobison1758]

Nice job guys!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks!

[@michaelphillips3158]

I’m a disabled veteran and hopefully one day I want you to rebuild mine with golf ball looking pistons. I’d like to see just how good they work. Then I’m going to tell all my friends and family to do the same thing. I’m in Texas so it may take a while. 😢

[@fullpulse2000]

Great work from Dave's auto and Monster Engines.

[@stanthurman9008]

Thank You , didn’t know new heads were like that .

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

Attention to detail is outstanding. Is it cheaper to rebuild the loaded head vs buying a bare head and building it?

[@wildbill1313]

Damn you guys are awesome ❤❤❤❤❤ back in the old days,if it comes from a factory or whatever it was good to go😂😂😂😂😂😂also I love the way you tell the guys SAY HI 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Master mechanic tutorial.