Engine Run Stand Build First Fire | 427 BBC

First fire of the 427 BBC on the engine run stand. Awesome!!
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[@mossman381]

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[@superdutyman9186]

Man I would love to be your neighbor can’t beat the sound of open headers

[@mossman381]

Yeah, did you see me jump when it first tried to start. You don't get a real feel of how loud and deep the sound is from the video.

[@superdutyman9186]

@@mossman381 oh I know merry Christmas to you and your family

[@608_diesel]

She sounds and looks fantastic! Chevy thunder!

[@mossman381]

Really happy with all of it.

[@scottblake6850]

Nice job on the engine run stand it's awesome! Love the video! Have a merry Christmas

[@mossman381]

Merry Christmas

[@Chrissutter35]

That is awesome I need to get my 350 a stand see what going on with it

[@curtlyons9235]

Nice build and nice clean shop. I like it. The only things I would change is I always just bump the starter over to drop the distributor down and then bump it over to TDC on the compression stroke (instead of marking where the shaft lines up). Different strokes for different folks. Also on first fire I always have a timing light in my other hand ready. Another suggestion is when you prime any engine always remove the valve covers and visually ensure oil is getting to the top of each rocker arm.

[@yourmom705]

Old school I like it.

[@petermoto409]

You're better off using an old distributor to make a priming tool. By using just straight shaft you are leaving an open oil passage where the distributor normally sits so you'll get lower pressure and not complete circulation.

[@mossman381]

You will get plenty of oil in the engine. I believe you are supposed to rotate the engine as you prime.

[@TTGTO288]

All that cranking and not starting is really bad for the cam, if it's new and a flat tappet.

[@bassackwards8821]

It's a suped up Wall-E.

[@garyg4139]

Outstanding job. All the way around. A little off topic here but I see your KO2's stacked up there and was wondering. Did they not do as well as you thought for plowing or winter driving? Is there a tire you would recommend for plowing over them? I have an 04 Silverado 2500 HD and a Western 8'6" Pro Plus straight blade and my current tires are 10 ply but seem a bit squishy for that big plow. Also I can't seem to find your plow wing build video. Did you make one of that or am I remembering another guys video that gave you a shoutout and built his version of your wings. Don't know I really want to add another foot to this monster yet though LOL. Looking forward and can't wait to see that 30's Chevy build if you go that route. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

[@mossman381]

Those are the BFGs off the 70 Chevy truck. They are to weather checked to drive and feel save. Have you tried upping your air pressure in the front tires for plowing? With my big heavy v plow I usually add some air. I never did a build video of my wings because I wasn't on KZbin then. Here is a video looking my wings over: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7IqIWboJ1_fLc I am surprised you are the first to spot the old Chevy. I know I did a quick look but thought for sure more would see it. Merry Christmas

[@garyg4139]

​@@mossman381 Up them to 70 PSI and much better. I watch the videos of you putting your straight blade on your dad's trucks several times as well. Thanks for those. From all the tires you have used which would you say are the best tires you have used on your plow trucks?

[@mossman381]

@@garyg4139 You know I love my BFG tires but they are expensive. I can't say I have had a really bad snow tire. Dad had a set of Cooper AT3 tires on his 04 Duramax and I was really impressed with them. You won't find any tire that likes ice. Having some weight helps with traction.

[@garyg4139]

@@mossman381 Ya I got 500 lbs of tube sand behind wheel wells already and more on standby just in case. I appreciate the help and responses. If I can do anything for you, like find parts or something please let me know.

[@keithbaker5202]

Why would you let a new motor tick over ,surely you'd wipe out the cam ! I was told

[@mossman381]

The engine isn't freshly rebuilt. It's just a low mileage pull out from a 80's straight truck.

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Like a really good Suspence movie. I was on the edge of my seat the entire startup 😁

[@eightyduece9670]

That is a seriously nice stand. Great build.

[@mossman381]

Thanks, sold this one and building another: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWHNqp6Ln6ybgac

[@callmenortnortin467]

Should set it at 2000 RPM immediatly on first start, for 20 -25 minutes to seat rings and break the cam and lifters in. Letting it low idle right off can wipe out your cam lobes.

[@callmenortnortin467]

It not being a brand new engine will preclude the need to step up RPM at start.:) Nice test stand .

[@robertjensen1000]

Awesome. I love the smell of fresh engine enamel curing after the first startup. Keep up the Good work.

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Yessir get yourself a corded drill for priming oil pumps. Especially HV pumps.

[@marcushaynes843]

If he fires up and running that engine in a residential zone, he will p*** a lot of his neighbors off.

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

Fantastic build! I came searching for a run stand video for ideas. I was planning on using a bellhousing myself, and this was a perfect video. Once your distributor is dropped in on number one just hold your hand on top of the distributor. Apply some pressure and bump the starter, that oil pump drive will find its way and the distributor will seat.

[@mossman381]

I don't feel comfortable seating the oil pump shaft that way.

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

@@mossman381 👍🏻

[@marthabrown386]

I'm Dan, Martha's my wife. Excellent three part video and congrats. for the success. Very neat engine startup stand. I'm already thinking about plans to build one just like it.

[@mossman381]

Thanks 👍

[@MagaRickn]

Great video, and the ones where you built the stand! I have a 427 that will be put back in my 56 Chevy, after a fresh rebuild. It too has been sitting for a long time. You give me inspiration!! ;)

[@mossman381]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alanbradford3130]

I know you talked about selling that stand, and I wouldn't blame you if you did....but I can see a lot of uses for that thing. Imagine pulling that small block out of the 70...and fixing it on the stand! The only thing you can't do is turn the engine upside down.

[@mossman381]

If I sell it I will build another one. Now that I have made one, I could make another pretty quick. Probably change a few things up. Maybe add a few things. I really like it so I would not give it away.

[@jim73challenger]

Dude you should not be anywhere near an engine.

[@richardcaton7334]

Nice job and enjoyed the build. Need to find something to put that BB in. I'm a big gm man myself and dropped a 454 into 74 GMC 4x4 when I was a kid and the torque and hp was tremendous. Keep up the videos.

[@mossman381]

I have an idea. Look in the video in front of the forklift.

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

AWESOME project 👍🏼🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@pecoswild]

Very nice bro! Sounds good. Looks good.

[@philipjohnson2608]

Thank you brother for your video. Great job man. All the best please keep us posted.

[@mossman381]

This engine is in my 80 Silverado project now.

[@yoblob34]

Need to set ignition timing as soon as it starts

[@K4K96]

Dig your set up, going to use your layout for my next engine run stand. Thanks for the series.

[@mossman381]

Thanks for watching!

[@rlhauk3715]

What is the dimension from top of the 2x2 frame to the centerline of the crank, Thanks R L' PS: Nice build and a great stand.

[@mossman381]

I will have to measure tomorrow.

[@travisfranklin530]

Amazing job! I'm interested in the color you painted it? I love it, what is it

[@mossman381]

What color the motor was painted? Chevy orange.

[@Al3jandro_75]

What are the cam specs? Id love for my c20 to sound like this once i put my 427 in

[@mossman381]

I don't know the cam specs. It's basically a stock rebuild from GM. Bored .30 over I believe.

[@davidgriffin14]

Merry Christmas Mossman! 🎄🎄🎄🤶🤶❄️❄️⛄⛄

[@mossman381]

Merry Christmas

[@the.unhappy.mechanic]

I like it too, I'm going to build 1 aswell, thank for the motivation.

[@mossman381]

Building run stand #2 right now. I sold this one. Building it pretty much the same way with a few mods. Might have a video on it this week maybe.

[@the.unhappy.mechanic]

@@mossman381 very nice.

[@jimhesse6563]

Looks good , engine sounds really healthy, maybe a bigger cam congrats

[@mossman381]

I don't think I will be putting a cam in. It should have really good torque down low which should be fun.

[@SOLDOZER]

You dont need chop chop to plow snow.

[@farmboy30117]

Sweet!

[@mossman381]

Yup, everything worked great. I am chasing a few small leaks but that is what the engine stand is for.

[@tjs_welding_and_fabrication]

Nice job. I built one for a customer. He insisted I use the ebay plans. Never again. Some of the dimensions are incorrect where the thru bolts on the trapizoid plates hit the tube they are securing to. Had to mill slots. Also his tube within a tube sliders are a joke. Once again I had to mill a channel in the male tube to clear the inner seam of the female tube.

[@mossman381]

I used the ebay plans for ideas and the basic size. I have this stand up for sale and if I sell it I have a few things I am going to change for the next one I build.

[@michaelgaddy8271]

Put some more timing in it! 34 to 36 total. All in by 1800 But yeah, GOOD SHOW!

[@trumpsagenius6914]

Only thing holding you back is the carb

[@mossman381]

What's wrong with the carb?

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

Needs a cam!

[@mossman381]

A cam and aluminum heads would be awesome. Those things cost money and I am happy with this for now. It's going in an 80 Chevy Silverado K10.

[@kimsomerville1781]

Merry Christmas

[@mossman381]

Merry Christmas

[@bigblockkings1031]

That Big Block sounds really good! Even with the stock? cam. All you need now is a little more cam, a tunnel ram intake with 2 fours and then send it to me! 😄

[@mossman381]

Probably going to leave it as is for now.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

gauges and switches and most definitely the fuel tank should be mounted on a seperate cart that can be used at a distance. If the motor catches on fire, or detonates etc.. just a huge safety thing.

[@mossman381]

All the professional engine run stands have fuel tanks. I have seen many DIY engine stands with the fuel tanks way to close to the hot headers. I feel like mine is far enough away from everything. Something really crazy would have to happen to start the engine on fire that bad. Maybe if the fuel line would come off the carb. I think the fire would follow the fuel line no matter where it was. I also only have about a gallon of fuel. That would burn surprisingly fast and wouldn't last that long. There is risk in everything you do. Even walking you could trip and possible die of an injury. You just have to keep your eyes open and stay alert. Try to minimize your mistakes.

[@wyo_garage20]

Literally nobody does that. No one.

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

friggen amazing!

[@321classicrestoration5]

Dope bro!!!