F100 Engine Reinstall ... and Problems

In this video, I walk through the assembly & reinstallation steps to put the engine back in the F100 after the rebuild and find some unknown large leak.
If you missed the rebuild, check out my other videos below:
Part 1 - • F100 Engine Rebuild Pa...
Part 2 - • Ford 390 Engine Rebuil...

[@Quiksilversurf311]

Everything is looking great man, don’t let this little issue get you down. Can’t wait for the next videos!

[@Maysin777]

You will get it Bud...its gonna be worth all the work you did!

[@hunterbryars8035]

Ole oven cleaner did the trick to it, love the vids man keepem coming

[@markoivulic372]

Great videos. Best wishes from Croatia.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

Hope you get it squared away my friend! Happy Holliday's to you and yours!

[@javierandrada1620]

exelente explicacion. justo yo estoy rectificando compmeto mi v8 y son muy util tus videos. desde argentina te mando un abrazo. gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.

[@waynemccuen8213]

Plate thing, whoa mannnnnnnnnnnnnn, way to technical for me bro. Gr8 jorb. Love your vidzz.

[@johnb2512]

.as the HEI sat too high. Nice project and great videos !!

[@Mrjcamp48]

In 1982 I put a 360 Industrial engine in my 66 F100, everything from the 352 cid fit. They said the industrial engines were used in the F700 and bigger. Awesome video

[@coryjohnson2250]

love your videos! trying to brain up for my own crown vic ifs swap and engine swap.....

[@craigpalmer5693]

F-100 rebuild the engine good mechanic new parts of the engine everything back in the truck and transmission another video soon keep up the good work friend bless you merry Christmas happy new year 2020

[@jeffreymueller7397]

Everything oem will always keep you going down the road along time!!!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

That’s frustrating. At this point id be muttering “it’s always something!” and throwing things around the shop. When I get near the end I get so impatient I start making dumb mistakes. Looked good in that engine bay though - very satisfying

[@330_garage3]

hahaha does make me feel like this engine may never run even after all this work

[@442olds7]

Not sure if there was any milling done to the heads or block but if there was....The FE head gasket and intake gasket surfaces are 90 degrees relative to each other, so any machining operation to the heads or block deck will have had a corresponding impact on the intake fit...which would cause leaks.

[@sethbarnes7608]

Get an Edelbrock performer RPM manifold and call it a day!😁 I have one on my Lincoln, along with a performer AVS2 carb, and I absolutely love it!!

[@earlblakley4910]

Glad you found that before you put coolant in it. I didn't know how you were gonna go back with the engine. I would of wrapped the header over by the starter. Just saying because fords and headers don't always work well together. Those header gaskets looked a little thin that you put on there. I used the thick white header gaskets on mine when I put it back together. I used the original cast exhaust manifolds on mine. Originally they used the metal gaskets. FE's are notorious for leaking exhaust manifolds. The intakes on FE's tend to weep oil on the front or back where it goes across the engine. I never had any problem with the sides like your experiencing. I hope you don't have a cracked intake. Hopefully the gasket just moved when you were putting it together.

[@johnmilner7603]

I’m using a Luk clutch kit and a GM throw out bearing in my 70 Z28. Bought the Luk kit from an AC Delco store in town.

[@330_garage3]

I have used those Luk clutches in quite a few vehicles and never had an issue. Couldn't beat this one for the price

[@normangallant9879]

Like that HEI ignition

[@keithduncan8114]

More than likely the intake. Gasket was for a tall port. If you got the small port gasket use them instead. Also don't use the cork end gaskets use about a 1/4 inch bead of rtv or right stuff, if you have it then let it set up 15 minutes or so then replace the intake Ps if you can check the geometry angle. The head to the block then the intake to make sure the angles are the same.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

A few I know that had 360 engine, when opportunity came the rebuilt as a 390 which is a big step up . 360’s tended to be harder on fuel, great as workhorse truck engine but that’s it.

[@Texasknowhow]

@8:57 - That’s when you just step back and say, “Damn that thing looks good sitting in there!” And it does!

[@gregreelman4526]

Maybe it's a FT 391 intake. If I remember right the 391 has a taller deck height. I could be wrong but you can google it.

[@jwint563]

No lock tite in the clutch bolts? Great job. Really well done, educational and entertaining.

[@donnatalielucasheimbigner7598]

I ALWAYS use FelPro Printo Seal intake gaskets on the sides & straight beads of silicone along both China walls. Also, you may need to machine a bit off of the bottom of the intake manifold depending on how much was machined off the heads. The manifold can be a bit too wide on the bottom & not allow the sides to drop down enough to line up because of the angles on the sides. You should get a cap for the air tube on the carb choke housing. It will suck air in through the carb that will make the choke stay on longer & also allow dirt (dust) to be drawn into the engine. There is a possibility that it doesn't have a hole at the carb main body behind the choke housing or you may be able to locate or make a gasket without a hole in it. You should make certain that air is stopped from getting into the carb main body by some method. The hole will enter the main body just above the booster ring in the rear corner of the choke flap opening.

[@johnb2512]

I think people put some sealant on those aluminum head gaskets to seal the water ports running from the engine to the head, I run the same HEI type distributor on my 74 F100 2wd with a 360. I could not reuse the factory aircleaner as the HE

[@morgansword]

I've been there and it is frustrating because of all the maybe's that you think of. Plus being so careful and things still go wrong. At least the engines in to stay! I don't know what the angle of the intake to the heads are but I'm guessing that its off just a tad and letting air out into the engine cavity. It might only be a half a degree but if you have a head that you can lay flat and get the degree of angle and then the intake angle as well... this is just a guess... good luck

[@330_garage3]

Thats another thing I didn't think about... if someone machined that junkyard manifold to match another set of heads...

[@callmenortnortin467]

Just a possibility here but you might consider,, If that manifold was ever shaved to seat on heads that were planed??.in some cases when the head get planed the intake manifold needs to be planed to match ,,because,, When heads are planed,in effect ,they sit closer together on the block as a result.this makes the angle of the manifold flange not sit fully face to face to the head(s).This makes manifold planning necessary for a good seal between the head(s) and the block.This may not be your case I know but!! if that is your situation sourcing another original spec manifold ( new or used) may not solve your issue. Enjoy your videos and hope you come to a simple solution to your issue .

[@330_garage3]

Thats something I should have thought of with a used manifold, that came off a motor that was pretty freshly machined. Very likely that manifold could have been machined to fit on some shaved heads

[@warrentuckwell2032]

theres a groove in the throwout bearing where you put the grease

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

It will be interesting to see what you find. Ateast you caught it before you pumped your fresh engine full of antifreeze!!!

[@alanbellkey4592]

Hey there I love your videos I’m definitely a old Ford guy I actually have a 70 F250 that I just had a 410 Mercury rebuilt which is the same as your 390 428 crank 390 rods anyways I have a question for you on your headers where you got them at because I’m going to wanna put headers on my truck thank you and thanks for the awesome teaching

[@OlysGarage]

Well at least it looks pretty! Hey it wouldn't be a "real life" situation if everything went perfectly. This isn't TV...lol Speaking on the Heater hose fitting on the intake, I'm betting Drake, Dennis Carpenter, C&G Ford, or LMC Truck has the correct one available. Your original sure seemed taller than what I'm use to seeing. The OE ones typically were just tall enough to align with the water passage that was in the carb spacer. Then the heater would hook to the rear exiting side of the carb spacer. Not really sure why Ford did this unless the 2bbl didn't get enough heat from the acres of iron intake...?? Also one last note. Keep spare starter around. I looks like you coated your headers? Hopefully that coating you have reduces the heat as these headers, non-coated, have a tendency to cook starters. Ask me how i know.... (and how i get that top starter bolt easily ;-) )

[@alanbartholomae8261]

question? i am thinking of adding an HEI on my truck. how did you wire in the 12 volts. and did you even bother with running a non resitant wire to the i terminal on the solenoid.

[@jennifer.juniper4845]

Frustrating for you hope you’re able to resolve quickly (and easily :)

[@robertwatt6]

Any clue what the part number was on your luk clutch kit

[@d1bigshifter737]

Come on BLUE OVAL People someone step up and help the young man out!!! I would have went with a little better gasket set up remember when you torqued them they crushed out a little . Also your intake manifold may be the problem, that cover inside needs to be just right . You put a bigger cam in im guessing swap out that cast iron boat anchor paint your new / used aluminum intake and let her work . Those pistons need help too in my opinion but its your money and i understand you may be looking for something differant . With 10:1 compression id be curious what your h.p rating is 390 were high winding .

[@sethbarnes7608]

Did you put sealant on the intake bolts? Some of them may go into water passages

[@musiclovr2890]

It would have had antifreeze in the oil then did you loosen a bolt pulling the motor out?

[@andremartin2635]

Question did you have the flywheel turned prior to assembly?

[@4eyedturd663]

I just put headers on my 390 ‘68 last night. I wouldn’t want to try putting a motor and trans in with them on.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

4EyedTurd how’d it go? What brand did you go with?

[@4eyedturd663]

Flowtech, not to bad. I had to lift the motor a few inches to snake them in.

[@sandyperez2234]

Amigo soy venezolano me facina me este tipo de trabajo soy fan a esto como me gustaria apollarte

[@CHESTURCH]

Is it those mr gasket head gaskets that you said leaked like crazy in your last video? Kind of left on a cliff hanger lol.. i never thought i would say that about a youtube video!

[@330_garage3]

Yes, I have more video content I am putting together now to post in the next couple days, it took me way too much work and diagnosis to figure it out hahaha.

[@CHESTURCH]

I bet! Don't let it discourage you man. When it's all done you will definitely have something to be proud of! I love watching the videos too. Keep up the good work.

[@charleswilliams4030]

@@330_garage3 is your truck running??? I have followed all you videos since bringing the truck out of it's grave. You had a air leak at the manifold, what was the reason??? Will the build continue with a video??? Your videos bring me back to my builds as I was a young man before I joined the Army. After getting hurt in Iraq I haven't had time or anything to build. Everything is so expensive over here. I really would like to build something. Thanks Charles from Germany.

[@five-oonsene545]

I have had this issue using the steel shim head gaskets in a 390. I ended up having to use the blue multilayer head gaskets from Fel-Pro. They sealed and no more issues. I would assume you are having the same issue i had. I also noticed that you did not pre oil the timing chain. Not good to fire up on a dry timing chain.

[@330_garage3]

I wish I had found more bad reviews on those head gaskets. Everyone says they leak. I used them on a SBC 400 before and had no problems. I have never oiled a timing chain before.... but come to think of it, that probably isn't happy being run dry

[@brianfrancis2862]

what crankshaft did you use for you 360 stroker

[@garrettgilbreath1607]

"We're just gonna call that good." One more tap. Hahaha

[@anameisrequired3729]

Is this coolant leak what you referred to in part 2 when you talked about the alu crush shim headgaskets?

[@yeboscrebo4451]

A name is required it must be

[@330_garage3]

Yes, and unfortunately most the comments say "Those alum. head gaskets are going to leak.. don't do it!!"..

[@tamaninja03]

Check the header exit, maybe an exhaust valve is stuck open and it's letting air out that way?

[@thomasdavidson248]

Cooling system should hold pressure even if all sixteen valves are held open. Something is not sealed right and my guess is the head gasket.

[@normangallant9879]

Impressed on the distribution assyn is a G M product

[@dw8320]

I got some factory t tops for that car.

[@codymeyer8636]

You wouldn’t happen to have a parts list for everything you did in these videos would you?

[@pauljanssen2624]

The main question is why is the intake not covered up keep something from falling down the engine

[@earlleebronc]

Heres my lame first comment. Enjoying the build!

[@330_garage3]

haha "First!"

[@kennethhudson8013]

Manual brakes?

[@paularnold2108]

That engine swinging on that hoist looks very unhandy. No engine stand?

[@jimenagonzalezacosta3140]

the transmission of the ford 100 is the original one from the beginning or you changed it is question

[@330_garage3]

Original 3 spd transmission, I just power washed it with oven cleaner, and spray painted it.

[@phantomwalker8251]

with the money spent,you should of found a s/hand ally intake..those cast are 300 lb..i used a 12,000 winch to lift mine off....kidding.

[@saludahead]

Yea, those cast iron FE intakes are a royal p-ain! That thing weighs more than both head fully dressed with valves and rocker shafts!

[@tommywarren305]

Young man you can add a guast under your intake manifold.

[@Snakez011587]

How in the world did you end up 180 out? Looks to me like the distributor went in correctly

[@330_garage3]

I think I was turning the engine over looking for that leak while I had the distributor out... amateur hour over here haha!

[@Snakez011587]

@@330_garage3 oooh yeah that'll do it! Honestly sounds like something I would definitely do.

[@bsagreg]

The distributor will go in the same at 180 deg the difference you have to check that your on the compression stroke not on the exaust stroke

[@rickbarger5161]

It was mine I'd throw away aluminum intake it'll also save your back trying to install it those cast ones got to weigh 80 90 lb hope you didn't pump all that water into your engine oil

[@Yakobatzi]

Do a compression test.

[@stevencarter7999]

Probably something simple, I always over look simple stuff. That give me problems like this.

[@ToddMcF2002]

how come stabbing the distributor didn't take you 438 attempts to get it to seat fully like it did for me. I mean HOW??????

[@phantomwalker8251]

im half re building a 1962,f100 4x4, with a 352,thank christ it wasnt a y block.just doing heads,ect.cam...what p/s is used on these trucks..4x4..there are non,,in aus...

[@yeboscrebo4451]

harry walker what’s wrong with a y block?

[@markwoten6679]

Distributor mechanical and vacuum advance.

[@georgelackey622]

For some reason you seem to be having too many troubles for one build!

[@nicholasbrown6481]

Should have just bought a new aluminum intake.

[@TheThirdWheel618]

I agree I had my 390 rebuilt and they put the original cast iron intake back on vacuum leak since day 1 I'm putting a Edelbrock RPM as soon as I can

[@tombo6003]

Must by nice to be young and crawl around on your knees