Final assembly of our Buick Nailhead engine... will it start? | Redline Update #17

Davin dives into the final assembly of our 401 Buick Nailhead engine rebuild. Along the way, he shares some tips and tricks to making sure everything goes together properly. Torque specs, oil clearance, filing rings, prepping gaskets and more... Davin gets into the dirty details of the final stages of our project.
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[@Hagerty]

The full Buick Nailhead time-lapse engine rebuild video is LIVE!! Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enbTqXpvdrCep9U

[@alvonnefranklin1109]

Hey Davin, my first question to you.. I see you use click type torque wrenches and I go to school where the preferred wrench is the newer electronic one. But me personally I've grown to like the click types.. whats you preference on either wrench?

[@2s0s29]

Start it now man i hate u

[@Daniel-vb6um]

Hagerty hey love the videos, can you rebuild any engine or just American engines?

[@dukecraig2402]

Max and Ina Balchowsky would be so proud of you guys.

[@danswrld]

I inherited 5 Buick Riviera's from 63-66 when my father passed. This was awesome to watch and I now have a better understanding of the nailhead. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@ty1158]

That's a beautiful engine. That and the GTO engine are the best looking engines I've seen on here.

[@JRPalak]

Far and away the best KZbin channel on classic engines. I've learned a lot just from watching these videos.

[@BillyRillkratz]

me too!

[@motleymenace]

I hate you so much, I've been waiting for weeks now🤣 can't wait, nice work Davin and the team. Another one down.

[@bessiebraveheart]

Won't be bothering with the time lapse. Hope it blows up.

[@Hagerty]

That's not very nice.

[@V8Jono]

Great job, I'm addicted to these re-builds! Those pistons look like bloody great big coffee mugs! that's a whole lotta skirt on those babies!

[@ronhodgkinson7683]

We just started a 59 nailhead. today. 2 valves were stuck open. hasn't run in over 18 years. Much fun

[@octane613]

I think I speak for most of your audience when I say we LOVE these long videos. I personally can't get enough of it, and this guy is very confident and has a great camera voice.

[@Matt-if6gs]

Check out Davin's gnarly nose ring at 13:03 Ha! Excellent video as always, thanks guys!

[@afroaliens]

Blueballing us on the startup! not fair! but understandable... I`ll be back when that video comes!

[@Peron1-MC]

yeah not even mad. the timelapses are fantastic and very satesfying :)

[@asarand]

You got me alright. I was expecting a roar and got a mew instead. Lol Looking forward to the time lapse.

[@MotorScotti]

Amazing work you put in Davin. I really enjoy the way you go through each step and explain everything about it. At the same time I really enjoy the production Hagerty is making.

[@camsmeltzer9388]

LOL! Love watching you bring these engines back to life. Look forward to the startup and run!

[@MikeMiller-nn1pj]

This is my favorite KZbin channel thanks really enjoy the videos

[@robkam6304]

Nice I can wait. Doing engines right. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge. The best engine builds out there. Good work men!!

[@scottrasmussen8258]

Great attention to detail, that what makes for a successful rebuild. Great job!!

[@tobynn]

Fantastically informative, such astounding attention to explaining details. Sharing this video with my gearhead buddies & crew. Thanks!

[@liamgold1479]

Best video yet in my honest opinion Just taking us through the whole process and explaining was incredible and thank u so much for that

[@josealfredocuevas]

Great videos Davin I've learned a lot from your videos you're very thorough your expertise are great 👍🏼

[@jeffpurtell5676]

Great to see it done carefully and correctly.

[@TheMonkdad]

Is most of this in slow-mo? You kind of look like a guy disarming a bomb. Ok I watched the time-lapse. Now I get it. So worth it! That was beyond cool.

[@jonikq]

After watching the last final assembly video I totally expected the ending without starting the engine. You didn't get me on this one ;)

[@A.R.77]

Great day and age to live in, this level of instruction and education is top notch. Thank you and your team for the presentation.

[@morgansword]

LOL, you got me and rightly so as it is a great lead in. I honestly can't see any problems but one never assumes. Good luck

[@ZeroBoostBuick]

Thanks for the little tips and tricks. Great video and cool build.

[@crusader6232]

Man you are the best when it comes to engines....keep it up...waiting for more videos....

[@Casian_wildlife]

Great video with great advence !!! That help me a lot !!!

[@peterhoiland6715]

Such a tease! Can't wait for the timelapse to hear this baby roar!

[@ymann22]

Finally getting to the interesting part? All of the video was that part. Cant wait to see the timelapse. Thanks

[@blampa]

Awesome work Davin. Love your videos.

[@georgi.rushkov]

Just fantastic stuff guys this engine looks so different than other v8s keeo up the good work!!!

[@1575murray]

It was designed as a torque monster not for high rpm as it was used in heavy cars with the primitive Dynaflow transmission. Buick didn't use the more efficient four speed Hydramatic transmission as Pontiac and Oldsmobile did.

[@peem1244]

You are truly a snake.!!........I was ready to jack audio up to eleven, then you pulled the plug.....Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. What a beauty ( I'm talking about the motor here) and super build job. I could sit and look at this all day. Thanks for sharing, i think. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🏎😎

[@keen0515]

Excellent episode! Great explanations.

[@christofferainek]

Wow. Such precision and perfection. You sir are a god amongst men. Very impressive and entertaining to watch a true artisan at work 👌

[@sonyhk3824]

Well Well i wait to hear that monster startup. Cheers guys

[@deborahchesser7375]

The way the intake ports face up looks like a new style motor, that’s a cool old mill, thanks

[@johnnyutah565]

That was awesome I liked the slow rebuild great way to learn please do more

[@BillyRillkratz]

Thank you very much for this, again, very detailed and well explained content.

[@juninhosmeetgti7403]

I'm watching this video in Brazil. Very good video, explanations with a great level of detail. I liked it in Brazil.

[@tylerhensley2312]

That's dirty!! Just down right dirty!!

[@roeng1368]

When you are adjusting the pushrods, why do you preload them with the full turn of the adjuster ? Surely you want a little clearance between the tappets and the cam to prevent constant contact and wear, and also when the engine gets hot, keeping the valve off its seat ?

[@bjornbidell4519]

Nice work guys, my Dad and brother had several Buicks with that engine, strong runners. Btw, the Buick 430 also uses the same ring set. 😉

[@cjlawrence03]

Awesome job!!

[@fitzyholden1036]

That's not just an engine rebuild, that's art.

[@samthomas808]

What a good job you did, good looking engine

[@egomezmx65]

Great video as all of the series, congratulations! good joke at the end

[@benmartin3180]

Love these more than the time lapse

[@tannerwimer]

I want YOU to rebuild an engine for me. You know exactly what you’re talking about and is very formal about it. I just wish I had the money lol. I have a 4 bolt main 350, for my 67 c10 project. I know everyone that they didn’t have the 350’s in the 67, but it’s either that or a 283 which I want to be able to have more powa baby.

[@heyman5525]

I love how these videos and instructions are simply honest and void of egotism and pretentious hype.

[@vinny-vm3wk]

Your builds are incredible

[@robertredmond77]

A lot of great information

[@sonkor7334]

You got me there 😂 i was waiting to hear some noise But it's ok you did a wonderful job there davin thank you so much for inspiring me you're the best I'm waiting for redline plz do it fast

[@snickersman81]

Such a tease XD Can't wait for that video :D

[@TimothyBlairMusic]

Love these build videos! I'd die to see a Corvair flat 6 rebuild!!!!!!

[@AspearMotorSports]

Second best automotive show on KZbin. Only to barnfind hunter

[@gucfa3087]

Start IT! 😍

[@dragracing88]

You Nailed it 👍

[@focusheizer23]

I Love your Videos. The Master of Engines. Gettings from Germany 😉

[@Barzins1]

Thanks for explanation.

[@paultester1544]

Checking main bearing clearance with the old main cap bolts then installing an ARP stud kit with moly will give you a different main boring housing dimension.

[@jimclarke1108]

Great engineering, and interesting radiator tap ))

[@LILLJE]

Haha, some good acting there in the end. One turn of the engine and then looking up “gotcha!”

[@sethmay2464]

Pretty cool looking engine

[@FranRuiz]

That's mean man.. i wanted to hear it! Haha!! Cheers from Argentina guys!

[@ililiililliliill9498]

Ill happily watch the timelapse, but when is it coming out 😄

[@Hagerty]

Tomorrow

[@uhfnutbar1]

i hate the fkin time laps

[@Belozw]

@@Hagerty thanks! :D

[@racer67]

Cant wait!

[@Hagerty]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enbTqXpvdrCep9U

[@davemarshall1845]

I have built a few Nailheads. I do like those 364 . Nice job.

[@davemarshall1845]

You said in the video that its a 401, but that is a 364 block. It has the wide rear main, and thrust bearing

[@charliemorris2338]

All these videos are great as is your old show "Generation Gap".I street raced a 390 Hi Po Torino back in the day and could race all nite on $2 of gas!Sex,drugs and Rock and Roll and fast muscle cars!You carry the 60s dream into these boring pre-Apocalyspe times!

[@chevellechris1]

Y'all mean. Can't wait!

[@josecortez5213]

When I was a teenager I wanted this engine in my room. Just the engine, I was gonna build the hotrod to go with it later lol.

[@samthomas808]

That is a good looking nail head engine, love the nail head

[@dukecraig2402]

So did the legendary Max Balchowsky, he ran one in his famous home built race car Old Yeller II, that car beat EVERY high end Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Alfa Romero and even the Maserati Birdcage which was supposed to be the most advanced race car in the world at the time, he sent them ALL packing back across the Atlantic with their tails between their legs, he's also the guy that set up the two Mustang's and three Chargers used in the classic movie Bullitt along with many other movie cars. If you don't know the story of Max and his wife Ina and their racing exploits look him up on the internet and KZbin, he's America's unsung road racing hero. He didn't always race Old Yeller II himself, sometimes he'd be a nice guy and let another driver run it because they didn't have a ride that weekend, Carroll Shelby himself along with Dan Gurney and other famous drivers ran that car back in the day.

[@spiritrider3348]

A you sure your puppys not a cat, I will watch and find out! Long nights- respect and love the show!!

[@hamish2202]

i like it when someone that knows what there doing says well yes you can

[@brucebello9892]

Such a tease! Cat wait, cheers

[@randomfaz3867]

5 mins in and this is excellent

[@theAussieG]

Not a real fan of the time lapse. I enjoy seeing step by step how the engine is put back together and listen to your expert knowledge and tips. All those extra bits you tell us are eagerly listened too. I would like to rebuild an engine some day, but at the moment I just enjoy watching how it’s done. Well done! 👍

[@racer67]

There are Few things as beutiful as a freshly built and painted classic V8!

[@redknight1322]

That was just evil Davin... I like your style... 😄

[@terrypetty9822]

I believe the mains are torqued wrong. The top threads appear to be finer on the studs than the bottom threads. The factory torque specs are based on the coarser thread, and the leverage of the finer thread on the top of the stud is greater and 110 foot pounds becomes a lot more clamping force than was intended. Possible block/main cap distortion or even cracking. ALWAYS take into consideration when you change thread pitch how much you torque the fastener. It can be figured out mathematically with the threads per inch numbers.

[@deedeedeedrr9386]

oui c'est bien, mais quelle est la formule mathématique pour calculer ??

[@calliejinx4675]

This engine will be better than a factory new engine.

[@yahmankfc7499]

Suka bngeet dengan channel ini...👍👍👍👍

[@jimmythompson6106]

I use the best assembly lube possible- KY Jelly, always does the job!

[@travisdecker3496]

I don't claim to be a Master Mechanic, but I'm pretty darn sure that you should have checked the main clearance with the studs and not the bolts. ARP, who I am guessing is the stud manufacturer recommends the following quoted from the 401 Buick nailhead kit instructions: "When changing from factory fasteners to high strength fasteners, clamping force and tolerances will change, therefore it will be necessary to check the main bearing bores for proper size and out of round condition after installation of the studs and align hone the cylinder block if necessary. The main bores should always be align honed using the same fasteners and lubricant which will be installed during final engine assembly at the recommended preload."

[@V8Jono]

I thought the same thing, checked the comments to see if anyone else caught that too. I had a mains stud kit for my Ford Cleveland but didn't end up using it because the machine shop said they would need to align hone the mains for them and it was overkill for my application and would have blown the budget somewhat...

[@amsdrivelines]

Grrrr.... Lol look forward to seeing the next one

[@snoofayy6150]

is that a blackhawk ratchet i see on the table? I've been wanting one in 3/8ths for a while! also absolutely loving the series guys keep it up! love hearing you share you experience and information with us viewers, you're getting more comfortable on camera and a bettee host each video, cheers from ontario 🍁

[@user-io3hw7hx7q]

Technician good job thanks

[@garyfeltus9801]

I'm old school never herd of a Buick nailhead motor. May ask why they call it that.? Would have liked to see how you got the old pistons out. Guess I missed that video. Enjoy watching this rebuild. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFlanman10]

I have been waiting wayyyy toooo long for this thing to run.

[@blanchae]

Too funny! Well done.

[@WildBillFlysRC]

Flat tappet... same as the Y block and the FE i have rebuilt. Love the Buick Nail head! Caribbean turquoise huh. :-)

[@Mister006]

Davin's the Dude.

[@AnchisesGamer]

Hey there’s that crankshaft rag trick you mentioned in the top fuel rebuild

[@henriquechaves5959]

Muito bom... gosto demais dos seus vídeos. Brasil!!! Seria bom se no meu país tivesse mais V8.

[@kaatonn7786]

Cant waitt

[@GraduatedIn]

It looks great! Also what will be the background music for the redline rebuild of it? Or will you surprise us?

[@no1555llo]

You got me Davin hahaha

[@chriswenkle2635]

Aaarrrggghhh!!! That was cold......

[@DonXXXPrince]

Love it go Buick

[@Travizzle706]

When you said you had a bad ring with that big gap 40 seconds in. I’m pretty sure that that ring was in the cylinder at an angle and not square. Was that on purpose to exaggerate what a bad ring might look like?

[@hughmc5419]

I uses to work at Navistar ,engine plant I6, in Melrose Park,IL [2008 -2009] they built -six cylinder diesels,we had a military contract when I was there.On a good day they did about 280 to 300 engines,everyone's gets dyno'd [did I spell that rite ? I was electrician/technician. I used to calibrate dynos. Also did 27 months @ Ford in Kansas city,Mo. where they build the F150. They launched the transit van,when I worked there 5/13 to 8/15 . I worked in the body shop were we build the frame.610 Fanuc robots in that plant, about 380 frames per day,[ We build the entire van,I was in the frame section of plant.] Building for Enterprise, U-haul,UPS, DHL, and the public. I recently heard from a co-worker,they are doing them for the us post office. On the truck side the F150 they drive one off ,that's the initial start up,one a minute, and it goes to dyno, then water test on the vehicle,final scan out, and out to the parking lot,train yards & nation wide. So I wasn't to disappointed when you didn't fire that motor. PS, every part on an engine build is scanned by who installs it,what shift ect. The dyno cells have double thick cinder block walls. I have seen a I6 diesel throw a rod's out of the cast iron block.More than once ? I will be watching ..? Nice build....