getting the engine back together, but another setback! UGH! Chief n Jackie at Midwest Street Cars

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[@emcneese24]

For you guys who have never used a pipe tap it is really easy to go too deep due to the tapered nature of a NPT thread. Be careful and check fit as you go.

[@justinshearer3016]

always go in like cold water lol

[@mfjones4687]

@@justinshearer3016 stop before your balls touch?

[@mikewmt22]

So is nobody gonna say "that's what she said"?

[@ericgregorash6590]

Leave 6 to 8 threads to go on a regular tap like what he used 3 to 5 on a stager tooth tap, quick rule of thumb

[@daddyshovel7995]

Yea buddy sounds like you been ther ha ha. I started one in crooked and forgot about it after 6 beers and of course it was in behind the bellhousing. Errrr.

[@PCgonerogue820]

THANK YOU Miss.Jackie and Chief

[@tripprogers4814]

JUSTIN, We were first introduced to Mike Murillo at Midwest Street Cars about 8 years ago. He recently made a statement concerning his battle with aggressive lung cancer. We know you and Mike were pretty close and we all PRAY HARD for his recovery. He’s had a pretty shitty year, and we can only hope 2023 offers a little better luck to the Murillo family.

[@justinshearer3016]

wow thats horrible i didnt know that....our thoughts will be with him

[@johnhallock2713]

​@@justinshearer3016 ya he just posted up a video like same time you dropped this one about 2 wks ago... just want ya too know I love what you've done for the entire automotive scene brother I remember watching ya way back on pinks etc when azn looked like an even younger child (lol) ever since you showed out with the 1st crow ive never wanted one for myself anymore... if I ever get the chance too make it okc I'd love the chance too meet ya brother... anyways stay safe brother and may you and the crow keep hurting everyone's feelings... much love from utah

[@JWFX4]

I’m a tool and die maker. When I was an apprentice I was taught to relieve all threaded holes so they do not pull up. On pieces that are hardened, it will pull a puck out around the hole. We would always go 1/32” larger than the tap size and go 1/8” deep. It is harder to do once something like your block is tapped because the drill wants to grab the threads, but it can be done. A lot of blocks have this done already. Keep putting out the great content!

[@Hogiewan1]

Chief, my mom always wanted me to watch you race on tv with her. Building my first engine in 35 years with a local machinist for my 71 Camaro she helped me get. Inspiration is a great thing

[@alextheoldore3545]

Man I appreciate you telling us a whole lot about all the stuff and it helps everyone

[@bcrewcaptain]

Always great to see somebody like yourself dumb it down for us(ME), very few do that, thanks a bunch!

[@young11984]

Ive always cleared the first thread or two from the head bolt holes to eliminate the chances of thread pulling into the gasket/head causing sealing issues, makes for a better distribution of force around the bolt hole too

[@scottscott6794]

Chief you have done and shown us gearheads, the finer points on engine building. Nothing but top of the line engineering. Smallest of things can be a big problem. And you have pointed that out. Thank you and continued success.

[@tripprogers4814]

Somewhere in OKC, there’s a Dentist that is missing some “pick n scrape’ tools.. lol THE GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST LOVES BIG CAT AND CADDY KITTY!!

[@tripprogers4814]

BTW.. it’s Yerald, the G is silent. Well. bye

[@wadegrewell2767]

Big chief you are my favorite on the 405 sure miss you on the show. It's not the same without you Jackie. Live in Ohio would love to come and visit your shop. Love you guys.

[@rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388]

I have zero automotive knowledge, but that doesn't stop me from watching you both do these videos....I love watching your progress

[@matl7560]

I like the music, engine building and chill vibe. Can’t wait to see it rip down the street!!!

[@rachellehernandez302]

Thank you Chief and Jackie you guys are amazing. Much love to you both

[@grodriguez2620]

Shop cats are looking good and healthy, Jackie. Engine rebuilds are awesome to watch too. 😺👍

[@weedave367]

Awesome video, Chief and Jackie. Can't wait to see CaddyJack back together, making liks. Best team at midweststreetcars. You guys are #thebestinthegame

[@jodywells7519]

After all these years of watching the Crow its pretty cool to see you putting a motor together!

[@funvic]

One of my favorite channels! Thanks to you and Jackie for sharing all of this with all of us!

[@jonathanjewell1606]

It sucks not seeing you all on the TV shows. You don't get enough credit for driving that to where it's at. Thanks for sharing your videos. Fun to watch and helpful. You'll always be alot of people's favorite Outlaw. Good luck with all you're cars. Keep the videos coming

[@SyrNarcissus]

I swear you would be a GREAT auto shop teacher!

[@OutlawChevy2]

He needs to have his own show with Jackie. Focusing on street racing and what it really takes to be good in the shop and on the street!

[@mfjones4687]

@@OutlawChevy2 you’re watching it mfer 😂

[@oldgoat8861]

Yea....Thats true. Back in the early 70's we had a GREAT SHOP TEACHER.

[@glennblakelobb4229]

100 % agree

[@williamwhittenburg3212]

It was nice to hear people are helping you with knowledge and you were humble enough to mention it. I am learning from these videos. I am headed to learn more about main priority oiling. So, thank you again Big Chief!

[@jrdmotorsports9718]

He definitely was. Speaks volumes.

[@justinshearer3016]

i have learned alot myself....and met some really good folks doing this little piece of crap small block! cant wait to see it back in the car

[@dougn6465]

@@jrdmotorsports9718 not me looking for your comments 😂

[@jrdmotorsports9718]

@@dougn6465 😄

[@JET-Photo]

These videos are pretty cool. Watching the whole process reminds me how we tend to take our engines for granted. We just assume they will start and go down the road. We forget they are literally controlled explosions with so many intricate parts. Been a great series of videos!

[@Ryanjerel912]

Just watched Gerald’s vid on the heads! Those things are looking good! Ready to see this thing running again.

[@Joe.G]

Thank you. Much love and respect to you both ✌🏻

[@travisg2410]

Man, I could watch Chief work all day long!!!

[@tonykemper8896]

The level of wild beast coming the shop in the videos lately has been off the charts! only thing that can make it better is to get dogs in there, truly a mans best friend! can't wait to see the 383 come back and get tossed back in ol caddy jack.

[@WildBillHabiki]

I don't know shit about being a mechanic but watching these vids makes me believe Chief is a hell of a mechanic. So much stuff he knows it's bonkers!

[@rqbanda]

Thanks again to Chief and Jackie for another awesome video, I love the music choice while Chief is getting busy 🎼🎶🎼🎶

[@skip1835]

From the bummer at the starting line lead to some really cool stuff - been a VERY interesting journey since the oil down including the bonus stuff from Gerald - nice choice in music too, toe tapping along with NPT tapping - thanks you guys 🙏

[@teddyjones8027]

Absolutely love following along can't wait for the next video. Thank you very much for sharing, everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😃 😊 😀 😄

[@justinshearer3016]

thanks teddy!!!

[@teddyjones8027]

@Justin Shearer Your very Welcome my friend

[@GasCarGarage]

Thanks for the update Chief. Glad to see the motor going back together. Can't wait to see Caddy Jack back at the track.👍💯

[@imhungry2387]

Your knowledge for engines is amazing. As someone already posted you would make an amazing teacher and Street outlaws is missing you badly

[@billlevassiur5891]

Having good people who you are working with is great. Great video, learn something new every time

[@mattthemorningafter]

Thanks to both of you and to Gerald for all the educational content recently and for keeping us included in the action. I can't wait to see some real deal street racing some time soon. Much love

[@kick_then_shift]

Fancy seeing you here.... lol

[@mattthemorningafter]

@@kick_then_shift do I know you from somewhere else?

[@kick_then_shift]

@@mattthemorningafter I watch your channel...

[@mattthemorningafter]

@@kick_then_shift lol word. Yeah I'm an avid automotive youtube follower. And I been watching these two for a long time. Glad to see them on their own and not being hindered by the TV show

[@kick_then_shift]

@Matt no doubt. I like most of the guys youtube channels. I haven't watched the show in a few years. I'd rather watch Shawn and Justin both here on KZbin. Glad he left the show seems happy to me.

[@thardrick96]

Loving the "Stevie Ray" timelapse music

[@caveman56561]

Looking good brother. Great soundtrack as well🤪. Keep it coming.

[@expenseracingentertainment8345]

I really like watching chief work on yall own stuff as much as he does. That's my kind of people

[@RonniePTexan]

Those are the perfect pistons and rods for 25:1 compression... NAILED IT

[@CarlosMartinez-tx5kv]

Chef Chief serving out another small block for Leadfoot to crush with her little feet I can't wait to see it I'm so excited keep up the good work guys everyone go racing get some fun going

[@jdmmike7225]

Damn them piston look like an old HEMI sticking out of block. Good luck with the build. Can't wait to see it makin some power 🤙. Keep up the good work

[@StrRodder]

Awesome video!! Dig the music! Miss you guys out there!

[@terra2805]

We're here for the long haul. When it's ready it'll be right! Looking forward to it! Oh yeah, saw Limpys old skool video yesterday of you working on the Crow with Shawn and Flip (R.I.P.) Boy was that a throwback!!! Lol

[@outlawracingfan9003]

I like this whole build up with the machine shop and you so we all know what we can expect if we build a similar engine at home...👍🙏

[@crystallight8557]

I scream this at the top of my last breath... I can't wait for the COMEBACK!!!!!

[@jaystuard4336]

Y’all have been killing it! Make me look forward to Tuesday’s!

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

Until I saw Pete Harrell do it, I was convinced I was the only one to assemble an engine from the inside out - starting with the camshaft...

[@chrisjohn6670]

It's great to see one of the best racers on the planet teach us stuff that we can do at home thanks chief and Jackie. Much love from Australia.👍

[@johnnienitro6812]

WOW.....Forget ugh. All the best!

[@gf6.6]

If its not thing it's another! Can't wait to see the rest of the assembly......

[@victoramato4692]

Hey Chief, I totally enjoyed the episode with Gerald. Listen to him and learn maybe some day open your own machine shop. As a retired machinist I can say there's not many replacing us. Just do me one favor. When you put pistons in your engines, save your back! Turn the engine with the towards you. Not like in the car. That crouching under the engine is not good. Turn that engine! So much easier! And turn the crank 1 revolution after tightening each cap. If you tighten all at once and it's locked up. Now you have to hunt for the tight one. And build a hot street rod to kick the other guys asses! Miss you on the show.

[@doggford]

Can't wait to see you guys back on the street racing again

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Sweet build. You sure know what you're doing. I still miss seeing u on TV, but I'm glad you and Jacki are here on KZbin.

[@clementsmallengine4833]

I like the block conditioning brings me back to the days I used to "mill" down briggs/tecumseh cylinder heads with a sheet of sandpaper spray glued to a piece of thick glass.

[@clementsmallengine4833]

@ᴛᴇxᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ 👉Midweststreetcar the only thing shortlisted is your lack of effort in earning a honest living. Fucking scab!!! Eat shit!!!

[@tristonadcock4787]

Cat walking around the car trying to figure out why it’s not running haha 12:53

[@daviddenman7479]

Awesome tip with the flashlight. I never thought of that before

[@emack347]

Very thorough with the engine assembly, that's how it should be done with the deck surface and bearing clearances as it should be brother 💯👊

[@justinshearer3016]

thanks!!!! aint no point in doing it wrong just to go out there and tear it up again

[@TheMlc4life]

Big Chief was born with a flat brim hat and a flashlight in hand!

[@garry3013]

Thanks allowing us to get to know Gerald. He's a High Caliber Builder. A side of the sport not often shared. Thanks Again and Best of Luck. I kno your lil red corvette that prince sung about. Will atleast run with caddy Jack. The new balance are good for like 10hp. Streamline the foot for proper foot to pedal adhesion

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Always great content from you chief in my opinion the only thing missing is Shawn just saying I miss the 2 of you hanging out together talking shop

[@TheBlazerSociety]

I love all of this. Never thought to plug that oil filter housing or using a looks like mill vice to clean up a surface

[@danielhicks7593]

Set backs are life...... I appreciate good people so therfore, thanks 👍

[@justinshearer3016]

thank yoU!

[@danielhicks7593]

Always

[@IggyCotton]

Congratz Dude! Fit and Re-Re-Re-ReFit is SOP... Chases away Murphy's Law! You can ALWAYS tell when hand polishing she's gettin flat.. The lapping plate sticks! (sucks down)

[@gixxersmitty]

That’s genius. Using a precision ground milling vise as a sanding block. I was like “what is he using as a sanding…Ohhhhhh”. 😅

[@tony.schumacher]

WOW!!! I am kinda embarrassed to say, I have tapped at least hundreds if not thousands of times, I have NEVER even considered using a rachet...so much easier (easier to screw up too (no pun intended), but as long as you are careful)! THANKS!! I guess your never too old to learn something new.

[@jrdmotorsports9718]

I ALWAYS use a ratchet lol. I hate T-handles lol.

[@freddiemoralez1536]

EVERY WEEK WHILE WATCHING I LEARN ONE THING OR ANOTHER LIKE THE OIL FILTER BYPASS NICE. AS ALWAYS GREAT CONTENT ,THUMBS UP AND GOD BLESS ALL. (BYE)

[@DrTuneEmAll]

Ole BumpStick Bobby

[@justinshearer3016]

yessir! im a big fan of that chevelle lol...congrats on the ultra street finals btw!

[@DrTuneEmAll]

@@justinshearer3016 hell yea man I appreciate it see if we can’t get a W in Alabama here in a month!

[@justinshearer3016]

@@DrTuneEmAll you got this!

[@jasonbose3507]

Proud of you Chief! Also, the engine rotation test looked amazing and smooth. This engine is going to be a ripper, I can feel it in them bones!!! Thanks 👍😎👍

[@garyclarke2385]

All these issues are creating some great content cheif, both Jackie and yourself have been doing different bits along the way. I actually like this slow time with a look at exactly how dedicated and in the shop as much and often to get it fixed and obviously no short cuts because of the bigger problems which will inevitably pop up when Jackie is making a hit...it'll just make us want to see caddy Jack making a hit even more, we're watching and kinda invested to...NOT REALLY BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!! FROM IRELAND WISHING YOU NOTHING BUT THE BEST OF LUCK... 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇮🇪🙏🇺🇲🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@justinshearer3016]

thank you and yes i totally get what you mean!

[@ninjabonez6332]

Hey Chief - when you Tap something like that - use a TAP DRILL First. it will make it a lot easier and you wont break taps. (i spent many years in a milling machine tool shop).

[@thomasmurphy5906]

I checked out Gerald fixing the heads and it was pretty interesting, amazing what somebody who knows what they're doing can bring back to making passes

[@gettingwrekt]

Glad to see you putting videos out, and encouragin Gerald to put videos up. You should link Gerald's channel in the description. I'd love to see a simple MSC shirt with just a simple MSC logo with the KZbin play button next to it on the front. Maybe make it a KZbin exclusive or something.

[@justinshearer3016]

thats a good idea!

[@ryanhines719]

Spray paint is your best friend in leveling things! I know you wouldn’t want spray paint in the cyl but helps in finding high and low spots when sanding

[@rayrussell6064]

Thanks Cheif for the entertainment and knowledge and I agree it's best to take your time building these beast it's also good to see Juno is there checking your work lol looking forward to seeing Jackie back out in caddy jack making hits. God bless and as always be safe 👍 P.S. I found myself rocking my foot to your music lol

[@MrTrueshoe]

Thank you for showing all this … I use to be a great engine builder … stopped a few years ago… excited to do this again in the near future … absolutely love your videos and knowledge … watched a video of you busting everyone’s ass in NPK that was epic, really shut up some haters of yours I know … great stuff … your very talented

[@moegreen5941]

T shirt idea, given two weeks notice with the bent behind the font. Respect to y’all putting Gerald on the way you are. Knowledge content is way better than allot of what’s happening now. I appreciate the videos.

[@gjponsford4892]

Great choice on the music to “blocks sand” by! Details, they are critical!

[@RonniePTexan]

Can we please get a lion's roar for Shop Kitty's appearances? 😂

[@Huntrace87]

Juno!! I love her color pattern she's so cool looking!

[@RonniePTexan]

@@Huntrace87 Did you see the Imanari Roll she pulled? Chief and Jackie need to be careful, that cat has been doing some BJJ and/or MMA training. Gotta watch that one..

[@russelllearn749]

Enjoy watching you and Jackie build, tune and race. You explanations of the way you do something are great for us average mechanics. How about you relive one more episode of the Chief and Shawn Show for old times sake, loved the way you would mess with the other drivers. From listener #8.

[@billyray8062]

You were right Chief, it`s Gerald!!

[@mariorabottini5687]

Another awesome video! Hope all works out well for you and Jackie! Ps…love the background music…Stevie Ray Vaughan…doesn’t get much better! Much respect from Melbourne Australia!😀

[@kennieb5606]

I SEE YOUR COUNTRY GOT THE LOSERS FROM THE 405 OVER THERE NOW ,SAD TO SEE THEM WHEN CHIEF MADE THE 405 NOT THERE ..

[@MiloPerrotti]

I'm sure there's lots of other channels that tell us how to assemble an engine but I would like to see you do it maybe on another channel. I can assure you I would watch every video. Thank you for all that you show us

[@boduke7680]

Holly shit Justin!! First time in a long time I’ve seen someone on KZbin surface plain a block properly with out a machine.

[@Timbo428CJ]

When all else fails, sometimes you just gotta give it the Ole hand job ! 😆😆😆

[@D.H038]

Congratulations Chief and Jackie! What a win at No Prep Kings!

[@brracing7861]

Looking Good Big Chief.

[@justinshearer3016]

thanks!

[@conokrasa987]

Great Video. Your the only reason I watched the other show and have since stopped. Thank God you upload videos to keep us up to date with what's going on. P.s. need more crow update!!!

[@mikecoyle3680]

We need the return of the " what's that guy doin " voice over guy . The self critical sarcasm kills me 🤣🤣

[@YerkitRacingChannel]

Just did the same diy resurface last year on my channel. Works pretty good just need to clean it thoroughly

[@shaunroberts9361]

Stevie Ray Vaughn You got my attention now Miss Jackie... Great Editing for sure. Thank you Chief & Jackie for Sharing. Shit Happens Chief.

[@justinshearer3016]

thank you!!!! good taste in music!

[@shaunroberts9361]

Hell yeah

[@jamieangus9849]

Man I'm so glad you went to this stuff it's great to watch guys

[@richardhunn4298]

I'm liking your attention to detail

[@th600mike3]

With so much time in this sucker you should consider some piston squirters. They really make a difference, and seems like this thing could use it. Since you already converted it to priority mains I think it would be fine especially with a check valve sprayer. Basically the way the aftermarket LS ones use a jig to saddle into the main, and you shoot a long bit through and tangent of the individual journal feed. Then you basically tap it and run what looks like a fine brass tip pointed up towards the piston. You can get a check valve that opens up at 20 30 psi so you basically don’t have to worry about the journal getting starved. It does cost a little bit of power technically, but cooling the piston (with how far over bored it is) might be more important. Food for thought

[@ronaldsullivan7658]

Me and a mate use knife sharpening blocks for this. Course side then smooth in a figure 8 pattern

[@grntitan1]

As a machinist, as soon as Chief said Starrett my ears perked up. Damn I don’t even have a Starrett straight edge.

[@justinshearer3016]

lol i dont have a ton of starrett things...but i like nice stuff lol and its probably one of the cheapest tools starrett has lol

[@donaldgilliland4779]

Looks good don't let ot get you down chief

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Was going to say, don't sand anything between the cylinders, but look at you go, I would almost like to have them a tick high, but it really comes down to what your comfortable with, looks good

[@justinshearer3016]

thank you!

[@chrismann7910]

CHief is awesome,can't wait to see u and Jackie back out popping and banging..and be sure and get the engine kitty approved...and it is Gerald with a G not a j.

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Pretty thorough and great explanation, Chief. Great video

[@Rosy_87]

I like how your mill vise also identifies as a sanding block. 😂

[@justinshearer3016]

only thing flat in the whole shop lol

[@todd8109]

Thanks Justin for all the tips tricks and knowledge you share with us. It’s very appreciated 👍👍