BUILDING A SBC - Checking leakdown, HOW TO install a harmonic balancer Do you NEED a HV oil pump??

[@waltercarpenter2439]

I think your a great service to the engine builder novice or seasoned builder. And you sure seem to enjoy sharing your knowledge and assembly tips were all grateful for that. I sometimes use a stethoscope with a rubber tube on the end to listen for where the leakage is when doing a leak down.

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Walter, The Stethoscope is a handy diagnostic tool. Good tip. AG

[@toddbrown2236]

Another excellent video, Allan. I'm sure it's a lot of extra work producing multi-episode videos for a single project but I have to say that I think it's worth the effort, certainly for us less experienced hot rodders. Seeing the project from concept to completion really paints a complete picture of the entire process. Thank you for taking the time to take us along throughout the entire process. I'm looking forward to future episodes.

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks as always Todd, Merry Christmas. AG

[@jdandboo]

I love that comment "You're going to try to outsmart the factory guys. " So true !!

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks John. AG

[@mrho4speed]

Thank you for making these videos = this helps so many learn about how to do what you do!!!!

[@goldsgarage8236]

That's the idea, thanks for commenting.AG

[@dejock70]

I was not familiar with the torque to turn spec. That's a great check. Thanks!!

[@goldsgarage8236]

You're welcome, glad to help.AG

[@alleyoop1234]

I have always used silver paint on steel head gaskets with no issues, but I do have copper weld through primer which might be better. Just a tip, a harmonic dampener install tool can be made from a 6" long piece of fine thread ready rod, a lugnut, some washers, and a outer front wheel bearing!

[@goldsgarage8236]

All good info Thanks Alleyoop.I used silver paint also in the early days. AG

[@mikegillis3659]

Looks like your head gaskets is leaking .When you fist sprayed the brake clean into the intake port

[@goldsgarage8236]

good catch Mike, yes they were and we did address it later.AG

[@mikegillis3659]

Txs for all your knowledge and Videos Very interesting and informative 👍

[@patrickharper9297]

just how hambly taught us... another good video. merry christmas!!

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Patrick. I passed your comment on to Brian.AG

[@brandonpriest3604]

Merry Christmas to you an your wife A.G. thanks for another great video an all of your knowledge!!!

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Brandon, I will pass it on to her. And to you as well.AG

[@Swordh220]

Motor is looking good al, cant wait to get it into the truck

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Paul, we will get on the start up stand for you soon. AG

[@Steve-c6x8c]

At this point it would be appropriate to recalibrate the timing pointer with a dial indicator on cylinder number one piston at tech.

[@Steve-c6x8c]

That’s TDC

[@goldsgarage8236]

Good point Steve. Yes, I do that as part of the cam degreeing process, which I did not demonstrate in this video. Sometimes the TDC can be off by a few degrees. Thanks for pointing that out. AG

[@anthonypaules7893]

I tack the oil pickups on my rock crawlers. They can bang down really hard on the rocks sometimes.

[@goldsgarage8236]

thanks Anthony, that would be a good case for tacking them.AG

[@gabe8388]

Merry Christmas!

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Gabe. AG

[@GregMargraff]

Merry Christmas Mr. Allan from Mena, Ar- home of Brodix!

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Greg, i did not know that. Brodix are great heads. i had spread port Brodix heads on my first late model circle track car. AG

[@philthelawnman]

I would like to offer help. When editing the next video go to the sound bar before you edit any of you clip. Maximize the volume and then do what ever editing to that clip. The commercials blow my ears out because I have to turn the video up. We are about ready to get back on our 4 bolt main also.

[@goldsgarage8236]

thanks for the advice Phil. We will work on getting better.AG

[@RonaldLewis-py6yt]

Always like your videos and training helpful for all technicians!!

[@goldsgarage8236]

I appreciate that! Thanks Ronald.AG

[@flinch622]

Merry Christmas

[@goldsgarage8236]

Merry Christmas to you also Flinch.AG

[@DennisL-n6i]

Nice. So Awesome.

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks for watching and commenting Dennis.AG

[@kloeppky6613]

Merry Christmas Alan and crew. Another good video. I did notice a little bubbling from the head gasket at 4 minutes 38 seconds. Not sure how significant that is compared to the leak down through the valves and new rings.

[@goldsgarage8236]

Good catch Kloeppky, thanks. I also noticed it later and retorqued the heads. AG

[@markmcmullen1371]

👍👍👍

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Mark.AG

[@UncleVom]

Merry Christmas or holiday of your choice, have a great one for you and the family. A great video as per usual there's a lot of magic in here, for anybody paying attention. Oil is necessary, enough is important too much is....... Say Hi to Barry at Performance Unliimited, they always treated us well in the last century. I guess that's why they are still around, (-:

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks UncleVom. i will do that and Merry Christmas to you as well. AG

[@quentonjohnson1916]

Merryxmasbro

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks Quenton. AG

[@erikalarson6803]

I'm surprised the an adjustable wrench is a tool of choice for installing the balancer. I get the ease of use but having the correct size wrench in the tool box is a high probability. And what are the odds of the balancer outer and inner rings slipping out of alignment?

[@johnmilner7603]

The inner ring on the balancer doesn’t move on an install or uninstall of a balancer.

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks for your comments Erik. A TDC check during cam degreeing can verify if the balancer has slipped. It is rare but can happen. AG

[@jameshaner5568]

What about that oil pump stud being a little short ?

[@goldsgarage8236]

Good question James, i will cover this in a future video for you. AG

[@jameshaner5568]

That oil pump stud looks a little short

[@goldsgarage8236]

Good catch James, thanks AG

[@jameshaner5568]

You actually had a leak at the head gasket to on the intake side

[@goldsgarage8236]

good catch James, I did notice that after we published the video, later we torqued the head a little tighter.AG

[@jdandboo]

If you don't have a proper tool "Bang it a few times with the handle on your hammer and drive it home."

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks for watching and commenting John.AG

[@goldsgarage8236]

good observation Toby, just glad it wasn't mine. AG

[@greggc8088]

Merry Christmas

[@goldsgarage8236]

And to you, thanks Greg. AG

[@JamesBower-l9d]

Merry Christmas

[@goldsgarage8236]

Thanks you James.AG