How to Assemble a Chevy Engine Part 3

[@andrizzle_9564]

This is the most American thing I've seen. Building a 350 right in the backyard. No fancy set up. No special effects editing, no $100k plus in shop equipment. Just get out there n get 'er done. Old school California spirit.

[@davidlis6709]

Yes - thank you I make these videos to give the average person the confidence to do this. You are right, you don't need a perfectly super clean garage to do this that is why I do all my work in my driveway. Old school beliefs and work ethics trumps all this new crap. The best thing I did was move to California in1980. 2023 - it is not what is used to be. So sad.

[@richardcranium5048]

I've seen it said here, but will add that, I also as a recently semi-retired cabinet maker, am beginning my 1st engine build. It's a 350 out of/going back into a 76' 4x4 that was bought new by my Uncle, and I've had for the past 20 years (it's February 2022 now) I've used as purely a farm truck it runs, but rough, and hasn't even been tagged in over 10 years. That's all about to change drastically, I have this new found spare time on my hands. These videos have been amazing, I'm feeling pretty confident, as he has made it as idiot proof as a man could reasonably expect. I most sincerely appreciate that the time was taken to do this

[@davidlis6709]

Take your time and just follow the videos. I make these videos for people like you. Who else is going to show you how to do it without selling parts, etc.

[@richardcranium5048]

@@davidlis6709 you're a good man, I really do appreciate you

[@MrJcardimen]

Really good series. The pace of the videos was excellent and you got helpful angles on all your shots. Fantastic work.

[@jyrialanne5564]

Im doing my first engine rebuild and these david's videos have been great help for me. Thank you sir.

[@Tempeo]

me too bro me too

[@utooberblooper]

excellent series,getting ready to do this and you have built up my confidence level,many of your points i did not know so i am relieved to be educated by someone who has done this several times before and knows exactly what to look for and how to do it RIGHT.

[@davidlis6709]

I used to race cars. There is no way you can afford to race cars if you can't build these motors yourself. I made this video so I can give someone like you confidence to do it yourself. Just watch it section by section. No matter what anyone tells you, this is the basic process. Machine shop guys do it faster because they do it all day long. This is my end results: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QioxjrdiAr68

[@jpm_design]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make these. Very informative and helpful.

[@davidlis6709]

You are welcome. Rebuilt - not in a shop. Maybe for the average guy.

[@WaveX28]

Excellent videos. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I really learned a lot.

[@floppyballsploppedmenacing6039]

Ive watched a lot of videos on 350 rebuilds sir and I can't say yours by far was the most informative. Thank you!

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you. I try to make these videos so anyone who wants to rebuild a 350 engine could do it following the videos.

[@SSprr7]

Mr. David, thank you for sharing your knowledge !!!

[@cjmduncan7122]

Very nice video. I love how you took your time and explained everything in detail. You are a Chevy man, but I trust you to work on my 440 anytime. Keep it up, there are people out there like me who need videos like yours. Thanks.

[@davidlis6709]

+cjm duncan Watch the videos a few more times and you can do it yourself. I do this in my driveway to show everyone that they can do this themselves. This is some beautiful shop with all the latest and greatest equipment.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

+David Lis Thank you for taking extra time to explain everything. I like the use of rtv. it's so embarrassing when you go to someone's house and end up leaving a big oil stain in their driveway. or in my case I do remodel so leaving oil stain on the driveway is a big no no.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

+David Lis lol it's nice working outside makes it less like work

[@richardcranium5048]

@@SKANK_HUNT49 Customers can be a little sensitive about the oil stained driveways

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

@@richardcranium5048 yeah well tough. Who asked you anyway, you asshat....

[@johnnysantiago393]

4 years ago but still awsome 4 people pick there time to start there project like me,,, thanks again just noticed the year.

[@kjellharaldpedersen2407]

Agreed very good video. Very good to explain in understanding ways, Very educational. I learned alot!

[@darren70215]

FANTASTIC. !!! best video on KZbin so far. thank-you David for your knowledge and time to make this video. much appreciated. regards from Australia.

[@carldenner4230]

Dave, I like your videos they have show'n me how to put together an engine. I think that I can now tackle the task of rebuilding my 307 that's going into my Jeep. You are a little RTD crazy, I don't think that's a bad thing though.

[@davidlis6709]

It is easier to put more on than have to go back and remove and replace a part when it is on the car. You can always use less.

[@betomillan8547]

Thanks for the video. Explained everything I need to know on rebuilding my 350

[@jumanjii1]

Before they had assembly lube, everyone used oil to put engines together. What a marvelous idea.

[@davidlis6709]

I use oil because that is how I always did it. Maybe I should have used lube and not got so many comments. But I always prime my engines before I start them using a fake distributor and an electric drill. Is make sure that everything will be lubricated with oil including the lifters and rocker arms. Old school.

[@kenlelon369]

exactly what I needed when I needed it. Thanks for that, I know it was a lot of extra hassle in your assembly.

[@davidlis6709]

Are you going to give it a try?

[@kenlelon369]

@@davidlis6709 well my assembly guy just self- quarantined so I might as well...*

[@davidlis6709]

@@kenlelon369 Take your time, follow the steps, and it will be ok. And you will get this result: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QioxjrdiAr68

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

love the vintage snap on ratchet great video would it be better if you dont spray paint the mating surface of the exhaust manifold...i would mask these before spraying

[@hasbeengood]

Shouldn't gasket mating surface NOT be painted?

[@rayarsenault1618]

yes

[@rayarsenault1618]

That is so wrong

[@chefman45887]

Oil pump filter trick to help. Set the filter on a plate in the freezer for two hours. The metal will shrink well enough it will slide into place.

[@davidlis6709]

Good tip, I like it.

[@backhalf1]

good video lots of detailed information thanks.

[@tilo192]

Great job on all your videos, question? .... when you put the oil pump on, did you put a gasket in between the surface and the pump?....

[@tictocpops1_276]

Joe Galvan no gasket needed

[@omartorres7340]

GREAT VIDEOS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING YOUR TIME AND MAKING THIS VIDEO. IT HAS HELP ME A LOT

[@davidlis6709]

It is easier to do it after watching someone do it.

[@cliffordwheatley2573]

This is s very good vidio. It showed me everything i needed to rebhild my 327.

[@morgandouglas5322]

TACK WELD PICKUP TO PUMP.......................

[@hakimislam6218]

You would make an excellent auto tech instructor!

[@SM-mb6vw]

That oil pan will never leak, ever!

[@davidlis6709]

It is a little overdone but have you ever had to replace a oil pan gasket with the engine is in the car? It is so hard.

[@alleycatswag]

Very nice, cant wait till you crank the engine and see how it runs

[@davidlis6709]

Go to you tube "David Lis burnouts"

[@DanielRunions]

I absolutely enjoyed your videos and these have given me confidence to do my own 1968 327 in my 1968 2dr Caprice! Thank you so much! I have ran into a problem with it and it's the crank snout is stripped out! I have tried to fix it with the Helix coil with no luck.how do I know what replacement crank to get? Any suggestions?

[@davidlis6709]

I believe the 327 is the best engine. Crankshaft - you have to measure the journals to see what size you need. Call around to different machine shops and tell them what you want to do and they can measure it and tell you what size to get or most of them can get a crankshaft kit with all the correct bearing sizes. 327 is almost the same as 350. 350 is the most popular so you should not have problems buying what you need. Let me know how it worked out.

[@DanielRunions]

@@davidlis6709 Thanks for the reply! i will definitely check around at my local shops and see what i can come up with!

[@jherkosu6704]

Holy fucking RTV

[@dantemustdienoneya6378]

im fucking rolling laughing over here!!!

[@paulrevereshorsebucky2476]

That plastic sleeve on the oil pump shaft is crap! Spend the 10 bucks and buy a shaft with a steel sleeve! I ate a motor when one failed. Zink assembly lube on your cam lobes and bottom of lifters will help the cam survive the break in period.

[@johnnyjohnson2569]

When did you put the oil filter in the block, not the actual filter, the fitting that is inside the engine block? I never saw that part. Thanks for the videos. Really well done.

[@davidlis6709]

Oil pump - Video - 9:23

[@1manikmeah]

i appreciate the info you shared... more than I knew

[@davidlis6709]

Great - Now you know more, hopefully it will give you confidence to do it yourself.

[@1manikmeah]

@@davidlis6709 In this might be a duplicate question because I just asked you this on another post but I have it motor on the engine stand and I'm trying to start it can you tell me how to hook up the HEI distributor for power to start it. Like the wiring part

[@cockasorrus7475]

Great camera shots and knowledge. Of course everyone is going to add or subtract from the way you did it, nontheless you made a video! I and others appreciate your sharing!! BTW: you didn't show how you installed the H/balancer after you tapped it on with the hammer a bit. I use an installer, but some people just hammer them on.... cringe! Thank you!

[@davidlis6709]

I just tap it on, (23:85 video), and install the main bolt that goes into the crankshaft.

[@cockasorrus7475]

Copy that!

[@aldonstever6193]

@@davidlis6709 boy you really shouldnt hammer it on , best way screw a piece of all thread into the end of the crank slide the balancer on , while holding it in place , use the thick washer and a nut to push the balancer into place, ive seen to many times where they have pulled the threads out of the crank, pounding them on will sometimes mess the rubber up, good video tho, good job

[@cityshots]

wondering if putting rtv or gasket over painted surfaces is best practice....... seems that it may jeopardize the seal......

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

do it exactly as he says or it will leak bitch boy

[@donnywilson7135]

that's y he used a bottle of rtv per seal lol

[@wayne6859]

Well done, easy to follow

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you I wanted to make it so anyone could follow along.

[@alantorrance6153]

Had to look hard to find him putting in (not on) the exhaust manifold gaskets. 2nd manifold starts at about 34 minutes. No telling what he was doing -- just did it.

[@davidlis6709]

The manifold gaskets came in 3 section and not one. It was easy to slip them in once the manifold and manifold bolts were in place. Four years later, there are no leaks and the car runs great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QioxjrdiAr68

[@tonysefl1071]

Rockin the S-71, nice!

[@davidlis6709]

Thanks

[@briandavid9462]

Good series of videos. Shouldn't you tack-weld on that oil pump pick up? That's the best way to make sure it doesn't come off.

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you I have not never thought to do that. I have never heard of a motor failure because the oil pump pickup tube came loose. Got me.

[@rayarsenault1618]

Always tack weld it. GM press fits it new. Once it has been removed it does not have the same grip it had when new. If you use it again its not tight enough. If it falls out(which it will) your engine is screwed. Just sayin! cheers One little tack weld can save you a shitload of money and heartache! Trust me.. Ive been there!

[@charlesmontgomery310]

awesome good video

[@johnnysantiago393]

awsome video david this helps alot especially crank bearing parts soon im do 5.7 lt1 nice work brother

[@davidlis6709]

You can do it. Take your time, be careful and re watch some of the sections. You will have bragging rights. Here is my results: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QioxjrdiAr68

[@mullethead4203]

I have nothing bad to say except why did you put them ragged manifolds back on after you did all that nice paint work? was the header store sold out the closed that day? other than that it's an excellent tutorial

[@davidlis6709]

Because I want to keep the car as original as possible.

[@vincentsanders3312]

THANK YOU!!!! This is the best damn video series on KZbin

[@davidlis6709]

Thanks I made this so the person who never did this can do it and I go step my step so yo don't miss a trick. I am not selling parts like a lot of these guys.

[@DHowe707]

Really good step by step vidieo

[@davidlis6709]

Thanks - it sure took long enough to make the movie.

[@wilbertrichmond8497]

David Lis is the motor still running?

[@iliof1]

I was wondering what size of bolt did you use to mount the engine on the stand? I used 3/8th grade 8th and that is the only size that fit the engine and as soon as I lowered the engine left, The engine limped down and almost broke the bolt.

[@paullittle2037]

blue r.t.v. is for water sealing red r.t.v. works better for oil seal

[@davidlis6709]

I didn't know there was any difference. I use the blue because I have great success with it and nothing ever leaks.

[@guillermovenegas7225]

Hi! ... Excellent videos. You can upload this video "How to Assemble to Chevy Engine Part 3" again and add the subtitle option to translate it ?. He is the only one who does not have that option.

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Your work cloths look like mine.

[@davidlis6709]

I use them until nothing is felt. I should wear nicer clothes when I make these videos.

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

If that makes the information more valid, OK.

[@jeremyturnes7330]

Good step by step. I watched some of them pretty boy mechanic videos they don’t want to tell you everything but there adds don’t mind telling you everything that they want to sell you. Got a question I have a 350 with a 350 trans the motor has had a few up grades. Headers holly intake Edelbrock carb I believe it’s a 600 carb I believe the numbers on it are 1402 but has trans cooler four core radiator all I performance distributor wires everything to do with the firing. I would like to put a regular weekend worrier cam that still sounds good but I don’t want to change a bunch of parts any suggestions on what kind I can get

[@davidlis6709]

I watched some of those sell parts rebuilding motor videos. Many years ago, I installed a mild Crane Cam. The kit came with lifters, springs, retainers and keeper. I had headers, Edelbrock manifold with a Carter AFB carburetor. The other thing was 12 to 1 pistons, and the big 2.02 valves and the heads were port and polished. It did rock at idle and it really came alive at 3,000 rpm and up. I installed a chain on the motor to the frame because it kept on breaking the drivers side motor mount. There are several cams at Crane Cams, another place is Original Parts Group, they have a large selection of cams. I think you need to talk to these people, tell them what you looking for and see what they recommend. Don't get something to radial if you want to drive around town. I have the stock motor in my car because I use it as a regular driver, turn on the factory a/c (rare), turn up the radio, sequel the tires once in a while and shift through the gears. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ6QioxjrdiAr68 Let me know how it works out. David

[@centralscrutinizer76]

thanks for the videos

[@davidlis6709]

Hope it helps

[@jerryrichter4904]

hi david just wanted to know how do you get the oil pickup tube out of the old oil pump. love your video thanks

[@davidlis6709]

I just put oil pump in a vice and moved it back and forth until it eases out.

[@jerryrichter4904]

thanks you it worked out fine

[@davidlis6709]

I think I show it in one of the videos

[@briandavid9462]

P.S. - I am going to bet he didn't have any leaks!!!!

[@cameruncalderon]

Good video

[@paulperez509]

you didn't show how you painted it did you clean it real good with the Greaser did you use a primer or you don't need it just the paint 500 Degrees paint.

[@thomasbartrom9537]

great job!

[@nrainfidelforlife]

No silicone between the gasket and oil pan?

[@TheZielonyy]

bardzo fajny film , dzieki za pomoc

[@travisrynning1264]

Why use big old heavyweight exhaust manifolds when you can get stainless headers

[@davidlis6709]

Because I wanted everything original.

[@cliffordwheatley2573]

Me too

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

You know all of those bolts have torque specs, right? On oil pan he says: "remember, don't tighten them too tight" - You know all of those bolts have torque specs, right?

[@davidlis6709]

Yes there is. When you work on cars for so many years you just develop a sense on how tight you should tighten a bolt. In my racing days, my friends would assemble at each other garages in the evening when we get to work on our stuff to rebuilt our engines. No one gets the torque wrench to tighten valve cover, oil pans, water pumps because we all have a sense of feel on tight the bolt is getting. Now when it comes to the important things like main bearing and rod bolts, yes, it is time to get out the torque wrench. Another example, is the machine shop where I had my engine bored out. He rebuilds several engines for Fords, Chevy, Honda, etc. Same thing, he only used the torgue wrench for the important bolts. So yes, you are right, there are torque specs for each bolt on each specific car. Does every mechanic do it? Probable the new ones but not the old ones. When I replaced the cover on my rear end, didn't even think of it, just tightened it to my feel. When I bolted my 4 sp transmission to the bell housing, I did the same. So I am guilty.

[@randy1ization]

no windage tray?

[@davidlis6709]

This in not the race model.

[@brandonrussell6143]

dont get me wrong its a good video but your not suppose to paint over the ex-ports on the heads the gasket will not seat then it will leak later down in the future but other than that its a good video.

[@davidlis6709]

Never had a leaking problem. I have seen heads come back from machine shops all painted. Your advice makes sense.

[@marcosrivera2563]

Gracias amigo

[@davidlis6709]

Your are welcome

[@Sc-dn8dp]

you only need to put silicone on the parts of the engine that are pitted or have deep scratches not on everything!!!!

[@aldonstever6193]

do it the way he showed

[@nrainfidelforlife]

Did I miss the harmonic balancer?

[@davidlis6709]

23:51minutes on video

[@Mcleod0000]

I thought they needed to be pushed in or something with a special tool . It looks like you just tapped it into position then used the pulleys center bolt and pulley to tighten it into place?

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

I'm using Ultra copper on the water pump. That blue stuff let me down.

[@davidlis6709]

I use it on everything and never had a problem. Once again, different things work better for different people, as long as it gets the job done.

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

Your probibly better at putting the stuff on than I am. I was trying to seal the water neck on a Chevy and kept getting the green stuff all over the intake. re sealed that thing half a dozon times and kept leaking coolant. Finally I bought that copper stuff and it did the trick the first time. Since then I swear by it. It's alittle more expensive, it's called Ultra Copper. Comes in the tube and the spray can.

[@davidlis6709]

I just never heard of it. Learn something every day.

[@jimbola77]

nice!!!

[@davidlis6709]

Thank you - it took me long time to make the video but I wanted to share with everyone

[@user-zw3xg3vw7x]

gooooooooood 😍👌👌

[@teamtoyota9048]

Clarkson was right about the hammer

[@davidlis6709]

I didn't see his comment.

[@davidlis6709]

I did not see his comment.

[@Trkdriver74]

Hell why use Gaskets ya made your own with the permitex lol

[@davidlis6709]

I did that once, but it leaked on the oil pan and it was a bitch to fix it once the engine was installed. So I just use both and I never have a problem. Like I say, there is never enough time to do it right the first time but there is always time to do it again.

[@carolynemitchell3711]

I fully support that strategy cos it's the only sure way 100% oil will not be gushing out when the engine is running. it's a great precaution not to mention anything that has oil passing through it is sensitive

[@davidlis6709]

I like that Blue RTV because nothing ever leaks.

[@firstevidentenigma]

Hey buddy, what blue RTV are you using, exactly?

[@davidlis6709]

Permatex - Blue RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, Sensor Safe

[@presidentevil9951]

PUSHRODS ARE DEAD!!!!!! people have camshafts right there and directly push the caps open and connect to the chain to a sprocket that spins the crankshaft

[@davidlis6709]

I believe you are talking about overhead cams. Pushrods are for the older engines.

[@presidentevil9951]

yeah ur right, they are cold overhead camshafts. thnx

[@davidlis6709]

Remember, this engine is 1970, before they had overhead cams.

[@presidentevil9951]

wow, i didn't know that. what year did overhead camshafts become more mainstream?

[@aldonstever6193]

@@davidlis6709 Pontiac had a 6 that was overhead cam, dont know that chevy did unless hi performance

[@yoganet6420]

Hello, Mr David Lis; You're video educational 350 chevy assembly, is very make for the true rebuilt installation and with you're self made make up expérience, experience like you're a perfect man you're think's above: I listen all mistakes method installation, and i'm in love with your presentation and the time you would done for all others "novice": i can see your video from south of france, and i just want to tell you somethink...like i don't speak like you... Just this: the real "main operation" with a 350 rebuilt chevy at home, like me operate in a real operate constructor conditions,.: but if you want i can call you of this (in my french language): but in your video you forget the real etablisment of the constructor G.M. who tel you this thinks: reconnise all "tolerance", all and after the assembly of you're chevy mouse. We don't see the operation off valve lash from AAC, and we don't see the operate with details for the Sealent operations gaskets in the time who are excedent, cause many breaking; whe don't see the time for ajust all pistons, and all is necessery to have a good treap on alls roads for a long time... Please, i'm a educational mecanics man, just is my opinion off you, to reconise you could better,in this and nothing else. i'am like you, i understood the complexity off a V8 assembly motor like my 3 years ago... With my all respect to your video, if you want, it's better with mecanics periods in time.

[@donnywilson7135]

surpised you diddnt weld everything together lol

[@chev2600]

video interessante mais je pense qu'il faudrait plus de propreté ,un chifon propre au minimum ,eviter de peindre le vilbrequin aussi.

[@hasbeengood]

J'me suis dit la même chose.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(

[@gilliamdaniel123]

Seeing that fram oil filter almost made me not a fan of the whole build. Throw that junk away.

[@davidlis6709]

I don't used them anymore since I watched this video where the guy bought several different types and cut them in half to show the insides. You could see the good one from the bad. Good point - oil filters are not all created equal.

[@billgone4065]

Dude, get a rubber mallet.

[@arunaravind3588]

Can you add any mercedez engine making vidio?

[@robertcowan8211]

watch me jack leg this engine...........................

[@davidlis6709]

Don't understand

[@TheCramunhao666]

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[@markallen511]

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