How to Build a Chevrolet 454 Big Block Part 12: Dropping in the Distributor - EASY!

[@do6724]

I can’t thank you enough for your super helpful videos! I refreshed my 454 in my chevelle with confidence I never would have had without your help! Thank you!

[@JuneEBug-gy6nt]

Ryan pulling through! I’ve been checking way too often for updates on this build. You’re the man, Ryan

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@normhodgkinson6965]

@@2carpros its 2021 and you are installing a point-style distributor ? that is disappointing.

[@tonystipstricks8299]

Great video.One bit of advice. Don't waste your money on a points distributor. Use an HEI or MSD.You spent all that money on the motor, don't get cheap when it comes to ignition.Those point distributors are outdated headaches especially on a performance motor.

[@jamescurnutt1628]

Only thing I can guess is this is a sponsored video. It doesn't make any sense to put on $3500 of aluminum heads, roller rockers, mild cam...probably a $6000 build with machine work altogether and then a $50 distributor with points? C'mon man. LOL

[@johnmilner7603]

A GM points distributor #1 plug wire is the 1st left of the points adjustment window where #4 is in your diagram. 8:40 don’t waste your time with the screwdriver. Once the gear is meshed with the cam gear it will rotate with the engine. Just continue to rotate the engine and the distributor will eventually drop and be engaged with the oil pump rod.

[@michaelrouse627]

Ryan - I'm rebuilding (2) 454s MAG MPI that came out of my boat. I've NEVER attempted anything like this but your videos give me the confidence and instruction to Get'ER Done!

[@2carpros]

Very cool! You got this! Thanks for watching Michael!

[@tonybustos2396]

Very informative . just put in mine. Gracias bro😜

[@2carpros]

Glad it helped!

[@johnlaws9853]

All you have to do is mesh the helix gear into the cam with the rotor pointing at #1 TDC on a compression stroke, regardless where the oil pump drive tang is facing. Then simply rotate the crankshaft until the distributor falls into the oil pump tang, it's that simple. Don't wast your time turning the oil pump drive shaft with a screw driver.

[@michaelsacy5849]

@08 he said blig block. Lolol. Amazing video

[@2carpros]

Words hard. Thanks for watching!

[@Twiz_is_here]

Awesome series! I missed the harmonic balancer install somewhere along the lines 😅

[@2carpros]

That's because it is right here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq3f2qHbbiLZ7c Thanks for watching!

[@LukasHaydenOfficial]

Thank you

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@penguinatorfps8205]

Your name will always be Rudy to me lol thanks for the help with the video

[@2carpros]

Both start with R's close enough haha thanks for watching!

[@penguinatorfps8205]

@@2carpros I've never done it distributor replacement I've done plenty of other things on a Chevy but none of those and I tell you what I waste the money on the time you liked I didn't even need it don't ask me how and on the 1st Try

[@r.joseph8911]

ossum

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@rltouchette]

I watched this whole series last night. Thank you it was a good watch. One question I had is, what exactly did you have the machine shop do? Was it just: Bore .030 over, align hone, index rods, and grind crank? Just trying to not miss something when sending a block off to be machined.

[@rltouchette]

Also, are we gonna be able to see this engine run? Man, I hope so!

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching! Yep you got it all, I also had them hang the pistons on the rods for me too.

[@2carpros]

Yes you will! Just gotta do a couple things to get it running in my Camaro. It is a little tricky due to GM not really wanting to put a big block in that car.

[@TBONE-i8e]

Thank You, Almost done. 1967 Camaro GM Gen 4 454 BB Mutt. 490 656HP 700R4

[@2carpros]

NICE! Thanks for watching!

[@dp6824]

wow I love watching this You Sir are Awesome ya know you watch TV / It sucks 1/2 hour show / you are the real deal man ! / If you like me I've been to school for this but never did anything with it Now I want to do this so bad it hurts I wish I knew what you know Very good vid set in all aspects you are Bad Ass

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@wattanparrast]

Awesome. Thanks bro

[@87sqbdy64]

Will that work on a 265 small block Chevy too buddy

[@2carpros]

Yep! Thanks for watching!

[@Bgruhn76_FL]

Hey man, love this series. I’m working on my 454 using these videos. First build. I ran into a snag though. I have the Holley tall fab valve covers and they slight bind on 2 of my roller rockers. 1 per side. Any advice? I started filing down the valve cover on one side but I don’t think it’s going to be enough. I thought about filing corner off the rockers but I don’t want to pull them off that yet to do that. What valve covers did you go with and did you have similar issues?? Thanks man!!

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching! I used the tall style covers to clear my roller rockers. I would just get taller covers. Thanks for watching!

[@Bgruhn76_FL]

Thanks for replying! Yeah I bought the tall Holley covers. It was the style I guess. The bolts were the short style. I swapped for ones that have the longer bolts thru the cover. The “tunnel” is narrower and clears the rockers now. And now I have to try and sell unused $200 valve covers that I tried grinding on the inside of one. :-(

[@chevyflipper5573]

What Valve covers did you use

[@2carpros]

Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITNpqSgrLWaf68 Thanks for watching!

[@enginebuilder2958]

how much hp do you think your engine has?

[@2carpros]

I have seen similar configurations to this one making around 500 or so! Thanks for watching!

[@dwightkschrute2057]

how much was the entire rebuild so far

[@2carpros]

Uhhhh with the aluminum heads and the fancy pistons with all the other cool parts. We are probably at 5k or so. Thanks for watching!

[@jamescurnutt1628]

@@2carpros With a $50 distributor? LOL

[@shanehill1658]

Correct way to wire new spark plug wires on the 454

[@saifrak]

Awesome

[@cr500mike]

like !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[@75zl1]

Why are you using points??

[@JuneEBug-gy6nt]

@Jared Copeland Check our Uncle Tony’s Garage. He has a great explanation on how to approach points & why he prefers that setup.

[@75zl1]

@@JuneEBug-gy6nt I understand points, but not sure why anyone would use them today. Electronic ignition is NEARLY set and forget and not a unnecessary maintenance item like points. There is a reason they went to it in the 70s and why it was an "upgrade" before that. Both will make the exact same power... one just does it without having to deal with maintenance.

[@2carpros]

Like I said in the video I wanted to keep it bespoke to the era of my car. I'm a younger guy in the hot rodding world and I want to experience points for myself. All my past cars had electronic ignition so its also nice to mix things up sometimes. Thanks for watching! :)

[@traviswebb625]

@@2carpros Appreciate the commitment to authenticity. Can you provide a link to the distributor you used?

[@themeez1000]

German torque spec. Goodntight.

[@2carpros]

Love that! Thanks for watching!

[@themeez1000]

@@2carpros just bought a 454 last night to do a mild build and put in a 92 camaro