How we rebuilt our Chevy Small-Block V-8 engine | Redline Rebuilds Explained

[@jldossey45]

I enjoyed this video a lot. I am 72 and 50 years ago I was rebuilding these small block engines. Its nice to see I was doing it right and you still are. Great job.

[@Foxbat1155]

@Mike Smith did Land Rover use it?

[@fordpower1977]

@@Foxbat1155 no they used the buick nail head v8 design

[@edwardalamo2507]

Over 100 million small block Chevrolet engines produced started in 1952 by Ed Cole and development engineers

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Edward Alamo thanks for the info I am glad he did .. i WOULD have a smile on my face if I had the rebuilt engine ready to use . I use it in my 47 Dodge Farm big-foot.

[@canadaplace2be176]

I had an issue with my engine. The bolts on top. Of the lifters. So we had to doubel up on the nuts. I put z stover nut on and a noramal one went behind it. It was ok that way. Then my ignition. Would not stop turning engine around. Must of been ignition.. Was great in the winter for me. In Fort St John. B.c cold winters. Minus 30 every morning. Plug it in the way it went in morning. Then all really i added was new four core rad. Boy ob boy that made it hot. Awsome body. Was a 79 chev. Round head lamps end.was sitting for s while took a while find engine. Then we got the engine and sent out the heads. Then we wait.

[@dwadholm1]

Whoever had the idea to do the time lapse videos deserves a raise...Whoever had the idea to do videos explaining them deserves an award!

[@tomheckhaus7617]

This was great and brought back many memories. I can't begin to tell you how many 265, 283 & 327's I built in my parents garage when I was a kid & into my twenties. Back then of course we were hot-rodders and squeezed every bit of HP we could get. We had a local machine shop do all the small block work. We did the valves by hand, using the old spring and hand palm rotating technique. The cam bearings were always new because we usually purchased a solid lifter cam from Isky and the manufacturer dictated the bearing clearances. Cranks were usually reused and machined a little then balanced. We used a product called plasti-gauge to measure the bearing clearances and then bought custom over or undersized bearings. We were teenagers and relied on as you called it rattle cans to prime and paint the block There were high heat engine paints and primers available. We also drilled and pinned the rocker arm studs. Then safety wired same. We usually bought new solid lifter lifters also from Isky. Pistons and pins all new as well. An Eldebrock aluminum manifold and a Holley three barrel carb finshed it off. Along with a Mallory distributor and ignition coil. One trick we did was before installing the distributor we'd run the oil pump with an electric drill and bring up oil to the valve covers. I used a TDC gauge that hatched to the spark plug hole on #1. By the way, I went to Aviation High School in NYC and was trained on rebuilding radial aircraft engines. So a lot of my techniques came with Aviation specs in mind. It was all great fun. My favorite engine was the 327-300. I had a 283 with a Duntov Fuel Injection setup but that was way to difficult to keep running. Luckily a Eldebrock Manifold and a Aluminum 4 barrel (AFB) did the trick. Do you guys recall the Chevrolet 307 engine? We were taking 327 blocks and using a 283 crank for about 301 cubic inches. Pulled plenty of RPM's too. The Hot Rod community always felt that GM never credited us with that engine. The interviewer ragged a little on the exhaust manifolds. Those RAM-HORN manifolds as they were called were very efficient. They easily opened up a little and with a little machine work on the heads made them even more efficient. We always rigged up dual exhaust with glass-paks mufflers. I'm in my 70's now and I really enjoyed watching your video. THANKS for the memories.

[@willybman3723]

Man, you're a good liar

[@lawrencecapuano5378]

Thanks for sharing your youth

[@brandonbentley8532]

Tom Heckhaus text book hotrodder! You and my dad would have been best friends...guys who worship the horsepower gods. Hand what you know down, dont let your experience go with you.

[@joshledford4381]

Man I loved listening to my dad talk about his old muscle cars when he was kid!!! He loved to hang out with me while I tinkered in the garage. I have a lot of good memories with him working on cars and trips to the boneyards. I think about him constantly while I work in the garage.

[@rstadnicksr]

Unless I missed it, your remark about solid vs hydraulic lifters is the first mentioned. Don't understand the "Man, you're a good liar" comment at all. :)

[@trainmaster0217]

This video needs an academy award. Explaining the process of rebuilding an engine. Just great! Thanks fellas.

[@jeffsyellow]

I know this comment is 3 years old but, you guys knocked this one out of the park! Thank you so much for posting and sending me back to a time when my dad had me replace engines for guys he knew in the summer when he went off to work on second shift and I watched my buddies go off to play basketball for half a day. He told me that if I wanted to make some real money in life then I needed to prioritize when and what was more fun. To me it was making my dad happy and learning how to use my hands then, I could go and play. You know out of all of my buddies I was the only one that had a car( 1973 Buick Electra ) that could out run most of the guys my age that were driving because we re-built the engine. Thanks for the memories because I miss my dad and the lessons he gave me! You see, all that from posting one video,,,,,,,,

[@anyshitt]

I love that story.. peace to you friend.

[@mer2705]

I watch a lot of your vids, but don't comment. I like the time lapse, but I also enjoy you taking the time to talk to us and tell us the process

[@jamiehord1009]

As someone who is completely new (about 2 to 3 weeks now) to working on engines this video is very interesting to me. I have leaned a lot about what the many different parts are called and have learned about the many tools needed. I dream of tearing down and rebuilding an engine like that some day. For now I will keep watching, reading and learning everything I can. Thanks for posting it. I have liked, subscribed, hit the bell and will continue watching. Looking forward to your next video and will be watching your past videos.

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

My dad and I have built a ton of these small block chevys, I have a special attachment to them because of this! Chevy small blocks are the most reliable and greatest engines of all time! I will never stop building small block chevys!

[@taywilliams44]

Whee are u located I need one rebuilt

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

@@taywilliams44 Frostburg Maryland

[@bstacy8386]

I remember my first 350 build with my brother and are buddy's, back in the early 80's it was cheap to build it was a Lt1 block 4 Bolt mains double roller timing chain 10 .25 compression Pistons... 3 quarter Cam.. 194 heads... blackjack headers... Holley aluminum high rise intake... 600 cfm Holley carb 4 barrel double pumper.... that carb I borrowed from my brother that he had in on his small block 318 which he still brings up time to time.... still brings tears to his eyes ; ) this 350 block i put in a 72 Chevelle Laguna it was definitely a sleeper.. good times ill never forget when a time when the cop's pulled up beside me at a stop light if looks could kill lol .... thanks for the fond memories )

[@DOCTORDRPRODUCTI]

I am 80 Years Old ! Have always luv'ed Chevy. Engines. have bever rebuilt one but have hung over the shoulders of many a rebuild mechanic until the shoo me away. Great Video ,!

[@madfiat8932]

I grew up on these. Used to help my dad rebuild small block Chevies at his shop back in the 80s when I was a kid.

[@StMedicRic]

It is so refreshing to watch a video and not hear foul language. Thank you.!! Enjoy the rebuild time lapse. I'm a mopar and jaguar man myself.

[@Themanfromglad]

Loved this video boys! Being born in 1968, I had the opportunity to get several small block V8’s to power my GM cars of the time. We did a couple of engine swaps, popped in a few cam shafts, intakes and better carbs. Seeing this time lapse really brings back memories. Such well done productions guys, a step above. Keep it up!

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

Excellent. This is how videos on this topic should be. Organized, clear, and filled with real information. Not some shade tree mechanic talking about bits and bobs with terrible camera work. I don't LIKE to pay for insurance, but I'm glad my money goes to folks like these.

[@kevinm.8682]

Thank you! I didn't grow up doing this type of work, so I don't have the same understanding as so many others who really enjoy these videos. These are skills that need to be taught to the young people of today.

[@smogbusters3443]

Ya you either got bit by the bug or you didn't. I didn't work in this field, it was more of a hobby that worked it way into an obsession and the learning curve never stops. The distributor all by it's self is an animal with its centrifical and vacuum characteristics that can be changed 50 ways from sunday and about the time you think you got it here comes the dual point monster to play with your brain. And carburetors were a completely different planet. 10,000 different ways to change them around always in search of that elusive horsepower.

[@rogerodle8750]

Unlike so many KZbin videos there is no "filler" on this video. Every image and every spoken word added to the experience. Thank you.

[@RoIIingStoned]

Damn I really appreciate the host for simplifying and explaining what's happening. I'm just getting into cars and hope to build my own drag car one day

[@RIP-ep3es]

Like the last commenter, I am 67 and 50 years ago I was rebuilding small block chevys. I was taught to set hydrolic valves different than you state. I was told down to zero lash + 1/4 turn (for hydrolic lifter preload). Miss any comment on the front and rear oil pan seals. They were cotton and a bear to put in and not leak. You did not talk about the double hump camel heads (2.02" valves). But I really like the video! Thanks for bringing back many memories. I still have all my engine rebuild tools!

[@glorence330]

Before and after dyno runs would be awesome!

[@mehdihani2932]

Engine has to break in So thats why a dyno run will be too early

[@cooperredmon3430]

I did my first engine rebuild last summer on a TBI 350 for my g20 conversion van. I kept the old cam, lifters and cam bearings, and didn’t bore out the cylinders, and it’s been running great. The van overheated really badly in 2012, and the previous owner quit paying a local shop to work on it, and so it was transferred on a lien, and sat out front for 11 years. I would always see it on the way into school or work, and I knew I wanted to buy it someday. I got it from the shop owner for $500 and it’s been rock solid with the new engine. They sure don’t make them like they used to

[@josem.romeroromero5305]

Just made a lot of people including myself more knowledgeable of small block GM engine great video

[@geoffreyjenkins4905]

I used to work at a machine shop many years ago,boy did this video brought back fond memories in bringing back life into these tired old engines,

[@michaelmika2995]

I did this once on a 283. I used power pack heads with 2.02 valves, Chet Herbert roller cam, Hedman headers, two four-barrel carburetors all into a '55 Chevy with a 4.88 posi-rear, 3-speed. I used M & H slicks and drove it at Islip speedway on Long Island, one-eighth mile, back in the sixties. I'm 76. Ahhh, the good ol' days. The engine didn't answer back, either.

[@vincentlavallee2779]

This was a great video, especially for someone who has never rebuilt any engine. But ti see all the internal parts, and what kind of work and the steps needed was really fantastic! I have a 1976 Chev Malibu station wagon with a 350 in it. The engine runs great, at least it did the last time I ran it which about 4-5 years ago. But there was a fire in the engine compartment about 8-9 years ago, due to a rubber fuel hose that leaked gas on top of the engine and it ignited. Now it needs lots of work to make the car really usable again. I am talking about things like power steering, power brakes, A/C, and a few more smaller items. The car, and engine, has over 220,000 miles on it, and I used Mobile 1 on it its entire life, well, after the original warranty ran out after the first 12,000 miles. GM did not trust Mobil 1 back then.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Couldn't beat the Chevy small block 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mattblack9344]

Peter Brock did, with an aussie 308 holden motor, Bathurst. 3 seasons in a row. 👀👍🇦🇺🏁

[@billysmith5721]

toyota can

[@fkrr5]

Doesn't get any more American than a SBC

[@jimgaffney4524]

It is the winningest race engine ever

[@mikethomas2801]

Teaching my 7 yr old has been such a breeze with videos like these that are visually stimulating that helps him retain the knowledge. These are rad keep em coming. Nothing like seeing the look on a childs face when they experience 470hp small block chevys 🙏🏼

[@bobbygrace8579]

This video brought back so many great memories ! My favorite engine , I build hundreds of these from 1980-87. Thanks guys !!❤

[@mirandabri834]

Wish I had a dad back in the day to sit down with me and teach me this stuff.... I have been self taught and by careful observation over the years. But as my children know me now; I'm the dad that can "fix" any car or bike problems, lol....... however I'm the first to tell you that I Don't know it All, but video's like these that Hagerty does is worth its weight in gold! Thank you very much sir

[@R-A-Rain]

Absolutely phenomenal video. Thank you Larry for asking questions! For a guy who doesn't know a lot about engines the explanations really helped.

[@ccubsfan94]

I remember the one guy being a on a show that was a head to head type. He reminds me so much of one of the guys that has worked with me and my dad in some hotrod shenanigans when I was a kid. Just hearing and watching someone that resembles someone from my youth just brings me back to the times of my dad and I with his friends wrenching in the garage.

[@DerekSchwartz]

awesome video! I have a '67 impala with a 283 that my buddies and I pulled out in the fall and are in the process of getting ready to rebuild it in the upcoming months. Currently the engine gets 30 miles to a quart of oil. we took it apart and found the gaskets were totally shot.

[@samuelmorgan3342]

I just get the biggest kick watching these rebuilds! I have never rebuilt a motor. But I do my best to take care of them. Very educational!

[@jamesking8105]

Its amazing to see how much work goes into a rebuild. Thanks for sharing. Definitely takes a good amount of skill and knowledge patience to do this type of work.

[@crbourret]

I'm just a shade tree guy who loves working on my old Jeep and watching how you get things done. I always learn something from your videos! Keep up the good work!!

[@brandonbentley8532]

Spent my childhood rebuilding chevy small blocks with my late father. Dad had a deep love for these engines and could really get them to scream with a careful tune and break in.

[@markrich3271]

Such an amazing engine . Made in the mid fifty's right after the flat head bringing birth to a new design of V8 . Used for the next 50 years improved on little by little. Still being used today by many . I love the SBC .

[@capecodcuda]

lol ... When motor took off on engine stand at the end of the video ... that was really cool , thanks for sharing

[@mickocall]

I'm a big fan of these type of videos. The original time lapse video is entertaining as well as informative, but to now have some real discussion for a novice like me is really important. You made this video just the perfect length, and now maybe consider extended episodes of different stages of the build.

[@lensineer]

Love your time-lapse builds BUT as an engineer I could not listen without clarifying: Those bearings on the crankshaft are hydrodynamic plain bearings. Those do not glide on the material itself like it was suggested by you. The fascinating thing is that when rotating they "fill up" with oil and provide an "oil wedge"on which the inner bearing "floats". They only wear when you start the motor because the oil wedge has to build up first (and of course when overloaded or also underloaded). The ones in motors are a bit special because they get a little help with the oil being pressed into the bearing gap.

[@diamondtigris]

Bruno Grübl most wear is not from start up oil pumps have a one way valve put into the oil system to prevent drain back so when the engine starts up it’s metal on metal in the bearings. Only on new engines you have to prime the oil pump before start ups.

[@bengus8148]

Rebuilt one of these 327 in 1971 when in HS auto mechanics for a 64 Malibu SS I owned. The original 283 had been hot rodded by the previous owner to the point where one of the crank mains was broken. We luckily had one of those "rotting" tanks to dip the block and parts in but my engine was no where near as greasy as this one. Man...when they come out--squeaky clean and ready for assembly and paint.

[@chriswenkle2635]

Excellent stuff! For a guy who only knows how to fill the gas tank - this was totally informative.

[@jimmiranda7181]

I've been watching this video for almost 3 years. More like this, please!

[@DS2GZ-6SP-BEATZ]

This is one of the most amazing chevy small vid I've seen so far on the net hands down 💯

[@alanroberts7916]

I've got one of these in my1980 GMC pick-up. Way over 200 thou and still runs perfect. Uses just a little oil and could use a new clutch. Has four speed on the floor(not on the column). It's always been in the Southwest and will become antique soon.

[@GaryKrum]

always always always rotate your crank after installation of each journal. If there's a bind, you will feel it then and there vs after assembly and scratching your head wondering which journal is the culprit.

[@danielkirk7281]

Who is talking about scotch bright lol

[@smogbusters3443]

@@danielkirk7281 it's an old wives tale that comes from cross hatching the cylinders before installing the piston and ring assemblies to make the rings seat faster and seal better than without cross hatching. People would "scotch brite" the mains and rod bearings thinking that the same thing would occur. All it did was put 50,000 miles on the bearings before starting the engine for the first time.

[@Toneychaplin]

So much knowledge! KZbin truly is an amazing place to find some great information you’d never even know you’re missing. Thank you for this!

[@TheDustyaman]

This is awesome. Do a slant 6 rebuild. Those engines are legendary!!

[@dougankrum3328]

Yeah, I bought a 73 Valiant with the 225 six, in 1990...drove it until 2015, when it was stolen right out of my driveway....I put maybe 200K miles on it...changed out the motor and auto-trans one time....most reliable vehicle I ever owned...!

[@tobiasgustavsson3164]

Ive rebuilt one from a valiant. Was Amazing to work on.

[@4406bbldb]

TheDustyaman good for you, they sure were. Patting myself on the back. I worked in the engine lab at Chrysler and tried to save them from going extinct. We turbo charge them and with 60s rotating assembly could run to 20 psi boost, this was in 71 probably. We turned it into a diesel and it was great. Easily out ran the Olds V8 Diesel. Just had to reminisce. Thanks

[@ThePaulv12]

What's good about them? They make no power, have average reliability and are thoroughly boring. On top of that they're not cross flow and only have a 4 bearing crank. They're no great revvers either. I guess the're OK for grandma to take to church on Sundays but I'd rather have something a little more interesting. To each their own I suppose...

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

and weak,low powered and brutally and prohibitively expensive to make justifiable power with.they are meant to be cheap,low performance daily driven engines.

[@999thenewman]

That was amazing to watch. Word to the wise, if this engine powers your daily driver, and it isn't a performance car, keep the factory fuel system. The engine was originally designed to work with the original carburetor and will allow your car more long-term reliability and fuel economy.

[@bowtie-man]

Ahhhh the most popular and widely used internal combustion engine of all time, bar none.👍👍

[@keijimorita1849]

Cheap & powerful.

[@bowtie-man]

@@keijimorita1849 Most definitely those 2 words alone make a gearhead go into😍😍😍😍 mode.👍👍👊👊✌✌

[@racer67]

I like how the time lapse video was 3:48 seconds long the 350's stroke is 3.48 inches! There my favorite videos on youtube thank u for takeing the time to make them!

[@Bootlgr4]

Great video! I'd kill to get to work alongside a guy like Davin on a few of these rebuilds. I've been wrenching on engines for decades, but can only imagine how much I'd learn from a guy like that.

[@mmarmrcz6770]

My '32 Ford hotrod has this same engine. Super reliable and she moves!

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Well, that twenty minutes went by fast. Nice format, please continue. 👍

[@billbright1755]

My 72 nova runs as new on her original small block 350 two barrel Rochester carbed 350 turbo three speed. Nice torque and plenty of top end. People say she looks new. 104,000 miles. You really have to drive her to appreciate how sweet she is. I get thumbs up all day. Made in Van Nuys California. I love the rumble from her glass packs. Sweet Charlotte Caroline her name. Tonawanda New York engine plant, the #1 team. Genuine Chevrolet, body by Fisher. She’s sea mist green with frost white top. Moss green interior. Her shift is so seamless you can’t feel it,, after near fifty years. G M mark of excellence.

[@isdamanjeff]

Freeze plugs are not freeze plugs, they are actually called core plugs and they do not always pop out when the block freezes. Also, I tend to use brass core plugs when I do a motor because steel rusts out. Marine motors are notorious for that. Enjoyed this, think i'll watch your other engine videos.

[@raymondwagoner4896]

Also called soft plugs.

[@grassyfieldz4578]

@@raymondwagoner4896 Also called welsh plugs

[@shawnriddle3018]

I like the 1953 Red Ram Hemi from Dodge. Yes Dodge had the most powerful push rod v8 in it's class. Some things never change. I do enjoy all your videos like these.

[@Wassenhoven420]

These two are an interesting match up (first time viewer) - one of the men has a life more closely tied to Technician work and turning wrenches in general, the other guy at least has interest and is successful at prompting dialogue that newbies may be interested in or be able to digest lol.

[@georgerambow19]

I have a 1972 427 came with 390 hp it ran when I pulled the motor and then put a 1989 small block that I rebuilt and put that in my pickup till I get around to rebuild the 427. So far I have not had time to rebuild but I loved that 427.

[@talljake]

I'm loving both the timelapse rebuilds and these explainer videos! Keep up the good work guys!

[@Shark-ji7gl]

Wow great video. 👌 I'm having my 305 completely rebuild. Lasted 42years this month. So yes instead of putting money down on a new car I'll stick to my brand new motor for my awesome El Camino 😎

[@Minnokidd2]

Thank God for a commentary video. Keep it up! Just what we needed

[@deliverance310]

I like how the guy on the right asks dumbed down questions, as a beginner this is very informative for me. great video

[@milesgochuico6323]

Morrreeeeeee rebuild timelapse pleaaasseeeeeee and keep up the great work

[@leliarosanagomez4853]

Miles Gochuico

[@keith73z28]

Nice job on the video. The build guy is waay my senior on Engine rebuilds; but for any novice here really wanting to learn I would have included the rocker studs should be upgraded to screw in if they are pressed in. I made this mistake before and the just slightly larger than stock- (Lift on the cam lobes for better breathing charachteristics), my .030 over 350 was loosening the valve train over time and bending push rods/ and push rods falling out. And the second 350 more attention should have been given, (by my machine shop of choice), to the pinch on the valve springs versus the chosen lift on my cams. I only chose just slightly more lift than my stock '73 Z28 LT1 350 and still had a "Shotgun Marriage" of a Valve and a piston. From a broken valve spring. I should have read more Hot rod magazine articles and took more time. But I was working 7 days a week all summer every summer back then, (most of the time). Built quite a few after that. These guys on youtube are great. I still like learning no matter how old i get (Cool stuff). Thank You Red line rebuilds.

[@My1969chevelle]

I'm currently doing my very first engine rebuild out of our 71 corvette, really enjoyed this video and seeing how pros do the steps I'm learning to do. I just removed the crank so next the block is going to a local race shop here. Getting nervous and excited to put it all together.

[@seabass22]

You get it done?

[@My1969chevelle]

REEF X mr I pick the block up this Wednesday, then it's time to put it all together. He installed the cam bearings, cleaned block, polished crank and honed cylinders for me. Can't wait to start assembly and getting it in the car. Thanks for asking.

[@seabass22]

It's gonna be awesome lol. I need to get my hands on an old Camaro.

[@jackolsen5250]

My1969chevelle did you get it done, can't wait to hear how it turned out

[@fredjimenez4208]

Thanks for explaining the simple questions like changing valve seats for unleaded gas and bearings.

[@kennethhacker1341]

Great video and great vibe ,I built a lot of these little monsters,still the best engine per cubic inch

[@captainredneck0683]

One guy that knows how to do it, and one guy that clearly doesn't. Even still, I absolutely love these videos! 😁

[@6StrngWzrd]

Another rule of thumb, darker colors, especially Black, dissipates heat better and more evenly than any other colors. That's why nearly ALL engines are Black from the factory these days. EDIT: Those "awful" exhaust manifolds are actually "Ram Horns" and they flow almost as well as headers. They were on the L-79 327 Chevy II's, the LT-1 350's and the DZ-302 Z-28 motors.

[@bobthbldr3]

They came in a couple different sizes. I know the 2.5 inch diameter was super efficient. I replaced them on my 300 hp 327 with Hedman headers and didn't make any noticeable difference in my et or trap speeds.

[@davidgrisez]

This is an interesting time lapse video of rebuilding a Chevrolet small block V-8, the most highly produced V-8 engine in car history. There are still a lot cars and trucks with this family of engines still running in the year 2021. Amazing for an engine that first became available in 1955.

[@3melendr592]

Nice job! Love those old rams horn exhaust manifolds.

[@josegarcia2950]

That’s what I just inherited 1969 fast back impala 350 small block. I’m excited to do exactly this to mine💯 great job you guys do👍.

[@vettekid3326]

Back in 1983 I was working on a 1978 Pontiac station wagon with a bad lifter in a 400 engine. The owner bragged about changing the oil every three thousand miles and was expecting it to be really clean on the inside but when I pulled the valley cover off there was carbon built up from the block to the cover. It turns out he used cheap Sears oil exclusively. That stuff was the worst oil on the market due to the high amount of ash & lack of additives to keep the oil from breaking down. In the end he had me just put it back together & he traded off.

[@williammatthews2948]

VetteKid I remember the cheap oil back in the day. It wasn't good for lubricating anything of worth. Maybe an old lawnmower engine.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

+VetteKid I've seen a few people running SAE 30 Non Detergent in their cars several times. They get the $1 dollar quart of oil from Dollar Tree or wherever and expect it to work "just fine".

[@Sheehy223]

It's kind of painful to think of how many V8's were killed by that garbage oil.

[@markrich3271]

All oil that reads SAE falls under strict guidelines and is in no way considered cheap. SAE means all oil with that label will be the same company to company no matter where in the world its bought.

[@skylinefever]

Usually when I see someone using that $1 per quart oil, they are buying it for a car that constantly leaks or burns oil. At that point, these people don't have to think about how quickly their engine is wearing out, since their engine is junk anyway.

[@LegendaryWoke]

This is a great vid. No vulgarity, or weird jokes just two men doing what men enjoy!

[@viceanas9533]

fantastic bro

[@xESPplayer500x]

Helpful hints: *install the cam before the crank. * Put all your main caps on first, then bolt them down before torquing and spin the crank to make sure it spins freely. Also, it's much easier putting in the cam and pistons with the block upside down.

[@pneumatic00]

This is beautifully done. Excellent!

[@JDLarge]

I bought my first car in 1981, a 73 Nova Hatchback for $700!!! It was on a Wednesday, then two days later that Friday the engine threw three rods, one through the hood on my way to Chicago.(Only doing 120mph!) All due to a clogged pcv valve. I called the used car lot (after towing it from south bend Indiana to Ft Knox Kentucky using a Vega wagon and four packages of clothesline as a tow rope, true story and it only took us eight hours.😉) I told them what happened, so in good faith they brought a 327 plucked out of a recently totaled corvette. That had a four barrel, an hei and headers too! Luckily at the time I was stationed at Ft Knox where they had a post garage where you could work on your own vehicles there and storage was only a dollar a day including all the tools you’d need, just sign them out clean and return them to the window. The old guy working the window taught me a lot doing that swap which I’m forever grateful for. I was 19 at the time and had only learned the basics in high school shop so that opportunity was a god send. The only problem I ran into was after I was done it wouldn’t go into second, any guesses why? (350 turbo auto trans) The vac modulator hose broke at the tranny, but soon as I told the old guy, he had me on a lift and went right to it to point it out like he knew or something…😜 Once plugged in all was perfect! I’ve since rebuilt my share from bare blocks up and I’m always tinkering even though today’s cars aren’t anywhere as fun. Hopefully I’ve downloaded all of this knowledge to my boys helping them work on their own vehicles today. The next project in the pipe is going to be a bit challenging. It’ll be an all hands on deck build, because we’re debating on dropping a 350 into a 99 Ford escort ZX2! My oldest is a fast and frustrated kinda guy and is insisting on just working with the existing four cylinder that’s in it. I’ve thought about it but I do love my emission less 350’s! Anyway, thanks for the video, watching those engines being rebuilt never gets old! Wish us luck lol!

[@29auto30]

Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gaskets OS34510T 1 piece oil pan gasket....just a FYI.

[@FastBowtie388]

Hey Devon... one trick I've started practicing to make sure I don't miss a torque is to hit the head of the bolt with a permanent marker. I always triple torque and mark the bolt head.

[@aymenSeb3i]

this is MechaPORN

[@zawszeedek]

rather talkPORN

[@zawszeedek]

I went on mute. couldn't stand this blah blah blah

[@jackolsen5250]

Adam Marszałek there is a version without talking

[@peterdelavega8500]

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[@ericbattis993]

Aymen Sebai I don't know what's going on but I'm having problems accessing all my accounts and my passwords are all changed

[@smug8567]

I was a Mechanic in service in the late 50's[ and the rest of my life] over the years I have had the pleasure of making Working on 327's .I rewarded friends every year with one of' my rebuilds'.Since retirement the cost of rebuilding is proved too costly. However I still make two for my family .I also make my own mince meat which is also the best.I have had the pleasure cooking and baking for hundreds of people over the decades, mostly British in the Carolinas. But my first love is Chevys

[@williamstrouse2921]

Love these time-lapse videos. For the past 5 decades or so i've been told that one of the reasons the American engineered, factor-built engines have such longevity is because the tolerances are so sloppy, thus plenty of room for wear without losing too much umph. And; after a total rebuilt like you have done here, those loose tolerances are tightened up. Yet i understand you believe these rebuilds last longer. Are those concepts reconcilable?

[@BuzzLOLOL]

New and rebuilds aim for the same tolerances, but new may not achieve quite the same, because they're trying to do it faster, but maybe not since the person doing it has more experience...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Building new to acceptable tolerances is good... rebuilding to exact closer tolerances for the planned usage is even better... "room for wear" is not an engineering concept... nor is "sloppy"... room for temperature caused expansion/contraction is...

[@TheNickLavender]

Thanks for this video! I'm going to be working on my own 305 out of a 78 Camaro and this really cleared up a lot of questions for me!

[@52az623]

Same here. Any other places you looked for more knowledge?

[@adi_hd]

first time watching this channel under 1000 views 👍

[@cathyfick3485]

Thanks for the video, been a long time since I’ve done a rebuild. It’s nice to watch your videos to reassure myself on my rebuild.

[@chrisschwedes]

Those crank bearings are hydraulic bearings silly. They fail when your low on oil or oil pressure and then your engine is toast. That's because the wight of the load of the engine is riding on a hydraulic layer of high pressure oil (its equivalent to hydroplaning on the road).

[@wesleyaitken8756]

I did not know that...wow, learn something new everyday

[@rogermarshall8991]

Christoph Schwedes Also known as friction bearings but that thin layer of oil does protect the crank form heat damage. Early engines had the Babbitt installed in the connecting rod. If a bearing was oversized the whole Rod had to be replaced or reshimed.

[@ignignokt-6050]

They’re call plain bearings also. Most rebuilders call them plain bearings. It’s just semantics really.

[@smogbusters3443]

Well that's definitely an explanation that I've never heard before but I guess it fills the bill it's basically correct I guess that's all that matters

[@anthonynelson9136]

The very first thing that goes in the block after the cam bearings are installed is the camshaft. The reason why is if a cam bearing got nicked when it was being installed and the cam won't slip right in or is binding it is a lot easier to deal with it before putting together the rest of the rotating assembly.

[@johnh1001]

Anthony Nelson : Why don't air they "I dream of Jeanie" anymore ? Answer : It's because President Trump doesn't want the American people to see an American airforce captain living with a belly dancer from Bagdad in the middle east .

[@michaelphelps5064]

good idea. i will remember that suggestion. Thx. Thats why I read comments.

[@goyeabuddy]

you mentioned those plastic timing gears. they were a bad idea, ford used them also. I've had several of these gears literally explode! they were driven by a aluminum gear, so you had to replace it with another plastic gear unless you replaced everything as a unit with steel gears.-

[@gordbaker896]

Engine failure on '67 GTO 400 360 HP when plastic cam gear failed at 48,000+ miles. Fortunately that was in the 50,000 mile warranty days. All new Short Block from GM.

[@rogermarshall8991]

The timing set was a built-in failure feature. Built to last 60 or 70,000 miles and take a big dump into the oil pan.... Just outside the warranty window. The mfg could say anything they wanted to.. When was the last time you could hear a double roller chain running. ???? It offered shop service or car replcement when it failed.

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

Over the years I've observed that when one manufacturer comes up with a bonehead move, it seems others look at it and say, "Ooooh, that's a bad idea, let's do that!"

[@danielmccoy8875]

I had a freind who raced ..mostly Chevy and Pontiac motors and swear by the nylon faced gears..they absorbed a ton of vibration and helped squeeze some extra horses out ..but he replaced them after every race day..

[@taketheredpill1452]

thanks guys. Great format with the video playing in the background and 2 guys commenting. 1 guy who knows it all and the other who asks good questions.

[@embreesmith7613]

genius level commentary ..!!

[@kevincoyle9517]

Great job, loved it,so different!

[@delandmona]

Thanks! Brought back a lot of memories to my 75 year old brain! Dirty fingernails, busted knuckles!

[@wandahelmer1038]

I own the exact motor out of the same car,, I turned mine into a 350 horse,,, I love that engine,I put it in a 76 elcomino, fast car, I put the chevy down for field art years ago the engine sits in a Corner in the garage, maybe I'LL put it in my 56 Chevy after the 406 dies... Thanks Hagerty for the rebuilds, Hagerty is my Insurance for my chevy...

[@edwinmcnew4389]

Love the videos! You guys rock!

[@AZAce1064]

Takes me back to my 454 build in 89. Thank you

[@Joshua_list]

Love the videos, personally I'd like to see this type of commentary, but without the verb basic information. I'd be expecting the people who watch this to know the basics. Tell me more who did the work what did you do to it. Not what is a push rod, what's an oil pickup, etc.

[@ms90sbabyy]

Josh wow I just left that same comment before I saw this

[@Floresbrandon95]

Everyone has to start somewhere. This video could be better of information to learn than another. So if you don't want to hear about it, don't watch it. Simple as that. =)

[@TheBurnoutShow]

This video was really fun to watch, and I love that Hagerty is an insurance company that actually knows cars.

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

What was the total cost of the rebuild ?

[@kevinbrady75]

chevy sells the 350 small block New on a crate for 3k

[@Yabnhiel]

@@kevinbrady75 what ?? Really ?

[@splatacular]

My uncle and I rebuilt a 350 for less than $400 back in 1992. New rings, bearings, and gaskets cost $77 then. New cam, lifters,and springs were another $77. Used crank was $50, all standard, no overbore or down turning on the crank. I had to get a 4bbl manifold and carb from the junkyard. It's super cheap if you shop wisely

[@Reub3]

@@kevinbrady75 Whaaaat!? *Alexa! where can I buy a new 350 small block in houston* XD

[@dhix2388]

yep just bought a 350 long block new crate engine. from summit racing. shipped from Georiga/to S.C. 2680.00 includes shipping. got in in three days,

[@stickfigure1998]

I started a job at a Corvette shop and learning to be a professional mechanic. This video gave me some extremely valuable information about turning wrenches on these motors! I haven't completely rebuilt one yet, but imagine it will come along before I know it. Thank you!