MIXED UP BOSS: Problems, finding out what is going on with the 429" SBF With BOSS 429 style heads

[@bruceayers2204]

Andy, your videos are a pleasure to watch, you speak so calm and clearly, makes it very easy understand your explanations. Good luck and keep the shiny side up.

[@davidwood1923]

Thanks for Sharing... I Love it! Good Luck on Your Race

[@bcbloc02]

Plenty of guys in the 70's made home made welded up tunnel rams too. I think fabbing your own would still fit the spirirt just fine. I mean after all anybody that could have put those headers together certainly could have put an intake together as well. If you made one you could make it fit properly and give it a bit more runner length to up the torque.

[@JudgeMeNotLeMans]

Andy thanks for highlighting the distributor. When you showed me the app at the track I was focused on what it can do but missed the name.

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Andy, thank you for the info in this video. Stephen

[@jeffsnyder2051]

hope you boyz have alota fun and a safe race, im a ford guy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@318willrun]

Your chasing down the little gremlins !!

[@markbulva4188]

❤ your channel!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Mark! I'm glad you like it.. Andy

[@markbulva4188]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I’m a true blue ford man thanks to my Dad and I love that you have Casper! Also I love the mixed up boss. Righteous brother!

[@bobkonradi1027]

Mentioning oil pressure (at the 15:05 mark) no less an authority on engines than Bill (Grumpy) Jenkins said that you need around 10 pounds at idle, and then 6 pounds per 1000 rpm. He didn't do too bad at the strip with his methods of engine setup.

[@donsteven236]

Good luck. Enjoy your video's!

[@davidbrown4180]

You guys are going to have some fun

[@JustMoparJoe]

Nice work on the gremlins! It’s shaping up to be a beast of a truck.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Working the kinks out with the new motor combo is fun but nerve racking! But definitely worth it.. Thanks for watching Joe Andy

[@rickeydriskill1096]

I was bit by a not happy distributor gear once. Less than 3k miles on my new 460. The cam gear wore, broke and took my cam with it. Young,dumb and did not know better at the time. Fixed it and 20 years later im still running that same 460.

[@outfitsgarage88]

I've got to get ahold of him on a new cam for my next build

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yes Sir! Andy

[@jamest.5001]

Id weld up the outside of the intake and machine and whittle it down to look stock externally then match the ports,

[@jamest.5001]

I wish Chevy/GM build more engines on the experimental side, yeah they had the porcupine heads, but been awesome if they made a sbc hemi or something, with overhead cam!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

James, GM did produce a few experimental engines that never made it to the public, both OHC and Hemi designs. In fact GM/Chevy made a 302 SBC with hemi heads to be used for trans am racing and there are a few examples still running today Andy

[@shoominati23]

I know a guy who was running a Turbo'ed 428 Tunnelport in a Mustang. And he ended up having to fill up the intake ports and reprofile them, because there was just too much port volume for a turbo motor.

[@billhendon1017]

Awesome!! Blue oval!!

[@alexandertoshich765]

Love mixed up boss. Don’t spin, take that lunch money!

[@bd5058]

Need to drill a small hole from the oil gallery to oil the gear.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

It has one.. I thought that would do the trick... Guess not Andy

[@joshuagibson2520]

March 25th.

[@HeadFlowInc]

Recommend 10# oil pressure for every 1000 rpms. Bare minimum you need 8# oil pressure per 1000 rpm, if you’re under 8# per you’re rolling the dice on a minuscule loss of parasitic drag. Not worth the risk. JD

[@MsKatjie]

Bro, i stopped at 3.50 to make this 1 cent. Am surprised you had not used it first.One,i will keep watching and learn. Cheers.

[@jeffsr8300]

While I love Uncle Tony, I'm positive Casper is gonna show him nothing but taillights.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HeadFlowInc]

Oh, I’ve tried to explain the odds of winning to Uncle Tony; he’s convinced the power to weight will work in his favor.

[@keithclark3079]

Best make it a real race, no editing, you won't fool with stupid results, motor issues now???, Another excuse, loose alot in an effort to gain subs, knock the BS off and get to it

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Keith, no excuses here just the TRUTH... If you can't handle it that is your problem.. if you spent the money I have on an engine like this... It pays to make sure it's right! Have a nice day and go back to pickle sniffing your Uncle Brian Cabral 😂

[@keithclark3079]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage haha, admired your build, still do, just make this a real race, no Bs, many will be watching providing you show the full content, your reputation may be at stake, enough said.

[@347mav3]

Uncle Tony's a talker. Not a racer. He won't show up with anything. If on the slim chance he does it will have 'problems'. He's in it for the views. Making money. Period.

[@deanstevenson6527]

🥝✔️ Shared again with my friends at Ford Six. We talk V8s on there too.

[@kmbriggs2693]

I worked on a mustang that had a new 500 hp crate motor and was ready to put distributor in.Boss said it was a svo roller engine so I said it needs a distributor gear to match the cam.Back then ford motorsports had 2 different ones that were color coded.Boss said oh just put it in ,so I did and it ran great for about 3 min. Then the gear broke in two.

[@eppyschopshop]

You forgot the link the the Luke's turbo ranger sr. I'd like to see that

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

THANKS! Sorry about that..

[@davidbrown4180]

I Think You Have A Good Race Coming Up

[@garrymaher5439]

Hi Andy , Dist gear failure has been an ongoing problem. What i've found from my experiances using the Australian 302/351 C block, (not sure of the US block ) . Have noticed problems across various brands of distributor ( both so called quality brands and general aftermarket ) that being the positioning of the gear on the shaft relative to the centreline of camshaft . I have measured variations of up to .250in , coupled with a lack of lubrication at that point. I incoropate a system to help this. G.M.Australia.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Nice catch on the dizzy gear! Look out Tony! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevewelborn8744]

You go and get that 5 grand bud. I'm pulling for you.

[@johnelliott7375]

This is the reason we are hooked on the channel because you do things the right way every time it needs to be done!

[@brracing7861]

The Ford 5.0 Renegade Winsdor guys here top runners Fastest into low all used 150- 200 psi oil pressure and never had an issue with bearing washout or distributor gear wear. My close bud Eddie is a past 5.0 NMCA NMRA NHRA Renegade Racer with a 306 Winsdor turned it to 9200 rpms peak, 950 Hp Flywheel Vortech Ysi High Boost 8.40 ET 1/4 best in 2005, used 150 psi oil pressure HOT. It's a problem premature distributor gear wear in Pontiac V8, SBC , BBC, Different solutions for each. My own I give them 80 psi to 150 psi . Isky Bronze distributor gears I use even with Flat tappet Tappet Hydraulic or Solid Flat Tappet. They actually last a long time on the Street 10,000 + miles ! The 454 Pickup Gen 6 has a Factory Steel Roller cam no cast Melonized drive gear pressed on it's TRUE Billet Steel all. Bought a GM Melonized gear that is likely CHINA, But I cut grooves slots in the Plastic distributor shaft housing to STRAIGHT Shot Oil the distributor gear. Cold startup the 454 has 85-90 psi oil pressure with Castrol Edge 10w30 Synthetic oil, Moroso Racing oil pump with a 80 psi Purple spring I installed. Pulled the distributor out a few times checking for wear and Zero none is present. Every builder has thier preference how to do it. Pontiac V8 I give the distributor and cam gear a straight shot of .031"-.040" Jet of oil , done different from. CHEVY Old School.

[@vrm86gt]

Glad you caught the wear on that distributor gear!

[@dirtroads2077]

You had better luck with Howards helping than i have had . I seem to always get the wrong person . Last time i was ordering a camshaft for a dyno mule engine , the guy needed to know the weight of my dyno . Lol Yes , weight of the dyno .

[@jeffalessi]

Since You Have Been Working So Hard And Look A Bit Tired, I Would Be Happy To Complete The Mandatory Test Drive. A Through Thrashing Is Exactly What The Doctor Ordered.

[@russell4799]

Love your build on this power plant but how many Benjamin's did you spend

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Russell, I have 14k tied up in the engine build itself... Andy

[@paulhare662]

Add me to the imaginary crowd in the stands cheering Casper on.

[@mutantryeff]

Still impressed by those headers.

[@fazawah2933]

Those pipes look like octopi tentacles that will leave poor UTG 😢 sucking fumes.

[@darrelphillips5145]

If Tony leaves the line on a 300 horse shot it might be a close racing. My money is on you! That 318 going to be spitting rods by half track. Lol

[@johnelliott7375]

Always welcome to be here and learn something new and how to fix a problem when it comes to pass as your going on with the finishing up the vehicle to where it needs to be at its best

[@steveburlingame1935]

Ilearn alot from channel thank u

[@PorscheRacer14]

Yep, trust but verify. That's a slick valley setup. Going to have to keep that in mind for the next engine.

[@johnelliott7375]

I agree with you on that geer not happy and I am glad that it was caught by your due diligence as always! It paid off my friend. I am glad that you are doing what needs done for maximum longevity of your motor for a good long and happy life of keeping you happy!

[@hectorortega9131]

Keep us posted andy on the gear problem, How did you fix it? What caused it?

[@johnflett2531]

Hey Andy, when are you planning on spraying Casper?

[@nevillejohnson8316]

Stoked to have this channel on my list, thanks Andy for your explanation about valve train clearance. Litteraly, now I understand why my 340 needs 28 thousandths.... 😎

[@shotsrodder]

The rotor rubbing on the cap didn’t help with the wear on the gear 😂

[@chrismarr2663]

Tony’s going to gap you with that little 318!!!!

[@kennywhiddon1497]

@Chris Marr Don't hold your breath on that.

[@edge2sword186]

Nothing like sailing through uncharted seas ? This is the fun we have pioneering new products .

[@tomwagers6335]

Yes that 5 grand will help pay for those headers

[@johnfairchild3421]

Thanks for the info on the lash. N. Timing. Info. I. Kinda thought that for a long time but never talked or heard anybody actually. Check it out on a Dyno

[@jamesroberts807]

Hey Andy, thanks for the Casper update. Quick question, would you happen to know the part number for the 351w 1969 rod bearings that has the oil hole, federal mogul. Can't seem to find the right ones. Thanks in advance 😊

[@reallyslowcustom2514]

Hell Yeah

[@duke5171]

Awesome channel. Looking forward to see you and Casper’s journey!

[@davelewis2174]

preparation is the key to success , just a few bugs to work out and you'll be fine

[@treyrags]

Good catch. You're correct on the pressure. Windsors don't need any more than the stock bypass of approximately 50 psi. I try to run as low viscosity as I can to take load off the gear and improve flow/cooling, depending on bearing and lifter clearances.

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

thanks for the update Andy! and yes, it's a lot of hard work to keep them running at there peak. take care.

[@MotoDeSoto]

You seem a little stressed Andy. It’s all in fun brother. Whatever happens, you will be respected. Have fun with it!

[@robertspence831]

That thing will fly when you get all the bugs worked out.

[@manitoublack]

With that amount of wear on the dizzy gear. just imagine how much spark scatter you're going to get. Crank trigger and solid state ignition is the only way to go.

[@donreinholz8121]

Good catch on the distributor problems Andy. Sounds like the carbs need work too. Good luck.

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

Good catch on that distributor gear Andy! You probably already know this but there IS a depth spec for installing that gear on the distributor. Hopefully you don't end up having to replace the shaft. I've seen that sort of rapid wear caused by incorrect gear placement on the shaft. Good luck getting it all sorted. 🏁🏁

[@biastv1234]

Normal teething problems for a high performance engine. God job

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

Also if there's not enough clearance. That should always be checked before you finish. It's no different from end play elsewhere on the vehicle. This is a plus on the older Fords and Chryslers it's all up front where you can see them😁.

[@treyrags]

Good point Tony's Garage. That depth is very important

[@seanb250]

50psi hpt oil pressure is plenty as long as its stable on both hard acceleration, deceleration and cornering, obviously that comes down to oil control. When you talk about a change in duration with lash and rocker ratio are you talking about advertised or @50?

[@newguysgarage6802]

Man I like the old stuff but.......that distributor does sound nice 😅

[@MrBlackbutang]

Windigo . Why wouldn’t you machine intake deck surface? Ports line right up .

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

Here's a fun fact. On a 351 Cleveland if you have normal lifters is just remove the valve covers and unloosen the rocker arms take out the pushrods and you can then remove them with flexible magnet😁. Also I have a feeling where the five grand is going.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

That's too easy, what's the fun in that 😂

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

@@MrTheHillfolk Plenty. This gives you time for other things. Especially if you're at a race track. Time is money or so they say.

[@popatop6657]

Not sure what Tony is thinking as I don't think he will be within 200 plus feet unless you have problems.

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

Checking the bronze gear in the camaro motor became a frequent thing after I narrowly missed disaster on the first gear. Lol I’d like to see the uncle Tony race.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

You know the struggle.. 😅 Andy

[@glenbrannon7224]

Sadly we all get here because the cam company takes for granted we know. But Howard cams is top notch, put my Austin Healey in to the 5.73 in 1/8 mile.

[@58sportsuburban]

What’s the combo? What mph? I’d love to see a video of an 8 second Austin healey…

[@glenbrannon7224]

@@58sportsuburban is this your email address? I can send link to my KZbin Video. Combo is 360 ci 4.60 bore x 3.500 stroke full race Dart 245 raised runner heads and race matched super victor intake Comp solid roller.810 intake lift 295 x 320 duration with 114 love center, 210 intake valve x 1.60 exhaust 15 to 1 compression , power glide with 6500 converter shift at 9300 rpm ,Dana 60 rear end with 5.36 Gears and Predator or Demon 950 cfm carburetor.

[@glenbrannon7224]

@@58sportsuburban Love your mixed up Boss !

[@glenbrannon7224]

@@58sportsuburban kzbin.infodo-qmkmwPqw?feature=share

[@glenbrannon7224]

@@58sportsuburban 160mph at 8.44 1/4 mile with small sportsman 2 head's still getting new head's and camshaft dialed in

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Good catch hopefully you get most of the bugs worked out of it.

[@ricknorrington2211]

Good catch Andy!! Similar thing happened with me running a Cleveland and switched to an MSD distributor. Half the distributor gear was knife edged and the other side was like new. Only thing was I was running a comp hydraulic flat tappet cam. I found out the oil pump shaft wasn’t centered in the distributor shaft which caused it to wobble. MSD stood behind the distributor but it also took out the cam gear. Like you said in your video things happen for a reason!! Later I checked the main and rod bearings and found out the rods were not machined square!! Half the bearing was to copper and other half still looked new!! So man I believe you when things happen for a reason!! I’m confident you will take the Rocket out of uncle Tony’s Bottle 🏁🤣😂

[@steelassault262]

I would guess the hot engine on the first pass, with the metal fully expanded, reduced the manifold leak, and the cooler engine on the second pass had a bigger manifold leak. Those little things that have a BIG impact. I have a manifold leak on a 390 that I have to deal with, and I'm dreading the job. I sure hope you get mixed up boss running right!! Good luck racing Aunt Tony😁

[@Comet-hn3gm]

I hope you take that $5000 that will buy more cool parts. Rooting for you all the way. Traction, Traction, Traction !!!

[@johnelliott7375]

We are looking forward to you doing what you are planning, because what I am seein was dg is exactly that. Just keep up doing what you are doing now. Your patience and persistence will pay off for you every time because of the dedication to your work. If you get some time please PM me please. Thank you and have a great evening Andy.

[@michaelstrafello7346]

Maybe after the bottle rocket race you can race his 55 it might be done soon lol

[@johnfairchild3421]

I use whatever works

[@NSBCustomCars]

Glad you caught that in time!! Can't wait to see what it will do when you set it to kill!!!

[@dalewarriorofthesea3998]

Be all good Andy Running the Clevo intake gasket makes perfect sense 👌 Change to the cast iron dizzy gear new cap and rotor Button back up and light the wick 🚀

[@karlsracing8422]

Did the rotor put stress on the gear?

[@davidreed6070]

Is it running a little to deep in the camshaft gear

[@robertbdees9913]

What year is your block and heads ?

[@codyedgington6852]

Next time someone ask why you are running a tunnel ram. Just answer them short and sweet....CAUSE I LIKE TO PARTY!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

8 cylinders + 8 barrels = ALL THE FUN!

[@uncle_moose]

UT better take a good look at Caspers taillights because that is all he's going to see. Go Casper go.

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Personally I blame squirrels 👉🏻✅

[@richardtibbetts574]

To the tune of Margaritaville 🎵Some people claim 🎵That there’s a squirrel to blame

[@NathansMoparGarage]

🦕🦖

[@timothyarnott3584]

I knew u were squirrly when i saw ur first comment many moons ago......its nice you dig the chanel, but maybe offer intellect from ur brain, not just blame squirrels......every new vid, i gotta blow thru ur 'squirrel' comment to get to viable, useful info......its nice u dig it all, but show us ur brain prowess.......all i see is that u may have eaten an acorn or 2 past intellect.......prove me wrong PLEASE!!!....i'm intrested in seeing if ur gonna make a an intelligent response, or are you really in squirrel land.....and we'll never know if u got a brain.......just sayin..............

[@unclesquirrel6951]

@@NathansMoparGarage totally blame 🦕 🦖

[@johnsalvaterra3116]

Glad you found this out Andy. I guess I'm a bit surprised at the SADI cam core, I would have guessed a billet steel core. Interesting that they recommend a cast gear. I'm not real fond of a bronze gear, sometimes "that's all there is". Best to you !

[@terrycarter8929]

I have been trying to get a roller cam for the 300 six engines. There are 2 known issues. The bosses for the side cover are in the way of the tie bar roller lifters and the distributor gear. No one makes a melonized or steel gear. The bosses will be milled down and use studs and spacers. Do you have a manufacturer of distributor gears. Every place I call tells me they don't make them and will not let me know who makes them for them. Thanx. BTW. I will not use a bronze gear. In my experience they wear away in a few thousand miles.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

Single stage external oil pump.

[@terrycarter8929]

@truthboomertruthbomber5125 the gear needs to be compatible with the cam. Dry sump oil pump will decrease the wear on the gear, but not the solution for a street engine.

[@rayowens4355]

Great video Andy! Good info. I have no doubt you will be taking Uncle Tony's cash! I like UT's Chanel he has some good practical stuff, but not the same level as yours.

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

Are you using a 1262 or a 1262R? The 1262R has larger port dimensions.

[@matthewnosal6893]

If you had a billet or steel cam core you could run a factory 351W dist gear from say a 95 F series. They did go to a roller cam in the last years of the 351W.

[@pedroequis9396]

Is there a video where you discuss the rocker ratios and why you choose them ?

[@ws2664]

Here's an idea, that intake gasket is only paper, get a couple of sheets of gasket paper cut out 8 separate pieces spray on some 3M upholstery spray glue and glue it to manifold when it dries take a razor blade and cut out the ports and bolt holes. Wa La!

[@johnshackelford6965]

Spealburge AI movie 🎬 robots 🤖 2 boys want to be real not tommytons.

[@plumcrazy588]

I cant wait till everyone really understands how that progression ignition distributor works. It's a game changer. Get your paper and pencils ready boys and girls bc you'll be learning something that day!🤓

[@amyhepker9025]

You will get more lowend torque with wider lash, even with a hydraulic. I had a 70 charger with a 383 magnum in it, it had been raced and had a wild am, they took the omp heads and put stock ones on it. anyway it was an automatic and I had to advance the cam 6 degrees to get it to idle in gear

[@johnfairchild3421]

Tony is gonna come at you hard. Lol. Just get him off the (Line). It ain’t his first. Rodeo

[@427_FE]

Great video, Andy, any chance you recorded the bore scope inspection? Those are a very useful and inexpensive tool. Looking forward to see you in the winner's circle!!!

[@forrestcowan448]

Great content great info your right everything happens for a reason everything works together for good to those that trust the Lord 😎enjoy both u and Tony but my 💰 on casper

[@tedoverton8199]

I'm pretty sure a 250 horse pill will make all your problems go away and the compition will start calling you The Great Houdini as in( now you see him now you don"t.) I'm pretty sure Richard Holder has a few of these laying around

[@JC-gw3yo]

Casper needs under hood painted... We don't want Casper not as his best