How-To Tear Down Chevy 350 Small Block Engine Motorz #63

[@sb1523]

I had a job interview with Chevy for the mechanic position they ask me how many years experience to you have I said "23min 44sec"

[@kunoid]

hahaha

[@xavierking09]

But did you get the job? 👀

[@tylerspencer1644]

@@xavierking09 Of course he/she did!

[@mountainwolf1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tjkerby637]

@@kunoid I got

[@sirswerve2493]

one of the greatest V8's. Long live the small block Chevy!

[@350toocute]

The 350 is the best small block known to man period!

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@350toocute The Studebaker 289 and the AMC 327 would both like a word with you.

[@eramirez198121]

I love when other car guys talk mess about the Chevy 350 but it’s the engine that other motors get swapped for.

[@theterminator8405]

@@eramirez198121 that and the 454 and 383 stroker

[@ilovechevysmallblocks]

yeah!

[@diversify210]

Tearing it down isnt the problem. Putting it back together properly is where most people run into trouble

[@offtharadarrlowkey5781]

Mav Div exactly why im only takin off heads n intake manifold no furtherr

[@1893Mauser]

Watch the video in reverse

[@canadianclassics]

I’m currently trying to rebuild my first engine a 267 Chevy basically the same thing as a 350 and I’m only going down to heads as well

[@MiKa-fu2wi]

Will never be able to do it until you try. When you do it once, it gets easier each time...like riding a bike.

[@steved8714]

@@canadianclassics Please don't invest any money into that 267, it's neat but it's a lawnmower engine.

[@davidmiller9485]

always, always, always remove torqued bolts in a reverse pattern. The heads torque down from the center to the outside, so removal should be from the outside to the inside. This helps prevent warpage.

[@KawasakiKiid]

I love the channel. I am 16 years old i have an 86 Monte Carlo with a 305. I am pretty mechanically inclined. This channel has helped me so much with rebuilding my motor.

[@TheseBygones]

Damn your 25 now lol still got it?

[@dubblewrap]

Yea do ya? I sold mine from back then... now bought another cause the regret...

[@realcyborgh]

I actually feel confident after watching the 350 rebuild videos like 10 times each to rebuild my square body chevy thats been sitting in my yard for 2 years.

[@chris]

Awesome! Glad the series helped you! Good luck!!

[@tannerthalman4261]

regulator2 serino same my 82 gmc with a old 350

[@HemiLyfestyle]

LMAO YESSS!!

[@joshuaavila3609]

regulator2 serino I want to make more power in my 89 silverado 350 small block how can I make power and what else do I need..

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Joshua avila I want to do the 350 in our Express van 3500

[@SaxaphoneMan42]

I don't own a 350, don't know if i ever will, but this seems like an important thing to know anyways

[@julioignacius7687]

Your voice and demeanor make me feel right at home on a Saturday morning like PowerBlock and HorsepowerTV lol.

[@claytonwheeler996]

R.I.P sears

[@ELITHATRUTH]

Sears will still carry craftman.

[@kailingassett7123]

We still have 2 around us😃

[@dennism103]

My stock advice invest everything in Sears stock quickly!

[@steved8714]

@@dennism103 2 weeks on and this has cost me dearly... my wife is extremely unhappy.

[@SD_FANZ209]

Going to Finally start pulling apart the 350 in my 70 Impala. I feel Super confident after watching these Vids. Thank you Chris and Motorz!

[@chris]

Great to hear that! Good luck, Eli... have fun with it!

[@fingerz6983]

Chris Duke Hi David how are you , Gearbox is great , was after a bit of information regarding my sbc350 n/a as it comes from USA what type of engine oil I should be running in it as it’s and older engine I’m guessing should be a heavy mineral oil do you know what weight I should be using I tried 10/30 but seems to thin and I’m in quite a hot country also what filters should I use ? Or are they all the same ?

[@leftylethborg]

fully qualified mechanic by trade and even i learn a lot from watching these shows cheers

[@Ouski]

I've been wanting to learn lots more about cars and so I looked up how to take apart an engine. This looks wayyyy more easy than I thought it would. GIves me some more hope :)

[@Ouski]

Adam Winnie Alright

[@TheMiningStar]

Adam Winnie Great advice, but for some reason I always ignore it............

[@callmecamo]

Its the putting it all back together correctly. T hat's the trickier bit.

[@FernandoDenise2558]

Because this engine is incredibly simple. Also, the hard part is putting it back together haha.

[@evanmeader7139]

Haha while this engine is simple compared to others it is much harder than you think but this is a great tutorial vid

[@nezerac]

Man it's a good show! I usually don't watch shows with ad segments but I found myself interested in all the stuff you guys had on this episode. Also I've never torn down a v8 so it was really informative. I think you guys just earned yourselves a new subscriber!

[@roden1024]

I've got a 350 in my 1991 pickup truck and she has run like a champ. Even when she had head and freeze plug problems she still ran very well Until I could get her fixed.

[@350toocute]

The 1990`s was the last years G.m quit installing the 350 .After that garbage.The newer Chevy trucks today just don`t last like they used too.

[@chris]

CORRECTION ​at 1:30 : I am aware that this is not a 69 Chevy pickup. It is a 73+ Chevy/GMC. I was mis-informed. Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately I can no longer annotate videos (thanks KZbin) since they removed that feature.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Ha, I got to tear down a dozen of them, within a week, when someone at our marina neglected to winterize a bunch of boats before a big freeze. Replaced a dozen blocks on new boats. Gotta say yanking an engine from most boats is very easy.

[@14medlak]

My dad and I are in the process or rebuilding a nearly exact same 350. Same casting number. Will use your videos as references. Thanks!

[@mrcokez1]

please dont ever stop making this show.

[@HokaYona]

Highly professional presentation - professionally edited video too. Much appreciated

[@cybertree]

Wow now I see why people love these engines, so simple and easy to work on, savin' up for one now! ~I'm diggin' that craftsman universal tool set too, no no, I have enough tools, stop.

[@OldSkoolF]

NEVER use Steel anything to pound out Pistons. Cut 1.5 inch lengths of 3/8 Fuel line and slip over rod studs BEFORE using a Wooden Dowel to push Pistons out... Mark rods so you can put them back in "clocked" properly....

[@justsumguy2u]

There's one thing you left out, though; all rod caps need to be numbered, and upon reassembly, they need to go back on their respective rods in the same orientation. The only time this isn't applicable is if the rod bores are going to be machined.

[@chris]

You know what? You're totally right and I apologize for not calling this out in the video. Those parts were replaced with new ones and I should have mentioned that if you are keeping the old parts, to number them and put them back in the same place! Thank you for the comment!

[@jakebaver5813]

justsomeguytoyou ur right

[@elishahutton9229]

How imoortant is this..

[@hdautomotive7722]

@@elishahutton9229 very important, if you dont put the right caps on the right rods, chances are it will squeeze the crank and prevent it from spinning.

[@RustyKControl_Line]

@@chris If you just replace them all with new caps, should it be line-bored? Maybe "yes" for racing and "no" for street? I learned with Haynes manuals in the late '70s on my 4-bolt 350, '67 Camaro SS. I still have those 2 greasy old tattered books - How to Rebuild your S.B. Chevy and How to Hotrod your S.B. Chevy. I also have a cheesy trophy but the little car fell off, Lol. I just found your 'Tube channel tonight, great stuff, thanks. Rusty

[@tomoakhill8825]

My wife worked in the Oldsmobile engine plant, I worked in the attached next building. She operated the machine that honed the bolt holes (11:40) to a high tolerance. All of the force of the gasoline explosion which propels the automobile forward runs through those bolts, and there must be no slop, or the wriggling of the bolts within those holes will destroy the engine way before it should wear out.

[@chris]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching, and good luck with your rebuild!

[@SuperColby19]

These shows have helped. I am working on a 83 trans am 305 and the parts and tool used to tear apart and rebuild the engine were great . thanks for the all you guys do and hope to see those cars .

[@numailer]

I have an idea for GM, and this is revolutionary, stamp the year of production right on the block.

[@MzTrizzyMae]

This video really helped me can't wait to start automotive engineering school in January.... Thanks motorztv

[@juanmanuelvelasquez8320]

I rather watch this show on you tube, It sucks watching this show on t.v. because of the commercials. Love the show, never stop filming.

[@DMO-DMO-DMO]

My god, this is so incredibly well-presented. THANK YOU.

[@matthewdean7953]

motorztv, you have helped me so much, i know alot more about bottom end now. i have a 305 in my 78 chevy stepside. i redoin it just and you are, so i needed more help and you guys helped me to the max. thanks

[@T-Dawg6.7]

Idk what's worse the water in oil or that fram filter

[@nathanielbolden5053]

tristan odato Fram filter

[@cameronwalker2722]

Blown head = water in oil bud

[@Bottlefedls1]

I like you already

[@johnathanashleyOCSO]

Both. I used to use fram but finally woke up when I saw what's inside....NOPE NOT ANYMORE ON MY RIG.

[@carlthefriendlyllama2126]

Why does Fram get so much hate?

[@DressCIA]

Excellent video .. smearing the paint over the numbers 2:25 to help read them was a really cool tip .. thanks!

[@dominickjohn7762]

mmm... I love this video so much, it made me pull my own crank... just for fun... he said that's what we should do

[@lukesileo3414]

this reminds me of me and my dad putting together our 305 HO small block chevy. runs great, does not smoke. saving it for a 1957 chevy 2 dr post car of mine.

[@Metman2J]

When you pulled the oil drain plug it reminded me of the head gasket issue on a Honda I used to have. Pulled the head off and one of the cylinders was full of coolant.

[@mawage666]

This is my 1st video of yours I've seen and I'm already hooked and going to follow your Facebook page too. My buddy's dad passed away and he had a 93' Silverado with a 350 that his mom had to sell so she gave me the family discount of $500. It's rusted to beat hell but only has about 240,000 miles and runs perfect with the exception of leaking a little oil which is obviously very common in trucks that old. I have a 2000 Silverado for my primary vehicle so I want to use the 93' as more of a project truck and thought about rebuilding the engine so I thought I'd look up a video on how to do it since the only engine I've ever rebuilt was a lawnmower engine in 12th grade shop class. And I came across this video and like the way you put it together and explained everything. All I really need is the engine stand and a couple of those pullers. I can rent the hoist from this place down the block. I can't wait to dive deep into your other videos. Keep up the good work.

[@chris]

NOTE: All our previous videos were accidentally deleted, so we had to re-upload them all. Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope you continue to subscribe, LIKE and Favorite our videos! Visit our website (motorz.tv) for more!

[@roannag5760]

350 is a great engine..i love it and miss it....

[@musicinsane666]

These engine are great for learning! This is what I learned on

[@schizodunk1421]

the 350 chevy in my 1977 k20 has ran sound for years it is a wonderful engine

[@r3d-1truth17]

Wow, this many years I went before seeing your content provided. I appreciate all you and your crew do, and look forward to watching the other videos in your lineups. I hope that there is a way for me to ask questions that I’m confronted with and hear what recommendations and pointers that can Be provided. Thanks

[@mozzmann]

Hey Chris , Can I give you a little tip for what it is worth, When I strip an engine I usually mark the Rod Caps & Mains 1 through 8 etc, set them aside numbered so they are all clear of the crank. Then you can lift the crank clear and punch all the Rods and pistons clear with a soft mallet rather than trying to poke each Piston clear in turn with the crank in place. After this loose reassemble the rods etc after prior to cold or hot acid cleaning treatment and your ready for inspection :) .

[@kevinott5709]

I enjoy your videos,it explains everything clearly and they have helped me learn how to work on the sbc,keep up the good work !

[@123321Robbs]

awesome . much more detail than my Hanes manual . thanks from new subscriber here in Talent, Oregon.

[@jdrok5026]

yeah its only more indepth because it cant show you

[@ar90242]

What a wealth of information. That is guys!!! Going to start this weekend.

[@maxwolthuis]

underrated channel, great vid

[@chris]

Thank you so much :)

[@marcushaynes843]

ANY small block Chevy V8s from the 265s to the 400s are greatest engines in the world. But don't forget the big blocks.

[@vincest.fabiano9909]

... nice delivery Chris- fun to watch!!!

[@chris]

Thank you kindly :)

[@joelwilliams4372]

Just discovered this video and the channel, I love it, can’t wait to watch them all. Joel, South Wales in the UK

[@gabbleredneck6318]

My old step side box Chevy needs a rebuild that’s why I’m subscribed to your channel and your a good macanic 😃

[@stevefranklin8052]

MECHANIC

[@groutaone]

Sorry to hear about the accidental delete, your vid gets thumbs up from me

[@hughmchuh5100]

Mark rod caps to rods and mark mains.... made that mistake when I was 15 and you can't pair them back up once mixed.

[@SgtJohnRemairez]

Wow maybe I can clean up the small block in my basement that my dad has, the old paint on it is green though so I hope it's a straight forward process like this one.

[@jaypence332]

So green and first thought was cracked block. Lucky!!!

[@sjtfinnen]

just found this channel and love it! this will help in the future

[@chris]

Thank you for watching Motorz!

[@EIBBOR2654]

#2 That is unless the rods are to be replaced with new ones. I know the mains were honed but I've seen some that were put back in mixed positions were a lot of metal had to be removed to realign them or they had to be replaced. I've used number stamps to mark them, mains 1 - 5. The rods marked #1 piston rod 1 & cap 1 the same for the rest in position order. Without doing that your in for trouble later on. Good videos & tips though. I'm getting ready to restore my 68 Camaro & the updates help.

[@boomn216]

This video makes me want to work on a older car again.

[@not_riley]

loved the unexpected outtakes at the end.

[@daltoneasterwood1725]

Thanks for this vid I got mine at the shop been helping the mechanic learning but want to know more I want to go up and beyond I want to be able to rebuild mine so even if this doesn't teach me everything I need to know I'll learn being a mechanic takes mind toughness and you have to be able to listen and respect wat u r working with or it can fuck u up bad

[@mapplecat341]

Tomas, You don't HAVE to as long as you start with the center head bolts but im 13 and I know, You need to take the rocker arms and push rods out before taking the head off usually

[@gtametro]

corvettes are so legendary they are not even considered cars 3:24

[@b1657568]

The tear down is the easy part, its knowing how to put them back together.

[@Coveneyperformance]

love these videos.. I am starting my build for my 1969 Chevy c10 truck! I am starting to build a small block 400

[@jdrok5026]

take a 400 slow very slow its not like a 350 you need to do different rods and drill steam holes in newer heads

[@jdrok5026]

if its a 69 it could be a 402 which again different rotational assembly better stuff they will puke the bottom end out if ran to its limits for to long

[@anthemlost]

this is awesome. i really wanna rebuild an engine. thanks so much guys

[@dieselpower0556]

i would absolutely love to have a job like this

[@BeinformedBefree]

I have found a new favorite show.

[@chris]

Good luck with your classes!

[@ra1ny26]

Scary that the engine was made on March 25th. That's my birthday and I'm getting a 350 lmao

[@RustyKControl_Line]

Haha, mine too, that was my first thought, except not scary, just cool.

[@zachlyons4952]

Just pure AwesomeNESS!!!

[@JasonMiller-rm7kg]

The E-3 spark plugs that are being advertised in this video are junk. I bought some for my lawn mower last year, ran it 5 minutes and ripped them back out, it started missing and skipping worse than ever

[@denco28]

Yeah, that is the 73-87 body style. It's probably a '79 and that is the original engine for the truck.

[@jdrok5026]

nope 73-87 utilized the 250 and 292 straight six as a standard

[@chris]

We always try to show hand tools instead of air tools whenever possible

[@Keepontrucking1985]

Wow this is soo old I remember this when I use to work at sears auto as a young tech

[@mrcokez1]

this show is awesome.

[@chris]

Thanks groutaone... likewise, your stuff is awesome!

[@vmaxrydr1]

Very informative video, from a cost standpoint is it more economical to rebuild a 350 or buy a warranty crate motor from GM or other engine builders. Thanks again for the great video

[@jdrok5026]

uh 350 rebuild

[@Homerhey]

3970010 i came to determine many years back was so widely used from 327 to 350's, 2 bolt mains to 4 bolt mains that the best way to describe it is a factory 4" bore sbc.. The numbers out front on the left side he used paint on usually tell the truth. These blocks were made as 2 bolt mains and modified to 4bolt for certain applications. People swear they are all 4bolts but the only Guarantee is its a factor 4" bore block.

[@jdrok5026]

2 bolts are a better platform for performance splayed 4 bolt main caps are stronger then stock 4 bolt mains so yeah

[@350toocute]

The 5.7 liter 350 cu. inch small block Chevy is the best engine known to man.Gm quit installing them today at the factory due to they last/dependable..The last 300k plus miles.

[@scottyperinn]

that's what i noticed too, then when i saw those aftermarket pistons and i thought... .030 over prolly. so i figured someones been into that block before and the caps are already stamped.

[@yodalaw8709]

GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@nivesknight]

69 was the first year for aluminum being used for the engine block in the corvette. Not saying it didn't also come with a iron option just thay the camaro and corvette came with aluminum engines from 69 and on

[@JujuiLuv]

I honestly think this dude is a paid actor ...

[@HanzelFonferek]

That is one shot motor!!!!

[@mozzmann]

Oh the easiest way of changing the rear plugs in a Camry believe it or not is from underneath , Mu Voyager is the same so up on the Ramps and it as easy as :)

[@The412Devil]

Should have emphasized numbering and keeping location. also to check for a ridge on the cylinders that would need to be removed before the piston.

[@TheEVAddict]

If I left the engine in my 1977 corvette - How long would it take to do a head gasket change?

[@angellawless7413]

Can someone help me understand how you are able to reuse a block after machining it? How can the pistons operate correctly if the cylinders are bigger than before? Thanks

[@TribbleBot]

The pistons have to be replaced with larger ones. I They're readily available in standard overbore sizes. Your machinist will tell you what size you'll need.

[@chris]

Probably for the same reason that Motor Trend covers companies like General Motors and Ford Motor Company who also work on engines :)

[@anthonyleon7619]

This is video #1 woot im gonna have a lot of fun! thanks. Chronological order of rebuild in the notes, Thanks!

[@chris]

Thank you for the comment and for subscribing to our channel!

[@s10madness23]

Hey guys I'm 17 years old and looking to put a small block 350 Chevy in my S10 I've been watching a lot of your videos on it and was wondering what's the Best route to go I'm looking for good horse power but an affordable rebuild kit

[@olliewalker6406]

How did you loosen the pulley without it just turning the motor?

[@marywise2108]

I have a 1982 Pontiac firebird with a 2.5l 4cyl... I am putting a 1978 350 in it... I'm kinda worried about running into problems.. its a very rare car and don't want to mess it up.. can u help me with anything ideas what I'm gonna need

[@tomoakhill8825]

At 11:50 he uses a screwdriver to push the piston & connecting rod assembly out of the block. NEVER do that ! Use a small wooden dowel available at any hardware store, and tap it with a mallet. If that screwdriver slips you will scratch the inside wall of the cylinder and you do *not* want to do that. These cylinders are going to need honing, and scratching them will just add to that process. There is a limited amount you can hone off before the cylinder is too large for the piston. There needs to be a close fit, to prevent excessive wear as the piston moves through the cylinder. Every 3 hours at 70 mph, each piston traverses its cylinder 1,000,000 times ! That is a lot of times.

[@TriggerArizona]

Yea, a chevy small block. That is so fukin exciting.

[@ALoutdoornut1]

I know it's going to sound crazy but yes there is a 4.3L V8, it was the first V8 that GM made. The 4.3L V8 was definately available in 1994 Caprice. They were not very common though, and they are very weak but did really well on gas, there are several things you can do to it to make a sleeper.. Google a 4.3L V8 and see.

[@jdrok5026]

the 262/265? the 4.3 literally was a 350 design with 2 cylinders lopped off

[@jdrok5026]

the 262/265 quite production way before the 1990s caprices existed in the late 50s to be exact the 4.3 v6 wasnt weak at all either lol look up a syclone

[@3rdGenGuy]

that 350 is a post 1987 block, you can ll by the identification number on the back. the big GM letters are the give away.

[@nyclposter]

I would have dumped the block as soon as I saw the 2 bolt main. Want to build a good motor? Purchase a jewelers scale that measures down to a hundredths of a gram and make all your moving parts to weigh the same by carefully removing metal. Then, use feeler gauges to check the tolerance of all moving parts. You will thank me when you see and hear the results.

[@jdrok5026]

but the 2 bolt mains are perfered for building engines not 4 bolt mains

[@millsowner]

high traction, composit pad. lol so it's rough plastic right?