How-To Complete Rebuild Chevy 350 Small Block Engine Motorz #69

Chris shows you how to complete the rebuild of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine.
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4. Top End: • How-To Rebuild Top End...
5. Finale: • How-To Complete Rebuil...

[@DerEggad]

Wow, these engines are so easy. I'm 15, and after watching your videos and one other video, I kinda know how to build a Chevy Smallblock. I don't say I can build one on my own, but I kinda get the idea how it works. Greetings from Germany.

[@MrShine602]

The beauty and simplicity of American engines, my friend.

[@manuelesquivel2107]

Hey what occupation do you have now

[@GoodFellaAtxSS44]

Hi I know this is an old vid but I was just wondering how much did the total build cost you at the time and did you ever put it on a Dyno to see what kind of power it makes and what did you put it in after all and is there a video of it running. Can't take me on a journey to see how it was torn down and rebuilt and NOT let me hear what it sounds like... come on bud

[@tommy73camaro]

heating a damper in an oven will damage the rubber between the hub and inertia ring.that is also why you should not install one with a hammer

[@AeroSport103]

What did you do to prevent cam walk? No button or retainer noted.

[@EndIessIy]

Take your time, stuff like this can't be rushed. I'm trying to rebuild the 5.0, in my 1987 Camaro, after i get all the body work and etc done before the body gets wasted. But thank Chris for all his hard work for me please and great job with these episodes.

[@chris]

Thank YOU for watching Motorz!

[@RY4NP]

so when do we hear this thing run?

[@TheGetawayer]

Always great to see a new episode of your show, Chris ! A big thumbs up from germany !

[@chris]

Thank you. And you're right... you have to take your time with these builds.

[@ifretboard]

Kinda glossed over the whole valve adjustment thing. That was what I needed to know most.

[@BlowmeRoger]

rotate the engine till no.1 cylinder is at tdc compression,(air pushes out of the cyl) follow the chart they showed on the screen,tappet on no.1 is fully compressed go to no.6 tappet and torque until its preloaded then another half turn,go to the next one in the sequence...

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Erik Bush I didn’t think this engine had adjustable Valve train.

[@kennywhiddon1497]

@@nighthawkj30A4 You thought wrong. Each valve needs proper adjustment.

[@irvingcobian]

My first engine looked similar to this one but I just kept it stock and ended up selling it. I got a lot of knowledge and tips from watching Chris's videos. MY new engine is from 74 Corvette going Into my 74 Chevy Vega :) hopefully I'll finish soon :(

[@ThunderHead289]

carb spacers are actually a very effective way to eliminate the regular heat transfer from engine to carb that can actually cause some serious running issues, especially in motors with some descent power. especially holleys due to fuel pressure and expansion irregularities. engine looks awesome

[@draxthedestroyer1685]

This series will be. Very helpful once I get my 1974 Chevy stepside shipped to me from Arizona. Long live the Chevy small block

[@draxthedestroyer1685]

The only part that will be different is the twin turbo set up with the blow thru carb that I will be installing and maybe a 383 stroker kit

[@dertyKurty]

those heads will look great with all that chrome when they rust lol

[@o_______o9307]

awesome build and glad you corrected the water pump gasket @ 7:12 ^^

[@zacharybishop7661]

God, bill Murray went from my childhood hero on ghostbusters to my new hero helping me rebuild my 350

[@trumpisaconfirmedcuck5840]

Good trick for the harmonic balancer and/or hub on a SBC (LT1 in my case): I remove and install my balancer and hub as a single piece. It can be separated but I like to do it all at once. It's an ATI super damper. Heat it up in the oven at about 350-400 degrees. Grab some BBQ or welding gloves and put in on. It goes above halfway on like this. Then I use the balancer tool to push it on the rest of the way. Way less frustrating than making sure it's going on straight with the tool when it's barely on.

[@719gaming]

wow another great episode :) me and a friend are about to start a project, not exactly like this but similar lol were going to rebuild and turbo the engine, hopefully it comes out good. thanks for another awesome episode

[@35057]

And thanks you, Chris, for not gouping the crap out of everything with RTV. That'd become a pet-peeve with me lately.

[@aLexOFWGKTA]

Yes, looking forward to another Motorz vid!

[@natedrown6134]

Idk why But Chris Looks like Ted Cruz. Not trying to say anything bad this video is extremely helpful

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Man your videos are great quality. thanks for sharing

[@asyoulikeitvideos]

You're back! Awesome!!!

[@chrisfeatherly2967]

@Leonard.. if you are doing a V-6 to V-8 swap you are in for a lot of work. You can put any chevy V-8 you want into it but, you will need to change out the V-6 motor mounts on your frame, you will need a bigger radiator, atleast a TH350 or a 700R-4 trans, and a long list of other things... The swap is totally possible but can take a lot of time and money, so you may want to consider finding another Camaro that already has a V-8 set up

[@fastlanebruce]

Thanks on the tips bro this help a lot

[@Jukonja]

I thoroughly enjoyed these series of videos, the machined surfaces make me drool. although I see the only thing left from the original engine is the block; would be much more of a challenge if old parts were used the most. and lastly the same question as everyone else, is there a video of the engine running after rebuild?

[@OK83CHEVY]

Thanks guys i learnd today!

[@dylanhoward237]

Why didn't you paint the heads since they're cast iron?

[@swolf461]

Did you use the engine yet if so which episode, I would like to see.

[@rivervalleyray]

Doesn't a roller cam need a cam thrust bearing and cam button to keep it from walking and damaging the block or timing chain cover?

[@necro1143]

i was hoping they were going to show me how to replace the barrings, pistons, and replacing the valves in the head but it was too go to be true ill find another way of learning have such love for the chevy 350 and man you put a lot of HP to that car it starts to sound like a nascar its just amazing.

[@braedon.builds]

they got like 4 other videos going through much of that

[@jacobsmith8033]

I did everything the same way on a Chevy 350 small block from a 1989 k1500, but I didn’t use orange and chrome we use black and wrinkle paint a lot with some chrome

[@dr00andrew]

You do not need an impact wrench to put on a vibration damper. All you do is heat it up in the oven and slip it on free of tools.

[@chris]

If we point the distributor to the #8 we would have had a very limited adjustment in the timing due to our intake manifold. We put our vac advance in this position for clearance reasons. Thanks for watching!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Another great episode Chris. Next should be a 302 build.

[@justcamperflow2626]

I’m planning on taking apart and rebuilding my dads old 1979 Chevy bonanza (square body). I was wondering how much in total were all the parts besides the block and not including the tools. Nothing would make me happier than seeing the old man smile.

[@MLFranklin]

You said that this was to go into a future project. Has that project been filmed yet? I'd like to see it run.

[@alexrod71497]

I like it that you guys do a lot of videos on mustangs

[@kortney31echelbarger]

Thanks helped a lot.

[@chris]

We're feverishly working on the next episode. They just take time to complete since Chris does all the editing himself still. Thanks for hanging in there!

[@93paxon]

how much can we expect to spend on a build like this assuming we pay the same amount you did for the engine itself and the machine work?

[@coreyreynolds9239]

Samuel Bishop a lot lol

[@chris]

Not yet, Matthew. But we are planning to put it in a vehicle this season (6) which we're about to start filming :)

[@criz2furwillyemz665]

this video was uploaded on my birthday!

[@redin575]

Beautiful, but a minor point is I would have filled the oil filter with oil before installing. The last thing you want on a newly rebuilt engine is oil starvation.

[@MrYoyojuan]

I would have thought the assembly lube would be enough for the few seconds it would take to fill the oil filter and then move through the rest of the engine?

[@sokodad]

We took the bottom half of an old distributor and cut it and put an end on so you could put a drill on it and then we'd hook up a oil pressure gauge and run the drill until we had consistent oil pressure and the engine was completely primed then. We also put oil in the filter upon start up.

[@MrYoyojuan]

Should u give the crank a turn or two while doing that?

[@sokodad]

***** Yes we did. Forgot to mention that. I'm no expert but I've built a few engines and all, knock on wood, are still running. I took my time and followed my manual. I don't build often enough to remember it all. I want to do a cam upgrade on my 06 Silverado but after looking at what it'll take I think it runs just fine like it is, lol. I have a small block laying on the garage floor that my son and I are looking for a project to build it for. I'm a little rusty but he's wanting to learn.

[@MrYoyojuan]

***** fair point sir

[@KatieNovaRose]

Hi, I just want to thank you for such a fantastic video series. I've only just recently started playing around with cars having started a degree in engineering in Australia. This series was so well planned out, filmed and explained. A very professional job. I realise you're sponsored by Craftsman (unfortunately not available in Australia) but it has exposed me to the different kinds of automotive tools and their quality. They sound like a well thought out brand and seem to be reasonably priced. I will be picking up a few things when I'm over for my holiday :) Once again, thank you for such an inspiring series and I look forward to watching others in your seasons. Especially the mustang? I believe I heard some rags to riches stories lol. Thanks man.

[@TheKalashniktim]

Im interested in restoring a 65 mustang fast back and I was wondering what engine you would prefer in it. I heard of a 2jz but I love the muscle car rev. You guys are awesome.

[@mawage666]

I was hoping the finale would include start up and dyno specs. Love the videos though.

[@chris]

It is... they sent it to us for the episode :)

[@bigbadcrusher]

Outside of obviously replacing the injectors and having no carburetor, what steps would be different in rebuilding a fuel-injected engine, specifically a TPI 350 SBC? Is it still the same outside of the fuel delivery system, or are there other considerations in the process?

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey guys. I just found your channel. This is just what I need. I am putting a 307 small block in a 1954 Dodge Fargo 1/2 ton. I am not rebuilding the motor because it is still good. I am not a mechanic so I don't know what I am doing as far as getting all the components on the motor and hooking them up so the motor will run. I have followed this series on rebuilding your engine just because it was interesting. I really needed the last part when you were building the top end. I hope you have a video on how to connect the hoses to the carb and starter as well as the trans. A good friend of mine was suppose to show my but he fell ill and is unable to work on cars anymore. Hope you can assist me. I have subscribed to you channel so I can keep up.

[@Homerhey]

@ George..You mention leaks. I would be more concerned with the Chrome stuff causing the leaks.No amount of silicone or hi-tack will overcome that super slick chrome surface. I always grind the gasket side of anything chrome to make something for the stuff to adhere to. But what i think should be mentioned is when the block was cleaned,all plugs knocked out that under the rear main cap is a small oil galley plug that was out so it could be cleaned proper. Without it there is NO oil pressure.

[@chris]

This one was a long time coming, our apologies... but hopefully it was worth the wait! Thanks for watching!

[@ak47popoff]

cool vid man!

[@genehess9359]

Just keep keeping on.

[@iwantmyoldnameback]

Nice vid but the sears guy at 18.35 looks like he's being held at gunpoint and told to read hahaa!

[@BloodyKnives66]

They have his wife and kids hostage!

[@hussssshie]

Omg hahahah 😂

[@HERodriguezJr]

lmao hilarious!!!!!

[@joshhurely3189]

they said because of clearance issues with their specific intake manifold, but all stock chevy 350's will have the vacuum advance facing the passenger side valve cover like you stated.

[@johnsimon564]

At what point did you confirm TDC from the timing pointer to the balancer?? You can’t just bolt the pointer on there anywhere.

[@marcushaynes843]

Are those Mickey Thompson valve covers? The M/T valve covers were quite popular back in the day.

[@scumdog88]

why did you have the vacuum advance pointing at the drivers side? when ever i set a distributor i always pointed the advance at the passengers side back valvecover bolt. just wondering. that distibutor looked like it was in a backwards the position.

[@lachlanrichards9624]

I can't find the episode on this installation of this engine anywhere

[@spelunkerd]

Why do you have to put the #1 cylinder at TDC before installing valve covers? Is it so that later, when you install the timing chain, you don't have to move it to TDC later?

[@heberaguilar5666]

In the end with this build recipe, how much HP?

[@ufckid721]

Hey Chris, This rebuild was awesome .We are ready to pull out my 5.0 Mercruiser Mercruiser marine engine . If I had to do everything to my engine what you showed on the small block rebuild , what would it run cost wise ?

[@941jays]

hand tighten plus 1/8 rotation on the oil filter

[@chris]

This question was answered in a previous comment Q&A, but the answer was that it was installed in the correct position.

[@jonathanleon1406]

what was the cost of al the parts to complete the rebuild? thanks, and i am currently trying to rebuild a 350 small block myself for the first time so im glad i ran into your show. i love it

[@weldonsavoie3613]

how much h p does it have

[@Myinfinityclub]

Nice I'm going to try it how much did it cost for the rebuild kit

[@LTPJustin]

About how much was actually spent on this? im looking into doing some work like this and kinda need some info on the budget??

[@christopherwilhite4322]

Hey i have some questions im trying to rebuild my dads 77 nova but need help and no one seems to have the time

[@howtodoityourself6178]

Nice

[@chris]

9 months, to be accurate... with a few unrelated episodes along the way :) Thanks for watching!

[@Duhminished]

is this in your garage? and can u show us how to install trubo into a civic si

[@ThunderHead289]

lol so very true. chrome is very unforgiving in many areas

[@XanderxXxCageX]

is this reliable enough to work on my LT1 for my trans am?

[@bmxndylon]

if you were to do this whole build what is a good estimate of the final cost?

[@brtlonghorn]

Out of curiosity could you post the parts installed by brand please.

[@BBVDZX14]

I noticed that you didn't install the Cam thrust plate. Did I miss that part? Also, noticed you used cork gaskets. Was this because of cost vs. Felpro's updated gasket set? A little tip I picked up to use with cork and paper gaskets (carb gasket). Just like you "coat" the oil filter lightly with oil, you can coat the cork gaskets on the oil pan, the valve covers, along with the paper Dist. gasket, and carb gasket with a light coat of moly grease, try that and they NEVER dry out!

[@SixFootGiant]

Here is a question that I see get asked a lot. How far should the Harmonic Balancer be from the Timing Cover, rear edge of balancer to front of timing cover?

[@sixty9fordkiller]

that brand new carburetor alone will set you back about $450. The intake manifold about $150. The dart iron heads will run you about $650ish. The hydraulic roller cam setup (with the lifters) about $500. the rotating assembly about $900ish. then there is still engine prepping and gasket sets and sheet metal & accessories.

[@FreshKicks4545]

till what year on chevy will it be the same process of rebuild

[@noflrs]

Do these steps go to the 305 as well /?

[@941jays]

the extra spacer will allow for more horse power....cooling down the gas

[@spelunkerd]

Did you say the harmonic balancer center bolt is torqued to only 20 ft lbs? I thought it was a lot tighter than that....

[@ashtonwilliams5901]

What is the advantage of using an extra capacity oil pan??? Awesome videos by the way.

[@toddglover1121]

Ashton Williams, Drag Racing.

[@Redpearl98]

My God, I cant believe this video series has taken almost a year

[@Domnaek]

wow, beautiful

[@seanp8525]

Can't find those studs and nuts on the website help

[@trailstomper93]

how much did you spend all together on parts?

[@mapplecat341]

We have custom built oil pressurizers that pressurize the motor without turning it over.

[@redroofretriever]

This would be a great give away, to those registered as followers.

[@nickbuckingham9291]

Or you could do it yourself and stop trying to get a handout

[@DaBigDirtyNasty]

+Nick Buckingham or you can stop being a rude ass bitch?

[@sakisgiakis7497]

I want too ask! ! is posible too put that small block v8.On motorbike? is a vz -800 Suzuki Marauder? The engine Brock. !! Thanks sakis.CREECE. !!

[@20polar]

NGK? why didn't you use e3 plugs?

[@chris]

E3 doesn't make plugs long enough for the small block. We tried :)

[@donwright1946]

Motorz That's funny. Your sponsor shouldn't do that. Yikes! LOL

[@TheLeonmafioso]

+Motorz Dude, that's the worst irony ever made

[@johnc6562]

ac delco is the only plugs i put in my 454 ive tried the e3 and the made it run like s***

[@ozzy1066]

Tha looks swet for my camaro z28 79

[@chris]

Thanks for watching!

[@skulledmonte84]

Great videos,Watch just about all of the sbc builds, but would have been nice to hear "what not to do"lol An at 8:57 why is the Distributor Vacuum Advance pointing at drives side an not passenger side ? does it not matter?

[@SamnissArandeen]

I wonder if the steps could (at least partially) transfer to a BMW S65 engine. Or just the tips on engine rebuilds in general.

[@edwardmartinez580]

On the dist the vac add should be on the right!

[@matthewmckenzie6470]

is there a vid of this motor in a car running?

[@dr00andrew]

well ive been buildin motors like that since 1987 and all of those motors stil run to this day so obviously heating them in an oven does work