Our Chrysler 440 block gets cleaned and stored for machining | Redline Update #85

This week Davin steps into the kitchen and shows us how to bake an engine block to perfection. All jokes aside, Davin continues to make progress on Snowball's dirt track racer by getting our Chrysler 440 block ready for machining. This involves a fair amount of grinding, heat, and blasting. It's not the most glamourous of tasks, but it is a step closer to getting this bad boy back on the road. We make a stop in at Thirlby's along the way, but don't get too comfortable there because we'll be machining at a different shop this time around.
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[@tradfave9474]

I appreciate that Davin removes those casting seam lines.

[@belyear]

My family had a 10 year old Dodge 360 that dropped a piece of casting flash at 10,000 miles. It annihilated the rear main bearing.

[@hitnorcal]

The machines shop is my favorite part of all of this. I want more.

[@car-man]

Your video is so cool! I am one of your fans in Korea. I always cheer for you. Stay healthy!

[@ditzydoo4378]

I've found that after oiling the block/heads if they're to sit for a spell. I wrap them in brown craft paper and place them into a cardboard box with at least three layer in the bottom. It allows the metal to breath and not cause condensation like plastic can.

[@vettekid3326]

Something that works excellent for inhibiting rust on machined parts for short and long term storage is Caterpillar VCI ( Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor ) oil. You don't spray it directly on the parts but place it on cardboard on the bottom of the storage bag and it reacts with the air and fumes, coating the part(s) in oil externally and internally.

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

I got my work done on Saturday, swapping out the motor in my 77 Chevy G20 Van, by myself. Now just need to hook everything up.

[@alteregos8949]

440 is probably my 2nd Favorite motor behind the 426. The 440 can be built to generate an enormous amount of power and take the beating for a long time before needing any attention. Mopar family here Unc has a 69 Charger RT/SE 440 6 Pack Other Unc 70 GTX 440/6 and My 70 RoadRunner 440/6 with a 426 block being fought over between us all. Great video as always! Love Mopar builds!

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

WOW! I did not expect those lifter valley pebbles!

[@kurtpoblenz2741]

The 440 mopar is an excellent engine 👍🏻. Can’t wait to see the dyno numbers.

[@ronlynch7744]

The block looks spanking new now. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@AndrewSnyder-Urech]

new slowmo camera is looking super slick

[@erichildreth7562]

This is going to be nice once it is all built and your attention to detail is awesome!!! I enjoy watching these builds and the machine shop do their work on these motors too! Thanks for sharing!!

[@streetballplayer100]

Always glad to see Davin! Good video. Take care man!

[@albertgaspar627]

folks at the machine shops appreciate you grind off the sharp points and edges that can send them running to a band aid rather than working. it also allows YOU to find the sand that's going to fall out, etc. there's no need to paint the inside of the block--you have to clean it well to stick, so that's going to catch it all, and the oil filter does its job. If you're doing a simple re-ring and bearing swap, run the engine with a capful of laundry detergent and it will act like a primitive washing machine on the cooling passages. For a crankcase from an engine that used non detergent oil back in the day, put some gas into it (not thru a valve cover opening, it will hurt the rubber valve seals but you should replace those anyway) and swing it around on an engine hoist chain. the crankcase probably had some gas go past the rings anyway, so you aren't adding anything that hasn't already been there before. Cut open the oil filter to find out what else has been circulating but wasn't in the oil pan (use a magnet there to find bearing tracings, etc). Oven degreaser or lye at the local auto wash can do a cheap cleaning, just wear gloves and eye protection.

[@bobbyb9718]

Watching all the cast iron boogers getting cleaned up is oddly satisfying 😀

[@craighearn747]

Great builder great explanation. This what doing it right looks like.

[@TheMarcball]

Well done chief! Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!

[@isalmankhan1]

Awesome, Thanks for sharing Davin👍

[@andrewfletcher5584]

Love the safety squint!!

[@uliwehner]

i really enjoyed the block cleaning and deburring. This is just the kind of stuff i like to look at but am way too lazy to do myself ;)

[@sonyhk3824]

Great job Davin 👍 💯

[@adelal-rawashdeh1050]

well done Davin .

[@luisreynoso6358]

Muy buen proyecto!!!! Muero de ganas de verlo en un ovalo de tierra a ese auto. Saludos desde argentina

[@Friedbrain11]

That engine block looks good after all the work:)

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, BACK TO WORK...

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

Always enjoy your work ! I'm about to go in and finish up a 64 260 4 barrel V8 Falcon Sprint engine and then start assembly on 40 Willys 134 L head engine . Or maybe a 3.3 liter Daewoo diesel . Took in a 1933 Chevrolet 6 cylinder pickup engine a couple of days ago . You never know what's next .

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

all those little edges do rust up cause the paint ant get in the pits or shrinks in them. you got a point there.

[@notsofresh8563]

Save the "do not eat" packets from electronics and shoes and throw 3-4 in with parts to absorb moisture during storage. You can dry the packs out in the microwave.

[@stevewhittier3170]

Instead of, or in conjunction with oiling?

[@notsofresh8563]

@@stevewhittier3170 Both, belt and suspenders. Its hard to oil inside the water passages and oil galleys etc. You will also get surface rust in there. The silica gel baggies lower the humidity to prevent this rust. Throw then into the drawers of your tool box as well if you live in an area where tools rust.

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

@@notsofresh8563 yup, I've put silica packs in all of my tool boxes. I'm in Florida & the moisture can cause mold on rubber parts on tools & it causes the rubber to disintegrate.

[@waynesmith7487]

Hey, Davin! Ironically I am watching Uncle Tony's Garage going over a 426 block right now and I noticed (because Tony mentioned it) that on his whoever had it before drilled drain holes beside the lifter sleeves to better oil the cam. If you are going to hang on to your block for a few days...you might think about borrowing that idea. I know he watches the Hagerty Redline Rebuild Channel and could be a great contact on All Things Mopar. (FYI)

[@ScienceManiacCZ]

Makes me wanna rip my 318 out and work on it every single time I watch one of these vids! Great work as always!

[@PRRGG1]

Davin's attention to these sorts of tiny details is why I follow Hagerty.

[@PANTYEATR1]

man, i would have looked to have seen the process for powder coating a block since it will be colored. to prevent the block from rusting, i used motorcycle chain wax. it sprays on and coagulates to a thin, waxy film. 💪

[@thejarzap1]

How about those missmatch heads, have you made any decision about using those?

[@AMERICANLEGENDModelBuilder]

[@eyebok]

LPS is the BEST anti rust/corrosion spray!

[@gregorygallager4431]

Davin, I can't believe you actually said 'fish oil' stuff.

[@pioneer5315]

Нравится смотреть как вы делаете свою работу👍. Россия передаёт вам привет!

[@danterry6328]

Really interesting. If decided to rebuild this engine in a few years would it go through the same regime?

[@jmflournoy386]

goingthrough your 440 posts no matter how you clean hot tank, shot blast, shake and bake bottom tap all the holes afterward as crap comes loose, re drill all the oil holes I have found mis drilled holes and bad threads, broken studs I use glyptol inside the motor do not use rutoleum i check the wear patterns on the bearings, cambearings pressure oil the thrust especially if clutch on small blocks SBC SBF I pressure test use the smallest overbore possible chk ring availability first do not use wd 40 cheers

[@ThinkBeforeYouSheep]

I need that lathe in my life.

[@ezequielpiacenza5331]

Excelente ✌️😶🇦🇷👏👏

[@wisconsintractorpullingforum]

Do you ever have your stuff pressure tested??

[@stevenharris5054]

I would be mad about that dude scraping my tailgate with the block hah

[@banjaxedautos3799]

Yeah. That really pissed me off! I wouldn’t be backing my truck in there!

[@nikolasbaumann4070]

That was a perfect german pronounciation of "Schmutz"... very impressive.

[@dexter2811]

How do you cope with heat distortion and bearing surfaces with that process?

[@AJpalma23]

Ah man, they made Thirlbys turn off the Linkin Park while filming :P

[@daniesalex7073]

Copy right issues

[@pioneer5315]

Интересно было увидеть как бы вы сделали ZMZ-511🤔

[@spewgilist]

Good, relative to the video

[@firlyafianto6820]

Mantap 👍 salam dari Indonesia

[@mrmag666]

Unless you live in the desert....... Woooohooo Arizona for the win!

[@checkheck8875]

I've done some cleaning of casting flash on VW's and wondered if anyone else does it or am I just going overboard. Turns out, I could do more, good to know! Always take the Ford! .

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

For some reason that Silver Stallion Penetrating Oil DOES NOT come up in a search. Can you please provide a link to purchase or the actual manufacturer of the brand? Maybe I’m the only one that is interested but in case anyone else is - we will know how to get some. Thanks

[@troymotter7422]

You forgot to mention they WILL cut the daylights out of you

[@brokenacoustic]

It would appear Davin buys his yarmulkes from the big and tall store lol

[@user-up4nc5lb1d]

Wowๆ

[@defiantmopar]

Is this the last update on the 440? What happened?

[@larrymoons2258]

I thought the blasting would remove those “dingles”??

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Ok, it's been a year, what's going on with the 440?????

[@amandawatson5931]

I was taught stress bearing welds should never be ground down. Are you not running the risk of weakening the casing by removing the seams?

[@emiliogarcia5103]

Is that part of the block hallow?

[@justinlowder1854]

Have you tried wcp cotting

[@Freedomishere-im6ug]

What no glypotol/red varnish in the valley area now It’s the best time

[@jackwright3050]

I just woke up. I passed out earlier today because I took a shot every time he said "relative". Man I have a head ache.

[@shoominati23]

Didnt the guy say there was a Holman Moody or Roush engine in it?

[@andrewgoltl1971]

Something tells me Davin is paid by the hour... Just kidding! I like a smooth block as well.

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@zagstrukk]

Why don't you guys collaborate with Uncle Tony's Garage for assembling the 440?

[@vettepicking]

They dont sandblast the block, its shotpeened with small steel balls......

[@ajrandles]

Where do you buy Silver Stallion? Can’t find it anywhere online.

[@PellegrinoC]

What happened to this build guys? 7 months?

[@rtjautomotive]

Dont forget every hundred pounds is a.10th of a second in quarter mile.Long way to go.

[@victorbitter583]

This engine is not for drag racing.

[@Zarkdx97]

are there any plans collaborating with Powernation on a project car?

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Going to a different workshop? The cynic in me wonders if the Straight 8 debacle has had an influence, or if it's already grenaded?

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Sounds like I missed a vid or 2 on that

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@MrTheHillfolk Start with the comments section of the one with the "Shizzlesticks" logo plastered over it.

[@Hanzyscure]

DiPsMedia needs help.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes I'll get there soon , watching a freebie roadkill garage 😁

[@PKhanz]

Hey man.

[@tomdamon7208]

If I give you my 440 can you do the same thing to it ? hahaha !

[@tommcl8548]

👍

[@masoudgoodarzi2873]

I wish I was in America and I could bring my car to you to upgrade. I like american muscle💕👍👌

[@creepingjesus5106]

Done that myself many times: you get the thing you're doing, done, all wrapped up, you stand back...and then you see the floor! 😑 You know it isn't going to clean itself, so...

[@joesmith306]

Try shake n bake

[@masoudgoodarzi2873]

I like you HAGERTY. from IRAN. 👍👍👍

[@user-ii5qs6ek5m]

Я из России. Смотрю давно и с удовольствием. Ничего не понимаю на английском языке)) Но хорошо понимаю механическую часть. Продолжайте делать хорошее дело и снимать видео на радость своим подписчикам. С уважением из России

[@peep39]

around here you can watch bare metal rust before your eyes

[@williamtownsend4978]

Get a big tub of vinegar and immerse your block in it...no rust ever, albeit very smelly!

[@vernonslone8627]

Best thing to do to a 440 is put a hemi oil pickup in it....

[@teofilogang5831]

CAN YOU REBUILD A 5.9 CUMMINS??

[@TheByblikbyblik]

Здравствуйте!!!!

[@captaincoffeecake3595]

" How about we take the Ford ? how does the sound?" .... Sounds like a G.D. American

[@user-qi3ze1kx8h]

Привет. Возьмите меня на работу к себе))))

[@facundofernandez7434]

Me gustaria enviarles el motor de mi 504 83... Pero tengo que venderlo para pagar un trabajo asi jaja

[@joefmagat5586]

Hello

[@marcryvon]

Hummm, man of a few words ! 🤣👍

[@mercoid]

Hagiddy

[@johnds6621]

chip, chip oops!

[@khaledabdoalkaddour6702]

عربي

[@HamJamming]

Your videos are becoming more trivial and insignificant by the day.

[@regdor8187]

IDNAU-But 0.060 oversize is way beyond Chrysler's recommendations....Anything 0.030 over should be sonic tested for wall thickness, especially if you are going to throw money at it....