Part 19 How To Check Push Rod Length For The Big Block Chevy

How To Install the heads and valve train. How to check pushrod length. Us vintage valve covers with roller rockers. Best epoxy for installing valve cover breather tubes. The good news for today.

[@alanhiiesalu6158]

Great Videos, had a 2000 Chevy Vortex 454 7.4 out of my RV that had SPUN ROD Bearing and if i did not watch your videos the motor would have blown up motor within a few miles, your message clean clean clean resonated and I brush scrubbed all the oil galleys followed with pressure washer. Then cleaned each lifter and entire motor. And then I cleaned it 5 more times. Had rods sized and checked for straightness and New crank balanced and installed as per one of your videos it has 4 bolt mains. I am replacing the radiator and lines as i suspect metal chips are in there also. Thank you so much!!!

[@Enjoysalon]

Thanks John for taking time to put this video together. All of your videos that I've watched have helped me tremendously. Thanks for being a great contributor to the core community. You give us hope that we can get the job done.

[@pumalibrarian]

From AC Wren Very much enjoyed your careful explanations on all your videos. You are the "salt to the earth" in the world of engine building.

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey Frank Melero, Thanks for taking the time to post and the compliment. Much appreciated Have a great day Johnny K

[@normanviking1]

Awesome videos. I like the way you illustrate your points. Makes it easy to follow along. Keep up the great work.

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey MAKAVLLI228, Thanks for taking the time to post! Man that's a great question, I've only used solid lifters so unfortunately I can't answer that question. You could call Comp Cams and ask them directly. Have a great day! Johnny K

[@mikeeboy9031]

Love the Word being in the video. Peace brother!

[@davidjohnson6329]

Thanks. Another great video

[@NewHavenMotorsports]

Awesome man, Liked and subscribed. I'm building a 468 right now. I've had it done for about 2 years now. I've made about 15, 125' passes on it. (Mud racing) This is my first "hardcore" engine,Sorta. I just switched from a .540 lift hyd cam to a .640 Howards solid. Made a 3 passes and it ate a push rod. That is when i realized i was running 5/16's pushrods. They are stock length. I'm not even sure if thats what i need. I don't know if i grasp all this valve talk yet,haha.

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey JM Kessler, Thanks for posting! Proverbs 3:5-6 Amen!! Have A Great Day! Johnny K

[@acwren3749]

Really appreciate the detail you give on each video. You're videos have as much detail as a good shop manual. Your explanations plus the video make a great instructional tool. Do have a question on this video. Given the weight of those cylinder heads, would it make sense to use a cherry-picker to help in the process of mounting the heads on the engine? I a.m planning to change out my stock heads for some Dart iron eagle heads that weigh each over fifty pounds. I am not excited about lifting the heads over my fenders and onto the engine. Would like to have as much control as possible when locating the heads on the dowels and gaskets and at the same time saving my back. Any thoughts? Any tips? Thanks Ace

[@davidrudicel341]

Amen! and the instruction was great too. "The Dave"

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey Snakeskinner2, Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!

[@frankmelero8141]

Awesome Mini Series

[@MAKAVELLI228]

thanks for the great info, i have one question.... should let my lifter sit in oil for overnight when measuring for pushrod length?

[@snakeskinner2]

Realllly good info man!

[@johnt4640]

Hi John good job on your video on how to measure push rod length. Were do you get the light valve springs.

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey JOHN T, Thanks for taking the time to post! Summit racing look under comp cams. Have a great day Johnny K

[@m551tanker]

John ...GREAT job sharing some good info!!! ...BUT I have one question, you show how you checked 1 cylinder, can you assume it's the same on all the other cylinders, without checking each one?

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey m551tanker, That's a great question. I only checked one because these are the same Lunati push rods that the engine builder used 20 years ago. Call up Trend Performance (they make push rods for the "brand name" manufactures. and ask that question, as they are the experts and they can give you the correct answer. Let me know what they say, that's a really good question. Thanks for taking the time to post! Have a great day Johnny K

[@johnnykcarsnguitars]

Hey newhavenmotorsports, Thanks for subscribing and the nice compliments much appreciated. Check out trend perform.com for pushrods. My 2 cents just give them a call explain your situation and the experts will steer you in the correct direction....and offer a top notch push rod for your application Have a great Day Johnny K

[@davidjuarez1834]

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