Engine Building Part 10: Valve Covers, Carburators, and Throttle Bodies

[@voltagefreak6350]

i've been working on cars and engines since I was old enough to lay on a creeper, roll under the vehicle and turn nuts and bolts. I am now almost 68 yrs and thanks to guys like you I'm still learning.

[@PetesGarage]

Very cool!

[@nathanbirney8663]

I think you're doing even better with these engine building videos as they go along. Less use of wrong words and fumbling with words. Much easier to follow because of it. Love how you go through the installation process too. All of the little hints and tricks are extremely helpful. Thanks again for doing these!

[@PetesGarage]

Yeah...it's not easy to just make these off the top of my head. I'm just trying to help wherever possible.

[@stevenlewis2271]

Pete, You are a truly amazing guy!! I can't imagine a better communicator and teacher. I have watched your engine building videos from start to finish and I believe that I have learned an incredible amount about assembling an engine. Even more than that I have come to appreciate the importance of care and patience in this process as well as in all things involved in and around engines. It is a great treat to be exposed to an expert who has the common man touch. You are to be congratulated for your wonderful contribution. Thank you.

[@WickedG5150]

Steven Lewis He doesn’t know what the hell he is talking about.

[@zelnando]

Pete...you are doing more than helping Brother, the world needs more people like you. It seems like you put your heart in what you do, and your dedication to help others speaks for itself on a grand scale. If you decide to run for president, you'll have my vote lol. God bless you.

[@freddy7620]

Hey Pete, wanted to say thanks for putting together this series. You've done a great job walking all of us through these steps, and you're a heck of a teacher! I recently entered the classic muscle market by purchasing a '70 Charger R/T 440 Magnum with 19k all original miles. It's needed a valve job after sitting for so long, and before your videos I didn't know up from down when it came to engines. I think what you've shown us is the most detailed and well-spoken rundown of how to handle these engines, and I wish I could pay you back in kind! Thanks again

[@PetesGarage]

That Is awesome Kyle. Thank you very much for your kind comment and for watching. That car is fantastic. I know a Mopar guy that has a couple and they are a blast! Knowing you can and will do the work yourself and enjoy driving it after is reward enough for me.

[@AKingRecordings]

I can't get enough of these videos. I truly appreciate you. I've worked on so many cars for so many years but never got any deeper than removing heads to replace a head gasket. Seeing a motor come together in detail from scratch has given me so much insight and I truly appreciate your effort in making these. Ignore the negative people. I wouldn't even mention them in the videos. Just ignore them and delete the comments. Damn haterz and self glorifying critics. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are one of few mechanics that I would say I would trust every word if you said my car needed such and such. Genuine guy.

[@PetesGarage]

AKingRecordings That is so very nice of you. One of my goals is to help people understand so when they do take their car in for work they cannot be given a bunch of BS with fancy words. The more you understand the more you can protect yourself. Sometimes the critics have a point, but I still delete negative and nasty comments.

[@simonh5110]

You do some real TOP notch work. I love your attention to detail.

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you very much Simon

[@simonh5110]

Pete's Garage you’re very welcome.

[@DDawgg420]

brillant, ive used this 10 series to build my 429 and shes almost done. i couldnt tell you what a crank, cam, rings, rods, rockers, or any of that was before this and now im almost ready to drop it into a beastly 71 mach 1. thanks a ton because you never left out a single detail that i needed.

[@PetesGarage]

Now that is awesome. I am so glad it helps you. That is why I am doing this. Keep up the good good work!

[@matttinkham4316]

I have an 02 saab 9-3 i'm planning on rebuilding +tuning . I have learned so much from your videos and really appreciate the time you spent explaining the fine details, theories, calculations, etc. You are an amazing teacher! I truly appreciate your time and effort to share your knowledge.

[@PetesGarage]

matt Tinkham Thank you my friend!

[@Rokclimber77]

Thanks for this great series... The last time I truly worked on a motor was in the early 90's when I was in high school.... turning wrenches on my 79 mustang. This video series motivated me to do a complete engine build for my soon to be ordered FFR Roadster. Thanks again!

[@PetesGarage]

Jason Snyder That's an awesome car. Share some pics when you're working on it

[@andyvaldez4334]

I wish I would have grown up with someone like you teaching me all this stuff instead of having to gone to Wyotech and coughed up a bunch of cash on student loans. Love what you do keep up the videos!

[@PetesGarage]

Andy Valdez Wait...I could have charged a bunch of cash?...lol. Thanks Andy, I'm trying to help.

[@vollickplaysgames]

love seeing custom stuff like this, doesn't have to be huge budget even, this can all be applied to anybody's build.. great job with that throttle body set up, very sweet!

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you my friend. I like the small mods too. I want to show everyone it's not the cash you spend, it's how creatively you spend what you have.

[@isharadinuka]

I really like the cleanliness and the neetness of your work. A lot to learn....

[@PetesGarage]

I learned a long time ago to be clean and neat, it helps

[@KonaBGT]

I'm jealous of your garage/shop.

[@PetesGarage]

Don't be jealous...I'm trying to share with everyone.

[@garysisk3431]

Hi Pete, So you have me hooked on your videos. I am now a Pete and motor addict, only 3 weeks away from rehab:O). I sent you a note a day or so ago on another of your earlier series. Anyway, something you might share with your readers is the use of a good shop vac to help retrieve nuts, bolts, washers etc. dropping into cavities/places they are not supposed to be. I use a piece of hose, could be heater hose, gas hose etc. duct taped to the end of my shop vac. hose. The vac hose will often retrieve whatever you dropped. You will need to get into the vac to retrieve your parts, but that is easier than pulling an engine back down. I have dropped things down spark plug holes and have been able to get them out, Hemi type cylinder heads are great for this. Seems like things drop while you are trying to cover all the holes, and whatever you drop goes down a hole. MUST BE PHYSICS:o) Or, FM :O) I don't mean to blab on and on but you are quit amazing and its great to talk to a motor head like myself. Been doing this as a hobby since my first engine in HS in 1970. Growing up in the muscle car era makes it hard to ever get away, not that I would ever want to. Keep up the great videos, there are none better! Gary

[@PetesGarage]

That is an awesome idea Gary....thanks for sharing. I'll have to come up with some funky adapters to use on mine......really cool!

[@lcambilargiu]

Thanks Pete. Awesome work and great videos. I especially liked how you touched on the corrosion issues and how you explain dynamic compression. Very nice build.

[@PetesGarage]

Leo Cambilargiu Thanks Leo. It's always important to think about corrosion when mixing metals.

[@jennsenl8442]

Great series! I've recently acquired a worn out 85 Camaro from a neighbor which has sparked my interest in rebuilding cars and your videos have rapidly brought me up to speed on engines! I'm looking forward to applying all your lessons to the real thing, thanks Pete!

[@jennsenl8442]

P.S. when's Engine Building Part 11 expected to hit the big screen?

[@PetesGarage]

***** That is an awesome car. You'll have fun with it.

[@PetesGarage]

***** Hopefully a couple weeks

[@brianlewis5663]

In high school ,my VoTech Automechanics my instructor was a retired Marine mechanic .He had unbelievable notes and tips in a personal library if you will.He taught us that if you use plain Jane chapstick on carb.thrtbdy gaskets carb bowl gaskets .It made a excellent sealer fuel will not affect it .You can reuse gaskets with another coat of it .Been useing that tip for 35 year s .It works .RIP Sgt Major Ronald Greene USMC Retired. Semper Phi

[@PetesGarage]

That's awesome, thanks. The chap stick back then probably had more petroleum jelly in it

[@VeganGorilla555]

That's a gorgeous engine! I love the blue and polished aluminum.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@victorbujase4939]

Pete is the Best. I'll say it a 1000 times.

[@PetesGarage]

Once is enough, thank you my friend.

[@masterPP]

Pete! I watched your entire engine build series and I loved it! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. I hope to one day have a garage like that and have the thorough understanding of engines which you possess.

[@PetesGarage]

dustin pothour You can do anything you want Dustin...never give up!

[@potaka79]

Just seen this in my sub box & got real excited, luv watch Pete working his magic...awesome.

[@PetesGarage]

I'm trying to keep up on the videos. Took some time off but I'm back at it.

[@stanhristov]

Thanks for the videos sir I like the way you work and explain everything... Thanks

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you Stan

[@stanhristov]

No problem sir :) thanks

[@tomascole67]

Thanks Pete. I'm doing this same process with my Shelby Valve Covers too. Polishing the aluminum and was trying to think of how to keep the nice polish look. I'll look into some good clear engine paint to help with the polished look. Great videos.

[@PetesGarage]

+Tomas Cole Awesome! Thank you my friend

[@motecalevol]

Great Videos! That engine looks incredible, and I'm sure it will be an awesome performer. I am very jealous! You said 10 in-lb for your carb torque spec, but I think you meant 10 ft-lb. A trick I learned for paper carb gaskets is to spray them with WD-40 and let it soak in before you put them on. It helps keep the gaskets from sticking to the manifold when you remove the TB/carb. (Works very well for internal carb gaskets - fuel bowls or metering plates.) I know you probably used the 12 point bolts on your TBs for aesthetics, but if you have to remove the TBs a lot, you can "waller" out the aluminum threads in the intake. Studs and nuts would be better. But since they are TBs and not carbs, you won't have to remove them over and over for tuning. THAT ENGINE IS A WORK OF ART!!!!

[@PetesGarage]

That is a great idea....thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@isidor37]

Just wanted to say thanks for your videos! This one in particular is going to come in handy when I install the electronic throttle bodies I'm rewiring for my M120. Unlike on your engine, the throttle bodies on the M120 mount on either side of the intake manifold, so it looks like having high tack will come in handy for keeping everything aligned when I'm putting it back together.

[@PetesGarage]

Excellent. It works quite well. I think you will be pleased with it.

[@philipmwarabu4686]

Hey Pete, I just finished part 10 of the Cobra build from part 1. I just had to take a few minutes to say thank you. You don't just put together good videos with coherent information, but you love the details and that makes watching it extra special. Don't apologise for the complex stuff, it helps give a full picture. I'm a complete novice but I know a lot more now than I did before watching your videos. In the intake manifold theory video you kinda forgot to explain how different octane level fuel reacts in the chamber and what compression has to do with it. It was funny cause that was supposed to be one of your main points. I also wondered if putting a supercharger could affect the valve closing speed, or have enough force to counter the spring returning to closed, at least enough to fudge your numbers? Hey, I could go on forever with the questions, but the main thing was to say thanks for your work, and don't stop!

[@PetesGarage]

+Philip M Those are great questions Philip, thank you very much. A supercharger can speed up the valves since it is creating positive pressure. It is definitely a consideration when deciding to put one on. I'm working on a dyno video and I will talk about octane...great idea! Thank you for watching. I will always try to provide the best content that seems relevant to me.

[@OverlandTT]

I love your attention to detail, very commendable.

[@OverlandTT]

Pete, I was also wondering, what would you do to clean the inside of the plenum/intake. It's plastic and also has the fuel rail and injectors. There is oil mist residue from the ccv and like a crusty oily dust. The inlet valves are spotless thankfully. I didn't really want to take off the throttle body and don't want to compromise the injectors. Many thanks Peter in the UK.

[@PetesGarage]

There must be some kind of carb cleaner spray you can get. That works well.

[@OverlandTT]

+Petes Garage nice idea! Thanks

[@GordonWG1]

Really enjoy your videos, picking up ideas in every one! I use fine or 'second cut' files to clean up sealing surfaces, preferably using the draw filing method. The files are fine and smooth enough to give a very clean surface. Personally, while I do make frequent use of products to seal/stick down gaskets, I run the bead around the middle of the sealing surface as doing it to the inner or outer edge will extrude any excess and it'll bleed around the outside or be drawn into the inside of the engine. When using an engine stand, and why wouldn't you, just rotate the engine so the rocker cover is horizontal - makes it much easier as you're not trying to hold the gasket and cover in place while getting the bolts started. Oh, throttle bodies look great :-)

[@PetesGarage]

+GordonWG1 Awesome ideas....thank you for sharing with us. I use a special gasket for the rocker cover and it does not need any sealant. I am making another video about putting those on. Thank you so much my friend

[@wildwilly87]

Finally another video :) Beautiful work as always. You just saved me trying to find a better way to finish up my aluminium parts.

[@PetesGarage]

Sorry...I took some time off. Polishing aluminum is easy and makes parts look awesome.

[@rvhmon656]

Tip: Use the Permatex super tack on the valve cover itself and fit the gasket onto the valve cover, semi permanently. Then, if you need to remove the valve cover for whatever reason the gasket is usually perfectly reuseable to just pop the valve cover back on and done.

[@PetesGarage]

Great tip, thank you

[@riadhdecdec6628]

Great video, I really enjoyed your thoughts and ideas

[@toddsvideos100]

Thanks Pete, I couldn't agree more with youre comments on clendliness, your camshaft vid was awesome and so educational thank you so much! I got to butcher a 1.3 litre ford fiesta back to work, and I mean butcher it, ok this is gonna be good for 5 to ten k miles, I learnt this trick for straightening valves about 20 years ago! AVOID this as it aint good!! you bend a valve,,,,,,,replace it and lap it in, and do it clean!!!

[@PetesGarage]

Bent valve = Disaster. Most valve are welded 3 piece and hardened. There is no way to straighten them. I agree...spend the money and get new ones

[@ziggassedup]

I'm new to your channel and I like what you're doing.

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you my friend

[@cozydram1]

Your awesome Pete.....keeping it going chap

[@Barnekkid]

Great video, I really enjoy your material.

[@The4ll4n]

whole night watching. thank you so much I'm bulding my own camaro 73 with a chevy 350 small block. this is all I need to know what im doing. thanks a lot Sr.

[@PetesGarage]

+The4ll4n Thank you for watching. Sounds like you have a fun project there. Good luck my friend

[@SixtyFiveDropTop]

Gosh Pete, when you have time, how about some LS luv. There are guys out there who would sure appreciate your tips and know-how on an LSx engine. We can't all drive Cobras. Great series.

[@PetesGarage]

I know...I'm trying. But, I do make them as generic as possible so the techniques can be used on any engine. I'll get to the other engines soon...thanks

[@thomascochran5932]

***** KA24DE :)

[@roncooke2188]

Great, an artist at work great video watched to the end

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks again Ron

[@claudioplentz1053]

Fantastic job, congratulations!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Are those Holley throttle bodies? Man, you're putting together a really clean engine. I had a tiny speck of dust in a cam journal when I rebuilt a motorcycle. The cam wouldn't turn. .0002mm clearance spec. Cleanliness is paramount.

[@PetesGarage]

Guns Cars and Digits Those are Accel throttle bodies 1050 CFM. A spec of .0002mm sounds a bit too tight. That is only 0.0000078740 inches. Perhaps the spec is .02 which is 20 microns or 0.00078740 inches. Either way you can never be too clean. I've never seen an engine fail for lack of FM...lol

[@Dr_Xyzt]

2000 CFM on a sub 400" SBF?!!! That plenum should definitely get all the air it could ever want... wicked throttle response. MPFI on a dual plane.. You are right about my clearance BTW. I dug up the specs. .028 to .062 mm. YFZ450R. I've never had a cam go tight like that before. I thought I warped the head somehow.

[@cali72283]

You are great. ..inspired me to build my engine. ..

[@PetesGarage]

Carlos Valdes You are great...that's the most awesome thing to hear

[@cali72283]

Thanks for all you videos Pete I rebuilt my mustang engine. now it's alive and sound awesome!!!!!!!

[@devorickjohnson7714]

Your videos are well appreciate Pete!

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Rick

[@MrCameron1958]

I'm a first time viewer to your channel, awesome videos, very well explained procedures, you must have been a teacher or a professor at one time. keep the videos coming.

[@PetesGarage]

Welcome my friend. I have never been a teacher.....but I did stay at a Holiday In once...lol. Thank you so much for watching

[@BSJBill]

Hi Pete! Always great to see a new video! Those head gaskets are real nice, better than what come in a standard Fel-Pro Rebuild kit. Are they Fel-Pro? As an aside you might consider touching on thread lubricant or anti-seize when using stainless steel fasteners in aluminum and also how it affects torque. Thanks a million for your videos, they are really good!

[@PetesGarage]

The valve cover gaskets are not Fel-Pro. Anti seize is a good idea with stainless in aluminum. Thanks for mentioning that. Since this is a low torque application it won't affect it much, but on a torque and angle application it will for sure shift the torque curve. Thanks Bill

[@sharonr3684]

Thank you for helping, You do amazing job .

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you!

[@sharonr3684]

+Petes Garage your welcome.

[@ks3521]

{just some info that can help}the paint on the valve cover can peal...if it just's paint now i don't know if it will help or even if they sell a clear primer like paint maybe if theres a primer that can handle the heat it wont peal just do some research on it that way you can save that aluminum look great job learning a lot off your videos your s great man maybe one day i can build one...

[@PetesGarage]

+kevin suriel That is awesome Kevin, thank you. The valve covers are not painted, it's powder coat so it holds up to the heat. The color matches perfectly

[@tylerg57]

Great videos, love them all, thanks, they help me alot and give more inspiration to build more engines, cant wait to hear this thing run :)

[@PetesGarage]

tyler guill Awesome...keep building!

[@tylerg57]

Me and my dad are in the process of building a 460 to go in my 79 f250, its bored out 60 over, roller tip rocker arms, high performance spark plugs, wire, etc, ford racing high performance heads and headers, and a ford racing high performance intake manifold and a edlebroc 4 barrel carburetor, the only thing we're going to be able to run in it is super or racing fuel and your video help me alot in a way, it helped me with my crank and cam shaft too! Thank you!

[@keithjohnson7311]

i can't wait for the start up

[@keithjohnson7311]

ooooooo man it felt like forever waiting for this vid

[@PetesGarage]

Keith johnson oooo Keith we need to get you a hobby....lol. Sorry for the break, took some time off.

[@keithjohnson7311]

***** i understand hey i know you have your own life and day to day obstacles and you don't have to do this for us but it is greatly appreciated. lol IM STILL IN SCHOOL NOW (decided to go ahead and get my bachelors) so this IS my hobby learning more from u apart from learning at school unfortunately my program doesn't offer carburated engines so I'm learning a lot from you as well!! hopefully soon I get a job to start building my own engines I'm dying!!!! suspense killing me.

[@PetesGarage]

Keith johnson Kudos to you for finishing your degree. That is something you will have the rest of your life and is worth the sacrifice now. Nothing beats the thrill of hearing an engine fire up for the first time and listening to it after it's tuned. It is an adrenaline rush!

[@MarcosRamirez349]

I wish to hear that beautiful motor, would you please make a video when the motor is on

[@PetesGarage]

I'm working on it. Hopefully soon

[@roncooke2188]

Pete When you have polished the aluminium, it looks great, how long will the nice pleasing shine last leaving it without any coating Thanks again for the video

[@PetesGarage]

It will stay that way forever with a light polish every couple of months.

[@DjDarbsChannel]

Going fuel injected, so looking at maybe individual throttle bodies for some really good response. I have been looking at comp cams mutha thumpr cam, but again not sure Cheers Brad

[@francopotou5702]

My hat's off mate keep it up

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@richardture4261]

Once you get the carb on, tape over the openings until you are ready to mount the air cleaners. You are so careful about not dropping things into the motor don't stop now, also tape over the other open holes, like the distributer opening, again a good place to drop things. One other thing. Why are you waiting until the manifold is mounted to prepare the manifold to carb surface. If you do it off the motor no shavings or other debris can cause a problem...same thing with chasing the threads...do it off the motor and you don't need tape on the bottom and then you can use air to blow all the bits off.

[@PetesGarage]

Richard Ture Awesome comment, thank you

[@brandonhughes882]

Hi Pete, first off thanks for posting these engine building videos they are so informative and entertaining and I have been watching at least one a day. But have you ever thought of rebuilding a wankel motor? I know all this engine building doesn't come free but I would love to see that and I'm sure others would love to also. Thanks!

[@PetesGarage]

I have not come across one but if I do I'll make a video

[@maadenengineering9101]

Great video ever .thanks for sharing.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@scottkennedy1373]

Love this video series. I'm learning a lot. Much appreciated! I emailed you a couple days ago with a question. I'd appreciate a response when you get a chance to read it.

[@PetesGarage]

Scott Kennedy I'm getting to my email. Thanks Scott, I will get back to you shortly.

[@diablocustomschoker2058]

Min 06:11 pete the dog got scared when you bid😱😂🤣👍

[@PetesGarage]

That's my security...lol

[@jw4620]

Beautiful! I noticed the time off, and hoped you were doing something fun.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Jon. I took the time to just rest and spend time with the kids. I am lucky to have great kids.

[@user-fc3fk1sg7l]

I do not want to drop something in the oil wholes 😢😢😢😄😄😄 very nice thank you dear technician

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@user-fc3fk1sg7l]

very good jobe thank you so much

[@Avigdor404]

This might be a silly question and I apologize in advance for my ignorance.. but why do you need the spacer between the throttle body and the manifold again? You say it's to vacuum seal it so there is no leaks... but if you bolt the throttle body down tight enough wouldn't that me enough for a seal? How can enough air get between two metal parts that are bolted tight together? Thank you for all your videos! I love them!

[@PetesGarage]

+Walter Shmitty The intake was made for two carbs. The footprint of the 2 throttle bodies are different. i made the adapter so they can be bolted straight on without an awkward adapter.

[@jameskauffman8405]

In this video at the 2.52 minute frame I noted what looks to be a small hole (~1/8) in the manifold. Why is it there?

[@tinolino58]

great instructions!

[@iberiuspred4906]

I have watched these engine rebuild videos and found them to be quite interesting. But there are some things that I would like to know more about and that have not been covered in much depth so far. I would like to know what options there are if one wants to convert a carburetor engine to ECU / fuel injection engine. I guess pits for knock sensors, a temperature sensor or also maybe an oil pressure sensor must be drilled into the block. Somehow camshaft position sensor(s) must be installed, especially if one wants to use sequential fuel injection I guess. Some injection systems use an intake manifold pressure sensor to regulate the fuel injection timings, other use mass air flow sensors. It would be interesting to know how such a fuel injection system should be tuned for any given type of small block or big block engine and how the presence of a compressor or a given number of turbo chargers would affect the tuning. I've heard of a "DYI" fuel injection system called megasquirt, but I guess that there must be other systems as well. It would also be interesting to know a little more about turbo chargers and compressors and what are the caveats of using these type of devices with an engine. I've heard a lot of stories of people damaging their engines after fitting them with such devices. There must be a way to come up with something more... sustainable. Maybe this is not a popular thing among hotrodders but if I got to build a really nice engine setup, I would also be interested in installing emission reduction systems into it and fit one or several catalytic converters (so as to give the exhaust more air flow) into it. I guess it should be possible without losing too much horse power. It would be interesting to know how much horse power penalty there would be to installing such equipment.

[@PetesGarage]

Iberius Pred That's quite a few requests. I will put them on the list and address them as fast as I can.

[@iberiuspred4906]

Your work is appreciated, as always:) I especially liked you video on motor blocks and cylinder heads. I want to draw a fully functional engine in CAD.

[@user-zg4gx9zq9b]

Damn... been a long long time since I've heard the Mr. Softee song.

[@PetesGarage]

He does that on purpose...lol

[@unprecident]

I apologize if anyone else has already asked you this, but how did you manage to powder coat the inside lines on your valve covers but leave the top part with the letters untouched? I'm a total novice but extremely curious.

[@PetesGarage]

Ancient Chinese secret...lol. Just mask off the sides and use a small brush to carefully dust them off....very tedious

[@jimmydelaroca459]

Great video, like always ;) Thing is that I know how to do that stuff, but I love to watch smart people doing something, because you always can learn something ;} By the way - great garage, it look like a kitchen :D

[@PetesGarage]

Liutauras Samajauskas Thank you my friend. A clean garage is a happy garage. I always learn something...you can never know everything.

[@jasonginzkey4858]

Iam looking for more info for someone getting into this kinda thing (not just valves, carbs and throttle bodies). What books would you recommend some one just getting into building engines? I have been learning quite a bit from youtube videos but I would like a more in depth look from a book.

[@haroldlovett4452]

Try using baking powder to clean the black residue off of the polished surfaces. I use to professionally polish metal and that is what I was taught to do. Wild Harold's Performance

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome idea....thank you

[@haroldlovett4452]

Do you have any advise for changing a Fox Mustang to a SN-95 Mustang 5 lug rear end and front spindle and hub assy. I am rebuilding the calipers and replacing the brakes. I am also using the power brake booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve. Only thing that I am not transferring is the hard lines.

[@PetesGarage]

I have a video about that

[@haroldlovett4452]

Thanks a Bunch. I really enjoy your videos.

[@ezeobisochima9944]

Hi Pete, What an awesome tutorial again, you make me to feel as if I am in my own dreamed workshop or even being there with you when you offer the tutorials, But I have a question, how do you know the the size of a gasket to put on any particular point on a machine(engines). And also if you can do some tutorials on the mechanism of an electric car I will be glad. Thanks engineer for your good works. 👍

[@PetesGarage]

Gaskets are engine specific. I do not work on electric cars

[@ezeobisochima9944]

@@PetesGarage Ok thanks, Please can you send me the link to the collection of the tutorials from the beginning to the end so that I can download, I want to store and have it for my own reference purposes and improvement 😉

[@adojozza497]

your a legend pete

[@PetesGarage]

No way...just a guy with a camera trying to share what I know.

[@paintballahollci]

Wouldn't it make more sense to have the throttle motor and tps on the throttle body closest to the camera because the air passages are closer to center instead of the very back? I'm assuming you chose the back one for cosmetic purposes and I don't know the impact of only having the air passages in the back.

[@PetesGarage]

That is a great question. It came down to data and experience. I found that there is no difference from front to back. The idle and performance is the same. I did choose the back to make the wiring more streamlined. It works well.

[@evilcowboy]

That's the correct Ford engine blue isn't it? Nice attention to detail.

[@PetesGarage]

evilcowboy it is. Dark Ford blue

[@evilcowboy]

***** Thought so. Sets that sucker off. I've seen people who believe blue is just blue and Ford blue is no different than a run of the mill blue. This video obviously proves that wrong. You can tell when something is just blue and when something is Ford blue. Also I have to say Ford blue is a much better looking blue than the blue Pontiac used on their engines. I got the privilege of modding a 62 Falcon. The guy wanted a PCV system to replace the road tube (I tried to talk him out of it and into keeping it original). It was a pretty neat little car and engine to play with. Nothing spectacular but was fun seeing the old engine.

[@gorillacookies3451]

Had a Brand New Holley fresh from the box drop 2 of the venturi plate screws down my intake and bounce between cylinders for a few revolutions on my very first engine build 30 years ago. So Ive always checked since . And Holley refused to acknowledge and fault claiming I or someone else must have loosened them prior to install. Makes absolutely no sense but I will die without spending another dime on anything they sell

[@PetesGarage]

Well....big lesson learned there

[@codyboyd011]

Pete, thanks again for the great video. I'm starting to plan a new project car 240z 260z or 280z haven't decided yet. What I do know is that I want to use a L28ET engine from an earlier model 280zx single turbo. I have worked on ford and chevy v8's (cams, heads, intake ect.) but never a full engine build... and never a import strait 6 turbo motor. Anyways just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks because I will probably email you with a question at some point... thanks in advance! Cody

[@PetesGarage]

That's awesome Cody....thank you, I'd love to help

[@davidg9454]

thanks, you help a lot, keep it up brother.

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you my friend

[@jackantoine5185]

Pete: Can you tell me who's valve cover gaskets you use. I am having leak issues on a built 440 and constantly screwing with valve cover bolts. Thanks for all these videos. Best assembly video on Al Gores internet Jack

[@PetesGarage]

+Jack Antoine lol.....now that's funny...I'll look it up

[@jackantoine5185]

I like the idea you can't over tighten them

[@JacksonCampbell83]

I'm looking into dual throttle body injection on my engine but I'm wondering what is involved in having the two throttle bodies versus the one. If you could tell me what you did to set it up, that'd be great.

[@PetesGarage]

There is no real set up difference between one and two throttle bodies. You have to shut down and seal of the idle motor on one of the throttle bodies since only one is needed. Other than that it's just a difference in air volume with incredible throttle response.

[@JacksonCampbell83]

Do you have to change anything to your computer inputs to let it know or fool it that there's a second throttle body?

[@Jnb21]

can one just swap out a carb for a throttle body if the stock motor had a carb? I'm teaching myself off the interwebs so may be a dumb question.

[@PetesGarage]

Probably not because the intake is different. I just posted a video on fuel injection

[@Gullyyy3]

Pete great videos. I am new to your site have a few questions. I am installing freshened up Merlin heads on a 502 marine engine. We are using ARP head bolts what would you recomend using to seal the threads ARP sealant or The Right Stuff everyone has a different opinion. Also what would be the recommended torque for the intake manifold can't really find the manufacturers specs. Not sure if it matters I have two Holly 750 cfm carbs & B&M blower. Thanks in advance!! Ray

[@PetesGarage]

+Rayalto Thanks....I have never had a failure with The Right Stuff. That's just my preference. For the intake 28 ft lbs is usually a good number. Check a couple more sources. Sounds like a great engine!

[@snafurenner7260]

Hey Pete. So I have 750 cfm carburator for my 360 FE big block, it is slightly over stock, with a 260 duration cam, and aluminum intake, is the 750 cfm carb still too much or should I get 600 cfm ??

[@PetesGarage]

I'm thinking that will be a bit too big.

[@rubenruvalcaba585]

Hi Pete you don't need sealant on the valve cover gaskets ? I like your videos.

[@PetesGarage]

+Ruben Ruvalcaba For these gaskets no. They are designed to be used over and over. I do put sealant on the regular cork ones

[@bugdude0]

I'm adding a valley pan to protect the underside of the intake manifold. Do I still need a gasket between the cylinder heads and the intake manifold, or can I just use the valley pan with some sealant?

[@PetesGarage]

+bugdude0 The valley pan is usually a gasket. All you need is some sealant around the ports and it will be fine

[@bugdude0]

+Petes Garage Thanks a bunch. Putting my 442 back together and these videos are more helpful than you can imagine. I have zero mechanical know-how, but the motor's coming together great. Again, thanks a lot!

[@GeminiSeven43]

I am working on a Ford V8 and I was wondering what brand those valve gaskets are? I Love not having to use cork.

[@PetesGarage]

I'd have to look up those particular ones. Just look for silicone valve cover gaskets.

[@redliner4157]

I wanna see this engine fire up and purr!!!

[@PetesGarage]

+Gabe Azevedo I'm getting there

[@malikjalaluddin3239]

wonderful

[@scottmccambley764]

Notice your R/C transmitters. What do you fly? Planks or weed trimmers?

[@PetesGarage]

Scott McCambley Both. Flew Formula 1 and pattern planes for a long time. Helicopters for fun in the winter

[@iFIRLES]

6:10 the is a DOG!!!

[@PetesGarage]

That is my shop security!

[@kennethwebster8719]

Wondering around KZbin and found your build vid's, got to say you do great work and you really know your stuff, I could learn a ton of stuff from you. But I have to tell you that I cringe every time I see you glue gaskets on with high-tack or RTV, especially when it comes to carbs. I used to install the evergreen type assembly line garbage engines, about two a week, from a short block and heads up, then I changed jobs to a quality place as a shop manager, where our shop did our own machining and builds. When I was assembling or talking to my guys about it, I always told them "use a gasket or a sealer, but not both, the gasket is the sealer". A little silicone in the corners of the oil pans and intakes, maybe a little over the seams of the front covers to the block like fords, and usually for the intake ends., but if your going to glue them on you might as well just use silicon instead. The reason being, the gasket is designed to seal the surface, if it wont seal by it's self, then the surface is bad or the installation. And although the glue is not necessarily a bad thing (as long as there are no small passages that it could plug like in a carb), if you ever need to take it apart again it just makes a bigger mess that you need to clean up. The only reason I ever used a glue/sealer on a gasket was to hold it in place while I bolted it together, and that was seldom and never on aluminum parts. Just my nickels worth of opinion, that's worth about two cents. :-D Keep up the good work brother, going to to go watch some more of your vids.

[@PetesGarage]

That is an excellent point. I never use any sealer on carb gaskets before taking it to the dyno because you do take the carb off several times to jet it. I just do it on final assembly as a "just in case" type of thing. Thank you Kenneth

[@natebennett2873]

i think i already know but I'm not sure. i know carbs are there own thing. but, i wanted to know if throttle bodies were for fuel injection. and what the differences are between carbs and throttle bodies. thank you.

[@PetesGarage]

+Nate Bennett A throttle body has an injector that mists the fuel in at the bottom. A carb holds the fuel and uses vacuum to draw it through a venturi

[@natebennett2873]

Thank you!

[@josephtomes1722]

To clean the crome use Colonel brassy i have a harley with a crap tone of crome and nothing cleans it better or easier

[@PetesGarage]

Great info...thank you for sharing

[@KTFZXbox360]

Pete, how can I check to see if my throttle body is warped? I personally didn't put the throttle body on and I hear a strong hiss. Carb cleaner to check for vacuum leaks?

[@PetesGarage]

+Rangooo That is one way. Those are very easy to warp. I would take it off and put it on a flat surface like a marble countertop and check with a flashlight or feeler gages.

[@KTFZXbox360]

+Petes Garage thank you. Looks like I'll have another weekend project on the list. Last thing, could you explain what you mean by the flashlight test?

[@PetesGarage]

+Rangooo Shine a light from the side, if it is warped you will see light sneak through

[@DjDarbsChannel]

Hey Pete! i have commented before and love your work. i have finally bought an engine! i bought a 6.0L L98 with l92 heads and the plan is to put it into my circuit car. I'm trying to decide on Camshaft at the moment, the circuit racing i will be doing is roll start so I've been thinking a fairly large cam with peak power around 6200rpm. just not 100% sure any help would be appreciated! Brad

[@PetesGarage]

DjDarbsChannel Thanks Brad. What is your plan for carb / intake?

[@DjDarbsChannel]

i have found a fuel injected ITB kit to suit oval rectangle ports. I'm trying to decide on cam size, I'm running 4.000 stroke on a forged crank was going to go stroker but for circuit racing I'm only allowed 6.0L. the racing involves roll starts so I'm thinking a bigger cam as off the line is not a big deal. looking at something around 2200rpm-6500rpm. will be going all forged internals as billet is just too expensive for the HP i will be running/ looking at around 700hp at the fly. Duration @ .050 (intake 234/ exhaust 249) Lobe Separation 109* intake centre line is 103* and valve lift intake .573/exhaust .558

[@rubenruvalcaba585]

Are the gaskets made out of rubber ? Thanks Pete

[@PetesGarage]

+Ruben Ruvalcaba Which ones?

[@mk92683]

i would like to know from where to buy engine parts like, crankshaft, block, intake manifold and so on? thanks

[@PetesGarage]

I would start with a local salvage yard...it's cheaper. Then I would look for new parts online

[@svtjackal]

Thanks for the videos I'm learning a lot, love how well you explain and show your work, will keep watching, one question what EFI system is that, those throttle bodies are gorgeous, can seem to find that "kit", thanks

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend. That is an Accel EFI system with dual Accel throttle bodies. Unfortunately Accel is no longer around, it was sold to Holley

[@svtjackal]

Pete's Garage that's a shame, they looked gorgeous, I'm looking To the new EFI kits and I'm leaning toward a FiTech dual (because I have deal carburetos on my Cobra) and also looking at their fuel surge tank, but the FiTech throttle bodies don't look as nice as yours, that throttle linkage in yours looks like a nice piece of craftsmanship, love it

[@ludi2shoes]

Nice vid Pete. But did I notice some back pain? Hope every thing is well. And take care of your self I want to see more videos.

[@PetesGarage]

Wow...does it show that much?...lol. Too many years of abuse and hard work. I'm not getting any younger. 20 years of playing music with a guitar hanging around your neck doesn't help either. Hasn't helped my hearing much. Thank you for noticing.

[@ludi2shoes]

***** I did notice mainly because thats what ended my career. Hope it eases off.

[@PetesGarage]

Milo Abel Thank you Milo...I'm managing it and trying to be a bit more gentile. But some days it just kills me.

[@olblu8746]

What's the maximum hp a 351w ,unstroked, not modified at all, can put out? How much will it cost if you build one, say around 250hp-270hp. Would you work one out for my truck? It's a 69 351w , out of a 69 Cougar XRT. If you do, how much is the cost. It's a complete engine. I bought the complete car( totaled rear ended crashed). Thank you.

[@PetesGarage]

A general rule of thumb is 1 HP per CI. So, 350 HP is not unrealistic. On a 351W you could so that for maybe around $3k

[@olblu8746]

@@PetesGarage thank you , God bless.