Rebuilding a Cylinder Head part 2: Polishing the Journals and my NEW CAMS!!!

Supra Saga Videos:
Part 1: Discovering the problem: • Lessons Learned !! Sup...
Part 2: Rebuilding my 7M Cylinder head, part 1: Cleaning and Preparing to Straighten • Rebuilding my 7M Cylin...
Part 3: How to straighten a cylinder head, the less invasive way. • How to straighten a cy...
Part 4: Test Fitting the Cams after straightening: • Test fitting the Cams ...
And in today's video, Danny polishes the cylinder head to fix the binding issue and make sure that the new cams spin perfectly!
HUGE THANKS to Danny Soliz of Hill Country Performance for coming in on a Saturday and giving me 4 hours of his time to make this video, and many more to come!
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[@johnbabiarz8565]

Danny is a master of his craft. This guy is gold. Thanks for bringing this knowledge to us folks on KZbin.

[@mooses6]

^^^ Amen to that! Danny drops more knowledge on us in a 10 min video than many channels contain in their entire library! Thanks for sharing him and his wisdoms with us here on YT. and lucky YOU to get to have him there first-hand to learn from. Keep up the great content.

[@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats]

Thankyou

[@sshep7119]

This guy has some good points. That being said, here are a few more things to consider from a high performance standpoint, things I learned from my time in the machine shop. -This type of head should always have the caps marked to the locatikns on the head. The caps have enough varaince in installation in where switching caps between locations can cause binding issues. -This type of head should be straightened THEN the cam caps cut and the bores honed to spec. This is done after resurfacing to allow for shift in the casting due to machining stresses. -If a head is straightened through heat or pressure the valve guides need to be replaced and honed or lined and honed. The distortion of the casting is stress enough to distort the valve guides. Burnishing and reaming are not adequare enough to ensure a linear valve guide bore, nor are they adequare enough to achieve the right RA finish in the guide. -If a head gets surfaced the block should be surfaced as well, this is due to the head distorting to match the topography of the block deck surface. The deck surface can distort the head enough to cause cam binding. Most notably as it applies to ALL engines, if the manufacturer provides a torqe spec and does not specify lubrication DO NOT apply lubrication to the fastener. Torque is a measure of tension, a bolt dry torqued to 70 ft/lb has a different (lower) tension force than the exact same bolt torqued to 70 ft/lb with lubrication. Also pay attention as many manufacturers ars using torque-to-angle and torque-to-yield fasteners. Some fasteners can be reused some cannot.

[@justinlm589]

I’ve known Danny for about 27 years, his wife since I was born (the whole family are fantastic people) I’ve never met anyone more knowledgeable in their field. I don’t care what field. I don’t think there is another human out there that can compete on his level when it comes to his profession. Also he’s the exact same person you see in the videos, always ready to help people and share his knowledge. He is a genius.

[@nickkiofetzis5667]

true that i am 54 year old mechanic and think this dude is remarkable

[@ryno9732]

i love people who makes these kind of informative real world videos.

[@akmcosdc]

I hope you get the opportunity to keep learning with Danny. This master needs an apprentice!

[@FayeHadley]

Me too!!!

[@biggiefitz6275]

Danny is a wealth of knowledge l love these videos and Faye has the best coolest voice EVER. Makes watching a real treat!

[@FayeHadley]

Haha thank you!! I always really appreciate the comments about my voice, because I always thought I sounded kind of dumb 😂😂😂

[@iamdjsluggo]

Faye, Danny spitting Yoda-Like Knowledge AND the Fuzzy Chickens... now that’s a good morning! 😃

[@nobodyimportant8695]

I can listen to Danny all night long, such a wealth of knowledge. I want MORE Faye!! You're feeding a machine now :P

[@Silent-Lucidity]

That's some serious talent! Not many left with his knowledge!

[@robertkopp873]

Very interesting. I had no idea that such problems existed. Young Danny has rare skills...

[@arjaitheoriginal]

WOW! Just WOW. Makes me wanna move down there and follow him around. Pearls of Wisdom...

[@FayeHadley]

Completely understood!!! he actually just started his own KZbin channel and launched his introduction video today!! m.kzbin.info/door/VVLIJLIKzOJ5W-VCAGF9MQ so he will be sharing more pearls with the world!!!👍🏻

[@johnpogel8993]

Y’all just saved me yrs of hard earned wisdom; while I make the approach on this old Jeep. Thanks

[@MS-hd8yq]

The excitement in your voice when it was freed up and spinning was awesome. 👍🎉

[@MS-hd8yq]

@@creamwobbly yes indeed

[@petejackson3687]

Faye ,it's Easy to see you are a Mechanic. You're Finger's go Left, Right Left. Just Checking Every Detail 👍👍👍 ❤

[@scubbarookie]

This series of videos is very much appreciated. The knowledge being shared is great! Thank you, Faye and Danny! 👍

[@stubi1103]

I can only repeat it again, Mr. Soliz is damn good. All his hints and tips are correct and are based on a lot of professional experience. He has a lot of fine mechanical skills, that is today not very common.......Thank you Faye and Mr Soliz and greetings from Germany......:)

[@frankm8533]

Super nice work Danny! The jedi master strikes again

[@MJPilote]

Don't you just love it when it all comes together without machining. None of the new guys know this oldschool stuff anymore. Racing back in the day, we had no money so we had to learn the tricks to fix the problems at home. Old Ford Kent OHV xflows, and then some.

[@spudgn]

So I’m a trucker. Odd how I arrived here. Just watched and enjoyed this video and fix with great results. Thanks Danny for the education. It was Fun watch in the scale house parking, I-75S, London KY.

[@richardprice7107]

The wealth of knowledge is amazing...different lubricants having different torque specs??? Would have NEVER guessed that! Thanks Faye and Danny!!!!

[@moisesjpagan]

Thanks for the videos! You gave some of us 7m owners some hope!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Yes!! Always have hope 🙏🏻

[@pgr8626]

Hard to find people like this,great video!

[@orbitalair2103]

Love this series Faye, very informative and educational. My dad taught me to rebuild engines decades ago, and I am still learning new stuff. Please thank Danny profusely for sharing his knowledge with us !!

[@jtyoung706]

Dude Danny is dropping knowledge bombs left and right. I'm super glad I found your channel and you definitely need to have more content with Danny!

[@FayeHadley]

I promise I will! I'm actually about to take this build to the next level, so much more to come!!!!

[@mikeaho4143]

Wow. I'm blown away on the way Danny adjusted those cams. I can't believe they turn that easy. He's a real pro.

[@FayeHadley]

He is!! I'm so grateful !!

[@whoguy4231]

Best series ever! My eyes were glued to this... A true master!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@lowtus7]

Faye, your personality is priceless. Glad I found your channel. What a dream girl.

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Thank you, I appreciate you filming your experience with Danny, mind blowing the amount of knowledge and experience he has, I learned a lot from this series ☮️

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much:) I'm so glad!!

[@smsediting6985]

Actually Danny is very interesting and easy to understand. He seems very humble and willing to teach his methods. Faye your lucky to learn from Danny. Soak up all the knowledge you can.

[@FayeHadley]

Absolutely! I will not take this opportunity for granted!!!

[@coaltarp]

Danny is wise when it comes to If it ain't broke don't fix it. a true rare commodity in today's disposable world. If i ever have any need he's one of the few who won't machime the crap out of parts to true 'em up. He reminds me of Uncle Tony. And Faye I show up cause of your personality, although fresh paint on the nails is nice.

[@paulone-off7286]

Faye, you have found a legend there in Danny, so passionate about his craft and strives for perfection. We call it engineers blue here, very useful to have, if not a marker pen can be good for marking out. Good thought on the different lubes giving different torques on bolts, never considered that, but as soon as he said it I knew it made sense. Thanks for another school day, love how easily the cams moved at the end, great work :-)

[@RacerRickxx]

ARP usually has a little piece of paper in with their products that give the torque requirements with different lubes, or bolt stretch requirements. If you can, use bolt stretch to torque your fasteners. Its much more accurate.

[@andygilbert1877]

It’s a beautiful thing building an engine when everything turns as it should. It’s worth getting to know that feeling on all the components. Many years ago I had an engine that had a few issues, someone else’s comeback. On stripping it down and spinning the crank it didn’t feel right...it span too freely. Turned out it had installed 0.010” undersize main bearings! 😳

[@mac1mike]

this is the 1st usefull video after searching exactly what I need to do to my Lotus v8 heads. Now to find the machinest!

[@michaeldistefano7116]

Your video helped me find who i want to take my heads to. Thanks for finding someone who actually cares about what they do.

[@yogib37]

when you wake up in the morning and there is a new video from Faye, you know it is going to be a good day and to add the whip cream and cherry on top, you have Danny with his knowledge and goofy personality. Keep up the great videos love watching them. :)

[@FayeHadley]

:)) thank you!!!

[@rogerjohnson2515]

This series with Danny is fascinating. You are the best Faye, keep the great videos coming, thanks.

[@quadpit]

It doesn't matter what it is you are interested in... When you watch a skilled craftsman do their work it's all fascinating to watch. In this case this is a very interesting subject for me so even better. thanks Faye!

[@louisward3654]

I hope you find more stuff to bring this dude, his knowledge and the way he explains what he's doing is awesome, and that's from someone whose been doing mechanic work for 30+ years. Impressive!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!! And don't worry - I just added a new level of complexity to this project, and I also have a spare engine for my truck to build!!

[@jeffreybowd1249]

When I see Danny and Faye together I see two people who together are magic to watch

[@FayeHadley]

Awww 🥰 thank you so much!!

[@Fearisthemindkiller617]

machining is a dying art an the rare few who still practice... that are masters, you probably will never here about them. love this video faye!

[@AmirPomen]

Thats really sweet of you.... For filming this awesome guy at work.. 👍👍

[@nkrooner]

Faye I forwarded your link to my friend who looks and sounds like you(adorable) and is not afraid to crawl under her Jeep and get dirty. Thanks for helping inspire her and myself as well. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh killer!! Tell her that she rocks!!

[@denniskelly4745]

What an education on this series!

[@pascalhogstrom2203]

Another great faye video with her amazing smile 😁

[@donovanb4739]

I love the 30 weight oil versus the ARP Lube differences in the torque specifications that knowledge is f****** priceless

[@802Garage]

10:17 Was like the most satisfying moment I've experienced in a KZbin video in weeks, hahaha. This is too awesome.

[@FayeHadley]

I FEEL THE SAME WAY!!!! Now just imagine being me and experiencing not in person!!

[@802Garage]

@@FayeHadley Haha I was thinking about that. Sooo exciting. :)

[@kentuckycowboy2]

Danny is awesome at his craft, I don't know anyone around here that wouldn't of trashed them.

[@ElioRose]

Well that timing though...I just watched will it fit yesterday. I also have a 1990 7M-GTE Supra, from what I've seen I'm thinking I might have to take a trip to TX to get my engine straightened out by Danny.

[@FayeHadley]

You should! It's nice here 😊

[@ElioRose]

@@FayeHadley I live in Washington right now, but I'm actually moving to (Abq) New Mexico at the beginning of April, that's why I mentioned it. It's definitely an easy trip from there and I wouldn't mind kicking it in SA for a few days.

[@kellywren9215]

There REALLY should be more Techs like you and craftsmen like Danny. Too many aren't willing to share what they know, and I really think that hurts the DIYer. Look forward to more lady.

[@longislandhillbilly4780]

Just as much an art as it is a science .Cool !

[@joubess]

Danny is the engine whisperer!!! We are so lucky to get to see him work.

[@FayeHadley]

I couldn't agree more!!!

[@hornet7288]

Awesome work Faye and Danny! Can't wait for the next update on the 7m!

[@2secondslater]

Toolmakers dye.... In a bind (pardon the pun) you can use a Sharpie instead 👍

[@RacerRickxx]

Dykem is pretty expensive...I end up using a sharpie a lot. And oil takes the ink right off.

[@marccres6619]

Thanks for the knowledge you share. For most would he went out bought another not so bent head,and ran it. Know you fix one and know saved money.

[@projectmustardseed857]

Thank you, I used to hate wearing my first name on my shirt when I worked as a mechanic, however, you are a video star and it helps your audience remember the name of your channel. :)

[@FayeHadley]

I can understand that. I hate going out in public and having people call me by name who don't know me - but then when I started working at Toyota, I would go somewhere after work in my shop shirt and people couldn't believe that I worked for Toyota and the shirt was mine, so I would always point to my nametag and be like "nope its mine!"

[@jaketaylor81]

Awesome vids...been working on 87 supra with the 7M and your vids have helped alot!! 🤘

[@gilmello8296]

Again Thanks to you an Danny for taking us on this journey

[@tracyliedtke6780]

He makes it look so easy. I've a spare engine, I'm gonna go play. Thanks Faye and Danny.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Another great chapter, Faye. Danny is nothing short of amazing. Thanks for sharing all of this information with us.

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

So wonderful to see a true master at his craft.

[@S_p_a_r_k_y]

👍👍👍 One for you, one for Danny, and one for the content. Great job!

[@FayeHadley]

Haha thank you!!!

[@johnklaus4776]

All it took was a little tweak, that's awesome. The cam drive is gonna be much happier now! I like his approach, just do what it takes, don't do too much to it. Baby chickens!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Yes!!!!! Babies!!!!💜💜💜

[@johnklaus4776]

@@FayeHadley congratulations mom! Or is it grandma, how does that work for chickens?? :)

[@Nopalesgarage]

Wow thanks for the video! I never knew the heads can be fixed like that! Learned something new today! Specially how different oils can throw your torque specs off!!😱

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Another great video in this series. With a straight 6 you have such a long line that alignment is something that requires skill and experience to get right. Can't wait to see the start up!!!

[@lonniesanchez2732]

Hey Faye you have some great videos. Its so awesome to see a female car enthusiast wrenching. That Danny is awesome also so mutch win!

[@richardvignola8000]

What a pleasure watching a master at work. Hard to find people like that.

[@jimzivny1554]

Great job. I do think Danny should have mentioned how bad things could go with the air grinder if not done properly, it took him a lot of years of trial and error to have that talent.

[@danngerify]

I just love ❤️ that face of yours !! The video was awesome I learned so much, thank you sweetie

[@user-ml1ly2zx6p]

Wow that’s all a little thing but it sure is a lot going on to make it right I’m glad it’s one of those videos that I will never be able to not see you in my mind when I’m taking my engine apart

[@rubbersoul3723]

From Rhode Island-for those of us that get out hands into this stuff like you Faye-'nother great vid-thanks-look forward to tha next! Have a Supra day!

[@emmalove135]

I want to thank you and Danny for your informational advice. I learned that when my car was getting repaired my son had gone to Walmart to get the oil. I told him it uses either 5 weight 30 or 10 weight 30 I preferred Quaker State. He got 10 weight 40 and it was some cheap brand; he said that’s all they had at the time. I got 10 weight 30 and refilled the radiator and overflow ( to the line). My radiator cap is ok for now. I have to replace the one they gave me at O’ Reilly for the metal cap. I think it’s called “ original factory “ parts.(???) I think you know what I am talking about or trying to say. But, it sounds a hella whole lots better. Thank you, Thank you Thank you. 👍👍😀 ( I am happy for you that you are getting your car repaired.Also, once you get to know your machine: what’s in it, all it’s parts, how it runs and how to maintain it NO one can tell ya different. I love it. Good car !! Pat, pat , pat ..😀

[@Byron-Dallas]

Enjoyed the video Faye. Thanks for sharing!

[@DylanRabier]

So much knowledge. Love it. Thanks for sharing Faye 👍

[@gpam03]

Hi Faye, another great episode, you and Danny are great, keep it up please. 👍🇦🇺

[@scflooring8658]

You are awesome Faye your energy is infectious I could listen to you all day!! And really enjoy listening to Danny he is so fun to watch great teacher keep the videos coming with both of you his knowledge is priceless!!

[@bustinyanutz2491]

Sarah n Tuned is really a man.

[@manmage13]

I met danny the other day happend to walk into his shop needing a transfer case housing hot tanked. I reconized him from your video on haveing your cylinder head straightend and we had a nice conversation. cool guy who does good work not a lot like him left

[@FayeHadley]

Haha I was there yesterday and he told me about that and we had a good laugh!

[@needmetal3221]

One of the things that makes a v motor nice. Shorter heads, crank and cams means less chance to twist.

[@fredfeirtag1009]

Good observation. Also, I think he'd said before cast iron doesn't have any of the problems. I guess everything's aluminum for cost savings and weight savings. Hummm

[@needmetal3221]

@@fredfeirtag1009 I would imagine cooling as well. The motor in the video is old and has been modified . That adds to the situation. Race and replace

[@pospc2]

That excitment is contagious.

[@erich9244]

Love your videos with Danny! What a fantastic resource to ahve nearby. Keep on wrenching

[@vespamorelli7090]

What a wonderful opportunity to learn from a master of his craft. Love this series of vids Faye..... can’t wait for the next one 😁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@wademiyataki9221]

Luv the series. Very educational! Hopefully Danny can pass on his knowledge before he retires. Soak up what you can. It can only make you better.👍

[@spudgn]

Second watch and even more learned. Thanks Faye and Danny.

[@alexandriabowe]

@Faye loving the lessons from the machinist. Awesome build

[@dmenke]

Amazing how little material can cause big problems? Love your channel!

[@FayeHadley]

Isn't it?!? Thank you!!!

[@_ketosucks1355]

I'm not a mechanic but love watching Scotty vids and Faye. Stay healthy mates

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Thanks for sharing Faye.

[@NewFlyer56k]

Awesome Faye, machinist like this are hard to come by.

[@dmarc3038]

I love watching this! So addictive

[@canadianmarauder1923]

Good video. Exactly what I needed to know cause I have an overhead cam engine that needs a refresh and then some to accommodate an m122 supercharger.

[@brakedd]

As soon as the video is over I'm already looking for the next one. More of these please! I'm curious what issues he normally runs into with cylinder heads from OHV engines

[@FayeHadley]

He says he sees this problem a lot.... And don't worry - currently working on another really interesting piece of this series to go up Monday!!

[@TeonCyndi]

Dam i had to rewind it a couple of times the cams spinning free like that is so satisfying can’t wait to see and hear it fire up

[@FayeHadley]

Same!!!! Haha I have also watched this video a few times and I also saw it in person!! I have to watch these videos over and over again throughout the week so that I don't get 7M withdrawal before Saturday rolls around again 😂😂😂

[@TeonCyndi]

Faye Hadley the end result is gonna be well worth the wait

[@joelh7525]

Really enjoying all the videos with Danny. Need chicken t shirts.

[@stevenazaroff4243]

Best head series ever!

[@witnesszer0]

can't wait to see that beast fire up and roar to life up its been quite the journey

[@FayeHadley]

Same!!!!!!

[@robertnoyes1115]

very excited for ya on how good its going keep it up!!!

[@aaronshall9258]

Another awesome video in this series!!! I think you have a friend for life with him!:) He is extremely knowledgeable! Thanks a lot Faye for sharing this and the adorable 🐔's:)

[@FayeHadley]

Haha thank you!!!!

[@aaronshall9258]

I don't mean to pry, but that super adorable little birdie:)!!! What is it?

[@markwilson9760]

Never seen a head straightened like that. Awesome videos

[@mrrobotobrains]

The art of machinery.

[@lorenmoore2289]

Pretty awesome video. Nothing like setting up a nice performance engine. I will have to watch the series and see if you degree the cams. I love doing that.