Scout Restoration #8: Engine Rebuild

We've got the engine back from the machine shop, and ready for re-assembly. I had a bit of a set back with the rocker arms, but parts are on the way. Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

[@benjaminfloyd8116]

enjoyable video on a lesser known engine 👍

[@VinnyMartello]

I’ve almost finished my 392. Sadly getting parts has been a freaking nightmare. Once this engine is done it will hopefully never have to come apart ever again.

[@malarki8789]

I know the feeling, hang in there, it'll be worth it!

[@mdale1679]

Malarki, do you have a part’s breakdown list of where you got everything??

[@malarki8789]

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u0YRVAW1VtDaTCekmabQzfNWyp3kEJF8MTVXxiDc4eM/edit?usp=drivesdk I'll leave this public for a week or so, if you'd like to copy it. I don't know how helpful it will be, as a lot of the parts I found were one time purchase on eBay. Good luck!

[@gbunton]

Videos like this are useless to people actually wanting to rebuild an engine. I guess it's just for views but ok. not a single spec gone over wasting my breath I guess. Nice job however

[@malarki8789]

I never claimed these videos would be instructional. People are welcome to watch, but honestly these videos are for a target audience of 1.

[@edwardseaton9447]

Should have done a port and polish while it was a part

[@VinnyMartello]

That’s what I did with my 392. These heads aren’t exactly known for performance so every bit helps!

[@gbunton]

Some things necessary for an engine rebuild, a dial caliper, a bore gauge, a micrometer, plastigauge and a factory service manual for the spec tolerances.🤣

[@davidlafranchise4782]

Just got a 66-67 with the 196 4 speed. Looking for a good rebuild kit

[@malarki8789]

They are hard to find. I got told by a lot of manufacturers, that they've obsoleted parts for the scouts 😢

[@wyattbradford5047]

Please share with me where you sourced new rod bearings.

[@malarki8789]

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[@davidlafranchise4782]

Why did cam gear seem to take a few tries?

[@malarki8789]

The cam splines rotate as its tightened down, its easy to put it on the wrong tooth

[@gls66]

What's the cost out the door for an engine like that. I have a 1965 scout 80

[@malarki8789]

It was only by the grace of God that I was able to source oversized pistons and bearings. They've been obsoleted by major manufacturers. It's cheaper to swap for a more common engine. In parts and machining this one exceeded 4k, not including labor

[@gls66]

@@malarki8789 thank you

[@charlescolwell7927]

@@malarki8789 in 1961 the whole Scout 80 sold for $ 550.

[@davidlafranchise4782]

Half a 392

[@malarki8789]

True

[@davidlafranchise4782]

No plastigauge???

[@gbunton]

obviously these videos aren't meant to show an actually proper rebuild, if it is this thing won't run long🤣🤣

[@VinnyMartello]

He used plastic at the beginning of the video.