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[@davidkennedy2075]

Can I just say thank you to Steve for even letting us in his shop, let alone his head and the madness that is his happy place. Thank you for all the amazing content. It's so cool to see the good bad and the ugly on everything. And I know Aden will rip this LS a new one. Let's go.

[@DollarKLX250]

OMG!! Way less ugly with the black! This was a great episode! I really liked the time lapse of the assembly. It really shows how much knowledge, skill and intelligence it takes to properly build a high HP engine and retain a fair amount of reliability and longevity. Great job!!

[@puppygadget3189]

Yes looks much better

[@mikeyd5969]

Steve your channel has become my go to channel when I’m done working and want to sit down to unwind. Thanks for all the great content.

[@Madacko]

As a machinist, I love watching this. You explain everything so well & I really enjoy seeing how other machines work

[@michaelfanning1193]

I mean zero disrespect when I say I love how much it feels like you are over explaining things. I'm only 25 with no real mechanic or engineering schooling at all. only self taught.

[@mrwilson7617]

KZbin University 🤙 And no student debt 😃

[@michaelfanning1193]

@@mrwilson7617 yessir. At 13 I was surprising people with things I could do by skimming through a KZbin video.

[@bill2178]

art arfons burt munro john britton gale banks kenny duttwiler there’s so many great stories we are definitely in the golden age of hp and information

[@rockkhound943]

Yea he has to dumb things down for most folks on here .

[@picklefart]

That's most of us here Bubba. 36 and I spent my youth being baptized by fire. From running cnc machines to building engines. My old man didn't teach me a damn thing useful.

[@bradleycrenshaw6778]

The camera angle at 7:21 is absolute money. Again, Thank You Mr. Steve for allowing us into your world. Thats why i keep buying your shirts !!!

[@BoostKingMatt]

Steve, I really appreciate everything you do, I appreciate the knowledge you have, and the tips and explaining you give to all of us novice learners. You are the expert, and I am just here to watch and learn. Thank you.

[@bryanluntz1603]

🔓🇺🇸😃

[@dmeemd7787]

I freaking love your sense of humor lolol 🤣👌 -Including answering questions LOL -- granted, always good when your better half reminds you that not all people know when people are being sarcastic, saying things and fun, all that good stuff :) And that is super cool have you guys to change his valve covers and coat that manifold!

[@tbusch63]

WOW, @Steve Morris Engines. You Were not kidding, That engine went from FUGLY to SWEET in just changing the Valve Covers and Powder coating the Intake plenum. 50 Shades of ugly to 100 Shades of Awesomeness! Thanks for the Video Steve!

[@kylejohnson716]

I’m amazed at the cleanliness of the shop, how the techs don’t have clutter on the benches, they use a tool and then put that tool up before moving on…that’s just one more reason why you are so respected in the engine builder world..👍

[@lewismocaby3646]

I’ve checked a couple of sbc’s in the past that were 0.015” out but wow that thing was tweaked pretty bad. Both of the small blocks I mentioned were late 70’s or early 80’s blocks and both were “Hecho en Mexico “ blocks. Thanks for the info video, keep up the great work.

[@dwaynepatch6872]

It would be amazing to see how you could fix Derek's 400 small block (vice grip)to make it what it's supposed to be. It would be a great collaboration.

[@bryanluntz1603]

Would be cool

[@timmytornado2171]

For $$$ yes

[@bryanluntz1603]

@@timmytornado2171 The Price is Right

[@n01z3]

holy heck steve. you really making long time tubers and "professionals" look like rookies, i am loving it, even though i am a honda/toyota guy, i love learning about a platform i have little hand time on and you really explain it clearly, that even this ricer can understand. engines are engines i guess,

[@vinceconstanzo6657]

A little machinist dye on the deck surface before decking would really show how messed up it was. But great information.

[@abitoffcenter383]

At the age of 50. What I'd give to work in that shop of a month!! I spent 30+ years turning bolts and nuts on cars and trucks. But I still want more knowledge. What someone could learn within those walls!!

[@Taverius]

"Less Ugly" damning with faint praise never goes out of style 🤣

[@br549rdr]

Yes sir! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 💪 been a machinist my whole life I’m 54 but never had privilege of machining engine components.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

I appreciate your attention to detail and wanting to make things perfect. I am really particular when working on things, like you. I always am amazed at the guys that can slap something together with no real care and it works. I have found over the years that being fussy is the only way that works for me. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@jont0315]

The ones that have the most attention to detail always build the best stuff. Ed Pink, legendary engine builder who also has tremendous attention to detail. That's why Steve's and Ed's engines are so badass

[@estebanmatias92]

Nice work with the video and editing, the quality just keeps going up!

[@jeffreyworthington7558]

That look is so much better. Enjoyed watching the machining.

[@mikescherrer4923]

Steve, you are the man. I'm extremely grateful for the expertise you pass on. Guys like you sharing your secrets is like Coke sharing their recipe. We'll have another generation of gearheads yet!

[@patrickvaugn897]

Very cool watching the new machine working so well 👍

[@eddean6663]

Now you know why Grumpy Jenkins preferred engines be with a lot of heat cycles on them because of casting shift .

[@ronaldspins]

A seasoned block

[@cbradley4466]

@@ronaldspins Just salt and pepper. Like a good steak. 😁

[@Guysm1l3y]

I'd wager those issues were from "fixture shift" when the block was machined rather than the block itself warping around.

[@bill2178]

i cant imagine anything better than steve morris and greg banish doing a project together between them both it would be better than a community college education

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

What a great gift for Aden. That cosmetic upgrade at the end transformed the engine. Nice!

[@jeremypalmer4374]

Love the content I can tell you look at every little detail of your builds things most people would over look you see I honestly never thought of one side of the block being off center blows my mind that there can be so many differences block to block

[@MrDiallowalcott]

Looks like the new "Billy Bad Boy Rottler" is working good! 👍

[@jamesklink4698]

Nice. #!!! 😊😊😊

[@vehdynam]

Thanks for showing , and the engine definitely looks much better. I am with you Steve, make them work good and look good. Great video.

[@msracing4423]

Wow is that machine fast. Love the way you take care of your customers.

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

Steve you’re helping out your buddy in the racing community and I love you for it. Good work my dude.

[@beefster1882]

steve ive been watching for 2 days and i gotta say i honestly think you might be my favorite channel right now, super informative and hellova blast to watch

[@patrickc8391]

Hey Steve, when you machine my block, make sure it's not as bad as this one! At least now I know when I get it back, it's going to be perfect. Great video to show how badly GM machined some of these. It's amazing that people are running the numbers they are with the specs that far off.

[@jaydunbar7538]

It was already in a race car so it may not have been the original GM machining

[@patrickc8391]

@@jaydunbar7538 It's actually pretty common for GM block decks to be out by quite a lot. Which is why I'm having Steve machine my block.

[@throttlewatch4614]

Love to learn even if it’s knowledge I’ll never use , you’ll always learn something on this channel

[@cjespers]

Agreed! Well done! I love Steve's kind of stream-of-consciousness explanations! Thanks for all the video!

[@strykerentllc]

Passed the Dewey final inspection so we know it's good to go. LOL Have a great weekend!

[@jaredandrews379]

Super cool! Thanks for showing us this!

[@ccrx2640]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos..!!!

[@Netbug]

A few nice freebies at the end there! Nice!

[@kevinwest3689]

I can't tease steve for letting us know, that the chips were flying away from us, because I was literally watching this with my safety glasses on. Lol

[@bryanluntz1603]

Looks good Steve That block being that far out You'd think he'd have a hard time keeping head gaskets in it Great Channel👍

[@johnreese3762]

Sweet! Very well done, thanks!!

[@z06doc86]

Steve and the gang fixed Aiden up without breaking the bank plus threw in some appearance freebies. What a guy! 👍👍

[@Xsivtime]

Great content again. You never disappoint!!! 👍.

[@chadhulsizer]

Thanks for the time you put in to all the videos, I would love to hear your thoughts on gapless rings in the context of keeping contaminants out of the bottom end when running methanol or ethanol. Sorry if i have missed it in another video.

[@glenbrannon7224]

Thanks for explaining all of this!

[@zulumagoo1]

"It's a nice package!" Hhhhhhuhuhuhuh... that's what SHE said.

[@johnjubie7144]

Nice job, using your experience to not bore the engine. Great channel.

[@thomasczyz1279]

another fantastic video…I like how you cared about how the final assembly looked…….😊

[@williambarry8015]

Dang, that's a slick machine.

[@donmathias1705]

Have you considered doing whole head sealing deal differently. Since you're making block and heads, what about extending sleeves about 0.250" and have a matching receiver groove in the cylinder head. You could fit a suitable "o" ring in the outer top section of the sleeves. Because there is no gas blowby past the "o" ring it can tolerate the heat. The sleeve heat is sucked away by the ali head contact. Any vertical "lifting" does not worry the seal. With modern cnc stuff making precisely matching holes is no longer a drama. I like how you use six studs for lots of reasons but seal around top sleeve is messy from a manufacturing and maintainence point of view. Thirty years ago I worked out viton "o" rings fitted into an ali head at exhaust side work faultless to stop header leaks. With modern seals and materials, I'm sure you could find a suitable seal with a bit of research. I'm sure you would welcome a system that was not requiring so much technical skill, time and care to simply hold a compression load reliably. Keep up the good work. Don't be afraid to push the boat out.

[@MsRandiCook]

You have to hug that new mill! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@bcbloc02]

I have seen many factory blocks out that bad. All it takes is a metal chip under the fixture on one end and it can skew the whole thing.

[@michaelprewitt1871]

It's funny when these backyard mechanics talk shit when steve is literally the greatest engine builder on the PLANET! He created the smx I would be honored to own a steve morrise engine if i could ever afford one. Shame on who ever has the nerve to talk down or even back talk the man. Smh. Steve your my hero brother stay humble and God be with you sir

[@turnbank3492]

To cool. Thanks for the show as always

[@censored1360]

The gift to UnFugly the LS was a great gesture.

[@robertboucher6700]

Looks 💯 %better by far. Good job steve

[@freedomfox8183]

That was cool you did that for Aiden .. looks SO much better than before

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

I saw a similar thing on a factory SBF, that had the decks quite a bit out. Turned out that motor had a history of failed intake and head gaskets.

[@philr1118]

Amazing how you don't need coolant spraying on the cutter to keep the tool cool...nice video!!!!!!!

[@jaydunbar7538]

It’s cast iron, not a machinist so I can’t give you a good answer on why but from what I understand watching machining channels cast iron has a natural lubricity that allows for not using coolant

[@doncarlson8391]

It's minute but if the bore isn't square to the crank, that means the rings are going to try to seal against an oval (in the direction of the piston pin). That's probably no worse than when the piston rocks in the bore from the wall clearance but not ideal. Thanks for the video.

[@larryjohnson1966]

Wow, do I feel smarter. Thanks again Steve for teaching me something I did not already know. If only you did more Fords.

[@earlalford7694]

Engine looks awesome 👌 great job 👏

[@thomaskueny566]

Cool!! What a well done video!!

[@djarcforceable]

Wow, the valve cover swap and powder coat made a big difference. Looks way better.

[@kred3208]

Thanks Steve. Always enjoy your content

[@MarkSmith-um2lc]

Hey Steve mark again just watched the video thats the Steve everyone loves very informative not angry. You are very passionate about what you do and checking the bore angle compared to the deck is something I wouldn't have thought of keep up the good work your neighbor in grand haven keep up the awsome work .mark (whitewolf )smith

[@puppygadget3189]

What an awesome machine to get stuff spot on

[@Gameplay-3D]

beautiful work as always.

[@aarontucker1783]

One day I will have a Steve Morris power plant in my ride!!!

[@craustadt]

I haven’t seen ls blocks that for off. The late model hemi blocks on the other hand…. One was waayyy off of 90*. The hemi bores were also off.

[@sammygonzalez7627]

You put the magic touch, with blackout intake and upgraded valve covers

[@michaelmcclure8673]

And the best thing Mr Steve is it Dewy approved. 👍👍👍👌🏻🐶🐶🐶🐕

[@Aladinscave]

Engine looks much better Steve 👌🏻🏁

[@wbdl62]

Love your videos 💪 Can you show and tell how you meassure crankshaft vs camshaft vs deck vs Bore squareness? (I’m working a bit on 4 cyl motorcycle engines but always wonder how you tackle v8 centrelines square’s and so on) Please and thanks 😉 Regular viewer from Poland 🇵🇱

[@MrBlackbutang]

I am always amazed at the cleanliness of the shop and organization! My pet peeve! Any one be happy to have their quality’s engine machined there . Have had a couple of blocks like that one. Heat was the problem and maybe manufacturers tolerance. It drives crazy when someone is machining my stuff I can’t watch. Thanks for sharing this as I am not cheby guy but they very strong mid section and probably a higher nickel content then ford or mopar..🦴🦴🐕

[@jasonfifield8126]

Your the man Steve 😊 Thank you 👍

[@smithchuck3963]

I wish you worked on 7.3 diesel engines cause I would have mine shipped immediately to you.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

There is a LOT of bad machines shops out there! I’ve been jerked around by a few of them! Always check and verify EVERYTHING you paid them to do!

[@FrankM812]

Hey Steve, just curious when you mentioned steel rods not having a clearance issue. Is that because they are more similar in thermal expansion to the cast block vs aluminum rods? Sorry if others already asked i didn’t scroll through all the comments before posting.

[@cjjohnson1821]

Consistently great content here lately (probably always has been, I've just been watching but a year or so)

[@toddclark332]

Great job Steve and have a fantastic Seeya

[@FuckGoogle502]

Wow, look at all the rust they left in the water jackets. Glad that's not my block.

[@rippingburnouts]

That's an awesome machine I use a dinosaur to cut heads and blocks a Berco RSC 950 it does a good job but takes a bit to set up

[@ECL..]

Could you design an engine without a head gasket so the head and cylinder is one piece. Splitting the engine closer to the crankshaft. Even moving the head gasket down so combustion occurs in solid chambers. Could test this by elongating the pistons and extending the head so it has a section of the cylinder

[@MDC33147]

That machine chips at iron so fast 😮 nice.

[@rangerst_870]

Hey Steve, when the little probe doohickey is measuring a block, KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF!! That thing could move over and you not realize it’s about to chop your hand off.

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@donbrutcher4501]

With the cylinder bores not perpendicular to the mains, won't that cause the rod bearings on that side pinch their journals?

[@alangreywolf6071]

So, just out of curiosity...will the 5 thou off angle bore affect the longevity of the rings or is it to small a variance to matter???

[@hottrodd1976]

Down here in the south when something is off like the piston to the block like that , it’s called cattiwompus ! Lol not sure if that how ya spell it

[@randallmason9687]

I am surprised at how much machining is done dry. I worked in a fab shop, and We used cutting oil or WD-40 on Everything.

[@tjrobison3267]

You made me nervous Steve when you were talking with your hands and pointing at the block while looking at the camera. I know you probably weren't that close, but if that cutter got into your hand or jacket sleeve, it would be very bad. Love your videos, stay safe.

[@otisbailey5455]

Strange to think how interesting it is to watch a decks being surfaced.. "watched the whole thing. Thanks

[@travismiller4621]

When you said the block was not machined properly at 6:18 would that be due to operator not installing block correctly in the fixture of the machine or due to a machine tooling being at the end of its tooling run cycle and needs to be serviced ?

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

I might have missed it if you said but when do you think the block was machined out of wack at factory or some other shop before it got to you? Thanks for sharing

[@jerrywhaley6397]

I like the other valve covers better.. you should have just powder coated them black and then off a little off the top where it says Chevy.. but nice of you to give him some free valve covers

[@stevenraymer6682]

Thanks for good content brother

[@fireworksbill]

Gives new meaning to junk yard LS.

[@trevevns3242]

@ Steve Morris Engines Asking halfway through the video so forgive me if you have answered this question but do you have to take the same amount off the bottom of the intake manifold to align the bolt holes and intake ports

[@axetogrindproductions4153]

thought i might get lucky and get a reply here . i have a 1200hp 6.0 turbo car. its a cathedral port head 92mm deal on e98 . im in the market for an intake manifold switch and wondering if i should go with a low or high ram intake . i dont rev real high maybe 7200 . thanks for the great content .