First Fire of '62 Chevy 327 in '86 GMC Sierra Classic

Today is the day. We are going to install the 327 into the GMC and see if she'll growl. Come along!

[@antilaw9911]

Very nice engine color 👍

[@dougtaylor8735]

I used one of those old torque wrenches for overhauls back in the day, and never lost a head gasket so I guess they work pretty good.

[@HOTRODPOKEMON]

Nice truck over all good information and form 🎉

[@brianturner8477]

I like your approach. You are very methodical and neat as a pin. I also share your Faith. God bless you.

[@zacharyvought5597]

Gave that flannel a new lease on life

[@95Z28A4]

Great combination! I'm 61 years old. I gotta say I don't miss breaker point distributors. I think I would convert to a small cap electronic ignition and keep the period correct ignition coil.

[@kevinpfaff2301]

Great idea for the shirt. Now you will need a matching pair of pants. Nyuk nyuk. Great video coming along great.

[@TheJayhawker]

Or a matching checked driving cap, Nyuk Nyuk.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Good job!

[@davidj4662]

Thats a real sweet truck. Love the 327, had a few in different cars over the years.

[@edwardberwind8544]

Nice job ,very clean, and it looks good even if it is green. Good luck with your project.

[@TheJayhawker]

Thanks 👍

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Love them chevy interchangeable parts gona be a nice truck. excelent

[@SignalyardsGarage]

Great job! It’s nice to see all your work coming together into a running machine! I love your temporary valve covers. That’s a great idea!

[@randallsanders7446]

Jolly good show! Engine sounds pretty darn good just as it is. Also like the mending job on the shirt sleeve. Looking forward to hearing it purr on the next video.

[@averystewart1017]

Same engine in a 73 c10...I love it... Rpm Screamer...it jus wants more RPMs I'm jus a cruiser tho...hauling trash n grocery 💪

[@daviddaniels6469]

Great work. I love your attention to details . Love the old small blocks also. I am 69 . First car was a 1955 265 3 speed. I am currently restoring a 1979 C30 pickup , rust repairs at all the usual places . Rockers , floor pans, bed sides, bed floor. I also have my 1964 C10 step side that has the 1969 327 w quadratic that I bored 60 over in 1980. Doing rust repairs as well. My other project is a 1965 C10 long bed step side that I purchased in 1998. I drove it home , removed the 305 that I did not purchase and took it back to the owner. I plan to put a 1968 327 that has been sitting for 42 years in my shop in the 65. Thanks for your videos . Former Marine .

[@TheJayhawker]

Thank you sir, glad to have you along - and thanks so much for your service! God Bless

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Jay. Good video. I used the same method when I was mating my engine and trans. You got to do what you got to do. She's sounding great Jay. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@papilloncycles3463]

Wow that is a fancy nice truck there, love the cut out covers for the test run!

[@papilloncycles3463]

Taking the failure out of that overly complicated setup and returning to a simpler more reliable and easier to work on drivetrain, looks great to me!

[@DennisMurphey]

Enjoy hearing a 327 with some hair on its chest. Keep it going. D

[@TheJayhawker]

Unfortunately there's a lot of body work ahead of me😑

[@DennisMurphey]

@@TheJayhawker yes I know that but when you take a break just fire up the 327 and smile!!!!

[@SierraJohn]

My shirts wear out at the elbow, too.

[@dennisropon2201]

great job sounds good

[@harold306]

Pretty awesome video. Engine sounds great. Thanks for what you do.

[@sugardaddy62]

I realize we all do things differntly but, I have found that if you put #1 cylinder at TDC and point the rotor at #1 cylinder you will be set.

[@maggs131]

#1 on the cap

[@TheJayhawker]

Yep, I've done it both ways. Factory 60's manuals do it the way I did it this time, but it works either way.

[@B4Ctom1]

I’m very surprised considering that the transmission used is a 9 inch tail shaft TH 350, that a 700 R4 was not used instead. The only reason being that they are nearly exactly the same length. The deeper first gear and the OD fourth gear, as well as the lock up converter can make old trucks a joy to drive on the highway.

[@TheJayhawker]

I certainly wish that is what they put in, but this is what I've got for now. Thanks for watching!

[@macho4x4warlock98]

I believe the ‘63 327 ignition system had an inline ballast resister that cut the voltage to running 8-9 volts. So the points don’t “burnout” during running cycle……. Also for starting, the starter solenoid had a second small terminal that had a hot wire when the key was on start mode. That terminal went to the coil positive for full voltage start mode. That terminal was opposite of the key start wire to the solenoid.

[@TheJayhawker]

Yes! Thank you so much for reminding me!

[@robertkutz]

COOL.👍👍🏁🏁

[@danbrooks2338]

Thanks for the enjoyment of that project, I have been following along with my own engine,a'64 Impala numbers match 327 until I learned it has 283 heads 😢, think I saw some double hump s on your shelf 3782461,or 3798996, could you help me out

[@raystevens687]

Hay wondering what is thst round object on the other side of your master cylinder.

[@michaelf971]

I really enjoy your projects. I’m building a ‘68 250 in Alpine Green w/HIGH TORQUE 250 valve cover sticker for my ‘81 C10. Your 292 series has been helpful in that. However, I’m afraid your videos are making it difficult to find Alpine Green. They’re sold out everywhere I’ve looked!

[@TheJayhawker]

lol, well judging by a lot of comments the green won't be going on too many small blocks. I have a 250 laying around as well that I want to put in something. Just not sure what yet.

[@BillyJ57]

What is with the cut out valve covers?

[@boatnut64]

❤ it... You'll have to take your Bride, out on a Date Night, once it's all back together. ❤❤❤ Great Job Brother. 💪💪💪

[@TheJayhawker]

Yep, this truck has been with us from our very first date!

[@briankeys9313]

I may have missed it but who/how did the engine? I am most interested in the finish and work on the exhaust manifolds?

[@TheJayhawker]

Not sure I should own up to it yet, but this is my own work.

[@cali9514]

What size is that Edelbrock carb? I have a 600 CFM Edelbrock and just wondering if it would be compatible with a stock 327 intake manifold or would I need an adapter?

[@TheJayhawker]

This is a 1406 Edelbrock, which is 600 cfm. I don't point it out on the video but yes, you do need an adapter plate to go to a stock intake. Almost any parts store will have one on the shelf.

[@raystevens687]

Maybe you can talk her into doing another patch job again.

[@vagabond96h]

You can't actually get an exactly check one torque wrench against another torque wrench using a bolt because starting friction is greater than running friction. So the bolt you actually torqued with the first torque wrench won't begin to move at the same torque it was tightened to. It may be a small difference but it is a difference.

[@TheJayhawker]

Yes I realize that, just a for fun kinda thing. Thanks!

[@papilloncycles3463]

Are you using those newer style ribbed belts and pulleys from the 305?

[@TheJayhawker]

For now, yes. Maybe one day I will switch to something else but I never did have a moments trouble with this setup.

[@PedroReyes-pr5er]

Wondering how much all this work cost !?....

[@hydroy1]

What about your cam brake in time ? You must "never" let RPM drop below 2,000rpm for the fist 25+ mins or you will eat the cam lobes.

[@TheJayhawker]

It's hard to start an engine at 2000 rpms. I personally get it running, make sure it's going to keep running and that we're oiling the top end, then I worry about the break in. What else can you do? Thanks for watching and for your input!

[@larrymagee8758]

Points?????