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[@dennispalmer6007]

Socks will live a much better life. Not only will he not be getting in fights to get the girls, but he won’t be fathering any offspring that will end up homeless. He got lucky he found a good home were he can get food and loving and grow old in comfort.

[@SirensC3]

PAUL! Do not use that silicone! It reacts with oil and lets go of the metal. Use black or clear only when oil comes in contact with the silicone. I work in a racing engine machine shop. Trust me. Also, the bronze gear on the distributor is not a big block thing. It is a roller cam thing. And the guide plates are breaking cause of cheap rockers and no stud girdles.

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Paul needs to read this! ☝

[@billcooper2584]

@@MonkeyMikeOutdoorsPaul needs an engine mechanic 😅

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

LMFAO IKR!@@billcooper2584

[@matthewtaylor3308]

I bet when they do pull the pan on that big block they’ll find the oil pickup at least partially blocked with that crap silicone… 🤦‍♂️

[@jbr496]

Was going to say all of this. Performance big blocks have these issues but they can be fixed easily with the above recommendations. That distributor gear needs to be matched to whatever cam is in the engine. Hard to recommend a gear without that info.

[@mccurdyplace4]

I'm liking the background music choices. Nice addition to the old tried and true.

[@subculturenm]

I dig that you show the ups and the downs of your projects, instead of editing the videos to make everything look trouble-free.

[@lgun1]

That distributor gear isn't a big block thing. It's more of a billet cam core thing. You can use a bronze gear, like you are or you can get a melonized gear. Either one will stop the gear wear problem.

[@SirensC3]

Finally! Someone who knows what they are talking about. Thanks for saving me the trouble of trying to tell them that.

[@adamenders1695]

Those newer MSD gears are horrible now. They might call them bronze, but we only get a season out of them in the race engines. Comp actually makes a gear that’s equal to what the MSD gears USED to be.

[@markglenn4929]

​@adamenders1695 I was going to suggest a new Distributor, that is designed for the Billet cam.

[@Adrian-Pryke]

Don’t know how sloppy the gear was but as it’s pinned, would it be possible to sleeve it and use it that way ?

[@SirensC3]

@@markglenn4929 they don’t make or need a distributor for a roller (billet) cam. You get a bronze gear and swap out the old one. Paul is wrong about them not making one to fit his distributor. He just didn’t look in the right place. My machine shop could have hooked him up. He is too lazy to do things correctly. He would rather do it quick and easy and then blame the engine for his failures. I make a living on people like him.

[@UncleGo67]

So Glad SOCKS is Doing well. Thank you for Adopting Him. Love the Name… Fitting: SOCKS

[@richhutch908]

Something crawled up inside Hunter and died. Happy Birthday Shawn. Mine is Tuesday, the 12th. I am considerately older, I'll be 76.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Big blocks have a pretty good reputation over the years in all kinds of applications including marine where they are run close to wide open for hours at a time. The problem seems to come when after market parts are added. An engine has to be built ground up to be durable. Adding a few components to get lighter weight and higher horsepower can create a cascade of problems that were never there originally. I remember running triple 454's in high speed jet boats used for tours. Previously we ran big block Fords which seemed susceptible to distributor failures and also used a fair amount more gas per hour. The 454's were run hard (as were the Fords) as we had a time schedule to meet and an area to cover that were not amendable. They held up quite well lasting from May through September eight hours a day seven days a week with four boats running. As I recall it was normal to get three seasons out of an engine before any problems and even more before major overhaul. They were converted to quick connect fittings enabling the engine to be pulled in less than half an hour and replaced with a spare in an hour. Then the shop could overhaul the engine as needed. They were hooked on Hamilton jets if I remember correctly so with the quick connects on all lines and electrical it highly simplified the process. They carried a good load. 48 passengers in a forty five foot aluminum river boat at thirty knots.

[@joecook8352]

Happy Birthday Shawn! In one of Rory’s latest videos he was talking about how he likes a big block because he likes torque for pulling the people out, he likes to work at low range rpm’s

[@PlainStraightShooter]

I agree with Merlin. I love the older big blocks.

[@veto8792]

He can always opt for the Vortec 8.1. Some folks call it the big block LS.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I used a Comp Cam Composit Distributor gear on my Big Block

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I also used Comp Cam Stainless steel Rocker's on my Big Block

[@741662027]

And his higher-geared axle has stronger pinion engagement.

[@lchebuhar9212]

Sean is such a good addition to the team! 💪👍🏼

[@countryboyscooter3402]

He just looks like a kid with no whiskers. lol

[@murraymccann1417]

Paul secretly loves Ford, and now everyone knows it!❤️❤️

[@talon0863]

Those wheels are devastatingly handsome

[@lockout6896]

Dang that step ladder that you can lay down on to work on your truck is a life saver

[@themekfrommars]

Maybe you could do a fireside chat with Rory about the merits of a big block vs LS!

[@jasonstrout4502]

Rory keeps his big block stock.

[@richardr1790USCG]

​@@jasonstrout4502Actually he has a GM performance valvetrain. OEM, yeah, stock, no.

[@mikehill5755]

Paul made a valid point Ford’s idea of the distributor in the front is a “better idea”. The reason Government Motors made all the LS engines easy to swap out is because they knew you would be having to replace them often.

[@cal9688]

Michelle saying the cat was probably still stoned - priceless! Thanks all, UK

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Happy past Birthday, Shawn! You're learning the way this garage works together and you're fitting in to it really well! You're an excellent addition to an excellent group of people! Thanks for coming along for our ride!👍👍

[@FabRats599]

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[@charlesnoel9081]

You might try some pattern grease and check your mesh. Could need to shim the distributor up a bit or worse down. What I'm trying to say is it might be you new distributor not the big block.

[@benniemathews9624]

Happy Birthday Sean! So glad you’re part of the Fab Rats team! Also Very happy you averted being smashed by an out of control Rat Rod Wrecker on your birthday!

[@mrod171]

Lainey Wilson first song to play on the radio, she really stealing everyone's hearts 👍👍

[@larrydavidson3402]

Happy Birthday Sean!!!!!!!!!!! Kudos to your wife for the fantastic meal she prepared.

[@jaymac2184]

I thought Paul's request for the air hose blower was to defend against Hunter's flatulence issue 😅😅

[@markverloop8787]

I must’ve been a good one phew😢

[@dougalexander7204]

It curled my screen….

[@kenc1800]

I totally agree with that idea

[@kenwelch6984]

Now I do believe that it's just for looks and to mess with ppls heads lol...my uncle has one on his 327, in a 40's panel. I wish I had pics to show you guys, but he just past on a week ago, sooo not sure what his wife is going to do with it, my cousins, still has car...but we don't talk often...so to bad, but if I can I'll get pics an show ya...but what a better way to mess with someone's head tho...LMFAO... you should look into it paul...see what it costs to change it, just for shit and giggles

[@ordinarypete]

Happy belated bday, Sean. And also happy 43rd birthday (the day the video dropped) to Paul.

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉😂 Grand Mom should smile 😁 more 9:25 she looks like she is going to kick all y'all's ashes... until Sean got in the way...🎉😂...love you Grand Mom ❤️..... happy birthday sean🎉🎉🎉🎉....JJ... Jonjon...😊

[@GMc-0513]

Paul, you must invite Merlin to bring Tow Mater to the Sand Chute Challenge. Cummins must make an appearance! Merlin can always pull you and Matt out!

[@mattmanyam]

Isn't Tow Mater Rorys rig?

[@bgood2010]

@@mattmanyam Tow Mater is Merlin's rig. Rory's is called Trail Mater.

[@mattmanyam]

@@bgood2010 ahhh! Thanks!

[@bigwooly8014]

Yall ever use a listening stick? Hold a wood handle from ear to covers. You'll be able to hear exactly which ones are bad. Works like a dream. Edit: works great for pinpointing bad bearings, lifters, or various ticks, squeaks, and grinding sounds

[@PanheadJeff58]

So does a piece of hose.

[@TheHandyHam73]

They make a tool that looks like a Doctor's stethoscope only it has a long metal rod as a pointer works like a charm.

[@aaronsbarker]

long screwdrivers and pry bars will do in a pinch as well!

[@mntmantimes]

​@@TheHandyHam73I got mine at harbor freight. Great for diagnosing all kinds of noises

[@ncsaddlehunter77]

​@sameasalways749 Stethaprobe, works really well

[@briantoga2626]

My dad is in his 70s now. But then he worked on dodge motors, he had old valve covers with tops cut off with rubber screwed to the top. He could look at rockers with motor running without getting oil everywhere. Work smarter not harder.

[@StanMcConnell-my3et]

When looking for a transmission leak clean trans and put baby powder on it the oil will wick into the powder good luck I enjoy your videos .😀

[@FabRats599]

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[@petersgrayson]

I was expecting Paul was going to lathe up a bushing given it was a push pin. Seems like finding a Company or another youtube channel who does modified big blocks regularly to get the tips for known issues would be gold, like Merlin and Cummins. Quicker and cheaper than pulling apart constantly or swapping to LS. Keep up the good work. 🇦🇺

[@hotrodchevy4524]

There probably isn't any channels that you could get tips from for big blocks cause nobody runs them, because they are good for one thing a boat anchor. Lol 😂

[@mikebougher3731]

​@hotrodchevy4524 you must not open your eyes very much if you think no one uses big block chevys.

[@hotrodchevy4524]

@@mikebougher3731 you are probably Right, I just don't Pay attention cause I've had nothing but bad luck with Big Blocks, and so have a lot of my friends. Yeah I'm sure some people use them, just not my thing.

[@baumsquad222]

Steve Morris

[@tystone9966]

Bushing is what I would've done myself.

[@carlbostwick4969]

Part Number: CRO-76002 from Summit is the bronze gear for that distributor

[@aberdeebsky]

$80 bucks for a cnc bronze part is a bit hefty, but it looks like it will fit.

[@gilbertogomezhernandez]

COSTA RICA...SALUDOS...Seeing many of your friends I realize that they prepare with special rescue vehicles for the snow ... I think it's time to build a BOMBI FAB RATS.

[@carlallen6281]

Your background/ montage music seems to have changed and for the better in my opinion (not that it was bad before). Your music is almost as good as Merlin’s! 😂 Thanks for the entertainment, I’m always waiting for the next one!

[@Ebbyman413]

I was today years old when I learned where the color 'Chevy Orange' came from... it was just heat resistant silicone blown about that everyone said "Ya know what... I think the entire block should be that color!"

[@Cavemandave99]

No LS!!! Big blocks are awesome!!! I had a F250 with a 460 in it. Never failed me. That 4x4 was absolutely bulletproof. I pulled a 14 ton motorhome out of the sand without a kinetic rope, just put the throttle down and let it roar. Damnit. Now I miss that truck all over again.

[@MrDan1509]

460's cool and all but a 390 stroked to a 410 is the bee's knees. Keep those high rpms high all day!!

[@starionslider2116]

One you go to LS power nobody ever goes back. There is a reason for that.

[@davids6533]

The music at about the 09:46 mark is pretty sweet!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

So proud of you for not using all those profanities when the distributor part was incorrect. 🌏🇭🇲

[@jeffreybrookes9731]

Hunter fits in perfectly with the mechanic garage environment. He is picking up rapidly on the nut twisting part of it😂😂

[@DeanF]

Right after Ben brought in the "candles" for Sean I had a hearty laugh, saying out loud; "I could hang out with these guys"...

[@FabRats599]

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[@scottbrodie1890]

B2

[@zachpayne520]

17:05 Ben starting the jeep gets me every time! 😂😂

[@dougalexander7204]

There are no problems with Fab Rats, only improvement opportunities.

[@FJB8885]

Running it with the covers off to check is messy and sometimes smoky but it's worth it to be sure IMHO. Low end torque = BB Cool wrecker ✌️🇺🇸

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Happy Birthday Sean! 🎂 Awesome video on the Rat Rod, glade she is up and running again! Quite a team!😊

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉 thanks 👍 for the video guys 🎉....JJ... Jonjon....😊

[@FabRats599]

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[@TheHandyHam73]

You're supposed to let that silicone sealer set completely before reassembly. When you tighten the cover just as much or more squeezes out on the inside as outside and if a glob finds its way into your oil passages you will be able to do the LS swap sooner than later. If you use a gasket contact cement like Gaskacinch to glue the gasket to the cover then a light film of silicone set completely on the head side of the cover gasket, you will likely never have to fool with that cover gasket again then when you remove the cover the gasket stays on the cover ready for reassembly.

[@bradleymadosh911]

Happy Birthday Shawn and hope you had a wonderful day. I so glad you came to work for the FabRats. You are a varry hard worker and know your stuff. Shawn is always in a good mood and makes you laugh every when things don't go right at work. So Happy Birthday my Friend and many morento come

[@paulhimle]

My vote is to use the same engine as Matt’ wrecker so you can steel his parts when you visit. It’s just upping the ante on the whole Mountain Dew thieving stuff. 😊

[@FabRats599]

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[@Navyuncle]

This is too funny. When Paul looked at the camera and ask, "did you just fart?" I had just let one rip.😂😅 It was almost like he was talking to me.😊

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

PLEASE keep the big block! Everybody has an LS! Stay with the big block! 🇺🇲💯✌

[@MrAndeev8]

Once you decide to LS swap you can always sell the big block to Trail Matter or he might even have an LS to swap you for

[@clipper1083]

Paul would Probably give it to Rory

[@ryanbean3548]

The BB sounds great.

[@jimmypeterson2447]

What is the brand of knife did Jesse get you guys?

[@Regolith86]

@@jimmypeterson2447 Looked like a Boker Kalashnikov to me, specifically the Modified Sheepsfoot version.

[@jeffmorgan73]

Happy birthday Sean , fab rats was great before but now it’s even better since you joined the crew

[@dougdean3134]

Happy birthday Shawn hope your day was great

[@texacola]

As an old boss of mine used to say, "If you have to take the time to go back and fix it, it means you had time to fix it right the first time" :)

[@LoBeau53]

That Miller Trailblazer that has been sitting around your shop makes a real purtty shelf. Can’t say for sure but I have been told they are a decent welder as well.

[@jeffmosley4043]

Rory can tell you all the tricks to making the big block run right. Just don't drive through big water holes he can tell all about that too. Happy birthday Sean best wishes. Love the Ratrod wrecker can't wait to see it go up the sand shoot. Thanks for the video stay safe guy's. Good luck at Hell and back.

[@rodneybailey3554]

I do really like your high-reach ladder thingee! Really helpful on those taller trucks! Cheers, Rod

[@89G]

Seems like a feller could sleeve that distributor shaft to accept that bronze gear. You can also run a melonized gear instead of brass/bronze. Same results.

[@greasemonkeyHtd4lifeDbpDu1965]

Happy birthday to a very young handsome Sean that is very super good on helping Paul and Ben work on all vehicles keep up the good work

[@DBKimber]

Happy Birthday Sean! Keep wrenching it!

[@JustnVideo]

I was just watching Rory talk about the positives of the big block. You guys should collaborate and talk about Big Blocks vs LS.

[@MotoDeSoto]

As an old guy who doesn’t know anything, those Rat motors were pretty good in the day, in stock form. As soon as you start messing with things though, you get what you get.

[@hotrodchevy4524]

Happy Birthday Sean. 🎂🍺🍻🎉🧨. You Have been A Great Addition to the Channel. 👍😁

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Happy Birthday Shawn.... May you have many years association with fab rats... May you have continued good health and may you be richly blessed with good fortune.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

[@terryrempel68]

When you want to isolate a sound in any machinery in a noisy environment try this: wear Earmuffs and use a wooden dowel or a decent clean stick. The stick transmits vibration to the earmuffs. Place the far end of the stick on the machinery...direct contact. The other end on the earmuff. It works like a stethoscope to pinpoint noise. Just move the end of the stick to the noisiest location. You can find bearing noises...lifter tics....rocker rattles....all sorts of things. and you won't hurt your hearing doing it. Simple stuff that works. Thanks for the vid.

[@henrycarlson7514]

So Wise . Thank You . Happy belated Birthday Sean. Good idea to take the cat to the Vet, saves many headackes later

[@markrebman9882]

Happy birthday Sean you are a awesome addition to the team!

[@brianhowe2078]

Should put bucket seats facing back and have them on hinges so they swing out to the side and then face forward

[@FabRats599]

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[@randycook7226]

happy birthday that birthday lunch looked 😋 delicious...a birthday 🎂 lunch every day great great videos and the wrecker looks great 👍 👌 keep making great videos 📹 and thanks for bringing us along 😊 ☺️

[@p930racer]

If the pushrod guides are breaking, might want to check out the level of spring compression to make sure they are not binding up, since that can cause such issues. Its not uncommon to have a cam and rocker combo providing more lift than the springs can compress for.

[@FabRats599]

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[@nswany]

I am reliving some of my old big block problems I had in my Chevell back in the 70’s. Never eleminated the problem with the rockers. Cut some old valve covers out to cut down on the oil mess during the valve adjustment.

[@MaxsGarajMahal]

Put the distributor housing in the lathe, cut two round bottom grooves to install o-rings to hold the oil in the galley pushing it all to the mains, rods, lifters and rockers. Really worth the tiny effort and helps hold the distributor housing true in the hole.

[@mr_mongo7228]

Happy belated birthday Sean!🍻

[@atpgarageatl]

Happy Birthday Shawn! Hoping to meet you guys in October on our way to Zion!

[@garycoppard3596]

Happy birthday Sean, may God bless you mightily with success and happiness 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@edduke897]

Paul, could you make a sleeve to go inside the bronze gear so it fits properly? It appears that you have the ability to do that if needed.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Everything looks absolutely fantastic to me, PAUL, with` all my heart!! you are without a doubt, one hell of a mechanic, and I mean that PAUL with all my heart! And so is your brother!!!

[@posinet1125]

Happy Birthday Sean, you are awesome and a crowd favorite. Keep up what you are doing my friend.

[@FabRats599]

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[@davidfulton3939]

Paul, I feel your frustration on receiving the wrong parts when trying to get work done in a timely manner and not wanting to use “bad words” sometimes it just comes out and around here we call those words “barn talk”! 🤬 This was a phrase coined by my Grandson’s Papa (grandfather) on his father’s side when my grandson attempted to use cuss words in public that he learned while working in the barn! His Papa told him that “barn talk” was only to be used in the barn! lol. My wife has had a couple signs made for me in my garage stating, “I can fix anything, but only with a little barn talk”! Thanks for keeping it clean on your channel! 😆

[@sallys7167]

W1qq1

[@franceskoontz7027]

Good to see you Michelle.

[@racer25s]

@ Fab Rats you have a lathe in the shop, machine a sleeve that fits inside the bronze gear. Easy machine work! Steel, like the shaft or material similar to bronze, machine the OD to .001 press fit, press it in, chuck up the gear and drill the ID to size, redrill for the roll pin, 20min job.

[@sasquatchd0012]

I understand why you're going to go LS... its gonna be a sad day to see the big block go for me, just because I'm an old school guy in a new school world. But I get it... and respect it.. and I do also think a donation to Rory would be a great way to keep a friend and colleague rolling!

[@BFVgnr]

Jesse supporting FabRats AND BladeHQ, both a couple of great Utah companies. Those Boker Kalashniov autos are some snappy little knives. Good job, Jesse!

[@tomgale8154]

i am old school and you can not beat the sound of a big block i miss my 396 and my 427

[@madcratebuilder]

Cut the top off a set of old oem valve covers so you can adjust without getting oil soaked. I wasn't aware the TBI dist shaft was a smaller diameter, that sucks. I always used the thick rubber/cork Mr Gasket VC gaskets glued to the VC, never leaked, super easy install.

[@travisanderson4263]

I appreciate your struggles Paul, all the rest of us deal with the same problems. Lol! Hunter is becoming a pretty darn good quality control guy. 😂 Happy birthday sean!

[@FabRats599]

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[@jimsdimideas5383]

We would always just disconnect the spark, plug wires and use the starter button to turn the engine. I actually worked very well. Keep up the good work guys love your videos. 10:05

[@dennisharvey4499]

I would just remove the spark plugs: it makes it a lot easier to turn, and you get to check them and the mixture at the same time.

[@tsaecker7255]

The big block adds so much more that even the bored and stroked LS's can't match. Nothing beats that torque specially when you can rev it up and get the HP too.

[@mikediamond257]

hahahahahha....pffffffft...... Happy Birthday Shaun !! Good Mernin to you too! Love that ol bus !

[@MrSpartanPaul]

I wish I had people handing me tools. Man that would be nice......

[@schalkvandermerwe4160]

Would love to see one of these tow trucks with a LS + supercharger setup

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I Can feel for Ben and Sean (Shawn, Shaun). Years ago we installed a rebuilt transmission in my buddy's 1978 Buick skylark that was basically the same as Hunter's 75 Nova. We cranked up the engine and began to add Transmission fluid while leaning over the front bumper. I told him to back up, and then I stopped leaning on the car it drove forward into my shins. Luckily there wasn't enough fluid to get enough force. We realized the transmission shifter components were for a Floor Shifted model and his was a column shifted, so when we thought it was in Park, it was in Low 1.

[@gihonda127]

12:42, that is what we would use on those old Hummve 6.2/6.5ls while in the Army. That orange RTV is great.

[@alucide]

Happy birthday Sean! And kudos to your wife for bringing you such an awesome lunch!

[@Bryanja81]

Maybe talk to Rory about the big block issues since his runs great... until he puddle jumps it.

[@williambliege7395]

Paul, back in the day I remember... my father, who was a chevy fan, would cut valve covers just for adjusting valves cut out enough of the cover to adjust and not get oil all over the place. Engine specific. But it helps make less mess.

[@christopherdeetjen7820]

4 stroke valve adjustment on any motor, works everytime. When exhust valve just starts to go down adjust the intake valve on that cyclinder. When the intake valve goes down and start to come back up adjust the exhaust on that cyclinder. You will never have problem. Also valve cover cork gaskets spray paint with interior/exterior silver paint. They seal up and pop back off with out damaging the gaskets

[@briankirkum662]

If any milling has been done to intake and heads you might need to shim up distributor. Run 2 or 3 gaskets under it to shim up

[@kevinculbertson2071]

In regard to the transmission leak, I think the term you’re looking for is “we’re going to let it develop”. It’s a frequent term in my shop.

[@bobrecord6901]

In my lifetime of wrenching i always referred to those moments as “kodaking it” because it will develop one way or the other 😂😂

[@brianstough5286]

8:00 - "...did you just compliment ford?..." (Complete accident!) Great attitude!!!

[@gregcullen248]

Happy Birthday Sean and many more🎉 food looks great

[@jasonmuse1866]

Your dedication to chevy and constantly having to work on them is impressive

[@tacticalbreadman7409]

every other option is WORSE.... LOL things goofy ford guy's say... LS swap the world

[@jeffvw1994]

Wonder how a built ford 300 I6 would do in that truck.

[@JasonSs-ro7hm]

I've literally beat a Chevy truck like a crack head tryin to rob me and for three years I never had to do anything but change tires and a couple cv axles. My friends with Ford's all sold them before it got close to 300,000 miles I didn't. Still ran great when i sold it.

[@bobmcdougall5904]

Doesn't have anything to do with Chevy, it's the aftermarket parts.

[@randallcammack6932]

Pick your poison, learn how to fix it, carry on.