Worlds largest Pontiac street engine. Indian Adventures tall deck 601ci

[@derrickodyes1934]

Love to see a pontiac build. Thats a warrior block

[@anthonygibbo1881]

​@willyberg123to hear that thing fire will be fkn cool 😎

[@anthonygibbo1881]

Totally agreed, I wonder if chief frm street outlaws knows dave's auto shop 😂 reason I say that is because that's all he used to run in the crow and he went through a couple blocks.

[@interabang]

​@willyberg123 Why would you lie anyway ?. Are you a reformed pathological liar having withdrawal symptoms?

[@Zaxby722]

This is the type of content youtube was made for! Keep it coming! ❤

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ps-ff6yx]

​@DavesAutoCenterCenterville have you made a follow up video yet?

[@NC-xk1eg]

Dave is an expert, a mentor, a trusted friend, the guy next door, a father image, a big brother, a best friend, just a darned nice guy & a hero all rolled into one!👍 (Maybe I speak for most of us here)

[@terriecotham1567]

True art is not always hanging in a museum

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

That statement would make a great T-shirt! Thanks for watching

[@kevintownsend3840]

I'm getting smarter with every video i watch of this man. Thanks

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Wonderful to hear! You are the type of person we love making videos for. Thanks for watching.

[@BowensBlvd]

you're the man Dave! love the videos here in Michigan

[@turtlemining9430]

KZbin is slowly becoming the new library of Alexandria. Dave is unknowingly preserving priceless knowledge for generations to come. Hopefully additionally qualified people in other areas do the same

[@trondsjli3435]

He knows 😊

[@Bischlarbo69]

Very interesting comparison

[@MichaelSmith-vy2gp]

Nothing more satisfying than engineering a solution to a problem and fabricating the tool for the repair. ❤

[@StepheMauro-kh1px]

Big Dave is the friggin man!!! Knows his stuff - knows his employees- runs a tidy shop !!!

[@davidknous4916]

An amazing mechanic, and a amazing teacher/instructor.

[@mbe190283]

You guys are pure craftsmen and artists. Most "mechanics" are diagnose and then plug and play. Respect from 🇬🇧

[@LargeMain]

Love seeing experienced mechnics tools and custom tools, neat seeing all the hand made or specifif tools not able to buy

[@davekeller2798]

Hey Dave, I'm another Dave and once was a Pontiac guy. When building a Pontiac motor ( especially for performance ) be sure that the bearings get PLENTY of oil. Pontiac motors seem to wipe out # 5 main this is the last to get oil. We had to tap into the main oil supply and run a tube straight to #5.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for the tip boss!

[@johnathonmounce2265]

Absolutely correct

[@Hoppy1571]

The nation’s best and favorite!! You and your family (and entire crew), are in prayer!

[@ironmaxima3672]

You guys are the BEST!

[@michaelargo2391]

When you’re good, you’re good and you’re good

[@gregorynaber2901]

A million people have copied this guy now but Dave is the best ever , love to see him solve problems, he is a true OG 😊😊😊😊

[@rich1879]

Copycatting somebody is the best form of flattery a person can receive.

[@allanlugo8095]

I love my Pontiac...I have 69 400. Firebird.... beautiful engine...

[@brandonmaguire3868]

As a machinist. I appreciate your knowledge on the trade and knowing runout and fits and clearances. All real important. I would be a kid running your machines.

[@johnguilty]

Always appreciate your content. You make it easy for a layman to understand the different issues you are addressing with your videos.👍🏼

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

Your shop is as much a machine shop as it is a repair and rebuild shop. Very impressive.

[@alexo1226]

Dave !!! Amazing work , keep up the great work. I can't thank you enough for taking your time and educating us , the fans .take care

[@spenserrich5703]

This is someone truly passionate about their job! Love your content and if my 6.7 ever needs major work it’ll be on a tow truck headed to Utah to see Dave!

[@curtisdixon8109]

Wow there's alot to machining ,great information

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for watching

[@robertdoell4321]

We Love you Dave and Family and Specialists. GOD bless you all.

[@SuperMonsteraddict]

What a nice ship would love to work there

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

We need experienced mechanics and machinists. Please send us an email if you’re interested. Thanks for watching! [e-mail]

[@1truthseeking8]

​@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleneed a training program to develop more people with the skill sets you all have and employ... All of civilization needs more of this capability.

[@jlsrr2577]

Jack of all trades!! In the automotive world. Fun to watch. Let’s see some transmission rebuilds?

[@richardalcorn]

Finally finishing that 'ol PONTIAC block! Go get 'em Dave!!! ❤ 😊

[@shammonwilliams7322]

Love this grease shop talk. Wish this was in California.

[@BleedingWhiteKnuckles]

Exactly what I'd expect a Californian to say.....

[@jamesgizasson]

​@@BleedingWhiteKnuckles So, where are you from? X3

[@timmcquerry6068]

What a HORRIBLE thing to wish on someone!!

[@kensharp7472]

Great.really great. I'm 80 and started doing auto machine Work in 1963. New shop work from then until now is always great to see how to do it now. Thanks

[@skrypture1162]

Fascinating channel! I love watching a machine shop run like a well oiled machine ❤

[@ricksanchez3106]

Such a gem!.. And you do great work brother!.

[@TonySeverns-ym4by]

Great shop, Great techs. Great info. Thanks to all.

[@dpmesse]

If only more people would realize this is why really GOOD work is expensive. Lots of time spent in proper prep, knowledge, equipment and the work itself.

[@ftlbs11]

I'm a die hard Pontiac guy and stoked to see how this goes. I've got a stout 474 Pontiac in a 67 Firebird.

[@craigwhite89]

I love watching your videos!

[@PeterJMery-1]

Iam amazed at this man's knowledge and skill. Knowledge and skill is a Blessing from God. This man is an American treasure, this is the kind of thing that makes America great !

[@marcxx131]

What a great life you've created for you and your family!!!

[@maxcactus7]

Utterly gorgeous piece of iron! May it live again, a long and productive life!!!

[@morepower3242]

I can’t wait to hear it run I’ve never heard of this beastly engine before now

[@drumj725]

I just love watching all your videos you guys are awesome I just wish you were closer to NJ. Just keep doing what you're doing be safe.

[@derekstocker6661]

Some magic work goes on in this garage without a doubt!

[@goose4342]

Cutting Edge Engineering Australia has welded cast iron several times. None of them were engine blocks, but he used a puck gun or flame spray welding. Would flame spray welding be suitable for this kind of repair all things considered?

[@benlayton5018]

No, spray welding is only used to buildup surface area to remove gouges or scratches there is no penetration or very little.

[@6806goats1]

Of her, reminds me of the 455 in my 68 GTO with milk in the pan. Bought it from a friend who says it was in his garage in the winter with water for coolant. It was north of Seattle when I bought it so it doesn’t get too cold there but hey any thing below freezing with break things. I bought it in 1990, still haven’t had time to tear it apart. Retired USN in 2004, working in the Middle East for another year or so. Maybe I can find time to play after that.

[@detroitdiesel7074]

Hell yea man, so glad to see people not just throwing shit out

[@JohnFairchild-n2b]

WHEN I WELDED MY. GOOD FRIENDS OLD. GRANDPAWS. TRANSMISSION. I ACTUALLY. BUILT THE MISSING PART. BUT I MADE SURE TO OVERLAP MY WELDS-- TIE THEM INTO EACH OTHER. IT WORKED REALLY WELL AND MSDE A OLD MAN. VERY. HAPPY.

[@phillipdavis9111]

Send it to middle east. The videos of those guys rebuilding stuff is amazing.

[@J-dizzle2021]

You guys rock! Love feom VA! 👍🏻

[@davepalmer9265]

I assume that is a rare block going into all original. If my engine had damage like that, im positive it would be 10x cheaper to buy a new one. Of course rarity bring specialty

[@jacksonmatschke2877]

Earlier short when they tore it down he said it's essentially unreplaceable I believe.

[@eliezerjimenez20]

You Definitely should make a full video of repairing that block hopefully you start a KZbin channel 🙏🏼💪🏽

[@guillermohandu972]

Can’t wait to see that monster running!❤❤

[@tonynorris7042]

That is going to be one major Block Repair ! You The MAN !

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

You Guys are awesome 👌 👏 😎.

[@razisingh6326]

Man you guys are awesome I am in Trinidad and always watching you guys

[@umpatas5468]

Dave, my great grandfather and you would have meshed line a seated set of gears. He died before I could learn much about machine work. But he was enthusiastic about his engine and weapons work as you are. You're a monster dude. Screw that trademark.

[@thomaslongshore1295]

I love your attention to detail.

[@charlie7921]

So looking forward to seeing this whole project coming together. It's wonderful to see real engineering exists

[@trueamerican7034]

Would like to see the jig you make to properly hold that main cap seat and bolt hole in proper position for welding. Years ago guys used nickel rods for welding cast iron.

[@ernest345]

Dave, you're the Man!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Need a tool make a tool. Side project for tools needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@guts1141]

i just cant comprehend ever having this level of knowledge

[@garysalih7101]

I was a senior master certified technician for FORD for 46 years and I wished I had your knowledge SIR thank you for your content

[@Unit957]

I love what and how Y'all do. That shop cleanliness, yo!

[@thinman8621]

Do not know why but this is a fascinating channel.

[@ghost13829]

Freaking monster block!

[@gilbertosoto9753]

If I had a new machine I would be so excited on working on this block.

[@91047]

Easey, with brains, does it!

[@DB-yj3qc]

Dave watching your shorts reminds me of a guy that I knew 20 some years ago. Sidney a master engine and drivetrain builder if he liked you and you would listen to him he would teach you how to build a solid engine for racing or off-roading. But damn sure you didn't want to be on his bad side. That I heard from quite a few people. His shop Forman flat out said that he was an a-hole to work for. He always carried himself like you do in videos. He talked me through a few spots rebuilding a automatic transmission over the phone and few other projects.

[@theshapeexists]

You guys are awesome. This just seems like such hard work way above my knowledge and understanding. RESPECT

[@richieware5122]

Keep up the good work on the 601 dave from England 🇬🇧

[@geremypelleran8487]

That quick jump on the .001 indicator states some runout or a divot.

[@adventuremanintheclouds8968]

Just looks like a knick, it won't affect anything.

[@Angieboy173]

Beyond cool. So many pieces of machinery

[@Motor-City-Mike]

I'm told by my Pontiac Guru that block isn't that rare, in fact they still make it. Something worth checking into before major iron surgery

[@russellbenson7055]

This is a fantastic channel.

[@thujtothek]

Super cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@mbc9290]

Love to see how this baby hold up over time…

[@fjfuturejunior]

nice jobb 😃I was waiting for this one to see it done 😀✅️

[@ralphparker9263]

That is so cool to be able to do that precision work like that!!!

[@clonetrooper576]

If this man can fix THAT hole in the block. There truly is nothing beyond his capability

[@briansampson5153]

He has every equipment and tools

[@RD-io6sm]

Jesus. Seeing that chunk and hearing your plans to fix it... wild.

[@matttierneysr7406]

Cool Dave’ my dad was a machinist for 40+ years and as a electrician I have a good friend that was so i get right into this stuff I would watch or have him make me parts

[@billylicata]

This dude is the best!

[@zackadamec9332]

This man is a wizard.

[@willpmack]

WIZARDRY!!!❤

[@ksbs2036]

Danmit you guys know what you are doing. Nice!

[@JohnSmith-ps7wp]

All Pontiac still sells a similar block. It's 6k plus options and it can be stroked to over 600 cubic inches.

[@michaelcrisp3910]

Dave is amazing and a awesome👍🏼

[@kevinb.7491]

This place is like the mecca of automotive repair in the world. Totally amazing. If you guys had a monthly magazine I would take two subscriptions please lol

[@HolzMichel]

if you want a locator without *ANY* runout, put it on an arbor in the lathe before going to final dimension

[@ianbeard8571]

Your a master of your craft

[@FishfryOGMcTaco]

Dang I wish I could work there. I love how clean the shop is and y’all have such a wide variety of equipment. How old were you when you began rebuilding engines and what build are you are most proud of in the history of you doing this type of work?

[@stevelobdell140]

Dave is all over it!

[@thenomad7120]

As a lathe machinist and a mechanical inspector I don’t know why you would ever expect to see runout with that method!😅

[@kc3747]

Super dope. I was just thinking about this motor which is funny cause I’m not even subbed

[@msulman8930]

Man you get deep in there 😮😮😮love it

[@gth882]

Glad u guys can save the block

[@mykolapliashechnykov8701]

Hello Mr. Dave! It has been bugging me for a long time and I would really like to hear your take on this. Been reading a Wikipedia article about classic Cadillac cars and noticed that in the 50s they often equipped them with super powerful V8s, like, 350+ HP powerful. But a decade later it all changed, displacement increased but the horsepower was halved. There is no explanation in the article why this had happened and I'd love to find out.

[@greendotscott5038]

Simply amazing.

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

Clean start❤

[@nuffdoggiggey4103]

You finished this and race it 10 times ..let me know ..i did bonding sleeves to block immersion ultrasonics testing just like a XRAY its called a C-Scan on a manufacturer..cant tell you who..they had criteria for disbond of the sleeves to block ..you ever think about bonding of the sleeves to the block..very hard to center each cylinder for inspection but have done this in a 6 axes immersion scanner ..,

[@impulseproman]

Dave is the guy you can listen to talk about engine

[@Relatable415]

Your channel makes me look out for better machines. How would you search for one if you didn’t know anything and it’s for your family member?