I wish I would have had a video like this when I did my first 440 when I was 17 years old in my moms garage back in the 80's. Excellent video!
@Pookus44
Жыл бұрын
Me and by brother are fixing the engine in our dads GTX roadrunner and we almost have the engine completely taken apart to asses the damage.
@davidridgway2043
Жыл бұрын
This is great. It’s like graveyard cars but without mark worman shoving the camera down his throat every five seconds. Well done sir.
@themaddendynasty5099
Жыл бұрын
Graveyard carz can be very difficult to watch
@davestark2015
7 ай бұрын
I have a stressful life, I'm a caregiver to my wife who has had five strokes,a brain clot and heart attacks and a pacemaker. Needless to say I have no life of my own. But your content let's me escape from the hard parts . You make me laugh and I so need that. Plus your very informative,and no BS. So I thank you, and don't stop doing what you do best. Cheers Sir .
@DeadDodgeGarage
7 ай бұрын
Dang. That’s tough, Dave. There’s nothing I can say that will help much - but I am happy to keep making videos, and I am so glad you get so much out of them. Thank you.
@HermanMunster-sq8mu
Ай бұрын
Everything will always get better remember that
@maximuswedgie5149
Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. I will be doing my very fist Chrysler Big Block engine rebuild this summer, was hoping you were going to do a reference video. Thank you.
@m1a1hm
Жыл бұрын
Cool video!! Reminds me when I rebuilt my 30 over 318 in my ragged garage for my 69 Sport Satellite. And like you i did it on the cheap with all stock parts well the intake and cam was aftermarket and the cam was a little bigger if I remember right it was a 272 cam. Well anyways outstanding work on the 440 I really enjoy the video.
@blah9664
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Very informative and helpful for rookies like myself just trying to get down the basics and concept of putting an engine together. What freeze plugs are you using? I wanted to go with milidon but I see the melling freeze plugs are cheaper.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what brand they are. I’ve never thought about freeze plug brands. I’ve always just used Dorman plugs personally. The machine shop installed all of them, except three of the main plugs down one side were actually factory machined too large so we had to source some plugs for those.
@hildablanco1591
Жыл бұрын
The chop has too many people doing too many different things dust everywhere
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. It’s not ideal. We really need a dedicated engine building room, but unfortunately it’s not an option currently. Engines are covered any time I’m not actively working on them.
@cougariog8817
Жыл бұрын
Always good videos bro. Keep up the good work.
@craigbowley6783
Жыл бұрын
Good video. Simple yet informative 👍
@stuckinmygarage6220
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comments on the little parts cleaning taking time. So true. Very satisfying to feel a good clean screw go in.
@williamanthony5021
Жыл бұрын
Yo Mopar Guy . IMHO I get Mopar ? I am seeking you out . Money to buy parts then monies saved to offer to you for what I believe is a colossal guy Into automotive as I am into H D 1984 and earlier . Thank you very much for the station wagon engine rebuild a 440 my favorite engine . I put that fucker in all of my Mopars even a Dodge Dart , LOL I am happy I found your channel . More smiles per mile knowing you get it done. Thank you again from WILD BILL of BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS peace out.
@littlejohnny4470
Жыл бұрын
I subscribed, but after listening you talk, well, you sound like an announcer in a commercial, and I HATE commercials!
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s just unfortunate for all involved
@rickhudson6743
Жыл бұрын
Doing this now. Needed a refresher. Thank you. I'm refreshered.
@MichaelJohnson-cm4wp
8 ай бұрын
This is why your cam failed.. 37:29 you can see your cam shaft while you are installing the valley pan..no sign of any red goop for the cam lube..It all dripped off and you had a dry cam.. That red goop that stomp gives you will drip off and dry away with any amount of time.. Use a grease like Driven engine assembly grease..It stays put..won't drip off and will be there when you start..The red goop is long gone..
@blownaway4371
Ай бұрын
A 'thin' coat of ultra gray, do both sides of cork, let harden, then install. Works for me.
@Hunter-ej4ej
4 күн бұрын
How to I determine which .020 undersized bearing to buy? I’ve bought two sets that don’t fit . The first set fit except the thrust fitting was too large. Thrust surface is 3.70 in. The block is a 68’ going in a 71 charger. I’ve seen 74 and up use a larger thrust bearing
@DeadDodgeGarage
3 күн бұрын
I have never had this issue, and had no idea they were at all different. I just… order bearings.
@normp3273
Жыл бұрын
Love this video! No fluff, no stories, no stupid music, no babbling on and on, just straight to the point. Clear and concise. This is a real "how to" video and I greatly appreciate this. If I was teaching a class on engine building, I would show this video.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@normp3273
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarageNo problem. I'm about to do a basic rebuild on a LA 360. And I just happen to come across your channel.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
@@normp3273 Nice! I did a rebuild video on one of those too, although admittedly it was a budget build and probably not a great video.
@moparedtn
8 ай бұрын
A volume for the ages, sir. The effort will be appreciated for years to come! A couple random observations of my own: a)the "finger pointing" thing is to me an *AvE* original thing - and I know you watch him too (it's a good thing, promise); b)you couldn't bribe me enough to ever use Comp stuff again - like never ever. Like many other parts, I've learned to hunt down 20+ year old (but brand new) stuff instead. Tired of the current quality of Chinesium-sourced stuff and they're among the worst. - Ed on the Ridge
@DeadDodgeGarage
8 ай бұрын
Yes I’m a big AvE fan - he probably influenced the way I run this channel more than anyone else. I have talked about it a couple times, but not many people ever bring it up. Yep… that’s where we’re at now. Sourcing purple shafts for every build we can. I am not looking forward to the day when they’re all gone. I hope there are still quality machinists around to reface lifters at that time.
@r.hill.2369
Жыл бұрын
Apologies if it's already been shown, but I'd love to see the Monaco wagon this is going back into.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
It hasn’t yet, but I plan to do video on the reassembly job. It’s a sweet car, and is in really good shape.
@robertbarnhardt9792
7 ай бұрын
On rocker shafts oil holes go down and the oil hole is 15 degree toward exhaust if not no oil to valve tips
@Campbase1
Жыл бұрын
On the oil pan and valve cover oil leaks. I stopped the leaks by buying new ones. Seems to be the only thing that works.
@dantupper1784
Жыл бұрын
Should be a nice, solid 440. You can check off that box for the viewers now. I've used a candle stub when removing heated broken bolts- dabbed it in there- the hot wax wicks right into the threads like an oil & doesn't get napalmy like oils if too hot.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I’ve heard of that actually. I should give it a try.
@leethorp2164
4 ай бұрын
I think I heard that some old-timers used to use Vaseline on the cam and lifters back in the day. I wonder if that's true.
@harryblackburn9556
23 күн бұрын
40 years ago I built my first of many 440's. An article in Mopar muscle magazine can't remember the author but he said building a 440 was akin to building a small block chevy only on a grander scale. He was right.
@DeadDodgeGarage
23 күн бұрын
Tony has said it many times. The head architecture is damn near identical.
@tonyb3864
Жыл бұрын
Nice job. But I have never rebuilt an engine to factory specs. I figure as long as I am going to all the trouble I might as well make some improvements. And I always use new ARP bolts on the important stuff. Yes I have OCD and I overkill everything.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Well overkill is the only kind of kill… but the vast majority of my builds have been stock or warmed over stock. I’m definitely a bucks down kind of guy - around the time we start spending money on fancy bolts to replace the still good factory ones… we’re kind of out of my league. Haha. Having said that, I’ve got a performance stroker build with aluminum heads coming soon, and a couple other performance builds in the pipeline after that. Being at the restoration shop, to-the-letter stock appearing is the name of the game for many cars, and that’s something I’ve never done to this level. It might seem “boring” but I’ve found a lot of fun in the detail work.
@stuckinmygarage6220
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage not boring. Special feeling. Call me weird, but I think of designers and engineering and drafting and all older cool stuff. Slide rules, compasses, cigarettes, white short-sleeve shirts and skinny dark ties... All that while trying to tighten my oil pan with the cork gasket? Cheers! 🍻
@chevler6761
3 ай бұрын
I referenced this video a lot when I was going through my 440 for my 61 Chrysler. Thanks a ton!
@DeadDodgeGarage
3 ай бұрын
You bet! Happy to help.
@arthammack1498
3 ай бұрын
Watching this for the 4th time or so, going to start assembling my 440 in the next couple days. I did get the Comp "RV style" cam from 440 source, hopefully that was not a mistake. Thanks for the great content.
@DeadDodgeGarage
3 ай бұрын
Well… I also hope not. If you have a cam grinder nearby it would be a great idea to have the cam and especially lifters checked.
@michaelyellamo2557
6 ай бұрын
First off want to thank you you are a fountain of wonderful useful knowledge and you make it fun to watch your process secondly I have a question perhaps you could answer my current build is a 1967 coronet 440 convertible with a 318 in it I am almost finished building a 413 for it I never swapped a small block for a big block are there many differences that I may encounter when attempting this process would appreciate the help if there is anything you can advise me on . One way or the other keep up the good work love your channel thanks ,Jimmy o
@DeadDodgeGarage
6 ай бұрын
You need a big block transmission, big block engine mount brackets and rubbers (the K frame is the same small or big block in those,) and then you need to make sure you have a B body oil pan and matching pickup, exhaust manifolds or headers that fit, and the rest of the accessories and brackets that will fit in the B body. There are a lot of these kinds of swaps out there, but no specifically useful guides come immediately to mind. I am going to do a slant six to V8 swap video in the near future. A small block to big block guide will come later, as I put together my ‘69 Charger.
@allanperryman388
23 күн бұрын
You are the man. I been wrenching for 35 years... I still learn from you. You are nailing it. Thanks
@DeadDodgeGarage
23 күн бұрын
Thanks Allan!
@DwightTravis
9 ай бұрын
What did you or the machine shop do to get the block so clean?
@hildablanco1591
Жыл бұрын
The valley pan can't be painted with intake on good original build its a shame the USA doesn't manufacture lifters anymore
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Any visible area of the valley pan would be painted. The intake insulation and hold down plate were later installed on this engine before paint.
@alexlandsberger1423
Жыл бұрын
The best rags ive found for this is old underwear and t shirts
@jeffpriem4888
Жыл бұрын
Fun!! Thank you for this. My engine builder didn't video the assembly of my 440. I will say this is my motor being assembled Hello From Wisconsin
@whitegp73
Ай бұрын
My Plug shield / looms DID go into a water jacket, I was surprised !
@DeadDodgeGarage
Ай бұрын
That’s fun times. Haha.
@smokeandmirrors5960
8 ай бұрын
Touching the bearings on the surface is a no no. The crankshaft will spread the oil automatically on its own.
@DeadDodgeGarage
8 ай бұрын
It’s fine. Definitely a clean finger job though.
@bigcokusdikus
Жыл бұрын
Pro Tip lint free spray paint wipes zero lint your welcome
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
I’ll check those out!
@americanjoetv1390
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the refresher brother. It's been a couple years and I totally needed that. You never cease to impress.
@Cuchulainn42
7 ай бұрын
I thought “Hemi” engines had “Hemi” or dome-shaped heads like older Harley engines?
@DeadDodgeGarage
7 ай бұрын
Well, yeah. They also have opposed valves. This isn’t a Hemi.
@markcate8022
Жыл бұрын
Try using a nut on broken bolt ...weld it on ...stops accidentally weld to surface and can use more heat
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
I use that technique too, but it’s kind of difficult when they are broken off flush or deeper.
@wintonwright4244
Жыл бұрын
Yes and why doesn't anybody take the Welsh plugs out of the rocker room shafts and clean them out interesting thank you
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Because it’s annoying to do. Lol. I soak them, scrub them, spray them out with brake cleaner and then blow them with air through all holes until no more gunk comes out. It works.
@roypaxton6153
6 ай бұрын
Consider cutting the background music. Kinda annoying when we're trying to hear what you are saying
@DeadDodgeGarage
6 ай бұрын
Are you talking about the radio going in the shop? Yeah… not my idea, and not up to me.
@kd6tas
10 ай бұрын
The main thing is I know where my towel is.
@hildablanco1591
Жыл бұрын
The USA doesn't manufacture lifters anymore all are restored or made in China a mechanical nightmare
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
That is not my understanding.
@craigbowley6783
Жыл бұрын
I've learned from many different mechanics that comp cams are of inferior quality as of late and get getting them to warranty one is like pulling teeth.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
They’ve always been the go to - but this is the third one I’ve seen now that just looks weird. That’s a bummer.
@rexricciardi7703
4 ай бұрын
hey brother very good video !!!!!!!!!!!
@matthewb8229
Жыл бұрын
I had an Ethos once. Worst car I ever owned. Every time I wanted to do a burn out, the "You sure you want to break the law like that?" light would come on. I think it was built by Catholics. 10 over on the rods and mains, I see. Well done.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@ronaldrey8474
6 ай бұрын
That H.E. 268h comp cam is my fav. Rocking several cams since 1985.
@Bradsroad
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video breakdown on the build....i'm looking forward to building a 440 and 413 for a '66 Coronet and '66 Belvedere here in the fall.
@pdiz
Жыл бұрын
Impressive as always, DDG! I think everyone should have the two "How to Rebuild Big-Block Mopar Engines" books (there are two main ones, and if the gods are good to you, you have the older one with 240 color photos), but even then, that is nothing compared to actually seeing live-action video of someone doing it, plus their commentary. Also, to the n00bs, this is a "rebuild" not a "build," meaning that you use it as a reference on what to do, not as a performance guide for building power.
@007fredh
7 ай бұрын
I like to restore cars as a hobby I am not a mechanic. I also understand why I pay so much to have my engines built by an engine builder. Great work Jamie I love watching you. Do your stuff.
@robinelston5966
6 ай бұрын
You mention the cam gears dots up, my personal preference is dots facing, it's just easier for my eyes to see the alignment. The distributor position is irrelevant to cam position, just put the drive gear in wherever you want your vac advance to sit. Just to help you wrap your mind around it, turn your crank 1 rev, 2/1 ratio... the dots as you installed in the vid will now be facing each other. BTW cam lobes taper, this assists in rearward thrust and spins the tappets, hence no retainer needed for the cam, pump gear thrust also assists. Enjoyed the video, keep em coming.
@DeadDodgeGarage
6 ай бұрын
You did not understand what I said, I guess. If you point the rotor at the #1 wire on the cap with the timing gear dots facing each other, you just timed your engine 180 degrees out, as the valves for #1 are at crossover there. At TDC one, both dots are facing upward. Obviously, you set the timing with the dots facing each other - then you turn the crank one rotation to reach TDC. And to your point on aiming the distributor, why would you change where the vacuum advance sits, when you can move #1 wherever you want on the cap? On the big block, the vacuum advance can really only sit in one location anyway. In any case, what I was explaining here is how to set the distributor and wires up in the factory correct positions that match original service diagrams. If you are building a factory restoration quality engine (as I was doing here,) or if you want to make your own diagnosis easier later, that may well be important to you. Believe it or not, I understand gear ratios too! 🤯 While we’re on the subject, I am also familiar with how camshafts work. I’m glad you liked the video, but I want to make it very clear that I at least kind of know what I’m doing and how this stuff works, or I wouldn’t be making these videos. Thanks.
@robinelston5966
6 ай бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarageNo offense I'm sure you do, just going over the details from how my brain works, we think differently. No issues with that, I've just always put mine together 180 out. BTW I forgot the slinger on my 383 too, very tempting to leave it out. BTW I went back and read my first post, it did seem a bit condescending, my apologies.
@joebrock9784
Жыл бұрын
That's why it was using the court gasket use RTV on both sides of the gasket and it won't weak
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
What are we talking about? Valve cover? Oil pan? I have done that for both in certain situations.
@stoveguy2133
Жыл бұрын
Dang son, buy a proper balancer install tool. They are $25
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
I have one.
@colin_300
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Got my engine all back together and with (mostly) all correct torque specs!
@colin_300
11 ай бұрын
I’m having serious trouble with my engine, a lot of people are saying that the timing is wrong but I aligned it exactly how you described with both dots pointing up at TDC 1. This is correct right?
@DeadDodgeGarage
11 ай бұрын
That is definitely correct. Did you verify the dots pointed at eachother when the crank was turned one rotation? It’s best to line them up that way, then spin the crank one rotation and drop in the timing gear - also ideally after pre-lubing the engine.
@colin_300
11 ай бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage just did some troubleshooting, got it! She sounds amazing! Thanks for your reply too!!!
@brianandglendaharkin9457
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻💯🇦🇺
@loydheckenlively9426
9 ай бұрын
You do if you want to make a pretty motor.
@rich_mc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You've given me a lot more confidence on being able to rebuild a 383 I recently picked up. This all seems doable as a first-timer.
@ericwilson2585
Жыл бұрын
I usually like ta start by putting in the camshaft first. Don't know just me.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’ve never done it that way. The reciprocating assembly is the most important so I start there. Knock out the big stuff, then add on the little things. Also, the cam is vulnerable to a certain degree while assembling the bottom end so I prefer to leave it out.
@craigpierce7996
Жыл бұрын
And ahhh, who is "grinding" around your engine build? I'd be speakin' to that cat...
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
It’s on the other side of the shop, but yeah. Agreed. Only so much I can do about that.
@craigpierce7996
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage my brother would try to grind, just to get me riled up!
@gasser66
Жыл бұрын
"But first...........soup!"
@mikerobo2112
Жыл бұрын
Pry the oil pan in between the bolt holes when you take if off. Gently.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s the best way I’ve found to bend the crap out of them, so I only do that if they’re silicone’d solid. Generally, I tap (carefully) around the pan in various places with a dead blow hammer and they come loose.
@stuartpowell7416
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I wouldn’t even know where to begin to rebuild my 440.
@joooools01
10 ай бұрын
Amazing work. She's a beauty.
@brianbarry6909
Жыл бұрын
Good job Brother You get A+ From the Captain
@wiggyjones
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Thanks!
@danpickar5442
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid..putting together a 383 right now so good to have a fresher!
@mikesylvester1021
Жыл бұрын
You Sure copy Vise Grip Garage lingo.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
How? Tell me. People have said that, and I have no god damn idea what the hell they're talking about. So please - enlighten me.
@michaelstrafello7346
Жыл бұрын
Never understood not putting the rear main seal crooked
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Uncle Tony explained it very well recently. I understand the theory - offset the seams from the casting line. If you dab silicone there, you just solved that problem. There’s still a casting line, no matter how you put the seal. Also, the seal is designed with some crush so the ends pushing straight on each other should compress it that tiny bit. Offsetting the ends keeps them from compressing that way.
@stlbrian33
10 ай бұрын
Great video 👍
@samhicks97
Жыл бұрын
Hoping to rebuild my Big Block Chrysler 361 soon, this vid will be of a good reference point even though this is an RB engine. Thanks.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The procedures are exactly the same. Even small block and other brands of classic V8 engines are largely similar.
@Anthony-nw5zv
6 ай бұрын
😊
@daviddodson1019
11 ай бұрын
50 years ago, some old dude told me the best thing to clean the cylinder bores on an engine block Hoppes number 9 gun bore cleaner
@DeadDodgeGarage
11 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@daviddodson1019
11 ай бұрын
I've tried it on a few blocks. It gets every bit of that Hone grit out of the cylinder.@@DeadDodgeGarage
@billcobb9408
11 ай бұрын
My oil slinger was missing on my engine during tear down
@DeadDodgeGarage
11 ай бұрын
Not at all uncommon. Sometimes it’s there, but backwards… don’t do that
@kd6tas
10 ай бұрын
The original sin is not stating the cam specs. If it's not a stock cam you must state the cam specs. Saying it is a mild cam does not relieve you of that obligation. If it was that unimportant you would have used a stock cam. C'mon. Jeez. It's not like were asking you to give birth. Just provide a shot of the cam card or a part number.
@DeadDodgeGarage
10 ай бұрын
I’m not here to tell you which particular Comp Cam we made the mistake of buying. I’m not here to tell you the part number of the valve springs, or which replacement pistons we used. I didn’t make this video to give you a recipe to build a boring 440 that is as stock as possible. I made this video to show people who want to learn one way to assemble an engine. Maybe you’re not the intended audience. Jeez.
@kd6tas
10 ай бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage Easy there Uncle Tony Junior. I said what I said light-heartedly. You're getting salty over nothing. And don't delude yourself; you're no public servant--you're a for-profit KZitem content creator. That's why you made the video. The intended audience is anyone and everyone who might click on it, watch it all the way through, like, share, subscribe, select bell notifications, buy merch, and when the time comes, become a patron. The motive is simple profit, the rest is gas light. Remember the KZitem suggestion: "be useful." This video could have been more useful had you been willing to discuss the build choices. That's all I'm saying. Gotta watch these Mopar guys--they bruise so easily. 😉👍
@papaloongie
8 ай бұрын
@@kd6tasthere is a shot of the cam box I took a screenshot of it It has specs on it
@kd6tas
8 ай бұрын
@@papaloongie Okay. Thanks. Put up a few of the numbers from it. Lift at the valve with stock rocker ratio, duration at .050", lobe separation angle, and/or make and model number.
@AnthonyLee
Жыл бұрын
New fan to your channel. I'm rebuilding my first motor (440) and I am loving the vibe. Looking forward to watching your other videos! GREAT walk through!
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ericwilson2585
Жыл бұрын
I see now
@billcobb9408
10 ай бұрын
Please still do engine rebuilds in detail.
@DeadDodgeGarage
10 ай бұрын
I will do more!
@masoben
Жыл бұрын
Great. Fucken. Video
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@billcobb9408
10 ай бұрын
is that radiator thermostat the correct one? it's not the mopar one. Whats your take?
@DeadDodgeGarage
10 ай бұрын
Mean the water neck? It is a Mopar unit, but it is technically the wrong version. We are running really thin on good water necks…
@billcobb9408
10 ай бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage no I mean the actual thermostat
@meh-canics9628
Жыл бұрын
Some good tips here!
@gregloy5790
Жыл бұрын
What cam are you going to use? Specs?
@gregloy5790
Жыл бұрын
Never mind
@dusterowner9978
Жыл бұрын
Do you talk like this all the time ????????????/
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Why, yes! Yes I do! Ask anyone who knows me.
@tonyb3864
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@antilaw9911
Жыл бұрын
Mr peabody. Uum ok
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Wut does that even mean
@michaelfackler9716
Жыл бұрын
You forgot the oil slinger
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Did I not say so in the video? Thought I did. I had to go back in and install it. That’s a classic Jamie move…
@Anthony-nw5zv
Жыл бұрын
Please use mallet to tap the caps on.
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Hammer works great. I’m guessing you mean something soft faced. This is a non issue, as long as one is simply tapping them. The sound as they seat fully is distinct, and hearing that is important to me.
@geebopbaluba1591
Жыл бұрын
You could make a great color commentator.
@michaelstrafello7346
Жыл бұрын
You use long 3/8 hose on rod bolts 👍
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Works perfect! So much better than those dang little sleeves.
@dirtlump
Жыл бұрын
Why use those LOW Compression Pistons ? Those are at best 8.6:1 with an open chamber 906 cast iron Head and composition Head Gasket.... and if you are going to use them ? then at the very least a guy could have decked the Block .020" to compensate for the thicker Composition Head Gaskets(.039") versus the factory .020" thick steel shim Head Gasket and try and get it closer to 9:1
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
Because this is an intentional FACTORY rebuild, as close as to-the-letter as is possible, with absolutely zero care given to increased horsepower or performance. We only used a slightly larger camshaft because you literally can't buy one as small as the factory grind. We really don't care what the compression ratio is (you'll notice I didn't check.) In fact, if it's low enough to run happily on regular fuel, that's a huge plus! Funny enough, I have since found a set of steel shim head gaskets. If I'd known those were there, I may well have used them. Not everything has to be a hotrod. In my world, it's more often that the opposite is true.
@dirtlump
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage In '1970' the 'stock' CR in a FACTORY 440 was actually around 9.3:1 ..... NOT 8.6:1(MAX that you could be now) And at that 9.3 with the shorter 350 hp Cam they produced gobs of Trq., real stump pullers. All you've done is drop both the static CR and 'dynamic' CR by adding the Comp Cam which kills lower end Trq. And while not everything as you say needs to be a 'hotrod' in your world ?.... you've basically just DE-Nutted your 440 'hiding' behind it's supposedly 'stock and factory' monikers....which you blew it on BOTH counts because now it's LESS than "stock' and NOT at all 1970 'factory' 440. Just say'in.... sometimes it pays to know what it was "stock" from the FACTORY first.... before you attempt to duplicate it ?
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
@@dirtlump ok
@63hankster
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@pmd7771969
5 ай бұрын
Goofy voice
@DeadDodgeGarage
5 ай бұрын
What?! I had no idea
@scatpack68
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a preference using fully grooved mains vs. 180°?
@DeadDodgeGarage
Жыл бұрын
I can’t say that I do. I usually gravitate toward stock-type parts wherever possible. If I were building an all out high horsepower engine I might be more inclined to go with full groove.
@scatpack68
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadDodgeGarage I totally agree. I did my first rebuild 3 years ago and used fully grooved mains, and ended up switching to a hv oil pump which worked out well to keep the pressure gauge happy. Thanks for making this video.
@paulz2641
5 ай бұрын
Goofy
@DeadDodgeGarage
5 ай бұрын
And?
@RobRob75
Жыл бұрын
Loved it!!!
@kevinhemken748
11 ай бұрын
Is someone grinding in the same room as you are building this motor , that's a no no .
@DeadDodgeGarage
11 ай бұрын
On the far opposite side of the shop, but yes, I agree. Unfortunately we don’t have anywhere else to do this.
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