Its great to watch somebody that knows what their doing. GREAT JOB!!!

Perfect video! Not sure why people get this confused, but this guide should help out anyone who has a question. Did exactly this in my latest build.

Nice to see someone do a tutorial showing the proper dot to dot instead of the 12 o'clock and 12 o'clock that others keep showing.

I really enjoy your videos; I am newly retired and now have time to learn how to build engines . Please continue these fantastic videos. Can you recommend some books for reference sources. Thank you so much.

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! As far as books go I would recommend anything put out by smokey Yunick I also have some very detailed videos on the small block build if you search my channel here are a few examples kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3akp7d8kb2sqZc.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qY2oo7tvgdSrabw.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho2IqauHh9jIqZs.html

amazing again sir.

Keep ‘em coming baby

I think people make the mistake that this is on top dead center firing on piston number 1 when it is dot-to-dot when you go to stab your distributor. Without checking your valves closed on top dead center it will be 180 out if I'm not mistaken

@michaeldemarco1965

2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@edayala9171

24 күн бұрын

So when both valves closed dot will be up ?

And if you install the distributor pointed at # 1 on the cap, you will be 180 degrees out if still dot to dot. always rotate crank one complete revolution before dropping distributor in.

@Shade_tree_garage01

Жыл бұрын

If they can’t figure out how to get it on TDC on the compression stroke that’s their problem

@stevenbelue5496

Жыл бұрын

Just point the rotor at #6 no need to do all that turning over finding TDC mess. If the dizzy don't drop down just back the crank up 30° point the rotor at 6 and when it turns over and falls down it will be right on the money.

Can you please make a video on selecting the correct size carburetor for its application? I know it's been covered so much everywhere but I'd like to hear your opinions

I’ve been trying to find a video of someone tapping the oil galley plugs on an 880 block with the machined surface. Are the two outer plugs 3/8? And the middle one the standard 1/4? Would be a cool video to make since there’s nothing out there. Keep up the great videos!

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

YES, the Vortec block had larger oil passages on each side (lifter galleries) and a standard size 1/4 pipe in the center just tap the two side passages with a 3/8 pipe tap and your in business that's what was done to the block in the video

@GMC4240

Жыл бұрын

@@Myvintageiron7512 thanks I appreciate the response ! You are the best

I'm getting ready to replace my plastic timing cover with a metal one, and wanted to remember what it was going to look like inside there - good "timing" with this vid! Do any generation SBC's have a tensioner for the timing chain?

Awesome 🎉🎉🎉❤ keep it coming

Crank gear has 3 marks!! Which mark do you use??

What I do if I needed to advance the cam 4 degrees? Advance the crank by 4 degrees and rotate the cam sprocket 180 one half turn so the dot goes from 6 o clock to 12 o clock.

You paint the engine then put the freeze plugs in without damaging the paint or u do the plugs first then paint just tape the plugs real good ?

Do you have a part number for the cam thrust plate I’m having issues with my right now I have a 94 blazer with a 350 tbi motor

What does the "SGI" in the normal casting # location represent? Are these late model vortec and gen 2 blocks actually ductile iron blocks and does the SGI actually means spheroidal graphite iron?

Would love to see a good buick 350 series. Not much full rebuild videos out there for them

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

I have a 455 Buick Build it's basically the same thing. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH-NxaWQYtTcqcY.html

on the crank gear, you didn't show the different dots on it. i've got that set and it's confusing

Since this is a newer video. Thought I'd ask if you ever tried the new LS cam firing order in any sbc yet. I was watching your cam vids awhile back and thought of theses.. I guess I mean older sbc 80s 90s.

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have tried with a few early small blocks really didn't see and power gain or loss

Do you use Loctite on your camshaft bolts?

Did you drill to use mechanical fuel pump?

Is loctite necessary on the cam sprocket bolts, or does it matter?

@Myvintageiron7512

3 ай бұрын

It’s just a little extra insurance but it is optional

@creep-was-here

3 ай бұрын

Thanks bud!

How do i rotate the crank if the motors still in thr car?

@Myvintageiron7512

Ай бұрын

they make a crank socket for that

@bigmanlee8732

Ай бұрын

@@Myvintageiron7512 ok thanks for the information

Thank you

Can you do a video on when you put the timing cover on and where you put the marks for distributor installation? Both marks up and TDC firing on number one?

@yurimodin7333

Жыл бұрын

you are better off watching your rocker arms to be sure you are on the compression stroke.

@kdsboosted4954

Жыл бұрын

Install your timing set and timing cover and then rotate your crank 1 rotation until on TDC again. Now your distributor is ready to install. Edit at this point you cam gear will be 180° from being setup

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

I guess I just didn't realize how much misunderstanding there was on this when, the marks are dot to dot this position is TDC on the number one piston but it is not on the power stroke, it is on the exhaust stroke, and the valves are in overlap, the cylinder does not fire there, it's companion cylinder # 6 will be TDC power stroke all you need to do to get # 1 on TDC power is rotate the crankshaft 1 complete rotation this will cause the camshaft to rotate 1/2 turn, the cam and crank are 2 to 1 the cam gear is twice the size of the crank gear and it rotates half the speed of the crank, so 1 full rotation of the crank is 1/2 turn of the cam when the marks are at 12 and 12 the number 1 piston is at TDC power and number 6 is in overlap, I am just now figuring out that there are some people posting on here that don't understand that setting the marks dot to dot is the same as 12 and 12 just 1 rotation off for # 1 I got into a discussion with a guy that insisted the chain has to be installed with the marks at 12 and 12 he clearly did not get that it's the same thing just much easier to make sure the marks are lined up for installation purposes

Can you explain why GM changed from piston 1 being at TDC compression stroke at DOT-TO-DOT to piston 6 on the LT1 engine in a ‘92 Vette? 2:48

@44special9

Жыл бұрын

Piston 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke at DOT-TO-DOT here , not TDC compression stroke .

@eddiesalinas8458

Жыл бұрын

@@44special9 Not on the ‘92 LT1 . FACT! I disassembled the Opti-Spart distributor, ran a continuity check, as well as removed the valve covers to confirm.

@44special9

Жыл бұрын

@@eddiesalinas8458 So you're saying when you're at DOT-TO-DOT your piston 6 is at TDC compression ?

@eddiesalinas8458

Жыл бұрын

@@44special9 That’s exactly what I’m saying. I understand the basics, pistons travel in pairs (on a V8). They have to… Just don’t know why GM changed things

@44special9

Жыл бұрын

@@eddiesalinas8458 If that's the case then I don't think anything has changed because this old school 350 is the same . Piston 1 (drivers side front) and piston 6 (passenger side third from front ) travel up and down together . When this is DOT-TO-DOT the piston 1 is TDC exhaust stroke and piston 6 is TDC compression . They seem the same to me , if they're different let me know . If it's DOT-TO-DOT and you're getting ready to drop a distributor in then the crank is turned one revolution which puts piston 1 at TDC compression .

Watch many of ya collection....AND.........will 1996 5.7 rods work in a 1995 5.7 block my 95 block is Vortec ready in full .....by....GM

@jerrymorgan1449

Жыл бұрын

You said the 1996 5.7 rods are better than the 95 rods

@charlie4339

Жыл бұрын

Yes they will work

@jerrymorgan1449

Жыл бұрын

@@charlie4339 thanks

@jerrymorgan1449

Жыл бұрын

@@charlie4339 I probably get some 96 rods at my salvage yard...And put in my 95...am building.....if 96 rods are good condition.....

@jerrymorgan1449

Жыл бұрын

My 95 is factory prep...for roller cam.. Is a 96 crankshaft ok to....am a 4L60E online student....ya got to watch the transmission details 95 is separate from all other years far as transmission....95 is transmission 95 M-30 only 95...no other year's will work

It's too bad Ford can't put marks on their timing gears. The new ones. Those have a darkened link on the chain. I almost need a telescope to see it. Those I mark with a paint pen.

who is going to flip the engine up side down?🤔🤣😁🥴😟

If you put it dot to dot you will be a 180 degree out...I allways put the two dot at 6 o'clock.

@Shade_tree_garage01

Жыл бұрын

Wrong. Every manual that’s ever existed has been stated to use Dot-To-Dot, if you can’t figure out how to turn the engine over till it’s on TDC on the compression stroke that’s your problem.

@maximejette7674

Жыл бұрын

@@Shade_tree_garage01 I start all my 350 withe the two dot at 6 o'clock...this way Poston nomber 1 will be on compression and the rotor will also be on fire nomber 1 ...if you put your cam shaft at 12 o clock you will be piston 6 on compression but it will fire on nomber 1...now you will have to turn your cap 180 degree...and if you're fallowing every manual you will always be 180 degree out.

@stevenbelue5496

Жыл бұрын

@@Shade_tree_garage01 dot to dot is #6 firing

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

The dot to dot position is just for installing the chain and gears its much easier to make sure they are dead on if you install at 12 and 12 its actually easy to be a tooth off and not know it, you are correct about TDC exhaust when it's dot to dot but all you need to do is rotate the crank one rotation and your marks will be at 12 and 12 on TDC Power pretty simple

Chain is all loose.

@The.jokes.on.you1997

22 күн бұрын

On older engines the chain will tighten once the adjustments are made

Hey mister iron do you happen to know the camshaft intake and exhaust lift on my factory 1998 zz4 350 motor in my Silverado in trying to compare it to other camshafts

Don't you usually run a true roller timing chain, I've always heard they were the only way to go other than a belt drive or gear drive !

@Myvintageiron7512

Жыл бұрын

yep

Question for ya? I just installed double roller chain and its tight. the thing that's weird is if i rock crank very slighty back and forth i feel a tiny bit of play. it seems like there play between lower gear and chain. Is that normal? seems like less than a 1/8 movement. thanks