I've built dozens of engines and could still listen to you doin' this all day. Great place to send people bugging me with questions!

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

That's cool...thanks Jesse

Pete. Thanks for this series especially the rebuild of the 289 Studebaker. I had a 54 president and a 57 Silverhawk. The rebuild brought back a ton of memories.

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching...that was a fun one to rebuild.

great series! The little stamped retainer nuts on the connecting rods are called pal nuts.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel, my memory is going....lol

Once again great work Pete I really enjoy your videos and how you take all the material down to the easiest way for us to understand

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, if I can understand we all can....lol

When ever I build an engine, I use engine oil and STP 50/50, never had any problems in over 50 years.

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

If I am going to start the engine within a couple weeks after building it I will just use the motor oil that I'll be putting in the engine. Works just fine.

Pete that was an outstanding class

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. I'm just trying to help.

Excellent thought about using a micrometer to check thrush bearing thickness, as you said the bearing companies make mistakes too. Its good to be totally thorough

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Just because it's a new part it does not mean it was made right. I check as much as possible.

Hello Pete. This video series is amazing. It is giving me the confidence to redo my 1962 Studebaker Lark, a 259.

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

You can do it Todd. It's not too difficult and there is a lot of documentation to help.

Thank you Mr.Pete :) That was an outstanding class !

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend

Great video! I'm actually rebuilding the engine of my 1967 Fiat 1500, and this tutorial looks very useful! Thank you!

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good luck Tomas

Pete, every time I watch one of your videos I get an itch to order a random short block and a pile of parts to build an engine, and I don't even have a need for one! Maybe some day I will; I've been thinking about a Cobra replica for years. Hope we'll see more about yours one day...

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Stop thinking and start doing!

@FlyingShotsman

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know! I'm about to build a house. Big garage is in the plans, so I'm headed in that direction.

thanks for the reply i have always used them

Great video, very educational. I want to personally thank you as someone who is learning this video is very helpful.

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad they help

@frontierfootbal

6 жыл бұрын

I am rebuilding a 1962 Impala, with my father. Eventually, we are going to get to the engine and I am trying to learn as much as I can before I start cracking it open. I believe it has a 307 in it. It does not have the original engine unfortunately.

i am so glad i found your channel before i started my disassembly and engine swap! the last one i did was a MESS.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I was able to help

PETER GARAGE. If they kick out me from the job I don't worry I have learned so much from you .I can rebuild the engine myself you are really inspired me clear communication and presentation you are always will be continuing your journey in my heart when I start to do build the engine. I want to hit the like button million of times Thanks for educating the video

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

You are very kind. thank you very much

one of the best instruction videos i ever seen

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim

I pre oil the engine before first start up using a drill to turn the tube running into the oil pump. Throw the distributed back in and Vroom. I change oil after 500 very easy miles.

@PetesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same

Great video

Thank you for making such an informative video!

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Very thorough and thoughtful video. I enjoyed it as well as the rest in the series.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted

Super informative. Thanks for the good content.

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

Nice video

the pug is adorable what a helper great job keep it up

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

She is the star of the show

Great video, tons of info and a very good attention to detail! Hoping to attempt my first rebuild soon!!

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome....good luck and have fun

The statement that the first 60 seconds during startup are the most critical is true not only for new rebuild engines but also for all engines.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Of course....I didn't mean to make it sound like it wasn't

Great video.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam

@nephtvgaming5297

4 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!

Nice work

Nice video, good job, thanks, fun to watch :)

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clint

my shop teacher suggested we use some clear plastic tubing that is pushed onto the connecting rod bolt. That way is cannot contact the rod journal.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent idea and you should do that. I am just so used to doing it quickly and avoiding hitting the crank.

Awesome

Thank you Sir

beautiful crank

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I hear that all the time...lol

@johnmckamy6398

7 жыл бұрын

nice one

@johnmckamy6398

7 жыл бұрын

beautiful work

Great video! Nice job as usual! Keep rockin these videos!

@PetesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

I like your pug in the background lol

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

She keeps me company

@rmw7619

7 жыл бұрын

⛵️Daniel Moreno 🎖🎖🙄🤔🤔🐰🤔

@trplpwr1038

5 жыл бұрын

She's in charge of security

Love your knowledge!! If you do diesels. Would be great to see a step by step full info on lb7 duramax. I love the do it right the first time attitude. I want to build my lb7 with your knowledge!!

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

I do not get many diesels to work on. I'll make videos for sure when I do.

@lb7wade518

6 жыл бұрын

Lb7 if you have a choice!! My son and I are about to start an lb7 build

Thanks for the videos - it's videos like these that make KZread great. What do you think about the old idea of putting hose pipe on the rod bolts when installing the pistons to protect the crank?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Putting something on the rod bolts is a good idea. I guess I'm so use to not using anything, but you're right, protect the crank

Nice!!

THANK YOU

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

You got it my friend

Years ago it was suggested to use STP as an assembly lube, which seemed like a good idea at the time. Not sure about 62 but later Studebaker engines had STP in the break in oil, and a band around the oil filler cap said so. (the fact that STP was a Studebaker product was, no doubt, just a coincidence).

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

This cap has the original STP sticker on it.

:) Very Nice Thanks

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Could you please add a list in the description of everything that you had the machine shop do to any of the parts, I would like to get this right the first time. Thanks

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I'll work on that

Thanks

very educational

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew

Good

Pete, I'm surprised you don't cover your rod bolts with rubber hose. I've never had the guts to try to do piston insertion without using hose on the bolts. Call me a coward if you like but hose is cheap.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

You're right, that's a good idea....I guess I'm so use to doing it without anything, but it's a good practice

Pete, I live in Phoenix where Total Seal Piston Rings is located (they're actually only 5 miles from my house.) They recommend that the lubricant used in the cylinders and the Pistons be, wait for it, WD40. These guys are super sharp so I take that as an interesting recommendation from people that are the best in the business.

@satamanschmidt3428

7 жыл бұрын

Well, since their piston rings are used in just about every race car in the world that could be at least circumstantial evidence. I went to a seminar sponsored by AERA (the engine builders association) at Total Seal. This pronouncement was made from the pulpit in front of two to three hundred people that flew in from all over the world to be schooled by Total Seal and that's what they said to use when installing pistons.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I can see that because WD-40 is 70% fish oil. It acts as a very fine lubricant and anti-rust agent so it would work. I do use it from time to time.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Of course fish oil is a myth....the recipe is a secret....but the MSDS does list about 70% of hydrocarbon type mineral oils

@marklowe7431

7 жыл бұрын

I've also watched one of the great cylinder head porters here use WD40 when doing a lot of assembly. Also on the bores.

@skylinefever

5 жыл бұрын

You could watch the "Myvintageiron" channel. He lives near Total Seal's headquarters and he uses WD40 because that was what he was told to use.

I don't know why but I love working on my cars I hate to work on other people's it's always I need it now takes all the fun out of it

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

I love working on my as well, but I work on other peoples cars to get the experience.

I am rebuilding a 1996 Mercruiser 5.7 that developed two cracks along the block. Engine is out and stripped down to the block only. Now I need a good replacement block. I was told be the welders I know that they have had trouble trying to weld marine blocks because they do not have enough nickel in them. Any suggestions on where I can get a good short block? Great information. Great video, straight to the point and clear as a bell. Thanks!

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing different about a marine block. The same blocks are machined and put on the assembly line. I would never recommend welding or brazing a block anyway. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can get short blocks from many places.

@LifesAdventures555

5 жыл бұрын

@@PetesGarage thank you for your reply. I was told the nickel content was the difference that prevented as much corrosion. I was told never use auto parts in marine engines. Is this false?

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

People throw around things like nickel content, but in reality the blocks are made from the same iron. Partially false. The things that makes marine engines different is the use of either brass, aluminum or stainless parts to prevent spark. You can use a brass automotive temp sender, just avoid steel parts.

Thanks, Pete, Just installed my pistons in my la 360. Have you ever seen anything debris come out of the oil holes when blowing air?

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I always wash the pistons first so I've never seen an debris really. If you do I'd make real sure they are super clean and every other part is spotless.

Good video my friend,.... done a ton of small-block's in my day,... and 300-6 ford's...... truck stuff,.... I sold a lot of Kendell GT-1,.. 20 w 50,... back then,... was wondering if the Brad Penn is the same stuff,... after they have takin' it over,... the "green oil" was alway's No.1,.... still have some.......take care.........

@PetesGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, I wonder myself. Thanks for the comment

Alright i like it

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

Hey pete thanks the videos .. very educational. I have a 2008 mustang bullitt that is supercharged, i picked up a spare aluminum block and wanted to install forged internals so i can get more boost ,i will have the bock machined and tested , my mechanic is good but not a race motor guru is this short block assembly something we can do at his shop ? Thanks again

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can do it. Just take all measurements and check clearances.

hey pete love your videos. im looking to run my stock bottom end in my 94' mustang. im running trick flow 170 HEADS. what is the biggest cam i can run and what size rr's. thanks for the videos

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I would follow the recommended max by the cam manufacturer. It's difficult for me to just give you a cam number

Yesss

awesome vid as always Pete! Do you know how to install forced inductions?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you....I may be building a supercharged engine next

Would it be better, if you put vacuum hose over the rod studs, so when tapping the piston in or pulling the rod down they dont accidentally hit the crank journal?

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

You can and that's a good practice.

hey do you ever put thread lock on any of the bolts in the engine?

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

The only bolts I do are cam sprocket bolts

I seem to remember years ago that regular NLGI2 grease was used on all the moving parts at reassembly instead of assembly lube (I don't even know if they had reassembly lube back then) What are your thought about using grease on the parts?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Assembly lube has polymers like molybdenum that reduce friction at start up. Grease will break down quickly and may be too thick for the tight tolerances of today's engines.

Hey Pete.thanks for the videos. As I've gotten older I have realized I can't see small items anymore, and I've noticed that you have eye loops. What power magnification would you recommend for engine building...thanks brother, keep up the good work

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend...I use a 10X with a 20X loop

Great video Pete. One question, do you use pal nuts on the rod bolts? Studebaker used them, but didn't see you install them.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I explained in the machining video why I did not use them. The rods nuts are torqued to 32 ft lbs and a stamped pal nut is not going to do much.

@chipdayton9426

7 жыл бұрын

I agree they don't do much if anything at all. I never understood why Studebaker use them.

How would excessive end play show itself with the engine running?

@PetesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

You would hear the crank clunk back and forth when you step on and off the gas.

Hey Pete Great videos man, but when are you gonna build some big block MOPARS!!!

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I have one lined up for this summer so stay tuned

I got my crank reground new shells and when I put shellcaps on to hold crank in place and titend to 40 11b when I tried to turn crank at was stiff after a few turns I took caps off and some of the edges off a few shells had gone shiny it must b binding any idea y

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, take it back to the machine shop and tell them to grind it right.

Hi Pete! Back again. Had a question for you about your 289 there. Do you think there would be any big differences that your Studebaker 289 engine may have to my small block ford 289?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have built many Ford 289's and this one is not even close

Should i put assembly lube inbetween the maincap bearings and the maincap itself? I've been told that i should but can't find any evidence to support this. So far all i can determine is that assembly lube should be put on the INNER side of the bearing and can also be applied to the crank journals and pins...Any help you can offer would be great

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not. You do not want the bearing to spin in the cap. Only put it on the crank journals and pins. You can just lube the bearing too.

Nice thorough vid, but the first five minutes were repetitious. You said the same thing about six times. We got it the first time. Still gave you a thumbs up.

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah....it's tough without a script.

My motor has been in the machine shop for a while and I layed my pistons in order but forgot to mark them and I went out to the shop the other day and they had been moved so now I don't know which piston went where what should I do

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Can you ask the shop to help?

Hi Mr. Pete I’m trying to rebuild my 390 Ford engine and my intake/exhaust valves needs reconditioning but it’s more expensive doing that than buying a brand new stock valves. Do you think it’s a good a idea if I just replace them all with brand new ones? But how about the valve guides, stem, seat etc..? I would appreciate your reply

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

It's ok to change the valves, I do all the time. Always change the valve guides, stem seals, and perhaps the key retainers.

I got a set of manley H beams #14040r they are beveled on both sides of the rod. I thought the notches for the main bearings were supposed to face inboard or outboard. Is there a specific way? Manley seams to not know what im talking about..

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

I have a few videos about installing pistons, take a look. Hope they help.

Pete, I was interested in building a Crobra Kit car. I was wondering if you have recommendations regarding manufactures?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I would get a Factory 5 all the way

Hi pete. what is the materials that the crack shaft bearing fabricated from?

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Most are made from steel with a copper/lead alloy and a small tin coating for lubrication.

What would cause the thrust bearing to wear out on center cap of crank. In a jet boat with Berkley pump

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Too much end play in the jet drive

@gailboboige9047

7 жыл бұрын

Petes Garage .Thats exactly what I was thinking but when I try to move the shaft it seems tight no slop at all front to back or side to side. It a 12je Berkeley??? Maybe I should rebuild the pump any way? ?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's too tight forcing the crank one direction

My friend has an old Studebaker pickup he wants to sell. Not sure what motor is in it but it is a rough old truck. I keep playing with the idea of buying it and rebuilding all the mechanicals and just drive it the the way it is.

@PetesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

That would be fun

Can u leave a link where u got the engine oil at?

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

You can buy it from Summit or Jegs

How do you get the information for the correct specs that is required is what i really want to know

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

That information is easy to find online

Hey Pete, great video as always. I have a quick question: When torquing bolts inside the engine, for cranks or camshafts for example, do you apply engine oil on the threads before torquing? I've heard that manufacturers spec torque figures for bolts that have a coat of oil on them, but I am not sure.

@WilliamDye-willdye

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that the answer is no (edit: I was wrong; see other replies). Pete has an excellent video on bolts and other fasteners. I strongly recommend viewing that video before putting engine oil on bolt threads. Paste in v=qV41SNntPxo or just search YT for "pete's garage fasteners".

@satamanschmidt3428

7 жыл бұрын

Yes they should be oiled. ARP recommends their bolt lube if your using their bolts but I use the ARP bolt lube always on any bolt. Not only do you lube the bolt threads you lube the underside of the bolt head as that's were most of the friction occurs. For assembly oil on modern engines (those that use roller cams) I use Castrol 20W-50 conventional oil. I picked that up from Subaru Mike Bauer a fellow Phoenician. He has great Subaru engine rebuilding video here on KZread.

@Nikkuuu69

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Nikkuuu69

7 жыл бұрын

Watching it as we speak!

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Ok guys....this comes up all the time. The answer is no, do not lube the bolts. They were never lubed at the factory, they still are not lubed in the factory, and these are not ARP bolts. ARP is a grade 8 fastener, totally different metallurgical properties. Some guys will say oil them, and they may be 100% successful, but they can't tell you why. Do what you like, but I am telling you that lube will shift the torque curve and it's almost impossible to bet a perfect even coating so every surface is perfectly the same.

Engine main bearings supposed to tang to tang? Tangs are on opposite sides in this motor main bearings, why?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Rod bearings are tang to tang because they see rotation in both directions. Cranks are tank opposite because the crank only goes 1 direction

#تحياتي لكم.............وشكراااااااا...

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

تحيات لك صديقي

Pete. I notice the freeze plugs are reversed on the 289 Studebaker. is there a reason?

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

They counterbored the hole, it sits in backwards on a lip.

@stiggowitz1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete. That cleared it up.

Hey Pete if your running a custom build how would you know the spec for your ring? Obviously more hp, bore or more boost it would be different right?

@PetesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, any power adder will change ring gap.

@jeepwk6.5L

4 жыл бұрын

Pete's Garage so how do you go about getting the info for the proper gap? Thanks

@PetesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I would do a couple of things. First, if the instructions that come with the rings do not give specs for power adders I would second, call the manufacturers tech support and ask them.

@jeepwk6.5L

4 жыл бұрын

Pete's Garage alright I will definitely contact them before I go forward thanks again

Make sure you least put 20 lb in a rod nuts do not hand tightening when you're turning the engine sometimes it hurts to watch these videos you have to be more careful when you use the ring compressor make sure the ring compressor it's flat with the block and carefully tapping the piston in I usually talk to nuts by hand close enough to the torque specs then I used torque wrench sorry but I've too many hours put Motors together so many are forgot to count I am happy to see that looks like the motors been balanced Studebaker Motors were like old-fashioned six cylinders but V8

@PetesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

🤔 Thought caps need to be in place and torqued down before you check crankshaft end play? The way you do it is sketchy; everyone can't eyeball that 😬

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

The end play is actually check from the front of the crank after it's assembled

Why is it so necessary to clean the block with lacquer thinner before installing the bearings since they are going to be coated with a generous amount of oil and it will run between the bearing and block anyway?,,,thanks

@PetesGarage

Жыл бұрын

To remove all old oil and grease

@rickallen8158

Жыл бұрын

@@PetesGarage Makes sense!

hey pete what brand micrometer is that

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I have a few, I think that's the Starrett

u said pinch bolt 1357 outside of engine and 2468 should inside of engine ok how about inline engine only 4 cylender engine which direction pinch bolts should be .

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Depends on the engine, but make sure you pay attention when you take them out.

Go Sabres!

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

I've been saying that since 1970!

Congratulations on over 55 thousand subscribers, Where is the store to support the Channel

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan. I'm finishing it up now and I will put up a video and link.

@jonathanbosco8458

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome

How do you know how specs and how much torque the bolts need ? Is it memory or is there a book

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

There are standards for bolt sizes, threads, and materials

How to do find out what all the gaps have to be?

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

A simple search will provide many

what kind of engine is this chevy/dodge?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

1962 Studebaker

Man they are pimping that honda ridgeline..

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Really? I have zero control over what they do.....

i used joe gibs break in oil

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Any will work as long as it has the zinc and phosphorus in it

What kind of micrometer are u using?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

The caliper?

what kind of rod r u using

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

The rods that came from the factory, original

What if your rods not numbered. Or you forgot the order the pistons go in ?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

It's trial and error when you fit each one in

@K_CaponeVlogz

7 жыл бұрын

Ok. So how does I know they in the right order

Is it okay to uninstall the main bearings? For example I installed them, and wanted to take them back out just clean the block better, would it be okay to take them out or do they lose their shape?

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

That's fine to do. I've done that many times

Weird question. Do you wear any type of safety glasses when you're working with freshly machined parts? Due to possibility metal shrapnels from the machining?

@PetesGarage

7 жыл бұрын

No, the parts are clean and purged

SABRES!!

@PetesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Well, yeah

arent you suppose to measure the clearance for the piston rods too with plastigauge?

@PetesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

You can, sure

@robertlawson1184

4 жыл бұрын

@@PetesGarage Oo ok. Thank you!

Pls I need videos like dis on how to assemble Cat engines... I need utube link please

@PetesGarage

5 жыл бұрын

You'll have to search