How Cylinder Heads Work

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This video details how some cylinders heads are made and the basic idea of how they all work. Understanding how they work is critical in diagnosing problems. I only had 15 minutes so I put in as much detail as I could. Enjoy!

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  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    You, my friend, are the entire reason I make videos; to help people learn and understand. Thank you for watching!

  • @tdsdogsquad4284
    @tdsdogsquad42847 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome to watch, I have always been interested in mechanics & cars but my choices in life took me down a different career path. Now over 40 I am still trying to learn many of the basics & I am so grateful someone like you takes the time out to help others learn - you really should have over a million subscribers! Thanks heaps from Down Under.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much my friend

  • @BraapAddict
    @BraapAddict11 жыл бұрын

    You have by far the best youtube page. Motors are my thing and its nice to see a page that has clear hd videos and someone that actually knows what they're talking about making the videos

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    As a veteran....thank you for being a rider for the Sons of Liberty. You are doing a wonderful and very respectful thing....I admire you very much!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. A 20 minute video takes a few hours to make, but I enjoy sharing what I know.

  • @michaelbilson6776
    @michaelbilson6776 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great description of the cylinder head and valve components.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @MRGF78
    @MRGF784 жыл бұрын

    Good, detailed explanation... The visuals help out immensely... the foam head and the cutaway were impressive... thanks...

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend, gotta have good props

  • @MRGF78

    @MRGF78

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍props on the props... 😆😆😆

  • @tonyleongjr
    @tonyleongjr9 жыл бұрын

    Having one of my cylinder heads replaced and wanted information about it. This video was EXCELLENT...interesting the lost foam technique is used to make cylinder heads. Very clear and concise explanation. Thanks!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    9 жыл бұрын

    An educated consumer never gets taken advantage of.

  • @alexandersmith2441
    @alexandersmith2441 Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible lesson, and all for free! Thanks so much!!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife11 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how the valve stem keepers actually stayed on the valve stem, (without having to open an engine up), and you answered that perfectly, I knew it had something to do with the spring tension keeping them on, but you pointed out the taper, and the taper on the cap and my mystery was solved. : )

  • @D.T.3.
    @D.T.3. Жыл бұрын

    10 years later and your videos are still teaching people. Thank you! I was bless with buying a '14 Town and Country and its rocker arms failing. Trying to fully understand how an engine works. Your video was INCREDIBLY informative! Thanks again!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend

  • @cogtag29DOM
    @cogtag29DOM11 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to tell you that you have great videos and it looks like you have a great time in your garage! Keep the videos coming!

  • @charyhutalla849
    @charyhutalla8496 жыл бұрын

    I barely understand the teaching in our school. thanks for uploading this video I now understand. I might drop my subject and just keep on watching your videos. thanks a lot

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy they help you

  • @KarlDonovan
    @KarlDonovan8 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation of the workings of a cylinder head. I have just had mine ported and now I know why!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Karl Donovan It makes a huge difference. Thank you my friend

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife11 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation and cut-away, thanks.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    You made my day...thank you. I am happy to help anyone willing to learn....thank you my friend!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you learned something. I am working on a video for blocks. The head is the only way in and out on all engines. V8's, straight 4's, V6's....every engine needs a way to get air in and exhaust gases out. Even 2-cycle engines need a cylinder head to hold the ignition source and exhaust port.

  • @stewartnoble4647
    @stewartnoble4647 Жыл бұрын

    Pete I'm 58 and have recently become obsessed with mechanical stuff including the workings of vehicle engines. Lots of videos on the block but your video has been the absolute best explanation of how things work in the head of the block. The extra stuff on the casting was gold. Great work mate. Stew - Queensland Australia

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stew, I appreciate that

  • @Shafiksz
    @Shafiksz9 жыл бұрын

    ahh finally i understand the difference between the valve seal and valve spring retainer! ! ! Thanks a lot :D

  • @ashlynwang2155
    @ashlynwang21553 жыл бұрын

    It is very helpful for me, i just started working in a cylinder head factory,thank you very much!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @heeschenaar0412
    @heeschenaar041211 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Pete, for taking the effort of making these vids.

  • @mdanny445
    @mdanny44511 жыл бұрын

    hello Pete! hope u having a great wknd, nice and sunny here in SoCal! B ) ok then, well even though I had previously performed this procedure, I didnt use the soap and water (good idea, thanks) so, i just performed it and confirmed. still leaking, over 50% and soap bubbles confirmed! don't know HOW machine shop performed the their test, but I'm clearly showing a massive leak at #1 cyl. didn't even bother checking the others! head is coming off, heading to shop monday with the video I took of it

  • @appu95247
    @appu952473 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best explanation I have ever seen. Thank you sooo much

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @sabgonzalez8222
    @sabgonzalez82223 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! I'm currently going to school for automotive technology and our professor shared this video with us. This video gave me a better picture of what is going on in the engine. It's very clear, insightful and very cool to watch. Thank you!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! What school?

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    You are much too kind. I enjoy making videos that help people. If you are buying used parts, first look for any spot where it may have been dropped. Inspect the entire part for any visible cracks. Find out the return policy on any used part, if you can't return it, don't buy it. After buying it, have the head magnafluxed to check for cracks. It is worth the investment and you will be sure the heads you bought are solid. Good luck with your LS!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    That is really cool for you to say and I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching...it is a blast just to hang out in the garage.

  • @nirmalaliyanaarachchi8724
    @nirmalaliyanaarachchi87248 жыл бұрын

    Incredible explanation! Thanks man!

  • @scottk2226
    @scottk22269 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Fuel injectors are now directly in the combustion chamber. Only air comes through the cylinder head. There is now variable displacement, variable timing, and variable cam position. Things are advancing pretty quick.

  • @123yoagan
    @123yoagan8 жыл бұрын

    Highly detailed, amazing video. Thank you!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +123yoagan Thank you my friend

  • @kreativelanguage1684
    @kreativelanguage16844 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pete! I learned a lot. I look forward to watching more of your work

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend

  • @smp22
    @smp2210 жыл бұрын

    awesome video!!! I've been watching your vids over lunch the past few days and I have to say, you have a very clear way of describing things. A lot of people fall into the trap of taking for granted things that they know, and then fail to communicate. You make it very simple for the novice to understand because you don't leave out important details. SHAKE n' BAKE!!!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much my friend. It is my goal to help people understand and be more confident when the have to have their car repaired or do it themselves. I try to include every little thing that is salient to the content of the video. I could just tell the "how," but the "why" is just as important. El Diablo

  • @wilfig
    @wilfig11 жыл бұрын

    Man, I dig your videos! Thank you so much for your instruction! This is invaluable information for a greenhorn such as myself!

  • @cajontracktrack8391
    @cajontracktrack839110 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the upload, this is the best I have ever heard.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage12 жыл бұрын

    Lost foam is about 15 years old I would guess. Many parts are made like this for the cost and accuracy. Pretty neat process.

  • @aldinoarendse3421
    @aldinoarendse34217 жыл бұрын

    All your videos and your teachings are incredible. Thank you very much for the excellent information.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Aldino

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like it. It really helps diagnosing problems if you understand how they work.

  • @mdanny445
    @mdanny44511 жыл бұрын

    thnks Pete! I love my hobby! and Im always interested in hearing others experiences, trial and errors, as well as triumph over tricky issues!!! keep doing ur thang, ur videos have inspired me to start making my own. : )

  • @MegaSwageristic
    @MegaSwageristic11 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to your channel and I have watched a good bit of your videos. They have taught me so much of things I already thought I knew. They are very helpful and I'm sure I will continue watching them and I might be giving you a call soon.

  • @dss2mtm
    @dss2mtm8 жыл бұрын

    This was like the best seat at engineering class free of charge. Gracias.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +dss2mtm De nada mi amigo

  • @kaktusjack1033
    @kaktusjack10338 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation of how a Cylinder head works ever! This is pretty amazing. Gotta share it as much as i can.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kaktus Jack Thank you very much

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    That is really cool Austin....thank you very much. I try my best.

  • @setamaluka
    @setamaluka6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Learned a lot. Thank you very much!

  • @braydenpark5707
    @braydenpark5707 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lesson! I’ve worked in machining (head) for 4 years and never knew the full anatomy of it.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @youtubeaccount24569
    @youtubeaccount245693 жыл бұрын

    Straight to the point ! 🙏🙏🙏❤️ Much love !

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks William...I will check it out...thanks for sharing

  • @AceHikes
    @AceHikes4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, great detail, very informative and educational. Thank you

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend

  • @scuddryvr8784
    @scuddryvr87847 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. Informative and explained clearly. The lost foam part was very interesting too.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you...I think technology is really cool

  • @bobstuffguy3708
    @bobstuffguy37084 жыл бұрын

    Invaluable. Thank you so much

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bob

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    You are the best!

  • @VTC83
    @VTC837 жыл бұрын

    Great video sir. Extremely informative and love the details provided via the sawed off head.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Victor

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    I'm always here to help. Thank you for watching!

  • @cozydram1
    @cozydram17 жыл бұрын

    This absolutly fascinating I always wondered what it was like inside.....thank you

  • @maythao1926
    @maythao19267 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome. Great tutorial. I am teaching my son engine basics and this is so simple and thorough to understand. Please make more videos.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. I have over 100 videos and I make them as fast as I can.

  • @kyne96
    @kyne9611 жыл бұрын

    Wow, not only are your youtube video's entertaining but very educational. Carry on the good work! :)

  • @SolidVermillion
    @SolidVermillion7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful explanation on cylinder heads

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and good luck in school!

  • @MichaelRicci
    @MichaelRicci11 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. All your videos are very informative.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Before you take the head of, take a dead blow mallet and hit the valve stems (fairly hard) a few times to push them open and let them slam shut. That will seat any valves that may be leaking. Then try the test again. Spray soapy water aound the valve stem to check for leaks there.

  • @mogomotsibalebanye3945
    @mogomotsibalebanye39452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for a great detailed video!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage12 жыл бұрын

    Very good. I obtained these samples for training purposes so I cannot be specific about the make because I do not officially represent the company. All the videos I make are my own property and I make no claims on behalf of a manufacturer. I am just trying to share the concepts and details on general operation. Gotta follow the rules :-)

  • @lalamorena22
    @lalamorena224 жыл бұрын

    Watching in 2019 & still useful! Thank you 😊

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    I try to make all my videos information that will last.

  • @doruxlakers
    @doruxlakers12 жыл бұрын

    Another great, informative video, thanks!

  • @kojack635
    @kojack6359 жыл бұрын

    very informative. thank you

  • @410ytlmustang
    @410ytlmustang11 жыл бұрын

    Great vids Peter. And nice projects.

  • @denovankayser8865
    @denovankayser88654 жыл бұрын

    Wow Thanks a lot sir, it was my first time doing my own do over of my cylinder head and my car runs like a wildfire. The video was a big help. AL the way from South Africa

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Thanks for watching

  • @davidbuecherl
    @davidbuecherl7 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are awesome! I'm 3D-modeling an AC Cobra 427 for animation, including the technical stuff inside. you already helped me a damn lot! thanks sincerly, Dave

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dave...that's really cool. I'm glad to help

  • @Zhexss
    @Zhexss8 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative. Thanks Pete

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Hitesh Aggarwal Thank you my friend

  • @admirkalari6451
    @admirkalari64517 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos men they are all great. I am in college and you are a great help to me. Thank you again and keep it up 😊

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and good luck in school!

  • @JasonHobbsGuitarist
    @JasonHobbsGuitarist11 жыл бұрын

    great info, thanks for taking the time to make this video man! cheers! great job!

  • @carlosavila8155
    @carlosavila81558 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these thoroughly explained videos Pete....excellent, simply excellent. Albert Einstein quotes: If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough". Surely you understand and can explain this complex engineering clearly. Great, great, great job! I will simply keep watching these videos. I am not a mechanic....just love watching how the engineering in machines work.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Carlos Avila That is so kind of you, thank you. I try to make things easy enough to understand so anyone can learn.

  • @mdanny445
    @mdanny44511 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this detailed video, really good explanation sir. I think this narrows down my list of issues I been having with a cylinder head that I just got back from the machine shop that is STILL leaking "moderately" through the intake after performing a leakdown test. basically the only thing actually sealing there are the intake valves if I'm not mistaken. I'm thinking if the cam, cam guides, or lifters are damaged/won out, that it can be enough wear, to not let the valves seat properly.

  • @DrLexic
    @DrLexic3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Very well explained. Waiting to see more videos like this. All the best to you!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @DylanMorehouse
    @DylanMorehouse Жыл бұрын

    Dude. Very good explanation. Thank you

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @zachbrackin993
    @zachbrackin9932 жыл бұрын

    Dude this is truly a perfect video thank you so much this solved all my questions

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Zach

  • @christianleija4506
    @christianleija45064 жыл бұрын

    Bro your explanation is awesome 👍

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @esterromero5251
    @esterromero52514 жыл бұрын

    YOU HOPE I LEARNED SOMETHING! awesome explanation! this is the kind of stuff us newbies need! once again! awesome explanation!

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ester

  • @Miaoyu1207
    @Miaoyu12079 жыл бұрын

    Cylinder head is bolted to the top of the machine body and becomes the top part of diesel engine. Its functions are as follows: 1,Close the top of the cylinder sleeve; form a sealed cylinder working space with piston and cylinder sleeve. 2,The cylinder sleeve is pressed in the correct position so that the piston operates normally. 3,Install all kinds of diesel engine accessories. such as injection valve, intake & exhaust valve,cylinder starting valve, indicator valve, safety valves and valve rocker arm device etc. 4,Arrange intake & exhaust, cooling channel. etc. In the small high-speed machine of cylinder sleeve is also decorated with swirl chamber or precombustion chamber, so the hole and channel in the cylinder sleeve is various and make its structure more complex shapes.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome...let me know when you do so I can check them out!

  • @George14215
    @George142154 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that was very helpful!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    The first thing I would check for is a worn cam. You could simply not be getting enough fuel or vacuum to keep the engine running at idle. Rebuilding the carb would not hurt, but it is probalby a bit more.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage12 жыл бұрын

    Its actually an HLA.... Hydralic Lift Assist. It works just oike a lifter but is stationary. It supports the side opposite the valvle for the RFF Roller Finger Follower.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage12 жыл бұрын

    A friend loaned it to me. Most Loc-Tite is pre-applied to fasteners by the supplier. Auto manfacturers would not waste the time to apply it. It would require too many controls, not to mention the variability. I can't think of anything used for anti-tampering other than special fasteners or sealed parts.

  • @liveliife999
    @liveliife9997 жыл бұрын

    Dude you literally have like the best car KZread channel of all time. Itd be cool if you worked on things such as transmission and suspension though.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's a great compliment, thank you. Transmissions are really a specialty, but, I will be doing suspension vides as I work on my Cobra.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Most new engines for 2013 will be direct injection. The fuel is injected into the combustion chamber at 4,800 psi via a high pressure fuel pump driven off a cam lobe. There are still intake valves but efficiency goes up. Injecting air into the cylinder as well is a bit away because it is more difficult to meter at different atmospheric pressures. Great thinking!

  • @vighnesh854
    @vighnesh8543 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. And what a cool guy . great job

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @valeriecarole
    @valeriecarole4 жыл бұрын

    This was incredibly helpful! Reading about this from my automotive book with minimal photos is difficult to really understand it all. This video gave me even more information than I was looking for. Also, did anybody notice the little buggie on the bottom right side of the screen that got his "15 seconds" of fame starting @11:07 lol?

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped Valerie...that bug is getting pretty famous...lol

  • @rodgalloway6340
    @rodgalloway63403 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job. Thank you.

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage10 жыл бұрын

    A broken push rod will not mess up the engine unless you don't find all the pieces. Just put in new one and you should be fine. That is a lucky find.

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    I think it helps with trouble shooting......thank you.

  • @ryangrotzke8061
    @ryangrotzke806110 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you very much for uploading! You just got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @NixMaster3k
    @NixMaster3k3 жыл бұрын

    doctor: you have 15 min's left to live pete: 0:03

  • @PetesGarage

    @PetesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's when the length of my videos used to be limited

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    You are much too kind...I just sort of wing it....my channel is all about sharing knowledge. That is a great question. I can't think of any steel used in making a car that is galvanized. Galvanizing is a zinc coating that changes the surface properties including paintability. Even if it were you could stil use lead.

  • @davidl7981
    @davidl798110 жыл бұрын

    you were a great help, thanks a lot

  • @davidl7981

    @davidl7981

    10 жыл бұрын

    ..your welcome..just saw this message, thanks

  • @Ddffgghhjj
    @Ddffgghhjj11 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap! I learned so much from this video it's not even funny. Thanks :-)

  • @JG54206
    @JG5420611 жыл бұрын

    very informative, i had known that the head was basically the cap to the engine, and the only way in and out as long as we are taking OHV, SOHC or DOHC, but i always wondered how they made the coolant passages, and the ports

  • @123jozef
    @123jozef10 жыл бұрын

    FR500's, long tube headers with X pipe and a simple CAI.... I have Catbacks only, no mufflers. Turned 280 HP into 390... natural asssssspiration. Not much money, not much work. Awesome for a V8 GT

  • @PetesGarage
    @PetesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @noniponipaa
    @noniponipaa7 жыл бұрын

    excellent video

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