Dang Travis liking your work ethic and attention to detail bro you got mad skills. Well done and can't wait to hear it run. Lots of patience Thanks for showing how it is done.
I just resurfaced my 862 aluminum heads on my 5.3 iron block and was wondering if I should just do a clean and prep on the block or resurface it also? Is it necessary to resurface the block also if you resurface the cylinder heads?
I’m in the process of mildly resurfacing the deck on my block, I started out with lightly going over it with a razor blade then 220 sand paper and a sheet of glass, there’s still some staining but nothing major, long as the surface is smooth and no old gasket material that I can catch with my finger nail should be good correct and the MLS gaskets will seal?
Off topic but I noticed you do not remove running boards from your lowering projects (Tahoe, Suburban, etc.) is this just your preference or is there another reason? I would think they are pretty useless once these vehicles are lowered and you would have to step over them to get in. Considering one of these vehicles in the near future (years 01-06) but not sure if there is an underlined reason I don’t see them removed. Have you covered what models/years you could/should remove? TIA.
Thank you for the AWESOME VIDEO… this is my 1st attempt and I needed that information.
Thank you
Dang Travis liking your work ethic and attention to detail bro you got mad skills. Well done and can't wait to hear it run. Lots of patience Thanks for showing how it is done.
Thank you
I like the vacuum idea looks very effective I started doing it my self on DYI projects keeps the shop so much cleaner
Definitely helps
You ever try those Carbide super scrapers I really like them for gasket surfaces.
Not advised on open engines
are you going to replace cam bearings ?? i didnt on my motor refresh and now i have low oil pressure ://
No I'm not
How low?
@@brendyngreiner3148 20psi driving 5 psi at idle 🥲
Your face looks so much better without the stache!!!
🤣👊🏻
You loved it
Lol
At 0:00 what wheels are those on the corvette? Those are sweet!
Stock grand sport wheels
Looks clean as a whistle! Your attention to detail is awesome. Could you use a gray scotch bright for cleaning those areas? ✌🏻
Thank you. I don't like using scotchbrite on open engines.
Could I make my own chaser out of an old head bolt??
You could
thx for the video. i've seen other videos that uses 2000 grit sandpaper and wd40 wet sanding as well as a scouring pad. is that necessary?
No. That would put a ton of debris in the motor
Dont forget the barbell in the back, the oil diverter
They generally don't need replacement
Did u use sand paper after the razor?
Omg no
Are you going g to use Melling HP oil pump?
High volume
you sir are the master of prep work, it's like you zen out or something with this type of thing. Is that the case?
Sometimes I do
Ls 5.3 motor is looking better after some TLC cleaning.. 👍
Thank you Keith
What those wheels on that white Chevy ?
Us Maggs
Quick tip. If you have oil in a bolt hole and tighten a bolt into it you can crack and ruin the block. It’s called hydraulic lockup
Yep. That is why I clean then all out.
I just resurfaced my 862 aluminum heads on my 5.3 iron block and was wondering if I should just do a clean and prep on the block or resurface it also? Is it necessary to resurface the block also if you resurface the cylinder heads?
Definitely a good idea
I’m in the process of mildly resurfacing the deck on my block, I started out with lightly going over it with a razor blade then 220 sand paper and a sheet of glass, there’s still some staining but nothing major, long as the surface is smooth and no old gasket material that I can catch with my finger nail should be good correct and the MLS gaskets will seal?
Yes it should be fine. Hopefully you are doing cam bearings after sanding
No I wasn’t, I blocked all the water ports and crevices and after i was finished I was going to flush the block out really good
I am replacing the camshaft in it with a BTR Truck Norris cam with new oil pump and timing chain, I’m doing a LS swap in my 1988 Monte Carlo SS
Off topic but I noticed you do not remove running boards from your lowering projects (Tahoe, Suburban, etc.) is this just your preference or is there another reason? I would think they are pretty useless once these vehicles are lowered and you would have to step over them to get in. Considering one of these vehicles in the near future (years 01-06) but not sure if there is an underlined reason I don’t see them removed. Have you covered what models/years you could/should remove? TIA.
I hate the look without them.
@@TWAMotorsports fair enough 👍🏻
why not use a green roloc wheel on the metal surfaces?
Terrible idea. Ask a reputable builder about that
done it for years with no issues, curious what the issue is@@TWAMotorsports
Too aggressive and throws things into open engines. Ford mechanics are not even allowed to have them in their boxes now.
where’d that ‘stache go!!??
Lol. Gone for a minute. Make make a return someday
@@TWAMotorsports it's an easy fix!!! 🤙
@brandondawson6896 true
Boooo