In episode 4 we finally get the ole 390 to bust free, well....for the most part. Plans are coming together. Follow along the saga of "Lil Debby" the 1961 Cadillac!
The car looks great sitting in the background. I agree ; leave the exterior rough and natural looking. Repair the air conditioning. That drain makes me nervous that a few bolts will drop in. 😮. Your Aussie looks so interested. Aussie will always give a look of, What was that you said ?. Lol. My favorite companion. Well, I’m looking forward to what’s next. Keep it up. Very entertaining.
Great video. Nice to see what the inside of the engine looks like. Too bad you couldn't save it. I hope you let us know the cost to rebuild the engine. I'm sure rebuild prices have gone through the roof these days like everything else. Thanks.
thanks, I flipped the Mother father 365 over, and that damn rod fell out. WTH did that come from ?? F N cylinder head fought coming off to and so damn heavy. I have a 390 from a 62 going in...soon, I hope, it's in the garage. @@theholubproject3497
I have had a 500 and a 472, I like my 390 better. It's more responsive and better with acceleration. The 500 and 472 can be built for racing but that's not what Cadillacs are for. My friend has a 69 Cadillac with a 472 that has a cam and fuel injection, and my completely stock 61 390 will take off faster.
I love watching your videos but I have to point out that rust is most definitely not iron ore. You could not change rust back into iron because the chemical structures are completely different!
Lol, yes, I did say it backward. Metal is made from iron ore. And rust is metal trying to return to iron ore. Basically, acting as the anode in a corrosion cell as the sacrificial piece. But you are correct.
This mechanic does not know what a ridge reamer is!!!! You cannot get pistons out of an old block without cutting the ridge out of the top of the cylinders. 🎉🎉🎉
I used to use rubber gas lines over my rod bolts to protect the crankshaft
Stay with it, I'll be watching! Good to see it coming along!
The car looks great sitting in the background. I agree ; leave the exterior rough and natural looking. Repair the air conditioning. That drain makes me nervous that a few bolts will drop in. 😮. Your Aussie looks so interested. Aussie will always give a look of, What was that you said ?. Lol. My favorite companion. Well, I’m looking forward to what’s next. Keep it up. Very entertaining.
THANK'S FOR THE VIDEO!!! AND SHOWING THE CLEAN UP..
Keep up the good work 👍
You have lots of patience, that’s a hard trait to maintain. I’m looking forward to your next video!
I appreciate that!
Good progress! I hope I'll never have to take my 390 apart! She still runs great!
Great video. Nice to see what the inside of the engine looks like. Too bad you couldn't save it. I hope you let us know the cost to rebuild the engine. I'm sure rebuild prices have gone through the roof these days like everything else. Thanks.
Really hope this engine is save able, a lot better engine than the Northstar.
I shut music off when possible. Not necessary and annoying! But I'm 81 and have seen and heard it all. Carry on!
I totally agree the headache music distracts. Not needed. Otherwise a high potential learning video. Nice engine!
Get your self a brass drift . Don't use a screw driver to push piston out. I see this trend to unstick it . Wasting vinegar and ever other chemical.
What falls out around 13:02 ? Rod that drives the fuel pump ?? Asking for a friend !
Oil pump drive rod. Came out of the distributor hole.
thanks, I flipped the Mother father 365 over, and that damn rod fell out. WTH did that come from ?? F N cylinder head fought coming off to and so damn heavy. I have a 390 from a 62 going in...soon, I hope, it's in the garage. @@theholubproject3497
You should definitely send the block in to have it resurfaced and stuff or maybe get a 500 great work it's going to be awesome
I have had a 500 and a 472, I like my 390 better. It's more responsive and better with acceleration. The 500 and 472 can be built for racing but that's not what Cadillacs are for. My friend has a 69 Cadillac with a 472 that has a cam and fuel injection, and my completely stock 61 390 will take off faster.
Doesn't anybody use a ridge reamer anymore?
That's what I came here to say.
I love watching your videos but I have to point out that rust is most definitely not iron ore. You could not change rust back into iron because the chemical structures are completely different!
Lol, yes, I did say it backward. Metal is made from iron ore. And rust is metal trying to return to iron ore. Basically, acting as the anode in a corrosion cell as the sacrificial piece. But you are correct.
This mechanic does not know what a ridge reamer is!!!! You cannot get pistons out of an old block without cutting the ridge out of the top of the cylinders. 🎉🎉🎉