I’m going to say this again Brent, it’s absolutely a treat to watch a Craftsman with old world values ply his trade. You build engines Exactly the way my Pop did and the way he taught me to do everything that’s worth doing. Thank you.
Im getting ready to build a cleveland motor with the same quench 4v heads and im wondering About what compression ratio you get with the dished piston?? We only have 91 octane in cali .
I like the screwdriver wedge to torque the main caps......surely seats the thrust bearing.....will use in the near future on our 464" FE build.......i've used dif methods, and none have bitin me in the butt, but i like that as a method, and removes any question of thrust bearing seat........TY sir!!!.PEACE to you!!
Tim, excellence always recognizes excellence ! You and Brent are both very methodical and never leave anything to chance during any type of assembly process 🏁.
Thanks for taking us through the steps. It's been awhile since I've assembled a complete engine. I may be taking my Cleveland apart this fall due to vibration. One question I have, seems I remember back in 1973 Ford retarding the cam 6 degrees in these engines, for whatever reason. Was this done with the key slot in the crank, or in the timing set? If I pull mine down, I would prefer 5 degrees advanced, as you indicated. I do not have a degree wheel and indicator tools. Thanks.
From what I remember I think it is achieved with a timing set that goes on the cam keyway -5degrees. Don’t quote me on it but I think that is the case.
So what 351c comes as a 4 bolt mains ?... I want to build and put a cleavland in my 77f150 with a c4 Trans...351m400cid ...but want a 351c 4 bolt main 4v heads so what cleavland Block would that be ??....
G'day. You didn't reply to my last inquiry regarding you addressing your methodology for setting front cam bearing depth either to me or in this video for other followers. Would've taken little to no time to cover it as you were installing the cam. Disappointing for me as you said they had to be set at different depths dependent on construction and your install looked like 0.050" instead of Ford's specification of 0.005" - 0.020" but hey, it's your channel and you're free to include or omit onfo as you please. Cheers.
Sometime back I asked for the fe bellhousing diagram which you did not have. I asked many more shops the same question and you sir were the only one to reply to me. I thank you for your time and trouble. My old boss (Russ Barfield) would have built this the same way.
When u figure the quench distance, I understand you have to simply for clearance. But those looked to be a dished piston?? Will there be any benefit from quench at all considering the type of dish they appear to be??
109LSA you will be making a lot of power under the curve. The torque curve will certainly be incredible. It's going to sound really nice and once it gets rolling it will be dominant.
Would you mind posting the whole cam specs. I’m building a 408 Cleveland striker with TFS 195cc heads, Edelbrock air gap intake that’s been fully ported, and a Holley EFI. Trying to figure out the right overlap for the cam. Ant help would be appreciated.
I don’t give full cam specs. Feel free to fill out the form on my site and I can get you one. You can’t get one like this without going full custom anyway.
Is the build time of this engine a big issue? As you did not want to wait a week to get the correct cam that you had ordered? Thanks for all the info and great videos.
@lykinsmotorsports love your vedios, nice engine, what's a good solid roller cam for a 431 fe build,at the moment it will have ported cast iron heads,but later on hope to get trick flow ,30 over 390,with 4.125 stroke, what would be your thoughts
I’m going to say this again Brent, it’s absolutely a treat to watch a Craftsman with old world values ply his trade. You build engines Exactly the way my Pop did and the way he taught me to do everything that’s worth doing. Thank you.
Great job Brent love watching your videos always learning something new.
Aussies call them a Clevo. I hope this very popular name spreads in the mighty US.
I always learn something new from watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Im getting ready to build a cleveland motor with the same quench 4v heads and im wondering About what compression ratio you get with the dished piston?? We only have 91 octane in cali .
I like the screwdriver wedge to torque the main caps......surely seats the thrust bearing.....will use in the near future on our 464" FE build.......i've used dif methods, and none have bitin me in the butt, but i like that as a method, and removes any question of thrust bearing seat........TY sir!!!.PEACE to you!!
Gotta love the look of them intake ports
Brent i love the attention to detail. I think its lost in this day and age.
Great job, Brent, quality work, by a quality man
Tim, excellence always recognizes excellence ! You and Brent are both very methodical and never leave anything to chance during any type of assembly process 🏁.
Thanks for taking us through the steps. It's been awhile since I've assembled a complete engine. I may be taking my Cleveland apart this fall due to vibration. One question I have, seems I remember back in 1973 Ford retarding the cam 6 degrees in these engines, for whatever reason. Was this done with the key slot in the crank, or in the timing set? If I pull mine down, I would prefer 5 degrees advanced, as you indicated. I do not have a degree wheel and indicator tools. Thanks.
From what I remember I think it is achieved with a timing set that goes on the cam keyway -5degrees. Don’t quote me on it but I think that is the case.
Great 351C videos!!!
Wow, I thought people had forgotten what a speed brace is. Well done.
Why a bullet cam
So what 351c comes as a 4 bolt mains ?... I want to build and put a cleavland in my 77f150 with a c4 Trans...351m400cid ...but want a 351c 4 bolt main 4v heads so what cleavland Block would that be ??....
Very true" infact my 70 Torino came with Quench 4-V heads , flat tops , approx cam of 520 L, 282 dur, and yes 4 bolt main. So observation ;-)
G'day. You didn't reply to my last inquiry regarding you addressing your methodology for setting front cam bearing depth either to me or in this video for other followers. Would've taken little to no time to cover it as you were installing the cam. Disappointing for me as you said they had to be set at different depths dependent on construction and your install looked like 0.050" instead of Ford's specification of 0.005" - 0.020" but hey, it's your channel and you're free to include or omit onfo as you please. Cheers.
Sometime back I asked for the fe bellhousing diagram which you did not have. I asked many more shops the same question and you sir were the only one to reply to me. I thank you for your time and trouble. My old boss (Russ Barfield) would have built this the same way.
When u figure the quench distance, I understand you have to simply for clearance. But those looked to be a dished piston?? Will there be any benefit from quench at all considering the type of dish they appear to be??
HI Brent, would kindly tell me what the brand of gasket is, you used for the timing cover?? thanks heaps.
109LSA you will be making a lot of power under the curve. The torque curve will certainly be incredible. It's going to sound really nice and once it gets rolling it will be dominant.
I’ve seen guys stagger the rear main seal and other say no because crush is built into the seal. Your thoughts?
What sealant or locking chemical do you use on the freeze plugs?
Fingers and brace you know exactly what you have 😊
What is the best way to measure the Deck or piston protrusion or recess by gages
just noticed you have a camera operator - Nice :D
i am glad to see that you dont use fuuly grooved main bearings either.
Would you mind posting the whole cam specs. I’m building a 408 Cleveland striker with TFS 195cc heads, Edelbrock air gap intake that’s been fully ported, and a Holley EFI. Trying to figure out the right overlap for the cam. Ant help would be appreciated.
I don’t give full cam specs. Feel free to fill out the form on my site and I can get you one. You can’t get one like this without going full custom anyway.
You can cut the back of the block for a one piece seal. Way gooder! 114 lsa? Wouldn't put an LS on a 114 lol...
I’m sure you’ve built more engines and sold way more cams than I have, so thanks for the advice.
Thanks, for the great content.
Good work love it
Being it’s Motor Sports block I’m surprised it doesn’t have 4 bolt main caps. The Boss 351 Cleveland came with 4 bolt mains.
It's not a motorsports block. Just a plain Jane 2 bolt main 351C.
@@lykinsmotorsports OK, I see.
Looking good Brent!
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Is the build time of this engine a big issue? As you did not want to wait a week to get the correct cam that you had ordered? Thanks for all the info and great videos.
It would have taken 3-4 weeks to get a cam. Gotta have a cam before I can do a lot of preliminary checks, so a month would have set us back too far.
@@lykinsmotorsports I understand, that is a long time. I would not have been happy with Bullet Cams. Thanks.
People make mistakes. Things happen.
@@lykinsmotorsports Everyone has a Monday. You just hope that every day of the work week is not a Monday! 😃
@lykinsmotorsports love your vedios, nice engine, what's a good solid roller cam for a 431 fe build,at the moment it will have ported cast iron heads,but later on hope to get trick flow ,30 over 390,with 4.125 stroke, what would be your thoughts