Nice job, Do you take fine scotchbrite to the bearings during assembly? I knew someone who installed one bearing upside down and the crank never got oil in that journal. The hole didn't line up on the crank journal. Didn't realize the mistake for years after but always had problems with the motor. One mistake can ruin so much. Very important. I always like to have another set of eyes during assembly.
Hi! Watching your videos for years now, but I have a question in general: When I do check my crankshaft bearing clearances (torqueing them down and measuring without a crank in the block) can I re-use those bearings when I finally mount the crank? Or do I have to buy a whole new set of crank and rod bearings? My friend said after toqueing down crank caps and rod caps the bearings get crushed and cannot be re-used. On the internet I found only one reference which said that they only get crushed "elastically", so they would do get back into their origin shape after loosening the caps.... Marlon
It depends on the work you're having done and how well you know what you want. If a shop grinds cranks, you can drop one off and tell them what to grind it to.
Just started the series, and rewatched the Port and Polishing video from like 12 years ago you did. Thank you for posting all the knowledge for us!
My pleasure!
Great video it's very informative and helpful for a people wanting to get into engine building. Thanks for the awesome content!!!
excellent presentation and detail steps. you have a great talent and love of the trade. Good JOB!
Thank you kindly!
Hello Pete nice to be watching one of your videos. Thanks for sharing. Are you going to show the entire build and what size engine is it ? 😊 Artie
That's the plan! It's a 440 striker 512 CI
Nice job, Do you take fine scotchbrite to the bearings during assembly?
I knew someone who installed one bearing upside down and the crank never got oil in that journal. The hole didn't line up on the crank journal. Didn't realize the mistake for years after but always had problems with the motor. One mistake can ruin so much. Very important. I always like to have another set of eyes during assembly.
I do not Scotchbrite. Those holes are so important
Hi! Watching your videos for years now, but I have a question in general: When I do check my crankshaft bearing clearances (torqueing them down and measuring without a crank in the block) can I re-use those bearings when I finally mount the crank? Or do I have to buy a whole new set of crank and rod bearings? My friend said after toqueing down crank caps and rod caps the bearings get crushed and cannot be re-used. On the internet I found only one reference which said that they only get crushed "elastically", so they would do get back into their origin shape after loosening the caps.... Marlon
You can reuse the bearings.
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Vids are good to go. You do same for lower main bearing that you did for top?
If something looks odd I will
@@PetesGarageAppreciate the great info and detailed videos very much. Thank you.
This is probably a dumb question, but is it important to use a machine shop that has a good reputation of building performance engines?
It depends on the work you're having done and how well you know what you want. If a shop grinds cranks, you can drop one off and tell them what to grind it to.
Say you might not work on the engine, Do you spray any oil on the block to prevent rust?
I took the block back to the machine shop for some work, they will spray it
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Don't get the caps mixed up.
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can you show how to ck a head for cracks. magnaflux
I'll see if I can