Hey Dan, once you get that distributor lined up with the oil pump you can take it out and walk it one tooth at a time right around until you get to the right position. Every time you drop the distributor back down in to the oil pump it rotates it one tooth at a time you can also rotate the distributor 180° and start from that position you’ll only have half the rotation to deal with
1973 to 2010 I owned a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 2 door. I bought it from the original owner/my grade 12 Geography teacher. 4 piece factory gage pack. Factory tach. I put a big block in and sold the 283. Th 400 and 12 bolt rear end. This video for me is an amazing blast down the way it was lane. I used a dummy dist. to prime the oil system every Spring. Got good at using a long screwdriver to align the oil pump snout to the distributor. Used to time by ear. Yes you turned the distributor the right way/toward the rotation of the rotor to advance the timing. My headers continually cooked the starter wiring until I got Serious and some heat resistant tubing and other stuff also. Made all my own ignition leads and routed them with looms from a 440 chrysler. worked great with the HEI that I pulled out of a wrecked vehicle at the local auto wrecker. I do not know how many times I have and will watch this video but it will be Many. Still not so thrilled that you killed the 4 door version for this. But, it is keeping the machine running and being seen and appreciated and also used. Thanks for both a terrific video and series. Could not even possibly count the number of times that I burnt my hands on the headers adjusting the solid lifters. Until I learned to adjust them Cold. It was 12.5:1 compression. Original compression read 290 to 305 lbs on the cylinder compression gauge, Yes it cooked at least one started per season. The idle sounded real similar to mine. Likely my high lift short duration cam was a bit lopier. Geez that hood is heavy. Please oil the hood hinges. I also had my tow bar mounted to the same place on the front bumper. For tow to the drag races. Ok, i'll stop now. Ok I have not stopped. Mine had power brakes and I was able to source a factory chrome valve cover with the dimple to clear the power brake booster.
Dan You are truly awesome!! You show the blood,sweat and tears that goes into building a Hot Rod! Thanks for showing the adjustments Needed to make things right I love the rough body look, the way you make it look makes the car your own! However i do think front disc brakes might be in the old girls future in order to make her stop proper, but as you say that’s minor, really really really cool Viewers need to remember where you started with this car, totally awesome build
I backed over a creeper once...with a tri-axle Mack dump truck. I was still in high school working over the summer with my dad. Thankfully where I had been working was outside off the concrete in the gravel driveway, the truck just mashed it down into the gravel. Dad was ticked off but I didn't really hurt it and I still used it for the rest of the summer. It was a cheap crappy creeper anyway. Thanks for the video Dan hope you have a good one
Dude! I am so lovin this project! My very first High School ride (1976) was a 1966 Super Sport Impala with a facory big block (396) and a 4 speed. I was very proud of it's ability to grab a third gear scratch!
From vice grip garage, mark the pushrods, crank over without starting and watch pushrods rotate. If one doesn’t bad lobe. I’ve had a lifter not pump up and then screwed the cam
The last 10% is SO relavent to my garage situation right now! Did a 4 wheel drum to disc conversion on my 68 C10. Removal of all the old, install of new ball joints, spindles, rotors, brackets, calipers, flex line, reassembly of the 12 bolt; master cylinder, and power booster; done in three evenings. Plumbing the hardlines, i.e. getting them bent and fitted, figuring out and buying the correct flare adapters, getting them bled...one week. Finally done yesterday.
Man Dan, the car sounds so much better with a big block than with the old six. Glad it was just a valve adjustment. Thanks, and we'll see you next time.
I will admit I saw that 4 door 6 cyl biscayne and I was like not cool. Well the more door delete, big block with choppy cam it now passes the cool test for sure.
A little suggestion for the future---if you cut 3 sides of the valve cover and bend it up, it creates a wall that blocks even more of the oil. Rock on Dan!!
Dan, I hope that cylinder #8 exhaust lifter stays quiet now. If the tick comes back, you are most likely wearing down a cam lobe. On flat tappet cams, I usually lube them up heavily with Extreme Pressure Moly Disulfide assembly grease. It's also good to break them in with old weak stock springs. The car sounds rowdy!
I was thinking about this issue last week. Even in the early 90s when I was involved in V8s there was an issue with cams and lifters. I built a folding test stand so I could break-in the cam and do all the normal prep before installing the motor in the car. Break-in the cam for 45 minutes, then if all went well the next day I would come in and drain the water, remove the valve covers and ex manifolds and retorque the heads. Always there would be several bolts that loosened with less effort than the rest. Then once the retorque was finished I would put in some water, warm up the motor and then install my modded VCs and do a hot lash on the valves. Then the motor was ready to go into the car. On my last personal bracket 350 sbc the motor came off the stand, went in the car, did some launches on the parking lot to get the accelerator pump dialed in and then onto the trailer and off to the track where I made 3 rounds with no issues except not enough hood pins on the fiberglass hood which I took off after the first time trial. Anyway, what I decided last week when contemplating the bad cam and lifter issue is that there are no more "cheap" builds. Even the most basic motor needs roller lifters and a steel cam. Your TOE [ Time On Earth ] is too valuable to waste redoing motors due to flat cams.
I really look forward to every new episode in this story. You have a real gift for explaining what's going on, what you're planning and how to listen for issues. It's like hanging out in the garage with my buddies. I also love how you finish projects. They don't just go on and on with no goal. You figure out what you want to do, and get it done.
It is great to see a fellow Canadian creator! From Alberta, Canada here. I dare say I feel as if the "projects with no goal" is an accurate description of something I should improve on. Watching this is very aspiring though, like you said hanging out in the garage.
I have a '79 mopar 360 I built some 15 years or so ago. I pulled it and the trans I rebuilt after about 600 miles or so, another story. Welp some 4 years ago I decided to bring it back to life. So I tore it completely back apart, checked all gaps, bearings, clearances all that. Then all new gaskets and fresh assembly goo. Well a couple weeks ago I held my breath when I turned the key. The damn thing fired like it had never been shut off. I almost had a heart attack.
Love the engine sound, It is the sound of my youth Which translate into my fountain of youth. Thanks Dan, and thanks Murr for being the Father of Dan for us You tubers getting great videos
I can't stand those universal wires cut to fit , they always seem to slip out of clip , this guy is like me before I got disabled , I worked on cars everyday in my teens and loved it , put a 69 chevelle and 65 dynamic conv together and a 55 chevy , family made me sell the 55 that hurt but I still have 69 and 65 , I like watching him cause you can see he loves working on cars and isn't orrogant , keep up great work have a beer on me , I feel like I'm still working on cars my dad had a 66 caprice with a 396 great car , yours reminds me of it , keep doing these great job
I'm watching some more of your videos again since you are hanging it up now that you have a 100k subscription holders. As sad as the day my second dog passed on at 16 years old. God bless you on your new adventure, what it may be I wish you two the best of luck and God bless you and your family.
Thank you Dan...I needed to cut my yolk down 1/2 " but when I googled if it was safe? everyone says not to do it. I just needed a little more space for driveshaft travel and you made my day so thanks again and keep on creating your legacy as the Rod Father !!!
Old school valve adjustment. My Dad showed me that that back in the day when I was a little feller. They use to have oil deflectors that would go on the rocker arms. Don't know if they still sell them?? That's old school shit!! Love the channel bro keep up the good work.
This is the best explanation of a distributor instal on TH-cam People who haven’t done this before and are planning on doing it pay attention. Another great vid Dan can’t wait to see burnouts in this beast.
When I do my plug wires I put the terminals on the end of the wire and then push them into the boots. I use dielectric grease to lube it up. And I'm not sure if they have these things in Canada but down here we have these things called tables. It's a place to put things so you aren't constantly knocking stuff off the fenders and cowl. I have a couple fold up ones that really come in handy.......and they're great for barbequing.
when you cut the next valve cover cut it just like you did but leave the bottom uncut and just bend the lip up it works great for the oil control ,,great work
I have a 402 bc was having timing problems until i degreed the cam and found out it had slipped on the rubber insulalator about 6 degree's ! so I now always degree the crank balancer to make sure it is right! Just a helpful hint for used motors! Love your channel
Great work! I was just thinking about how many people around the world would like to be able to do what you’re doing but can’t due to physical limitation. In that instance they can work right alongside of you thanks for your work.
I've fooled with hotrods, Corvettes and Camaros for many years, but with your videos I always seem to pick up a little tip or something I was doing the hard way. Thanks!
Forget all the rest stick with the best DDs Speed shop. Dan and Dani the best entertainment in the car industry . Love what you do keeping the classics on the road. 👍
It's been a long time since I adjust the the valves with the engine running. I ussually use piece of cardboard especially the ones that came with the head gaskets to control the oil mess. But your method of cutting a window in an old valve cover is a way far better.
Dan heads up if you will take your time if the oil pump doesn't line up you can make it line up by each time you drop the distributor in it moves the oil pump shaft . So just keep putting in distributor in and it will walk the oil pump around and it will line up .It usually takes about 4 tries
I’ve never seen this tutorial before, valuable info! As a ford guy stuck with stupid valve spacers, I am more than a little jealous of the obvious superiority of GM’s valve lash adjustability.
Like I said before all your work and motor change...........semi rowdy rat motor & T 400 ...you done good son .........71 yr old hot rodder here...........
Nice work Dan you make it look so simple with your wealth of experience I didn’t even know it was possible to start an engine with no covers on thanks mate I’m learning loads 👍
Great video !! FYI When you cut the hole in the valve cover you only cut 3 sides !! You bend up the one side so it stops the oil from shooting all over the fender !!!! I made a set of these 40 or so years ago. They hang on my wall where they are handy !!!!
when i did the cam in my 70 impala 396 i soaked the lifters in oil over night then used royal purple engine assembly lube with assembly and also added lucas zinc additive to the oil and have never had issues with it.
an old mechanics trick to find a noisy rocker. If you put your finger on the side of the rocker arm and push slightly on the side the noisy rocker will quieten down. Great video as always! Looking forward to the test drive!
Dan you know I'm a Mopar dude but I have always loved those bid bodies even with Mopar so you're doing one of my favorites and I always knew you were going to 2door it so can't wait to see it rolling big block style.....so cool brother 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅
My Friend in HS had a 65 Biscayne with a BB 396 that was supplied by midnight auto supply he pulled all the wires off one side of the motor it sounded like it had a big cam in it and sounded totally Bad ass oh the good ol'e days miss them......
You’ve got this coming together in fine fashion Dan. I love all your explanations and tips you feed us every step of the way. Your attention to detail is epic.
Sounds great, better to be safe than sorry, make sure it stops it's easy to get it to move, but stopping in a hurry is what you need, great job, can't wait, all the best to yous and your loved ones
I've always put the distributor in on 0° top dead center and then when I get it running I Advanced it by turning the distributor to 10° to 12° but to each and their own 👍🏻
Sounds great ! Looks like oil pump is working great ! I am glad I ain’t the only person that has ran over a creeper! I think you are definitely doing a great job on this car ! It’s coming together fast!
It has never been more apparent that the final product is a direct result of your work place.
I admire the fashion in which he patiently explains his process through each step.
He would be a great instructor in automobile mechanics school.
Thanks Jim! I appreciate that
I think I remember him saying that Mur was a High School shop teacher in the past. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Hey Dan, once you get that distributor lined up with the oil pump you can take it out and walk it one tooth at a time right around until you get to the right position. Every time you drop the distributor back down in to the oil pump it rotates it one tooth at a time you can also rotate the distributor 180° and start from that position you’ll only have half the rotation to deal with
Stumbled across your channel the other day. Nice to a car channel from a good Canadian boy!
Thanks John!
I really appreciate the explanation of installing a distributor. excellent 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
1973 to 2010 I owned a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 2 door. I bought it from the original owner/my grade 12 Geography teacher. 4 piece factory gage pack. Factory tach.
I put a big block in and sold the 283. Th 400 and 12 bolt rear end. This video for me is an amazing blast down the way it was lane. I used a dummy dist. to prime the oil system every Spring. Got good at using a long screwdriver to align the oil pump snout to the distributor. Used to time by ear. Yes you turned the distributor the right way/toward the rotation of the rotor to advance the timing. My headers continually cooked the starter wiring until I got Serious and some heat resistant tubing and other stuff also. Made all my own ignition leads and routed them with looms from a 440 chrysler. worked great with the HEI that I pulled out of a wrecked vehicle at the local auto wrecker. I do not know how many times I have and will watch this video but it will be Many. Still not so thrilled that you killed the 4 door version for this. But, it is keeping the machine running and being seen and appreciated and also used. Thanks for both a terrific video and series. Could not even possibly count the number of times that I burnt my hands on the headers adjusting the solid lifters. Until I learned to adjust them Cold. It was 12.5:1 compression. Original compression read 290 to 305 lbs on the cylinder compression gauge, Yes it cooked at least one started per season. The idle sounded real similar to mine. Likely my high lift short duration cam was a bit lopier. Geez that hood is heavy. Please oil the hood hinges. I also had my tow bar mounted to the same place on the front bumper. For tow to the drag races. Ok, i'll stop now.
Ok I have not stopped. Mine had power brakes and I was able to source a factory chrome valve cover with the dimple to clear the power brake booster.
Dan
You are truly awesome!! You show the blood,sweat and tears that goes into building a
Hot Rod! Thanks for showing the adjustments
Needed to make things right
I love the rough body look, the way you make it look makes the car your own! However i do think front disc brakes might be in the old girls future in order to make her stop proper, but as you say that’s minor, really really really cool
Viewers need to remember where you started with this car, totally awesome build
Thanks buddy!
@@DDSpeedShop scammers on your channel look at reply on my comment on this video
I will agree with this statement and could not have said it any better. Thank you all and have a great day today.
@@DDSpeedShop scammer on my comment below
Hey discovered your channel through VGG on power tour. Been following you ever since. Love to see Manitoba content on TH-cam!! Keep up the good work!
Hey thanks man! Appreciate it
I backed over a creeper once...with a tri-axle Mack dump truck. I was still in high school working over the summer with my dad. Thankfully where I had been working was outside off the concrete in the gravel driveway, the truck just mashed it down into the gravel. Dad was ticked off but I didn't really hurt it and I still used it for the rest of the summer. It was a cheap crappy creeper anyway. Thanks for the video Dan hope you have a good one
Dude! I am so lovin this project! My very first High School ride (1976) was a 1966 Super Sport Impala with a facory big block (396) and a 4 speed. I was very proud of it's ability to grab a third gear scratch!
Running over the creeper. Classic. Love it.
Had a valve cover with holes drilled in it that matched up with the rockers..big enough to fit a socket through it....way less mess lol.....
But this was way more fun right? Haha
From vice grip garage, mark the pushrods, crank over without starting and watch pushrods rotate. If one doesn’t bad lobe.
I’ve had a lifter not pump up and then screwed the cam
Whoop Whoop.....Coming Big Block....Nothing matches that sound! Love it!🔥
It's coming along great Dan! I love these four-door two-door conversions kind of cool that something different than a tri-five.
The last 10% is SO relavent to my garage situation right now! Did a 4 wheel drum to disc conversion on my 68 C10. Removal of all the old, install of new ball joints, spindles, rotors, brackets, calipers, flex line, reassembly of the 12 bolt; master cylinder, and power booster; done in three evenings. Plumbing the hardlines, i.e. getting them bent and fitted, figuring out and buying the correct flare adapters, getting them bled...one week. Finally done yesterday.
always a soft spot in my heart for and unloved beater
Man Dan, the car sounds so much better with a big block than with the old six. Glad it was just a valve adjustment. Thanks, and we'll see you next time.
I will admit I saw that 4 door 6 cyl biscayne and I was like not cool. Well the more door delete, big block with choppy cam it now passes the cool test for sure.
Dan builds cool stuff.. even if its chevy powered most of the time, its still cool.
@@SweatyFatGuy Thats why its cool Bud! 😂
@@SweatyFatGuy Chevy is the only way lol
@@SweatyFatGuy haha ouch! But thanks.
@@terrencegiordan2775 oh you poor deluded souls... ;)
You saved another one and made it cooler to boot!
A little suggestion for the future---if you cut 3 sides of the valve cover and bend it up, it creates a wall that blocks even more of the oil. Rock on Dan!!
Dan, I hope that cylinder #8 exhaust lifter stays quiet now. If the tick comes back, you are most likely wearing down a cam lobe. On flat tappet cams, I usually lube them up heavily with Extreme Pressure Moly Disulfide assembly grease. It's also good to break them in with old weak stock springs. The car sounds rowdy!
That was the first car i owned was 16 years old.. I'm 58 now.. mine was white with a purple trunk... lol loved it.
I was thinking about this issue last week. Even in the early 90s when I was involved in V8s there was an issue with cams and lifters. I built a folding test stand so I could break-in the cam and do all the normal prep before installing the motor in the car. Break-in the cam for 45 minutes, then if all went well the next day I would come in and drain the water, remove the valve covers and ex manifolds and retorque the heads. Always there would be several bolts that loosened with less effort than the rest. Then once the retorque was finished I would put in some water, warm up the motor and then install my modded VCs and do a hot lash on the valves. Then the motor was ready to go into the car. On my last personal bracket 350 sbc the motor came off the stand, went in the car, did some launches on the parking lot to get the accelerator pump dialed in and then onto the trailer and off to the track where I made 3 rounds with no issues except not enough hood pins on the fiberglass hood which I took off after the first time trial.
Anyway, what I decided last week when contemplating the bad cam and lifter issue is that there are no more "cheap" builds. Even the most basic motor needs roller lifters and a steel cam. Your TOE [ Time On Earth ] is too valuable to waste redoing motors due to flat cams.
You said it Dan, Big Block in a Big Car, not a thing wrong with that man!! Ole School is still COOL !!!!
I really look forward to every new episode in this story. You have a real gift for explaining what's going on, what you're planning and how to listen for issues. It's like hanging out in the garage with my buddies. I also love how you finish projects. They don't just go on and on with no goal. You figure out what you want to do, and get it done.
Just gotta start turning wrenches. Eventually it all comes together.
@@DDSpeedShop scammer on my comment up top
It is great to see a fellow Canadian creator! From Alberta, Canada here. I dare say I feel as if the "projects with no goal" is an accurate description of something I should improve on. Watching this is very aspiring though, like you said hanging out in the garage.
Brings back memories of setting the valves !
A mess is right !
New favorite Utuber. 50's and 60's heavy metal
Big blocks are the way to go! The sound of one rolling down the road!
OUTSTANDING DAN as always so much outta nothing great JOB.
Sounds glorious.now we need copious amounts of tire smoke and a SET OF VETTE RALLIES
Haha yeah. Burn outs will be coming up soon.
With the extended cranking at the beginning, I was fearing a wiped cam lobe. You got lucky! Glad ya did.
I have a '79 mopar 360 I built some 15 years or so ago. I pulled it and the trans I rebuilt after about 600 miles or so, another story. Welp some 4 years ago I decided to bring it back to life. So I tore it completely back apart, checked all gaps, bearings, clearances all that. Then all new gaskets and fresh assembly goo. Well a couple weeks ago I held my breath when I turned the key. The damn thing fired like it had never been shut off. I almost had a heart attack.
Love the engine sound, It is the sound of my youth Which translate into my fountain of youth. Thanks Dan, and thanks Murr for being the Father of Dan for us You tubers getting great videos
I built a homemade break - in engine stand with radiator, fuel tank, gauges, etc,...invaluable when starting a fresh engine!
Yeah that would be a sweet unit
I can't stand those universal wires cut to fit , they always seem to slip out of clip , this guy is like me before I got disabled , I worked on cars everyday in my teens and loved it , put a 69 chevelle and 65 dynamic conv together and a 55 chevy , family made me sell the 55 that hurt but I still have 69 and 65 , I like watching him cause you can see he loves working on cars and isn't orrogant , keep up great work have a beer on me , I feel like I'm still working on cars my dad had a 66 caprice with a 396 great car , yours reminds me of it , keep doing these great job
I'm watching some more of your videos again since you are hanging it up now that you have a 100k subscription holders. As sad as the day my second dog passed on at 16 years old. God bless you on your new adventure, what it may be I wish you two the best of luck and God bless you and your family.
Thank you Dan...I needed to cut my yolk down 1/2 " but when I googled if it was safe? everyone says not to do it. I just needed a little more space for driveshaft travel and you made my day so thanks again and keep on creating your legacy as the Rod Father !!!
Haha no guarantee
Old school valve adjustment. My Dad showed me that that back in the day when I was a little feller. They use to have oil deflectors that would go on the rocker arms. Don't know if they still sell them?? That's old school shit!! Love the channel bro keep up the good work.
This is the best explanation of a distributor instal on TH-cam
People who haven’t done this before and are planning on doing it pay attention.
Another great vid Dan can’t wait to see burnouts in this beast.
When I do my plug wires I put the terminals on the end of the wire and then push them into the boots. I use dielectric grease to lube it up. And I'm not sure if they have these things in Canada but down here we have these things called tables. It's a place to put things so you aren't constantly knocking stuff off the fenders and cowl. I have a couple fold up ones that really come in handy.......and they're great for barbequing.
when you cut the next valve cover cut it just like you did but leave the bottom uncut and just bend the lip up it works great for the oil control ,,great work
Enjoying this project. Thanks for sharing.
I have a 402 bc was having timing problems until i degreed the cam and found out it had slipped on the rubber insulalator about 6 degree's ! so I now always degree the crank balancer to make sure it is right! Just a helpful hint for used motors! Love your channel
Good to see it running....and it sounds great!!!!
so far a great watch a fun watch keep it coming thanks for all
My husband makes me like and follow you! Love from pembroke Ontario
Murvis from Orlando Florida keep bringing those videos LOVING it
Great work! I was just thinking about how many people around the world would like to be able to do what you’re doing but can’t due to physical limitation. In that instance they can work right alongside of you thanks for your work.
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Thanks for teaching us the valve clearance technique awsome.
Seeing all the issues you have ,sure makes me feel ok about my first Gen Camaro build. Going on 2 years on it.
Building hot rods is awesome!
Thanks for showing us the hiccups along the way, the creeper incident is my luck!!
I've fooled with hotrods, Corvettes and Camaros for many years, but with your videos I always seem to pick up a little tip or something I was doing the hard way. Thanks!
Hey Dan
Awesome job, she sounds great 👍🏻
Take care
Forget all the rest stick with the best DDs Speed shop. Dan and Dani the best entertainment in the car industry . Love what you do keeping the classics on the road. 👍
Coming together nicely!
It's been a long time since I adjust the the valves with the engine running. I ussually use piece of cardboard especially the ones that came with the head gaskets to control the oil mess. But your method of cutting a window in an old valve cover is a way far better.
Dan heads up if you will take your time if the oil pump doesn't line up you can make it line up by each time you drop the distributor in it moves the oil pump shaft . So just keep putting in distributor in and it will walk the oil pump around and it will line up .It usually takes about 4 tries
Amazing video! Attention to detail is awesome
That engine bay will never be the same after the running valve adjustment.. lmao good vid
Rust prevention.
@@DDSpeedShopGood job on that build I love that model as a hot rod.
This has me so excited for my first big block build I’m working on. Can’t beat that big block sound.
I’ve never seen this tutorial before, valuable info!
As a ford guy stuck with stupid valve spacers, I am more than a little jealous of the obvious superiority of GM’s valve lash adjustability.
Great job! Hot Rod is getting closer, to be a burn out machine!
@@donaldperson948
Very true! I hope to get my 1971 Pontiac Lemans GT-37 done,in the near future!
Dan!! Every car I've watched you build, never turns out bad, except for BADASS!!!! I want one!!!!
DD glad you got the valve train figured out
.You try real hard to be informative and it's encouraging.
Dan. Another great Sunday morning video 💥👍🏻👍🏻😎
LOL Murr always looks thrilled : )
Like I said before all your work and motor change...........semi rowdy rat motor & T 400 ...you done good son .........71 yr old hot rodder here...........
Dude, super impressed you showed a cam breakin. That take some stones. Also, despite any of the haters, I love your cam choice. Keep it up brother
Nice work Dan you make it look so simple with your wealth of experience I didn’t even know it was possible to start an engine with no covers on thanks mate I’m learning loads 👍
Great video !! FYI When you cut the hole in the valve cover you only cut 3 sides !! You bend up the one side so it stops the oil from shooting all over the fender !!!! I made a set of these 40 or so years ago. They hang on my wall where they are handy !!!!
Sounds Great! I am ready for the Next Chapter! Peace...
I always set the motor on#1 before put the valve cover on. Works for me.
when i did the cam in my 70 impala 396 i soaked the lifters in oil over night then used royal purple engine assembly lube with assembly and also added lucas zinc additive to the oil and have never had issues with it.
an old mechanics trick to find a noisy rocker. If you put your finger on the side of the rocker arm and push slightly on the side the noisy rocker will quieten down. Great video as always! Looking forward to the test drive!
Appreciate the work you do, love the videos, thanks!
Dan you know I'm a Mopar dude but I have always loved those bid bodies even with Mopar so you're doing one of my favorites and I always knew you were going to 2door it so can't wait to see it rolling big block style.....so cool brother 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅
Excellent tutorial on hydraulic valve adjustment when running. Well done!
My Friend in HS had a 65 Biscayne with a BB 396 that was supplied by midnight auto supply he pulled all the wires off one side of the motor it sounded like it had a big cam in it and sounded totally Bad ass oh the good ol'e days miss them......
You always figure out how to overcome the obstacles! Great job again!
Gotta love the glug-glug-glug of a big block. Those squirter rocker arms remind me of an ex girlfried, ahhh, good times.
Wow!... I'm Really Feeling This Car
You’ve got this coming together in fine fashion Dan.
I love all your explanations and tips you feed us every step of the way.
Your attention to detail is epic.
Sounds great, better to be safe than sorry, make sure it stops it's easy to get it to move, but stopping in a hurry is what you need, great job, can't wait, all the best to yous and your loved ones
Good job Dan
Great job, used that zinc and no problems. Great education for those non belivers in zinc needed for flat tappet camshafts
glad you got the valvetrain noise sorted!
Love those big blocks!
This is the Big One. Mega Ad Revenue! Can't wait to see Miles of Mayhem videos. Have Fun. Thank You
Very Nice Dan and looking great
Really enjoyed the teaching parts of this video! Some young guys like me at 72 appreciate the learnin stuff. Kinda takes the mystery out of engInes!
Coming along real fine. I was I supporter of keeping it stock, but this is real good too. I am enjoying the conversion. Keep up the good work.
I've always put the distributor in on 0° top dead center and then when I get it running I Advanced it by turning the distributor to 10° to 12° but to each and their own 👍🏻
I forgot I simply love the car! I had 65 belair I wish I could have saved.
The motor sounds AWESOME!! Dude you have done some out standing work on the old Chevy can't wait to see it go down the road.
Great job on the car. I remember much of this from my past working days. Good to see you carrying on.
Sounds great ! Looks like oil pump is working great ! I am glad I ain’t the only person that has ran over a creeper! I think you are definitely doing a great job on this car ! It’s coming together fast!
People shouldn't leave em laying around gaga
I love this build and couldn’t sound any better man you Rock Dan !!!!
I love your video man it's nice to watch people do set valves the old school way
Hell ya it sounds awesome!!!!….nice work bringing it back to life with a big block, absolutely love it..👌