First Time Startup and Break In of the Rebuilt Engine | Breaking in a New Camshaft | Spark Plug Gap

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  • In this episode of Budget Build Garage the boys fire up the rebuiltn1968 Chevy El Camino for the very first time. Nick explains how to break in a new or rebuilt engine correctly, and then shows you how to prime and start a dry engine. It might’ve taken a couple tries, but the big block first start was worth the wait. Once the rebuilt Chevy’s first start took place, Nick explains and demonstrates breaking in a new camshaft. The cam break in procedure is very easy, but there are certain steps you must take. And, Nick includes a bonus Tech Tip when he shows the easiest ways to gap new spark plugs. So, stay tuned and enjoy!

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  • @BudgetBuildGarage
    @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for watching! Let me know what you all think of the $200 craigslist big block's first start up?

    • @greggbarry4138
      @greggbarry4138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad this thing fired up. It is cool to see something off craigslist actually work.

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am too. It is always a gamble when you buy something from someone on the internet you don't know but this time it worked out.

    • @djhightopfade4940
      @djhightopfade4940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always good to see budget deals work.

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@djhightopfade4940 Buying used stuff cam save you a ton of money but sometimes it turns out to be junk. I'm happy this thing is working so far.

    • @williamkelly5784
      @williamkelly5784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      got a update on the 400 smallblock?

  • @Thirdgen83
    @Thirdgen83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You're supposed to prime the oil pump with a drill before starting the engine.

    • @Pocketbassist
      @Pocketbassist 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you watch the video? lol

  • @setha360
    @setha360 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Prime oil pump, gas down carb have timing light ready, get to 2000 rpm, set timing, run 20 minutes, flat tappet camshaft lifters need crank oil splash.

  • @alexlaverick6111
    @alexlaverick6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great way to wipe all the cam lube off the lifters and wipe a lobe when you finally run it. Why didn't you prime it with a drill?

  • @zAvAvAz
    @zAvAvAz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its mad crazy youns went big block! Win for the hero! it just makes me love america.

  • @johnnyohman8847
    @johnnyohman8847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your music also so keep that in the background whenever possible. It is your signature really.

  • @__MAT__
    @__MAT__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bet your neighbors loved the cam break-in .
    Good stuff, keep it up.

  • @maxs.5905
    @maxs.5905 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought you guys were being serious till around 2:25. Great comedy !!! I once had an amazing fuel pump too and it filled my thing right up too !!!

  • @edfox5589
    @edfox5589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sounds great!!!
    My experience with first starting rebuilt motors they either fire up right away or you spend time trying to find out what is wrong

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When they dont fire up it can be pretty nerve wracking.

    • @robertclymer6948
      @robertclymer6948 ปีที่แล้ว

      Timing setting is critical for a quick starting engine for break in. Advance the timing up to 18 deg btdc, not 12.

  • @bruceleeroy1245
    @bruceleeroy1245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for doing the break in I wasn't sure if I should just run it at 2000 rpm for 20 or go through the rpm ranges..this helps a lot 👍🏾

  • @larrysouthern5098
    @larrysouthern5098 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!!! Old SCHOOL!!! GOOD MEMORIES!! Got me pumped up to try another project again!!!! Keep it up!! CLUNKERS UNITE!!!!!!!!!:)🇺🇸

  • @ChrisDoesWhat
    @ChrisDoesWhat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got our rebuilt boat engine started, feels great! Burn the hair off my hand when the timing was off, see you keep your hands clear. Great video...

    • @danielreyes-dj4nq
      @danielreyes-dj4nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thats scary starting an engine for the first time

  • @markthomas9273
    @markthomas9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flatten that cam the right way!!

  • @stephenmitchell3569
    @stephenmitchell3569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fan of big block Chevy!! Music is louder than you. Good video and smart advice.

  • @stevancortez9670
    @stevancortez9670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice you guys got it to start sounds great

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The next step is to see if thing has any power left in it.

  • @andrewmurray6772
    @andrewmurray6772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well done guys, ! Nick, the engine looks awesome, cheers from Australia :)

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I am pretty happy with it so far. Taylor and I just need to finish up a couple things on it and road trip it somewhere.

  • @raymondsanchez9943
    @raymondsanchez9943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guys looks like Spider-Man

  • @fxst100able
    @fxst100able 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job you are improving your wrenching skills. Love big V8s.
    Remember the kiss principle; keep it simple stupid. Works for me...........

  • @lsutrue48
    @lsutrue48 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m deff subscribing to try to learn as much as I can off you. Thank you for the videos.

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds pretty healthy !!! Like the cam smart breaking it in old school style IMO

  • @LetsPlayDaPc
    @LetsPlayDaPc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    peter parker building a car damn

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man its catching on! I've gotten that a lot.

    • @dave1135
      @dave1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I thought i was the only one who thought he looks like tobey Maguire.

  • @Scubasteve22
    @Scubasteve22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't know how much of a budget the audience is on or how much knowledge they have, but without fail, don't do what these guys do!

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean make a cheap car run? I've been daily driving this thing for a month now

  • @lsutrue48
    @lsutrue48 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely awesome. I just bout a 67’ camaro Ss about 6 months ago. It has a 350 in it and man it’s just not enough!!!! So I bid on a eBay auction and won a BBC 505 stroker.y dad and everyone keeps trying to talk me out of it saying it’ll be a complete hassle to put that in (motor mounts new transmission as placement issues etc) but man I can’t help but want to put the biggest motor in my 67’. I figure why settle gr leas and still have to spend a pretty penny. Also I should say I’m completely new to the work and Altho I do have a mechanical mind I’ve never done an engine swap much less one that requires new mounts etc.

    • @kevinz0681
      @kevinz0681 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 67 Camaro also, has 427 bbc in it at the moment. Plan on putting a 540 stroker in and see how it works out. Good luck with yours.

  • @josephandrew6830
    @josephandrew6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m new to building and I’m getting ready to install my big block but don’t know where to position by frame side motor mounts

  • @cerebralflatulence7465
    @cerebralflatulence7465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are there any plans for more videos on the el caminos?

  • @HowToNation
    @HowToNation 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aye love the videos! Very informative and entertaining aswell.

  • @fastlanebruce
    @fastlanebruce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Guys lol dude with the hoodie looks like spider man 😂

  • @GimpyHSHS
    @GimpyHSHS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You absolutely needed to rebreak in the cam. The break in is to help mate the lifters to the cam, not just run it in. Since you changed those, you did right by rebreaking it in. Since you hadn't had it at higher RPM, you also needed to up the RPMs to sling oil to the cam and new lifters. Shame on you for saying it probably didn't need to be done! Sub'ing anyway, looks like my kinda channel.

    • @Thirdgen83
      @Thirdgen83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cam and lifters are PRESSURE LUBRICATED, so there is NO needto "splash" oil on them.

    • @georgealmeida7382
      @georgealmeida7382 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't rebreak in a cam ifvyiu didn't do it on the initial startup ,you already screwed that one up..just a matter of time before its flat ..lol

  • @fidelsoria1267
    @fidelsoria1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys love the show I appreciate all the footage! Also what radiator did you guys use for that big block swap?

  • @dougewing1571
    @dougewing1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a red 69 SS . Came out with the 396

  • @itbsection8980
    @itbsection8980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Children should not be left alone in the garage!

    • @hudboys8120
      @hudboys8120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They got it runnin didn't they?

  • @mikejeffries7794
    @mikejeffries7794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That radiator looks pretty nice.

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m looking foward to hearing it anytime ive done one i is always something minor. Preventing the first start So go back and trace the basics Dont get that discouraged yet its only a machine and. You are smarter than it is ! Next. Video you will be laying rubber on the pavement

    • @kevinpeterson4098
      @kevinpeterson4098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! My recent build kept cranking and popping! I had lifters adjusted too tight. Loosened them and it started! Always something!

  • @Nitrodan73
    @Nitrodan73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Next time , turn down the generic rock music. I want to hear the motor!

  • @colin_300
    @colin_300 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How exactly do you tune the distributor? I’m having trouble starting my freshly rebuilt big block mopar

  • @vhp454
    @vhp454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to bring the rpm up to 2500 to break in the cam.
    Most 454 are low compression, i own about 14 BBC engines of different cubic inches . but a 427 with 12.1 compression would light that el caminos ass on fire. 🔥

  • @theshark2804
    @theshark2804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 468 cost $300 i hones and replaced the ring with a new cam. Heads were ported new intake and 750 dp carb. Havent fired it yet.

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a good deal! When do you plan on firing it up?

    • @theshark2804
      @theshark2804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BudgetBuildGarage when i get some money lol. Need exhaust and fluids. No rush. Its my first build and want to get the cam right

  • @dougewing1571
    @dougewing1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Close the choke to it's a half inch open. Always on a cold old school engine

  • @DanLoFat
    @DanLoFat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was wondering before you crank that engine did you prime it? I mean I would assume you dead but I just also would assume you would have put it in the video, or at least just casually mentioning are they had by the way with prime the engine before we crank.

    • @1965OlGal
      @1965OlGal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dan Lo Fat should have primed it then engine wouldn’t have been cranking so long with no pressure

  • @DanLoFat
    @DanLoFat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Metal in metal, you did NOT prime it!.. or previous video you did?

  • @goodson77784
    @goodson77784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rad video! Can I put a 6.6 Duramax in my 1993 Suburban 1500?

  • @robertwhite4720
    @robertwhite4720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick question, I have a 1987 gmc R1500 It has a sbc 350 in it and it starts on starting fluid but my wife has to keep turning the ignition switch to keep it running... what do you think the problem could be? It’s getting fuel, I timed it on TDC #1 cylinder, I dropped the distributor in correctly, I wired the spark plug wires together properly, but it won’t just fire up, I replaced the timing chain and installed that correctly as well. Please help anyone I would appreciate it!

    • @trucks7863
      @trucks7863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe a bad ground on the fuel pump ,I've seen them rub out under the left bedside

  • @stephenfaulkner1448
    @stephenfaulkner1448 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coulda used the idle screw to up adjust the RPM’s. Woulda kept your friend from having to sit a hold the petal

  • @stephendee7839
    @stephendee7839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your version of "budget build" is different from mine. No way would I spend on a new rad for a budget build.

  • @jasongrygier2342
    @jasongrygier2342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    five guys has the best fast food burgers... change my mind

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem. Fast food has to have a drive through. Five guys doeant have a drive through. It's not fast food. That being said I had Five Guys yesterday and it was delicious!

    • @jasongrygier2342
      @jasongrygier2342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BudgetBuildGarage Damn... you changed my mind but still probably the best burgers ever besides homemade ctfu

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasongrygier2342 You have really interesting timing. The last time you commented I had 5 guys the day before. You just commented and I had 5 guys yesterday.

    • @jasongrygier2342
      @jasongrygier2342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BudgetBuildGarage yea sorry ab that i always forget to check my notifs

  • @danielshuler8871
    @danielshuler8871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Run it up a big hall in 2 at 2000rpm for 25 min .

  • @charliegoldman4624
    @charliegoldman4624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video! Now go do some burnouts!

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I cant wait to burn through these old tires!

  • @timothynewton4453
    @timothynewton4453 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What plugs, what gap?

  • @danpayne1056
    @danpayne1056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats up with the square headlights?

  • @martinlutherbling424
    @martinlutherbling424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALWAYS turn the key OFF BEFORE adjusting the distributor. You can and WILL activate ( open ) the points which will cause a spark plug to fire. that will ignite ANY gasoline that's laying around and with the timing off...a BACKFIRE through the carburetor can cause a FIREBALL to shoot out of the carburetor. A lot of mechanics have been BURNED by such an occurence BECAUSE they're leaning over the carburetor while adjusting the distributor. Tell the GOOFBALL sitting in the car to ALWAYS shut the key off before you move that God Damned distributor.

  • @vincegrimes2614
    @vincegrimes2614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it have heeeeaderz

  • @kurtgarber2950
    @kurtgarber2950 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My auto shop teacher gave us a higher grade if the motor started up first time.

  • @djhightopfade4940
    @djhightopfade4940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you score that Ford 9"

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! The real problem is I need 2 of them. One for this and one for the Mustang.

    • @bbrut3332
      @bbrut3332 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BudgetBuildGarage Lincoln versi(spelling) with disc brakes...used on a 29 ford coupe open wheel circle track.

  • @berniceperry8898
    @berniceperry8898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What size BBC is it...454 396...?

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      454.

    • @berniceperry8898
      @berniceperry8898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BudgetBuildGarage that's what I thot it was, I've got a 75 model 454 with 32k original miles.. someday I'll find a body to put it in...

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Do you have a car in mind?

  • @Ashlen68944
    @Ashlen68944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:22 I done thought I had a damn crack in my phone screen, shyyyyyt.

  • @danielreyes-dj4nq
    @danielreyes-dj4nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put some gas i.n carburator

  • @edwinj8275
    @edwinj8275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missing the mustang videos 😢

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We where just talking about more Mustang videos. We will be doing some soon.

    • @edwinj8275
      @edwinj8275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Budget Build Garage I’m excited, I just got a 69 mustang coupe a few months ago so watching you guys is a huge help

    • @BudgetBuildGarage
      @BudgetBuildGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwinj8275 That's awesome man. If you have an Instagram you should tag me in the next post so I can see it.

    • @edwinj8275
      @edwinj8275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Budget Build Garage will do!

    • @edwinj8275
      @edwinj8275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Budget Build Garage what is you guys instagram?

  • @cameronjohnson175
    @cameronjohnson175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys did good but I can tell you don’t know much about how the motor was built. Good video good editing good work 👌

  • @dsprester
    @dsprester 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not wanting to listen to your music, break in is what this video is all about. I will not watch another video..

  • @RogueKnight33
    @RogueKnight33 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Way too much chatter in your videos. More work less talk!