Great video. Did the rocker arms have any play when the valves were closed? The open valves are tight but when I rotate the engine the closed valves rocker arms have quite a bit of play. just like when I disassembled it with a bad camshaft.
Actually if I remember correctly yes, I had a little bit of left and right movement but no up and down movement. However everything is quiet. I will respond again next time a hemi comes through my bosses shop.
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 yes sir you are correct. I’ve gotten the same answer from other techs as well. When the hydraulic lifters fill up with oil it takes up any lash. Thank you for your response
go to partsology.com they have everything you need. They have kits but I just bought each part individually. I have not yet uploaded but my Durango now runs. has been running great for 4 months so parts seem to be good quality.
@@firehulk4998 Not entirely sure, I'm still learning myself honestly. I did not balance mine. No issues here. However I only replaced the pistons. My rods were re used. watch my most recent upload, I posted it today. It shows how my engine is running.
It does matter, I like to stagger by 180 degrees. Doesn’t have to be exact just make sure the opening’s on each ring are far apart from each other. If they are all the same you risk compression issues or uneven wear in the cylinders.
Sorry I didn’t film the install for those. Forgot to get a clip of it. I had actually forgotten to put them in and saw them sitting on the floor after I had gotten the crank all torqued down. Had to take it back off to put them in 🤣
Not exactly. Go to Partsology.com, type in the year make and model, and it will give you the one you need. Everything i used was made by the brand DNJ. I know some years for the hemi’s are a bit different due to the new mds system they added in 2006.
As can be seen in the video, the rear main seal is held in place with five 8 millimeters bolts. Per the dodge service manual these “rear seal retaining bolts” require 11 foots pounds of torque. Hope this helps.
Yes, like mentioned in other comments in this comment section, noticed I forgot it before putting oil pan on. The bearings are in the engine and everything is ok.
th-cam.com/video/lr0WrwADFh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RamO2BV3EHdnbtUX here it is running, from 3:50 until the end of the video will show you all you need to see, includes idle, 3 month update, a 0-60 pull, and standard driving.
th-cam.com/video/lr0WrwADFh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=80C6OsSrupap89JG video of the durango running after the engine rebuild, car is still running even years later.
Ok sounds good, couldn’t catch a grove with my nail so I figured it was good but definitely keep a closer eye on stuff like that. Did a 4age engine build out of an ae86 after learning some at a machine shop this year and it was definitely a way better build! More thought was put into that engine for sure haha. I will try to post a video on that motor soon.
Header should say How not to build a motor! You didn't check crank bearing clearance,piston ring clearance, rod bearing clearance, ring position, then uses motor oil to assemble when you be using engine assembly oil. Please do not follow this kids example. Unless you want to be rebuilding your motor again within 500 miles.
you may be right, I’m 17, I’m not a professional, I’m not even a mechanic. I just have a passion for cars and I’m trying to learn and show what i did for advice. Ive got 5k miles on the motor and its still going strong for me. Everyone has to start somewhere, its the people that try to help rather than tear down that make a difference. If interested you can check out the next hemi video on my channel, it shows the car running.
When I was a 17yo kid - I did the same thing with VW bug engines. Awesome job, you are building it for yourself so don’t get discouraged when someone says you did it wrong. You got more value out of this project then a class in technical college. Run that engine till it blows then build another one - you will only get more skill as you get your hands dirty!
I work at a machine shop now building motors the correct way, learn more and more everyday from my boss. Its my car and my motor, I will do what I want.
One of the best videos of 5.7 hemi, i see.
The Hemi is a really easy engine to rebuild. Getting it out and putting it back in is the hardest part.
Yeah putting it back in was a nightmare! Especially not pulling the transmission with it. Getting them to mate back together sucked
@@mechanicalmayhem7958if it’s Locked you don’t gotta pull the whole trans just pull the torque converter with the engine like I did
the camshaft just slides in ? in the process of doing this myself
@@TheFuzz216 yes, slides in and rides on the cam bearings.
Dude i think you forgot to put the thrust bearings in, goes on either side of the main center...
I forgot to film it and had to put them in, yeah initial forgot then and they were still on my table. Video of the Durango running on channel.
Amazing! You've got skillz!
No plasta gauge?
Great video. Did the rocker arms have any play when the valves were closed? The open valves are tight but when I rotate the engine the closed valves rocker arms have quite a bit of play. just like when I disassembled it with a bad camshaft.
Actually if I remember correctly yes, I had a little bit of left and right movement but no up and down movement. However everything is quiet. I will respond again next time a hemi comes through my bosses shop.
If you have up and down play make sure your exhaust push rods and intake push rods are not mixed up
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 yes sir you are correct. I’ve gotten the same answer from other techs as well. When the hydraulic lifters fill up with oil it takes up any lash. Thank you for your response
@@Mimiandfriend No problem good luck with the build!
Rebuilding a 04 5.7 out of a Durango that hydrolocked. What engine overhaul kit you recommend?
go to partsology.com they have everything you need. They have kits but I just bought each part individually. I have not yet uploaded but my Durango now runs. has been running great for 4 months so parts seem to be good quality.
by the way my parts were from the brand DNJ. I believe that is partsology's supplier.
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 thanks bro. i do have to replace the piston rod, think i can get away with not balancing the rotating assembley?
@@firehulk4998 Not entirely sure, I'm still learning myself honestly. I did not balance mine. No issues here. However I only replaced the pistons. My rods were re used. watch my most recent upload, I posted it today. It shows how my engine is running.
does it matter which way to align the piston rings or you can just install them
It does matter, I like to stagger by 180 degrees. Doesn’t have to be exact just make sure the opening’s on each ring are far apart from each other. If they are all the same you risk compression issues or uneven wear in the cylinders.
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 There is in fact a piston ring orientation spec for the Hemi.
Pretty sure you forgot the thrust bearing
I did, see comment below, had to go back a put it in off camera right after i got the crank in. Glad I caught it when i did.
@@mechanicalmayhem7958did you remember the thrust bearing now??
@ th-cam.com/video/lr0WrwADFh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1_jQP7WZkL0azD8g
Wheres ur thrust bearings
Sorry I didn’t film the install for those. Forgot to get a clip of it. I had actually forgotten to put them in and saw them sitting on the floor after I had gotten the crank all torqued down. Had to take it back off to put them in 🤣
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 im glad u caught the mistake in time. Happens to the best of us lol
Do you have the link to the gasket kit you used?
Not exactly. Go to Partsology.com, type in the year make and model, and it will give you the one you need. Everything i used was made by the brand DNJ. I know some years for the hemi’s are a bit different due to the new mds system they added in 2006.
How does one torque a rear main seal?
As can be seen in the video, the rear main seal is held in place with five 8 millimeters bolts. Per the dodge service manual these “rear seal retaining bolts” require 11 foots pounds of torque. Hope this helps.
What are connecting rod spec
I used the Oem sizes. 6.242 in length and the bearing bore is 2.125". Hope this helps.
How much did it cost you to full rebuild it?
Around $700-800 range without machine work. Used DNJ parts.
Thrust bearing on the crank
Yes, like mentioned in other comments in this comment section, noticed I forgot it before putting oil pan on. The bearings are in the engine and everything is ok.
Did this engine ever actually run?
Yes, Still does. Check the channel.
th-cam.com/video/lr0WrwADFh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RamO2BV3EHdnbtUX here it is running, from 3:50 until the end of the video will show you all you need to see, includes idle, 3 month update, a 0-60 pull, and standard driving.
Being as crank wasn’t turned, this was an overhaul instead of rebuid
*rebuild
th-cam.com/video/lr0WrwADFh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=80C6OsSrupap89JG video of the durango running after the engine rebuild, car is still running even years later.
You're not supposed to touch the bearing surface with your fingers
They are fine.
Not awful for a kid just rem next time at least polish that crank some since it looked pretty dirty. Or it will spin a bearing sooner than later .
Ok sounds good, couldn’t catch a grove with my nail so I figured it was good but definitely keep a closer eye on stuff like that. Did a 4age engine build out of an ae86 after learning some at a machine shop this year and it was definitely a way better build! More thought was put into that engine for sure haha. I will try to post a video on that motor soon.
assembly lube work better
Yup, been using that on my most recent engine builds after this Hemi. Definitely stays in place better than oil
Header should say How not to build a motor! You didn't check crank bearing clearance,piston ring clearance, rod bearing clearance, ring position, then uses motor oil to assemble when you be using engine assembly oil. Please do not follow this kids example. Unless you want to be rebuilding your motor again within 500 miles.
you may be right, I’m 17, I’m not a professional, I’m not even a mechanic. I just have a passion for cars and I’m trying to learn and show what i did for advice. Ive got 5k miles on the motor and its still going strong for me. Everyone has to start somewhere, its the people that try to help rather than tear down that make a difference. If interested you can check out the next hemi video on my channel, it shows the car running.
You forgot your thrust washers
@@mechanicalmayhem7958 bro. You're good. Dont have to explain to strangers on the internet
@@5300trilla thanks man
When I was a 17yo kid - I did the same thing with VW bug engines. Awesome job, you are building it for yourself so don’t get discouraged when someone says you did it wrong. You got more value out of this project then a class in technical college. Run that engine till it blows then build another one - you will only get more skill as you get your hands dirty!
Go back to your previous job and leave the engine rebuilding for people who know what they are doing
I work at a machine shop now building motors the correct way, learn more and more everyday from my boss. Its my car and my motor, I will do what I want.
Is your day now complete now that you made an asshole comment for no reason?
I’d love to see a jeffreybarton8242 Hemi rebuild video sometime.