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@keepontruckinoutlawlife12489 ай бұрын
The man that does not quit JAMES PRETTY for the win...
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
thanks bro
@keepontruckinoutlawlife12489 ай бұрын
@@JamesPretty 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@darrencatenacci27379 ай бұрын
Hi James. I knew that cam would come in handy. Yep sometimes those things when you mix old and new parts go together a tad bit harder than expected. Can’t wait to see it run. I think it will. Stay safe
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
thanks brother.
@morgansword9 ай бұрын
James, I feel like its a winner and hopefully this is going to be a damn good running engine. As I said before, working out on the southeast islands of alaska, I too encountered this same parody of problems using beer boxes for gasket material, praying the cam followers were right as all I could go on was hearsay from other guys who did them all day long. This was long before internet or any form of shipping that come close to making sense. I am not sure just where you are at on most of this right now, as I have went to the ******* hospital for my last time ever. I am on first name basis with a good many nurses but they are feeling the pain of many they doctor as their hands are tied with the government regs and how much can be done. Doctors will not stand up or take any chances of ruining their careers by helping with pain. I am at the point of just going outside in the cold and let it happen. Like you fighting this engine, I too am so dang tired of being in the positions I made happen in my poor decision processes. Enough on my issues.... Lets just let it dig some power from the many tries and see her scream bloody hell from a free whining turbo setting on 2250 RPM's going for it! I do fully believe in yer trying this hard and should it not..... alcohol might just feel good with a 454 placing just a few more ounce of weight to her carcass.... I really think ya did just fine.... Oh, never try and find out about yer ancestry as I just did that to find out who I am and who I was related to.... Not the answers I wanted to hear.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
I appreciate you being here, and wish you well. Sorry you’re going thru it bro.
@crenninger10009 ай бұрын
different gaskets are used on the cam followers to time the motor..
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Yes that’s true
@glennhunter70189 ай бұрын
One thing I can say Brother you don’t quit get that Motor running you are a good mechanic you will get it figured out be safe safe travels on the airplane captain
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thx bro
@ourr.c40659 ай бұрын
Wishing you the best of luck James.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
appreciate ya
@scottyburch86629 ай бұрын
Can't wait to hear it run!!
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Runs goooood
@gbowne19 ай бұрын
Nice job James. It's also really nice having a rebuildable engine without having to do tons of extra machine work, especially the bores and the rotating assembly. Not all engines are that rebuildable even if they do have replacement parts available. :P
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
True. It’s not been horrible but I am ready for it to be finished
@rogerclarke86379 ай бұрын
Great job James its coming on slowly but surely love what I'm seeing can't wait to see you drive 11
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks roger
@daviddickey43319 ай бұрын
Two Thumbs up for this great channel and all of the great videos. The good thing about rebuilds and over hauling a motor is when you can always use some older parts,, not like the newer computerized componets. And watching others do the work. Like always great job Two Thumbs up. Stay safe and blessed '' Boss '''.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks David. Appreciate ya always being here
@danmacsween34489 ай бұрын
Man , awesome build , she will be great !! Come on out there smash that like button!! He is be best hands on dude on you tube!! Great job James !! Getting close to the start up and install !! 👍🇨🇦
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya Dan
@dwightcorbett88899 ай бұрын
I give you a thumbs up every time, James. I admire the work you do.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya Dwight
@richardhoneywell74119 ай бұрын
Great video James can't wait to see if this engine will run. Looking forward to your next video stay safe James.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thx Richard
@goatranchgaming29229 ай бұрын
Funny thing is I was am tired so when I read crack cover I thought your camera lense had a crack lol took me a good minute to realize it meant the plumbers kind .
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@jamesbarthlow13879 ай бұрын
Good job I knew you would never give up. Have a good day brother I’ll be praying for you all.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
appreciate ya James
@kman-mi7su9 ай бұрын
Nice work James! Slow and steady wins the race in your case. (Mine too 99% of the time. The problem is my patience) Safe flying captain! It must be a cool experience to fly all over the country/world and see places. I had to join the US Army to see some parts of the world and it sucked.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya. At first it was exciting traveling. Now it’s just a job
@RamBabu-ev9wl14 күн бұрын
Good job
@user-km3sg1hy9s4 ай бұрын
Hey bud i just bought 88 international 9370 eagle got a 400 big cam cummings. She has miles on her. Runs like a sewing machine was a tow truck. The guy bought it for the wrecker sold me the truck for 2 grand. This is my first truck. I am a school bus diesel mechanic. I want to rebuild the 400 big cam down the road. So far prevous owners did head gaskets head bolts(due to leak) new radiator(started leaking after repairs lol) belts/hoses. It needs work no not perty. She is a long double frame. Want to upgrade to a baged rear suspension from a newer truck. Any pointers on these engines. I have all maintenance records since new!! Alot of work it needs but i am able and have acess to big truck salvage yards in my area. Want to pull flat bed low boy and refer. My dream to start my trucking company. Ive already cdl insurance llc extra. Just im going to take my time amd upgrade suspension and brakes engine amd trans. N14 air to air intake swap on a 400 big cam?? Any other mods especially fuel milage horse power. Got a new turbo already on it new tires all the way around!!
@JamesPretty4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a fun project. As far as performance mods you can turn up the fuel add dual fuel Line mod. Install a spring and button. All that stuff is available online. Should be able to find some KZfaq videos about it.
@user-km3sg1hy9s4 ай бұрын
@@JamesPretty looking around found a frame cutaway tandems has disc air brakes and bagged suspension from a 2019 international and he has another from a 2022 kw. Are all truck frames standard?? Or do I need to measure before I buy the rears??
@paulcorkum21059 ай бұрын
As always brother you’re doing a amazing job i love the video content I’m looking forward to your next videos ❤ your bringing these truck back to life again it’s nice to see this happening and I appreciate what you’re doing here. Cheers brother
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks paul
@rickmunson83179 ай бұрын
Proud of you, Mr. Pretty looking forward to the next video. Appreciate ya! The crack cover had me rolling lol.
@PaulNeiberger9 ай бұрын
James you got a lotta go in you. Awesome content captain, keep on charging forward sir...🏴☠️🇺🇸👍🚛
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul
@maurobreda18519 ай бұрын
great job man!!
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks bro
@paulkenny70549 ай бұрын
Nice one James luv the content 👍
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul
@bobbarenthin74379 ай бұрын
Enjoy 😉 the videos a guy can learn a lot from your videos i know i sure have . Patience Patience and you can accomplish many things 😊
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya always being here Bob
@garryfloyd8839 ай бұрын
Good morning James good job my friend
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks Garry
@quackquack61169 ай бұрын
Great stuff
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya
@aurogoncalves46119 ай бұрын
Hi Pretty, how are you?...after watching your videos so much, I'm already guetting good at assembling cummis engines, and don't forget the Ford 9000.😂..success always .big hug...
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya
@edwardwilliams98749 ай бұрын
Doing a great job brother the good thing is you will know how the gaskets go after this engine. I didn't know that neither I'm learning too thanks
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Great point! if I can remember lol
@michaelbarclay97499 ай бұрын
another intresting vid😊
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael
@JamesDavis-to1hn9 ай бұрын
Great video James!!!!!!!
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks James
@donwiley10559 ай бұрын
Not only hit the thumbs up share the video to good morning James you're doing a great job my man
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Good morning! appreciate ya being here
@stansdds9 ай бұрын
"Crack Cover", yes, thank you! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That did seem like a lot of effort to get the cam journals through the bearings, then again, the bearings were not oiled, but were greased, and grease is much thicker and more resistant than oil. Plus, being new bearings, they would have minimum clearance. Looking forward to seeing this engine start and hoping that it doesn't spin that cam bearing again or bend some push rods.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Yes it was but it seems ok after getting it thru it turned pretty easy
@bw55599 ай бұрын
@@JamesPretty is there a flanged thrust washer on cam gear?
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
@@bw5559 no thrust washer on either cam the one that can out or the one that went in
@MjK9319 ай бұрын
Trying to buy a cabover the guy won t answer my questions about the powertrain lol still going to buying the truck
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
What is the truck. You know I have a lot available in my area
@edwardwilliams98749 ай бұрын
Good morning brother coffee is done ready to work
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Morning have a great day
@ryanb.11199 ай бұрын
Good video James
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Thanks Ryan
@nelsonmattoon1509 ай бұрын
Don't feel bad I don't have finger nails either 😂
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
lol
@neilmcintosh12009 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with a bit of caution, saves loads of screw-ups.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
true
@Howellk10329 ай бұрын
You have to jigg time it
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
I’m familiar with the process. I just matched the existing gaskets. As I don’t have a jig I did was I could and I think you’ll be surprised how well it runs
@jesternangel9 ай бұрын
I NEED A CRACK COVER WIFEY COMPLAINS WHEN I WORK ON OUR CAR ABOUT IT BEING A GOOD IDEA..LOL...
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Hahahaha nice appreciate ya being here
@jeremybrowning60139 ай бұрын
Good afternoon
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Sup bro
@jaybyington44109 ай бұрын
I didn’t know you do plumbing too lol
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
jack of all master of none ..
@butterbeansbarstool54149 ай бұрын
STOP !!!!!! STOP!!!!!! You have to time the cam with the rocker box shims, it’s critical
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
I’m familiar.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
I used the same shims that came off. Best I can do without a jig. And I’m not buying one for the one time I’d use it
@nelsonmattoon1509 ай бұрын
That was a little tight
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Ya. It spun freely when I stalled tho
@nelsonmattoon1509 ай бұрын
Very frustrating
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
It sure can be
@robertarrol43749 ай бұрын
Hey james im not real up to speed with this ,but have you changed the cam? If so did you put the same part number and cam and keyway key back in? And did you put the same cam boxes back to the same location? Just asking mate because that box timming is very important.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Different cam different followers no key change. I don’t have a jig so I mic’d the old shims and used the same thickness. I’ve played with cam timing a bunch on other engines. I’m not worried about it really. This engine runs very good.
@robertarrol43749 ай бұрын
@@JamesPretty yer ok should be fine,they can be touchy with smoke etc.love your channel btw👍
@anytractorman9 ай бұрын
Did you loctite the new cam bearings in? Never seen a cam go in that tight.
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Yes green. It was tight but turned nicely ones installed.
@user-lj1ee9gs8c9 ай бұрын
James what's up with the red truck in the shop looks good?
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
That’s Trisha. She’s in for strip and paint.
@ramonrivas26069 ай бұрын
Hi James what truck is that one going in? Krystal 😀
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Eleven
@kevinmoran24239 ай бұрын
Hey james how did you determine what size gasket to use on the cam followers Thanks for the video really appreciate what you do thanks
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Micrometer On the old ones. Best I could do without a jig.
@Qibli-LetsGoBluejays9 ай бұрын
Howdy James, are u going to visit Bruce Wilson’s new shop?
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Yes at some Point I would like to
@jasondudley3629 ай бұрын
Which do you like better cat /Cummins/Detroit to work on I’m thinking with this motor Cummins is on your shit list .
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
This poor motor has been thru hell. Cummins is a simple engine really aside from setting the cam followers. They all Have good and bad things about them.
@waynebrowne87429 ай бұрын
👌👌❤️💨💨💨💨
@pavelblazoun9929 ай бұрын
🖐️👏👍🥰
@weepweep22259 ай бұрын
Hey James, if it’s no problem asking, about how much did this run you financial wise? I have been thinking about doing this here soon with my 400 BC. Seems pretty straightforward 🤷. Thanks for sharing brother and you be safe out there!
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Well I just did can bearings and rods and mains. And some gaskets. Cost like 500 bucks
@weepweep22259 ай бұрын
@@JamesPretty not bad, thanks man. Hope all is well brother!
@charlesferebee2639 ай бұрын
Crack Cover. WTH. That's too funny. Keep Em Flyin. Stay Safe. 🇺🇸😎
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
thanks Charles
@52felix877 ай бұрын
Didn’t show how to shim cam followers 🤦🏻♂️
@JamesPretty7 ай бұрын
Ya ther wasn’t anything to show. I don’t have a jig so I just measured the thickness of the shims on both engines and split the difference
@michelferreyrolles64349 ай бұрын
gros arbre a cames et calage de la pompe james....depius la france..
@JamesPretty9 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya
@fasteddiesgarage50009 ай бұрын
James I'm getting ready to go on my 3 month layoff if you would like my help which I promise would do you a lot of good considering I'm a master technician with 30 yrs under my belt I do race cars street cars and 4000 hp drag diesels I do it all son let me know I'll drive down and no I'm not a weirdo