Thanks so much for the great compliment J.R. It motivates me to keep going. AG

Thanks for the encouraging words Willy. We are working hard to deliver real life knowledge and experience. AG

Thanks Paul, we have a 340 Mopar coming up sometime this spring. Watch for it. AG

Very nice compliment Mr. X. Thanks for subscribing and commenting. Lots more to come. AG

Good point Bart. I should have mentioned this in the video. I will try to include it in future videos. Thanks for the input. AG

Thanks for your comments John. Enjoy your Camaro. There are a couple of videos about mine on my channel. I first bought it in 1969. AG

Thanks! 👍Thanks for your comment Steelcity. AG

Nice compliment John. Thanks for your support.AG

Thanks Graeme. The next video will be about the after break in diagnostics. Watch for it coming soon.

Thanks for your support as always. I have to get you into more in the future. Dyno day August 5. AG

Thanks Alleyoop. I have passed your compliment on to my wife Mariana who does the gardening. Watch for the next video on the break in diagnostics to be published soon, you are mentioned. AG

Thanks for your comment Ken, Yes I do prime every engine with a priming tool and a drill. The tool is better than a drill because it mimics the distributor and prevents oil from dumping back into the pan and forces it through the lifters and push rods. AG

Thanks Justin, we have 2 or 3 more videos in the pipeline, post break in diagnostics, changing valve springs and then on the dyno Aug 5. Watch for them. AG

@goldsgarage8236 awesome I will watch for these videos

Thanks Fred, good description of the process. AG

Cheers back, thanks for commenting.AG

Thanks for the suggestion Brad, i will work on that. AG

Thanks Willy. We have more videos in the pipeline, then Dyno day Aug 5

Very nice comment, Thank you Hank. AG

Thanks John. AG. We will do a follow up with lessons learned. AG

Thanks Matthew. AG

Thanks Popeye. I am happy to share my knowledge as long as I can and someone is willing to learn. AG

Thanks Jimmy! AG

Important question, thanks for asking. When breaking a cam in on the test stand or in your shop, the engine is never under load so it is fine on 87, however if you are driving the car and loading the engine, use the same fuel that you would for normal driving. AG

Good point Magnus. You are correct that the windage tray will prevent some of the oil from the crank and rods splashing on the camshaft. This engine does not have a windage tray, however the last 400 that I built did have one. It started it with the tray and had a clean start with no issues. That said, removing the try for start up is probably a good idea. AG

Thanks for your comments MsKatjie AG

Thanks Gene, We can help you with that. Please keep watching. AG

Thanks for sharing your experience Patrick.AG

Thanks Mario, glad you enjoy them. I am in London Ontario Canada. IT is about half way between Toronto and Detroit. AG

Hey Brad. Two things happened in the late nineties. Most OEM's had switched to roller cams. Zink in the oil was damaging catalytic converters and it was not required for roller cams so oil companies stopped using it. the problem is they never told anyone. Because OEM's were no longer buying millions of flat tappet lifters, many of their suppliers stopped manufacturing them. This opened the door for less equality lifters from questionable sources to enter the market. I think most flat tappet cams are still made in the USA and i also don't think the cams are the problem most of the time. The lifter is more stressed than the cam and i think is typically the original cause of failure. In 1973 I put three different flat tappet cams in my C/MP Camaro (starting at about .515" then .550" then at about .580" each time just for more power. i reused the lifters all three time and paid no attention to where they came from. Never had a problem. Sometimes what you don't know won't hurt you. AG

Thanks Rick. AG

Good point Joe. As long as the distributor drive gear is engaged with the camshaft gear, they will turn together and the rotor will still be in the right place. AG

@@goldsgarage8236 Ok, I didn't think of that. Seems every time I watch your channel I learn something new.

interesting question Patrick. I don't run a dirt car but I think you would put it where it is less likely to get damaged or clogged up with dirt. I don't think the engine cares. I am not an expert on this subject, so I suggest you seek other opinions as well. AG

Thanks Doc, good tip. I have done it that way as well. Thanks for the input. AG

No Kieth, If you prime the engine prior to start up you’ll be fine

@@goldsgarage8236 Thanks for your speedy answer. I find your videos very informative, keep it up. Captain Keith Tight lines

Thanks Medium. Not a big cam but the narrow LSA will help to improve the sound. There is a short on my channel of it running without the mufflers. AG

Yes I do, however it is not necessary as long as the engine is primed before starting. The priming process will fill the lifters with oil. Thanks for the question. AG

I use Lucas break in 30 weight oil with ZDDP for break in, always with good results. AG

Prior to about 1973, cars with ignition points used either an in line resistor or a resistance ignition wire to reduce the voltage from 12 to about 8 volts. If you run a direct connection with a non resistance wire from the ignition terminal, or any 12V source that is "on" with ignition, directly to your coil you will have 12V. Hope this helps. AG

Mike, I know you have the part numbers in your head, can you answer this for me please? AG

hello did Mike get the info on the cam and lifter brand you guys used on the small block rebuild thanks

I will get back to you shortly. AG

The cam is Crower 00256. AG

and if you do not mind my main concern is the lifters have you ever used the new comp cam lifters with that special coating on the bottom of the lifter. So what name brand lifter did you use in the build. The reason I am asking is all the stuff I am reading about how the lifters and cam you have to make sure they are machined right so you don't wipe a cam. Thanks for answering my questions

Thanks Larry for your comment. Roller is definitely nicer and safer for sure, but they are quite expensive and would never fit into a Budget Build. I have never had a failure on the stand or on the dyno, however I have ideal conditions and go to extremes to make sure it doesn't happen. AG

Elgin cams and lifters work great

@nojunkwork5735 I agree with everything you said. What I don't agree with is Golds Garage's theory about having to heat cycle the gaskets without a radiator cap. I am not sure what he thinks is going to change doing it that way. But watching the video he seems to be full of old wives tales and overkill on his build.

Lots of good information. Thanks for your contributing to my channel Dave. AG

He explained exactly how to install it correctly

Elgin cams are fine

Thanks Doug. The only torque on the flex plate right now is the starter, but I will have all the bolts on for the dyno. Good catch and thanks for your input. AG

Thanks Brenda. I did re-listen to this video and the volume seems ok. Sorry you are having trouble hearing it. We will work at getting better. AG

It's a unit of volume that the rest of the world, except the U.S., uses. 3.785 liters = 1 U.S. gallon

@bartsarton2212 ya, I was just playin. Lol!

Thank Jesse for injecting some humor into the subject. AG

That is funny Yarrda. I usually run the engines with mufflers and I am respectful of time of day etc., but as far as I know most of them like it. As you know if you are a car guy, it is music to your ears, of not, it is just noise. Thanks for your comment. AG

We got a 11:1 350 Chev in a Chevelle fired up at 2AM. Probably half the town got woken up as it was in the garage that acted like a concert hall. Buddies mom came out in her house coat and a broom and started smacking noggins. This was at the time leaded fuel was being phased out.

That is a good story Dale. Back in the drag racing and Super Late Model days in a different city sometimes we had to fire up in the middle of the night. I have had a few visits from the police over the years. Most of them liked it too! AG