How to disassemble a small block Chevy V8 Part 1

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11 жыл бұрын

This will show the procedure to disassemble a small block V8. This can also be applied to other manufacturers like Ford and Chysler, they are about the same.

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@4malulz104 9 жыл бұрын

I don't know how often you do this, but tell your wife a guy from the internet said you deserve a nice set of speed wrenches for xmas.. Thanks for sharing...

@jonnyf5ve551 7 жыл бұрын

I like how the comments are filled with ppl who are critiquing him but yet they're watching a how to video

@ormonddude 5 жыл бұрын

@mitsumike6g729 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of people watch how to videos to critique people the fact that this man is trying to show us how to disassemble a block yet forgetting bolts and forgetting what needs to actually be taken off in order to remove things it's kind of disturbing I know damn well I never really work on V8s I just love watching people tear down or build blocks lol....

@deeparks282 7 жыл бұрын

Great Job. Very helpful and detailed.

@jonqdoe2352 4 жыл бұрын

Auto/diesel tech here with 30 years experience. I approve of this engine job. The most basic of tools is all you need. Great job.

@davidlis6709 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I made this video along side my house hoping it will gives others the confidence to rebuild their own engine. Like you said, no special tools.

@CORYSart 6 жыл бұрын

I bought my first 283 sbc to rebuild yesterday and I've never done anything like it before. The old gear head stressed I shouldnt pull that balancer off like that lol. He claimed to have learned the hard way on his first motor. Maybe it's a part that should be replaced when you rebuild anyway. Good video though helped me prepare for what's ahead. Thanks for posting.

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

I should have use the correct puller but I loaned it to my to a friend, plus I was buying a new one.

@andremarshall7714 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Helps when you see what's going on

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

It is a lot easier to watch it first.

@anthonycuriel2826 6 жыл бұрын

Very well explained throughll lime your style of work

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@saraifloeck3736 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot helps me to rebuild my Engine in a boat. Thanks from switzerland

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Take your time and re watch the sections that you are not comfortable with. I live in Silicon Valley, California. You are on the other side of the world. Have a nice day.

@badtater2 6 жыл бұрын

Best to use a puller that threads in to the inner threaded holes of the damper pulling from the center of the damper verses pulling from the outer edges.

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

You are right, I didn't have the right puller. And lots of auto parts stores rent tools.

@PaPWPW 8 жыл бұрын

great vid but pls no screwdriver anywhere near the block deck, that made me cringe, but I guess its not so bad in a low effort application where you dont lift heads

@xthunder-gamingb.a.m.f2796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video ... pretty helpful for those of us doing our first teardown and build.. hopefully your wide gets you those speed wrenches 🔧 😆

@davidlis6709 Жыл бұрын

I am an old school guy.

@lancecarter8948 5 жыл бұрын

How did you stop the engine from turning when you pulled the harmonic balancer

@RandySmith-cs3dg Жыл бұрын

you should use the correct puller on the balancer so you don't pull the outer ring off they make pullers that thread into the pulley bolt holes could save replacing a balancer. also you should keep the push pods in order so they wear into the same rocker arms when you reassemble

@davidlis6709 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't thinking at the time, I have the right puller for the balancer.

@elijahnielsen2953 7 жыл бұрын

bye bye harmonic balancer

@bob5466 10 жыл бұрын

Can u make a video on how to reassemble and then reinstall the dampner, looking forward to that one.....;p

@RobertLogic 9 жыл бұрын

bob5466 lol, I have taken off harmonic balancers numerous times and when he got out that tool, all I said to myself was "nope". It's a 10$ tool to pull a balancer.

@tyscott4538 6 жыл бұрын

Great video

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Now you can do it.

@basicrds4146 10 жыл бұрын

what brand rachet is that, I like the swiveling arm

@sherekcio3651 3 жыл бұрын

Have you found it by now? I also want to know, or just what is the type of thia wrench

@S10JuMpEr 7 жыл бұрын

If you didn't turn the engine at all and didn't touch the rockers. Would you still have to readjust the rockers when you put the heads back on?

@jaimezapien4897 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@haroldhinson4408 7 жыл бұрын

You pulled the harmonic balancer of wrong and destroyed it,Wrong type of puller used.

@davidlis6709 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't have the right one but I thought if I got lucky it would come off.

@rickygarrett2499 7 жыл бұрын

I see no problem with the way you disassembled the engine with the exception of the way you removed the harmonic balancer. You're supposed to use a crow foot puller implementing the three threaded holes that the belt pulley bolts to

@samyza2005 4 жыл бұрын

Do u need any kinda specific tools

@davidlis6709 4 жыл бұрын

A set of basic mechanic hand tools.

@trudiwilson6964 9 жыл бұрын

Is it a 400ci engine? Thanks

@doughull9131 9 жыл бұрын

Trudi Wilson It is likely a 350 . The 400 has 3 freeze plugs in the side of the block. The 400 is also externally balanced so the Harmonic Balancer will be ground a little differently and the Flex Plate will have weights on it. On the 400 there are also little steam holes between the cylinders in the heads and the deck of the block.

@energyalt56 9 жыл бұрын

Hello David : saw the picture under the exhaust manifold there are 8 screws, what is this screw for? i bought a boat has screw like your engine, when i turn the screw off it leak out water, my guess is the engine has been sank before, what is why the water leak out, am i correct? pls reply, Thank You

@andrewbusby5985 9 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% on this but I think that bolt may go into the water jacket that is there to cool the engine so when you take the bolt out coolant comes out and not water from it once sinking. If it did sink it would probably be hydrolocked if it was running and just full of rust if it wasn't

@jdwthebullitt7765 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew is correct. These are head bolts and the bolt into the water jackets. When you reassemble, use some sealer (different engine builder us different sealants) on the bolts to prevent seepage around the threads. Also, check out an assembly video and you will see them following a tightening sequence with torqueing these bolts. Just a note, there are little pipe plugs at the side/bottom of the block, just a above the oil pan rails. When disassembling the engine you can remove those first to drain the coolant from the block saving the splashing of it when removing the heads.

@michaelsmith8065 6 жыл бұрын

What heads you have on it

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

They are the original heads that came with the engine from the factory. It has enough power for me to burn the tires. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNNdjLxe3dmxqYE.html

@alf8916 4 жыл бұрын

Is he gonna take that bolt off ?

@davidlis6709 4 жыл бұрын

Which one?

@cordelmar 3 жыл бұрын

I notice that @ 11:55 wen you remove the 2 bolts antifreeze came out, is that normal? the same happen to my engine.

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, because there is still a little antifreeze in the engine

@cordelmar 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlis6709Yea but why would there be antifreeze in the threaded bolt hole.??

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

@@cordelmar Because they connect into the water jacket. Like when you bolt the intake manifold to the heads, the bolt goes through the head and the threads come in contact with the oil flying around where the valve lifters and push rods are located.

@cordelmar 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlis6709 Ok thanks, I thought I had another problem.

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

@@cordelmar No. If the block was cracked, it would see it same thing with the freeze out plugs

@doug5959 9 жыл бұрын

if you want to reuse your balancer do not do it this way . get the proper puller. that's what those 3 bolts that hold the lower pulley on are for.

@johnwhunt8987 5 жыл бұрын

What year is that motor

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

That is a 1970, it has matching numbers because I checked and I knew the owner. He wanted to restore the car but he died of cancer. Lesson learned, live for today, tomorrow is coming up fast.

@richmondlynchii2610 9 жыл бұрын

hi will be the bout the same on a 350 Marine Mercruiser I thank it bout time to it on my boat soon

@88intimidatorjr 7 жыл бұрын

you ever heard of a balancer puller

@davidlis6709 7 жыл бұрын

You are right, I used the wrong tool

@kriskoehnke5295 8 жыл бұрын

is that a 350 small block

@davidlis6709 8 жыл бұрын

Yes - 350 with a 2 barrel carburetor. It is the original engine for the car, 70 Chevelle . The numbers match the car.

@unclefreddieDied 8 жыл бұрын

first time?

@tubedude1077 6 жыл бұрын

everyones an expert

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Just doing the same old thing for years and it works for me. So now I just drive it and enjoy it for what it is. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNNdjLxe3dmxqYE.html

@ronniebald5267 3 жыл бұрын

what type of ratchet is that?

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

Very old Snapon 1/2 drive

@ronniebald5267 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlis6709 ok thanks ,i like it

@wrr2112 6 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you pull the HB the CORRECT way using 3 bolts in the center? DUH!

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Because I loaned my out and just wanted to do it that day.

@wrr2112 6 жыл бұрын

David Lis Well, l would have installed a new one anyway. Good job on the rebuild. I have rebuilt/built about 30-35 SBC engines.

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment? I my case it was for me and now I get to drive the car.

@corwindotsonful 9 жыл бұрын

Maybe he wanted a new balancer you guys. I took mine off like that and bought a new one who cares how you take it off if you're going to get another one.

@Victorsvolkswagens 5 жыл бұрын

ASMR VERSION PLEASE

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what you want.

@rivervalleyray 10 жыл бұрын

You do realize that you ruined that dampner. You're supposed to remove the dampner by the three bolts that hold the crank pulley on with a balancer/dampner puller. It comes off in one piece, not three. Never use a gear puller on a balancer/dampner.

@josenevesneves7880 5 жыл бұрын

Resultados da pesquisa Resultado da tradução Português Inglês ola amigo compramos um motor small block dos usa ,seria um sort block ele vem com uma bomba de oleo com alta pressao e vem na caixa uma mola de opcao ..que se colocada a pressao baixa 10 a 15 psi , eu queria saber se e necessario usar uma bomba com a. mola de alta pressao pos meu carte e original ,poderia sugeri se devo trocar a mola o carro e pra rua... Hi friend, we bought a small block motor from the USA, it would be a sort block it comes with a high pressure oil pump and it comes in the box with a spring of option .. that if the pressure is set low 10 to 15 psi, It is necessary to use a pump with a. spring of high pressure post my letter and original, could I suggest if I should change the spring the car and for street ...

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

I do not know the answer to your question. All the engines that I have rebuilt, I always use the original oil pump.

@josenevesneves7880 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidlis6709 I asked the vendor he told me that I could use with the spring that is mounted ... in fact the spring serves only to keep the pressure at low rpm and on high there is the by pass .. Obrigado

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

@@josenevesneves7880 Good information

@as-gf9pc 4 жыл бұрын

The US Dudes like to damage sealing surfaces with screwdrivers and crowbars.

@smug8567 5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to watch your videos when your hungry

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

They are a little long but I try to get in all the details so someone that never done this before can do it.

@jayram914 3 жыл бұрын

It will be lot easier using air tools 🙂

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

I know, I am old school. It would be a lot faster.

@kennywhiddon1497 5 жыл бұрын

RIP harmonic balancer.

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

Destroyed that one. I was going to put a new on anyway.

@luizchevelle7218 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a millionaire just like the guy disassembling the engine. When I perform that kind of work I always wear a Rolex Submariner.

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

Actually it is a Sea Dweller. I am just used to wearing it. I purchased it in 1980 for $1,500 and it is still working great. I bought the Rolex because of what I call a "significant emotional event". I quite my job in Upstate NY and moved to Silicon Valley, California. I packed everything I thought I would need in my van and drove out to California. I found a new job and started a new life. Go West Young Man. Best thing that happened to me.

@luizchevelle7218 6 жыл бұрын

Take care. Don't scratch your Sea Dweller. I have a Submariner 5513 that my father gave me long ago. If you are a gear head California is the place to be. I lived in Menlo Park, not far from Silicon Valley. Best wishes from Brazil.

@davidlis6709 6 жыл бұрын

I live in Sunnyvale. Why did you move to Brazil?

@luizchevelle7218 6 жыл бұрын

I'm Brazilian, but I have American relatives. One of my aunts married to an American so I have American cousins. From times to times I go to US. It's a a fantastic country.

@BifflerulesALL 8 жыл бұрын

He smashed the stit out of his threas, lol.....

@1112223333111 10 жыл бұрын

that balancer is now garbage, and looks like its been spun already, probably causing harmonics galore. Thats the wrong puller too.

@doughull9131 9 жыл бұрын

Use a proper puller for the harmonic balancer dammit.

@marksmyers5986 7 жыл бұрын

This guy has never taken an engine apart👀

@georgeullrich9086 6 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing you haven't either since you're watching a how-to video.

@georgeullrich9086 4 жыл бұрын

Your insult sucked, make a better one.

@ormonddude 5 жыл бұрын

It's Mechanical Porn - The dude didn't seem to use Torque sequence pulling the heads I guess thats ok if you plan having them machined anyway and he pries on heads and intake but a dead blow hammer wouldn't mar the mating surfaces and that can be a huge mistake not being a tool just a observation for people going to attempt this Dude put the bolt back in never torque a puller on the threads

@jdwthebullitt7765 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce, while generally you are correct, remember, he is dealing with an old Chevy Small block. They are not very sensitive to his type of issue. You are correct when dealing with newer engine where this an result in warped head and/or block. But the old Chevy V8 (both Small and Large) can take a LOT of abuse.

@elmonteslim3711 7 жыл бұрын

You know you can buy a battery rattle gun for about $150 ? Would have saved about and hour on the video :-)

@sergeantmasson3669 3 жыл бұрын

Simply haul it away to the nearest scrap yard.

@davidlis6709 3 жыл бұрын

I want the original motor, so I have matching number.

@kriskoehnke5295 8 жыл бұрын

i wasted my time watching this i could have been watching the motorz people this guy is geddo

@csfghjt5564 2 жыл бұрын

Nice ratchet!

@davidlis6709 2 жыл бұрын

That is an old Snap-on 1/2 inch drive No71N Kenosha Wis Pat No 1854513 My dad gave it to me 50 years ago and I have no idea how long he had it.

@csfghjt5564 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidlis6709 it looks like it can come in handy sometimes and be a pain in the ass other!! Definitely a cool tool!

@scottshields8334 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite how not to videos to be honest I couldn't watch it for more than 2 minutes it was too painful to watch him struggle like that

@jeffstewart3614 5 жыл бұрын

You need some better tools . I'm tired from watching

@davidlis6709 5 жыл бұрын

This is not done in a shop with all specialized air tools. I made this movie to show that your average person can do this.

@ericc7544 10 жыл бұрын

haha.. i like people that post these videos that dont know what there doing .. yeah . chisel on the head with at screw drive .. .put the blancer off with a gear puller... that works... haha ..

@danhall716 7 жыл бұрын

Didn't you know...a real pro can build an engine with just a hammer and an adjustable wrench! :p

@danielbloomfield713 5 жыл бұрын

Where is your video Mr.mechanic