How-To Tear Down Chevy 350 Small Block Engine Motorz #63

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12 жыл бұрын

Chris shows you how to tear down a junk yard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for rebuild.
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1:30 CORRECTION: I am aware that this is not a 69 Chevy pickup. It is a 73+ Chevy/GMC. I was mis-informed. Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately I can no longer annotate videos (thanks KZfaq) since they removed that feature.
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Watch the complete Chevy 350 engine rebuild series:
1. Tear Down: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsB_ZMmIu96yZJc.html
2. Machine Shop: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5miZtqDp9W8m58.html
3. Bottom End: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncyijLp8zp2cqpc.html
4. Top End: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZpmppCH15qmomQ.html
5. Finale: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9x6gbB_ktW0Zmw.html

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@sb1523 4 жыл бұрын

I had a job interview with Chevy for the mechanic position they ask me how many years experience to you have I said "23min 44sec"

@kunoid 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@xavierking09 3 жыл бұрын

But did you get the job? 👀

@tylerspencer1644 2 жыл бұрын

@@xavierking09 Of course he/she did!

@mountainwolf1 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@tjkerby637 Жыл бұрын

@@kunoid I got

@diversify210 5 жыл бұрын

Tearing it down isnt the problem. Putting it back together properly is where most people run into trouble

@offtharadarrlowkey5781 5 жыл бұрын

Mav Div exactly why im only takin off heads n intake manifold no furtherr

@1893Mauser 5 жыл бұрын

Watch the video in reverse

@canadianclassics 5 жыл бұрын

I’m currently trying to rebuild my first engine a 267 Chevy basically the same thing as a 350 and I’m only going down to heads as well

@MiKa-fu2wi 5 жыл бұрын

Will never be able to do it until you try. When you do it once, it gets easier each time...like riding a bike.

@steved8714 5 жыл бұрын

@@canadianclassics Please don't invest any money into that 267, it's neat but it's a lawnmower engine.

@sirswerve2493 5 жыл бұрын

one of the greatest V8's. Long live the small block Chevy!

@350toocute 5 жыл бұрын

The 350 is the best small block known to man period!

@jakekaywell5972 5 жыл бұрын

@@350toocute The Studebaker 289 and the AMC 327 would both like a word with you.

@eramirez198121 4 жыл бұрын

I love when other car guys talk mess about the Chevy 350 but it’s the engine that other motors get swapped for.

@theterminator8405 3 жыл бұрын

@@eramirez198121 that and the 454 and 383 stroker

@ilovechevysmallblocks 20 күн бұрын

yeah!

@davidmiller9485 4 жыл бұрын

always, always, always remove torqued bolts in a reverse pattern. The heads torque down from the center to the outside, so removal should be from the outside to the inside. This helps prevent warpage.

@SaxaphoneMan42 5 жыл бұрын

I don't own a 350, don't know if i ever will, but this seems like an important thing to know anyways

@claytonwheeler996 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P sears

@ELITHATRUTH 5 жыл бұрын

Sears will still carry craftman.

@kailingassett7123 5 жыл бұрын

We still have 2 around us😃

@dennism103 5 жыл бұрын

My stock advice invest everything in Sears stock quickly!

@steved8714 5 жыл бұрын

@@dennism103 2 weeks on and this has cost me dearly... my wife is extremely unhappy.

@realcyborgh 7 жыл бұрын

I actually feel confident after watching the 350 rebuild videos like 10 times each to rebuild my square body chevy thats been sitting in my yard for 2 years.

@chris 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the series helped you! Good luck!!

@tannerthalman4261 7 жыл бұрын

regulator2 serino same my 82 gmc with a old 350

@HemiLyfestyle 7 жыл бұрын

LMAO YESSS!!

@joshuaavila3609 7 жыл бұрын

regulator2 serino I want to make more power in my 89 silverado 350 small block how can I make power and what else do I need..

@bryanmartinez6600 7 жыл бұрын

Joshua avila I want to do the 350 in our Express van 3500

@nezerac 10 жыл бұрын

Man it's a good show! I usually don't watch shows with ad segments but I found myself interested in all the stuff you guys had on this episode. Also I've never torn down a v8 so it was really informative. I think you guys just earned yourselves a new subscriber!

@chris 11 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching, and good luck with your rebuild!

@SD_FANZ209 6 жыл бұрын

Going to Finally start pulling apart the 350 in my 70 Impala. I feel Super confident after watching these Vids. Thank you Chris and Motorz!

@chris 6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that! Good luck, Eli... have fun with it!

@fingerz6983 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Duke Hi David how are you , Gearbox is great , was after a bit of information regarding my sbc350 n/a as it comes from USA what type of engine oil I should be running in it as it’s and older engine I’m guessing should be a heavy mineral oil do you know what weight I should be using I tried 10/30 but seems to thin and I’m in quite a hot country also what filters should I use ? Or are they all the same ?

@KawasakiKiid 11 жыл бұрын

I love the channel. I am 16 years old i have an 86 Monte Carlo with a 305. I am pretty mechanically inclined. This channel has helped me so much with rebuilding my motor.

@TheseBygones Жыл бұрын

Damn your 25 now lol still got it?

@dubblewrap Жыл бұрын

Yea do ya? I sold mine from back then... now bought another cause the regret...

@SuperColby19 11 жыл бұрын

These shows have helped. I am working on a 83 trans am 305 and the parts and tool used to tear apart and rebuild the engine were great . thanks for the all you guys do and hope to see those cars .

@kevinott5709 10 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos,it explains everything clearly and they have helped me learn how to work on the sbc,keep up the good work !

@HokaYona 10 жыл бұрын

Highly professional presentation - professionally edited video too. Much appreciated

@Ouski 9 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to learn lots more about cars and so I looked up how to take apart an engine. This looks wayyyy more easy than I thought it would. GIves me some more hope :)

@Ouski 9 жыл бұрын

Adam Winnie Alright

@TheMiningStar 9 жыл бұрын

Adam Winnie Great advice, but for some reason I always ignore it............

@callmecamo 7 жыл бұрын

Its the putting it all back together correctly. T hat's the trickier bit.

@FernandoDenise2558 6 жыл бұрын

Because this engine is incredibly simple. Also, the hard part is putting it back together haha.

@evanmeader7139 2 жыл бұрын

Haha while this engine is simple compared to others it is much harder than you think but this is a great tutorial vid

@justsumguy2u 7 жыл бұрын

There's one thing you left out, though; all rod caps need to be numbered, and upon reassembly, they need to go back on their respective rods in the same orientation. The only time this isn't applicable is if the rod bores are going to be machined.

@chris 7 жыл бұрын

You know what? You're totally right and I apologize for not calling this out in the video. Those parts were replaced with new ones and I should have mentioned that if you are keeping the old parts, to number them and put them back in the same place! Thank you for the comment!

@jakebaver5813 7 жыл бұрын

justsomeguytoyou ur right

@elishahutton9229 6 жыл бұрын

How imoortant is this..

@hdautomotive7722 5 жыл бұрын

@@elishahutton9229 very important, if you dont put the right caps on the right rods, chances are it will squeeze the crank and prevent it from spinning.

@RustyKControl_Line 5 жыл бұрын

@@chris If you just replace them all with new caps, should it be line-bored? Maybe "yes" for racing and "no" for street? I learned with Haynes manuals in the late '70s on my 4-bolt 350, '67 Camaro SS. I still have those 2 greasy old tattered books - How to Rebuild your S.B. Chevy and How to Hotrod your S.B. Chevy. I also have a cheesy trophy but the little car fell off, Lol. I just found your 'Tube channel tonight, great stuff, thanks. Rusty

@julioignacius7687 Жыл бұрын

Your voice and demeanor make me feel right at home on a Saturday morning like PowerBlock and HorsepowerTV lol.

@joelwilliams4372 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this video and the channel, I love it, can’t wait to watch them all. Joel, South Wales in the UK

@matthewdean7953 11 жыл бұрын

motorztv, you have helped me so much, i know alot more about bottom end now. i have a 305 in my 78 chevy stepside. i redoin it just and you are, so i needed more help and you guys helped me to the max. thanks

@mawage666 5 жыл бұрын

This is my 1st video of yours I've seen and I'm already hooked and going to follow your Facebook page too. My buddy's dad passed away and he had a 93' Silverado with a 350 that his mom had to sell so she gave me the family discount of $500. It's rusted to beat hell but only has about 240,000 miles and runs perfect with the exception of leaking a little oil which is obviously very common in trucks that old. I have a 2000 Silverado for my primary vehicle so I want to use the 93' as more of a project truck and thought about rebuilding the engine so I thought I'd look up a video on how to do it since the only engine I've ever rebuilt was a lawnmower engine in 12th grade shop class. And I came across this video and like the way you put it together and explained everything. All I really need is the engine stand and a couple of those pullers. I can rent the hoist from this place down the block. I can't wait to dive deep into your other videos. Keep up the good work.

@leftylethborg 11 жыл бұрын

fully qualified mechanic by trade and even i learn a lot from watching these shows cheers

@cybertree 10 жыл бұрын

Wow now I see why people love these engines, so simple and easy to work on, savin' up for one now! ~I'm diggin' that craftsman universal tool set too, no no, I have enough tools, stop.

@r3d-1truth17 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this many years I went before seeing your content provided. I appreciate all you and your crew do, and look forward to watching the other videos in your lineups. I hope that there is a way for me to ask questions that I’m confronted with and hear what recommendations and pointers that can Be provided. Thanks

@roden1024 9 жыл бұрын

I've got a 350 in my 1991 pickup truck and she has run like a champ. Even when she had head and freeze plug problems she still ran very well Until I could get her fixed.

@350toocute 5 жыл бұрын

The 1990`s was the last years G.m quit installing the 350 .After that garbage.The newer Chevy trucks today just don`t last like they used too.

@14medlak 11 жыл бұрын

My dad and I are in the process or rebuilding a nearly exact same 350. Same casting number. Will use your videos as references. Thanks!

@OldSkoolF 5 жыл бұрын

NEVER use Steel anything to pound out Pistons. Cut 1.5 inch lengths of 3/8 Fuel line and slip over rod studs BEFORE using a Wooden Dowel to push Pistons out... Mark rods so you can put them back in "clocked" properly....

@vincest.fabiano9909 6 жыл бұрын

... nice delivery Chris- fun to watch!!!

@chris 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly :)

@musicinsane666 10 жыл бұрын

These engine are great for learning! This is what I learned on

@MzTrizzyMae 12 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me can't wait to start automotive engineering school in January.... Thanks motorztv

@chris 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Motorz!

@ar90242 6 жыл бұрын

What a wealth of information. That is guys!!! Going to start this weekend.

@chris 12 жыл бұрын

NOTE: All our previous videos were accidentally deleted, so we had to re-upload them all. Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope you continue to subscribe, LIKE and Favorite our videos! Visit our website (motorz.tv) for more!

@chris 3 жыл бұрын

CORRECTION at 1:30 : I am aware that this is not a 69 Chevy pickup. It is a 73+ Chevy/GMC. I was mis-informed. Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately I can no longer annotate videos (thanks KZfaq) since they removed that feature.

@DMO-DMO-DMO 10 жыл бұрын

My god, this is so incredibly well-presented. THANK YOU.

@lukesileo3414 11 жыл бұрын

this reminds me of me and my dad putting together our 305 HO small block chevy. runs great, does not smoke. saving it for a 1957 chevy 2 dr post car of mine.

@DressCIA 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent video .. smearing the paint over the numbers 2:25 to help read them was a really cool tip .. thanks!

@UncleKennysPlace 5 жыл бұрын

Ha, I got to tear down a dozen of them, within a week, when someone at our marina neglected to winterize a bunch of boats before a big freeze. Replaced a dozen blocks on new boats. Gotta say yanking an engine from most boats is very easy.

@chris 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and for subscribing to our channel!

@T-Dawg6.7 6 жыл бұрын

Idk what's worse the water in oil or that fram filter

@nathanielbolden5053 6 жыл бұрын

tristan odato Fram filter

@cameronwalker2722 6 жыл бұрын

Blown head = water in oil bud

@Bottlefedls1 6 жыл бұрын

I like you already

@johnathanashleyOCSO 6 жыл бұрын

Both. I used to use fram but finally woke up when I saw what's inside....NOPE NOT ANYMORE ON MY RIG.

@carlthefriendlyllama2126 5 жыл бұрын

Why does Fram get so much hate?

@Metman2J 11 жыл бұрын

When you pulled the oil drain plug it reminded me of the head gasket issue on a Honda I used to have. Pulled the head off and one of the cylinders was full of coolant.

@gabbleredneck6318 6 жыл бұрын

My old step side box Chevy needs a rebuild that’s why I’m subscribed to your channel and your a good macanic 😃

@stevefranklin8052 5 жыл бұрын

MECHANIC

@sjtfinnen 11 жыл бұрын

just found this channel and love it! this will help in the future

@dominickjohn7762 10 жыл бұрын

mmm... I love this video so much, it made me pull my own crank... just for fun... he said that's what we should do

@roannag5760 8 жыл бұрын

350 is a great engine..i love it and miss it....

@chris 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. It was a mistake, and was noted in the previous upload of this video... we'll annotate again :)

@mozzmann 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris , Can I give you a little tip for what it is worth, When I strip an engine I usually mark the Rod Caps & Mains 1 through 8 etc, set them aside numbered so they are all clear of the crank. Then you can lift the crank clear and punch all the Rods and pistons clear with a soft mallet rather than trying to poke each Piston clear in turn with the crank in place. After this loose reassemble the rods etc after prior to cold or hot acid cleaning treatment and your ready for inspection :) .

@mrcokez1 11 жыл бұрын

please dont ever stop making this show.

@123321Robbs 8 жыл бұрын

awesome . much more detail than my Hanes manual . thanks from new subscriber here in Talent, Oregon.

@jdrok5026 7 жыл бұрын

yeah its only more indepth because it cant show you

@daltoneasterwood1725 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid I got mine at the shop been helping the mechanic learning but want to know more I want to go up and beyond I want to be able to rebuild mine so even if this doesn't teach me everything I need to know I'll learn being a mechanic takes mind toughness and you have to be able to listen and respect wat u r working with or it can fuck u up bad

@tomoakhill8825 5 жыл бұрын

My wife worked in the Oldsmobile engine plant, I worked in the attached next building. She operated the machine that honed the bolt holes (11:40) to a high tolerance. All of the force of the gasoline explosion which propels the automobile forward runs through those bolts, and there must be no slop, or the wriggling of the bolts within those holes will destroy the engine way before it should wear out.

@hughmchuh5100 5 жыл бұрын

Mark rod caps to rods and mark mains.... made that mistake when I was 15 and you can't pair them back up once mixed.

@anthemlost 10 жыл бұрын

this is awesome. i really wanna rebuild an engine. thanks so much guys

@EIBBOR2654 10 жыл бұрын

#2 That is unless the rods are to be replaced with new ones. I know the mains were honed but I've seen some that were put back in mixed positions were a lot of metal had to be removed to realign them or they had to be replaced. I've used number stamps to mark them, mains 1 - 5. The rods marked #1 piston rod 1 & cap 1 the same for the rest in position order. Without doing that your in for trouble later on. Good videos & tips though. I'm getting ready to restore my 68 Camaro & the updates help.

@zachlyons4952 7 жыл бұрын

Just pure AwesomeNESS!!!

@SgtJohnRemairez 5 жыл бұрын

Wow maybe I can clean up the small block in my basement that my dad has, the old paint on it is green though so I hope it's a straight forward process like this one.

@yodalaw8709 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB GUYS!

@not_riley 9 жыл бұрын

loved the unexpected outtakes at the end.

@numailer 3 жыл бұрын

I have an idea for GM, and this is revolutionary, stamp the year of production right on the block.

@maxwolthuis 6 жыл бұрын

underrated channel, great vid

@chris 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@Tallerico500 10 жыл бұрын

Well presented and very informative. :)

@angellawless7413 5 жыл бұрын

Can someone help me understand how you are able to reuse a block after machining it? How can the pistons operate correctly if the cylinders are bigger than before? Thanks

@TribbleBot 5 жыл бұрын

The pistons have to be replaced with larger ones. I They're readily available in standard overbore sizes. Your machinist will tell you what size you'll need.

@chris 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks groutaone... likewise, your stuff is awesome!

@SirExcuseMeSir 11 жыл бұрын

great educational vid truly learned a lot

@jaypence332 8 жыл бұрын

So green and first thought was cracked block. Lucky!!!

@BeinformedBefree 8 жыл бұрын

I have found a new favorite show.

@mrcokez1 11 жыл бұрын

this show is awesome.

@chris 12 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your classes!

@mapplecat341 9 жыл бұрын

Tomas, You don't HAVE to as long as you start with the center head bolts but im 13 and I know, You need to take the rocker arms and push rods out before taking the head off usually

@dieselpower0556 11 жыл бұрын

i would absolutely love to have a job like this

@gtametro 5 жыл бұрын

corvettes are so legendary they are not even considered cars 3:24

@fayrarisadventures6413 6 жыл бұрын

Very useful and interesting video

@groutaone 12 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the accidental delete, your vid gets thumbs up from me

@jacklarner453 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man very useful

@s10madness23 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I'm 17 years old and looking to put a small block 350 Chevy in my S10 I've been watching a lot of your videos on it and was wondering what's the Best route to go I'm looking for good horse power but an affordable rebuild kit

@TheEVAddict 7 жыл бұрын

If I left the engine in my 1977 corvette - How long would it take to do a head gasket change?

@anthonyleon7619 11 жыл бұрын

This is video #1 woot im gonna have a lot of fun! thanks. Chronological order of rebuild in the notes, Thanks!

@marywise2108 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 1982 Pontiac firebird with a 2.5l 4cyl... I am putting a 1978 350 in it... I'm kinda worried about running into problems.. its a very rare car and don't want to mess it up.. can u help me with anything ideas what I'm gonna need

@scottyperinn 11 жыл бұрын

that's what i noticed too, then when i saw those aftermarket pistons and i thought... .030 over prolly. so i figured someones been into that block before and the caps are already stamped.

@proveallthingskjv2570 5 жыл бұрын

Your awesome how you are explaining everything...you rick bruh

@Keepontrucking1985 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is soo old I remember this when I use to work at sears auto as a young tech

@wtf_nene3333 6 жыл бұрын

I want to rebuild my 1994 silverado 350 tbi engine but im not confident on doing so. I dont know what size pistons do i need and how to adjust the rockers and heard something about the engine being centered?

@joshuamullis9273 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 1970's car with this engine and was used for a race car in The 90's. haven't touched in years. Should I rebuild and use it or rebuild and sell?

@mattpatterson541 7 жыл бұрын

i have a question,.. the identification number on the front of the block,.... if it isnt there what does that usually mean? the block was rebuilt or re machined? or is it a generic block?

@bboi1010 11 жыл бұрын

so informational!

@thomascoveney1012 9 жыл бұрын

love these videos.. I am starting my build for my 1969 Chevy c10 truck! I am starting to build a small block 400

@jdrok5026 7 жыл бұрын

take a 400 slow very slow its not like a 350 you need to do different rods and drill steam holes in newer heads

@jdrok5026 7 жыл бұрын

if its a 69 it could be a 402 which again different rotational assembly better stuff they will puke the bottom end out if ran to its limits for to long

@boomn216 5 жыл бұрын

This video makes me want to work on a older car again.

@HanzelFonferek 3 жыл бұрын

That is one shot motor!!!!

@silasmccarty6857 8 жыл бұрын

What does the code before the one with the plant location mean? Can't find it anywhere

@bmaiceman 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you make this video at? I used to live in Ramona California, I don't remember that engine business existing there when I left!!

@chris 11 жыл бұрын

We always try to show hand tools instead of air tools whenever possible

@thedobermangang3503 3 жыл бұрын

ust had my 350 5.7 rebuild from the crank on up..about 3 months ago..and its blowing blue smoke out the pipes i got about 2000 miles on it now and im using quart of oil about 250 miles i pulled the plugs out and #7 has lot of oil on ,that spark plug on the threads only..tell me what you think

@davidtrevi2914 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 80 corvette. Which is better? To rebuild the engine or to buy a new turnkey crate engine? I need a valve job.

@knockout35189 11 жыл бұрын

thank you for a nice video.

@marcushaynes843 Ай бұрын

ANY small block Chevy V8s from the 265s to the 400s are greatest engines in the world. But don't forget the big blocks.

@handymanjake1039 3 жыл бұрын

Question, If you take the crank to the machine shop and get it fixed up, you said you will need newer thicker bearings. Do you mean new bearings that are subsequently going to be thicker or do you mean you actually will have to get a measurement and get thicker bearings to compensate for the refinished crank?

@kungfuyou1000 10 жыл бұрын

what can you do if you bore out your spark plug hole to wide and heli coil dosent fit right

@justinbabula6730 Жыл бұрын

can you remove pistons through the oil pan from the bottom after you remove the crank shaft, I always wondered about that?

@The412Devil 8 жыл бұрын

Should have emphasized numbering and keeping location. also to check for a ridge on the cylinders that would need to be removed before the piston.

@kenworthcustomlogisticstru8096 Жыл бұрын

Does that number have to be in the same spot on top of the Piston where it shows how much the engine block was bored out to over stock

@EIBBOR2654 10 жыл бұрын

One question, didn't see anything on marking the placement of the main bearing caps nor the piston rods, did you explain that in another video or did I miss it? I've rebuilt many Chevy engines from Corvair to big blocks. I was taught that bearing caps are bored to the block & position & should go back to the same order due to changes in the motor after many hours of running. The rods also need to be marked to position & the caps marked so they go back as a matched pair. Continued next post.