'Old Leaky' The Last Straw - 383 Mopar KICKED on Dyno

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'Old Leaky' is back for a fourth turn on the dyno. Will Nick finally solve the unsolvable oil leak? Or will this be the end of the road for this classic, numbers matching MOPAR?
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@davidparnell2450 8 ай бұрын

Nick, I am here with you on this one. I was a motor engineer for 35 years and my dad always taught me - "son, if ever you have a problem, try and stick with it until you sort it otherwise you are allowing someone else the opportunity to prove they are better than you. Always, but always strive to be the best! . . Those words of his always resonate with me even to this very day. At almost 68 I still strive to be the best at what I do. You and I Nick, we sing off the same song sheet. Well done for showing the integrity and proving to us all. . . YOU ARE the best!!

@ssnerd583 7 ай бұрын

HERE!!! HERE!!!

@duanebiesterfeld4719 8 ай бұрын

I learned early on that the diagonal knurling on the crank makes a huge difference! The diagonal knurling wipes the oil back towards inside the engine. Seeing the diagonal cuts are not enough. You need to feel them with your fingernail.

@TheDutchPathFinder1 8 ай бұрын

I need to say it folks. We all praise Nick for his hard work and so...but we seem to forget about the narrator who is contributinga a great portion to the atmosphere at Nick's Garage. Kudo's to you sir.

@rmccagle 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, very nice work George!💯💯💯

@scottrance-im7xz 8 ай бұрын

I've always noted that George is very professional number one , but hrs got a kindness as well he brings to the job where he mindfully will let Nick know of a superchat , or suggestions to go to the dyno room and so on . But with Grace he does this job . Of course George has the voice needed to do this job where it brings the audience into Nicks Garage . I'd say Nick scored big having George there and all his hard work with the behind the camera duties he takes on . Really makes the whole team thing work !

@ecleveland1 8 ай бұрын

The engine sounds strong, I wish I could get up there one day to hear one in person. These old Mopar’s just sound so good. It’s really the old muscle car engines from that era that make feel good when I hear them run. They are so different from the newer wiz-bang computer controlled engines of today. Does anyone else think the same as I do?

@chrismc.4437 7 ай бұрын

No. Nobody ever mentions that. You're unique in that regard. I guess we never considered how much different 50 year old engine technology is compared to modern day engines. 🤔

@jamesstrycharz9467 5 ай бұрын

Yup 👍

@jeffhartgers7284 3 ай бұрын

@@chrismc.4437I have always been rebuilding Pontiac engines and they all used rope rear main seals, but Butler's performance has some one piece rubber ones... that probably might last awhile... although if it ever needed to be replaced you would have to take the crankshaft out of the block to remove it and reinstall another one, where as with the rope seal it's easier to replace it while it's still in the vehicle... which I always prefer to do!!! GREAT JOB Nick! I'm always watching you up there and I'm glad you are doing so good with your shop!! There's my backup that I have loved on for 45 years now.. a 1964 GTO, 389 Tri-Power, 4 speed M22 Rock Crusher, 4.10 LSD Posi-Trac... Can you get one on the dyno sometime in the future?

@moplum 8 ай бұрын

Nick is my Idol. Iv’e lived MOPAR my entire life, as many watching Nick have. I have ran into leaky MOPAR big blocks many times. At this point I gotta suggest adding ultraviolet dye to the oil, and using a black light to find the leak or leaks. I have found usually a valve cover leaks down the back of the block simulating a rear main seal leak. Or the oil pressure sending unit leaks. Excessive crankcase pressure from a clogged PCV will blow oil out various places. Ultraviolet dye in the oil really helps me diagnose leaks. Nick is the man.

@moparedtn 8 ай бұрын

Pay attention, young folks. This man is pure *integrity* , the most valuable personality trait a man can posess. Congrats on your success, Nick. Good on ya. - Ed on the Ridge

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment, Ed. Much appreciated.

@joeljenkins2876 8 ай бұрын

@Ed on the Ridge. Exactly. INTEGRITY is indeed the name of the game: Nick shoots straight and doesn’t cut corners.

@danaglass5394 8 ай бұрын

Dana "60" Glass. Can't beat the original rope seal, but I think it was the other crankshaft that did it. Factory size and knurl. Great that this saved the number matching motor for the '68 Charger. 383s are great!

@jamesblair9614 8 ай бұрын

That was more drama than I usually get from a KZfaq video, and the look of concern on Nick’s face, something we’ve not seen before, but in true Hollywood fashion, we had a happy ending. Well done Nick.

@meowerstationone3793 8 ай бұрын

Much Respect! Congratulations! Had me on the edge of my seat rooting for you!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@LeeBlaske 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Nick. Those nagging, persistent problems are the worst. It's hard to ever believe they're actually fixed.

@rodrigocampos510 8 ай бұрын

That Old 383 Leaky Curse, has been broken. All you needed was a rope! LOL 😂 You are the best Nick! A true investigator of mechanics.

@biggdaawg 8 ай бұрын

Been waiting to see how this turned out.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Right! Imagine how the owner feels.

@menone8532 8 ай бұрын

Nick would go nutty trying to make an IH motor leak free.😅 Mine, with a duel lip rear main seal leaked a BIT at highway speeds, ie running around 58 psi at 2800. Once I started running 15w40 ro tell a it stopped the high rpm leak out of the main seal. Great job Nick!!❤

@jacquespoirier9071 8 ай бұрын

the lesson here is that a rope style rear seal is much more permissive than a rupper style seal, I reassembleb many engine that were not in the same condition as this 383 and I never had to redo a leaky seal. the little difference between the official HP rating and your result can be due to a different barometric pressure. this is the proof that if you don't give up, you're always finding a solution to any problem. very good video

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@2264ish 8 ай бұрын

I said a curse word out loud when I seen the drop of oil. Glad it worked out for you Nick and happy motoring Kendall.

@RaiderX948 8 ай бұрын

Nick looks like Stallone in his prime, the Greek Rambo, LOL. Great job, tenacity, integrity and attention to detail. Semper Fi.

@charlesgagne9691 8 ай бұрын

I've been there and done that, and of course oil all over the clutch assembly...... Fingers crossed never hurt

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

🤞

@ericball6000 8 ай бұрын

Dr. nick, he never gives up, I think we can say Old Leaky is History, awesome work, cheers.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@mfc4591 8 ай бұрын

I wish we could get this kind of commitment to work here, thanks Nick. Thanks for the video George no oil on the camera !

@josipkirasic835 8 ай бұрын

I love the sound of that 383 and they were such a reliable engine! I remember back in the late 90s meeting a gentleman in my home town of Adelaide in South Australia who had an Australian built A body Valiant with a modified 383 and he took off from his workshop with three 100 kilo plus big boys as passengers and did a first and second gear power burnout, no brakes, that left two thick black marks on the road! Mind you the rear tyres were road legal 265 drag radials👌 That 383 was a monster 💪 I love your channel Njikos👍 Mopar forever👍👍👍

@sydrider6023 8 ай бұрын

The PCV circuit will actually create a negative pressure inside the crankcase. When disconnected, the crankcase internal pressure becomes the atmospheric pressure or a little above if piston blow by exist. That will promote oil leaks somewhat. When reconnected, the crankcase pressure becomes negative again.

@nickpanaritis4122 8 ай бұрын

This why I connected it to the carb.

@theheartland1861 8 ай бұрын

Nick is the Sherlock Holmes of finding all the clues, why an engine isn't working properly, then making sure every detail, no matter how small, is checked and rechecked, to make sure an engine operates properly. great job Nick

@brownwrench 8 ай бұрын

My Uncle was a respected engine builder back in the day. He would say " If you wanted it to leak one drop a day, how would you do it?"

@johncarey1797 8 ай бұрын

Bin watching this one from the start couldn't stop watching so cool how Nick went step by step this is why everyone comes to him because he is honest and cares about what he is doing

@charleswelch249 8 ай бұрын

I had a 1968 Furry 111 with a 383 commando and it performed very similar to this one. Most reliable car I ever owned. It had a 2:73 limited slip and got low 20,s crushing hywy speeds but got less than 1 mpg open throttle racing 😂. Shame the new junk will never last as long as what you work with.

@williamward7707 8 ай бұрын

Another example of Nick's work...stick with it until it's done...Done Right...George great video, and supreme editing....wm

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@brianhackettZ06 8 ай бұрын

Good job Nick .. that 383 sounds healthy . Thanks for taking us along for the ride

@upfactoryracing4148 8 ай бұрын

That 383 in corporate blue looks soooo good! Sounds fantastic too 😎👍

@randyp3871 8 ай бұрын

Blue on top, and green on the bottom😂

@JosephAGilardiJr 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Nick I had no doubt that you would fix the leak. After fifty years of being a Mopar technician I still use the rope seals.

@MM_in_Havasu 8 ай бұрын

Great call on the rope seal! Sometimes old school wins out over newer technology. Excellent video, Nick! Thank you!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rmccagle 8 ай бұрын

To see this man work on KZfaq is such a treat for us but to be able to go to his shop, see it in person, is priceless. I’ll visit again when I’m in Montreal! Hospitality is unrivaled and you’re made to feel right at home….. questions are encouraged and swapping stories is the past time. Definitely go if you ever get the chance… it’s well worth the trip and you won’t regret it. They definitely enjoy the visits every bit as much as we do!💯💯💯 To call it awe inspiring is an understatement.

@OlSgtLove 8 ай бұрын

Way to go Nick !!!! Glad to see it holding and ready to head out the shop ....Should we have a going away party for Ol Leaky ? Lolololol....Take It Easy ...

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

We will miss the cookies, though.

@OlSgtLove 8 ай бұрын

@@NicksGarage LOLOLOLOL, I know yall will !!!!!

@GenderSkins 8 ай бұрын

I can certainly understand Nicks frustration with that 383 leaking like it was. As I have an old Ford 3.0L V6 that has an annoying leak, and a leaky engine is enough to make a person invest in Rogaine. Congrats Nick, as sometimes you just have to go old school to fix things.

@victorbitter583 8 ай бұрын

Well done Nick. What is happening with the RT Charger?

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

It’s moving forward at the body shop. We’re dying to see it too.

@rickbrown7067 8 ай бұрын

Yea Nick, glad you fixed that seal problem. Awesome job.

@73Rallye440 8 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your videos. Well edited and very informative. Love the channel. I guess because i have a 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 440 ci. I bought it in 1976. It needs a rebuild and your channel motivates me. I learn a lot from your tear downs and rebuilds.

@user-rg9yq1bd9o 8 ай бұрын

My heart is in my throat! I Know how hard Nick has worked on this engine. Pray everything works for him!

@jameslemon51 8 ай бұрын

Nicks videos should be shown in schools. Just a thought. My dad didn't like dual points. He showed me how to set, no problem, I really didn't understand why my dad disliked yet he was a Chevy man. The time we spent together was great turning wrenchs. ❤👍😄😎

@russellregnier5811 8 ай бұрын

Gotta hand it to Nick. He never gives up. 😊

@gcrauwels941 8 ай бұрын

Perseverance=Prosperity. The Dribbler looks like it's finally done.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Love it.

@Anthony-nw5zv 8 ай бұрын

You got it Nick, Congratulations 😊!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@aarmancuda3570 8 ай бұрын

Nick's the man..a REAL mechanic..great job

@pauljanssen7594 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if one of the videos Nick mentioned something I was taught a long time early years in this mechanic by my dad, you take a small boat peen hammer in and where the bolt-holes are you kept the metal back so it's either that or you can tap it a little further back so when it tightens up it snags up real nice.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing a memory of your dad.

@ssnerd583 7 ай бұрын

I hope Canada recognizes Nick as the NATIONAL TREASURE he really IS!!!

@NicksGarage 7 ай бұрын

Wow thanks. 🇨🇦

@gulfy09 8 ай бұрын

Throw in the towel don't happen when you are determined..

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Right on!

@SnowMan68 8 ай бұрын

The force was strong with this one!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Our only hope.

@SnowMan68 8 ай бұрын

@@NicksGarage my 66 Plymouth belvedere has a oil pan leaking going to fix it over the winter!! Other than that it's a great running car!

@renegade44040 8 ай бұрын

@@SnowMan68hi I owned one of those cars. Drove it up and down the east coast going to Grateful Dead concert back in the mid eighties.

@SnowMan68 8 ай бұрын

I live in northern Colorado and it's beautiful up here and I have been driving it all over lol

@tjohnson9051 8 ай бұрын

Went from Ol leaky to No leaky and it runs and sounds good as well. I think we all learned a thing or 2, great job Nick!

@CORVAIRWILD 8 ай бұрын

I missed it last week, I'm just heading to New Jersey and San Diego, what else is new, and driving a 4 wheel drive 2500 suburban to Houston Illinois then New York

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Oof. We don't envy your fuel bill.

@GinoTassoni-fg1wg 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from South Carolina Nick & crew!!! Way to hang tough& not giving up! Old SCHOOL RULES!!!😉👍✌️

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@RLTango 8 ай бұрын

A Turquoise Blue Chrysler 383 will alays have a warm place in my heart! Thank you, Nick, for showcasing this beast.

@eugenecastles7475 8 ай бұрын

Mr. drippy is back once again, and I'm betting that Nick will fix the leaky rear main seal for good. If the rope seal won't fix the issue, it's time for a new block. I've been anxious to see this final attempt at saving this numbers matching 383 block. Here we go!!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Mr Drippy. Haha. Sounds like a terrible shop teacher. Great to see you again, Eugene. ❤️

@eugenecastles7475 8 ай бұрын

@@NicksGarage Thank you George, I'm just so happy that Nick finally fixed Mr. Leaky. Nick's Spartan blood wins out in the end. A true Spartan never gives up. I know that Kendal will be happy now that he will have his numbers matching block back again. Great video George! I loved the camera work, the music, and especially the outcome.

@nickpanaritis4122 8 ай бұрын

... Hello Eugene. Love it. The Spartan that will not give up.@@eugenecastles7475

@HowardJrFord 8 ай бұрын

It doesn't necessarily mean the block is the culprit , it could be the crank .

@gordocarbo 8 ай бұрын

@@NicksGarage Sounds like a bad uncle bonzo experience Or a commercial for flomaxx

@michaelnorman9962 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Professor Nick!!! And THAT, boys and girls, is why us fans watch Nick's Garage with such interest and intensity.

@brianhdueck3372 8 ай бұрын

This is an awesome channel but it takes a lot of work to keep that high benchmark as we have seen. Thanks for sharing the struggles as well as the wins!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chriswalshe499 8 ай бұрын

Come on rope seal!!!! I've told sooo many people on Facebook about this show, with great feedback. No one doesn't absolutely love it.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

That is very cool. Thanks.

@pappy017 8 ай бұрын

Evenin Mr George an Mr Nick!! I bet you got it:) Have a Great week!!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too! Great to see you again.

@terryfontaine9684 8 ай бұрын

Nick, that one drop of oil, was a tear of happiness, as it knew, it would never leak again, ha ha ha

@petermontagnon4440 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the shirts!!! they are great!!!!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@MrBobjones68 8 ай бұрын

Perserverence in the face of failure/disappointment is what separates the men from the boys. Good Job Nick! Keep these dream Mopars running strong.

@garystolworthy3365 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Nick, perseverance wins!!!! Have to rename it as "No Leaky 383" !!!!!!

@randylear8264 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Nick. I am glad that it is fixed and ready to install. Another Old MOPAR will be hitting the street. It’s been good to watch the drama of old leaky. But better to see it high and dry. Thanks Nick for another great video. 😁

@stevelioliopoulos4902 8 ай бұрын

Yassoo Dr Nick. Steve from Adelaide Australia tuned in

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Right on, Steve. Thanks for joining us.

@wjb111 8 ай бұрын

Huge fan of the channel and you Nick! Love classic Mopars! Bill B Pure Michigan

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@bigmountain7561 8 ай бұрын

Rope seals even though old school is still the best for certain applications. I wish we could take freshly cast blocks and throw them outside for a year so it can twist and cool and right itself. And then machine it to factory specs. Jeez sounds like something that was done a hundred years ago by a great manufacturer, Duesenberg!! Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@daddyked6 8 ай бұрын

Another job well done Nick!! The 383 sounds terrific. Glad to see the rope seal did the trick. Awesome !!

@rodneybyrd9516 8 ай бұрын

Nick, when I was still a teenager, I did several Buick 455s and an Olds Rocket 350. I used a 1-3/4" socket used for the MoPar crankshaft bolt, to "work" the rope seals into the block and caps before cutting the seals to length. I left the seals a little long for some tension at their parting line. The Olds startled me when the engine would barely turn, it was late and I went to sleep, planning on disassembling the cap and trimming the seal the next morning. It turned fine the next day! I guess the seal conformed on it's own. This was in the late '80s and that Rocket is still running great! Those Buick engines never leaked, but I have since began using lip seals from TA Performance in Arizona on Buicks that I build, for less friction and a modern way of sealing. Love your perseverance on the 383 LEAKER!!

@douglasb9105 8 ай бұрын

NEVER A DOUBT!!!😮‍💨😮‍💨 HA!!!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Douglas!

@stuartbuckley6113 8 ай бұрын

The rope seal can be packed in to tighten the fit around the crank. We use to do it in the car for the leaking seals on 383's 400 and 440's. We also changed the main bearings in the car because a loose bearing will make the seal leak.

@MaverickNutron 8 ай бұрын

Ye-haa!!! I’m certain the replacement crank with good knurling was a big help also! That original was ‘iffy’ from the start as you speculated early on with “Old Leaky” 😎 Contgrats Nick -

@MaverickNutron 8 ай бұрын

And the dyno numbers look pretty good since it was set up as a 410 CI engine!

@moosemanmagee4495 8 ай бұрын

All right been waiting for this all day!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Here we GO! Sorry we kept you waiting, Mooseman.

@moosemanmagee4495 8 ай бұрын

I have to love old school!

@moosemanmagee4495 8 ай бұрын

I see that the new fan is still working perfect!

@moosemanmagee4495 8 ай бұрын

Maybe the old girl just wanted old school parts in her!

@endot5418 8 ай бұрын

Yes you got it !!! Thanks for the share !!! Leaky is done !!! 383 charger 68 is back and no leaks !!!!

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Right on.

@midgetrace 8 ай бұрын

With a problem like old leaky, I would remove the flywheel and lower the back of the block then pump oil into the oil system at the oil sender with an accumulator or dry sump pump. Any leaks will show up and you will see the location.

@MrDurandal25 8 ай бұрын

Nick, you're probably the best that ever was or will be on MOPAR......and you must know that these engines leaked oil.....new from Chrysler. My grandad loved MOPARS as much as anyone and bought many over the years.....and his one beef was that they always leaked a little at the rear main seal.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your very kind comment and the memory of your grandfather.

@user-hi2ev7ug4l 8 ай бұрын

Great job Nick....the old rope seal technology come through

@JS-tu1ti 4 ай бұрын

Nick your hard work paid off. Can’t fix problems if you aren’t willing to put in the sweat equity. Congratulations!!!! - John

@nbrowser 8 ай бұрын

Nick's an old school wrench turner...he's probably forgotten more than what our modern parts changers know. One of these days I'm gonna make a Canada wide drive and make it a point to stop at Garage Indy in Laval QC. and maybe sit in on a dyno pull...that'd be sweet! Just hope that the Quebec people will be happy to have this fool with BC plates running around the province!

@victordjinn632 8 ай бұрын

Way to go Nick. Interesting color, your seal. The ones that I've installed were much darker. Dark brown, almost blackish, like chewing tobacco. The ones I used were impregnated with something. Felt sticky to touch. I never soaked them before installation. After I get them bedded I coat the face of the seal with a wipe of LUBRIPLATE 105. Not a grease or a paste. A film lubricant. Works for me.

@scottrance-im7xz 8 ай бұрын

Looks like success at long last . The rope seal is the only one that can conform to the crankshaft seal surface in cases where there is the case of a line bored block . Upper and lower rope allows conformity to crank where no other seal can . Nick is also on target about the lower half of a modern lip seal splaying out from distortion once assembled . I say great results , and determination to resolve an issue is the key to a shop worthy of anyone's business . Lastly , do not overlook the benefits of some of the older technology that had been used for years and years without any problems . A job well Done !! I'd have to say one more thing that I would have shut down the 383 while tightening the oil pan bolts ..😮 One little mistake can be very unfortunate, Scott in So Cal

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping us safe, Scott.

@karrpilot7092 8 ай бұрын

It might work initially, but over time, it won't. Just like cork gaskets. It might seal up right away, but next year it will drip. There's a reason why the manufacturers don't use those types of seals and gaskets anymore.

@scottrance-im7xz 8 ай бұрын

Well . Rope seals were used by OEM manufactures for a very long time up into the 1970s engines Ford especially used rope seals also . I agree it's an old type of sealing . But I'm pretty sure as a mechanic of 45 years who did service so many of these engines from many manufacturers that Rope seal leaks were never a prevalent problem . They worked pretty well . In this 383 application of having to go with the OEM style rope seal , it's the only repair that's viable for this numbers matching engine . We can speculate as to if it will leak down the road or not . Today it's fixed and that's the goal in the end . Regards

@karrpilot7092 8 ай бұрын

@scottrance-im7xz This is the first time I've ever seen a neoprene seal not work. I guess that line boring did more harm than good. I started wrenches in the early 80's. Me thinks that the seasoned mechanics gave me those rear main seal jobs because they were filthy, I was an apprentice, and didn't know any better. I never had a comeback, pulling out a rope and replacing it with a neoprene. Guess Nick's luck is quite different.....

@scottrance-im7xz 8 ай бұрын

Oh I agree , once the neoprene seals showed up we tossed the ropes out and used them Instead . I've had a few LA chrysler small blocks and many small block chevy neoprene seal wear out and leak . We started offsetting chevy seal halves in the block and main cap to help stop the leaks with neoprene . Same exact procedure Nick has demonstrated many times on building his engines . Line boring as Nick has made clear in this 383 final video is the problem . So in normal circumstances none of us would use a rope seal today . But heres a case study situation where that was his only option. It's up to the owner of the engine to decide to attempt to fix an issue that resulted from a common machine shop practice that has ruined many blocks . Line hone has replaced the line bore , but even at that you want to avoid having this done . If the block is so messed up it needs a line bore , again find a good block . Nick had to fix this numbers matching engine , otherwise he'd have also got another block . Regards

@blinkie1523 8 ай бұрын

Finally Nick no leaks, I bet the knurl on the crank and that old school rope seal were what that 383 needed Nick & George great video yet again thanks.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed, Blinkie. Take it easy!

@blinkie1523 8 ай бұрын

For sure & thanks Nick and you too.

@gulfy09 8 ай бұрын

Just by reading the comments I know it's not going to leak. Damn I always read b4 i watch the video

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Lol. Sorry for the spoilers.

@gulfy09 8 ай бұрын

@@NicksGarage it's ok great job.

@joeljenkins2876 8 ай бұрын

Whew!!!! Nick is probably like, ‘well, FINALLY!!!!!’ But his persistence and determination has once again, paid off. Congrats, Nick and know that you are a shining example to all who watch your triumphs, trials and tribulations. Kudos to you sir!!!!!

@duanebiesterfeld4719 8 ай бұрын

I'm about the only person that puts the camshaft in as soon as the camshaft bearings are installed. No crank or rods makes it EASY!!!

@louisloudermilk7855 8 ай бұрын

I had a 380 three, and a road owner, and 1972 had a lot of miles on it. Never leaked and I outrun people. I didn't think I could outrun.

@pauljanssen7594 8 ай бұрын

I've only seen a hairline crack in the oil pan one time where I had to braised it up.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad you tracked it down.

@rickschlosser6793 8 ай бұрын

I replaced a 302 in an old Mustang because of a pinhole in a pan. The motor would leak massive amounts of oil and I could never find the leak. Changed every seal I could get to without pulling it. Finally built a different engine, and when I was swapping the oil pan I found the pinhole. Brazed it up and finally stopped the leak.

@josephfine3394 8 ай бұрын

Nick, I have an Olds 455 (462) that leaked badly with an aftermarket Ford circumferential seal. I did the same fix that you did, installed an original-type offset rope seal and grooved crank, and it worked. No more leak. Thank goodness...

@jamesburba1995 8 ай бұрын

Nick, your persistence and commitment is commendable !

@robertbuzzell8187 8 ай бұрын

Proof that never giving up equals results most times! Congrats Nick mopar Master! Zero leak 383💪mopar muscle ❤

@ChristianNordquist 8 ай бұрын

Nice work Nick, perseverance payed out and going back to the old rope seal, bravo.

@glenbrannon7224 8 ай бұрын

I have to say, that's a beautiful looking engine !

@louiskats5116 8 ай бұрын

Giasou Nikola, Gentleman & Ladies, we all heard of the 10 year Battle of Troy, Battle of Marathon now it is the Battle of Old Leaky. Nikola with this ear muffs like an ancient Spartan he was never ever let this engine win the battle & like a Spartan victory is his. Well done Nikola like Ulysses in the Iliad & The Odyssey, 10 years in Troy then 10 years battling to get home, fighting all the way this old leaky 383 is going to go down in history as a Battle of Indy Auto. The look on your face with your ear muffs sideways like a helmet I can see the Ancient Greek warrior in you. That 383 must be feeling lucky it stopped leaking otherwise who know what its fate was if you cracked it , besides a lot of “ Gamoto, Gamiseta “ “ Sto thialo na pas “ & maybe more it is a lucky engine to be alive. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia. 👍 🇦🇺 😊 🇨🇦

@PatandDoopypoopy 8 ай бұрын

When I was building Pontiacs I used 2 shops for main saddle work when needed. 1 line bored. The other line honed. I chose line bore when mains had bad damage like spun mains. Always used a rope seal after 1 leaked. But for line honing I never had issues with modern main seals. Thanks for video. As always very informative and real world stuff. It's appreciated. Just a note. These were rare ram air blocks, restorations and such. So like you, we tried our best to retain and use the matching blocks and heads.

@bdogjr7779 8 ай бұрын

Bravo Nick《☆》It sucks when You have a beautiful Car that leaks Oil👍🏾🍺🤳Nice job Exorcising the Evil out of the 383 Brother✌😎☯️

@danohstoolbox 8 ай бұрын

this should be a great video tonight

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

We aim to please, Danoh! Thanks for being with us again.

@gordandcolleenkerr7760 8 ай бұрын

No damn oil leak is going to beat Nick , well done !!!!

@jorgyjones-kz7gy 8 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, my name is Eduardo F. from Patagonia Argentina. I really enjoy your videos and your teachings. I had a similar experience with a Ford 302 in which I tried several brands of two-piece rear seals, and also rope seal, but the leak kept appearing, I had the same problem that you had with this blessed 383. The solution I found was to make a modification in the seal housing and grind the crankshaft to the necessary size, to adapt a one piece rear seal from the 5.0L Fords from the years 82 onwards. I was able to solve the problem satisfactorily but I have had a battle similar to the one you had, I saw your face in the videos when the loss reappeared and it was the same feeling that I suffered when I was in that situation. Today I can continue enjoying my old Econoline without leaks. A big hug and I really enjoy your videos. I would appreciate it so I could feel more comfortable if you could make the Spanish translation option available. Thank you so much.

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment. We didn't even realize that we could make other languages available. This video now has the box checked for Spanish subs, and we will be adding more in the near future. 👍

@rodneybyrd9516 8 ай бұрын

The 383 and 340 AVS have smaller primaries (as you know) than the 440 AVS, which has the same throttle blades all around. A common upgrade used to be adding the 440 AVS to these smaller engines, or a Marine 750 AFB with the same pri/sec bores.

@carmudgeon7478 8 ай бұрын

Ya had us on edge, George. One of the best videos to come out. Love it! I'll say it again, Nick's got this.

@MoparDan 8 ай бұрын

Nick, with your perseverance you made that engine right. Now it can be known as the fixed 383.

@bcbloc02 8 ай бұрын

Funny that the old basic rope seal seems to be the fix.

@JohnRoberts71 8 ай бұрын

Great content thanks for sharing

@NicksGarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@bluesbubba7429 8 ай бұрын

Nick, I was a 19 year old kid and my buddy and I rebuilt my 383 in my 68 Dodge Super Bee. We started it up and it was perfect! The only thing was that damn rear main seal. Never should have sold that car. That is when you are you and stupid.