And the 80s hair cut is how you know hes authentic. Too bad this dude isnt near me i got some motors need done

You should make more videos! You are extremely knowledgeable and seem to be a natural at presenting ideas and concepts on video. Chris

That's a mechanic I want working on my truck, double, triple, quadruple check before he sends it out the door !

You can always tell the real deal when they talk straight with loads of common sense. Old video but I really enjoyed the valve adjustment video you put out.

good old school machine shops are getting harder to find. Here in Sacramento we are down to 2. one of the shops is down to 2 person shop. Thank you for this video.

Good to see & hear we aren't the only ones!! Because everytime we call a manufacturer with an issue like this they ALWAYS say WOW, we've never had anyone else call with this type of problem!! SMDH!!

I see what your saying, and I understand. But, myself, im still learning, so it will take me some time to learn some of the stuff you know and are talking about. But, your right , stuff right out of the box sometimes needs to be checked and adjusted or fixed. Your right.and only someone as experienced as you would know most of these issues.

What a great demonstration of why some factory cars run better than others. It really applies across the board how something so simple can cause a huge issue and make you chase your tail. Keep up the great work!!!

I would gladly drive cross country just to have your work on my engine ... thank you for making this video and telling it straight .... fantastic video

I just wish I had half of the knowledge you have and a shop like yours to play in there’s not to many people who have the pride in what they do as I have seen with you in you’re videos great job Ken keep making videos for me to watch love the content 👍👍👍

Ken Ellison is the man, he found the issue with my brand new motor......afr 165 s sbf heads out of the box, valve guides shot, he found it and corrected it thanks Ken

First motor I ever built when I was young, I put in a 10-10 crank & I couldn't even turn it over. I hadn't plasti gauged it!! Figured it must be good, it wasn't. Never made that mistake again. Good job Ken!!!

Thanks for the demonstration! I wish you'd been in the area when I needed an engine built; your integrity shows and I hope your customers appreciate it.

I'm beginning my first (by myself) engine rebuild. I am very grateful for the knowledge you shared. I will be checking everything out of the box. Please do make more videos. Knowledge is power.

I'm a retired auto mechanic. And I can't agree more. My saying for years has been "just because it new and in a box doesn't mean it's not junk. I've pissed of a lot of parts people in my time.

Wow. I'm no mechanic, but I was going to have a remanufactured motor installed in an 94' Chevy Silverado. Now I know that I need to shop around and find a shop that does quality engine work instead of cookie cutter mass sales stuff. Fully understand that quality pays off in the long run.

Video extremely well done! I hope you make good money sir because you dang well deserve it. Very few mechanics have the experience and passion that you have doing your job sir. I need a 5.3 vortec engine in my 05 Tahoe right now and I'm worried sick about what I'm going to end up with. I don't mind paying good money for quality work but the sad truth is lots of people pay good money and get way less than they paid for. I sure wish you were within driving distance of where I live. I would be honored to be on your waiting list. Much respect for what you do and how you do it sir. You are a dying breed.

Thank you for your time. Means a lot to us one to ten time builders.

im rebuilding a 283 and i have to tell you this video helped me figure out where i was going with the build ..and i thank you so keep them coming

Great lecture! Useful advice