Back in the 90's I had some serious oxidation issues using stainless bolts with an aluminum intake manifold. The bolts deteriorated the intake to the point that it was almost unusable as the bolt holes were deformed due to oxidation. I don't know if it was a metallurgical issue or not but I also encountered the same problem with stainless bolts and an aluminum boat transom repair using never seize that time. The bolts still bnded to the aluminum and had serious white oxidization at every fastener point. I have not used stainless bolts in an aluminum application since and i would be very apprehensive about putting them into an aluminum head. Just my experience. Have you encountered similar?
Hi Dave... I haven't had any trouble with the stainless steel and aluminum,but also have not been in a moist environment as a boat... dissimilar metal's do have electrolysis if in water that has minerals in it like salt..
I made a "flapper rod" for my die grinder about 25 years ago, I used a 3/4" bolt shoulder. I turned it down on one end to 1/4" so that it would chuck up. I cut a slot in the big end for emory cloth. I can wrap emory cloth and achieve whatever desired thickness over3/4" and tear off the outer layer as I go. Thanks for yet another video.
Thank you for the video. It was very interesting as well as satisfying to see your technique as well as gain from your knowledge. That WD-40 advice is awesome. It is not fun when oyur die grinder gets stopped up with aluminum.
Ah the early 90's, a great time to be a gearhead. I bought my first car, a low option '69 Nova(307/th350), for $600 in 1992 and built a 327 with junkyard L98 aluminum heads for it in my HS auto shop. It was almost always on M&H cheater slicks and embarrassed a lot of people at the local street spot. I also had the David Vizard SBC head book from that time and the Car Craft issue with the flowbench plans in it. After HS I found an old Kwickway seat and guide machine from a shop that was closing down. I used it to rebuild a lot of fuelie and other heads for friends to help finance my hobby. Never did get around to building the flowbench but one of my HS autoshop teachers did.
@@Myersmetalworks very nice. I just got to the party late. 454, overbore.? Looks like a fairly nice dome. Also you said solid roller, nice choice. I'm gonna go back and check the previous videos. Should be a real nice piece for the street. From off the grid in Az.
Lol.... Over performer.... Just trying to do the best I can with what I have to do it with.... A side grinder would do the job and it would work fine... Thanks for your veiw.
Just a respectful question, but why use a button when your block will accept a cam retention plate? If you mentioned that i missed it and sorry in advance.
We ordered parts for the year engine it was, and these are the parts that came and used.... On older blocks (I think) the plate was for revers rotation engines...
Wow I thought you did a real well explained and planned port matching, great job.. For sure the water jackets could be closure than you think in that aftermarket intake walls, less is best when porting.
Good Day.... We use it alot for light loads because to much of a load the zero turn will pop wheelies.... Not good but fun!! We use common sense and it works out fine for us.
Thank you very much for sharing your video!! I watched it carefully because I have the same problem with the same thread on the carburetor pump discharge nozzle, but I can't find that specific-sized helicoil on eBay or anywhere else, and I still don't know what size it is... Everyone seems to have the repair kits for carburetor bowl screws for sale, but I can't find this specific repair. Could you please tell me where you bought it? I would really appreciate it!! Greetings!!, Andy
HI Andy.... I think it was ebay.... I just typed in (Recoil Thread Repair Kit 12-28) and one came up in ebay.... Try going to ebay and type in what I did and see if it will come up for you! Thanks for watching the videos and hope this helps.....
Im not sure.... Call AFR and see what they think? I do have a video on how to check your pushrod length.... Hope you have great luck with your new 265 heads....
Thank you for this, guess Ill need to make a spacer for my crank pulley as its the one in too far in, which puzzles me as they are the same pulleys going on a new engine block of the same size??
Great video! I have a question regarding the timing chain cover installation. My motor is already installed in my Chevelle, and I’m hoping I can change the cover without having to drop the pan. I have a big block 496. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Thanks for the nice comment on the video... I have seen timing covers taken off and installed back without removing the oil pan, so it can be done.... They lossen the front and side bolts and pry down the pan... But I myself have not done it... Good luck on your install....
I bought a 1971 Corvette years ago and I'm sorry I let it go. It was Ontario Orange in real nice condition with a Saddle interior. 350/4 speed. Luggage rack and all numbers matching. I bought it at the Pomona, Ca. swap meet. Later on, I bought a '93 C4 that was my dream car. Of all the cars I owned, that '93 was the best. I commend you on your workmanship and it looks like you got a beauty. It's a big deal when the engine runs well. I would love to buy another C3 but the prices now are out of my reach so I enjoyed your video and I like your Vette.
That is the only way to do it right, because very seldom does everything line up right ,, we have. Found heads that the chambers are off end to end, blocks that have shifted in the core etc. Accumulated tolerances from side to side, it is foolish to assume every thing is right, you have to make it right !
I have a brass steam whistle of my own that actually works, ive never heard the sweet sound of it though, because i don't have anything to blow it with, my air compressor is to big for it, the slot is a quarter of an inch female nosel which needs a male bolt with threads so i can attach it, do you have any idea where i could get one?
Late 2 the video, but i wouldn't touch them ports. Leave em alone! Not worth the time. For the gain you might, or might not get. And if you ever sell them heads nobody wants tampered heads
