Big Block 440 Valve Train Assembly - Nick's Build Tips

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Nick has built plenty of stout 440's over the years. Today, he will share some of his best tips for putting these engines together.
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@jerryogstad2775 11 месяцев назад

Iam 81 years old and loved dodges and plym. all of my life this man is a master he is the best we live on a old farm in Idaho USA looking over the snake river wish i could go to his shop love to watch him may GOD bless him thanks

@ericheine2414 2 месяца назад

"Burnishing" -to burnish - this is what the break-in oil and zinc additives do. They polish the mating surfaces, reducing molecular porosity, creating a harder smoother surface on which the mating parts ride. Thanks for another great video Nick.

@NicksGarage 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the info!

@OlSgtLove Год назад

Nick and George, need to get Nick to write his Service Manuals ,Call Nicks Big Block Building Tips , etc ... Head work ,etc .. i sure buy them . Good week to everyone...

@tint661 Год назад

Back when I was a young mechanic, I started working in a Dodge dealership. I moved on to a Chevrolet Dealership. The first cam and lifters I replaced were in a custom van. I did not know about the oil coming through the push rods. I had oil going everywhere. The detail guys were not happy with me for a good reason. The service manager gave me hell and asked me why I didn't use the oil diverters clips on the valve rockers. I didn't know about them. The next time the tool truck showed up, I bought the oil diverter clips. Problem solved. Oh well live and learn.

@Scott_69HemiDart Год назад

Outstanding video! My engine is in the process of assembly by my engine builder. It is a 1966 426 Hemi and we are also using a flat tappet cam and tool steel lifters. It was my FIL’ car 1969 Dodge Dart he got new and immediately swapped in the Hemi. He recently passed away in February of this year and I am honored to now have the car and get it back on the road. It sat in his garage in NJ for close to 50 years.

@alanmeyers3957 Год назад

What an opportunity to have some fun👍

@Scott_69HemiDart Год назад

@@alanmeyers3957yes Sir, thank you

@bluecollar58 Год назад

Father in law , took me way too long to figure that out , lol. Good luck on the build 👍

@howardwayas8000 Год назад

I'm resurrecting a 1977 motorhome 440 that has been transplanted into my 1974 D200. This video answered all my upper end oil passage questions. Thanks, and I can't wait to get my truck running and enjoy it.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Glad it helped!

@RichardMLowe Год назад

@@NicksGarage Since that Makida Drill has a place for a handle why not make something to mount Drill in place and turn it on and let it run while you're turning the crank by hand

@nickpanaritis4122 Год назад

@@RichardMLowe . Good point, but I do not have it. But there is no issues anyways.

@theodoredugranrut8201 Год назад

Thanks Nick , I have learned a few things. Central California watching

@NicksGarage Год назад

Great to hear!

@brett7802 Год назад

Dream Cruise this weekend in Detroit, Nick!

@steveshoemaker6347 Год назад

Thanks Nick for the Mopar 440 Valve Train Assembly lesson build ❣ 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸

@danohstoolbox Год назад

good afternoon nick and George I am ready for a great show 🛠🔧👍🇨🇦😁😊

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks for taking the time, Danoh. Great to have you here again.

@FrankF-vp4pt Год назад

Hello from AZ Nick and George! Nice work Nick, thank you! Nice camera work George!

@dondawson8700 Год назад

Great timing for this video, I have seen a couple of other channels recently talking about wiping out the cams and lifters because of poorly made product. I have never seen anyone put the detail into the assembly that Nick does, and I think that is why he doesn't have the same issues. Pays to be a perfectionist.

@waynekoszenski9913 Год назад

nice job with the priming great oil pressure also

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@mikes.1882 Год назад

Mr. Nick has all the right moves.

@dajonczy427 Год назад

Thank you for the CC.

@glenbrannon7224 Год назад

Great video to show the engine builder how to install and break in a hydraulic camshaft!😊

@macfranks2456 Год назад

It is a genuine pleasure to watch you work Nick and you explain everything that you are doing really well. To do that many engines and have one odd flat tappet cam failure is a testament to the fact that when you set one up and break it in that it is done correctly because they just work. Something weird happened with my Patreon account. It rejected my payment method and then I got an email from Patreon saying that it was their mistake but then they wanted me to put in a different payment method. Well I don't have a different payment method, LOL. Not sure what to do at this point.

@NicksGarage Год назад

That’s strange. We would suggest you reach out to Patreon through their website. Do not respond to that email, in case it’s a scam. Thanks for letting us know.

@douglasbussard3459 Год назад

I grew up in the muscle car era. I’m not mechanically inclined- but love those cars. Now I know the difference between a hydraulic cam and a solid lifter- only took 50 years. Awesome channel.

@stevelioliopoulos4902 Год назад

Yasoo Nicholaki. Steve from Adelaide Australia watching g from the UK

@NicksGarage Год назад

Nice! Thanks for the international watch!

@HiTechOilCo Год назад

@Nick's Garage - Thank you Nick! You are a master craftsman. No one but no one does it like you! :) I hope you have a great day. :)

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks, you too!

@donlemme898 Год назад

Really fascinating. Interesting to see the oil flow circuit. Great video and music too. Relaxed this evening watching this one.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@joemiranda7889 Год назад

Oh I wish nicks garage was where I live in California.

@chriscimino7854 Год назад

You're absolutely right if the lifter is binding in the bore it will damage a cam and lifter quick. Chevys are bad about that but Buick Olds and Pontiac are not as prone to lifter sticking. I had to learn that the hard way and if I ever put another Chevy V8 together I will always check that. And using a brake cylinder hone is a good way to deburr and clean the lifter bores. 👍

@TheFRiNgEguitars Год назад

Folks, Nick keeps it simple, and all in the world is good! He explains the essentials so that your engine does not fail. Just follow the protocols, no shortcuts, work clean.

@bluesman7475 Год назад

Nice job teaching us Nick. Thank you.

@thomascary1752 Год назад

It's not LUCK! It's Knowledge, consistency and SKILL!

@robertorhymes Год назад

There's more than one way to get your mechanical kicks But only on Nick's Garage do you get to find out all of Nicks tips and technical tricks Today he's got his favourite a 440 valve train to fix Thanks Nick Respek George

@dalekloka7069 Год назад

Thank you Nick.

@ronwelch6548 Год назад

That was a great show. You explained everything for anyone to understand. I really enjoyed it.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Awesome, thank you!

@keithharris7365 Год назад

Thanks Nick for all the handy tips you make it look easy keep them coming and see you Monday

@tedstigall1343 8 месяцев назад

Great info. Thanks . I talked to you @ the moparty when the parts guy called you from bowlingGreen, ky 440 , Cuda build. Have a great day 😊

@NicksGarage 8 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@chriswalshe499 Год назад

Hey Nick, in the future id love to see a little bit about the 6 pack intake man. Id like to see how it works- which ones feed which cylinders, etc. They look like a casting work of art. Just a thought.

@mikedimaio1237 Год назад

Love these building series, learn a lot each time.

@Sherlock067 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated! As always ✌️

@staceygandy2009 Год назад

Hello from South Carolina Nick! Sure enjoyed the video as I do all them.

@Mike-Olds-1 Год назад

Thanks Nick 👍

@NicksGarage Год назад

You bet!

@mylesross5712 4 месяца назад

Nick, I remember street racing my ‘71 Challenger 440 SixPak and floating a few lifters, I’d manage to pull them out of the bores, put them in a small tray with oil and take a pushrod and manually pump them back up and stick them back in the engine and button it up right there in my driveway . What we would do!

@rodrigocampos510 Год назад

Auto shop class with Professor Nick is in session! Sit down, take notes and pay attention. 😁👍🏼

@petepeabody8905 Год назад

Thanks Nick. Never did this process.

@stevebumstead9840 Год назад

Excellent video Nick and George. Thank you very much!

@highman9836 Год назад

Always the best! Thanks Nick!

@yogiberraslovechild3080 Год назад

Just the best.

@tracygallaway36 Год назад

Thanks Nick! Just Excellent!!

@colleens7541 Год назад

Thanks Nick

@OlSgtLove Год назад

Nick ,George, and Krew , Love watching Nick building and showing his experience and expertise on the Mopars and other Muscle Cars Engines !!! Nick ,got the same ol Snap-On torque wrench too . Had it for 4 decades and have it check every so often ...it has never needed to be recalibrated....One of the best torque wrenches around . Best Wave and Smile to everyone!!!

@josephphillips865 Год назад

That Snap-On is a rebranded Performance Instruments torque wrench. I have the 3/8 and 1/2.

@OlSgtLove Год назад

@@josephphillips865 It sure works good . I have had mine for 4 decades and still on the money when being checked ...

@GinoTassoni-fg1wg Год назад

Greetings from South Carolina Nick & crew. Nice show Nick!👍Good basic trust worthy procedures. Good for any engine build. Can't wait for Dyno day😉✌️

@NicksGarage Год назад

Right on! We have not been in the dyno for a while now, and we know folks are missing it. More to come!

@throttlebottle5906 Год назад

you can modify old distributors to use as pre-oiling drives, just remove the drive gear, remove/weld solid moving advance parts and chuck up on the rotor shaft. for styles without the pinned retainer ring, you can grind/machine the teeth off a gear. it's almost better doing it that way as the distributor body aligns the shaft with oil pump and keeps from side loading it.

@4ondflor Год назад

I could literally watch this all day long! Keep ‘em coming!

@michaelmartinez1345 Год назад

Great episode Nick!!! I really like the idea you use with the valve covers with the cutout section to prevent oil spillage and also provide a view of how well the upper valve train is lubricated when the pump is being driven with the primer shaft & Drill motor.. Also the valve spring pressures while the valves are seated and fully open.. Nice!!!

@Orcinus1967 Год назад

Nice work George!

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@moosemanmagee4495 Год назад

No rockers were harmed in this video!😊

@NicksGarage Год назад

Yes sir!

@ericball6000 Год назад

Dr. Nick, I really like these in the engine room tutorial videos, to see how you build the motors, cheers.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Glad you like them!

@robertwest3093 Год назад

A lot of people convert their engine to this style setup. You see shaft rockers in high end builds yet Chrysler did it from the factory!

@Scalihoo Год назад

Nick , thanks for the upload although it confused this retired guy thinking it was Friday already ☺

@NicksGarage Год назад

Haha. We upload each Monday. And do a live stream on each second Friday. (Summer hours may vary) 👍

@joeljenkins2876 Год назад

Howdy, guys!!!! These instructional videos are always great viewing, cuz what's shown is good insurance against part failure (aside from defective parts, which does happen), and Nick always explains what he's doing and why. Good stuff as always. Great week, everybody!!!

@robertm2608 Год назад

Thank you Nick for personally answering my question about flat tappet wear and for an excellent presentation on flat tappet assembly.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Happy to help!

@DBSSTEELER Год назад

Aluminum heads from 440 source and a roller cam.

@lonnyjaw Год назад

Yeah Nick, I like how you utilize your assembly techniques the way the Chrysler engineers meant it to be. Such a satisfying approach to your projects. Thank You for showing us this.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@danmagaziner6697 Год назад

Nick you are so smooth and knowledgeable it’s a pleasure to watch!

@nickpanaritis4122 Год назад

Thank you.

@meowerstationone3793 Год назад

Thanks for sharing Nick! Loved the valve cover camera shot of the oil pooling up in the rockers.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks! It is fun to see where the gopro will fit.

@Orcinus1967 Год назад

@@NicksGaragewas there a video where you listed the cameras and gear you use?

@nickpanaritis4122 Год назад

... This one is for you George.

@imarobot3757 Год назад

thanks Nick for the secrets as to why you never have problems with flat tappet cams . Hope it saves people time money and camshafts . Great info

@windycityben4850 Год назад

Great video, can’t wait to see this on the dyno. Best use of my lunch break 🙌. When I started getting into these old motorcycles from the 60’s the old school guys schooled me on the importance of high zinc oil in them as well.

@JoeFerrucci-w4d Год назад

Thank u George for another great video u do an excellent job

@NicksGarage Год назад

So nice of you.

@RandallSoong-pp7ih Год назад

Thank you!!

@pb68slab18 Год назад

I remember short-track engine guys about 40-50yrs ago would also paint the lifter valley and rocker/spring surface of the heads. Said oil flowed back easier over the smooth surface and took more dirt with it.

@eugenecastles7475 Год назад

Hi Nick and George, Another Monday and a how to video from Nick's Garage. I just love these instructional videos, and all of the valuable information that Nick gives the viewers. Enjoy your vacation Nick, no one deserves it more than you!!!

@NicksGarage Год назад

Our pleasure, sir! But Nick is too humble to call it a 'how to'. So we call it a 'how Nick does it'. Stay cool in the Lone Star State.

@eugenecastles7475 Год назад

@@NicksGarage I almost had the terminology correct, lol. The only way to stay cool here in Texas is to hide in the house during the afternoon. 104F right now, and 52 days of 100+ Temperatures. How Nick does it, is the correct way to do something. 40+ years of experience speaks volumes.

@victorbitter583 Год назад

@@eugenecastles7475 Wow that is hot! I thought it got hot here in Sydney. Jeeezuz.

@nickpanaritis4122 Год назад

@@eugenecastles7475 ...Thanks Eugene.

@toleman2039 Год назад

Keep up the amazing videos

@JoeFerrucci-w4d Год назад

Love the video I have learned so much from you Nik thank you

@endot5418 Год назад

Thanks nick for the tips on the product I will test it for my next engine build and will tell how it goes !!! Keep up the legend of the 440 !!!

@davidingling9791 Год назад

Pretty cool Nick!

@harlyjock1 Год назад

Excellent!

@chriswalshe499 Год назад

I've been waiting all week fr this! I've been in withdrawal without the other show! Love the show, From Perth Australia

@HypocriticYT Год назад

They make 2” silicone wheels with lots of fingers on them, come in different grits and great for light cleaning. Colour coded for grit size, Amazon has them. Thought they could be useful in a shop

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks for the tip!

@HypocriticYT Год назад

@@NicksGarage they are called bristle discs.

@edogle8163 Год назад

Thxs Nick very good info...

@edcrego8487 Год назад

I don't believe in luck you are very skilled you know what your doing it not good luck bad luck it is how good you are and you my sir are the best

@dewholdingsllc1050 Год назад

I use a German torque wrench “good-n-tite”. Works great.

@PaulGill-p3u 7 месяцев назад

Very Nice

@Frank289100 Год назад

Nick, at Carlisle you recently ran into two friends of mine from Astoria. They said you would be coming to Astoria, but you didn't give a time frame. Give me a heads up when you decide to come and I will show you that Wing from the superbird..

@Paul1958R Год назад

Nick/George, These 'wrenching' videos are my favorite - thank you! Paul (in MA)

@NicksGarage Год назад

Wow, thanks!

@leecarroll1817 Год назад

Hello Nick, Love your instructions, oddly as an old guy and B block racer/builder did almost the same as you for cam break in. Back in the dark ages we used STP for cam break in, no I'm not a big fan of this but it worked well for this app. Broke cam in and changed the oil. Oddly I never experienced lifter bore problems and I used some sketchy blocks, they usually turned out to be the best runners. I did lots of taboo stuff to include used cams w used lifters and not from same cams. Never lost a cam but was only twisting it to 5500 rpm. Past this power fell off. Broke a stamped rocker once, punched a pushrod through it. Changed it and made next round. Yes we won. I loved old b blocks and 727 TF. About the only way to screw em up was to fall out of the seat.

@blinkie1523 Год назад

Hope the vacation is going well Nick & Family? Wow another truly interesting wee video on how Nick does things the right way, thanks Nick. Top video Nick & George once again.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks Blinkie! 👍

@vernonslone8627 Год назад

If I had the heads milled to get them level or raise the compression always put the same thickness shims under the rocker shafts to keep the 40 to 60 thousandth preload on the lifters....

@DrGo-bw2jy Год назад

Thank you. I learned a lot. Nick is Mr. Worldwide!

@CORVAIRWILD Год назад

3rd Plattsburgh NY view!!! Im home lol

@NicksGarage Год назад

Right on! Thanks for checking in.

@williamcreighton9863 Год назад

Thanks!

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thank YOU. Much appreciated. Your support helps a lot.

@Hillbilly-Tech Год назад

Hi Nick! Outstanding videos! Really wish we saw more yt mechanic videos like yours. Exceptionnel et fantastique!

@NicksGarage Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@JohnRoberts71 Год назад

Great content thanks for sharing. Very informative

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks John.

@jeffbendertheenforcer5834 Год назад

Great video as allways ....lookin good buddy !

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@ThomasPrior-wv6zn Год назад

GREAT AS USUAL NICK I ONLY HAVE A 1098CC ENGINE IN MY MINOR 1960 NOT A V8 BUT LOVE YOUR VIDS

@Friedbrain11 Год назад

That spring pressure is what I was looking at for my street 383. Even with the cam I wanted to use it was the best spring pressure for it. That seems to be what most springs give you even from the aftermarket. They know what works and lasts same as you:)

@brianandglendaharkin9457 Год назад

Simple good old 440 old school goes just as hard . 👍🏻🇦🇺💯⛽️.

@Nordic-bb8nw Год назад

Another great episode from Nick...

@rickyfulks889 Год назад

Many lifters have been found to have inproper taper n chamfer on the circumference. Which in my opinion is the major cause of all these cam failures on flat tappets

@dondawson8700 Год назад

That is why he uses made in USA lifters, and avoids the made in china stuff

@Frank289100 Год назад

NICK, IF YOU SHARPEN THE EDGE OF SOME OLD PUSHRODS. YOU COULD PROBABLY USE THEM AS SOUVLAKI SKEWERS FOR YOUR NEXT BARBECUE AT THE SHOP.

@NicksGarage Год назад

Haha!

@mikestackhouse9001 Год назад

Great video Nick and George! Very informative and a sure way to guarantee a good breakin of the cam. The cut-out valve covers are genius! No mess and it really shows the necessity of turning the crank so that both banks get oil flow.❤

@NicksGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@jonathanabeld2326 Год назад

It's definitely reassuring to see nick talk about the flat tappet camshafts, I got a 400 ford in a 1969 f100 that I want to take apart to get it resealed and install some new slugs to bring compression up to 9.6 with the stock 2v heads, I was planning on using a lunati cam with crower cam saver lifters but I'm inclined in using melling lifters if that's what nick uses confidently

@peterrichard3706 Год назад

Love watching a perfectionist at this. But I've always use STP for first time pump n lube. No matter.

@pjm8047 Год назад

I hope everything’s going well in the old country 🇬🇷 Niko😊

@richardwentzel8941 Год назад

Nick I can't help but learn from most of not all of your videos. I'm unclear about why the drill doesn't turn when you move the crank so you can see I have learning to do.

@nickpanaritis4122 Год назад

If I had someone turning the crank so the cam journal no.4 can line up with the oil feed openings on the block while I keep priming with the drill until we see oil flow to the rockers. Priming and turning crank all the time will end up with oil flow. Same time you can have oil pressure reading of about 75 PSI.