Thanks so much, ive got a stuck exhaust valve on an MGB head, about to deal with it, this video is timely and simple enough for a hack like me to understand
Great job ! Very good video for basic cylinder head freshen up. Years ago I hand lapped many a valve with a little stick that had suction cups on each end. This exercise builds loads of character. And I also did some minor porting with a die grinder. But now that I am older, wiser and have a little more money at my disposal, I just buy aluminum heads and sell that iron age crap to someone else. Keep up the good work!
That’s a good technique too 😅 clicking buy on the aluminum is a whole lot faster. I was going to make a joke about the wood stick with suction cups, but it - and at least a couple more things - slipped my mind.
This will be great material to reference off of as a rough guide, i've been meaning to give the ole 516 heads a good once over, but i've been stalling to do the job. Thanks for another informational video.
Well ive learnt stuff - mainly using a drill as a valve compressor , got a cheapo drill here much like yours and some random old sockets , im pinching this idea - what a genius idea
I wish I could take credit for it. One of several things I forgot to do is credit my friend Chris for that in the video - I learned that from him years ago. He’s brilliant.
Ah if only I had room for a drill press (which I could use for so many other things)... I had to settle for one of those top-end things that looks like a pulley-puller, hooks on the spring and push down on the retainer. Small and handy and fits in the toolbox, and it let me change valve stem seals without removing the heads. Cool beans.
So I've just redone my head's using a big awkward valve spring compressor that I had to spend my hard earned on. I did it all on a bench next to a drill press 🙄
Been thinking about selling my massive drill press that sitting on who know what maybe at one point an giant cast iron grinding pedestal that moves maybe? Any who it weighs maybe all of 600lbs and can be adjusted with a massive 3 inch acme screw for the head and the entire table moves on a fine thread screw up and down and it has a million holes drilled and tapped for various fixtures and maybe i will keep it around to do head work. I could probably set a fully dressed engine on it and not even come close to maxing out its weight limit but hey i got it for free and its already setup and i dont want to move it. Uncle tony would probably find a way to use it to butcher an engine and still have it run so i should do the same
You need to get a Fordam for that port work. It's like a supersized dentist drill. Has a foot feed for speed. Interchangeable hand sets. You can pick one up for about $100.00 used if your patient. Right up there with a lathe on the handymeter but way cheaper.
Oh, that is an interesting tool. Never heard of that before. It sure does look handy. I’d be in ok shape with just a decent electric die grinder. I exploded my last one pretty quickly. I have the bits, need to invest in the tool. I even have some non ferrous cutters for aluminum manifolds and heads. A lathe has been on my list for a long time. My friend has one of those combo mill / lathes that isn’t super amazing but would probably do everything I’d ever need. That could work.
Oh, almost definitely. A proper die grinder sized for these carbides is the right tool though. The high RPM is ideal. I used to have one but it blew up.
Brand spankin’ new. I believe it all came from Classic. No idea who makes it, and the rear glass took a while. The windshield may have actually been ordered by the glass installer. Can’t remember.
Was curious because Chris Birdsong stated in a video from might be a year or two ago now, that none of the new stuff fits. Maybe things have changed.@@DeadDodgeGarage
@@noberet There are absolutely fitment issues with replacement sheet metal. It all requires modification to work. Replacement glass has been ok - but I have read that it tends to be slightly thinner, which can lead to sealing issues in gasketed applications. Other aftermarket replacement or reproduction parts are hit and miss.
The glass was his specific complaint that time. Said it is never correct and you need it from a wreck or NOS. Sounds like things improved. @@DeadDodgeGarage
😅 that springggyy thingyyy is a valve compressor maybe you left in a engine hare doctor.😅 I do believe it's time to change your washer solvent. It's dirtier than the heads. The drill press is a keen idea. Never done that before but will. Head porting is arguably a tough job to do it so they flow. I would argue uncle Tony is a hack. I have done hundreds and it's a dirty job that sucks. You can over do it and hit a water port. Ask me how I know😊 it was the first set I did. 48yrs ago. I still have them as a teaching tool. Also in a pinch you can use super duty rubbing compound to lap valves if there not to bad. Only thing I would add as a tech tip is when your all done and back together is to take a plastic hammer and smack the valve stem to make sure the keepers are seated in. It's insurance. To all that reads my crap. What Jamie did here is a good idea to do anytime you pull heads. Remember clean heads are happy heads. 😮 also always remember to lube you stem before you stick it in a hole.😅 stuck valves sucks and not in a good way.
Big time. Oh Uncle Tony is definitely a hack. But his junk seems to kinda run and I like the approach. Yes I forgot to mention the hammer smack at the end - that’s key! Just like the hammer smack on the engine main saddles when installing them. That solvent was dirty when I got it 🤣 it’s yeaaaars overdue for replacement. Need sand for cabinet too. I try not to think about all of these things or I’ll get overwhelmed. Hey my truck and both Subarus need an oil change also… anywho…
@@0004612 I watch all of his videos (except the nuts conspiracy theory crap) and to me, 'hack' can be a good thing. He's a self admitted hack. It's like a term of endearment. He does things on the cheap (like, so cheap) and they work. I've aligned my whole reality with that ethos. I've learned more about engines and drag racing suspension setup from Tony than anyone else anywhere.
