Awesome content and thank you for always answering questions, I think most of us understand how busy you are and yet, you still find the time to answer questions and help everyone out, very grateful for that! Thank you for all you do for us Josh👍🏼 And thank you too Myer!
I greatly appreciate these videos. Just watched them all to help me get my engine build on the right foot!!! Glad you spend your time to help others. Badass since nobody else does that.
Josh your videos are truly awesome people will be watching them for years to come there are a true reference on a quality professional build i never get tired of watching your channel 😀 As always God bless you and stay safe 🙋♂️🇬🇧
Not gonna lie. This has gotten me through with my current build. Not Many content guys dive deep into the measuring portion of the build. Massive thanks and please keep up the awesome work!
The lack of engagement or interest in these engine builds by some might suck but those of us that have been watching them have been soaking up info like a sponge. So do know those of us watching thoroughly enjoy the depth and effort you put nto these!
Great video, great knowing that when I'm ready I can come back and use this forever. Thank you so much. Your channel is something I really do enjoy. Hope you and your family had a great Easter
Dude I love these types of videos! It's just confirming that I have the ability, maybe not the tools, but the ability to build my own engine. Plus I'm always finding new parts or tips and tricks to doing stuff. You guys and Greg A are a huge reason as to why I know how much know and be able to work on my own trucks.
I know I will definitely be going back through these videos as I am getting ready to build my first cummins. Thanks for the hard work and explanation in these.
Im no where near being able to do the engine build im dreaming of. But I watched all these video's anyways and will definitely be back for reference. 👍
I have found the best way to do valve clearance mesurments is start with piston coming up on exhaust stroke. Turn adjusters down 5 turns past 0 lash. Roll engine by hand slowly in direction of rotation until you make contact. Keep backing off adjuster until you can roll the engine thru. Place dial indicator on retainer and loosen adjuster until lash this is your minimum valve clearance. Back engine up 90deg from TDC and tighten intake adjuster 5 turns past 0 lash. Repeat procedure to determine intake clearance. This gives you the actual clearances. You could actually be closer than you think based on the cam profiles by using the method you showed. I have cams that open the valve fast enough to actually catch the piston on the down stroke at 15 deg after tdc.
Thank you very much for posting these videos. Once I am able to start on my project I will be looking back at these. This is priceless information and I know there are many of us that greatly appreciate what you are doing for us.
Block gitting bored this week so I've just been a flly on the wall... info has been very well presented and absorbed. I love learning by osmosis dosen't help wit confidence enough but thats not your job and only gained through hands on experience... Oil cooler note . Cummins had a 9 plate in the 6bt for industrial applications and road use till they found problems from over cooling oil preventing volitals( condensate from blow-by) from evaporation and gumming up the works. That is when they made the change to 7 plate for 6bt and 4 plate for 4bts. Found this info sitting in Scipio Utah waiting for my parts to arrive, as I had split an oil cooler plate loosing 2.5ga oil to coolent from Salt Lake to Scipio, and was looking to see if there was an upgrade option .
I appreciate the information . I have to watch all of the build . I remember many years ago when a 12 valve that make 500 or so hp was some thing . The guys lost head gaskets pretty often . There was the shops that built engines including the ones in Canada . Thanks for all you do .
I think these videos are a long term investment as people will come back to to watch for years to come 👍 Awesome work! I'm very happy you make these videos!
Just in time for my lunch break to enjoy some diesel tech. Great content as always. She's looking good! Don't worry that not as many people have engaged with these videos. I'm not currently building an engine but these will be invaluable when I do, so thanks for sharing your knowledge and processes.
This is some great content man keep it up! I only just found this channel yesterday and I'm a huge diesel enthusiast.. not sure how I didn't find you sooner
Watching this video I love the in depth steps on what it takes. I wanna build my own engine but I honestly don’t know what any of those gap clearances mean. Would love to learn more about it so when I go to build my engine I don’t mess anything up
@@horsetorquesdiesel Im just flicking you sh@t. You cant have as much fun with these engines as you do and not lose one occasionally. Thank you for taking the time to document so much information so thoroughly.
I did two oil pan gaskets on my Fummins in a week. Because I’m stupid. Next time the engine comes out. So much easier. Great video, I love the engine build content. Although, I know now that I won’t be building my own new engine when the times comes.
Another good video pal there's alot to go through to build an to handle what you are looking to do and even if you are just building an engine correctly it takes time I your content is spot on keep up the good work
Awesome video man I wish I would have had these videos when I built my engine I could have used all this information but if I do it all over again at least I know where to find it! 👍
Dude, let me tell you, I've loved this little series, you and Cutterup Rob are the only guys putting this kinda stuff out there. I'm s subscriber for life. Hell I never watch TV anymore just my you tube shows. Nothing but a buncha liberal crap on TV. Keep up the great work, thanks Josh.
These videos are great. I think they will grow as people outside the channel look it up. Nothing really like this out there for the Diesel engine builders.
I did a similar series on my channel covering building an 8.3 cummins. For my big hyster forklift. Josh’s is more detailed though. I only covered some of the measurements.
@@bcbloc02 that’s awesome. This is just super relate able for me. And it’s great he’s giving out his info, no “super secret specs”. This channel will blow up no doubt
Honestly I didn’t know that it was that intense! You went to school for this stuff? It’s great I am learning a lot but I have to admit you lost me on these last measurements Lol! Thanks for taking the time to make these educational vids 👍 Adrian
Great timing for this content as I am breaking down my first 6.7 Cummins for a factory style build for a friend of mine. Built/rebuilt gas motors over the years. Quick question: where can I find a book or “valid” online source for all the specs & clearances for a 6.7 Cummins? Thanks!
Great video Josh! How is that trans going to hold up? Dude my brand new HG let go from my own doing and not checking the torque on the studs I think! I really turned the injector swap into a real fiasco!! Good to see things coming together at the shop/house bro!
Installed my first set of opti torque head studs and last torque they where popping. Not sure if that is a normal thing for them or if that was my block getting wrecked 😅
Great Videos. Quick question. Your turbo coolant line coming off the motor is AN style. What size AN fitting fits into the block and what size fits the turbo. Example: AN 2 x 5/8" straight. Thanks In Advance.
I have enjoyed the engine building vids. I'm in the process of rebuilding my 5.9 for my 06 and this has helped me out. So on the 6.7 oil cooler are you basically saying you can use that instead of the 5.9 version? It'll drop right in, there aren't any differences? Thanks Josh
I noticed you were putting rtv somewhere when installing the pdd freeze plugs. Where exactly were you putting the rtv. Also, are you selling that 12m pump. I'd be interested in it
Mit - a - toy - yo. Definitely appreciate the video series. Going to to have to go back over it when it comes time. Does PDD sell a 6.1 kit? Is there anything else I need besides a 6.7 crank and my pistons cut?
I've looked for this content over the years and couldn't find anything close to your level of teaching and attention to detail. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!!!
"Hoping people come back to see these videos". Over a year later for me lol. Apprectiate your videos. Lots I've learned from them all.
Awesome content and thank you for always answering questions, I think most of us understand how busy you are and yet, you still find the time to answer questions and help everyone out, very grateful for that! Thank you for all you do for us Josh👍🏼 And thank you too Myer!
I will pass it on to Myer. Thank you!
I greatly appreciate these videos. Just watched them all to help me get my engine build on the right foot!!! Glad you spend your time to help others. Badass since nobody else does that.
Glad you like them!
Josh your videos are truly awesome people will be watching them for years to come there are a true reference on a quality professional build i never get tired of watching your channel 😀
As always God bless you and stay safe 🙋♂️🇬🇧
It will probably help guys in the future if you put the engine build series in a playlist.
Not gonna lie. This has gotten me through with my current build. Not Many content guys dive deep into the measuring portion of the build. Massive thanks and please keep up the awesome work!
Thank you glad it helped!!!
The lack of engagement or interest in these engine builds by some might suck but those of us that have been watching them have been soaking up info like a sponge. So do know those of us watching thoroughly enjoy the depth and effort you put nto these!
No problem glad you enjoyed it!
your attention to detail is what makes your videos so good thank you for all your efforts
Thank you very much!
amazing video. love watching all the boring details nobody ever shows.
Thank you for watching!
Glad I found the channel. Lived in cc for long time. Thanks for making these videos
These videos are total thumbs up! Best videos on the tube! Thanks for all the details!
Your killing it. Thanks for all the great content.
Great video, great knowing that when I'm ready I can come back and use this forever. Thank you so much. Your channel is something I really do enjoy. Hope you and your family had a great Easter
I will certainly be using these videos for my 5.9 in the near future! Really appreciate you helping us all out mate.
No problem my pleasure
Dude I love these types of videos! It's just confirming that I have the ability, maybe not the tools, but the ability to build my own engine. Plus I'm always finding new parts or tips and tricks to doing stuff. You guys and Greg A are a huge reason as to why I know how much know and be able to work on my own trucks.
Happy to help!!!
I know I will definitely be going back through these videos as I am getting ready to build my first cummins. Thanks for the hard work and explanation in these.
Another great vid.. I think a lot of people appreciate the time and detail you put in to the vids ..
Going through the series doung my assembly an play list to easily find theas would be a nice touch. Aussom content , keep up the good work
Love the build videos! Thanks for the in depth look. Can't wait to see it run!
Good job josh!!! I appreciate your technical content.Keep up the hard work.
Hey Josh I just want to thank you for these videos, I have been watching. I will re-watch them when I build my first 6.7 after I graduate.
“Mitch-eh-toy-ya” is how I like to say it, I don’t know it’s even right ha! Excellent videos man and very thorough, keep them coming!
Thanks 😂 I struggle
Love the content Josh! And thanks a lot for the vids. I definitely will be watching them multiple times as I start my build!
You are the damn man dude... these videos are gold
Im no where near being able to do the engine build im dreaming of. But I watched all these video's anyways and will definitely be back for reference. 👍
I have found the best way to do valve clearance mesurments is start with piston coming up on exhaust stroke. Turn adjusters down 5 turns past 0 lash. Roll engine by hand slowly in direction of rotation until you make contact. Keep backing off adjuster until you can roll the engine thru. Place dial indicator on retainer and loosen adjuster until lash this is your minimum valve clearance. Back engine up 90deg from TDC and tighten intake adjuster 5 turns past 0 lash. Repeat procedure to determine intake clearance. This gives you the actual clearances. You could actually be closer than you think based on the cam profiles by using the method you showed. I have cams that open the valve fast enough to actually catch the piston on the down stroke at 15 deg after tdc.
Spinning over the entire engine ensures proper clearance no matter where the cam profile is.
Great content love watching the build videos.
Thanks for watching!
Great content Josh. Very informative
Thank you very much for posting these videos. Once I am able to start on my project I will be looking back at these. This is priceless information and I know there are many of us that greatly appreciate what you are doing for us.
Engine looks awesome! 💯
Lots if great information I love these engine building videos keep it up
These videos are definitely a big help even tho I'm mechanical mafia all the way the wire fire gang def has good videos!!!
Block gitting bored this week so I've just been a flly on the wall... info has been very well presented and absorbed. I love learning by osmosis dosen't help wit confidence enough but thats not your job and only gained through hands on experience...
Oil cooler note . Cummins had a 9 plate in the 6bt for industrial applications and road use till they found problems from over cooling oil preventing volitals( condensate from blow-by) from evaporation and gumming up the works. That is when they made the change to 7 plate for 6bt and 4 plate for 4bts. Found this info sitting in Scipio Utah waiting for my parts to arrive, as I had split an oil cooler plate loosing 2.5ga oil to coolent from Salt Lake to Scipio, and was looking to see if there was an upgrade option .
Nice video Josh. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate the information . I have to watch all of the build . I remember many years ago when a 12 valve that make 500 or so hp was some thing . The guys lost head gaskets pretty often . There was the shops that built engines including the ones in Canada . Thanks for all you do .
You are very welcome!
I think these videos are a long term investment as people will come back to to watch for years to come 👍 Awesome work! I'm very happy you make these videos!
Appreciate it!
Just in time for my lunch break to enjoy some diesel tech. Great content as always. She's looking good! Don't worry that not as many people have engaged with these videos. I'm not currently building an engine but these will be invaluable when I do, so thanks for sharing your knowledge and processes.
My pleasure sir!
100% on not having to be rich to build an engine. Knowledge will get you farther than a set of deep pockets will.
Love the build series josh!!
This is some great content man keep it up! I only just found this channel yesterday and I'm a huge diesel enthusiast.. not sure how I didn't find you sooner
Thank you very much
Watching this video I love the in depth steps on what it takes. I wanna build my own engine but I honestly don’t know what any of those gap clearances mean. Would love to learn more about it so when I go to build my engine I don’t mess anything up
wagler does and thats what i ordered!
This video series was great. Keep up the good work and I will be using these in the future when I decide to build my Cummins.
Great video man 👍
Should I be taking advice from somebody that scatters engines on a semi regular basis..... yeah, I think I will! Thanks for the content!
To be far this one has held 2100hp, but fair lol. Man I’ve roached 3 in my 10 year career yall brutal.
@@horsetorquesdiesel Im just flicking you sh@t. You cant have as much fun with these engines as you do and not lose one occasionally. Thank you for taking the time to document so much information so thoroughly.
Keep up the work man great videos
Getting close
Keep the videos coming, thanks!!
Time lapse on the torque sequence was awesome/ comical!
Love videos like this! Good quality and I can understand it!
Engine is a beaut!
Appreciate it!
I did two oil pan gaskets on my Fummins in a week. Because I’m stupid. Next time the engine comes out. So much easier. Great video, I love the engine build content. Although, I know now that I won’t be building my own new engine when the times comes.
Rtv the world!
Another good video pal there's alot to go through to build an to handle what you are looking to do and even if you are just building an engine correctly it takes time I your content is spot on keep up the good work
Thank you!
You ever watch someone's channel for a while and think you subbed a long time ago? Yea, that's me but now I know I'm subbed. Keep on keepin on.
Thanks!
Just awesome man ! I really like the way you work 👌🏻👍🏻
Appreciate it sir!
I love that color red!!
Awesome video man I wish I would have had these videos when I built my engine I could have used all this information but if I do it all over again at least I know where to find it! 👍
Yes Sir!
Dude, let me tell you, I've loved this little series, you and Cutterup Rob are the only guys putting this kinda stuff out there. I'm s subscriber for life. Hell I never watch TV anymore just my you tube shows. Nothing but a buncha liberal crap on TV. Keep up the great work, thanks Josh.
Appreciate it!
These videos are great. I think they will grow as people outside the channel look it up. Nothing really like this out there for the Diesel engine builders.
I did a similar series on my channel covering building an 8.3 cummins. For my big hyster forklift. Josh’s is more detailed though. I only covered some of the measurements.
@@bcbloc02 that’s awesome. This is just super relate able for me. And it’s great he’s giving out his info, no “super secret specs”. This channel will blow up no doubt
Honestly I didn’t know that it was that intense! You went to school for this stuff? It’s great I am learning a lot but I have to admit you lost me on these last measurements Lol! Thanks for taking the time to make these educational vids 👍 Adrian
I went to UTI and grasped the basics then tweaked it over the last decade to tailor it to Diesel engines
I love fresh studs,🤣🤣
nitty gritty is the most important for reliability right
ive got three 24 valves in teh garage. these vids are going to turn them into one...
Great timing for this content as I am breaking down my first 6.7 Cummins for a factory style build for a friend of mine. Built/rebuilt gas motors over the years. Quick question: where can I find a book or “valid” online source for all the specs & clearances for a 6.7 Cummins? Thanks!
Quick serve from Cummins is all I use
8:56 So what you're saying is I can upgrade my 5.9 oil cooler with a 6.7?
Do you open up the piston-to-wall clearance a little more on #6?
Great video Josh! How is that trans going to hold up? Dude my brand new HG let go from my own doing and not checking the torque on the studs I think! I really turned the injector swap into a real fiasco!! Good to see things coming together at the shop/house bro!
Trans holds ok 😂
Hey can you explain how you got your final measurement for your piston to valve clearance
Why only billet freeze plugs on one side of the motor?
The little ones never seeem to pop
@@horsetorquesdiesel Thank you!
👍
Josh awesome job on the engine , are all the bolts torqued to 18 foot lbs. Everything looks fantastic hopefully you get to the 2000hp
Wrong engine, but I suspect he will try anyway🤣
Installed my first set of opti torque head studs and last torque they where popping. Not sure if that is a normal thing for them or if that was my block getting wrecked 😅
Totally normal
Great Videos. Quick question. Your turbo coolant line coming off the motor is AN style. What size AN fitting fits into the block and what size fits the turbo. Example: AN 2 x 5/8" straight. Thanks In Advance.
There are no liquid cooled turbos in here sir
PM me please, interested in the 12 mil CP3! My compounds will love you for it!
i noticed no stock girdle installed lol
Don’t need it
I have enjoyed the engine building vids. I'm in the process of rebuilding my 5.9 for my 06 and this has helped me out.
So on the 6.7 oil cooler are you basically saying you can use that instead of the 5.9 version? It'll drop right in, there aren't any differences?
Thanks Josh
On a 5.9 original truck with a 6.7 short block use a 6.7 oil cooler. I do not believe a 6.7 cooler fits in a 5.9 block.
@@horsetorquesdiesel alright, just wanted to double check. Thanks
Hey josh, hope all is well. Just curious on what engine paint color and brand did you use for the block? Is that available in a rattle can? Thanks
duplicolor metalcast red, its in a spray can
Hey man great video! Keep them coming! What are you asking for the 12mm cp3?
Thank you. I actually sold it already
Put the engine videos in a playlist on the channel, Ill be back
I need to figure out how to do that 😂
I noticed you were putting rtv somewhere when installing the pdd freeze plugs. Where exactly were you putting the rtv. Also, are you selling that 12m pump. I'd be interested in it
I put it under the heads of the bolts so the oring can’t slip out when you torque them. I already sold the 12mm
@@horsetorquesdiesel I see. I appreciate the response. Thank you.
Do you have a list of parts being used?
Yes it’s in a full video 1400HP CUMMINS ENGINE BUILD LIST
what do you use for paint? what do you do to make it last, does it last?
Duplicolor
Primer
3 coats of color
3 coats of clear
What did you torque the oil pick up tube to?
18ftlbs
Just curious. Why dont you use the ifg studs?
Cause they break and dent your hood
I called pdd today and ordered new 14mm studs. Thanks for the reply. Should have ask 1st. Are you selling parts?
Anyone else notice the cap that got knocked into the engine at 3:04
Ya I had to go fishing with the needle nose pliers
@@horsetorquesdiesel glad ya got it out lol
Wait I’m confused, so you don’t need to run a block stiffener or girdle at all??
14mm mains are going to clamp harder than any 12mm with a stiffener
@@horsetorquesdiesel nice i didnt know that. I guess i missed the 14mm main part too
Mit - a - toy - yo. Definitely appreciate the video series. Going to to have to go back over it when it comes time. Does PDD sell a 6.1 kit? Is there anything else I need besides a 6.7 crank and my pistons cut?
Thanks! I always mess that name up! We don’t sell a kit but all you need is the crank and machines pistons!