Torque Down Heads on Mopar 440 - Professor Nick Teaches The Next Generation
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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Grab your pencil and pull up a chair.. Professor Nick is in the engine room again. Today's lesson: How to install cast iron heads on a classic 440. PLUS! - Gorgeous Cuda heads home and Mail Time!
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nick 1 guy at a time. show him the ropes. and maybe you will teach more its all nick. love to see todays generation learning the early muscle cars. 👍✌
my 327 chevy has been together since the early eighties with brass freeze plugs... its always been a garaged weekend car and its going strong ! nice to see guys like Leo interested in the early stuff !! thanks for sharing today.. when Nick sips his coffee i sip my coffee HAHA
Glad to see you teaching a new generation how to do things correctly.It's great to see the interest.
George makes the loading of a car onto a roll back interesting and artistic. Very cool.
Thanks Don... it helps to have such a beautiful car too.
That smile at the end of your intro is priceless. Thanks for all you do for us Nick!
Thank you Nick for teaching the younger generation and I think you would make an excellent teacher
Your already a teacher, your saving your knowledge on video for automotive teachers to use in class. You have a very mentor like personality. Keep up the good work. I just hope your not giving up all of your tricks and putting your self out of business.
I love building big block mopar muscle engines, they go together so well !
Nice to see Leo enjoying putting that engine together . i saw a video of a young guy assembling an engine at mercedes looked like he was going to sleep , machines doing all the work he was pushing the cart along the line , long live old school
Again you are the man! I would like to see those motors on the dyno
Folks, definitely, from experience, use the shellac, had nice cleaned motor, ran good, cleaned out crud in block and replaced freeze plugs and painted and put it in car and they all leaked!! Anyway good show nick, George and apprentice, good music, video and work! Enjoying it now!
I mark bolts as I took them. If doing a step torque sequence like this, I Mark each bolt as I torque it, then a second mark for the second step, then a third mark for the final torque. This helps you, especially when you have this many bolts and working center to ends.
Love seeing you passing down your knowledge to a younger generation. I wished my two boys would ofpaid attention to the things I did when I was working on cars then now they don't know nothing they always want to come to Dad which is fine but I make him sit there and learn I'm getting too old for all that stuff
That orange Cuda was mint.
Almost perfect.
I few little touches and it will be a representative of our sport.
T.
I had a bottle of that shellac. Haven't seen it in decades. Wherever it is, I'll bet it's still good 👍
crazy thing I came upon. 1965. a friend had a 1956 oldsmobile. he just had mechanic do a valve job on it. water was spraying out of head gaskets when you ran the engine. lucky it had the old good copper gaskets as the mechanic did not tighten any of the head bolts. I just torqued all the bolts down. it was fine ever after. so it can happen that someone forgets to torque head bolts.
👍Good stuff as always.
5:25 I'd want that classic beauty in an enclosed transporter.
It was a dusty day.. but thankfully, the Cuda did not have far to go.
to Nick I love you show I love the point when you first debuted on UA-cam I Love you live shows I love you build and I love the cars that you work on keep up the good work I hope we would love to come to Quebec or wherever you at in Canada and I'd love to visit your shop someday sincerely yours Eric
Eric. Thank you Eric.
To be honest Nick, you ARE a teacher. If anyone watches your videos and doesn't learn something, they aren't paying attention. Learning is what keeps our brains healthy.
Cheers, and stay well!
So glad I Lear’s the copper spray trick from Nick! Thank You!
I'm a big American muscle guy but I have a soft spot for Honda engines there is a couple youtube channels I watch called PFI Speed and Boosted Bois and those guys have 1000 HP 4 cylinder cars that are turbo charged and they go like crazy when your pushing a thousand HP out of a 4 cylinder engine you gotta give the guys credit
79. I do give them credit. Only question, how long do they last ?
I never thought about that before, what do you do if you push the core plug too far into the water jacket? Thanks for all the great info, this channel is great and Nick is like a Mopar Encyclopedia.
Remove it and install another one.
good tip on the spray can
Glad to help
You are a very good teacher !!!
Two things, one I used to put oil on the threads of head bolts and two, I used to add 5lbs of torque when using an extension because it was proved to me on a torque meter. Not criticizing just passing on a few of my experiences. 😆
What a fortunate opportunity for that young man...
I put all thread in both ends to line it up so gasket doesn't move putting the heads on finger tite all the bolts then pull out the all threads replace with bolts... Thank torque them.
Hello Nick, From South Bend Indiana.
Wow! Good show!! This is so neat.
Enjoy, Nick!
Right on! Thanks again, Adam!
best show on u tube. i once had a 64 plymouth sport fury with a 413 wedge. all i hear about the 426 ? was there a 413? Thank Nick for a good show this is gene from new jersey
Nick you and ur guys are top notch
Great video, can you nick made engine build special edition?
How you made valve quides, seats , camshaft timing, ring caps, bearing clearances.
How intake manifolds get seats properly if heads are lowered???
Cost of engine rebuild and tuning?
And sory my pad english.
Old school is where it's at , The University . !
I love that orange Cuda I hate to see it leave but I also hate for it to get all that salt dust on it I hope it didn't have to travel far. What kind of clutch and pressure plate did you put in that a Borg Warner Super brute? Love the channel Nick!!
Thanks for the videos Nick! :)
I wonder if besides the techniques not taught in school
when a bolt seizes , do they teach these young guys
the proper FRENCH words to use when that happens?
Can you get fender covers made with Nick’s Garage on it. I would buy a pair for sure!
This my trade school.
Common nick watch the elbow
That "Cuda is one beautiful car from the era of true muscle! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania
...and when you're done with your torque wrench, you run it back to 0 before you put away.
The. Yes, you set it back to zero after when you are done.
not necessary
@@toddbob55 I was always told to run it back to zero but I've always wondered why...
I had a freeze plug blow out on the back of the head on the driver's side of my "69 Big Block Roadrunner. I really, really did not want to pull the head off to replace it. I put my thinking cap on and took a slap dent puller, welded up this contraption into an "L' shape on the end. I then welded a socket on to the end of the "L". I used some spray adhesive on the end of the socket to hold the freeze plug in place. Two or three slaps with the dent puller and BINGO! Went right in. It saved me a lot of time and it worked! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania.
How excited was Leo on this day!? Nick passing on years of experience!
I was impressed with how polite and respectful Leo was. Not to mention the eagerness to jump right in and do what was asked of him. They are character traits that seems to be in short supply these days.
@@theanomalous1401 How right you are! Very Nice to see!
I would love to spend a day or 3 there helping put motors together and just pick Nick's brains and pick up lots of little tips and tricks
Hey Nick. That Indian Head Shelack is awesome stuff. Been using it ever since I learnt how to assemble an engine. Never fails.
Nick, Shellac is made from a resin secreted from the female lac bug which is prevalent in India and Thailand. In its raw form as dry flakes which are purchased by companies like Permatex. Who take the dry shellac and use their formulas to make "Indian Head!"
It's Been Around for Many Years to, Remembered it when i was a Kid I was Born in 1955 !!
That cuda should go enclosed trailer there's people out there that would hijack that truck to get that beautiful car.
derwood 454
there's people out there that would hijack that truck to get that beautiful car. YEAH, I WAS ONE of THEM
My thoughts exactly. At the very least a quality cover just to help protect it.
Nick, it makes me very happy seeing you use shellac instead of rtv for the core plugs. I can't stand seeing mechanics using the wrong material, especially since all it takes is a little too much rtv and it breaks away and clogs something and destroys a good engine.
U r right!
The small things can turn into huge things. For example, leaks. Thank-you for taking the time to show us details that come from your years of experience.
Dr. Nick,I am going to say that we will be seeing more of Leo down the road,thanx for a good Monday,cheers.
I use a speed wrench on engine assembly so you still”feel” the thread resistance. I’ve had younger guys ask what tool that is.
Speed handle?
@@Terminxman Speed handle. He's probably a young whipper snapper.
Remember the “loony tunes” BlackJack shellac “ he was from Montreal too😀
What a great episode very well done sir thank you George for your hours and hours of hard work to produce highly quality content at this level!
Glad you enjoyed it
Your the exact right age to become a "Old School" Master , to pass on the Knowledge to the youngsters.
Great to see young Leo learning from the master himself, his ride looks pretty neat too. An awesome assortment of gifts there this week too. Thanks for sharing once again Nick, tis great to see the younger ones willing to learn. That Cuda sure sounded like it looked when being driven on to the flat bed, one sweet ride! Stay healthy & happy at this this time.
Good Morning Nick, I love the V code Cuda, what a beautiful car. I know you were sorry to see it leave your shop, but I know that the owner will be glad to have it back in his garage.
Good morning, sir! We are sad to see the Cuda go.. but we are making room for YOUR car!
I suggest you get dibs on those Charger badges while you can! They look awesome!
Hi Eugene! What a car and it's exactly a great car for Nick to be restoring on his channel. I can't wait to see it come back from the body shop painted and ready to have its parts put back together. I call the car "Eugene". Eugene is such a unique car because of its NASCAR pedigree. It's very rare car. Just a few pieces make it different from the normal charger. The rear window and deck plus the cosmetic changes to the front end to make it a 500. What a car!
Now it has a whole new different pedigree of sorts. It will have history at Nick's garage where it was restored and showcased on his UA-cam channel. I wouldn't be surprised if that car could go to auction and be sold for a million dollars. Take care of Eugene.
That is so very cool to be able to show a young man the ropes on these classic cars. He is very attentive and enjoys this immensely.
Hire him, Nick, he'd be an excellent employee!
I was surprised that some younger generations I have met are actually very old-school. By the way, the desert flag is radiant.
Nick I believe it’s the gasket crushing that makes the bolts a little lose on the heads
Yes, the gasket compresses
I thought it could be from the stretching of the bolts
Wrong,its from bolt lax.
'syou kinda remind me of a auto shop teacher from the 70's
Nick as usual you are TRUELY a joy to watch. God bless you.
Packo`s, made famous by Klinger on the show MASH.
Happy Monday morning Mr. Nick
Morning, B!
Nick, you are a wonderful man teaching the younger guys and he is appreciating it! Teach him False torque"
*LEO!*
Nick, you know I just got home from seeing the doctors and *really* needed some positive
waves today and wala, there's *NICK'S GARAGE* with a fresh episode to watch!
Great to see Leo so enthusiastic and YES Nick, you're a born teacher - we keep telling you that.
Thank you *GEORGE* for this hour of smiles, sir.
God bless you all, see you on *PATREON!*
P.S. HEY *Eugene!*
-Ed on the Ridge
Hey Ed! Hope everything is going well with you. Take care and stay safe.
@@eugenecastles7475 Any day above dirt is a blessing, sir. Thanks and God bless! - Ed
Nick- can we see some LS6s and some COPO's and maybe an L78 Chevelle to go along with all those Mopars?
VOR. If I had, I would with pleasure.
I think that young man has a future at Nick's Garage!
Man what a car! Just a work old art! All the hours that went into design on these cars man! Evokes emotion when. viewed! Thank you Nick for sharing your passion for these rolling pieces of history with us!
Mr.Nick as usual passing on the knowledge to the next generation. You are a lucky man Leo!
Good to see u take time to teach young men nick not to many ppl take time to teach ppl stuff that's awesome he lucky young men to be able to learn from the master of mopar him self nick
Nick, you are a teacher! We all learn new tricks from you in every episode! Thanks for sharing them with us!
Knowledge is worthless unless someone passes it on.
Love this video.
Nick it is nice to see you mentor a younger mechanic and pass on your knowledge. I have a lot of respect for you.
Leo is a natural. Uses both hand putting in the head bolts. Handled the torque wrench like a pro. The best way to learn anything, is to actually do it.
The Energy that Nick and the gang must feel working on these mechanical pieces of art must be monumental .Damn, will go start up my 70 Newport Custom original 440 TNT 456 gear stoplight monster for its monthly warm up .I need the Energy.. Peace and Safety all...
It was so nice to watch Nick pass on suggestions and instructions to a younger car enthusiast! Leo looked like an excellent student; observing closely, listening, and didn't waste time and attention by talking much while watching and working. I think he'd make for a great 'old school' hand with classic cars. And for some reason, I'm hungry for a Little Caesars' pizza.
Great Episode, Nick! And as always - Great Recording, George! Thx Guys.
I was scrolling through past "Nick's Garage" episodes when I happened across "Professor Nick". Gave me goosebumps hearing Nick's sincerity about teaching the younger generation...
Such a good thing to see...skills being handed down from one generation to another...Nick, you rock man...teaching the young kids how to do things right.
Good morning Nick I'm very happy to watch your show!!! Thank you very much for taking the time to teach these young men so many people today don't take the time and just shoved them out the door. Thank u again
Nick God Bless.
That was pretty nice of Kerry from THUMPER CABS to send you a new carb...
As far as we know, Kerry does not work for Thumper. He had the carb made by them as a very generous gift.
Nick..you are a very humble man..your knowledge is priceless..thank you..Cheers friend 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
HAVE YOU NICK HEARD OF SHADY NOOK CARPARTS. THEY HAVE HEAPS OF MOPARS AND CLASSICS FOR PARTS OR RESTORE
We will check that out.. thanks.
Great advice on turning the spray can upside down the night before . I used to put them in my paint shaker and put the regulator on 5psi for 3-4 minuets. Thank you Leo , a young man learning from a pro . Wish I had a teacher like Nick when I was growing up but I had to go to the school of hard knocks and would like to have the many thousand of dollars from mistakes in my younger years. Working for $.50 an hour in a gas station in 1963 didn’t add up too fast.👍👍
I see your snow hasn't gone yet, hopefully soon enough!!! down here in Rhode Island in New England of the U.S. this week we're going to be in the high 50s and low 60 degree temperatures, so hopefully it'll be getting warm up there for y'all to soon enough!!!! I've always loved those 70s Cudas since I first laid eyes on one and had a 72 Barracuda with a blown up 318 I paid $50.00 for back in the 80s and stuffed a 440 in her. unfortunately the block cracked when a cold snap came down from Canada for one night in early September when the temps had been summer like in the 70s up until then,so having just installed the engine, I only had water it.that one night surprisingly went down to 28 degrees and froze the water in it and although my mentor advised me to change the freeze plugs since I had the block out, I didn't,and that was the unfortunate end of my 440.its great to see you guys in quality action doing what you do, thanks again guys!!!!
Don't think I have seen anyone torque a v8 cylinder head that fast and presise.. another great lesson for us Mopar younger generation.. Cheers Nick,and Leo..✌️
Im 17, and I'm just sayin Nick I would love to take your classes, only thing is I live all the way in southern ontario😂
that's great to hear! please keep that drive alive in your heart and soul!!! I don't know if you watch Uncle Tony's Garage on Utube, but he's got a new video out with some incredible advice about life and this trade, please watch it, I'm positive you'll get some great stuff from it and who knows, maybe within the next year you could be wrenching in Nick's garage too!!! when we dream, dream BIG!!!!!
Hard to believe they don't teach people about seized bolts but in Wisconsin on older vehicles it's a fact of life. Penetrating oil, heat, sometimes they still break and it drill and tap.
Waow the Cuda is ready for delivery Looks so good with the 440 livery Today Nick and Lee are torquing down the heads This 440 is gonna have legs There's no denying this is cool Keeping it old school is Nick's golden rule Do the head bolts up finger tight then Torque em twice if you want to do it right Work from the middle out to both ends 55 pound feet first up to 75 It will pay dividends Nicks got no time for slacking so while Lee is at lunch it's the core plugs he's shallacking Skill and passion at Nick's Garage it's all the fashion They never dissapoint by even a fraction and they've got maximum traction
What a good student, Roberto. A+
@@NicksGarage It's a real treat seeing a 440 built from scratch is pretty sweet
You're a poet and didn't know it.
Had a ton of hot rods out last week here in Arizona, car shows everywhere. Was 89F already one day. I guess I got caught up in the hot rod moment and my R/T Challenger went and got me a speeding ticket🤪.
Been using Indian gasket sealer since the 60's. Quality product! And the container hasn't changed since the original. BTW the video of that Cuda leaving Nick's garage on the flat bed and shining like the sun on a gray Montreal winter day was some nice photography.
Love the way you keep your cool in an explosive situation. My heart was racing. You have a true gift of teaching, and calming.
Hi Nick, I watch your channel regularly. FYI Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in the forests of India and Thailand.
Nick You are Awesome. Love to see you giving back to the young people that have a passion for mechanics, they are the future! As an engineer I also have a passion for mechanics, but because I couldn't install a spark plug, I had to go into engineering where I don't have to get my hands that dirty, but still enjoy the design of machines. It is much easier to design than it is to actually put it together.
Hi Nick, I find after the first 75 round, there is some minor crush of the head gasket, and a little stretch in the bolts. The final check should get a little more as you noted here. The longer the head stud, the more the final check may give you.
That head swapping trick to the other side reminded me of Westin Champlin's brand new motor leaking oil because the heads are on backwards
I wouldn't mind learning from you I am apart of the new generation. I only hope to keep watching the future videos!
Must add, looks like Obi Wan Kenobi teaching Luke the Force ....
Just responding to comments made regarding the need to retorque the head bolts sometimes.I don't think it is the heads warping but perhaps the gaskets are slow to crush or distort through the torque procedure
Chrysler had some terrible build quality thats why they didnt sell many of those Cudas, Challengers Ect
Been Looking forward to this!