Repairing the Main Caps on Chief n Jackie's 400 Small Block Chevy! RaceCar Machining with Gerald

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  • @theoldmansgarage
    @theoldmansgarage Рік тому +18

    Thank you for helping Jackie and Chief Gerald. Subbed!

  • @oikkuoek
    @oikkuoek Рік тому +37

    This was awesome! The world needs more machining videos with Gerald. And, just like this. Basic documentary and witty anecdotes. The best. There are already 13 in a dozen wizars trying to "teach" whatever they think they know, but definitely not enough machinist humour. And this was it. This was the thing that was missing. Thank you all. Keep 'em coming.

  • @Rosy_87
    @Rosy_87 Рік тому +16

    Nothing beats having your engine builder for a neighbor. Its really neat watching someone that is so good at their craft. Thanks for taking the time to make this video Gerald.

    • @OutlawChevy2
      @OutlawChevy2 Рік тому

      Not to mention that he's a super cool dude!

  • @TedTucholski
    @TedTucholski Рік тому +7

    This is like a Quinton Tarantino film. You watch the movie for a little while, then suddenly you jump back in time to an earlier part of the movie. These vids with Gerald are great.

    • @picklefart
      @picklefart Рік тому +1

      His personality balances well with Chief and Jackie

  • @d.mcdave8880
    @d.mcdave8880 Рік тому +2

    Nice! This is the kind of knowledge that makes us all a little bit less dumb. Please keep sharing. You have a great style for this kind of thing.

  • @BenjySparky
    @BenjySparky Рік тому +8

    Gerald you rock! Love the banter between you and Chief! Chief trying to not pay you was funny too. Jackie always got to put the dog or the cats in every video and I love it! Peace

  • @shaunroberts9361
    @shaunroberts9361 Рік тому +3

    Good stuff for sure.
    Jackie thank you for the edit. It was great...
    Jackie Your such a cool lady.

  • @NJGood610
    @NJGood610 Рік тому +5

    Great content. Gerald keeps it simple and to the point and harassing chief makes it even better. I just hope he is teaching us younger generations with the knowledge and tricks to keep us moving forward

  • @Airsally
    @Airsally Рік тому

    I am a big fan of your machinist...what would we do without good machinist ? They are a dying breed.

  • @teddyjones8027
    @teddyjones8027 Рік тому +5

    Lovin the machine work, the info, and knowledge you share. Much respect sir

  • @oldgoat8861
    @oldgoat8861 Рік тому +2

    For people like me who has no idea of the process (I build homes from footer to finish), I find these videos fun, interesting, and informative. Always looking towards seeing the next video.

  • @Joshua-tz9yo
    @Joshua-tz9yo Рік тому +3

    Awesome video and information. I can say i definitely learned something new from that short clip .. good job . That man knows what he's doing quick about it to . Once again awesome explanation.

  • @yattaran1484
    @yattaran1484 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for posting this !. Really enjoyed watching you working on the block. hope to see you again soon !.

  • @miguelrichiekarservicecolo6180

    Love what you are doing. Sharing this awesome information with us. Looking forward to watching more videos.

  • @justinshearer3016
    @justinshearer3016 Рік тому +93

    im your biggest fan!!! but....the real question is......gerald or gerald?

    • @db7069
      @db7069 Рік тому +4

      Yes

    • @michaelwynne4346
      @michaelwynne4346 Рік тому

      Jackie and Derald.

    • @robfranke1
      @robfranke1 Рік тому

      It's My Best Buddy on Speed dial!

    • @bwayne40569
      @bwayne40569 Рік тому

      We all wanna know lol #TFCrow #RealKing #Kakaaw

    • @omni057
      @omni057 Рік тому

      Most likely gerald.... 😄

  • @ltsgarage7898
    @ltsgarage7898 Рік тому +2

    Back 45 or 50 years ago I had the same relationship with my machinist. Most people didn’t like working with him. He was just the best around.

  • @wilsonspeedshop
    @wilsonspeedshop Рік тому +2

    Great information to share! Been building cars for some time now, master mechanic in auto industry for 10+ years. Just purchased a 350 block from my buddy to swap internals into, the engine did not come with the main caps, i just thought i could re-use from my other 350 i was getting the internals out of, WRONG. Crank wouldn't even spin. Had to get my machine shop to line bore it and he explained the process and i was very amazed. ALWAYS LEARNING!

  • @racerxv6valvoline424
    @racerxv6valvoline424 Рік тому

    Ok, I got my fill...This was a very cool video listening to you and Gerald talking was a treat !!!!

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 Рік тому +1

    Lol, funny and informative. Thanks Chief and Jackie for sending me here. Gerald has a new sub.

  • @MrBReal-xc7qm
    @MrBReal-xc7qm Рік тому

    Gerald you remind me of the machinist that took a 17yr old under his wing in79'and became a great friend for many years. he did all my engines till the mid90's. he retired and moved
    out of state. A very energetic gentlemen, still actively riding his motocross bike in retirement. RIP my friend Larry Teter also a 60's NHRA record holder

  • @johanalin2294
    @johanalin2294 Рік тому

    What a sweet looking shop. Clean and good order.

  • @robturner710
    @robturner710 Рік тому +1

    You Tube needed another great craftsmen to share his trade with the world, some day it will be a lost art. Thanks 🧰💯

  • @billyray8062
    @billyray8062 Рік тому +2

    I love how you keep telling Chief "it will be fine"!!

  • @DeliriumElectric
    @DeliriumElectric Рік тому

    This is great. Glad I found your channel. Watching a skilled machinist is like fishing for me. Clears the head of all the crap going on in the world.

  • @dancremering1198
    @dancremering1198 Рік тому +1

    More of this please! This video was super informative. And also hilarious with you three. Love it!

  • @ronthepainter3313
    @ronthepainter3313 Рік тому +17

    I was laughing so hard at 'We want to make sure you don't charge us for more than an hour'. Between the banter between you and chief and the technical details this was a great video.

    • @craigcode7103
      @craigcode7103 Рік тому

      "Where do ya get this deal, Harbour Freight?"😁

  • @RutledgeCompound
    @RutledgeCompound Рік тому

    Gerald built my motor for my Caravan... Great Guy

  • @arturozarate1752
    @arturozarate1752 Рік тому

    Oh yeah! Already like this Gerald guy! Great machining!!!!

  • @danielholter1861
    @danielholter1861 Рік тому +2

    Really like the close up shots where you’re describing the issues

  • @clementsmallengine4833
    @clementsmallengine4833 Рік тому +1

    That overhead chain fall hoist is AWESOME!!! So is that setup for boring the mains! Looking forward to more content! 💪💪💪

  • @BerryMcCaulkiner859
    @BerryMcCaulkiner859 Рік тому +3

    Keep the tech videos coming and you will do great on youtube

  • @db7069
    @db7069 Рік тому +3

    Jackie sent me, subscribed!

  • @rachalhollier5679
    @rachalhollier5679 Рік тому

    Hey, I found another great channel to watch. I can understand what y’all are talking about easily and never thought of what y’all are encountering,so I guess that’s why I always bought a rebuilt short block and did a cam swap to match my heads. Awesome stuff Gerald

  • @toddsmith4015
    @toddsmith4015 Рік тому +1

    Great to see your new channe... looking forward to seeing your work!

  • @H3110NU
    @H3110NU Рік тому +2

    Great job! I love seeing the side of motors… Gerald went from hating the camera to being cool with it real quick.

  • @rickeeporter5952
    @rickeeporter5952 Рік тому +3

    Looking forward to seeing the cool stuff you do rolling out on this channel.

  • @ryansanders267
    @ryansanders267 Рік тому +1

    I’m a big fan of this! Definitely would love to see more of it!

  • @dondenny2534
    @dondenny2534 Рік тому +2

    I can’t believe we’re all the first couple of hundred subscribers. I hope this channel goes crazy!

  • @johnmathews3027
    @johnmathews3027 Рік тому

    Very nice work, Great video, thanks for sharing

  • @lindasawyer3078
    @lindasawyer3078 Рік тому

    Always enjoy your videos. Full of information mixed with a little humor.

  • @franker1111
    @franker1111 Рік тому

    He's one of the best Machinist around.

  • @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915
    @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915 Рік тому +1

    I could watch engine machining and building for hours......

  • @roostingthe6520
    @roostingthe6520 Рік тому

    Great work. Lots of Engine shops won't do work like this anymore.

  • @rurph
    @rurph Рік тому +2

    Awesome video! Love the knowledge being shared. Can’t wait to see this channel blow up. It’s definitely going to happen

  • @oldgoat8861
    @oldgoat8861 Рік тому

    I've been following this for a long while now....Alot of ups and downs with this build. Hoping that this build here fixes everything, because of money and time working on it.

  • @64CHEVYTWO248
    @64CHEVYTWO248 Рік тому

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !! I ENJOYED HOW YOU DID THIS . TODD

  • @BudgetBallinGarage
    @BudgetBallinGarage Рік тому

    Great job! 💯 Glad I found the channel via UA-cam suggested.. I had forgotten when Big Chief mentioned it lol Oopz

  • @patrickwendling6759
    @patrickwendling6759 Рік тому

    Thank you for your knowledge and videos 💪🏽 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸

  • @v4yt126
    @v4yt126 Рік тому

    Real Engineers are a class above all others!

  • @Amxracer
    @Amxracer Рік тому +2

    Cool 😎 . Congratulations on the channel . All the best , love all the engine technology I can get .

  • @DScaglione.
    @DScaglione. Рік тому

    Excellent Job Mr. G B!
    😎

  • @tobiemitchell7349
    @tobiemitchell7349 Рік тому

    Thanks for all the info Gerald.

  • @mrbot0101
    @mrbot0101 Рік тому

    this was the kind of video we need. top notch work.

  • @LatinosOver40
    @LatinosOver40 Рік тому

    More videos Gerald.... My dad had a garage out back of the house repairing cars for customers back in the 60's to 80's. During the week after homework and on the weekends, my father had me right next to him working on cars and trucks. We never had equipment like you got. When I turned 18, I decided to get into Computer Programming cause I got tired of smelling of gasoline and oil... LOL

  • @stevecagle550
    @stevecagle550 Рік тому

    Hey Gerald, It's Steve Cagle from CHHS. I was happy to see you after all these years.

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r Рік тому

    Awesome content! It is nice to see what goes into fixing a motor after it breaks

  • @craigcode7103
    @craigcode7103 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks Gerard.

  • @johnkorotki7861
    @johnkorotki7861 Рік тому

    Gerald is old school. I love it!

  • @kaedyncopper12
    @kaedyncopper12 Рік тому +1

    Like how clean and bright it is in your shop. See some of these engine shops are dark and dirty with stuff piled everywhere. Makes a guy wonder if he really wants to leave his stuff with them.

  • @brianlafollette7530
    @brianlafollette7530 Рік тому

    Great machine shop!

  • @christhomas5794
    @christhomas5794 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant respect from the UK

  • @jimkunclrs9579
    @jimkunclrs9579 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff keep it coming

  • @michellemichaels2261
    @michellemichaels2261 Рік тому

    Love the content , will be more then happy to keep up with this page to. Can’t wait to see what comes next .

  • @JuanGonzalez-mi9uj
    @JuanGonzalez-mi9uj Рік тому

    Thanks for the extra video Jackie 💪💯

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Рік тому +2

    There MUST be moments in passing where Shawn is walking out and Justin is walking in. Gerald, if you want a MILLION views, you know what must be done.

  • @kevinl.2291
    @kevinl.2291 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the new channel. Cool video and great work. 👍😎✌️

  • @stevemcvay2220
    @stevemcvay2220 Рік тому +1

    Super pumped to see some builds!!!

  • @mikemaccracken3112
    @mikemaccracken3112 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @JayGarcia303
    @JayGarcia303 Рік тому +1

    I love content like this! I know it's not very everyone but neither are the Kardashians lol... Thanks for putting this together Jackie ( I'm assuming ) and Gerald for sharing is knowledge. I know it's hard for us old timers to step out of comfort zone and or adopt the new..

  • @PowerHangry420
    @PowerHangry420 Рік тому

    Class is in session! Between Gerald&Pete at real good at doin stuff we goin to learn ya💯

  • @Onto_the_next_one
    @Onto_the_next_one Рік тому +2

    Looking forward to more videos 👍

  • @Krazy_one
    @Krazy_one Рік тому +3

    Great video!

  • @josephpuou96
    @josephpuou96 Рік тому

    Awesome video 👍can’t wait to see it on the rev limiter😅Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽😎🌴

  • @ghostinthetreeline
    @ghostinthetreeline Рік тому

    Came over from Chief/Jackie's channel/sub'd.

  • @C-TOWN-ALL-STAR
    @C-TOWN-ALL-STAR Рік тому +2

    Great video and thanks for sharing with us Gerald!
    The only question I have is, exactly where on the Harbor Freight website do I find that 90° Mill attachment!?
    LoL 😉

  • @richardmorningstar6518
    @richardmorningstar6518 Рік тому

    Great job guys on the video I enjoyed it bring some more knowledge to the tube thanks guys

  • @roostingthe6520
    @roostingthe6520 Рік тому

    You have some nice equipment sir!

  • @Timbo428CJ
    @Timbo428CJ Рік тому

    We all know you're gonna pay him whatever he wants. I hope his channel takes off. I loved all the commentary between ya'll, good stuff. Now get Jackie's car running and makes some money $$$$

  • @davidbrodeur9599
    @davidbrodeur9599 Рік тому +1

    Ya buddy back in business.

  • @kencentraljerseyakachiller3177

    waiting on parts was always a killer.... piece by piece they trickle in... keep on keepin on guyz...
    you'll be back racin soon...

  • @502Mitch
    @502Mitch Рік тому

    Pretty cool stuff sir! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robertwalker6031
    @robertwalker6031 Рік тому +1

    Welcome aboard gerald love your work hope to see u over on discord in the near future Aussie Rob

  • @Hogiewan1
    @Hogiewan1 Рік тому

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing this

  • @LoociferZ
    @LoociferZ Рік тому

    Added. Good stuff Gerald!

  • @mikebroszczak5767
    @mikebroszczak5767 Рік тому

    Nice camera work Jackie.

  • @BrentAllen99
    @BrentAllen99 Рік тому

    Subscribed!! Can't wait for more videos about engine machining

  • @youKnowWho3311
    @youKnowWho3311 Рік тому +1

    Keep Chief in line when he comes to the shop!

  • @f88pvc
    @f88pvc Рік тому

    looking forward to future content love from the UK

  • @POSminiracer
    @POSminiracer Рік тому +2

    Good stuff Mr. Brand. I really enjoyed it. L#3 The OG POS

    • @Krazy_one
      @Krazy_one Рік тому +1

      I always claimed 100 but there was a few of us.

    • @alienworkshop37
      @alienworkshop37 Рік тому +1

      L#13

    • @POSminiracer
      @POSminiracer Рік тому

      @@Krazy_one Mike Henson once tried to claim he was #3 but I told him to f off with that bullshit lol

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC Рік тому

    I'll be honest, I'm here for Ms. Ruby 🐕 But seriously, great video!

  • @plexidust5101
    @plexidust5101 Рік тому

    Great Video, Subbed and can't wait for more !

  • @IggyCotton
    @IggyCotton Рік тому

    Hope OSHA didn't see that balancer .. It needs an enclosure .. But being a private shop.. Not so much! Just don't get your sleeve or tie caught in it! Great shop Gerald! Love the set-up on the .. What looks like a series 1 Bridgeport mill.. Nice condition too!

    • @t.s.racing
      @t.s.racing Рік тому

      Enclosed is not required Sir by anyone's code or standards. I have the same balancer and the crank isn't spinning that fast at all. You honestly have a better chance of getting hurt by improperly or carelessly using a drill press.

    • @IggyCotton
      @IggyCotton Рік тому

      ​@@t.s.racing On the balancer.. I understand your position, however Working for General Motors DDAD, Allison Transmission and Allison Gas Turbine.. Skill Trades/ Machine Repair/Equipment Builder All spin balancers were required enclosures and certified yearly under ISO 9000 certification. With OSHA certification as well. We balanced for example the cranks for the 265H, at 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), four-stroke sixteen cylinder Locomotive diesel... Enclosures were mandatory. Much respect for your shop.. If you need way scraping and resurfacing/alignments.. Give me a shout. ✌✌

  • @swissmochaj
    @swissmochaj Рік тому +13

    Hopefully we see more of your work. I know the 405 guys keep you pretty busy. Is Jackie teaching you a few things on editing etc? Or is Jackie your full time camera\editor and chief is now full time camera and auditor on MWSC?

  • @jeremymullen5378
    @jeremymullen5378 Рік тому

    🔥came across your channel other day, really enjoy your videos🔥👊🔥🔨⚙️🏍

  • @spferguson1981
    @spferguson1981 Рік тому +3

    Here from Chief and Jackie’s page. You are one smart cookie Gerald! Love seeing this kind of stuff! Also since Chief and Jackie won’t ask I will… do u pronounce your name like Jerald or Gerald?

  • @allenlane5018
    @allenlane5018 Рік тому

    Awesome video can’t wait for the next one

  • @onehot57
    @onehot57 Рік тому

    That block has had a ton of work done to it!

  • @gullreefclub
    @gullreefclub Рік тому +2

    That chattering on the main cap reminds me of a small block engine I got years ago that was a 4 bolt main with a steel crank that was running in a pickup truck that had less than 100k on the clock and had belonged to an old man from new. Anyway like you I thought I had gotten a good engine to build for a street rod I was building. When I disassembled and inspected the engine the pistons showed a lot of scuffing and the bores were also worn and scratched/scuffed more than I thought they should be. Additionally the oil galley were sludged up like the engine lived on nothing but Quaker State when it was Pennsylvania crude as were heads and the pan. Lastly there was blue RTV on the pan but not the timing cover or intake. All of the rod bearings looked like garbage especially on the bottom side and I had two main caps that looked like yours as well as all of the main caps were loose in the block registers. When I took the engine apart the rods and mains bolts both seemed really loose. Additionally when I mic’d the crank every bearing journal was undersized by different amounts and were all out of round differential. The end result was the block was salvageable as were the heads (which were in very good shape especially when compared to the bottom end. When I was gutting the truck I found under the seat a envelope with several invoices in it one from a oil change joint that was local to me that only was in business a few years. Along with it was a rental car invoice billed to the oil change company and a copy of invoice from a shady as F repair shop that said they rebuilt the bottom end of the engine. Lastly there was an apology letter from the oil change company as well as 10 free oil change coupons. This oil change company had a reputation for their stoned grease monkeys forgetting to tighten drain plugs, oil filters, filling the engine with oil, or stripping the drain plugs, hence the reason they went out of business. I figured the shady repair shop dropped the pan and “polished the crank” with emory paper and flint paper while in the truck slapped a set of standard bearings in and wished it well. Overtime the loose bearings and who knows if the main and rod caps were properly torqued tools it’s toll on the bottom end and I was the unlucky sob think I scored a super bargain but didn’t

  • @michaelwynne4346
    @michaelwynne4346 Рік тому

    What up Derald, welcome to You Tube.

  • @Garyganeu
    @Garyganeu Рік тому

    Gerald is the real deal no back yard trained sliding caliper in the pocket.