I love it when professionals actually act professionally. It's not always about getting the most amount of HP into an engine. It's building it for the task it's supposed to perform 90% of it's time running. Awesome work!
The words that you're saying don't jive with the actual build. He made the customer pay for a supercharger, all of its drawbacks, and accoutrements, for no reason. You're not supposed to supercharge a 408 because the cylinders are just short of adequate for a 4" stroke. It eats pistons under boost. So he cut the static compression ratio down so low, that the extra $7k-$10k doll hairs for a supercharger is worthless to the customer. You can get the same horsepower on a naturally aspirated 408. They sell them as crate motors with a warranty. A BTR Truck Norris cam, LS3 heads, factory GM Trailblaser SS intake, and the customer would have been better served. That combo is less horsepower but a mad awesome torque curve. With n/a LS engines, 4200-4500 rpm you have to start making choices with your powerband, and a supercharger can help with that, but this isn't the way. This was a vanity project.
@@Chemically_Induced It might be a vanity project... The Morrvair and the Heavy Wrecker both perform well without any forced induction of air. I know to little of american gas engines to say what is the better of LS numbers, size and such. I would have preferred to see a mildly tuned 5.9 cummins there. That engine would never die on the team and probably outlast the Spudtruck. On the engines I've tune (BMWs) we usually lower the compression when we add turbo/compressors. They have performed well and been reliable as daily driving machines as well.
As a retired shop teacher, I believe if you were able to take a pay cut, you would do an amazing job teaching our young adults. If I was still teaching I would use this video. You are amazing!
@@LawrenceTolman I never knew the detail needed, my dad bought parts at Scherba's Auto Parts in San Francisco. tore an engine down an built back without checking tolerances or using a torque wrench. I recall he had 6 large bolts left over, it still ran, go figure... I have two torque wrenches myself :)
I was trained by way of an apprenticeship as an Engine Fitter and Turner in the Royal Navy dockyard Devenport Plymouth UK. I worked on a little longer after my apprenticeship was completed and then joined the British Merchant navy as a Marine Engineer. I am 71 years of age, retired and still retain my very high standards of workmanship. I came over from Matts channel and am delighted to see a special engine assembled by a very professional person. Not often seen on UA-cam. Outstanding. You have earnt my subscription to your channel.
You are a true profesional!!! So glad Matt suggested to come over and watch the engine build. I hope Matt kicks in a tip, you'er worth it. Totally agree with your new NICK NAME...."Meticulous Mechanic" 🔎👍😀
Love how Lawrence is all about precision and getting every detail right, while Matt’s just rolling with a ‘close enough’ vibe! Makes for such a fun contrast between meticulous and laid-back!
Matt gets lucky often and can still roll to and from jobs regularly on hacked together engines and drive-lines. I hope Murphy’s law does not strike Matt on this one and it lasts a long time.
Key here us Matt knows when it's OK to hack it together and send it. But they really do put a lot of off camera work in, it just doesn't mke good watching to see the crew sliding A clipboard around
@@En-Pea-Sea There's some getting lucky, yeah, but at the design phase, Matt does a lot of planning and calculating and then calls up his friends to check his calculations. :) But sometimes I guess it doesn't work out because he needs a new drivetrain for the wrecker.
@ lucky and unlucky. I never said it was a problem for Matt and team. He has a ton of experience, so even though he is not very scientific (like Tom Tom was/is) his experience takes him far. Nothing wrong with that.
My brother and I built engines in our barn during the late 70's. Loads of fun for a couple teenagers but nothing as sanitary as this. Amazing work that approaches art, LT.
hahahaha, yeah, can't count how many engines I built outside in all kinds of weather conditions. Heavy wind and rin and still put a motor together under a tarp. Too old to do that now lol
When you made the comment about not having dirty hands, I had already been thinking how nice it was that you had such a clean working environment. The viewer who complained might like to think about why engines have their oil changed replacing black dirty oil, with clear clean oil, and equate that with the contaminants on dirty hands. Heck, this was not the first time you've talked about how tight the tolerances are that you work to. I worked close to 40 years at Ford UK Product Development at Dunton in Essex, and our engine build lab was every bit as clean as your workshop, and they made all the same measurements that you did. I can speak to the accuracy of those measurements, because I ran external instrument calibration around the time we took on ISO9000. This is the second time I have watched this video, because it is so satisfying seeing some who really cares putting an engine together. I see your subs peaked around the time you started your collaboration with MORR, and I hope it continues to rise when we see the engine fitted and running. You also come across as a genuinely nice person, so I really hope your business and UA-cam channel succeed.
i am a 60 year old fellow that grew up and cut his teeth on the older small block chevys. 302, 327 350 etc. and i know nothing about these newer ls motors, and have never worked on one. but it was quite a pleasure to watch someone correctly assemble one of these! thank you! and to all of those that say its close enough, or just send it, let me just say you can do it right or do it again,,,,,,,,,,,,,great video sir!
It is so refreshing to see someone take engine assembly serious and bust out a micrometer those thousands of an inch can make a big difference!! Not just say good enough with some plasti gauge
Haven't built an engine in decades, in my 20's, plastigauge was good enough. The motors I built always ran well, always enjoyed tearing them apart, dragging them to a car wash and spending ten bucks on washing them,couldn't afford a pressure washer back then, couldn't afford a lot of things, but we always got them together. Miss those days with my gear head friends, talking and working on cars till the wee hours
I had flashbacks when you were gapping the rings. Back in the 80's we were building a 396 big block, laid my piston and rod down just like you did, knocked it off and broke the skirt on the piston. This was on a Friday afternoon and we had a race Saturday night. Had a helluva time locating a 396 in a junkyard to scavenge a piston.Build was finished Saturday at 10 am, Was racing at 7pm.
"Old School Video". Yeah...it's incredibly fulfilling. It could be used for teaching purposes too, yet it's highly entertaining in its careful, quiet, clean methodology. The man is a craftsman. No bells or whistles needed.
@@LawrenceTolman I know Joe meant a lot to you. I grew up watching him and remember him working with you. I recognized the way you went about this one. You have done a couple but this one seemed more along the old lines. May he rest in peace
I'm linked from Matt's channel, and extremely glad I did. I'm subscribed. Not only entertaining, it's highly informative, and ultimately therapeutic. No music (than God for that), and the irony of the "clean hands" comment is completely juxtaposed. I immediately sussed to your clean hands and found that a sign of a professional who *works clean*...in every facet of what you're doing, not least your thinking and scruples. Thank you!
I know it sounds silly but when you were holding the piston up before you put it on the rod all I could see was a beautiful piece of art, I really love the inside of an engine.
I’m here from Matt’s to check on your QC. Looks great so far. Of course you know he does tend to run his stuff a little bit hard. And he always runs his fuel tanks to empty. Make sure you tell him to do regular fuel filter replacements to prevent desert sand particles from eating up all of that fine work you are doing.
Clean hands? WTF? If you had a nickname it would be the Meticulous Mechanic. You certainly leave no stone unturned. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks.
It’s hard to believe this engine will be going into one of Matt’s cave man maintained vehicles. I’m enjoying watching you being so precise with all the details. Nice job.
Is it wrong to get just a bit emotional watching the creation of something wonderful? I may have (but certainly wont admit) teared up at this beautiful piece of engineering.. all the best from NZ
LT! Unbelievable work. I just came across a you tube video of John Force's pit crew totally rebuilding a complete dragster engine still in the car and in 1/2 hour between race's! It was mind blowing!
Now this is the stuff I like, This is a nice engine right here. He needs to pull that 8.1 out of the so-called world's largest offered record and rebuild that it's a stock engine has a bunch of miles on it
I agree it’s a bit aggravating he will just yank a junkyard engine and put it it one of his vehicles he depends on without freshening it up, I know ls based engines are tough but I personally like to know what I got and that is solid.
@@kenleppekthis is true, in my mind when I typed that I was thinking of when they did a “tuneup” on the morvair and the plugs looked like junk, they went on to mention they just pulled it from the junk yard and didn’t even change the plugs.
For the guy who said LT's hands were not dirty enough, think about that!! If your hands are dirty you are introducing contamination to the build. Great work LT, thank you for the educational content.
I have no freaking clue on how engines are made and definitely don't understand most of the technical jargon either, but I loved watching it come together. More importantly, this guy seems like a true professional, everything has so much detail. Can't wait to see this fired up in the spud truck. You have mt subscription LT.
Came over from Matts channel to watch you build the engine. Great presentation for someone like me who has just the basic knowledge of how an engine is assembled.
I too was wondering how an engine builder could have such clean hands. And it's not just the cleanliness, it's the whole package. Who does your manicures for the camera? The cuticles, the nails, everything was perfect. If this attention to detail spills over into the engine builds, the engines will be absolutely perfect!
Mostly just care and maintenance. I've worked construction and on vehicles, my hands are generally clean and cared for too...Just a preference for cleanliness. I go through a lot of paper towels on a job, but I don't leave fingerprints all over vehicles etc. Protect your hands...they're valueable
Sir, it is such a joy to watch you now, as opposed to when you were on TV. You seem so relaxed and in charge. Plus you aren't bouncing your hands with every syllable. Great video
Huge contrast between his precision measurements and Matts fly-by-the-seat-of-the-pants good enough fabricating. Both work really well for what they do.
After watching Matt put together covair motors, truck trannys, t cases and diffs with nary a torch wrench, this was fun to watch. You are most definitely 11% better
I've stumbled across your channel a couple of times before, but after seeing this video, now I have a couple of engines I would like to send your way. I'm just not sure if I can afford you. But, awesome, spectacular workmanship. And unlike so many others, I can see that you REALLY know your stuff
I think you can keep using the Reacher clip for as long as it amuses you, your channel, your memes, these are the things you can carry with you for decades to come
I really enjoy watching people do a task well. This is evident from the precision measuring instruments to your overall methodical approach. Love how clean and organized your assembly area is. You are obviously someone who appreciates the details! Just a really satisfying video!
You are BLESSED to have a machine shop like that, I can't even get a decent set of heads back where I live. If I want quality i have to send them off and wait months. 😂😂😂
What a fantastic build & amazing presentation. No wonder Matt went out of state! =)) Awesome work ethic & attention to detail as well. Great job and can't wait to see it purring in the *Spudalicious* Truck!
My CC needs to be able to run that deep! lol Great work man. Matt's a great guy, glad you're doing the work for him. I know it'll be a good strong motor. I have to admit, I'm a bit envious your vision is still good enough that you don't have to use a digital micrometer to get your readings. Im only 42yo! and I used to have perfect vision up until I was about 36. I've just switched to digital on everything to make my life easier.
I know nothing but you sir seem like a total professional! I can't wait to see how this holds up in ol' Matts new rig. I'd have you build an engine for me. You are great at explaining things in a way I can understand too.
After watching this video I subscribed. I liked your no nonsense delivery and attention to detail, unlike so many UA-cam channels that try to be funny. Not sure MORR is ready for this quality work, as they usually use junkyard finds and go…
LSA blower on that engine is going to run great. Hopefully he keeps that engine under 5,500. 480-560 would be optimal. Looking for longevity vs all out performance.
I found this channel a few months ago. I binge watched the first 40 videos and found myself eagerly waiting for the next! It's very inspiring watching you guys build this Incredible car. Looking forward to future videos!
I was taught to be clean as possible while assembling and check all clearances twice, nice to see quality work done. I watch Matt's channel so be waiting " for the rest of the story"
Clean shop, clean engine - clean hands. Had my pride and joy Toyota Landcruiser 24valve turbo diesel destroyed by a workshop who mis-timed the fuel pump among other mistakes. Had already paid them cash when it detonated on the motorway - melted injectors and pistons! This is great quality attention to detail.
This video is excellent as you demonstrate your expertise and precision in assembling a great engine for Matt's 6x6. I see why Matt wanted you to build this engine for him.
Wow, I'm an aircraft mechanic. And I have never been trained to be so precise in the dentions and finesse that you exhibit in your talarances. You empress me. ..
Looks Awesome, Thank You For All Your Time and Effort!!! You Are Greatly Appreciated. Also thanking you in advance for helping to install this Magnificent Awesome Engine !! Thanks Again.
I enjoy watching channels with clean shops and your shop is well taken care of. 😊 I just put this post in and you talked about your hands are not dirty enough. Lol 😆 🤣 😂
That looks amazing!
Thanks! Can’t wait to see it running
Wonder how long before Matt does something bad to it tho 🤔 😂
@@eskimo8348 bold move to assume he'll have enough gas to get it to start 😂
Since Tom left this looks like the most torque spec'd thing in Matt's fleet. Just being funny I know Matt has one in a toilet box somewhere
As long as he has enaugh gas to run the cam in at around 2000rpm for more than 15min be fine lol
I love it when professionals actually act professionally. It's not always about getting the most amount of HP into an engine. It's building it for the task it's supposed to perform 90% of it's time running.
Awesome work!
The words that you're saying don't jive with the actual build. He made the customer pay for a supercharger, all of its drawbacks, and accoutrements, for no reason. You're not supposed to supercharge a 408 because the cylinders are just short of adequate for a 4" stroke. It eats pistons under boost. So he cut the static compression ratio down so low, that the extra $7k-$10k doll hairs for a supercharger is worthless to the customer. You can get the same horsepower on a naturally aspirated 408. They sell them as crate motors with a warranty.
A BTR Truck Norris cam, LS3 heads, factory GM Trailblaser SS intake, and the customer would have been better served. That combo is less horsepower but a mad awesome torque curve. With n/a LS engines, 4200-4500 rpm you have to start making choices with your powerband, and a supercharger can help with that, but this isn't the way. This was a vanity project.
@@Chemically_Induced It might be a vanity project... The Morrvair and the Heavy Wrecker both perform well without any forced induction of air.
I know to little of american gas engines to say what is the better of LS numbers, size and such. I would have preferred to see a mildly tuned 5.9 cummins there. That engine would never die on the team and probably outlast the Spudtruck.
On the engines I've tune (BMWs) we usually lower the compression when we add turbo/compressors. They have performed well and been reliable as daily driving machines as well.
@@Chemically_Induced sounds like you took this personally
As a retired shop teacher, I believe if you were able to take a pay cut, you would do an amazing job teaching our young adults. If I was still teaching I would use this video. You are amazing!
Dude…that’s a pretty big Kudos right there…Cool👊🇺🇸👊
Agreed well explained. I took an EFI tuning class with a guy who had his class restore and sell LS swapped C10s I could absolutely see LT doing that.
@@lamarw9901
That's really cool
Shop teachers are the best.
I'd pay for his detailed online courses!
Absolutely the best engine building blueprinting video that I've ever seen
Appreciate the kind words!
@@LawrenceTolman I never knew the detail needed, my dad bought parts at Scherba's Auto Parts in San Francisco. tore an engine down an built back without checking tolerances or using a torque wrench. I recall he had 6 large bolts left over, it still ran, go figure... I have two torque wrenches myself :)
I was trained by way of an apprenticeship as an Engine Fitter and Turner in the Royal Navy dockyard Devenport Plymouth UK. I worked on a little longer after my apprenticeship was completed and then joined the British Merchant navy as a Marine Engineer. I am 71 years of age, retired and still retain my very high standards of workmanship. I came over from Matts channel and am delighted to see a special engine assembled by a very professional person. Not often seen on UA-cam. Outstanding. You have earnt my subscription to your channel.
Mine Too ! Thanx !
For sure mine as well. Thank you for your service, Bernie. 😀👍💪💪
I haven't done that type of engine work since automotive school. It's so refreshing watching people really care about the craft of engine building.
You are a true profesional!!! So glad Matt suggested to come over and watch the engine build. I hope Matt kicks in a tip, you'er worth it. Totally agree with your new NICK NAME...."Meticulous Mechanic" 🔎👍😀
Love how Lawrence is all about precision and getting every detail right, while Matt’s just rolling with a ‘close enough’ vibe! Makes for such a fun contrast between meticulous and laid-back!
Matt gets lucky often and can still roll to and from jobs regularly on hacked together engines and drive-lines.
I hope Murphy’s law does not strike Matt on this one and it lasts a long time.
A certain type of guy gravitates toward engine building... and close is never good enough.
Key here us Matt knows when it's OK to hack it together and send it. But they really do put a lot of off camera work in, it just doesn't mke good watching to see the crew sliding A clipboard around
@@En-Pea-Sea There's some getting lucky, yeah, but at the design phase, Matt does a lot of planning and calculating and then calls up his friends to check his calculations. :) But sometimes I guess it doesn't work out because he needs a new drivetrain for the wrecker.
@ lucky and unlucky. I never said it was a problem for Matt and team. He has a ton of experience, so even though he is not very scientific (like Tom Tom was/is) his experience takes him far. Nothing wrong with that.
My brother and I built engines in our barn during the late 70's. Loads of fun for a couple teenagers but nothing as sanitary as this. Amazing work that approaches art, LT.
hahahaha, yeah, can't count how many engines I built outside in all kinds of weather conditions. Heavy wind and rin and still put a motor together under a tarp. Too old to do that now lol
Of all the the videos I've seen of engine rebuilding this one really told me why so many amateur builds ends in tears. This is some exact work.
When you made the comment about not having dirty hands, I had already been thinking how nice it was that you had such a clean working environment. The viewer who complained might like to think about why engines have their oil changed replacing black dirty oil, with clear clean oil, and equate that with the contaminants on dirty hands. Heck, this was not the first time you've talked about how tight the tolerances are that you work to. I worked close to 40 years at Ford UK Product Development at Dunton in Essex, and our engine build lab was every bit as clean as your workshop, and they made all the same measurements that you did. I can speak to the accuracy of those measurements, because I ran external instrument calibration around the time we took on ISO9000. This is the second time I have watched this video, because it is so satisfying seeing some who really cares putting an engine together. I see your subs peaked around the time you started your collaboration with MORR, and I hope it continues to rise when we see the engine fitted and running. You also come across as a genuinely nice person, so I really hope your business and UA-cam channel succeed.
@26:15 Lol why was that so funny😂. Good ol Harbour Freight.
i am a 60 year old fellow that grew up and cut his teeth on the older small block chevys. 302, 327 350 etc. and i know nothing about these newer ls motors, and have never worked on one. but it was quite a pleasure to watch someone correctly assemble one of these! thank you! and to all of those that say its close enough, or just send it, let me just say you can do it right or do it again,,,,,,,,,,,,,great video sir!
It is so refreshing to see someone take engine assembly serious and bust out a micrometer those thousands of an inch can make a big difference!! Not just say good enough with some plasti gauge
Haven't built an engine in decades, in my 20's, plastigauge was good enough. The motors I built always ran well, always enjoyed tearing them apart, dragging them to a car wash and spending ten bucks on washing them,couldn't afford a pressure washer back then, couldn't afford a lot of things, but we always got them together. Miss those days with my gear head friends, talking and working on cars till the wee hours
I had flashbacks when you were gapping the rings. Back in the 80's we were building a 396 big block, laid my piston and rod down just like you did, knocked it off and broke the skirt on the piston. This was on a Friday afternoon and we had a race Saturday night. Had a helluva time locating a 396 in a junkyard to scavenge a piston.Build was finished Saturday at 10 am, Was racing at 7pm.
Joe would be PROUD! I love the old school video.
"Old School Video". Yeah...it's incredibly fulfilling. It could be used for teaching purposes too, yet it's highly entertaining in its careful, quiet, clean methodology. The man is a craftsman. No bells or whistles needed.
Thanks a ton!
@@LawrenceTolman I know Joe meant a lot to you. I grew up watching him and remember him working with you. I recognized the way you went about this one. You have done a couple but this one seemed more along the old lines. May he rest in peace
Can't wait to see this running! Nice work LT and camera guy!!
Great job.
Balanced and blueprinted is what we called those kind of engines back in the 60's
Your attention to detail is the sign of a true professional. Matt picked the right man for the job.
I know virtually nothing about engines, but I still loved watching this engine assembly!
I'm linked from Matt's channel, and extremely glad I did. I'm subscribed. Not only entertaining, it's highly informative, and ultimately therapeutic. No music (than God for that), and the irony of the "clean hands" comment is completely juxtaposed. I immediately sussed to your clean hands and found that a sign of a professional who *works clean*...in every facet of what you're doing, not least your thinking and scruples.
Thank you!
I appreciate that, and thanks for the kind words!
I know it sounds silly but when you were holding the piston up before you put it on the rod all I could see was a beautiful piece of art, I really love the inside of an engine.
Wow! This was really interesting! I really appreciated the professionalism in the construction!
Glad to see there is now a dial indicator to check crankshaft main bearing clearance. I remember using plasti guage to measure main bearing clearance.
I’m here from Matt’s to check on your QC. Looks great so far. Of course you know he does tend to run his stuff a little bit hard. And he always runs his fuel tanks to empty. Make sure you tell him to do regular fuel filter replacements to prevent desert sand particles from eating up all of that fine work you are doing.
Do you think “a little bit hard” is the correct phrase? Matt, Rory and Paul are tough on engines.
Clean hands? WTF? If you had a nickname it would be the Meticulous Mechanic. You certainly leave no stone unturned. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks.
Wow! Your knowledge and attention to detail is incredible!
Pleasure watching a knowledgeable dude apply that know how meticulously.
The professionalism shown in this video is second to none. The details in explanation are enjoyable. ( and yeah, you’re supposed to have clean hands.
It was a pleasure to watch a master at work assembling this engine. It will be exciting to see (& hear!) it run.
He awesome at what he does I have been watching LT for years on Power Nation truck tech
It’s hard to believe this engine will be going into one of Matt’s cave man maintained vehicles. I’m enjoying watching you being so precise with all the details. Nice job.
This is like waiting for Christmas as a little kid. The Spud Truck should be the Flagship of the fleet!!
Ehhh. The spud truck is gonna be sweet. And probably the workhorse. But the morrvair is and will always be the coolest. And I'm an XJ guy 🤣
Is it wrong to get just a bit emotional watching the creation of something wonderful? I may have (but certainly wont admit) teared up at this beautiful piece of engineering.. all the best from NZ
Can you imagine working under Lawrence? Master Class.
I have no idea what all you’re talking about but your knowledge and explanation of everything is extremely interesting. I really enjoyed the video.
Very cool bonus look at the end for the people who watched the entire episode! Excited to see the 6x6 in action!
It's a BEAUTY!! Now, maybe, Matt can get off his "distractions" and finally get that 6X6 Spudder to work. I can't wait to see it in operation.
LT! Unbelievable work. I just came across a you tube video of John Force's pit crew totally rebuilding a complete dragster engine still in the car and in 1/2 hour between race's! It was mind blowing!
Man, LT is just a world class engine builder right here in Colorado. His attention to detail is just amazing.
Now this is the stuff I like, This is a nice engine right here.
He needs to pull that 8.1 out of the so-called world's largest offered record and rebuild that it's a stock engine has a bunch of miles on it
I agree it’s a bit aggravating he will just yank a junkyard engine and put it it one of his vehicles he depends on without freshening it up, I know ls based engines are tough but I personally like to know what I got and that is solid.
That 8.1 isn't an LS based engine. It's archaic big block Chevy dresses up with LS style ignition and fuel injection. Tried and true engine.
@@kenleppek496 big block baby
@@kenleppekthis is true, in my mind when I typed that I was thinking of when they did a “tuneup” on the morvair and the plugs looked like junk, they went on to mention they just pulled it from the junk yard and didn’t even change the plugs.
Frankly as long as you do basic checks like compression and leak down and it's not obvious that it's burning oil then it will be just fine
If I could have any engine in the world, I would take this engine. It is nice how much care you put into it.
For the guy who said LT's hands were not dirty enough, think about that!! If your hands are dirty you are introducing contamination to the build. Great work LT, thank you for the educational content.
Can't wait to see the "Spud truck" in use. It seems to be taking forever to build. PS: GOOD JOB rebuilding that engine. 👍
I have no freaking clue on how engines are made and definitely don't understand most of the technical jargon either, but I loved watching it come together. More importantly, this guy seems like a true professional, everything has so much detail. Can't wait to see this fired up in the spud truck. You have mt subscription LT.
This is going to be the most precise thing in all of the MORR shop.
I can't wait to see Matt and his crew working this engine. I don't think they are going to have any issues with the engine at all.
Came over from Matts channel to watch you build the engine. Great presentation for someone like me who has just the basic knowledge of how an engine is assembled.
I too was wondering how an engine builder could have such clean hands. And it's not just the cleanliness, it's the whole package. Who does your manicures for the camera? The cuticles, the nails, everything was perfect. If this attention to detail spills over into the engine builds, the engines will be absolutely perfect!
Engine builders should wear gloves .
Mostly just care and maintenance. I've worked construction and on vehicles, my hands are generally clean and cared for too...Just a preference for cleanliness. I go through a lot of paper towels on a job, but I don't leave fingerprints all over vehicles etc. Protect your hands...they're valueable
And everything I build gets balanced internally if possible some specific applications I have to use a very good external balancer
Love the attention to detail 👌 great work LT, can't wait to see it run 😊
Sir, it is such a joy to watch you now, as opposed to when you were on TV. You seem so relaxed and in charge. Plus you aren't bouncing your hands with every syllable. Great video
Huge contrast between his precision measurements and Matts fly-by-the-seat-of-the-pants good enough fabricating. Both work really well for what they do.
After watching Matt put together covair motors, truck trannys, t cases and diffs with nary a torch wrench, this was fun to watch. You are most definitely 11% better
I've stumbled across your channel a couple of times before, but after seeing this video, now I have a couple of engines I would like to send your way. I'm just not sure if I can afford you. But, awesome, spectacular workmanship. And unlike so many others, I can see that you REALLY know your stuff
Finally, was definitely looking forward to this video.😊
I think you can keep using the Reacher clip for as long as it amuses you, your channel, your memes, these are the things you can carry with you for decades to come
A work of art. This is the level of professionalism I'd want on an engine build.
The top and middle rings are the stars.
The very bottom one... just has a supporting role. :D
1:25 perfect Robby Layton impersonation 😎
Can't wait to see it running!
At 29:39 “What-a-burger is way better”. Yeah I’m a Texan and endorse that statement. And Matt picked the right guy for this engine build.
I really enjoy watching people do a task well. This is evident from the precision measuring instruments to your overall methodical approach. Love how clean and organized your assembly area is. You are obviously someone who appreciates the details! Just a really satisfying video!
Showing your attention to detail I would have no problem letting you build an engine for me. You are a professional Sir!
Thanks for that last shot. That engine is gorgeous.
Matt knew that you were the man for the job. Your skills and your attention to detail were key.
I’m not any sort of mechanic or shop guy but I appreciate the detail and knowledge you put into your craft.
wow!!!! amazing job, pure 650 HP!!!! impecable
You are BLESSED to have a machine shop like that, I can't even get a decent set of heads back where I live. If I want quality i have to send them off and wait months. 😂😂😂
What incredible precision to achieve these tolerences. 🤯 To top it off... Whataburger > In-N-Out! My man!!!
What a fantastic build & amazing presentation. No wonder Matt went out of state! =)) Awesome work ethic & attention to detail as well. Great job and can't wait to see it purring in the *Spudalicious* Truck!
You're definitely a man of quality and precision. Can't wait to hear this engine running.
Your hands don't get dirty because everything is new. Duh!
It’s SO refreshing to hear clearance numbers said correctly!!!! .0025 it not two and a half thousandths!!!! It’s twenty five ten thousandths! 🎉😊😂
My CC needs to be able to run that deep! lol Great work man. Matt's a great guy, glad you're doing the work for him. I know it'll be a good strong motor.
I have to admit, I'm a bit envious your vision is still good enough that you don't have to use a digital micrometer to get your readings. Im only 42yo! and I used to have perfect vision up until I was about 36. I've just switched to digital on everything to make my life easier.
I have been watching you when you were PowerNation. I found your channel because of Matt's Off Road.Glad to se that you are still having fun
I know nothing but you sir seem like a total professional! I can't wait to see how this holds up in ol' Matts new rig. I'd have you build an engine for me. You are great at explaining things in a way I can understand too.
Your hands aren't dirty enough.
I wish you had your own engine dyno so you could tune it before installing it. I can't wait to see it run!
Your build of this engine is is a Picasso !
Excellent attention to detail...refreshing.
Thx
Don't ever stop using the reacher clip, it just gets more funny Everytime 🤣
After watching this video I subscribed. I liked your no nonsense delivery and attention to detail, unlike so many UA-cam channels that try to be funny.
Not sure MORR is ready for this quality work, as they usually use junkyard finds and go…
Looks great, i can't wait to see it pushing the spud truck.😊
Geat job! Can't wait to see it running the old spud truck 🙂
I don´t know much about engines so I very much appreciate your explanations!
Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪
I really enjoyed this video. You explained everything in detail without wasting anyone’s time. Well done.
Damn, this video is only a few days old! Can't wait to see it fired up! Matt's gonna be pumped!
LSA blower on that engine is going to run great. Hopefully he keeps that engine under 5,500. 480-560 would be optimal. Looking for longevity vs all out performance.
I really appreciate the detailed information about bearings, lifter springs, etc during the build. Can't wait to see it Matt's Spud Truck.
I found this channel a few months ago. I binge watched the first 40 videos and found myself eagerly waiting for the next! It's very inspiring watching you guys build this Incredible car. Looking forward to future videos!
Not sure my heart surgeon was that precise! Good stuff sir.
Nice job, can't wait to see that baby running in Matts 6x6
this was so fun to watch someone who knows what they are doing thanks
I was taught to be clean as possible while assembling and check all clearances twice, nice to see quality work done. I watch Matt's channel so be waiting " for the rest of the story"
Clean shop, clean engine - clean hands.
Had my pride and joy Toyota Landcruiser 24valve turbo diesel destroyed by a workshop who mis-timed the fuel pump among other mistakes. Had already paid them cash when it detonated on the motorway - melted injectors and pistons!
This is great quality attention to detail.
This video is excellent as you demonstrate your expertise and precision in assembling a great engine for Matt's 6x6. I see why Matt wanted you to build this engine for him.
Appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words!
I don’t care if your hands are clean or dirty. You are my favorite mechanic on UA-cam!
Wow, I'm an aircraft mechanic. And I have never been trained to be so precise in the dentions and finesse that you exhibit in your talarances. You empress me. ..
Looks Awesome, Thank You For All Your Time and Effort!!! You Are Greatly Appreciated. Also thanking you in advance for helping to install this Magnificent Awesome Engine !! Thanks Again.
Came from MORR. Staying and subbed for the content !
I enjoy watching channels with clean shops and your shop is well taken care of. 😊 I just put this post in and you talked about your hands are not dirty enough. Lol 😆 🤣 😂
I'm a retired mechanic myself. Your technical expertise is very, very impressive! ❤