This is my motor. I am very lucky to have you building it. You bring more to the table than anyone I know. Your expertise is very impressive. I can't wait to see the rest of the series. I check everyday for new videos. I feel like a kid checking the mailbox everyday waiting for my Orphan Annie Secret Society decoder pin. It is exciting to see my motor finally coming together. I can't thank you enough.
Seriously, who's the douche that hit the dislike button? This channel and Pete's garage are so thorough and detailed. I've learned so much because of you. Thank you for the education.
Meh, some of this goes way over peoples heads and they can't grasp it. There are both rebuilders and parts changers. Parts changers dislike all the fancy math real rebuilders need to know.
Rescued a vintage oval-track 71 Ford Mustang from a scrap pile that I’m currently restoring. It came with a 390 with a 3 speed transmission out of the car. I know these videos were a few years ago, but if you’re out there I’ll appreciate anything I can pick up from from watching. Right now I just want to get it fitted in the car which is gonna be a task, it’s a Chevelle chassis, oil pan doesn’t clear steering linkage. Got a lot of challenges ahead and taking my time. Excited that I found your channel. Thanks for sharing your skills.
I built one I used in a 67 Mustang on a 1/4 mile flat paved oval. It was my first car and was crap, but I was 26 and knew 390s by that time. I managed to nail together a killer one. Some might find the build interesting because I used data that could maybe still be found. In the spring of 1983 Hot Rod magazine did a story on a 390 powered Fairlane tearing up dirt tracks in Northern California (iirc). The article was titled "390 To Go." What made the car amazing was the motor, a 390 stomping all the small block Camaros. In that article I found the oil system mods that will get MORE oil to the mains. Oil to the mains is the weak link in the FE, and is why the side oiller exists. I imagine most good FE builders know the oil mods, and 3 years pounding on my motor seeing 6 grand twice every lap says they work. The bearings were always still there every time I went in and looked. Then for power I used Fords Muscle Parts catalog from 1968 (iirc). Stuffed full of builds for all factory supported engines I built mine to a spec I called a "baby 427." The oil system mods require going to a mech cam, and that frees up a lot of excellent cam grinds. I chose a PAW (That's right that PAW! lol) grind that was with in lift rules and close to old factory mech 427 specs. This cam fit with the Ford recommendations, and the Ford machining specs got the compression where I wanted it with legal flat top pistons. This was the expensive part as it required the intake be machined on 4 surfaces. It was a beast with (illegal) port matched GT Mustang heads (3 bolt exhaust port) and stock manifolds and carb. It lived for 3 hard seasons freshened up twice with a custom (very crude) kick out and baffled oil pan I made. I sold the engine and it ended up in a dirt track car in Nevada and won a local championship in a much better car. My car skills were not yet there, I did later learn how to win. But I made a great 390 by gawd. I've built better engines since, but only because I had better rules and more money.
Definitely some good tricks to know on the old girl. Set a cross bolt main caps wouldn't hurt either but they're a bit pricey that have MFG up and then machined in. I used to do that to my Cobra Jets. It's all in the heads , get some good cylinder heads on her that flow. Even though it's a standard Duty engine I would definitely put a high volume pump on there with a good oil drive shaft from Moroso or somebody. Weld on extra little box to your oil pan to give you at least two more quarts volume, And use a Holley carburetor jet restriction on number 3 bolt on the rocker arm shaft so you don't fill up your valve covers with all your oil. You could likely get away easily with a Cobra Jet can grind on it also.
You have no idea how happy your videos make me, man. I've had the 460 on my mind for a year now and I know i t's only a matter of time before it happens!
I wondered what happened to the FE 390 build. I thought I have missed something. Great video on the details of checking all the clearances, square, and cleaning of the block. can't wait for the next one. I like your channel and always learn something from them. Keep up the good work.
Really appreciate these videos. FE 390 is my favorite engine, have had quite a few and they run strong for decades! Looking to build my first this coming winter and will use these videos as they are gold. Thx
I just got my 360 over bored to a 445 back from the machine shop. Never built an engine before so this is a huge help. Happy to support you on one of those pay sites or whatever. Your videos are really helpful. Thanks man.
You are the 1st person I subscribed to years ago and I still watch all your engine video's regardless of brand. You have helped me so much Brother and I could never repay you for all you've taught me! God Bless You Brother!
I'm building a very similar 390 stroker for a Cobra replica. Dressed to resemble a 427. I've done lots of engine builds but only a few stock FE Fords. This is a great video series on the FE stroker! I just recently subscribed and have been binge watching all your stuff.
Mr iron. Excellent. There are very few good in depth assembly videos. The only other channel ive found to do anal in depth stuff is Pete's garage. Look forward to the series. I'm a mechanic myself so get the basics but not having to rebuild engines at all anymore i love the niggley little bits that not everyone knows, seems to be a dying trade.... in the part of the UK I'm from anyhow. Keep up the good work.
Exactly right on the soap and water. Solvents will simply break a particle loose, clean it and allow it to redeposit even deeper. Dish soap is actually a detergent. Detergents keep the particles suspended allowing them to be rinsed away. I wouldn't go near a builder that didn't use soap and water. I have personally removed casting sand from blocks with soap, I'm sure you have as well.
One of my favorite personal engine builds was taking a 360 FE , boring it 0.060 over & dropping 390 crank & rods in it. I almost blew out a disk in my back just trying to lift the bare block up to go to machine. A comp cam RV bumpstick and a 10.5 compression ratio made it a real stump puller. Most important part is opening up the oil galleys on the FE because it will run out of oil at 4000 rpm.
I see you commented 3 yrs ago but if your still out there, is your claim of running short on oil at 4000 with a standard volume pump or high volume pump???
@@jesseduke694 it doesn’t literally run out of oil but the life of the rings and rod bearings are shorten quite a bit if you get a stock bottom end of a FE to hang out over 4500 rpm for a few minutes.
@@BustedWalletGarage i understand what your saying. I was just curious if that claim was intended for stock volume or high volume? I know they need help in the oiling department at rpms
@@jesseduke694 every time I’ve seen a high volume oil pump on a street car the oil pressure goes to zero when it accelerates. You have to use a very expensive oil pan to prevent that and they usually don’t fit in the car well. The stock Ford oil pump can be modified by shimming the internal pressure relief valve and you can get a few extra psi while still using the stock pan.
Hell yeah have been waiting for this build update love the videos keep up the good work, nice to know your in AZ if I ever need work done I know who to bring it to
Very informative, useful tips would apply to other engines. Especially like the oiling tips. How about a series on popular v8 with tips. Great video have a great day. Keith
I put that same scat kit in my 390 Fe, loved it, seemed to be a high quality kit. One thing I noticed was that those H beam rods do not have the oil hole in them that slings the oil into the cylinders, guess they’re not needed thanks
I work for mahle in Morristown TN making pistons mainly cummins but some pistons like that.. But! Pistons like the ones you have will be made in Mexico soon!!
This is gonna be sweet! I just put a Sniper efi on my stock 390 FE and I’d like to rebuild it while also adding some performance. I didn’t even know FEs were skirted. Cool.
I read that first post and thought what the hell??? LOL You can contact him through his FB page- it may take him a bit to get back to you but I know from first hand experience that he will get back to you and he's just as personable via message as he is in his vids.
I was getting ready to say use a leaf blower...lol When was racing for Southwest Racing we always washed our new or rebuilt blocks with Dawn with lemon. Like you said it gets all the grit and shavings out. You already know to ignore the idiot that called you all those names for washing your block LOL!
Im watching you clean the block and oil passages and I keep trying to wipe away your Christmas lights from the screen on my phone😂 they look like little hairs on my screen
the old 292/312s had a notorious reputation for eating upper valvetrain parts, so bad so j.c. whitney offered an external line oiling-kit that utilized a block takeoff, brake-style lines and access holes drilled thru the valve-covers. the new "FE" was not to have these problems so they restricted oil from the bottom-end forcing it to the top. of course the designed for racing side-oiler sidestepped this major issue.
Cannot wait for you to build the LS engine! I am an Gen I Old Iron guy, but the LS is new to me and I want to learn more LS. Really enjoyed watching the LS tear down you shot. I am wanting to do a swop and keep the EFI and have a all in one controller for EFI, Ignition and tuning etc. Need to know about compression limits, best cams for towing rigs / trucks on street and cars on street etc. Those LS heads are a game changer and I want to know more about best LS cores or what year of LS cores to look for etc. Is 2008 and later better or no? You do great job and very informative on your you tube channel. I have referred some lost mechanics to your videos before too. You have helped me tremendously too. Thanks!
dawn...it even removes diff grease from your hair. block isn't a problem ;-) i have used the stuff for the purpose for over 15 years. works well...no problems. with pressure washer.
Gizmo Thewytchdoktor Dawn dish soap, and a little sand will clean black walnut hull stain from your hands better than anything. Pure dawn just a little sand only then work it in for a good long while. Then rinse with hot water. REAL shade tree mechanics know 🦉
The Ford TSB said it was not recommended to align main bearing holes because it may over lube bearing and crank and lower oil pressure in other areas of the engine.
I've got a stock 390 in my 68 ford galaxie ltd. I'm planning on doing a full rebuild once the block passes inspection. I like the sound of a lopey rv cam, and I plan on stroking it. Do you have a recommendation for a stroker kit and cam as well as whether I should over bore and if so how much? I want a good solid fun torque motor for street/strip. Great thorough videos man!
Looking to buy a 283 chevy for a 1 ton, and also a 283 for an S-10 swap. Vintage would you be interested in building one or both?. Not looking for any time soon, maybe around end of July to the first part of September. IF interested in doing either build just let me know. Thanks in advance. Love the videos, not big on ford and mopar stuff, but these videos are very informative on all engine builds. Keep up the good work man.
I worked at an engine shop over twenty years ago, so I can understand what your doing. We worked on all sorts of engines, but the whole time I was there, nobody ever brought in a 340 Plymouth, could you do one of those please, even a 355 or 360 would be okay
This message is for the Ford FE haters comment Pauliebots if you are going to doubt the care of the cost for this type of engine build then you sir don't deserve the enjoyment of owning and running a Ford FE Big Block I my self still to this day enjoy my modified 1966 Original 352 that came in the 66 Ford F-100 truck and really enjoy running up with the new plastics on the road in my Father's Truck (RIP) that he bought brand new in 66 these engines if setup right with top of the line parts will go forever with proper oil and coolant changes
right now i'm putting a stock 390 in my high boy but plan to build it up after i get my 68 chevy dune not sure how or what i want to do with it has truck heads on it
I'd like to say in YOUR Defense(and mine) to the water guys... WHAT THE "SCHTUFF" DO YOU THINK IS IN THE COOLANT??? H2O! Just like the doctor will tell you the best thing to do with any wound first is to clean it with soap and water!GOOD WORK! My New Friend! I'm a FE Man^__^
The back side freeze plug to keep the cam in is what way installed? Then with 390 to 427 the cam bearings are different no? The 427 had grooved bearings which are diff than the sideoiler. You stated this was to be a full tell all an missing this one part has left me a lil in the dark. I've built many engines NO Machine work always did it by farming out. So when came back plugs were in an bearings of the cam as well. I'd like to see °ALL the steps an sadly you left this out an I know they are supposed to be easy but seeing is learning.
Surfactants break the surface tension and get that grit out. Use Dawn on your hands before you GoJo (if you have rinse water) and you'll use less hand cleaner. Pro window washers use Dawn like Mr. Woo uses Calgon. The guy that cussed you out needs a Dawn mouth rinse.
good stuff sir thanks for the video ,,, i hope you pick up a job to re build a a AMC 360 or 401 V8 . i love AMC cars bought lots them in the 80s cheep , them cars teach me that brand loyalty dose not make the best car , AMC had all best parts from the big 3 and made some good stuff of there own :)
The valley usually cracks first if the engine froze it's the weakest part and I saw one that the machine shop rebuilt the engine and put the head gaskets on backward , The steam cracked the valley and that engine turned blue so it was Toast .
There was a notice from ford that they purposely restricted flow to the number one bering to supply more to the number 2 and 3. When i tore my engine down number one looks new and 2 and 3 has a little wear.
Where did you get these pistons. I couldn't find any for a 4.11 bore 390 when I wanted to put a 428 crank in it and I had to have lots of custom work done to the pistons we had and the engine is still running with .021 out of the bore with mls head gaskets to make it all work. The pistons I need are a flat topped 60 over 390 piston for the 3.98 crank. U went through 4 sets of cam bearings doing test fittings on the camshaft. Then removing them and honing out the cam bering bores then reinstall and check for cam friction.
What about cam bores?? I recently built up a 460. During assembly, I couldn't get the cam all the way in. My machine shop said this can happen. For the fix, they had me run an old cam with a knife edge cut into the journals into the bore. It shaved the tight bearing a few thou so the cam would fit. It worked, but I should I have just align bored the cam bore? Machine shop said Mopars and AMCs are notorious for this issue. This is also a good lesson and reminder to put your cam in BEFORE the crank.
The machine shop you are using did exactly what I would have done, cam bearings are very forgiving and often times the bores are not aligned well from the factory what you did is perfectly acceptable it wont effect performance one bit
Good to hear! So should align boring/honing be done to the cam bores as standard practice? (as one would do with mains?) How's the cam bore alignment measured?
How does alining the main bearing bores effect the cam, timing chain, and all that stuf Also Im wondering how large you can go on a 390 cylinder bore without causing a problem
Could you show a close up of the modification of the mains? I will be rebuilding my grandfathers '66 galaxy 500's 352 I inherited. It will be stock but I don't want to go too far as to weaken the journal.
Supposedly the reason for the mismatch in main bearing oiling holes is to force more oil to the bearings as the oil travels from front to rear. One book has the size drills to check the restriction size, all being different. This is in regards to the 390 up FE. When someone did that to a block I had, the block cracked where it was ground and up the passage. Just sayin'. The only way I know to clean a block is WITH SOAP AND WATER, preferably hot water.
I have been wanting to start a project car for a long time, it will probably end up being a 67 or 68 Cougar. Even if I get a small block car I will be tempted to put a rebuilt FE engine in it but I am curious what the difference in weight is from say a factory stock 302 to a tricked out 390 with aluminum head and intake. For some reason I always think of the big blocks as the heaviest engines but doubt if that is true in all cases.
This is my motor. I am very lucky to have you building it. You bring more to the table than anyone I know. Your expertise is very impressive. I can't wait to see the rest of the series. I check everyday for new videos. I feel like a kid checking the mailbox everyday waiting for my Orphan Annie Secret Society decoder pin. It is exciting to see my motor finally coming together. I can't thank you enough.
Your very fortunate! It's getting awfully hard to find someone so knowledgeable on the FE.
iROBODUDE whats the name of his shop? i’d like a similar setup... thx
Im just watching the series, how did this turn out for you.
Couldn't you have purchased a small house for what you paid to have all this work done?🤣
How did it run and pull once in your truck?
Seriously, who's the douche that hit the dislike button? This channel and Pete's garage are so thorough and detailed. I've learned so much because of you. Thank you for the education.
me.
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Meh, some of this goes way over peoples heads and they can't grasp it. There are both rebuilders and parts changers. Parts changers dislike all the fancy math real rebuilders need to know.
Rescued a vintage oval-track 71 Ford Mustang from a scrap pile that I’m currently restoring. It came with a 390 with a 3 speed transmission out of the car. I know these videos were a few years ago, but if you’re out there I’ll appreciate anything I can pick up from from watching. Right now I just want to get it fitted in the car which is gonna be a task, it’s a Chevelle chassis, oil pan doesn’t clear steering linkage. Got a lot of challenges ahead and taking my time. Excited that I found your channel. Thanks for sharing your skills.
I agree 100% with washing the block with soap and water. Cleanliness is next to godliness. Love the vids. Love the detail. Learned a lot.
. . . how have i never come across your channel till now?
you really know your stuff! thanks for the contributions.
Just send it
I built one I used in a 67 Mustang on a 1/4 mile flat paved oval. It was my first car and was crap, but I was 26 and knew 390s by that time. I managed to nail together a killer one. Some might find the build interesting because I used data that could maybe still be found. In the spring of 1983 Hot Rod magazine did a story on a 390 powered Fairlane tearing up dirt tracks in Northern California (iirc). The article was titled "390 To Go." What made the car amazing was the motor, a 390 stomping all the small block Camaros. In that article I found the oil system mods that will get MORE oil to the mains. Oil to the mains is the weak link in the FE, and is why the side oiller exists. I imagine most good FE builders know the oil mods, and 3 years pounding on my motor seeing 6 grand twice every lap says they work. The bearings were always still there every time I went in and looked.
Then for power I used Fords Muscle Parts catalog from 1968 (iirc). Stuffed full of builds for all factory supported engines I built mine to a spec I called a "baby 427." The oil system mods require going to a mech cam, and that frees up a lot of excellent cam grinds. I chose a PAW (That's right that PAW! lol) grind that was with in lift rules and close to old factory mech 427 specs. This cam fit with the Ford recommendations, and the Ford machining specs got the compression where I wanted it with legal flat top pistons. This was the expensive part as it required the intake be machined on 4 surfaces. It was a beast with (illegal) port matched GT Mustang heads (3 bolt exhaust port) and stock manifolds and carb. It lived for 3 hard seasons freshened up twice with a custom (very crude) kick out and baffled oil pan I made. I sold the engine and it ended up in a dirt track car in Nevada and won a local championship in a much better car. My car skills were not yet there, I did later learn how to win. But I made a great 390 by gawd. I've built better engines since, but only because I had better rules and more money.
Definitely some good tricks to know on the old girl.
Set a cross bolt main caps wouldn't hurt either but they're a bit pricey that have MFG up and then machined in.
I used to do that to my Cobra Jets.
It's all in the heads ,
get some good cylinder heads on her that flow.
Even though it's a standard Duty engine I would definitely put a high volume pump on there with a good oil drive shaft from Moroso or somebody.
Weld on extra little box to your oil pan to give you at least two more quarts volume,
And use a Holley carburetor jet restriction on number 3 bolt on the rocker arm shaft so you don't fill up your valve covers with all your oil.
You could likely get away easily with a Cobra Jet can grind on it also.
You have no idea how happy your videos make me, man. I've had the 460 on my mind for a year now and I know i t's only a matter of time before it happens!
That's great to hear the world needs more happiness it's even better when its Big Block Ford Happiness
I wondered what happened to the FE 390 build. I thought I have missed something. Great video on the details of checking all the clearances, square, and cleaning of the block. can't wait for the next one. I like your channel and always learn something from them. Keep up the good work.
How does this channel only have 73k subs... most in depth videos out there. Great videos keep it up!
Glad you noticed the lack of good youtube build guides for the 390. Thanks for the vids. Keep up the great work!
Really appreciate these videos. FE 390 is my favorite engine, have had quite a few and they run strong for decades! Looking to build my first this coming winter and will use these videos as they are gold. Thx
Always love the content on the channel and respect your skill and knowledge on rebuilding any motor
Thanks!
I just got my 360 over bored to a 445 back from the machine shop. Never built an engine before so this is a huge help. Happy to support you on one of those pay sites or whatever. Your videos are really helpful. Thanks man.
You are the 1st person I subscribed to years ago and I still watch all your engine video's regardless of brand. You have helped me so much Brother and I could never repay you for all you've taught me! God Bless You Brother!
I'm building a very similar 390 stroker for a Cobra replica. Dressed to resemble a 427. I've done lots of engine builds but only a few stock FE Fords. This is a great video series on the FE stroker! I just recently subscribed and have been binge watching all your stuff.
By far THE best engine channel ever created....
You do such a great job illustrating your engine builds, it's been very helpful. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge 👍.
Love the brushes through the oil galleys. Thanks for the leaf blower idea.
Fantastic vid - looking forward to the rest of the 390 FE build! Very timely too with reveal of the original Bullitt car!
Awesome video. It is really great that you are putting out a quality video on the FE's . You do a great job! Thanks
These are awesome videos....just when i thought i was gonna make the move from 390 to 460.....i discover this series...👊🇺🇸
Thanks for putting these videos together. Not enough good FE videos out there. I've got a 390 myself I may be rebuilding soon.
Thanks for the superb video documentary. Thinking to build a first generation Cougar with the FE. Will reference these often!
I'm pretty sure all of the DIYers here love to see the complete builds. Keep up the vids. 👍
A good bath never hurt anything! Lol, great video
I've watched many of your videos, very informative I'm learning enough from just you to tackle my 383 stroker. Keep them videos coming!
Mr iron. Excellent. There are very few good in depth assembly videos. The only other channel ive found to do anal in depth stuff is Pete's garage. Look forward to the series. I'm a mechanic myself so get the basics but not having to rebuild engines at all anymore i love the niggley little bits that not everyone knows, seems to be a dying trade.... in the part of the UK I'm from anyhow. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very informative 390 is one of my favorite engines
Fantastic stuff. Can't stop watching. Subbed and Patreoned. Keep 'em coming. Would love to see a Yblock series.
Awesome! Getting ready to install a 390 and rebuild another. Thankss. Great video.
Glad to help
Exactly right on the soap and water. Solvents will simply break a particle loose, clean it and allow it to redeposit even deeper. Dish soap is actually a detergent. Detergents keep the particles suspended allowing them to be rinsed away. I wouldn't go near a builder that didn't use soap and water. I have personally removed casting sand from blocks with soap, I'm sure you have as well.
I got a 390 block too! This will be very helpful in my build thank you!
One of my favorite personal engine builds was taking a 360 FE , boring it 0.060 over & dropping 390 crank & rods in it. I almost blew out a disk in my back just trying to lift the bare block up to go to machine. A comp cam RV bumpstick and a 10.5 compression ratio made it a real stump puller. Most important part is opening up the oil galleys on the FE because it will run out of oil at 4000 rpm.
I see you commented 3 yrs ago but if your still out there, is your claim of running short on oil at 4000 with a standard volume pump or high volume pump???
@@jesseduke694 it doesn’t literally run out of oil but the life of the rings and rod bearings are shorten quite a bit if you get a stock bottom end of a FE to hang out over 4500 rpm for a few minutes.
@@BustedWalletGarage i understand what your saying. I was just curious if that claim was intended for stock volume or high volume? I know they need help in the oiling department at rpms
@@jesseduke694 every time I’ve seen a high volume oil pump on a street car the oil pressure goes to zero when it accelerates. You have to use a very expensive oil pan to prevent that and they usually don’t fit in the car well. The stock Ford oil pump can be modified by shimming the internal pressure relief valve and you can get a few extra psi while still using the stock pan.
Leaf blower ... my neighbors think I'm nuts. But I use mine to dry my car after I wash it. :)
Great to have you back! Thanks for a great vid, cheers
Thank you so much for making this video. I really really appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
looking good, great vid! a lot of things to check, and remember when buildin an engine.
Cool video I’ll be watching along on this one even though it’s a Ford. My motor is still running strong. Thanks again
Hell yeah have been waiting for this build update love the videos keep up the good work, nice to know your in AZ if I ever need work done I know who to bring it to
Love the old fes, even with there oiling system they are good runners
Very informative, useful tips would apply to other engines. Especially like the oiling tips. How about a series on popular v8 with tips. Great video have a great day. Keith
I put that same scat kit in my 390 Fe, loved it, seemed to be a high quality kit. One thing I noticed was that those H beam rods do not have the oil hole in them that slings the oil into the cylinders, guess they’re not needed thanks
If you don't use spirolocks you are asking for trouble .We used Tide and shaving creme in the bores ,it WORKS !
Another awesome video! This FE build is exciting and great info!
I appreciate these videos and the detail!
I work for mahle in Morristown TN making pistons mainly cummins but some pistons like that.. But! Pistons like the ones you have will be made in Mexico soon!!
Very educational! Your the man!
Absolutely excellent FE ford information.
This is gonna be sweet!
I just put a Sniper efi on my stock 390 FE and I’d like to rebuild it while also adding some performance.
I didn’t even know FEs were skirted. Cool.
TheProchargedmopar do you have a clue how to contact Myvintageiron I need to buy his pants for sale. thanks.
His PARTS FOR SALE NOT PANTS HIT THE WRONG KEYBOARD KEY ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO CONTACT HIM!
Curtis von Epp Nope, Just watched a few of his vids. Pretty good.
I read that first post and thought what the hell??? LOL You can contact him through his FB page- it may take him a bit to get back to you but I know from first hand experience that he will get back to you and he's just as personable via message as he is in his vids.
sorry man my pants are not for sale
I was getting ready to say use a leaf blower...lol When was racing for Southwest Racing we always washed our new or rebuilt blocks with Dawn with lemon. Like you said it gets all the grit and shavings out. You already know to ignore the idiot that called you all those names for washing your block LOL!
Im watching you clean the block and oil passages and I keep trying to wipe away your Christmas lights from the screen on my phone😂 they look like little hairs on my screen
Sign me up for the VintageIron channel. These videos are gold!
the old 292/312s had a notorious reputation for eating upper valvetrain parts, so bad so j.c. whitney offered an external line oiling-kit that utilized a block takeoff, brake-style lines and access holes drilled thru the valve-covers. the new "FE" was not to have these problems so they restricted oil from the bottom-end forcing it to the top. of course the designed for racing side-oiler sidestepped this major issue.
Cannot wait for you to build the LS engine! I am an Gen I Old Iron guy, but the LS is new to me and I want to learn more LS. Really enjoyed watching the LS tear down you shot. I am wanting to do a swop and keep the EFI and have a all in one controller for EFI, Ignition and tuning etc. Need to know about compression limits, best cams for towing rigs / trucks on street and cars on street etc. Those LS heads are a game changer and I want to know more about best LS cores or what year of LS cores to look for etc. Is 2008 and later better or no? You do great job and very informative on your you tube channel. I have referred some lost mechanics to your videos before too. You have helped me tremendously too. Thanks!
Thanks it's on the list
dawn...it even removes diff grease from your hair. block isn't a problem ;-)
i have used the stuff for the purpose for over 15 years. works well...no problems. with pressure washer.
Gizmo Thewytchdoktor Dawn dish soap, and a little sand will clean black walnut hull stain from your hands better than anything. Pure dawn just a little sand only then work it in for a good long while. Then rinse with hot water. REAL shade tree mechanics know 🦉
Where have you been? Love your videos! I've leaned a lot.
Brake clean or ether is good fro getting rid of the grease but your right., To get rid of dirt and grit you must use a detergent and water.
The Ford TSB said it was not recommended to align main bearing holes because it may over lube bearing and crank and lower oil pressure in other areas of the engine.
I was waiting for this one...Thanks!
I've got a stock 390 in my 68 ford galaxie ltd. I'm planning on doing a full rebuild once the block passes inspection. I like the sound of a lopey rv cam, and I plan on stroking it. Do you have a recommendation for a stroker kit and cam as well as whether I should over bore and if so how much? I want a good solid fun torque motor for street/strip. Great thorough videos man!
Great video can’t what for following parts :)
Always great videos. Thanks.
Looking to buy a 283 chevy for a 1 ton, and also a 283 for an S-10 swap.
Vintage would you be interested in building one or both?.
Not looking for any time soon, maybe around end of July to the first part of September.
IF interested in doing either build just let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Love the videos, not big on ford and mopar stuff, but these videos are very informative on all engine builds.
Keep up the good work man.
Can't wait for the future videos👍👍👍
42:55. The ice cream man is just over your shoulder.
Another great video!! Thank you
I worked at an engine shop over twenty years ago, so I can understand what your doing. We worked on all sorts of engines, but the whole time I was there, nobody ever brought in a 340 Plymouth, could you do one of those please, even a 355 or 360 would be okay
This message is for the Ford FE haters comment Pauliebots if you are going to doubt the care of the cost for this type of engine build then you sir don't deserve the enjoyment of owning and running a Ford FE Big Block I my self still to this day enjoy my modified 1966 Original 352 that came in the 66 Ford F-100 truck and really enjoy running up with the new plastics on the road in my Father's Truck (RIP) that he bought brand new in 66 these engines if setup right with top of the line parts will go forever with proper oil and coolant changes
right now i'm putting a stock 390 in my high boy but plan to build it up after i get my 68 chevy dune not sure how or what i want to do with it has truck heads on it
I'd like to say in YOUR Defense(and mine) to the water guys... WHAT THE "SCHTUFF" DO YOU THINK IS IN THE COOLANT??? H2O! Just like the doctor will tell you the best thing to do with any wound first is to clean it with soap and water!GOOD WORK! My New Friend! I'm a FE Man^__^
The back side freeze plug to keep the cam in is what way installed? Then with 390 to 427 the cam bearings are different no? The 427 had grooved bearings which are diff than the sideoiler. You stated this was to be a full tell all an missing this one part has left me a lil in the dark. I've built many engines NO Machine work always did it by farming out. So when came back plugs were in an bearings of the cam as well. I'd like to see °ALL the steps an sadly you left this out an I know they are supposed to be easy but seeing is learning.
Excellent video, good information.
Great video!
Nice job!
Surfactants break the surface tension and get that grit out. Use Dawn on your hands before you GoJo (if you have rinse water) and you'll use less hand cleaner. Pro window washers use Dawn like Mr. Woo uses Calgon. The guy that cussed you out needs a Dawn mouth rinse.
good stuff sir thanks for the video ,,, i hope you pick up a job to re build a a AMC 360 or 401 V8 . i love AMC cars bought lots them in the 80s cheep , them cars teach me that brand loyalty dose not make the best car , AMC had all best parts from the big 3 and made some good stuff of there own :)
Hey bud love these videos is there a way I can reach out to you for some questions
great videos...
Like your program keep it up ! I'm an old total car admirerer . Pat Torres
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Thanks I wouldn't advise posting your home address on any type of social media though
The valley usually cracks first if the engine froze it's the weakest part and I saw one that the machine shop rebuilt the engine and put the head gaskets on backward , The steam cracked the valley and that engine turned blue so it was Toast .
great videos, thanks
Awesome stuff!
Really enjoying your videos. Great job editing and staying on point.
Can I ask what roller cam your using?
There was a notice from ford that they purposely restricted flow to the number one bering to supply more to the number 2 and 3. When i tore my engine down number one looks new and 2 and 3 has a little wear.
High vol pump and oil restrictors in the heads and you're in business
Where did you get these pistons. I couldn't find any for a 4.11 bore 390 when I wanted to put a 428 crank in it and I had to have lots of custom work done to the pistons we had and the engine is still running with .021 out of the bore with mls head gaskets to make it all work. The pistons I need are a flat topped 60 over 390 piston for the 3.98 crank. U went through 4 sets of cam bearings doing test fittings on the camshaft. Then removing them and honing out the cam bering bores then reinstall and check for cam friction.
The pistons are from MAHLE motor sports but stroker kit is made by scat they also supplied the pistons it's a 4.125 stroke that brings our CID to 431
Myvintageiron7512 will a standard 390 block handle that large of a bore? By my numbers that's a 75 over bore or am I wrong?
no it's .030 the standard 390 bore is 4.050
Great video...
Thanks!
Use a melling M57B pump, which has a 70 psi relief spring.
Thanks for the new video.I cant find anything wrong with your Vid.
What about cam bores?? I recently built up a 460. During assembly, I couldn't get the cam all the way in. My machine shop said this can happen. For the fix, they had me run an old cam with a knife edge cut into the journals into the bore. It shaved the tight bearing a few thou so the cam would fit. It worked, but I should I have just align bored the cam bore? Machine shop said Mopars and AMCs are notorious for this issue. This is also a good lesson and reminder to put your cam in BEFORE the crank.
The machine shop you are using did exactly what I would have done, cam bearings are very forgiving and often times the bores are not aligned well from the factory what you did is perfectly acceptable it wont effect performance one bit
Good to hear! So should align boring/honing be done to the cam bores as standard practice? (as one would do with mains?) How's the cam bore alignment measured?
When you become more famous on UA-cam, they should get Tom Hanks to play you.
How does alining the main bearing bores effect the cam, timing chain, and all that stuf Also Im wondering how large you can go on a 390 cylinder bore without causing a problem
Thanks for talkin us through it,l hate music videos.
Could you show a close up of the modification of the mains? I will be rebuilding my grandfathers '66 galaxy 500's 352 I inherited. It will be stock but I don't want to go too far as to weaken the journal.
Supposedly the reason for the mismatch in main bearing oiling holes is to force more oil to the bearings as the oil travels from front to rear. One book has the size drills to check the restriction size, all being different. This is in regards to the 390 up FE. When someone did that to a block I had, the block cracked where it was ground and up the passage. Just sayin'. The only way I know to clean a block is WITH SOAP AND WATER, preferably hot water.
How long have you been doing this kind of work? With all of the information you offer, I don't think they pay you enough Sir!
32 years
Oh good lord even mismatch bearing oil holes. Damn kids
I have been wanting to start a project car for a long time, it will probably end up being a 67 or 68 Cougar. Even if I get a small block car I will be tempted to put a rebuilt FE engine in it but I am curious what the difference in weight is from say a factory stock 302 to a tricked out 390 with aluminum head and intake. For some reason I always think of the big blocks as the heaviest engines but doubt if that is true in all cases.
I saw that slide show video too.
Mahle didn't make a 4.060 forged piston for my 398ci Windsor so I went with SRP pistons.