Doing this modification also makes the bearings act as oil restrictors too, limiting (in a good way) the oil feed to the camshaft. Good for engines like the 351C that "suffer" from over-oiling of the camshaft bearings. Nice work.
I’m 69 years old, and don’t race anymore, but I wish I new a fraction you have forgot! Outstanding work! Love the videos, and the knowledge! Ronnie, East Tennessee
Mr. Brand, this is outstanding information. Things like this are why I decided to go with a local machinist even though it’s been a 6 month wait. Last time I went by to check on it, there were donuts in the tiny parking lot from a satisfied customer. Thanks again
I did automotive repair for over 30 years and never learned machining. This is all new and interesting to me. More basic machining videos fixing problems would be cool (just my opinion).
I would like everyone to know that I asked this gentleman a question in a previous video and he not only responded but due to my poor wording and limited knowledge he took the time out of his busy day to respond twice to make sure my question was answered. If anyone deserves subscribers, this man does.
You can proly do 5 or 6video just on a full machined block. I dont think there are many video about actual blueprinting and measuring before assembly. I myself would like to see and hear about piston squirters and how to machine in. And judgin by our weeks long forum discussions about which main gets what 1st, maybe an oil galley(s) refresher. Were good on front drive distributors, i promise
Videos of all types are welcome! Whatever you want to share with us, we want to see! I especially love the tips and tricks, machining and assembly are great too!
Thanks Gerald, been placing the oil feed hole at 2 oclock for 40 years while everone saying its wrong. Lol keep the vids coming. Your channel can be big !!!!!!
Great information. I have a SBC with the cam bearing groove in the block. I will definitely be clocking the cam bearings for more oil pressure and to help the life of the bearings.👍💯
That Ruby is living her best life out there in that grass. She literally has me laughing out loud. What about the man behind the machines? Where did you learn or develop some of these tricks? What's on your resume/background I wonder. You might could touch on that a little more in the video's during the process.
If you don't mind doing them one at a time, you could probably use an adjustable cam bearing installer/remover on a short staub. Expand the tool out to get the friction drive effect.
That's an excellent idea & more than likely to be worth the additional cost , Great Content Thank You , My Chihuahua does the same thing after Her bath . 🇺🇸🇵🇷🦊👍
Hi corey from phoenix az can you do a honing video, and explain the different ways of honing depending on the ring package specifically the 1.2 mm rings being used today. thanks Corey
How about bottom end kits from lower end to higher end and the differences in crank materials and rod materials and design . Then what should be good enough for different horsepower levels.
Hi Mr Brand. Only just found your channel. Have you done any videos that show blueprinting the oil galleries? Or do you have any incite on what size oil galleries is too small? I am curious if the BMW S85 / S66 engines that keep spinning rod bearings have an oil gallery that is too small in diameter. Regards Ryan. Ps, your mod to groove the back side of the cam bearing will also keep the bearing cooler as it has oil flowing all around it now.
Great video Gerald, love the tech. I run restrictor cam bearings in my Cleveland’s same machined groove. Does it slow down the flow of oil also? Can’t wait for our live chat. Talk to you tomorrow
Hey Gerald, appreciate the videos. So one of the things that I’ve come across was the main caps on my block were loose in the registers, I’m not sure how to fix that.
Interesting.. Could there be a way to cut the groove to the bearing housings while line honing them? To prevent the bearings from spinning. When the housing wall is straight and all you have is that relatively shallow groove on the bearing itself, the oil pressure might sqeeze out between the bearing and the housing. I know it is heaps simpler task to do like that, but the groove in the housing would allow thicker oil, and it would suck the bearing tight against the housing(this effect needs both grooves btw), instead of squeezing out in between. You'd need to be able to adjust the cut depth mid cut, and that's where my engineering skills end.. A screw and a wedge and a pivot pin to hold the blade, or something..?
Mr. Brand l, I'm curious about the benefits of "roller" cam bearings vs. a standard flat pressed in cam bearing like in today's video. What situations would a bearing like that be necessary? What other components are necessary to work with a bearing change like that? I'm also curious about larger cam lobes vs. retro fit size cam lobes....benefits of as far as lifter wear at high rpm(7k +), high rpm capability, stock lifter bore size or necessary to bore for larger diameter lifters.
I have not seen any benefit to roller cam bearings. No other component necessary. It the barrel size of the core not the lobe size. It depends on the camshaft.
I am wondering if you have worked on 5.7 Hemi Engines? are you aware of them eating camshafts do to oil problems suspected and have you modified the oiling system in any 5.7 Hemi's?
You want everything square to the mains. Cylinder bores 90 deg to the deck and 45 deg to the cam bore.You want the quench as tight as you can make. If you watch to video where i deck the block it may help Thanks Gerald
Howdy Gerald, Curiousity kicking around in my Noggin... Building on a skimpy budget, I've been a Die hard SBC/BBC gear head, after being a greasemonkey my entire life... I have a bunch of SBF and Foxbody aswell as other projects... My Interest is, Currently I have 1 forged steel 331 and 1 347 Forged steel crank, and 1 cast 347 crank... Using 90's OEM roller blocks etc... My question, Difference in Build costs Cast vs Forged where Balancing/Crank Lightening are either more or less budget & durability friendly??? I honestly wouldn't mind finding a OEM 8.2 deck Limits, Even if I split several in 2...
My dog does the same thing after a bath. She prefers to be dirty and stinky. She's always filthy from laying around on the shop floor at work everyday.
Videos on anything. Boring or not. They will get views. How about an assembly. Machining , measuring, cc volume , piston in the hole , compression calculations. Can degree and it’s affects….
Gerald, Bob Seitsinger. Just saw your cam shaft bearing maching. Very impressive 😊. Thanks
Doing this modification also makes the bearings act as oil restrictors too, limiting (in a good way) the oil feed to the camshaft. Good for engines like the 351C that "suffer" from over-oiling of the camshaft bearings. Nice work.
I’m 69 years old, and don’t race anymore, but I wish I new a fraction you have forgot! Outstanding work! Love the videos, and the knowledge! Ronnie, East Tennessee
I will watch anything you are willing to share. I appreciate the time and knowledge that you are sharing.
Old school machinist. Love the content.
Love all of your videos. And props to you Gerald for building Damon’s engines for NPK. Kicking those Hemis’ asses!!! Awesome!!
You have to get an apprentice,, you have to have someone to leave all those secrets with.
We’re UA-cam apprentices…
I volunteer
Mr. Brand, this is outstanding information. Things like this are why I decided to go with a local machinist even though it’s been a 6 month wait. Last time I went by to check on it, there were donuts in the tiny parking lot from a satisfied customer. Thanks again
LOL
I did automotive repair for over 30 years and never learned machining. This is all new and interesting to me. More basic machining videos fixing problems would be cool (just my opinion).
I personally enjoy everything about engine building. Whatever you put out i will watch
I would like everyone to know that I asked this gentleman a question in a previous video and he not only responded but due to my poor wording and limited knowledge he took the time out of his busy day to respond twice to make sure my question was answered. If anyone deserves subscribers, this man does.
Love your content!! I'm a motor head working at a Great Automotive machine shop and you really take it to the next level, keep them coming 😊😊
You can proly do 5 or 6video just on a full machined block. I dont think there are many video about actual blueprinting and measuring before assembly. I myself would like to see and hear about piston squirters and how to machine in. And judgin by our weeks long forum discussions about which main gets what 1st, maybe an oil galley(s) refresher. Were good on front drive distributors, i promise
Videos of all types are welcome!
Whatever you want to share with us, we want to see!
I especially love the tips and tricks, machining and assembly are great too!
So far I'm enjoying all of this. Love seeing that clean shop.
Thanks
Great and inspiring watching a artist at work. Thax for sharing your knowledge and experience and teaching.
Thanks for the video Gerald. Excellent tip for cam bearing oiling.
Thank you Mr. Brand. This is great knowledge to pass on. I learn something every time.
Thanks Gerald, been placing the oil feed hole at 2 oclock for 40 years while everone saying its wrong. Lol keep the vids coming. Your channel can be big !!!!!!
Thanks
That's a great idea Gerald 👍👍Thanks for sharing that !!
I really like this man's thinker. He's definitely found his talent in life. Now I just wish I could find mine. Greats videos keep them coming!!!
Keep Looking
Gerald and Ruby y'all rock! Ruby out in the grass after a bath😂! Peace
Good video Gerald.
Thanks for sharing the Tech.
Take care, Ed.
Love to see a shop tour
Give it all to us.. I for one love everything automotive especially machining engines and experimenting. Great videos.. 👍
Can't get enough of thing like this. Greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Awesome stuff! Loving the explanation of why that is done and how it improves efficiency and lubrication!
Keep em coming!!!!
nice to see ya working easy.... so relaxed brother... kudos to the old skool class session
I love your stuff. Keep it coming!!
Very much appreciate the tips and tricks.
Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing!
Keep'em coming! These videos are great to watch! I never know what you'll share next and it's always fun to watch and/or interesting to learn from!
Always Top Quality Work you can count on. Thanks for sharing Mr Brand.
I think I've missed to watch this one !. I've just found it. 😄Thank you for posting every interesting videos !.
Thanks
I will watch whatever yo put on here..hope all is well with the family
Great video! I love machining videos! I bought a 9" south bend and I love machining nic-nacs and making one-off parts!
You could sell these modified bearings , especially for LS engines . Great video
My blue heeler used to do the same thing after getting a bath. 👍
We love all your videos. Id love to see anything on Big block fords.
keep all of it coming!!! okie racer here!
You put it out it will be good, So don't stop what you are doing. I will watch and learn. If you want to mix it up. It will be good.
Way cool setup!
any thing you do seems to haves tips & tricks to it,, Love your videos
Great information. I have a SBC with the cam bearing groove in the block. I will definitely be clocking the cam bearings for more oil pressure and to help the life of the bearings.👍💯
Clocking the bearings does not matter at all.
It’s all a matter of conjecture.
Thanks 👍
You share great tips. Thank you for the info.
Btw, my shop puppy does the same after a bath.
That Ruby is living her best life out there in that grass. She literally has me laughing out loud. What about the man behind the machines? Where did you learn or develop some of these tricks? What's on your resume/background I wonder. You might could touch on that a little more in the video's during the process.
I will go into little more in depth on it Thanks
Excellent information. Keep it coming!
If you don't mind doing them one at a time, you could probably use an adjustable cam bearing installer/remover on a short staub. Expand the tool out to get the friction drive effect.
Yes that would work fine. Thanks
Enjoy your videos!
Love all the content.
Sometimes it's the small things that can make all the difference.
Any videos you want to put out we will all watch and enjoy
Would love more Dyno tuning info, carb tuning (difference air bleeds make) and plug reading 👍👍
I have 2 motor to dyno in the ext couple of weeks
All this was going to be a fun day when you do that definitely can't wait
thats a great idea!! awesome video
I'm sure you know Dart SHP small blocks have that feature on their cam bearings and it's good....I did a couple recently....400's......
Yes I do Thanks
Love these videos, very informative keep them coming 👍
Ruby is great!
🔥really enjoy your knowledge and mindset boss🔥👊🔥🔨🏍⚙️
Superb modification!
That's an excellent idea & more than likely to be worth the additional cost , Great Content Thank You , My Chihuahua does the same thing after Her bath . 🇺🇸🇵🇷🦊👍
A video explaining how to setup the serdi? How to setup cutter diameter etc. How to choose cutter etc.
Any thing shared is interesting....😎
I would love to see some dyno stuff
Knows the Business
Great Job as always Gerald...
However I think Ruby Stole the Show.🤔
Please I would come work for free I would love to learn a 3rd of what you know 😂. You are a very wise man
Best tools are the ones you make.
thank you
just post videos. you are great.
Hi corey from phoenix az can you do a honing video, and explain the different ways of honing depending on the ring package specifically the 1.2 mm rings being used today.
thanks Corey
How about bottom end kits from lower end to higher end and the differences in crank materials and rod materials and design . Then what should be good enough for different horsepower levels.
I like anything you want to cheat with us! Thanks for the video
Good video! I’d like to see more valve train geometry setups and setting up proper spring pressure stuff.
Ok thanks
Genius!
Would love to see you finsh rods
Hi Mr Brand. Only just found your channel. Have you done any videos that show blueprinting the oil galleries? Or do you have any incite on what size oil galleries is too small? I am curious if the BMW S85 / S66 engines that keep spinning rod bearings have an oil gallery that is too small in diameter.
Regards Ryan.
Ps, your mod to groove the back side of the cam bearing will also keep the bearing cooler as it has oil flowing all around it now.
I have no idea on the oil system on the BMW
How do you know if .010" on the backs of those cam bearings will offer enough oil volume flow for the cam?
It feed oil all the way around the bearing
Brother you share what you want just pick something and it will be great
Getald mateing gaskets to ports (intake/to head or head/to headers/exh. manifolds pros and cons of not getting the openings to correct sizes?
Great video Gerald, love the tech. I run restrictor cam bearings in my Cleveland’s same machined groove. Does it slow down the flow of oil also? Can’t wait for our live chat. Talk to you tomorrow
Thanks No it does not slow down the oil.
i did it alot on big block chevy dons engines
Hey Gerald, appreciate the videos. So one of the things that I’ve come across was the main caps on my block were loose in the registers, I’m not sure how to fix that.
Has the main cap been walking in the block
Interesting.. Could there be a way to cut the groove to the bearing housings while line honing them? To prevent the bearings from spinning. When the housing wall is straight and all you have is that relatively shallow groove on the bearing itself, the oil pressure might sqeeze out between the bearing and the housing. I know it is heaps simpler task to do like that, but the groove in the housing would allow thicker oil, and it would suck the bearing tight against the housing(this effect needs both grooves btw), instead of squeezing out in between. You'd need to be able to adjust the cut depth mid cut, and that's where my engineering skills end.. A screw and a wedge and a pivot pin to hold the blade, or something..?
Mr. Brand l, I'm curious about the benefits of "roller" cam bearings vs. a standard flat pressed in cam bearing like in today's video. What situations would a bearing like that be necessary? What other components are necessary to work with a bearing change like that?
I'm also curious about larger cam lobes vs. retro fit size cam lobes....benefits of as far as lifter wear at high rpm(7k +), high rpm capability, stock lifter bore size or necessary to bore for larger diameter lifters.
I have not seen any benefit to roller cam bearings. No other component necessary. It the barrel size of the core not the lobe size. It depends on the camshaft.
@@BrandRacingEngines thank you sir.
You do a fantastic job.
What is the process for balancing an Engine?
Removing metal or adding metal
I am wondering if you have worked on 5.7 Hemi Engines? are you aware of them eating camshafts do to oil problems suspected and have you modified the oiling system in any 5.7 Hemi's?
I have work on the hesds
Can you please give us a layman’s definition of what is true decking a block and how important it is to a good building effort 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you
You want everything square to the mains. Cylinder bores 90 deg to the deck and 45 deg to the cam bore.You want the quench as tight as you can make. If you watch to video where i deck the block it may help Thanks Gerald
Howdy Gerald, Curiousity kicking around in my Noggin... Building on a skimpy budget, I've been a Die hard SBC/BBC gear head, after being a greasemonkey my entire life... I have a bunch of SBF and Foxbody aswell as other projects... My Interest is, Currently I have 1 forged steel 331 and 1 347 Forged steel crank, and 1 cast 347 crank... Using 90's OEM roller blocks etc... My question, Difference in Build costs Cast vs Forged where Balancing/Crank Lightening are either more or less budget & durability friendly??? I honestly wouldn't mind finding a OEM 8.2 deck Limits, Even if I split several in 2...
If you have the forged crank us it
@@BrandRacingEngines That is where I'll start, Thx Gerald...
What about grooving the bores in the block for oil passage? that diagram is looking from front of engine?
Yes on the diagram. There's no good way to groove the block.
Thank you for your knowledge and videos USA 🇺🇸 TRUMP
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Have you ever used rifle and shot gun ball hones to polish oil galleys
No
My dog does the same thing after a bath. She prefers to be dirty and stinky. She's always filthy from laying around on the shop floor at work everyday.
Man's best friend
“I’m gonna run out of tech videos soon that I’m willing to share.” I wonder why🤫
LOL
.010" is fairly deep
Check the dart cam bearing
Dura-Bond rep advised me to machine the grooves no deeper than .017".
Videos on anything. Boring or not. They will get views. How about an assembly. Machining , measuring, cc volume , piston in the hole , compression calculations. Can degree and it’s affects….
Just machine away, no talking necessary,