How-To Tear Down a Chevy 350 V8 Small Block Engine

[oSHOLLIVERo]

Was it green because it had a blown head gasket?

[motorztv]

@oSHOLLIVERo Yes

[2010SWSC]

great show! passed out last night watching as many videos as i could, now im just finishing them up. Thanks for the help on the vid. I just got a 1973 chevy nova ss hatchback with a 350 small block so, greatly appreciated!

[motorztv]

@2010SWSC That's funny. Thanks for watching and good luck with your Nova! Be sure to check out the newer episodes in this series (machine shop, and bottom end rebuild)

[armyjay36]

I NEED HELP  - the numbers/prefix on the front of my block say v1103cnr - casting in back is 3970010 - i searched all over, doesnt make senss, the casting says like in the video, the prefix on the front is throwing me off. the partial vin doesnt match my 79 vette, so i know its not the orig motor. its driving me crazy. i did alot of searching, got ran in in circles. anyone have a clue what numbers i should go by ?

[Codythecartaker]

I HAVE A NOTHER QUESTION.....lol i need anwsers...K sbc 355 450hp build the machine shop messed up my main jounels caps.....they all have difernt number the oil pump one is a no brainer lol BAck duh the front,...duh (btw its a 4 bolt main) BUT the three i have no clue first time tering apart amotor and like yeah i didnt right them doun and they didnt tell me how they went WHAT DO I DO

[mikono14]

that was not a 69 chevy truck

[motorztv]

@mikono14 Yes, we know :) Please read the previous comments

[albduke1]

What kind of machine work to the heads (porting etc.) would you recomend?Is stroking worth it? Any budget perfomance tips for chevy big block.I dont want a real radical cam,build it for street power longivity

[albduke1]

What kind of machine work can be done to the top end to improve performance? Is stroking an engine worth it?I have chevy big block to put into old nova.I would like to build an engine for street use,power,a work horse.A cam thats not to radical.Any tips

[brandon1997bmx]

Do you have a rebuild video ??

[motorztv]

@brandon1997bmx The next episode out (soon) is showing how to rebuild the bottom end, then the top end is after that one!

[1986chevylover]

that truck you pulled that out of was in no way a 69

[motorztv]

@1986chevylover Yes, we made a mistake. It was a 1974 Chevy Truck.

[PRSCheVelle]

wheres the video of the rebuilding video ???

[motorztv]

@PRSCheVelle The next episode out (soon) is showing how to rebuild the bottom end, then the top end is after that one!

[crazytacostudios]

soo, how about that next episode?

[peepeevagi]

My dad can actually build and tear down these with his eyes shut. He built them for half his life :D

[CrikeyMang]

Ive never seen a SBC with 1/2" cylinder head bolts. Did you mean 5/8"? Not tryin to bust your chops. Just stumbled upon your show. Love it! Love how you touched on the Casting #s especially the suffix code.

[motorztv]

@CrikeyMang Thanks for watching! It looks like our motor was previously rebuilt which is why it had 1/2" head bolts.

[biddiem]

why did you use a crow bar to get out the pistons? whould it not dmg them

[motorztv]

@biddiem We used a pry tool to remove them, with the intent that we would be replacing them.

[STEPHONEMONEY]

I want to replace my camshaft on my SBC 350. I was thinking about a mutha thumper cam or a voodoo cam. Which one is better for a real choppy loop? What other upgrades must I do with a camshaft installation??? Thanks for your help

[35057]

I picked up some of the Craftsman 84 tooth rathcets in 1/4 and 3/8" and I LOVE them! Solid design, not much to go wrong! I'm a diesel/hydraulic tech so i use them every day. the 1/4" ratchet jammed a couple times, but it's an easy fix..

[thizzboy5]

Gud luck man u need to remove 4 bolt in front of engine of cly head nobody will tell u abt it n u need loose the belt to rwmove the pully wheel first so u can get to this long bolt to cly then beside that u should be good to go i did that few weeks ago too

[1992chevylowered]

Im gonna be replacing the head gaskets on my 350 engine.. Gonna be my first time doing head gaskets.. Is there web site that cld give me step by step instructions in detail ?

[1925chevyforsale]

Wicked sick chevy, guys!

Also, do check out the chevy that i'm dealing with at,

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[DeltaOpS07]

Eww Fram Oil Filter...

[Smigjo]

3:24 - 3:27

Car, truck, or Corvette

Corvette gets its own class :D

[onefastgtp2002]

I just ran across this video here. I would like to add that you missed two very important steps for the ones that has never tore down any engines. One is if there gonna reuse the stock rods, that they need to keep the rod and caps together, and two keep the main caps in order from where they came off from the block. Just wanted to put that out there. Thanks and I enjoyed your video.

[motorztv]

@onefastgtp2002 Good points to keep everything organized so that they go back in the exact same place, same order. We admittedly weren't as concerned about this since we planned on replacing them all (which you'll see in a future episode). Thank you for pointing this out, however!

[chevy6723]

i dont really like the way you beat out those pistons,,i would use a woodin handle of a hammer or something,,just saying...

[eltrouble]

@chevy6723 Nothing wrong with their method. They weren't hammering it with any significant force, and if you look closely, they're pushing on the bottom of the piston. Only other way would be to hammer it where the main caps are bolted to the rod, and that's a terrible idea because you might mar the metal or damage the stud.

[TheWillbell]

I am pretty sure the truck you pulled the motor out of is not a 1969. I looks like it is a few years newer(1973-1980's) If that was the case the motor could be for that truck.

[motorztv]

@TheWillbell Thanks. I think someone else said it was a '74. We stand corrected.

[MrGlock1971]

That's a corvette engine block! The vettes are the only ones that have the engine code in that place.....

[jhnvallejo]

in are auto class we called that big mac sauce lol

[motorztv]

@jhnvallejo That's funny. Pretty close to "special sauce"

[TWBradshaw]

that engine was made on my birthday!!

[motorztv]

@TWBradshaw LOL! It's got to be a good one then!

[partyboyperk]

when are you making the next video

[motorztv]

@partyboyperk The next episode will be online 10/21. Be sure to subscribe here, follow us on Facebook (Motorz TV page) or Twitter @motorz so you don't miss anything!

[bsl3216]

@motorz this was the best engine tear down I have seen because it went more in depth than everyone else and I learned some helpfull things I did not know before

[TheGetawayer]

I love Motorz ! Great to have a new Season, Chris ! Your friend Guido from Germany

[ambee514]

Can you keep a running tab of the cost of rebuilding this engine in the episodes? It would be something that would be awesome to do, but not sure if I have the money :/

[suddnstar]

I saw a truck with a Chevy 350 on a dyno before, and man that think sounded great when being revved to the max.

[MrNickNick86]

Right on time.. Im rebuilding my Chevy small block 350 4 bolt main! lets keep motoring motorztv!

[motorztv]

@MrNickNick86 Cool! Fun project!! Ours is a 2 bolt main but other than that they should be the same.

[snake92069]

sweet you guys are back. This is great cause i live in north county and iv been wanting to rebuild the 5.0 in my 94 mustang GT. i just didn't know where to start or where to go for cleaning once its done. Hopefully this season will show me a couple of places and steps as to what i need to do to rebuild my engine.

[motorztv]

@snake92069 while it's not the exact same engine, you should be able to use many of the same tips and steps to rebuild any engine

[snake92069]

@motorztv Thanks man, I already started on my brother Motor from his 86 Mustang GT. Since its the same 302 i should be able to practice with his and maybe even make one super motor from the best parts of both. Hopefully there was nothing special done to both the engine and i can swap and switch as needed. Can't Wait for the next episodes.

[ptrhip]

this season is going to help me out because im going to rebuild my 350

[motorztv]

@ptrhip Right on! We hope our series helps.

[ptrhip]

@motorztv so do i i even got dish just so that i can watch motorz on tv :)

[motorztv]

@ptrhip Awesome!

[theDENNISw22]

the show went to a brake, and i picked up my remote and tryed to fast forward.. lol

[motorztv]

@theDENNISw22 How'd that go? LOL

[partyboyperk]

@theDENNISw22 I'm not trying to be an ass hole but its spelled break, "brake" is only used for the car part, and tried. Again not trying to be an ass hole.

[2jzsupra4life]

did you sed ''see you next week'' at the end! 0_0 omg new MOTORZ episodes every week? :D

[motorztv]

@2jzsupra4life We've been saying that at the end of every episode for a while now :)

[Chris07860]

Ahh Finally a Motorz youtube vid!! :-D

[motorztv]

@Chris07860 Thanks! What did you think of the new episode?

[Chris07860]

@motorztv I really liked it you explain a lot and the program was really good. I'm taking the engine repair course in my auto shop class so I'm able to understand this more and everything. I think I talked to you on FB awhile back about the school. I do like your show it's really well organized too. I can't wait to see the machine shop video also.

[motorztv]

@Chris07860 We appreciate the feedback, Chris... and we're happy it's something you can personally relate to!

[buzz1993bee]

It about time thank you so much

[motorztv]

@buzz1993bee You're welcome. Thanks for hanging in there buzz!

[XJOJO411]

YES!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY!

[hp11208]

nice

[DackIsBack]

I'm looking forward to this...

Thanks Guys!

[motorztv]

@DackIsBack We're a few episodes ahead already with the SB build, and it's a lot of fun. You can check out current photos at the Motorz TV Facebook page.

[Michiganborn1969]

Wow! 1st new fresh video since June. Good stuff & graet video CD. Keep up the good work.

[motorztv]

@Michiganborn1969 Thanks! And there's a lot more to come!

[Anirbond1]

Great episode! Looking forward to the machining and assembly episodes!

I had to remove the heads from my truck's 305 due to blown head gaskets, and I do believe it is preferable to follow the reverse torque sequences while removing the intake manifold and head bolts.

[motorztv]

@Anirbond1 Thank you for watching... the next episode is the machine shop!

[asyoulikeitvideos]

Great episode! You make this all look so easy!!

[motorztv]

@asyoulikeitvideos Tearing down anything is easy, especially with the right tools. It's the rebuild that is taking a bit more time :)

[fastodie]

Yall should tear down a 5.2 318 Mopar engine Just saying

[Gearz74]

Boo! Commercials!



[motorztv]

@Gearz74 Yea! Sponsors to keep the show going!

[Gearz74]

@motorztv I know, but damn i'm glad I can right over them. =D

[motorztv]

@Gearz74 Well there ya go then! Problem solved... ;)

[shitpickle1128]

ugh the cylnder with the blown head gasket looks like sumone barfed into it

[motorztv]

@shitpickle1128 We thought the same thing... pretty gross, huh?

[joenlaw]

rebuild more engines!

[motorztv]

@joenlaw This was fun... we may do that!

[CarCustomsEnt]

finally a chevy and not a ford

[motorztv]

@CarCustomsEnt This season is very Chevy-heavy with the SB rebuild and our new 1500 project truck :)

[OneGuitarGuy]

UHHHHH........I am in an engine's building class and have picked out a 350 for tear down...it's like it's a sign or something that I bring home my engine today just to see this in my sub box

[motorztv]

@OneGuitarGuy That is very cool... good timing indeed!

[andrestnt]

nice man i've been waiting forever for a new episode.

[ballershanelle]

Y do i have my fathers old 85 Chevy c1500 350h and no brothers to help me fix stuff...it runs but white smoke.comes out upon startup...suxs

[demet199]

I THOUGHT YOU DIED!



[motorztv]

@demet199 Nope! We are very much still alive :)

[JimPrower]

Wow, great timing, I'm actually going to do work on my car tomorrow. 200SX with a GA16DE, Needs at least a new valve cover gasket, if not that and the oil pan. 150,000 miles!

[motorztv]

@JimPrower Congrats on the huge mileage! This is the first episode in a series of 6 or so episodes this season where we rebuild our small block. Hopefully you'll find something in the episode that will help you with your Nissan!

[MrBombastic16]

i just need a cherry picker or engine lift to properly work on my GMC's 350 D: cant find ine anywhere though.. any ideas on how what i could use besides since im on an extremely tight budget ? (video is slow loading so ive only gotten in about 2 minutes..)

[motorztv]

@MrBombastic16 Renting an engine hoist for the day is the way to go. They're not that expensive. Call around your local equipment rental shops to see what they charge.

[MrBombastic16]

@motorztv Thanks !! :)

[SuperEpic92]

this is the best show everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :D

[motorztv]

@SuperEpic92 Wow, thank you for the great feedback!

[MrRedneckjosh]

nice fringe!!

[motorztv]

@MrRedneckjosh That's the Gladiator Chillerator :)

[MrRedneckjosh]

@motorztv lol whens the next up date on the 350?

[motorztv]

@MrRedneckjosh Should be the next episode in 2 weeks!

[mbuddenn]

I thought I had accidentally unsubscribed or something. Was wondering why I haven't seen a video from you guys. Keep up the good work!

[motorztv]

@mbuddenn We're glad you didn't leave! We have a lot more coming so please stick around.

[integraz32lover]

FINALLY A VIDEO lol

[motorztv]

@integraz32lover We hope it was worth waiting for :)

[integraz32lover]

@motorztv Well it was!

[stalker7d7]

How about you rebuild that baby right into my camaro?

[motorztv]

@stalker7d7 LOL the funny thing about this rebuild is we don't yet know where it's going to end up. We're toying with a bunch of different ideas.

[NemesisSypheroth]

Pretty cool! Thanks motorz! Me and my dad are doing a chevy nova rebuild and this was one of the engines we were looking at. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[motorztv]

@NemesisSypheroth It is our pleasure! We hope our engine rebuild series will help you guys out with your Nova project!

[jsnyara]

im suprised you guys had to rent an engine hoist

[motorztv]

@jsnyara We have no place to store one. Remember we film in a two car garage studio and just like most folks, space is very limited.

[jsnyara]

@motorztv oh ok.

[nitrous010]

I've been looking forward to an episode like this. Good job! :)

[motorztv]

@nitrous010 Thank you kindly. It was a fun episode for us to shoot... messy, but fun! You'll like the next episodes in this engine rebuild series.

[LigerZero1985]

can you do a video how to take out the engine?

[motorztv]

@LigerZero1985 We'd love to do that one day. Thanks for the suggestion. We didn't have the opportunity with this one, however, otherwise we would have!

[67mustangreg]

good show and I thinkthe best episode so far..... I'm at 8:22 though and watching my 2nd "ad".. thats worse then Tv. which i dont even watch for that very reason.. every 4 minutes seems extreme.

[motorztv]

@67mustangreg There are 3 commercial breaks, a :15 and two :30s. Those sponsors keep the show going!

[MGWPhotography]

this makes me want to rebuild a motor myself, just for the heck of it...

[motorztv]

@MGWPhotography You should! It's easier than you think!

[Terreos]

Chris you're alive! Glad to see Motorz is still making videos. :)

[motorztv]

@Terreos We had a break between S04 and S05. You should be seeing new episodes on a regular basis now. Thanks for hanging in there!

[warracer03]

awesome serie, keep it up!

Greetings from Quebec, Canada

[motorztv]

@warracer03 Thanks for checking in, Quebec!

[mallydangerous]

Been waiting a long time for this episode after you announced you were going to do it.

[motorztv]

@mallydangerous Thanks for your patience between seasons. Hope you like the new episode!

[mallydangerous]

@motorztv Oh, you were on season break? I must have missed that. I enjoy the engine tear down, looking forward to seeing more. Also, I don't mind the ads. Do your thing, man.

[motorztv]

@mallydangerous You're the best... ads pay the bills and a lot of folks don't think about that when watching a half hour TV show. And yes, a brief break while we made some changes and got new episodes ready for the next season. This is episode #63! Crazy... we've got a lot more planned, too! BTW the best thing to do is to follow our website at motorz(dot)tv/blog or on Facebook. We keep those two places updated with all the latest news.