1979 Chevy 350 Start/Run

[farmall1938]

Well first off- why throw money at it when it doesn't run ? If it wont fire- then the timing has to be off...... Get a haynes manual and read up on setting the timing.

[simmymini]

so i did a few things to my 79 camaro new double roller timing chain edelbrock new coil alternator and most of the seals intake manifold waterpump timing cover etc and i have spark and starting fluid watever it takes but the engine wont even spudder just cranks slowly and if im lucky it will backfire ive been adjust the ignition timing and still nothing i used two batteries to it ive tried to jump it from other cars still cranks slowly and wont spudder i need help with it

[farmall1938]

....its not that hard... I think if you can rebuild an engine, you should be able to figure out how to build a stand for it with some boards.....

[richardhell1977]

is that engine on a mini pallet?! you gotta teach me those home made engine cradles! i really cant afford any welding or metal or anything for that matter. i got a budget motor. i just finished rebuilding a chevy 350 from a 79 camaro, but i got no cradle to start it on. ive seen guys work with wood and cynder blocks. and two by fours...any tips please!

[erico39shields1]

i have a 79 block im trying to sell how much do you think i could get out of it

[farmall1938]

@erico39shields1 If it is a mostly complete engine - heads/block/pistons/etc...and it runs or turns over at least, depending on the locale- from $250-$350 If it is just the bare block with no pistons or crank or anything- maybe $100 ? Just my guess - I bought a complete, but disassembled 350 , parts in boxes for $100

[simmymini]

it has gas in the carb i dont no about spark how do i check tht

[farmall1938]

@simmymini Pull the coil wire off the distributor and put it near metal....valve cover or something- about 1/8 of an inch gap- have someone crank it over and see if there is spark.

[simmymini]

i have a 79 camaro it cranks but it wont start think u can help me out mindicksimcha@yahoo.com

[farmall1938]

@simmymini Tried anything ? Does it have spark ? Does it have gas in the carb ?

[simmymini]

i have a 79 camaro it cranks but it wont start think u can help me out mindicksimcha@yahoo.com

[jmk0309]

Chevy 350's are nice, well built engines. I have a 350 in my K1500 '94 Suburban. Thank God I just passed the road test yesterday, so you better believe I'll be driving that thing everywhere! = D

[farmall1938]

@jmk0309 .......hang onto your wallet ! These big old engines are thirsty buggers !!! Thankfully they aren't picky about what they drink !

[jmk0309]

@farmall1938 I got cha.

[kenkem396]

cool it smokes at both ends he he

[GRIZZLYMINTALLDAY]

thank god im not the only one with the ford blue valve covers. i have a '79 k5 blazer that im restoring and right now im replacing the headgaskets. im also painting the valve covers chevrolet orange so it doesnt look like i have a ford motor haha. my question is it takes me about 5 minutes to crank the thing and then i have to sit there with my foot on the gas gassing it for about 3 minutes before it runs and then it idles really hard.

what is causing that? idk if its the carb or what.

[farmall1938]

@GRIZZLYMINTALLDAY Chevy used blue factory for a few years if I'm not mistaken. Do you pump it at least twice or three times before you try to crank if it's cold ? You HAVE to pump it at least once to set the choke. Make sure the choke is closing after it sits overnight (or long enough to thoroughly cool down- 3-4 hours I'd guess. Pump it once and see that the choke closes. Also- look in the carb (hold the choke open) and pump it - see if fuel squirts in. Thats where I'd start looking

[backwoods3214]

@GRIZZLYMINTALLDAY check your comression

might need set of cast iron rings.

bad timing chain, and chevs eat cams could be warn lobes

[motolomete]

necesito un motor como ese me lo vendes ?cuanto vale?

[farmall1938]

@motolomete No hables Espanol  Please speak English, or I will have to remove your posts.

[DRNEGOLICIS]

theres one like this in my old chevy if its a 4 bolt main it should have 330HP @4000RPM and 380FT Lbs of tork @3200RPM

[4lifezack]

is it for sale



[farmall1938]

@4lifezack Yes....for $250,000 dollars. LOL No actually it is not, sorry.... I have plans for it.....

[03bayouboy]

is that the double pumper version of holleys spread bore?

[farmall1938]

I honestly can't remember...... I doubt it, but it might be. I will have to look the next time I can get at the engine.....if I remember to, LOL

[MrDodgedart]

how did you hook up the wires to start the engine? cuz i have a 350 that i bought and i want to start it before i put it in my chevelle?

[farmall1938]

Depends on distributor... mine's electronic- one wire to battery for ignition...... touch the solenoid wire to battery to crank.

[bad66chevelles]

@MrDodgedart hey i have a chevelle i wanna do the same thing smallworld mines a '66 whats urs?

[jtw1113]

She is riddled with sensor's...but hey, thanks for the advice..I'll purchase one today!

[jtw1113]

The year would help...it's a1990 g20 van .dropping the tank would be my next move but if not I'll run down your list....thanks for the help!

[farmall1938]

1990 is computer...... usually fuel pump will keep running if it starts....they usually fail and wont start when you try to start the engine..... could be any one of a zillion stupid sensors......... good luck. Buy a code reader and see if it throws a code when it stops.

[jtw1113]

sorry dude just trying to fine the problem with my van and why do you think she's shutting down as though she's out of gas...

[farmall1938]

@jtw1113 what year ? could be many things...... ignition module, plugged fuel filter..... something in the tank like wood or something that plugs the inlet, then floats away once there is no suction..... bad carb/sticking float wiring/ign switch problems

[jtw1113]

i was told, it could be the alternator but no way my battery's brand new and the alternator couldn't shut her down like she's out of gas? after she shuts down she start's right up but 5 to 10 minutes she shuts back down!

[farmall1938]

@jtw1113 ....what are you talking about ???

[jtw1113]

I have a Chevy g20 with a factory 350 5.7L with flow masters

my problem is the darn thing start's fine run's for a good ten minute's and completely shuts down and when she's cold if i mash the gas there's this squeal coming from the carb or injector's not sure... it's not the fuel pump i don't think, reason being i can hear it humming when i turn the key! i change the gas line filter that wasn't it... do i need a new carb or injector's ?need help....any one please!

[1986supernova]

dont get me wrong cause I'm a die hard chevy fan but the 350 has always had a very choppy idle from the factory, the ford smallblock has a smooth idle and I like them both but I always have to build my smallblock chevy motors into strokers to get the smooth sound

[ChainSEXXhumator]

uuugh incredible fuckin engine sound.!!

[muddiger69]

i have a 79 chevys shes got a 355 ;) things nice thoo

[CARLHALEY1964]

I LOVE 350 CHVEY

[jmk0309]

@CARLHALEY1964 I know I have one in my '94 Suburban! I call it "The beast!"=)

[boxerfan2]

cool video.i have the same engine.what wires goes where when you have the engine setup like yours?

[darrensac100]

have your battery grounded to the block, positive on starter like usual, a hot off the battery to the BAT terminal on dist. cap, then a wire to the S terminal on starter, touch it to hot to crank

[ci350]

it need rebuilted

[offroadingmachine007]

is that completly rebuilt

[farmall1938]

@offroadingmachine007 Hell no- as-purchased from a friend. I put the carb and dist into it though......

[localdu]

looks like she's either got a bit of an exhaust leak in the manifold, or she's burning a little oil off. but great engine! gotta love them.

[DjKillahFrost]

i got a huge dick....what do u got? a broken piece of shit motor....

[1977F150408]

Another stupid kid who just hit puberty. Engines are as good as sex kiddo

[legindoi1]

the poping is the carb not being adjusted rigt thats all

[kpj200]

No that backfiring is caused by the engines timing being off, so when he gives it RPM's the carb spits more fuel in the cylinder ports causing an explosion inside the cylinder chambers!

[elmezz]

if you notice its just got the manifolds on it it will pop with no pipes even with open headers and yea it may be your gaskets start it up at night you will see it if thats it just my thoughts

[mommie99010304]

what is the popping sound? I have a 63 Chevy Impala quad carburetor Eldebrock. It will crank and stuff I just don't know what the popping is. Some one told me it might be the manifold/gaskets? Not sure. That one sounds a lot like mine.

[jamie30701]

Sounds good. Throw in a cam and some new valve springs and run it til it dies :P

[jstringer50]

haha-well, I dont know who you are but just a little advice, you can rev it up like that all you want because you cant "suck" a valve out of a motor. you on the other hand probably could suck a valve out of a motor

[farmall1938]

..I bet she does.

[666BDSM666]

LMFAO i saw "her" comment and i was gonna say the same thing until i saw you already did!

[HOTRODDENDUDE]

battery, gas, and open flames all within a few feet from each other. his next video might be how to make a bomb

[farmall1938]

Yah......It might. Duh.

[megsmith17]

well i dont know who you are but just a little advice quit revving that motor up like that or u will suck a valve right out of it ps i am a 21 year old gurl with a hot little 425 horse 355 whith aluminum heads hahahah good luck with that

[farmall1938]

....stick to the kitchen little girl.

[bigchevy80]

ROFLMAO!

[jaymoney888]

Who are you fire marshal bill? Let me show you something!!

[l33t0wnzy0u]

heyy do you wanna sell this engine

[farmall1938]

no sorry

[scott93257]

Ahhh yes...she sounds great....i've got the Goodwrench 350 in my 65 Chevy c20..a picture of my truck is available on my myspace page...well the front end of it anyway :) But yeah...great sounding engine.. I love the rumble of a SBC

[LashoutUK]

Sounds like a right trooper!

[cod4killaz]

man that runs smooth, but might be a little out of time actually. you should invest in a good mallory of MSD ignition, edelbrock intake & Carb, gear drive distributor, and some headers, vavoom, theres a hot motor

[farmall1938]

Actually, no it's not- it has an aftermarket ignition and distributor already..... and the holly 650 carb is just fine....

[wyteboymagik]

agreed on not putting a pos elderbrock carb on it, i was pro elderbrock till i was around 17 and got my first dp. fuel bowls are hella bigger on holley than elderbrock..well i could go on and one..happy truckin'

[jeremaih78]

clean it good with some oven cleaner

[MiniTruckin05]

Good Sound!! better 350

[90350Chevy]

now thats a smooth running 350, is it original or does it have anywork done to it?

[farmall1938]

As far as I know it's original, with the exception of the distributor and carb..... was in a 1979 monte carlo.

[90350Chevy]

well it seems like its still in great shape. you just cant put a good chevy down. haha i say that just as my motor in my truck blew earlier at work today.

[themaritimeman]

My father had a 1979 chevy C30 with a 350. What a great engine! only got 4 MPG though!

Sounds like a great motor! Gotta love it!

[kriptogfx]

i love the farmall bashing woooooo, stop dissing urself farmall....lmao

[Mlx50man]

dude it fricken sucks. have you ever heard a real engine run before? you shouldnt run it open headers like thhat. its gonna roast your valves.

[farmall1938]

Oh I forgot..... no wait, I didn't. Roast the valves.......yah during a 2 minuit run.

[Mlx50man]

I bet youve started like that more than 2 times, and it popping like that usually isnt a good thing. but hey its your motor do what you want.

[farmall1938]

1- I said 2 minuits, not two times....

2- it's popping due to the open headers

3- I will

[Mlx50man]

ok, buddy. it shouldnt pop even though its "headers" thoughs are really just exhaust manafolds, not hheaders. and if it were built to run open hheaders it wouldnt pop no matter whhat. so dude learn your stuff. ill be the first to admit i dont know half of some of this stuff but i do know that your burning it up. but hhey it sucks anyways.

[farmall1938]

Well, it ain't no frikin rice burner, so how would you know anything about it ? I know- If I bolt on a cold air intake, and one of those plastic carb spacers, and maybe a special air filter, can I get another 100 horses out of it ???

[maxnanabas09]

it can eat a ferrari damn what a big engine

[Jaytomio]

Sounds good dude.

[farmall1938]

First of all- theyre called WORK CLOTHES for a reason asshole...... second of all batteries won't start gasoline on fire.....thirdly, I bet you don't even have a z28.... its probably a fucking honda civic rice burner.....

[350AmericanMuscle]

those 350's are mean engines!

[barneygeorge]

sounds awesome

[jbvcw71]

I'd like to post it when I finally get it turnkey.

I don't yet have a cammera with audio/video. How much do they cost? I'd like to post some stuff on here. What type of cammera do you use farmall? Thanks again. ~Jim

[farmall1938]

All of my movies up until the 'hydrogen test' video, were recorded with an old goldstar VHS camcorder I got at a garage sale for $50. The 'hydrogen test' video, and all future videos will be recorded with my Sony digital camera (DSC-H2) that I got on ebay brand new for $140.

[jbvcw71]

Hey IH man. How's it going? Thanks for posting a great video. You have inspired me to do the exact same thing. You see I've been trying to sell a 77 350 I picked up stuck for $80. With some gentle persuation & lots of used oil it rolls over now. Previous owner had it in the back of a pickup in the rain for 2 months. It should run fine.

One thing I am doing is hooking up full cooling system to the engine -fan.

[cole00000]

i am rhett and i am rebilding a 350 all raceing part .I put it in my 1953 chevy and put it on the dono and it has 750 hp .

Do you have some thing like that

[farmall1938]

You are too stupid to actually know what you are talking about. I have a brain. Do you have something like that ?

[jonya267]

if want to sell that you should tell me im looking for a new engine to replace my 305 in my 1978 camaro

[farmall1938]

not for sale- i have another basket case 350 i may want to sell....needs to be bored out

[uscar17]

Be careful when you put your hand upon the carb, it may backfire and burn you... It happened to a friend of mine

[farmall1938]

yes mother

[uscar17]

I just wanted to warn you, son

[farmall1938]

I appreciate it, though I do have slightly more intelligence than a common rock.

[uscar17]

hehe I hope so ! Well by looking at your vids, I even THINK so !

[65novadude]

are you shure you put the gas, the battery and the motor right beside each other

[farmall1938]

well I was going to put the gas in my basement, and the battery at the house next door, but I didnt have long enough hoses or cables !!! Oh, and by the way- last time I checked, there was a battery under the hood right next to the engine in most cars....

[65novadude]

is the gas right beside the battery???? cause i never ever seen under the hood of a car before

[farmall1938]

Hmmm.... well the carburetor has gas in it....and it sits right on top of the hot engine !!!!! I guess that's a no-no too ?

[takirokyouske]

hahaa dude i love your comment some people are just stupid great motor love it keep it up

[K1ll3rM4st3r]

LOL

[yzman06]

i have a 1988 starion that im putting a chevy 350 engine into it. this is a nice sounding engine. might want to move the battery and gas can farther away from each other and the engine next time though. any suggestions on putting this engine in the starion would be nice. thanks!

[farmall1938]

i dont know what a starion is......

[ZytxZeeb]

That still has a beautiful sound to it, backfires included :)

It sounds alot like our 1941 Plymouth locomotive we have, I have a few videos on here with the sound a "Mopar" makes :)

[ZytxZeeb]

Small correction on my part, the 41' plymouth railway locomotive we have actually has a French LeRoi V8, not a mopar. But ours still has that ploppidy sound at idle, just in an obvious much louder version. XD

[shopwelder]

I just replaced my plugs and dist rotor. and wires, when I started the motor the manf, went red hot and it started miss firing, I went to udjust the timeing but the vacume housing is in the way wont let the distributer turn to the right side, do you have any suggestions?

[farmall1938]

If all you did is change plugs/wires/rotor, your timing isn't off....unless you turned the distributor...  If you can't time it, then you probably either have the plug wires on wrong, or the distributor is in wrong. If so you'll need to pull the distributor and re-time it. Get a shop manual. If you don't understand, then get a helper who does.

[shopwelder]

your right, when putting on thr roter I bumped one of the fingers gears and had it sitting on top of the other, runs fine now, thanks

[Brian12Pearson12]

dangerous as hell but still cool

[HERodriguezJr]

Man.. I just love that original "ploppy" sound. Mmm.. gives me goosebumps. I have a 69 chevelle with a 350. Just stock with mild cam. Pure original muscle. Good job man!

[giberish9]

Does it still have points?

[farmall1938]

No, it has an electronic distributor from summit racing, with a high voltage coil, also from summit. I got the whole distributor on ebay used, but like new.

[yorki1111]

nice i wish i had one :)

[sightglasss]

1938 to funny

[sightglasss]

hey 1938 you make me think of myself. does your wife make you take the transmission out of the tub so she can take a bath?

[farmall1938]

I have no wife. How else do you think I could have all this stuff ????? Single is wonderful !

[sightglasss]

1938 dont worry about it there just kids!

[farmall1938]

...yah I know. I HATE stupid people. I'm gonna start a series soon about all the run-ins I have with stupid people. Should be riveting entertainment !!!!

[demoman442]

Do you know how close you were to having that thing in your lap?

[farmall1938]

No, why don't you tell me........ After all, I was actually here, running it.

[Fantafare]

a low compression engine if it is from 1979

[LeonSzillard]

almost 3 times the weight of the original VW Beetle motor.. :-)

You fitting the chevy transmission too ?

[farmall1938]

I plan to. It's a TH350 I believe..... The car will be front engined, on a custom chassis, or modified Ford (mustang or thunderbird) subframes.... I haven't decided yet....

[postaldood]

Gota love the sound of a v8.

[silicon212]

Next time you do a test run on it, please hook up the cooling system to it. It doesn't take long for the combustion chambers to overheat with no water in there = warped heads. Bolt it down, too!

[farmall1938]

Yes Mother, I will be sure to. I have the mentality of a doorknob, and cannot think for myself. Thank God you came along.....

[Fantafare]

very true.

[panther2202]

Remember the 267 v8 gm put out for a couple of years back in 79 or 80. Had the same stroke as a 305 or 350 but a tiny bore.

[ClassicTVFan82]

What application was this engine originally from?

[farmall1938]

I bought it from a 1979 Monte Carlo, though I think it was not the original motor....

[ClassicTVFan82]

Yeah. The MC's original motor would've been the 305 V-8.

[55pontiacchief]

motor sound Good runs good 2. If you have the money do a valve job the exaghst valves are worn. but it still has a 100000 miles on it

[farmall1938]

.....and how would you know this from the video, from the slight blue smoke ??? I say it's valve seals and/or guides.......

[66chevytruck]

haha ya it is, ya having 600 pounds come down on ur foot sound like fun! lol

[66chevytruck]

bolt that thing down man

[farmall1938]

Why ? It's not going anywhere. Plus it's more interesting the way it is !

[aleksankazakov]

I like that engine

[randomb0b123]

good job dont run it long without coolant

[farmall1938]

Yes, I know this.....

[lemans405]

good motor, but why the hell is there a gas can next to the motor? do you wanna die?

[farmall1938]

Hello ? Most gasoline engines require GASOLINE to operate...... therefore- Get a can, stick the fuel line in, and crank it up. Any questions ???? I run all my 'surplus' engines this way. So do 95% of the other tinkerers like me. Exactly what do you think will kill me anyway ? A fire from the gascan ? What's going to start it anyway ? LOL. There's less than a gallon in there to begin with, and what you can't see are the three CO2 and 1 drychem extinguishers that are in my shop.

[evhgl87]

chevy 350 motor has the fuel pump in the lower left corner of the front, just like the big block 455's used in hopped up oldsmobiles.

engines dont run off of pixie dust ;)

[cydonianman]

battery and a gas can are only within a foot of each other. he'll be fine

;)

[cydonianman]

but seriously i'm sure there's adequate ventilation. he wouldnt want any gasoline fumes building up in there. or exhaust fumes...i'm sure he doesnt want to pass out in there either. LOL. my grandpa worked on boat motors and was outside. the water cooled ones he would have their lower units sittin in a barrel of water with detergent. fun to watch (especially when he would put the propellar in gear) LOL

[amigaflame]

Powerfull engine...

i wish you luck

[55pontiacchief]

whats holding the motor up i need to start my engine

[farmall1938]

A 2x6 frame I made, with 4 cast iron caster wheels.

[ricciulino]

FIGATA! che rumore!!

[jdfreak]

Nice Engine