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bcbloc02
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Registrace 15. 04. 2007
Welcome to Blocks Heavy Machine! I specialize in repairing and modifying equipment with a special emphasis on high performance diesel engine work. I do line boring, cylinder boring, groove cutting, milling, heat treating, heat straightening, surface grinding, lathe work from 1/4" to 40" diameter and lengths to 16 feet. I do lots of block work including spun bearing repair and cutting grooves in block. I also do flat tappet to roller conversions. Large jobs and heavy items are my specialty. I have even done work on full size steam locomotive components. I also do cast iron welding as well as general steel fabrication. I have a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering so likely can develop a solution to any problem. If you are interested in having a large or one off job done send me an email!
Old Rusty Crusty BBJD Cylinder Head Gets MAJOR rework for a Big Cubic Inch Application
In this video I get started on modifying an old rough head that will wind up on a much wilder application. Follow along for milling, drilling, grinding, porting, seat work, welding and custom valves. Got a lot going on with this one.
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Well that ain't good #8 a tornado again? More wind damage but the shop only gets a little
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 28 dny
I had a big wind storm that made a mess not only around my house but also all over the fields requiring much cleanup before I get get crops planted. With one mess after the other I have been covered up busy just trying to keep things from falling apart and turning out customer work in the meantime. Hopefully more shop videos soon!
John Deere Unstyled A Block boring and Honing
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 2 měsíci
In this video I bore a worn and corrosion damaged Early John Deere A block .045” oversized to give it back a decent ring seal and a new lease on life. Follow along for the 5.5” cylinder boring on the HBM. Thanks for watching!
Big Block Deere cylinder Head reconditioning Plus new to me Parts Washer debut!
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 měsíci
In this video I do some work to a pulling cylinder head for a Big Block Deere. These pose a bit of a challenge to modify cheaply because they use 7/16" valve stems so without doing guides it is pretty well stuck to stock valves. So I change the angles do some porting and make the best I can out of the stock parts with some better valve springs it should live happy life of 3000rpm pulling.
First Gen Intercooled Dodge Cummins VE Dyno Proven 400rwhp and 1000ft-lbs tq Recipe for under $4k
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 měsíci
In this video about Budget VE Performance I explain the parts and modifications needed to make a dyno proven over 400rwhp and over 1000ft-lbs of torque from an Intercooled Dodge First Gen. This truck is fully capable of daily driving and working hard as it regularly pulls my dual tandem goosneck loaded with a gross weight of 25-30K lbs. Note you will not be able to use the 400hp all of the time...
Almost TOTALLY SHOT Part gets full Makeover welding, boring, drilling, tapping, reaming, burnishing
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 3 měsíci
In this right to repair video I take on a major job rebuilding a Deere tractor swivel frame. This thing has lived a high stress life pulling double dirt pans and it shows. Every bore but one was oversized and damaged. Follow along as I turn this junk part into something useable again. Thanks for watching!
Well That Aint Good! Stripped lug Nut removal
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 4 měsíci
In this video I address multiple plroblems but its all just common stuff most of us have to deal with at some point. I hope you enjoy sharing in the struggle!
Offset Bored Bushings to Fix Worn Hole and Retain Maximum Material
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 5 měsíci
In this video it is another common job align boring some worn out mounting holes in a John Deere axle. This time the wear is severe enough to warrant using the offset boring trick to allow minimal material removal while still being able to retain the factory fit and specifications. Follow along as I knock out this little job and get this piece of industrial equipment repaired for the customer.
If One machine Fails the Job Try Another One: Modifying a Transmission Yoke To fit Another Use
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 6 měsíci
In this video I started out using the Monarch to do the job but that didn't pan out so I took the next easiest route and used the Thompson Surface Grinder. Surface Grinders are not generally thought of for removing much metal but they sure can and I don't even have an aggressive stone on mine. This video contains real time of taking 3/8" of material off this yoke. It was way quicker than trying...
400+ rwhp First Gen Dodge Cummins Cold Start with big Powerjet Injectors
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 6 měsíci
In this video it was cold so I decided to see how the injectors I have been running would start in near 0F temps. It lit right off just like always but with the advanced timing and 10degF temps it will clearly take several minutes for it to warm up and the idle smoke to clean up. The smoke ring show is my favorite part. :-)
Chips of the Week! Making some special tools from ETD150 Heavy Turning and threading
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 6 měsíci
In this video I made some special tools. The tools were turned from ETD150 and threaded on my CBB Monarch Lathe. Thanks for watching! Get anchorlube here: www.amazon.com/Anchorlube-All-Purpose-Metalworking-Compound-8oz/dp/B098MPVTPM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36ZUG8KCVG1S7&keywords=anchorlube&qid=1705417096&sprefix=anchorlub,aps,189&sr=8-1&th=1
Replacing and Reconditioning Deere 619 Wrist Pin Bushings
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 6 měsíci
In this video I replaced the wrist pin bushings in a set of Deere 619 Connecting rods. The bushings come slightly undersized so I first burnish them to ensure they have good tight contact to the rod bore. I then hone the bushings almost to size to correct any roundness issues and then finish burnish for a super smooth high contact finish that ensures the bushings stay the correct size for a lon...
Cummins 12V Valve Upgrade Inconel High Heat Resistant Nitride Wear Resisitant Black Lightning Valves
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 7 měsíci
In this video I show what happens to hard chrome valves after being run at high temps for long periods of time. I also talk about how this can lead to guide damage. I installed a set of black lightning valves from Goodson which is a higher heat alloy than the Hamilton valve option and a lot cheaper than the Cummins marine valves. These are in my personal 500rwhp trailer puller so I will be able...
How Fire Rings are Cut in the Head on a Cummins 5.9
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 8 měsíci
In this video I mill the radius grooves for the Haisley Fire Rings on a Cummins 12v cylinder head. This setup should be good for at least 80psi of boost with good head studs. Thanks for watching and feel free at ask questions if you have them!
Typical Get er Out. Ford Big Block Broken exhaust manifold Bolts Drill and Tap
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 8 měsíci
Typical Get er Out. Ford Big Block Broken exhaust manifold Bolts Drill and Tap
Cummins 5.9 Fire Ring Machining and Head Porting By Bias Boring the Valve Ports Unusual Mill Setups
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 9 měsíci
Cummins 5.9 Fire Ring Machining and Head Porting By Bias Boring the Valve Ports Unusual Mill Setups
Fixing the Bearing Pocket in an Obsolete Clutch Throw Out Drive Odd shaped part for Monster Monarch
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 9 měsíci
Fixing the Bearing Pocket in an Obsolete Clutch Throw Out Drive Odd shaped part for Monster Monarch
Cincinnati Mill Cutting Deere Valve Reliefs and G&L Facing Cylinder Head
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 10 měsíci
Cincinnati Mill Cutting Deere Valve Reliefs and G&L Facing Cylinder Head
More Diesel Power from Less Fuel? Lets test it and see! PowerJet Cummins VE 12V Injector Testing
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 10 měsíci
More Diesel Power from Less Fuel? Lets test it and see! PowerJet Cummins VE 12V Injector Testing
Never seen Before! Turning Hard Chrome off Aluminum Wheel Contouring by eye on a Manual Lathe !
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 10 měsíci
Never seen Before! Turning Hard Chrome off Aluminum Wheel Contouring by eye on a Manual Lathe !
Will it Run? Barn Find sat 18 years Legendary Record Setting Cummins 5.9 Dodge Diesel Resurrection
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 11 měsíci
Will it Run? Barn Find sat 18 years Legendary Record Setting Cummins 5.9 Dodge Diesel Resurrection
Machining down valve guides and cutting spring pockets. Common Modifications needed For Performance
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 11 měsíci
Machining down valve guides and cutting spring pockets. Common Modifications needed For Performance
First Gen Cummins Dual Disk Clutch Getrag G360 South Bend
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 11 měsíci
First Gen Cummins Dual Disk Clutch Getrag G360 South Bend
Large Diameter Trepanning What Could Go Wrong This Time?
zhlédnutí 15KPřed rokem
Large Diameter Trepanning What Could Go Wrong This Time?
Still MORE Hole Punching Lots of chip making and some heavy boring action. Making it Rain Chips!
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
Still MORE Hole Punching Lots of chip making and some heavy boring action. Making it Rain Chips!
Deere Tractor Pulling Head Modifications for Better Performance
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
Deere Tractor Pulling Head Modifications for Better Performance
Extreme Bushogging Clearing WAY TOO BIG overgrowth 3-4" Diameter Trees Deere 1008
zhlédnutí 8KPřed rokem
Extreme Bushogging Clearing WAY TOO BIG overgrowth 3-4" Diameter Trees Deere 1008
Is this the Toughest lawn Mower in the World? A Barn Crushed It BUT its Still Going!!
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
Is this the Toughest lawn Mower in the World? A Barn Crushed It BUT its Still Going!!
6 Disk John Deere Tractor Pulling Wet Clutch Build
zhlédnutí 12KPřed rokem
6 Disk John Deere Tractor Pulling Wet Clutch Build
Hey Brain, thats a hell of an imposing house - that front portico looks like it should be on the Town Hall - what's the history of the house - I know the shop you rebuild dated to the early 1800s is the house the same ??? is it a historical house - jut very interested.
Just one familys old frontier farm house. I believe it was built about 1830 by the son of a Revolutionary war veteran that got a land grant. I know it was there by 1847 as the neighbor across the street when I was a kid said her great grandmother was born there in 1847. Supposedly they cut all the lumber and fired the brick on sight. Only the nails glass and door hardware was bought. That was several years before the railroad so they had to haul it in by horse or wagon. Also it would have been before the lock system on the Ky river so I can only speculate that the stuff was floated down from Cincinnati and then poled up the Kentucky River to Frankfort where it then went overland. Quite a bit trickyer than running to Lowes. LOL
@@bcbloc02 That's amazing and it looks like a magnificent place, don't mean to pry as it sounds like you grew up in the place, you're lucky to have a place with such history - but you're an unassuming fellow so I guess it all works as its a grand house which is also unassuming - love your channel, thanks for your efforts in posting great "real" content of work that's actually valued by your customers. cheers from Aus.
@@rupert5390 Thanks for watching and Thanks for the accolades. I try to keep it real and not fluff things up just for views.
@tomthompson7400 1 minute ago Ive been looking for some one who knows a bit about these pumps for a couple of weeks ,,, I put a 200 tdi discovery engine into a defender , the engine has sat about for four years , long story short its in and runs as sweet as a nut , but it will never start on its own , a whif of either and its off no bother , no smoke , no crankcase breathing or the likes , runs sweet ,,, it will warm through and sit happy , but if you turn it off it will not restart on its own , hot or cold ,, but a whiff of either and off it goes , its like the excess diesel start device is not working , now the question is , can I lube something , or reach in and wiggle something to free up what ever is stuck , , ive run the engine up to temp a dozen times and I can kid myself its occasionally getting closer to starting on its own at first flick of the key , its really not there yet and has never started on its own ,,, one quarter second whif of fuel either and its off , even shutting it off at high reves and trying to get it to start half a second after it stops ,,, no way . Any tips would be appreciated ,, thanks in advance..
@@tomthompson7400 it sounds like your plunger and barrel is worn causing it to bypass too much fuel and fail to make enough pressure to pop the injectors. On either it gets over the cranking speed and it’s enough to make it fire as leakage is directly related to cranking speed. If the pump is not turned up you may find giving the fuel screw a turn in might be enough to get it to hit. Otherwise you likely will need a pump head to fully cure the problem.
@@tomthompson7400 also you could possibly cheat it by lowering your injection pop pressure 500psi. I would not go below 2500psi though. If it can’t crack them that low it needs help.
@@bcbloc02 many thanks ,, it was just on the off chance there was a centrifugal over fuel device fitted , and it had stuck , what you say makes total sense , many thnks for the input .
@@bcbloc02 Ill just send the pump for a rebuild ,,, thanks again.
Most of my old tractors seem to have rubbish in them and rusty valves. I wouldnt mind seeing some of these tractors you play with in action.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
those build a race car / dream chopper in two week programs drive me CRAZY!! I always say take your time build a better one!!!
Looks like a great job, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Just curious what was the stock numbers for this motor - displacement, hp, torque. And what is the ballpark it will end up being. Thanks for sharing.
@@jasonlenfesty6459 Stock 619 cid 300hp 800 ft-lb torque. New specs 743cid 2000hp 2500 torque
very good video brian..thanks for your time
Do you know where you got your valve relief cutter?
I use a counterbore
@@bcbloc02 can I give you a call? Is it adjustable? Where do you get them?
@@RockinP no they are fixed diameter so I have different ones for different valve sizes. I got mine used but they are available from msc.
Fantastic project
Someone hasn't been kind to it - great to get it back in service
Hey Brian, What is that tool you are using to open up the valve pockets? A spot face tool ? You know me, I might need one. LOL. ----Doozer
Its a twin wing boring bar.
Thank you for another Great video. Cheers
Steve Whitman once said, "You can run a Continental A-65 at 3300 rpm all day. ... of course that's just race day"
This definitely strikes me as a job where cutting the metal off is free, knowing _what_ to cut off is what costs you.
This looks like a fun one.
The limit is smiles per second 😁 thanks Bryan !
Thanks for sharing Brian
Gland you and the barn are OK. Looks like you will have plenty of fire wood.
Are the older 400 heads from a 404/466 compatible with an 8.1/9.0 block ...not at all familiar with those JD Engines...im only curious..have got a couple 300 series engines around here..but anyway, thanks for the upload feller 👍👍👊
@@elroyelblander6277 Yes and no. The bolt pattern is the same but there are differences in the oil and coolant passages as well as push rod location differences particularly on the 9.0l
@@bcbloc02 👍👍ten four feller..I see,it doesn't matter to me ..just my curiosity 👍👊
Great to see you Brian!
We used to fill engine blocks that we had bored to the limit with plaster of pairs. like you said and it is the same with drag cars "It is not going to be run more than a minute and most of that at idle. A top fuel dragster only turns about 900 revolutions from the hammer down to the laundry coming out. Then it is over $10,000 to rebuild for the next round.
Happy Sunday Brian 😊🛠⚙️👍👍👍👍✌️
If they've got the money................! Glad you're up and running. AGAIN! God Bless!
Good job Brian!
As always very interesting, thanks for showing us
Oh and since you have to put so much work into the old ones , Maybe you should start offering "Billet Heads" Make the whole damn thing out of solid so you don't have to worry about them pesky water jackets :) Them racing types just lover anything with the word billet in it and you can charge more :) Might even call them " bcbloc's"
@@10swatkins billet heads already exist but some rules don’t allow them. 🤠
The "big" pro stock guys have been running billet blocks and heads for a few years now. Not much stock about a 619 Deere in pro stock anymore. And you will find them under hoods of Case/IH, and Minneapolis,Moline, and Allis Chalmers. Like B. says, Limited Pro, and super farm and the more limited classes still require "stock" components.
@@haroldphipps3457 "stock" my favorite class ;-)
@@Failure_Is_An_Option yep. The more limited classes turn into more of a chemistry experiment, than a tractor pull.
HI Brian..... When you get a head like that do you ever do anything to clean out the inside passages? Acid wash or dip it in something like that?
@@10swatkins It goes in the hot tank once I am ready to put it together and that cleans it up pretty good.
Very good Brian did you see the new puppy "Finn" pop up in your feed?
@@theessexhunter1305 no I don’t recall seeing a new puppy but I am over a month behind on viewing my subscriptions so I maybe just have not gotten to it yet.
Gotta love tractor pulling guys. I am sure they provide a steady source of work for you between what they break and what they want to improve to break next year
Wow that started out pretty nasty looking. Nice work Brian. Hope you've been able to get the tornado wind damage sorted out and the debris gathered up.
Hope you got your roofs patched back up. Nice you'll be able to make this rough one get to play hard again.
John Deere has gone to Mexico and full on woke. That should improve their profit margin😳🤔
@@daleolson3506 John Deere has had plants in Mexico since at least the early 1950s. When they brought the utility tractor production back to the us in the 1990s nobody bought more just because they were American made. During that time kubota made steady inroads into market share because they were cheaper. Few people want to put their money where their mouth is to actually buy American when it costs 20% more due to higher labor, insurance, and government regulation.
@@bcbloc02 I find it hilarious to see things like the San Antonio Toyota Tundra factory, and Marysville Ohio Honda Accord factory.
@@bcbloc02 I don’t agree. It is greed the quality has gotten worse on their products and profit has gone up. Kubota made inroads in to the market due to quality. I never found kubota to be cheaper. Of coarse this is only my opinion.
@@daleolson3506 For the same hp kubota tends to be cheaper but the tractors also weigh 15-20% less in their basic configurations. The Deeres tend to be more heavy duty when comparing similar performance specs. I know of a landfill and a road mowing service that both run 50-100 tractors. They both went to Kubota around 2000 and they both have switched back to Deere they say because they get more hours of work for less dollars with the Deeres and they track it all pretty close so I don’t doubt it. Even back before Covid I heard complaints of extended back order times on the Kubota parts for large items which often put tractors out of service for many months. The companies that rely on the tractors running everyday won’t tolerate much of that.
Did you say what the displacement is and what the expected HP? Thanks for taking time to post this.
@@philgarbarini9645 I think the class this one plans to run in is fairly restricted to stock castings so I would guess 2-2.5k hp depending on turbo and pump.
Good morning Brian, good to see you back on making content. Certainly looks like a big job . I aways like seeing the Big HBM Action.👍 Have a great weekend. 🇺🇸👍
cool stuff
It would be helpful if you specify the: original hole diameter and the threads (diameter and pitch) and the same for the tap.
@@claytaylor4028 pretty sure it was 3/8 -16 thread. I will make note to try to include such information in future videos
Is does transmission it is the same one for a Jeep Wrangler 94 AX-15
Sorry for the mess and glad it didn't cause more damage. The back of the Hyster looks a bit low to the ground.
I have one that blew the low pressure retun line coming from the power steering. After replacing the line and toping off the fluid, the power steering and the transmission are motionless. Can it get airlock?
@@kurthellenberg I have not ever experienced an air lock but maybe? The pump is right where the driveshaft comes in from the engine. You might try taking one of the fittings out there and pouring some oil straight into the pump. If your unit sat a long time and the pump is fairly worn maybe it lost prime. You will need the fender deck off to attempt it.
@bcbloc02 Thanks man, I have two of these, one original of 198T Dig-it and the current one off the 420 JD. I'm no technician, so off yo the shop they go. Thanks again for the reply!
Dang Brian, cant catch a break huh? Glad you all are okay and no significant damage. We got a little wind over here in Sadieville but not too bad. One large 20" diameter tree down in the back pasture but thats about it.
Mother Nature just doesn't care! Glad there was no serious damage and no people hurt. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
could have been a lot worse glad you are ok and its all fixable
Man you ain't payin the preacher
Damn, just what you need - more mess.
Sorry this has happened to your home again. Poplar trees tend to come apart in any breeze, then they make hollows in the tree and get even worse about breaking apart when a strong wind gets into them. I am not going to tell you what to do but I would remove the poplar before it strikes again. Oaks are nice to replace them but take a long time to get to the same size.
Your yard needs a little help Brian ! Stay safe.
At least the John Deere lawn mower didn’t get it this time, she took it hard on the last one! Good luck.
Imagine the beer party and big bonfire on Labor Day. Take care. Wish you well.
Well that ain't good alright.. nothing serious but a pain in the bum anyway.