How To Break In A SBC Camshaft and Engine C10 Build Part 4
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- čas přidán 13. 12. 2018
- Back at it again with part 4. In this episode we go over how to properly prep your new engine for break in, as well as the steps to take to properly break in the camshaft and the rest of the engine to ensure a long life.
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Good video. I'd also mention when installing your distributor make sure the wires are also installed with the number 1 plug wire installed where the rotor is pointing. Sometimes guys remove that original handy little plastic wire holder ring that latches onto the distributor cap and properly locates cylinder number 1 on the cap.
I know all this info .. but this is such a great video ! Very informative for someone new to thin
Thanks!
Nice job !
Great advice dude, thanks
Thanks man. Let me know how it goes for you!
I’m a machinist. Not a clue of most of what you said, but it sure sounds like you’ve done it a time or two.
Nice video!
I’m just starting my c10 build as well. I have a 1984 Sierra with a crate 350.My next moves for mine is comp cams and long tube headers. Love what your doing with this truck and keep the videos coming. I’ll definitely be watching your future videos.
In other words with the engine at 0 degrees and #1 cyl on the compression stroke the distributor needs to point at the physical cylinder #1 and the #1 plug on the cap. You can slightly rotate the distributor cap back or forth to get it close.
Agreed. And the little square part of the cap where the coil gets its power should be pretty much perpendicular to the crankshaft centerline in order to get 32-36° of total timing
I don’t understand why everyone makes a GIANT issue on installing a dizzy! And, why everyone freaks out over “where the #1 points, etc…… basically, install your dizzy until it seats fully down in the intake, properly, then pull it up, move the rotor just a little and re-seat it- basically “walking” it around until you get the rotor pointed where ever you want it- doesn’t matter- only matters on where your plug wires are going to be installed at on the cap. AS LONG AS THE ROTOR POINTS AT THE TOWER WHERE THE NUMBER 1 PLUG WIRE IS INSTALLED, it doesn’t matter. What IS MORE IMPORTANT is to be sure your vac advance is pointed in a direction that gives it ENOUGH ROOM FOR ADJUSTMENT. That’s it- very very simple! I’ve been doing this since I was 15 years old, and I’m in my mid 50’s now, and for some strange reason, this still works on the old dizzy Chevy engines!
what do you recommend for oil after 500 miles? i was thinking valvoline vr1 10w-30? .040 over, comp xe268h howard’s flat tappet lifters, sealed power pistons, moly rings, 9.3-9.5:1
I have installed the same carb, I'm noticing it doesn't have a fuel return port. Are we just supposed to just cap the hard line to the tanks?
Can you daily drive with that particular oil?
Nice video!! Im about to break in my sbc 400, i have ceramic coated headers, people tell me it might mess them up because they get so hot during brake in.. what do you think?
They are right unfortunately..... Best bet would be to break it in with an old set of headers to save your nice ceramic coating. They do get pretty hot during break in, but if you absolutely can't get another set then make sure your vacuum advance is hooked straight to manifold vacuum so you get the most part throttle timing and do the break in in 5 minute intervals. Unless it's cold outside I usually do them in 2 10 minute sessions anyway. Thanks for the watch and goodluck on your build!
Once you break in the cam, drain oil, refill with zink, go 500 miles. After that, do you still have to keep zink type oil?
Yes, if it's a flat tappet camshaft running an oil with added zinc is a good idea. I run Valvoline VR-1 and have had great luck with it at an affordable price.
where did you get your grill
Can bad timing make your engine get stuck because my 3 55 small block 350 engine was running and it was way too advanced in ancient got stuck while it was running but then a couple bumps with the starter put on stuck yourself and it was back running again what could be the cause of that
GM put quality parts in there engines. Cam and lifter are great. I got one too broke in perfect. Others Nope
I GOT A 1990 K5 BLAZER 5.7 WITH ECU GOT ENGINE REBUILD GOT THE BLOCK BORED 30 OVER AND DID A FEW UP GRADES IM USING EX262H CAM IN IT WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD COVERTER TO USE I TOOK THE STOCK ONE OUT..AND GOT 2000 TO 2400 STALL .. IS THAT GOOD WITH THAT CAM
Sounds like you're on the right track bro. That 2000-2400 converter should work great with the cam!
@@jrhea5023 okay thanks my brother..i were thinking about the 262 or the 268 but my buddy thats gonna tune my computer chip told me to go with the 262
@@thedobermangang3503 I'd listen to your tuner for sure. I think he's onto something with the smaller cam being easier to tune and driving nicer, plus it'll have more torque down low where the k5 will need it. Keep me posted on the build brother.
Hey bud, finally have my 350 in my 6fo and had it now for a couple of days, suddenly I have a little bit of a ticking sound on the driver side in the valve cover. Did you have any ticking noise afterwards? What do you think what it is?
My first guess would be a lifter ticking. Go ahead and re-lash the valves back to 1/2 turn past zero lash and see if that doesn't quiet her up
JRhea502 another question for you bud, roughly what’s a good Idle for this motor? Can’t find any information online for it.
@@lleonardo2880 650 rpm with the engine warm and the trans in drive is a good place to set it with the factory cam
JRhea502 so the tickin noise was actually an exhaust leak not anything major!!! Thank god
@@lleonardo2880 good to hear bro
what's next for the truck?
It has a new cam and exhaust system installed. I need to get a new video out of all the changes!
Mmmmm five guys burgers
You know it!
Does this apply to sbc roller cam
No sir, these camshaft break in procedures are for flat tappet cams only. You should however properly break in the engine to seat the rings and wear in all moving parts. Remember to change the oil at 500 and 1000 miles to make sure everything is kosher. After that, regular oil change intervals are just fine. Goodluck and check back in to let me know how everything goes with your project!
@@jrhea5023 ty very much
So just normal 10w30 for the first start
@@benkalinowski5834 For first start and the initial break in I like to run an oil with a higher ZDDP content than your typical modern oil (ZDDP is an oil additive commonly called simply zinc). ZDDP has great anti wear properties and will help ensure everything breaks in well. My personal go to oil for your typical street SBC is Valvoline VR1 10w30. You may not be able to find VR1 in 10w30 on your local shelves, most places only carry it in 15w50 weight. I order my 10w30 VR1 by the case from Amazon and last I checked it was about $38 for a case of 6 quarts. If you are in a pinch and can't wait the 2 days for Amazon prime most auto parts stores carry bottles of ZDDP additive that can mix with any oil. That's my recommendation on break in. After break in some people switch to synthetic oil, some go to your everyday conventional oil, but my preference is to stay with the VR1 10w30 and change it at 3k mile intervals. That's how I've ran my engine since first start and everything has went great.
@@jrhea5023 ok I'm gonna get a Lucas additive just for the break in
And I only initial start it up to 2000 to 3000 rpm for 20 mins and drain it and put normal oil in it and break it in 500miles
And then synthetic
I use Pennzoil platinum 5 w30 I live in Canada and I need the 5w
What's next for the truck and Camaro? What's next for the channel
What do you want to see? The car is just about up for the winter. The truck is getting a 4/6 drop kit and some more basic maintenance. If the weather would hurry up I'll have all kinds of Camaro, motorcycle, and even jet ski videos for you!
@@jrhea5023 that's good content, u should do a video like on the history of the truck and maybe tells about ur self a little more. And how u got into the hobie and what goals u have for ur car and truck
Will do man
What cam did u put in it
In this video it was the stock cam that came in the crate engine. I have since installed a summit cam #1785, 218°/218° .450/.450 lift 106 lsa with 4 degrees of advance ground into it.
When u gonna upload it I wanna hear it lol
@@drummaboiferguson2144 You're right, I've been slacking on uploads lately. I've done a lot to the truck since I shot this video series. It sounds nasty through the new 3" exhaust I built with an x pipe and magnaflow race mufflers lol
Lol man upload it.
@@drummaboiferguson2144 Work has been crazy lately, but I'll definitely get an update video up soon
That opening music sounded really gay
Wow!
Stop the music
Run the engine for 30 minutes at 3000 RPM for 30 minutes with no load for break in"? Hahaha.....Jesus this kid has no clue! How did we ever survive in the 60's, 70s and 80's without his absurd break in procedure and Lucas miracle zinc oil?? Here's what we did.....we got in the car and fucking DROVE IT. And we used no Lucan snake...errr...zinc oil.