It's good to know that Hagerty gives so much back to the automotive enthusiast community, and Davin is a huge part of that. Glad to know the premiums I pay are put to such good use.
I really enjoy seeing the machine shop work. To many it is a place full of grease and grime...but they would be surprised by the skill and precision that is required.
When you're looking at machine shops to do work for you theres 2 things that will tell you you're in the right place. 1 they've got more work then they know what to do with and 2 the place smells like iron and oil. Got them both you've found the right place.
Love seeing all this old iron getting rebuilt! Sooo much cooler than just "ah, I'll just throw a 350 in it," & losing any wow-factor that a car has! Original motors give them rides at least 50% of their character!
There are only two practical ways to weld cast iron that I know of: 1) Oven welding. 2) Stitch welding. With oven welding the entire piece is heated nearly to the melting point of cast iron, the part is welded and then allowed to slowly cool. The other method involves 'stitching'. With the stitching method, a series of holes are drilled along the crack...yes, at the ends of the crack as well...the holes are tapped and steel pins are screwed into the holes. At this point a bead is laid down between the pins. When everything is cool, the weld is ground down and smoothed.
I've only seen the stitch pin repairs done, kind of interested to see how the repair will be done. The holes are drilled and tapped, they overlap by about a third of each pin, and then machined flat afterwards. Never saw welding over the pins. Can't wait to see this.
A really big thank you to Ben Woodworth. OMG this series without Ben turn like a normal engine show. Amazing angle camera who nobody thinking to catch and i know stop motion are very not easy to do i appreciate your patience Ben. I think the success of this series is the combination of Ben and Davin
Old mopeds are fun! I used to ride a 1958 puch from austria, now i own a dutch 1969 stokvis wich used to be my grandfather's. Puts out about 0.5 hrsprs 👏🏻
I love this series too. Davin is amazing guy. he are really calm and very cool to watch. this guy try to save the maximum of oem parts. I builded alot of performance engine in my life but this series reveals for myself the passion for classic engine with intelligent performance
Davin, you remind so much of my own mechanic and close friend. About the same age, build and knowledge. Direct, honest, no frill talking. Norman learned hands on with his late Dad and through college. He became the carbs and injection systems specialist in the area - that's how I met him 35 years ago for a Toyota "unrepairable" carb by others Not with him ! Hold my beer attitude. Done.
How....in...the...crap do you remember how everything goes back together with so many projects going? I know, as a mechanic, that you see everything in your head...but......SHEESH!
The burn a bead process is by far the best way of cleaning old iron. You just have to make sure you wash everything really well. It also helps to run a magnet through all the galleries and every hole you can get it into. It’s a fine balance, if there isn’t enough heat in the burner the old oil turns to sludge and the shot will hang up inside things. Also the magnaflux would’ve showed you the whole crack on the manifold.
Hey, Davin! That is an Odd Waterpump, for sure. How's the Freezing? We're experiencing a Very Cold Week, here in Kansas City, Missouri! (So cold, my Hot Water Pipe Froze!!!) Yeah, -8F was all it could take. So, please "Strip It"! ;)
I had a 1960 sedan deville with a 390 - remember changing that monster water pump - looked just like that - also had my first motorbike wreck, in front of my house (age 10) 1975 - on a Honda Trail
I cross my fingers on most of your videos but particularly this one. Things happen and you can never predict what. I always hope you have the best results. Old Cadillac parts and sketchy supply, cross your fingers!
Great content as usual! I'm looking forward to see the Buick straight 8 rebuilds explained. I think that long form content where it's just a conversation talking about the whole build is the greatest content.
That tumbler sure looks to be a whole lot safer and cleaner than the boilout tanks my old shop had back in the day. The caustic chemicals we used to use back then were terrible.
I was told many years ago that if you're going to reuse lifters, push rods, and rocker arms to always keep them together as a unit when you disassemble an engine because they have worn in together. I don't see any engine rebuilders doing that on CZcams channels.
Yes I need to get a project. I want an old classic so bad. Just missed a great deal on a 68 cougar, pretty sad. Love these videos btw, best thing on CZcams
Look for an older pickup truck, or a 4 door sedan. I was watching roadkill garage last week, and they had a 1967 Chrysler station wagon that they paid 1800.00 for, rare car, good deal.
I heard Cadillac blocks around this time period were heat treated. I would've bet money there were no cracks around those cylinders jackets before they're were magna-fluxed.
thot one success . I had broken motor home exh. manifold .MIG was recommended . matched and Vgrooved seems . preheat between 350 -500 , weld , rest and keep heat , just let each run "propagate" heat , grind resurface after long kooldown in fiberglass .... a year later , customer returned from Florida and stopped at my customer to give a thumbs up . burn out cast , even brazing won't work , but yours looks solid and be a fun project
4:40 - if I would have sand blaster, you would never get to use it - no matter what I would be the sandblaster guy! It is like most enjoyable part of the job. Although, once those laser cleaners becomes affordable I would be trilled to used one as well.
At 12:45 those manifolds look like they work similar to Flathead Fords where the 2 center jugs have siamese exhaust valves and share the center manifold outlet.
No, because you ground some all the way around. You can either change the profile and lift by removing more on the small end or just redo a stock profile. So the base circle (round section) and the lobe are both regrind making it smaller a bit. The valve adjustment will compensate for the lost of material.
ill be interested to see how you weld up the crack in the exhaust manifold. I know how I have done it in the past seeing your process should be interesting.
Those 365’s were different. I had a “58 Cad. Often, cars that stuck with vacuum wipers (instead of getting smart like Mopar) added vacuum booster pumps on top of the fuel pump. But the Cadillac 365 vacuum assist pump was sandwiched onto the engine oil pump. And don’t get me going on the 1957-8 Treadle Vac brake booster... 🙄
All good - thumbs up as always .... EXCEPT .... what was that on the ground around 10:15 when you were out? Oh ... oh yes .... now I remember .... s-s-s-snow :-( I spent 52 years in Northern Michigan ... now in Palm Springs, CA for the winter, but anxious for spring and to get back north, and to get all my Hagerty insured vehicles out once again!
Dry Ice Media blasting for the Aluminum parts = No Base Metal Damage: Bead or Sand blasting Aluminum will result in some noticeable erosion/ loss of base material, especially on the edges. Alternatively an old trick is to use "tired" (Broken down) Bead blasting media at low pressure using masking tape on the gasket surfaces (it's a little rough on the bead blaster as a whole).
I also took a 1969 honda c50 (70cc) cruising the coast and island's of denmark a few years back. Pretty much the same engine i guess, 3 gears without a clutch right ? I worked on a sailing ship back then, took the bike for a spin whenever i could
Seeing tools in use older than many countries always makes me smile.
Davin your Redline rebuilds are a work of art. This helps save a small part of automotive history for others to enjoy.
I agree, give the man a raise.
It's good to know that Hagerty gives so much back to the automotive enthusiast community, and Davin is a huge part of that.
Glad to know the premiums I pay are put to such good use.
An it's great seeing them in a machine shop ,so some people can see what their process is,cause those shops are fewer as times go on..
I really enjoy seeing the machine shop work. To many it is a place full of grease and grime...but they would be surprised by the skill and precision that is required.
Yep ,so true,been their ,done that
When you're looking at machine shops to do work for you theres 2 things that will tell you you're in the right place. 1 they've got more work then they know what to do with and 2 the place smells like iron and oil. Got them both you've found the right place.
I could watch Davin's presentations every day.
That's why he works for Hagerty,the man knows his sh..,an explains the good ,bad,an ugly..😎😎
Give him a raise
I can't wait for the assembly video...the bolts just screw in themselves! :D
Man I love this series. Thanks again Hagerty
Love seeing all this old iron getting rebuilt! Sooo much cooler than just "ah, I'll just throw a 350 in it," & losing any wow-factor that a car has! Original motors give them rides at least 50% of their character!
Hope you plan to drill a small hole at the end of the crack before you start welding , that would stop the crack from advancing any further.
There are only two practical ways to weld cast iron that I know of: 1) Oven welding. 2) Stitch welding. With oven welding the entire piece is heated nearly to the melting point of cast iron, the part is welded and then allowed to slowly cool. The other method involves 'stitching'. With the stitching method, a series of holes are drilled along the crack...yes, at the ends of the crack as well...the holes are tapped and steel pins are screwed into the holes. At this point a bead is laid down between the pins. When everything is cool, the weld is ground down and smoothed.
I've only seen the stitch pin repairs done, kind of interested to see how the repair will be done. The holes are drilled and tapped, they overlap by about a third of each pin, and then machined flat afterwards. Never saw welding over the pins. Can't wait to see this.
Last restoration was a 1967 Honda dream CA77. All the parts were bagged and put in a dresser. That would make it a Bagger or a Dresser!
I love this series, and it played a role in me switching to Hagerty for my 55 Chevy. Especially love 50's GM content!
Thanks for showing the machine shop and its processes. I've heard them for years, I like seeing the tools in action.
A really big thank you to Ben Woodworth. OMG this series without Ben turn like a normal engine show. Amazing angle camera who nobody thinking to catch and i know stop motion are very not easy to do i appreciate your patience Ben. I think the success of this series is the combination of Ben and Davin
LT2 hand tattoo. I think it's safe to say that man loves his GM's.
Wow this video had alot in it, thanks davin and friends learned a whole lot more
I was thinking the same thing, some really good content in this one.
Old mopeds are fun! I used to ride a 1958 puch from austria, now i own a dutch 1969 stokvis wich used to be my grandfather's. Puts out about 0.5 hrsprs 👏🏻
I have a 57 sedan Deville. Love watching all the parts get cleaned and renewed. Looking forward to more vids
Hi! I have a 58. Still on the road..lol.
Nice to see 2 builds at the same time! The Cadillac motor should run great and the Honda Trail 70 will be a fun bike to ride once it is back together.
I love this series too. Davin is amazing guy. he are really calm and very cool to watch. this guy try to save the maximum of oem parts. I builded alot of performance engine in my life but this series reveals for myself the passion for classic engine with intelligent performance
Nice Shop....i had a trail 70 when I was a kid.
Loved it
Lots of very interesting tools in the engine shop.
Mike
I LOVED the machining details here. Often on builds you don't get to see that detail.
I live in Holland MI, I drove past the big Hagerty place last time I was in Travers. I know exactly where the Trail Buddy place is in Zeeland.
I’m in Holland as well👍🏼 I heard him say Zeeland and I thought ‘oh THAT Trail Buddy’
Davin, you remind so much of my own mechanic and close friend. About the same age, build and knowledge. Direct, honest, no frill talking.
Norman learned hands on with his late Dad and through college.
He became the carbs and injection systems specialist in the area - that's how I met him 35 years ago for a Toyota "unrepairable" carb by others
Not with him ! Hold my beer attitude. Done.
The production on this show has come a long ways. Great job and keep it up.
How....in...the...crap do you remember how everything goes back together with so many projects going? I know, as a mechanic, that you see everything in your head...but......SHEESH!
Organization and labeling. I use my cell phone to take pictures too.
The burn a bead process is by far the best way of cleaning old iron. You just have to make sure you wash everything really well. It also helps to run a magnet through all the galleries and every hole you can get it into. It’s a fine balance, if there isn’t enough heat in the burner the old oil turns to sludge and the shot will hang up inside things. Also the magnaflux would’ve showed you the whole crack on the manifold.
As always devin is such a great person and a blast to watch!!
I only have one problem with the show, it ends to quickly.
Still waiting for the time lapse video of the 2019 Hellephant crate engine 🤔😕🙁🧐
Egge Machine offers shaft rocker pumps. Along with fuel and oil pump kits.
These red-line shows are the best. 👍
Hey, Davin! That is an Odd Waterpump, for sure. How's the Freezing? We're experiencing a Very Cold Week, here in Kansas City, Missouri! (So cold, my Hot Water Pipe Froze!!!) Yeah, -8F was all it could take. So, please "Strip It"! ;)
It's incredibly to me how clean those parts are when they come out if the tumbler.
I had a 1960 sedan deville with a 390 - remember changing that monster water pump - looked just like that - also had my first motorbike wreck, in front of my house (age 10) 1975 - on a Honda Trail
I cross my fingers on most of your videos but particularly this one.
Things happen and you can never predict what. I always hope you have the best results. Old Cadillac parts and sketchy supply, cross your fingers!
Great content as usual! I'm looking forward to see the Buick straight 8 rebuilds explained. I think that long form content where it's just a conversation talking about the whole build is the greatest content.
That workshop is a dream.
Looking at the crack in the manifold, I have repaired many of these and the best method that I have found is spray welding with Nickel powder.
That tumbler sure looks to be a whole lot safer and cleaner than the boilout tanks my old shop had back in the day. The caustic chemicals we used to use back then were terrible.
I love how everytime i find somthing weird i want to do (weld me jeep 258 manifold ) you guys are right their perfect timing to teach me how haha
Love the machine shop videos...
Melling makes a camshaft for this engine, meaning the Cadillac.
Just a great update. Thanks so much for all your efforts. You are the best on U Tube
Koooooooooool! gonna find a boring bar again . love this kinda work
Get a project to do! OK coach. Great video, thanks David.
Thank you! Really informative as always.
very interesting! Cheers from France
I was told many years ago that if you're going to reuse lifters, push rods, and rocker arms to always keep them together as a unit when you disassemble an engine because they have worn in together. I don't see any engine rebuilders doing that on CZcams channels.
The end was perfect 👌
I have always wondered if Davin is related to Mustie1. They do kind of look alike.
"Regrind" the camshaft-?? Arent camshafts usually replaced? Lobes will have to be heat treated again-??
Usually the grind is still within the harden surface. For stock regrind profile, usually very little is removed.
This is awesome, I am jealous of all those nice tools too!
Yes I need to get a project. I want an old classic so bad. Just missed a great deal on a 68 cougar, pretty sad. Love these videos btw, best thing on CZcams
Look for an older pickup truck, or a 4 door sedan. I was watching roadkill garage last week, and they had a 1967 Chrysler station wagon that they paid 1800.00 for, rare car, good deal.
Great video! Again!
Always watching from philippines♥️
Enjoyed this one to .
I heard Cadillac blocks around this time period were heat treated. I would've bet money there were no cracks around those cylinders jackets before they're were magna-fluxed.
It would be a dream for me to work in this shop for a month or so!
thot one success . I had broken motor home exh. manifold .MIG was recommended . matched and Vgrooved seems . preheat between 350 -500 , weld , rest and keep heat , just let each run "propagate" heat , grind resurface after long kooldown in fiberglass .... a year later , customer returned from Florida and stopped at my customer to give a thumbs up . burn out cast , even brazing won't work , but yours looks solid and be a fun project
my break WAS an end flange
Great fun to see
Thanks
Hopefully the discovery of " Turbostratic Graphene " can be used in strengthening the steel parts and engine castings soon .
When you rebuild an engine do you ever have parts left over? (Like I do!)
Like me also 👍
Like me also 😂😂😂
Those are "factory options"
weight reduction bro
"We got a clean bill of health relative to the crack side of things"
🤔😂😂
4:40 - if I would have sand blaster, you would never get to use it - no matter what I would be the sandblaster guy! It is like most enjoyable part of the job. Although, once those laser cleaners becomes affordable I would be trilled to used one as well.
Great photography !
At 12:45 those manifolds look like they work similar to Flathead Fords where the 2 center jugs have siamese exhaust valves and share the center manifold outlet.
Your on the right track
if i bought another project sure my wife would kill me. love the show keep it up
your shop is amazing-
Awesome job as always.!!!
I worked at the plant that made those connecting rods and processed them.
This is awesome, I'm into the details on how meticulous you got to be when bringing an old girl back to life!.
Question: when a camshaft is reground, do you lose some lift?
No, because you ground some all the way around. You can either change the profile and lift by removing more on the small end or just redo a stock profile. So the base circle (round section) and the lobe are both regrind making it smaller a bit. The valve adjustment will compensate for the lost of material.
@@santerresongarage7486 Thank you for the explaination!
@@santerresongarage7486 I had the same question. Thanks jf !
Interesting episode relative to the Cadillac
"You're doing an impeccable job sandblasting because I'm not doing it" ! So True!
great content
22:01 Holy Dingleberries Batman ! 😳
Have you ever tried spray welding on exhaust manifolds ? It works really good . Don't know what you are planning .
Thankyou just another tip l just gained!👍
영상 스타일이 너무 멋지네요!
ill be interested to see how you weld up the crack in the exhaust manifold. I know how I have done it in the past seeing your process should be interesting.
Dye penetrant inspection might be a more complete NDT
The rod big ends end up more football shaped than egg shaped, but pretty good explanation overall.
Very nice ..good job.. congratulations you and all for video.. from Greece with love
Vapor blast is the way to go on those covers
U R greate! Thanks for share knowledge!
My projects are all the cars we drive around - lol (and they keep me fairly busy...)
Can we get some information about Tom Cotter? How is he doing. Been awhile sense we have heard from him. Hope all is well with him.
What happened to mr Cotter?
Nice work brother 👍👍👍
Those 365’s were different. I had a “58 Cad. Often, cars that stuck with vacuum wipers (instead of getting smart like Mopar) added vacuum booster pumps on top of the fuel pump. But the Cadillac 365 vacuum assist pump was sandwiched onto the engine oil pump. And don’t get me going on the 1957-8 Treadle Vac brake booster... 🙄
All good - thumbs up as always .... EXCEPT .... what was that on the ground around 10:15 when you were out? Oh ... oh yes .... now I remember .... s-s-s-snow :-( I spent 52 years in Northern Michigan ... now in Palm Springs, CA for the winter, but anxious for spring and to get back north, and to get all my Hagerty insured vehicles out once again!
Great video!
Dry Ice Media blasting for the Aluminum parts = No Base Metal Damage: Bead or Sand blasting Aluminum will result in some noticeable erosion/ loss of base material, especially on the edges. Alternatively an old trick is to use "tired" (Broken down) Bead blasting media at low pressure using masking tape on the gasket surfaces (it's a little rough on the bead blaster as a whole).
WOW I was surprised you were able to find a new water pump. Where did you find one?
Somehow I figured cerakote would be an excellent finish for the side covers. Then you mentioned it shortly thereafter.
Damn these guys are so good. 🧂🧂🧂
Nice work and dedication 👍
need to do a 1967 cadillac 60 ,429 rebuild
I also took a 1969 honda c50 (70cc) cruising the coast and island's of denmark a few years back. Pretty much the same engine i guess, 3 gears without a clutch right ? I worked on a sailing ship back then, took the bike for a spin whenever i could