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Chapter 5: Topside Disconnect
In this section we show you the proper technique to draining the engine fluids from the radiator and connected hoses before removing the engine for disassembly.
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Chapter 13: Valve Train In this section we show the proper way to disassemble and organize the entire engine valve train system. Show different types of rockers, rocker arms, hydraulic lifters and solid lifters.
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Chapter 17: Pistons
Here is a clip for removing the pistons, starting with the rod caps. You'll also get to see the crankshaft, rod bearings and journals for the first time |
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Chapter 25: Cylinder Block
Here we show the process of align honing the main bearing bore. Then the block deck is leveled and machined as needed for the new head gaskets to seat properly. And finally the cylinder walls are bored out just shy of their new size |
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Chapter 27: Connecting Rods
Here we show you how they install the rod pins into the connecting rods to connect with the pistons. Then they will measure the pistons to determine the final bore size of the cylinder walls before they are honed. |
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Chapter 28: Honing
Honing will do two things. First it will bring the cylinder walls to the matching diameter of the new pistons. Second it will leave a cross hatch pattern of light scratches, to keep oil on the walls and prevent metal on metal scraping. |
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Chapter 36: Piston to Valve Clearance
In this clip we show you a great technique to check the piston to valve clearance. First you need to know the firing order of your particular engine. You perform the check on your #1 cylinder. |
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Chapter 40: Camshaft
Here we'll install the Camshaft. You will need moly lube on the distributor drive gear and all of the lobes of your cam. To avoid a mess only do one section of lobes at a time and rest the cam on a journal to lube the next section. |
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Chapter 49: Valve Lash Adjustment
Valve lash adjustment is important. If you follow the firing order of your motor, you'll only have to turn the crankshaft one complete rotation. This section has some of the more detailed 3D models to show you the internals of a working motor.
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Chapter 51: Engine Externals
A quick clip on installing external components like your fuel pump, water pump, and thermostat housing. It's usually easiest to have the harmonic balancer set at top dead center for your fuel pump.
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Chapter 53: Ignition
Installing your distributor. This can be tricky. The distributor gear has to meet the cam gear and connect with the oil pump drive shaft.
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Chapter 53: Ignition
This clip shows you how to find the initial timing of your engine, with or with out a top dead center whistle. You need to know your firing order and distributor rotation direction.Then we'll show you how to set the distributor cap right, using the #1 cylinder in your firing order.
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Chapter 60: Camshaft Break-In
If you have a new camshaft, the break-in procedure is critical. Follow our guidelines and you won't flatten a cam lobe and ruin the internals of your engine. The basic formula is 20 minutes @2000 rpms and never going below 1500 rpms.
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Basic Engine Building DVD - Behind the Scenes: Small Block Ford 351 Windsor Diagnosis
We're gonna show you some never before seen footage from the filthy Ford 351W we pulled out of a boat. BoxWrench Director Brent Bye recaps the story of discovering the engines problem and what ensued as the tear down process proceeded.
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Holley Double Pumper Virtual Tour
This is an animated tour of the 4 barrel Holley 4150 Mechanical Secondary "Double Pumper" carburetor. |
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Holley Carburetor Quick Start
This clip shows how to do quick tuning of your Holley Carburetor, check for leaks and adjust properly. |
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Holley Carburetor Removal
Properly removing your old carb starts with labeling all the vacuum hoses, electrical wires and linkage to make the install of your new carb easier.Always remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal. This will ensure that their is no chance of a spark igniting a fire with the gasoline. |
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Holley Carburetor Power Valves
This section shows some of the power valve kits available from Holley Performance Products and what the numbering means. This section will help you choose the proper kit for your engines needs. |
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Adjusting Curb Idle Speed Screw
Here we show you how to properly adjust the curb idle speed on your Holley carb. First find your idle RPM setting from under your hood or from a repair manual. Turning the screw clockwise will raise the RPM's and counter clockwise will lower the RPM's. |
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Accelerator Pump Cams
Their are lots of Holley accelerator pump cams to choose from. This section will show you the difference and set up procedure to help you choose the right one for your particular engine application. |
