For all you gearheads out there
Aug 29, 2021 10:39:50 #
Rusty to running....Chevy stovebolt 6 timelapse photography. Enlarge to full screen for best viewing.
https://www.facebook.com/Hagerty/videos/2726049060970988
https://www.facebook.com/Hagerty/videos/2726049060970988
Aug 29, 2021 10:58:32 #
Aug 29, 2021 11:26:06 #
Aug 29, 2021 12:33:22 #
bobforman wrote:
Nice to know those skill sets are still around.
My thoughts exactly. I was amazed at what it took. I certainly would have no inkling what to do. My only question about the whole procedure is, how would they know if that engine was really worth re-doing? It might have just been totally worn out!!!
Aug 29, 2021 14:45:46 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
Probably was worn out. But buy resurfacing all the friction points (crank, rods, cylinders, etc.) one gets like-new surfaces, albeit slightly altered in diameter. Even is the block was cracked, it can be welded back to life.
Aug 30, 2021 06:57:56 #
Aug 30, 2021 08:07:49 #
I spent four years teaching automotive at a technical school before returning to the field. Teaching engine overhaul was one of my favorites. The students would do all of those steps except for the machine shop work and paint. They learned how to determine if the parts needed machining, replacement etc. We would then run them on a test stand. Lots of fun.
Aug 30, 2021 10:04:18 #
That's a great video. I wonder how many man hours that represents? Shows you why a restored vehicle is worth so much and that's just for the motor. How many more hours for the body?
The commentary and test run at the end is great. Oh how I miss the days when I could reach in and give the carburetor linkage a twist to get the engine running like he did!
The commentary and test run at the end is great. Oh how I miss the days when I could reach in and give the carburetor linkage a twist to get the engine running like he did!
Aug 30, 2021 11:36:05 #
I recall the summer of 1964 working on a similar engine, a Chevrolet Blue Flame 135ci 6cyl. I did not break it down as far as they did this one but I did enough work on it to realize it would be a huge undertaking with a lot of knowledge to rebuild everything. Interesting video. Thanks for posting
Aug 30, 2021 14:40:42 #
rayclay
Loc: Arab, AL., USA
Many years ago I did a in-frame engine overhaul on a '64 Delray. Sent the head to a shop to grind valves. Parts and labor was less than $25.00 for entire job.
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