Brent Ackley and George Vondriska continue going through the motor assembly process by installing the intake and the valve covers on the motor of a 1986 Chevy pickup that they’ll put into a 1956 Chevrolet 150. They teach you all of the important classic car maintenance tips and techniques that you’ll need, including how to properly mount, tighten and torque gaskets, intake covers and valve covers onto the motor head.
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4:06Overview of the Rebuilt 350 Classic Car Engine
Brent Ackley gives you an overview of a rebuilt 350 4 Bolt Main classic car engine that can run pump gas and now has 325-350 HP. He starts by sending the engine to the auto shop for close cleaning, measuring, and overall renewal.
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4:01Classic Car Maintenance Tips: Timing the Engine
Brent Ackley teaches you how to correctly install a distributor into the engine of a 1956 Chevrolet 150, walking you step by step through the process and demonstrating the essential classic car maintenance tips and techniques you’ll need to utilize. He shows the proper method for opening the intake valves in order to drop in…
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2:24Classic Car Radiator Cap Performance Test
George Vondriska teaches how to use a pressurized device to test the performance of your classic car’s radiator system and radiator cap to prevent the parts from leaking. Also see how this technique prevents the engine of your classic car from overheating.
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0:59Aligning Valve Cover Gaskets With Bolt Holes
Very rarely do the gasket holes line up with bolt holes when you are replacing valve cover gaskets. Brent Ackley teaches a helpful trick to properly align these holes. Use this method to make sure you have a good seal.
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