Big Block 440 Valve Train Assembly - Nick's Build Tips

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Nick has built plenty of stout 440's over the years. Today, he will share some of his best tips for putting these engines together.
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[jerryogstad]

Iam 81 years old and loved dodges and plym. all of my life this man is a master he is the best we live on a old farm in Idaho USA looking over the snake river wish i could go to his shop love to watch him may GOD bless him thanks

[glenbrannon]

Great video to show the engine builder how to install and break in a hydraulic camshaft!😊

[OlSgtLove]

Nick and George, need to get Nick to write his Service Manuals, Call Nicks Big Block Building Tips, etc ... Head work, etc .. i sure buy them . Good week to everyone...

[tint]

Back when I was a young mechanic, I started working in a Dodge dealership. I moved on to a Chevrolet Dealership. The first cam and lifters I replaced were in a custom van. I did not know about the oil coming through the push rods. I had oil going everywhere. The detail guys were not happy with me for a good reason. The service manager gave me hell and asked me why I didn't use the oil diverters clips on the valve rockers. I didn't know about them. The next time the tool truck showed up, I bought the oil diverter clips. Problem solved. Oh well live and learn.

[howardwayas]

I'm resurrecting a 1977 motorhome 440 that has been transplanted into my 1974 D200. This video answered all my upper end oil passage questions. Thanks, and I can't wait to get my truck running and enjoy it.

[Scott_HemiDart]

Outstanding video! My engine is in the process of assembly by my engine builder. It is a 1966 426 Hemi and we are also using a flat tappet cam and tool steel lifters. It was my FIL’ car 1969 Dodge Dart he got new and immediately swapped in the Hemi. He recently passed away in February of this year and I am honored to now have the car and get it back on the road. It sat in his garage in NJ for close to 50 years.

[HiTechOilCo]

@Nick's Garage - Thank you Nick! You are a master craftsman. No one but no one does it like you! :) I hope you have a great day. :)

[danohstoolbox]

good afternoon nick and George I am ready for a great show 🛠🔧👍🇨🇦😁😊

[thomascary]

It's not LUCK! It's Knowledge, consistency and SKILL!

[steveshoemaker]

Thanks Nick for the Mopar 440 Valve Train Assembly lesson build ❣ 👍
Old Shoe🇺🇸

[dondawson]

Great timing for this video, I have seen a couple of other channels recently talking about wiping out the cams and lifters because of poorly made product. I have never seen anyone put the detail into the assembly that Nick does, and I think that is why he doesn't have the same issues. Pays to be a perfectionist.

[robertorhymes]

There's more than one way to get your mechanical kicks But only on Nick's Garage do you get to find out all of Nicks tips and technical tricks Today he's got his favourite a 440 valve train to fix Thanks Nick Respek George

[TheFRiNgEguitars]

Folks, Nick keeps it simple, and all in the world is good! He explains the essentials so that your engine does not fail. Just follow the protocols, no shortcuts, work clean.

[douglasbussard]

I grew up in the muscle car era. I’m not mechanically inclined- but love those cars. Now I know the difference between a hydraulic cam and a solid lifter- only took 50 years. Awesome channel.

[chriscimino]

You're absolutely right if the lifter is binding in the bore it will damage a cam and lifter quick. Chevys are bad about that but Buick Olds and Pontiac are not as prone to lifter sticking. I had to learn that the hard way and if I ever put another Chevy V8 together I will always check that. And using a brake cylinder hone is a good way to deburr and clean the lifter bores. 👍

[theodoredugranrut]

Thanks Nick,
I have learned a few things.
Central California watching

[donlemme]

Really fascinating. Interesting to see the oil flow circuit. Great video and music too. Relaxed this evening watching this one.

[ronwelch]

That was a great show. You explained everything for anyone to understand. I really enjoyed it.

[waynekoszenski]

nice job with the priming great oil pressure also

[chriswalshe]

Hey Nick, in the future id love to see a little bit about the 6 pack intake man. Id like to see how it works- which ones feed which cylinders, etc. They look like a casting work of art. Just a thought.