Finally! It’s time to install our pistons and rods into our block. If you missed it, check out the engine tear down episode… the bearings were toast! In this episode, “How to install Pistons and Rods, including ring filing. Pontiac Short Block, part 7” We have to properly file our rings, orient them correctly on the pistons, and install them in the block. Again, a big thank you to @Butler Performance for coaching me through component selection process. If you want it done right, get your engine components, entire rotating assembly, and/or short block from www.butlerperformance.com Follow along with the Pontiac 400 (Now a 470) engine build, by subscribing below;
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This channel is all about muscle car how to’s and what to watch out for, when working on your own car. Also fresh off of installing a New TREMEC TKX from Silver Sport Transmissions, and a FiTech fuel injection system. Subscribe to watch more projects on this built, not bought, 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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Part’s and/or supplies used in this video series;
Bench Top Ring Filer;
https://butlerperformance.com/i-31617959-butler-ring-filer-manual.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dring%2Bfiler
Ring Compressor tool;
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-90a4120
Custom Ross Racing Butler Performance, co-designed pistons;
https://butlerperformance.com/i-31643609-butler-ross-quick-ship-8cc-flat-top-forged-pistons4-250-str-4-191-bore.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dpistons
Plastigage
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cle-mpr1
B.O.P. Engineering One Piece Main Seal;
https://butlerperformance.com/i-24452904-bop-pontiac-3-00-main-dual-lip-viton-1pc-rear-main-seal-301-326-350-389-400-bop-rms18.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3DBOP%2BEngineering
ARP Main Studs (2 bolt); torque caps to 110 lb. ft., rear main cap to 140 lb.ft.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-194-5401/make/pontiac
Anytime Tools Premium Outside Micrometer Set 0-4″/0.0001″ Precision Machinist Tool w/Carbide Tips
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045UZGSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HFS (R) Dial Indicator Bore Gage .0005″ Gauge (2″-6″ range)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OU7SYZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mitutuyo Dial Indicator, with 0.0001″ graduation;
https://www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-2358S-10-Indicator-Graduation-Accuracy/dp/B002SG7PJI/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2A6NNLDU6KU4R&dchild=1&keywords=mitutoyo+dial+indicator&qid=1621873328&sprefix=mitut%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-10
King Racing, Main Bearings (Standard)
https://butlerperformance.com/i-26175436-king-racing-hp-main-bearings-pontiac-326-400-std-set-kbe-mb5511hp-std.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dking%2Bbearings
King Racing, Main Bearings (0.001″ Undersized)
https://butlerperformance.com/i-26175439-king-racing-hp-main-bearings-pontiac-326-400-001-undersized-set-kbe-mb5511hp-001.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dking%2Bbearings
Speed Pro 87200CH – Speed-Pro Competition Series Rod Bearings (Keep in mind these are Big Block Chevy Bearings, which are used on some Pontiac Stroker kits)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sl…
Speed Pro 87200CH1 – Speed-Pro Competition Series Rod Bearings UNDERSIZED (Keep in mind these are Big Block Chevy Bearings, which are used on some Pontiac Stroker kits)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sl…
Here’s the latest Walk Around of the GTO, filmed by RestoMods.com https://youtu.be/NcgjQYOGmV8
Playlists of interest;
Hydraulic Clutch and Tremec TKO/TKX install;
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
FiTech Fuel Injection Install;
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
Here’s the original Hydraulic Roller Lifter Fail Inspection, and process:
https://youtu.be/y_iPx4CiMTg
Here’s the Official Part 1, where Mike starts the preparation of Engine removal
https://youtu.be/VWt2QxXOgOE
Here’s the start of the TREMEC installation, https://youtu.be/nDDeZrqF3cs
Enjoy, and ask questions by leaving a comment below… See you on the other side!
See the build pics, before and after, at www.fastmontysgarage.com
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Fantastic Video Mike, love the thoroughness!
Saw you post this video on the 68/69 facebook group. I've got a '68 of my own that I'm going to end up going through the engine sooner or later – subscribing! Great content.
Be sure to subscribe for more … click here; youtube.com/fastmontysgarage?sub_confirmation=1 Also be sure to source your Pontiac engine parts from @Butler Performance , they have everything you need!
I just got the exact same setup the pistons are beautiful, thanks for the vid the detail is exceptional once again
Great job mike you got the slugs in the bore rock on brother. hey what cam did you go with this time around? Anyway stay cool I’m still in bodywork prison too hot for filler I had some bodywork questions what’s the best YouTube link to ask you about them
I’m excited and want more.
Great video Mike. One step closer.
So what would I want the gaps to be if I were boosting my Pontiac?
Just passing on something you might already know but I 've always been taught when installing rings to clock the ring gaps 33 degrees apart oil rings at 12:00 2nd grove 4:00 and top ring groove @8:00 to create better cylinder seating
Thanks for a great video Great tips
Because I'm a Pontiac guy too, I Am excited to see how far you are now on your engine rebuild Mike. This should make for a sweet running machine bud. Watching the progress, and the attention to detail you put into your GTO is making me anxious to finish my bird project! Did you go with the same cam profile as what you had?