Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
After 2 years I finally feel I have the truck I had envisioned from the beginning. Some of the reasons for delay were my own mistakes, but after rebuilding the engine for the 3rd time, I feel those issues are behind me.
This video is an overview of the rebuild of my 383 stroker and how I finally solved my oil leak issues. It included the first start up and test drive. Be sure to turn up your speakers for that.
I hope the information in this video helps you avoid costly mistakes when you assemble an engine, and gives you some insight into engine building.
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Tools
Flex Hone: jbtools.com/brush-research-gbd40024-flex-hone-hd-for-engine-block-cylinders-4-diameter-101mm-240-grit-13-1-2-overall-length
Rethread Kit: jbtools.com/lang-tools-971-48-piece-sae-metric-thread-restorer-set
@MilwaukeeTool Drill: milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Drilling/Hammer-Drills/2706-22
Timing Light: jbtools.com/otc-3365-advanced-timing-light
WD40 Trigger Pro: wd40.com/products/trigger-pro
Parts
Piston Rings: summitracing.com/parts/MLE-4030MS
Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 System: summitracing.com/parts/edl-35780
Related Videos
Never Give Up: youtu.be/9uiWjsNgpGg
Gasket Matching Tools, Tips, and Tricks: youtu.be/izhxm2vk6Jo
Project Vehicles Nickel and Dime You to Death: youtube.com/watch?v=m4AQOG-svAM&t=3s
Project Vehicles Over-budget!: youtube.com/watch?v=OW_js9y3fMo&t=3s
How To Properly Gap Piston Rings: youtube.com/watch?v=uAguO3EPzcI
How To Assemble Pistons and Rings: youtube.com/watch?v=pW7Jo8f8jZk&t=17s
What Happened to Dads Truck Engine?: youtube.com/watch?v=RNzrdexY_Hw&t=8s
Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons: youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=30s
5.7L Complete Tear Down: youtube.com/watch?v=eTGBv5o6Qis
Dads Truck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
Fairmont Project Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
Type R Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
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After 2 years I finally feel I have the truck I had envisioned from the beginning. Some of the reasons for delay were my own mistakes, but after rebuilding the engine for the 3rd time, I feel those issues are behind me.
This video is an overview of the rebuild of my 383 stroker and how I finally solved my oil leak issues. It included the first start up and test drive. Be sure to turn up your speakers for that.
I hope the information in this video helps you avoid costly mistakes when you assemble an engine, and gives you some insight into engine building.
#ETCG1Video
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
Thanks for watching!
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: ericthecarguy.com/blog
Tools
Flex Hone: jbtools.com/brush-research-gbd40024-flex-hone-hd-for-engine-block-cylinders-4-diameter-101mm-240-grit-13-1-2-overall-length
Rethread Kit: jbtools.com/lang-tools-971-48-piece-sae-metric-thread-restorer-set
@MilwaukeeTool Drill: milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Drilling/Hammer-Drills/2706-22
Timing Light: jbtools.com/otc-3365-advanced-timing-light
WD40 Trigger Pro: wd40.com/products/trigger-pro
Parts
Piston Rings: summitracing.com/parts/MLE-4030MS
Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 System: summitracing.com/parts/edl-35780
Related Videos
Never Give Up: youtu.be/9uiWjsNgpGg
Gasket Matching Tools, Tips, and Tricks: youtu.be/izhxm2vk6Jo
Project Vehicles Nickel and Dime You to Death: youtube.com/watch?v=m4AQOG-svAM&t=3s
Project Vehicles Over-budget!: youtube.com/watch?v=OW_js9y3fMo&t=3s
How To Properly Gap Piston Rings: youtube.com/watch?v=uAguO3EPzcI
How To Assemble Pistons and Rings: youtube.com/watch?v=pW7Jo8f8jZk&t=17s
What Happened to Dads Truck Engine?: youtube.com/watch?v=RNzrdexY_Hw&t=8s
Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons: youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=30s
5.7L Complete Tear Down: youtube.com/watch?v=eTGBv5o6Qis
Dads Truck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
Fairmont Project Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
Type R Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Twitter: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content
Stay Dirty
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