Crusty Chevy V-8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse and Stop-Motion | Redline Rebuild

After our Chevy small-block 283 disassembled itself, we couldn’t help but give it a full engine rebuild. This iconic V-8 engine came out of 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible 25 years ago and has sat untouched ever since, but now it’s getting the rebuild it deserves. Thanks to our sponsor . is an auto parts retailer founded in 1999 by automotive engineers with two goals: Liberate information hidden behind the auto parts store counter (by listing all available parts, not just what one store stocks or one counter-person knows), and make auto parts affordable so vehicles of all ages can be kept reliable and fun to drive. Visit to order auto parts online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have them conveniently delivered to your door. Need help finding parts or placing an order? Visit our Help pages for further assistance! 0:05 - Various parts come off the intake manifold (stop-motion) 0:11 - Valve covers removed (stop-motion) 0:16 - Water pump removed (stop-motion) 0:20 - Exhaust manifolds and spark plugs removed (stop-motion) 0:35 - Intake manifold bolts removed (stop-motion) 0:49 - Intake manifold, rockers, pushrods, and heads removed (stop-motion) 0:58 - Oil pan and timing cover removed (stop-motion) 1:21 - Oil pump and pistons removed (stop-motion) 1:29 - Timing chain and gear, main bearings and crankshaft removed (stop-motion) 1:43 - Parts cleaning (time-lapse) 1:49 - Head disassembly (time-lapse) 1:56 - Thirlby machine shop (time-lapse) 2:47 - Rotating assembly balancing at Apex Competition Engines (time-lapse) 3:15 - Paint stripping and vapor honing of rusty valve cover (stop-motion) 3:22 - Prepping and painting block and heads (time-lapse) 3:48 - Painted block un-taping itself (stop-motion) 4:04 - Camshaft bearing installation (time-lapse) 4:17 - Crankshaft and camshaft installation (time-lapse) 4:48 - Piston ring grinding and assembly (time-lapse) 4:54 - Piston installation (time-lapse) 5:09 - Timing gear and timing chain installation and adjustment (time-lapse) 5:26 - Head assembly with valves and springs (stop-motion) 5:45 - Roller lifters, heads, pushrods, and roller-tip rockers installed on block (time-lapse) 6:12 - Intake manifold installation (time-lapse) 6:18 - Spark plugs and exhaust manifold installation (time-lapse) 6:25 - Distributor, valve covers, and carburetor installation (time-lapse) 6:34 - Fuel pump, water pump, pulleys and fan installation (time-lapse) 6:50 - ENGINE RUNNING! 7:32 - Engine sounds and revving Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new videos every day! Visit our website for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: Like what you see? Watch our other series including: Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa Contact us: Suggestions and feedback - videoquestions@ Press inquiries - press@ Partnership requests - partnerships@ 00:00 Engine Disassembly 01:41 Parts Cleaning 01:56 Machine Shop Time! 02:47 Balancing Rotating Assembly 03:15 Paint Time! 03:48 Tape Peeling 04:03 Assembly Begins 06:44 It’s Alive! 07:07 Wrap Up