Tag: Summit racing

Those of you that have followed the #ETCGdadsTruck build know that I had some difficulties just after breaking in the freshly rebuilt engine. Aside from the pinging, there seemed to be excessive blow by causing…

This is (Episode 29) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 30): https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q Link to (Episode 28): https://youtu.be/H-PNL-x1dUs Yep, #ETCGDadsTruck starts up for the first time in this video. Also, some special guests stop by…

This is (Episode 21) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 22): https://youtu.be/PY-6otgWCC0 Link to (Episode 20): https://youtu.be/i5Zy04iBvzI Extended (Full) Version of this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2405-how-to-build-install-a-custom-gauge-cluster-full-extended-version Sorry this video is so long, but I wanted to…

**Sponsored Video** When this video was shot dad and I were driving the Power Tour 2019. He had put about 500 miles on the truck, the first 500 miles since I put it together. Since…

I decided to go with the Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 System for my #ETCGDadsTruck engine. I liked that it was a ‘complete system in a box’ that I could adjust from the drivers seat via…

This is (Episode 17) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 18): https://youtu.be/I49YS-Nqn2U Link to (Episode 16): https://youtu.be/iZ2mxZmdfas Extended Version of this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2396-engine-bay-and-interior-prep-etcgdadstruck-part-1-exclusive-video-extended-version There is a lot of electrical work in this part of…

This is (Episode 31) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 32): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNzrdexY_Hw Link to (Episode 30): https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q Extended Version of this video available to Premium Members of my website: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2442-dad-sees-the-truck-for-the-first-time-etcgdadstruck-extended-version-exclusive-video This is a video…

This is (Episode 25) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 26): https://youtu.be/rnKof4v0Zts Link to (Episode 24): https://youtu.be/g_dPAptfxnY This video covers the top end assembly of a small block Chevy for #ETCGDadsTruck. I also cover…

This is (Episode 20) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 21): https://youtu.be/rxT27VvkWfA Link to (Episode 19): https://youtu.be/fmgQ9GCwK7Q Extended (Full) Version of this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2405-how-to-build-install-a-custom-gauge-cluster-full-extended-version If you’re looking to build a custom instrument cluster, this…

This is (Episode 27) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 28): https://youtu.be/H-PNL-x1dUs Link to (Episode 26): https://youtu.be/rnKof4v0Zts In this episode I install the freshly rebuilt engine along with the new Monster Transmission in #ETCGDadsTruck….

This video covers the installation of roller lifters, roller rockers, and pushrods. It also covers how to align the rocker arms and set up pushrod guide plates. This work was done on a small block…

I’ve been having an issue with the power steering on #ETCGDadsTruck since just about the first time I started it up. It’s gotten worse over time and recently got to a point where there was…

I recently had a Saginaw power steering pump failure on my #ETCGDadsTruck build. In this video I tear down the faulty pump to see what the issue was. If you’re curious about how one of…

This video chronicles what I went through to diagnose a whining noise coming from the 10 bolt (8.5” 30 spline) differential of my 1990 C1500 truck (GMT400/OBS). The noise has been there ever since I…