The small-block Ford is one of the most popular and widely-used engines on the planet, and with huge aftermarket support and plenty of used cores available, do-it-yourselfers don't have to spend a small fortune for a quality rebuild.
How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford is the latest edition of the manual developed for the planning, removal and installation of the classic V8 engine.
Within its pages are easy to follow small block Ford rebuild procedures for approaching the project from beginning to end. Whether novice or seasoned engineer, there's no doubt in our minds there will be something to learn about engine disassembly, best tools for getting the project going, finding blocks and cylinder heads, and tackling cooling fans, radiators, intake manifolds and camshafts. You'll get the scoop on the machine shop. Finally, you'll discover the fastest, safest and most affordable ways to get the new engine in place. You will even get information about gauging displacement, calculating compression ratio, selecting carburetor sizes and other engine math.There's a library of photos that make instructions extremely clear. There are also solid appendices.
The small-block Ford is one of the most popular and widely-used engines on the planet, and with huge aftermarket support and plenty of used cores available, do-it-yourselfers don't have to spend a small fortune for a quality rebuild. And besides the small block Ford rebuild procedures, How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford carefully details the history of the V8. It promises to save money and make owners greatly appreciate the performance of both the small block and the vehicle.
Below: How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford - Exerpt / Sample Page. Copyright CarTech Books.
Subject: How to rebuild small-block Ford engine procedures. ISBN-10: 1932494898 | ISBN-13: 9781932494891 | CarTech SA102
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Planning your engine | Our engine | Horsepower and torque | Tools to get the job done | Tools you should rent | Keep a clean work shop
- ENGINE DISASSEMBLY: The teardown | Step by step: tearing down the engine | Why do engines wear out?
- SELECTING PARTS: Blocks | 221, 260, 289, 302 cylinder heads | 351W cylinder heads | Small-block cylinder-head identification | Aftermarket cylinder heads | Guide to Ford aftermarket cylinder heads | Crankshafts | Crankshaft identification | Connecting rods | Pistons | Flywheels and flexplates | Harmonic balancers | Oiling system | Camshafts | Camshafts: the inside dope | Rocker arms | Water pumps | Cooling fans and radiators | Carburetors | Intake manifolds | Ignition
- MACHINE SHOP: The block | Step by step: machining the block | Rotating assembly | Step by step: machining the rotating assembly | Oil system | Cylinder heads | Step by step: machining the heads
- ENGINE ASSEMBLY: Short block | Basic torque specifications | Why degree a camshaft? | Step by step: assemble the short block | The rest of the bottom end | Step by step: assemble the rest of the bottom end | The top end | Step by step: assemble the top end
- BREAK-IN AND TUNING: Cooling system | Ready to launch
- PERFORMANCE BUYER'S GUIDE
- ENGINE MATH: Cubic-inch displacement | Calculating compression ratio | Choosing the right carburetor size | Calculating horsepower and torque | Estimating horsepower at the drags
- APPENDIX A: Source guide
- APPENDIX B: Workbench reference charts | S-A Design Work-A-Long sheet
