Rebuilding Any Automotive Engine Step-by-Step Videobook: 3-Hour DVD Included

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Rebuilding an automotive engine isn't out of reach for the enthusiast or aspiring mechanic. With the proper tools, workshop, and information, you can rebuild any automotive engine, and Rebuilding Any Automotive Engine: Step-by-Step Videobook will expertly guide you through each step of the entire job.

Automotive industry insider and former editor Barry Kluczyk explains each procedure in exceptional detail with clear photos that reveal vital information, so the novice builder can confidently build a reliable and strong-running engine.

This step-by-step engine-building journey covers engine removal, disassembly and inspection, machine work, short-block and top-end assembly, start-up, tuning, break-in, performance upgrades, and more. With 400 photos, in-depth text, and captions, you can rebuild almost any engine, foreign or domestic, cam-in-block V-8 or overhead cam.

As if that wasn't enough, we have included a DVD that contains more than 3.5 hours of instruction, with interactive features, source guides, machine shop information, and more. For the first-timer or veteran engine builder, this must-have volume will save you time and money and help prevent costly mistakes.

Table of Contents:

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A WORKBENCH BOOK

CHAPTER 1: PREPARATION and TOOLS
Factory Service and Repair Manuals | Top-Out or Bottom-Out Removal | Workspace | Lighting | Digital Camera | Gloves and Hand Cleaner | Oil Dry | Engine Lift/Shop Crane | Jacks and Jack Stands | Vehicle Lifts | Engine Stand | Engine Stand Bolt Hardware | Hand Tools and Impact Tools | Torque Wrenches and Angle Meters | Engine-Building Tools and Materials | The Engine Shown throughout this Book | Common Terms

CHAPTER 2: ENGINE REMOVAL
Tools and Materials Required | Transmission Decision | Should the Hood Stay? | Bottoms Up | General Removal Procedure

CHAPTER 3: ENGINE DISASSEMBLY and INSPECTION
Tools and Materials Required | Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts | Keeping Organized | A Quick Blast | Check for Damage | Transmission Removal | Engine Disassembly

CHAPTER 4: MACHINE WORK and CLEAN UP
At the Machine Shop | Cylinder Block Reciprocating Component | Inspection and Machine Work | Cylinder Head Inspection and Machining | Valveseat, Valveguide and Valvestem Seal Repair and Replacement | Balancing and Blueprinting: What is it…and is it necessary? | Replacement and Reusable Engine Parts | Carburetors: Renew, Rebuild or Replace? | At-Home Clean Up | Painting

CHAPTER 5: SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Tools and Materials Required | General Information | Preparing the Cylinder Block | Checking Bearing Clearances | A Note About Mechanical Fuel Pump Installation

CHAPTER 6: FINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Sample Pages
Tools and Materials Required | Cylinder Head Bolt Considerations | Pushrods, Rocker Arms, and Other Valvetrain Checks | Crankshaft Damper/Pulley Installation | Setup for Accurate Timing

CHAPTER 7: ENGINE INSTALLATION
Tools and Materials Required | Component Hook-Up | Transmission Connections and Clutch Adjustment

CHAPTER 8: START-UP, TUNING and BREAK-IN
Tools and Materials Required | Oil System Priming | Engine Start-Up | Adjusting Valve Lash after Start-Up | Ignition Timing Adjustment | Trouble-Shooting Guide | Road Test and Break-In Period

CHAPTER 9: REMANUFACTURED ENGINES, CRATE ENGINES and PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Remanufactured Engines | Crate Engines | Installing a Crate Engine: A Case Study | High-Performance Parts Considerations | Appendix: Work-A-Long Sheet


About the Author:

Barry Kluczyk graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in journalism, with the intent of writing about cars for a living. His first professional job was as managing editor at Muscle Car Review magazine. He then moved on to McMullen-Yee Publishing (now Source Interlink) and worked on several magazines. He moved back to Michigan in 1996 to work as a writer and editor of several auto manufacturer customer publications. He is currently employed as a new vehicle product writer at a Detroit-area public relations firm.

Rebuilding Any Automotive Engine Step-by-Step Videobook: 3-Hour DVD Included