How To Rebuild The Small Block Chevrolet: Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds
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The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V-8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-nineties, powering legendary cars such as the 1955-57 Chevys, Camaros, Impalas, Novas, Chevelles and of course, the most popular sports car of all time, the Corvette. Of course, whether restoring or modifying one of these classics, there comes a time when your small-block Chevy needs rebuilding.
Now in full-color, How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a quality, step-by-step Workbench Book that shows you how to rebuild a small-block Chevy in your own garage. It includes more than 600 color photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine, from crankshaft to carburetor.
Detailed sections show how to disassemble an engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders.
Table of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- What Is a Workbench® Book?
- CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- The Small-Block Family
- Engine Building Tools
- The Workspace
- Cleaning Area
- Engine Handling
- Air Compressors
- Do You Need to Rebuild?
- Troubleshooting Basics
- System Diagnostics
- Removing the Engine
- CHAPTER 2: ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
- Keep an Organized Workspace
- Tools and Supplies Needed
- Safety First, Always!
- Step-by-Step Engine Dissassembly
- CHAPTER 3: INITIAL PARTS INSPECTION
- Before Taking Them To the Machine Shop
- What To Do When Your Parts Don’t Pass Inspection
- Initial Parts Inspection
- CHAPTER 4: SELECTING PARTS
- Bearings
- Camshaft Drives
- Cam Bumpers and Drive Covers
- Camshaft Kits
- Carburetors
- Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
- Cylinder Heads
- Distributors and Ignitions
- Exhaust Manifolds
- Gaskets
- Intake Manifolds
- Oil System
- Pistons and Rings
- Rocker Arms and Studs
- CHAPTER 5: THE MACHINE SHOP
- Finding and Dealing with a Machine Shop
- Who’s Responsible?
- Before You Drop Off Parts
- Cleaning and Crack Detection
- Block Machine Work
- Head Machine Work
- Piston Machine Work
- Piston Rings
- Rod Machine Work
- Crankshaft Machine Work
- Engine Balancing
- Manifold Machine Work
- Other Machine Shop Services
- Picking Up Your Parts
- Things To Do After You Pick Up Your Parts
- Post-Machine-Shop Procedures
- CHAPTER 6: COMPONENT CLEANING
- Tools and Supplies
- Important Considerations
- Precautions
- Component-Cleaning Procedures
- CHAPTER 7: PRE-ASSEMBLY FITTING
- Preparations and Supplies
- Precision Tools
- Special Considerations
- Final Tips
- Step-by-Step Final Assembly
- CHAPTER 8: FINAL ASSEMBLY
- Tools and Supplies
- Final Assembly Tips
- Chapter 9: Installation, Break-In and Testing
- Installing the Engine
- Starting Your New Engine
- Step-by-Step Engine Installation
- Appendix
- Source Guide
How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.
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