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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.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Publisher: CarTech Books - 2009
Author: Larry Atherton, Larry Schreib
Binding: Paperback - 8.5 x 11 inches
Pages: 160 - Over 600 color photos
ISBN: 9781934709009

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