The very popular CarTech SA26 - How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet Engine manual written by Larry Atherton & Larry Schreib was revised and updated in 2015.
Quick quiz! Name one of the most popular American V8 engines ever built...
If you answered the small-block Chevy V8, you are correct!
The small-block Chevrolet, introduced in 1955, remained in production until the mid 1990s, and powered many legendary cars such as Camaros, Novas, Chevelles and Corvettes, among many others. And with so many classic American cars being restored nowadays, there is a good chance that your small-block Chevy will soon need rebuilding.
When the time comes, you will want to have a copy of How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet, now available in full color!
This how-to guide takes you on a step-by-step journey through rebuilding your small-block Chevrolet engine in your own garage. Packed with over 600 color pics accompanied by easy-to-read text, the manual explains every procedure necessary to properly rebuild the engine, from the crank to the carburetor, just like a pro would.
But How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet does not stop there. Included also are detailed chapters on how to tear down the engine, how to inspect components for signs of damage, how to choose the best replacement parts, how to get the best machine work, and much more.
In essence, this is the book that Motor Bookstore readers will want to have when rebuilding one of these engines, from restorers to hot rodders; enthusiasts to collectors.
Refer to the Specifications Tab for an excerpt from the Small-Block Chevrolet Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds book.
Subject: How to rebuild a small-block Chevrolet V-8 engine instructions. ISBN-10: 1613251963 | ISBN-13: 9781613251966 | CarTech SA26
- 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
Below: How To Rebuild Small-Block Chevrolet Engine - Excerpt. Copyright CarTech.
