Official Factory Guide To Building Ford Short-Track Power

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Written by engineers from the Ford Racing division, this book provides detailed instructions as well as specific parts lists and assembly techniques for building short-track versions of Ford's 351.

Included are build lists for low dollar claimer engines, limited late-model motors, and full competition engines. Machining and assembly procedures, factory part numbers, best parts combinations, factory drawings, acceptable salvage yard pieces, and aftermarket components; it's all here in this official factory prepared book. Ford Part No. M-1832-Z5

Table of Contents:

Racing Parts
Introduction | Racing Parts | Cylinder Blocks | Crankshafts | Cylinder Heads | Valvetrain | Oil System | Intake Manifolds | Seals and Gaskets | Bearings | Front-End Components | Engine Build Components Lists | "Claimer" Class Engine Build Procedure | Basic Engine Layout | Low Dollar Claimer Parts List | Limited Late Model Parts List | NASCAR Late Model Parts List | Full Competition Engine Parts List.

Engine Build Procedure
Claimer Engine Buildup | Starting Out | Tear Down | Remanufacturing | Cleaning and Preparation | Preassembly and Measurement | Bearing Clearances | Camshaft Endplay | Crank Straightness | Crankshaft Axial Play | Piston-to-Deck Clearance | Checking Cam Timing | Camshaft Basics | Pushrod-to-Head and Valve-to-Piston Interference | Intake Port Matching | Component Fit and Clearance Checking.

Final Assembly
Final Preparation | Final Assembly General Information | Cam and Cam Bearings | Crankshaft | Piston Rings | Optimum End-Gap Positions | Piston/Rod Installation | Oil Pump and Pickup Tube | Remainder of Short Block | Cylinder Heads | Valvetrain | Intake Manifold and Fuel System | Distributor | Front End Drive | Final | Start Up | Test Results | Results.

Low-Buck 302
Comp Cams: Hydraulic Roller Camshafts; Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Camshafts; Solid Flat-Tappet Camshafts | Ford Racing: Valve Tappets; Hydraulic Roller Camshafts; Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Camshafts | Timing Chain and Sprocket Assembly | Pumps and Shafts | Timing Chain Notes.

Final Assembly and Dyno Testing
Head Flow Chart N351 Sportsman | Ford Racing Roller Rocker Arms | Rocker Ratio | 302 Claimer Motor Spec Sheet.

Dyno Tuning and Testing
302 Motor Spec Sheet | Intake Manifolds - 302 Ford Horsepower Numbers | Intake Manifolds - 302 Ford Torque Numbers | Ford Racing Intake Manifolds Chart | Ford Racing Carburetors - 302 Test Motor | Speed Demon Carb Specs: Max Horsepower; Max Torque | Header Test Spec Sheet: 1-3/4" vs. 1-1/2", 1-5/8" Combo.

Dyno Test — Camshafts
302 Ford Test Motor Spec Sheet | Specs at a Glance: Comp Cam | Dyno Numbers: Comp Cams XE 274 vs. XE 282 | Timing Light & Ignition Timing | 302 Test Motor Spec Sheet | Horsepower Numbers: Ignition Timing Tests | Short Track Power: Tuning for Power | Carb Spacers.

347 Stroker Assembly and Dyno
Strocker Connecting Rod Weights | Production Small Block Connecting Rods | Engine Components Weights | Boring and Stroke Fundamentals | Head Modification for Mechanical Cam | Rod-to-Stroke Ratios | 347 Stroker - Photo Complete Test Motor | Engine Dyno Results: Claimer 347 Stroker Ford | Carburetor Test: 650 cfm Speed Demon vs. 750 cfm Speed Demon Photo Carbs; Carburetor Comparisons.

Engineering Drawings & Engine Builder's Worksheets

Official Factory Guide To Building Ford Short-Track Power