The How to Rebuild 429 & 460 ci Ford Engines (385 Series / Lima Engines how-to book was written by Charles Morris and published by CarTech Books. This manual is a "Workbench series" style rebuild book which means that in addition to step by step instructions, it also provides tips and guidance on topics such as: optimal ratio selection, special tools, torque fasteners, critical inspections, precision measurements, money saving tips and much, much more.
Introduced in the late 1960s, the Ford 385 Series / Lima design replaced dated FE engines. Beginning in 1971, the 429 was available in Mustangs and Torinos.
In the late 1960s, the FE was phased out in favor of the then new 385 Series, also known as Lima Big-Blocks. The 429 cubic-inch version of the Lima quickly found its way into the engine bays of Mustangs and Torinos, with the Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet iterations becoming some of the most powerful engines ever produced by Ford.
How to Rebuild 429 / 460 ci Ford Engines covers these wonderfull big-blocks in full detail and with more than 600 photos, which are a fantastic aid during the rebuild process.
Subject: How to rebuild Ford 385 Series / Lima big-block engines. ISBN-10: 161325492X | ISBN-13: 9781613254929 | CarTech SA162
Acknowledgments
What Is a Workbench Book?
Introduction
Chapter 1: Determining the Need to Rebuild Your Engine
High Mileage
Excessive Oil Consumption
Drop in Oil Pressure
Decrease in Performance
Engine Noise
Piston Slap
Bearing Noise
Diagnostic Tools and Steps
Chapter 2: Preparation and Removal
Research
Facilities
Tools Required
Machine Shop Services
Part Sources
Pulling the Engine
Chapter 3: Engine Disassembly
Chapter 4: Inspection and Parts Cleaning
Chapter 5: Machining and Parts Selection
Replacement and Performance Parts
Cylinder Block
Machining the Block
Crankshaft, Pistons, and Connecting Rods
Balancing the Rotating Assembly
Installing Pistons on Connecting Rods
Refurbishing the Cylinder Heads
Assembling the Cylinder Heads
Chapter 6: Assembly
Before You Begin
Preparing the Block for Assembly
Core and Freeze Plugs
Camshaft Installation
Main Bearing Inserts
Rear Main Oil Seal
Main Bearing Caps
Checking Crankshaft Endplay
Piston Rings
Installing the Rings onto the Pistons
Installing the Rods and Pistons
Torque the Connecting Rod Bolts
Checking Rod Side Clearance
Timing Chain and Gears
Timing Chain Cover, Vibration Damper, and Water Pump
Oil Pump and Oil Pan
Installing the Cylinder Heads
Valvetrain: Lifters, Pushrods, and Rocker Arms
Intake Manifold
Chapter 7: The Boss 429
A Little History
Three Versions and a New (Unofficial) Name
Building a Boss 429 for the 21st Century
Chapter 8: 335-Series (351-ci Cleveland)
Engines
A Little History
351M and 400
335-Series Parts Interchangeability
351 C Performance Cylinder Heads
Chapter 9: Engine Installation, Start-Up and Break-In
Installation
Start-Up
Break-In
Appendix
Source Guide
