Rebuilding The Small-Block Chevy:
Step-by-Step VideoBook
  For more than 50 years, the small-block Chevy has ruled the streets—millions of them are out there, powering race cars, musclecars, street rods, pickups, drag boats, and everything in between. It's simply the most popular engine ever built. But whether you're restoring, racing, or cruising, almost every small-block Chevy eventually needs a rebuild. This new VideoBook™ gives you all the information you need—in both book and video form—to rebuild your small-block!
THE BOOK
In this updated and revised version of the book that's become the industry standard, the authors will show you how to successfully rebuild your small-block Chevy.
Using step-by-step photo sequences (more than 600 photos) this book covers every step in rebuilding your small-block Chevy: assessing its condition; engine removal; disassembly and inspection; machine work; trial fitting parts; parts cleaning; final assembly; first firing, and break-in.
Along the way, the unique Workbench™ format gives you helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more. Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Chevy.
THE DVD
Our VideoBook™ DVD includes step-by-step coverage of a small-block Chevy rebuild, from engine teardown to final assembly. The DVD includes more than two hours of footage, with detailed sections showing how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! All this is filmed in a bright, professional studio for maximum clarity and detail.
The DVD also shows all the work done to the block, crank, rods, and heads at the machine shop, giving you a complete understanding of the process. Computer graphics and animation sequences show operation and assembly of key components.
Together, this book and DVD give you the complete picture on how to rebuild your small-block Chevy.
This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.
Note: this VideoBook™ covers 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 327, 350, and 400 cubic-inch small-blocks.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments | Introduction: 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
Chapter 2: Engine Disassembly
Keep an organized workspace | Tools and supplies needed | Safety first, always!
Chapter 3: Initial Parts Inspection
Inspecting parts before taking tham to the machine shop | What to do when your parts don't pass 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 | Oil system | Pistons and rings | Rocker arms and studs
Chapter 5: At 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 and machine work | Engine balancing | Manifold machine work | Other nachine shop services | Picking up your parts | Things to do after you pick up your parts
Chapter 6: Component Cleaning
Tools and supplies | Important considerations | Precautions
Chapter 7: Pre-Assembly Fitting
Preparations and supplies | Precision tools | Special considerations | Final tips
Chapter 8: Final Assembly
Tools and supplies | Final assembly tips
Chapter 9: Break-In and Testing
Installing the engine
Appendix A: Workbench reference charts | Appendix B: Source guide
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