How to Rebuild the Small-Block 400 351 302 289 260 255 Ford Manual Book SA102

Description: Over the years, the small-block Ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet. From the earliest Fairlanes and Mustangs to the latest Mustangs and light trucks, the Ford small-block has powered them all. With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores out there, you don't have to worry about spending an arm and a leg for quality rebuild - especially if you do the teardown and assembly yourself. In How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford, CarTech's unique Workbench format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work; Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. The Workbench format also 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 Ford. Chapter 1: Before You Begin Planning Your Engine Our Engine Horsepower and Torque Tools to Get the Job Done Tools You Should Rent Keep a Clean Work Shop Chapter 2: Engine Disassembly The Teardown Step by Step: Tearing Down the Engine Why Do Engines Wear Out? Chapter 3: Selecting Parts Blocks 221/260/289/302 Cylinder Heads Small-Block Cylinder-Head Identification 351W Cylinder Heads Aftermarket Cylinder Heads Guide to Ford Aftermarket Cylinder Heads Crankshafts Crankshaft Identification Charts Connecting Rods Pistons Flywheels and Flexplates Harmonic Balancers Oiling System Camshafts Rocker Arms Water Pumps Cooling Fans and Radiators Carburetors Intake Manifolds Ignition Chapter 4: Machine Shop The Block Rotating Assembly Step by Step: Machining the Block Step by Step: Maching the Rotating Assembly Oil System Cylinder Heads Step by Step: Machining the Heads Chapter 5: Engine Assembly Short Block Basic Torque Specifications Why Degree a Camshaft? Step by Step: Assemble the Short Block The Rest of the Bottom End Step by Step: Assemble the Rest of the Bottom End The Top End Step by Step: Assemble the Top End Chapter 6: Break-in and Tuning Cooling System Ready to Launch Chapter 7: Performance Buyer’s Guide Chapter 8: Engine Math Cubic-Inch Displacement Calculating Compression Ratio Choosing the Right Carburetor Size Calculating Horsepower and Torque Estimating Horsepower at the Drags Appendix Cylinder Numbers and Firing Order Torque Sequences Torque Specifications Piston Ring Gap Alignment Timing Belt/Chain Alignment Marks General Engine Specifications Work-A-Long Sheet Specifications: Pages: 144 Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format: Paperback Illustrations: 495 color Publisher: CarTech ISBN: 9781932494891 Product Code: SA102

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Location: Midland, Michigan

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