Rebuilding the Small-Block Chevy: Step by Step Videobook is a quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage. The book includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor. The DVD includes more than two hours of coverage showing in detail all the procedures that the book describes. The DVD is filmed in a bright, well-lit studio that really brings out the detail of the engine-building process.

Detailed sections show how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! The DVD takes a trip to the machine shop and shows the viewer the entire process. Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book and DVD combo meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders. This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.

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?
 System Diagnostics 
 Removing the Engine
  
 Chapter 2:
 Engine Disassembly 
 Keep an Organized Workspace 
 Tools and Supplies 
 Safety First, Always! 
 Step-by-Step Engine Dissassembly
  
 Chapter 3:
 Initial Parts Inspection
 Before 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 Pre-Assembly Fitting
  
 Chapter 8:
 Final Assembly 
 Tools and Supplies
 Final Assembly Tips 
 Step-by-Step Final Assembly
 Chapter 9: Installation, Break-In and Testing
 Installing the Engine
 Starting Your New Engine 
 Step-by-Step Engine Installation 
  
 Appendix
 Cylinder Numbers and Firing Order 
 Torque Sequences
 Torque Specifications 
 Piston Ring Gap Alignment
 Timing Belt/Chain Alignment Marks
 General Specifications 
 Work-A-Long Sheet

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