In this revised edition of Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual, Chevrolet expert and author Ed Staffel delivers detailed interchange information on cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more. Casting and serial number identification guides are included to help you through the myriad of available parts in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the internet.
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Cylinder Blocks
- Production Cast-Iron Bare Blocks
- Maximum Bore-Size Limits
- Blocks
- Cast-Iron Bowtie Blocks
- Aluminum Bowtie Blocks
- Cylinder Sleeves
- Freeze Plugs
- Cam Bearings
- Main Caps
- Main Bearings
- Block Dowel Pins
- Used Engine Blocks
Chapter 2: Gaskets and Fasteners
- Intake Manifold Gaskets
- Carb Gaskets
- Head Gaskets
- Valve Cover Gaskets
- Oil Pan Gaskets
- Gasket Sealants
- Fasteners
- Main Cap Bolts and Studs
- Cylinder Head Bolts and Stud Kits
Chapter 3: Rotating Assemblies
- Two-Piece Seal Cranks
- One-Piece Rear Seal Cranks
- Used Cranks
- Cast Versus Forged Cranks
- Crank Prep
- Rod Bearings
- Pilot Bushings
- Vibration Dampers
- Flywheels and Flexplates
- Starters
- Connecting Rods
- Rod Bolts
- Piston Pins
- Floating Versus Pressed-On Piston Pins
- Rod Prep
- Pistons
- Piston Rings
Chapter 4: Lubrication Systems
- Oil Pans
- Windage Trays
- Oil Filters and Block Adapters
- Oil Coolers
- Oil Gauges
Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads
- Service Replacement Cast-Iron Heads
- Cast-Iron Bowtie Heads
- Aluminum Production Heads
- Aluminum Racing Heads
- Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
Chapter 6: Valvetrain
- Timing Sets
- Camshafts
- Static Compression Versus Dynamic Compression and Cam Selection
- Valve Lifters
- Hydraulic Flat Tappets
- Factory Production Hydraulic Roller Tappets
- Aftermarket Roller Tappets
- Vacuum Storage Tanks and Electric Vacuum Pumps
- Pushrods
- Roller Lifter Guideplates
- Pushrod Guideplates
- Rocker Arms
- Rocker Arm Studs and Bolts, Balls, and Nuts
- Valves
- Valve Springs
- Oil Seals
- Retainers
- Valve Stem Locks
- Valve Covers
Chapter 7: Induction System
- Plenums
- Cast-Iron Intakes
- Aluminum 4-Barrel Intakes
- Intake Manifold Gaskets
- Fuel Injection
- Carb Spacers
- Carb Sizes
- Carb Tuning
- Mechanical Fuel Pumps
- Fuels
- Nitrous Oxide, Superchargers, and Turbochargers
- Air Filters
Chapter 8: Ignition Systems
- Distributor Advance
- Stock HEI
- Chevrolet Performance and the Aftermarket
- Rev Limiters and Timing Controls
- Alternators
- Plug Wires
- Spark Plugs
- Distributor Drive Gears
Chapter 9: Exhaust, Cooling, and Engine Swaps
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- Starter Shield
- Water Pumps and Brackets
- Deep Pulleys
- Underdrive Pulleys
- Thermostats
- Water Temperature Senders
- Radiators, Fans, and Fan Shrouds
- Emissions
- Engine Swaps
- Engine Break-In
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