Machining is an essential part of high-performance engine building and stock engine rebuilding. Although you may not own the expensive tooling and machining to perform all or any of the machining required for a quality build, understanding the principles, procedures, and goals for machining is vital so you can guide the machining process when outsourced. Classic and older engines typically require extensive machining and almost every major component of engine, including block, heads, intake, crankshaft, and pistons, requires some sort of machining and fitment.
Whether you're an enthusiast engine builder or prospective machining student who wants to pursue a career as an automotive machinist, this book will provide insight and in-depth instruction for performing the most common and important machining procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1:
- Engine Component Cleaning
- Airless Shot Blasters
- Hot Tank Cleaning
- Jet Spray Cabinets
- Cold Solvent Wash
- Ovens
- Soap and Water
- Media Blasting
- Soda Cabinet Blasting
- Blasting Media
- Tumbling and Vibratory Cleaning
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Cleaning with Hand and Power Tools
Chapter 2:
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Micrometer
- Dial Indicator
- Dial Bore Gauge
- Mounting a Bore Gauge with a Setting Fixture
- Depth Gauge
- Internal Caliper Gauge
- Measuring Pushrod Length
- Valvespring Height Gauge
- Valveseat Runout Gauge
- Precision Straightedge
- Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge
- Torque-Plus-Angle
- Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
- Torque Wrenches
- Cam Lobe Checker
Chapter 3:
- Cylinder Block Disassembly and Inspection
- Step by Step
- Block Inspection
- Crankshaft Inspection
- Rod Inspection
- Cam Inspection
- Pushrod Inspection
- Rocker Arm Inspection
- Cylinder Head Inspection
Chapter 4:
- Cylinder Block Machining
- Rough Edge and Obstruction Deburring
- Main Bore Align Honing
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Cylinder Sleeving
- Lifter Bore Honing and Bushings
- Block Deck Resurfacing
- Threaded Hole Preparation
- Block Blueprinting
Chapter 5:
- Crankshaft Measurement, Grinding and Preparation
- Measuring the Crankshaft
- Selecting the Grinding Wheel
- Dressing the Wheel
- Straightening the Crank
- Grinding and Polishing the Journals
- Grinding the Flywheel
Chapter 6:
- Connecting Rod Inspection and Reconditioning
- Inspecting Connecting Rods
- Measuring Rod Bore Diameter
- Measuring Center-to-Center Length
- Checking for Bend and Twist
- Reconditioning Connecting Rods
Chapter 7:
- Pushrods and Lifters
- Measuring for Pushrod Length
Chapter 8:
- Pistons
- Measuring Piston Skirts
- Checking Ring-to-Piston Fit
- Modifying Domes
- Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance
- File Fitting Rings
Chapter 9:
- Cylinder Head Inspection, Service and Machining
- Resurfacing the Deck
- Measuring Chamber Volume
- Installing New Guide Liners
- Refacing Valves and Seats
- Measuring Valvespring Height
- Measuring Valvestem Height
- Checking Spring Pressure
- Porting Cylinder Heads
- Final Assembly
Chapter 10:
- Engine Block CNC Machining
- Milling the Block
- CNC Terminology
Chapter 11:
- Port Machining
- Ports and Runners
- Verifying and Monitoring with a Flow Bench
- Port Matching
- Intake Manifold Plenums
- Intake Port Surface
- Extrusion Honing
Chapter 12:
- Engine Balancing
- Out-of-Balance Forces on the Crank
- Connecting Rods
- Pistons
- Engine Styles
- Bobweights
- 4-Cylinder Inline Engines
- Crankshaft
- Under- versus Over Balancing
- External versus Internal Balancing
- Dampeners and Flywheels
Chapter 13:
- Clearance Checking
- Main Bearings
- Rod Bearings
- Cam Bearings
- Cam Thrust
- Piston-to-Wall Clearance
- Rod Sideplay
- Lifter Bore
- Crank-to-Block Clearance
- Rod-to-Block Clearance
- Piston Ring Gap
- Crank Thrust
- Valve-to-Piston Clearance
Chapter 14:
- Final Assembly
- Cleaning
- Cam
- Upper Main Bearings
- Crankshaft and Rear Seal
- Main Caps and Lower Bearings
- Pistons and Rods
- Timing
- Oil Pump and Pickup
- Lifters
- Heads
- Pushrods and Rocker Arms
- Intake Manifold
- Distributor
- Timing Cover, Rear Cover, Oil Pan and Valvecovers
- Water Pump
- Crankshaft Balancer
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