(The Photos in this edition are Black and White)
How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuild process from removal to break-in.
This book describes ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small-block Mopar, and also point s out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Topics covered include removal, tear down, inspection, selecting parts, machine-shop work, and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences, cc-ing heads, calculating compression ratio, and painting engine parts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction What is a Workbench Book?
Chapter 1:
- Preparations and Engine Removal
- Manuals and Information
- Workspace
- Tools
- Performance
- Pulling the Engine
- Unbolting the Bolt-ons
Chapter 2:
- Disassembly
- Drain Fluids
- Remaining Bolt-On Parts
- Cylinder-Head Removal
- The Bottom End
- Disassemble Cylinder Heads
Chapter 3:
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Media Blasting
- Cleaning
- Inspecting Each Part
Chapter 4:
- Machining and Choosing Parts
- Decisions
- Choosing a Machine Shop
- Block Machining
- Crankshaft
- Connecting Rods
- Balancing
- Cylinder-Head Machining
- The Right Parts
Chapter 5:
- Assembly
- Cam Bearings
- Pistons and Pins
- Pistons, Rods, and Rings
- Freeze Plugs
- Screw-In Plugs
- Oil-Shaft Bushing
- Camshaft
- Timing Gear
- Oil Pump
- Assemble Cylinder Heads
- Mounting Cylinder Heads
- Head Pins
- The Valvetrain
- Flat-Tappet Lifters
- Lifter Retainers and Guide-plates
- Pushrods
- Rocker Arms
- Front Engine Cover
- Harmonic Balancer
- Oil Pan
- Oil-Filter Fitting
- Oil-Pump Shaft
- Valve-covers
- Exhaust Manifolds
Chapter 6:
- Start-up and Break-in
- Adding Fluids
- Fuel System
- First Crank
- Flat-Tappet Lifter Engines
- Roller-Lifter Engines
- Ignition Timing
- Problems
Appendix A Source Guide
Appendix B Tolerances
Appendix C Workbench Worksheets
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