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The photos in this edition are black and white.

Maximize the potential of your engine build by using the automotive machining procedures, including cylinder boring, align boring/honing, decking, valve seat cutting, cam tunnel boring, and much more.

A detailed, authoritative, and thorough automotive engine machining guide for the hard-core enthusiast has not been available until now. Mike Mavrigian, editor of Engine Building Professional, walks you through each important machining procedure. A stock 300-hp engine build has far different requirements than a 1,000-hp drag race engine, and Mavrigian reveals the different machining procedures and plans according to application and engine design. He also shows you how to inspect, measure, and evaluate components so you can make the best machine work choices. Multi-angle valve jobs, altering rocker arm ratios, re-conditioning connecting rods, and machining and matching valvetrain components are also covered.

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.

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 

The photos in this edition are black and white.

Maximize the potential of your engine build by using the automotive machining procedures, including cylinder boring, align boring/honing, decking, valve seat cutting, cam tunnel boring, and much more.

A detailed, authoritative, and thorough automotive engine machining guide for the hard-core enthusiast has not been available until now. Mike Mavrigian, editor of Engine Building Professional, walks you through each important machining procedure. A stock 300-hp engine build has far different requirements than a 1,000-hp drag race engine, and Mavrigian reveals the different machining procedures and plans according to application and engine design. He also shows you how to inspect, measure, and evaluate components so you can make the best machine work choices. Multi-angle valve jobs, altering rocker arm ratios, re-conditioning connecting rods, and machining and matching valvetrain components are also covered.

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.

Pages : 176
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 495 b/w photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613257173
Product Code : SA378P

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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