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The photos in this edition are black and white.

There comes a time in every automobile's life when the engine just doesn't perform as it should anymore. It may be burning oil, it may be leaking, the compression may be so low that it only starts on cold days, or maybe it just isn't very efficient anymore. When all of this happens, you have to decide whether to just dump the car and replace it, or add some new life to your old car by rebuilding the engine.

Rebuilding the engine in any used car, much less a classic, seems like a much more attractive option when you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself. Sometimes the savings are the difference between keeping your car or letting it go. If you want to keep you car running strong and lasting for years, this is the book for you.

A part of CarTech's Workbench Series, How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine covers the basics of any engine rebuild in more than 400 photos of step-by-step instruction. Subjects covered include preparation and tool requirements, engine removal, engine disassembly, machine work and clean-up, short-block assembly, final engine assembly, installation, start-up, and break in. Also visited are the options of purchasing crate engines, remanufactured engines, and performance upgrades. This book applies to all cars on the road that feature an internal combustion engine. Spend a little on this book and save hundreds of dollars down the road.

Preface

Introduction: What is a Workbench Book

 

Chapter 1: Preparation and Tools

Factory Service and Repair Manuals 

Top-Out or Bottom-Out Removal 

Workspace

Lighting 

Digital Camera 

Gloves and Hand Cleaner 

Oil Dry 

Engine Lift/Shop Crane 

Jacks and Jack Stands 

Vehicle Lifts

Engine Stand

Engine Stand Bolt Hardware 

Hand Tools and Impact Tools 

Torque Wrenches and Angle Meters

Engine-Building Tools and Materials

The Engine Shown throughout this Book 

Common Terms 

 

Chapter 2: Engine Removal

Tools and Materials Required

Transmission Decision 

Should the Hood Stay?

Bottoms Up

General Removal Procedure 

 

Chapter 3: Engine Disassembly and Inspection

Tools and Materials Required

Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts 

Keeping Organized

A Quick Blast 

Check for Damage 

Transmission Removal 

Engine Disassembly 

 

Chapter 4: Machine Work and Clean Up

At the Machine Shop 

Cylinder Block Reciprocating Component Inspection and Machine Work

Cylinder Head Inspection and Machining 

Valveseat, Valveguide and Valvestem Seal Repair and Replacement

Balancing and Blueprinting: What is it…and is it necessary? 

Replacement and Reusable Engine Parts 

Carburetors: Renew, Rebuild or Replace?

At-Home Clean Up

Painting 

 

Chapter 5: Short Block Assembly

Tools and Materials Required

General Information 

Preparing the Cylinder Block

Checking Bearing Clearances

A Note About Mechanical Fuel Pump Installation

 

Chapter 6: Final Engine Assembly

Tools and Materials Required

Cylinder Head Bolt Considerations 

Pushrods, Rocker Arms, and Other Valvetrain Checks 

Crankshaft Damper/Pulley Installation

Setup for Accurate Timing 

 

Chapter 7: Engine Installation

Tools and Materials Required

Component Hook-Up 

Transmission Connections and Clutch Adjustment

 

Chapter 8: Start-Up, Tuning and Break-In

Tools and Materials Required

Oil System Priming

Engine Start-Up 

Adjusting Valve Lash after Start-Up

Ignition Timing Adjustment 

Trouble-Shooting Guide

Road Test and Break-In Period

 

Chapter 9: Remanufactured Engines, Crate  Engines and Performance Upgrades

Remanufactured Engines

Crate Engines 

Installing a Crate Engine: A Case Study

High-Performance Parts Considerations 

The photos in this edition are black and white.

There comes a time in every automobile's life when the engine just doesn't perform as it should anymore. It may be burning oil, it may be leaking, the compression may be so low that it only starts on cold days, or maybe it just isn't very efficient anymore. When all of this happens, you have to decide whether to just dump the car and replace it, or add some new life to your old car by rebuilding the engine.

Rebuilding the engine in any used car, much less a classic, seems like a much more attractive option when you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself. Sometimes the savings are the difference between keeping your car or letting it go. If you want to keep you car running strong and lasting for years, this is the book for you.

A part of CarTech's Workbench Series, How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine covers the basics of any engine rebuild in more than 400 photos of step-by-step instruction. Subjects covered include preparation and tool requirements, engine removal, engine disassembly, machine work and clean-up, short-block assembly, final engine assembly, installation, start-up, and break in. Also visited are the options of purchasing crate engines, remanufactured engines, and performance upgrades. This book applies to all cars on the road that feature an internal combustion engine. Spend a little on this book and save hundreds of dollars down the road.

Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 400 B/W Photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613250259
Product Code : SA151P

Preface

Introduction: What is a Workbench Book

 

Chapter 1: Preparation and Tools

Factory Service and Repair Manuals 

Top-Out or Bottom-Out Removal 

Workspace

Lighting 

Digital Camera 

Gloves and Hand Cleaner 

Oil Dry 

Engine Lift/Shop Crane 

Jacks and Jack Stands 

Vehicle Lifts

Engine Stand

Engine Stand Bolt Hardware 

Hand Tools and Impact Tools 

Torque Wrenches and Angle Meters

Engine-Building Tools and Materials

The Engine Shown throughout this Book 

Common Terms 

 

Chapter 2: Engine Removal

Tools and Materials Required

Transmission Decision 

Should the Hood Stay?

Bottoms Up

General Removal Procedure 

 

Chapter 3: Engine Disassembly and Inspection

Tools and Materials Required

Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts 

Keeping Organized

A Quick Blast 

Check for Damage 

Transmission Removal 

Engine Disassembly 

 

Chapter 4: Machine Work and Clean Up

At the Machine Shop 

Cylinder Block Reciprocating Component Inspection and Machine Work

Cylinder Head Inspection and Machining 

Valveseat, Valveguide and Valvestem Seal Repair and Replacement

Balancing and Blueprinting: What is it…and is it necessary? 

Replacement and Reusable Engine Parts 

Carburetors: Renew, Rebuild or Replace?

At-Home Clean Up

Painting 

 

Chapter 5: Short Block Assembly

Tools and Materials Required

General Information 

Preparing the Cylinder Block

Checking Bearing Clearances

A Note About Mechanical Fuel Pump Installation

 

Chapter 6: Final Engine Assembly

Tools and Materials Required

Cylinder Head Bolt Considerations 

Pushrods, Rocker Arms, and Other Valvetrain Checks 

Crankshaft Damper/Pulley Installation

Setup for Accurate Timing 

 

Chapter 7: Engine Installation

Tools and Materials Required

Component Hook-Up 

Transmission Connections and Clutch Adjustment

 

Chapter 8: Start-Up, Tuning and Break-In

Tools and Materials Required

Oil System Priming

Engine Start-Up 

Adjusting Valve Lash after Start-Up

Ignition Timing Adjustment 

Trouble-Shooting Guide

Road Test and Break-In Period

 

Chapter 9: Remanufactured Engines, Crate  Engines and Performance Upgrades

Remanufactured Engines

Crate Engines 

Installing a Crate Engine: A Case Study

High-Performance Parts Considerations 

How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine

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