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Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild 1954-1962
The photos in this edition are black and white.
When rebuilding your Chevy inline-6 engine known as the “Stovebolt,” take advantage of Deve Krehbiel’s knowledge that spans decades.
Deve of devestechnet.com created the ultimate resource on rebuilding the Stovebolt Chevrolet powerplant. Using color photography with step-by-step sequencing, Deve takes you through the disassembly, rebuild, and reassembly of these engines, including rebuilding the carburetor, distributor, and intake/exhaust systems. Tech Tips highlight areas that can be overlooked, such as proper cleaning and determining if a part is reusable, and an appendix provides information on decoding casting numbers.
Chevrolet’s Stovebolt was produced and applied to Chevrolet-powered cars and trucks from 1929 through 1962. Its effectiveness and simplicity greatly contributed to the lengthy duration of its life span with the engine still being created in some capacity into 2009.
With millions of Chevrolets built with an inline-6 engine, there’s no shortage of vehicles for a rebuild. With Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild, you will now have the perfect complementary tool to walk you through the entire engine-rebuilding process.
The photos in this edition are black and white.
When rebuilding your Chevy inline-6 engine known as the “Stovebolt,” take advantage of Deve Krehbiel’s knowledge that spans decades.
Deve of devestechnet.com created the ultimate resource on rebuilding the Stovebolt Chevrolet powerplant. Using color photography with step-by-step sequencing, Deve takes you through the disassembly, rebuild, and reassembly of these engines, including rebuilding the carburetor, distributor, and intake/exhaust systems. Tech Tips highlight areas that can be overlooked, such as proper cleaning and determining if a part is reusable, and an appendix provides information on decoding casting numbers.
Chevrolet’s Stovebolt was produced and applied to Chevrolet-powered cars and trucks from 1929 through 1962. Its effectiveness and simplicity greatly contributed to the lengthy duration of its life span with the engine still being created in some capacity into 2009.
With millions of Chevrolets built with an inline-6 engine, there’s no shortage of vehicles for a rebuild. With Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild, you will now have the perfect complementary tool to walk you through the entire engine-rebuilding process.
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Engine Identification
Casting Numbers
Serial Numbers
Head Casting Numbers
Visual Differences
Engine Condition
Is It a Rebuild Candidate?
Organization Is Key
Chapter 2: Tools and Engine Cleaning
Tools List
General Cleaning Procedures
Chapter 3: The Head and Associated Parts
Lifters
Pushrods
Rocker Assembly
Head Machining Prep
Chapter 4: Engine and Sheet Metal Parts Preparation
Bellhousing Disassembly
Oil Pan
Valve Cover
Side Cover
Chapter 5: Engine Teardown
Harmonic Balancer and Oil Pump Removal
Dipstick Tube
Timing Gear Cover
Camshaft
Crankshaft and Pistons
Water Jacket
Chapter 6: Choosing a Machine Shop
Preparing for Machine Shop Work
Standard Shop Procedures
Chapter 7: While the Engine Is at the Shop
Chapter 8: Distributor
Distributor Rebuild
Vacuum Advance
Ignition System
Reluctor
Wiring and Details
High-Energy Ignition System
Chapter 9: Carburetor
New-Style Carb to Old-Style Filter
Rochester B Carb Disassembly
Rochester B Carb Reassembly
Fuel Delivery System
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Important Details
Intake/Exhaust Manifold Assembly
Engine Sheet Metal Prep and Painting
Flywheel Tips
Starter Engagement
Clutch Choices
Water Pump Adapter
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter
High-Energy Ignition
Thermostat and Housing
Chapter 11: Post–Engine Shop Preparation
Building an Inline-6 Engine Stand Adapter
Cleaning and Prepping for Paint
Final Machining Prior to Assembly
Chapter 12: Engine Assembly
Crankshaft
Timing Plate
Camshaft
Oil Seal
Timing Cover and Harmonic Balancer
Oil Pump and Pickup
Pistons and Piston Rods
Rings
Pistons
Oil Pan
Head
Intake and Exhaust Assembly
Water Pump
Carburetor
Miscellaneous Attention to Detail
Fuel Pump
Valves
Hard Lines
Spark Plugs and Plug Wires
Water and Oil 1
Engine Break-In
Appendix
Resources
