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Rebuild and modify your Ford inline six with help from the leading performance builders of these engines, Vintage Inlines!

Covering Ford’s small 6-cylinder engine made famous in Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and many other models from the 1960s and 1970s, this book has everything you need to know from step-by-step rebuilding instructions to performance parts that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. If this is your first engine build, you’ll be glad to know that every aspect of a complete rebuild is here. Starting with engine removal, you’ll learn all the different steps, including examination, machine work, reassembly, and reinstallation. The mystery is revealed on setting ring gap, checking valve-to-piston clearance, and even degreasing the camshaft for spot-on valve timing!

Whether it’s replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you’ll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally millions of our favorite Ford vehicles. With the information in this book, you’ll learn how to add a 2-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and even a header so you can have the smooth rumble of dual exhaust.

Congratulations on your decision to build and modify one of the most popular engines from some of the most popular cars in Ford’s long history with Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify!

Introduction 

About the Authors 

 

Chapter 1: History and Planning 

Engine Variants

Expectations

 

Chapter 2: Engine Removal

Safety

Vacuum Lines and Fittings

Steel Lines

Electrical Connections

Coolant Hoses

Engine Removal

 

Chapter 3: Disassembly

Organization

Preparation for Disassembly and Inspection

External Parts Removal (Left Side of Engine) 

External Parts Removal (Right Side of Engine)

External Parts Removal (Front of Engine)

Cylinder Head Removal

Harmonic Balancer, Oil Pan, and Front Cover Removal

Piston, Rod, and Crankshaft Removal

Head Disassembly

 

Chapter 4: Machine Work 

Clean and Inspect Block

Clean and Inspect Crankshaft 

Clean and Inspect Connecting Rods

Clean and Inspect Cylinder Head 

Machining

Crankshaft Machining

Balancing the Engine

Camshaft Bearings and Core Plugs 

Cylinder Head Machining and Assembly

 

Chapter 5: Assembly

Engine Stand

Short-Block

Crankshaft Installation

Piston and Connecting Rod Installation

Front Cover Installation

Oil Pump and Oil Pan Installation

Front Engine Accessory Installation

Left Side of Engine Installation

Cylinder Head and External Parts

Cylinder Head Placement

Pushrod Installation

Valve Cover Installation

Exhaust Manifold Installation

Distributor Installation

Prepare to Reinstall Engine

 

Chapter 6: Reinstallation and Break-In

Engine Installation

Fuel Line and Carburetor Installation

Coolant Hose Installation

Exhaust System

Filling the Cooling System

Engine and Transmission Oil

Electrical

Engine Starting

Break-In Procedure

 

Chapter 7: Performance Upgrades

Air Intake

Carburetor/Fuel Injection

Carburetor Upgrades

Fuel Injection

Distributor

Exhaust and Header

Performance Single- and Dual-Exhaust Options

Camshaft and Valvetrain

Staged Performance Upgrades

 

Chapter 8: Performance Modifications to Original Parts 

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Head

Carburetor Swaps and Adapters

Cylinder Head Porting

Valves and Combustion Chamber

Valvetrain

Get out There and Drive!

Rebuild and modify your Ford inline six with help from the leading performance builders of these engines, Vintage Inlines!

Covering Ford’s small 6-cylinder engine made famous in Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and many other models from the 1960s and 1970s, this book has everything you need to know from step-by-step rebuilding instructions to performance parts that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. If this is your first engine build, you’ll be glad to know that every aspect of a complete rebuild is here. Starting with engine removal, you’ll learn all the different steps, including examination, machine work, reassembly, and reinstallation. The mystery is revealed on setting ring gap, checking valve-to-piston clearance, and even degreasing the camshaft for spot-on valve timing!

Whether it’s replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you’ll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally millions of our favorite Ford vehicles. With the information in this book, you’ll learn how to add a 2-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and even a header so you can have the smooth rumble of dual exhaust.

Congratulations on your decision to build and modify one of the most popular engines from some of the most popular cars in Ford’s long history with Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify!

Pages : 160
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 379 color photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613255179
Product Code : SA472

Introduction 

About the Authors 

 

Chapter 1: History and Planning 

Engine Variants

Expectations

 

Chapter 2: Engine Removal

Safety

Vacuum Lines and Fittings

Steel Lines

Electrical Connections

Coolant Hoses

Engine Removal

 

Chapter 3: Disassembly

Organization

Preparation for Disassembly and Inspection

External Parts Removal (Left Side of Engine) 

External Parts Removal (Right Side of Engine)

External Parts Removal (Front of Engine)

Cylinder Head Removal

Harmonic Balancer, Oil Pan, and Front Cover Removal

Piston, Rod, and Crankshaft Removal

Head Disassembly

 

Chapter 4: Machine Work 

Clean and Inspect Block

Clean and Inspect Crankshaft 

Clean and Inspect Connecting Rods

Clean and Inspect Cylinder Head 

Machining

Crankshaft Machining

Balancing the Engine

Camshaft Bearings and Core Plugs 

Cylinder Head Machining and Assembly

 

Chapter 5: Assembly

Engine Stand

Short-Block

Crankshaft Installation

Piston and Connecting Rod Installation

Front Cover Installation

Oil Pump and Oil Pan Installation

Front Engine Accessory Installation

Left Side of Engine Installation

Cylinder Head and External Parts

Cylinder Head Placement

Pushrod Installation

Valve Cover Installation

Exhaust Manifold Installation

Distributor Installation

Prepare to Reinstall Engine

 

Chapter 6: Reinstallation and Break-In

Engine Installation

Fuel Line and Carburetor Installation

Coolant Hose Installation

Exhaust System

Filling the Cooling System

Engine and Transmission Oil

Electrical

Engine Starting

Break-In Procedure

 

Chapter 7: Performance Upgrades

Air Intake

Carburetor/Fuel Injection

Carburetor Upgrades

Fuel Injection

Distributor

Exhaust and Header

Performance Single- and Dual-Exhaust Options

Camshaft and Valvetrain

Staged Performance Upgrades

 

Chapter 8: Performance Modifications to Original Parts 

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Head

Carburetor Swaps and Adapters

Cylinder Head Porting

Valves and Combustion Chamber

Valvetrain

Get out There and Drive!

Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify

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