Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.
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.
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 Guideplates
Pushrods
Rocker Arms
Front Engine Cover
Harmonic Balancer
Oil Pan
Oil-Filter Fitting
Oil-Pump Shaft
Valvecovers
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
Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.
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.
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 Guideplates
Pushrods
Rocker Arms
Front Engine Cover
Harmonic Balancer
Oil Pan
Oil-Filter Fitting
Oil-Pump Shaft
Valvecovers
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