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How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine
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
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
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