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Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify
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Whether it’s replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you’ll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally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!
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!
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