(The Photos in this edition are Black and White)

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• Preparations and Engine Removal 
• Manuals and Information 
• Workspace
• Tools 
• Performance 
• Pulling the Engine
• Unbolting the Bolt-ons 

• Disassembly
• Drain Fluids
• Remaining Bolt-On Parts 
• Cylinder-Head Removal 
• The Bottom End
• Disassemble Cylinder Heads 

• Cleaning and Inspection
• Media Blasting
• Cleaning
• Inspecting Each Part

• Machining and Choosing Parts 
• Decisions
• Choosing a Machine Shop
• Block Machining
• Crankshaft
• Connecting Rods
• Balancing 
• Cylinder-Head Machining
• The Right Parts 

• 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 Guide-plates 
• Pushrods 
• Rocker Arms 
• Front Engine Cover
• Harmonic Balancer
• Oil Pan
• Oil-Filter Fitting
• Oil-Pump Shaft
• Valve-covers
• Exhaust Manifolds

• Start-up and Break-in 
• Adding Fluids 
• Fuel System
• First Crank 
• Flat-Tappet Lifter Engines
• Roller-Lifter Engines 
• Ignition Timing 
• Problems

 

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