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Books : How to Rebuild the Small-Block FordIn association with Amazon.comby: George Reid  List Price: $19.95 Amazon.com's Price: $17.95 You Save: $2.00 (10%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 629.2504 EAN: 9781932494044 ISBN: 1932494049 Label: S-A Design Manufacturer: S-A Design Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: October 29, 2005 Publisher: S-A Design Studio: S-A Design Sales Rank: 193130 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: In How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford, CarTecThe Workbench format also gives you helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more. Whether youare a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford.The unique Workbench format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work; Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Poor coverage for 351M and 400 enginesThis book purports to cover the 351M/400 (335)series of engines. Don't believe it! It is a 221 to 351W text that barely makes any mention of the mid block engines. I am very disappointed. Rating:  - The ideal guide for rebuilding the early Ford small blocks.First,If you are about to rebuild an early model Ford small block engine I would suggest this book.If you are looking for a book on later model EFI Ford small blocks engines this book isnt the one you want. This book is really a great book.Covers many factors to look at before you rebuild.You dont have to be a mechanic to read and understand this book.Covers all areas of rebuilding.There is even a section on performance tips and more importantly step by step instuctions with plenty of ... Read More Rating: - Great how-to bookThis book is great for the novice engine builder looking for one book to show you how it's done. The magazine style writing with tons of pictures is easy to follow and includes lots of helpful tips. This book, together with a shop manual specific to your vehicle is all you will need to finish your project. The only thing that I found lacking was it could have used a little bit more detail on some of the finishing touches (ie. setting the rockers/valves - which is only explained with one picture/comment) ... Read More Rating: - Easy read with lots of valuable informationThe best analogy for describing this book is that it's like having several long conversations with a veteran engine builder. It's easy to read and contains lots of valuable tips as well as Ford specific things to watch for. For you late model 5.0L guys, myself included, be aware that the book follows the build of an old-school 302. So the bottom end and valve train are covered pretty thoroughly but I finished craving a bit more 5.0L specific detail such as induction, fuel-injection, computers, ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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