Ford Small-Block Engines: How to Build & Rebuild 2 Book Set

In Ford Small-Block Engines: How to Build Max Performance, Ford expert Jim Smart covers all of the major components, including crankshafts rods and pistons, camshafts, the valvetrain, oiling systems, intakes, carburetors, ignition systems, exhaust systems. Featured are the latest street heads from AFR, Dart, Ford Performance, Edelbrock, and other prominent manufacturers. Aftermarket blocks are also covered extensively by a variety of manufacturers, such as Ford Performance, Dart, Speedmaster, Bill Mitchell Products, and World Products. The basic design of this engine is morethan 60 years old, but the aftermarket for this powerplant has grownover the years and is still growing. 

While the Coyote engine family has earned a strong following, the original Ford small-block engine retains just as strong of a following, with the massive number of these engines still in use throughout the hobby. Whether you want to get started on your build or you just want to learn about the small-block Ford’s capabilities, this book will make a great addition to your library.

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Over the years, the small-block Ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet. From the earliest Fairlanes and Mustangs to the latest Mustangs and light trucks, the Ford small-block has powered them all. With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores out there, you don't have to worry about spending an arm and a leg for a quality rebuild,  especially if you do the teardown and assembly yourself.

In How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford, CarTech's 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.

The 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 you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford.

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford, by long-time Ford enthusiast and best-selling author George Reid, is one of the newest additions to CarTech's popular S-A Design series of performance books. Readers will find detailed information on planning, disassembly and inspection, choosing the right parts, machine work, assembly, first firing and break-in.

In addition to 600+ COLOR photos clearly illustrating each step of a rebuild, the book's Workbench® format also gives helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. The author also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more.