How to Rebuild
Ford FE Engines
Livre / Workshop en anglais de Barry Rabotnick
In Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild, Barry shows you how to rebuild one of these legendary engines. CarTech's unique Workbench series format takes you step-by-step through the entire rebuilding process.
Covered are engine identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts analysis and assessment, machine shop processes, replacement parts selection, reassembly and start-up/break-in techniques.
Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 388 color photos and charts
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613252444
Whether you are simply rebuilding an old truck for reliable service use, restoring a 100-point show car, or building the foundation for a high-performance street and strip machine, this book will be an irreplaceable resource for all your future FE engine projects
Chapter 1: Planning the Engine BuildBudgeting Process Performance Goals Formulas for Engine Design Ford FE Specific Design Choices Build ProcessChoosing and Qualification of Your Core Teardown and Inspection Chapter 2: The Engine Block Engine Block Inspection Sonic Checking Charts Pre-Machining Block Preparation Oiling System Modifications Casting Preparation Machine Work: The Big Stuff Block Detailing Camshaft Bearing Installation Block Final Work: Paint and Plugs Chapter 3: Crankshafts Identification Measurement and Inspection Grinding and Polishing Balancing Bearings and Assembly Chapter 4: Connecting Rods, Pistons, and Rings Aftermarket Connecting Rods Pistons and Piston Rings Installation and Fitting of Piston Rings Installation of Piston Assemblies onto the Connecting Rods Piston, Connecting Rod, and Ring Assembly Installation Chapter 5: Camshafts, Lifters, and Timing FE Camshaft Design Specifics Camshaft Bearings Lifter Selection Criteria Cam Specs: Lift, Duration, and Lobe Separation AngleSo How Do I Pick a Cam? Cam Thrust Plate and End Play Timing Sets Timing Covers Dampers Chapter 6: Oiling System Oil Pans and Oil Pump Pickups Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads and Valves Basic 360 and 390 Heads Aftermarket Head Designs Cylinder Head Reconditioning Castings: Cleaning, Inspection, and Qualification Component Selection Valves Valve Springs, Locators, Retainers, and Keepers Setting and Inspecting Stem Tip Height Valve Stem SealsCylinder Head Assembly Mounting the Cylinder Heads Head Fasteners Chapter 8: Valvetrain Assembly Pushrod Length Measurement Assembling the Valvetrain Chapter 9: Intake Manifold Selection Fitting the Intake Manifold Installing the Intake Manifold Chapter 10: Carburetors Carburetor Tuning Chapter 11: Ignition and Distributor Installing the Distributor Chapter 12: Pre-Oiling and Final Assembly Oil Selection Pre-Oiling the Engine Valve Covers Finishing Up: Sensors, Thermostat, PCV, Pulleys, and Belts Chapter 13: Exhaust Chapter 14: Initial Start Up and Break-In 
