Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual
Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual -
Revised Edition
Livre / Workshop en Anglais de Ed Staffel
In this revised edition of Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual, Chevrolet expert and author Ed Staffel delivers detailed interchange information on cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more.
Casting and serial number identification guides are included to help you through the myriad of available parts in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the internet.
Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 270 color photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613254981
Chevrolet Small-Block
Parts Interchange Manual
Chapter 1: Cylinder Blocks
Production Cast-Iron Bare Blocks
Maximum Bore-Size Limits
Blocks
Cast-Iron Bowtie Blocks
Aluminum Bowtie Blocks
Cylinder Sleeves
Freeze Plugs
Cam Bearings
Main Caps
Main Bearings
Block Dowel Pins
Used Engine Blocks
Chapter 2: Gaskets and Fasteners
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Carb Gaskets
Head Gaskets
Valve Cover Gaskets
Oil Pan Gaskets
Gasket Sealants
Fasteners
Main Cap Bolts and Studs
Cylinder Head Bolts and Stud Kits
Chapter 3: Rotating Assemblies
Two-Piece Seal Cranks
One-Piece Rear Seal Cranks
Used Cranks
Cast Versus Forged Cranks
Crank Prep
Rod Bearings
Pilot Bushings
Vibration Dampers
Flywheels and Flexplates
Starters
Connecting Rods
Rod Bolts
Piston Pins
Floating Versus Pressed-On Piston Pins
Rod Prep
Pistons
Piston Rings
Chapter 4: Lubrication Systems
Oil Pans
Windage Trays
Oil Filters and Block Adapters
Oil Coolers
Oil Gauges
Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads
Service Replacement Cast-Iron Heads
Cast-Iron Bowtie Heads
Aluminum Production Heads
Aluminum Racing Heads
Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
Chapter 6: Valvetrain
Timing Sets
Camshafts
Static Compression Versus Dynamic Compression and Cam Selection
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic Flat Tappets
Factory Production Hydraulic Roller Tappets
Aftermarket Roller Tappets
Vacuum Storage Tanks and Electric Vacuum Pumps
Pushrods
Roller Lifter Guideplates
Pushrod Guideplates
Rocker Arms
Rocker Arm Studs and Bolts, Balls, and Nuts
Valves
Valve Springs
Oil Seals
Retainers
Valve Stem Locks
Valve Covers
Chapter 7: Induction System
Plenums
Cast-Iron Intakes
Aluminum 4-Barrel Intakes
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Fuel Injection
Carb Spacers
Carb Sizes
Carb Tuning
Mechanical Fuel Pumps
Fuels
Nitrous Oxide, Superchargers, and Turbochargers
Air Filters
Chapter 8: Ignition Systems
Distributor Advance
Stock HEI
Chevrolet Performance and the Aftermarket
Rev Limiters and Timing Controls
Alternators
Plug Wires
Spark Plugs
Distributor Drive Gears
Chapter 9: Exhaust, Cooling, and Engine Swaps
Tube Exhaust Headers 136
Starter Shield
Water Pumps and Brackets
Deep Pulleys
Underdrive Pulleys
Thermostats
Water Temperature Senders
Radiators, Fans, and Fan Shrouds
Emissions
Engine Swaps
Engine Break-In