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Chevrolet - V8 Small-Block engines: repair manuals

A manual on the engine of your Chevrolet? Here are manuals on Chevy V-8 Small Blocks (262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid). They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.


Rebuilding the Small Block Chevy (Step-by-Step Video Book)

A quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage. The book includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor.

The DVD includes more than two hours of coverage showing in detail all the procedures that the book describes. The DVD is filmed in a bright, well-lit studio that really brings out the detail of the engine-building process.

Detailed sections show how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more!
The DVD takes a trip to the machine shop and shows the viewer the entire process. Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book and DVD combo meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders.

This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.

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Author:Larry Atherton, Larry Schrieb
Specs:160 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.39 in
Illustrations:650 colour photographs
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2013)
Series:S-A Design Workbench (SA116)
EAN:9781613251973
Book: Rebuilding the Small Block Chevy (Step-by-Step Video Book)

Rebuilding the Small Block Chevy (Step-by-Step Video Book)

Language: English

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Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Diagnosis, overhaul, performance & economy modifications - Haynes TechBook

Haynes TechBook about the overhaul of Chevrolet V8 Small Block and Big Block gasoline engines. Covers the following models:

Small Block: 262 (4.29 litre), 265 (4.34 litre), 267 (4.38 litre), 283 (4.64 litre), 302 (4.95 litre), 305 (5.0 litre), 307 (5.03 litre), 327 (5.36 litre), 350 (5.74 litre) and 400 cu in (6.55 litre).

Big Block: 396 (6.49 litre), 402 (6.59 litre), 427 (7.0 litre) and 454 cu in (7.44 litre).

  • Over 300 photos and complete step-by-step instructions for removing and refitting the engine and the complete engine rebuilding procedure (distribution, camshaft, valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, engine block, lubricating system).
  • Also information on identification, required tools and measuring instruments.
Author:Robert Maddox, John H Haynes
Specs:224 pages, 25.5 x 18 x 2.5 cm / 10 x 7.1 x 0.98 in, paperback
Illustrations:300 b&w photographs
Publisher:Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1991)
Series:Haynes TechBook (10305)
EAN:9781850107620
Book: Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Diagnosis, overhaul, performance & economy modifications - Haynes TechBook

Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Diagnosis, overhaul, performance & economy modifications

Language: English

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Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Chevrolet V8 gasoline engines, capacities 267, 283, 305, 307, 327, 350, 396, 400, 402 and 454 cu in.

Step-by-step instructions for removing and mounting of the engine and the overhaul of cylinder head and engine block.

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Specs:232 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 1996)
Series:Chilton Auto Repair Manual (8794)
EAN:9780801987946
Book: Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Chilton Repair Manual

Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual

Language: English

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How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy (Revised Edition)

Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams guide readers through the rebuilding process of their small-block Chevy engine. Each step, from disassembly and inspection through final assembly and tuning, is presented in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format.

Covers all years and models of 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

Contents:
- Troubleshooting
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Reconditioning
- Assembly
- Installation
- Tune-Ups

Author:David Vizard
Specs:176 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:HP Books (USA, 1991)
EAN:9781557880291
Book: How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy (Revised Edition)

How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy (Revised Edition)

Language: English

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Small-Block Chevrolet : Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds

The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V-8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-1990s, powering legendary cars such as the 1955-1957 Chevys, Camaros, Impalas, Novas, Chevelles, and of course, the most popular sports car of all time, the Corvette.
Of course, whether restoring or modifying one of these classics, the time comes when your small-block Chevy needs rebuilding.

This updated version of "Small-Block Chevrolet: Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds" is a quality, step-by-step Workbench book that shows you how to rebuild a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage. It includes more than 600 color photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine, from crankshaft to carburetor.

Detailed sections show how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders.

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Author:Larry Atherton, Larry Schreib
Specs:160 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:637 colour photographs
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2015)
Series:S-A Design Workbench (SA347)
EAN:9781613251966
Book: Small-Block Chevrolet : Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds

Small-Block Chevrolet : Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds

Language: English

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Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Ausführungen seit 1955

100 Millionen Small-Block-V8-Motoren sind seit den 50er Jahren gebaut worden. Damit ist er eins der erfolgreichsten Triebwerke aller Zeiten und unstrittig eine Ikone des US-Automobilbaus. In diesem fundierten Schrauberhandbuch wird die Entwicklungsgeschichte von Chevrolets Top-Motor von den Anfangsjahren bis heute erzählt und Schrauber-Experte Thomas Madigan verrät auf 240 Seiten alles über Aufbau, Wartung, Reparatur und Tuning dieses V8-Motors. Er veranschaulicht alle gängigen Arbeiten, in leicht nachvollziehbaren Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, die auch als Schrauber-Neuling durchgeführt werden können.

Das Buch enthält pragmatishe Tipps und Tricks zur Leistungssteigerung von Small Block-Motoren, gibt Einblicke in das Tagebuch einer Motorüberholung, weist auf mögliche (Anfänger-)Fehler hin und liefert jede Menge praxisorientierte Hinweise von kompetenten Small-Block-Experten wie Vic Edelbrock Jr, Herb Fishel, Kevin McClelland, Jim McFarland und Robert Jung.

Pages of the book Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch (1)

Inhalt:
1) Der revolutionäre Small Block
- Die Revolution beginnt
- Der Small Block in allen Varianten
- Die neue Ära
2) Abstecher in die Praxis der Motoren-Optimierung
- Der Zweck heiligt auch im Motorentuning die Mittel
- Kalkulation eines Motorenprojektes
- Grundlegende Maschinenarbeiten
3) Ans Werk
- Befestigungsteile
- Fallstudie: mein erster selbst überholter Motor
4) Der ultimative Small Block
- Wir bauen einen Super-Small-Block auf
- Der LS aus Sicht des Konstrukteurs
- Motorteile zum Träumen
- General Motors baut den hundertmillionsten Chevy-Small-Block-Motor.

Deutsche Edition des MBI Buches "The Chevrolet Small-Block Bible".

Pages of the book Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch (2)

Author:Thomas J. Madigan
Specs:240 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:350 b&w and colour photographs
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2019)
EAN:9783958438989
Book: Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Ausführungen seit 1955

Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Ausführungen seit 1955

Language: German

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Chevrolet by the numbers 1960-1964: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and W Big Blocks

The authoritative reference for identifying and verifying the correct Chevrolet parts, by casting number, for your exact model. Author Alan Colvin documented casting numbers for Chevrolet V-8 engine and drivetrain parts, using original source material in Chevrolet's archives, including engineering blueprints, technical service bulletins, and build sheets. He interviewed the original manufacturers and engineers and brings you fascinating stories of parts development from behind the factory gates. Most of this information has never before been seen in public.

If you absolutely want to know the original parts for your Chevrolet - not what interchanges or fits, but the correct part that came with your car when it was assembled - Chevrolet by the Numbers has the answer.

Models covered: Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala, Chevelle, Chevy II, Corvette.

Engines covered: 283, 327, 348, 409 and 427 cid.

- Restoring your Chevrolet to original factory specifications? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number. With this correct information you will avoid buying - and being sold - the wrong parts.
- Buying a Chevrolet that has been restored? These numbers will help you determine whether or not the car has been authentically restored, and whether it's a smart investment.
- Searching for factory high-performance parts at swap meets? "Chevrolet by the Numbers" tells you which parts to look for, why they are special, and which engines those parts came with.

Author:Alan L. Colvin
Specs:300 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:788 photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bentley Publishers (USA, 1996)
EAN:9780837609362
Book: Chevrolet by the numbers 1960-1964: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and W Big Blocks

Chevrolet by the numbers 1960-1964: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and W Big Blocks

Language: English

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Chevrolet by the numbers 1965-1969: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and Big Blocks

An authoritative reference for identifying and verifying, by casting number, the correct Chevrolet V-8 engine and drivetrain parts for your exact model.
Part numbers can tell you what parts fit, but they can't tell you what part your car was originally manufactured with. Only casting numbers can tell you what a part's exact model and year application is, when the part was manufactured, and which plant made it. This book shows you where to look for casting numbers on parts and how to decipher their codes so you can be sure you have the correct part for your car.

Only "Chevrolet By The Numbers" documents part casting numbers and applications using original source material from Chevrolet's archives. No other book has this authoritative factory information, including photographs, engineering blueprints, technical service bulletins, and build sheets. Most of this information has never before been seen in public.

Models covered: Bel Air, Camaro, Chevelle, Chevy II / Nova, Corvette, El Camino, Impala.

Engines covered: 283, 302, 307, 327, 350, 396, 409, 427 cid.

Restoring your Chevrolet to original factory specifications? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number to help you avoid buying the wrong parts.
Buying a car? You'll find how to tell if it really is a "matching numbers" car.
Interested in Chevrolet history? There are fascinating stories that explain everything from mid-year running changes to production idiosyncrasies.

If you absolutely want to know the original part numbers for your Chevrolet drivetrain - not just what interchanges or fits - but the correct part that came with your car when it rolled off the assembly line - "Chevrolet By The Numbers" has the answer.

Author:Alan L. Colvin
Specs:335 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, paperback
Illustrations:360 photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bentley Publishers (USA, 1994)
EAN:9780837609560
Book: Chevrolet by the numbers 1965-1969: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and Big Blocks

Chevrolet by the numbers 1965-1969: How to identify and verify all V-8 drivetrain parts for Small and Big Blocks

Language: English

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Chevrolet Small Blocks Parts Interchange Manual (Revised)

In this revised edition of the 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.

Learn what parts can be combined to create various displacements, which parts match well with others, where factory parts are best, and where the aftermarket offers a better alternative. Solid information on performance modifications is included where applicable.

The first and second generations of small-block Chevy engines have been around for more than 60 years, and a byproduct of the design's extremely long production run is the confusing array of configurations that this engine family has seen. Staffel delivers this revised edition on everything you need to know about parts interchangeability for the small-block Chevy. Build your Chevy on a budget today!

Whether you're building a Chevy small-block salvage-yard stroker engine, looking to make a numbers-matching engine, saving money on repurposing factory parts, or simply looking to see which parts work together, this book is a must-have addition to your library.

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Author:Ed Staffel
Specs:144 pages, 28 x 22 x 0.7 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:270 colour photographs
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2019)
Series:S-A Design
EAN:9781613254981
Book: Chevrolet Small Blocks Parts Interchange Manual (Revised)

Chevrolet Small Blocks Parts Interchange Manual (Revised)

Language: English

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Chevy Small-block V8 Interchange Manual (2nd edition)

American S-A Design book with information on the exchange possibilities of Chevrolet Small-Block V8 parts. production years: 1968-2001, including LT1, LT4 and Vortec engines.

Covers exchange of cylinder blocks, crankshafts, pistons, connecting rods, cylinder heads, camshafts, intake and exhaust collectors and ignition systems. Also part numbers, casting marks and specifications. Over 25.000 part numbers.

Author:Pierre Lafontaine
Specs:192 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:300 b&w photographs
Publisher:Motorbooks International (USA, 2009)
Series:Workshop Manual
EAN:9780760331668
Book: Chevy Small-block V8 Interchange Manual (2nd edition)

Chevy Small-block V8 Interchange Manual (2nd edition)

Language: English

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How to Build MP Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget

How To Build Max-Performance Chevy Small Blocks On A Budget

David Vizard

English | paperback | 160 p. | 2009

Small-Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996

Small-Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996

John Baechtel

English | paperback | 162 p. | 2006

Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups

Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups

Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag

English | paperback | 176 p. | 2003

High-Performance Chevy Small-Block Cylinder Heads

High-Performance Chevy Small-Block Cylinder Heads

Graham Hansen

English | paperback | 148 p. | 2007

How to Build Big-Inch Chevy Small-Blocks

How to Build Big-Inch Chevy Small-Blocks

Graham Hansen

English | paperback | 144 p. | 2011

HP Chevy Small-Block Cams and Valvetrains

High-Performance Chevy Small-Block Cams and Valvetrains

Graham Hansen

English | paperback | 148 p. | 2005

[MHPE] Chevy 265 & 283

Chevy 265 & 283

English | paperback | 100 p. | 1992

[MHPE] Chevy 302 & 327

Chevy 302 & 327

English | paperback | 100 p. | 1992

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