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Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine (1929-1962): How to Rebuild

Chevrolet's inline 6-cylinder, affectionately known as the Stovebolt, was produced and applied to Chevrolet-powered automobiles from 1929 through 1962. Its effectiveness and simplicity greatly contributed to the lengthy duration of its life span, with the engine still being created in some capacity into 2009.

Deve Krehbiel of devestechnet.com has taken his decades of knowledge on the inline-6 and created the ultimate resource on rebuilding the Stovebolt Chevrolet powerplant.
Using color photography with step-by-step sequencing, Deve takes you through the disassembly, rebuild, and reassembly of these engines, including rebuilding the carburetor, distributor, and intake/exhaust systems.

Tech Tips highlight areas that can be overlooked, such as proper cleaning and determining if a part is reusable, and an appendix provides information on decoding casting numbers.

Note: This book focuses on the 1954 and newer engines. These engines had insert bearings as opposed to the poured Babbitt bearings of the earlier models. With the majority of owners retrofitting the newer engines into older chassis, and the difficulty finding Babbitt professionals today, the focus of this book is on the 1954 and newer versions.

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Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual (Second Edition)

Crammed full of all the things that made the original Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual the bible for new and experienced six-cylinder engine builders, this updated version is a must-have for any serious inliner.
From soup to nuts, when you want to build the Chevy six for more power and torque than the factory could ever imagine, there is only one book the experts turn to. And now the second edition is absolutely jam packed with the latest blueprints, interviews, airflow charts, build sheets, racer and "hot dog" profiles. Thought-provoking ideas will help you build the Chevy six your way!

Covers 194, 230, 250 and 292 car and truck engines for street, strip, or other racing applications.

How To Hop Up Chevrolet & GMC Engines (1951 Edition) - Speed Tuning Theory, Costs, HP & Torque

Speed tuning theory and practice, costs, horsepower and torque for 1937-54 Chevrolet 6s, plus the 228, 248, and 270 GMC engines. Fitting the block, stock and special Wayne and Horning cylinder heads, rocker arms, pushrods, cams, boring for larger pistons, rings, drilled crank-shafts, intake manifolds, exhaust headers, ignitions and superchargers.

Shows classic speed equipment developed and manufactured by Barker, Belond, Besasie, Champion, Clark, Edelbrock, Edmunds, Chet Herbert, Hilborn, Horning, Howard, Iskenderian, Italmeccanica, JE Pistons, Mallory, McGurk, Newhouse, Nicson, Spalding, Tattersfield, Venolia, Vertex, Wayne, Wico and Zoller.

Explains the Chevy power family, the paths to power, block modifications and assembly, estimating horsepower, planning the job to get the most performance for your money. Clearances and general operating instructions are provided for the Wayne-equipped engine. One section is devoted to the GMC 6-cylinder engine.

Reprinted from the original 1951 edition. A classic guide for any auto buff's library.

Chevrolet, GMC & Buick Speed Manual (1954 Edition)

California Bill's Chevrolet, GMC & Buick Speed Manual. Reprint of original 1954 edition. Covers:
- Chevrolet inline six-cylinder 216 and 235 cubic-inch engines
- GMC 228, 248, 256, 270 and 302-CID engines
- Buick straight-eight 248 and 320-CID engines.

Includes construction drawings, photos, and valuable easy-to-read and understand technical data. A classic guide for any auto buff's library. Featuring California Hot Rods, Track Jobs, Fast Road Cars, Lakes Cars, and GMC Engines in Chevrolet Cars.