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Ford Vans: V-8 Small Block (Windsor and Cleveland 335) - repair manuals
A repair manual for your Ford V-8 Small-Block (Windsor or Cleveland 335) engine? Here are manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford van engines.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Ford V8 Engine Overhaul Manual (1961-1993) | Chilton Repair Manual
Chilton Repair Manual for maintenance, repair and overhaul of American Ford V8 gasoline engines: 90° V Small Block, 335 Series Small Block, FE Series Big Block and 385 Series Big Block.
Covered types:
Small Block: 255 (4.2 litre, 1979-1982), 260 (4.3 litre, 1962-1964), 289 (4.7 litre, 1963-1968), 302 (4.9 litre, since 1968), 302 Boss (4.9 litre, 1969-1970), 351W (5.7 litre, since 1969), 351C (5.7 litre, 1970-1974), 351 Boss (5.7 litre, 1970-1974), 351M (5.7 litre, 1975-1985) and 400 (6.5 litre, 1971-1981).
Big Block: 352 (5.7 litre, 1960-1966), 390 (6.4 litre, 1961-1971), 406 (6.6 litre, 1962-1963), 410 (6.7 litre, 1966-1967), 427 (7.0 litre, 1963-1968), 428 (7.0 litre, 1966-1970), 429 STD (7.0 litre, 1968-1973), 429 CJ (7.0 litre, 1969-1970), 429 SCJ (7.0 litre, 1969-1970), 429 Boss (S) (7.0 litre, 1969), 429 Boss (T) (7.0 litre, 1969-1970) and 460 (7.5 litre, since 1969).
This Chilton manual for North American Ford V8 gasoline engines covers maintenance and repair of the complete engine (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling and the fuel system.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and mounting the engine and the overhaul of the cylinder head and the engine block.- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Includes technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
Product details
| Details: | 272 pages, 27.5 x 20.5 x 2.2 cm / 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.87 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 2001) | 
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| Series: | Chilton Auto Repair Manual (8793) | 
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| ISBN: | 9780801987939 | 
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How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford (1961-2000)
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 quality rebuild - especially if you do the teardown and assembly yourself.
- Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs clearly describe the work on Ford V-8 Small-Block gasoline engines.
- Chapters on planning, disassembly and inspection, cleaning, choosing the right parts, machining, engine assembly, first start and break-in.
- The engine block, crankshaft and pistons, lubrication system, camshafts, cylinder heads, valve train, ignition, fuel system and carburetors are covered.
- Complete with adjustment data, such as valve clearances and tightening torques.
- This book also contains useful advice for improving reliability and performance.
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| Author: | George Reid | 
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| Details: | 144 pages, 27.5 x 21 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | 495 colour photos | 
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| Publisher: | CarTech Inc (USA, 2008) | 
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| Series: | S-A Design Workbench (SA102) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781932494891 | 
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How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines - 221, 255, 260, 289, HP289, 302, Boss 302 and 351 cid
This detailed guide covers the step-by-step rebuilding process of the popular small-block Ford engine. Parts inspection, diagnosis, reconditioning, and assembly are outlined in simple text.
Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams visually walk you through the entire rebuild. You'll be able to completely disassemble your engine, recondition the block and cylinder heads, then reassemble and install the engine in your vehicle.
There's even a section on how to perform tune-ups to maximize performance and economy. Sections on parts interchanging will help you identify all parts and determine which ones can and can't be swapped.
This is truly a "hands-on" book. Don't put off your project any longer. Start rebuilding your small-block Ford today!
Covers all years and models: 221, 255, 260, 289, HP289, 302, Boss 302 and 351 cid engines.
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| Author: | Tom Monroe | 
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| Details: | 160 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.35 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | HP Books (USA, 1987) | 
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| ISBN: | 9780912656892 | 
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Ford Small-Block Engine Parts Interchange
Focused entirely on the small-block Windsor and Cleveland engine families, this parts interchange handbook includes critical information on Ford's greatest small-block engines. It goes into great detail on the highly desirable high-performance hardware produced throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
By combining some of the best parts from various years, some great performance potential can be unlocked in ways Ford never offered to the general public. Following the advice in this book, these engine combinations can become reality. You will find valuable information on cranks, blocks, heads, cams, intakes, rods, pistons, and even accessories to guide you through your project.
Author George Reid has once again done extensive research to accurately deliver a thorough and complete collection of Ford small-block information in this newly revised edition.
Knowing what internal factory engine parts can be used across the wide range of production Ford power plants is invaluable to the hot rodder and swap meet/eBay shopper. Whether building a Cleveland or a Windsor, this book is an essential guide.
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| Author: | George Reid | 
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| Details: | 146 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | 360 b&w photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | CarTech Inc (USA, 2015) | 
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| Series: | S-A Design (SA339P) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781613254448 | 
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How to Rebuild Ford V-8 Engines - 351C, 351M, 400, 429 and 460 cid
If you have one of the 351C, 351M, 400, 429 or 460 Ford V8s, this comprehensive book is a must. It walks you through a complete engine rebuild, step-by-step, with minimum use of special tools.
Save money by finding out if your engine really needs rebuilding, or just simple and inexpensive maintenance. Results from diagnosis outlines in this book should be your guide, not the odometer.
All rebuilding steps are illustrated from beginning to end. How to inspect parts of damage and wear, and to recondition each part yourself to get the job done right!
The most complete source of information identifying major engine parts. Casting numbers, parts description, when a part was used and how it can be interchanged is fully covered in the text, in 20 tables and in 560 photos or drawings. This book will make you an expert!
Product details
| Author: | Tom Monroe | 
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| Details: | 160 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | 560 photos and drawings | 
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| Publisher: | HP Books (USA, 1980) | 
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| ISBN: | 9780895860361 | 
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Ford Cleveland 335-Series V8 Engine 1970 to 1982 - The Essential Source Book
The definitive history of 335-Series Cleveland Small-Block Ford V8 Engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia between 1970-1982. Years of meticulous and dedicated research have allowed Des Hammill to collate extensive and accurate information to produce this fully comprehensive, unique technical appraisal of the Ford V8 Cleveland engines, including previously undocumented knowledge from both the engineers and engine plants involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982.
Coverage includes Ford engine plants, all Cleveland 335 variants, cylinder heads, preparation for racing, camshafts, technical data, racing history in NASCAR and Pro-Stock; in fact, just about everything you could wish to know about this classic engine.

Features of this book:
- Covers 2V and 4V - 302 ci, 351 ci and 400 ci Cleveland V8 engines
- Factory specifications of all variants
- Design and production history
- A hugely popular performance engine for Ford fans, particularly Mustang owners
- Information on what matters for high-performance use
- Coverage includes NASCAR racing engines
Period that is covered: 1970-1982.
Product details
| Author: | Des Hammill | 
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| Details: | 96 pages, 25 x 20.5 x 1.6 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.63 in, paperback | 
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| Illustrations: | 46 b&w and colour photos | 
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| Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017) | 
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| ISBN: | 9781787110892 | 
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