CarTech overhaul manuals - Chrysler, Ford and GM engines
SA Design Workbench books describe in great detail the overhaul of American car engines. Illustrated with hundreds of color photos, they show step-by-step how a rebuild is carried out.
Indispensable for the reassembly are the technical data, including torque wrench settings, tolerances and the timing belt position. Attention is also paid to the removal and installation of the engine and the prevention of expensive mistakes.
Publisher: CarTech, North Branch, Minnesota (USA)
Size: 27 x 21 cm (10.6 x 8.25 in), paperback
Language: These books are only available in English.
PoD editions: Regularly new CarTech technical books are published. Meanwhile, many older titles are available again as "print-on-demand" books. These reprints are illustrated in black and white.
What information does a CarTech Workbench Manual provide?
A typical CarTech Workbench overhaul manual (in this case for the Chevrolet Small Block V8) features following chapters:
Before You Begin
The Small-Block Family
Engine Building Tools
The Workspace
Cleaning Area
Engine Handling
Air Compressors
Do You Need to Rebuild?
System Diagnostics
Removing the Engine
Engine Disassembly
Tools and Supplies Needed
Safety First, Always!
Step-by-Step Engine Dissassembly:
- Flywheel
- Distributor / Spark Plugs
- Exhaust Manifolds
- Starter
- Fuel Pump
- Water Pump
- Valve Covers
- Intake Manifold
- Cylinder Heads
- Oil Pan and Dipstick
- Crank Pulley
- Timing Chain and Sprockets
- Camshaft
- Oil Pump
- Rods and Pistons
- Main Bearings
Initial Parts Inspection
Before the Machine Shop
What To Do When Your Parts Don't Pass Inspection
Initial Parts Inspection
Selecting Parts
Camshaft Drives
Cam Bumpers and Drive Covers
Camshaft Kits
Carburetors
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Cylinder Heads
Distributors and Ignitions
Exhaust Manifolds
Gaskets
Intake Manifolds
Oil System
Pistons and Rings
Rocker Arms and Studs
The Machine Shop
Finding a Machine Shop
Who's Responsible?
Before You Drop Off Parts
Cleaning and Crack Detection
Block Machine Work
Head Machine Work
Piston Machine Work
Piston Rings
Rod Machine Work
Crankshaft Machine Work
Engine Balancing
Manifold Machine Work
Other Machine Shop Services
Picking Up Your Parts
Component Cleaning
Tools and Supplies
Important Considerations
Component-Cleaning Procedures
Pre-Assembly Fitting
Preparations and Supplies
Precision Tools
Final Tips
Step-by-Step Pre-Assembly Fitting:
- Checking Valveguide Clearance
- Measuring Rod and Main Bore Sizes
- Checking Crank Straightness
- Main Bearing Clearances
- Installing the Crank
- Installing the Camshaft
- Rod / Piston Assembly
- Miscellaneous Measurements
Final Assembly
Tools and Supplies
Final Assembly Tips
Step-by-Step Final Assembly:
- Cylinder Head Assembly
- Plugs
- Rear Main Seal
- Crankshaft
- Pistons
- Oil Pump
- Camshaft
- Cam Drive
- Gaskets and Cylinder Heads
- Valve Adjustment
- Oil Pan
- Starter
- Fuel Pump
- Manifolds
- Water Pump
- Distributor
- Carburator
- Flywheel
Installation, Break-In and Testing
Installing the Engine
Starting Your New Engine
Step-by-Step Engine Installation:
- Motor Mounts
- Torque Converter
- Mounting the Engine
- Exhaust System
- Radiator and Fan
- Hoses and Clamps
- Carburator
- Initial Startup
- On-the-Road Break-in
Appendix
Cylinder Numbers and Firing Order
Torque Sequences
Torque Specifications
Piston Ring Gap Alignment
Timing Belt Alignment Marks
General Specifications
Work-A-Long Sheet
Source Guide
CarTech Workbench overhaul manuals describe the rebuilding process step by step.
CarTech Workbench books contain hundreds of color photos. Reprints of older manuals are illustrated in black and white.