Pro Engine Blueprinting (Motorbooks Workshop) [Paperback]

Ben Watson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 1997 | Series: Motorbooks Workshop

This do-it-yourself guide is applicable to all engines and manufacturers, and describes what blueprinting is, what it does, and why its important to you. Planning, tools, reading and understanding blueprints, cylinder blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods and more are covered to keep you in tune with your engine.

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About the Author

Ben Watson has been an auto and truck service technician, instructor, and author for over 30 years. In addition to operating an auto repair shop, he\u2019s worked as an instructor and curriculum director at several colleges, universities, and major vehicle and parts manufacturers. He is also the author of 11 automotive books, including Pro Engine Blueprinting, How to Tune and Modify Chevrolet Fuel Injection, and How to Tune and Modify Ford Fuel Injection. He lives outside Seattle, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (December 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760304246
• ISBN-13: 978-0760304242
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,698,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book has a misleading title., December 15, 2006

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R. Krause (Buffalo, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Engine Blueprinting (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

While not an expert, I am also not a novice engine builder. So, buying a book titled "Pro Engine Blueprinting" I had certain expectations. Mainly, I expected to see either an intelligent discussion of advanced concepts or at least the specific viewpoint of an expert on these advanced topics. Instead, the book is at a very basic level. It does describe some rudimentary aspects of engine building in a very basic manner. The editing is poor and there are many typos. I do not reccomend this book. But if you are a novice and still want it, I am selling my copy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good information but waiting for version 2, October 21, 2005

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Jason Leuschen "jdl902" (Ottawa, ON) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Engine Blueprinting (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

Really good information, and I'm glad I bought it, but I really wish the author would consider doing a revision. It appears as though he just discovered CTRL-C, because there is a lot of repetition of information. So it's thorough, but if you're judging by the number of pages there's probably at least 10 pages of repetition. On the other hand if you'r into skimming chapters this makes sure you don't miss anything covered earlier.

As a mechanical engineer I think some of his reasoning is a bit off, as far as things like metallurgy are concerned, despite that his conclusions seem reasonable.

I'd buy it again but read it with a grain of salt and there's definitely room for improvement.