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How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet (S-A Design Workbench Series) [Paperback]

Larry Atherton (Author), Larry Schreib (Author)
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S-A Design Workbench Series August 1, 2009
The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-nineties, powering legendary cars such as the 55-57 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, there comes a time when your small-block Chevy needs rebuilding.
Now in full-color, How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet 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.
How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.

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This is an excellent resource for those new to engine rebuilding as well as a good refresher for more experienced builders. ---Muscle Car Review, December 2009

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan." ---LineChaser, reviewed by Jerry Felde, October 2009

Should be a teaching text in every auto shop classroom accross the U.S., and their new edition makes it even more of a gotta-have for Chevy engine builders. ---Corvette Fever, reviewed by Scott Ross, January 2010

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: S-A Design; 2 edition (August 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 193470900X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934709009
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,371,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, February 3, 2011
This review is from: How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet (S-A Design Workbench Series) (Paperback)
This book is full of typos and editorial errors. There are many instances where the text describes something happening in the picture, but there's no picture at all that's relevant to what's being described. Even more points where a the text describes something in a picture with a direction like (left) or (arrow), but there's absolutely nothing there. In addition, you might be given a page number to look up some tidbit of information, only to turn to that page and find there's something completely different there.

The first part of the book, disassembly, references Snap-On tool numbers repeatedly, while completely ignoring the other "professional" tool vendors, or even giving an alternative that the DIY-er might actually be able to find. There's even a page and a half devoted to Snap-On tools. I'm not sure if I've purchased a rebuild manual or a Snap-On brochure.

This book is also good for 1955-1985 engines. While the changes were mentioned, there's very little information on the changes and what to do about them, like roller lifters and the one-piece rear seal. There's more information on the 1955 & 1956 engines, which you'll likely never encounter anymore, than for the 1986-1995 engines, which are everywhere. It even goes so far as to say to "consider upgrading to a roller lifer and camshaft package".

All in all, if you've rebuilt engines and are just looking for general guidelines on a small-block Chevy rebuild, then this book might work for you. If you've never rebuilt engines, and this is your guiding hand, then you'll probably be disappointed by the misinformation.
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