How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy: Troubleshooting, Removal, Disassembly, Reconditioning, Assembly, Installation & Tune-Ups

by David Vizard

Book Overview

Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams guide readers through the rebuilding process of their small-block Chevy engine. Each step, from disassembly and inspection through final assembly and tuning,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557880298
• ISBN13: 9781557880291
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: HP Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Best with data and best to read

After years of reading, and turning wrenches I think this is the best so far. Not only for readability (is this English?) but also specifications. This book tells you When to pull the engine and Why. Then tons of specific data will be given and even more important how and where to measure!! If you ever go in this kind of stuff, rebuilding your engine, this book is a good buy. BR. Arnoud.

How to rebuild Smallblock Chevys

I have used this book in my business for about 10 years. It is used both as a reference and a training aid for my customers. It is indispensible and there is no other book in my extensive library to compare with it. I highly recommend it to both the novice and professional.

must have and full of knowledge

This book is what you want if you are looking for a book full of chevy small block facts. It tells you want you want and need for putting together any type of motor.

A Must!

David Vizard's book should be in the hands of anyone planning to rebuild a small block Chevy. From teardown, to inspection, evaluation of parts, and reassembly, it's all here for both the novice and experienced wrench-turner. You may have to buy 2 copies...the first will be so grease stained that it might become unreadable! Don't tear down your engine without it.

A great companion for the first timer.

This contains a detailed description of exactly how to rebuild you small-block Chevy. What I most liked about it was the practical checkpoints that it included, to check whether each stage of the engine build had been completed correctly. For example, when assembling the crank into the block it tells you exactly how much force should be required to turn it after it has been bolted in. This is invaluable for the inexperienced mechanic who is thinking "is it meant to be that tight?". The practical nature of the book is great: "this area is prone to oil leaks so add some sealant here (photo)". In summary, this book seems to have all the useful stuff that other manuals leave out and I would not rebuild my Chevy without it.