Chevrolet Pick-ups: V-8 Small Block (262 - 400 Cid) - Service and Repair Manuals

Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - Diagnosis, overhaul, performance & economy modifications | Haynes TechBook

Haynes TechBook about the overhaul of Chevrolet V8 Small Block and Big Block gasoline engines. Covers the following models:

Small Block: 262 (4.29 litre), 265 (4.34 litre), 267 (4.38 litre), 283 (4.64 litre), 302 (4.95 litre), 305 (5.0 litre), 307 (5.03 litre), 327 (5.36 litre), 350 (5.74 litre) and 400 cu in (6.55 litre).

Big Block: 396 (6.49 litre), 402 (6.59 litre), 427 (7.0 litre) and 454 cu in (7.44 litre).

• Over 300 photos and complete step-by-step instructions for removing and refitting the engine and the complete engine rebuilding procedure (distribution, camshaft, valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, engine block, lubricating system).
• Also information on identification, required tools and measuring instruments.

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How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy (Revised Edition)

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, is presented in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format.

Covers all years and models of 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

Contents:
- Troubleshooting
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Reconditioning
- Assembly
- Installation
- Tune-Ups

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Small-Block Chevrolet : Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds

The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V-8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-1990s, powering legendary cars such as the 1955-1957 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, the time comes when your small-block Chevy needs rebuilding.

This updated version of "Small-Block Chevrolet: Stock and High-Performance Rebuilds" 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.

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Chevrolet Small Blocks Parts Interchange Manual (Revised)

In this revised edition of the Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual, Chevrolet expert and author Ed Staffel delivers detailed interchange information on cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more.
Casting and serial number identification guides are included to help you through the myriad of available parts in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the internet.

Learn what parts can be combined to create various displacements, which parts match well with others, where factory parts are best, and where the aftermarket offers a better alternative. Solid information on performance modifications is included where applicable.

The first and second generations of small-block Chevy engines have been around for more than 60 years, and a byproduct of the design's extremely long production run is the confusing array of configurations that this engine family has seen. Staffel delivers this revised edition on everything you need to know about parts interchangeability for the small-block Chevy. Build your Chevy on a budget today!

Whether you're building a Chevy small-block salvage-yard stroker engine, looking to make a numbers-matching engine, saving money on repurposing factory parts, or simply looking to see which parts work together, this book is a must-have addition to your library.

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Chevy Small-block V8 Interchange Manual (2nd edition)

American S-A Design book with information on the exchange possibilities of Chevrolet Small-Block V8 parts. production years: 1968-2001, including LT1, LT4 and Vortec engines.

Covers exchange of cylinder blocks, crankshafts, pistons, connecting rods, cylinder heads, camshafts, intake and exhaust collectors and ignition systems. Also part numbers, casting marks and specifications. Over 25.000 part numbers.

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Chevrolet V8 Engine Overhaul Manual | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Chevrolet V8 gasoline engines, capacities 267, 283, 305, 307, 327, 350, 396, 400, 402 and 454 cu in.

Step-by-step instructions for removing and mounting of the engine and the overhaul of cylinder head and engine block.

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Rebuilding the Small Block Chevy (Step-by-Step Video Book)

A quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage. The book includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor.

The DVD includes more than two hours of coverage showing in detail all the procedures that the book describes. The DVD is filmed in a bright, well-lit studio that really brings out the detail of the engine-building process.

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!
The DVD takes a trip to the machine shop and shows the viewer the entire process. Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book and DVD combo meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders.

This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.

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Chevrolet Small-Block Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Ausführungen seit 1955

100 million small-block V8 engines have been built since the 1950s. This makes it one of the most successful engines of all time and an undisputed icon of US automobile construction.
This well-founded mechanic's manual tells the story of the development of Chevrolet's top engine from the early years to today, and mechanic expert Thomas Madigan reveals everything about the construction, maintenance, repair and tuning of this V8 engine on 240 pages. He illustrates all the common work in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that can be carried out even by a mechanic novice.

The book contains practical tips and tricks for increasing the performance of small block engines, gives an insight into the diary of an engine overhaul, points out possible (beginner) mistakes and provides plenty of practical advice from competent small-block experts such as Vic Edelbrock Jr, Herb Fishel, Kevin McClelland, Jim McFarland and Robert Jung.

Contents:
1) The revolutionary Small-Block
- The revolution begins
- The Small-Block in all variants
- The new era
2) A detour into the practice of engine optimization
- The end justifies the means in engine tuning too
- Calculating an engine project
- Basic machine work
3) Get to work
- Fasteners
- Case study: my first self-reconditioned engine
4) The ultimate Small-Block
- We build a super Small-Block
- The LS from the designer's perspective
- Engine parts to dream about
- General Motors builds the hundred millionth Chevy Small-Block engine.

German edition of the MBI book "The Chevrolet Small-Block Bible".

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