Lincoln Cars: V-8 Small Block (Windsor and Cleveland 335) - Service and Repair Manuals

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford (1961-2000)

Over the years, the small-block Ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet. From the earliest Fairlanes and Mustangs to the latest Mustangs and light trucks, the Ford small-block has powered them all.
With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores out there, you don't have to worry about spending an arm and a leg for quality rebuild - especially if you do the teardown and assembly yourself.

In "How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford", CarTech's unique Workbench format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including:
- Planning your Rebuild;
- Disassembly and Inspection;
- Choosing the Right Parts;
- Machine Work; Assembling your Engine;
- and First Firing and Break-In.

The Workbench format also gives you helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more.
Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford.

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Ford V8 Engine Overhaul Manual (1961-1993) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for maintenance, repair and overhaul of American Ford V8 gasoline engines: 90° V Small Block, 335 Series Small Block, FE Series Big Block and 385 Series Big Block.

Covered types:

Small Block: 255 (4.2 litre, 1979-1982), 260 (4.3 litre, 1962-1964), 289 (4.7 litre, 1963-1968), 302 (4.9 litre, since 1968), 302 Boss (4.9 litre, 1969-1970), 351W (5.7 litre, since 1969), 351C (5.7 litre, 1970-1974), 351 Boss (5.7 litre, 1970-1974), 351M (5.7 litre, 1975-1985) and 400 (6.5 litre, 1971-1981).

Big Block: 352 (5.7 litre, 1960-1966), 390 (6.4 litre, 1961-1971), 406 (6.6 litre, 1962-1963), 410 (6.7 litre, 1966-1967), 427 (7.0 litre, 1963-1968), 428 (7.0 litre, 1966-1970), 429 STD (7.0 litre, 1968-1973), 429 CJ (7.0 litre, 1969-1970), 429 SCJ (7.0 litre, 1969-1970), 429 Boss (S) (7.0 litre, 1969), 429 Boss (T) (7.0 litre, 1969-1970) and 460 (7.5 litre, since 1969).

This Chilton workshop manual for North American Ford V8 gasoline engines covers maintenance and repair of the complete engine (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling and the fuel system.

How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines - 221, 255, 260, 289, HP289, 302, Boss 302 and 351 cid

This detailed guide covers the step-by-step rebuilding process of the popular small-block Ford engine. Parts inspection, diagnosis, reconditioning, and assembly are outlined in simple text.
Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams visually walk you through the entire rebuild. You'll be able to completely disassemble your engine, recondition the block and cylinder heads, then reassemble and install the engine in your vehicle.
There's even a section on how to perform tune-ups to maximize performance and economy. Sections on parts interchanging will help you identify all parts and determine which ones can and can't be swapped.
This is truly a "hands-on" book. Don't put off your project any longer. Start rebuilding your small-block Ford today!

Covers all years and models: 221, 255, 260, 289, HP289, 302, Boss 302 and 351 cid engines.

How to Rebuild Ford V-8 Engines - 351C, 351M, 400, 429 and 460 cid

If you have one of the 351C, 351M, 400, 429 or 460 Ford V8s, this comprehensive book is a must. It walks you through a complete engine rebuild, step-by-step, with minimum use of special tools.
Save money by finding out if your engine really needs rebuilding, or just simple and inexpensive maintenance. Results from diagnosis outlines in this book should be your guide, not the odometer.

All rebuilding steps are illustrated from beginning to end. How to inspect parts of damage and wear, and to recondition each part yourself to get the job done right!
The most complete source of information identifying major engine parts. Casting numbers, parts description, when a part was used and how it can be interchanged is fully covered in the text, in 20 tables and in 560 photos or drawings. This book will make you an expert!

Ford Small-Block Engine Parts Interchange

Thoroughly researched and, unlike previous editions, now focused entirely on the small-block Windsor and Cleveland engine families, Ford Small Block Engine Parts Interchange includes critical information on Ford's greatest small-block engines and goes into great detail on the highly desirable high-performance hardware produced throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

By combining some of the best parts from various years, some great performance potential can be unlocked in ways Ford never offered to the general public. Following the advice in "Ford Small-Block Engine Parts Interchange", these engine combinations can become reality. You will find valuable information on cranks, blocks, heads, cams, intakes, rods, pistons, and even accessories to guide you through your project.

Author George Reid has once again done extensive research to accurately deliver a thorough and complete collection of Ford small-block information in this newly revised edition.
Knowing what internal factory engine parts can be used across the wide range of production Ford power plants is invaluable to the hot rodder and swap meet/eBay shopper. Whether building a stroker Cleveland or a hopped-up Windsor, this book is an essential guide.

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Ford Cleveland 335-Series V8 Engine 1970 to 1982 - The Essential Source Book

The definitive history of 335-Series Cleveland Small Block Ford V8 Engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia between 1970-1982. Years of meticulous and dedicated research have allowed Des Hammill to collate extensive and accurate information to produce this fully comprehensive, unique technical appraisal of the Ford V8 Cleveland engines, including previously undocumented knowledge from both the engineers and engine plants involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982.

Coverage includes Ford engine plants, all Cleveland 335 variants, cylinder heads, preparation for racing, camshafts, technical data, racing history in NASCAR and Pro-Stock; in fact, just about everything you could wish to know about this classic engine.

This is one of an informative series of books depicting the history of the individual series of Ford overhead valve V8 engines.

Features:
- Covers 2V and 4V - 302ci, 351ci and 400ci Cleveland V8 engines
- Factory specifications of all variants
- Design and production history
- A hugely popular performance engine for Ford fans, particularly Mustang owners
- Information on what matters for high-performance use
- Coverage includes NASCAR racing engines

Period covered: 1970-1982

Models covered:
- All Ford Cleveland 335-Series V8 engines.
- 2V and 4V - 302ci, 351ci and 400ci.