Engine rebuild question,,

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Morning boys,, Is there any book on engine rebuilds that's better than the others? Got the 440 HP block. Not looking to go crazy, just freshen things up a little. Hasn't started in a number of years. Its not frozen but I'd rather check it out and not have problems later. Looking for a good reference book. Thanks in advance guys!

 

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I used a book by Don Taylor for my small block rebuild and it was very in depth and useful. I just ordered his big block book and it seems to also have tons of info in it for a stock rebuild. Of course, if the manufacturer of the hardware (ARP, etc...) has different torque values use those, but as far as step by step you can't beat it.

 

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91r/t said:

I used a book by Don Taylor for my small block rebuild and it was very in depth and useful. I just ordered his big block book and it seems to also have tons of info in it for a stock rebuild. Of course, if the manufacturer of the hardware (ARP, etc...) has different torque values use those but as far as step by step, you can't beat it.


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Got the same book and I love it

 

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Andy f’s is a good one also. I have Andy’s book and dons

 

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https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Max-Performance-Mopar-Big-Blocks/dp/1613250924

 

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1967coronet440 said:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Max-Performance-Mopar-Big-Blocks/dp/1613250924

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Great book, lots of great info but not so much along the lines for torque specs, clearances, etc. The FSM is a great source for the needed specs not to mention it's a must have for the whole car.

 

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747mopar said:

Great book, lots of great info but not so much along the lines for torque specs, clearances, etc. The FSM is a great source for the needed specs not to mention it's a must have for the whole car.[/QUOTE
FSM? Sorry, missed that one.

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Factory service manual

 

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1967coronet440 said:

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Roger that,,thanks man

 

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Another good book is "Big Block Mopar Performance" by Chuck Senatore (Muscle Motors.)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp1302/overview/