Harmonic Balancer and Oil Pump Removal
Dipstick Tube
Timing Gear Cover
Camshaft
Crankshaft and Pistons
Water Jacket
Chapter 6: Choosing a Machine Shop
Preparing for Machine Shop Work
Standard Shop Procedures
Chapter 7: While the Engine Is at the Shop
Distributor Rebuild
Vacuum Advance
Ignition System
Reluctor
Wiring and Details
High-Energy Ignition System
New-Style Carb to Old-Style Filter
Rochester B Carb Disassembly
Rochester B Carb Reassembly
Fuel Delivery System
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Important Details
Intake/Exhaust Manifold Assembly
Engine Sheet Metal Prep and Painting
Flywheel Tips
Starter Engagement
Clutch Choices
Water Pump Adapter
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter
High-Energy Ignition
Thermostat and Housing
Chapter 11: Post–Engine Shop Preparation
Building an Inline-6 Engine Stand Adapter
Cleaning and Prepping for Paint
Final Machining Prior to Assembly
Crankshaft
Timing Plate
Camshaft
Oil Seal
Timing Cover and Harmonic Balancer
Oil Pump and Pickup
Pistons and Piston Rods
Rings
Pistons
Oil Pan
Head
Intake and Exhaust Assembly
Water Pump
Carburetor
Miscellaneous Attention to Detail
Fuel Pump
Valves
Hard Lines
Spark Plugs and Plug Wires
Water and Oil
Engine Break-In
DEDICATION
The most memorable year for me was 1991 when I was honored to marry the woman of my dreams. My wife, Vietta, is a quiet, reserved wonder who has always supported me in every way, including stopping me from doing stupid things, helping me run a printing business for 28 years, and being there through it all. I am sure there are many of you who feel similarly about your spouse; however, my Vietta takes the prize. This woman helped me put the pieces of my life back together after divorce and helped raise my three children, now in their 30s, Kelly, Jesse, and Kasey. To my family, I love you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deve Krehbiel is a vintage Chevy pickup enthusiast who spends his free time writing how-to articles and designing add-on kits for vintage Chevy engines. Deve’s Technical Network (DTN) was created to help bring other enthusiasts together to brainstorm ideas and solutions and to help everyone obtain a better understanding of this wonderful pastime. For every kit Deve creates, he makes sure to document how you can make that same kit yourself without any money changing hands. This honest approach has proven to work out better in the long run, providing for a happier clientele whom he refers to as his friends. Deve realizes the satisfaction of accomplishment and the feeling of pride when anyone tackles something that is hard and actually pulls it off! Check out www.devestechnet.com and let him know what you think.
PREFACE
The year was 1978. I was driving down a two-lane road near Waco, Texas, and I saw an old pickup with a tree growing through it. The farmer who owned it let me have it for $75. After much ado, I hitched it behind my 1973 Gremlin X and hauled it back home to Hesston, Kansas. I had no idea of the engine’s condition, but the truck was in relatively good shape, considering. It was a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. The only remaining picture of it is with me in front of Airman Housing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, during my Air Force Technical School days.
I will never forget that truck. After a few parts changes, the