CarTech®
CarTech®, Inc.
838 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Phone: 651-277-1200 or 800-551-4754
Fax: 651-277-1203
© 2009, 2019 by Charles Morris
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Edit by Bob Wilson
Layout by Connie DeFlorin
ISBN 978-1-61325-492-9
Item No. SA162
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Available
Written, edited, and designed in the U.S.A.
Printed in China
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Determining the Need to Rebuild Your Engine
Chapter 2: Preparation and Removal
Machine Shop Services
Part Sources
Pulling the Engine
Chapter 4: Inspection and Parts Cleaning
Chapter 5: Machining and Parts Selection
Replacement and Performance Parts
Cylinder Block
Machining the Block
Crankshaft, Pistons, and Connecting Rods
Balancing the Rotating Assembly
Installing Pistons on Connecting Rods
Refurbishing the Cylinder Heads
Assembling the Cylinder Heads
Before You Begin
Preparing the Block for Assembly
Core and Freeze Plugs
Camshaft Installation
Main Bearing Inserts
Rear Main Oil Seal
Main Bearing Caps
Checking Crankshaft Endplay
Piston Rings