In New Hemi Engines 2003-Present: How to Rebuild, Larry Shepard delivers thorough instructions for each crucial step of the rebuilding process. Before commencing engine tear down, he shows you how to perform compression and leak down testing to accurately assess the health of the engine. Disassembly and comprehensive inspection instructions are provided so you can determine and remedy any underlying problems.
Expert insight allows you to select the ideal parts package for your rebuild, whether OEM replacement or compatible and complementary high-performance parts are selected. The most pertinent information for the latest machining practices is provided, so you can coordinate with the machine shop to return the block, head, intake, and other surfaces to like-new condition. Assembling the cylinder heads as well as accurately measuring, checking clearances, and test fitting parts is detailed, so you're sure all components are within spec and ready for final assembly. Finally, comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for assembling all components into a completed engine.
Contents: Chapter 1: The Gen III Hemi Hemi Engine Names Production Engines Family Identification Unique High-Tech Features The Foundation Block Crate Engines
Chapter 2: Is It Time to Rebuild? Troubleshooting Tools Required Work Space Multi-Point Injection (MPI) Pulling the Engine
Chapter 3: Engine Disassembly Fully Assembled Configuration Disassembly Process Top End Disassembly Short-Block Disassembly
Chapter 4: Inspection General Engine Specifications Inspection Process Cylinder Block Crank and Bearings Rods and Rod Bearings Pistons Camshaft Tappets and Guides Cam Drive Oil Pump and Oiling System Cylinder Head Head Gasket Valves Valvetrain Ignition System Coils
Chapter 5: Parts Selection Choices Block Crankshaft Rods Pistons Rings Heads Camshaft Valvetrain Induction Ignition System Bolt-Ons and Upgrades
Chapter 6: Big Cubic Inches (Strokers) Stroker Displacement Basics Crank, Rod, and Pistons Stroker Kits Calculations
Chapter 7: Induction Upgrades and Changes Supercharging and Turbocharging 2015–2017 Fuel Injection Systems Carburetion and Throttle Body Fuel Injection MPI Throttle Bodies Intakes
Chapter 8: Machining Preparation and Preassembly Preassembly Cylinder Block Crank Grinding Rods Engine Balancing Clearance Checks Rod and Piston Assembly Ring Gapping Cylinder Head Camshaft Cam Drives Valvetrain Geometry Hydraulic Lifter Intake Manifold Oiling Cleaning Process Safety
Chapter 9: Final Assembly Engine Block Rotating Assembly Crankshaft Piston and Rod Installation Camshaft Install Oil Pump, Oil Pan, and Front Cover Installation Tappets Cylinder Head Assembly Cylinder Head Installation Valvetrain Assembly and Installation
Chapter 10: Engine Install Basics Engine Install Process Highlights Final Double Checks Break-in Procedures
