NOTE: This book focuses on the 1954-1962 235 and 261 ci engines. These engines had insert bearings as opposed to the poured Babbitt bearings of the earlier models. With the majority of owners retrofitting the newer engines into older chassis and the difficulty finding Babbitt professionals today, the focus of this book is on the 1954-62 versions.
When rebuilding your Chevy inline-6 engine known as the Stovebolt, take advantage of Deve Krehbiel's knowledge that spans decades.
Deve of devestechnet.com created the ultimate resource on rebuilding the Stovebolt Chevrolet powerplant. Using color photography with step-by-step sequencing, Deve takes you through the disassembly, rebuild, and reassembly of these engines, including rebuilding the carburetor, distributor, and intake/exhaust systems. Tech Tips highlight areas that can be overlooked, such as proper cleaning and determining if a part is reusable, and an appendix provides information on decoding casting numbers.
Chevrolet's Stovebolt was produced and applied to Chevrolet-powered cars and trucks from 1929 through 1962. Its effectiveness and simplicity greatly contributed to the lengthy duration of its life span with the engine still being created in some capacity into 2009.
Contents: ● Chapter 1: Engine Identification Casting Numbers Serial Numbers Head Casting Numbers Visual Differences Engine Condition Is It a Rebuild Candidate? Organization Is Key
● Chapter 2: Tools and Engine Cleaning Tools List General Cleaning Procedures
● Chapter 3: The Head and Associated Parts Lifters Pushrods Rocker Assembly Head Machining Prep
● Chapter 4: Engine and Sheet Metal Parts Preparation Bellhousing Disassembly Oil Pan Valve Cover Side Cover
● Chapter 5: Engine Teardown 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
● Chapter 8: Distributor Distributor Rebuild Vacuum Advance Ignition System Reluctor Wiring and Details High-Energy Ignition System
● Chapter 9: Carburetor 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
Chapter 12: Engine 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 1 Engine Break-In
With millions of Chevrolets built with an inline-6 engine, there's no shortage of vehicles for a rebuild. With Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild, you will now have the perfect complementary tool to walk you through the entire engine-rebuilding process.
