Ford Y-Block Engines It is one of the most powerful engines Ford has ever produced. Once upon a time Ford Y-Block Engines lost heat when ignored for many years but until now, it is receiving a lot of interest from lovers of engines with unique design and powerful performance. That leads to the need to recreate and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines increasing. Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify This book gives you the knowledge to rebuild a Ford Y-Block engine and shows you how to complete this project efficiently and quickly.

How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines Information 

Title: Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify

Author: Charles Morris 

Language: English 

Pages: 136 

Illustrations: 417 photos 

Publication Date: 26/03/2014

Publisher: Car Tech 

Format: PDF 

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What’s in How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines

About the Author 

Charles Morris Passionate about Ford cars. He has written numerous articles for the Ford automobile magazine. With his meaningful contributions to the auto industry in general and Ford in particular, in 2006 he was inducted into the US Nostalgia Dragfest Hall of Fame.

Some of his famous publications include: Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify, Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild, …

How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines Content 

Throughout the book’s 136 pages, the author leads readers to learn about the following topics:

• The history of the development of the Ford Y-Block engine

• Assess the condition of the Ford Y-Block engine
• How to choose components and spare parts and how to make them work together smoothly.
• A step-by-step guide to rebuilding Ford Y-Block Engines: disassembling, cleaning and assembling the engine.

In addition, the author is very generous in providing readers with tips and tricks to avoid unnecessary errors and increase the likelihood of project success.

How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines there are a total of 9 chapters, namely:

Chapter 1: Engine Evaluation 

• Engine Evaluation 
• High Mileage 
• Excessive Oil Consumption 
• Low Oil Pressure 
• Decrease in Performance 
• Noises 
• Diagnostic Tools and Techniques 
• Spark Plug Inspection 
• Ignition Timing Check 
• Vacuum Test 
• Compression Check 
• Leak-Down test 
• Cooling System Pressure Test

Chapter 2: Pulling the Engine

• Pulling the Engine
• Hood 
• Battery 
• Fluids 
• Wiring 
• Distributor and Ignition 
• Belts 
• Lines and Hoses 
• Hoist and Lift Brackets 
• Driveshaft 
• Transmission 
• Engine Stand 

Chapter 3: Preparing to Rebuild an Engine 

• Preparing to Rebuild an Engine 
• Facilities 
• Safety is Crucial 
• Organization and Planning 
• Rationale for Rebuilding 
• Tools and Equipment 
• Machine Shop Services 

Chapter 4: Engine Disassembly

• Engine Disassembly 
• Valvetrain Disassembly 
• Camshaft Removal 
• Cylinder Head Disassembly 
• Block Disassembly  

Chapter 5: Inspection and Cleaning 

• Inspection and Cleaning 
• Professional Inspection 
• Rocker Arm Assemblies 
• Camshaft and Lifters 
• Cylinder Heads 
• Cylinder Block 
• Pistons and Connecting Rods 
• Crankshaft and Vibration Dampener 

Chapter 6: Machining and Parts Selection 

• Machining and Parts Selection 
• Parts Sources 
• Connecting Rods 
• Rotating Assembly 
• Cylinder Block 
• Cylinder Heads 
• Cylinder Head Resurfacing 
• Valve Job 
• Cylinder Head Assembly 
• Piston and Connecting Rod Installation 

Chapter 7: Assembly 

• Assembly 
• Safety and Cleanliness 
• Specialized Tools and Products 
• Bottom End Assembly 
• Top End Installation 

Chapter 8: High-Performance Y-Block Engine Build 

• High-Performance Y-Block Engine Build 
• Racing Engines 

Chapter 9: Engine Installation, Start-Up and Break-In 

• Engine Installation, Start-Up and Break-In 
• Installation 
• Priming the Engine 
• Distributor Installation 
• Priming the Fuel System 
• Break-In 

If you are looking for a tool to make the job of rebuilding a Ford Y-Block engine easier, How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Y-Block Engines Book is a valuable resource that you cannot miss.