How to Rebuild Your Big-Block Ford Engines

By Steve Christ

Book Overview

From racing to heavy-duty hauling, the big-block Ford engine has been used successfully in Ford Motor Co. vehicles ranging from full-size trucks and passenger cars to the LeMans-winning GT40. How to Rebuild Big-Block Ford Engines details how you can rebuild your FE or FT engine to perfect running condition using factory stock components. All rebuilding steps are covered with easy-to-understand text, illustrated with over 500 photos, charts, drawings and diagrams. You'll find tips on engine removal, disassembly, parts reconditioning, assembly and installation. You'll be able to do either a complete overhaul or a simple parts swap. As an added bonus, a complete section on parts identification and swapping is also included, along with the most complete and correct listing of specifications and casting numbers available on big-block Ford engines. Don't put off your project any longer. Rebuild your big-block Ford engine today!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895860708
• ISBN13: 9780895860705
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: HP Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Nice Reference Guide

A nice reference for those who are interested in vintage big block Ford performance engines.

Excellent resource for Big Block Ford info

This makes the second purchase of this book for me, as my first from years ago was lost in a recent move. Most of the important information is there, leaving out only the non-crucial parts. I would recommend this book for all FE Ford guys, from the novice to the guys who were there when the FE was new.

don't start without this book!

I rebuilt my first engine, a 390 FE, with this book. It is worth it's weight in GOLD. From pulling the engine to bolting it all back in and turning the key, it's all covered here. Rebuilds are surprizingly easy and the satisfaction of doing yourself is the best reward.

THE BEST!!!

Being an FE Nut, I learned a lot of tricks you don't see everyday! Very Complete, a must have, couldn't belive 'Til I saw it!

Comprehensive technical information for Ford FE Engines

If you own a Ford car or truck which has a big block FE engine you need to have this book. This text is absolute in its coverage of all technical specs found throughout the successful history of this legendary engine series. Included are idiot proof step by step procedures for the entire overhual of a big block Ford, as well as very exciting narative on the racing history of these NASCAR dominating monsters. There are also chapters on engine diagnoses which are so well written and useful, that any owner of an older engine would do well to read. Excellent for any Ford, musclecar, or car repair buff.