CONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Joe Oldham
What Is a Workbench® Book?
Chapter 1: Restoration Resources
Reproduction Parts Suppliers
Reproduction Exhaust Systems
Pontiac Engine Colors
Documentation
Publications
National Clubs
Internet Web Forums
Chapter 2: Preparing for the Rebuild
Rebuild Basics
Creating a Plan
Setting Performance Expectations
Gathering Required Equipment
Selecting a Machine Shop
Chapter 3: Disassembly
Pulling the Engine
Component Inspection
Top End Removal
Valvetrain Disassembly
Camshaft Removal
Bottom End Disassembly
Cylinder Head Disassembly
Chapter 4: Factory Parts
Oiling System
Crankshafts
Connecting Rods
Pistons
Harmonic Balancer
Crankshaft Hub
Valvetrain
Camshafts
Cylinder Heads
Intake Manifold
Carburetors
Exhaust System
Chapter 5: Aftermarket Parts
Block
Crankshaft
Pistons and Rings
Stroker Kits
Carburetor
Fuel Pump
Exhaust Manifold
Gaskets and Fasteners
Chapter 6: Machining and Preassembly
Machining
Inspection
Block Preparation
Crankshaft Preparation
Connecting Rod Preparation
Balancing
Crankshaft Polishing
Intake Manifold Selection
Cylinder Head Preparation
Compression Ratio
Camshaft Selection
Preassembly
Block Preassembly
Cylinder Head Preassembly
Chapter 7: Final Assembly
Key Areas
Short-Block Preparation
Rotating Assembly Installation Preparation
Rear Main Seal Installation
Short-Block Assembly
Long-Block Assembly
Bolt-On Components Installation
Chapter 8: Start-Up, Break-In, and Tuning
Engine Test Stand or Dyno
Engine Reinstallation
Start-Up
Flat-Tappet Camshaft Break-In
Roller Camshaft Break-In
Engine Break-In
Engine Oil and Additives
Carburetor Tuning
Distributor Types
Spark Advance Tuning
Vacuum Advance Tuning
A Final Note
Appendix 1: Torque Reference
Appendix 2: Pontiac V-8 Facts
Source Guide
