How to Rebuild Pontiac V-8s - Updated Edition. Rocky Rotella

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

       Connecting Rods

       Stroker Kits

       Valvetrain

       Cylinder Heads

       Intake Manifold

       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