Automotive Machining. Mike Mavrigian
Precision Straightedge
Chapter 3: Cylinder Block Disassembly and Inspection
Crankshaft Inspection
Rod Inspection
Cam Inspection
Pushrod Inspection
Rocker Arm Inspection
Cylinder Head Inspection
Chapter 4: Cylinder Block Machining
Rough Edge and Obstruction Deburring
Main Bore Align Honing
Cylinder Boring and Honing
Cylinder Sleeving
Lifter Bore Honing and Bushings
Block Deck Resurfacing
Threaded Hole Preparation
Block Blueprinting
Chapter 5: Crankshaft Measurement, Grinding and Preparation
Measuring the Crankshaft
Selecting the Grinding Wheel
Dressing the Wheel
Straightening the Crank
Grinding and Polishing the Journals
Grinding the Flywheel
Chapter 6: Connecting Rod Inspection and Reconditioning
Inspecting Connecting Rods
Measuring Rod Bore Diameter
Measuring Center-to-Center Length
Checking for Bend and Twist
Reconditioning Connecting Rods
Chapter 7: Pushrods and Lifters
Measuring for Pushrod Length
Chapter 8: Pistons
Measuring Piston Skirts
Checking Ring-to-Piston Fit
Modifying Domes
Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance
File Fitting Rings
Chapter 9: Cylinder Head Inspection, Service and Machining
Resurfacing the Deck
Measuring Chamber Volume
Installing New Guide Liners
Refacing Valves and Seats
Measuring Valvespring Height
Measuring Valvestem Height
Checking Spring Pressure
Porting Cylinder Heads
Final Assembly
Chapter 10: Engine Block CNC Machining
Milling the Block
CNC Terminology
Chapter 11: Port Machining
Ports and Runners
Verifying and Monitoring with a Flow Bench
Port Matching
Intake Manifold Plenums
Intake Port Surface
Extrusion Honing
Chapter 12: Engine Balancing
Out-of-Balance Forces on the Crank
Connecting Rods
Pistons
Engine Styles
Bobweights
4-Cylinder Inline Engines
Crankshaft
Under- versus Over-Balancing
External versus Internal Balancing
Dampeners and Flywheels
Chapter 13: Clearance Checking
Main Bearings
Rod Bearings
Cam Bearings
Cam Thrust
Piston-to-Wall Clearance
Rod Sideplay
Lifter Bore
Crank-to-Block Clearance
Rod-to-Block Clearance
Piston Ring Gap
Crank Thrust
Valve-to-Piston Clearance
Chapter 14: Final Assembly
Cleaning
Cam
Upper Main Bearings
Crankshaft and Rear Seal
Main Caps and Lower Bearings
Pistons and Rods
Timing
Oil Pump and Pickup
Lifters
Heads
Pushrods and Rocker Arms
Intake Manifold
Distributor
Timing Cover, Rear Cover, Oil Pan and Valvecovers
Water Pump
Crankshaft Balancer
Thanks to the following for their participation and help in the completion of this book: Bill McKnight, MAHLE; Dave Monyhan, Goodson Tools; Scott Gressman, Gressman Powersports, Jody Holtrey, Medina Mountain Motors; Tony Lombardi, Ross Racing Engines; Ron Rotunno, Fel-Pro; Anthony Usher, Rottler Equipment; Sean Crawford and Sebastian Franzen, JE Pistons; Chris Raschke and Zac Kimball, ARP; Bob Davis, Sunnen; Joe and Tammy Baker, Baker Equipment; Roger Carvalho, Winona Van Norman; Dave Metchkoff, LA Sleeve; Bob Fall, Fall Automotive Machine; Dave Johnson, R&R Engine and Machine; Jim Rickoff and Steve Fox, AERA; Charlie Fisher, Fisher Racing Engines; Brian Carruth, Trick Flow; Bob Fall, Fall Automotive Machine; Scott Koffel, Koffel’s Place; Mike Anderson, DCM Tech; Martin Freund, Peterson Machine Tool/Viking Corp.; Keith McCulloch, Centroid CNC; Rick Martin, Kennemetal Extrude Hone; and Fox Lake Racing Cylinder Heads.
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