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#54946 01/13/2006 2:12 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | When I rebuilt the engine for my 1972 Triumph TR6, I had a great book with step-by-step instructions and pictures for the disassembly and assembly. What a great ressource that was.
I'm afraid I already know the answer to my question - as I looked around quite a bit - but maybe I overlooked a source?
Is there a book out there with step-by-step instructions to rebuild the stovebolts?
(I already have 'Restoring Chevy Pickup' and it's just a basic overview...)
Thanks for your input,
whizzerick | | |
#54947 01/13/2006 2:59 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,089 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,089 | Have you looked thru the Pubs Section of the Links pages? Woogeroo helped gather some of this info. Not sure if this will help ... Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | |
#54948 01/13/2006 3:01 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Don't know if such a manual exists but a quick yahoo search for Chevrolet six cylinder brought this link up which may prove useful. There were also other options from that search that may prove useful to you. Good luck http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chevy6cyl.html | | |
#54949 01/13/2006 4:20 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | Do you have a Chevrolet factory shop manual? Or a Motor's Manual of that vintage? That would include much of the info. you are looking for, just maybe not as step-by-step as you want. | | |
#54950 01/13/2006 4:23 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | whizzerick, I wouldn't think Leo Santucci's book would be a good place for a novice engine builder to start.   Stuart | | |
#54951 01/13/2006 4:41 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Since he has previous experience with engine building I would not consider him a novice. Without anything else available, the book may provide him with the detail he seeks. | | |
#54952 01/13/2006 5:17 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Houston54,
Sorry, I was being tongue-in-cheek. Yes, that book does have gobs of information in it..and pictures too!
Stuart | | |
#54953 01/13/2006 5:36 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | The Chevrolet shop manuals seem to cover every step. I don't know what you might be missing. Do you have a manual similar to this? http://chevy.tocmp.com/1955truck2shop/55ctsm0621.htm Curt B.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | |
#54954 01/13/2006 9:11 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | I can read pictures.  | | |
#54955 01/14/2006 12:04 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 | You got mail good luck, Frank | | |
#54956 01/14/2006 12:46 AM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Thanks for your input, fellas. - I have Santucci's book, it proved to be of no use to me, as it's geared towards hopping-up the GMC motors... Still, nice pics!  - I have California Bill's vintage manual for hopping-up the inliner. A fun read, but more 'nostalgia' than practical. - I also have both manuals: the assembly manual and the shop manual. Helpful, but minimally... I have a LOT of documentation, but I guess I was spoiled by this FANTASTIC resource I had a few years back: [img] http://www.kelsey-books.com/images/products/PC09_small.jpg[/img] No kidding, guys: step-by-step pics and description of EVERY action to take. Every detail covered. Torque specs, clearances, tips, tricks, etc... Why there is NO such resource for the very popular AD truck is beyond me? The DEFINITIVE Stovebolt book has yet to be written. Any takers? whizzerick | | |
#54957 01/14/2006 10:11 AM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 | Hey Rick, what's a 1953 Chevrolet 1300 ( as per your sig??) | | |
#54958 01/14/2006 1:35 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | The Canadian half-ton model # is 1300. While the USA model is 3100. This is my 1953 Chevrolet 1300: [img] http://www.whizzerick.com/shoptruck.JPG[/img] | | |
#54959 01/14/2006 1:47 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | I would think a guy that can master making his own aluminum castings wouldn't have too many problems with rebuilding an engine. Nice truck by the way! | | |
#54960 01/14/2006 3:35 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | I bought Leo Santucci's book, it explains in great detail. It does not tell about the 216,235,261 family of motors. It shows all 1963 and later six-cylinders. I also purchased California Bill's "chevrolet gmc & buick speed manual" 1954 edition. It explains quite a bit in detail. I think you might end up with a few books and go from there.
Thanks,Tim
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
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#54961 01/14/2006 3:36 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | whizzerick,
Sweet truck. You did'nt mention the Mcgurk booklet on the 235/261 which is on here somewhere. That one was really informative but no steps just tips. Is your 261 from a Pontiac car? If so is it bright green and will you leave it that way?
Curt B.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | |
#54962 01/14/2006 5:18 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Is your 261 from a Pontiac car? If so is it bright green and will you leave it that way? Yes it was, yes it is and no I wont... The truck will be re-painted in the spring (a nice medium/dark BLUE color, with a hint of gray - it was originaly blue). It may not look like it in the pictures but it NEEDS a paint job... Trust me... The 261 is getting a twin carb Offenhauser intake, Fenton exhaust and various finned aluminum goodies. The engine will be dark red - almost maroon- to offset the aluminum parts and chromed headbolt caps. The finned aluminum intake, Wayne side cover and valve cover will ALSO be painted, with the top of the fins wiped clean and polished afterwards. It's going to look nice! | | |
#54963 01/14/2006 8:45 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 | Originally posted by whizzerick:
The Canadian half-ton model # is 1300.
While the USA model is 3100.
Just pokin' at ya! | | |
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