Rebuilding the Small-Block Chevy: Step by Step Videobook is a quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block Chevy in your own garage. The book includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor. The DVD includes more than two hours of coverage showing in detail all the procedures that the book describes. The DVD is filmed in a bright, well-lit studio that really brings out the detail of the engine-building process.

Detailed sections show how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! The DVD takes a trip to the machine shop and shows the viewer the entire process. Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book and DVD combo meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders. This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small-block Chevy fan.

Chapter 1: 
 Before You Begin 
 The Small-Block Family 
 Engine Building Tools 
 The Workspace 
 Cleaning Area  
 Engine Handling 
 Air Compressors 
 Do You Need to Rebuild? 
 System Diagnostics  
 Removing the Engine 
   
 Chapter 2: 
 Engine Disassembly  
 Keep an Organized Workspace  
 Tools and Supplies  
 Safety First, Always!  
 Step-by-Step Engine Dissassembly 
   
 Chapter 3: 
 Initial Parts Inspection 
 Before the Machine Shop  
 What To Do When Your Parts Don’t Pass Inspection  
 Initial Parts Inspection 
   
 Chapter 4: 
 Selecting Parts 
 Bearings 
 Camshaft Drives 
 Cam Bumpers and Drive Covers  
 Camshaft Kits 
 Carburetors  
 Crankshaft and Connecting Rods 
 Cylinder Heads  
 Distributors and Ignitions  
 Exhaust Manifolds  
 Gaskets  
 Intake Manifolds 
 Oil System 
 Pistons and Rings 
 Rocker Arms and Studs 
   
 Chapter 5: 
 The Machine Shop 
 Finding and Dealing with a Machine Shop 
 Who’s Responsible?  
 Before You Drop Off Parts 
 Cleaning and Crack Detection  
 Block Machine Work  
 Head Machine Work 
 Piston Machine Work  
 Piston Rings  
 Rod Machine Work 
 Crankshaft Machine Work  
 Engine Balancing  
 Manifold Machine Work  
 Other Machine Shop Services 
 Picking Up Your Parts  
 Things To Do After You Pick Up Your Parts  
 Post-Machine-Shop Procedures  
   
 Chapter 6: 
 Component Cleaning  
 Tools and Supplies  
 Important Considerations  
 Precautions 
 Component Cleaning Procedures  
   
 Chapter 7: 
 Pre-Assembly Fitting 
 Preparations and Supplies  
 Precision Tools  
 Special Considerations 
 Final Tips 
 Step-by-Step Pre-Assembly Fitting 
   
 Chapter 8: 
 Final Assembly  
 Tools and Supplies 
 Final Assembly Tips  
 Step-by-Step Final Assembly 
 Chapter 9: Installation, Break-In and Testing 
 Installing the Engine 
 Starting Your New Engine  
 Step-by-Step Engine Installation  
   
 Appendix 
 Cylinder Numbers and Firing Order  
 Torque Sequences 
 Torque Specifications  
 Piston Ring Gap Alignment 
 Timing Belt/Chain Alignment Marks 
 General Specifications  
 Work-A-Long Sheet