how to rebiuld a chevy v-8?

Answer 1

get a repair manual and find a good machinist and start wrenching :)

Answer 2

Gotta know if you are a hobby person or if you have done this sort of work before. If you have done any sort of engine work before you will have no problem doing a basic overhaul. This also depends on if you are working with a newer style engine or the engines that date from 1985 and older. The older ones are fairly simple if you go and bye a CHILTON'S manual for your vehicle. But when you go to seal up the oil pan, intake manifold, and valve covers be certain to have them absolutely oil free so that you can use black silcone to seal up corner where gaskets meet and top/bottom of gaskets. This is an old trick I learned from a mechanic that has been around for a very long time. If at all concerned, try to find someone to help you if this is your first time.

Answer 3

this operation is too detailed to tell you on here...but some tips...have the engine bored...purchase pistons and rings for that bore after you have it bored...replace the cam bearings...have the crankshaft turned or purchase a crank kit (either way is ok). Have the heads rebuilt...buy a manual which gives you torque specifications...it's not really that difficult just takes time and the desire to do it right.

Have your rods reconditioned also. You can purchase new rods but it's less expensive to have them reconditioned. These days you can almost purchase a short block for what it costs to rebuild the chevy v8...just depends on what you want out of it. I prefer to rebuild as I can make adjustments to the engine...such as the size bore I want...cam and so on.

good luck and hope it runs good when youare done.

Answer 4

There isnt enough time or space to write that all down.
Take your engine to a speed shop and have them do it for you, unless you have a machine shop in your house to do it the right way. Most of the rebuild will be in a machine shop anyway. One way to save money is to remove the engine yourself and then reinstall it yourself after the rebuild is completed.
good luck

Answer 5

fIST OFF YOU NEED SOME TOOLS EXPEARANCE.You take off the hood,then the carb,manifolde exhust,keep all bolts in seperat cans..Put a note in each can where thay go.Ofcose wash them with a cleaner in the can.You may if not strong need a impact,electrice or air.Also a toque rench for lbs. on each head bolt and manifold bolts,un less you want to snap the bolt.Allso your distributor wires and distributor must be taken off and put in a bag and put in safe place not to be broken.If you need more help EMAIL me [e-mail] -Have a nice evenig.

Answer 6

With a lot of parts, intelligent mechanical knowledge, specialized tools and a machine shop.

Answer 7

that's a broad question. buy a rebuild kit and get someone who knows a little something about them. check out http://www.jegs.com also, http://www.summit.com and http://www.northernrebuild.com

Answer 8

i would have to have my dad tell u hes a manic