Written by engineers from the Ford Racing division, this book provides detailed instructions as well as specific parts lists and assembly techniques for building short-track versions of Ford's 351. Included are build lists for low dollar claimer engines, limited late-model motors, and full competition engines. Machining and assembly procedures, factory part numbers, best parts combinations, factory drawings, acceptable salvage yard pieces, and aftermarket components; it's all here in this official factory prepared book. Table of Contents: � Racing Parts: Introduction / Racing Parts / Cylinder Blocks / Crankshafts / Cylinder Heads / Valvetrain / Oil System / Intake Manifolds / Seals and Gaskets / Bearings / Front-End Components / Engine Build Components Lists / "Claimer" Class Engine Build Procedure / Basic Engine Layout / Low Dollar Claimer Parts List / Limited Late Model Parts List / NASCAR Late Model Parts List / Full Competition Engine Parts List. � Engine Build Procedure: Claimer Engine Buildup / Starting Out / Tear Down / Remanufacturing / Cleaning and Preparation / Preassembly and Measurement / Bearing Clearances / Camshaft Endplay / Crank Straightness / Crankshaft Axial Play / Piston-to-Deck Clearance / Checking Cam Timing / Camshaft Basics / Pushrod-to-Head and Valve-to-Piston Interference / Intake Port Matching / Component Fit and Clearance Checking. � Final Assembly: Final Preparation / Final Assembly General Information / Cam and Cam Bearings / Crankshaft / Piston Rings / Optimum End-Gap Positions / Piston/Rod Installation / Oil Pump and Pickup Tube / Remainder of Short Block / Cylinder Heads / Valvetrain / Intake Manifold and Fuel System / Distributor / Front End Drive / Final / Start Up / Test Results / Results. � Low-Buck 302: Comp Cams: Hydraulic Roller Camshafts; Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Camshafts; Solid Flat-Tappet Camshafts / Ford Racing: Valve Tappets; Hydraulic Roller Camshafts; Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Camshafts / Timing Chain and Sprocket Assembly / Pumps and Shafts / Timing Chain Notes. � Final Assembly and Dyno Testing: Head Flow Chart N351 Sportsman / Ford Racing Roller Rocker Arms / Rocker Ratio / 302 Claimer Motor Spec Sheet. � Dyno Tuning and Testing: 302 Motor Spec Sheet / Intake Manifolds - 302 Ford Horsepower Numbers / Intake Manifolds - 302 Ford Torque Numbers / Ford Racing Intake Manifolds Chart / Ford Racing Carburetors - 302 Test Motor / Speed Demon Carb Specs: Max Horsepower; Max Torque / Header Test Spec Sheet: 1-3/4" vs. 1-1/2", 1-5/8" Combo. � Dyno Test � Camshafts: 302 Ford Test Motor Spec Sheet / Specs at a Glance: Comp Cam / Dyno Numbers: Comp Cams XE 274 vs. XE 282 / Timing Light & Ignition Timing / 302 Test Motor Spec Sheet / Horsepower Numbers: Ignition Timing Tests / Short Track Power: Tuning for Power / Carb Spacers. � 347 Stroker Assembly and Dyno: Strocker Connecting Rod Weights / Production Small Block Connecting Rods / Engine Components Weights / Boring and Stroke Fundamentals / Head Modification for Mechanical Cam / Rod-to-Stroke Ratios / 347 Stroker - Photo Complete Test Motor / Engine Dyno Results: Claimer 347 Stroker Ford / Carburetor Test: 650 cfm Speed Demon vs. 750 cfm Speed Demon Photo Carbs; Carburetor Comparisons. � Engineering Drawings & Engine Builder's Worksheets. Published by S-A Design. Softcover. 128 pages. 300+ b&w photos.

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