Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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And I wouldn't use Don Taylor's book to start a fire...
Care to enlighten us a bit more on your fire starting opinion?
I've got Don's book and although it certainly isn't perfect, I'm not aware of any other books that specifically tackle rebuilding a Mopar big block in step-by-step format. For a new engine builder who doesn't have someone to hold his hand it's not a bad option.
Maybe I should keep my opinions to myself until I figure out whether I can get mine back together and running again.
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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Yeah I didn't proof read.. Sue Me... The deal is there is plenty of good info, unfortunately there are some pretty blatant screw-ups.. If you don't know better the screw-ups get accepted... FWIW I just dug the book up, if I find the time I'll read through it & post a few things...
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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Its been TEARS since you read it? Its not right to bad talk a book or person without specifics. I have read the book and found it to be a decent guide to a novice builder.
I'd agree with that. Even though there is some things that are wrong info wise overall it is a pretty good basic book. As far as shade tree stuff my parents and granparents went to a guy (RIP Joe) that did a lot of that same type of stuff rebuilding engines and he was "the guy" to go to in the area if you wanted it run right and last. I"m guessing by shadetree you mean inspecting and re using parts? Or only replacing the parts you need?
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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If it's going to be a relatively stock buildup I'd suggest this one:
Actually, I am going to be building a stroked 400.
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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Actually, I am going to be building a stroked 400.
Buy Andy's book, Don Taylor's book, Chuck Senatore's book, Voegelin's blueprinting book and a few more, then spend countless hours on this board and talk to multiple engine builders and you should be in good shape.
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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If it's going to be a relatively stock buildup I'd suggest this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Big-block-mopar-engines-Don-Taylor/dp/1557881901
I still use it as a reference while I'm building one so I don't forget anything.
Sure, it's not perfect but it's great for the amateur. About the only thing I found blatantly wrong was the tightening sequence on the head bolts has, I believe, the #7 one repeated. It's a fairly obvious error even to the untrained.
And I wouldn't use Don Taylor's book to start a fire...
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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About the only thing I found blatantly wrong was the tightening sequence on the head bolts has, I believe, the #7 one repeated. It's a fairly obvious error even to the untrained.
My favorite mistake is the chart that lists the stroke of a 383 as 3.83
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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About the only thing I found blatantly wrong was the tightening sequence on the head bolts has, I believe, the #7 one repeated. It's a fairly obvious error even to the untrained.
My favorite mistake is the chart that lists the stroke of a 383 as 3.83
I have the book and it is relatively pretty good.. I believe that NO WHERE in the book did it discuss the distributor bushing that is sweged into the block.. Not knocking the guy but his background is the chevy rebuild books..
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Re: What is a good book on rebuilding big block Mopars?
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You can read all the books you want but there is no substitute for experience. Sure, it's nice to save the bucks BUT you'll spend every "saved" cent on tools you'll only use once and likely will still end up with something that's sub-standard. Read Andy's book, make a list of "particulars" and then take everything to a reputable shop and talk to the guy who's actually going to do the work. You likely won't be disappointed in the end and won't be second-guessing what you did.
You're right, with all the books and tools that I've bought I'll probably spend more doing it myself than if I paid someone else, but you don't learn much by paying others to do your work.
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