Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Engineering/Technical
Register FAQ Community Arcade Calendar
Engineering/Technical Ask technical questions about cars. Do you know how a car engine works?
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-28-2013, 03:02 PM   #1
TheChoob
AF Newbie
 
TheChoob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Burnaby
Posts: 3
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Engine Rebuild Basics

I'm rebuilding the engine of a 1975 chevy nova that has been sitting for the last 6 years. Do I have to bring it into the machine shop for work or is it possible to just rebuild it with new parts?

Thanks.
TheChoob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2013, 07:55 AM   #2
vgames33
AF Enthusiast
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: canton, Ohio
Posts: 593
Thanks: 1
Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts
Re: Engine Rebuild Basics

It depends on the condition. Sometimes you can get away with a quick hone and some new rings and bearings, but I'd suggest having the block, crank, and heads checked out by a competent shop. They will measure everything and tell you what needs done.
vgames33 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2013, 07:41 PM   #3
TheChoob
AF Newbie
Thread starter
 
TheChoob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Burnaby
Posts: 3
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Engine Rebuild Basics

Thanks,

I havn't disassembled it yet so I guess I won't know till I do.
TheChoob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-01-2013, 01:00 AM   #4
MagicRat
Nothing scares me anymore
 
MagicRat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: City of Light
Posts: 10,702
Thanks: 12
Thanked 82 Times in 77 Posts
Re: Engine Rebuild Basics

try this book.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp1029/overview/

It was originally written in the mid-70's or so, and is a goldmine of vintage small block Chevy info, (which is whats in your Nova), specifically written for the novice.
MagicRat is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Engineering/Technical


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:41 AM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts