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Bob Gerometta's Oldsmobile V8 Engine Modification and Tuning Guide - V8 Engines fm 1964 - 1978 incl. Small Block & Big Block.

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This 146 page spiral bound, soft cover 8.5"x11" manual provides everything the serious and amateur Olds engine modifier needs to make copious horsepower. From the simple engine ID pages to the intricacies of block and head modification, this book covers it. Nowhere else can you find everything you need to know to make your Olds a horsepower and torque monster.

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This book is a complete revamp of Bob Gerometta's famous Olds Performance Manual of the 1980's – completely updated and enlarged. Bob was the President and Founder of the Oldsmobile Club of America's Oldsmobile Performance Chapter during its heyday in the 1980's and is still a member - #1581.

The following is an outline of what is contained in the book:

Section 01 - Preparation and Planning

1.0 Thinking about your Approach

1.1 Comparative Size, Dimensions & Specifications – Block versus Block

1.2 Engine Identification

1.3 Key Specifications 1961-1978 V-8 Engines

Section 02 - Block Basics

2.0 Small Block

2.1 Big Block

2.2 Crankshaft Identification

2.3 Factory Specifications V-8 Engines – Block Info – Head Info – NOS Camshafts and Valve Springs - NROS Camshafts and Valve Springs

Section 03 – Building Your Short Block

3.0 Some Decisions - The First Decision – What Block to Start With - Decision Number Two - What Body is Best for a Particular Size Block - Decision Three – How Much to Spend on Modification - Decision Four - Primary Use Considerations - Decision Five – The Major Components to Use

3.1 Camshaft Selection - Suggested Cams - Cams and Vehicle Weight - Cam Selection Using the Chart - Lifter Recommendations - Valve Spring Selection - Valve Span and Potential Valve Shrouding - Recommended Valve Sizes Recommended Aftermarket Camshafts – by Application

3.2 The Build – General Rules - Basic Engine Block Machining and Blueprinting Issues Other Assembly and Machining Issues

3.3 Increasing Displacement - Introduction – What Works - Increasing Displacement on the 350 Diesel - Increasing Displacement on the 455

3.4 Suggested Builds – By Block - Suggested 260 and 307 Engine Mods - Suggested 330 and 350 Engine Mods - Suggested 400 SS and 425 Mods - Suggested 400 LS and 455 Mods

3.5 Block Machining and Preparation - Maximum Bore – by Block - Specific Block Machining - Engine Boring – Net Result

3.6 Crankshaft, Connecting Rod and Piston Preparation Crankshaft Preparation and Modification - All - Crankshaft Preparation and Modification – Cast Units - Main Bearing Modification to Ensure Proper Oiling - Manual Transmission Crankshafts - Connecting Rod Preparation - General - Rod Bolt Reuse - Connecting Rod Preparation – Olds Oiling Issues - Rod Clearance - Aftermarket Rods - Piston Preparation - Strengthening the Block Assembly - Engine Harmonic Balancer - Completing the Short Block

3.7 Special Section – Stroking the 350 Diesel and 455

3.8 Engine Oiling - Oil Pump and Oiling System Described - Oil Pump Selection - Oil Pump Drive - Oil Pan Capacity and Pickup - Oil Pan Selection - Crank Scrapers and Full Length Windage Trays - Mounting the Oil Pump - Oil, Oil Filter and Oil Pressure

3.9 Assembling Your Short Block - Installing the Crankshaft, Pistons and Connecting Rods - Installing the Cam - Checking Camshaft Retaining Bolt and Thrust Clearance - Install the lifters Install the Cam Timing Chain and Gears - The Right Timing Chain and Gears - A Note on Degreeing the Cam - A Note on Camshaft Break-In - Installing a Harmonic Balancer - Scribing a New Timing Mark on the 350-455 Harmonic Balancer for the 330 V8

Section 04 - Building Your Cylinder Heads

4.0 Picking the Correct Head - The Right Head for You - Unleaded Gasoline and Cylinder Head Preparation and Use

4.1 Head Selection Criteria and Other Potential Tweaks - Head Considerations for "Stock" Vehicles - for Factory Modified Vehicles - for Street Mild Vehicles - for Street Wild Vehicles - for Street/Strip - for Super Modified - Recommended Valve Sizes

4.2 Building Your Heads - Head Inspection and Preparation - Head Milling - General - Head Milling - Detail - Calculating Compression Ratio - Head Porting - Evening the Mating Surface on the Center Exhaust Ports - Sealing Off the Heat Riser Passages - Valve Seating and Combustion Chamber Prep - Valve Seat Angles - Valve Guides - Valve Springs - The Relationship of Valve Length, Spring Height, Rocker Stand Height and Pushrod Length

4.3 Checking Head Tolerances - Steps to Ensure that Incorrect Valve Stem Height Does Not Occur - Preventing Coil Bind and Other Interference - Note on Coil Bind and Spring Height with Pre-1970 Heads - Mechanical Lifter Valve Clearance or "Lash"- Setting Mechanical Lifter Valve Clearance or "Lash" - Hydraulic Lifters and "Preload" - How to Set Preload on Stock Olds Valve Train - How to Set Hydraulic Lifter Preload

4.4 Assembly and Adding Performance Components - Rocker Arms - Pushrods -

4.4 Aftermarket Heads - Available Aftermarket Heads - Stacking Up – Head vs. Head - Head Comparison Chart – Flow Figures

Section 05 - Fuel Delivery, Induction and Exhaust

5.0 Key Issues in Fuel Delivery and Induction - Intake Manifolds - Air Cleaners - Ram Air Tips - Carburetor - Fuel Delivery - Exhaust Headers - Exhaust System -

5.1 Tuning Your Carb for Best Performance – Rochester 4GC - Rochester 4GC Carburetors – Information and General Operation - Rochester 4GC Carburetors – Performance Tuning

5.2 Tuning Your Carb for Best Performance – Rochester 4MC & 4MV (Quadrajet) Carburetors

Rochester 4MC and 4MV (Quadrajet) Carburetors – General Operation and Information - Rochester 4MC and MV Carburetors – Performance Tuning and Blueprinting

5.3 Other Carburetor References - Rochester Reference Materials - Carter Reference Materials - Holley Reference Materials

5.4 Carburetor Metering - Rochester 4M (Quadrajet) Main Metering - Rochester 4G and 2G main Metering - Rochester 4M (Quadrajet) Secondary Metering Rods - Rochester 4M (Quadrajet) Secondary Metering Rod Hangers

Section 06 - Timing and Ignition Systems

6.0 Timing - Marking Your Harmonic Balancer - Balancers with Pre-set Timing Marks - Original Ignition Settings and Considerations - Practical Ignition Advance for Unleaded Street Gasoline

6.1 Ignition System Upgrades - Modifying Your Distributor - Upgrading Your Ignition System with New Equipment

6.2 Spark Plug Science and Spark Plug Wires - Spark Plugs and Plug Heat Range

Section 07 - Vendor and Other Listings

7.0 Listing Central

7.1 Vendor Listings

7.2 Photo Credits

Section 08 - Assembly Worksheets & Other Key Specifications - Torque Specifications

8.1 Assembly Worksheet – All Blocks - How to Use These Sheets

8.2 Notes on Your Engine Here

Section 09 - Appendix - Rochester 2GC Tri-Carb Setup - Standard Piston Information - Engine Tune Up Specs - Degreeing Your Camshaft - Degreeing Procedures - Calculating Actual Valve Lift - Calculating Cam Duration

9.3 Outside Air Induction Scoop Fitment - 1966 OAI Scoop Fitment - 1967 OAI Scoop Fitment - 1968-1969 OAI Scoop Fitments - 1970-1972 OAI Hood/Air Cleaner Fitment - Carburetor Part Numbers