Need advice to rebuild a 440 motor

[sixpack_sid]

Is there a book out anywhere to rebuild a 440 motor?? I need a book that shows step by step how to rebuild a motor since I've never done one before. When I bought the car, the motor was in pieces. Is it hard to rebuild?
Thanks!
Sid

[Ghoste]

I would suggest more than one but if it had to be only one, I'd start with the factory shop manual.  You can get reprints from the restoration supply places or you can get it on cd-rom from Chrysler. 

[firefighter3931]

Sid, there is an excellent publication for the novice engine builder by Don Taylor. All the basics are covered and it is an easy read with lots of pics and diagrams. Every mopar guy should have this book on the shelf. 

http://www.amazon.com/Big-block-mopar-engines-Don-Taylor/dp/1557881901



Ron

[dukeboy_318]

Sid, there is an excellent publication for the novice engine builder by Don Taylor. All the basics are covered and it is an easy read with lots of pics and diagrams. Every mopar guy should have this book on the shelf. 

http://www.amazon.com/Big-block-mopar-engines-Don-Taylor/dp/1557881901



Ron

i bought this book and love it, id reccomend it defientely.

[john108]

I just received my copy 2 days ago.  So far it looks good.  Also from Amazon.
I may be able to ask better questions now!
John

[squeakfinder]

 

          That book helped me. But go to 440source.com to learn more. Just keep in mind, the book was copyrighted in October 1994.
       
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[dukeboy_318]

 

          That book helped me. But go to 440source.com to learn more. Just keep in mind, the book was copyrighted in October 1994.
       
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that was the latest update, most of the info was from the 80s, my grandfather has the first version and its practically the same and printed bout 6 years earlier than the 94 series ive got, little differences but not much

[squeakfinder]

It's best to have something like a Motors manual also to check the specs. I know there are at least a couple of things that are wrong in that book.

It states on page 69 that .040 is the limit for overboreing the cylinder. And 1976 to 78 blocks can only be bored .020 over.
A myth thats been dispelled since the book was written.

I know there was a tolerance or specification on something that wasn't wright. I've been looking for it,    but haven't found it again.

[Ghoste]

The Mopar Performance engine manual and Chuck Senatores book "Big Block Mopar Performance" are also good to have.