{"product_id":"oldsmobile-v8-engines-1964-1990-how-to-rebuild","title":"Oldsmobile V8 Engines 1964-1990 How to Rebuild","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring that old Oldsmobile engine back to life with this new,\u003cbr\u003eall-color Workbench-edition book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOldsmobile caught the performance world by surprise\u003cbr\u003ewhen it launched its new overhead valve (OHV) V-8 in 1949\u003cbr\u003ecalled the Rocket. These engines, along with Cadillac, were\u003cbr\u003ethe first post-war OHV design produced by General Motors. In\u003cbr\u003ea world of flathead V-8 performance, they were a major step\u003cbr\u003eforward and an instant hit. As was the norm for all American\u003cbr\u003ecar manufacturers in the 1950s and 1960s, the Rocket V-8s\u003cbr\u003egrew in size and performance capability until the Generation\u003cbr\u003eII engines began production in 1964. Offered in a variety of\u003cbr\u003edisplacements over the 27-year run, the Generation II engine\u003cbr\u003ewas offered in sizes ranging from 260 to 455 ci, suiting every\u003cbr\u003epossible need from reliable fuel economy to all-out performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Oldsmobile V-8 Engines 1964–1990: How to Rebuild,\u003cbr\u003eveteran author Mike Forsythe takes you through the complete\u003cbr\u003eprocess of rebuilding and restoring your Generation II Rocket\u003cbr\u003eV-8 to its original glory. Covered in a thorough step-by-step\u003cbr\u003eformat are the tools required, the disassembly process,\u003cbr\u003eanalysis of what went wrong, parts selection and replacement,\u003cbr\u003ethe machining process, pre-assembly, final assembly, and the\u003cbr\u003ebreak-in process. Some performance upgrade options are\u003cbr\u003ealso included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Oldsmobile Generation II engine had a lengthy and\u003cbr\u003eproductive run not only powering Oldsmobiles but also a\u003cbr\u003evariety of Buicks and Pontiacs. If you are in the restoration\u003cbr\u003eprocess or simply want a return to factory-original performance\u003cbr\u003ein your Cutlass, Delta 88, Vista Cruiser, Toronado, 98,\u003cbr\u003eor 442, this book is an essential tool in bring your Oldsmobile\u003cbr\u003eback to its original glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• This is the first book published on rebuilding these\u003cbr\u003epopular Oldsmobile engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Oldsmobile engines were produced in the millions from\u003cbr\u003e1964 to 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Many of the most popular cars GM produced during this\u003cbr\u003eera were powered by Oldsmobile engines, even many\u003cbr\u003elate 1970s Pontiac Trans Ams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eMike Forsythe rebuilt his first engine at age 13. Over the past\u003cbr\u003e45 years, he has rebuilt too many engines to count, whether\u003cbr\u003ethey resided in cars, trucks, or aircraft. Mike has also authored\u003cbr\u003enumerous overhaul books for major automotive publishers. In\u003cbr\u003eaddition to his expertise with Oldsmobile engine overhauls,\u003cbr\u003eMike earned certification as an Automotive Service Excellence\u003cbr\u003e(ASE) master automobile technician and is an Federal Aviation\u003cbr\u003eAdministration (FAA)–certified aircraft mechanic. As an avid drag\u003cbr\u003eracer, Mike also knows the tricks to ensure that engines reach\u003cbr\u003etheir power potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39396447944775,"sku":"9781613255926","price":29.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613255926.jpg?v=1772261711","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/oldsmobile-v8-engines-1964-1990-how-to-rebuild","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}