{"product_id":"ford-automatic-transmission-overhaul-ford-big-block-parts-interchange-2-book-set","title":"Ford Automatic Transmission Overhaul \u0026 Ford Big-Block Parts Interchange 2 Book Set","description":"Every Haynes manual is written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer from \"hands-on\" experience based on a vehicle teardown using commonly available tools. Step-by-step procedures are linked to hundreds of easy-to-follow photos and illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The manual includes a troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems, valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools and an easy-to-use index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This manual covers automatic transmission overhauls for these Ford transmission systems:  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rear-wheel drive models (C3, C4, C5, C6, and AOD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Front-wheel drive models (ATX\/FLC and AXOD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Included are the fundamentals, diagnosis techniques, and modifications.\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of performance car history, and specifically muscle car history, big-block engines are particularly beloved, and for good reason. Not only are they the essence of what a muscle car is, but before modern technology and stroker engines, they were also the best way to make a lot of horsepower. All of the Detroit manufacturers had their versions of big-block engines, and Ford was no exception. Actually, Ford was somewhat unique in that it had two very different big-block engine designs during the muscle car era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFE engine\u003c\/strong\u003e was a design pioneered in the late 1950s, primarily as a more powerful replacement for the dated \u003cstrong\u003eY-block design\u003c\/strong\u003e because cars were becoming bigger and heavier, and therefore, necessitated more power to move. What started as torquey engines meant to move heavyweight sedans morphed into screaming high-performance mills that won Le Mans and drag racing championships through the 1960s. By the late 1960s, the design was dated, so Ford replaced the FE design with the “385” series, also known as the “Lima” design, which was more similar to the\u003cstrong\u003e canted- valve Cleveland design\u003c\/strong\u003e being pioneered at the same time. It didn’t share the 1960s pedigree of racing success, but the new design was better in almost every way; it exists via Ford motorsports offerings to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Ford Big-Block Parts Interchange,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford expert and historian \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e covers these engines completely. Interchange and availability for all engine components are covered including cranks, rods, pistons, camshafts, engine blocks, intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetors, distributors, and more. Expanding from the previous edition of High-Performance Ford Parts Interchange that covered both small- and big-block engines, this book cuts out the smallblock information and devotes every page to the \u003cstrong\u003eMEL, FE and 385 \u003c\/strong\u003eseries big-blocks from Ford, which allows for more complete and extensive coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBig block Ford engines powered some of the most legendary muscle cars ever built\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA proven race history drives the continued popularity of these engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis book thoroughly covers the MEL, FE and 385 series engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive expert George Reid has written a number of books for CarTech, including High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange, How to Rebuild the Ford Small-Block, How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, Ford AOD Transmissions, Ford 351 Cleveland Engines, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52017619403032,"sku":"KIT9781563924248\/B05826#POD","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit9781563924248b05826pod.jpg?v=1777671164","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/ford-automatic-transmission-overhaul-ford-big-block-parts-interchange-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}