Good TECH Read

[Humboldt Cat]

This may sound fundamental, but for those of us budding Holley gurus, Mike Urich's "Holley 4150 & 4160 Carburetor Handbook" is an easy and very interesting read.
Most interesting are the very slight differences between the center-hung float 4160 and the emissions or RV 4160 (of which I'm rebuilding) and o' course the minor differences between the 4150 & 4160, all explained in-depth but easy to follow.
What are some Tech reads you recommend?

[yorgatron]

i have that book,but i'd still rather run a 94 than a 4160-george

[C9]

Carter Carburetors by Dave Emanuel.

From S-A publishing.

some interesting history at the front, good basics next, some model specific stuff and some rebuild breakdowns.

I have the Holley book mentioned and agree that it's a good one.

One of the best books in my library is Smokey Yunicks "Power Secrets."

Written around the SBC, but theres a lot of good info that applies to any engine.

Keep an eye out for a small, but thick book - printed on bible paper, titled: Machinery's Handbook 22. (Or 21 or 18 etc.)
They are expensive when purchased new, around $42. or better now, but if you spot one at a garage sale, grab it.

It has so much metal oriented stuff in it that you'll find it hard to believe.
A small example - bluing metal, several methods, as well as making it brown, plum or purple colored.
Not to mention multi-colored for some metals.

No paint involved.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Rocknrod]

And this freebie...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=767841

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[BELLM]

Thanks Rocknrod, I have a brand new Speed Demon I had just about given up on, just about ruined newly built engine dumping gas. Demon tech line is useless. Good & timely info. Thanks!!

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Wow!! That Demon tech is GREAT!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[burger]

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Keep an eye out for a small, but thick book - printed on bible paper, titled: Machinery's Handbook 22. (Or 21 or 18 etc.)
They are expensive when purchased new, around $42. or better now, but if you spot one at a garage sale, grab it.

It has so much metal oriented stuff in it that you'll find it hard to believe.
A small example - bluing metal, several methods, as well as making it brown, plum or purple colored.
Not to mention multi-colored for some metals.



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It must have been a long time ago that you bought one of these! They're up around $75 for the bible-sized one and a bit more for the phone book-sized one, even more if you want the CD too.

Worth every penny though. I don't have a personal copy, but I use one at work at least 2-3 times a week. This morning I used it to size a keyway.

Ed

PS- As far as good tech books go, buy anything from David Vizard. I'm chewing through "How to Build Max Perf SBCs on a Budget" right now. HOLY CHIT. You'd think the guy was a HAMBer with how dirty and low-buck most of his techniques are.