The definitive history of 335-Series Cleveland Small Block Ford V8 Engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia between 1970-1982. Years of meticulous and dedicated research have allowed Des Hammill to collate extensive and accurate information to produce this fully comprehensive, unique technical appraisal of the Ford V8 Cleveland engines, including previously undocumented knowledge of both the engineers and engine plants involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982. Coverage includes Ford engine plants, all Cleveland 335 variants, cylinder heads, preparation for racing, camshafts, technical data, racing history in NASCAR and Pro-Stock; in fact, just about everything you could wish to know about this classic engine. This is one of an informative series of books depicting the history of the individual series of Ford overhead valve V8 engines.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Special Draughting/Casting Prefix Codes Categorisation Pre-1970 Ford V8 Engine History Ford Engine Plants North America Australia Chapter One: Cleveland V8 Engine Variants - Individual Model Specifications The 335-Series 351Mci engine Block Versions Crankshafts Crankshaft Dampers Flywheels Connecting Rods Pistons Chapter Two: Cylinder Heads - Cylinder Heads - 302ci-2V, 351ci-2V, 351ci-4V, Boss351ci-4V, CJ 351ci-4V, 351Mci and 400ci-2V Valve Sizes and Lengths The Six Port and Combustion Chamber Configurations Valve Split Locks Multi-Groove Split-Locks Stock Ford Single Groove Valves Valve Summary Stock Engine Valve Spring Pressures Rocker Arms Chapter Three: Preparing Cleveland V8 Short Blocks for Racing Applications - Connecting Rods Cleveland V8 Connecting Rod Centre to Centre Distance Lengths Connecting Rod to Stroke Ratios Up-Rating the Cleveland Oiling System Four Bolt Main Cap 351ci Blocks Bore Wall Thickness Blocks Fitted With Liners Bore Wall Surface Finish Reusing Stock Connecting Rods Connecting Rod Bolts Blocking off the Piston Skirt Oiling Slots Stock Connecting Rods in Competitive Applications Fitting Four Bolt Main Caps onto Two Bolt Blocks Oil Pump Drive Skew Gear Chapter Four: Camshafts - Reground Camshafts Cleveland Flat Tappet Mechanical Racing Camshafts Engine Oils Chapter Five: Technical Section - Torsional Vibration Carburettors and Inlet Manifolds 302ci Engine 351ci Engines 400ci Engine Inlet Manifold Options Fuel Engine Cooling Preparation for Good Cooling Capabilities Radiators Header Tank Cooling Systems Water Pump and Alternator Speeds Engine Tune Up Parts Emissions Chapter Six: Cleveland V8 Racing History in NASCAR and Pro-Stock - 358ci NASCAR Engines 1974 Head Gasket Aluminium Cylinder Heads 1982 Australian NASCAR Blocks Catalogue 'How to Build a 351ci Ford Pro-Stock Pinto' Conclusion

About the Author

Hailing originally from New Zealand, Des Hammill is a professional engineer with many years of practical experience of building race-winning engines and solving technical problems. The author of several books in the SpeedPro series, Des writes in an easy to understand manner and gives step-by-step guidance. Des also takes his own photographs and creates his own line drawings.