A nice reference for those who are interested in vintage big block Ford performance engines.

A nice reference for those who are interested in vintage big block Ford performance engines.

From the title I assumed it included the Ford 460. I ordered the book for that specifically and it was not included. As a book it is very thorough and includes many photots and step-by-step for a complete rebuild.

From the title I assumed it included the Ford 460. I ordered the book for that specifically and it was not included. As a book it is very thorough and includes many photots and step-by-step for a complete rebuild.

This makes the second purchase of this book for me, as my first from years ago was lost in a recent move. Most of the important information is there, leaving out only the non-crucial parts. I would recommend this book for all FE Ford guys, from the novice to the guys who were there when the FE was new.

Great book if you are rebuilding an old block out of an old car with original parts. Lots of basic info. Apart from the basics, this book is useless if you are (re)building an engine using new and modern performance parts for a hot rod or kit car. Then again, the book is 22 years old. Missing were Torque tables and how to basically tune the engine and the carb for the breaking in milage. Not much point having the engine professionally tuned or dynoed if the engine is not yet broken in, you have to do it again after a few 1000 miles.

I rebuilt my first engine, a 390 FE, with this book. It is worth it's weight in GOLD. From pulling the engine to bolting it all back in and turning the key, it's all covered here. Rebuilds are surprizingly easy and the satisfaction of doing yourself is the best reward.

How can a book about ford big blocks not include the 460.
If you own one of the engines listed on the cover you will
probably love this book, but it was a waste for me.

It is an excellent book on the FE and FT big block Fords. I should have taken the time to load the cover page so I could see the fact that it does not cover ALL Ford big blocks. The 385 series Ford big block is NOT covered in this book. I simply purchased this book based on the title and incorrectly assumed it would cover the 385 series.

Being an FE Nut, I learned a lot of tricks you don't see everyday! Very Complete, a must have, couldn't belive 'Til I saw it!

If you own a Ford car or truck which has a big block FE engine you need to have this book. This text is absolute in its coverage of all technical specs found throughout the successful history of this legendary engine series. Included are idiot proof step by step procedures for the entire overhual of a big block Ford, as well as very exciting narative on the racing history of these NASCAR dominating monsters. There are also chapters on engine diagnoses which are so well written and useful, that any owner of an older engine would do well to read. Excellent for any Ford, musclecar, or car repair buff.