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The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the National Street Rod Association and/or StreetScene Magazine. How to Rebuild Mopar Small- Block LA-Series Engines 1964-1992 By Larry Shepard
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L earn to rebuild a Mopar LA- series small-block engine with this handy how-to guide. The Mopar LA-series engine is a small-block V-8 that powered various Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles from 1964 to 1992. This engine replaced the A-series engine (“LA” stands for “Light A”) in most models, as the original A-series engine was phased out in 1967. Initially intro- duced with a displacement of 273ci, the 318ci and 340ci (the performance ver- sion) engines arrived in 1967 and 1968, respective- ly. Eventually, the 340ci engine grew to 360ci and was tamed down as emis- sions became more of a concern. In 1992, Chrysler released the Magnum version of the LA-series engine as a 318ci 5.2L power- plant to further address those emissions issues. The 360ci engine became a 5.9L Magnum in 1993. This book focuses exclusively on the rebuilding of the LA-series engine (pre-Magnum) from 1964 to 1992. Veteran author and for- mer Chrysler engineer Larry Shepard walks you through the process of a complete engine rebuild using step-by-step instruc- tion and more than 500 photos. The required tools and a thor- ough diagnosis to determine if the engine truly needs a rebuild are included. Disassembly, analy- sis, and inspection of which parts can be saved and which must be replaced, parts selection (OEM or
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aftermarket), machining, reassem- bly, and engine break-in are cov- ered. All systems and parts are examined, including the block, cylinder heads, cams, valvetrain, rotating assembly, induction sys- tem, and exhaust. If you are restoring a Dart, Valiant, Duster, Barracuda, or Dodge truck or you simply want to know how to rebuild this engine, Shepard guides you every step of the way. The 8 1/2-inch x 11-inch, 176-page softbound book features 508 color photos. Title: How to Rebuild Mopar Small-Block LA-Series Engines 1964-1992 Available From: CarTech 800-551- 4754 or cartechbooks.com Price Range: $37. 00 plus S&H
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