How to rebuild small block ford engines is one of the most detailed easy to use guides for rebuilding a small block ford motor step by step sequences accompanied by clear photos charts and diagrams provide a map that guides you to the right destination from parts inspection diagnosing issues how to recondition parts to engine re assembly are all outlined in this book you will even . If you have a small block ford then you need this book br 160br this detailed guide covers the step by step rebuilding process of the popular small block ford engine parts inspection diagnosis reconditioning and assembly are outlined in simple text hundreds of photos charts and diagrams visually walk you through the entire rebuild yoursquoll be able to completely disassemble . The small block ford has five main bearings with the thrust bearing at the number 3 journal small block chevrolets by contrast have the thrust bearing at the number 5 rear main bearing obviously the main caps will have to be removed to install the crankshaft step 03 install oil galley and freeze plugs important. If you run mobil 1 in your small block ford change it with great regularity every 5000 miles and use a wix or motorcraft oil filter you can achieve 200000 to 300000 miles on a rebuild we offer no guarantees because every engine and every driver is different if you run your engine hard it wont live as long