Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

Ford issued a recall for some of its model vehicles because of an engine block heater issue that could pose a fire risk. The automaker's recall involves certain model Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln ...

Starting with a 460-inch big-block Ford, the bores were knocked out to 4.440 inches, and a 4.300-inch forged Eagle crank along with their matching 6.800-inch rods mated to a set of Mahle pistons.