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Contents
Model 59 StreetPerformance Engine | 6 |
Crankshaft | 18 |
Connecting Rods and Pistons | 22 |
Lubrication System | 30 |
Camshaft and Cylinder Heads | 36 |
Intake System | 50 |
Ignition System | 57 |
Cooling System and Miscellaneous | 61 |
Missing Parts | 108 |
Assembly | 110 |
Blown Ardun StreetPerformance Engine | 118 |
Crankshaft | 124 |
Connecting Rods and Pistons | 126 |
Lubrication System | 129 |
Camshaft and Cylinder Heads | 133 |
Intake System | 149 |
Missing Parts | 63 |
Assembly | 65 |
Blown French Flathead Street Engine | 75 |
Crankshaft | 82 |
Connecting Rods and Pistons | 84 |
Lubrication System | 87 |
Camshaft and Cylinder Heads | 89 |
Intake System | 95 |
Ignition System | 103 |
Cooling and Miscellaneous | 106 |
Ignition System | 155 |
Cooling System and Miscellaneous | 158 |
Missing Parts | 161 |
Assembly | 163 |
Dyno Printouts | 174 |
Resources | 177 |
Vintage Camshaft Specifications | 181 |
Index | 189 |
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