CADILLAC 331 CID V8 Engine Rebuild Manual | PDF Download

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This manual provides information for the correct repair, servicing and adjustments of the Cadillac 331 CID V8 Engine.

Below is a detailed list of topics covered in this Engine Rebuild Manual:

• ENGINE
  • Removal and Disassembly of Cylinder Head
  • Reconditioning Valves and Seats
  • Assembly of Cylinder Head
  • Installation of Valve Guides, Valves, Spark Plugs
  • Installation of Cylinder Head
  • Noisy Operation of Valve Lifters
  • Checking Valve Lifter Leak Down Rate
  • Removal, Disassembly and Assembly of Valve Lifters
  • Vacuum Pump Test
  • Removal and Installation of Engine Oil Pan
  • Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly, and Installation of Vacuum Pump
  • Removal, Disassembly Inspection, Assembly, and Installation of Oil Pump
  • Removal of Connecting Rods and Pistons
  • Replacement of Connecting Rod Bearings
  • Replacement of Main Bearings
  • Replacement of Piston Rings
  • Removal and Installation of Piston Pins
  • Measuring Piston Clearance
  • Micrometer Measurement, Feeler Gauge Measurement
  • Reconditioning Cylinder Bores
  • Connecting Rod Alignment
  • Installation of Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
  • Replacement of Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
  • Removal of Timing Chain And Sprockets
  • Removal, Installation and Checking of Camshaft
  • Removal and Installation of Camshaft Bearings
  • Installation of Timing Chain and Sprockets
  • Removal and Installation of Crankshaft
  • Removal, Inspection and Installation of Flywheel
  • Removal and Installation of Crankshaft Pilot Bearing
  • Engine Support Mountings
  • Removal of Engine (with Transmission) from Car
  • Installation of Engine and Transmission in Car
  • Specifications
  • Torque Tightness
• ENGINE ELECTRICAL
  • Battery Electrolyte Tests
  • Battery Tests
  • Battery Removal and Installation
  • Starter Circuit Resistance Tests
  • Battery Cable and Starter Switch Test
  • Ground Cable and Battery Contact Test
  • Amperage Draw Test on Starter Motor
  • Inspection and Adjustment of Distributor Contact Points
  • Removal, Disassembly, Assembly and Installation of Distributor
  • Setting Timing
  • Generator Charging Circuit
  • Generator Tests
  • Removal, Disassembly, Assembly and Installation of Generator
  • Installationoltage Regulator Adjustments .
  • Cut-Out Relay Adjustments
  • Current Regulator Adjustments
  • Ignition Coil
  • Condenser Test
  • Starter Pinion Adjustment
  • Starting Motor Circuit
  • Starter Motor Tests
  • Removal, Disassembly, Assembly and Installation of Starter Motor
  • Specifications
• ENGINE FUEL AND EXHAUST
  • Rochester Carburetor Adjustments
  • Float Level, Float Drop, Accelerator Pump, Atmospheric Idle Vent Adjustment
  • Fast Idle Adjustment, Choke Rod Adjustment, Choke Unloader Adjustment, Secondary Throttle Opening Adjustment
  • Carter Carburetor Adjustments
  • Float Level, Float Drop, Accelerator Pump Adjustment, Metering Rod Adjustment, Atmospheric Idle Vent Adjustment
  • Choke Modifier Adjustment, Choke Rod Adjustment, Choke Unloader Adjustment
  • Secondary Throttle Opening Adjustment, Secondary Throttle Lockout Adjustment
  • Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustments
  • Removal and Installation of Carburetor from Engine
  • Rochester Carburetor Disassembly, Assembly
  • Idle Speed-Up Control Removal, Disassembly,Assembly, installation
  • Bowl Cover Removal, Disassembly, Assembly, Installation
  • Choke Disassembly, Assembly
  • Throttle Body Removal, Disassembly, Assembly, Installation
  • Inspection and Cleaning of Rochester Carburetor Parts
  • Carter Carburetor Disassembly, Assembly
  • Idle Speed-Up Control Removal Disassembly, Assembly
  • Bowl Cover Removal, Disassembly
  • Choke Disassembly, Assembly
  • Throttle Body Removal, Disassembly, Assembly, Installation
  • Inspection and Cleaning of Carter Carburetor Parts
  • Fuel Pump Tests
  • Fuel Pump Removal, Disassembly, Assembly, Installation
  • Removal and Installation of Exhaust System Assembly
  • Removal and Installation of Heat Control Valve
  • Cleaning Fuel Lines
  • Removal and Installation of Gasoline
• ENGINE COOLING
  • Draining and Refilling the Cooling System
  • Radiator Preventive Maintenance
  • Preparation of Cooling System for Anti-Freeze
  • Checking Radiator Cap and Seat
  • Removal, Test and Installation of Thermostat
  • Flushing Cooling System
  • Vacuum Tests for Radiator Clogging
  • Air and Water Leakage Tests
  • Radiator Cleaning Procedure
  • Removal and Installation of Radiator
  • Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, Assembly and Installation of Water Pump
  • Special Tools
  • Torque Tightness
  • Specifications

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