CHEVROLET | CHEVY 1937-45 216.5 'Stovebolt' Engine Rebuild Manual | PDF Download

Chevrolet Engine Rebuild & Overhaul Manual provides comprehensive information for servicing, repairing and rebuilding the 216.5 CID Inline 6 Cylinder 'Stovebolt' Engine. Step-by-step procedures are supported by detailed illustrations and diagrams, with specifications and fault-finding information included throughout.

Manual Details

• PDF format – easy viewing on computer, tablet or smart phone
• Searchable text
• Fully bookmarked
• Illustrations and diagrams
• Specifications and adjustment information
• Fault-finding and repair information

Models Covered:

• Chevrolet 216.5 cu. in. Inline 6 Cylinder Stovebolt Engine
• 1937–1945 Chevrolet Passenger cars and Commercial Vehicles

What’s Included in This Manual:

Engine Servicing & Maintenance

• Engine lubrication
• Oil pressure and oil circulation
• Crankcase oil and oil level
• Crankcase ventilation
• Engine removal
• Engine installation
• Engine adjustments and servicing

Cylinder Head & Valve Gear

• Cylinder head
• Valves and valve guides
• Valve adjustment
• Valve clearances
• Rocker arms and shafts
• Valve mechanism lubrication
• Cylinder head removal and installation

Pistons, Cylinders & Connecting Rods

• Piston removal and installation
• Piston inspection and fitting
• Piston rings
• Cylinder inspection
• Cylinder honing and reconditioning
• Connecting rods
• Connecting rod bearings
• Connecting rod bearing adjustment
• Connecting rod lubrication

Crankshaft, Camshaft & Bearings

• Crankshaft
• Main bearings
• Camshaft
• Camshaft bearings
• Camshaft bearing removal and replacement
• Timing gears
• Timing gear lubrication
• Bearing inspection and adjustment

Engine Lubrication System

• Oil pump
• Main bearing lubrication
• Camshaft bearing lubrication
• Connecting rod bearing lubrication
• Valve mechanism lubrication
• Oil troughs and nozzles
• Oil pan
• Checking and adjusting the lubrication system

Fuel System

• Carburetor
• Carburetor adjustments and servicing
• Fuel pump
• Air cleaner
• Fuel system servicing
• Fault finding

Cooling System

• Radiator
• Thermostat
• Water pump
• Water jackets
• Cooling system cleaning and flushing
• Radiator removal and servicing
• Cooling system checks and adjustments

Engine Specifications & Workshop Information

• Engine specifications
• Firing order
• Bore and stroke
• Compression ratio
• Valve information
• Clearances and adjustments
• Workshop procedures
• Special service tools

Please Note:

This engine manual has been extracted from an original Chevrolet Shop Manual and compiled to provide dedicated servicing, repair and overhaul information for the 1937–1945 Chevrolet 216.5 CID Inline 6 Cylinder Engine.