Fiat 1300cc & 1500cc 1961–1967 Engine Rebuild Manual | PDF Download

Detailed engine rebuild manual for the Fiat 1300 and 1500. Written for the home workshop mechanic, with step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, sectional diagrams, specifications, clearances, adjustments and fault-finding information.

Manual Details

• PDF format – easy viewing on computer, tablet or phone
• Searchable text
• Bookmarked
• Step-by-step engine rebuild instructions
• Detailed illustrations 
• Specifications, clearances and wear limits
• Torque settings
• Fault-finding information

Engines Covered

• 1295cc – 116.000 and 116C.000
• 1481cc – 115.000 and 115C.000

What This Manual Includes

Complete Engine Rebuild & Overhaul

• Engine removal and installation
• Complete engine dismantling
• Inspection of engine components
• Rebuilding a stripped engine
• Correct engine reassembly sequence
• Engine specifications and wear limits
• Clearances and adjustments
• Torque settings

Cylinder Head, Valves & Tappets

• Cylinder head removal and installation
• Cylinder head inspection and servicing
• Decarbonising combustion chambers
• Valve removal, inspection and refitting
• Valve seat inspection and refacing
• Valve seat angles
• Valve guide inspection and replacement
• Valve stem-to-guide clearances
• Valve spring specifications
• Valve lapping
• Rocker arms and rocker shafts
• Pushrod inspection
• Tappet inspection
• Inlet and exhaust tappet clearances
• Cylinder head tightening sequence

Pistons, Piston Rings & Connecting Rods

• Piston removal and installation
• Piston inspection and clearances
• Piston ring replacement
• Compression ring gaps
• Oil control ring gaps
• Ring-to-groove clearances
• Gudgeon pins and clearances
• Connecting rod inspection
• Small-end bush clearances
• Big-end bearings and clearances
• Correct piston and connecting rod assembly

Crankshaft & Main Bearings

• Crankshaft removal and installation
• Crankshaft journal and crankpin inspection
• Main bearing clearances
• Big-end bearing clearances
• Crankshaft end float
• Checking bearing clearances with Plastigage
• Crankshaft regrinding information
• Undersize bearing information
• Rear crankshaft oil seal

Camshaft, Timing Chain & Valve Timing

• Camshaft removal and servicing
• Camshaft and bearing inspection
• Timing chain inspection and replacement
• Crankshaft and camshaft sprockets
• Timing marks
• Valve timing and valve timing diagrams
• Checking valve timing
• Tappets and camshaft assembly

Lubrication & Oil Pump

• Oil pump removal and servicing
• Oil pump clearances
• Oil pressure specifications
• Pressure relief valve
• Centrifugal oil filter
• Oil passages and lubrication system
• Lubrication during engine assembly

Engine Fault Finding

• Engine will not start
• Engine stalls
• Engine lacks power
• Low compression
• Incorrect valve clearance
• Incorrect ignition timing
• Engine running faults
• Oil pressure and lubrication problems
• Possible causes and remedies