After about two years of research and writing, plus waiting for the process to edit and print it, my new book is on the shelves or Internet. Sorry to say, it's not on Small-block Fords, although a lot of Ford stuff is pictured. However, the publisher agreed on a generic pushrod racing engine book, so that's what I did. Worked out of a racing engine shop for two years. The book is called
The Racing Engine Builder's Handbook. It includes a lot of math, clearance checking, discussion on materials and coatings plus basic machining, checking and assembly processes.
Now for my next book: My publisher and the guys at Ford--what few are left--have leaned on me to do a performance book on the 4.6/5.4 Modular Ford. As a result, I'm now working with a couple of engine builders who have a lot of experience with these engines. Once I'm done with this book, I
will do a small-block performance book.
