I have a friend who would like to tackle rebuilding their own engine. I need to get them a christmas present so I figured a nice dial indicator and a beginners guide to engine rebuilding would do the trick. They have reasonable skills, and have most of the tools needed. I'd like more of general, non-denominational text. There is no shortage of Chevy small-block specific stuff... but he isn't building one of those.
My own experience is based on a lot of time, reckless abandon, mistakes and help from pros. I don't know that I've ever come across a good generic how-to.
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