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Old 07-19-2017, 12:00 PM   #1
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The second edition of my book is now available. Full size pages, 2 new chapters, more pictures, color or b/w books available. I'm not smart enough to post a picture. [email protected]
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:03 PM   #2
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Hey Jim

What is the price of the 2nd addition color , I keep my copy in the shop with my 31, big help

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Old 07-19-2017, 06:19 PM   #3
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Jim,

I'll take two, please sign one and the other goes out in the shop.

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Old 07-20-2017, 06:57 AM   #4
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Jim, sent you an e-mail, thanks.
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Old 07-20-2017, 11:03 AM   #5
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Thanks guys, guess I should have included the price. Color is $31, b/w is $24 including postage here in the U.S.A. I had 10 e-mails about the book this morning!
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Received my copy today, it looks great. Thanks Jim!
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Old 07-24-2017, 06:01 PM   #7
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whats in this book? I'm looking for one that's stricktly engine. going to have to ripe one down and do a rebuild. ive done lots of mechanicin but never on the A engine.
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Old 07-25-2017, 10:26 AM   #8
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Beater, e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll send you the index page.
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Beater, e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll send you the index page.
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Would you post the index page on this thread?
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Old 07-25-2017, 12:05 PM   #10
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Mine arrived yesterday. Looks great!
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Old 07-25-2017, 02:22 PM   #11
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Jim,
Would you post the index page on this thread?
Yes please. In particular,I'm looking for how to plumb for full oil pressure.
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Old 07-25-2017, 05:32 PM   #12
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Here is the index to Jim's book:

A PDF to print out:
Jim Brierley book index.pdf


Or a text listing:
..............................INDEX
Chapter #...............................................Pa ge #

................Page One...............................guess ???
................Preface........................... .............2
................Index............................. .............3
................Glossary.......................... .............4
1...............History 101..................................6
2...............Engine Basics..............................12
3...............Miscellaneous Stuff.......................18
4...............Heads & Compression...................22
4a..............Compression chart.......................26
5...............Getting Started............................27
6...............Pressurizing the 'A' Block..............31
7...............Pressurizing the 'B' Block..............34
8...............Installing an oil filter on your 'B'... 37
9...............V8 oil pumps...............................38
10..............Valves & Ports.............................41
11..............Camshafts......................... .........45
12..............Carburetors & Distributors............47
13..............Flywheels......................... ..........54
14..............Engine Assembly.........................57
15..............Building a Mild Engine..................64
16..............Buiding a Hot Flattie....................68
17..............Cooling........................... ............75
18..............Transmissions..................... .........78
19..............Rear Ends & Overdrives................80
20..............Chassis & Brakes..........................83
21..............Installing a PCV system.................86
22..............Handy Hints.................................89
23..............Diamond Stuff..............................90
24..............Putting a Bee in your 'A'................91
25..............My Cook.......................................92
26..............Me & Hot Bangers........................96
28..............The Four Ever Four Cylinder Club...97
29..............Midnight Oil & Vic King.................100
30..............Paul Cantarano.............................105
31..............My Bio.........................................110
References & Sources.....................................113

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Old 07-25-2017, 05:39 PM   #13
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Just ordered Jim's new colored book, can't wait to get it. His first book was the greatest.
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Old 07-25-2017, 05:40 PM   #14
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How much would freight to Australia cost me??
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Thanks guys, guess I should have included the price. Color is $31, b/w is $24 including postage here in the U.S.A. I had 10 e-mails about the book this morning!
Your getting closer. Where do we send the money? Do you have Pay Pal?
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On the first post is Jim's email address, [email protected]

I sent my payment to Jim via PayPal.
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Old 07-26-2017, 11:36 AM   #17
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Postage to most overseas addresses is $11, so color version is $41, b/w $31 postage included. THANKS to fordcragar, and yes, he does run a Cragar!
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Jim,
Just sent via PayPal for 2 of your new color books. Thanks.
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I wouldn`t mind a colour version, can you send one to me, UK mainland, Dennis.
I can do PayPal.
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Just sent Paypal for a color copy.
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