Disassembled V8 short block in an engine bay with heads off and…

A grimy V8 short block sitting in an engine bay with both cylinder heads and the intake manifold removed, exposing the bare cylinder bores and deck. A rusty cast-iron exhaust manifold lies on the right and the water pump with crank pulley and belt is still mounted at front.

AI caption May 2005 · Photo 26 of 429