V8 engine build overhead: aluminum heads, exposed valve springs,…

Overhead view of a V8 short block on a stand with aluminum cylinder heads installed, valve springs with red-painted retainers exposed and no valve covers fitted. Red assembly lube coats the pushrods and lifter valley, the timing cover area is painted blue, and the block sits against a brick and white-paneled garage wall with oil bottles nearby.

AI caption June 2005 · Photo 155 of 956