V8 short block on a stand with head removed, showing four dished…

Bare V8 short block on an engine stand with the cylinder head off, looking down one bank at four freshly machined deck surfaces and dished pistons with valve reliefs at the top of their bores. Head bolt holes, exposed pushrods and green sealant marks at the block corners are visible, with a rag stuffed in the lifter valley.

AI caption July 2005 · Photo 160 of 162