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Daniel Jessup
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I wonder too why it is not available on Kindle.. much better reader for me. The other thing that stinks about the Digital Book... it is ONLINE ONLY!!! You cannot save this to a file and read when you do not have Wifi available. If I would have known that I would have not bought the digital version too. Still waiting on my two copies of the book in print. 
Daniel JessupLancaster, California aka "The Hot Rod Reverend" 
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com
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Teros292
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There is possibility to get it saved for offline reading. Here is some help for it. https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2851654?hl=en
Tero from Nurmijarvi, Finland56 Country Sedan, 61 F-100, 61 F-600, 55 F-620, 52 Mercury
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Ted
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Canadian Hot Rodder (1/30/2014)
That looks like Ted Eaton's motor on the cover? Can I assume that Ted and possibly John Mummert contributed to this book? That is indeed the 2010 EMC Y-Block engine entry on the cover. Jerry Christenson was part of the EMC crew in 2009 and as such, he likely supplied the picture for the cover. I did not have any direct input in this book so I'm waiting along with everyone else to get my first look at the inside of the book.
  Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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PF Arcand
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Ted: I can't speak for other regulars on this site, but unless it was your decision not to have input re the new Y-Block book, I'm starting to have doubts about how good this book will be. While there are a few other well informed people, who have in depth knowledge about the Y-blk, I'm hard pressed to think of anyone else, who is overall better informed about our favorite engine than yourself ! I'm initially disappointed & wondering if the new book might end up being less than many hoped for.... For those that aren't aware, the only other book like this was published in 1984, and while useful, it's definately out dated and also contains some errors & controversial recommendations. All we can do now is hope that my concerns are unfounded...
Paul
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Received this tonight from Amazon !!!
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| | | Order Placed: February 18, 2013 | | Amazon.com order number: ***********-4612264 | | Order Total: $26.45 |
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| Shipping estimate: April 2, 2014 |
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Daniel Jessup
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I have read most of the book via the digital download though I have not poured over every page. This is all my opinion so yall can take it for what it is worth lol, but ...
1. the book is heavy on photos and diagrams which makes things very clear to the uninitiated. The timing gears/chain debacle is thoroughly covered, with a section in the performance side about advance/retard. The added bonus is that the book was full of color photos. I liked that part of it also, but I do not know if the PRINT version will have color photos. The cover sure looks good.
2. there is no doubt in my mind that Charlie Morris knows how to build an engine, and specifically a Y block. Whether or not he does a good job conveying that to the reader, you can decide for yourself, but my opinion is that the content does a very good job.
3. Unlike the 1984 book by Eickman (spelling?) and Motorbooks, Charlie does not cover the "history" of the Y block like the previous book did. There are some "errors" here or there in that regard... maybe something about blocks and what years up to 62, or 64, etc, but I cannot remember the exact verbiage I read on it.
4. Unlike the original book as well, Charlie spends a bit of time covering a performance build. It was good that he did two builds, or at least he showed a stock rebuild and some tips/tricks and then went to doing a performance motor... I assume with some help from Jerry Christenson from what I read.
5. My opinion is that the fellas on this sit will like the book - though there may be some nitpicking here and there at Charlie. I for one, I am very happy to see something like this.
6. If this sales well, maybe there will be enough momentum for another major publisher to contact some of you guys on here that do this for a living and get some of you to corroborate/collaborate/communicate and come together on a book that is solely for Y performance coming at it from all angles. That would be great in my opinion.
I give Charlie's book a 9/10 stars. 
Daniel JessupLancaster, California aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com
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I received what follows at 6:30 this morning (April Fool's Day!) via my e-mail account with Amazon:
Hello, We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on March 15, 2013 (Order# XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX): Morris, Charles "Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild & Modify (Workbench How-to)" Estimated arrival date: April 08, 2014 - April 10, 2014
If you want to check on the progress of your order, take a look at this page in Your Account:
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Like Paul, I'm apprehensive about what's been published. Previous threads have given praise to the author's prior accomplishments. Personally, I can't imagine writing a book depicting Y-block Ford building without involving a number of individuals who participate on this Forum.
I hope that individuals like Ted Eaton, John Mummert, Tim McMaster, John (Hoosier), to name but a few of our knowledgeable regular participants, will have the time to read and digest this publication and be able to share with us any alternate views they might have on what has been put in print.
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Comment: The Archive section of this Forum has been invaluable to me in the time that I have been a member. With the necessary computer software changes, I'm finding digging back into old threads seemingly less fruitful. I hope my sense that GOOD information previously shared by our members is now 'missing' is incorrect... : 
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
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Funny thing... got a shipment pending notice on this book/order from Amazon yesterday, then this morning a notice that payment was declined on a credit card I used back in February 2013 that was canceled due to theft but I never updated the order... when I went to update the cc information, they already had a current card on file from recvent orders, but apparently couldn't automatically apply the new card to this old order... Anyway, looks like they're serious about the April 4th delivery date... woo woot. FWIW... Brian
Cylinder Index = 84Current Experiment = `57 Tbird, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Daniel Jessup
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I ordered two of these over a year but I have not received the emails you guys are getting.
correction.... just checked my email and I have in fact received the same notice. Let's hope it's good.
Daniel JessupLancaster, California aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com
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MoonShadow
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I just got an EMAIL saying my order has been shipped and should arrive on April 5. Lets hope. Chuck
Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.
 
MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire
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