Deck height will be known soon, at least on number one cylinder when I install the piston rod assembly. Going back to the first post, the deck height and cam are the reason this venture started.

I just received the ARP catalogue yesterday which I forgot that I ordered. Glad it came, because it has some very good instructions for rod bolts. This motor has ARP rod bolts.

Gomer said I wouldnt have to check for rod bolt stretch on installation. Wrong! So it will take a little mental digestion and planning before the piston/rod/rings go in place. Think I will take one of the assemblies over to my super expert mechanic friend and have him examine the bolts to make sure they are the correct application first.

Also remembered that I will have to remove the cam and the two number one lifters to wipe lobes and faces clean on number one before checking cam timing. That shouldnt be difficult though.

Mike

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