Oil pump to filter linesBridgeport milled oil cooler outlet which required me to learn how to use the machine!Outlet mounted on the blockHad to be low profile to fit under the intake manifold
Measure deck height again with a much more expensive micrometer!Cam to crank alignment … dot to dotsInitial crank end play with feeler gaugeConfirming end play … set at .005″Case halves finally together!
Gotta spend money on toolsStill on the oven rack after bakingOnly test mounted on the firewallThe whole reason for the mount was to be able to fit the starter without cutting a hole in the firewall!
From the bottom, as received, flashing removed, primed, paintedDue to longer rods, pistons protrude above cylinder. Shims needed.With shims and head gasket, deck height is now .036″