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    Thank you for clarifying that. I still have spoken to freewheeling for some advice on such tricks. I am starting to clean up the valve pockets some but don't want to get to crazy.
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    Yup, I agree...... Which ever way is easier is the easiest way to do it. It's not a bad idea to remove the manifolds to upgrade the hardware and gaskets if you're up to it. It's also a known practice to go through the wheal well if it's an option..... For side cover gaskets I use don coatney's method of sealant on one side of gasket and grease on the other. (Cork of course, neoprene isn't an issue). Then gasket comes off easy. I also like wing nuts on side cover.
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    A vacuum gauge is also a fuel pressure gauge, normally.
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    So I have checked on decking the Chrysler block with freewheeling tony smith. He says there is no real advantage to doing so on a Chrysler since the valves are above deck compared to the fords and Hudson's which were below deck level.
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    That's actually a hand held drill and a carbide bit from the Bridgeport machine. It was easier by hand than rigging the block in place. It made quick work of it.
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    That's what I envisioned but wanted to make sure. Never thought of doing that since most head gaskets seal 360 around the cylinder bore but the flat head gives that freedom.
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    Mr torpedo let me understand what you are saying about the piston wall or cylinder wall? I'm doing the valve runners and a little on the valve stem boss. Explain the top ring portion better for me please.
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    And the intake after a little sanding, I still want a swirl pattern so I'm not over sanding or polishing.
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    Starting the block.
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    Next was a trip to the Bridgeport.
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    This mornings progress, I've decided to port match my intake and exhaust to the block. So first are the measurements, much closer than I expected.
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    I never trust these new condensers. I would try another just because they are junk and they are cheap. I have found a lot of fuel problems end up being ignition issues. Make sense. Improper ignition causes different vacuum which is how a carburetor operates so some times they are related.
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    As if I'm not busy enough I also am sewing up my own seats and headliner. I know it's not babbitt related but here is some pictures.
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    For yesterday and today's progress. Replaced the starter Bendix and brushes. Cleaned and painted.
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    Thank you Andyd that means allot coming from you. I will keep this post going till start up. Believe it or not the plan is to drive to the Syracuse Nationals this year (July 13-16). I've got 2 weeks to finish my plan before my bearings are mailed back to me. Final assembly will be completed by my wife with my instructions. She hates standing besides me and head about everything I have done to the car myself. She wants to be able say she has built a flathead. Good for her, I love it.
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    Could that be covering the filler hose
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    Looks like a fancy sofa pillow
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    Water is no where near the head surface and I'm contemplating on removing .100 of an inch to raise that horrible 5.2-1 compression ratio. What's your thoughts.
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    So to feed my curiosity I put my head on the block without the head gasket and raised the valves till contact. I realize the head gasket has a thickness value also but I'm not going to get crazy. The difference between closed valves and open valves is .575 of an inch. Now my camshaft has an amazing .308 lift. That gives me over a quarter (.250) of an inch clearance without head gasket. I'm trying to figure out how much to shave my head. I'm going to measure the thickness before hitting water passages at lunch. I don't see why I couldn't remove at least .080 like I did on my 49 Chrysler royal with a 251 in it. Tell me your thoughts.
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    I can't wait to get to the front seal portion, I don't know what way the cork will go in...lol
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    I'd be more worried about the beveled bolt holes from overtightened bolts.....this is not a thick gasket. I like the idea of the copper sealant but it has to be a flat sealing surface.
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    Sorry I didn't do the Bendix on the generator, I have that on my starter which is being disassembled right now.
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    I also turned the commutator on the lathe and then back cut the insulator between the bars
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    This morning I disassembled the generator, sanded and cleaned. Made a couple repairs to bare wires. I ordered new brushes for it and replaced the Bendix with a new one. I am going through all of the components and not just doing a Rust-Oleum restoration.
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