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Ok, point well taken, owner will be in full agreement with whatever is done. Just getting as much info as possible before spending any money. and by the way thank you all for responses. This reinforces my thoughts on the project, Will keep you posted as we make progress.

Thanks guys I did find some more info in the technical archives but the specifics you give without over analysis is refreshing. thanks again I think this is going to be fun!!!

I am rebuilding a friends P15 218, he wants to keep it stock but I am really tempted to up the compression ratio. Terrill has stock type pistons which are 6.6 :1, But sealed power has #37p 7.8:1 We have to bore it anyway so Drawbacks or advantages?? also the head will probably be surfaced also. max ratio with regular pump gas ??? Also if its already been covered please direct me, I must have missed it. Thanks in advance guys. By the way he engines all standard but 2 of the cylinders have trauma, looks like the cylinders will clean up at .030.probably had rings and gaskets late to mid 60s.

Imho the most likely culprit in the mix is the worn distributor bushings, I have some experience in this area and slop in the clearance between the pickup and lobe is deadly, besides once cruising, the cam shouldnt be jumping to cause a problem.

It may be that the #1 is on tdc compresion with the cam dot opposite the crank dot,this is the case on SBC engines. As this is a common misconception. It really doesn't matter,once the engine is together you can turn it until compression comes out the #1 hole,line up the timing marks and point rotor to #1 on distributor cap. See post 79.

I.m not sure about the trunk.Can you tell from this angle??

Ok I had a chance to grab a couple of pictures so here they are. I'll blame brain flatulence for calling it a 38. it's actually a 39. I haven't made a lot of decisions yet other than it'll need a new floor pan and the body will remain as stock as possible.

Hello all, My name is Melton Hawkins and I have been reading posts for some time, I have recently aquired a 38 Plymouth that I will eventually rebuild from the ground up. My experience includes several years as a technician and several years teaching Auto Tech. I look forward to learning more from you all and appreciate what I have already gained. Thanks in advance. I will post pictures as I have time.

Power booster?? and how many miles on the new set up? the pads may need to wear in to the rotors.