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Thanks Kendog170 great idea!

Thanks 65Val

Thanks 4spdragtop. I will try this. I really prefer not to use the silicone.

Thanks SMCARNUT. I will consider the silicone.

Thanks Dogbreath. I'll check mine.

Thanks volaredon!

@Cruze418 you really have me thinking about that and I believe you are absolutely right. What I did was set the intake on the engine and also placed the cork front and rear gaskets on the block. That is how I got my gap measurement thinking that the front and rear cork gasket wasn't going to...

Will absolutley give them a call.

@volaredon absolutley wouldn't do it.

Hey guys still working on this 273 I picked up and have a question about intake manifold gaskets. The heads on this 273 have been milled .075 and the gap I have between the intake manifold and heads is .075. OEM gaskets are .060. I have found on Summit gaskets that are .125 thick (part...

I appreciate the input but I think I am going to move forward with what the engine had, adjustable rocker arms. Thanks!

Will do, thank you!

Thanks for the advice. 1/2 to 3/4 turn beyond zero it will be.

@CFD244 I was thinking zero lash but hadn't taken into consideration of turns beyond that. You don't believe the 1/2 or 3/4 turn will prematurely bottom them out and create more wear?

@Oldmanmopar I agree but when the rebuild was done they converted to hydraulic lifters and a cam for the application. I like that it has hydraulic lifters but was confused as to why the adjustable rocker arm assembly was maintained.