looks like im pulling the motor apart already

Hey so I measured my deck and it is at 0 , also got my heads back from shop yesterday,he took off.004 and checked all valves to make sure they were sealing up all the way, now is that .039 a compressed thickness ? Also what bore diameter would I need if my cylinder bore is 4.040? Would you recommend a different camshaft? Cause the one I have is bleeding out pressure?? Want to make sure this is the last time I have to do this for a long time thanks


Also Brian I'm using the bolts you sent me with the heads so they shouldn't bottom out right??

Personally I think it was detonating. Now if you go with the 1008 felpro gasket, you'll have proper quench and that should take care of that. Leave the advance curve in the dist., set total timing at 33°, use the bcp6es plug (stock #4930), and set lash hot at .018 and see what she does.