Question is answered: 273 Engine Block Decking

Zero deck is not going to work with those 4v pistons as they are pop ups IIRC, or very close to it..

OldDart 66, closed heads chambers are not circle shaped when you look at the bottom of the head, they are heart shaped or D shaped. Opens are full circle. The domes on the 2 valve relief pistons are opposite the valve side so they 'fit' into the head on those motors.

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Thank you for the ID. Yes, the engine was an original 4 valve relief piston, 2bbl 273, and I am rebuilding the engine to the 273 HiPo with the 2 valve relief HiPo Pistons. Now, with your explanation, I get the difference. Thanks. On the 1966 273 engine that I am rebuilding while looking at the bottom of the heads, the valves appeared to be recessed into a wedge appearance constuction. The mechanic who is helping me build the engine, or should I say, I am helping him, has been using this machine shop for years, so I think I will be OK. Just had the question about clearance. I have a call in to Rich Moore at Packard who makes the HiPo Pistons for Falcon, and he will give me the info on OEM piston height. I will post that information on this thread tomorrow. Old Dart 66