Back to the machine shop...

It makes the most sense to zero deck the block .030" because the quench blocks just arent sticking out enough.

Haven't calculated the new CR yet. Will do that shortly.

My machinist only had to take .003 off my 66 440 block to square it and zero deck it . My 505/4.350 pistons came out dead flush even w/ the block , used a .039 cometic , 4.380 bore head gasket , guess what , I got .039 quench , !! Wouldn`t have it any other way , despite what arguments are made by those smarter than I am !!