400/450 stroker....Cheap parts, lotta work.

My take on the engine hanging on the stand thing is........
The block wasn’t machined while it was hanging on the stand....... and it won’t be running in the car hanging off the stand.......so..... not something I’m worrying about.

Totally agree I was just providing an explanation for the Chevy cap thing--I figured everyone would arrive at your conclusion automatically. J.Rob