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Guys relax. Stroke was measured through the head at tdc to bdc with a depth gauge. 3 7/8" is what we measured on the cylinders. Pulled heads and there were 2 copper head gaskets!!! Pistons stuck out of the block 1/8"!!! With only the cylinders 1-4 hitting we miked top of block to top...

Hey Mart, that is exactly what is happening but only on the 1-4 cylinder side and only #3 cylinder being pronounced(1/4" wide hit with no depth). Pointy domes but do not know why they are only hitting on right side. Going to mike the depth to BDC of crank to head surface on both sides soon...

Local builder that has been in the business for 40yrs told us to tighten down valve clearance to .010 and .013 respectively. Will be back soon. Thanks for all the great infor.

No rods are hitting bore skirts, need to pull pistons I guess, check wrist pin suggestions. will get back to you guys soon.

This is for Ron, we do not have it in a vehicle therefore cannot put a load on it.

Thanks for the feedback. I need to explain, the "Crate Engine" is a Stroked .030 over domed piston engine with Edelbrock 65cc heads, isky cam and a triple deuce Edelbrock intake with 3 Stromberg 97's. All rods are new, all bearings are new along with waterpumps. As you can see, the normal...

Will keep that in mind if/when we tear it back down again. Thanks.

Well after picking up a crate engine from a deceased friends family member we assembled it on a platform stand with radiator, guages and start stop switches. Engine runs like a clock but has this annoying knocking sound from the rear. It is resonating the loudest when we place a stethoscope...