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I have the Best Gasket GraphTite rear main seal and the standard white front rope seal. I installed the rear seal and trimmed it according to the instructions. However, when I installed the crankshaft, the seal compressed and protruded beyond the block and cap surfaces. Should I trim it once...

I’m working on an 8BA and have a question regarding the proper positioning and engagement of the distributor gear with the camshaft. Is there a specific measurement, specification, or procedure for setting the distributor gear correctly? I’m running an aftermarket Mallory distributor and...

I'm working on an 8BA with an Isky Max 1 camshaft and had a question about camshaft end play. With a .015" timing cover gasket installed, I'm measuring approximately .010" cam end play. Should I be trying to reduce that closer to the minimum specification? What issues can occur if the camshaft...

52 8BA – Cam Walking Forward & Exhaust Lifter Contacting Center Journal I'm rebuilding a '52 8BA with an Isky Max-1 camshaft, and I'm running into a clearance issue between the #2 exhaust lifter and the center cam journal. With the camshaft front flange against the block, the clearance between...