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There are much better profiles available today. 509 technology is probably 40-50 years old now. Call a few manufactures for recommendations. Mike

Check the top edge of the radiator support (under the seal strip) and perhaps under the trunk gasket. Mike

Not any more. The last 3 winters here in midMichigan have been Wimpy. I can't recall a below 0* reading on my thermometer. Sad. Mike

MM also built my 540 and recommended 20W-50. I am using Brad Penn. Mike

I don't remember where I found him but, a fella modifies stockers to get the correct shape to mirror the left side. In fact he screwed up the first manifold he sent me and had to build another as the outlet clocking aimed into the block. I think it was from this site. Mike

I have no comparative analysis to offer, Just wanted to say that 2 1/2" pipe is too large for a mild 318. 2" would be a better match (dual). Too large a pipe slows the exhaust velocity and results in a power loss. Mike

Try EverBrite metal protectant or something comparable. Mike

Did you receive the operators manual for the GV OD? If not you should purchase one. Mike

Did you actually test the fuel pump? Possibly the tank sock is plugged. Mike

Pick up a different block for the build and store the original. Mike

Why have so many stored parts in rain barrels? Mike

It's nice to start with front and rear suspensions to make a roller. Mike

We may resort to plastering/brick veneering our rides! Mike

Are you trying to say "spark knock" or actual valve train noise? What grade fuel are you using? Mike

Take a look at the Lokar models. Mike

It will be fine. Mike

Should be fine. Mike

Be sure to bag the block. Air is your enemy. Mike

Heavy duty engines mostly, had rotators built into the retainers but, standard retainers do not rotate. Mike

I lost a Hughes cam and lifters to what Hughes described as poor lifter bore alignment of the cylinder block. I had it bushed and rebored on a Rotler machine (had trouble getting blueprint specs to use) and all is well for many years now. Hughes told me they believed the production fixtures that...