348 Tri-Power Build gone wrong / Follow New Rebuild

[La Hot Rods]

Will they clear without the spacers now that you have correct push rods?

 

[64ss409]

They are 1.75 ratio so they are for 348/409. Looks good!

 

['37-4D]

Will they clear without the spacers now that you have correct push rods?

The valve covers need the spacers to clear. The poly lock nuts are too tall to clear. The nuts cannot be any shorter or they will interfere with the rocker arm.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Got ya, just thinking can you use some sealer to seal the spacer to the head. Then you could eliminate the gasket at that point.
The Right Stuff sealant works really good on clean surfaces.

 

[1964SuperStocker]

I'll be using a spacer too. Shellac is what I'll be using. Stuff is great!

 

['37-4D]

Here she is ready for dyno this coming Thursday!!!
I will post pics and videos of the dyno session. Can't wait for the results.
One thing: the carbs were not fully opening with the old linkage setup. They fixed it best they can but might have to get them looked at properly come spring.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Looking good

 

[1964SuperStocker]

Looking good

 

[tenxal]

Unique pump bypass.

 

[Don Jacks]

 

[Tim]

Looks great!! Let us know how it goes!

 

[63 dream'n]

Good luck

 

['37-4D]

I can't wait!!!!!!

 

[La Hot Rods]

I can't either.

 

[wristpin]

I dont mean to be picky about anything but I'd look better behind that engine than anyone else.

 

['37-4D]

@La Hot Rods

@wristpin

 

[1964SuperStocker]

I dont mean to be picky about anything but I'd look better behind that engine than anyone else.

Someone get Wristpin's meds.

 

[Don Jacks]

 

[wristpin]

Someone get Wristpin's meds.

Ooooohh!! I get the car and meds!!!

 

['37-4D]

Directing this to @Don Jacks since he's been a pillar and coach throughout this rebuild. That being said I am welcoming any and all feedback.
I don't recall the vacuum line being hooked up on the prior build( see 1st pic), from the distributor to the rear carb. The next few pics is a quick set up for the dyno using copper tube to clear the tri-linkage. Ugly if you ask me.
My question is: Do i really need it?
and if so, what cleaner hook ups do you have. Show me