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03-20-2005, 06:07 AM
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Re: Decking vintage engines
For a street driven engine, decking probably isn't needed unless the block is badly distorted. Perhaps I've just been lucky.
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Chevelleless after 46 years......but we did find a low mileage, six speed, silver 2005 Corvette. It will just have to do for now. 
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03-20-2005, 06:34 AM
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Re: Decking vintage engines
I agree with that thinking. Resurface heads and clean the deck of the block good. Use quality head gaskets and you shouldn't have a problem. I would be terrified the machinist would slip and remove the vin stamp and letter code. Not worth the risk!
wilma 
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03-20-2005, 07:37 PM
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Re: Decking vintage engines
Have the deck surface checked regardless of whether you decide to cut it or not. Many BBCs I've come across have needed 0.015-0.020 cut to square them up.
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03-20-2005, 09:20 PM
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Re: Decking vintage engines
Good advice!
wilma 
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02 Berger 380hp #95 Lots of L78 Novas Join National Nostalgic Nova! 70 Orange Cooler 69 Camaro
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