I would guess that the baffle is NOT there. I was cruising along at 50 - 55 mph, same as the trip down.
I'm a little leary about pulling the tube from the block since it seams to be leak free. How is the baffle attached? I assume that it's in the block. Is that correct?
The bolt that I can easily is there and looks good.
I'm still going to the check the valve adjustment, compression ,and leak down because I just need to know.
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1946 1/2 ton Chevy Pickup
1954 235 cu in
3 speed on the floor