On any build sheet, I'd like to see some assembly records such as bearing and piston clearances, was the cam degreed in and valve-to piston clearance, etc. But at least from the parts list it looks good, ex the hyd lifters as per Hotrod's comment.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.