I'm almost positive that engine should take r44(gasket-type) or an r44t(taper seat) in an AC plug. the xls means an extra long seat IIRC. maybe a piston has closed up the gap. I added HEI to a 64 230 & it idled smmother & gave excellent fuel mileage,,,brian


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1964 C10 Custom Cab 350/700R4
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