Hi Rick-
There are no silly questions...
Anyway, the gaskets are installed correctly. Checked several times. And if they weren't, I don't think I'd be getting
oil to the top end (which I am).
I thought most people installed felpro 1020's dry. I guess you don't. I'd be interested to hear other peoples' thoughts about that...
So that could be a problem. I also have to check the sleeve height on my block. The sleeves on a Pond block protrude several thou above the deck. (They're supposed to) Maybe I have a proud sleeve. I thought I checked prior to assy. Anyway, I did start the engine and it ran pretty well, other than leaking coolant like a sieve. No water in the cylinders or
oil, luckily. No leaks of any fluid anywhere else, which was nice. I'll try to post some video of my motor runnning. Sounds pretty bada**
phil