[HSSS427]

Did a little research after the previous post on leak down testing. Tried the tip of whacking the valve end of the rocker arm with a rubber mallet and sure enough on #6 that did it. Appeared to be the exhaust valve was sticking a little bit.

Tried same on #1 without as much success. Then started moving the crank back & forth while under pressure and the results improved a into the "green" zone on the gauge. At least good enough in my mind to move forward and try running it and then do another test.

Waiting on some Holley blue non stick gaskets for the carb re-assembly and then should be able to try it out.

Wondering about hood clearance. Looks like this intake when mounted is a bit higher.

Will post some pics tomorrow.......