hello everyone, does anybody know the proper ring end gap for my 65 430? im starting the rebuild but I cant find any literature on this engine, thanks mike

has anyone tried this yet? Ive read on other posts that this block is an incomplete fe pattern, but will it still mate up? I would not think missing one bolt would be a big deal.

Thanks for the input! Ill get some pics soon. Everything just went to the machine shop for cleaning. I got lucky, seems all It really needs is a hone and a crank polish, and freshen it up. I will also see if I can find a front transmission seal while its out in the open.

hello everyone, I just found your site. Anyways I just bought a 65 continental and have torn down the engine. Why are there two small thermostats under the waterpump? Can you go without them. Can you even buy them. Also my car has only 21800 orig miles , but has sat for near 30 years, bearings look ...