Turbo 383 in a A-body Barracuda

For future reference,
if you purchase a 440Source girdle be sure to sand the gold coating off the girdle before installation. The sealant stuck to the block but not the girdle. One other issue, the bolts that were supplied with the girdle are too long and broke through the rear main seal retainer. The rear main seal retainer wasn't milled with the block so the rear of the girdle wasn't flush with the panrail.
Geeez, another "Forrest" moment.