360 timing
Compression test. Any reading above about 180-185 will not likely be pump gas friendly.
If you have a build sheet for the engine, look up the pistons in the engine.
block 360 ci circle track
late model block 4-bolt main
decked,bored,honed,with place aligned hone mains,new cam,rod and main bearings. Timing chain with button,oil pump.
Pistons:200 dome forged TRW pistons with moly rings
rods: full floating rods bushed with ARP bolts
Cam: ultradyne 252/261 @ .500 560/570 lift, standard lash at .026
Timing: 36-38 degrees total at 4000 rpm
balanced assembly
heads: 192 Z casting,light chamber work to unshrouded valves from factory with guides and studs
2.02 - 1.6 S.S. under cut manley severe duty valves
now the paper says: THIS ENGINE IS GAS OR METHANOL.
best power is from 6500-6700 rpm this engine pulls extremely hard out of corners and down straightaway. Best if geared down to keep within rpm range.
This is what is written on the first paper. The second paper has what appears to be dyno results.
