Small block valve cover clearance??

BVoelzke said
Good points here.. I will be 67 next week I come on here as a release, I was forced into retirement last year and am dealing with worsening arthritis but I keep racing and working on my cars and trucks. I am a little bitter but I have found I am also more sensitive like a few weeks ago I was chastised for placing a for sale ad twice by a member ( not a moderator ) I was ready to cancel my account and move on but took a deep breath and came back because for the most part there are good people on here. I have been successful both selling and buying here. I will give advice to anybody that asks and have given away parts for free in the past. Everybody is entitled to their opinion just don't chastise me for an over site

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I think when typing on here, sometimes an emotion is assumed, possibly taken the wrong way.
I sure don’t want to piss off anyone on here as I definitely need and appreciate the advice.
I decided to become a Gold Member because I do use this site quite a bit, felt I should chip in for the cause.
Ive had shitty days too and felt like responding something adverse, but take a deep breath and think better of it.
The best part about coming on here is the camaraderie and starting conversations about things I’ve never tried before etc.
much better than just googling something.

On another note, I’m taking my spacers and gaskets to my engine builder tomorrow morning. I’ll take pics and post how it looks.
Thanks again.