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With that, it was simply a matter of buttoning up the engine. The coil and the distributor where reinstalled, making sure the alignment mark on the distributor was in the correct position. The coil wires were reconnected next. The annotated tape on the wires made it easy to attach them correctly.

With that, it was simply a matter of buttoning up the engine. The coil and the distributor where reinstalled, making sure the alignment mark on the distributor was in the correct position. The coil wires were reconnected next. The annotated tape on the wires made it easy to attach them correctly.

Lange also recommends soaking the rockers in engine oil prior to installing them. This will ensure that the needle bearings inside them are completely oiled prior to initial engine starting. The gap between the rocker arm and the valve stem was set using the method prescribed for small block engines by Chevrolet.
With the new gaskets in place Chad, installed the new chrome Dart-branded valve covers. The Dart valve covers are preferable for the street engine in that they have one air breather and one PCV hose instead of two breathers used in the race-only versions.

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