Thank you very much! As far as books go I would recommend anything put out by smokey Yunick I also have some very detailed videos on the small block build if you search my channel here are a few examples kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6igeLh0xsCqqWg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rb-kdLxnttepaY0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ir-Eeqx_vNvGqWw.html

If they can’t figure out how to get it on TDC on the compression stroke that’s their problem

Just point the rotor at #6 no need to do all that turning over finding TDC mess. If the dizzy don't drop down just back the crank up 30° point the rotor at 6 and when it turns over and falls down it will be right on the money.

Yes, I have tried with a few early small blocks really didn't see and power gain or loss

YES, the Vortec block had larger oil passages on each side (lifter galleries) and a standard size 1/4 pipe in the center just tap the two side passages with a 3/8 pipe tap and your in business that's what was done to the block in the video

@@Myvintageiron7512 thanks I appreciate the response ! You are the best

I have a 455 Buick Build it's basically the same thing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLGJlqaIl9faqZc.html

Exactly

So when both valves closed dot will be up ?

It’s just a little extra insurance but it is optional

Thanks bud!

they make a crank socket for that

@@Myvintageiron7512 ok thanks for the information

Piston 1 is at TDC exhaust stroke at DOT-TO-DOT here , not TDC compression stroke .

@@44special9 Not on the ‘92 LT1 . FACT! I disassembled the Opti-Spart distributor, ran a continuity check, as well as removed the valve covers to confirm.

@@eddiesalinas8458 So you're saying when you're at DOT-TO-DOT your piston 6 is at TDC compression ?

@@44special9 That’s exactly what I’m saying. I understand the basics, pistons travel in pairs (on a V8). They have to… Just don’t know why GM changed things

@@eddiesalinas8458 If that's the case then I don't think anything has changed because this old school 350 is the same . Piston 1 (drivers side front) and piston 6 (passenger side third from front ) travel up and down together . When this is DOT-TO-DOT the piston 1 is TDC exhaust stroke and piston 6 is TDC compression . They seem the same to me , if they're different let me know . If it's DOT-TO-DOT and you're getting ready to drop a distributor in then the crank is turned one revolution which puts piston 1 at TDC compression .

you are better off watching your rocker arms to be sure you are on the compression stroke.

Install your timing set and timing cover and then rotate your crank 1 rotation until on TDC again. Now your distributor is ready to install. Edit at this point you cam gear will be 180° from being setup

I guess I just didn't realize how much misunderstanding there was on this when, the marks are dot to dot this position is TDC on the number one piston but it is not on the power stroke, it is on the exhaust stroke, and the valves are in overlap, the cylinder does not fire there, it's companion cylinder # 6 will be TDC power stroke all you need to do to get # 1 on TDC power is rotate the crankshaft 1 complete rotation this will cause the camshaft to rotate 1/2 turn, the cam and crank are 2 to 1 the cam gear is twice the size of the crank gear and it rotates half the speed of the crank, so 1 full rotation of the crank is 1/2 turn of the cam when the marks are at 12 and 12 the number 1 piston is at TDC power and number 6 is in overlap, I am just now figuring out that there are some people posting on here that don't understand that setting the marks dot to dot is the same as 12 and 12 just 1 rotation off for # 1 I got into a discussion with a guy that insisted the chain has to be installed with the marks at 12 and 12 he clearly did not get that it's the same thing just much easier to make sure the marks are lined up for installation purposes

You said the 1996 5.7 rods are better than the 95 rods

Yes they will work

@@charlie4339 thanks

@@charlie4339 I probably get some 96 rods at my salvage yard...And put in my 95...am building.....if 96 rods are good condition.....

My 95 is factory prep...for roller cam.. Is a 96 crankshaft ok to....am a 4L60E online student....ya got to watch the transmission details 95 is separate from all other years far as transmission....95 is transmission 95 M-30 only 95...no other year's will work

Wrong. Every manual that’s ever existed has been stated to use Dot-To-Dot, if you can’t figure out how to turn the engine over till it’s on TDC on the compression stroke that’s your problem.

@@Shade_tree_garage01 I start all my 350 withe the two dot at 6 o'clock...this way Poston nomber 1 will be on compression and the rotor will also be on fire nomber 1 ...if you put your cam shaft at 12 o clock you will be piston 6 on compression but it will fire on nomber 1...now you will have to turn your cap 180 degree...and if you're fallowing every manual you will always be 180 degree out.

@@Shade_tree_garage01 dot to dot is #6 firing

The dot to dot position is just for installing the chain and gears its much easier to make sure they are dead on if you install at 12 and 12 its actually easy to be a tooth off and not know it, you are correct about TDC exhaust when it's dot to dot but all you need to do is rotate the crank one rotation and your marks will be at 12 and 12 on TDC Power pretty simple

On older engines the chain will tighten once the adjustments are made

yep