# wtf?

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [April 12, 2007, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf/189211 "2007-04-12T17:02:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 13, 2007, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf/189211/28 "2007-04-13T16:37:04Z")

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> [@Newbie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newbie/29413/19):
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> Ring gaps were .011" -.013" They were exact fit.
> 
> clearances were .0025- .003 on the rods and .003 on the mains.
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> stock compression, and a 168 flywheel, I think i got it at advance and the part number was 04315.
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> I pulled the torque converter bolts from the flywheel, and pulled the plugs again, now it will turn over, but not as fast as I would think a normal engine does, it seems a little slow to me. No noise like valves wacking piston tops though.

i think chevy had two different starters. one is a high torque. not sure how to tell the difference.

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