Remove valve covers. Install some oil splash shields on the rocker arms. With the engine running back off the rocker arm nut until you hear it start clicking. Slowly tighten the nut just until the clicking stops. Now turn 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn. Do that to all 16. That's it. This is provided you are running a hydraulic cam and lifters.
No it is not an interference engine.
Chevy never made a 397, it was a 396 big block engine.
180, to 200.
A Chevy 396 engine bored 0.060 over is commonly referred to as a 402 cubic inch engine. This designation comes from the fact that boring the engine increases its displacement, as the original 396 cubic inch engine is enlarged by the increased cylinder diameter. This modification can enhance performance by allowing for greater airflow and fuel combustion.
The Chevy 396 engine was introduced in 1965. It was part of Chevrolet's big-block engine family and was initially used in the Chevrolet Corvette and the Chevrolet Camaro, among other models. The 396 quickly became popular for its performance and power, particularly in muscle cars during the 1960s.
you can have anything from the 6 cyl. up to the 396 v8 in the 68 nova.
a Chevy 396 bear block ways, right at 200 pounds.
Buy a motor manual at your local auto parts store.
yes as long as you swap electric parts
mine runs at 190 degrees unless I get in traffic and then it goes to about 210 degrees.
No the distributor gear that is on the end of the distributor is to small for the big block cam shaft.
clockwise