I finally got the chance to finish disassembling and measuring my "cheap build" 1976 350, which someone else had had apart in the past.
I hadn't been sure what I'd find, since whoever took it apart the last time may have changed things, but what I found was a standard low-comp. 350 with unmodified #8 heads and 14cc pistons.

I'd like more compression, and plan to get a set of #6 or #7 heads, but it seems my job will be easier with a set of high-comp. pistons.

The motor has surprisingly little wear (no cylinder ridge that I could feel), so I feel okay about just changing pistons and keeping my own rings, which still show a serviceable end-gap. (measurements available on request.)

I'm looking for a set of used 350 pistons with a 6cc dish, or flat-topped, not worn out. My bores are B and C-sized, so A's would definitely be too small.
Probably better without the rods, as mine are fine, but I'll take 'em either way.

I figure someone who did a fancy rebuild on his engine has a set of old pistons lying around that I could use...

Thanks in advance!

- Eric

 

You have a good idea there, but it may take a while to find what you need.

 

I will look and see what I have. I have two sets, I will check.

Gene

 

Thanks, Gene!