I got back to the shop this evening to measure the pushrod length. I have not checked them all yet, but to get a ballpark estimate I measured a couple across the banks. They were pretty consistent at 9.1955 give or take 0.0001". I only measured a couple, so that range may change. I tried to set the adjusters as equally as possible. I snaked my dial indicator tip down on to the lifter cup, and measured preload with one full turn of the adjuster. I think Brent said one turn would do it. It was dead on. I was a little surprised how accurate just eyeballing one turn was. I didn't have any 3/8 machinist gauge balls, so I used a depth gauge to check the cup depth to know exactly how much to subtract from the overall measurement. I think I could probably use 9.200 length pushrods if I can find any. 

Where can I find a good rebuild kit? We can buy a new one if needed. We have several CJ distributors and some 352/390 distributors. They're all probably worn though. Thought about rebuilding one, because my dad likes points. He ran a PerTronix kit once in the 90's and it failed while on a trip, so he isn't too keen on those. I think Brent Lykins mentioned a guy who does distributors. Does he have any contact info? Thanks for any help.

I've got a couple sets of intake gaskets. The maligned Felpro 1246 and Mr. Gasket 202A. I'll be running the CJ heads and match the roof and walls of RPM intake to it. I'll probably leave the floors alone since most of the flow is up top anyway. I think the 202A will work with the RPM, but have little sealing surface on the CJ heads. Should I get more gaskets? 

Also-- I assume the areas of importance regarding the intake would be the roof and short-side wall? Are there any plenum mods worth trying as well? Thanks. 

Can someone walk me through setting up these rockers. I have an adjustable pushrod length checker. The heads have been decked and the pedestal surface was milled to match, or something like that. My dad had them milled, so I'm not totally sure.  Should I set the the thread length of the rocker, adjust the length checker to where it's not compressing the lifter, set the preload, check the valve tip pattern, and go from there? It's my first time setting an adjustable setup on an FE. I'll post some pictures of any progress. Thanks.

I ordered an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and carb package 61 days ago today. This afternoon I finally received a reason for the delay. I was told, "..due to an intake machine malfunction we have no eta on your parts... we guess they'll be there in another six to eight weeks". I suppose stuff happens, so I guess I'll cancel the order and go with a Blue Thunder or a Streetmaster. Unless if I find someone who has a RPM intake stocked.

-- I think I'm leaning toward the Blue Thunder 427 MR intake. I found a 428 CJ HR listed, but I assume there would be a port mismatch with the 6090-N heads. I'm still new to the FE. I'll appreciate any suggestions.

401 cubic inches, 10.07:1, CJ heads (SS valves-3 angle valve job- light porting with bowl blend), Comp Cams springs, RPM cam and chain, Harland Sharp Roller rockers, Precision Oil Pumps end stands