no block problems but,i bought a set of bbm heads,at the time all i had was stock bolts  with my hs rockers.while torquing the rockers,i did not know that the stock rocker bolts were too long for bbm heads when used with hs rockers with stock bolts.i busted into the runners with the rocker bolts and it caused a smoking issue.the aluminum at the bottom of the rocker stand bolts is only as thick as a dime.while torquing these bolts i did not even feel it busting through to the runners.

i took my carb apart again,cleaned every spec of junk i could find in the nooks and crannies,for now i had to put the bad acc pump diaphram back in.its hard to start,but once its running it sounds good,no backfire.i took the jets out and cleaned under them,i think it was plugged underneath them.the backfire must have been a lean condition?

thank you Brent for sticking your neck out and experimenting with this FE stuff.it takes someone with a big set to do these experimental engines openly in front of a big audience.i dont see how you get anything done hauling that big set around all day in a wheelbarrow.

the truck has been sitting for a few years,i have not driven it yet.at idle it might backfire every 5  or 10 seconds,if i rev it it backfires louder.i dont have all the bugs out of it yet.it needs a complete tuneup.all i did was oil change,plugs,sanded the points and cleaned the carb 3 times.it did not backfire till this last time i took it apart and cleaned it.the fuel pump is questionable,it fills the carb but it dont have much pressure.you have to prime the carb with a few ounces of fuel to get it to start.but once its running it will stay running

thats the kind of dyno i like to see.great power for a 390 stroker.nice to see the good power coming from those bbm heads.now i know for sure i need to take my heads to Blairs for cnc

It may be normal,but i have not seen any fe dyno results in a long time.that is one of my favorite things about this site.

i guess i will get a kit for it.i hope its like the rest of the truck.this truck was took care of till parked.other than dust and mold where it sat it is very clean.i drained the tank,it was pretty clean other than the smell of old gas.i cant believe this 360 dont smoke and when its idling the engine is so still you cant see it moving.

after i squirted gas in the carb about 5 times the fuel pump finally started, the 360 started idling.oil pressure is good,it dont smoke,exhaust leak is not bad.thanks for all the help everyone,IM HAPPY