Thanks all. The "rest of the story" is this engine is to replace the 360 in one of my '75 pickups that dropped an exhaust valve and punched a hole in the cylinder wall. I had a 352 block, so I took it to the machine shop and had it fixed up. The crank and rods are from the 360, I used new 352 pistons to bring the compression up a bit over what the 360 had. Actually 1 rod was replaced as it was bent from the broken valve.

I was able to hang 2 pistons by inserting the pin and locating it to the rod end, then another pin from the other side and push it in. Not a thumb press, it took light pressure from a rubber mallet to push it in. My concern now is if it is this tight will the rod locate properly on the crank.

Thanks, I wanted to make sure I had not missed something.

Look into Baldwin filters....specifically a PA632.

Thanks, I ordered one of these

Thanks all!

Drew, I have an early 427 dual quad setup that has been on a shelf for 50 years. I would like to restore it to like-new condition if practical. I will email you.

Thanks Jay,

Friend asked for 400 HP. There is plenty of good info in that article, I remember seeing it when it came out.