You can just pull out the old one and put in a new one. However, I've used the Comp Cams 292, and it wants more compression, more gear, and a looser converter than stock.
Yes.
You don't. You use a shim between the block and head.
how to install the oil pressure gauge on a Chevy 350 small block
Not that difficult but the 350, 5.7Liter has hydraulic lifters and you must be sure the oil hole is lined up with oil hole in block
Could be, Out of adjustment Worn camshaft Worn lifters Worn pushrods Worn rockers All of the above.
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0 lash, then tighten between 1/4, up to 3/4 turn.
That's not necessary. Either side will drain into the oil pan where the oil pump will circulate it through the lifters, which is how the treatment will actually treat the lifters.
ANY year that has a carburetor intake manifold available to install on the block/heads.
Turn them so the hole lines up with the holes in the block.
Yeah, but, I would use the Chevy trans, as well. You will have to fabricate everything.