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Yes, heads and intakes will differ in weight for a variety of reasons, but a heavier type might perform better and outweigh the difference. Even carbs can be funny as I found my new thumper carb was a full 2 lbs + lighter than my last one.

BR-549 :p Tom

The WD-40 helps prevent the gaskets from sticking, or sticking as much, on a later disassembly. It also makes the gaskets more pliable so they can conform to surfaces better when the top cover is tightened down.

Couldn’t agree more. I believe there is only one forged flat top that will give you 9.5 w open chamber heads and.020 gaskets. All the rest suck and kill power

Thanks! I suspect more miles will make the difference.

I didn't know 741 had spacers.

You got me excited! May I suggest that as you start tearing into it, start a thread in the Member's Restorations section. You'll get more views and attention there.

Oil sampling is a great idea to determine any hidden concerns, too bad you changed oil. If you still have the filter cut the can off, remove a chunk of filter pleating off, squeeze the oil out in the jaws of a vise and open the pleating up. If there is metal in the oil you will see it. This is...

New Year vacation, FL keys First stop, St Augustine Beach Then...southward! Finally the sun came out and the top came off.... And when the temp came up...off went the doors! And now that vacation is over...Maryland weather again...

That's why I started this thread, I have seen tons of pictures with out the rod and only a few with it. I don't think it will really make a difference if I don't install it, but I'm weird when it comes to stuff like that. If it's supposed to be there and I don't put it back it will bother me...

In the early '90s I built a mild 225 for my Duster. Used Comp 252M cam, lifters, and springs. Loved it. In 2000 I built a 440 for my '73 Road Runner, used Comp again and loved it. My daily is a '95 Jeep ZJ with a 4.6 stroker. I used Comp's Rock Crawler cam/lifters and absolutely love it...

and this is a pic of my charger

was looking at this thread and I see they did not put theirs on Dash frame installation

Yes, I had bolted in the right position. I put the dash on the side bolts and rolled it up, but the tach was going to hit the rod. I took the rod of and installed the dash. I had a buddy over helping me so I just installed the dash without the rod because I didn't know when I would get him back...

Sounds simple enough. I may have a bent pushrod (unless the end isn't machined correctly). Maybe my problem, seeing how the lifters look fine upon initial inspection.

I thought the deal with the all new base model 70 Charger was no upper door pads front or rear?

Another option

Just put sealer on the gasket, it won't leak. Thick cast iron flanges there.