Did cars with HP manifolds come from the factory with these gaskets?
If not, was 1960s paint stronger? Doesn't seem like that would be true, but quality often sucks now.
I have never had heads knurled. Our cars don't get driven many miles, so maybe it will work.
OTOH, I have been reading Mopar mags for 30 years. Every article on the subject opposes knurling and endorses new valve guides.
I have HP Exhaust Manifolds and I'm trying to switch to stock 1970 Valve Covers. I used Chrysler Race Hemi Orange to paint the valve covers. I did not use primer. Clearance on the right side from HP exhaust manifold 2806900 to the valve cover is tight. After 30 miles of driving, I had burnt...
If it's getting fuel, the spark plugs may not be getting spark.
Have you checked point gap with a feeler gauge?
Have you checked to see that the f'd up mechanic left distributor rotor pointed at #1 tower on the distributor cap when timing mark near top dead center? This should happen at top of...
I also think those black painted spindles came from a smaller car. There's no way to make them work with C-body upper control arms and lower ball joints.
If you are going to keep the Leeds kit, I would post a request for 68 Drum knuckles/spindles in the MOPAR PARTS AND CARS WANTED FORUM...