I'm restoring my '65 389 Tri-Power engine. I am almost done with engine reassembly (long block). I bought rebuild kits for my three Rochester 2-bbls, but now wonder if I'd be better-off having someone (who has done this before, and who may be more patient with all of the teeny tiny parts) do...

I am reassembling my '65 389, and would like to use one assembly lube if possible. In the past, on engines I care far less about, I have just used Lubriplate White Lithium. Depending on what you read these days, there are specialty lubes for everything from cams, lifters, rings, conn-rod and...

I am reassembling my '65 GTO's 389 (without internals), as I plan to paint the block heads, pan, timing cover, etc. then disassemble and discard the gaskets with painted edges to replace with new set when I do the final assembly of the engine. Anyway, there is a steel strap (1/2" wide) that "I...