2F compression numbers - how deep to go into engine?

[Ambrew]

Cleaned up the rocker assembly, and did the "chevy orange air cleaner'' delete mod. No clue why one would do that, but hey, it's mine now!

 

[Ambrew]

Got the head back from the shop today. Gonna put it back together and get it ready for install. Final parts should be in tomorrow. Got the oil galley plugged as well...

Shiny new exhaust valves!!!!!

 

[Pighead]

I'd stake the heck out of that oil galley plug...

 

[swelltimes]

I'd stake the heck out of that oil galley plug...

I was just about to ask about that oil galley plug fix, as I'm about to do the same.

What does it mean to stake a plug or fitting? Does it mean using a punch or drift to make it so that said plug won't work itself out / be easily removed? I'm running into a "staked" plug in my carb rebuild, currently, and am trying to learn more.

 

[Pighead]

Does it mean using a punch or drift to make it so that said plug won't work itself out / be easily removed?

Yes. Using said punch or drift to move enough metal from the surrounding stationary (head, in this case) into the part you don't want to move or vibrate loose. To interfere with it's ability to come loose.

 

[swelltimes]

Thanks, @Pighead, for the clarification!

 

[Ambrew]

Got it buttoned up.. ready to go in the truck!

Proper clutch as well.

 

[Ambrew]

Got it running in the truck! It has been running rich since the rebuild, so i'm chasing that down here:Carb Tuning /ignition question 78 2F ignitor

New compression numbers:
152
145
150
145
150
150

Needless to say I'm quite happy! thanks all for the help and support.