Madhat11: Got a few hours? Read through this:
https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/131229/
This guy Grumpy knows more about building a 383 than anyone I've ever known -- certainly more than a machinist who doesn't specialize in 383s. I've probably been involved in 30-40 383 builds, from hot-tanking and clearancing to balancing and assembly. So I have few notes here and there, and some things stashed in my head, but Grumpy has it all written down, or links to others that have been there/done that. Worst case, skim through the topics that interest you.
