79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Congrats on the build, you should RE READ the advice Glenn B. gave you,…if this is a dish combo ,45 thou is not enough clearance. I would invest in a soft touch for the water…down the road you might consider custom head gaskets for more valve clearance…just trying to save you guys some $$ and aggravation ….

Appreciate it. I think Glenn's suggestion was more along if we haven't already retarded the cam then he would go 2 degrees? Or atleast that's how I took it.
I don't like the idea of 4 degrees to be honest.
Also what's the motive behind the silicone radiator hose?