Adding all the pertinent numbers from the Mummert tech site, I calculated the deck ht. to be 9.742".  In measuring my parts, I actually came out .007" shorter than that.  The subject block on my BHJ fixture measures 9.772 +-.002 across the deck on one side and 9.668" +-.003" across the deck on the other.  I've checked my BHJ deck mic for accuracy and It's better than .001".  Question... is it common to have to remove that much material from the 292's to get close to "0" deck or am I doing something wrong?  Would appreciate any comments from those of you who do the decks on these engines.  I use a Van Norman 570 broach with a BHJ block thru fixture.  Thanks for any insight.

Warren