now I have the y block in my galaxie turning fairly freely, my thoughts are turning to getting her running.

to check timing, my instinct is to get the motor to no1 TDC on compression stroke, is this correct? also, which is considered to be number 1 cylinder on these engines, front of the left or right bank?

Thanks agin for your patience, this y-block stuff is all new to a guy who loves chevy straight six's  

Cheers, Taff

1959 Ford Galaxie 2dr sedan, 292 (just woken up after a 38 year sleep!)