My engine has been hanging on the stand for the last 20 years.

I know, its a crime not to run a BBC.

I identified the block and heads.

As I recall, the pistons are 10.5 : 1

Cam was .525 @ 295 duration.  I need to find the cam card.

The heads are   3964290....69-70...oval..CLOSED..396, 402, 427, 454, 101cc chamber

The block is   3902406....396.......67......2 or 4 bolt 

The intake is a cast iron Q-Jet. Good for low/mid torque, but fall off at the top. Get a Performer RPM Air Gap or similar

Holley 4609 Vacuum Secondaries, manual choke, even bore with adaptor to spread bore. See above, should be in the 800 CFM range, I like mechanical secondaries with double pumps...

Standard points distributor.There are some fairly large gains to be had by going electronic, even a Pertronics kit would help

The engine would run 5100 - 5500 RPM with a "A" impeller.

Exhaust manifolds are Glenwood water jacketed with chrome OT's.

The engine ran great the last time it was used.

I will open and inspect, replace gaskets and give it a tune up.

I plan on running my exhaust thru the transom, to make it more family friendly.

So tell me, what is the potential of this engine with the existing components?  Should run pretty stout and reliable, you will need to run decent fuel (91-92 octane)

Where would you put your money to gain more power? As said before carb and intake and go with electronic ignition....Hands down...

GT

Project is alive and well.