Deck Height question?

[anarchyracing]

On a big-block Chevy,do you measure deck height from the centerline of the crank to the manifold mounting flange? Thanks in advance for any help.

[kbartley]

from the crank centerline to the head surface, measure both sides so you will know how to calculate how much to take off to get them even. Kris

[anarchyracing]

thanks Kris,I appreciate it.