From what I understand main caps should have no space beneath them. If there is a space and you have a correct torque reading then the caps are binding on something. You should not have to use the main cap bolts to pull the caps down, but they should be flush with the block.
Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4.
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