First, I would like to say that of all the websites I have posted my hot-rodder (and other) questions, this site is the best.  Guys who are really knowledgeable come up with some really good answers.

That being said, here are my latest questions.  I have a junkyard 292 from a '61 that I am in the process of rebuilding.  The block has not yet gone to the machine shop.  I did NOT get the piston to deck clearance upon tear-down.  I guess I could do a quick reassemble to get the answer, but this is easier.

1)  Does anyone have a good guess as to what the stock piston to deck clearance distance is?
2)  If I choose to do some deck milling to adjust my compression ratio, what is the minimum I should use?

Thanks guys..