OMG. I have not been on the site for quite a while and just read your whole saga. what a nightmare... I think someone else did ask somewhere along the way why you have not considered assembling the engine yourself? Building one of these is not at all rocket science. Nobody will be as careful as you will with doing things right and there are lots of knowledgable advice out there (web and likely local). I would highly recommend joining a local car club and asking advice once there. Car folks are some of the most willing helpers there are. maybe my site might provide you with some ideas or help when you start your next build. I sure hope everything goes well. It sure can't get much worse.. http://www3.telus.net/68bird/index.htm kelly r