Thats good advice. The only reason I said to have the machine shop do it period is because thats what they do. Period. They know these clearances and how to measure them, and what to look for. You say you have hesitations that they will do a good job or a correct job, but thats what they do, and NOT what you do. If I have to go get surgery I dont consider doing it myself just because its my body and they might not know my body...

EDIT: and to be honest with you, Gil, I remember when you "built" your custom kit, and did your headgasket. There were enough questions and mistakes along the way with both of those to fill a 1000 page book. Not that thats bad, but its the truth, and if you want a solid engine the 1st time around, then it will be better to have someone do it for you as opposed to you doing it wrong the 1st time. Its gonna be an expensive learning experience if you forget something or do something wrong with the build.

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