Thanks for the response! And you're "local"!!

The vibration issues I certainly understand (and expect) and I am prepared to deal with that. The good news is that this is aimed at a drag racing application. The more I learn about this engine, the more interesting it becomes. Certainly unique (and I like unique). Have you ever heard of Checker Marine in LaSalle? They claim to have about 20 of these engines in good mechanical condition and ready for rebuild. I am giving a lot of thought to picking up a few of them to start seriously studying.

Thanks!

Sven Pruett
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