DeuceCoupe:

Thanks for the info. This morning I measured everything (about 3 times each)Clearances were in the 2 to 3.5 thousandths but on the front bearing (the one with an actual replaceable bearing) there was a high spot and it was generally a little too tight... about 1.5 thousandths. So we attended to that very carefully and now things are moving smoothly.

And yes.. IF I can duplicate the Brazilian version of this motor I should be able to come up with a neck snapping 130 hp. \:\)

Thanks:
Paul