Stock 49, I can't wait to see more pictures as the engine is put together! Is that aluminum cam gear how they came from the factory? Or is it an improvement that you made? Would you be kind enough to post the cam specs in this thread, both stock and what you are running please. Am I correct that there were nothing but solid lifters In 1949? Thanks again for letting us in on this build! Of course if I had a new stovebolt book to read it would help. (hint,hint) jay 6155