if it comes to that on my 350 knock on wood it seems pretty fine at present, i will find a good used short block for a 3 liter and put my rebuilt head on it. that seems a better alternative to buying a factory block at what 5000?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.