actually I am still thinking, I am stuck with a 1990 350sdl that I am running on ester fuel, is going to have to last me a while. I haven't run a compression check yet, but it has a weak cylinder and it is a safe bet it has a bent rod, it does not use any oil yet, so if I fix it now, well you know the rest. So, if I could get the short block cheap enough....you know the rest of that story too....thanks for giving advice though, it is always welcome.