[smokeonthewater]

The irony of the whole situation here is not lost on me. I've got this side oiler engine that is probably a pretty desirable engine to some people, but for me it's actually a liability when it comes to procurring weird solid truck cams, cam bearings and low compression pistons. Then, any investment I make in it is of almost no value to any of the enthusiasts who might want it for a car. Frankly, if a guy had driven by the boat with a fresh 390 the day I pulled it out and said "let's trade", we would have both left there thinking we got a good deal. Today, I'd be on the water and he'd be posting here about his new building plans. But, then - timing is everything. Rest assured this block will come back around a few years down the line, having been babied with it's 4000 rpm redline. (3000 for all practical purposes)

Eric