767Jockey -- Build Thread Update?

[elmariachi]

Wow, I am sure glad I didn't buy one of those blocks. From any source. Everybody busted my ba!!s for running 40 year old parts. My FE solid lifter might be junk but it didn't look like that. Good for you for never giving up. Hopefully the aluminum block will bail you out.

[patrickt]

I think, if you want an iron FE block, an original or "service block" is pretty much your only viable option nowadays. And, of course, all the major FE engine builders are on record in this forum as saying iron is clearly superior to aluminum in all respects, including weight.